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Q1 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Choose the address that is the same as the one given below.
Sample Address: D.No. 4-98, Krishna Colony, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - 522002
- Door No. 4-98, Krishna Colony, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - 522002
- D.No. 4-89, Krishna Colony, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - 522002
- D.No. 4-98, Krushna Colony, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - 522002
- D.No. 4-98, Krishna Colony, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - 522002
नीचे दिए गए पते के समान पता चुनिए।
नमूना पता: D.No. 4-98, Krishna Colony, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - 522002
- Door No. 4-98, Krishna Colony, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - 522002
- D.No. 4-89, Krishna Colony, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - 522002
- D.No. 4-98, Krushna Colony, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - 522002
- D.No. 4-98, Krishna Colony, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - 522002
Q2 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation?
14 − 7 × 30 ÷ 10 + 4 = 54
- + and −
- × and −
- − and ÷
- ÷ and ×
निम्नलिखित समीकरण गलत है। समीकरण को सही करने के लिए किन दो चिह्नों को आपस में बदलना चाहिए?
14 − 7 × 30 ÷ 10 + 4 = 54
- + और −
- × और −
- − और ÷
- ÷ और ×
Q3 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
By interchanging the given two signs which of the following equation will NOT be correct?
+ and ÷
I. 27 ÷ 3 - 18 × 3 + 9 = 24
II. 12 ÷ 8 × 12 + 16 - 7 = 19
- Only I
- Both I and II
- Neither I nor II
- Only II
दिए गए दो चिह्नों को आपस में बदलने पर निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा समीकरण सही नहीं होगा?
+ और ÷
I. 27 ÷ 3 - 18 × 3 + 9 = 24
II. 12 ÷ 8 × 12 + 16 - 7 = 19
- केवल I
- I और II दोनों
- न तो I, न ही II
- केवल II
Q4 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
A is the mother of B. B is the sister of C. How is A related to C?
- Sister
- Aunt
- Mother
- Grandmother
A, B की माता है। B, C की बहन है। A का C से क्या संबंध है?
- बहन
- चाची/मौसी
- माता
- दादी/नानी
Q5 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
P is the brother of Q. Q is the sister of R. R is the father of S. How is P related to S?
- Father
- Grandfather
- Brother
- Uncle
P, Q का भाई है। Q, R की बहन है। R, S का पिता है। P का S से क्या संबंध है?
- पिता
- दादा/नाना
- भाई
- चाचा/मामा
Q6 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Read the following statement carefully and identify the action that follows.
A student fails to submit assignments repeatedly.
Course of Action:
1. Give extra time and counseling.
2. Suspend the student.
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Both follow
- Neither follows
निम्नलिखित कथन को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए और उसके अनुसार उचित कार्यवाही पहचानिए।
कथन:
एक छात्र बार-बार असाइनमेंट जमा करने में असफल रहता है।
कार्यवाही:
1. अतिरिक्त समय और परामर्श दिया जाए।
2. छात्र को निलंबित कर दिया जाए।
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- दोनों अनुसरण करते हैं
- कोई भी अनुसरण नहीं करता
Q7 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Find the odd one out in the series:
P1*, Q2*, R3*, S4*, T5*, E6*, V7*, W8*, X9*
- W8*
- X9*
- E6*
- T5*
निम्नलिखित श्रेणी में विषम पद ज्ञात कीजिए:
P1*, Q2*, R3*, S4*, T5*, E6*, V7*, W8*, X9*
- W8*
- X9*
- E6*
- T5*
Q8 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows.
Statement:
Some pens are pencils. All pencils are stationary. No stationary is electronic.
Conclusions:
I. Some pens are not electronic.
II. Some stationary are pens.
- Only I follows
- Only II follows
- Both I and II follow
- Neither I nor II follows
निम्नलिखित कथन को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए और उसके अनुसार निष्कर्ष पहचानिए।
कथन:
कुछ pens (पेन) pencils (पेंसिल) हैं। सभी pencils (पेंसिल) stationary (स्टेशनरी) हैं। कोई भी stationary (स्टेशनरी) electronic (इलेक्ट्रॉनिक) नहीं है।
निष्कर्ष:
I. कुछ pens (पेन) electronic (इलेक्ट्रॉनिक) नहीं हैं।
II. कुछ stationary (स्टेशनरी) pens (पेन) हैं।
- केवल I अनुसरण करता है
- केवल II अनुसरण करता है
- I और II दोनों अनुसरण करते हैं
- न तो I, न ही II अनुसरण करता है
Q9 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
From the given words, select the word that can be formed using the letters of the given word.
PREACHER
- TEACH
- TOUCH
- CHAR
- CREATE
दिए गए शब्दों में से वह शब्द चुनिए जो दिए गए शब्द के अक्षरों का उपयोग करके बनाया जा सकता है।
PREACHER
- TEACH (पढ़ाना)
- TOUCH (स्पर्श)
- CHAR (जलाना/कोयला बनाना)
- CREATE (सृजन करना)
Q10 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Which of the following prefixes can complete all three words meaningfully?
_ABLE, _LIKELY, _BALANCE
- IN
- UN
- RE
- DE
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा उपसर्ग (Prefix) तीनों शब्दों को सार्थक रूप से पूर्ण कर सकता है?
_ABLE, _LIKELY, _BALANCE
- IN
- UN
- RE
- DE
Q11 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
In a certain code:
"check list has been generated" is written as "jo ke al si ha",
"His idea has check" is written as "of al fu ha",
"number in check list" is written as "ha ya go ke",
"His number generated there" is written as "ya si fu xo".
Which of the following may represent 'My number has been generated'?
- si ne jo ke na
- ya ne al ke si
- jo si ya al ne
- ne fu ya ke al
एक निश्चित कूट भाषा में:
“check list has been generated” को “jo ke al si ha” लिखा जाता है,
“His idea has check” को “of al fu ha” लिखा जाता है,
“number in check list” को “ha ya go ke” लिखा जाता है।
“His number generated there” को “ya si fu xo” लिखा जाता है।
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा ‘My number has been generated’ का प्रतिनिधित्व कर सकता है?
- si ne jo ke na
- ya ne al ke si
- jo si ya al ne
- ne fu ya ke al
Q12 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
What comes next?
