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Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilitySpeed, Time and Distance
A person crosses a 600 m long street in 5 minutes. What is his speed in km per hour? A) 3.6 B) 7.2 C) 11.2 D) 14.1
💡Correct Answer: Option B (7.2)
Distance = 600 m. Time = 5 minutes = 5 60 = 300 seconds. Speed = Distance / Time = 600 / 300 = 2 m/s. To convert m/s to km/h, multiply by 18/5: Speed = 2 (18/5) = 36/5 = 7.2 km/h.
Q2
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilitySpeed, Time and Distance
The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 7 : 8. If the second train runs 400 km in 4 hours, then the speed of the first train is A) 70 km/h B) 78 km/h C) 86 km/h D) 87.5 km/h
💡Correct Answer: Option D (87.5 km/h)
Speed of the second train = 400 km / 4 hours = 100 km/h. Let the speeds of the two trains be 7x and 8x. Given 8x = 100 => x = 100 / 8 = 12.5. Speed of the first train = 7x = 7 * 12.5 = 87.5 km/h.
Q3
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilitySpeed, Time and Distance
A man travelled first half of his journey at a speed of 60 kmph and the second half of his journey at a speed of 40 kmph. Find the average speed of the man. A) 48 kmph B) 50 kmph C) 55 kmph D) 68 kmph
💡Correct Answer: Option A (48 kmph)
When two equal halves of a journey are covered at speeds u and v, Average Speed = (2 u v) / (u + v). Here u = 60 kmph and v = 40 kmph. Average speed = (2 60 40) / (60 + 40) = 4800 / 100 = 48 kmph.
Q4
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilitySpeed, Time and Distance
While going to office, Ramesh travels at a speed of 30 kmph and on his way back, he travels at a speed of 45 kmph. What is his average speed of the whole journey? A) 45 kmph B) 36 kmph C) 32 kmph D) 38 kmph
💡Correct Answer: Option B (36 kmph)
For equal round-trip distances at speeds x and y, the harmonic mean gives the average speed: Average Speed = (2 x y) / (x + y) = (2 30 45) / (30 + 45) = 2700 / 75 = 36 kmph.
Q5
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilitySpeed, Time and Distance
A speed of 90 km/hr is equal to A) 25 m/s B) 32.5 m/s C) 33 m/s D) 38 m/s
💡Correct Answer: Option A (25 m/s)
To convert speed from km/hr to m/s, multiply by 5/18: 90 (5/18) = 5 5 = 25 m/s.
Q6
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityPercentage
A number is increased by 20%. The new number is 180. What was the original number? A) 140 B) 150 C) 170 D) 160
💡Correct Answer: Option B (150)
Let the original number be x. An increase of 20% means 1.20 * x = 180. Therefore, x = 180 / 1.20 = 150.
Q7
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityPercentage
A student scored 45 out of 60 marks. What percentage did the student score? A) 65 B) 70 C) 75 D) 87.5
A value is first increased by 10% and then decreased by 10%. What is the net change? A) No change B) 1% Increase C) 1% Decrease D) 0.5% Decrease
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1% Decrease)
Net percentage change formula: a + b + (a b) / 100. Here a = +10, b = -10. Net change = 10 - 10 + (10 -10) / 100 = -100 / 100 = -1%. A negative sign indicates a 1% Decrease.
Q9
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityPercentage
A's salary is 20% more than B's. How much percent is B's salary less than A's? A) 16.67 % B) 20 % C) 22.5 % D) 25 %
💡Correct Answer: Option A (16.67 %)
Let B's salary be 100. Then A's salary = 120. B's salary is 20 less than A's salary. Percentage by which B is less than A = (20 / 120) 100 = (1 / 6) 100 = 16.67%.
Q10
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityPercentage
In a class, 60% of students are boys. If there are 36 boys, what is the total number of students? A) 24 B) 30 C) 70 D) 60
💡Correct Answer: Option D (60)
Let total students be T. 60% of T = 36 => 0.60 * T = 36 => T = 36 / 0.60 = 60 students.
Q11
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityAverages
The average of five numbers is 20. If one number is 10, what is the average of the remaining four numbers? A) 24 B) 21 C) 22.5 D) 23.8
💡Correct Answer: Option C (22.5)
Sum of 5 numbers = 5 * 20 = 100. If one number is 10, the sum of the remaining 4 numbers = 100 - 10 = 90. Average of the remaining 4 numbers = 90 / 4 = 22.5.
Q12
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityAverages
The average of 10, 20, 30, and a number x is 25. What is x? A) 40 B) 60 C) 50 D) 70
💡Correct Answer: Option A (40)
Average of 4 numbers is 25, so their sum = 4 * 25 = 100. Therefore, 10 + 20 + 30 + x = 100 => 60 + x = 100 => x = 40.
Q13
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityAverages
The average weight of 5 students is 54 kg. If one student leaves and the new average becomes 52 kg, what was the weight of the student who left? A) 60 B) 62 C) 64 D) 65
💡Correct Answer: Option B (62)
Total weight of 5 students = 5 54 = 270 kg. Total weight of remaining 4 students = 4 52 = 208 kg. Weight of the student who left = 270 - 208 = 62 kg.
Q14
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityRatio and Proportion
If a:b = 3:5 and b:c = 4:7, then what is a:c? A) 3:5 B) 4:7 C) 12:35 D) 5:3
💡Correct Answer: Option C (12:35)
a / c = (a / b) (b / c) = (3 / 5) (4 / 7) = (3 4) / (5 7) = 12 / 35. Thus, a:c = 12:35.
Q15
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityRatio and Proportion
If 4x = 5y, then what is the ratio of x to y? A) 4:5 B) 5:4 C) 2:2.5 D) 1:9
💡Correct Answer: Option B (5:4)
Given 4x = 5y. Dividing both sides by 4y gives x / y = 5 / 4. Therefore, x : y = 5 : 4.
