An analogue clock shows 4:15. What time does its mirror image appear to show?
A. 7:45
B. 8:45
C. 7:15
D. 8:15
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
Mirror time = 11:60 - 4:15 = 7:45.
Q4Reasoning Ability
Easy
In a row of 50 people, X is 20th from the right. What is X's position from the left?
A. 30th
B. 31st
C. 29th
D. 32nd
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
50 - 20 + 1 = 31.
Q5Reasoning Ability
Medium
Is M older than N? I. M is 25 years old. II. N is younger than M's brother.
A. II alone is sufficient
B. Both I and II together are needed
C. I alone is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II, even together, is sufficient
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
N's age is never fixed.
Q6Reasoning Ability
Hard
How many times in 12 hours do the hands of a clock point in exactly opposite directions?
A. 12
B. 11
C. 22
D. 24
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
They are opposite 11 times in 12 hours.
Q7Reasoning Ability
Medium
If × means ÷, ÷ means +, + means − and − means ×, then 24 × 4 ÷ 3 − 2 + 5 = ?
A. 11
B. 5
C. 9
D. 7
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
It becomes 24 / 4 + 3 x 2 - 5 = 6 + 6 - 5 = 7.
Q8Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the next letter: B, E, H, K, ?
A. N
B. M
C. O
D. L
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
Add three letters each time.
Q9Reasoning Ability
Easy
A man walks 5 km south and then 12 km east. How far is he from the start?
A. 13 km
B. 17 km
C. 7 km
D. 15 km
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
√(25 + 144) = 13.
Q10Reasoning Ability
Easy
Arrange in a logical order: 1. Training 2. Selection 3. Application 4. Posting 5. Examination
A. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4
B. 3, 5, 2, 1, 4
C. 5, 3, 2, 1, 4
D. 3, 5, 1, 2, 4
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
Apply, take the exam, get selected, train, then get posted.
Q11Reasoning Ability
Easy
If 6 → 42 and 7 → 56, then 8 → ?
A. 70
B. 64
C. 72
D. 80
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
n x (n + 1).
Q12Reasoning Ability
Medium
Find the odd one out: ACE, BDF, CEG, DFI
A. ACE
B. DFI
C. BDF
D. CEG
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
The others skip one letter each time; DFI should be DFH.
Q13Reasoning Ability
Medium
If 'sky' means 'ground', 'ground' means 'water' and 'water' means 'air', on what does a soldier march?
A. Air
B. Ground
C. Sky
D. Water
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
A soldier marches on the ground, which is called 'water'.
Q14Reasoning Ability
Easy
KLM : NOP :: QRS : ?
A. TUV
B. STU
C. UVW
D. RST
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
The next three letters in order.
Q15Reasoning Ability
Medium
In the evening a man's shadow falls to his left. Which direction is he facing?
A. South
B. North
C. East
D. West
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
Evening shadows point east; if east is on his left, he faces south.
Q16Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the next number: 64, 32, 16, 8, ?
A. 0
B. 2
C. 6
D. 4
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
Halve each time.
Q17Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the next number: 4, 6, 10, 16, 24, ?
A. 36
B. 32
C. 34
D. 30
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
The differences are 2, 4, 6, 8, then 10.
Q18Reasoning Ability
Medium
If each letter is replaced by the letter two places after it, FORCE becomes:
A. GPSDF
B. HPTEG
C. HQTEG
D. HQSEG
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
F-H, O-Q, R-T, C-E, E-G.
Q19Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the next number: 3, 8, 13, 18, ?
A. 24
B. 22
C. 23
D. 21
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Add 5 each time.
Q20Reasoning Ability
Easy
5 : 25 :: 12 : ?
A. 124
B. 144
C. 60
D. 132
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
The square of the number.
Q21Reasoning Ability
Medium
Which arrangement of circles best shows Stationery, Pens and Pencils?
A. Two overlapping circles and a third separate
B. Three separate circles
C. Three circles, one inside the other
D. Two separate circles inside a larger circle
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
Pens and pencils are both stationery but different things.
Q22Reasoning Ability
Easy
The letters R, M, Y and A can be rearranged to form a word for a land fighting force. The word is:
A. MARY
B. ARMY
C. RAMY
D. YARM
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
ARMY.
Q23Reasoning Ability
Easy
How many days are there in 3 weeks and 4 days?
A. 24
B. 25
C. 21
D. 28
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
21 + 4 = 25.
Q24Reasoning Ability
Medium
2 : 5 :: 7 : ?
