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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsRight to Information (RTI) Act 2005
Which section of the RTI Act, 2005, specifies the eligibility criteria for individuals to access information under the Act?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Section 3)
Section 3 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 establishes that all citizens shall have the right to information. It specifies the fundamental eligibility requirement that only citizens of India are entitled to seek information under the Act.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsInfrastructure & Development in Ladakh UT
Which development project, launched after Ladakh became a Union Territory, is aimed at improving connectivity and infrastructure across Ladakh?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (National Highway Infrastructure Development Project (NHIDCL))
Following the reorganization into a Union Territory, the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) undertook extensive infrastructure and strategic highway connectivity projects across Ladakh, including key tunnels (such as Zojila and Shinku La) and strategic corridors connecting remote valleys.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsNational Geospatial Policy & Science Initiatives
What is the name of the pilot project launched under the National Geospatial Policy 2022 by the Ministry of Science and Technology to demonstrate geospatial technology applications?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Operation Dronagiri)
Under the National Geospatial Policy 2022, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) launched 'Operation Dronagiri' as a pilot project to demonstrate the potential of geospatial technologies, data infrastructure, and analytics in sectors like agriculture, disaster management, and urban planning.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsCentral Government Schemes & Missions
Match the following Yojanas introduced by the Government of India (Column -X) with their primary objectives (Column -Y): Column -X: 1. PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan 2. PM-DevINE Scheme 3. PM VIKAS 4. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Column -Y: I. National digital health platform II. Empowering traditional artisans III. Enhancing national infrastructure and logistics IV. Infrastructure development in the North East
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-III, 2-IV, 3-II, 4-I)
Correct matching is: 1. PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan -> III. Enhancing national infrastructure and logistics. 2. PM-DevINE Scheme (Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East Region) -> IV. Infrastructure development in the North East. 3. PM VIKAS (Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman) -> II. Empowering traditional artisans and craftspeople. 4. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission -> I. National digital health platform.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsRenewable Energy & State Energy Transition
Consider the following statements regarding the purpose of the ASSET platform launched by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: I. To promote the use of renewable energy in urban areas II. To increase funding for private-sector renewable energy projects III. To provide financial support to states for developing energy storage solutions IV. To assist states in accelerating their green transition and formulate energy transition blueprints Which of the following statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (IV only)
The ASSET (Accelerated Sustainable State Energy Transition) platform was launched by NITI Aayog alongside the Ministry of Power, BEE, and MNRE with the specific mandate to assist Indian States and UTs in accelerating their green transition and formulating customized sub-national energy transition blueprints.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsIndian Drainage System & River Origins
Consider the following statements: I. Mahanadi river rises in Chhattisgarh II. Godavari river rises in Maharashtra III. Tapti River rises in Madhya Pradesh IV. Cauvery river rises in Andhra Pradesh Which of the following statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I, II, and III)
Mahanadi rises in the Sihawa range in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh (Statement I is correct). Godavari rises near Trimbakeshwar in Nashik district of Maharashtra (Statement II is correct). Tapti rises in Multai, Betul district of Madhya Pradesh (Statement III is correct). Cauvery rises at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri range of Kodagu district in Karnataka, NOT Andhra Pradesh (Statement IV is incorrect). Hence, statements I, II, and III are correct.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsCensus of India 2011
Consider the following statements based on the 2011 Census of India: I. The literacy rate in India increased to over 74% II. Uttar Pradesh has the highest population among Indian states III. Kerala recorded the highest literacy rate among all states IV. The sex ratio in India (females per 1000 males) improved to above 1000 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I, II, and III only)
According to Census 2011: - The literacy rate in India increased to 74.04% (over 74%) - Statement I is correct. - Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest population (19.98 crores) - Statement II is correct. - Kerala recorded the highest literacy rate among all states at 94.00% - Statement III is correct. - The sex ratio of India improved from 933 in 2001 to 943 females per 1000 males in 2011, which is well below 1000 - Statement IV is incorrect.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsConstitutional Provisions & Article 370
Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Article 370 was a temporary provision in the Indian Constitution that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Reason (R): The abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 required an amendment to the Indian Constitution through a one-third majority in Parliament. Which of the above statement are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (A is true, but R is false.)
Assertion (A) is true: Article 370 was placed under Part XXI ('Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions') of the Indian Constitution. Reason (R) is false: The abrogation in August 2019 was executed via Presidential Orders (C.O. 272 and C.O. 273) and statutory resolutions passed by simple majority, not through a constitutional amendment requiring a non-existent 'one-third majority'.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsHydroelectric Projects of J&K
On which river is the Baglihar Dam built?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Chenab)
The Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project (Baglihar Dam) is a run-of-the-river power project built on the Chenab River in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsArticles of the Indian Constitution
Match the column of the article of the Indian Constitution listed in Column -X with their objectives in Column -Y: Column - X: 1. Article 21 2. Article 9 3. Article 4
Column - Y: I. No dual citizenship II. Protection of life and liberty III. Laws of State Reorganization
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-II, 2-I, 3-III)
Article 21 guarantees Protection of life and personal liberty (II). Article 9 specifies that persons voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign State cease to be citizens of India (No dual citizenship - I). Article 4 pertains to laws made under Articles 2 and 3 for the reorganization of states not being considered amendments under Article 368 (III). Hence, 1-II, 2-I, 3-III.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsDogra Rule & History of J&K
Who was the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Maharaja Gulab Singh)
Maharaja Gulab Singh was the founder and the first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, established following the Treaty of Amritsar in March 1846.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsIndian Climate & Monsoon Patterns
Consider the following statements: I. The duration of monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India II. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India increases from east to west Which of the following statements above is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I only)
Statement I is correct: The southwest monsoon arrives first in southern India (Kerala coast by June 1) and withdraws last from the south, meaning the duration of the rainy season decreases progressively northward. Statement II is incorrect: As the Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon moves up the Gangetic plain from east to west, it progressively loses moisture, causing rainfall to decrease from east to west (e.g., Kolkata receives ~160 cm, Patna ~105 cm, Delhi ~65 cm).
