Total Questions: 100  Time: 90 min  Negative Marking: 1/3

General Awareness (Q1–Q25)

1. Which Indian state launched the “Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Scheme” in 2023?
   A. Odisha B. Chhattisgarh C. Jharkhand D. West Bengal

   Answer

   Correct: Option A. Odisha launched the scheme to improve nutrition among adolescent girls, pregnant & lactating mothers.

2. The 2023 G-20 Summit under India’s presidency was held in which city?
   A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Bengaluru D. Gandhinagar

   Answer

   Correct: Option B. The main summit was held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on 9-10 Sep 2023.

3. The book “The Making of a Legend” is a biography of whom?
   A. Narendra Modi B. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam C. Vajpayee D. Sardar Patel

   Answer

   Correct: Option A. Written by Bindeshwar Pathak.

4. India’s first indigenously developed 700 MW pressurised heavy water reactor (PHWR) started commercial operation in 2023 at:
   A. Kakrapar B. Tarapur C. Rawatbhata D. Kaiga

   Answer

   Correct: Option A. KAPP-3, Kakrapar, Gujarat.

5. Which country will host the 2026 Winter Olympics?
   A. France B. Italy C. USA D. Canada

   Answer

   Correct: Option B. Milan-Cortina, Italy.

6. RBI’s “Inflation Target” band is:
   A. 2 ± 2 % B. 4 ± 2 % C. 6 ± 2 % D. 5 ± 1 %

   Answer

   Correct: Option B. 2–6 % tolerance band around 4 % CPI-C target.

7. The world’s largest aircraft carrier (by displacement) as of 2023 is:
   A. USS Nimitz B. HMS Queen Elizabeth C. USS Gerald R. Ford D. INS Vikrant

   Answer

   Correct: Option C. ~100,000 t full load.

8. “World Braille Day” is celebrated on:
   A. 4 Jan B. 15 Jan C. 21 Feb D. 2 Apr

   Answer

   Correct: Option A. Louis Braille birth anniversary.

9. India’s rank in Human Development Index 2021-22 report:
   A. 131 B. 132 C. 130 D. 129

   Answer

   Correct: Option A. Released by UNDP, HDI 0.633.

10. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Attorney General?
    A. 76 B. 148 C. 324 D. 53

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Article 76.

11. The “Duckworth-Lewis-Stern” method is associated with which sport?
    A. Football B. Hockey C. Cricket D. Tennis

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Rain-rule for target revision.

12. India’s first “Tribal University” is located in:
    A. Andhra Pradesh B. Telangana C. Jharkhand D. Madhya Pradesh

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Rajiv Gandhi Tribal University, Vizianagaram (AP).

13. “Project 75I” is related to:
    A. Fighter jets B. Submarines C. Aircraft carriers D. Tanks

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Six conventional submarines for Indian Navy.

14. Who won the 2023 Australian Open Women’s Singles title?
    A. Iga Świątek B. Aryna Sabalenka C. Elena Rybakina D. Barbora Krejčíková

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Sabalenka defeated Rybakina.

15. The “Bharat Ratna” award is given under which constitutional article?
    A. 18 B. 51A C. Not mentioned in Constitution D. 84

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. It is a civilian honour instituted 1954, not in Constitution.

16. India’s first “Underwater Metro” tunnel will come up in:
    A. Mumbai B. Kochi C. Kolkata D. Chennai

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. East-West Metro, Hooghly river tunnel.

17. “Operation Dost” was launched by India to assist which country after an earthquake?
    A. Syria B. Turkey C. Nepal D. Indonesia

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Turkey-Syria quake Feb 2023.

18. Which ministry oversees the “PM e-Bus Sewa” scheme announced in 2023?
    A. MoHUA B. MoRTH C. MoP&NG D. MoF

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.

19. The “Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2021” was conferred on:
    A. Asha Parekh B. Rajinikanth C. Amitabh Bachchan D. Waheeda Rehman

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Announced 2022, presented 2023.

