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1. A sum of Rs. 𝑥 is divided among A,B and C such that the ratio of the shares of A and C is 8:7 and that of
B and C is 3:2. If the difference between the shares of A and B is Rs. 240, then what is the value of 𝑥 ?
a) 2544 b) 2580 c) 2490 d) 2448

2. Two vessels of equal capacity and both completely filled, contain mixtures of milk and water in the ratio
5:1 and 6:5 respectively. Both the mixtures are now mixed thoroughly. What is the ratio of milk to water
in the new mixture so obtained?
a)105:67 b) 57:41 c) 91:41 d) 28:43

3. In a office of 900 employees, on a particular day, except for 10% of the female employees, all employees
were present. On the next day, except for 8% of the male employees, all employees were present. The
number of employees present on each of these two days was the same. Find the total number of male
employees on the pay rolls of this office.
a) 550 b) 450 c) 800 d) 500

4. The average weight of 12 persons is increased by 3.5 kg when one of them whose weight is 56kg is
replaced by a new man. The weight of the new man is
a) 90 kg b) 95 kg c) 98 kg d) 100 kg

5. Ram sold a plot for Rs.400000 at a 20% loss. For what price should he sold the plot to gain a 5% profit?
a) Rs. 5,25000 b) Rs. 5,20000 c) Rs. 5,00000 d) Rs. 5,05000

6. The marked price of a chair is Rs. 2400, which is 20% above the cost price. If the chair is sold at a
discount of 10% of marked price, what is the profit percentage?
a)10% b) 8% c) 9% d) 26.2%

7. A delivery boy started from his office at 10 A.M to deliver an article. He rode his scooter at a speed of
32km/h. he delivered the article and waited for 15 minutes to get the payment. after the payment was
made, he reached his office at 11.25 A.M, travelling at a speed of 24 km/h. find the total distance
travelled by the boy
a) 32 km b) 30 km c) 35 km d) 40 km

8. The speed of a boat going downstream is 22 km/h. the speed of the stream is 1km/h. how much distance
In total will the boat cover going 3 hours downstream and 2 hours upstream (in km)?
a) 112 b) 94 c) 106 d) 102

9. P and Q can complete a project in 15days and 10days, respectively. They started doing the work
together, but after 2 days, Q had to leave and P alone completed the remaining work. In how many days
was the whole work completed?
a) 11 b) 12 c) 13 d) 10

10. A pipe can fill a tank in 15 hours. Due to leakage in the bottom it is filled in 20 hours. If the tank is full,
and the pipe is closed, how much time will the leak take the empty the entire tank?
a) 60 hrs b) 50 hrs c) 40 hrs d) 30 hrs

11. A man invested an amount of Rs. 105750 at simple interest in the name of his son, daughter and his wife
in such a way that they get the same interest after 3,4 and 5 years respectively. If the rate of interest is
5% per annum, then the amount invested for the wife is
a) Rs. 27000 b) Rs. 28000 c) Rs. 25000 d) Rs. 30000

12. The difference between the compound and the simple interests for 3 years at the rate of 20% per annum
is Rs. 432. What is the principal lent?
a) Rs. 3378 b) Rs. 3375 c) Rs. 3385 d) Rs. 3380
13. PQ is a tangent drawn from an external point P' to a circle with centre O and QOR is the diameter of the
circle. If ∟POR = 120°, What is the measure of ∟OPQ?

a) 60° b) 45° c) 30° d) 90°

14. The measure of each interior angle of a regular polygon is 140°, then number of sides that regular
polygon has
a) 15 b) 12 c) 9 d) 10

15. Sum of all interior angles of a polygon with (n) sides is given by
a) (n-2) × 180° b) n-2 × 180° c) (n+2) × 180° d) n + 2 × 180°

16. A mason constructs a wall of dimensions 270 cm x 300 cm x 350 cm with the bricks each of size 22.5
cm x 11.25 cm x 8.75 cm and it is assumed that 1/8 space is covered by the mortar. Then the number of
bricks used to construct the wall is
a) 11100 cm b) 11200 cm c) 11000 cm d) 11300 cm

17. A container (open at the top) made up of metal sheet is in the form of a frustum of a cone of height 16
cm with radii of its lower and upper ends 8cm and 20 cm respectively. The amount of liquid the
container can hold is (Take л = 3.14)
a) 104.49 b) 10.95 c) 12 d) 10.45

18. The diagonals of rhombus are 12 cm and 16 cm. The length of the side of rhombus is:
a) 12 cm b) 16 cm c) 8 cm d) 10 cm

19. If tangents PA and PB from a point P to a circle with centre O are inclined to each other at an angle of
80° then ∟POA is equal to
a) 50° b) 60° c) 70° d) 80°