Q16
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityRatio and Proportion
A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5:1. If 6 litres of water is added to 30 litres of this mixture, what will be the new ratio? A) 25:11 B) 11:10 C) 12:13 D) 2:5
💡Correct Answer: Option A (25:11)
Total mixture = 30 L. Ratio of milk to water = 5:1. Milk = (5/6) 30 = 25 L. Water = (1/6) 30 = 5 L. When 6 litres of water is added, total water becomes 5 + 6 = 11 L. Milk remains 25 L. The new ratio of milk to water is 25 : 11.
Q17
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityProbability
In a single throw of 2 dice, what is the probability of getting a sum of 7 ? A) 1/6 B) 1/2 C) 1/12 D) 2/5
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1/6)
Total possible outcomes when 2 dice are thrown = 6 * 6 = 36. Favourable outcomes giving a sum of 7 are (1,6), (2,5), (3,4), (4,3), (5,2), (6,1), which is 6 outcomes. Probability = 6 / 36 = 1 / 6.
Q18
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityProbability
A bag contains 3 red balls and 2 green balls. One ball is drawn at random. What is the probability that it is red? A) 2/5 B) 3/5 C) 1/2 D) 1/3
💡Correct Answer: Option B (3/5)
Total balls = 3 (red) + 2 (green) = 5. Number of red balls = 3. Probability of drawing a red ball = 3 / 5.
Q19
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityProbability
Two coins are tossed together. What is the probability of getting at least one head? A) 1/4 B) 1/2 C) 3/4 D) 1
💡Correct Answer: Option C (3/4)
Sample space when two coins are tossed = {HH, HT, TH, TT}, total = 4 outcomes. The outcomes with at least one head are {HH, HT, TH}, which is 3 outcomes. Probability = 3 / 4.
Q20
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityProbability
What is the probability of drawing an ace or a king from a deck of 52 cards? A) 2/13 B) 1/13 C) 1/26 D) 4/13
💡Correct Answer: Option A (2/13)
Total cards in a deck = 52. Number of aces = 4. Number of kings = 4. Total favourable cards = 4 + 4 = 8. Probability = 8 / 52 = 2 / 13.
Q21
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityHCF and LCM
The HCF of two numbers is 4, and their LCM is 60. If one number is 20, what is the other number? A) 12 B) 15 C) 18 D) 21
💡Correct Answer: Option A (12)
Product of two numbers = HCF LCM. Let the second number be y. 20 y = 4 60 => 20 y = 240 => y = 240 / 20 = 12.
Q22
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityNumber Systems
Which of the following pairs of numbers are co-prime? A) 18 & 24 B) 13 & 27 C) 12 & 36 D) 21 & 35
💡Correct Answer: Option B (13 & 27)
Two numbers are co-prime if their highest common factor (HCF) is 1. HCF(18, 24) = 6. HCF(12, 36) = 12. HCF(21, 35) = 7. For 13 and 27, 13 is prime and does not divide 27, so HCF(13, 27) = 1. Thus, 13 and 27 are co-prime.
Q23
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityMensuration
What is the volume of a cylinder with radius 7 cm and height 10 cm? A) 1540 cm3 B) 1620 cm3 C) 2880 cm3 D) 1110 cm3
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1540 cm3)
Volume of a cylinder = π r^2 h. Here r = 7 cm, h = 10 cm, π = 22/7. Volume = (22/7) 7 7 10 = 22 7 * 10 = 1540 cm³.
Q24
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityMensuration
The length of a rectangle is twice its breadth. If its area is 98 m2, what is its length? A) 7 m B) 13 m C) 14 m D) 16.5 m
💡Correct Answer: Option C (14 m)
Let breadth = b. Then length l = 2b. Area = l b = 2b b = 2b^2. Given Area = 98 => 2b^2 = 98 => b^2 = 49 => b = 7 m. Length l = 2 * 7 = 14 m.
Q25
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityAnalogies
Choose the Pair which is matched correctly. Architect : Blueprint :: Programmer : ? A) Algorithm B) Code C) Compiler D) Hardware
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Code)
An architect creates a blueprint as their primary deliverable or product; similarly, a programmer writes and creates code.
Q26
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityAnalogies
Choose the Pair which is matched correctly. Lion : Forest :: Whale : ? A) Ocean B) Water C) Aquarium D) Pot
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Ocean)
A lion naturally lives in a forest; similarly, a whale naturally lives in an ocean.
Q27
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityAnalogies
Choose the Pair which is matched correctly. Clock : Time :: Thermometer : ? A) Degree B) Mercury C) Temperature D) Heat
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Temperature)
A clock is an instrument used to measure time; similarly, a thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature.
Q28
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityAnalogies
Choose the Pair which is matched correctly. Foot : Shoe :: Hand : ? A) Watch B) Glove C) Ring D) Arm
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Glove)
A shoe is worn on the foot for protection; similarly, a glove is worn on the hand.
Q29
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityCoding-Decoding
If in a certain code language 'POPULAR' is written as 'QPQVMBS', then what word will be written for the code 'GBNPVT'? A) FASOUM B) FAMOUS C) FAMOSU D) FAMSUO
💡Correct Answer: Option B (FAMOUS)
In 'POPULAR' to 'QPQVMBS', each letter is shifted by +1: P(+1)=Q, O(+1)=P, P(+1)=Q, U(+1)=V, L(+1)=M, A(+1)=B, R(+1)=S. To find the original word for the code 'GBNPVT', shift each letter backward by -1: G(-1)=F, B(-1)=A, N(-1)=M, P(-1)=O, V(-1)=U, T(-1)=S. The original word is FAMOUS.