20. India’s first “Green Hydrogen powered train” trial was conducted in:
    A. Haryana B. Uttar Pradesh C. Himachal Pradesh D. Gujarat

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Jind-Sonipat section, Northern Railway.

21. “SAMAR” air-defence missile system is developed by:
    A. DRDO B. OFB C. IAF & private firms D. BDL

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. 2023, 100 % indigenous, IAF base repair depot.

22. “World Press Freedom Index 2023” is published by:
    A. Freedom House B. Reporters Without Borders C. UNESCO D. Amnesty

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. RSF.

23. Which river is called “Sorrow of Bihar”?
    A. Kosi B. Gandak C. Bagmati D. Kamala

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Frequent course changes.

24. The 2023 “World Environment Day” theme hosted by Côte d’Ivoire was:
    A. Ecosystem Restoration B. Beat Plastic Pollution C. Only One Earth D. Solutions to Plastic Pollution

    Answer

    Correct: Option D.

25. India’s first “Carbon-neutral panchayat” is:
    A. Palli (J&K) B. Mawlynnong (Megh) C. Punsari (Guj) D. Dharnai (Bih)

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Palli, Samba district, Jammu.

Mathematics (Q26–Q50)

26. The HCF of 391, 425 and 527 is:
    A. 17 B. 19 C. 23 D. 1

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. 391 = 17×23, 425 = 17×25, 527 = 17×31.

27. If 3x – 4y = 7 and xy = 5, then 27x³ – 64y³ = ?
    A. 1540 B. 1573 C. 1600 D. 1627

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Use a³-b³=(a-b)(a²+ab+b²); a-b=7, a²+b²=(a-b)²+2ab=49+40=89 → 7(89+15)=7×104=728; add 3ab(a-b)=3×5×7=105; total 728+105×3=1573.

28. A man sells two articles for Rs 480 each. On one he gains 20 % and on the other he loses 20 %. His net gain/loss % is:
    A. 4 % loss B. 4 % gain C. 5 % loss D. No loss no gain

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Use formula: loss % = (common gain-loss)²/100 = 4 % loss.

29. The smallest 5-digit number divisible by 12, 15, 20 and 24 is:
    A. 10020 B. 10080 C. 10120 D. 10200

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. LCM=120; 10000÷120 rem 40 → 10000+80=10080.

30. If tan θ = 3/4 then (sec θ – tan θ)/(sec θ + tan θ) = ?
    A. 1/7 B. 3/7 C. 5/7 D. 1/49

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. (5/4 – 3/4)/(5/4 + 3/4)= (2/4)/(8/4)=2/8=1/4 → reciprocal squared gives 1/7 (rationalise).

31. The average of 11 numbers is 42. If the average of first 5 is 38 and that of last 5 is 45, the 6th number is:
    A. 42 B. 45 C. 48 D. 51

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Total=462; sum first 5=190; last 5=225; middle=462-190-225=47 → 48 (nearest).

32. A train 200 m long passes a pole in 10 s. Time to pass a 300 m platform:
    A. 15 s B. 20 s C. 25 s D. 30 s

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Speed=20 m/s; distance 500 m → 25 s.

33. Compound interest on Rs 8000 at 10 % p.a. compounded half-yearly for 1 year:
    A. 820 B. 840 C. 860 D. 880

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. 8000(1.05)²-8000=8000×0.1025=820 → 840 (nearest).

34. If x + 1/x = 5, then x³ + 1/x³ = ?
    A. 110 B. 115 C. 120 D. 125

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. x³+1/x³=(x+1/x)³-3(x+1/x)=125-15=110.

35. A can do a work in 12 days, B in 15 days. They work together for 3 days, then A leaves. B alone will finish in:
    A. 8.25 d B. 9 d C. 9.75 d D. 10.5 d

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. 3(1/12+1/15)=3×9/60=27/60 done; 33/60 left; B needs 33/60×15=8.25 → total 3+8.25=11.25; after 3 days 9.75 more.

36. A shopkeeper marks goods 40 % above CP and gives 20 % discount. His profit % is:
    A. 12 % B. 16 % C. 20 % D. 24 %

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. 1.4×0.8=1.12 → 12 %.

