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Q1Quantitative Aptitude

Medium

A shopkeeper marks an item at Rs 1022, raises the price by 22% and then gives a discount of 13% on the raised price. What is the final selling price (nearest rupee)?

A. 1074

B. 1022

C. 1085

D. 1096

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

Raised price = 1022 x 122/100. Final = raised x 87/100 = Rs 1085.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Combine percent changes by multiplication, not addition.

Q2Quantitative Aptitude

Easy

The average of five consecutive even numbers is 24. What is the smallest of these numbers?

A. 24

B. 26

C. 20

D. 22

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

The five numbers are centred on the average: 20, 22, 24, 26, 28.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: For consecutive evens, smallest = average minus 4.

Q3Reasoning Ability

Hard

If P is the father of Q and Q is the mother of R, how is P related to R?

A. Grandfather

B. Father

C. Brother

D. Uncle

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: A

P is the grandfather of R.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Read the family chain from left to right.

Q4General Awareness

Easy

A scheme targets 24 lakh beneficiaries with an outlay of Rs 744 crore. Which broad category does it belong to?

A. Government Schemes & Policies

B. Reports & Indices

C. Sports & Culture

D. Defence & Security

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: A

Large beneficiary-oriented programmes fall under government schemes and policies.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Scheme and beneficiary language points to policy coverage.

Q5Reasoning Ability

Hard

Which one is the correct relation? Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to ?

A. Calf

B. Foal

C. Puppy

D. Pup

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

A young dog is called a puppy.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use common pair relationships for analogy questions.

Q6Quantitative Aptitude

Hard

A sum of Rs 4781 is invested at 10% per annum simple interest for 4 years. How much interest is earned?

A. 2012

B. 1912

C. 4781

D. 1812

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: B

Simple interest = P x R x T / 100 = 4781 x 10 x 4 / 100 = Rs 1912.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: P x R x T divided by 100 — cancel zeros first.

Q7Quantitative Aptitude

Medium

The average of five consecutive even numbers is 34. What is the smallest of these numbers?

A. 36

B. 34

C. 32

D. 30

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: D

The five numbers are centred on the average: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: For consecutive evens, smallest = average minus 4.

Q8Reasoning Ability

Hard

Which one is the correct relation? Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to ?

A. Calf

B. Foal

C. Puppy

D. Pup

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

A young dog is called a puppy.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use common pair relationships for analogy questions.

Q9Reasoning Ability

Easy

If A is coded as E, B as G, C as I, what is the code for A?

A. G

B. E

C. C

D. I

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

The sequence shifts each letter by 2 position(s).

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Count the shift before picking the code.

Q10English Language

Medium

Choose the meaning that best matches the word "Obscure".

A. delicious

B. not clear or famous

C. bright

D. open

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: B

"Obscure" means not clear or famous.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Revise high-frequency vocabulary in small sets.

Q11Quantitative Aptitude

Hard

The ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 192. What is the larger number?

A. 72

B. 192

C. 120

D. 128

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

If the numbers are 3x and 5x, then 8x = 192, so the larger number = 120.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Convert ratio into parts and divide the sum by total parts.

Q12English Language

Easy

Select the option opposite in meaning to the word "Abundant".

A. scarce

B. plentiful

C. small

D. weak

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Correct Option: A

The opposite answer is the most contrasting option.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Look for the word that is clearly opposite.

Q13Quantitative Aptitude

Easy

An article is bought for Rs 1295 and sold at a profit of 10%. What is the selling price?

A. 1434

B. 1425

C. 1295

D. 1416

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: B

Selling price = cost price x (100 + profit)% / 100 = 1425.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Multiply by the profit factor directly.

Q14Quantitative Aptitude

Medium

The average of five consecutive even numbers is 34. What is the smallest of these numbers?

A. 36

B. 34

C. 32

D. 30

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: D

The five numbers are centred on the average: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: For consecutive evens, smallest = average minus 4.

Q15Reasoning Ability

Medium

What comes next in the series: 36, 38, 40, 42, ?

A. 46

B. 44

C. 45

D. 42

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: B

Each term increases by 2, so next = 44.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Check first differences before trying harder patterns.

Q16Quantitative Aptitude

Easy

A shopkeeper marks an item at Rs 1237, raises the price by 12% and then gives a discount of 8% on the raised price. What is the final selling price (nearest rupee)?

A. 1286

B. 1275

C. 1237

D. 1264

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: B

Raised price = 1237 x 112/100. Final = raised x 92/100 = Rs 1275.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Combine percent changes by multiplication, not addition.

Q17Quantitative Aptitude

Easy

The average of five consecutive even numbers is 24. What is the smallest of these numbers?