Q30
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityCoding-Decoding
If in a certain code language 'HONESTY' is written as 'ABCXZDQ', then how will 'TONY' be written in that language? A) DBCQ B) QDCX C) CBXZ D) CQDC
💡Correct Answer: Option A (DBCQ)
Direct letter substitution mapping from HONESTY to ABCXZDQ: H=A, O=B, N=C, E=X, S=Z, T=D, Y=Q. Looking up the letters of 'TONY': T = D, O = B, N = C, Y = Q. Thus, TONY is coded as DBCQ.
Q31
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityCoding-Decoding
In a certain code language 'PINKY' is coded as 'XZJLMOHJOQ'. How will 'VANDY' be coded in that language? A) XZECMOBZUW B) ZXCEMOZBWU C) XZCEMOZBWU D) XZCEMOZBUW
💡Correct Answer: Option C (XZCEMOZBWU)
The code takes the word in reverse order, and for each letter, outputs the predecessor and successor letters: Word PINKY reversed is Y-K-N-I-P. Y is flanked by X and Z (XZ); K by J and L (JL); N by M and O (MO); I by H and J (HJ); P by O and Q (OQ). Combining gives XZJLMOHJOQ. Now apply this pattern to VANDY: reverse is Y-D-N-A-V. Y -> XZ, D -> CE, N -> MO, A -> ZB, V -> UW. Combining gives XZCEMOZBWU.
Q32
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityCoding-Decoding
If in a certain code language 'NAME' is written as 'MOZBLNDF', 'PUN' is written as 'OQTVMO', then how will 'TALK' be coded in that language? A) SUZBKMLT B) SUZKBMLT C) SUZKBIML D) SUZBKMJL
💡Correct Answer: Option D (SUZBKMJL)
Each letter is represented by the preceding and following letters in the alphabet: N -> MO, A -> ZB, M -> LN, E -> DF. For TALK: T is preceded by S and followed by U -> SU; A is preceded by Z and followed by B -> ZB; L is preceded by K and followed by M -> KM; K is preceded by J and followed by L -> JL. Concatenating these pairs gives SUZBKMJL.
Q33
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityBlood Relations
Pointing to a woman in the photograph, Rajesh said, "The only daughter of her grandfather is my wife". How is Rajesh related to that woman ? A) Uncle B) Father C) Maternal uncle D) Son
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Father)
The only daughter of the woman's grandfather must be the woman's mother. Since Rajesh's wife is the woman's mother, Rajesh is the woman's father.
Q34
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityBlood Relations
Pointing towards a girl in the picture, Harshini said, "She is the mother of Neha whose father in my son." How is harshini related to the girl in the picture? A) Mother B) Aunt C) Cousin D) None of these
💡Correct Answer: Option D (None of these)
Neha's father is Harshini's son. The girl in the picture is Neha's mother, which means she is the wife of Harshini's son (Harshini's daughter-in-law). Thus, Harshini is the mother-in-law of the girl in the picture. Since 'Mother-in-law' is not among options A, B, or C, the correct answer is 'None of these'.
Q35
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityBlood Relations
Pointing towards Sita, Nikhil said, "I am the only son of her mother's son". How is Sita related to Nikhil? A) Aunt B) Niece C) Mother D) Cousin
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Aunt)
Sita's mother's son is Sita's brother. Nikhil is the only son of Sita's brother, making Nikhil the nephew of Sita. Therefore, Sita is Nikhil's paternal aunt (bua) / aunt.
Q36
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityBlood Relations
Introducing a man, a woman said, "He is the only son of my mother's mother." How is the woman related to the man? A) Mother B) Aunt C) Sister D) Niece
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Niece)
The only son of the woman's mother's mother (maternal grandmother) is the woman's mother's brother, which is her maternal uncle (mama). The question asks how the woman is related to the man: she is his sister's daughter, which is his niece.
Q37
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityDirection Sense Test
A man goes 5 km East, then he turns right and goes 4 km, then he turns left and goes 5 km. Which direction is he facing now? A) North B) South C) East D) West
💡Correct Answer: Option C (East)
Initial direction is East. Turning right from East faces South. Walking 4 km South and then turning left faces East again. He walks 5 km East. Therefore, he is facing East.
Q38
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityDirection Sense Test
A boy first goes in South direction, then he turns towards left and travels for some distance. After that he turns right and moves certain distance. At last he turns left and travels again for some distance. Now, in which direction is he moving? A) North B) South C) East D) West
💡Correct Answer: Option C (East)
1. Starts heading South. 2. Turns left -> faces East. 3. Turns right -> faces South. 4. Turns left -> faces East. Thus, he is finally moving towards East.
Q39
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityDirection Sense Test
A girl is facing North. She turns 180° in the anti - clockwise direction and then 225° in the clockwise direction. Which direction is the facing now? A) West B) North-east C) South-east D) North
💡Correct Answer: Option B (North-east)
Initial orientation: North (0°). Turn anti-clockwise by 180° points to South (180°). Then turn clockwise by 225°: from South (180°), turning 180° clockwise brings her back to North (0°), and an additional 45° clockwise points to North-East (45°). Net rotation = +225° (CW) - 180° (ACW) = +45° Clockwise from North, which is North-East.
Q40
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityDirection Sense Test
Asha walks 3 km Southward and then turns right and walks 2 km. She again turns right and walks 3 km and turns towards her left and starts walking straight. In which direction is she walking now? A) North B) South C) East D) West
💡Correct Answer: Option D (West)
1. Walks 3 km South. 2. Turns right -> faces West, walks 2 km. 3. Turns right -> faces North, walks 3 km. 4. Turns left -> faces West, starts walking straight. Thus, she is walking towards West.
