Section 2 : General Awareness
| Topics | No. of questions |
| History | 4 |
| International Relations | 2 |
| Geography | 3 |
| Sports | 2 |
| International Organisations | 1 |
| Awards | 4 |
| Polity | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Science | 2 |
| Schemes | 1 |
| Organisations | 1 |
| Internal Security | 3 |
| Total | 25 |
51. Choose the most appropriate answer.
‘Nabhah Sparsham Diptam’ is the motto of which of the following organisation?
A. ISRO
B. Indian Air Force
C. DRDO
D. Indian Navy
Answer: B. Indian Air Force
Explanation: ‘Nabhah Sparsham Diptam’ is a Sanskrit phrase from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 11, Verse 24), translating to “Touching the Sky with Glory.” It is the official motto of the Indian Air Force (IAF), reflecting its mission of aerial dominance and excellence.
- A. ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation): Motto is “Space Technology in the Service of Humankind” (not official but thematic).
- C. DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation): Motto is “Strength’s Origin is in Knowledge.”
- D. Indian Navy: Motto is “Sham No Varunah” (“May the Lord of Water be auspicious unto us”).
The Indian Air Force is the correct match.
52. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Name the Indian Air Force Operation during Kargil conflict of 1999?
A. Operation Safed Sagar
B. Operation Meghdoot
C. Operation Tiger Hill
D. Operation Jeevan Rakshak
Answer: A. Operation Safed Sagar
Explanation: During the Kargil War (May-July 1999), the Indian Air Force launched Operation Safed Sagar to provide air support, targeting Pakistani intrusions in the Kargil region of Jammu and Kashmir. “Safed Sagar” means “White Sea,” symbolizing high-altitude operations.
- B. Operation Meghdoot: Launched in 1984 to secure Siachen Glacier, not Kargil.
- C. Operation Tiger Hill: Refers to a specific Army operation to recapture Tiger Hill, not an IAF operation.
- D. Operation Jeevan Rakshak: Not a recognized operation (possibly confused with relief missions).
Operation Safed Sagar is the correct IAF operation for Kargil 1999.
53. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Name the country from which India bought the Barak Missile Defence System?
A. Israel
B. France
C. Russia
D. USA
Answer: A. Israel
Explanation: The Barak Missile Defence System (specifically Barak-1 and Barak-8) is a surface-to-air missile system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. India procured it to enhance its naval and air defense capabilities, with Barak-8 being a joint India-Israel project.
- B. France: Supplies Mirage jets and Rafale, not Barak.
- C. Russia: Provides S-400 and other systems, not Barak.
- D. USA: Supplies different defense equipment, not Barak.
Israel is the source country.
54. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Which of the following correctly describes ‘IGLA’ in Indian Defence parlance?
A. Cluster Bomb
B. Long range missile
C. Shoulder Fired Missile
D. Rocket pod
Answer: C. Shoulder Fired Missile
Explanation: IGLA (Russian for “Needle”) is a Soviet/Russian-made man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS), a type of shoulder-fired missile used by the Indian armed forces to target low-flying aircraft and helicopters. The 9K38 Igla is its specific designation.
- A. Cluster Bomb: A different weapon type, not shoulder-fired.
- B. Long range missile: IGLA is short-range (up to 5-6 km).
- D. Rocket pod: A mounted launcher, not a portable missile.
“Shoulder Fired Missile” accurately describes IGLA.
55. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Which of the following is not a command of Indian Air Force?
A. Training Command
B. Southern Air Command
C. Eastern Air Command
D. Northern Air Command
Answer: D. Northern Air Command
Explanation: The Indian Air Force (IAF) operates with seven commands: five operational and two functional. These are:
Operational Commands:
- Western Air Command (New Delhi) – Covers northern and western India.
- Eastern Air Command (Shillong) – Covers eastern India.
- Central Air Command (Prayagraj) – Covers central India.
- Southern Air Command (Thiruvananthapuram) – Covers southern India.
- South Western Air Command (Gandhinagar) – Covers southwestern India.
Functional Commands:
- Training Command (Bengaluru) – Oversees training.