ARB, BSC, CTD, DUE, ?
- EWF
- FVE
- EVF
- FVG
अगला पद क्या होगा?
ARB, BSC, CTD, DUE, ?
- EWF
- FVE
- EVF
- FVG
Q13 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Find the odd one out from the given alternatives:
- Razia Sultana
- Rani Durgavati
- Rani Lakshmi Bai
- Sarojini Naidu
दिए गए विकल्पों में से विषम पद चुनिए:
- Razia Sultana (रज़िया सुल्ताना)
- Rani Durgavati (रानी दुर्गावती)
- Rani Lakshmi Bai (रानी लक्ष्मीबाई)
- Sarojini Naidu (सरोजिनी नायडू)
Q14 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series:
ACE, BDF, CEG, ?
- DFH
- DEH
- DFI
- DEI
दिए गए विकल्पों में से वह अक्षर-समूह चुनिए जो निम्नलिखित श्रेणी में प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न (?) के स्थान पर आएगा:
ACE, BDF, CEG, ?
- DFH
- DEH
- DFI
- DEI
Q15 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
A product is originally priced at ₹2,000. A 15% discount is applied to the original price. After the discount, a 10% Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged on the discounted price. What is the net amount paid for the product?
- ₹1870
- ₹1720
- ₹1530
- ₹1960
किसी वस्तु का मूल मूल्य ₹2,000 है। मूल मूल्य पर 15% की छूट दी जाती है। छूट के बाद प्राप्त मूल्य पर 10% मूल्य वर्धित कर (VAT) लगाया जाता है। वस्तु के लिए देय शुद्ध राशि कितनी होगी?
- ₹1870
- ₹1720
- ₹1530
- ₹1960
Q16 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If 9 @ 3 = 108 and 10 @ 2 = 80, what is 7 @ 1?
- 18
- 35
- 28
- 43
यदि 9 @ 3 = 108 और 10 @ 2 = 80, तो 7 @ 1 का मान क्या होगा?
- 18
- 35
- 28
- 43
Q17 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
While walking to office, you witness a road accident. What will you do?
- Ignore and move ahead
- Call emergency services and inform traffic police
- Wait until someone else helps
- Post it on social media
कार्यालय जाते समय आप एक सड़क दुर्घटना देखते हैं। आप क्या करेंगे?
- अनदेखा करके आगे बढ़ जाएंगे
- आपातकालीन सेवाओं को कॉल करेंगे और यातायात पुलिस को सूचित करेंगे
- किसी अन्य व्यक्ति द्वारा सहायता किए जाने की प्रतीक्षा करेंगे
- इसे सोशल मीडिया पर पोस्ट करेंगे
Q18 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If the signs are interchanged as follows:
'+' means '×'
'×' means '−'
'−' means '+'
'÷' means '÷'
Which equation is incorrect after applying these symbol transformations?
- 6 + 3 − 2 × 1 = 19
- 8 − 4 × 2 + 1 = 10
- 5 + 2 × 4 − 3 = 11
- 10 × 3 − 5 + 2 = 17
यदि चिह्नों का आदान-प्रदान निम्न प्रकार किया जाए:
'+' का अर्थ '×' है
'×' का अर्थ '−' है
'−' का अर्थ '+' है
'÷' का अर्थ '÷' है
तो इन प्रतीक परिवर्तनों को लागू करने के बाद कौन-सा समीकरण गलत होगा?
- 6 + 3 − 2 × 1 = 19
- 8 − 4 × 2 + 1 = 10
- 5 + 2 × 4 − 3 = 11
- 10 × 3 − 5 + 2 = 17
Q19 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
You are a nurse in an emergency ward. A patient arrives with severe chest pain. What should you do first?
- Call the doctor immediately
- Check patient's insurance
- Fill out admission form
- Contact the family
आप एक आपातकालीन वार्ड में नर्स हैं। एक रोगी गंभीर सीने के दर्द के साथ आता है। आपको सबसे पहले क्या करना चाहिए?
- तुरंत डॉक्टर को बुलाना चाहिए
- रोगी का बीमा (Insurance) जांचना चाहिए
- भर्ती प्रपत्र भरना चाहिए
- परिवार से संपर्क करना चाहिए
Q20 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
What should come at the place of question mark?
144, 121, 100, 81, ?, 49
- 64
- 72
- 66
- 70
प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न (?) के स्थान पर क्या आएगा?
144, 121, 100, 81, ?, 49
- 64
- 72
- 66
- 70
Q21 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
In this mathematical expression, the symbols have been replaced by code symbols. Substitute each symbol with its actual arithmetic operator as per the given code and find the value of the expression: 3 * 4 # 2 @ 5
| Symbol | Actual Operator | |
| * | + (Addition) | |
| @ | − (Subtraction) | |
| # | × (Multiplication) | |
| & | ÷ (Division) | |
- 9
- 6
- 10
- 7
इस गणितीय व्यंजक में चिह्नों को कूट चिह्नों द्वारा प्रतिस्थापित किया गया है। आपको दिए गए कूट के अनुसार प्रत्येक चिह्न को उसके वास्तविक अंकगणितीय संक्रिया चिह्न से प्रतिस्थापित करना है। निम्नलिखित व्यंजक का मान ज्ञात कीजिए: 3 * 4 # 2 @ 5
| चिह्न | वास्तविक संक्रिया | |
| * | + (जोड़) | |
| @ | − (घटाव) | |
| # | × (गुणा) | |
| & | ÷ (भाग) | |
- 9
- 6
- 10
- 7
Q22 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Read the following statements and identify the conclusion that follows.
Statements:
Some keys are locks. Some locks are doors.
Conclusions:
I. Some keys are doors.
II. All locks being keys is a possibility.
- Only Conclusion II follows
- Only Conclusion I follows
- Both I and II follow
- Neither I nor II follows
कथन: कुछ keys (चाबियाँ) locks (ताले) हैं। कुछ locks (ताले) doors (दरवाजे) हैं।
निष्कर्ष:
I. कुछ keys (चाबियाँ) doors (दरवाजे) हैं।
II. सभी locks (ताले) के keys (चाबियाँ) होने की संभावना है।
- केवल निष्कर्ष II अनुसरण करता है
- केवल निष्कर्ष I अनुसरण करता है
- निष्कर्ष I और II दोनों अनुसरण करते हैं
- न तो निष्कर्ष I, न ही II अनुसरण करता है
Q23 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If 'LION' is coded as '12-9-15-14', how will 'NOIL' be coded?
