General Awareness (25 Q)

1. Who is the present Chairman of the Railway Board (as of 31 Dec 2023)? A. Anil Kumar Lahoti
   B. Vinay Kumar Tripathi
   C. Jaya Varma Sinha
   D. Ashwini Vaishnaw

2. India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier is named: A. INS Vikrant
   B. INS Vikramaditya
   C. INS Shakti
   D. INS Vishal

3. The 2028 Summer Olympics will be hosted by: A. Paris
   B. Brisbane
   C. Los Angeles
   D. Milan

4. Which state launched the “Mission Shakti” scheme for women empowerment? A. Maharashtra
   B. Uttar Pradesh
   C. Odisha
   D. Gujarat

5. The currency of Argentina is: A. Peso
   B. Real
   C. Bolívar
   D. Sol

6. The world’s longest highway tunnel above 10,000 ft is: A. Atal Tunnel
   B. Zojila Tunnel
   C. Chenani-Nashri Tunnel
   D. Rohtang Tunnel

7. Who authored the book “The India Way”? A. S. Jaishankar
   B. Narendra Modi
   C. Nirmala Sitharaman
   D. Amit Shah

8. The first railway line in India (1853) ran between: A. Bombay–Pune
   B. Bombay–Thane
   C. Calcutta–Howrah
   D. Madras–Arcot

9. Which ministry implements the PM-KUSUM scheme? A. Agriculture
   B. New & Renewable Energy
   C. Jal Shakti
   D. Power

10. The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to: A. Narges Mohammadi
    B. Malala Yousafzai
    C. Dmitry Muratov
    D. Maria Ressa

11. India’s first Vande Bharat Express was flagged off on which route? A. NDLS–Varanasi
    B. NDLS–Katra
    C. Mumbai–Ahmedabad
    D. NDLS–Agra

12. Which river is called the “Sorrow of Bihar”? A. Kosi
    B. Damodar
    C. Gandak
    D. Ghaghara

13. The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is: A. 238
    B. 245
    C. 250
    D. 252

14. India’s first solar-powered railway station is: A. Guwahati
    B. Jaipur
    C. Kochi
    D. Bengaluru

15. Which country launched the world’s first 5G network? A. USA
    B. South Korea
    C. China
    D. Japan

16. The term “Bull” is associated with: A. Stock market rising
    B. Commodity bearish
    C. Forex slump
    D. Bond yield fall

17. India’s first biosphere reserve is: A. Nilgiri
    B. Nandadevi
    C. Sundarban
    D. Gulf of Mannar

18. Which regiment is known as “The Bravest of the Brave”? A. Gorkha
    B. Sikh
    C. Rajput
    D. Jat

19. The world’s largest rail museum is located in: A. London
    B. Delhi
    C. York
    D. Ottawa

20. India’s first hydrogen train trial will be in: A. Haryana
    B. Gujarat
    C. Punjab
    D. Uttar Pradesh

21. Which state has the highest installed wind capacity? A. Rajasthan
    B. Gujarat
    C. Tamil Nadu
    D. Maharashtra

22. The “Golden Quadrilateral” connects: A. Delhi–Mumbai–Chennai–Kolkata
    B. Delhi–Mumbai–Bengaluru–Hyderabad
    C. Mumbai–Chennai–Kolkata–Ahmedabad
    D. Delhi–Kolkata–Chennai–Pune

23. Who is the brand ambassador for Indian Railways’ “One Station One Product”? A. R. Madhavan
    B. Piyush Goyal
    C. Dharmendra
    D. None, it’s a scheme

24. The first metro rail in India started in: A. Delhi
    B. Kolkata
    C. Bengaluru
    D. Mumbai

25. India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge is: A. Chenab Bridge
    B. Anji Khad Bridge
    C. Pamban Bridge
    D. Vembanad Bridge

Mathematics (25 Q)

26. If 3^(x+2) = 243, then x equals: A. 1
    B. 2
    C. 3
    D. 5

27. The HCF of 36, 48, 72 is: A. 6
    B. 12
    C. 18
    D. 24

28. A sum amounts to ₹ 9261 in 3 years at 5 % p.a. compounded annually. The principal is: A. 8000
    B. 8500
    C. 9000
    D. 9250

29. A train 200 m long crosses a pole in 10 s. Its speed is: A. 20 m/s
    B. 72 km/h
    C. 54 km/h
    D. 60 km/h

30. If x + 1/x = 5, then x² + 1/x² is: A. 23
    B. 25
    C. 27
    D. 29

31. The average of 11 numbers is 10.9. If average of first 6 is 10.5 and last 6 is 11.4, the 6th number is: A. 10.5
    B. 11.0
    C. 11.4
    D. 11.5

32. A man buys 11 oranges for ₹ 10 and sells 10 oranges for ₹ 11. His gain % is: A. 1 %
    B. 10 %
    C. 11 %
    D. 21 %