- Maintenance Command (Nagpur) – Handles logistics and maintenance.
A. Training Command: A functional command, valid.
B. Southern Air Command: An operational command, valid.
C. Eastern Air Command: An operational command, valid.
D. Northern Air Command: Does not exist. The northern region is covered by the Western Air Command, not a separate “Northern” command. (Note: The Indian Army has a Northern Command in Udhampur, but not the IAF.)
Section 3 : Aptitude
| Aptitude | No. of questions |
| Simplification | 2 |
| Time & Work | 4 |
| Averages | 1 |
| Ages | 1 |
| Allegations & Mixtures | 2 |
| Percentage | 1 |
| Profit & Loss | 3 |
| Simple & Compound Interest | 3 |
| Time & Distance | 2 |
| Clocks | 1 |
| Figure Completion / Image Series | 6 |
| Odd One Out | 5 |
| Venn Diagram | 2 |
| Directions | 2 |
| Blood Relation | 2 |
| Coding & Decoding | 4 |
| Missing Number Pattern | 2 |
| Order & Ranking | 2 |
| Total | 45 |
56. Choose the most appropriate answer.
$\sqrt{0.0081} + \sqrt{0.0064} = ?$
A. 3.1
B. 1.2
C. 0.09
D. 0.17
Answer: D. 0.17
Explanation:
$$\sqrt{0.0081} + \sqrt{0.0064}$$
$$= \sqrt{81 \times 10^{-4}} + \sqrt{64 \times 10^{-4}} = 0.09 + 0.08 = 0.17$$
57. Choose the most appropriate answer.
The value of $256^{0.16} \times 16^{0.18}$ is:
A. 4
B. 5
C. 16
D. 20
Answer: A. 4
Explanation:
$$256^{0.16} \times 16^{0.18}$$
$$256 = 2^8,\quad 16 = 2^4$$
$$ 256^{0.16} = (2^8)^{0.16} = 2^{1.28}, \quad 16^{0.18} = (2^4)^{0.18} = 2^{0.72}$$
$$ 2^{1.28 + 0.72} = 2^2 = 4 $$
58. Choose the most appropriate answer.
A and B can do a piece of work in 10 days and A alone can do it in 12 days. In how many days can B do it alone?
A. 60 days
B. 30 days
C. 50 days
D. 45 days
Answer: A. 60 days
Explanation:
Let the total work be 60 units (LCM of 10 and 12)
Work done by A and B together in 1 day:
$$\frac{60}{10} = 6 \text{ units/day}$$
Work done by A alone in 1 day:
$$\frac{60}{12} = 5 \text{ units/day}$$
So, work done by B alone in 1 day:
$$6 – 5 = 1 \text{ unit/day}$$
Time taken by B to complete the whole work:
$$\frac{60}{1} = 60 \text{ days}$$
59. Choose the most appropriate answer.
A and B working together can build a wall, 221m long, in $11 \frac{1}{9}$ days. If they work on alternate days, with A starting the work, it takes $22\frac{1}{4}$ days to build the same wall. If A and B work together and build a similar wall but of twice the length and earn a total of Rs. 1800 for it, then B’s share of the earnings will be:
A. Rs. 750
B. Rs. 800
C. Rs. 900
D. Rs. 1,000
Answer: D. Rs. 1,000
Explanation:
Let A’s 1 day work = $a$, B’s 1 day work = $b$
A and B together build 221 m in $\frac{100}{9}$ days:
$$(a + b) \times \frac{100}{9} = 221 \Rightarrow a + b = \frac{1989}{100} = 19.89 \quad \text{(Equation 1)}$$
When they work alternately for $\frac{89}{4}$ days:
– A works: $11 + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{45}{4}$ days
– B works: 11 days
So,
$$\frac{45}{4}a + 11b = 221 \quad \text{(Equation 2)}$$
Multiply Eq(2) by 4:
$$45a + 44b = 884$$
From Eq(1):
$$a = 19.89 – b$$
Substitute into Eq(2):
$$45(19.89 – b) + 44b = 884 \Rightarrow 895.05 – b = 884 \Rightarrow b = 11.05$$
$$a = 19.89 – 11.05 = 8.84$$
Now, they work together on a wall of 442 m and earn Rs. 1800
B’s share of work:
$$\frac{b}{a + b} = \frac{11.05}{19.89}$$
B’s earnings:
$$\frac{11.05}{19.89} \times 1800 \approx 1000$$
60. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Manoj takes twice as much time as Anjali and thrice as much as Amit to finish a piece of work. Together they finish the work in 1 day. What is the time taken by Manoj to finish the work?