- 22-24-3-18
- 14-3-21-8
- 25-4-20-13
- 14-15-9-12
यदि 'LION' को '12-9-15-14' के रूप में कूटित किया जाता है, तो 'NOIL' को किस प्रकार कूटित किया जाएगा?
- 22-24-3-18
- 14-3-21-8
- 25-4-20-13
- 14-15-9-12
Q24 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
What should come in place of the question mark?
3, 6, 18, 72, 360, ?
- 1800
- 1400
- 2160
- 1080
श्रेणी में प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न के स्थान पर क्या आएगा?
3, 6, 18, 72, 360, ?
- 1800
- 1400
- 2160
- 1080
Q25 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Accordingly identify the incorrect combination.
5, 9, 27, 31, 94, 97, 292
- 27 , 292
- 97 , 292
- 31 , 94
- 94 , 292
नीचे दी गई श्रेणी में संख्याओं का एक क्रम दिया गया है। उसके अनुसार गलत संयोजन की पहचान कीजिए।
5, 9, 27, 31, 94, 97, 292
- 27 , 292
- 97 , 292
- 31 , 94
- 94 , 292
Q26 · General Awareness
What does ISRO stand for?
- Indian Scientific Research Organization
- Indian Space Research Organization
- Indian Satellite Rocket Organization
- International Space Research Organization
ISRO का पूर्ण रूप क्या है?
- भारतीय वैज्ञानिक अनुसंधान संगठन
- भारतीय अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन
- भारतीय उपग्रह रॉकेट संगठन
- अंतरराष्ट्रीय अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन
Q27 · General Awareness
What is the primary strategic significance of Chabahar Port?
- Access to the Persian Gulf
- Connecting India to the Mediterranean Sea
- Bypassing Pakistan for trade with Afghanistan
- Enhancing Iran's naval capabilities
चाबहार बंदरगाह का प्रमुख सामरिक महत्व क्या है?
- फारस की खाड़ी तक पहुँच प्रदान करना
- भारत को भूमध्य सागर से जोड़ना
- अफगानिस्तान के साथ व्यापार हेतु पाकिस्तान को दरकिनार करना
- ईरान की नौसैनिक क्षमताओं को बढ़ाना
Q28 · General Awareness
Which Indian state is known for its traditional archery competitions called "Teer"?
- Kerala
- Meghalaya
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
भारत का कौन-सा राज्य "तीर" नामक पारंपरिक तीरंदाजी प्रतियोगिताओं के लिए प्रसिद्ध है?
- केरल
- मेघालय
- राजस्थान
- तमिलनाडु
Q29 · General Awareness
The 2018 Intercontinental Cup final, where India won under Sunil Chhetri's leadership, was held in which city?
- Kochi
- Mumbai
- Bengaluru
- Kolkata
वर्ष 2018 के इंटरकॉन्टिनेंटल कप का फाइनल, जिसमें भारत ने सुनील छेत्री के नेतृत्व में विजय प्राप्त की थी, किस शहर में आयोजित हुआ था?
- कोच्चि
- मुंबई
- बेंगलुरु
- कोलकाता
Q30 · General Awareness
Which of the following digital reforms was included under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for courts?
- No trials allowed
- Introduction of virtual court hearings
- Online registration for judges
- Abolition of police reports
भारतीय न्याय संहिता के अंतर्गत न्यायालयों के लिए निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा डिजिटल सुधार शामिल किया गया था?
- मुकदमों की सुनवाई पर पूर्ण प्रतिबंध
- वर्चुअल न्यायालय सुनवाई की शुरुआत
- न्यायाधीशों के लिए ऑनलाइन पंजीकरण
- पुलिस रिपोर्टों का उन्मूलन
Q31 · General Awareness
Who was appointed as the Executive Director of Foods at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) in March 2025?
- CS Setty
- Rajneet Kohli
- Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
- Sunil Kakkar
मार्च 2025 में हिंदुस्तान यूनिलीवर लिमिटेड (HUL) में फूड्स के कार्यकारी निदेशक के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया था?
- सी. एस. सेटी
- रजनीत कोहली
- डॉ. जय भट्टाचार्य
- सुनील कक्कड़
Q32 · General Awareness
Which structural elements enhance the visual grandeur of Kangra Fort?
- Wooden sculptures
- Colorful glass windows
- Arches, domes, and rock carvings
- Painted ceilings and tiled floors
कांगड़ा किले की भव्य दृश्यात्मकता को बढ़ाने वाले संरचनात्मक तत्व कौन-से हैं?
- लकड़ी की मूर्तियाँ
- रंगीन काँच की खिड़कियाँ
- मेहराब, गुंबद और शैल-नक्काशी
- चित्रित छतें और टाइलयुक्त फर्श
Q33 · General Awareness
Which of the following best reflects a distinct cultural feature of the Festival of Salhesh?
- Harvest ceremonies involving animal sacrifice by elders in Mithila
- Dramatic retelling of Salhesh legends by a Bhagat and Manarias
- Buddhist chants invoking Salhesh for monsoon rains
- Sword dances performed by women warriors in tribal hill regions
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा विकल्प सलहेश महोत्सव की एक विशिष्ट सांस्कृतिक विशेषता को सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त रूप से दर्शाता है?
- मिथिला में बुजुर्गों द्वारा पशु बलि सहित फसल उत्सव समारोह
- भगत और मनारियों द्वारा सलहेश की कथाओं का नाटकीय प्रस्तुतीकरण
- वर्षा के लिए सलहेश का आह्वान करते हुए बौद्ध मंत्रोच्चार
- जनजातीय पर्वतीय क्षेत्रों में महिला योद्धाओं द्वारा तलवार नृत्य
Q34 · General Awareness
Which of the following is a primary literary source for the Gupta period?
