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Q.1
Ans 1. 1401
2. 1402
3. 1403
4. 1404
Q.2
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
2. 10 minutes
3. 12 minutes
4. 11 minutes
Q.4 The average of four girls' age is 12 years. The ages of three of them are 7, 12 and 13 years.
Find the age of the fourth girl.
Ans 1. 17 years
2. 16 years
3. 15 years
4. 14 years
In which category is the difference between the numbers of employees from any two
different cities maximum?
Ans 1. 3
2. 1
3. 4
4. 2
Q.6 A commodity is made of two metals, A and B, which cost ₹35 per kg and ₹40 per kg,
respectively, in the ratio of 2 : 3. What is the cost (in ₹) of 12 kilograms of this commodity?
Ans 1. 456
2. 228
3. 38
4. 152
2. ₹8,200
3. ₹8,000
4. ₹8,350
Q.8 A person sold an article and got a loss of 9%. If he sold it for ₹51 more he would gain 8%.
Find the C.P.
Ans 1. Rs.350
2. Rs.400
3. Rs.250
4. Rs.300
2. 45
3. 40
4. 54
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.11 Two vendors calculate their profit percentage on the cost price and selling price, respectively.
What will be the difference between the profits (in ₹) if both the vendors declare a profit of
28% on the goods sold for ₹3,200?
Ans 1. 896
2. 196
3. 548
4. 700
2. 144 m2
3. 180 m2
4. 170 m2
2. 525
3. 465
4. 565
Q.14 A car can cover 275 km in 5 hours. If its speed is reduced by 5 km/h, then how much time will
the car take to cover a distance of 300 km?
Ans 1. 5 hr 30 min
2. 5 hr
3. 4 hr 30 min
4. 6 hr
Q.15
Ans 1. 5
2. 6
3. 3
4. 4
Q.16 A chemist prepares 100 grams of medicine by mixing two ingredients X and Y. The rate of X
is ₹1,500 per 100 grams and that of Y is ₹50 per 10 grams. X and Y are mixed in such a way
that the cost of the resulting medicine is ₹13 per gram. What is the quantity of X (in grams) in
the medicine?
Ans 1. 30
2. 80
3. 20
4. 10
2. 51
3. 52
4. 50
Q.18 In 2016, the price of a refrigerator increased by 5%, and in 2017, it decreased by 5%. At the
end of the year 2017, its price was ₹47,880. What was its price at the beginning of the year
2016?
Ans 1. ₹46,000
2. ₹48,000
3. ₹54,050
4. ₹48,560
Q.19 The cost price of an article is 76% of its marked price. Find the gain percentage after allowing
a discount of 5%.
Ans 1. 27.5%
2. 25%
3. 24%
4. 22.5%
Q.20 Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2500 as a sum borrowed at 9% per year rate of interest for
4 years.
Ans 1. 840
2. 860
3. 940
4. 900
2. mk
3. lq
4. wd
Q.2 Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
(24 + 14− 6) ÷ 2 + 18 × 3 − 20 = 40
(Note: Interchange should be done of entire number and not individual digits of a given
number)
Ans 1. 20 and 14
2. 2 and 3
3. 20 and 24
4. 14 and 18
Q.3 Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in
the following series.
23, ?, 89, 177, 353, 705
Ans 1. 42
2. 45
3. 49
4. 47
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
2. 3
3. 1
4. 4
Q.6 DKNF is related to YFIA in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same
way, QYCR is related to LTXM. To which of the following is PEVM related, following the same
logic?
Ans 1. KZPG
2. IYQH
3. KZQH
4. IYPG
Q.7 122 is related to 145 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 37 is related to 50.
To which of the following is 82 related, following the same logic?
(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the
numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting /
multiplying, etc.. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing
mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
Ans 1. 96
2. 98
3. 101
4. 89
Q.8 AE10 is related to CG20 in a certain way. In the same way, KO20 is related to MQ30. To which
of the following is CG30 related, following the same logic?
Ans 1. EI45
2. EI40
3. GI45
4. EF40
2. UIR
3. UJR
4. VIR
Q.10 In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain
mathematical operations to the first number. Select the set in which the numbers are related
in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the
numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/ subtracting
/multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing
mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
16, 80
22, 110
Ans 1. 17, 32
2. 15, 20
3. 21, 33
4. 25, 125
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.12 What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are
interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?
12 ÷ 3 – 8 + 16 × 4 = ?