A. 6 days
B. 3 days
C. 2 days
D. 10 days
Answer: A. 6 days
Explanation:
Let the time taken by Manoj to complete the work = $x$ days
Then,
– Time taken by Anjali = $\frac{x}{2}$ days
– Time taken by Amit = $\frac{x}{3}$ days
Their efficiencies (work per day):
– Manoj = $\frac{1}{x}$
– Anjali = $\frac{2}{x}$
– Amit = $\frac{3}{x}$
Total work done in 1 day:
$$\frac{1}{x} + \frac{2}{x} + \frac{3}{x} = \frac{6}{x}$$
Given they finish the work in 1 day:
$$\frac{6}{x} = 1 \Rightarrow x = 6$$
Therefore, Manoj alone will take: $\boxed{6 \text{ days}}$
61. Choose the most appropriate answer.
The average of $\frac{5}{16}$ and 3.6% is equal to:
A. 3.9125
B. 0.3485
C. 0.26235
D. 0.17425
Answer: D. 0.17425
Explanation:
We are asked to find the average of $\frac{5}{16}$ and 3.6%.
Convert 3.6% to decimal:
$$3.6\% = \frac{3.6}{100} = 0.036$$
Convert fraction to decimal:
$$\frac{5}{16} = 0.3125$$
Now find the average:
$$\text{Average} = \frac{0.3125 + 0.036}{2} = \frac{0.3485}{2} = 0.17425$$
Answer: $\boxed{\text{D. 0.17425}}$
62. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Sohit was born two years ago, when Rohit was two years old. At present, the average age (in years) of Sohit, Rohit, Mohit and Purohit is a perfect square. Also the difference between the ages of any two persons is not more than five years. Which of the following could be the ages of Mohit and Purohit (in years)?
A. 8, 2
B. 10, 9
C. 7, 3
D. 6, 3
Answer: C. 7, 3
Explanation:
Given:
– Sohit is 2 years old
– Rohit is 4 years old
– The average age of Sohit, Rohit, Mohit, and Purohit must be a perfect square
– The age difference between any two persons must not exceed 5 years
Check each option:
Option A: Mohit = 8, Purohit = 2
Ages = 2, 4, 8, 2 ⇒ Sum = 16 ⇒ Average = 4 (perfect square)
But |8 − 2| = 6 > 5 ⇒ Invalid
Option B: Mohit = 10, Purohit = 9
Ages = 2, 4, 10, 9 ⇒ Sum = 25 ⇒ Average = 6.25 ⇒ Not a perfect square ⇒ Invalid
Option C: Mohit = 7, Purohit = 3
Ages = 2, 4, 7, 3 ⇒ Sum = 16 ⇒ Average = 4 (perfect square)
Max difference = |7 − 2| = 5 ⇒ Valid
Option D: Mohit = 6, Purohit = 3
Ages = 2, 4, 6, 3 ⇒ Sum = 15 ⇒ Average = 3.75 ⇒ Not a perfect square ⇒ Invalid
Hence, the correct answer is: $\boxed{\text{C. 7, 3}}$
63. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Fresh grapes contain 90% water and dried grapes contain 20% water. From 20 kg of fresh grapes, how many kgs of dried grapes can be obtained?