Q13
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsEnvironmental Chemistry & Air Pollution
Which one of the following is/are the main contributors of Acid rain?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide)
Acid rain is caused by chemical reactions that begin when compounds like sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (including nitrous oxide and nitric oxide, NOx) are released into the air and react with water, oxygen, and other atmospheric oxidants to form sulfuric and nitric acids.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsImportant National Days & Observances
When is Kisan Divas (National Farmers’ Day) observed in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (December 23)
National Farmers' Day (Kisan Diwas) is observed across India on December 23 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the 5th Prime Minister of India and champion of peasant rights.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsDigital India & Educational Portals
What is the full form of the DIKSHA platform in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing)
DIKSHA stands for Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing. It is a national portal and digital platform developed by the Ministry of Education (NCERT) for school education in India.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsAtal Innovation Mission (AIM)
Consider the following statements about the Atal Innovation Mission: I. Atal Innovation Mission was established in 2018 under the Ministry of Science and Technology to promote industrial development II. Atal Innovation Mission operates Atal Tinkering Labs to foster innovation among school students III. Atal Innovation Mission focuses solely on financial support for large-scale infrastructure projects in urban areas Which of the following statements is correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (II only)
AIM was launched by NITI Aayog in 2016 (not under Ministry of Science and Technology in 2018; statement I is false). Its flagship school initiative is the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL), designed to cultivate problem-solving mindsets among school students (statement II is correct). It does not fund large-scale urban infrastructure projects (statement III is false). Hence, II only is correct.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsKargil War & J&K Military History
On which date did the Kargil War officially end with India recapturing its territories from Pakistani forces?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (July 26, 1999)
The Kargil War officially concluded on July 26, 1999, following the complete eviction of Pakistani infiltrators and the success of Operation Vijay. This day is observed annually across the nation as Kargil Vijay Diwas.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsIndus Waters Treaty 1960
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed between India and Pakistan, was brokered by which international organisation?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (World Bank)
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed in Karachi on September 19, 1960 between Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan. The negotiations were brokered by the World Bank (then the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - IBRD).
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsMajor Dams & River Projects of India
Match the Dams in Column -X with their key features in Column -Y: Column- X: 1. Sardar Sarovar Dam 2. Hirakud Dam 3. Tehri Dam
Column -Y: I. Located on the Narmada River II. Build across the Mahanadi River III. Build across the Bhagirathi River
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1-I, 2-II, 3-III)
Sardar Sarovar Dam is on the Narmada River in Gujarat (1-I). Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River in Odisha (2-II). Tehri Dam is built across the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand (3-III). Hence, 1-I, 2-II, 3-III.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsConstitution of Jammu and Kashmir
When was the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir adopted?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (November 17, 1956)
The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir was formally adopted by the J&K Constituent Assembly on November 17, 1956, and subsequently came into force on January 26, 1957.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsIndus Waters Treaty Provisions
Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, 1960: I. As per the treaty, India has unrestricted rights over the waters of the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers. II. Pakistan has complete rights over the waters of the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers, with no exceptions for India. III. India is allowed to utilize the waters for purposes like power generation, and navigation. IV. The Shahpurkandi Project situated on the Ravi river is an initiative to generate electricity. Which of the above statements is correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I, III, and IV only)
Under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), India was given unrestricted rights over the three Eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej; statement I is correct). Although the Western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) were allocated to Pakistan, India is permitted specific non-consumptive uses, domestic use, agricultural storage, and run-of-the-river hydroelectric power generation; hence statement II is false. Statement III is correct as India can use the waters for run-of-the-river power and navigation. Statement IV is correct as the Shahpurkandi Dam on the Ravi River enables power generation and irrigation in J&K and Punjab. Thus, I, III, and IV only are correct.
Q22
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsBharat Ratna Awardees & Honours
Match the following Bharat Ratna awardees with the correct year of award: Column -X (Awardee): 1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 2. Lal Bahadur Shastri 3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Column -Y (Year of Award): I. 1966 II. 1991 III. 1990
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1-III, 2-I, 3-II)
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was conferred the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1990 (1-III). Lal Bahadur Shastri was the first person to receive the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1966 (2-I). Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1991 (3-II). Hence, 1-III, 2-I, 3-II.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsClimate & Geography of J&K
The climate of Jammu is classified as:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Subtropical)
The climate of Jammu division (the plains and outer foothills) is classified as subtropical, characterized by hot summers, monsoonal rains, and mild, cool winters, in contrast to the temperate climate of the Kashmir Valley.
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General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsTunnels & Transportation in J&K
The Jawahar Tunnel connects which two regions of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Banihal and Qazigund)
The Jawahar Tunnel (built under the Pir Panjal mountain range on NH-44) connects Banihal in the Jammu division with Qazigund in the Kashmir Valley.
Q25
General English & ComprehensionTenses & Verb Forms
Fill in the blanks: Mohan ______ overtime for the last three months.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (has been working)
The phrase 'for the last three months' indicates an action that began in the past and has continued up to the present moment. This requires the Present Perfect Continuous tense: 'has been working'.
Q26
General English & ComprehensionPrepositions
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition: Are you aware of the reason ______ his absence?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (for)
The noun 'reason' is idiomatic with the preposition 'for' when explaining the cause or motive of something ('the reason for his absence').
Q27
General English & ComprehensionDeterminers & Quantifiers
Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the help of the options that follow: She began to tell them ______ about her life in Kashmir, particularly in Srinagar.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (a little)
'Life' in this descriptive sense is treated as an uncountable concept. 'A few' and 'the few' modify countable plural nouns. 'Little' denotes 'hardly anything' (negative sense), whereas 'a little' denotes 'some amount' (positive sense). Here, she shared some details, making 'a little' the correct choice.
Q28
General English & ComprehensionVocabulary & Contextual Fillers
Fill in the blank with the suitable word: Although a solution may not be immediately apparent, the key was to start a ______ between them.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (conversation)
The singular countable noun 'conversation' preceded by the indefinite article 'a' appropriately completes the idiomatic expression 'to start a conversation between them' (referring to initiating constructive dialogue).
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General English & ComprehensionSynonyms
Choose the correct synonym of TARNISH:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Blemish)
'Tarnish' means to dull the luster of a metallic surface or to stain/damage a reputation. A direct synonym is 'Blemish' (to spoil the flawlessness of; a stain or defect).
Q30
General English & ComprehensionAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of RADICAL:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Superficial)
'Radical' means affecting the fundamental nature of something, going to the very root or core. Its opposite is 'Superficial', which means existing or occurring only at the surface level.
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General English & ComprehensionOne Word Substitution
Choose the most suitable “one word” for the given expression: A large collection of items stacked on top of each other.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Stack)
In English vocabulary and lexicography, 'Stack' specifically denotes a large, orderly collection of items arranged or piled one on top of another (e.g., a stack of books, stack of chairs, stack of plates). While 'pile' refers to things heaped together irregularly, 'stack' directly corresponds to items stacked on top of each other. Hence, (D) Stack is the most appropriate one-word substitution.
Q32
General English & ComprehensionOne Word Substitution
Choose the most suitable “one word” for the given expression: One who suddenly gained new wealth, power or prestige.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Parvenu)
A 'Parvenu' (or nouveau riche) refers to an individual who has recently acquired substantial wealth, power, or social standing, especially one from a humble background who has not yet acquired the manner or refinement associated with that class.
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General English & ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice: The letter was being typed by the secretary when the phone rang.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (The secretary was typing the letter when the phone rang.)
