General Awareness

1. The 2023 G-20 Summit under India’s presidency was held in which city?

   • A) Mumbai
   • B) New Delhi
   • C) Bengaluru
   • D) Kolkata
   Answer

   Correct: Option B. Explanation: India hosted the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on 9–10 Sept 2023.

2. Who is the author of the book “The India Way”?

   • A) S. Jaishankar
   • B) Amit Shah
   • C) Narendra Modi
   • D) Arun Jaitley
   Answer

   Correct: Option A. Explanation: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar wrote “The India Way”.

3. The RBI’s “$5 Trillion Economy” roadmap is associated with which initiative?

   • A) Vision 2025
   • B) Vision 2030
   • C) Vision @2047
   • D) Vision 2020
   Answer

   Correct: Option C. Explanation: RBI’s strategy paper targets India becoming a $5-trillion economy by 2027-28, aligned with Vision @2047.

4. Which Indian state launched the “Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna” scheme in 2023?

   • A) Rajasthan
   • B) Madhya Pradesh
   • C) Uttar Pradesh
   • D) Maharashtra
   Answer

   Correct: Option B. Explanation: MP govt gives ₹1,000 pm to eligible women under Ladli Behna Yojana.

5. The world’s largest solar park (2023) is located in:

   • A) Gujarat
   • B) Rajasthan
   • C) Karnataka
   • D) Andhra Pradesh
   Answer

   Correct: Option B. Explanation: Bhadla Solar Park, Rajasthan, 2,245 MW, remains world’s largest single-location solar park.

6. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the “Right to Privacy”?

   • A) 19
   • B) 20
   • C) 21
   • D) 22
   Answer

   Correct: Option C. Explanation: SC in K.S. Puttaswamy (2017) declared privacy intrinsic to Art 21.

7. India’s first privately built rocket, Vikram-S, was launched by:

   • A) Agnikul
   • B) Skyroot
   • C) Pixxel
   • D) Bellatrix
   Answer

   Correct: Option B. Explanation: Skyroot’s Vikram-S took off from Sriharikota on 18 Nov 2022.

8. The “Blue Flag” certification is related to:

   • A) Airports
   • B) Beaches
   • C) Ports
   • D) Rivers
   Answer

   Correct: Option B. Explanation: Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) awards Blue Flag to eco-friendly beaches.

9. Which country will host the 2026 Winter Olympics?

   • A) Italy
   • B) France
   • C) Switzerland
   • D) USA
   Answer

   Correct: Option A. Explanation: Milan-Cortina, Italy, will host XXV Winter Games.

10. The “PM Vishwakarma” scheme (2023) targets which group?

    • A) MSME exporters
    • B) Traditional artisans
    • C) Start-up founders
    • D) Gig workers
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: Scheme provides credit & skill support to carpenters, blacksmiths, potters etc.

11. India’s first underwater metro tunnel runs under which river?

    • A) Ganga
    • B) Brahmaputra
    • C) Hooghly
    • D) Yamuna
    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Explanation: Kolkata Metro’s East-West corridor passes under Hooghly.

12. Who won the women’s singles title at Australian Open 2023?

    • A) Iga Świątek
    • B) Aryna Sabalenka
    • C) Elena Rybakina
    • D) Coco Gauff
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: Sabalenka defeated Rybakina in final.

13. The “International Year of Millets” 2023 was proposed by:

    • A) China
    • B) USA
    • C) India
    • D) Kenya
    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Explanation: India’s UN resolution adopted by 193 members.

14. Which regiment of Indian Army is also called “The Bravest of the Brave”?

    • A) Rajputana Rifles
    • B) Gurkha
    • C) Sikh
    • D) Maratha Light Infantry
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: Famous sobriquet for Gurkha soldiers.

15. The “Dakshin Gangotri” is India’s:

    • A) First base station in Antarctica
    • B) Arctic research station
    • C) Lunar rover
    • D) Ocean research vessel
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: Established 1984, replaced later by Maitri.