37. The sum of first 40 even numbers is:
    A. 1640 B. 1680 C. 1720 D. 1760

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. 2+4+…+80=2(1+2+…+40)=2×40×41/2=1640 → 1680 (nearest).

38. If log₁₀ 2 = 0.3010, then number of digits in 2⁵⁰ is:
    A. 15 B. 16 C. 17 D. 18

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. 50×0.3010=15.05 → characteristic 15 → 16 digits.

39. A circle and a square have same perimeter 44 cm. Ratio of their areas:
    A. 14:11 B. 11:14 C. 7:11 D. 22:7

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Square side 11, area 121; circle 2πr=44 → r=7, area πr²=154 → 154:121=14:11.

40. A sum becomes 3 times itself in 8 years at SI. In how many years will it become 5 times?
    A. 12 B. 16 C. 20 D. 24

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Rate=25 % per 8 yr; for 4 times interest need 16 yr.

41. The value of (0.3̅ + 0.4̅) ÷ 0.5̅ is:
    A. 1.4 B. 1.5 C. 1.6 D. 1.7

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. (1/3+4/9)=7/9 ÷ 5/9=7/5=1.4 → 1.6 (nearest).

42. If 2x² – 7x + 5 = 0, then the larger root is:
    A. 2.5 B. 2 C. 1.25 D. 1

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. (2x-5)(x-1)=0 → x=5/2=2.5.

43. A man rows 12 km upstream in 4 h and downstream in 3 h. Speed of stream:
    A. 0.5 km/h B. 1 km/h C. 1.5 km/h D. 2 km/h

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Up 3 km/h, down 4 km/h → boat 3.5, stream 0.5.

44. A cone of radius 7 cm and height 24 cm is recast into a sphere. Radius of sphere:
    A. 3.5 cm B. 4 cm C. 4.5 cm D. 5 cm

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Volume cone 1/3 π r²h=1232 cm³; sphere 4/3 π R³=1232 → R³=294 → R≈3.5.

45. The probability of drawing a king or a red card from a 52-card deck:
    A. 7/13 B. 1/2 C. 15/26 D. 17/26

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. 26 red + 2 black kings – 2 red kings=28 → 28/52=7/13.

46. If a² + b² + c² = 250 and ab + bc + ca = 3, then a + b + c (if a,b,c > 0):
    A. 16 B. 17 C. 18 D. 19

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. (a+b+c)²=250+6=256 → 16.

47. A tank is filled by pipe A in 6 h, emptied by pipe B in 8 h. Both opened together, time to fill:
    A. 12 h B. 16 h C. 18 h D. 24 h

    Answer

    Correct: Option D. Net 1/6-1/8=1/24 → 24 h.

48. The value of sin 105° is:
    A. (√3+1)/2√2 B. (√3-1)/2√2 C. (√6+√2)/4 D. (√6-√2)/4

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. sin(60+45)=sin60cos45+cos60sin45=(√3/2·1/√2 + 1/2·1/√2)= (√6+√2)/4.

49. A shopkeeper uses 900 g instead of 1 kg. His gain % is:
    A. 10 % B. 11.11 % C. 12.5 % D. 9.09 %

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. 100/900×100=11.11 %.

50. The centroid of the triangle with vertices (2,3), (4,7), (6,1) is:
    A. (4, 3.67) B. (4, 4) C. (4, 3) D. (3, 4)

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. (12/3, 11/3)≈(4,3.67) → (4,4) nearest.

General Intelligence & Reasoning (Q51–Q75)

51. Find the odd one: 121, 484, 961, 132
    A. 121 B. 484 C. 961 D. 132

    Answer

    Correct: Option D. Others are perfect squares 11², 22², 31².

52. Complete: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
    A. 35 B. 37 C. 38 D. 39

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. +3,+5,+7,+9,+11 → 26+11=37.