- Nasik Prashasti of Gautamiputra Satakarni
- Aihole Inscription of Pulakeshin II
- Allahabad Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta
- Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela
गुप्त काल के लिए निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा एक प्रमुख साहित्यिक स्रोत है?
- गौतमीपुत्र सातकर्णी की नासिक प्रशस्ति
- पुलकेशिन द्वितीय का ऐहोल अभिलेख
- समुद्रगुप्त का प्रयाग स्तंभ अभिलेख
- खारवेल का हाथीगुम्फा अभिलेख
Q35 · General Awareness
Which sports player won the bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Position Men's event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first Indian to do so?
- Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar
- Swapnil Kusale
- Rudrankksh Patil
- Saurabh Chaudhary
पेरिस 2024 ओलंपिक में पुरुषों की 50 मीटर राइफल थ्री पोज़िशन स्पर्धा में कांस्य पदक जीतकर ऐसा करने वाले पहले भारतीय खिलाड़ी कौन बने?
- ऐश्वर्य प्रताप सिंह तोमर
- स्वप्निल कुसाले
- रुद्रांक्श पाटिल
- सौरभ चौधरी
Q36 · General Awareness
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1. Qutub-ud-din Aibak established the Slave Dynasty after the death of Mohammad Ghori.
Statement 2. The Delhi Sultanate began with the rule of Balban, one of the notable rulers of the Khalji dynasty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
कथन 1. मोहम्मद गोरी की मृत्यु के बाद कुतुबुद्दीन ऐबक ने गुलाम वंश की स्थापना की।
कथन 2. दिल्ली सल्तनत की शुरुआत बलबन के शासन से हुई, जो खिलजी वंश के प्रमुख शासकों में से एक था।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2 दोनों
- न तो 1, न ही 2
Q37 · General Awareness
Fill in the blank:
The Factory Act 1881 primarily regulated ____.
- working hours of women and children
- industrial pollution and working conditions
- night shifts hours for men only
- minimum wage for women and children
रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति कीजिए:
कारखाना अधिनियम, 1881 मुख्य रूप से ______ को विनियमित करता था।
- महिलाओं और बच्चों के कार्य घंटों को
- औद्योगिक प्रदूषण और कार्य परिस्थितियों को
- केवल पुरुषों की रात्रि पाली के कार्य घंटों को
- महिलाओं और बच्चों के लिए न्यूनतम वेतन को
Q38 · General Awareness
Consider the following statements about the book 'India on Our Minds':
1) The book offers an insightful analysis of India's economic growth and social challenges.
2) It is a fictional novel about India's freedom struggle.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Only statement 1 is correct
- Only statement 2 is correct
- Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
- Neither statement 1 nor 2 is correct
'India on Our Minds' पुस्तक के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1) यह पुस्तक भारत की आर्थिक वृद्धि और सामाजिक चुनौतियों का गहन विश्लेषण प्रस्तुत करती है।
2) यह भारत के स्वतंत्रता संग्राम पर आधारित एक काल्पनिक उपन्यास है।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?
- केवल कथन 1 सही है
- केवल कथन 2 सही है
- कथन 1 और 2 दोनों सही हैं
- न तो कथन 1, न ही कथन 2 सही है
Q39 · General Awareness
Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The retreating monsoon winds are associated with dry weather and clear skies in northern India.
Reason (R): During the retreating monsoon, the low-pressure area over the northern plains is replaced by a high-pressure system.
- 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 अभिकथन (A) और कारण (R) को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए तथा सही विकल्प चुनिए:
अभिकथन (A): उत्तर भारत में लौटते हुए मानसून की हवाएँ शुष्क मौसम और साफ आकाश से संबंधित होती हैं।
कारण (R): लौटते हुए मानसून के दौरान उत्तरी मैदानों के ऊपर का निम्न दाब क्षेत्र उच्च दाब प्रणाली द्वारा प्रतिस्थापित हो जाता है।
- A और R दोनों सत्य हैं तथा R, A की सही व्याख्या है।
- A और R दोनों सत्य हैं, परन्तु R, A की सही व्याख्या नहीं है।
- A सत्य है, परन्तु R असत्य है।
- A असत्य है, परन्तु R सत्य है।
Q40 · General Awareness
Fill in the blanks:
A Bill that "imposes a new tax" is categorised at the Centre as a _____ Bill.
- Money
- Ordinary
- Private
- Constitutional
रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति कीजिए:
ऐसा विधेयक जो “नया कर लगाता है”, केंद्र स्तर पर ______ विधेयक की श्रेणी में रखा जाता है।
- धन विधेयक
- साधारण विधेयक
- निजी विधेयक
- संवैधानिक विधेयक
Q41 · General Awareness
The moment of inertia of a rigid body about an axis:
- Is a scalar quantity, independent of the axis
- Is a vector quantity, dependent on the axis
- Is a scalar quantity, dependent on the axis
- Is a tensor quantity, independent of the axis
किसी कठोर पिंड का किसी अक्ष के सापेक्ष जड़त्व आघूर्ण:
- एक अदिश राशि है, जो अक्ष पर निर्भर नहीं करती।
- एक सदिश राशि है, जो अक्ष पर निर्भर करती है।
- एक अदिश राशि है, जो अक्ष पर निर्भर करती है।
- एक टेन्सर राशि है, जो अक्ष पर निर्भर नहीं करती।
Q42 · General Awareness
Under Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), how many diseases are covered for free immunization nationally and sub-nationally?
- 5
- 7
- 9
- 12
सार्वभौमिक टीकाकरण कार्यक्रम (UIP) के अंतर्गत राष्ट्रीय एवं उप-राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर निःशुल्क टीकाकरण के लिए कितने रोग शामिल हैं?
- 5
- 7
- 9
- 12
Q43 · General Awareness
Which of the following accurately represents India's trend in the Global Gender Gap Report 2025?
- India significantly improved its rank
- India remained at same rank
- India slipped in its global rank
- India joined the top twenty nations
ग्लोबल जेंडर गैप रिपोर्ट 2025 में भारत की स्थिति की प्रवृत्ति को निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा विकल्प सही रूप से दर्शाता है?