A. 14
B. 49
C. 51
D. 50
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
n^2 + 1: 4 + 1 = 5 and 49 + 1 = 50.
Q25Reasoning Ability
Easy
Find the next term: ZA, YB, XC, ?
A. VD
B. WE
C. WD
D. XD
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
The first letter goes back and the second goes forward.
Q26General Awareness
Easy
The most populous state of India is:
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. West Bengal
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
As per the 2011 Census.
Q27General Awareness
Easy
The 'Digital India' programme was launched in:
A. 2019
B. 2014
C. 2017
D. 2015
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
On 1 July 2015.
Q28General Awareness
Easy
Which vitamin is called the 'sunshine vitamin'?
A. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin K
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
The skin makes it in sunlight.
Q29General Awareness
Medium
In the Third Battle of Panipat (1761) the Marathas fought:
A. Nadir Shah
B. Babur
C. Ahmad Shah Abdali
D. The British
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
The Marathas were defeated.
Q30General Awareness
Medium
President's Rule in a state is imposed under Article:
A. 352
B. 356
C. 360
D. 365
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
When constitutional machinery in a state fails.
Q31General Awareness
Easy
India's highest peacetime gallantry award is the:
A. Kirti Chakra
B. Param Vir Chakra
C. Ashoka Chakra
D. Vir Chakra
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
The Param Vir Chakra is the highest wartime award.
Q32General Awareness
Easy
The BrahMos cruise missile is a joint venture of India and:
A. Israel
B. France
C. Russia
D. USA
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Its name joins the Brahmaputra and the Moskva rivers.
Q33General Awareness
Easy
The Duleep Trophy is associated with:
A. Hockey
B. Cricket
C. Football
D. Tennis
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
A domestic first-class cricket competition.
Q34General Awareness
Easy
Indian Air Force Day is observed on:
A. 26 July
B. 4 December
C. 15 January
D. 8 October
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
The IAF was set up on 8 October 1932.
Q35General Awareness
Easy
NSG commandos are popularly known as:
A. Black Cats
B. Red Berets
C. Blue Tigers
D. Green Hawks
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
National Security Guard.
Q36General Awareness
Medium
Mahatma Gandhi regarded as his political guru:
A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D. Lala Lajpat Rai
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Gokhale was a moderate leader of the Congress.
Q37General Awareness
Easy
Constitution Day in India is observed on:
A. 15 August
B. 26 January
C. 26 November
D. 2 October
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949.
Q38General Awareness
Easy
World Health Day is observed on:
A. 7 April
B. 5 June
C. 1 December
D. 22 March
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
The founding day of the WHO.
Q39General Awareness
Easy
The CRPF works under the:
A. Prime Minister's Office
B. Ministry of Defence
C. Ministry of External Affairs
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
All Central Armed Police Forces are under the MHA.
Q40General Awareness
Easy
Which blood cells fight infection?
A. Plasma
B. Red blood cells
C. Platelets
D. White blood cells
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
They are part of the immune system.
Q41General Awareness
Easy
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police guards the border with:
A. China
B. Pakistan
C. Bangladesh
D. Nepal
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
ITBP posts are high in the Himalayas.
Q42General Awareness
Easy
How many players of a volleyball team are on the court at a time?
A. 6
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
Six players per side.
Q43General Awareness
Easy
Blood pressure is measured with a:
A. Stethoscope
B. Thermometer
C. Barometer
D. Sphygmomanometer
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
The stethoscope is used to listen to the heart.
Q44General Awareness
Easy
The first Indian to travel to space was:
A. Shubhanshu Shukla
B. Kalpana Chawla
C. Sunita Williams
D. Rakesh Sharma
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
In 1984 on a Soviet mission.
Q45General Awareness
Easy
The Arya Samaj was founded by:
A. Dayanand Saraswati
B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C. Swami Vivekananda
D. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
In 1875.
Q46General Awareness
Easy
The headquarters of the World Bank is in:
A. New York
B. Washington, D.C.
C. Geneva
D. Paris
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
The IMF is also in Washington, D.C.
Q47General Awareness
Easy
National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is observed on:
A. 30 January
B. 2 October
C. 14 November
D. 31 October
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
Sardar Patel's birth anniversary.
Q48General Awareness
Medium
The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 by the:
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 61st Amendment
C. 73rd Amendment
D. 44th Amendment
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
It came into force in 1989.
Q49General Awareness
Easy
Indian Navy Day is observed on:
A. 8 October
B. 15 January
C. 4 December
D. 1 February
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
It marks Operation Trident in 1971.
