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Q1 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Sentence: "Reflections are clearer in calm waters." If each letter is mirrored using alphabetical symmetry (A↔Z, B↔Y...), what is the 2nd letter of the 6th word after mirroring?
- d
- x
- y
- z
वाक्य: "Reflections are clearer in calm waters." यदि प्रत्येक अक्षर को वर्णमाला सममिति (A↔Z, B↔Y...) के अनुसार प्रतिबिंबित किया जाए, तो प्रतिबिंबन के बाद 6वें शब्द का 2रा अक्षर क्या होगा?
- d
- x
- y
- z
Q2 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Choose the address that is exactly the same as the one given below.
Flat 201, Sapphire Tower, Garia Station Rd., Kolkata, West Bengal – 700084
- Flat 201, Saphire Tower, Garia Station Rd., Kolkata, West Bengal – 700084
- Flat 201, Sapphire Tower, Garia Station Rd., Kolkata, West Bengal – 700084
- Flat 201, Sapphire Tower, Gariya Station Rd., Kolkata, West Bengal – 700084
- Flat 201, Sapphire Tower, Garia Station Road, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700084
नीचे दिए गए पते के बिल्कुल समान पते का चयन कीजिए।
Flat 201, Sapphire Tower, Garia Station Rd., Kolkata, West Bengal – 700084
- Flat 201, Saphire Tower, Garia Station Rd., Kolkata, West Bengal – 700084
- Flat 201, Sapphire Tower, Garia Station Rd., Kolkata, West Bengal – 700084
- Flat 201, Sapphire Tower, Gariya Station Rd., Kolkata, West Bengal – 700084
- Flat 201, Sapphire Tower, Garia Station Road, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700084
Q3 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Which of the following alternative will fill the blanks?
m_u_mg_p_gu_
- g,p,u,m,p
- g,p,u,p,m
- p,u,u,p,m
- p,p,u,m,g
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा विकल्प रिक्त स्थानों को भरेगा?
m_u_mg_p_gu_
- g,p,u,m,p
- g,p,u,p,m
- p,u,u,p,m
- p,p,u,m,g
Q4 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series:
GBDF, GHMR, GNVD, GTEP, ?
- G Z M B
- G Z N C
- G Z N B
- G Y N B
दिए गए विकल्पों में से उस अक्षर-समूह का चयन कीजिए जो निम्नलिखित श्रेणी में प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न (?) का स्थान ले सकता है:
GBDF, GHMR, GNVD, GTEP, ?
- G Z M B
- G Z N C
- G Z N B
- G Y N B
Q5 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If 'Z' denotes 'addition', 'X' denotes 'multiplication', 'Y' denotes 'division', and 'W' denotes 'subtraction', then what will be the value of the following expression?
3.2 Z (0.56 Y 1.4 X 4) W 5 X 5 Y 25 Z 5.
- 6.9
- 8.8
- 8.6
- 9.8
यदि 'Z' का अर्थ 'जोड़', 'X' का अर्थ 'गुणा', 'Y' का अर्थ 'भाग' तथा 'W' का अर्थ 'घटाव' है, तो निम्नलिखित व्यंजक का मान क्या होगा?
3.2 Z (0.56 Y 1.4 X 4) W 5 X 5 Y 25 Z 5.
- 6.9
- 8.8
- 8.6
- 9.8
Q6 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Find the odd one out:
- A@1A
- B@2B
- C@4C
- D@4D
विषम का चयन कीजिए:
- A@1A
- B@2B
- C@4C
- D@4D
Q7 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
What will come at the place of question mark?
1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ?
- 62
- 63
- 64
- 65
प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न के स्थान पर क्या आएगा?
1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ?
- 62
- 63
- 64
- 65
Q8 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option.
Statement: Deforestation in tropical rainforests, primarily driven by agricultural expansion and logging, not only contributes to the loss of biodiversity but also exacerbates global warming by reducing the Earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide.
Assumptions:
I. Deforestation reduces the Earth's ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
II. Agricultural expansion and logging are the primary causes of deforestation.
III. The loss of biodiversity is the most significant consequence of deforestation.
- Only I and II are implicit
- Only II and III are implicit
- Only I is implicit
- All I, II and III are implicit
निर्देश: कथन के वैध होने के लिए आवश्यक मान्यताओं की पहचान कीजिए, फिर सही विकल्प चुनिए।
कथन: उष्णकटिबंधीय वर्षावनों में वनों की कटाई, जो मुख्य रूप से कृषि विस्तार और लकड़ी कटाई के कारण होती है, न केवल जैव विविधता के ह्रास में योगदान देती है बल्कि पृथ्वी की कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड अवशोषित करने की क्षमता को कम करके वैश्विक तापन को भी बढ़ाती है।
मान्यताएँ:
I. वनों की कटाई पृथ्वी की कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड अवशोषित करने की क्षमता को कम करती है।
II. कृषि विस्तार और लकड़ी कटाई वनों की कटाई के प्रमुख कारण हैं।
III. जैव विविधता का ह्रास वनों की कटाई का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण परिणाम है।
- केवल I और II निहित हैं
- केवल II और III निहित हैं
- केवल I निहित है
- I, II और III सभी निहित हैं
Q9 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows.
Statement: The city experienced its worst rainfall in 50 years.
Conclusions:
I. The city's drainage systems may have failed.
II. Such rainfall occurs regularly.
- Only Conclusion I follows
- Only Conclusion II follows
- Both I and II follow
- Neither I nor II follows
निम्नलिखित कथन को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए और उससे निकलने वाले निष्कर्ष की पहचान कीजिए।
कथन: शहर ने पिछले 50 वर्षों की सबसे भीषण वर्षा का अनुभव किया।
निष्कर्ष:
I. शहर की जल निकासी व्यवस्था विफल हो गई हो सकती है।
II. ऐसी वर्षा नियमित रूप से होती है।
- केवल निष्कर्ष I अनुसरण करता है
- केवल निष्कर्ष II अनुसरण करता है
- I और II दोनों अनुसरण करते हैं
- न तो I और न ही II अनुसरण करता है
Q10 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
How many meaningful four-letter English words can be formed using the first, second, third, and fifth letters of the word "TRAVEL" (when counted from left to right), using each letter only once in each word?
- One
- Three
- Two
- Five
शब्द "TRAVEL" के प्रथम, द्वितीय, तृतीय और पंचम अक्षरों (बाएँ से दाएँ गिनते हुए) का उपयोग करके, प्रत्येक शब्द में प्रत्येक अक्षर का केवल एक बार प्रयोग करते हुए, कितने सार्थक चार-अक्षरीय अंग्रेज़ी शब्द बनाए जा सकते हैं?
- एक
- तीन
- दो
- पाँच
Q11 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
A pair of letters is given, followed by its corresponding product of alphabetical positions (A = 1, B = 2, ..., Z = 26). A second pair of letters is given without its product. Identify the correct product for the second pair that maintains the same relationship as the first.
NxP : 14×16 :: ExI : ?
- 5×9
- 6×9
- 5×10
- 6×8
निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, अक्षरों का एक युग्म दिया गया है, जिसके साथ उनके वर्णमाला क्रमांकों (A = 1, B = 2, ..., Z = 26) का संगत गुणनफल दिया गया है। अक्षरों का दूसरा युग्म बिना गुणनफल के दिया गया है। दूसरे युग्म के लिए सही गुणनफल ज्ञात कीजिए जो पहले युग्म के समान संबंध बनाए रखे।
NxP : 14×16 :: ExI : ?
- 5×9
- 6×9
- 5×10
- 6×8
Q12 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Complete the series.
Z1, Y2, X3, W4, ?
- V5
- V4
- U5
- X5
श्रेणी को पूर्ण कीजिए।
Z1, Y2, X3, W4, ?
- V5
- V4
- U5
- X5
Q13 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Find the odd one out from the given alternatives:
- Article 14
- Article 19
- Article 21
- Article 370
दिए गए विकल्पों में से विषम का चयन कीजिए:
- अनुच्छेद 14
- अनुच्छेद 19
- अनुच्छेद 21
- अनुच्छेद 370
Q14 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
A is the daughter of B. B is the son of C. D is the wife of C. How is D related to A?
- Aunt
- Mother
- Grandmother
- Sister
A, B की पुत्री है। B, C का पुत्र है। D, C की पत्नी है। D का A से क्या संबंध है?
- चाची/बुआ
- माता
- दादी
- बहन
Q15 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If 3 + 4 = 19 and 2 + 5 = 17, what is 1 + 6 = ?
- 15
- 13
- 12
- 11
यदि 3 + 4 = 19 और 2 + 5 = 17, तो 1 + 6 = ?
- 15
- 13
- 12
- 11
Q16 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
In a certain code language, each letter is assigned a unique digit. Based on the given codes for specific words, determine the code for the target word using the same logic. If SPEED is coded as 83551 and COOL is coded as 9226, then how will SCOOP be coded?
- 89213
- 89276
- 89223
- 89327
एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में, प्रत्येक अक्षर को एक विशिष्ट अंक प्रदान किया गया है। कुछ शब्दों के दिए गए कूटों के आधार पर, उसी तर्क का उपयोग करके लक्षित शब्द का कूट ज्ञात कीजिए। यदि SPEED को 83551 तथा COOL को 9226 कूटित किया जाता है, तो SCOOP को कैसे कूटित किया जाएगा?
- 89213
- 89276
- 89223
- 89327
Q17 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If 5 * 4 = 41 and 6 * 3 = 45, what is 7 * 2?
- 48
- 51
- 53
- 55
यदि 5 * 4 = 41 और 6 * 3 = 45, तो 7 * 2 = ?
- 48
- 51
- 53
- 55
Q18 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If 'READ' is coded as T2@3, and 'DEAR' is coded as 3@2T, then what is the code for 'DARE'?