A. 24

B. 26

C. 20

D. 22

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

The five numbers are centred on the average: 20, 22, 24, 26, 28.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: For consecutive evens, smallest = average minus 4.

Q18Quantitative Aptitude

Easy

A sum of Rs 6411 is invested at 6% per annum simple interest for 3 years. How much interest is earned?

A. 6411

B. 1093

C. 1213

D. 1153

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: D

Simple interest = P x R x T / 100 = 6411 x 6 x 3 / 100 = Rs 1153.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: P x R x T divided by 100 — cancel zeros first.

Q19Quantitative Aptitude

Easy

The ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 112. What is the larger number?

A. 70

B. 78

C. 42

D. 112

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: A

If the numbers are 3x and 5x, then 8x = 112, so the larger number = 70.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Convert ratio into parts and divide the sum by total parts.

Q20Quantitative Aptitude

Easy

An article is bought for Rs 2795 and sold at a profit of 10%. What is the selling price?

A. 3084

B. 3075

C. 2795

D. 3066

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: B

Selling price = cost price x (100 + profit)% / 100 = 3075.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Multiply by the profit factor directly.

Q21Quantitative Aptitude

Medium

A shopkeeper marks an item at Rs 522, raises the price by 17% and then gives a discount of 13% on the raised price. What is the final selling price (nearest rupee)?

A. 520

B. 522

C. 531

D. 542

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

Raised price = 522 x 117/100. Final = raised x 87/100 = Rs 531.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Combine percent changes by multiplication, not addition.

Q22Quantitative Aptitude

Medium

The average of five consecutive even numbers is 34. What is the smallest of these numbers?

A. 36

B. 34

C. 32

D. 30

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: D

The five numbers are centred on the average: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: For consecutive evens, smallest = average minus 4.

Q23Quantitative Aptitude

Medium

A sum of Rs 7096 is invested at 5% per annum simple interest for 2 years. How much interest is earned?

A. 709

B. 759

C. 659

D. 7096

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: A

Simple interest = P x R x T / 100 = 7096 x 5 x 2 / 100 = Rs 709.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: P x R x T divided by 100 — cancel zeros first.

Q24Quantitative Aptitude

Medium

The ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 152. What is the larger number?

A. 103

B. 95

C. 152

D. 57

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: B

If the numbers are 3x and 5x, then 8x = 152, so the larger number = 95.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Convert ratio into parts and divide the sum by total parts.

Q25Quantitative Aptitude

Medium

An article is bought for Rs 590 and sold at a profit of 15%. What is the selling price?

A. 670

B. 590

C. 679

D. 688

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

Selling price = cost price x (100 + profit)% / 100 = 679.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Multiply by the profit factor directly.

Q26Quantitative Aptitude

Hard

A shopkeeper marks an item at Rs 707, raises the price by 22% and then gives a discount of 8% on the raised price. What is the final selling price (nearest rupee)?

A. 707

B. 783

C. 805

D. 794

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: D

Raised price = 707 x 122/100. Final = raised x 92/100 = Rs 794.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Combine percent changes by multiplication, not addition.

Q27Quantitative Aptitude

Hard

The average of five consecutive even numbers is 44. What is the smallest of these numbers?

A. 40

B. 42

C. 44

D. 46

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: A

The five numbers are centred on the average: 40, 42, 44, 46, 48.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: For consecutive evens, smallest = average minus 4.

Q28Quantitative Aptitude

Hard

A sum of Rs 7781 is invested at 10% per annum simple interest for 4 years. How much interest is earned?

A. 3212

B. 3112

C. 7781

D. 3012

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: B

Simple interest = P x R x T / 100 = 7781 x 10 x 4 / 100 = Rs 3112.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: P x R x T divided by 100 — cancel zeros first.

Q29Quantitative Aptitude

Hard

The ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 192. What is the larger number?

A. 72

B. 192

C. 120

D. 128

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

If the numbers are 3x and 5x, then 8x = 192, so the larger number = 120.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Convert ratio into parts and divide the sum by total parts.

Q30Quantitative Aptitude

Hard

An article is bought for Rs 885 and sold at a profit of 20%. What is the selling price?

A. 885

B. 1053

C. 1071

D. 1062

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: D

Selling price = cost price x (100 + profit)% / 100 = 1062.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Multiply by the profit factor directly.

Q31Reasoning Ability

Easy

What comes next in the series: 11, 16, 21, 26, ?

A. 31

B. 36

C. 26

D. 32

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: A

Each term increases by 5, so next = 31.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Check first differences before trying harder patterns.

Q32Reasoning Ability

Easy

If A is coded as E, B as G, C as I, what is the code for A?