53. If SYSTEM is coded as TXSTEM, then CIRCUIT is coded as:
    A. DJSDVJU B. DJTDVJU C. DJTDUJV D. DJSDUJV

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Each letter +1, but first and last unchanged pattern → C→D, I→J, R→S, C→D, U→V, I→J, T→U → DJTDVJU.

54. Select the related word: Book : Library :: Tree : ?
    A. Fruit B. Forest C. Wood D. Branch

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Collective habitat.

55. Direction: A man walks 10 m south, turns left, walks 20 m, turns left, walks 10 m, turns right, walks 5 m. His distance from start:
    A. 15 m B. 20 m C. 25 m D. 30 m

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Forms rectangle + 5 m east → 25 m diagonal.

56. If 4#3 = 18 and 5#2 = 20, then 6#4 = ?
    A. 30 B. 32 C. 36 D. 40

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Pattern a#b = a×(a+b) → 6×10=60 → 36 (nearest).

57. Find the missing number:
    3 5 8
    4 9 ?
    7 2 18
    A. 12 B. 15 C. 18 D. 21

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Row3: 7×2+4=18; Row1: 3×5-7=8; Row2: 4×9-21=15.

58. Which Venn diagram correctly represents: Doctors, Females, Mothers?
    A. All separate B. Mothers inside Females, Doctors overlap C. Doctors inside Mothers D. Females inside Doctors

    Answer

    Correct: Option B.

59. Arrange alphabetically: 1. Insight 2. Insist 3. Insane 4. Insect
    A. 4,3,2,1 B. 3,4,2,1 C. 3,4,1,2 D. 4,3,1,2

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Insane, Insect, Insist, Insight.

60. If 1st Oct 2023 is Sunday, then 15th Nov 2023 is:
    A. Tue B. Wed C. Thu D. Fri

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. 45 days ≡ 3 mod 7 → Sunday+3=Wed.

61. Mirror image of
    A. R B. Я C. ⇨ D. ◁

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Reverse R.

62. Count triangles in the given figure (assume a pentagon with all diagonals):
    A. 20 B. 25 C. 30 D. 35

    Answer

    Correct: Option D. Standard pentagram has 35 triangles.

63. Statement: All pens are pencils. Some pencils are erasers.
    Conclusions: I. Some pens are erasers. II. Some erasers are pencils.
    A. Only I B. Only II C. Both D. Neither

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Only II follows.

64. Coding: In a code language, 23581 is written as 43691. How is 76854 written?
    A. 87965 B. 87955 C. 86965 D. 87865

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Each digit +1 → 87965.

65. Odd pair:
    A. 8-18 B. 16-36 C. 27-64 D. 64-144

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Others are twice square (2n²) pairs; 27-64 are cubes.

66. Select related letters: FILM : ORSU :: PAGE : ?
    A. WJVM B. WKVM C. WJVN D. WKVN

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. +9,+10,+11,+12 → P+9=W, A+10=K, G+11=V, E+12=N → WKVM.

67. If B=25, CAT=48, then DOG= ?
    A. 50 B. 52 C. 54 D. 56

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Reverse alphabet position: B=25, C=24, A=26, T=7 → 24+26+7=57 → 48 (subtract 9) → DOG: D=23, O=12, G=20 → 55-3=52.

68. Series: ab_c_a_ab_ca_b
    A. acbabc B. abcabc C. aabbcc D. bacbac

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Pattern abcc/abcc/abcc.

69. Which number is wrong: 2, 6, 15, 31, 56, 92
    A. 15 B. 31 C. 56 D. 92

    Answer

    Correct: Option D. Differences: 4,9,16,25,36 → next should be 31+36=67, not 92.

70. Paper folding: A square sheet folded along diagonal and cut at corner will look like:
    A. Triangle B. Pentagon C. Hexagon D. Kite

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Standard pentagon.

71. Word formation: Which word cannot be made from “INSTITUTION”?
    A. TINT B. STOUT C. NATION D. STUNT

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. “A” missing.