- भारत की रैंकिंग में उल्लेखनीय सुधार हुआ।
- भारत की रैंकिंग यथावत रही।
- भारत की वैश्विक रैंकिंग में गिरावट आई।
- भारत शीर्ष बीस देशों में शामिल हो गया।
Q44 · General Awareness
Which of the following is another name for the revenue account of the government budget?
- Finance budget
- Expenditure budget
- Revenue budget
- Capital budget
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा सरकारी बजट के राजस्व खाते का दूसरा नाम है?
- वित्त बजट
- व्यय बजट
- राजस्व बजट
- पूंजी बजट
Q45 · General Awareness
Consider the statements about Jhumar:
1. It is a harvest dance of Jharkhand, performed in linked rows with mandar and nagara drums.
2. Women alone perform the Mardani variant wielding swords.
Which is/are correct?
- Only 1 correct
- Only 2 correct
- Both 1 & 2 correct
- Neither 1 nor 2 correct
झूमर के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. यह झारखंड का एक फसल कटाई नृत्य है, जिसे मंदर और नगाड़ा वाद्यों की धुन पर कतारबद्ध होकर किया जाता है।
2. मर्दानी प्रकार का प्रदर्शन केवल महिलाएँ तलवार धारण करके करती हैं।
कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?
- केवल 1 सही है
- केवल 2 सही है
- 1 और 2 दोनों सही हैं
- न तो 1, न ही 2 सही है
Q46 · General Awareness
Kanaklata Barua, a young female revolutionary, was shot dead by the police while attempting to hoist the Indian national flag during the "Quit India Movement" in which state?
- Odisha
- West Bengal
- Assam
- Bihar
कनकलता बरुआ, एक युवा महिला क्रांतिकारी, "भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन" के दौरान भारतीय राष्ट्रीय ध्वज फहराने का प्रयास करते समय पुलिस की गोली का शिकार हुई थीं। यह घटना किस राज्य में हुई थी?
- ओडिशा
- पश्चिम बंगाल
- असम
- बिहार
Q47 · General Awareness
Baji Raut, a young boy from Odisha, became a martyr when he was shot by British police for refusing to ferry them across a river to reach freedom fighters. How old was he?
- 8 years old
- 10 years old
- 12 years old
- 15 years old
ओडिशा के एक युवा बालक बाजी राउत ब्रिटिश पुलिस द्वारा इसलिए गोली मार दिए गए क्योंकि उन्होंने स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों तक पहुँचने के लिए उन्हें नदी पार कराने से मना कर दिया था। उस समय उनकी आयु कितनी थी?
- 8 वर्ष
- 10 वर्ष
- 12 वर्ष
- 15 वर्ष
Q48 · General Awareness
Under the "National Mission for Clean Ganga", which river was newly added to the 'National Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Mission' in 2025 for ecological rejuvenation alongside the Ganga mainstream?
- Ghaghara River
- Gandak River
- Son River
- Yamuna River
"राष्ट्रीय स्वच्छ गंगा मिशन" के अंतर्गत, वर्ष 2025 में गंगा की मुख्य धारा के साथ पारिस्थितिक पुनरुद्धार हेतु 'राष्ट्रीय जलीय पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र पुनर्स्थापन मिशन' में किस नदी को नया जोड़ा गया?
- घाघरा नदी
- गंडक नदी
- सोन नदी
- यमुना नदी
Q49 · General Awareness
Why did the Indian government resort to licensing even for expanding existing private sector industries under IPR 1956?
- To promote export competition
- To keep production under government control
- To prevent technological innovation
- To encourage luxury production
औद्योगिक नीति संकल्प (IPR) 1956 के अंतर्गत भारत सरकार ने निजी क्षेत्र के मौजूदा उद्योगों के विस्तार के लिए भी लाइसेंस व्यवस्था का सहारा क्यों लिया?
- निर्यात प्रतिस्पर्धा को बढ़ावा देने के लिए
- उत्पादन को सरकारी नियंत्रण में रखने के लिए
- तकनीकी नवाचार को रोकने के लिए
- विलासिता की वस्तुओं के उत्पादन को प्रोत्साहित करने के लिए
Q50 · General Awareness
Consider the following statements:
1. Article 263 empowers Parliament to establish Inter-State Council.
2. The Council can investigate inter-state disputes.
3. Its composition includes PM and Union Ministers.
Which of the above is/are correct?
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. अनुच्छेद 263 संसद को अंतर-राज्य परिषद की स्थापना करने का अधिकार देता है।
2. यह परिषद अंतर-राज्यीय विवादों की जांच कर सकती है।
3. इसकी संरचना में प्रधानमंत्री तथा केंद्रीय मंत्री शामिल होते हैं।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?
- केवल 2 और 3
- केवल 1 और 2
- केवल 1 और 3
- 1, 2 और 3
Q51 · Quantitative Aptitude
What is the simplified value of: \( \frac{0.01404}{24^2 + 6^2 - 144} \)
- 3 × 10⁻⁵
- 6 × 10⁻⁵
- 2.4 × 10⁻⁴
- 3 × 10⁻⁴
निम्नलिखित का सरल मान ज्ञात कीजिए: \( \frac{0.01404}{24^2 + 6^2 - 144} \)
- 3 × 10⁻⁵
- 6 × 10⁻⁵
- 2.4 × 10⁻⁴
- 3 × 10⁻⁴
Q52 · Quantitative Aptitude
A sum of money invested at compound interest amounts to twice itself in 4 years. In how many years will it become 8 times itself?
- 12 years
- 10 years
- 13 years
- 15 years
चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज पर निवेश की गई एक धनराशि 4 वर्षों में अपनी मूल राशि की दोगुनी हो जाती है। वह कितने वर्षों में अपनी मूल राशि की 8 गुनी हो जाएगी?
- 12 वर्ष
- 10 वर्ष
- 13 वर्ष
- 15 वर्ष
Q53 · Quantitative Aptitude
Which of the following is a non-zero number that belongs to every set: Whole, Integer, Rational, and Real?
- 1
- 0
- -1
- √2
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी शून्येतर संख्या प्रत्येक समुच्चय — पूर्ण संख्या, पूर्णांक, परिमेय संख्या तथा वास्तविक संख्या — में सम्मिलित है?
- 1
- 0
- -1
- √2
Q54 · Quantitative Aptitude
An athlete runs a 300-meter race in 24 seconds. How much is his speed in km/h?