20. construct the quadratic equation whose roots are 4 and -7.
a) x2 - 3x -28= 0 b) x2 +3x -28= 0 c) x2 +3x +28= 0 d) x2 +4x -7= 0

21. The factors of x2+8x – 48 = 0

a) (x-4)(x+12) b) (x+4)(x-12) c) (x-16)(x+3) d) (x+16)(x-3)

22. If sinA = 3/5 then the value of CotA ?

a) 3 b) 3 c) 5 d) 4
5 4 3 3

23. If cos x + cos y = 2, then the value of sin x + sin y is

a) 0 b) 1 c) 2 d) - 1

24. If sin (3x - 20°) = cos (3y + 20°), then the value of (x + y) is
a) 20° b) 30° c) 40° d) 45°

25. The sum of an infinite GP is thrice its 1st term. Then the common ratio is
1 2 3 d) 1
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4

26. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.
"Neither of the options presented / are / suitable / for the task."
a) Neither of the options presented b) are
c) suitable d) for the task

27. "The group of students / were / planning / their project presentation."

a) The group of students b) were
c) planning d) their project presentation

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28. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The affable receptionist greeted each visitor with a warm welcome.
a) Friendly b) Unfriendly c) Amiable d) Hostile

29. Tom's euphoric mood after winning the championship was contagious.
a) Joyful b) Depressed c) Ecstatic d) Gloomy

Select the most appropriate Synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
30. The actress's versatile performances showcased her range of talents.
a) Adaptable b) Inflexible c) Rigid d) Unyielding

31. The volunteer's altruistic actions helped improve the lives of others.
a) Selfless b) Selfish c) Greedy d) Egoistic

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select
‘No error’.
32. The team have been working together for over five years now.
a) The team b) have been working
c) together for over five years now d) No error

33. She was absent from the school since last Monday.
a) She was absent b) from the school
c) since last Monday d) No error

Out of the four alternatives select the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.
34. One who is skilled in or has a taste for fine food and drink.
a) Gourmet b) Connoisseur c) Epicure d) Foodie

35. Directions: Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank.
The fisherman used a special lure as ________ to attract the fish.
a) Bate b) Bait c) Baited d) Bated

36. The artist used her ________ to create a masterpiece that captured the essence of nature.
a) Canvas b) Canvass c) Census d) Canvases

Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the given phrase.
37. "To pull someone's leg"
a) To physically lift someone b) To deceive or tease someone
c) To help someone stand up d) To engage in a tug-of-war

38. "To rain cats and dogs"

a) To see unusual weather b) To have a heavy rainfall
c) To witness a pet parade d) To experience a tornado

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:

39. A. As a result, students have access to a wider range of educational opportunities.
B. India's education system has undergone significant reforms in recent years.
C. Additionally, these reforms emphasize skill development and vocational training.
D. These reforms aim to modernize and improve the quality of education in the country.
a) ABCD b) BDAC c) DACB d) CADB

40. A. Advances in medical technology have contributed to better healthcare outcomes.

B. These advancements have improved access to healthcare services for many Indians.
C. Moreover, telemedicine has emerged as a convenient option for remote
D. India's healthcare sector has experienced rapid growth and innovation consultations.
a) ABCD b) BCAD c) DABC d) CADB

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 Passage 1: Free Speech
Free speech is a fundamental right enshrined in the constitution of India, but it is often (41) _______
by various factors. While the country has a vibrant and diverse media landscape, journalists and
activists face (42) _______ intimidation and censorship, particularly when reporting on sensitive
issues or criticizing the government.

In recent years, there has been growing concern about the erosion of free speech rights, with the
government introducing (43) _______ regulations and laws aimed at controlling online content and
stifling dissent. These measures have a chilling effect on (44) _______ expression and undermine
democratic principles.

Protecting free speech requires (45) _______ commitment to upholding civil liberties and defending
the rights of individuals to express their views without fear of reprisal.

41. a) strengthened b) restricted c) fortified d) limited

42. a) severe b) strong c) tough d) rough

43. a) restrictive b) preventive c) defensive d) aggressive

44. a) people’s b) civic c) public d) personal

45. a) strong b) high c) tough d) steadfast

46. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Martin drew a picture of the snow-capped mountains.
a) A picture of the snow-capped mountains has been drawn by Martin.
b) A picture of the snow-capped mountains was drawn by Martin.
c) A picture of the snow-capped mountains is drawn by Martin.
d) A picture of the snow-capped mountains is being drawn by Martin.

47. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Everything that I like to eat are fattening.
a) Everything that b) I like c) are fattening d) to eat

48. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

A snake in the grass
a) Masked mankind b) Difficult to find c) A bad friend d) A secret enemy

49. Select the synonym of the given word.

PATHETIC
a) Pitiful b) Dull c) Insignificant d) Curious

50. Select the antonym of the given word.

HILARIOUS
a) Blithe b) Merry c) Sad d) Happy

(Direction 51 to 53) Nine persons- G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, and O are living in a nine-floored building. The
lowermost floor is numbered as one and the topmost floor is numbered as nine. All the information is not
necessarily in the same order. L lives on an even numbered floor but above fifth floor. The number of
floors above L is the same as the number of floors below H. Only two floors are between H and J.N lives
three floors above M who lives on an odd numbered floor but not on the lowermost floor. O lives on an
even numbered floor but not the adjacent floor of J.G lives above I but not above K.
51. How many persons are living between M and I?
a) One b) Four c) Three d) Two

52. On which of the following floor does O live?

a) First b) Second c) Fifth d) Fourth

53. If H is vacated his flat, then which of the following floor is vacant?
a) First b) Sixth c) Fifth d) Fourth

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54. 29, 31, 37, 41, ? , 47
a) 45 b) 43 c) 42 d) 44

55. 16, 16, 32, 48, 80, ? , 208.

a) 120 b) 128 c) 136 d) 92

56. 62, 68, 80, x, 152

62, 68, 86, y, 176
a) x > y b)y > x c) x = y d)NOTA

57. A cube is painted green on all surfaces and is cut into 1000 identical cubes. How many of the smaller
cubes have 2 faces painted?
a) 96 b)8 c)384 d)512

58. A cube of side 6 cm is into number of cubes of side 2 cm The number of cube will be
a) 6 b) 9 c) 12 d) 27

59. Box that is similar to the box formed in sheet of paper (X).

a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 2 and 4 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

60. From the four positions of a dice given below, find the color which is opposite to yellow?

a)violet b) red c) rose d) blue

61. What was the day of the week on June 29, 1972?
a) Monday b) Wednesday c) Thursday d) Friday

62. Last day of the century year cannot be

a) Monday b) Tuesday c) Wednesday d) Sunday

63. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers
into its constituent digits.)
(5, 60, 70)
(9,108,126)
a) (7, 84, 98) b) (4, 48, 52) c) (6, 72, 74) d) (8, 84, 112)

64. Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the
first number and the fourth number is related to the third number.
7 : 21 :: 14: 42 :: 18 : ?
a) 57 b) 54 c) 63 d) 72

65. Select the number-triangle that is different from the rest.

a) 38, 924, 33 b) 55, 5425, 96 c) 43, 126, 32 d) 23,426,67

66. Three of the following four figure are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select the odd one.

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67. In a certain code language, 'KITCHEN' is written as 'LHUBIDO', and 'HUSBAND' is written as
'ITTABME". How will 'ELEMENT be written in that language?
a) FKFLFMU b) FKFLFNU c) FJFLGNV d) FKGLFNU

68. In a certain code language, TURKEY' is written as 76911525. How will 'BREATH' be written in that
language?
a) 218526208 b) 259221208 c) 259221197 d) 251841208

69. Statements: Some coolers are mixers. Some mixers are scissors. Some scissors are knives.
Conclusions: I. Some knives are mixers. II. Some scissors are coolers.
III. Some knives are coolers. IV. No knife is a mixer.

a) Only conclusions III and IV follow b) Only conclusions I and III follow
c) None of the conclusions follow d) Only conclusions II and IV follow

70. Statements: Some Nights are Lights No Light is a Van. All vans are Whips.
Conclusions: 1) Some Nights are not Vans. 2) No Van is a Light.
3) Some Whips are not Lights. 4) Some Nights are Whips.

a) Only conclusion 4 does not follow. b) Only conclusion 2 does not follow
c) Only conclusion 1 does not follow d) Only conclusion 3 does not follow

71. Statements: No astronomer is tall. Some tall are handsome.

Conclusions: I. Some astronomers are handsome. II. No tall is an astronomer.
a) Only conclusion II follows. b) Neither conclusion I nor II follow.
c) Only conclusion I follows. d) Both conclusions I and II follow.

72. A+ B' means 'A is brother of B

'A-B' means 'A is mother of B
'Ax B' means 'A is husband of B
A÷B' means 'A is sister of B
If C ÷ B - E + A x F - D, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?
a) D is the daughter of B. b) C is the sister of the mother of A.
c) F is the wife of the son of B. d) B is the mother of A.