The sentence 'The letter was being typed by the secretary' is in the Past Continuous Passive voice (was being + past participle). In active voice, it transforms to subject + was/were + V-ing + object: 'The secretary was typing the letter when the phone rang.'
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General English & ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice: Avinash will play the match.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The match will be played by Avinash.)
The active sentence 'Avinash will play the match' uses Simple Future tense (will + V1). In passive voice, it becomes Object + will be + past participle (V3) + by Subject: 'The match will be played by Avinash.'
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General English & ComprehensionDirect and Indirect Speech
State the sentence in direct form: Nidhi ordered her servant to bring her cup of tea.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Nidhi said to her servant, “Bring me a cup of tea.”)
In indirect speech, the reporting verb 'said to her servant' becomes 'ordered her servant', and the imperative command 'Bring me a cup of tea' changes to 'to bring her cup of tea'. Thus, the direct speech is: Nidhi said to her servant, “Bring me a cup of tea.”
Q36
General English & ComprehensionDirect and Indirect Speech
State the sentence in indirect form: The man said, “Who dare call you a thief?”
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The man enquired who dared call him a thief.)
In indirect speech, the interrogative question with reporting verb 'said' converts to 'enquired' or 'asked', the present verb 'dare' shifts back to the past 'dared', and the second-person pronoun 'you' changes to the objective third-person pronoun 'him': 'The man enquired who dared call him a thief.'
Q37
General English & ComprehensionIdioms and Phrases
Choosing the correct meaning of the given idiom: To blaze trail
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To initiate work in a movement)
The idiom 'to blaze a trail' means to be the first to do something, to pioneer or initiate a new path or movement for others to follow.
Q38
General English & ComprehensionOne Word Substitution
Choose the most suitable “one word” for the given expression: An office or post with no work but high pay
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sinecure)
A 'Sinecure' refers to a position requiring little or no work but yielding financial benefit or high salary.
Q39
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Based on the reading passage: Some of the developing countries in Asia and Africa have:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (integrated environmental conservation into their broader strategy for planned economic development)
The passage explicitly states: 'Some countries such as Senegal, India, Indonesia and Thailand, are now including conservation concerns in their economic development planning process.' This matches option (C).
Q40
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Based on the reading passage: Technical know-how developed in the USA:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (can be effectively utilized if developing countries undertake a thorough analysis of their unique challenges)
As explicitly stated in the passage: developing countries 'are receptive to the US assistance which recognizes the uniqueness of the social and ecological systems in these tropical countries. Developing countries recognise the need to improve their capability to analyse issues and their own natural resource management.' Therefore, technical know-how developed in the USA can be effectively utilized only when developing countries undertake a thorough analysis of their unique challenges and social-ecological systems. Hence, option (B) is correct.
Q41
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Based on the reading passage: There has been a significant degradation of habitats worldwide due to:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (strict operation of the Malthusian principle (exponential population growth))
The passage notes that pressures on resources are 'brought about, in part, by increased population and the quest for an ever expanding food supply.' This reflects the classic Malthusian principle where geometric/exponential population growth places critical stresses on food and renewable resources.
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General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
How much environmental pollution has occurred in the developing and developed world without adequate concern? Indian industrialists have been:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The extent of environmental pollution globally remains a topic of speculation and investigation.)
The opening sentence states: 'A great deal of discussion continues as to the real extent of global environmental degradation and its implications.' Thus, the exact extent of environmental degradation globally remains an open topic of speculation and investigation.
Q43
General English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
People in developing countries can live a happy and contented life if:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (economic development occurs while conserving natural resources)
The author underlines that the well-being of the population depends directly on the productivity and integrity of natural resources, requiring that 'economic development must build upon a sound and sustainable natural resource base.'
Q44
General English & ComprehensionVocabulary & Contextual Fillers
Choose the most suitable word from the options below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully: Dr. Mohan Das has gone to his native village with the ______ of starting a hospital.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (intention)
The fixed phrase 'with the intention of doing something' means with the specific aim, purpose, or plan of doing it.
Q45
General English & ComprehensionVocabulary & Contextual Fillers
The Supreme Court had recently ______ the government from implementing the Finance Commission Report due to the adverse economic situation in the country.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (restrained)
In legal terminology, a court 'restrains' a party or government from taking an action by issuing an injunction or restraining order ('restrained the government from implementing...').
Q46
General English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, select ‘No error’: All the girls (A) / returned back home (B) / well in time for lunch (C) / No error (D)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (returned back home)
The verb 'return' inherently means 'to come back' or 'go back'. Using 'back' with 'returned' constitutes a redundant pleonasm ('returned back'). It should be either 'returned home' or 'came back home'. Thus, part (B) contains the error.
Q47
General English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error, if any. If the sentence is error-free, select ‘No error’: A large-scale exchange of nuclear weapons (A) / would release unprecedented levels of radiation (B) / capable of penetrating into the biological tissue (C) / No error (D).
💡Correct Answer: Option C (capable of penetrating into the biological tissue)
'Penetrate' is a transitive verb that directly takes an object without the preposition 'into' (e.g., 'penetrating biological tissue', not 'penetrating into biological tissue'). Additionally, 'the biological tissue' should be non-specific 'biological tissue'. Hence, part (C) contains the grammatical error.
Q48
General English & ComprehensionSpelling Correction
Choose the correct spelling:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Manoeuvre)
The correct British English spelling is 'Manoeuvre' (derived from French 'manœuvre'). In American English, it is spelled 'maneuver'.
Q49
General Intelligence & ReasoningNumber Series
Consider the following sequence: 8, 6, 9, 23, 87, ... What number comes next?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (429)
The pattern involves multiplying by consecutive integers and subtracting increasing integers: - 8×1−2=6 - 6×2−3=9 - 9×3−4=23 - 23×4−5=87 - Next term: 87×5−6=435−6=429.
Q50
General Intelligence & ReasoningAlphanumeric Series
In the given series, both letter and number patterns are followed. Complete the blank in the middle of the sequence: R₁S₁T₁, R₁S₁T₂, R₁S₂T₂, ______, R₂S₂T₃
💡Correct Answer: Option B (R₂S₂T₂)
Looking at the subscript indices (R, S, T): 1st term: (1, 1, 1) 2nd term: (1, 1, 2) [T increments] 3rd term: (1, 2, 2) [S increments] 4th term: (2, 2, 2) [R increments] -> R₂S₂T₂ 5th term: (2, 2, 3) [T increments]. Thus, the missing term is R₂S₂T₂.