A. 2.4 kg
B. 2.5 kg
C. 2 kg
D. 5 kg
Answer: B. 2.5 kg
Explanation:
Fresh grapes = 20 kg
Water content in fresh grapes = 90\%
So, dry matter = 10\%
Dry matter in fresh grapes:
$$\frac{10}{100} \times 20 = 2 \text{ kg}$$
Dried grapes contain 20\% water ⇒ 80\% dry matter
Let the weight of dried grapes be $x$ kg
Then,
$$\frac{80}{100} \times x = 2$$
$$0.8x = 2 \Rightarrow x = \frac{2}{0.8} = 2.5 \text{ kg}$$
Answer: $\boxed{\text{B. 2.5 kg}}$
64. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Ram sold an article at a certain profit. Had he purchased the article for 10% less than what he actually purchased it for and sold it for 12.5% more than what he actually sold it for, his profit percentage would have been 2.5 times his actual profit percentage. Find his actual profit percentage.
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 33.33%
D. 10%
Answer: A. 20%
Explanation: Let CP = x, SP = y
Given: New CP = 0.9x, new SP = 1.125y
New profit = $\frac{1.125y – 0.9x}{0.9x}$
Original profit = $\frac{y – x}{x}$
$$ \frac{1.125y – 0.9x}{0.9x} = 2.5 \times \frac{y – x}{x}$$
Multiply both sides by $0.9x$:
$$ 1.125y – 0.9x = 2.25(y – x) $$
$$ 1.125y – 0.9x = 2.25y – 2.25x$$
Solve: $-1.125y + 1.35x = 0 \Rightarrow \frac{x}{y} = \frac{1.125}{1.35} = \frac{5}{6}$
So CP = 5, SP = 6 → profit = 1 → profit % = 20%
65. Choose the most appropriate answer.
The cost of a book includes 10% printing cost, 20% paper cost and another 15% labour cost. If other costs add-up to Rs. 110, what is the total cost of the book?
A. Rs. 200
B. Rs. 300
C. Rs. 400
D. Rs. 500
Answer: A. Rs. 200
Explanation:
Let total cost = x
Given:
10% + 20% + 15% = 45%
Other cost = 55% = 110
So:
$$0.55x = 110 \Rightarrow x = \frac{110}{0.55} = 200$$
66. Choose the most appropriate answer.
X sold two cars at same price, one of them at 10% profit. X incurred total loss of 12% in overall transaction.
What was the approximate profit/loss incurred on the other car?
A. 27% loss
B. 27% profit
C. 22 % loss
D. 22 % profit
Answer: A. 27% loss
Explanation:
Let SP of each = x
One sold at 10% profit → CP1 = $\frac{x}{1.1}$
Total loss = 12% → total CP = $\frac{2x}{0.88}$
So:
$$\text{CP2} = \frac{2x}{0.88} – \frac{x}{1.1}$$
Let’s calculate:
$$\frac{2x}{0.88} = \frac{200x}{88} = \frac{25x}{11}$$
$$\frac{x}{1.1} = \frac{10x}{11}$$
So CP2 = $\frac{25x}{11} – \frac{10x}{11} = \frac{15x}{11}$
Loss = $\frac{15x}{11} – x = \frac{4x}{11}$ Loss % = $\frac{4x}{11} \div \frac{15x}{11} = \frac{4}{15} \times 100 \approx 26.67\% \approx 27\%$
67. Choose the most appropriate answer.
5 dogs can eat 5 biscuits in 5 minutes. In how many minutes can 10 dogs eat 10 biscuits?
A. 10 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 5 minutes
Answer: D. 5 minutes
Explanation: 5 dogs eat 5 biscuits in 5 minutes
So, 1 dog eats 1 biscuit in 5 minutes
Therefore, 10 dogs eat 10 biscuits in the same 5 minutes
68. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Price of a diamond is directly proportional to the square of its weight. If the diamond breaks into two pieces whose weights are in the ratio of 2:3, then what is the % profit or loss due to breakage?