- 3@T2
- T@23
- @32T
- @32Y
यदि 'READ' को T2@3 कूटित किया जाता है, और 'DEAR' को 3@2T कूटित किया जाता है, तो 'DARE' का कूट क्या होगा?
- 3@T2
- T@23
- @32T
- @32Y
Q19 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
What is the average of 5 consecutive odd numbers starting from 13?
- 17
- 18
- 20
- 23
13 से शुरू होने वाली 5 क्रमागत विषम संख्याओं का औसत क्या है?
- 17
- 18
- 20
- 23
Q20 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If the given symbols mean:
'+' means 'divided by'
'-' means 'multiplied by'
'x' means 'minus'
'÷' means 'plus'
Then, find the value of the following expression: 40 x 5 ÷ 8 + 16 - 2 = ?
- 56
- 27
- 48
- 36
यदि दिए गए प्रतीकों का अर्थ है:
'+' का अर्थ 'भाग' है
'-' का अर्थ 'गुणा' है
'x' का अर्थ 'घटाव' है
'÷' का अर्थ 'जोड़' है
तो निम्नलिखित व्यंजक का मान ज्ञात कीजिए: 40 x 5 ÷ 8 + 16 - 2 = ?
- 56
- 27
- 48
- 36
Q21 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Pointing to a photograph, a man says, "She is the daughter of the only son of my father's wife". Who is the woman to the man?
- Sister
- Cousin
- Niece
- Daughter
एक फोटोग्राफ की ओर संकेत करते हुए एक व्यक्ति कहता है, "वह मेरे पिता की पत्नी के इकलौते पुत्र की पुत्री है।" वह महिला उस व्यक्ति से किस प्रकार संबंधित है?
- बहन
- चचेरी/ममेरी बहन
- भतीजी/भांजी
- पुत्री
Q22 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If 'x' = '+', '+' = '−', '−' = '÷', '÷' = 'x', which equation is correct?
- 10 + 2 × 2 − 4 = 10
- 14 ÷ 2 − 2 + 4 = 10
- 12 × 2 + 4 − 1 = 27
- 8 + 4 − 2 × 1 = 10
यदि 'x' = '+', '+' = '−', '−' = '÷', '÷' = 'x', तो कौन-सा समीकरण सही है?
- 10 + 2 × 2 − 4 = 10
- 14 ÷ 2 − 2 + 4 = 10
- 12 × 2 + 4 − 1 = 27
- 8 + 4 − 2 × 1 = 10
Q23 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Read the following statements and evaluate the conclusions based on traditional syllogistic logic. Consider the statements to be absolutely true.
Statements:
All metals are elements.
Some elements are gases.
Conclusions:
I. Some metals are gases.
II. All gases being elements is a possibility.
- Only Conclusion II follows
- Both I and II follow
- Only Conclusion I follows
- Neither I nor II follows
निम्नलिखित कथनों को पढ़िए और पारंपरिक न्यायवाक्य तर्क के आधार पर निष्कर्षों का मूल्यांकन कीजिए। कथनों को पूर्णतः सत्य मानिए।
कथन:
सभी धातुएँ तत्व हैं।
कुछ तत्व गैसें हैं।
निष्कर्ष:
I. कुछ धातुएँ गैसें हैं।
II. सभी गैसों का तत्व होना एक संभावना है।
- केवल निष्कर्ष II अनुसरण करता है
- I और II दोनों अनुसरण करते हैं
- केवल निष्कर्ष I अनुसरण करता है
- न तो I और न ही II अनुसरण करता है
Q24 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If '+' means 'x', '−' means '÷', 'x' means '+', then 4 − 2 × 3 + 6 = ?
- 12
- 6
- 5
- 20
यदि '+' का अर्थ 'x', '−' का अर्थ '÷', तथा 'x' का अर्थ '+' है, तो 4 − 2 × 3 + 6 = ?
- 12
- 6
- 5
- 20
Q25 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
The ratio of two numbers is 4:5 and their sum is 180. Find the numbers.
- 60 and 75
- 72 and 108
- 80 and 100
- 64 and 116
दो संख्याओं का अनुपात 4:5 है तथा उनका योग 180 है। संख्याएँ ज्ञात कीजिए।
- 60 और 75
- 72 और 108
- 80 और 100
- 64 और 116
Q26 · General Awareness
What feature was used on Golconda Fort's gates to protect it during attacks involving war elephants?
- Deep moat with water channels
- Electrified spikes
- Steel spikes on doors
- Stone cannon towers
गोलकुंडा किले के द्वारों पर युद्ध हाथियों द्वारा किए जाने वाले हमलों से सुरक्षा के लिए किस विशेषता का उपयोग किया गया था?
- जल मार्गों वाली गहरी खाई
- विद्युतयुक्त नुकीले कांटे
- दरवाजों पर इस्पात के नुकीले कांटे
- पत्थर के तोप बुर्ज
Q27 · General Awareness
Which of the following best captures the core rituals and symbolism of the Fagli (Kus/Kuns) festival in Pattan Valley?
- Baraza, symbolizing Shikhara-Appa, is made with marigold and turmeric and placed at village shrines.
- Punha involves symbolic ploughing indoors using willow sticks, reflecting farming hopes during snow.
- Totu, made of wheat and honey, is offered on rooftops to priests, then fed to goats.
- Kwari sweets are made by elder women for temple offerings, as men chant to crow spirits.
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा विकल्प पाटन घाटी के फागली (कुस/कुंस) उत्सव के प्रमुख अनुष्ठानों और प्रतीकों को सबसे अच्छी तरह दर्शाता है?
- बराज़ा, जो शिखारा-अप्पा का प्रतीक है, गेंदे के फूल और हल्दी से बनाया जाता है तथा ग्राम देवस्थलों पर स्थापित किया जाता है।
- पुन्हा में विलो (बेंत) की टहनियों से घर के अंदर प्रतीकात्मक जुताई की जाती है, जो बर्फबारी के दौरान कृषि की आशाओं को दर्शाती है।
- टोटू, जो गेहूँ और शहद से बनाया जाता है, छतों पर पुजारियों को अर्पित किया जाता है और बाद में बकरियों को खिलाया जाता है।
- क्वारी मिठाइयाँ वृद्ध महिलाओं द्वारा मंदिर में चढ़ाने के लिए बनाई जाती हैं, जबकि पुरुष कौवे की आत्माओं के लिए मंत्रोच्चार करते हैं।
Q28 · General Awareness
Determine the correctly matched Gupta fiscal term with its meaning.
- Hiranya – compulsory labour service
- Dhanya – gold tax
- Bhoga – king's share of produce
- Vaishthika – forced or corvée labour
निम्नलिखित में से गुप्तकालीन राजस्व संबंधी पद और उसके अर्थ का सही मिलान ज्ञात कीजिए।
- हिरण्य – अनिवार्य श्रम सेवा
- धान्य – स्वर्ण कर
- भोग – उपज में राजा का हिस्सा
- वैष्ठिक – बेगार अथवा बाध्य श्रम
Q29 · General Awareness
Which musical instrument from Sikkim is believed to have been the first created for the deity Tetlara Lahadongna, and is associated with mythological origins?
- Niyara Hongsing Ke
- Simikla Koom (Binayo)
- Yema Dhol
- Nagara of Yeba
सिक्किम का कौन-सा वाद्ययंत्र देवता टेटलारा लाहाडोंगना के लिए सर्वप्रथम निर्मित माना जाता है तथा जिसकी उत्पत्ति पौराणिक कथाओं से जुड़ी हुई है?
- नियारा होंगसिंग के
- सिमिकला कूम (बिनायो)
- येमा ढोल
- येबा का नगाड़ा
Q30 · General Awareness
Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in which sporting discipline?
- Boxing
- Athletics
- Weightlifting
- Long Jump
कर्णम मल्लेश्वरी किस खेल विधा में ओलंपिक पदक जीतने वाली पहली भारतीय महिला बनीं?
- मुक्केबाजी
- एथलेटिक्स
- भारोत्तोलन
- लंबी कूद
Q31 · General Awareness
Match each ruler listed in Column A with their respective period of reign given in Column B:
| Column A: Ruler | Column B: Reign Period |
| A. Qutbuddin Aybak | 1. 1175–1192 |
| B. Prithviraj Chauhan | 2. 1206–1210 |
| C. Alauddin Khalji | 3. 1296–1316 |
| D. Muhammad Tughluq | 4. 1324–1351 |
- A → 1, B → 2, C → 3, D → 4
- A → 4, B → 1, C → 3, D → 2
- A → 3, B → 1, C → 2, D → 4
- A → 2, B → 1, C → 3, D → 4
स्तंभ A में दिए गए प्रत्येक शासक का मिलान स्तंभ B में दिए गए उनके शासनकाल से कीजिए:
| स्तंभ A: शासक | स्तंभ B: शासनकाल |
| A. कुतुबुद्दीन ऐबक | 1. 1175–1192 |
| B. पृथ्वीराज चौहान | 2. 1206–1210 |
| C. अलाउद्दीन खिलजी | 3. 1296–1316 |
| D. मुहम्मद तुगलक | 4. 1324–1351 |
- A → 1, B → 2, C → 3, D → 4
- A → 4, B → 1, C → 3, D → 2
- A → 3, B → 1, C → 2, D → 4
- A → 2, B → 1, C → 3, D → 4
Q32 · General Awareness
Fill in the blank:
At the 1984 Summer Olympics, P. T. Usha narrowly missed a bronze medal by ________ of a second.
- One-hundredth
- One-tenth
- One-thousandth
- One-fiftyth
रिक्त स्थान भरिए:
1984 के ग्रीष्मकालीन ओलंपिक में, पी. टी. उषा कांस्य पदक से ________ सेकंड के अंतर से चूक गई थीं।
- एक-सौवाँ
- एक-दसवाँ
- एक-हजारवाँ
- एक-पचासवाँ
Q33 · General Awareness
Fill in the blank:
During India's BRICS Chairship in 2021, key initiatives included the Digital Health Summit and the _____ for environmental cooperation.