Q51
General Intelligence & ReasoningMatrix & Pattern Recognition
Find the correct option for the blank space: C 6 8 E K 14 17 N O __ __ T Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (18, 23)
Convert the letters to their alphabetical positions: - Row 1: C = 3, E = 5. The numbers are 3 + 3 = 6 and 5 + 3 = 8. - Row 2: K = 11, N = 14. The numbers are 11 + 3 = 14 and 14 + 3 = 17. - Row 3: O = 15, T = 20. The numbers must be 15 + 3 = 18 and 20 + 3 = 23. Therefore, the missing numbers are 18, 23.
Q52
General Intelligence & ReasoningClocks & Angles
At what time, in minutes, between 4 o’clock and 5 o’clock, will the hour and minute hands overlap?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (21 9/11 min)
At 4 o'clock, the minute hand is 20 minute spaces behind the hour hand. To coincide, the minute hand must gain 20 minute spaces. Since the minute hand gains 55 minute spaces in 60 minutes, the time taken is: Time=5560×20=1112×20=11240=21119 minutes. Thus, they overlap at 21119 minutes past 4.
Q53
General Intelligence & ReasoningCalendar & Odd Days
Today is Monday. After 66 days, it will be:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Thursday)
Each week has 7 days. Divide 66 by 7: 66=7×9+3. The remainder is 3 odd days. Monday + 3 days = Thursday. Thus, after 66 days, it will be Thursday.
Q54
General Intelligence & ReasoningComplex Puzzles & Seating/Scheduling
Based on the puzzle (J, K, L, M, N, O with professions Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher, Engineer, Nurse, Manager from Monday to Saturday): Who stays at home on Saturday?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (K or N)
Deductions from the conditions: - K is Engineer, N is Manager. - J is Doctor; J does not stay home on Sat or Wed, and Friday is M, Tuesday is L, Thursday is Lawyer. Thus, J must stay home on Monday. - M stays home on Friday. M is not Doctor or Teacher, and Lawyer is on Thursday, so M is the Nurse. - L is home on Tuesday. Since Lawyer is Thursday, L must be the Teacher. - O is the Lawyer (home on Thursday). - Days left for K (Engineer) and N (Manager) are Wednesday and Saturday. Hence, on Saturday, either K or N stays at home.
Q55
General Intelligence & ReasoningComplex Puzzles & Seating/Scheduling
Based on the puzzle: Which of the following is correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All are correct)
From our complete deduction: - L is the Teacher. - M is the Nurse. - O is the Lawyer. All three individual statements are correct.
Q56
General Intelligence & ReasoningComplex Puzzles & Seating/Scheduling
Based on the puzzle: Who stays at home the day after the Nurse?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (K or N)
M is the Nurse and stays at home on Friday. The day after Friday is Saturday. On Saturday, either K or N stays at home.
Q57
General Intelligence & ReasoningComplex Puzzles & Seating/Scheduling
Based on the puzzle: Which of the following combinations is correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Nurse—Friday)
M is the Nurse and definitively stays home on Friday. Engineer is on Wed/Sat, Manager is on Wed/Sat, and Teacher is on Tuesday. Therefore, 'Nurse—Friday' is the correct combination.
Q58
General Intelligence & ReasoningBlood Relations
T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z are members of a family consisting of four adults and three children, two of whom, Y and Z are boys. T and W are brothers and T is an engineer. X is a doctor married to one of the brothers and has two children. U is married to W and Z is their child. Who is V?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (X's daughter)
Four adults: T, W, X, U. T and W are brothers. U is married to W. Therefore, X (doctor) is married to T. Three children: Y, Z, V. W and U have child Z (boy). T and X have two children: Y and V. Since Y and Z are the two boys among the children, the third child V must be a girl/daughter. Therefore, V is X's daughter (and T's daughter).
Q59
General Intelligence & ReasoningBlood Relations
Rita pointed to a boy in a photograph and said, “He is the only son of my grandfather’s only child.” How is Rita related to the boy?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sister)
'My grandfather's only child' refers to Rita's father. 'The only son of Rita's father' is Rita's brother. Therefore, Rita is his Sister.
Q60
General Intelligence & ReasoningDirection Sense Test
Lalit traveled 15 km north from his house, then turned west and traveled 10 km. Next, he turned south and traveled 5 km, and finally, he turned east and traveled 10 km. In which direction is Lalit now located from his house?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (North)
Starting at origin (0, 0): - 15 km north: (0, 15) - 10 km west: (-10, 15) - 5 km south: (-10, 10) - 10 km east: (0, 10). His current position is (0, 10), which is 10 km directly North of his starting point (house).
Q61
General Intelligence & ReasoningStatement & Assumptions
Choose the correct Statements: Statement: Success is determined by how well a person recovers after reaching his lowest point. Assumptions: I. Achieving success demands deliberate effort and persistence, undeterred by setbacks. II. Failure is not something that can be easily accepted. Choose the correct Answer:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Only assumption I is implicit)
The statement asserts that success is defined by recovering from one's lowest point. This directly assumes that success requires resilience, deliberate effort, and persistence despite setbacks (Assumption I is implicit). It does not discuss emotional acceptance of failure (Assumption II is not implicit).
Q62
General Intelligence & ReasoningSyllogism & Deductive Logic
Read the following statements and conclusions carefully. Assume that the information given in the statements is true, even if it contradicts commonly known facts. Decide which conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the given statements. Statements: 1. All cats are playful. 2. Ruby is playful. Conclusions: I. Ruby is a cat. II. Some playful are cats. Choose the correct Answer:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Only conclusion II follows.)
Statement 1 is an A-proposition ('All cats are playful'). By standard conversion, 'Some playful are cats' (Conclusion II) necessarily follows. However, because the predicate 'playful' is undistributed, Ruby being playful does not mean Ruby must be a cat (Conclusion I does not follow). Thus, only conclusion II follows.
Q63
General Intelligence & ReasoningBlood Relations
Aarav and Meera are brother and sister. Rajesh and Vikram are the sons of Harish and Priya. Priya is the mother-in-law of Meera’s mother, Rina. Neha, Niti, and Nakul are the daughters of Rajesh and the only cousins of Aarav. How many children does Vikram have?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (2)
Priya has two sons: Rajesh and Vikram. Priya is mother-in-law to Rina. Since Rajesh's daughters are Aarav's only cousins, Aarav and Meera cannot be the children of Rajesh; they must be the children of Vikram (married to Rina). Therefore, Vikram has 2 children: Aarav and Meera.
Q64
General Intelligence & ReasoningVenn Diagrams & Set Theory
At the New Year’s party 600 were invited and served Indian, Italian and continental food. 250 people opted for Indian food, 200 ate Italian food and 100 people took continental food. 20 people have taken only Indian and Italian food, 14 people have taken only Italian and continental food, and 22 people have eaten only Indian and continental food. 8 people have taken all three kinds of food. Find how many people did not have any food?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (122)
Let Indian = A, Italian = B, Continental = C. - Only Indian = 250 - (20 + 22 + 8) = 200. - Only Italian = 200 - (20 + 14 + 8) = 158. - Only Continental = 100 - (22 + 14 + 8) = 56. Total people who had food = (Only Indian + Only Italian + Only Continental) + (Only two types) + (All three types) = 200 + 158 + 56 + 20 + 14 + 22 + 8 = 478. People who did not have any food = 600 - 478 = 122.