A. 48% profit
B. 50 % profit
C. 48% loss
D. No profit, No loss
Answer: C. 48% loss
Explanation:
Let total weight = 5 units (ratio 2:3)
Price ∝ square of weight
Original price = $(5)^2 = 25$ units
After break: pieces are 2 and 3 units
Price = $2^2 + 3^2 = 4 + 9 = 13$ units
Loss = $25 – 13 = 12$ units
Loss % = $\frac{12}{25} \times 100 = 48\%$
Answer: (C) 48%
69. Choose the most appropriate answer.
An alloy is made of metal A and metal B in the ratio 2:3. In each step, we add metals A and B to the alloy equal to 20% and 5% of weights of metal A and metal B respectively at previous step. Which step onwards will the alloy contain more than 50% of metal A?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: C. 4
Explanation:
Initial ratio of metal A : B = 2 : 3
Let initial weight of A = 2 units, B = 3 units
Total = 5 units ⇒ A% = $\frac{2}{5} \times 100 = 40\%$
Step 1:
– A = 2 + 20\% of 2 = 2 + 0.4 = 2.4
– B = 3 + 5\% of 3 = 3 + 0.15 = 3.15
Total = 5.55 ⇒ A% = $\frac{2.4}{5.55} \approx 43.24\%$
Step 2:
– A = 2.4 + 0.48 = 2.88
– B = 3.15 + 0.1575 = 3.3075
Total = 6.1875 ⇒ A% = $\frac{2.88}{6.1875} \approx 46.54\%$
Step 3:
– A = 2.88 + 0.576 = 3.456
– B = 3.3075 + 0.165375 = 3.472875
Total = 6.928875 ⇒ A% = $\frac{3.456}{6.928875} \approx 49.88\%$
Step 4:
– A = 3.456 + 0.6912 = 4.1472
– B = 3.472875 + 0.17364375 = 3.64651875
Total = 7.79371875 ⇒ A% = $\frac{4.1472}{7.79371875} \approx 53.21\%$
Hence, from step 4 onwards, metal A exceeds 50\% of the alloy.
Answer: $\boxed{\text{C. 4}}$
70. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Ramu charges interest on his lending at 20% Compound Interest per annum compounding done half yearly. Principal is how much % less than the amount obtained at the end of 2 years?
A. 46.41%
B. 31.7%
C. 20%
D. 50%
Answer: B. 31.7%
Explanation:
Given:
– Compound Interest rate = 20\% per annum, compounded half-yearly
– Time = 2 years
Since compounding is done half-yearly:
– Interest rate per period = 10\%
– Number of periods = 2 \times 2 = 4
Assume Principal = ₹100
Using CI formula:
$$A = P \left(1 + \frac{r}{100} \right)^n = 100 \left(1 + \frac{10}{100} \right)^4 = 100 \times (1.1)^4 = 100 \times 1.4641 = 146.41$$
Now, percentage less of Principal compared to Amount:
$$\frac{146.41 – 100}{146.41} \times 100 = \frac{46.41}{146.41} \times 100 = 31.7\%$$
Answer: $\boxed{\text{B. 31.7\%}}$
71. Choose the most appropriate answer.
A and B borrow a total sum of Rs. 30,000 from C at 4% per annum for 5 years and at 5% per annum for 4 years respectively. Find out the sum borrowed by A, if A’s interest is double than that of B’s interest.
A. Rs. 10,000
B. Rs. 20,000
C. Rs. 18,000
D. Rs. 15,000
Answer: B. Rs. 20,000
Explanation:
Let A borrow ₹x
Then B borrows ₹(30000 – x)
Simple Interest formula:
$$SI = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100}$$
A’s interest:
$$SI_A = \frac{x \times 4 \times 5}{100} = \frac{20x}{100} = \frac{x}{5}$$
B’s interest:
$$SI_B = \frac{(30000 – x) \times 5 \times 4}{100} = \frac{20(30000 – x)}{100} = \frac{30000 – x}{5}$$
Given: A’s interest is double that of B’s:
$$\frac{x}{5} = 2 \times \frac{30000 – x}{5}$$
Multiply both sides by 5:
$$x = 2(30000 – x) \Rightarrow x = 60000 – 2x \Rightarrow 3x = 60000 \Rightarrow x = 20000$$
Answer: $\boxed{\text{B. Rs. 20,000}}$
72. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Find the rate of interest if a sum of money becomes 8 times after 3 years when interest is being compounded annually.