- BRICS Water Security Pact
- BRICS Alliance for Green Tourism
- BRICS Climate Finance Agreement
- BRICS Sustainable Energy Forum
रिक्त स्थान भरिए:
2021 में भारत की BRICS अध्यक्षता के दौरान प्रमुख पहलों में डिजिटल हेल्थ समिट तथा पर्यावरणीय सहयोग के लिए _____ शामिल था।
- BRICS जल सुरक्षा समझौता
- BRICS हरित पर्यटन गठबंधन
- BRICS जलवायु वित्त समझौता
- BRICS सतत ऊर्जा मंच
Q34 · General Awareness
Who wrote 'Indica: A Deep Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent'?
- Sanjeev Sanyal
- Pranay Lal
- Rohan Murty
- Tony Joseph
'Indica: A Deep Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent' पुस्तक किसने लिखी है?
- संजीव सान्याल
- प्रणय लाल
- रोहन मूर्ति
- टोनी जोसेफ
Q35 · General Awareness
Which of the following about the men's hockey event at the 38th National Games 2025 is/are correct?
1. Karnataka beat Uttar Pradesh 3–2 in the final.
2. Karnataka vs Maharashtra semifinal ended 2–2, decided by shootout.
3. Punjab won bronze by defeating Maharashtra 1–0.
- Both 1 and 2 are correct
- Both 1 and 3 are correct
- Both 2 and 3 are correct
- 1, 2 and 3 all are correct
38वें राष्ट्रीय खेल 2025 की पुरुष हॉकी प्रतियोगिता के बारे में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा/कौन-से कथन सही है/हैं?
1. कर्नाटक ने फाइनल में उत्तर प्रदेश को 3–2 से हराया।
2. कर्नाटक बनाम महाराष्ट्र सेमीफाइनल 2–2 से बराबरी पर समाप्त हुआ, जिसका निर्णय शूटआउट से हुआ।
3. पंजाब ने महाराष्ट्र को 1–0 से हराकर कांस्य पदक जीता।
- 1 और 2 दोनों सही हैं
- 1 और 3 दोनों सही हैं
- 2 और 3 दोनों सही हैं
- 1, 2 और 3 सभी सही हैं
Q36 · General Awareness
What initiative did Dr. Jitendra Singh launch in May 2025 as MoS PMO and MoS Personnel?
- National Grievance Redress Portal
- e-Civil List 2025 e-book
- Central Police Commemoration Day
- Digital Land Records Survey
मई 2025 में डॉ. जितेंद्र सिंह ने, पीएमओ में राज्य मंत्री तथा कार्मिक राज्य मंत्री के रूप में, कौन-सी पहल शुरू की?
- राष्ट्रीय शिकायत निवारण पोर्टल
- e-Civil List 2025 ई-पुस्तक
- केंद्रीय पुलिस स्मृति दिवस
- डिजिटल भूमि अभिलेख सर्वेक्षण
Q37 · General Awareness
Uttar Pradesh accounted for approximately what percent of India's total population in 2011?
- 10%
- 12%
- 16%
- 18%
वर्ष 2011 में भारत की कुल जनसंख्या में उत्तर प्रदेश की हिस्सेदारी लगभग कितने प्रतिशत थी?
- 10%
- 12%
- 16%
- 18%
Q38 · General Awareness
What does the designation HLVM3 stand for in the Gaganyaan mission context?
- Heavy LVM3
- Hybrid LVM3
- Human LVM3
- High LVM3
गगनयान मिशन के संदर्भ में HLVM3 का पूर्ण रूप क्या है?
- Heavy LVM3
- Hybrid LVM3
- Human LVM3
- High LVM3
Q39 · General Awareness
Which of the following minerals is found in large quantities in India and holds high economic importance?
- Copper
- Petroleum
- Iron ore
- Tin
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा खनिज भारत में बड़ी मात्रा में पाया जाता है तथा जिसका आर्थिक महत्व बहुत अधिक है?
- ताँबा
- पेट्रोलियम
- लौह अयस्क
- टिन
Q40 · General Awareness
Consider the following statements:
1) Both the Prime Minister (PM) and Chief Minister (CM) can advise dissolution of the respective Lower House.
2) Only the PM can recommend President's Rule under Article 356 of the Constitution.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1) प्रधानमंत्री (PM) और मुख्यमंत्री (CM) दोनों अपने-अपने निम्न सदन को भंग करने की सलाह दे सकते हैं।
2) केवल प्रधानमंत्री ही संविधान के अनुच्छेद 356 के अंतर्गत राष्ट्रपति शासन की सिफारिश कर सकते हैं।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-सा/कौन-से कथन सही है/हैं?
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2 दोनों
- न तो 1 और न ही 2
Q41 · General Awareness
Which of the following pairs of type of nutrient – nutrient is correctly matched?
- Micronutrient – Calcium
- Macronutrient – Zinc
- Micronutrient – Boron
- Macronutrient – Iron
निम्नलिखित में से पोषक तत्व के प्रकार – पोषक तत्व का कौन-सा युग्म सही सुमेलित है?
- सूक्ष्म पोषक तत्व – कैल्शियम
- स्थूल पोषक तत्व – जस्ता (ज़िंक)
- सूक्ष्म पोषक तत्व – बोरॉन
- स्थूल पोषक तत्व – लोहा (आयरन)
Q42 · General Awareness
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding electromagnetic devices?
- Electric Generator : Converts electrical energy to mechanical energy.
- Transformer : Operates on DC current to change voltage.
- Electromagnet : A permanent magnet.
- Electric Bell : Uses the magnetic effect of electric current.
विद्युतचुंबकीय उपकरणों के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा युग्म सही सुमेलित है?
- विद्युत जनित्र (Electric Generator) : विद्युत ऊर्जा को यांत्रिक ऊर्जा में परिवर्तित करता है।
- ट्रांसफॉर्मर : वोल्टेज बदलने के लिए DC धारा पर कार्य करता है।
- विद्युतचुंबक (Electromagnet) : एक स्थायी चुंबक है।
- विद्युत घंटी (Electric Bell) : विद्युत धारा के चुंबकीय प्रभाव का उपयोग करती है।
Q43 · General Awareness
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct option.
Assertion (A): Mission Amrit Sarovar promotes water conservation.
Reason (R): It aims to construct 75 ponds in each district by 2024.
- Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
- A is true, but R is false
- A is false, but R is true
नीचे दिए गए कथनों को Assertion (A) तथा Reason (R) के रूप में पढ़िए। सही विकल्प चुनिए:
Assertion (A): मिशन अमृत सरोवर जल संरक्षण को बढ़ावा देता है।
Reason (R): इसका उद्देश्य 2024 तक प्रत्येक जिले में 75 तालाबों का निर्माण करना है।
- A और R दोनों सत्य हैं, तथा R, A की सही व्याख्या है।
- A और R दोनों सत्य हैं, लेकिन R, A की सही व्याख्या नहीं है।
- A सत्य है, लेकिन R असत्य है।
- A असत्य है, लेकिन R सत्य है।
Q44 · General Awareness
Consider the statements about Rauf:
1. It is a women's group dance of Kashmir usually performed at Eid.
2. Dancers align in two facing rows executing toe-heel footwork called ras.
Which is/are correct?
- Only 1 correct
- Only 2 correct
- Both 1 & 2 correct
- Neither 1 nor 2 correct
रौफ (Rauf) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. यह कश्मीर का महिलाओं का एक समूह नृत्य है, जो सामान्यतः ईद के अवसर पर किया जाता है।
2. नर्तकियाँ आमने-सामने दो पंक्तियों में खड़ी होकर 'रस' कहलाने वाले पंजा-एड़ी (toe-heel) पदचालन का प्रदर्शन करती हैं।
कौन-सा/कौन-से कथन सही है/हैं?
- केवल 1 सही है
- केवल 2 सही है
- 1 और 2 दोनों सही हैं
- न तो 1 और न ही 2 सही है
Q45 · General Awareness
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct option.
Assertion (A): India's rank in the Global Happiness Index is lower than most South Asian neighbours.
Reason (R): India's GDP per capita is the lowest in South Asia.
- Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true, but R is false.
- A is false, but R is true.
नीचे दिए गए कथनों को Assertion (A) तथा Reason (R) के रूप में पढ़िए। सही विकल्प चुनिए:
Assertion (A): वैश्विक खुशी सूचकांक (Global Happiness Index) में भारत की रैंक अधिकांश दक्षिण एशियाई पड़ोसी देशों से नीचे है।
Reason (R): दक्षिण एशिया में भारत की प्रति व्यक्ति GDP सबसे कम है।
- A और R दोनों सत्य हैं, तथा R, A की सही व्याख्या है।
- A और R दोनों सत्य हैं, लेकिन R, A की सही व्याख्या नहीं है।
- A सत्य है, लेकिन R असत्य है।
- A असत्य है, लेकिन R सत्य है।
Q46 · General Awareness
Which Indian river was added to the National River Conservation Plan in 2024?
- Yamuna
- Musi
- Krishna
- Gomti
वर्ष 2024 में किस भारतीय नदी को राष्ट्रीय नदी संरक्षण योजना (National River Conservation Plan) में शामिल किया गया था?
- यमुना
- मूसी
- कृष्णा
- गोमती
Q47 · General Awareness
Article 50 is part of which section of the Constitution?
- Fundamental Duties
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Fundamental Rights
- Preamble
अनुच्छेद 50 संविधान के किस भाग का हिस्सा है?