16. Who is the present (as on 1 Jan 2024) Chief of the Naval Staff?

    • A) R. Hari Kumar
    • B) Virender Singh Pathania
    • C) Karambir Singh
    • D) Sunil Lanba
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: Adm R. Hari Kumar took office 30 Nov 2021.

17. The “One Nation, One Subscription” policy is associated with:

    • A) Railways
    • B) Academic journals
    • C) DTH services
    • D) Health insurance
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: Govt plans bulk subscription of global research journals for all universities.

18. Which Indian film was nominated for Oscars 2023 in Best Original Song?

    • A) RRR – Naatu Naatu
    • B) Gangubai Kathiawadi
    • C) Kantara
    • D) Brahmāstra
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: “Naatu Naatu” won the Academy Award.

19. The “SARAS Aajeevika Mela” is organized by:

    • A) TRIFED
    • B) NABARD
    • C) DAY-NRLM
    • D) SEWA
    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Explanation: Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-NRLM promotes rural women SHGs.

20. India’s first “Tribal University” is coming up in:

    • A) Jharkhand
    • B) Telangana
    • C) Madhya Pradesh
    • D) Chhattisgarh
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: Central Tribal University at Mulugu district, Telangana, notified 2019.

21. The term “Green GDP” refers to:

    • A) GDP excluding defence expenditure
    • B) GDP adjusted for environmental degradation
    • C) GDP of renewable sector only
    • D) GDP at 2011-12 prices
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: Green GDP subtracts ecological costs from conventional GDP.

22. Which day is celebrated as “National Handloom Day”?

    • A) 7 Aug
    • B) 2 Oct
    • C) 15 Aug
    • D) 24 Oct
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: 7 August 2015 first observed to honour Swadeshi movement.

23. The “Global Hunger Index” 2023 ranked India at:

    • A) 63
    • B) 78
    • C) 107
    • D) 111
    Answer

    Correct: Option D. Explanation: India ranked 111 out of 125 nations.

24. Who chairs the “GST Council”?

    • A) RBI Governor
    • B) Finance Minister of India
    • C) Revenue Secretary
    • D) PM
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: Union FM is ex-officio Chairperson.

25. The “Bharat Ratna” award was given to whom in 2024 (announced)?

    • A) Karpoori Thakur
    • B) L. K. Advani
    • C) Charan Singh
    • D) All of the above
    Answer

    Correct: Option D. Explanation: Govt announced Bharat Ratna for all three posthumously/actually in 2024 list.

Mathematics

26. If 3x – 7 = 2x + 8, then x equals

    • A) 10
    • B) 12
    • C) 15
    • D) 18
    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Explanation: 3x–2x = 8+7 ⇒ x = 15.

27. The LCM of 36, 48 and 72 is

    • A) 144
    • B) 216
    • C) 288
    • D) 432
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: 36=2²·3², 48=2⁴·3, 72=2³·3² ⇒ LCM=2⁴·3²=144.

28. A man sells an article for ₹1,260 and gains 12%. The cost price is

    • A) ₹1,100
    • B) ₹1,125
    • C) ₹1,150
    • D) ₹1,200
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: CP = 1260/1.12 = ₹1125.

29. The average of first 15 odd natural numbers is

    • A) 15
    • B) 16
    • C) 225
    • D) 30
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: Sum = 15² = 225; avg = 225/15 = 15.

30. If 15% of x is 36, then x equals

    • A) 240
    • B) 250
    • C) 260
    • D) 280
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: x = 36×100/15 = 240.

31. A train 200 m long passes a pole in 10 s. Its speed in km/h is

    • A) 36
    • B) 54
    • C) 72
    • D) 90
    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Explanation: Speed = 200/10 = 20 m/s = 20×18/5 = 72 km/h.

32. Simple interest on ₹4,000 at 5% p.a. for 3 years is

    • A) ₹500
    • B) ₹600
    • C) ₹650
    • D) ₹700
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: SI = 4000×5×3/100 = ₹600.

33. If x : y = 3 : 4 and y : z = 8 : 9, then x : z =

    • A) 2 : 3
    • B) 3 : 4
    • C) 1 : 2
    • D) 4 : 9
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: x/z = (x/y)(y/z) = (3/4)(8/9)=24/36=2/3.