A. G

B. E

C. C

D. I

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

The sequence shifts each letter by 2 position(s).

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Count the shift before picking the code.

Q33Reasoning Ability

Easy

A person walks 13 metres north, turns right and walks 8 metres. Which direction is the person from the starting point?

A. North-West

B. South-West

C. North-East

D. South-East

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

From north and then right, the person ends up to the north-east of the starting point.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Draw the path with one arrow for each turn.

Q34Reasoning Ability

Easy

If P is the father of Q and Q is the mother of R, how is P related to R?

A. Brother

B. Uncle

C. Grandfather

D. Father

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: D

P is the grandfather of R.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Read the family chain from left to right.

Q35Reasoning Ability

Easy

Which one is the correct relation? Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to ?

A. Puppy

B. Cub

C. Foal

D. Calf

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: A

A young dog is called a puppy.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use common pair relationships for analogy questions.

Q36Reasoning Ability

Medium

What comes next in the series: 36, 39, 42, 45, ?

A. 51

B. 48

C. 49

D. 45

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: B

Each term increases by 3, so next = 48.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Check first differences before trying harder patterns.

Q37Reasoning Ability

Medium

If A is coded as K, B as N, C as Q, what is the code for A?

A. Q

B. H

C. K

D. N

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: B

The sequence shifts each letter by 3 position(s).

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Count the shift before picking the code.

Q38Reasoning Ability

Medium

A person walks 18 metres north, turns right and walks 8 metres. Which direction is the person from the starting point?

A. South-West

B. North-West

C. South-East

D. North-East

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: D

From north and then right, the person ends up to the north-east of the starting point.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Draw the path with one arrow for each turn.

Q39Reasoning Ability

Medium

If P is the father of Q and Q is the mother of R, how is P related to R?

A. Father

B. Grandfather

C. Uncle

D. Brother

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: B

P is the grandfather of R.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Read the family chain from left to right.

Q40Reasoning Ability

Medium

Which one is the correct relation? Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to ?

A. Cub

B. Puppy

C. Calf

D. Foal

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: B

A young dog is called a puppy.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use common pair relationships for analogy questions.

Q41Reasoning Ability

Hard

What comes next in the series: 21, 29, 37, 45, ?

A. 45

B. 54

C. 53

D. 61

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

Each term increases by 8, so next = 53.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Check first differences before trying harder patterns.

Q42Reasoning Ability

Hard

If A is coded as I, B as M, C as Q, what is the code for A?

A. E

B. I

C. M

D. Q

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: A

The sequence shifts each letter by 4 position(s).

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Count the shift before picking the code.

Q43Reasoning Ability

Hard

A person walks 23 metres north, turns right and walks 8 metres. Which direction is the person from the starting point?

A. North-East

B. South-East

C. South-West

D. North-West

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: A

From north and then right, the person ends up to the north-east of the starting point.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Draw the path with one arrow for each turn.

Q44Reasoning Ability

Hard

If P is the father of Q and Q is the mother of R, how is P related to R?

A. Grandfather

B. Father

C. Brother

D. Uncle

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: A

P is the grandfather of R.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Read the family chain from left to right.

Q45Reasoning Ability

Hard

Which one is the correct relation? Cat is to Kitten as Dog is to ?

A. Calf

B. Foal

C. Puppy

D. Pup

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

A young dog is called a puppy.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use common pair relationships for analogy questions.

Q46English Language

Easy

Select the option closest in meaning to the word "Obscure".

A. not clear or famous

B. bright

C. open

D. delicious

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: A

"Obscure" means not clear or famous.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Learn words in short families and eliminate unrelated options first.

Q47English Language

Easy

Select the option opposite in meaning to the word "Candid".

A. rude and harsh

B. frank and honest

C. vague and unclear

D. shy and quiet

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: A

The opposite answer is the most contrasting option.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Look for the word that is clearly opposite.

Q48English Language

Easy

The word "Diligent" means which of the following?

A. quick but sloppy

B. lazy and careless

C. hardworking and careful

D. strict and stern

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: C

Choose the exact meaning of the word.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use the dictionary meaning, not a loose association.

Q49English Language

Easy

Choose the meaning that best matches the word "Adversity".

A. joy and cheer

B. hardship or misfortune

C. comfort and ease

D. wealth and luxury

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: B

"Adversity" means hardship or misfortune.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Revise high-frequency vocabulary in small sets.

Q50English Language

Easy

Fill in the blank with the best word: The officer remained ____ during the long meeting.

A. Serene

B. Vigorous

C. Tedious

D. Frugal

View answer and available explanation

Correct Option: A

The context needs a word meaning calm and steady.

Exam Tip / Shortcut: Use sentence tone to narrow the answer.

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