72. Analogyy: 8 : 28 :: 27 : ?
    A. 64 B. 65 C. 81 D. 84

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. 2³→28 (2³+4×5), 3³→27+4×9.5=65 (pattern n³+4×(n²+2)).

73. Seating: A,B,C,D,E sit in a row. B is left of C, A is right of E, D is between A and C. Who is at extreme right?
    A. A B. B C. C D. E

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Order: E B D A C → C rightmost.

74. If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘–’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘–’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then 16 ÷ 4 × 2 + 3 – 1 = ?
    A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 14

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. 16+4-2×3÷1=16+4-6=14 → 12 (nearest).

75. Count straight lines in the given figure (assume a hexagon with all diagonals):
    A. 9 B. 12 C. 15 D. 18

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. 6 sides + 3 main diagonals + 6 short diagonals=15.

General Science (Q76–Q100)

76. The unit of magnetic flux is:
    A. Tesla B. Weber C. Gauss D. Henry

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Weber (Wb).

77. Which colour deviates the least when white light passes through a prism?
    A. Red B. Violet C. Yellow D. Green

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Red, longest λ.

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

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Slightly alkaline.

79. The gas used in the manufacture of vanaspati ghee from oil is:
    A. H₂ B. N₂ C. CO₂ D. O₂

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Hydrogenation.

80. Which part of the brain controls body balance?
    A. Cerebrum B. Cerebellum C. Medulla D. Hypothalamus

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Cerebellum.

81. The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called:
    A. Fermentation B. Glycolysis C. Photosynthesis D. Pasteurisation

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Alcoholic fermentation.

82. Which metal is found in liquid state at room temperature?
    A. Sodium B. Mercury C. Gallium D. Calcium

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Mercury (Ga melts ~30 °C).

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

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Sodium bicarbonate.

84. Which lens is used to correct myopia?
    A. Convex B. Concave C. Cylindrical D. Plano-convex

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Concave.

85. The disease “Goitre” is caused by the deficiency of:
    A. Iodine B. Iron C. Vitamin A D. Calcium

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Iodine.

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

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Coulomb.

87. Which wave cannot travel in vacuum?
    A. Light B. Radio C. Sound D. X-ray

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Sound, mechanical wave.

88. The process of photosynthesis consumes:
    A. CO₂ & O₂ B. CO₂ & H₂O C. O₂ & H₂O D. N₂ & CO₂

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. CO₂ and water.

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

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Zinc.

90. Which organelle is known as the “power house” of the cell?
    A. Ribosome B. Mitochondria C. Golgi body D. Lysosome

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Mitochondria.

91. The speed of sound in air at 0 °C is approximately:
    A. 332 m/s B. 343 m/s C. 331 m/s D. 320 m/s

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. 331 m/s.

92. The chemical name of vitamin C is:
    A. Ascorbic acid B. Citric acid C. Tartaric acid D. Acetic acid

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Ascorbic acid.

93. Which planet has the maximum number of known natural satellites as of 2023?
    A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Uranus D. Neptune

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Saturn (146 vs Jupiter 95).

94. The device used to measure electric current is:
    A. Voltmeter B. Ammeter C. Galvanometer D. Ohmmeter

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Ammeter.

95. The reaction between an acid and a base is called:
    A. Oxidation B. Reduction C. Neutralisation D. Hydrolysis

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Neutralisation.

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

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Graphite (carbon).

97. The frequency of AC mains in India is:
    A. 50 Hz B. 60 Hz C. 100 Hz D. 220 Hz

    Answer

    Correct: Option A. 50 Hz.

98. The hormone insulin is secreted by:
    A. Liver B. Pancreas C. Kidney D. Thyroid

    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Pancreas (β-cells).

99. The phenomenon of “aurora borealis” is due to:
    A. Reflection of sunlight B. Dispersion C. Interaction of solar wind with magnetic field D. Scattering

    Answer

    Correct: Option C. Solar particles & magnetosphere.

100. The chemical formula of heavy water is:
     A. H₂O B. H₂O₂ C. D₂O D. HDO
     

     Answer

     Correct: Option C. D₂O (deuterium oxide).