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 100%
Answer: D. 100%
Explanation:
Given:
– The amount becomes 8 times the principal in 3 years
– Interest is compounded annually
Using compound interest formula:
$$A = P \left(1 + \frac{R}{100} \right)^T$$
Substitute:
$$8P = P \left(1 + \frac{R}{100} \right)^3$$
Divide both sides by P:
$$8 = \left(1 + \frac{R}{100} \right)^3$$
Take cube root:
$$\sqrt[3]{8} = 2 = 1 + \frac{R}{100}$$
Solve:
$$\frac{R}{100} = 1 \Rightarrow R = 100\%$$
Answer: $\boxed{\text{D. 100\%}}$
73. Choose the most appropriate answer.
A fast train completely passes a man sitting in the slower train in 30 seconds. The speeds of the train are 45 Kmph and 36 Kmph respectively and the trains are moving in the same direction. What is the length of the fast train?
A. 270 m
B. 150 m
C. 75 m
D. 37.5 m
Answer: C. 75 m
Explanation:
Given:
– Speed of fast train = 45 km/h
– Speed of slower train = 36 km/h
– Time taken to pass = 30 seconds
– Trains move in the same direction
Relative speed:
$$45 – 36 = 9 \text{ km/h}$$
Convert to m/s:
$$9 \times \frac{1000}{3600} = 2.5 \text{ m/s}$$
Length of the fast train:
$$\text{Distance} = \text{Speed} \times \text{Time} = 2.5 \times 30 = 75 \text{ m}$$
Answer: $\boxed{\text{C. 75 m}}$
74. Choose the most appropriate answer.
At how many distinct points in a watch do the hour and the minute hand meet in an analogue clock?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
Answer: B. 11
Explanation:
In a 12-hour period, the hour and minute hands of an analogue clock overlap 11 times.
This is because:
– They meet approximately every 65 \frac{5}{11} minutes.
– Starting from 12:00, they overlap 11 more times before returning to 12:00.
Therefore, the number of distinct points at which the hour and minute hands meet in 12 hours is: $\boxed{\text{B. 11}}$
75. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Walking at 6/5 of his usual speed, a man is 10 minutes early. The usual time taken by him to cover that distance is __________
A. 50 minutes
B. 60 minutes
C. 75 minutes
D. 80 minutes
Answer: B. 60 minutes
Explanation:
Let usual time = x minutes
New speed = $\frac{6}{5}$ of usual → new time = $\frac{5}{6}x$
He is 10 minutes early:
$$x – \frac{5}{6}x = 10 \Rightarrow \frac{x}{6} = 10 \Rightarrow x = 60$$
76. Choose the most appropriate answer.
In the following question, select a figure from the given options I, II, III and IV which when placed in the blank space of figure X would complete the pattern.
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
Answer: C. III
Explanation: Based on visual pattern completion, the correct figure that completes the pattern is:
77. Choose the most appropriate answer.
In the following question, out of the four figures marked I, II, III and IV, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one figure is not like the other three. Choose the figure which is different from the rest.
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
Answer: C. III
Explanation: Figure (C) differs from the pattern followed by others.
78. Choose the most appropriate answer.
In the following question, there is a diagram, marked X, with dot(s) placed in it. This diagram is followed by four other figures, marked I, II, III and IV. Only one of the figure wherein placement of the dot(s) satisfying the same conditions, as in the original diagram is possible. Find the correct alternative.
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
Answer: D. IV
Explanation: The correct dot placement that satisfies same conditions as figure X is:
79. Choose the most appropriate answer.
The following question consist of figures marked 1, 2, 3 & 4 called the Problem Figures, followed by four other figures marked I, II, III and IV called the Answer Figures. Select a figure from the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the Problem Figures.
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
Answer: B. II
Explanation: The figure that continues the series logically is:
80. Choose the most appropriate answer.
The question given below contain three elements. These elements may or may not be linked to one another. Each group of elements may fit into one of the diagrams at I, II, III or IV. You have to indicate the diagram which is most aptly related to the group of elements.