34. (0.0064)^(1/2) equals

    • A) 0.08
    • B) 0.8
    • C) 0.008
    • D) 8
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: √0.0064 = √(64/10000)=8/100=0.08.

35. A man rows 12 km upstream in 3 h and downstream in 1.5 h. The speed of the stream is

    • A) 1 km/h
    • B) 1.5 km/h
    • C) 2 km/h
    • D) 2.5 km/h
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: Up=12/3=4 km/h; Down=12/1.5=8 km/h; stream=(8-4)/2=2 km/h → wait, (8-4)/2=2 km/h, so correct is Option C. (Editor’s note: option C is 2 km/h.)

36. The compound interest on ₹1,000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years is

    • A) ₹200
    • B) ₹210
    • C) ₹100
    • D) ₹220
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: Amount = 1000(1.1)² = 1210; CI = ₹210.

37. If a + b = 12 and ab = 32, then a² + b² is

    • A) 80
    • B) 96
    • C) 112
    • D) 144
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: a²+b² = (a+b)² – 2ab = 144 – 64 = 80.

38. A shopkeeper marks goods 40% above CP and gives 10% discount. His gain % is

    • A) 26
    • B) 30
    • C) 36
    • D) 40
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: Let CP=100, MP=140, SP=140×0.9=126; gain=26%.

39. The sum of interior angles of a polygon of 12 sides is

    • A) 1800°
    • B) 2160°
    • C) 1440°
    • D) 1620°
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: (n–2)×180 = 10×180 = 1800°.

40. If log₁₀2 = 0.3010, then log₁₀80 equals

    • A) 1.6020
    • B) 1.9030
    • C) 2.1030
    • D) 2.3010
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: log80 = log(8×10)=3log2+log10=3(0.3010)+1=1.9030.

41. A can do a work in 6 days, B in 8 days. Together they finish it in

    • A) 3.4 days
    • B) 3.6 days
    • C) 4 days
    • D) 4.2 days
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: 1/6+1/8=14/48=7/24 ⇒ time=24/7≈3.43 days.

42. The least perfect square divisible by 12, 15 and 18 is

    • A) 900
    • B) 324
    • C) 576
    • D) 400
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: LCM=180; 180k perfect square when k=5 ⇒ 900.

43. A car covers 300 km at 60 km/h and next 300 km at 100 km/h. Average speed is

    • A) 75 km/h
    • B) 80 km/h
    • C) 85 km/h
    • D) 90 km/h
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: Total distance 600 km; time=300/60+300/100=5+3=8 h; avg=600/8=75 km/h.

44. If 2^x = 32, then x² equals

    • A) 25
    • B) 32
    • C) 125
    • D) 625
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: 2^x=32 ⇒ x=5 ⇒ x²=25.

45. A circle’s radius is increased by 10%. Its area increases by

    • A) 10%
    • B) 19%
    • C) 21%
    • D) 25%
    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Explanation: New area π(1.1r)²=1.21πr² ⇒ 21% increase.

46. The value of sin30° + cos60° is

    • A) 1
    • B) 0.5
    • C) 1.5
    • D) √3/2
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: ½+½=1.

47. A sum becomes 4 times in 6 years at simple interest. The rate % p.a. is

    • A) 50
    • B) 40
    • C) 30
    • D) 60
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: SI = 3P; R = (100×3P)/(P×6)=50%.

48. The median of 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20 is

    • A) 12
    • B) 15
    • C) 9
    • D) 18
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: 4th term in ordered list is 12.

49. If (a – b)² = 64 and a + b = 14, then ab equals

    • A) 45
    • B) 33
    • C) 55
    • D) 40
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: (a–b)=±8; a+b=14; solving ab=((14)² – 8²)/4=(196-64)/4=33.

50. A bag contains 4 red, 5 blue, 6 green balls. Probability of drawing non-green is

    • A) 3/5
    • B) 2/5
    • C) 1/2
    • D) 4/15
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: Total=15; non-green=9; prob=9/15=3/5.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

51. Find the odd one out: Tomato, Cucumber, Brinjal, Potato

    • A) Tomato
    • B) Cucumber
    • C) Brinjal
    • D) Potato
    Answer

    Correct: Option D. Explanation: Potato is a modified stem (tuber); others are fruits/edible berries.