Q50General Awareness
Easy
A Money Bill can be introduced only in the:
A. Either House
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Lok Sabha
D. State Assembly
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
With the President's recommendation.
Q51Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
0.125 written as a fraction is:
A. 1/5
B. 1/4
C. 1/8
D. 1/12
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
125/1,000 = 1/8.
Q52Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
The volume of a cylinder of radius 3.5 cm and height 10 cm is (π = 22/7):
A. 385 cu cm
B. 220 cu cm
C. 770 cu cm
D. 350 cu cm
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
22/7 x 12.25 x 10 = 385.
Q53Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
The average of 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19 is:
A. 15
B. 14
C. 16
D. 13
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
75 / 5 = 15.
Q54Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
The average of 7 numbers is 21. Their total is:
A. 140
B. 147
C. 154
D. 28
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
7 x 21 = 147.
Q55Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
(0.2)³ equals:
A. 0.008
B. 0.08
C. 0.6
D. 0.0008
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2.
Q56Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
15² + 5² equals:
A. 225
B. 400
C. 200
D. 250
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
225 + 25 = 250.
Q57Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
A number increased by 25% becomes 150. The number is:
A. 112.5
B. 125
C. 120
D. 130
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
x x 1.25 = 150.
Q58Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
The area of a right triangle with legs 10 cm and 24 cm is:
A. 240 sq cm
B. 120 sq cm
C. 130 sq cm
D. 60 sq cm
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
1/2 x 10 x 24 = 120.
Q59Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
The value of cos 60° is:
A. 0
B. √3/2
C. 1
D. 1/2
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
A standard value.
Q60Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
(x + 3)(x − 3) equals:
A. x² − 6x + 9
B. x² + 9
C. x² − 9
D. x² + 6x − 9
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Difference of squares.
Q61Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
The average age of 4 brothers is 12 years. Including their father, the average is 18 years. The father's age is:
A. 36 years
B. 40 years
C. 45 years
D. 42 years
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
5 x 18 - 4 x 12 = 90 - 48 = 42.
Q62Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
Successive discounts of 20% and 5% equal a single discount of:
A. 23%
B. 25%
C. 24%
D. 22%
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
1 - 0.8 x 0.95 = 0.24.
Q63Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
If 4x − 5 = 2x + 7, then x equals:
A. 4
B. 1
C. 12
D. 6
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
2x = 12.
Q64Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
The area of a square with a perimeter of 48 cm is:
A. 192 sq cm
B. 96 sq cm
C. 144 sq cm
D. 121 sq cm
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Side 12 cm.
Q65Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
Money is shared between A and B in the ratio 3 : 5, and B gets Rs 250 more than A. A's share is:
A. Rs 450
B. Rs 625
C. Rs 250
D. Rs 375
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
2 parts = 250, so 1 part = 125 and A = 375.
Q66Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
Rs 4,500 is divided in the ratio 4 : 5. The larger share is:
A. Rs 2,700
B. Rs 2,000
C. Rs 2,250
D. Rs 2,500
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
One part = 500.
Q67Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
The edge of a cube of volume 343 cu cm is:
A. 8 cm
B. 9 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 7 cm
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
7^3 = 343.
Q68Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
Rs 6,250 at 4% compound interest per annum amounts in 2 years to:
A. Rs 6,800
B. Rs 6,750
C. Rs 6,500
D. Rs 6,760
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
6,250 x 1.04 x 1.04 = 6,760.
Q69Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
The volume of a cuboid 5 m × 4 m × 3 m is:
A. 94 cu m
B. 47 cu m
C. 60 cu m
D. 12 cu m
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
5 x 4 x 3 = 60.
Q70Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
The mean of 10, 20, 30 and 40 is:
A. 30
B. 20
C. 25
D. 100
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
100 / 4 = 25.
Q71Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
The fourth proportional to 5, 8 and 15 is:
A. 20
B. 24
C. 18
D. 40
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
5 : 8 = 15 : x gives x = 24.
Q72Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
(18 + 6) ÷ 4 × 2 equals:
A. 3
B. 12
C. 24
D. 6
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
24 / 4 x 2 = 12.
Q73Quantitative Aptitude
Medium
If x : y = 2 : 3 and y : z = 5 : 4, then x : z is:
A. 5 : 6
B. 2 : 4
C. 10 : 15
D. 8 : 15
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
x/z = 2/3 x 5/4 = 10/12 = 5/6.
Q74Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
144 ÷ 12 × 3 − 6 equals:
A. 30
B. 2
C. 36
D. 24
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
12 x 3 - 6 = 30.