- मौलिक कर्तव्य
- राज्य के नीति-निर्देशक तत्व
- मौलिक अधिकार
- प्रस्तावना
Q48 · General Awareness
Arrange the following in chronological order:
1. GST Council constituted
2. Constitution (101st Amendment) Act enacted
3. GST launched
Choose the correct chronological sequence:
- 1-2-3
- 2-1-3
- 3-2-1
- 2-3-1
निम्नलिखित को कालानुक्रमिक क्रम में व्यवस्थित कीजिए:
1. GST परिषद का गठन
2. संविधान (101वाँ संशोधन) अधिनियम लागू हुआ
3. GST लागू किया गया
सही कालानुक्रमिक क्रम चुनिए:
- 1-2-3
- 2-1-3
- 3-2-1
- 2-3-1
Q49 · General Awareness
Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The IPR 1956 created an industrial classification into Schedules A, B, and C.
Reason (R): This was to identify sectors for exclusive state control, joint sectors, and private sector operation.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
निम्नलिखित Assertion (A) और Reason (R) को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए तथा सही विकल्प चुनिए।
Assertion (A): 1956 की औद्योगिक नीति संकल्प (IPR 1956) ने उद्योगों को अनुसूची A, B और C में वर्गीकृत किया।
Reason (R): इसका उद्देश्य उन क्षेत्रों की पहचान करना था जो राज्य के विशेष नियंत्रण, संयुक्त क्षेत्र तथा निजी क्षेत्र के संचालन के लिए निर्धारित थे।
- A और R दोनों सत्य हैं तथा R, A की सही व्याख्या है।
- A और R दोनों सत्य हैं, लेकिन R, A की सही व्याख्या नहीं है।
- A सत्य है, लेकिन R असत्य है।
- A असत्य है, लेकिन R सत्य है।
Q50 · General Awareness
Regarding Earth's major climatic zones:
1. Tropical zones experience minimal seasonal temperature variation.
2. Temperate zones are characterized by four distinct seasons.
Which of the above is/are correct?
- Statement 1 only
- Statement 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
पृथ्वी के प्रमुख जलवायु क्षेत्रों के संबंध में:
1. उष्णकटिबंधीय क्षेत्रों में मौसमी तापमान परिवर्तन बहुत कम होता है।
2. समशीतोष्ण क्षेत्रों की विशेषता चार स्पष्ट ऋतुएँ हैं।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-सा/कौन-से कथन सही है/हैं?
- केवल कथन 1
- केवल कथन 2
- 1 और 2 दोनों
- न तो 1 और न ही 2
Q51 · Quantitative Aptitude
If P : Q = 6 : 11, Q : R = 5 : 4, and R : S = 9 : 7, find P : Q : R : S.
- 270 : 495 : 396 : 308
- 6 : 11 : 4 : 7
- 30 : 55 : 44 : 35
- 270 : 396 : 495 : 308
यदि P : Q = 6 : 11, Q : R = 5 : 4, तथा R : S = 9 : 7, तो P : Q : R : S ज्ञात कीजिए।
- 270 : 495 : 396 : 308
- 6 : 11 : 4 : 7
- 30 : 55 : 44 : 35
- 270 : 396 : 495 : 308
Q52 · Quantitative Aptitude
A bag contains ₹10, ₹5, and ₹2 coins in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3. If the total amount of money in the bag is ₹390, find the number of coins of each kind.
- 10 coins of ₹10, 20 of ₹5, and 30 of ₹2
- 15 coins of ₹10, 30 of ₹5, and 45 of ₹2
- 20 coins of ₹10, 40 of ₹5, and 60 of ₹2
- 12 coins of ₹10, 24 of ₹5, and 36 of ₹2
एक थैले में ₹10, ₹5 और ₹2 के सिक्के 1 : 2 : 3 के अनुपात में हैं। यदि थैले में कुल राशि ₹390 है, तो प्रत्येक प्रकार के सिक्कों की संख्या ज्ञात कीजिए।
- ₹10 के 10 सिक्के, ₹5 के 20 सिक्के और ₹2 के 30 सिक्के
- ₹10 के 15 सिक्के, ₹5 के 30 सिक्के और ₹2 के 45 सिक्के
- ₹10 के 20 सिक्के, ₹5 के 40 सिक्के और ₹2 के 60 सिक्के
- ₹10 के 12 सिक्के, ₹5 के 24 सिक्के और ₹2 के 36 सिक्के
Q53 · Quantitative Aptitude
A tank holds 5¾ liters of water. If 2.375 liters are drained twice, how much water remains?
- 1
- 1¼
- 1⅜
- 1½
एक टंकी में 5¾ लीटर पानी है। यदि 2.375 लीटर पानी दो बार निकाला जाए, तो कितना पानी शेष रहेगा?
- 1
- 1¼
- 1⅜
- 1½
Q54 · Quantitative Aptitude
Simplify: \( \left[\frac{2}{3} + \left(\frac{4}{5} \div \frac{2}{7}\right)\right] \div \left[\frac{3}{2} - \left(\frac{5}{6} \times \frac{3}{4}\right)\right] \)
- 416/105
- 418/110
- 425/250
- 526/350
सरल कीजिए: \( \left[\frac{2}{3} + \left(\frac{4}{5} \div \frac{2}{7}\right)\right] \div \left[\frac{3}{2} - \left(\frac{5}{6} \times \frac{3}{4}\right)\right] \)
- 416/105
- 418/110
- 425/250
- 526/350
Q55 · Quantitative Aptitude
Simplify: \( \left(2\frac{1}{2} + 3.6\right) \div 0.75 + \left(1.25 \times \frac{4}{5}\right) \)
- 137/15
- 160/15
- 127/15
- 148/15
सरल कीजिए: \( \left(2\frac{1}{2} + 3.6\right) \div 0.75 + \left(1.25 \times \frac{4}{5}\right) \)
- 137/15
- 160/15
- 127/15
- 148/15
Q56 · Quantitative Aptitude
A and B invested in a business in the ratio 5:6. The profit ratio was 10:9. If B invested his money for 12 months, for how many months did A invest?
- 15 months
- 16 months
- 17 months
- 18 months
A और B ने एक व्यवसाय में 5:6 के अनुपात में निवेश किया। लाभ का अनुपात 10:9 था। यदि B ने अपना धन 12 माह के लिए निवेश किया, तो A ने कितने माह के लिए निवेश किया?
- 15 माह
- 16 माह
- 17 माह
- 18 माह
Q57 · Quantitative Aptitude
The average of 9 numbers is 56. When one number is removed, the average becomes 54. What number was removed?
- 52
- 72
- 82
- 92
9 संख्याओं का औसत 56 है। जब एक संख्या हटा दी जाती है, तो औसत 54 हो जाता है। हटाई गई संख्या क्या थी?
- 52
- 72
- 82
- 92
Q58 · Quantitative Aptitude
Weekly Fuel Usage (litres)
| Vehicle | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
| Truck 1 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | |
| Truck 2 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | |
What is the overall average daily fuel usage for both trucks?
- 27 litres
- 22.2 litres
- 28 litres
- 21.5 litres
साप्ताहिक ईंधन उपयोग (लीटर में)
| वाहन | सोम | मंगल | बुध | गुरु | शुक्र | |
| Truck 1 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | |
| Truck 2 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | |
प्रश्न: दोनों ट्रकों का कुल औसत दैनिक ईंधन उपयोग कितना है?
- 27 लीटर
- 22.2 लीटर
- 28 लीटर
- 21.5 लीटर
Q59 · Quantitative Aptitude
A sum becomes ₹12100 in 2 years at 10% Compound Interest annually. Find the principal.
- ₹10000
- ₹11000
- ₹11500
- ₹10500
एक राशि 10% वार्षिक चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज की दर से 2 वर्षों में ₹12100 हो जाती है। मूलधन ज्ञात कीजिए।
- ₹10000
- ₹11000
- ₹11500
- ₹10500
Q60 · Quantitative Aptitude
A grocer purchased 50 kg of rice at ₹40 per kg and 20 kg of another variety of rice at ₹55 per kg. He mixed the two varieties and sold the entire mixture at ₹48 per kg. Find his total profit or loss in this transaction.
- Loss of ₹260
- Loss of ₹240
- Profit of ₹260
- Loss of ₹290
एक किराना व्यापारी ने 50 किग्रा चावल ₹40 प्रति किग्रा की दर से तथा 20 किग्रा दूसरी किस्म के चावल ₹55 प्रति किग्रा की दर से खरीदे। उसने दोनों किस्मों को मिलाकर पूरा मिश्रण ₹48 प्रति किग्रा की दर से बेच दिया। इस लेन-देन में उसका कुल लाभ या हानि ज्ञात कीजिए।
- ₹260 की हानि
- ₹240 की हानि
- ₹260 का लाभ
- ₹290 की हानि
Q61 · Quantitative Aptitude
A television set has a marked price of ₹20,000. It is sold after two successive discounts. If the first discount is 15% and the final selling price is ₹15,300, what is the percentage of the second discount?
- 10%
- 12%
- 14%
- 15%
एक टेलीविजन सेट का अंकित मूल्य ₹20,000 है। इसे दो क्रमिक छूटों के बाद बेचा जाता है। यदि पहली छूट 15% है और अंतिम विक्रय मूल्य ₹15,300 है, तो दूसरी छूट का प्रतिशत क्या है?
- 10%
- 12%
- 14%
- 15%
Q62 · Quantitative Aptitude
A manufacturer marked a product 30% above its cost price. He provided a discount to a customer, which resulted in him making a profit of 17%. What was the rate of discount given by the manufacturer?
- 24%
- 50%
- 60%
- 10%
एक निर्माता ने किसी उत्पाद का अंकित मूल्य उसके क्रय मूल्य से 30% अधिक रखा। उसने ग्राहक को छूट दी, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप उसे 17% का लाभ हुआ। निर्माता द्वारा दी गई छूट की दर क्या थी?
- 24%
- 50%
- 60%
- 10%
Q63 · Quantitative Aptitude
Two containers, A and B, contain mixtures of alcohol and water. Container A has alcohol and water in the ratio 4:1, while Container B has them in the ratio 5:2. If 10 liters are drawn from Container A and 14 liters from Container B, and the contents are mixed in a third container, what is the ratio of alcohol to water in the new mixture?