33. If tan θ = 3/4, then sin θ + cos θ =
    A. 7/5
    B. 1/5
    C. 3/5
    D. 4/5

34. A can do a work in 12 days, B in 18 days. Together with C they finish in 6 days. C alone can do in: A. 24
    B. 36
    C. 30
    D. 27

35. The least perfect square divisible by 12, 15, 18 is: A. 900
    B. 1600
    C. 2500
    D. 3600

36. Simple interest on ₹ 800 for 3 years is ₹ 120. The rate % is: A. 3
    B. 4
    C. 5
    D. 6

37. If (0.04)² = 0.0016, then √(1.6) = A. 0.04
    B. 0.4
    C. 4
    D. 0.16

38. A sphere of radius 3 cm is melted to form a cylinder of radius 3 cm. The height of cylinder is: A. 2 cm
    B. 3 cm
    C. 4 cm
    D. 6 cm

39. The ratio of ages of A & B is 3:5. After 4 years it becomes 7:11. The present age of A is: A. 12
    B. 15
    C. 18
    D. 21

40. If log₁₀ 2 = 0.3010, then log₁₀ 80 = A. 1.6020
    B. 1.9030
    C. 2.0969
    D. 2.1072

41. A shopkeeper marks goods 30 % above CP and gives 10 % discount. The gain % is: A. 17 %
    B. 18 %
    C. 19 %
    D. 20 %

42. The sum of first 20 odd natural numbers is: A. 200
    B. 300
    C. 400
    D. 500

43. If a² + b² + c² = ab + bc + ca, then the triangle is: A. equilateral
    B. isosceles
    C. right
    D. scalene

44. A clock shows 4 o’clock. The angle between hands is: A. 90°
    B. 120°
    C. 150°
    D. 30°

45. The value of (1 + 1/2)(1 + 1/3)…(1 + 1/20) = A. 10.5
    B. 21
    C. 20
    D. 11

46. A man rows 12 km/h downstream and 8 km/h upstream. The speed of the current is: A. 2 km/h
    B. 4 km/h
    C. 5 km/h
    D. 6 km/h

47. The number of diagonals in an octagon is: A. 20
    B. 28
    C. 36
    D. 48

48. If 2^x = 3^y = 6, then 1/x + 1/y = A. 0
    B. 1
    C. 2
    D. 6

49. A car covers 420 km in 6 hours. If it travels 1/3rd time at 60 km/h and remaining at 80 km/h, the distance covered at 60 km/h is: A. 120 km
    B. 140 km
    C. 160 km
    D. 180 km

50. The area of an equilateral triangle of side 4 cm is: A. 4√3
    B. 8√3
    C. 2√3
    D. 16√3

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q)

51. Find the odd one out:
    A. Tomato
    B. Cucumber
    C. Brinjal
    D. Potato

52. 4, 9, 25, 49, ?, 169
    A. 64
    B. 81
    C. 100
    D. 121

53. If SYSTEM is coded as TZTFVN, then LOVER is: A. MPWFS
    B. MPWDS
    C. MPXFS
    D. MPXFT

54. Pointing to a lady a man said “Her mother is the only daughter of my mother.” How is he related to her? A. Uncle
    B. Father
    C. Brother
    D. Grandfather

55. Find the missing number:
    2 3 4
    4 9 16
    8 27 ?
    A. 64
    B. 48
    C. 32
    D. 56

56. Arrange words:
57. Rain 2. Cloud 3. River 4. Sea 5. Evaporation
    A. 5,2,1,3,4
    B. 2,1,3,4,5
    C. 5,2,1,4,3
    D. 1,2,3,4,5

57. If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘–’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘–’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then 16 ÷ 4 × 2 + 3 =
    A. 9
    B. 10
    C. 11
    D. 12

58. Mirror image of
    T E N
    A. ƎTИ
    B. ИƎT
    C. TИƎ
    D. ИTƎ

59. Count triangles in the given figure (assume a pentagon with all diagonals): A. 10
    B. 15
    C. 20
    D. 35

60. Statement: All books are pages. Some pages are covers.
    Conclusion:
    I. Some books are covers.
    II. No book is cover.
    A. Only I
    B. Only II
    C. Either I or II
    D. Neither

61. If A > B, B ≥ C, C = D, then which is true? A. A > D
    B. A ≥ D
    C. A < D
    D. A ≤ D

62. Word formation: Which cannot be formed from “CONSTITUTION”? A. TUTION
    B. TONIC
    C. STATION
    D. CONSTABLE

63. In a row Rahul is 18th from left and 15th from right. Total students: A. 31
    B. 32
    C. 33
    D. 34

64. Coding: CAT = 57, DOG = 59, then RAT = A. 73
    B. 71
    C. 69
    D. 67

65. Find the wrong number: 8, 27, 64, 112, 216, 343
    A. 112
    B. 216
    C. 27
    D. 64

66. Venn: Doctors, Mothers, Women
    A. All mothers are women; some doctors are women; some mothers are doctors.
    B. Disjoint
    C. Women subset of Doctors
    D. Doctors subset of Mothers