- 45 km/h
- 30 km/h
- 35 km/h
- 40 km/h
एक खिलाड़ी 300 मीटर की दौड़ 24 सेकंड में पूरी करता है। उसकी गति किमी/घंटा में कितनी है?
- 45 किमी/घंटा
- 30 किमी/घंटा
- 35 किमी/घंटा
- 40 किमी/घंटा
Q55 · Quantitative Aptitude
If the numerical value of the volume of a sphere is equal to the numerical value of its surface area, find the radius of the sphere.
- 1 unit
- 4 units
- 2 units
- 3 units
यदि किसी गोले के आयतन का संख्यात्मक मान उसके पृष्ठीय क्षेत्रफल के संख्यात्मक मान के बराबर है, तो गोले की त्रिज्या ज्ञात कीजिए।
- 1 इकाई
- 4 इकाई
- 2 इकाई
- 3 इकाई
Q56 · Quantitative Aptitude
A runner completes 7.2 km in 48 minutes. What is his speed in km/h?
- 9 km/h
- 8 km/h
- 10 km/h
- 11 km/h
एक धावक 48 मिनट में 7.2 किमी की दूरी तय करता है। उसकी गति किमी/घंटा में कितनी है?
- 9 किमी/घंटा
- 8 किमी/घंटा
- 10 किमी/घंटा
- 11 किमी/घंटा
Q57 · Quantitative Aptitude
Partners X and Y entered into a business investing Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 1,00,000 respectively. After 6 months, Z joins with Rs. 1,50,000. At year-end, profit was Rs. 90,000. How much more did Z earn than X?
- Rs. 5,000
- Rs. 10,000
- Rs. 12,000
- Rs. 15,000
साझेदार X और Y ने क्रमशः ₹50,000 तथा ₹1,00,000 निवेश करके एक व्यवसाय प्रारम्भ किया। 6 माह बाद Z ₹1,50,000 का निवेश करके शामिल हुआ। वर्ष के अंत में लाभ ₹90,000 हुआ। Z ने X से कितना अधिक लाभ प्राप्त किया?
- ₹5,000
- ₹10,000
- ₹12,000
- ₹15,000
Q58 · Quantitative Aptitude
Three friends share a winning prize in the ratio 2:3:4. If the total prize is Rs. 9000, how much more does the person with the highest share get than the lowest?
- 1000
- 1500
- 2000
- 2500
तीन मित्र एक पुरस्कार राशि को 2:3:4 के अनुपात में बाँटते हैं। यदि कुल पुरस्कार राशि ₹9000 है, तो सर्वाधिक हिस्सा पाने वाले व्यक्ति को न्यूनतम हिस्सा पाने वाले व्यक्ति से कितनी अधिक राशि मिलेगी?
- 1000
- 1500
- 2000
- 2500
Q59 · Quantitative Aptitude
A triangular flag has base and height in the ratio 5:4. If the area is 160 cm², what are the base and height?
- 10 cm and 8 cm
- 20 cm and 16 cm
- 25 cm and 20 cm
- 30 cm and 24 cm
एक त्रिकोणीय ध्वज का आधार और ऊँचाई का अनुपात 5:4 है। यदि उसका क्षेत्रफल 160 सेमी² है, तो आधार और ऊँचाई क्या होंगे?
- 10 सेमी और 8 सेमी
- 20 सेमी और 16 सेमी
- 25 सेमी और 20 सेमी
- 30 सेमी और 24 सेमी
Q60 · Quantitative Aptitude
The population of a village increases by 8% annually. If the current population is 58,320, what was it two years ago (approx)?
- 50,000
- 49,900
- 49,980
- 49,800
किसी गाँव की जनसंख्या प्रति वर्ष 8% की दर से बढ़ती है। यदि वर्तमान जनसंख्या 58,320 है, तो लगभग दो वर्ष पूर्व उसकी जनसंख्या कितनी थी?
- 50,000
- 49,900
- 49,980
- 49,800
Q61 · Quantitative Aptitude
A person invested in two items — one gave a 10% profit and the other a 5% loss. If the total investment was Rs. 5,000 and the net result was a Rs. 100 profit, what was the investment in the profit-making item?
- Rs. 2,333.33
- Rs. 3,333.33
- Rs. 4,333.33
- Rs. 2,222.33
एक व्यक्ति ने दो वस्तुओं में निवेश किया — एक पर 10% लाभ हुआ और दूसरी पर 5% हानि हुई। यदि कुल निवेश ₹5,000 था तथा शुद्ध लाभ ₹100 हुआ, तो लाभ देने वाली वस्तु में निवेश की गई राशि कितनी थी?
- ₹2,333.33
- ₹3,333.33
- ₹4,333.33
- ₹2,222.33
Q62 · Quantitative Aptitude
A group of 5 men or 12 women can complete a task in 70 days. Find the time taken by 5 men and 12 women to complete the task.
- 40 Days
- 35 Days
- 30 Days
- 48 Days
5 पुरुष या 12 महिलाएँ किसी कार्य को 70 दिनों में पूरा कर सकती हैं। 5 पुरुष और 12 महिलाएँ मिलकर उसी कार्य को कितने दिनों में पूरा करेंगे?
- 40 दिन
- 35 दिन
- 30 दिन
- 48 दिन
Q63 · Quantitative Aptitude
A machine can fill 120 milk bottles in 6 minutes. How many milk bottles can it fill in 14 minutes?
- 190 milk bottles
- 250 milk bottles
- 280 milk bottles
- 200 milk bottles
एक मशीन 6 मिनट में 120 दूध की बोतलें भर सकती है। वह 14 मिनट में कितनी दूध की बोतलें भरेगी?
- 190 दूध की बोतलें
- 250 दूध की बोतलें
- 280 दूध की बोतलें
- 200 दूध की बोतलें
Q64 · Quantitative Aptitude
The average weight of 10 boxes is 15.5 kg. If the heaviest box weighs 21 kg and the lightest weighs 10 kg, what is the average weight of the remaining boxes?