Q65
General Intelligence & ReasoningStatement & Conclusions
Consider the following statement: Statement: The distance of 890 km by road between Mumbai and Jafra will be reduced to 270 km by sea. This will lead to a saving of Rs. 7.88 crores per annum on fuel. Conclusions: I. Sea transportation is always cheaper than road transportation II. Fuel savings should always be minimized Choose the correct Answer:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Neither I nor II follows)
Conclusion I makes an unsubstantiated universal generalization ('always cheaper') from a single route scenario. Conclusion II is illogical, as fuel expenditure (not savings) should be minimized; savings should be maximized. Thus, neither conclusion follows.
Q66
General Intelligence & ReasoningClassification & Odd One Out
Choose the option which is different from the rest:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Swan)
Swan is an aquatic water bird with webbed feet adapted for swimming, while Koel, Crow, and Sparrow are terrestrial perching land birds.
Q67
General Intelligence & ReasoningCategorical Propositions & Obversion
Which of the following statements is logically equivalent to the statement: “No cats are dogs”?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (All cats are non-dogs)
In formal logic, the universal negative proposition 'No S is P' (E-proposition) is obverted by changing the quality from negative to affirmative and replacing the predicate with its complement non-P: 'All S are non-P' ('All cats are non-dogs'). Both statements have identical truth values.
Q68
General Intelligence & ReasoningCoding and Decoding
If TRACTOR is coded as 26-24-7-9-26-21-24, how will you code JASMINE?
General Intelligence & ReasoningClassification & Odd One Out
Choose the odd one out:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Mercury)
Petrol, Acetone, and Kerosene are carbon-based organic chemical liquids and volatile compounds/fuels. Mercury is an inorganic transition metal and liquid chemical element.
Q70
General Intelligence & ReasoningLogical Sequence of Words
Arrange the following in a logical order: I. Interview II. Selection III. Appointment IV. Application V. Advertisement VI. Probation Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (V, IV, I, II, III, VI)
The chronological recruitment process is: 1. Advertisement (V) 2. Application (IV) 3. Interview (I) 4. Selection (II) 5. Appointment (III) 6. Probation (VI). Sequence: V, IV, I, II, III, VI.
Q71
General Intelligence & ReasoningCombinatorics & Logic
At the conclusion of a business conference, the ten attendees each shake hands with every other person exactly once. How many handshakes occur in total?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (45)
Each handshake involves a combination of 2 persons chosen from 10: Total Handshakes=(210)=210×9=45.
Q72
General Intelligence & ReasoningAnalogy
The following consists of two words that have a specific relationship to each other. Choose the pair that shares the same relationship as the original pair of words: Thermal: Coal
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Hydel: Water)
Thermal power utilizes Coal as its source. Similarly, Hydel (hydroelectric) power utilizes Water as its primary source.
In a mixture of 30 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 2 : 1. If this ratio is to be 1 : 2, then the quantity of water to be further added is:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (30)
In 30 litres of mixture: - Quantity of milk = 32×30=20 litres. - Quantity of water = 31×30=10 litres. Let x litres of water be added to make the ratio 1 : 2: 10+x20=21⟹10+x=40⟹x=30 litres.
Q74
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsNumber System & Prime Numbers
How many two-digit prime numbers remain prime even when the digits are reversed?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (9)
A two-digit prime number whose reversal is also prime includes both palindromic primes and emirp primes. Inspecting all two-digit primes: 1. 11 (reversal 11 - prime) 2. 13 (reversal 31 - prime) 3. 17 (reversal 71 - prime) 4. 31 (reversal 13 - prime) 5. 37 (reversal 73 - prime) 6. 71 (reversal 17 - prime) 7. 73 (reversal 37 - prime) 8. 79 (reversal 97 - prime) 9. 97 (reversal 79 - prime). There are exactly 9 such two-digit prime numbers.
Q75
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsHCF & LCM
The greatest number which, on dividing 1925 and 2625, leaves remainders 15 and 25 respectively, is:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (10)
The required number must divide (1925−15)=1910 and (2625−25)=2600. The greatest common divisor is gcd(1910,2600): - 1910=10×191 (where 191 is prime) - 2600=10×260. Since 191 does not divide 260, the HCF is 10. Among the given options, 10 is the greatest divisor.
Q76
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsTime and Work
15 men can complete the work in 12 days. 12 women can complete the same work in 10 days. In how many days, 4 men and 4 women can complete the same piece of work?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (18)
Total work: - 15M×12=180M man-days - 12W×10=120W woman-days Equating work: 180M=120W⟹3M=2W⟹1W=1.5M. Convert 4 men and 4 women to equivalent men: 4M+4W=4M+4(1.5M)=4M+6M=10M. Number of days required = 10M180M=18 days.
Income of a company doubles after every one year. If the initial income was Rs. 3 lakhs, what would be the income after 6 years?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Rs. 1.92 crores)
The income grows geometrically: Income=Initial×2n. After n=6 years: Income=3 lakhs×26=3×64 lakhs=192 lakhs=Rs. 1.92 crores.
Q78
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsProfit and Loss
Vaishali Sharma bought an article for Rs. 5,744. She gave Rs. 256 to a mechanic to remove its defect. She then sold it for Rs. 5,700. What was her loss percent?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (5%)
Total Cost Price (CP) = Purchase price + Repair cost = 5744+256=Rs. 6000. Selling Price (SP) = Rs. 5700. Loss = CP−SP=6000−5700=Rs. 300. Loss percent = 6000300×100=5%.
The price of a cycle is marked at Rs. 1,250. A shopkeeper earns a profit of 25% after allowing a discount of 18% on the marked price. Find the cost price of the Cycle.
In Arjun’s opinion, his weight is greater than 66 kg but less than 73 kg. His brother does not agree with Arjun and he thinks that Arjun’s weight is greater than 61 kg but less than 71 kg. His mother’s view is that his weight cannot be greater than 69 kg. If all of them are correct in their estimation, what is the average of different probable weights of Arjun?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (68 kg)
Intersecting the constraints: - Arjun: 66<W<73 - Brother: 61<W<71 - Mother: W≤69 Combining: 66<W≤69. The integer probable weights are 67, 68, and 69 kg. Average = 367+68+69=68 kg.
