12
12
12
Q.1 In a certain code language, ‘RIVAL’ is coded as ‘PKTCJ’ and ‘TEXTS’ is coded as ‘RGVVQ’. How will ‘POINT’ be coded in the
given language?
Ans 1. NRGOR
2. OQGPO
3. NQGPR
4. OQGOQ
Q.2 A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.3 Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if
they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the
statements.
Statements:
No lotus is a daisy.
All lotuses are tulips.
All tulips are sunflowers.
Conclusions:
I. All daisies are tulips.
II. Some sunflowers are daisies.
III. No sunflower is a daisy.
Ans 1. Only conclusion II follows
Ans 1. 2 and 4
2. 56 and 57
3. 57 and 64
4. 33 and 44
Q.5 Which letter cluster can replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
AZFX, EWHW, ?, MQLU, QNNT
Ans 1. IJTV
2. JITV
3. ITJV
4. JTIV
Q.6 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.7 In a certain code language, 'MUTUAL' is written as '12121202113', 'MARKET' is written as '2051118113', how will 'MODULE' be
written in that language?
Ans 1. 1315421125
2. 5122141513
3. 5122141613
4. 14122361522
Q.8 Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first
letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.
ALW: NYJ :: CNY :PAL :: DEP:?
Ans 1. QRD
2. QRC
3. SRC
4. SRD
Q.9 Which number will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’
and ‘÷’ are interchanged?
49 × 7 − 6 ÷ 2 + 15 = ?
Ans 1. 2
2. 5
3. 8
4. 4
Ans 1. 13
2. 12
3. 15
4. 14
Q.11 Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong to that
group? The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster
Ans 1. JOR
2. AFI
3. MRU
4. LQS
Q.12 All of the letters in the word ‘FROWNED’ are arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English
alphabetical series between the letter which is fourth from the left end and the one which is second from the right end in the
new letter-cluster thus formed?
Ans 1. Five
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four
Q.13 Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.14 Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first
letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.
FISH : DKQJ :: POND : NQLF :: SIZE : ?
Ans 1. QGXG
2. UGXC
3. UKXC
4. QKXG
Q.15 Identify the figure from among the given options which when put in place of the question mark (?) will logically complete the
series.
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.16 Three of the following number-pairs are alike in some manner and hence form a group. Which number-pair does not belong
to that group?
(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. 14 – 121
2. 21 – 361
3. 18 – 256
4. 11 – 81
Q.17 A cube is constructed by folding the given sheet along the lines shown. In the cube so formed, what would be the symbol
on the opposite side of ‘#’?
Ans 1. @
2. ∞
3. €
4. %
Q.18 Select the option that represents the letters which, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will
complete the letter series.
fd_e_ef_dd_d_ff_d_d_f
Ans 1. d d f e e d e d
2. d d f e f d e e
3. d d f d e d e f
4. d d f e e d e e
Q.19 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
3 — 5 — 30
2 — 4 — 16
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. 5 — 5 — 45
2. 6 — 6 — 72
3. 9 — 5 — 27
4. 9 — 4 — 7
2. Father’s sister
3. Mother’s sister
4. Father’s mother
Q.21 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
(34, 17, 27)
(42, 21, 31)
(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/deleting/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. (38, 16, 36)
Q.22 44 is related to 1936 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 59 is related to 3481. To which of the following is 77 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 /deleting /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. 5824
2. 5929
3. 7642
4. 4469
Q.23 Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
7, 13, ?, 145, 721, 4321
Ans 1. 23
2. 36
3. 25
4. 37
Q.24
Ans 1. 85
2. 66
3. 28
4. 75
Q.25 Two different positions of the same dice are given below. Which is the number on the face opposite the face containing 5?
Ans 1. 6
2. 3
3. 1
4. 2
Q.1 What was Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier's most important contribution to chemistry in 1789?
Ans 1. Law of Conservation of Mass
2. 3 A
3. 2 A
4. 5 A
Q.3 Who among the following is primarily connected to the World’s Parliament of Religions convened in Chicago, 1893?