- 3:1
- 7:2
- 9:4
- 11:3
दो पात्र A और B में अल्कोहल और पानी के मिश्रण हैं। पात्र A में अल्कोहल और पानी का अनुपात 4:1 है, जबकि पात्र B में उनका अनुपात 5:2 है। यदि पात्र A से 10 लीटर तथा पात्र B से 14 लीटर निकाला जाए और दोनों को तीसरे पात्र में मिला दिया जाए, तो नए मिश्रण में अल्कोहल और पानी का अनुपात क्या होगा?
- 3:1
- 7:2
- 9:4
- 11:3
Q64 · Quantitative Aptitude
If the radius of a sphere is increased to twice its original size, what is the ratio of the new surface area to the original surface area, as well as the proportion of the new volume to the original volume?
- 4:1 and 2:1
- 4:1 and 8:1
- 8:1 and 4:1
- 2:1 and 4:1
यदि किसी गोले की त्रिज्या उसके मूल आकार से दोगुनी कर दी जाए, तो नए पृष्ठीय क्षेत्रफल और मूल पृष्ठीय क्षेत्रफल का अनुपात तथा नए आयतन और मूल आयतन का अनुपात क्या होगा?
- 4:1 और 2:1
- 4:1 और 8:1
- 8:1 और 4:1
- 2:1 और 4:1
Q65 · Quantitative Aptitude
A hemisphere and a cone share the same base and have equal volumes. Given that their common radius is R, determine the height of the cone.
- 2R
- R
- 5R
- 4R
एक अर्धगोला और एक शंकु का आधार समान है तथा उनके आयतन भी समान हैं। यदि उनकी समान त्रिज्या R है, तो शंकु की ऊँचाई ज्ञात कीजिए।
- 2R
- R
- 5R
- 4R
Q66 · Quantitative Aptitude
A solid hemisphere of radius 10 cm is melted into two cones of equal height. If each cone's radius is 5 cm, what is the height of each cone?
- 40 cm
- 45 cm
- 50 cm
- 55 cm
10 सेमी त्रिज्या वाले एक ठोस अर्धगोले को पिघलाकर समान ऊँचाई वाले दो शंकुओं में ढाला जाता है। यदि प्रत्येक शंकु की त्रिज्या 5 सेमी है, तो प्रत्येक शंकु की ऊँचाई क्या होगी?
- 40 सेमी
- 45 सेमी
- 50 सेमी
- 55 सेमी
Q67 · Quantitative Aptitude
If base perimeter = 40 cm, slant height = 10 cm, what is lateral surface area of square pyramid?
- 260 cm²
- 200 cm²
- 400 cm²
- 432 cm²
यदि आधार का परिमाप = 40 सेमी तथा तिर्यक ऊँचाई = 10 सेमी है, तो वर्गाकार पिरामिड का पार्श्व पृष्ठीय क्षेत्रफल क्या होगा?
- 260 सेमी²
- 200 सेमी²
- 400 सेमी²
- 432 सेमी²
Q68 · Quantitative Aptitude
Two circular pizzas have radii in the ratio 2:3. If the smaller pizza has an area of 100π cm², what is the area of the larger pizza?
- 265π cm²
- 225π cm²
- 215π cm²
- 250π cm²
दो वृत्ताकार पिज़्ज़ा की त्रिज्याओं का अनुपात 2:3 है। यदि छोटे पिज़्ज़ा का क्षेत्रफल 100π सेमी² है, तो बड़े पिज़्ज़ा का क्षेत्रफल क्या होगा?
- 265π सेमी²
- 225π सेमी²
- 215π सेमी²
- 250π सेमी²
Q69 · Quantitative Aptitude
In a triangle ABC, medians AD and BE intersect at G. If the length of median AD is 12 cm, what is the length of the segment AG?
- 4 cm
- 6 cm
- 8 cm
- 9 cm
एक त्रिभुज ABC में, माध्यिकाएँ AD और BE बिंदु G पर प्रतिच्छेद करती हैं। यदि माध्यिका AD की लंबाई 12 सेमी है, तो रेखाखंड AG की लंबाई क्या होगी?
- 4 सेमी
- 6 सेमी
- 8 सेमी
- 9 सेमी
Q70 · Quantitative Aptitude
Two right-angled triangular blocks, ABC and DEF, have ∠B=∠E=90°. If the lengths of the hypotenuses AC and DF are equal, and the sides AB and DE are equal, are the triangles congruent? If so, by what rule?
- Yes, by SSS
- Yes, by SAS
- Yes, by RHS
- Yes, by ASA
दो समकोण त्रिभुजाकार ब्लॉक ABC और DEF में ∠B = ∠E = 90° है। यदि कर्ण AC और DF की लंबाइयाँ समान हैं तथा भुजाएँ AB और DE भी समान हैं, तो क्या ये त्रिभुज सर्वांगसम हैं? यदि हाँ, तो किस नियम से?
- हाँ, SSS द्वारा
- हाँ, SAS द्वारा
- हाँ, RHS द्वारा
- हाँ, ASA द्वारा
Q71 · Quantitative Aptitude
A right triangle ABC is inscribed in a circle with a diameter of 10 cm. An altitude BD is drawn from the vertex B to the hypotenuse AC. If the length of the leg AB is 6 cm, what is the length of the segment AD?
- 3.6 cm
- 4 cm
- 4.8 cm
- 6 cm
एक समकोण त्रिभुज ABC एक वृत्त में अंकित है जिसका व्यास 10 सेमी है। शीर्ष B से कर्ण AC पर एक लंब BD खींचा गया है। यदि भुजा AB की लंबाई 6 सेमी है, तो रेखाखंड AD की लंबाई क्या होगी?
- 3.6 सेमी
- 4 सेमी
- 4.8 सेमी
- 6 सेमी
Q72 · Quantitative Aptitude
Two circles intersect at two points. Which of the following statements is true?
- The internal tangent is longer than the external tangent
- Only two common tangents exist
- The number of tangents depends on radii
- They must be concentric
दो वृत्त दो बिंदुओं पर प्रतिच्छेद करते हैं। निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन सत्य है?
- आंतरिक स्पर्शरेखा, बाह्य स्पर्शरेखा से लंबी होती है
- केवल दो उभयनिष्ठ स्पर्शरेखाएँ होती हैं
- स्पर्शरेखाओं की संख्या त्रिज्याओं पर निर्भर करती है
- वे अवश्य ही संकेंद्रित होंगे
Q73 · Quantitative Aptitude
Two circles with radii r₁ and r₂ touch each other externally. If the length of their direct common tangent is T, which of the following is the correct relationship between T, r₁, and r₂?
- T = r₁ + r₂
- T = 2(r₁ + r₂)
- T = 2√(r₁r₂)
- T = r₁² + r₂²
त्रिज्याएँ r₁ तथा r₂ वाले दो वृत्त बाह्य रूप से एक-दूसरे को स्पर्श करते हैं। यदि उनकी प्रत्यक्ष उभयनिष्ठ स्पर्शरेखा की लंबाई T है, तो T, r₁ और r₂ के बीच सही संबंध कौन-सा है?
- T = r₁ + r₂
- T = 2(r₁ + r₂)
- T = 2√(r₁r₂)
- T = r₁² + r₂²
Q74 · Quantitative Aptitude
A chord of a circle has a length of 12 cm. The angle subtended by the chord at a point on the circumference is 30°. What is the distance from the center of the circle to the chord?
- 6√3 cm
- 3√3 cm
- 6 cm
- 3 cm
किसी वृत्त की एक जीवा की लंबाई 12 सेमी है। परिधि पर स्थित एक बिंदु पर इस जीवा द्वारा बनाया गया कोण 30° है। वृत्त के केंद्र से जीवा की दूरी क्या होगी?
- 6√3 सेमी
- 3√3 सेमी
- 6 सेमी
- 3 सेमी
Q75 · Quantitative Aptitude
What is the area of the segment formed by a chord in a circle of radius 8 cm, if the angle subtended at the center is 60°?
- \( \frac{32\pi}{3} - 16\sqrt{3} \)
- \( 64\pi \cdot 3 - 16\sqrt{3} \)
- \( \frac{32\pi}{3} - 8\sqrt{3} \)
- \( \frac{64\pi}{3} - 32\sqrt{3} \)
8 सेमी त्रिज्या वाले एक वृत्त में, यदि केंद्र पर बना कोण 60° है, तो जीवा द्वारा निर्मित वृत्तखंड का क्षेत्रफल क्या होगा?
- \( \frac{32\pi}{3} - 16\sqrt{3} \)
- \( 64\pi \cdot 3 - 16\sqrt{3} \)
- \( \frac{32\pi}{3} - 8\sqrt{3} \)
- \( \frac{64\pi}{3} - 32\sqrt{3} \)
Q76 · English
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ILLUMINATE
- Explain
- Darken
- Destroy
- Hide
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ILLUMINATE
- Explain
- Darken
- Destroy
- Hide
Q77 · English
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Demur
- Agree
- Oppose
- Object
- Resist
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Demur
- Agree
- Oppose
- Object
- Resist
Q78 · English
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
Eat humble pie
- To demand an apology
- To celebrate one's success
- To accept insult or defeat gracefully
- To prepare for failure
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
Eat humble pie
- To demand an apology
- To celebrate one's success
- To accept insult or defeat gracefully
- To prepare for failure
Q79 · English
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Zany
- Sensible
- Bizarre
- Clownish
- Eccentric
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Zany
- Sensible
- Bizarre
- Clownish
- Eccentric
Q80 · English
Spot the correct spelling of weather science.
- Meterology
- Meteorology
- Meteorologie
- Metereology
Spot the correct spelling of weather science.