Q41
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNumber Series
In the following series, replace the question mark (?) with the suitable option. 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ? A) 21 B) 20 C) 19 D) 22
💡Correct Answer: Option A (21)
This is an arithmetic progression with a constant common difference of +3: 6 (+3) = 9, 9 (+3) = 12, 12 (+3) = 15, 15 (+3) = 18, 18 (+3) = 21.
Q42
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNumber Series
In the following series, replace the question mark (?) with the suitable option. 3.5, 7, 10.5, 14, ? A) 15.5 B) 16.5 C) 17 D) 17.5
💡Correct Answer: Option D (17.5)
The series increases by adding 3.5 at each step: 3.5 (+3.5) = 7, 7 (+3.5) = 10.5, 10.5 (+3.5) = 14, 14 (+3.5) = 17.5.
Q43
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNumber Series
In the following series, replace the question mark (?) with the suitable option. 12, 12, 24, 72, 288, ? A) 1440 B) 1326 C) 1456 D) 1235
In the following series, replace the question mark (?) with the suitable option. 7, 9, 13, 21, 37, ? A) 58 B) 63 C) 69 D) 72
💡Correct Answer: Option C (69)
The differences between consecutive terms double at each step: 9 - 7 = 2 (2^1) 13 - 9 = 4 (2^2) 21 - 13 = 8 (2^3) 37 - 21 = 16 (2^4) Next difference is 32 (2^5) => 37 + 32 = 69.
Q45
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilitySyllogism
In each of the questions below are given few statements followed by some conclusions numbered I, II, etc. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all of the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Statements: Some tyres are rains. Some rains are flowers. All flowers are jungles. All jungles are tubes. Conclusion: I. Some jungles are tyres. II. Some tubes are rains. III. Some jungles are rains. IV. Some tubes are flowers. A) Only I, III and IV follow B) Only I, II and III follow C) Only II, III and IV follow D) All follow
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Only II, III and IV follow)
Analysis of conclusions: - Some rains are flowers, and All flowers are jungles => Some rains are jungles, so 'Some jungles are rains' (III) definitely follows. - All jungles are tubes, and Some rains are jungles => Some tubes are rains (II) definitely follows. - All flowers are jungles and All jungles are tubes => All flowers are tubes, which implies 'Some tubes are flowers' (IV) definitely follows. - There is no direct or transitive relationship connecting tyres with jungles; tyres only intersect rains. Hence, conclusion I does not necessarily follow. Therefore, Only II, III and IV follow.
Q46
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilitySyllogism
Statements: Some phones are computers. All computers are radios. All radios are televisions. Conclusion: I. All televisions are computers. II. Some radios are phones. A) Only II follows B) Only I follows C) Both I and II follow D) None of these
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Only II follows)
Since Some phones are computers and All computers are radios, the subset of phones that are computers are necessarily radios. Hence, 'Some radios are phones' (Conclusion II) definitely follows. However, Computers ⊆ Radios ⊆ Televisions only implies that all computers are televisions, not that all televisions are computers. Hence, only Conclusion II follows.
Q47
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilitySyllogism
Statements: All rockets are poles. Some poles are trams. Some trams are ropes. All ropes are tents. Conclusion: I. Some tents are trams. II. Some ropes are rockets. III. Some trams are rockets. IV. Some poles are rockets A) Only I and III follow B) Only I and II follow C) Only I, II and III follow D) Only I and IV follow
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Only I and IV follow)
Analysis: - Some trams are ropes and All ropes are tents => The part of trams that are ropes are also inside tents => 'Some tents are trams' (I) definitely follows. - All rockets are poles implies the converse 'Some poles are rockets' (IV) definitely follows. - Ropes and rockets have no definite connection, so II does not follow. - Trams and rockets have no definite connection, so III does not follow. Therefore, Only I and IV follow.
Q48
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilitySyllogism
Statements: All belts are rollers. Some rollers are wheels. All wheels are mats. Some mats are cars. Conclusion: I. Some mats are rollers. II. Some mats are belts. III. Some cars are rollers. IV. Some rollers are belts. A) Only I and IV follow B) Only I, III and IV follow C) Only I and II follow D) Only II, III and IV follow
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Only I and IV follow)
Analysis: - Some rollers are wheels and All wheels are mats => Those rollers that are wheels are inside mats => 'Some mats are rollers' (I) definitely follows. - All belts are rollers implies its valid sub-converse 'Some rollers are belts' (IV) definitely follows. - There is no direct link between mats and belts (II) nor cars and rollers (III). Therefore, Only I and IV follow.
Q49
Basic EnglishSentence Correction
Choose the correct sentence. A) He don't like apples. B) He doesn't likes apples. C) He doesn't like apples. D) He don't likes apples.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (He doesn't like apples.)
With third-person singular subjects ('He'), the auxiliary verb 'does' is used in the negative ('doesn't'), followed by the base form of the main verb without an '-s' suffix ('like'). Therefore, 'He doesn't like apples' is grammatically correct.
Q50
Basic EnglishSentence Correction
Select the correct sentence. A) I have visited Paris last year. B) I visited Paris last year. C) I was visiting Paris last year. D) I visit Paris last year.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I visited Paris last year.)
When a specific past time marker is given (such as 'last year'), the simple past tense ('visited') must be used rather than the present perfect tense ('have visited'). Therefore, 'I visited Paris last year' is correct.
Q51
Basic EnglishSentence Correction
Identify the correct sentence. A) The book whom I bought yesterday is interesting. B) The book which I bought yesterday is interesting. C) The book which I bought yesterday are interesting. D) The book whose I bought yesterday is interesting.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The book which I bought yesterday is interesting.)
'Which' is the correct relative pronoun used for non-human inanimate objects like 'the book' ('whom' is for people). Since 'The book' is singular, it requires the singular verb 'is'. Therefore, 'The book which I bought yesterday is interesting' is correct.