Ans 1. Dayanand Saraswati
2. Swami Vivekananda
4. Ramakrishna Paramhansa
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Mizoram
4. Uttar Pradesh
2. Iceland
3. USA
4. New Zealand
Q.6 Thrissur Pooram is one of the famous temple festivals celebrated in _______.
Ans 1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Tamil Nadu
Q.7 Identify the group of districts that are NOT an example of industrial districts of India.
Ans 1. Cuttack and Kota
Q.9 Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar was a ___________ player of profound depth, favouring sparse and slow realisations of ragas.
Ans 1. Sitar
2. Violin
3. Flute
4. Rudra veena
Q.10 The headquarters of the second Green Revolution cell was in ________.
Ans 1. Raipur
2. Patna
3. Kolkata
4. Bhubaneswar
Q.11 Who was the Viceroy of India when Mahatma Gandhi started Dandi March on 12 March 1930?
Ans 1. Lord Chelmsford
2. Lord Minto II
3. Lord Irwin
4. Lord Willingdon
Q.12 Who is the world’s most popular leader as per Global Leader Approval Ratings released by US-based Morning Consult in
February 2023?
Ans 1. Xi Jinping
2. Vladimir Putin
3. Joe Biden
4. Narendra Modi
2. 2013
3. 2019
4. 2018
Q.14 Which of the following nations won the seven times women’s Asia Cup cricket Championship?
Ans 1. Pakistan
2. Bangladesh
3. India
4. Sri Lanka
Q.15 Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides that the State must secure a social order to promote the welfare of people?
Ans 1. Article 37
2. Article 38
3. Article 39
4. Article 36
2. Johads
3. Khadins
4. Kuls
Q.17 The _________ were tributary chiefs of the Gupta dynasty. They established an independent kingdom in western India.
Dhruvasena II was the most important ruler of this kingdom.
Ans 1. Maitrakas
2. Maukharis
3. Pushyabhutis
4. Gurjara Pratiharas
Q.18 As of 31 May 2021, only 47% of total routes and 39% of airports (unserved and underserved) have been operationalised
under UDAN, according to ICRA. What is the full form of UDAN?
Ans 1. Udtha Desh Ka Aam Nayak
2. Environment conditions
Q.20 As of the June 2021, how many biosphere reserves are established in India?
Ans 1. 18
2. 20
3. 26
4. 15
Q.21 In which of the following battles did Muhammad of Ghor defeat Jayachandra of Gahadavala dynasty in 1194 AD?
Ans 1. First battle of Tarain
2. Battle of Chandawar
3. Battle of Anhilwara
Q.22 The growth form of a plant, comprising its size, shape and orientation is known as:
Ans 1. habit
2. environment
3. habitat
4. growth pattern
Q.23 When and where did India win its first World Championships medal in Athletics?
Ans 1. 2009, Germany
2. 2005, Finland
3. 2007, Japan
4. 2003, France
Q.24 Tabla maestro, Bickram Ghosh, was awarded with which of the following awards in 2023 in the Contemporary Category?
Ans 1. Padma Shri
2. Padma Bhushan
4. Sangeet Kalanidhi
Q.25 According to the Census of India 2011, the percentage of adolescent population (10-19 years) from the total population is
how much?
Ans 1. 22.9%
2. 21.9%
3. 20.9%
4. 19.9%
Q.1 A pair of straight lines from an external point F intersects a circle at A and B (FA < FB), and touches the circle at C. O is the
centre of the circle. Given that ∠ ACF = 50° and ∠ AFC = 30°, find ∠ AOB.
Ans 1. 80°
2. 90°
3. 100°
4. 40°
Q.2 The difference between a discount of 25% and two successive discounts of 15% and 20% on a certain bill was ₹28. Find the
amount of the bill.
Ans 1. ₹500
2. ₹400
3. ₹450
4. ₹550
2. 830942
3. 589270
4. 1234560
Q.4 Which of the following is the sum of the values of a and b if the equations 2x + y = a, 8x + by = 12 have infinite solutions?