Ans 1. 44
2. 48
3. 40
4. 42
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.14 In a certain code language, ‘BEST’ is coded as ‘4982’ and ‘STEM’ is coded as ‘6489’. What is
the code for ‘B’ in that language?
Ans 1. 6
2. 8
3. 2
4. 4
Q.16 Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in
the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts,
decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All kurtas are sarees.
All sarees are blouse.
Conclusions:
(I) All kurtas are blouse.
(II) No blouse is a saree.
Ans 1. Neither conclusion I nor II follow
Q.17
Ans 1.
2.
3.
4.
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.19 Five girls P, Q, R, S and T sit around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily
in the same order). Only one girl sits between S and T. P sits to the immediate left of R. P is
not an immediate neighbour of S.
Who sits third to the right of T?
Ans 1. R
2. Q
3. S
4. P
Q.20 A, B, C, P, X, Y and Z are sitting around a circular table facing the centre (but not necessarily
in the same order). Y sits third to the left of A. B sits second to the left of C. Z sits to the
immediate left of B. P sits third to the left of Z. A is not an immediate neighbour of C. Who
sits third to the left of Y?
Ans 1. Y
2. X
3. Z
4. B
2. increases slightly
3. loses drastically
Q.2 According to Economic Survey 2023-24, which of the following states is the largest wheat
producing state of India?
Ans 1. Assam
2. West Bengal
3. Bihar
4. Uttar Pradesh
Q.3 What is the chemical formula for the compound commonly known as 'laughing gas'?
Ans 1. NO
2. N2O3
3. NO2
4. N2O
Q.4 Amer Fort was built with red sandstone and white marble by which ruler in the 16th century?
2. Buddhist
3. Sikh
4. Parsi
Q.6 The Indian Constitution has adopted the parliamentary form of Government from ___________.
Ans 1. Britain
2. France
3. USA
4. Russia
Q.7 Moti Masjid in Agra fort was constructed by which of the following Mughal Emperors?
Ans 1. Jahangir
2. Aurangzeb
3. Shahjahan
4. Akbar
Q.8 Who was the Viceroy of India when the Indian Arms Act, 1878, was passed?
Ans 1. Lord Lytton
2. Lord Ripon
3. Lord Dufferin
4. Lord Curzon
Q.10 Which Article deals with the provisions in case of failure of the constitutional machinery in
the State?
Ans 1. Article 448
2. Article 342
3. Article 395
4. Article 356
Q.11 Based on the Tendulkar committee, the National poverty line was defined as which of the
following?
₹816 per capita per month for rural areas
₹1,000 per capita per month for urban areas.
Ans 1. Only ii is correct
3. Only i is correct
Q.12 Due to the popularity of Indian clothes in Britain, a law was passed to ban Indian clothes.
Which of the following was that law?
Ans 1. Calico Act
2. Textile act
3. Muslin act
4. Calso act
Q.14 Carbon dioxide plays a vital role in changing the earth's climate, leading to a
critical condition known as ________.
Ans 1. Ozone Depletion
2. Thermal Conduction
3. Temperature Convection
4. Greenhouse Effect
Q.15 Few renowned artists of __________ dance style in India are Roshan Kumari, Shovana Narayan,
Maya Rao and Kumudini Lakhia.
Ans 1. Manipuri
2. Kathak
3. Odissi
4. Chhau
2. Dispur
3. Jalpaiguri
4. Bhubaneswar
4. External Affairs
Q.18 Odissi Guru, ________, received the first Utkal Pratibha Samman 2023 at Bhubaneswar.
Ans 1. Sailaja
2. Hema Rajagopalan
3. Vidhya Subramanian
4. Ratikant Mohapatra
Q.19 According to National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023 (A Progress Review), which state
has the highest proportion of multidimensionally poor people (Headcount Ratio)?
Ans 1. Jharkhand
2. Odisha
3. Bihar
4. Rajasthan
Q.20 Who among the following was the top run-scorer for India at the 1983 Cricket World Cup final
with 38 runs?
Ans 1. Sandeep Patil
2. Mohinder Amarnath
3. Krishnamachari Srikkanth
4. Kapil Dev
2. Shaivism
3. Vaishnavism
4. Jainism
Q.22 In 1974, classical singer Naina Devi was awarded the Padma Shri for her contribution to
which of the following singing styles?