Opera, Circus and Entertainment.
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
Answer: C. III
Explanation: Opera and Circus both come under Entertainment
So, both are subsets of Entertainment but separate from each other
81. Choose the most appropriate answer.
The question given below contain three elements. These elements may or may not be linked to one another. Each group of elements may fit into one of the diagrams at I, II, III or IV. You have to indicate the diagram which is most aptly related to the group of elements.
Ocean, Ship and Sailor.
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
Answer: D. IV
Explanation: Sailor is related to Ship, Ship is in Ocean
So, Sailor ⊂ Ship ⊂ Ocean
82. Choose the most appropriate answer.
In the following question, four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while the fourth one is different. Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Sahara
B. Thar
C. Sunderban
D. Kalahari
Answer: C. Sunderban
Explanation: Sahara, Thar, and Kalahari are all deserts. Sunderban is a mangrove forest.
83. Choose the most appropriate answer.
In the following question, four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while the fourth one is different. Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Granite
B. Lignite
C. Anthracite
D. Bituminous
Answer: A. Granite
Explanation: Lignite, Anthracite, and Bituminous are types of coal. Granite is a type of rock.
84. Choose the most appropriate answer.
In the following question, find out the alternative which will replace the question mark (?)
Fish : Shoal:: ? : ?
A. Shark : School
B. Whale : Herd
C. Elephant : Flock
D. Audience: Theatre
Answer: A. Shark : School
Explanation: A group of fish is called a shoal. Similarly, a group of sharks is called a school.
85. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Study the geometrical shapes given below carefully and answer the question. The bigger Triangle represents Politicians, the Square represents Members of Parliament, the Circle represents Graduates and the smaller Triangle represents Teachers. Who among the following are Politicians, Graduates but not the Members of Parliament and Teachers?
A. B
B. L, B
C. D, L
D. A, H, L
Answer: A. B
Explanation: Politicians ∩ Graduates ∩ not (MP ∪ Teachers) corresponds to region B
86. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Study the geometrical shapes given below carefully and answer the question. What is the sum of numbers which is encircled by two geometrical shapes?
A. 10
B. 14
C. 18
D. 20
Answer: C. 18
Explanation: From the figure, numbers encircled by two shapes add up to 18.
87. Choose the most appropriate answer.
From his house, Lokesh went 15 km to the North. Then he turned west and covered 10 km. Then he turned south and covered 5 km. Finally turning to the east, he covered 10 km. In which direction is he from his house?
A. East
B. West
C. North
D. South
Answer: C. North
Explanation: Lokesh’s path: 15 km North, 10 km West, 5 km South, 10 km East
Net displacement: 10 km North
88. Choose the most appropriate answer.
K is 40 m South-West of L. If M is 40 m South-East of L, then M is in which direction of K?
A. East
B. West
C. North-East
D. South
Answer: A. East
Explanation: K is South-West of L. M is South-East of L.
So, M is directly East of K.
89. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Introducing Alka to guest, Brijesh said, “Her father is my maternal Uncle’s father”. How is Alka related to Brijesh?
A. Aunt
B. Mother
C. Sister
D. Niece
Answer: A. Aunt
Explanation: Her father is Brijesh’s maternal uncle’s father = Brijesh’s grandfather
So Alka’s father = Brijesh’s grandfather → Alka is Brijesh’s aunt
90. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Pointing towards a person, a man said to a woman, “his mother is the only daughter of your father”. How is the woman related to that person?
A. Wife
B. Daughter
C. Mother
D. Sister
Answer: C. Mother
Explanation: His mother is the only daughter of your father → woman is that person’s mother
91. Choose the most appropriate answer.
If in a certain code language BROWSER is written as RESWORB, then how TEACHER would be coded in that code language?
A. RECHCAT
B. REHCAET
C. REHCTEA
D. AHRCTEA
Answer: B. REHCAET
Explanation:
BROWSER → RESWORB is reverse TEACHER → REHCAET
92. Choose the most appropriate answer.
If in a certain code language ARIHANT is written as BSJIBOU, then how PENGUIN would be coded in that code language ?
