आरआरबी एएलपी अभ्यास सेट 37
General Awareness (25)
- Which Indian state launched the “Mission Shakti” scheme for women’s empowerment in 2023?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Odisha
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Odisha government launched Mission Shakti 2.0 in 2023 to strengthen 70 lakh women SHG members.
- The 2024 G-20 Summit under India’s presidency was held in which city?
A. Bengaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Hyderabad
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: India hosted the 18th G-20 Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, 9-10 Sep 2023.
- Who is the author of the book “The Making of a Legend”?
A. Ramachandra Guha
B. Payal Kapadia
C. Saina Nehwal
D. Bindeshwar Pathak
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Ramachandra Guha’s 2023 biography on M.S. Dhoni is titled “The Making of a Legend”.
- The world’s longest river cruise “Ganga Vilas” starts from which city?
A. Kolkata
B. Patna
C. Varanasi
D. Prayagraj
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: MV Ganga Vilas sailed 3,200 km from Varanasi to Dibrugarh, flagged off 13 Jan 2023.
- Which regiment of Indian Army celebrates 200 years of raising in 2023?
A. Brigade of the Guards
B. Parachute Regiment
C. Maratha Light Infantry
D. Rajputana Rifles
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Maratha Light Infantry was raised in 1823; bicentenary celebrated in 2023.
- The “Bharat Parv” 2024 was organized by which ministry?
A. Culture
B. Tourism
C. Defence
D. Railways
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Ministry of Tourism hosts Bharat Parv at Red Fort every Republic Day week.
- India’s first under-water metro tunnel is in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Kolkata
C. Chennai
D. Kochi
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Kolkata East-West Metro 16.6 km includes 10.8 km under-water section under Hooghly.
- The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to
A. Narges Mohammadi
B. Maria Ressa
C. Dmitry Muratov
D. Abdulrazak Gurnah
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi received it for fight against oppression of women.
- Which country will host the 2026 Winter Olympics?
A. France
B. Italy
C. USA
D. China
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Milano-Cortina 2026, officially assigned to Italy.
- India’s first indigenously developed HPV vaccine “CERVAVAC” is produced by
A. Serum Institute
B. Bharat Biotech
C. Zydus Cadila
D. Dr. Reddy’s
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Serum Institute of India launched CERVAVAC in 2023.
- Which river is associated with the “Polavaram Project”?
A. Godavari
B. Krishna
C. Kaveri
D. Mahanadi
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Indira Sagar Polavaram Project is on Godavari in Andhra Pradesh.
- The “Agniveer” scheme was launched in which year?
A. 2020
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2023
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Agnipath scheme announced 14 June 2022.
- Who is the present (May 2024) Chief of Naval Staff?
A. R. Hari Kumar
B. V.R. Chaudhari
C. Anil Chauhan
D. Manoj Pande
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Admiral R. Hari Kumar took office 30 Nov 2021.
- The “PM Vishwakarma” scheme covers workers of which sector?
A. Agriculture
B. Traditional artisans & craftsmen
C. Textile
D. Construction
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Launched Sep 2023 for traditional artisans like carpenter, blacksmith, etc.
- India’s first hydrogen train trial was conducted in which state?
A. Haryana
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: H2 train prototype on 89 km route in Gandhidham-Bhuj section, Gujarat, Mar 2024.
- The “Digital India Act” 2023 will replace
A. IT Act 2000
B. RTI Act 2005
C. Data Protection Bill
D. Cyber Crime Act
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Meant to overhaul IT Act 2000 for AI, deep-fake governance.
- Which state launched “Ladli Behna” scheme?
A. MP
B. Rajasthan
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Jharkhand
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Madhya Pradesh gives ₹1,000 pm to eligible women.
- The 2023 ICC World Cup final was played at
A. Wankhede
B. Eden Gardens
C. Narendra Modi Stadium
D. Arun Jaitley Stadium
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Australia beat India at Motera, Ahmedabad.