- Meterology
- Meteorology
- Meteorologie
- Metereology
Q81 · English
Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
'A general pardon granted by a government'.
- Amnesty
- Reprieve
- Clemency
- Parole
Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
'A general pardon granted by a government'.
- Amnesty
- Reprieve
- Clemency
- Parole
Q82 · English
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
'A secret or disguised way of writing'.
- Cipher
- Epistle
- Diatribe
- Manuscript
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
'A secret or disguised way of writing'.
- Cipher
- Epistle
- Diatribe
- Manuscript
Q83 · English
Choose the correct phrasal verb:
The issue was so delicate that she chose to _____ it altogether.
- brush aside
- walk into
- shy away from
- lean over
Choose the correct phrasal verb:
The issue was so delicate that she chose to _____ it altogether.
- brush aside
- walk into
- shy away from
- lean over
Q84 · English
Select the correct option:
The artifact was notable not merely for its age but also for the ___ with which it was preserved.
- meticulousness
- velocity
- brevity
- severity
Select the correct option:
The artifact was notable not merely for its age but also for the ___ with which it was preserved.
- meticulousness
- velocity
- brevity
- severity
Q85 · English
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
The company needs a detailed feedback / from all departments / before finalising its restructuring plan / for the upcoming fiscal year.
- The company needs a detailed feedback
- from all departments
- before finalising its restructuring plan
- for the upcoming fiscal year.
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
The company needs a detailed feedback / from all departments / before finalising its restructuring plan / for the upcoming fiscal year.
- The company needs a detailed feedback
- from all departments
- before finalising its restructuring plan
- for the upcoming fiscal year.
Q86 · English
Change the following from active to passive:
The team will be revising the algorithms during the workshop.
- The algorithms were being revised during the workshop.
- The algorithms will be been revised during the workshop.
- The algorithms will be revised during the workshop.
- The algorithms will be being revised during the workshop.
Change the following from active to passive:
The team will be revising the algorithms during the workshop.
- The algorithms were being revised during the workshop.
- The algorithms will be been revised during the workshop.
- The algorithms will be revised during the workshop.
- The algorithms will be being revised during the workshop.
Q87 · English
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
Not only the minister but also the bureaucrats / has been accused of manipulating / the data presented in the economic survey / to align with political interests.
- Not only the minister but also the bureaucrats
- has been accused of manipulating
- the data presented in the economic survey
- to align with political interests.
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
Not only the minister but also the bureaucrats / has been accused of manipulating / the data presented in the economic survey / to align with political interests.
- Not only the minister but also the bureaucrats
- has been accused of manipulating
- the data presented in the economic survey
- to align with political interests.
Q88 · English
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The architect discussed the vault beneath the cathedral.
- The gymnast performed a perfect vault over the horse.
- The treasury vault was secured with biometric locks.
- The earthquake cracked the stone vault supporting the nave.
- The nobles were interred in the family vault.
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The architect discussed the vault beneath the cathedral.
- The gymnast performed a perfect vault over the horse.
- The treasury vault was secured with biometric locks.
- The earthquake cracked the stone vault supporting the nave.
- The nobles were interred in the family vault.
Q89 · English
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
The children were made to apologize by the principal for their behavior.
- The principal was made to apologize to the children.
- The principal had made the children apologize.
- The principal made the children apologize for their behavior.
- The principal was apologizing to the children for their behavior.
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
The children were made to apologize by the principal for their behavior.
- The principal was made to apologize to the children.
- The principal had made the children apologize.
- The principal made the children apologize for their behavior.
- The principal was apologizing to the children for their behavior.
Q90 · English
PASSAGE (Q90–Q94): In the labyrinth of globalization, where intercontinental dialogues shape diplomacy, business, and social cohesion, the intricate terrain of cross-cultural communication remains one of the most formidable cognitive frontiers. Misunderstandings often arise not from lexical deficiencies but from semiotic dissonance—where gestures, silences, intonations, or proxemics are interpreted through incongruent cultural lenses. The assumption that language fluency equates to communicative efficacy is a pernicious fallacy; in reality, fluency may obfuscate cultural asymmetries, allowing misinterpretation to masquerade as comprehension. In high-context cultures—such as Japan or the Arab world—communication is embedded in relational nuance, tacit implications, and communal hierarchies. Conversely, low-context cultures like Germany or the United States prioritize explicitness, objectivity, and individual clarity. When interlocutors from these paradigms converge, the mismatch can generate diplomatic friction, transactional inefficiency, or interpersonal alienation. Even seemingly innocuous behaviors—eye contact, turn-taking, or humor—can catalyze discomfort when interpreted through a monocultural lens. Furthermore, the cognitive filters individuals deploy—shaped by education, tradition, and sociopolitical conditioning—often reinforce in-group validation while relegating unfamiliar communication styles to categories of deviance or incompetence. This ethnocentric predisposition exacerbates stereotyping, reduces empathetic bandwidth, and curtails the potential for collaborative synergy. Technology, while ostensibly bridging geographic divides, further complicates intercultural interaction. Emojis, for instance, are semantically fluid; a single icon may evoke warmth in one culture and sarcasm in another. Algorithmic translation, lacking context-sensitivity, risks converting diplomatic nuance into semantic absurdity. Even video conferencing flattens paralinguistic cues vital to cross-cultural understanding. Ultimately, transcending these communicative chasms demands metacognitive vigilance, cultural humility, and dialogic adaptability. Effective intercultural communicators do not merely learn linguistic syntax but cultivate cultural empathy, interrogate their own perceptual frameworks, and develop a tolerance for ambiguity. It is within this cognitive dissonance that the richest intercultural growth unfolds—not through the elimination of difference, but through its embrace.
What is the tone of the passage?
- Didactic
- Celebratory
- Analytical
- Flippant
PASSAGE (Q90–Q94): In the labyrinth of globalization, where intercontinental dialogues shape diplomacy, business, and social cohesion, the intricate terrain of cross-cultural communication remains one of the most formidable cognitive frontiers. Misunderstandings often arise not from lexical deficiencies but from semiotic dissonance—where gestures, silences, intonations, or proxemics are interpreted through incongruent cultural lenses. The assumption that language fluency equates to communicative efficacy is a pernicious fallacy; in reality, fluency may obfuscate cultural asymmetries, allowing misinterpretation to masquerade as comprehension. In high-context cultures—such as Japan or the Arab world—communication is embedded in relational nuance, tacit implications, and communal hierarchies. Conversely, low-context cultures like Germany or the United States prioritize explicitness, objectivity, and individual clarity. When interlocutors from these paradigms converge, the mismatch can generate diplomatic friction, transactional inefficiency, or interpersonal alienation. Even seemingly innocuous behaviors—eye contact, turn-taking, or humor—can catalyze discomfort when interpreted through a monocultural lens. Furthermore, the cognitive filters individuals deploy—shaped by education, tradition, and sociopolitical conditioning—often reinforce in-group validation while relegating unfamiliar communication styles to categories of deviance or incompetence. This ethnocentric predisposition exacerbates stereotyping, reduces empathetic bandwidth, and curtails the potential for collaborative synergy. Technology, while ostensibly bridging geographic divides, further complicates intercultural interaction. Emojis, for instance, are semantically fluid; a single icon may evoke warmth in one culture and sarcasm in another. Algorithmic translation, lacking context-sensitivity, risks converting diplomatic nuance into semantic absurdity. Even video conferencing flattens paralinguistic cues vital to cross-cultural understanding. Ultimately, transcending these communicative chasms demands metacognitive vigilance, cultural humility, and dialogic adaptability. Effective intercultural communicators do not merely learn linguistic syntax but cultivate cultural empathy, interrogate their own perceptual frameworks, and develop a tolerance for ambiguity. It is within this cognitive dissonance that the richest intercultural growth unfolds—not through the elimination of difference, but through its embrace.
What is the tone of the passage?
- Didactic
- Celebratory
- Analytical
- Flippant
Q91 · English
PASSAGE (Q90–Q94): In the labyrinth of globalization, where intercontinental dialogues shape diplomacy, business, and social cohesion, the intricate terrain of cross-cultural communication remains one of the most formidable cognitive frontiers. Misunderstandings often arise not from lexical deficiencies but from semiotic dissonance—where gestures, silences, intonations, or proxemics are interpreted through incongruent cultural lenses. The assumption that language fluency equates to communicative efficacy is a pernicious fallacy; in reality, fluency may obfuscate cultural asymmetries, allowing misinterpretation to masquerade as comprehension. In high-context cultures—such as Japan or the Arab world—communication is embedded in relational nuance, tacit implications, and communal hierarchies. Conversely, low-context cultures like Germany or the United States prioritize explicitness, objectivity, and individual clarity. When interlocutors from these paradigms converge, the mismatch can generate diplomatic friction, transactional inefficiency, or interpersonal alienation. Even seemingly innocuous behaviors—eye contact, turn-taking, or humor—can catalyze discomfort when interpreted through a monocultural lens. Furthermore, the cognitive filters individuals deploy—shaped by education, tradition, and sociopolitical conditioning—often reinforce in-group validation while relegating unfamiliar communication styles to categories of deviance or incompetence. This ethnocentric predisposition exacerbates stereotyping, reduces empathetic bandwidth, and curtails the potential for collaborative synergy. Technology, while ostensibly bridging geographic divides, further complicates intercultural interaction. Emojis, for instance, are semantically fluid; a single icon may evoke warmth in one culture and sarcasm in another. Algorithmic translation, lacking context-sensitivity, risks converting diplomatic nuace into semantic absurdity. Even video conferencing flattens paralinguistic cues vital to cross-cultural understanding. Ultimately, transcending these communicative chasms demands metacognitive vigilance, cultural humility, and dialogic adaptability. Effective intercultural communicators do not merely learn linguistic syntax but cultivate cultural empathy, interrogate their own perceptual frameworks, and develop a tolerance for ambiguity. It is within this cognitive dissonance that the richest intercultural growth unfolds—not through the elimination of difference, but through its embrace.