A. QOFVHJO
B. QFOVHJO
C. QFOHVJO
D. QOFHVOJ
Answer: C. QFOHVJO
Explanation:
ARIHANT → BSJIBOU (Each letter +1)
PENGUIN → QFOHVOJ
93. Choose the most appropriate answer.
In the following question, a set of figures carrying certain characters is given. Assuming that the characters follow a similar pattern, find the missing character.
A. 28
B. 30
C. 35
D. 27
Answer: B. 30
Explanation: Pattern leads to missing character as 30
94. Choose the most appropriate answer.
In the following question, a set of figures carrying certain characters is given. Assuming that the characters follow a similar pattern, find the missing character.
A. 1200
B. 1100
C. 1250
D. 1400
Answer: A. 1200
Explanation: Given pattern leads to missing number = 1200
95. Choose the most appropriate answer.
If P means ‘+’, Q means ‘-‘ , R means ‘X’ and S means ‘÷’, which of the following statement(s) is / are correct?
Statement I : 32 S 8 R 9 = 160 Q 12 R 12
Statement II : 8 R 8 P 8 S 8 Q 8 = 57
A. I Only
B. II Only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: B. II Only
Explanation:
Given symbol meanings:
– P → ‘+’
– Q → ‘-‘
– R → ‘×’
– S → ‘÷’
Statement I: $32 \div 8 \times 9 = 160 – 12 \times 12$
Evaluate LHS: $32 \div 8 = 4, \quad 4 \times 9 = 36$
Evaluate RHS: $12 \times 12 = 144, \quad 160 – 144 = 16$
Since LHS ≠ RHS ⇒ Statement I is incorrect
Statement II: $8 \times 8 + 8 \div 8 – 8$
Evaluate: $8 \times 8 = 64, \quad 8 \div 8 = 1$
Then:
$$64 + 1 – 8 = 65 – 8 = 57$$
LHS = RHS ⇒ Statement II is correct
Answer: $\boxed{\text{B. II Only}}$
96. Choose the most appropriate answer.
In the given question, A means ‘+’, B means ‘−’, C means ‘X’ and D means ‘÷’ then
18 C 14 A 6 B 16 D 4 = ?
A. 63
B. 254
C. 288
D. 1208
Answer: B. 254
Explanation:
Given symbol meanings:
– A → ‘+’
– B → ‘−’
– C → ‘×’
– D → ‘÷’
Expression:
$$18 \times 14 + 6 – 16 \div 4$$
Apply BODMAS:
1. Multiplication: $18 \times 14 = 252$
2. Division: $16 \div 4 = 4$
Now: $252 + 6 – 4 = 258 – 4 = 254$
Answer: $\boxed{\text{B. 254}}$
97. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Seema’s younger brother Sohan is older than Seeta. Sweta is younger than Deepti but elder than Seema. Who is the eldest?
A. Seema
B. Sweta
C. Seeta
D. Deepti
Answer: D. Deepti
Explanation:
Sweta < Deepti, Sweta > Seema, Seema > Seeta, Sohan > Seeta
Sohan < Seema, so Deepti is the eldest
98. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Kriti scored more than Rahul, Yash score as much as Dinesh. Lokita scored less than Manish. Rahul scored more than Yash. Manish scored less than Dinesh. Who scored the highest?
A. Manish
B. Yash
C. Kriti
D. Rahul
Answer: C. Kriti
Explanation:
Kriti > Rahul > Yash = Dinesh > Manish > Lokita
So Kriti scored the highest
99. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Four groups of letters are given, out of which three are alike in a certain way while one is different. Choose the odd one.
A. ABBC
B. PQQR
C. HIIJ
D. WYYZ
Answer: D. WYYZ
Explanation:
All options follow A-B-B-C pattern except WYYZ
WYYZ → not consistent with others
100. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Four groups of letters are given, out of which three are alike in a certain way while one is different. Choose the odd one.
A. EGCEA
B. NPLNJ
C. XZVXT
D. QSOQN
Answer: D. QSOQN
Explanation: All follow a symmetric letter pattern except QSOQN