Ans 1. 16
2. 9
3. 7
4. 18
Q.5 How much simple interest will ₹6,700 earn in 13 months at a 12% interest rate per annum?
Ans 1. ₹871
2. ₹889
3. ₹821
4. ₹813
Q.6
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
Q.7 Study the given chart and answer the question that follows.
The following chart shows the production of textbooks in thousands in the years
2018, 2020 and 2022 from the print houses A, B and C, respectively.
The ratio of textbooks produced by Print house B in the year 2018 to the
textbooks produced by Print house C in the year 2020 is ______.
Ans 1. 4 : 5
2. 3 : 4
3. 4 : 3
4. 2 : 3
Q.8
Ans 1. 2 : 3
2. 1 : 2
3. 2 : 5
4. 2 : 1
Q.9 The following pie chart shows the percentage distribution of a total of 1600 employees in different departments of a
company. The table shows the ratio of male to female employees in different departments. Study the information and answer
the question that follows.
What is the percentage of the number of employees in production department to the number of female employees of all the
departments taken together? (correct to one decimal place)
Ans 1. 64.3%
2. 50.7%
3. 44.9%
4. 59.1%
Q.10 Find the smallest value that must be assigned to number ‘a’ in order for 91876a2 to be divisible by 8.
Ans 1. 3
2. 0
3. 1
4. 2
Q
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1
1
A
n 1.
s
2.
3.
4.
Q.12
Ans 1. 0
2. 2
3. 4
4. 1
Q.13 A boatman goes 2 km against the current of the stream in 1 hour and goes 1 km along with the current in 10 minutes. How
long will it take to go 6 km in stationary water?
Ans 1. 1 hr 30 min
2. 1 hr 15 min
3. 2 hr 30 min
4. 1 hr 45 min
Q.14 Find the values of x, y and z, so as to satisfy the equations given below:
5x – 3y + 7z = 22; 3x – 5y – 2z = – 46; 2x – 2y + 5z = 24
Ans 1. x = – 5, y = 3, z = – 8
2. x = 5, y = – 8, z = 3
3. x = – 5, y = 3, z = 8
4. x = – 5, y = – 3, z = 8
Q.15
Ans 1. 20
2. 38
3. 32
4. 28
Q.16
Ans
1.
2.
3.
4.
2. 0.5
3. 0.75
4. -0.5
2. 8
3. 12
4. 6
Q.19 The profit gained on selling a certain product is 320% of the cost. If the cost increases by 10% but the selling price remains
constant, then what percentage of the selling price is the profit (correct to one decimal place)?
Ans 1. 70.2%
2. 73.8%
3. 75.7%
4. 63.8%
Q.20 A circular arc whose radius is 12 cm makes an angle of 30° at the centre. Find the perimeter (in cm) of the sector formed.
(Use π = 3.14)
Ans 1. 32.38
2. 30.28
3. 28.64
4. 26.24
Q.21 A merchant mixes two varieties of sugar of 5 kg and 3 kg, which costs him ₹4 and ₹6 per kg, respectively. What is the cost
price (in ₹) of the mixture per kg?
Ans 1. 4.35
2. 4.45
3. 4.75
4. 4.21
Q.22 The proportion of Suresh's spending to saving is 3 : 1. His salary rises by 25%. What percentage of his expenditure will
increase if his saving grows by 10%?
Ans 1. 40%
2. 20%
3. 10%
4. 30%
Q.23
Ans 1. 36.6%
2. 26.6%
3. 28.4%
4. 25.5%
Q.24
If , then the numerical value of is:
Ans 1. 1
2. 0
3. 13
4. −13
Q.25 If the sectorial angle with radius 9.6 units is 75°, what is the length of the arc?
Ans 1. 2π
2. 4π
3. π
4. 3π
Q.1 Select the option that correctly expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
I will never overlook this creativity.
Ans 1. This creativity will never be overlooked by me.
Q.2 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A place where birds are kept
Ans 1. Zoo
2. Aviary
3. Sanctuary
4. Hive
2. Nurture
3. Immaculate
4. Disaster
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Beyond skills, experience, and training, companies search for applicants who display excitement — those they believe shall
carry out allocated responsibilities cheerfully and cooperatively.