67. Direction: After sunrise Prakash walks 3 km south, then turns right & walks 2 km, again right & walks 3 km. How far from start? A. 2 km
    B. 3 km
    C. 4 km
    D. 5 km

68. Pattern: AB, DEF, HIJK, ?, UVWXYZ
    A. LMNO
    B. MNOP
    C. NOPQ
    D. OPQR

69. If 15 Aug 2023 was Tuesday, then 15 Aug 2024 will be: A. Wednesday
    B. Thursday
    C. Friday
    D. Saturday

70. Syllogism: No pen is pencil. All pencils are erasers.
    Conclusion:
    I. No pen is eraser.
    II. Some erasers are pencils.
    A. Only I
    B. Only II
    C. Both
    D. Neither

71. Select the pair: 8 : 56 :: 9 : ?
    A. 63
    B. 72
    C. 81
    D. 90

72. Matrix:
    1 2 3
    4 5 6
    7 8 9
    Identify the number that comes next in 1, 5, 9, ? A. 13
    B. 15
    C. 17
    D. 19

73. Paper folding: A square sheet folded along diagonal and punched at corner. Unfolded shows: A. 2 holes
    B. 4 holes symmetric
    C. 1 hole
    D. 3 holes

74. Dictionary order:
75. Intrinsic 2. Intrigue 3. Introduce 4. Intrepid
    A. 4,2,1,3
    B. 2,4,1,3
    C. 4,2,3,1
    D. 2,4,3,1

75. Statement-Assumption:
    Statement: “Please book a ticket on the Rajdhani for me.”
    Assumption:
    I. Rajdhani runs on that day.
    II. The person knows how to book.
    A. Only I
    B. Only II
    C. Both
    D. Neither

General Science (25 Q)

76. The SI unit of electric charge is: A. Coulomb
    B. Ampere
    C. Volt
    D. Ohm

77. Which of the following is NOT a vector quantity? A. Velocity
    B. Work
    C. Force
    D. Momentum

78. The pH of human blood is approximately: A. 6.8
    B. 7.0
    C. 7.4
    D. 8.0

79. The process of conversion of vapour into liquid is called: A. Evaporation
    B. Condensation
    C. Sublimation
    D. Transpiration

80. Which lens is used to correct myopia? A. Convex
    B. Concave
    C. Cylindrical
    D. Bifocal

81. The chemical formula of baking soda is: A. Na₂CO₃
    B. NaHCO₃
    C. NaCl
    D. NaOH

82. Which metal is liquid at room temperature? A. Gallium
    B. Mercury
    C. Cesium
    D. Bromine

83. The powerhouse of the cell is: A. Ribosome
    B. Mitochondria
    C. Golgi body
    D. Lysosome

84. The speed of sound in air at 25 °C is about: A. 332 m/s
    B. 346 m/s
    C. 360 m/s
    D. 380 m/s

85. Which of the following is a non-metal that conducts electricity? A. Phosphorus
    B. Sulphur
    C. Graphite
    D. Diamond

86. The unit of thermal conductivity is: A. W m⁻¹ K⁻¹
    B. J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹
    C. W
    D. J

87. The colour of light which deviates least while passing through a prism is: A. Red
    B. Violet
    C. Yellow
    D. Blue

88. The gas responsible for ripening of fruits is: A. Methane
    B. Ethylene
    C. CO₂
    D. O₂

89. Which part of the brain controls heartbeat? A. Cerebrum
    B. Medulla oblongata
    C. Cerebellum
    D. Hypothalamus

90. The reaction of an acid with a base is called: A. Oxidation
    B. Reduction
    C. Neutralization
    D. Hydrolysis

91. Which of the following has the highest specific heat? A. Water
    B. Copper
    C. Iron
    D. Mercury

92. The element with atomic number 30 is: A. Zinc
    B. Gallium
    C. Copper
    D. Nickel

93. The refractive index of glass with respect to air is approximately: A. 1.33
    B. 1.5
    C. 2.0
    D. 1.0

94. Which vitamin is fat-soluble? A. Vitamin C
    B. Vitamin B₁
    C. Vitamin D
    D. Vitamin B₁₂

95. The pitch of a sound depends on: A. Amplitude
    B. Frequency
    C. Speed
    D. Wavelength

96. Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas? A. N₂
    B. N₂O
    C. CH₄
    D. CO₂

97. The device to measure electric current is: A. Voltmeter
    B. Ammeter
    C. Galvanometer
    D. Potentiometer

98. The hardest natural substance is: A. Silicon
    B. Diamond
    C. Quartz
    D. Corundum

99. The value of ‘g’ decreases with: A. Increase in altitude
    B. Increase in depth
    C. Both A and B
    D. None

100. The number of chromosomes in a human sperm is: A. 23
     B. 46
     C. 22
     D. 44