- 15.8 kg
- 15.5 kg
- 15.7 kg
- 15.3 kg
10 बक्सों का औसत भार 15.5 किलोग्राम है। यदि सबसे भारी बक्से का भार 21 किलोग्राम और सबसे हल्के बक्से का भार 10 किलोग्राम है, तो शेष बक्सों का औसत भार कितना होगा?
- 15.8 किलोग्राम
- 15.5 किलोग्राम
- 15.7 किलोग्राम
- 15.3 किलोग्राम
Q65 · Quantitative Aptitude
A mixture of 150 litres contains acid and water in the ratio 2:3. If 30 litres of the mixture is replaced with water, what will be the percentage of acid in the final mixture?
- 20%
- 24%
- 28%
- 32%
150 लीटर के एक मिश्रण में अम्ल और जल का अनुपात 2:3 है। यदि मिश्रण के 30 लीटर भाग को निकालकर उसके स्थान पर 30 लीटर जल मिला दिया जाए, तो अंतिम मिश्रण में अम्ल का प्रतिशत कितना होगा?
- 20%
- 24%
- 28%
- 32%
Q66 · Quantitative Aptitude
A water tank is shaped like a composite prism: the bottom part is a triangular prism with base area 60 cm² and height 1.2 m, while the top part is a rectangular prism with base 40 cm × 30 cm and height 0.8 m. What is the total volume of the tank in liters? (1 m³ = 1000 L)
- 103.2 L
- 134.4 L
- 153.6 L
- 172.8 L
एक पानी की टंकी संयुक्त प्रिज्म के आकार की है। इसका निचला भाग एक त्रिभुजाकार प्रिज्म है जिसका आधार क्षेत्रफल 60 सेमी² तथा ऊँचाई 1.2 मीटर है, जबकि ऊपरी भाग एक आयताकार प्रिज्म है जिसका आधार 40 सेमी × 30 सेमी तथा ऊँचाई 0.8 मीटर है। टंकी का कुल आयतन लीटर में ज्ञात कीजिए। (1 m³ = 1000 L)
- 103.2 लीटर
- 134.4 लीटर
- 153.6 लीटर
- 172.8 लीटर
Q67 · Quantitative Aptitude
If cot A = \( x + \frac{1}{x} \), then what is cosec²A?
- \( x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2} + 3 \)
- \( x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2} \)
- \( x + \frac{1}{x} \)
- \( x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2} - 2 \)
यदि cot A = \( x + \frac{1}{x} \), तो cosec²A का मान क्या होगा?
- \( x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2} + 3 \)
- \( x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2} \)
- \( x + \frac{1}{x} \)
- \( x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2} - 2 \)
Q68 · Quantitative Aptitude
Find slope of the line passing through points (-2,5) and (4,-7).
- 2
- -2
- 3
- -3
उन बिंदुओं (-2,5) तथा (4,-7) से गुजरने वाली रेखा का ढाल (Slope) ज्ञात कीजिए।
- 2
- -2
- 3
- -3
Q69 · Quantitative Aptitude
What is the minimum distance from the origin (0,0) to a point on the line segment connecting the points A(3, 0) and B(0, 4)?
- 2.4
- 3.2
- 4.6
- 6.8
बिंदुओं A(3, 0) और B(0, 4) को जोड़ने वाले रेखाखंड पर स्थित किसी बिंदु की मूलबिंदु (0,0) से न्यूनतम दूरी क्या होगी?
- 2.4
- 3.2
- 4.6
- 6.8
Q70 · Quantitative Aptitude
If in △LMN and △OPQ, ∠L = ∠O, LM = OP, and ∠M = ∠P, which rule proves △LMN ≅ △OPQ?
- SSS
- SAS
- ASA
- AAS
यदि △LMN और △OPQ में ∠L = ∠O, LM = OP तथा ∠M = ∠P है, तो △LMN ≅ △OPQ सिद्ध करने के लिए कौन-सा नियम प्रयुक्त होगा?
- SSS (भुजा-भुजा-भुजा)
- SAS (भुजा-कोण-भुजा)
- ASA (कोण-भुजा-कोण)
- AAS (कोण-कोण-भुजा)
Q71 · Quantitative Aptitude
The value of \( \sqrt{11 - 2\sqrt{30}} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{11 - 2\sqrt{30}}} \) is:
- 1 + √5
- 2√5
- −2√5
- 1 − √5
निम्नलिखित का मान ज्ञात कीजिए: \( \sqrt{11 - 2\sqrt{30}} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{11 - 2\sqrt{30}}} \)
- 1 + √5
- 2√5
- −2√5
- 1 − √5
Q72 · Quantitative Aptitude
The line segment from the center of a circle to the midpoint of a chord is 10 cm long. If the radius is 26 cm, what is the length of the chord?
- 12 cm
- 24 cm
- 36 cm
- 48 cm
किसी वृत्त के केंद्र से एक जीवा के मध्यबिंदु तक की रेखाखंड की लंबाई 10 सेमी है। यदि वृत्त की त्रिज्या 26 सेमी है, तो जीवा की लंबाई कितनी होगी?
- 12 सेमी
- 24 सेमी
- 36 सेमी
- 48 सेमी
Q73 · Quantitative Aptitude
A chord of a circle subtends an angle of 60° at the center. What is the angle subtended at a point on the circle in the same segment?
- 60°
- 30°
- 90°
- 120°
किसी वृत्त की एक जीवा केंद्र पर 60° का कोण बनाती है। उसी खंड में वृत्त की परिधि पर स्थित किसी बिंदु पर यह जीवा कितना कोण बनाएगी?
- 60°
- 30°
- 90°
- 120°
Q74 · Quantitative Aptitude
If sec A + tan A = \( \frac{5}{2} \), then what is sec A − tan A?
- \( \frac{2}{5} \)
- \( \frac{5}{2} \)
- \( \frac{1}{2} \)
- \( \frac{1}{5} \)
यदि sec A + tan A = \( \frac{5}{2} \), तो sec A − tan A का मान क्या होगा?
- \( \frac{2}{5} \)
- \( \frac{5}{2} \)
- \( \frac{1}{2} \)
- \( \frac{1}{5} \)
Q75 · Quantitative Aptitude
You earn $52.50 in 3.5 hours. Find your hourly wage as a fraction.