The difference between the two numbers is 15. If one-third of the smaller number is greater than one-sixth of the larger number by 5, then the two numbers are:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (45 and 60)
Let the smaller number be x and larger number be y. Then y−x=15⟹y=x+15. Given: 31x−61y=5. Multiply by 6: 2x−y=30. Substitute y=x+15: 2x−(x+15)=30⟹x−15=30⟹x=45. Then y=45+15=60. The two numbers are 45 and 60.
Q82
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsSurds and Indices
The greatest of 3,64,35,46 is:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (√3)
The indices of the roots are 2, 6, 3, and 4. The LCM of (2, 6, 3, 4) = 12. Express each surd with power 12: - (3)12=36=729 - (64)12=42=16 - (35)12=54=625 - (46)12=63=216 Comparing values: 729>625>216>16. Therefore, 3 is the greatest.
Q83
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsPartnership
Nirmal and Dharam started a business investing Rs. 9,000 and Rs. 12,000 respectively. After 6 months, Dharam withdrew half of his investment. If after a year, the total profit was Rs. 4,800, what is Dharam’s share in the profit?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Rs. 2,400)
Calculate equivalent monthly capital investments: - Nirmal: 9000×12=108,000 - Dharam: 12000×6+6000×6=72,000+36,000=108,000 Ratio of profit sharing = 108,000:108,000=1:1. Dharam's share = 21×4800=Rs. 2400.
A closed cuboidal box has dimensions of 2.5 m in length, 2 m in breadth, and 90 cm in height. Calculate the cost of the canvas needed to cover the entire box, given that the canvas costs Rs. 70 per square meter.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Rs. 1,267)
Dimensions: l=2.5 m, b=2.0 m, h=90 cm=0.9 m. Total surface area of a closed cuboid = 2(lb+bh+hl): lb=2.5×2=5.0 m2 bh=2.0×0.9=1.8 m2 hl=0.9×2.5=2.25 m2 Sum=5.0+1.8+2.25=9.05 m2. Total Area=2×9.05=18.1 m2. Cost of canvas = 18.1×70=Rs. 1267.
Q85
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsTime, Speed and Distance
Vishal travels 760 km to his workplace, partly by bus and partly by motorcycle. He takes 8 hours, if he travels 160 km by bus and the rest by motorcycle. If he travels 240 km by bus and the rest by motorcycle, he takes 12 minutes more. What are the speeds of the motorcycle and the bus respectively?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (100 km/hr, 80 km/hr)
Let speed of bus = u km/hr and motorcycle = v km/hr. Case 1: u160+v600=8 Case 2: u240+v520=8+6012=8.2 Let 1/u=x,1/v=y: 160x+600y=8⟹20x+75y=1 (i) 240x+520y=8.2⟹24x+52y=0.82 (ii) Multiplying (i) by 6 and (ii) by 5: 120x+450y=6 120x+260y=4.1 Subtracting: 190y=1.9⟹y=1/100⟹v=100 km/hr (motorcycle). Substitute y=0.01 into (i): 20x+0.75=1⟹20x=0.25⟹x=1/80⟹u=80 km/hr (bus). Speeds are 100 km/hr and 80 km/hr respectively.
Let t=tanθ, so cotθ=t1. The expression becomes: 1+1/tt+1+t1/t=t+1t2+t(t+1)1=t(t+1)t3+1. Using algebraic identity t3+1=(t+1)(t2−t+1): t(t+1)(t+1)(t2−t+1)=tt2−t+1=t−1+t1=tanθ+cotθ−1.
For the series, 1+5+52+… the sum to n terms is 3906. Find the value of n.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (6)
This is a geometric progression with first term a=1 and common ratio r=5. Sum formula: Sn=r−1a(rn−1)=5−15n−1=45n−1=3906. 5n−1=3906×4=15624⟹5n=15625. Since 56=15625, n=6.
Q88
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsProblems on Ages
14 years ago, my father’s age was four times my brother’s age. Four years from now, my father will be twice as old as my brother. Find my age now if I am twice my brother’s age.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (46 years)
Let current age of father = F and brother = B. 14 years ago: F−14=4(B−14)⟹F=4B−42 (i) 4 years from now: F+4=2(B+4)⟹F=2B+4 (ii) Equating (i) and (ii): 4B−42=2B+4⟹2B=46⟹B=23 years. My age is twice my brother's age: My age=2×23=46 years.
Q89
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsProblems on Trains
A train overtakes two persons walking along a railway track. The first one walks at 4.5 km/hr while the other one walks at 5.4 km/hr. The train needs 10.4 and 10.5 seconds, respectively to overtake them. What is the speed of the train if both persons are walking in the same direction as the train?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (99 km/hr)
Speeds of persons in m/s: - v1=4.5×185=1.25 m/s - v2=5.4×185=1.5 m/s Let train speed = v m/s. The train length L is constant: L=(v−1.25)×10.4=(v−1.5)×10.5 10.4v−13.0=10.5v−15.75 0.1v=2.75⟹v=27.5 m/s. Convert to km/hr: 27.5×518=5.5×18=99 km/hr.
Q90
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsTime and Work
Shiv and Krishna are two typists. One afternoon, they were each given 40 pages for typing. They divided the work equally but Krishna finished 20 minutes before Shiv who took 2 hours for the same. The next afternoon, they were again given 88 pages to type. However, this time they decided to divide the work so that they finish typing simultaneously. How many pages did Shiv have to type?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (40)
First afternoon (work divided equally = 20 pages each): - Shiv takes 2 hours (120 minutes) for 20 pages -> rate rS=12020=61 pages/min. - Krishna finishes 20 minutes before Shiv (100 minutes) for 20 pages -> rate rK=10020=51 pages/min. Second afternoon (88 pages total, finishing together in T minutes): T(rS+rK)=88⟹T(61+51)=88⟹T(3011)=88⟹T=240 minutes. Pages typed by Shiv = rS×T=61×240=40 pages.
Q91
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsLogarithms
If dx=ey then:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (log d / log e = y / x)
Taking logarithm on both sides: log(dx)=log(ey)⟹xlogd=yloge⟹logelogd=xy.
There is a rectangular tank of length 225 m and breadth 96 m in a circular field. If the area of the land portion of the circular field is 40000 m², What is the radius of the field?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (140 m)
Area of the rectangular tank = 225×96=21,600 m2. Total area of the circular field = Area of tank + Area of land portion = 21,600+40,000=61,600 m2. πR2=61,600⟹722R2=61,600⟹R2=2261,600×7=2800×7=19,600. R=19,600=140 m.