Q75Quantitative Aptitude
Easy
The LCM of 9, 12 and 16 is:
A. 144
B. 72
C. 48
D. 288
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
2^4 x 3^2 = 144.
Q76English Language
Medium
Choose the correctly spelt word:
A. Separete
B. Seperate
C. Separate
D. Saparate
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
There is 'a rat' in sep-a-rate.
Q77English Language
Easy
Read the passage and answer.
"Ravi joined the force at nineteen. On his first night duty, a storm cut the power in the village. He walked from house to house with a torch, helping the old and the sick reach the school building, which was safe. By morning the villagers knew him by name."
Which word is opposite in meaning to 'safe' as used in the passage?
A. Protected
B. Secure
C. Dangerous
D. Strong
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Safe means free from danger.
Q78English Language
Hard
The plural of 'man-of-war' is:
A. Man-of-wars
B. Men-of-war
C. Men-of-wars
D. Mans-of-war
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
The main word 'man' becomes plural.
Q79English Language
Medium
Fill in the blank: The jury ___ divided in their opinions.
A. were
B. was
C. is
D. has
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
When members act separately, a collective noun takes a plural verb.
Q80English Language
Easy
Fill in the blank: He is poor ___ honest.
A. and
B. but
C. so
D. or
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
'But' shows contrast.
Q81English Language
Easy
Fill in the blank: Each of the soldiers ___ a rifle.
A. were having
B. have
C. are having
D. has
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
'Each' takes a singular verb.
Q82English Language
Easy
Fill in the blank: He bought ___ umbrella.
A. an
B. a
C. the
D. no article
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
'Umbrella' begins with a vowel sound.
Q83English Language
Easy
Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'permanent':
A. Fixed
B. Lasting
C. Temporary
D. Stable
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Temporary means for a short time.
Q84English Language
Easy
Choose the correctly spelt word:
A. Receeve
B. Recieve
C. Receive
D. Riceive
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
'I before E except after C.'
Q85English Language
Easy
Fill in the blank: We waited ___ two hours.
A. by
B. since
C. from
D. for
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
'For' is used with a period of time.
Q86English Language
Easy
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'enormous':
A. Narrow
B. Tiny
C. Weak
D. Huge
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
Enormous means very large.
Q87English Language
Easy
Fill in the blank: They ___ football every Sunday.
A. playing
B. plays
C. played
D. play
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
A habit in the present with a plural subject.
Q88English Language
Easy
Fill in the blank: I will wait ___ you come.
A. because
B. unless
C. until
D. although
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
'Until' means up to the time that.
Q89English Language
Easy
Fill in the blank: The soldier showed great ___ in battle.
A. valour
B. value
C. volume
D. vapour
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
Valour means great bravery.
Q90English Language
Medium
An abnormal fear of water:
A. Xenophobia
B. Claustrophobia
C. Acrophobia
D. Hydrophobia
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
Hydro means water.
Q91English Language
Easy
Choose the correctly spelt word:
A. Govermant
B. Goverment
C. Governmant
D. Government
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: D
It is govern + ment.
Q92English Language
Medium
A medicine that counters a poison:
A. Vaccine
B. Antibiotic
C. Antidote
D. Tonic
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
An antidote works against poison.
Q93English Language
Medium
Fill in the blank: I prefer tea ___ coffee.
A. than
B. to
C. over
D. from
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
We say 'prefer A to B'.
Q94English Language
Medium
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'abandon':
A. Leave
B. Keep
C. Protect
D. Follow
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
To abandon is to leave behind.
Q95English Language
Easy
Fill in the blank: He ___ to the market yesterday.
A. has gone
B. goes
C. went
D. will go
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
'Yesterday' needs the simple past.
Q96English Language
Medium
Fill in the blank: She is ___ European.
A. the
B. an
C. a
D. no article
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
'European' begins with a 'yoo' consonant sound.
Q97English Language
Easy
Fill in the blank: He has been ill ___ Monday.
A. since
B. for
C. from
D. by
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: A
'Since' is used with a point of time.
Q98English Language
Easy
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'courage':
A. Anger
B. Fear
C. Bravery
D. Pride
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Courage means bravery.
Q99English Language
Easy
The idiom 'to hit the nail on the head' means:
A. To hurt someone
B. To be exactly right
C. To build something
D. To make a mistake
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: B
To say or do exactly the right thing.
Q100English Language
Easy
The idiom 'once in a blue moon' means:
A. At full moon
B. Every night
C. Very rarely
D. Very often
View answer and explanation
Correct Option: C
Something that seldom happens.
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