Which of the following best illustrates a paradox mentioned in the passage?
- Technology enables cross-cultural empathy.
- Emojis unify people emotionally across cultures.
- Fluency in language can still lead to miscommunication.
- Humor is universally interpreted.
PASSAGE (Q90–Q94): In the labyrinth of globalization, where intercontinental dialogues shape diplomacy, business, and social cohesion, the intricate terrain of cross-cultural communication remains one of the most formidable cognitive frontiers. Misunderstandings often arise not from lexical deficiencies but from semiotic dissonance—where gestures, silences, intonations, or proxemics are interpreted through incongruent cultural lenses. The assumption that language fluency equates to communicative efficacy is a pernicious fallacy; in reality, fluency may obfuscate cultural asymmetries, allowing misinterpretation to masquerade as comprehension. In high-context cultures—such as Japan or the Arab world—communication is embedded in relational nuance, tacit implications, and communal hierarchies. Conversely, low-context cultures like Germany or the United States prioritize explicitness, objectivity, and individual clarity. When interlocutors from these paradigms converge, the mismatch can generate diplomatic friction, transactional inefficiency, or interpersonal alienation. Even seemingly innocuous behaviors—eye contact, turn-taking, or humor—can catalyze discomfort when interpreted through a monocultural lens. Furthermore, the cognitive filters individuals deploy—shaped by education, tradition, and sociopolitical conditioning—often reinforce in-group validation while relegating unfamiliar communication styles to categories of deviance or incompetence. This ethnocentric predisposition exacerbates stereotyping, reduces empathetic bandwidth, and curtails the potential for collaborative synergy. Technology, while ostensibly bridging geographic divides, further complicates intercultural interaction. Emojis, for instance, are semantically fluid; a single icon may evoke warmth in one culture and sarcasm in another. Algorithmic translation, lacking context-sensitivity, risks converting diplomatic nuance into semantic absurdity. Even video conferencing flattens paralinguistic cues vital to cross-cultural understanding. Ultimately, transcending these communicative chasms demands metacognitive vigilance, cultural humility, and dialogic adaptability. Effective intercultural communicators do not merely learn linguistic syntax but cultivate cultural empathy, interrogate their own perceptual frameworks, and develop a tolerance for ambiguity. It is within this cognitive dissonance that the richest intercultural growth unfolds—not through the elimination of difference, but through its embrace.
Which of the following best illustrates a paradox mentioned in the passage?
- Technology enables cross-cultural empathy.
- Emojis unify people emotionally across cultures.
- Fluency in language can still lead to miscommunication.
- Humor is universally interpreted.
Q92 · English
PASSAGE (Q90–Q94): In the labyrinth of globalization, where intercontinental dialogues shape diplomacy, business, and social cohesion, the intricate terrain of cross-cultural communication remains one of the most formidable cognitive frontiers. Misunderstandings often arise not from lexical deficiencies but from semiotic dissonance—where gestures, silences, intonations, or proxemics are interpreted through incongruent cultural lenses. The assumption that language fluency equates to communicative efficacy is a pernicious fallacy; in reality, fluency may obfuscate cultural asymmetries, allowing misinterpretation to masquerade as comprehension. In high-context cultures—such as Japan or the Arab world—communication is embedded in relational nuance, tacit implications, and communal hierarchies. Conversely, low-context cultures like Germany or the United States prioritize explicitness, objectivity, and individual clarity. When interlocutors from these paradigms converge, the mismatch can generate diplomatic friction, transactional inefficiency, or interpersonal alienation. Even seemingly innocuous behaviors—eye contact, turn-taking, or humor—can catalyze discomfort when interpreted through a monocultural lens. Furthermore, the cognitive filters individuals deploy—shaped by education, tradition, and sociopolitical conditioning—often reinforce in-group validation while relegating unfamiliar communication styles to categories of deviance or incompetence. This ethnocentric predisposition exacerbates stereotyping, reduces empathetic bandwidth, and curtails the potential for collaborative synergy. Technology, while ostensibly bridging geographic divides, further complicates intercultural interaction. Emojis, for instance, are semantically fluid; a single icon may evoke warmth in one culture and sarcasm in another. Algorithmic translation, lacking context-sensitivity, risks converting diplomatic nuance into semantic absurdity. Even video conferencing flattens paralinguistic cues vital to cross-cultural understanding. Ultimately, transcending these communicative chasms demands metacognitive vigilance, cultural humility, and dialogic adaptability. Effective intercultural communicators do not merely learn linguistic syntax but cultivate cultural empathy, interrogate their own perceptual frameworks, and develop a tolerance for ambiguity. It is within this cognitive dissonance that the richest intercultural growth unfolds—not through the elimination of difference, but through its embrace.
The phrase "semiotic dissonance" most likely refers to:
- Discord in musical structure.
- Misinterpretation of cultural symbols and signs.
- Breakdown in Wi-Fi or digital signals.
- Agreement over symbolic meaning.
PASSAGE (Q90–Q94): In the labyrinth of globalization, where intercontinental dialogues shape diplomacy, business, and social cohesion, the intricate terrain of cross-cultural communication remains one of the most formidable cognitive frontiers. Misunderstandings often arise not from lexical deficiencies but from semiotic dissonance—where gestures, silences, intonations, or proxemics are interpreted through incongruent cultural lenses. The assumption that language fluency equates to communicative efficacy is a pernicious fallacy; in reality, fluency may obfuscate cultural asymmetries, allowing misinterpretation to masquerade as comprehension. In high-context cultures—such as Japan or the Arab world—communication is embedded in relational nuance, tacit implications, and communal hierarchies. Conversely, low-context cultures like Germany or the United States prioritize explicitness, objectivity, and individual clarity. When interlocutors from these paradigms converge, the mismatch can generate diplomatic friction, transactional inefficiency, or interpersonal alienation. Even seemingly innocuous behaviors—eye contact, turn-taking, or humor—can catalyze discomfort when interpreted through a monocultural lens. Furthermore, the cognitive filters individuals deploy—shaped by education, tradition, and sociopolitical conditioning—often reinforce in-group validation while relegating unfamiliar communication styles to categories of deviance or incompetence. This ethnocentric predisposition exacerbates stereotyping, reduces empathetic bandwidth, and curtails the potential for collaborative synergy. Technology, while ostensibly bridging geographic divides, further complicates intercultural interaction. Emojis, for instance, are semantically fluid; a single icon may evoke warmth in one culture and sarcasm in another. Algorithmic translation, lacking context-sensitivity, risks converting diplomatic nuance into semantic absurdity. Even video conferencing flattens paralinguistic cues vital to cross-cultural understanding. Ultimately, transcending these communicative chasms demands metacognitive vigilance, cultural humility, and dialogic adaptability. Effective intercultural communicators do not merely learn linguistic syntax but cultivate cultural empathy, interrogate their own perceptual frameworks, and develop a tolerance for ambiguity. It is within this cognitive dissonance that the richest intercultural growth unfolds—not through the elimination of difference, but through its embrace.
The phrase "semiotic dissonance" most likely refers to:
- Discord in musical structure.
- Misinterpretation of cultural symbols and signs.
- Breakdown in Wi-Fi or digital signals.
- Agreement over symbolic meaning.
Q93 · English
PASSAGE (Q90–Q94): In the labyrinth of globalization, where intercontinental dialogues shape diplomacy, business, and social cohesion, the intricate terrain of cross-cultural communication remains one of the most formidable cognitive frontiers. Misunderstandings often arise not from lexical deficiencies but from semiotic dissonance—where gestures, silences, intonations, or proxemics are interpreted through incongruent cultural lenses. The assumption that language fluency equates to communicative efficacy is a pernicious fallacy; in reality, fluency may obfuscate cultural asymmetries, allowing misinterpretation to masquerade as comprehension. In high-context cultures—such as Japan or the Arab world—communication is embedded in relational nuance, tacit implications, and communal hierarchies. Conversely, low-context cultures like Germany or the United States prioritize explicitness, objectivity, and individual clarity. When interlocutors from these paradigms converge, the mismatch can generate diplomatic friction, transactional inefficiency, or interpersonal alienation. Even seemingly innocuous behaviors—eye contact, turn-taking, or humor—can catalyze discomfort when interpreted through a monocultural lens. Furthermore, the cognitive filters individuals deploy—shaped by education, tradition, and sociopolitical conditioning—often reinforce in-group validation while relegating unfamiliar communication styles to categories of deviance or incompetence. This ethnocentric predisposition exacerbates stereotyping, reduces empathetic bandwidth, and curtails the potential for collaborative synergy. Technology, while ostensibly bridging geographic divides, further complicates intercultural interaction. Emojis, for instance, are semantically fluid; a single icon may evoke warmth in one culture and sarcasm in another. Algorithmic translation, lacking context-sensitivity, risks converting diplomatic nuance into semantic absurdity. Even video conferencing flattens paralinguistic cues vital to cross-cultural understanding. Ultimately, transcending these communicative chasms demands metacognitive vigilance, cultural humility, and dialogic adaptability. Effective intercultural communicators do not merely learn linguistic syntax but cultivate cultural empathy, interrogate their own perceptual frameworks, and develop a tolerance for ambiguity. It is within this cognitive dissonance that the richest intercultural growth unfolds—not through the elimination of difference, but through its embrace.
Why might technology worsen intercultural communication, as per the author?
- It amplifies real-time interaction.
- It removes the need for shared language.
- It flattens important non-verbal cues and misrepresents meaning.
- It encourages spontaneous expression.