73. While coming home from school at 5 p.m., Ketaki's shadow was falling to her left. In which direction is
the school from her home?
a) South b) North-West c) North d) North-East

74. Find the missing number

3 5 6
5 12 15
9 4 ?

a) 13 b) 9 c) 11 d) 7

75. Mobile , book , digital device

76. Which one among the following statement is not true of glass?
a) Sodium silicate is known as water glass
b) Glass is also called super cooled liquid
c) Crystalline develops on cooling of the molten mass of the glass
d) coloured glass can be made by adding different colouring materials

77. Which one among the following is an example of oxidation reaction?

a) freezing of water b) dissolving sugar in water
c) rusting of iron d) boiling of petrol

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78. Which of the following states is NOT connected to the Golden Quadrilateral highway network?
a) Andhra Pradesh b) Kerala c) West Bengal d) Tamil Nadu

79. Which one of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Kandla port is also called as Deendayal port.
2. The Mumbai port is also called as Nhava Sheva port.
3. The new Mangalore port is located in the Zuari river.
4. Kochi port is also called the Queen of the Arabian Sea.
a) 1,2 and 4 only b) 2, 3 and 4 only c) 1 and 4 only d) 1 and 2 only

80. The event that does not Occur in photosynthesis is

(a) absorption of light energy by chlorophyll (b) reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates
(c) oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide (d) conversion of light energy to chemical energy

81. Assertion Excretion is the biological process by which harmful wastes are removed from an organism's
body.
Reason The mode of excretion is completely same in both unicellular and multicellular organisms.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
(c) If Assertion is true, but Reason is false
(d) If Assertion is false, but Reason is true

82. Who among the following started the Kuka Movement?

a)ThakurSingh (b) Baba Dayal Das (c) Balak Singh (d) Satguru Ram Singh
Sandhawalia

83. In which year, the Koya rebellion took place in the eastern Godavari tract?
a) 1882-1883 b) 1874-1875 c) 1879-1880 d) 1887-1888

84. In which year did India's ratio of public debt to GDP go up to a record 84.2% ?
a) 1991 b) 1999 c) 2003 d) 2001

85. GDP that takes into account the costs in terms of environmental pollution and exploitation of natural
resources is called.
a) white GDP b) green GDP c) brown GDP d) blue GDP

86. The first High Court in India was established in

a) 1860 b) 1862 c) 1867 d) 1857

87. The Governor of an Indian state before entering upon his office takes an oath or affirmation before.
a) the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to the State
b) the President of India
c) the Chief Minister of the concerned state
d) the Prime Minister of India

88. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1) The RAMSES Mission is focused on tracking and studying asteroid Apophis, which is expected to
have a close encounter with Earth in 2029.
2) The RAMSES Mission is a joint initiative between the NASA and the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO).
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

89. Which state won the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity?
a) Tamil Nadu b) Andhra Pradesh c) Kerala d) Gujarat

90. Which countries are the founding members of Project Nexus?

a) India, China, Japan, and Singapore
b) Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and India
c) Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and India
d) India, Australia, USA, and UK

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91. Which of the following major festivals is celebrated by kashmiri pandits in jammu and Kashmir in the
month of
February or march?
a) Hemis festival b) Herath festival c) Galdan Namchot d) Spituk Guster

92. ‘Shabnam Mausi Bano’ India’s first third gender politician hailed from Madhya Pradesh. What was the
constituency of Shabnam Mausi Bano?
a) sabalgarh b) sumawali c) sewda d) sohagpur

93. How many pairs is/are correctly matched:

1) Phansad Bird Sanctuary–Nicobar Islands 2) ChinnarBird Sanctuary – Maharashtra
3) Mount Harriet National Park - Andamans 4) Bor Wildlife Sanctuary– Maharashtra
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) All the above

94. Which of the following statements about Earth Overshoot Day 2024 is correct?
i) It marks the day in the year when humanity's resource demand exceeds Earth’s annual regenerative
capacity.
ii) In 2024, Earth Overshoot Day fell on August 1.
iii) The observance is led by the Global Footprint Network and the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP).
Choose the correct answer:
a) Only (i) and (ii) b) Only (ii) and (iii) c) Only (i) and (iii) d) All of the above

95. What is the primary objective of the 'Bhavishya' software?

a) To increase pensioners' pensions b) To streamline and digitize the pension
processing system
c) To provide loans to pensioners d) To track the retirement of government employee

96. Rupa Tarakasi, which recently received a GI tag, is a craft from which state?
a) Odisha b) West Bengal c) Gujarat d) Tamil Nadu

97. Which of the following Punjabi folk dances is not a dance form for males?
a) Jhumar b) Bhangra c) Malwai Giddha d) Sammi

98. India's first CO2-to-Methanol pilot plant was inaugurated in which city?
a) Pune, Maharashtra b) Bengaluru, Karnataka
c) Delhi, NCR d) Mumbai, Maharashtra

99. Sardar Sarovar Dam was built on?

a) Sabarmati b) Mahi c) Narmada d) Tapi

100. Where is Siswan Wildlife Sanctuary located?

a) Chatisgarh b) Goa c) Chandigarh d) Nagaland