Ans 1. Dadra
2. Tappa
3. Thumri
4. Kajari
Q.23 To mark the 75 years of Indo-Lanka Diplomatic Relations, External Affairs Minister
Jaishankar inaugurated the 'Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential To be There' Exhibition in March
2023. Who was Geoffrey Bawa?
Ans 1. Indian Poet
2. Indian Architect
Q.24 Who among the following is known for his/her books ‘The Algebra of Infinite Justice’,
‘Kashmir: The Case for Freedom’ and ‘Capitalism: A Ghost Story’?
Ans 1. Jhumpa Lahiri
2. Arundhati Roy
3. Salman Rushdie
4. Amitav Ghosh
2. Meat
3. Fish
4. Protein
Q.1 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of
words.
Because the politician's speech was high-flown and pretentious, it gained popularity.
Ans 1. bombastic
2. mnemonic
3. schematising
4. austere
Hollow
Ans 1. Crafty
2. Spurious
3. Arched
4. Worthwhile
The comedian's jokes were so funny that the audience was laughing uncontrollably.
Ans 1. in stitches
2. as easy as pie
3. on the ball
Knuckle down
Ans 1. To start working or studying hard
Personally, Ramesh was ____________ to his villagers than his elder brother.
Ans 1. helpfuller
2. helped
3. most helpful
4. more helpful
Q.6 The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment
with a grammatical error.
She forbade / him not / to enter that / room.
Ans 1. him not
2. room.
3. to enter that
4. she forbade
Kiara was born in India but she went to ______ university in ________ United Kingdom.
Ans 1. a; No article required
3. a; the
Q.8 Select the option that can be used as one-word substitute for the given group of words.
2. Adonis
3. Acrobat
4. Addict
Q.9 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
2. Fatalist
3. Glutton
4. Misogamist
Ans 1. Mediterranean
2. Parallel
3. Miscellaneous
4. Peculliar
2. Inclination
3. Admission
4. Prohibition
Q.12 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains
an error.
2. My son, who is
3. is a M.A.
4. a cricketer too
2. Until
3. Separate
4. Vacuum
Jack probably/ strained his back/ as the box was/ too heavier.
Ans 1. strained his back
2. too heavier.
4. Jack probably
Inanimate
Ans 1. Lifeless
2. Inhumane
3. Cartoon
4. Imitate
2. demand
3. were demanding
4. has demanded
2. committee
3. apparently
4. interupt
Q.20 Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Plain’ from the given sentence.
Mr. Das believes and follows the principle of simple living and high thinking.
Ans 1. principle
2. High
3. believes
4. Simple
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The standard of living of any country means the average (1)________ share of the goods and
services which the country produces. A country’s standard of living, therefore, (2)________ first
and foremost on its capacity to produce wealth. ‘Wealth’, in this sense, is not money, for we do
not live (3)________ money but on things that money (4)________ buy; ‘goods’ such as food and
clothing and ‘services’ such as transport and entertainment. A country’s capacity to produce
wealth depends upon many factors, most of which have an effect on one another. Wealth
depends to a great extent (5)________ a country’s natural resources, such as coal, gold and
other minerals, water supply and so on.
SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Ans 1. per son
2. person’s
3. persons’
4. person
SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Ans 1. depends
2. dependent
3. depending
4. depended
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The standard of living of any country means the average (1)________ share of the goods and
services which the country produces. A country’s standard of living, therefore, (2)________ first
and foremost on its capacity to produce wealth. ‘Wealth’, in this sense, is not money, for we do
not live (3)________ money but on things that money (4)________ buy; ‘goods’ such as food and
clothing and ‘services’ such as transport and entertainment. A country’s capacity to produce
wealth depends upon many factors, most of which have an effect on one another. Wealth
depends to a great extent (5)________ a country’s natural resources, such as coal, gold and
other minerals, water supply and so on.
SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
Ans 1. into
2. in
3. on
4. by
SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
Ans 1. can
2. must
3. ought
4. should
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The standard of living of any country means the average (1)________ share of the goods and
services which the country produces. A country’s standard of living, therefore, (2)________ first
and foremost on its capacity to produce wealth. ‘Wealth’, in this sense, is not money, for we do
not live (3)________ money but on things that money (4)________ buy; ‘goods’ such as food and
clothing and ‘services’ such as transport and entertainment. A country’s capacity to produce
wealth depends upon many factors, most of which have an effect on one another. Wealth
depends to a great extent (5)________ a country’s natural resources, such as coal, gold and
other minerals, water supply and so on.
SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Ans 1. over
2. with
3. in
4. upon