PASSAGE (Q90–Q94): In the labyrinth of globalization, where intercontinental dialogues shape diplomacy, business, and social cohesion, the intricate terrain of cross-cultural communication remains one of the most formidable cognitive frontiers. Misunderstandings often arise not from lexical deficiencies but from semiotic dissonance—where gestures, silences, intonations, or proxemics are interpreted through incongruent cultural lenses. The assumption that language fluency equates to communicative efficacy is a pernicious fallacy; in reality, fluency may obfuscate cultural asymmetries, allowing misinterpretation to masquerade as comprehension. In high-context cultures—such as Japan or the Arab world—communication is embedded in relational nuance, tacit implications, and communal hierarchies. Conversely, low-context cultures like Germany or the United States prioritize explicitness, objectivity, and individual clarity. When interlocutors from these paradigms converge, the mismatch can generate diplomatic friction, transactional inefficiency, or interpersonal alienation. Even seemingly innocuous behaviors—eye contact, turn-taking, or humor—can catalyze discomfort when interpreted through a monocultural lens. Furthermore, the cognitive filters individuals deploy—shaped by education, tradition, and sociopolitical conditioning—often reinforce in-group validation while relegating unfamiliar communication styles to categories of deviance or incompetence. This ethnocentric predisposition exacerbates stereotyping, reduces empathetic bandwidth, and curtails the potential for collaborative synergy. Technology, while ostensibly bridging geographic divides, further complicates intercultural interaction. Emojis, for instance, are semantically fluid; a single icon may evoke warmth in one culture and sarcasm in another. Algorithmic translation, lacking context-sensitivity, risks converting diplomatic nuance into semantic absurdity. Even video conferencing flattens paralinguistic cues vital to cross-cultural understanding. Ultimately, transcending these communicative chasms demands metacognitive vigilance, cultural humility, and dialogic adaptability. Effective intercultural communicators do not merely learn linguistic syntax but cultivate cultural empathy, interrogate their own perceptual frameworks, and develop a tolerance for ambiguity. It is within this cognitive dissonance that the richest intercultural growth unfolds—not through the elimination of difference, but through its embrace.
Why might technology worsen intercultural communication, as per the author?
- It amplifies real-time interaction.
- It removes the need for shared language.
- It flattens important non-verbal cues and misrepresents meaning.
- It encourages spontaneous expression.
Q94 · English
PASSAGE (Q90–Q94): In the labyrinth of globalization, where intercontinental dialogues shape diplomacy, business, and social cohesion, the intricate terrain of cross-cultural communication remains one of the most formidable cognitive frontiers. Misunderstandings often arise not from lexical deficiencies but from semiotic dissonance—where gestures, silences, intonations, or proxemics are interpreted through incongruent cultural lenses. The assumption that language fluency equates to communicative efficacy is a pernicious fallacy; in reality, fluency may obfuscate cultural asymmetries, allowing misinterpretation to masquerade as comprehension. In high-context cultures—such as Japan or the Arab world—communication is embedded in relational nuance, tacit implications, and communal hierarchies. Conversely, low-context cultures like Germany or the United States prioritize explicitness, objectivity, and individual clarity. When interlocutors from these paradigms converge, the mismatch can generate diplomatic friction, transactional inefficiency, or interpersonal alienation. Even seemingly innocuous behaviors—eye contact, turn-taking, or humor—can catalyze discomfort when interpreted through a monocultural lens. Furthermore, the cognitive filters individuals deploy—shaped by education, tradition, and sociopolitical conditioning—often reinforce in-group validation while relegating unfamiliar communication styles to categories of deviance or incompetence. This ethnocentric predisposition exacerbates stereotyping, reduces empathetic bandwidth, and curtails the potential for collaborative synergy. Technology, while ostensibly bridging geographic divides, further complicates intercultural interaction. Emojis, for instance, are semantically fluid; a single icon may evoke warmth in one culture and sarcasm in another. Algorithmic translation, lacking context-sensitivity, risks converting diplomatic nuance into semantic absurdity. Even video conferencing flattens paralinguistic cues vital to cross-cultural understanding. Ultimately, transcending these communicative chasms demands metacognitive vigilance, cultural humility, and dialogic adaptability. Effective intercultural communicators do not merely learn linguistic syntax but cultivate cultural empathy, interrogate their own perceptual frameworks, and develop a tolerance for ambiguity. It is within this cognitive dissonance that the richest intercultural growth unfolds—not through the elimination of difference, but through its embrace.
Which of the following metaphors best captures the overall argument of the passage?
- A bridge that never meets the other side.
- A mirror reflecting only half the image.
- A labyrinth filled with shifting doors.
- A ladder leading to one clear peak.
PASSAGE (Q90–Q94): In the labyrinth of globalization, where intercontinental dialogues shape diplomacy, business, and social cohesion, the intricate terrain of cross-cultural communication remains one of the most formidable cognitive frontiers. Misunderstandings often arise not from lexical deficiencies but from semiotic dissonance—where gestures, silences, intonations, or proxemics are interpreted through incongruent cultural lenses. The assumption that language fluency equates to communicative efficacy is a pernicious fallacy; in reality, fluency may obfuscate cultural asymmetries, allowing misinterpretation to masquerade as comprehension. In high-context cultures—such as Japan or the Arab world—communication is embedded in relational nuance, tacit implications, and communal hierarchies. Conversely, low-context cultures like Germany or the United States prioritize explicitness, objectivity, and individual clarity. When interlocutors from these paradigms converge, the mismatch can generate diplomatic friction, transactional inefficiency, or interpersonal alienation. Even seemingly innocuous behaviors—eye contact, turn-taking, or humor—can catalyze discomfort when interpreted through a monocultural lens. Furthermore, the cognitive filters individuals deploy—shaped by education, tradition, and sociopolitical conditioning—often reinforce in-group validation while relegating unfamiliar communication styles to categories of deviance or incompetence. This ethnocentric predisposition exacerbates stereotyping, reduces empathetic bandwidth, and curtails the potential for collaborative synergy. Technology, while ostensibly bridging geographic divides, further complicates intercultural interaction. Emojis, for instance, are semantically fluid; a single icon may evoke warmth in one culture and sarcasm in another. Algorithmic translation, lacking context-sensitivity, risks converting diplomatic nuance into semantic absurdity. Even video conferencing flattens paralinguistic cues vital to cross-cultural understanding. Ultimately, transcending these communicative chasms demands metacognitive vigilance, cultural humility, and dialogic adaptability. Effective intercultural communicators do not merely learn linguistic syntax but cultivate cultural empathy, interrogate their own perceptual frameworks, and develop a tolerance for ambiguity. It is within this cognitive dissonance that the richest intercultural growth unfolds—not through the elimination of difference, but through its embrace.
Which of the following metaphors best captures the overall argument of the passage?
- A bridge that never meets the other side.
- A mirror reflecting only half the image.
- A labyrinth filled with shifting doors.
- A ladder leading to one clear peak.
Q95 · English
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
We enjoyed very much at the party.
- have enjoyed very much
- enjoyed ourselves very much
- enjoyed at the party
- were enjoyed
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
We enjoyed very much at the party.
- have enjoyed very much
- enjoyed ourselves very much
- enjoyed at the party
- were enjoyed
Q96 · English
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
Neither the manager nor the employees was available.
- was not available
- were also available
- were available
- was also not available
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
Neither the manager nor the employees was available.
- was not available
- were also available
- were available
- was also not available
Q97 · English
A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech.
She said, "I can solve this problem."
- She said that she will solve that problem.
- She said that she could solve this problem.
- She said that she could solve that problem.
- She said she can solve the problem.
A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech.
She said, "I can solve this problem."
- She said that she will solve that problem.
- She said that she could solve this problem.
- She said that she could solve that problem.
- She said she can solve the problem.
Q98 · English
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech.
She said that she used to play the violin when she was young.
- I played the violin when I was young," she said.
- I use to play the violin when I was young," she said.
- I used to play the violin when I was young," she said.
- I was playing the violin when I was young," she said.
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech.
She said that she used to play the violin when she was young.
- I played the violin when I was young," she said.
- I use to play the violin when I was young," she said.
- I used to play the violin when I was young," she said.
- I was playing the violin when I was young," she said.
Q99 · English
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
1. This is especially useful in software development, where multiple programmers can work on the same codebase simultaneously without conflict.
2. Version control is a system that records changes to a file or set of files over time so that you can recall specific versions later.
3. The process involves a specific set of tools and commands that allow for the manipulation and tracking of changes.
4. By using version control, a project can maintain a complete history of its development, allowing for easy rollback and collaboration.
- 2, 4, 3, 1
- 2, 3, 4, 1
- 3, 2, 4, 1
- 4, 1, 2, 3
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
1. This is especially useful in software development, where multiple programmers can work on the same codebase simultaneously without conflict.
2. Version control is a system that records changes to a file or set of files over time so that you can recall specific versions later.
3. The process involves a specific set of tools and commands that allow for the manipulation and tracking of changes.
4. By using version control, a project can maintain a complete history of its development, allowing for easy rollback and collaboration.
- 2, 4, 3, 1
- 2, 3, 4, 1
- 3, 2, 4, 1
- 4, 1, 2, 3
Q100 · English
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
1. This is especially useful in software development, where multiple programmers can work on the same codebase simultaneously without conflict.
2. Version control is a system that records changes to a file or set of files over time so that you can recall specific versions later.
3. The process involves a specific set of tools and commands that allow for the manipulation and tracking of changes.
4. By using version control, a project can maintain a complete history of its development, allowing for easy rollback and collaboration.
- 2, 4, 3, 1
- 2, 3, 4, 1
- 3, 2, 4, 1
- 4, 1, 2, 3
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
1. This is especially useful in software development, where multiple programmers can work on the same codebase simultaneously without conflict.
2. Version control is a system that records changes to a file or set of files over time so that you can recall specific versions later.
3. The process involves a specific set of tools and commands that allow for the manipulation and tracking of changes.
4. By using version control, a project can maintain a complete history of its development, allowing for easy rollback and collaboration.
- 2, 4, 3, 1
- 2, 3, 4, 1
- 3, 2, 4, 1
- 4, 1, 2, 3