Q93
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsData Sufficiency in Mensuration
Which of the following information is required to compute the total surface area of the cone? I. The area of the base of the cone is 154 cm² II. The curved surface area of the cone is 660 cm² III. The volume of the cone is 1232 cm³ Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I, and either II or III)
Total surface area (TSA) of a right circular cone is given by TSA = Base Area + Curved Surface Area = πr2+πrl. - From Statement I (Base Area = 154): πr2=154⟹r=7 cm. - If combined with Statement II (Curved Surface Area = 660): TSA = 154+660=814 cm2. - If combined with Statement III (Volume = 1232): 31πr2h=1232⟹31×154×h=1232⟹h=24 cm. Then l=r2+h2=72+242=25 cm, giving TSA = πr(r+l)=722×7×(7+25)=704 cm2. Therefore, Statement I along with either Statement II or Statement III is sufficient to compute the total surface area (Option A).
Q94
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsHeights and Distances
Two objects are located on the same side of a tower. From the top of the tower, the angles of depression to these objects are 45° and 60°. If the tower is 150 meters tall, what is the distance between the two objects?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (63.5 m)
Let the height of tower h=150 m. Distance to object with angle of depression 45°: d1=tan45∘h=150 m. Distance to object with angle of depression 60°: d2=tan60∘h=3150=503≈50×1.732=86.60 m. Distance between the objects = d1−d2=150−86.60=63.4 m≈63.5 m.
A sum of money invested at a certain rate of simple interest per annum amounts to Rs. 14,520 in seven years and to Rs. 18,904 in eleven years. Find the sum invested (in Rs.).
💡Correct Answer: Option C (6848)
Simple interest for 4 years (11−7) = 18904−14520=Rs. 4384. SI for 1 year = 44384=Rs. 1096. SI for 7 years = 7×1096=Rs. 7672. Principal (P) = Amount in 7 years - SI for 7 years = 14520−7672=Rs. 6848.
Q96
Quantitative Aptitude & MathematicsPercentages
Vikram’s salary is 75% more than Anil’s. Vikram got a raise of 40% on his salary while Anil got a raise of 25% on his salary. By what percent is Vikram’s salary more than Anil’s?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (96%)
Let Anil's original salary = 100. Then Vikram's original salary = 175. - Vikram's new salary = 175×1.40=245. - Anil's new salary = 100×1.25=125. Difference = 245−125=120. Percentage more = 125120×100=5120×4=96%.
Q97
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyTabular Data Interpretation
Based on the table (Employees in Different Departments): What is the ratio of the number of females in the Marketing department to the number of females in the Production department?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (22 : 23)
From the table: - Marketing: Total employees = 450, Percentage of females = 44%. Number of females = 0.44×450=198. - Production: Total employees = 900, Percentage of females = 23%. Number of females = 0.23×900=207. Ratio = 207198=207÷9198÷9=2322 (22 : 23).
Q98
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyTabular Data Interpretation
Based on the table: The total number of employees in the HR department forms approximately what percent of the total number of employees in the Accounts department?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (164%)
Total employees in HR = 360. Total employees in Accounts = 220. Percentage = 220360×100=1118×100≈163.63%≈164%.
Q99
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyTabular Data Interpretation
Based on the table: What is the total number of employees in all the departments together?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (3310)
Summing the total employees across all 6 departments: 840 (IT)+220 (Accounts)+900 (Production)+360 (HR)+450 (Marketing)+540 (Customer Service)=3310.
Q100
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyTabular Data Interpretation
Based on the table: What is the ratio of the number of males in the HR and Accounts departments together to the number of females in the same departments together?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (269 : 311)
Males in HR = 0.35×360=126. Males in Accounts = 0.65×220=143. Total Males in HR and Accounts = 126+143=269. Females in HR = 0.65×360=234. Females in Accounts = 0.35×220=77. Total Females in HR and Accounts = 234+77=311. Ratio = 269 : 311.
Q101
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyTabular Data Interpretation
Based on the table: What is the total number of males in the HR and Customer Service departments together?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (450)
Males in HR = 0.35×360=126. Males in Customer Service = 0.60×540=324. Total Males = 126+324=450.
Q102
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyBar Graph Analysis
Based on the bar graph (Production of Flavours R, S, and T in lakh bottles): What percentage of the total production of flavour R in 2000 and 2001 is represented by the total production of flavour T in 2002 and 2003?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (133.33%)
From the bar graph: - Total production of flavour R in 2000 and 2001 = 50+40=90 lakh bottles. - Total production of flavour T in 2002 and 2003 = 60+60=120 lakh bottles. Required percentage = 90120×100=34×100=133.33%.
Q103
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyBar Graph Analysis
Based on the bar graph: Which flavour had the highest average annual production during the specified period (2000-2005)?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (S only)
Summing annual production over 6 years: - Flavour R: 50+40+55+45+60+50=300 lakh bottles (Average = 50) - Flavour S: 55+60+50+55+50+55=325 lakh bottles (Average = 54.17) - Flavour T: 45+50+60+60+45+40=300 lakh bottles (Average = 50) Flavour S had the highest average annual production (S only).
Q104
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyBar Graph Analysis
Based on the bar graph: What was the approximate decline in the production of flavour T in 2005 as compared to the production in 2003?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (33 %)
Production of T in 2003 = 60 lakh bottles. Production of T in 2005 = 40 lakh bottles. Decline = 60−40=20 lakh bottles. Percentage decline = 6020×100=33.33%≈33%.
Q105
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyBar Graph Analysis
Based on the bar graph: For which of the following years the percentage of rise/fall in production from the previous year is the maximum for the flavour S?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (2002)
Percentage changes for Flavour S: - In 2001: rise from 55 to 60 = 555×100=9.09% - In 2002: fall from 60 to 50 = 6010×100=16.67% - In 2003: rise from 50 to 55 = 505×100=10.0% - In 2004: fall from 55 to 50 = 555×100=9.09% - In 2005: rise from 50 to 55 = 505×100=10.0% The maximum percentage change (rise/fall) occurred in 2002 (16.67%).
Q106
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyBar Graph Analysis
Based on the bar graph: What is the difference between the average production of flavour R over the years 2000, 2001, and 2002, and the average production of flavour S over the years 2003, 2004, and 2005?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (5,00,000 bottles)
Flavour R (2000, 2001, 2002): 50+40+55=145 lakh bottles; Average = 3145 lakh. Flavour S (2003, 2004, 2005): 55+50+55=160 lakh bottles; Average = 3160 lakh. Difference in averages = 3160−145=315=5 lakh bottles=5,00,000 bottles.
Q107
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyPie Chart & Ratio Analysis
Based on the pie chart and table (1600 Lecturers across 6 Subjects): What is the total number of male lecturers in the university?
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyPie Chart & Ratio Analysis
Based on the pie chart and table: What is the difference between the total number of lecturers (both male and female) in Zoology and the total number of male lecturers in Chemistry and Education together?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (146)
Total lecturers in Zoology = 22% of 1600=352. Male lecturers in Chemistry = 26. Male lecturers in Education = 180. Sum of males in Chemistry and Education = 26+180=206. Difference = 352−206=146.