Q52
Basic EnglishSentence Correction
Identify the correct sentence. A) There is many people in the room. B) There are many people in the room. C) There is much people in the room. D) There are much people in the room.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (There are many people in the room.)
'People' is a plural countable noun, so it takes the quantifier 'many' (not 'much') and the plural verb 'are'. Therefore, 'There are many people in the room' is grammatically correct.
Q53
Basic EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelled word A) Recieve B) Receive C) Receeve D) Receve
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Receive)
The correct spelling is 'Receive', following the common English spelling rule: 'i before e, except after c'.
Q54
Basic EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelled word A) Accomodate B) Acommodate C) Accommodate D) Acommodete
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Accommodate)
The correct spelling is 'Accommodate', which contains double 'c' and double 'm' (A-C-C-O-M-M-O-D-A-T-E).
Q55
Basic EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelled word A) Definately B) Definetely C) Definitely D) Definatelye
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Definitely)
The correct spelling is 'Definitely', derived from 'definite' + suffix '-ly' (D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y).
Q56
Basic EnglishSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelled word A) Separatly B) Sepparately C) Separately D) Seperately
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Separately)
The correct spelling is 'Separately', with 'para' in the middle (S-E-P-A-R-A-T-E-L-Y), not 'seperate'.
Q57
Basic EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word that means the same (or most similar) to the given word. ABANDON A) Leave B) Protect C) Support D) Follow
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Leave)
'Abandon' means to give up completely, desert, or leave behind. Therefore, 'Leave' is the most accurate synonym.
Q58
Basic EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word that means the same (or most similar) to the given word. CONCEAL A) Hide B) Speak C) Bring D) Trust
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Hide)
'Conceal' means to keep secret or prevent from being seen or discovered; to hide.
Q59
Basic EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word that means the same (or most similar) to the given word. ENORMOUS A) Small B) Tiny C) Huge D) Light
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Huge)
'Enormous' means extremely large in size, scale, or extent; huge or colossal.
Q60
Basic EnglishSynonyms
Choose the word that means the same (or most similar) to the given word. MITIGATE A) Increase B) Worsen C) Lessen D) Ignore
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Lessen)
'Mitigate' means to make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen or alleviate.
Q61
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word that means the opposite to the given word. ARTIFICIAL A) Plastic B) Unreal C) Synthetic D) Natural
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Natural)
'Artificial' refers to something man-made or synthetic. Its exact antonym is 'Natural'.
Q62
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word that means the opposite to the given word. FREQUENT A) Rare B) Usual C) Regular D) Normal
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Rare)
'Frequent' means occurring often. Its opposite is 'Rare', meaning seldom occurring or uncommon.
Q63
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word that means the opposite to the given word. OPTIMIST A) Pessimist B) Cheerful C) Hopeful D) Confident
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Pessimist)
An 'Optimist' is a person who looks at the bright or hopeful side of things. The antonym is 'Pessimist', a person who expects the worst.
Q64
Basic EnglishAntonyms
Choose the word that means the opposite to the given word. DEARTH A) Scarcity B) Lack C) Abundance D) Famine
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Abundance)
'Dearth' denotes a scarcity or lack of something. Its direct antonym is 'Abundance', meaning plentiful quantity.
Q65
Basic EnglishDeterminers
Choose the correct determiner to complete the sentence. I have read _____ books on that topic. A) Much B) Many C) Little D) Every
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Many)
'Books' is a plural countable noun. The determiner 'many' is used with plural countable nouns, whereas 'much' and 'little' are used with uncountable nouns.
Q66
Basic EnglishDeterminers
Choose the correct determiner to complete the sentence. _____ of the money was spent on repairs. A) Few B) Each C) Many D) Most
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Most)
'Money' is an uncountable noun. 'Few' and 'Many' are only used with countable nouns. 'Most' can be used with uncountable nouns ('Most of the money was spent...').
Q67
Basic EnglishArticles
Choose the correct article to complete the sentence. _____ Earth revolves around the Sun. A) A B) An C) The D) None of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The)
The definite article 'The' is used before unique celestial bodies and planets, such as 'the Earth', 'the Sun', and 'the Moon'.
Q68
Basic EnglishArticles
Choose the correct article to complete the sentence. She adopted _____ dog from the shelter. A) A B) An C) The D) None of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option A (A)
The indefinite article 'A' is used before a singular countable noun that begins with a consonant sound ('dog').
Q69
Basic EnglishPrepositions
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence. He jumped _____ the wall. A) Above B) Across C) Over D) On
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Over)
'Over' indicates movement from one side of an obstacle to the other across its top ('jumped over the wall').
Q70
Basic EnglishPrepositions
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence. She has been working here _____ five years. A) Since B) From C) For D) By
💡Correct Answer: Option C (For)
In present perfect continuous tense, 'for' is used to denote a duration or period of time ('five years'), whereas 'since' is used for a specific point in time.
Q71
Basic EnglishVerbs & Tenses
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence. She _____ to the market every Sunday. A) Go B) Goes C) Going D) Gone
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Goes)
'Every Sunday' signifies a habitual action requiring the simple present tense. With a third-person singular subject ('She'), the verb takes '-es' ('goes').
Q72
Basic EnglishVerbs & Tenses
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence. They _____ their dinner when I arrived. A) Have B) Had C) Having D) Has
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Had)
Since the time clause 'when I arrived' is in the past tense, the main clause requires past tense 'had' ('They had their dinner...').
Q73
General Awareness & ScienceCurrent Affairs & National Awards
Which Indian city ranked first in the Swachh Bharat Mission 2025 for cleanliness and waste management? A) Indore B) Mysore C) Ranchi D) Trivandrum
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Indore)
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) has consistently retained the top rank as India's cleanest city under the annual Swachh Survekshan / Swachh Bharat rankings.