Ans 1. shall take up any designated obligations
3. chip on shoulder
4. olive branch
2. Consumerist
3. Capitalist
4. Countemptible
Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
One must be very strong to lift this box of glass jars.
Ans 1. Mighty
2. Weak
3. Complicated
4. Rugged
Anand personally believes in the motto, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”
Ans 1. Earn the maximum out of business
2. Nourish health
2. Tedious
3. Engrossing
4. Rational
2. enough
3. question
4. listen
Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the underlined word in the given sentence.
2. terrifying
3. misleading
4. disastrous
Q.12 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The mother asked the child, “Will you tell me who did accompany you to the airport?”
Ans 1. who accompanies you
Q.13 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that arranges the sentences in the correct
sequence to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A)This past summer, my dream finally came true.
B)Strange lands, exciting places, and new cultures have always fascinated me.
C)Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed about travelling overseas.
D)I got to travel to England, France, Switzerland, and Germany.
Ans 1. DCBA
2. CBAD
3. ABCD
4. BADC
Q.14 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Rectify
Ans 1. mar
2. amend
3. corrupt
4. upset
To __________ the ticket, Amith had to visit the travel agency many times.
Ans 1. contract
2. confirm
3. conform
4. convention
Q.16 The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error
from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
My brother received / his MBA degree into / the university last year.
Ans 1. the university last year
3. No error
4. My brother received
Q.17 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful
and coherent paragraph.
A. Mobile phones or smartphones are becoming popular all over the world.
B. But at the same time, it also harms us in many ways.
C. It is the most widely used means of communication today.
D. Today, it is very affordable and available to everyone.
Ans 1. ABCD
2. DACB
3. CABD
4. ACDB
Q.18 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase.
2. Unavoidable
3. Invincible
4. Ineluctable
Q.19 Select the option that correctly expresses the following sentence in passive voice.
Who invited you to this party?
Ans 1. By whom you are invited to this party?
Q.20 The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error in the usage of the
interjection.
He replied / in a dry tone, / “Ouch! I will not work / for you anymore.”
Ans 1. in a dry tone,
2. He replied
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.
Gandhi, (1)_________ father of the Indian nation, practiced ‘ahimsa’ in his personal and political life. He firmly believed that non-
violence is not meant merely for monks, saints and priests; it is for commoners too. If violence is the law of the (2)_______-beasts,
non-violence is the law of the civilised human species. ‘The spirit of the brute is inactive and so he knows no law; he knows only
physical might. The dignity of man requires obedience to a higher law, to strength of the spirit,’ Gandhi said. Ahimsa, to Gandhiji,
meant that one should love all; even (3)________ enemies. And the expression of love, ahimsa, should be in such a manner that it
impresses itself indelibly upon the so-called enemy, and then the enemy must return that love. It is a practically (4)________
philosophy. Gandhi was realistic; he believed that non-violence provides the fullest protection to one’s self-respect and sense of
humour. It won’t work in the defence of (5)_______ gains and immoral acts. He called his marches off when people indulged in
violence during protests for India’s freedom. His faith in ‘ahimsa’ played an influential role in enabling the creation of an independent
India in 1947, with minimum bloodshed, breaking the shackles framed by the British.
SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Ans 1. an
2. for
3. the
4. a
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.
Gandhi, (1)_________ father of the Indian nation, practiced ‘ahimsa’ in his personal and political life. He firmly believed that non-
violence is not meant merely for monks, saints and priests; it is for commoners too. If violence is the law of the (2)_______-beasts,
non-violence is the law of the civilised human species. ‘The spirit of the brute is inactive and so he knows no law; he knows only
physical might. The dignity of man requires obedience to a higher law, to strength of the spirit,’ Gandhi said. Ahimsa, to Gandhiji,
meant that one should love all; even (3)________ enemies. And the expression of love, ahimsa, should be in such a manner that it
impresses itself indelibly upon the so-called enemy, and then the enemy must return that love. It is a practically (4)________
philosophy. Gandhi was realistic; he believed that non-violence provides the fullest protection to one’s self-respect and sense of
humour. It won’t work in the defence of (5)_______ gains and immoral acts. He called his marches off when people indulged in
violence during protests for India’s freedom. His faith in ‘ahimsa’ played an influential role in enabling the creation of an independent
India in 1947, with minimum bloodshed, breaking the shackles framed by the British.
SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Ans 1. forest-living
2. life
3. forest-lived
4. alive
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.
Gandhi, (1)_________ father of the Indian nation, practiced ‘ahimsa’ in his personal and political life. He firmly believed that non-
violence is not meant merely for monks, saints and priests; it is for commoners too. If violence is the law of the (2)_______-beasts,
non-violence is the law of the civilised human species. ‘The spirit of the brute is inactive and so he knows no law; he knows only
physical might. The dignity of man requires obedience to a higher law, to strength of the spirit,’ Gandhi said. Ahimsa, to Gandhiji,
meant that one should love all; even (3)________ enemies. And the expression of love, ahimsa, should be in such a manner that it
impresses itself indelibly upon the so-called enemy, and then the enemy must return that love. It is a practically (4)________
philosophy. Gandhi was realistic; he believed that non-violence provides the fullest protection to one’s self-respect and sense of
humour. It won’t work in the defence of (5)_______ gains and immoral acts. He called his marches off when people indulged in
violence during protests for India’s freedom. His faith in ‘ahimsa’ played an influential role in enabling the creation of an independent
India in 1947, with minimum bloodshed, breaking the shackles framed by the British.
SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Ans 1. her
2. its
3. one’s
4. one
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.
Gandhi, (1)_________ father of the Indian nation, practiced ‘ahimsa’ in his personal and political life. He firmly believed that non-
violence is not meant merely for monks, saints and priests; it is for commoners too. If violence is the law of the (2)_______-beasts,
non-violence is the law of the civilised human species. ‘The spirit of the brute is inactive and so he knows no law; he knows only
physical might. The dignity of man requires obedience to a higher law, to strength of the spirit,’ Gandhi said. Ahimsa, to Gandhiji,
meant that one should love all; even (3)________ enemies. And the expression of love, ahimsa, should be in such a manner that it
impresses itself indelibly upon the so-called enemy, and then the enemy must return that love. It is a practically (4)________
philosophy. Gandhi was realistic; he believed that non-violence provides the fullest protection to one’s self-respect and sense of
humour. It won’t work in the defence of (5)_______ gains and immoral acts. He called his marches off when people indulged in
violence during protests for India’s freedom. His faith in ‘ahimsa’ played an influential role in enabling the creation of an independent
India in 1947, with minimum bloodshed, breaking the shackles framed by the British.
SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Ans 1. prove
2. approved
3. proven
4. proving
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.
Gandhi, (1)_________ father of the Indian nation, practiced ‘ahimsa’ in his personal and political life. He firmly believed that non-
violence is not meant merely for monks, saints and priests; it is for commoners too. If violence is the law of the (2)_______-beasts,
non-violence is the law of the civilised human species. ‘The spirit of the brute is inactive and so he knows no law; he knows only
physical might. The dignity of man requires obedience to a higher law, to strength of the spirit,’ Gandhi said. Ahimsa, to Gandhiji,
meant that one should love all; even (3)________ enemies. And the expression of love, ahimsa, should be in such a manner that it
impresses itself indelibly upon the so-called enemy, and then the enemy must return that love. It is a practically (4)________
philosophy. Gandhi was realistic; he believed that non-violence provides the fullest protection to one’s self-respect and sense of
humour. It won’t work in the defence of (5)_______ gains and immoral acts. He called his marches off when people indulged in
violence during protests for India’s freedom. His faith in ‘ahimsa’ played an influential role in enabling the creation of an independent
India in 1947, with minimum bloodshed, breaking the shackles framed by the British.
SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Ans 1. relevant
2. ill-gotten
3. ill-will
4. moral