Q109
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyPie Chart & Ratio Analysis
Based on the pie chart and table: What is the difference between the number of female lecturers in Zoology and the number of male lecturers in Hindi?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (150)
Female lecturers in Zoology = 169×352=198. Male lecturers in Hindi = 41×192=48. Difference = 198−48=150.
Q110
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyPie Chart & Ratio Analysis
Based on the pie chart and table: Total number of lecturers (both male and female) in Hindi is approximately what percent of the total number of female lecturers in Mathematics and Chemistry together?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (51.33)
Total lecturers in Hindi = 12% of 1600=192. Female lecturers in Mathematics = 74×336=192. Female lecturers in Chemistry = 87×208=182. Total female lecturers in Mathematics and Chemistry = 192+182=374. Percentage = 374192×100≈51.336%≈51.33%.
Q111
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyPie Chart & Ratio Analysis
Based on the pie chart and table: What is the ratio of the number of male lecturers in Mathematics to the number of female lecturers in Physics?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (9 : 5)
Male lecturers in Mathematics = 73×336=144. Female lecturers in Physics = 145×224=80. Ratio = 80144=80÷16144÷16=59 (9 : 5).
Q112
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyLine Graph Analysis
Based on the line graph (Ratio of Exports to Imports): In 1995, Company A’s exports were twice the exports of Company B. If Company A’s imports during that year amounted to Rs. 180 crores, what was the approximate value of Company B’s imports for the same period?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Rs. 210 crores)
In 1995: - Company A: Ratio EA/IA=1.75. Given IA=Rs. 180 crores⟹EA=1.75×180=Rs. 315 crores. - Since EA=2EB, Company B's exports EB=2315=157.5 crores. - For Company B in 1995: Ratio EB/IB=0.75. Imports IB=0.75EB=0.75157.5=Rs. 210 crores.
Q113
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyLine Graph Analysis
Based on the line graph: If Company A’s imports in 1997 were increased by 40%, what would be the ratio of exports to the increased imports?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1.25)
In 1997, Company A's ratio was IE=1.75. If imports increase by 40%, new imports I′=1.40×I. New ratio = 1.40×IE=1.401×(IE)=1.401.75=140175=45=1.25.
Q114
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyLine Graph Analysis
Based on the line graph: If the exports of Company A in 1998 were Rs. 237 crores, what was the amount of imports in that year?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Rs. 316 crores)
In 1998, Company A's ratio was IE=0.75=43. Given exports E=Rs. 237 crores: Imports I=0.75E=3/4237=3237×4=79×4=Rs. 316 crores.
Q115
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyLine Graph Analysis
Based on the line graph: In how many of the given years were the exports more than the imports for Company A?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (3)
Exports are strictly greater than imports when the ratio ImportsExports>1.0. Looking at the line graph for Company A (represented by circle markers): - 1995: Ratio = 1.75 (> 1.0) -> Exports > Imports - 1996: Ratio = 1.50 (> 1.0) -> Exports > Imports - 1997: Ratio = 1.75 (> 1.0) -> Exports > Imports - 1998: Ratio = 0.75 (< 1.0) - 1999: Ratio = 0.75 (< 1.0) - 2000: Ratio = 1.0 (Exports equal to imports, not strictly more). Thus, in exactly 3 years (1995, 1996, and 1997), exports were more than imports for Company A (Option C).
Q116
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyLine Graph Analysis
Based on the line graph: In which year(s) did Company B have the largest difference between its imports and exports?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Cannot be determined)
The graph depicts only the relative ratios of exports to imports (E/I). Without the absolute monetary volume of either exports or imports for Company B in any of the years, the numerical absolute difference ∣E−I∣ cannot be calculated. Thus, it cannot be determined.
Q117
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyData Sufficiency
Which of the following statements is/are sufficient to determine the average daily wage of D, E, and F? Statements: I. E’s daily wage is half the sum of D’s and F’s daily wages. II. The combined daily wages of D and E exceed F’s daily wage by Rs. 40, and F’s daily wage is Rs. 500. Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Both I and II are sufficient)
To determine the average daily wage of D, E, and F, we need 3D+E+F. - Statement I states: E=2D+F⟹2E=D+F⟹D+E+F=3E. Average daily wage =E. However, since the monetary value of E is not known, Statement I alone is insufficient. - Statement II states: (D+E)=F+40 and F=500⟹D+E=540. Combining Statement I and Statement II: We have two linear equations in D and E: D+E=540 and 2E−D=500. Adding them gives 3E=1040⟹E=346.67. Average daily wage =3D+E+F=3540+500=346.67. Both statements together are sufficient (Option A).
Q118
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyData Sufficiency
The question below consists of a query followed by two statements labeled I and II. You must determine whether the information provided in the statements is sufficient to answer the question. What is the value of M+N? Statements: I. M - 2N = 5 II. M² - 25 = 4MN - 4N² Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The information in both statements together is not sufficient to answer the question; additional data is required)
We need to find M+N. - Statement I gives M−2N=5. This is one linear equation in two variables, yielding infinitely many pairs (M,N) with different values of M+N. - Statement II gives M2−4MN+4N2=25⟹(M−2N)2=25⟹M−2N=±5. This provides no new information beyond Statement I. Combining both statements, we still only know that M−2N=5, which has infinite solutions for M+N (e.g., if N=0,M=5⟹M+N=5; if N=1,M=7⟹M+N=8). Therefore, both statements together are not sufficient.
Q119
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyData Sufficiency
How many children are seated between U and V in a row? Statements: I. U is the 15th child from the left in the row. II. V is positioned exactly in the middle of the row, with 10 children to his right Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Both statements I and II together are sufficient)
We want the number of children between U and V. - Statement I tells U's position from the left (15th), but mentions nothing about V. Insufficient alone. - Statement II tells V is in the exact middle with 10 children to his right. This means there are 10 children to V's left, making V the 11th child from the left, and the total children in the row = 10+1+10=21. But it mentions nothing about U. Insufficient alone. - Combining I and II: U is 15th from the left and V is 11th from the left in the same row of 21. Children seated between them = (15−11)−1=3 children (12th, 13th, and 14th). Both statements together are sufficient.
Q120
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyData Sufficiency
How is K related to Q? Statements: I. N is Q’s brother, and Y is Q’s sister. II. K’s husband is married to Q’s mother, and he has one son and two daughters. Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (II alone is sufficient, but I alone is not sufficient)
We want to determine K's relationship to Q. - Statement I tells only about siblings N and Y, not mentioning K. Insufficient. - Statement II states: 'K's husband is married to Q's mother'. Since a man is married to his wife, K's husband must be Q's mother's husband, which means K is Q's mother. Thus, K is definitively the mother of Q. Therefore, statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement I alone is not.
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