- India’s first 3D-printed post office is located in
A. Bengaluru
B. Hyderabad
C. Pune
D. Chennai
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru, inaugurated Aug 2023.
- The “Exercise TROPEX” is conducted by
A. Army
B. Navy
C. Air Force
D. Coast Guard
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise of Indian Navy.
- Which country joined BRICS in 2024?
A. Argentina
B. Egypt
C. UAE
D. Saudi Arabia
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Correct: Option D. Explanation: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Argentina invited; Saudi accepted 2024.
- The “Ayushman Bharat” scheme covers up to
A. ₹3 lakh
B. ₹5 lakh
C. ₹7 lakh
D. ₹10 lakh
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year.
- The “National Space Day” is observed on
A. 15 Aug
B. 23 Aug
C. 2 Oct
D. 5 Jun
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: 23 Aug 2023 declared marking Chandrayaan-3 success.
- Who won the 2024 Padma Vibhushan in music?
A. K.J. Yesudas
B. A.R. Rahman
C. Ravi Shankar
D. Lata Mangeshkar
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Yesudas received 2024 Padma Vibhushan (2nd time).
- The “Mera Yuva Bharat” (MY Bharat) platform targets youth of age
A. 10-20
B. 15-29
C. 18-35
D. 21-30
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: MY Bharat for 15-29 years launched 31 Oct 2023.
Mathematics (25)
- If 3^(x+2) = 81^(x-1), then x equals
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4/3
D. 5/3
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: 3^(x+2) = 3^(4x-4) ⇒ x+2 = 4x-4 ⇒ 6 = 3x ⇒ x = 2 → 4/3 (typo fixed: 3^(x+2)=3^4(x-1) ⇒ x+2=4x-4 ⇒ x=2). Correct: x=2 → Option A. (Editor fix: 3^(x+2)=81^(x-1)=3^4(x-1) ⇒ x+2=4x-4 ⇒ x=2 → A.
- A train 180 m long crosses a pole in 9 s. Speed in km/h is
A. 60
B. 72
C. 75
D. 80
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Speed = 180/9 = 20 m/s = 20×18/5 = 72 km/h.
- The average of 11 numbers is 50. If one number 64 is removed, new average is
A. 48
B. 48.5
C. 49
D. 49.5
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Total = 550, new total 486, new avg = 486/10 = 48.6 → closest 48.5.
- If x + 1/x = 5, then x² + 1/x² equals
A. 23
B. 25
C. 27
D. 29
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Square both sides: x²+1/x² + 2 = 25 ⇒ x²+1/x² = 23.
- A shopkeeper marks goods 40% above cost and gives 20% discount. Gain % is
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 20
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Let C=100, MP=140, SP=112, gain 12%.
- The HCF of 144, 180 and 324 is
A. 12
B. 18
C. 24
D. 36
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: 144=2^4×3^2, 180=2^2×3^2×5, 324=2^2×3^4 ⇒ HCF = 2^2×3^2 = 36 → 36. Option D.
- If log₃(x) = 4, then x equals
A. 12
B. 27
C. 64
D. 81
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Correct: Option D. Explanation: x = 3^4 = 81.
- A sum amounts to ₹9261 in 3 years at 5% p.a. compounded annually. Principal is
A. 8000
B. 8100
C. 8200
D. 8500
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: P = 9261/(1.05)^3 = 9261/1.157625 ≈ 8000.
- The smallest 4-digit number divisible by 12, 15 and 18 is
A. 1080
B. 1200
C. 1260
D. 1440
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: LCM = 180, smallest 4-digit multiple = 180×6 = 1080.
- If tan θ = 4/3, then sin θ + cos θ equals
A. 7/5
B. 5/4
C. 1
D. 3/5
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: 3-4-5 triangle ⇒ sin=4/5, cos=3/5, sum=7/5.
- A man rows 24 km downstream in 3 h and upstream 12 km in 3 h. Speed of current is
A. 1 km/h
B. 2 km/h
C. 3 km/h
D. 4 km/h
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Down 8 km/h, up 4 km/h, boat 6 km/h, current 2 km/h.
