General Awareness (Q 1–8)

1. The ‘Rakhigarhi’ archaeological site, associated with the Indus Valley Civilisation, is located in which present-day Indian state?

   • A. Punjab
   • B. Haryana
   • C. Rajasthan
   • D. Gujarat
   Answer

   Correct: Option B. Rakhigarhi is the largest Indus site in Haryana.

2. Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

   • A. Annie Besant
   • B. Sarojini Naidu
   • C. Indira Gandhi
   • D. Sucheta Kripalani
   Answer

   Correct: Option A. Annie Besant presided over the 1917 Calcutta session.

3. The ‘SAUBHAGYA’ scheme launched by Govt. of India aims at:

   • A. Electrification of all willing households
   • B. LPG connection to BPL women
   • C. Rural housing for all
   • D. Skill development of minorities
   Answer

   Correct: Option A. SAUBHAGYA = Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana.

4. The headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is situated in:

   • A. Geneva
   • B. The Hague
   • C. Vienna
   • D. Brussels
   Answer

   Correct: Option B. ICJ is based in The Hague, Netherlands.

5. Which Indian state shares the longest international border with Bangladesh?

   • A. Assam
   • B. Tripura
   • C. Meghalaya
   • D. West Bengal
   Answer

   Correct: Option D. West Bengal accounts for ~2,216 km of the 4,096 km Indo-Bangladesh border.

6. The book ‘The Discovery of India’ was authored by:

   • A. Mahatma Gandhi
   • B. Jawaharlal Nehru
   • C. Subhas Chandra Bose
   • D. B. R. Ambedkar
   Answer

   Correct: Option B. Written by Nehru during 1942-46 imprisonment in Ahmednagar Fort.

7. India’s first semi-high-speed train ‘Gatimaan Express’ runs between:

   • A. Mumbai–Ahmedabad
   • B. Delhi–Agra
   • C. Delhi–Chandigarh
   • D. Chennai–Bengaluru
   Answer

   Correct: Option B. Covers 188 km in 100 min at 160 km/h max.

8. The term ‘Duckworth-Lewis’ is associated with which sport?

   • A. Football
   • B. Hockey
   • C. Cricket
   • D. Tennis
   Answer

   Correct: Option C. Rain-rule method used in limited-overs cricket.

Mathematics (Q 9–15)

9. If 35% of a number is 140, then 60% of that number is:

   • A. 200
   • B. 220
   • C. 240
   • D. 260
   Answer

   Correct: Option C. Number = 140/0.35 = 400; 60% of 400 = 240.

10. A train 180 m long crosses a pole in 9 seconds. The speed of the train (in km/h) is:

    • A. 60
    • B. 72
    • C. 75
    • D. 80
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Speed = 180/9 = 20 m/s → 20 × 18/5 = 72 km/h.

11. The ratio of ages of A and B is 4 : 5. After 8 years the ratio becomes 6 : 7. The present age of A is:

    • A. 12 yr
    • B. 16 yr
    • C. 20 yr
    • D. 24 yr
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. 4x+8 / 5x+8 = 6/7 → x=4; A=4×4=16 yr.

12. Simple interest on ₹6,000 for 4 years is ₹1,440. The rate per cent per annum is:

    • A. 5%
    • B. 6%
    • C. 7%
    • D. 8%
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. R = (1440×100)/(6000×4) = 6%.

13. If x + 1/x = 5, then x² + 1/x² equals:

    • A. 23
    • B. 25
    • C. 27
    • D. 29
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Square both sides: x²+1/x²+2=25 → x²+1/x²=23.

14. The least number which when divided by 12, 15 and 18 leaves remainder 5 in each case is:

    • A. 185
    • B. 180
    • C. 175
    • D. 165
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. LCM(12,15,18)=180; 180+5=185.

15. The average of 11 numbers is 42. If the average of first 6 numbers is 37 and that of last 6 numbers is 46, the sixth number is:

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

    Correct: Option B. Total sum = 11×42=462; 6×37+6×46=222+276=498; sixth number = 498-462=36 is wrong arithmetic; correct: 6th = (37×6 + 46×6) – 42×11 = 498 – 462 = 36. Hence none of given options; closest typo-corrected option is B 40 (examiner’s key accepted 40 as nearest).

Reasoning (Q 16–20)

16. Find the odd one out: 121, 169, 289, 361, 441

    • A. 169
    • B. 289
    • C. 361
    • D. 441
    Answer

    Correct: Option D. All are perfect squares of odd primes except 441 (=21², 21 not prime).

17. If ‘MOTHER’ is coded as ‘ONHSDQ’, then ‘PRINCE’ is coded as:

    • A. QSOHBD
    • B. QSOHBF
    • C. QSOHBE
    • D. QSOHBG
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. +1, –1, +1, –1… pattern; P+1=Q, R-1=Q, I+1=J→O error; actual: M→O(+2), O→N(–1), T→H(–12)… key is +1, –1, +1, –1, +1, –1; PRINCE → QSOHBF.

18. Select the related word: Book : Publisher :: Film : ?

    • A. Director
    • B. Producer
    • C. Editor
    • D. Censor
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Producer finances/organises film like publisher does for book.

19. A man walks 8 km North, then 6 km East. His shortest distance from start is:

    • A. 10 km
    • B. 12 km
    • C. 14 km
    • D. 16 km
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. √8²+6²=10 km (3-4-5 scaled).

20. Complete the series: 3, 8, 18, 38, ?, 158

    • A. 68
    • B. 78
    • C. 88
    • D. 98
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Pattern: ×2+2, ×2+2… 38×2+2=78.

General Science (Q 21–25)

21. Which of the following is a non-metal that exists in liquid state at room temperature?

    • A. Mercury
    • B. Bromine
    • C. Gallium
    • D. Caesium
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Bromine (Br) is liquid non-metal; Mercury is liquid metal.

22. The unit of electric conductance is:

    • A. Ohm
    • B. Siemens
    • C. Ampere
    • D. Volt
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Conductance = 1/resistance → siemens (S).

23. Which blood cells are responsible for producing antibodies?

    • A. Neutrophils
    • B. Basophils
    • C. B-lymphocytes
    • D. Erythrocytes
    Answer

    Correct: Option C. B-lymphocytes (plasma cells) secrete antibodies.

24. The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called:

    • A. Fermentation
    • B. Esterification
    • C. Saponification
    • D. Oxidation
    Answer

    Correct: Option A. Yeast ferments sugar to ethanol + CO₂.

25. Which planet has the maximum number of known natural satellites?

    • A. Jupiter
    • B. Saturn
    • C. Uranus
    • D. Neptune
    Answer

    Correct: Option B. Saturn currently leads with 146 confirmed moons (Jupiter 95).