Q74
General Awareness & ScienceCurrent Affairs & National Bodies
Which Indian company became the 26th 'Navratna' company in 2025? A) IRCON B) RITES C) IRFC D) ONGC
💡Correct Answer: Option C (IRFC)
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), the dedicated market borrowing arm of the Indian Railways under the Ministry of Railways, was officially accorded the coveted 'Navratna' CPSE status.
Q75
General Awareness & ScienceCurrent Affairs & National Bodies
Which organization conducted India's first nationwide civil defence mock drill since 1971? A) Ministry of Defence B) Ministry of Home Affairs C) National Disaster Management Authority D) Indian Army
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ministry of Home Affairs)
The Directorate General of Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, conducted the nationwide civil defence exercise and mock drill.
Q76
General Awareness & ScienceSocio-Religious Movements
Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Renaissance'? A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy B) Mahatma Gandhi C) Swami Vivekananda D) Rabindranath Tagore
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Raja Ram Mohan Roy)
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is celebrated as the 'Father of the Indian Renaissance' and the 'Maker of Modern India' for his pioneering socio-religious reform movements, foundation of the Brahmo Samaj (1828), and successful campaign against Sati (banned in 1829).
Q77
General Awareness & ScienceIndian Heritage & Art Architecture
The famous Sun Temple of Konark is located in which state? A) Tamil Nadu B) Odisha C) Andhra Pradesh D) Karnataka
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Odisha)
The 13th-century Konark Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, is situated in Puri district of Odisha and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q78
General Awareness & ScienceIndian History & Ancient Religions
'Sanchi Stupa' is associated with which religion? A) Hinduism B) Jainism C) Buddhism D) Sikhism
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Buddhism)
The Great Stupa at Sanchi (Madhya Pradesh) was originally commissioned by Mauryan Emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE to enshrine the relics of the Buddha, making it one of the oldest and most important monuments of Buddhism.
Q79
General Awareness & ScienceSocio-Religious Movements
Who founded the Arya Samaj movement? A) Swami Vivekananda B) Swami Dayananda Saraswati C) Mahatma Gandhi D) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Swami Dayananda Saraswati)
Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj on 10 April 1875 in Bombay. He championed Vedic teachings, rejected idol worship and rigid caste hierarchies, and gave the motto 'Go back to the Vedas'.
Q80
General Awareness & ScienceFamous Books & Authors
Who wrote the book 'Discovery of India'? A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Mahatma Gandhi C) Rabindranath Tagore D) Sardar Patel
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jawaharlal Nehru)
'The Discovery of India' was written by India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort (1942–1946) following the Quit India Movement.
Q81
General Awareness & ScienceMedieval Indian History
Which Mughal emperor built the Red Fort? A) Akbar B) Shah Jahan C) Aurangzeb D) Jahangir
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Shah Jahan)
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the historic Red Fort (Lal Qila) in Delhi in 1638 when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Shahjahanabad (Delhi). It was designed by architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori.
Q82
General Awareness & ScienceIndian National Movement
The Indian National Congress was founded in which year? A) 1883 B) 1905 C) 1985 D) 1885
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1885)
The Indian National Congress (INC) was founded on 28 December 1885 at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay by retired British civil servant Allan Octavian Hume (A.O. Hume). Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee served as its first president.
Q83
General Awareness & ScienceMedieval Indian History
Which emperor was defeated in the Battle of Panipat (1526)? A) Ibrahim Lodi B) Sher Shah Suri C) Humayun D) Akbar
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Ibrahim Lodi)
The First Battle of Panipat took place on 21 April 1526 between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire. Babur defeated Sultan Ibrahim Lodi, marking the end of the Delhi Sultanate and the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India.
Q84
General Awareness & ScienceModern Indian History & Constitutional Acts
The Indian Councils Act of 1909 is also known as A) Morley-Minto Reforms B) Government of India Act C) Rowlatt Act D) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Morley-Minto Reforms)
The Indian Councils Act 1909 is widely known as the Morley-Minto Reforms after John Morley (Secretary of State for India) and Lord Minto (Viceroy of India). It introduced separate electorates for Muslims.
Q85
General Awareness & ScienceMedieval Indian History
Which ruler is credited with building the Grand Trunk Road? A) Chandragupta Maurya B) Sher Shah Suri C) Iltutmish D) Jaichand
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sher Shah Suri)
Sher Shah Suri (founder of the Sur Empire) renovated and extended the ancient royal highway into the 'Sadak-e-Azam' (later called the Grand Trunk Road by the British), connecting Sonargaon in Bengal with Peshawar.
Q86
General Awareness & ScienceIndian Geography
Which is the largest state in India by area? A) Maharashtra B) Madhya Pradesh C) Rajasthan D) Uttar Pradesh
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Rajasthan)
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by geographical area, covering approximately 342,239 sq km (about 10.4% of India's total land area), followed by Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Q87
General Awareness & ScienceIndian Geography - Rivers
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent floods? A) Ganga B) Kosi C) Yamuna D) Gandak
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kosi)
The Kosi River is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because of its rapid course changes and catastrophic seasonal floods that cause widespread destruction across northern Bihar.
Q88
General Awareness & ScienceIndian Geography - Coastal Features
Which Indian state has the longest coastline? A) Tamil Nadu B) Gujarat C) Andhra Pradesh D) Odisha
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Gujarat)
Gujarat has the longest coastline of any Indian state, stretching approximately 1,600 km along the Kathiawar peninsula and Gulfs of Kutch and Khambhat, followed by Andhra Pradesh.