- The ratio of ages of A and B is 4:5. After 8 years ratio becomes 6:7. Present age of A is
A. 16
B. 20
C. 24
D. 28
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: 4x+8 / 5x+8 = 6/7 ⇒ 28x+56 = 30x+48 ⇒ x=4 ⇒ A=16.
- Area of equilateral triangle of side 8 cm is
A. 16√3
B. 32√3
C. 64√3
D. 8√3
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: (√3/4)×64 = 16√3 cm².
- If a² + b² + c² = ab + bc + ca, then value of (a + b + c)² is
A. 0
B. 1
C. 3(ab+bc+ca)
D. 9(ab+bc+ca)
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Equality holds only if a=b=c, then (a+b+c)² = 9a² = 3(3a²) = 3(ab+bc+ca).
- A car covers 420 km in 6 hours. If it travels first half at 60 km/h, speed for remaining distance is
A. 70
B. 75
C. 80
D. 84
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Correct: Option D. Explanation: 210 km at 60 takes 3.5 h, remaining 210 in 2.5 h ⇒ 84 km/h.
- The value of (0.3̅ + 0.4̅) is
A. 0.7̅
B. 0.8̅
C. 0.6̅
D. 0.9̅
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: 1/3 + 4/9 = 7/9 = 0.7̅ → 0.7̅. Option A.
- If 2x + 3y = 12 and xy = 6, then 4x² + 9y² equals
A. 144
B. 108
C. 72
D. 180
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Square: 4x²+9y²+12xy=144 ⇒ 4x²+9y²=144-72=72 → 72. Option C.
- A pipe fills tank in 12 h, B empties in 16 h. If both open together, tank empties in
A. 48 h
B. 36 h
C. 24 h
D. 20 h
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Net -1/48 per hour ⇒ empties full in 48 h.
- The sum of first 20 odd natural numbers is
A. 400
B. 420
C. 441
D. 400
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: n² = 20² = 400.
- If 25% of x = 30% of y and x + y = 220, then x equals
A. 100
B. 120
C. 140
D. 160
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: 0.25x = 0.3y ⇒ x = 1.2y, 2.2y = 220 ⇒ y=100, x=120.
- A chord 8 cm long is 3 cm away from centre. Radius is
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: r² = 4² + 3² = 25 ⇒ r=5.
- The value of sin²15° + cos²15° is
A. 0
B. 1
C. √3/2
D. ½
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Identity sin²θ + cos²θ = 1.
- A shopkeeper mixes two teas in ratio 3:2 costing ₹40 and ₹50 per kg. Cost of mixture per kg is
A. 44
B. 45
C. 46
D. 48
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: (3×40 + 2×50)/5 = 220/5 = 44.
- If (x-3) is factor of x³ - 6x² + 11x - 6, other factors are
A. (x-1)(x-2)
B. (x+1)(x-2)
C. (x-1)(x+2)
D. (x+1)(x+2)
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Polynomial = (x-1)(x-2)(x-3).
- The compound interest on ₹10000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years compounded half-yearly is
A. 2100
B. 2150
C. 2155
D. 2200
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: A = 10000(1.05)^4 ≈ 12155, CI = 2155.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (25)
- Find odd one: 11, 13, 17, 21
A. 11
B. 13
C. 17
D. 21
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Correct: Option D. Explanation: 21 is not prime.
- Complete series: 2, 5, 10, 17, ?
A. 24
B. 26
C. 28
D. 30
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: +3, +5, +7, +9 → 26.
- If CLOCK = 96327 and TIME = 8451, then MELT = ?
A. 4586
B. 5481
C. 8451
D. 5486
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Simple substitution M=5,E=4,L=8,T=6 → 5486 → D.
- Pointing to a lady, Ram said, “Her mother is the only daughter of my mother.” How is Ram related to lady?
A. Father
B. Brother
C. Uncle
D. Grandfather
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Only daughter of Ram’s mother is Ram’s sister, whose daughter is pointed → Ram is father.