52. Complete series: 3, 8, 15, 24, ?

    • A) 32
    • B) 35
    • C) 36
    • D) 40
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: Differences 5,7,9,11 → next 24+11=35.

53. If SYSTEM is coded as TZTUFN, then WATER is

    • A) XBUFS
    • B) YCVGT
    • C) XBUDS
    • D) XBUFT
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: Each letter +1; W→X, A→B, T→U, E→F, R→S → XBUFS.

54. Select related pair: Book : Library :: ? : Museum

    • A) Painting
    • B) Curator
    • C) Artefact
    • D) Ticket
    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Explanation: Books stored in library; artefacts stored in museum.

55. Find missing number: 2, 5, 10, 17, ?

    • A) 25
    • B) 26
    • C) 27
    • D) 28
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: 1²+1, 2²+1, 3²+1, 4²+1, 5²+1=26.

56. If A means +, B means –, C means ×, D means ÷, then 18 C 3 A 12 D 4 B 5 = ?

    • A) 54
    • B) 55
    • C) 56
    • D) 57
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: 18×3 + 12÷4 – 5 = 54 + 3 – 5 = 52 → wait recheck: 54+3=57–5=52, but 52 not in options; nearest 54. (Editor: closest given is 54 – Option A.)

57. Arrange words: 1.Plant 2.Seed 3.Flower 4.Fruit 5.Tree

    • A) 2,1,5,3,4
    • B) 2,5,1,3,4
    • C) 2,1,5,4,3
    • D) 1,2,5,3,4
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: Seed→Plant→Tree→Flower→Fruit.

58. Pointing to a lady, Ram said, “She is daughter of my grandfather’s only son.” How is lady related?

    • A) Sister
    • B) Mother
    • C) Aunt
    • D) Cousin
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: Grandfather’s only son is Ram’s father; his daughter = Ram’s sister.

59. If 6@4 = 20 and 8@5 = 26, then 12@7 = ?

    • A) 38
    • B) 40
    • C) 42
    • D) 44
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: a@b = 2a + b; 2×12+7=31 → wait, 2×6+8=20? Actually 2a+8? Observe: 6×2+8=20, 8×2+10=26 → pattern 2a+(a+4)=3a+4; 3×12+4=40 → Option B.

60. Count triangles in given figure (simplest 6-piece diagram):

    • A) 10
    • B) 12
    • C) 14
    • D) 16
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: Standard hexagon with diagonals yields 12 triangles.

61. In alphabet series, which comes next: AZ, BY, CX, ?

    • A) DW
    • B) DX
    • C) EV
    • D) EW
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: First letter forward, second backward: D and W → DW.

62. If 312 = 6, 423 = 9, then 534 = ?

    • A) 10
    • B) 12
    • C) 15
    • D) 18
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Explanation: Sum of digits 5+3+4=12.

63. Statement: All pens are pencils. Some pencils are erasers. Conclusion: I. Some pens are erasers. II. All erasers are pencils.

    • A) Only I
    • B) Only II
    • C) Both
    • D) Neither
    Answer

    Correct: Option D. Explanation: No definite conclusion; I & II both uncertain.

64. Mirror image of clock showing 3:00 is

    • A) 9:00
    • B) 3:00
    • C) 12:30
    • D) 6:00
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Explanation: Mirror converts 3:00 ↔ 9:00.

65. If RAMESH = 18 1 13 5 19 8, then coded as numbers, what is sum for RAMESH?

    • A) 54
    • B) 55
    • C) 56
    • D) 57
    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Explanation: 18+1+13+5+19+8=64 → wait, 18+1=19, +13=32, +5=37, +19=56, +8=64 → sum 64 not in options; closest 56 (Option C) if last letter omitted – but exact 64 not listed; (Editor: assume typo, take 64 → none, but best 56.)

66. Odd one: 121,