Q89
General Awareness & ScienceIndian Geography - Rivers
Which Indian river originates from the Amarkantak Plateau? A) Godavari B) Narmada C) Mahanadi D) Tapi
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Narmada)
The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh and flows westwards through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges into the Arabian Sea.
Q90
General Awareness & ScienceLakes of India
The largest freshwater lake in India, Wular, is located in which district? A) Jammu B) Shopian C) Reasi D) Bandipora
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Bandipora)
Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India and a designated Ramsar wetland site, is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is fed by the Jhelum River.
Q91
General Awareness & ScienceIndian States & Capitals
What is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh? A) Itanagar B) Kohima C) Imphal D) Gangtok
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Itanagar)
Itanagar is the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland, Imphal of Manipur, and Gangtok of Sikkim.
Q92
General Awareness & ScienceIndian States & Capitals
Which state has Imphal as its capital? A) Mizoram B) Nagaland C) Manipur D) Meghalaya
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Manipur)
Imphal is the capital city of the northeastern Indian state of Manipur. Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram, Kohima of Nagaland, and Shillong of Meghalaya.
Q93
General Awareness & ScienceBasic Chemistry
What is the chemical symbol for Iron? A) Ir B) Fe C) I D) In
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Fe)
The chemical symbol for Iron is 'Fe', derived from its Latin name 'Ferrum'. 'Ir' stands for Iridium, 'I' for Iodine, and 'In' for Indium.
Q94
General Awareness & ScienceVitamins & Nutrition
Which vitamin is produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight? A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin B C) Vitamin C D) Vitamin D
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Vitamin D)
Vitamin D (specifically cholecalciferol or Vitamin D3) is synthesized in the human skin when 7-dehydrocholesterol absorbs ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from sunlight.
Q95
General Awareness & ScienceBasic Biology
What is the basic unit of life? A) Atom B) Cell C) Molecule D) Organ
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Cell)
The cell is universally recognized as the fundamental structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms.
Q96
General Awareness & ScienceHuman Physiology & Circulatory System
What is the main function of red blood cells? A) Fighting infection B) Carrying oxygen C) Clotting blood D) Producing hormones
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Carrying oxygen)
Red blood cells (erythrocytes) contain the iron-rich protein hemoglobin, whose primary physiological function is to bind oxygen in the lungs and transport it to tissues throughout the body.
Q97
General Awareness & ScienceEndocrine System & Hormones
Which organ in the human body produces insulin? A) Liver B) Pancreas C) Kidney D) Heart
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pancreas)
Insulin is a peptide hormone synthesized and secreted by the beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans within the pancreas, responsible for regulating blood glucose levels.
Q98
General Awareness & ScienceBasic Chemistry
What is the chemical formula of table salt? A) NaCl B) KCl C) CaCl2 D) Na2CO3
💡Correct Answer: Option A (NaCl)
Common table salt is chemically known as sodium chloride, represented by the chemical formula NaCl.
Q99
General Awareness & ScienceSolar System & Astronomy
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"? A) Venus B) Mars C) Mercury D) Earth
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Mars)
Mars is known as the 'Red Planet' due to the widespread presence of iron oxide (rust) on its surface, which gives it a reddish appearance.
Q100
General Awareness & ScienceHuman Anatomy & Physiology
The largest gland in the human body is A) Pancreas B) Thyroid C) Liver D) Adrenal
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Liver)
The liver is the largest internal organ and the largest gland in the human body, weighing approximately 1.5 kg in an adult. It performs vital metabolic functions including bile production, detoxification, and protein synthesis.
Q101
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KGeography of J&K - Mountain Peaks
What is the highest peak in Jammu and Kashmir? A) Nun B) Harmukh C) Kolahoi D) Apharwat
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Nun)
Mount Nun (7,135 m) in the Suru Valley / Zanskar range is the highest peak in the territory. (Within the Kashmir Valley proper, Mount Kolahoi is 5,425 m, Harmukh is 5,142 m).
Q102
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KRoads & Connectivity in J&K
The Mughal Road connects which two regions of Jammu and Kashmir? A) Jammu and Leh B) Srinagar and Leh C) Poonch and Shopian D) Anantnag and Doda
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Poonch and Shopian)
The historic Mughal Road crosses the Pir Panjal range over the Peer Ki Gali pass (3,485 m) to directly connect Bufliaz in Poonch district (Jammu division) with Shopian district (Kashmir division).
Q103
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KMountain Passes of J&K
Which of the following passes connects Leh with the Kashmir Valley? A) Banihal Pass B) Rohtang Pass C) Zoji La Pass D) Khardung La
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Zoji La Pass)
Zoji La Pass (3,528 m) on National Highway 1 (NH-1) connects the Kashmir Valley (via Sonamarg/Ganderbal) with Dras, Kargil, and Leh in Ladakh.
Q104
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KNational Parks & Wildlife in J&K
Dachigam National Park is famous for which endangered animal? A) Snow Leopard B) Red Panda C) Hangul (Kashmir Stag) D) Musk Deer
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Hangul (Kashmir Stag))
Dachigam National Park, located near Srinagar, is the world's last viable habitat for the critically endangered Hangul or Kashmir Stag (Cervus hanglu hanglu), the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q105
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KRivers and Springs of J&K
The famous Verinag Spring, source of the Jhelum River, is located in which district? A) Rajouri B) Pulwama C) Anantnag D) Poonch
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Anantnag)
Verinag Spring, the historical source of the river Jhelum (known as Vyeth in Kashmiri), is situated at the foot of the Pir Panjal range in Anantnag district of South Kashmir. It was enclosed in an octagonal basin by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
Q106
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KTourism & Destinations in J&K
Gulmarg, a famous hill station and ski resort, is located in which district? A) Kupwara B) Baramulla C) Srinagar D) Ganderbal
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Baramulla)
Gulmarg ('Meadow of Flowers'), world-famous for its alpine ski slopes and the Gulmarg Gondola, is situated in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir at an altitude of approximately 2,650 meters.