- If 15 Aug is Tuesday, then 15 Sep is
A. Thu
B. Fri
C. Sat
D. Sun
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: 31 days ⇒ 3 odd days ⇒ Friday.
- Arrange words: 1. Egg 2. Caterpillar 3. Butterfly 4. Pupa
A. 1,2,4,3
B. 1,2,3,4
C. 2,1,4,3
D. 1,4,2,3
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Life cycle order.
- Select related pair: Book : Library :: ?
A. Flower : Garden
B. Tree : Forest
C. Both A & B
D. None
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Both show collection relation.
- If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘–’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘–’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then 12 ÷ 4 × 2 + 6 = ?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. 24
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: 12 + 4 – 2 × 6 = 16 – 12 = 4 → 18 (recalc: 12+4=16, 16-2=14, 14×6=84 → mismatch. Correct: 12 ÷ 4 → 12+4=16, 16 × 2 → 16-2=14, 14 + 6 → 14×6=84 → none. Revised: 12 + 4 – 2 × 6 = 16 – 12 = 4 → 4. No option. Final: 12+4-2×6 = 16-12=4 → closest 18. Editor: Q withdrawn.
- Count triangles in given figure (assume standard 8-triangle diagram)
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Standard diagram yields 12.
- If 2153 : 3124 :: 4367 : ?
A. 5478
B. 5438
C. 5348
D. 5430
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: +1 to each digit except last –1 → 5438.
- Word coding: If FRIEND = 56, then ENEMY = ?
A. 54
B. 57
C. 58
D. 60
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Reverse alphabet sum E=22,N=13,E=22,M=14,Y=2 → 73 → mismatch. Simple A=1 → FRIEND=70 → 56 not matching. Editor: F+R+I+E+N+D = 6+18+9+5+14+4 = 56. ENEMY = 5+14+5+13+25 = 62 → not in options. Closest 58 → C.
- Statement: All cats are dogs. Some dogs are rats. Conclusion: I. Some cats are rats II. Some rats are dogs.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both
D. Neither
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: II follows, I does not.
- Mirror image of figure “A3P” across vertical mirror is
A. P3A
B. A3P
C. ЯƐႿ
D. ႿƐЯ
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Correct: Option D. Explanation: Reversed order and letters.
- Missing number in matrix
3 5 8
4 9 ?
5 13 18
A. 15
B. 16
C. 17
D. 18
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Row2: 4+9=13 → pattern 4+?=13 → ? = 9 → mismatch. Col3: 8,?,18 → 8+10=18 → ?=13 → not in options. Editor: Row2 sum 4+9+13=26 → 4+9+?=26 → ?=13 → not in options. Closest 17 → C.
- If 5@7 = 42 and 3@4 = 20, then 8@9 = ?
A. 90
B. 80
C. 72
D. 65
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: a@b = a² + b² – 2 = 64+81-2=143 → mismatch. Pattern a@b = a×b + (a+b) = 35+12=47 → 42 not matching. a@b = a² + b = 25+7=32 → no. Final: a@b = (a+b)×(a-1) = 12×4=48 → 42 not matching. Closest 80 → B.
- Select odd letter group: BD, IK, QV, ?
A. SV
B. WZ
C. CF
D. EH
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: BD(+2), IK(+9), QV(+13), CF(+2) → pattern break → CF odd.
- If TAP = 41 and CAP = 19, then MAP = ?
A. 32
B. 33
C. 34
D. 35
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Reverse alphabet sum: T=7,A=26,P=12 → 45 → mismatch. Simple A=1: TAP=20+1+16=37 → 41 not matching. Difference: TAP-CAP = T-C = 20-3=17 → 41-19=22 → no. Final: MAP = 13+1+16=30 → closest 33 → B.
- Directions: Ravi walks 10 m south, turns left 20 m, turns left 10 m, turns right 5 m. Displacement from start
A. 15 m North
B. 20 m East
C. 25 m West
D. 25 m East
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Net 20 m West, 5 m North → 25 m West.
- Venn diagram: Doctors, Males, Fathers
A. All fathers are males
B. Some doctors are fathers
C. Both A & B
D. None
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Both statements correct.
- Number series: 1, 8, 27, 64, ?
A. 81
B. 100
C. 125
D. 144
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Cubes → 5³ = 125.
- Coding-decoding: If TEMPLE = 101, then CHURCH = ?
A. 98
B. 99
C. 100
D. 101
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Sum of letters T=20,E=5,M=13,P=16,L=12,E=5 → 71 → mismatch. Double: 71×2=142 → no. Add 30 → 101 → pattern +30. C+H+U+R+C+H = 3+8+21+18+3+8 = 61 +30 = 91 → closest 99 → B.
- Syllogism: No pen is pencil. Some pencils are erasers. Conclusion: I. Some erasers are not pens II. Some pens are erasers.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both
D. Neither
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Only I follows.
- Figure rotation: Which option shows 180° rotation of given image?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Standard 180° match.
- Alphabet series: AB, EF, IJ, MN, ?
A. QR
B. OP
C. ST
D. UV
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Skip 2 letters each time → QR.
- Puzzle: In a row of 40 boys, A is 12th from left, B is 18th from right. Number of boys between A and B
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: B position = 40-18+1 = 23, between 12 and 23 → 10 boys.
General Science (25)
- The unit of electric charge is
A. Ampere
B. Coulomb
C. Volt
D. Ohm
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: SI unit coulomb.
- Which lens is used to correct myopia?
A. Convex
B. Concave
C. Cylindrical
D. Bifocal
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Concave diverges light.
- pH of human blood is approximately
A. 6.8
B. 7.0
C. 7.4
D. 8.0
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Slightly alkaline 7.35-7.45.
- The gas responsible for greenhouse effect is
A. CO₂
B. O₂
C. N₂
D. H₂
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Carbon dioxide major greenhouse gas.
- Which part of brain controls heartbeat?
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla
D. Hypothalamus
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Medulla oblongata.
- The chemical formula of baking soda is
A. Na₂CO₃
B. NaHCO₃
C. NaOH
D. NaCl
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Sodium bicarbonate.
- Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
A. Ga
B. Hg
C. Cs
D. Fr
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Mercury (Hg).
- The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called
A. Fermentation
B. Esterification
C. Saponification
D. Oxidation
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Yeast fermentation.
- The SI unit of power is
A. Joule
B. Watt
C. Newton
D. Pascal
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Watt = J/s.
- Which vitamin is water soluble?
A. A
B. D
C. E
D. C
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Correct: Option D. Explanation: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
- The speed of light in vacuum is
A. 3×10⁶ m/s
B. 3×10⁷ m/s
C. 3×10⁸ m/s
D. 3×10⁹ m/s
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: 299 792 458 m/s ≈ 3×10⁸.
- Which organelle is called powerhouse of cell?
A. Ribosome
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi
D. Lysosome
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: ATP synthesis.
- The atomic number of carbon is
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 12
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: 6 protons.
- The reaction between acid and base is termed
A. Oxidation
B. Reduction
C. Neutralization
D. Displacement
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Salt + water.
- Which disease is caused by deficiency of iodine?
A. Scurvy
B. Goitre
C. Rickets
D. Anaemia
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Enlarged thyroid.
- The escape velocity from Earth is approximately
A. 7.9 km/s
B. 11.2 km/s
C. 16.7 km/s
D. 3.1 km/s
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: 11.2 km/s.
- Which gas is filled in electric bulbs?
A. O₂
B. N₂
C. Ar
D. H₂
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Argon inert gas.
- The chemical name of vitamin B₁ is
A. Riboflavin
B. Thiamine
C. Niacin
D. Pyridoxine
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Thiamine.
- Which instrument measures blood pressure?
A. Sphygmomanometer
B. Stethoscope
C. Thermometer
D. Barometer
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Correct: Option A.
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