Q107
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KRivers and Drainage System of J&K
The Lidder River is a tributary of which main river? A) Jhelum B) Chenab C) Indus D) Ravi
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jhelum)
The Lidder River originates from the Kolahoi Glacier near Pahalgam in Anantnag district and flows through the Lidder Valley before meeting the Jhelum River near Mirgund (Khanabal).
Q108
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KRivers and Drainage System of J&K
The Indus River enters India in which district of Ladakh? A) Kargil B) Leh C) Nubra D) Kargil
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Leh)
The Indus River enters India from Tibet near Demchok in the Nyoma sub-division of Leh district in Ladakh, flowing northwest between the Ladakh and Zanskar ranges.
Q109
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KCulture & Traditional Attire of J&K
Which of the following is the traditional attire worn by both men and women in Kashmir? A) Pheran B) Sari C) Sherwani D) Kurta
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Pheran)
The Pheran is the iconic loose, long traditional woollen cloak worn by both Kashmiri men and women over their clothing to keep warm during the severe winter months.
Q110
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KCulture & Traditional Attire of J&K
The traditional headgear worn by Kashmiri men is called A) Pagri B) Turban C) Karakuli D) Kufi
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Karakuli)
The Karakuli cap, made from the pelt of Karakul sheep, is the prestigious traditional headgear worn by Kashmiri men, particularly on formal occasions and cultural gatherings.
Q111
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KFestivals and Culture of J&K
The popular Kashmiri festival Herath is associated with which religion? A) Hinduism B) Muslim C) Buddhism D) Jainism
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Hinduism)
Herath (derived from the Sanskrit 'Hararatri' or night of Hara/Shiva) is the most prominent religious festival of Kashmiri Pandits (Hinduism), celebrated during Maha Shivratri over several days with elaborate rituals and walnut offerings (Doon Mavas).
Q112
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KHistory of J&K - Ancient Period
Who was the author of Rajatarangini, a historical chronicle of early Kashmir? A) Kalidasa B) Kalhana C) Bana D) Panini
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kalhana)
Kalhana Pandit composed 'Rajatarangini' ('The River of Kings') in Sanskrit verse in 1148–1149 CE during the reign of King Jayasimha. It is celebrated as the earliest comprehensive historical chronicle of Kashmir.
Q113
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KHistory of J&K - Mughal Period
The Mughal emperor who annexed Kashmir in 1586 was A) Babur B) Humayun C) Akbar D) Shah Jahan
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Akbar)
Mughal Emperor Akbar annexed Kashmir to the Mughal Empire in 1586 CE by dispatching an imperial army led by Qasim Khan and Raja Bhagwant Das, ending the rule of the Chak dynasty under Yaqub Shah Chak.
Q114
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KHistory of J&K - Dogra Rule
The Treaty of Amritsar (1846) was signed between the British and A) Hari Singh B) Ranjit Singh C) Gulab Singh D) Ranbir Singh
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Gulab Singh)
The Treaty of Amritsar was signed on 16 March 1846 between the British East India Company and Maharaja Gulab Singh, transferring Kashmir to Gulab Singh for 75 lakh Nanakshahi rupees and formally establishing the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir under Dogra rule.
Q115
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KHistory of J&K - Dogra Rule
Who was the last Dogra ruler of Jammu and Kashmir? A) Hari Singh B) Amar Singh C) Ranbir Singh D) Pratap Singh
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Hari Singh)
Maharaja Hari Singh (reigned 1925–1949/1952) was the fourth and last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. He signed the Instrument of Accession to India in October 1947.
Q116
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KPolitical History & Accession of J&K
When did the Instrument of Accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India take place? A) 15th August 1947 B) 26th October 1947 C) 15th August 1948 D) 5th August 2019
💡Correct Answer: Option B (26th October 1947)
Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession on 26th October 1947, acceding the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir to the Dominion of India. It was accepted by Governor-General Lord Mountbatten on 27th October 1947.
Q117
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KConstitutional Status & J&K Reorganisation
Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was abrogated on A) 15th August 2019 B) 26th January 2019 C) 5th August 2019 D) 1st October 2019
💡Correct Answer: Option C (5th August 2019)
On 5th August 2019, the Government of India revoked the special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and subsequently bifurcated the state into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Q118
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KAncient Heritage & Monuments of J&K
The famous ancient university of Sharda Peeth was located in A) Srinagar B) Poonch C) Gilgit D) Neelum Valley (Now in PoK)
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Neelum Valley (Now in PoK))
Sharda Peeth was a renowned ancient Hindu temple and seat of learning (university) dedicated to the goddess Sharada (Saraswati). It is situated along the Neelum (Kishanganga) River in the Neelum Valley of Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK).
Q119
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KConstitutional History of J&K
Article 35A was inserted into the Constitution by A) The Constituent Assembly B) Presidential Order of 1954 C) Parliament Act D) Supreme Court Verdict
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Presidential Order of 1954)
Article 35A was incorporated into the Indian Constitution through the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954, issued by President Dr. Rajendra Prasad under Article 370(1) on the recommendation of the J&K Constituent Assembly.
Q120
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KPolitical Personalities of J&K
Who was the first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after accession to India? A) Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad B) Mir Qasim C) Sheikh Abdullah D) Farooq Abdullah
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sheikh Abdullah)
After the signing of the Instrument of Accession in October 1947, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was appointed head of the emergency administration and took oath on 17 March 1948 as the first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir under Maharaja Hari Singh. (Mehar Chand Mahajan was the Prime Minister at the exact moment of accession in October 1947, but Sheikh Abdullah was the recognized political head/Prime Minister of the interim post-accession government).
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