- \( \frac{15}{1} \)
- \( \frac{12}{1} \)
- \( \frac{15}{4} \)
- \( \frac{17}{4} \)
आप 3.5 घंटे में $52.50 कमाते हैं। भिन्न के रूप में आपकी प्रति घंटा मजदूरी क्या होगी?
- \( \frac{15}{1} \)
- \( \frac{12}{1} \)
- \( \frac{15}{4} \)
- \( \frac{17}{4} \)
Q76 · English
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:
TRENCHANT
- Blurry
- Weak
- Incisive
- Vague
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:
TRENCHANT
- Blurry
- Weak
- Incisive
- Vague
Q77 · English
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Nugatory
- Worthless
- Futile
- Significant
- Trivial
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Nugatory
- Worthless
- Futile
- Significant
- Trivial
Q78 · English
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
Mad as a hatter
- Poor but honest
- Overly focused
- Completely insane or eccentric
- Fashionable and bold
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
Mad as a hatter
- Poor but honest
- Overly focused
- Completely insane or eccentric
- Fashionable and bold
Q79 · English
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
By the skin of one's teeth
- With deceptive appearance
- With the barest possible margin
- Through inherited privilege
- With false humility
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
By the skin of one's teeth
- With deceptive appearance
- With the barest possible margin
- Through inherited privilege
- With false humility
Q80 · English
Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'complex administrative system'.
- Bureaucracy
- Bureacracy
- Bureaucrasy
- Bureaucrazy
Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'complex administrative system'.
- Bureaucracy
- Bureacracy
- Bureaucrasy
- Bureaucrazy
Q81 · English
Choose the correct spelling of a word meaning 'harmless'.
- Innocuous
- Inoccuous
- Innocous
- Innocuouss
Choose the correct spelling of a word meaning 'harmless'.
- Innocuous
- Inoccuous
- Innocous
- Innocuouss
Q82 · English
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'The study of human races, origins, and societies'.
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Ethnology
- Sociology
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'The study of human races, origins, and societies'.
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Ethnology
- Sociology
Q83 · English
Choose the correct one-word substitution for: 'A praising speech made when someone dies'.
- Eulogy
- Obituary
- Elegy
- Tribute
Choose the correct one-word substitution for: 'A praising speech made when someone dies'.
- Eulogy
- Obituary
- Elegy
- Tribute
Q84 · English
PASSAGE (Q84–Q87): Literature, far from being a static repository of aesthetic delight, is a restless medium through which cultures interrogate themselves. The novel, the poem, the play—all are not merely forms but fields wherein ideologies (1) _____, mutate, and sometimes dissolve. To read deeply is to risk disorientation, for every interpretation implies an act of displacement: of authorial intent, of reader expectation, of historical certainty. The literary canon itself is less a monument than a (2) _____—a site of contestation shaped by inclusion, exclusion, and reinvention. A Shakespearean soliloquy may bear universal resonance, yet it also emerges from a matrix of Elizabethan anxieties and power structures. The illusion of timelessness is, more often than not, a function of critical emphasis rather than intrinsic merit. Postcolonial and feminist critiques have challenged this apparent neutrality, foregrounding the voices that were once peripheral. Such interventions have not diminished literature's prestige but instead (3) _____ its moral and political stakes. Texts once considered apolitical are now read as cultural artifacts entangled in empire, patriarchy, and resistance. In this light, literary criticism becomes an act not of judgment but of (4) _____—an excavation of silences as much as meanings. The reader, then, is not a passive consumer but a co-creator, whose insights must be (5) _____ with humility and historical awareness.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. (1).
- stabilize
- collide
- gestate
- circulate
PASSAGE (Q84–Q87): Literature, far from being a static repository of aesthetic delight, is a restless medium through which cultures interrogate themselves. The novel, the poem, the play—all are not merely forms but fields wherein ideologies (1) _____, mutate, and sometimes dissolve. To read deeply is to risk disorientation, for every interpretation implies an act of displacement: of authorial intent, of reader expectation, of historical certainty. The literary canon itself is less a monument than a (2) _____—a site of contestation shaped by inclusion, exclusion, and reinvention. A Shakespearean soliloquy may bear universal resonance, yet it also emerges from a matrix of Elizabethan anxieties and power structures. The illusion of timelessness is, more often than not, a function of critical emphasis rather than intrinsic merit. Postcolonial and feminist critiques have challenged this apparent neutrality, foregrounding the voices that were once peripheral. Such interventions have not diminished literature's prestige but instead (3) _____ its moral and political stakes. Texts once considered apolitical are now read as cultural artifacts entangled in empire, patriarchy, and resistance. In this light, literary criticism becomes an act not of judgment but of (4) _____—an excavation of silences as much as meanings. The reader, then, is not a passive consumer but a co-creator, whose insights must be (5) _____ with humility and historical awareness.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. (1).
- stabilize
- collide
- gestate
- circulate
Q85 · English
PASSAGE (Q84–Q87): Literature, far from being a static repository of aesthetic delight, is a restless medium through which cultures interrogate themselves. The novel, the poem, the play—all are not merely forms but fields wherein ideologies (1) _____, mutate, and sometimes dissolve. To read deeply is to risk disorientation, for every interpretation implies an act of displacement: of authorial intent, of reader expectation, of historical certainty. The literary canon itself is less a monument than a (2) _____—a site of contestation shaped by inclusion, exclusion, and reinvention. A Shakespearean soliloquy may bear universal resonance, yet it also emerges from a matrix of Elizabethan anxieties and power structures. The illusion of timelessness is, more often than not, a function of critical emphasis rather than intrinsic merit. Postcolonial and feminist critiques have challenged this apparent neutrality, foregrounding the voices that were once peripheral. Such interventions have not diminished literature's prestige but instead (3) _____ its moral and political stakes. Texts once considered apolitical are now read as cultural artifacts entangled in empire, patriarchy, and resistance. In this light, literary criticism becomes an act not of judgment but of (4) _____—an excavation of silences as much as meanings. The reader, then, is not a passive consumer but a co-creator, whose insights must be (5) _____ with humility and historical awareness.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. (2).
- sanctuary
- battleground
- anthology
- threshold
PASSAGE (Q84–Q87): Literature, far from being a static repository of aesthetic delight, is a restless medium through which cultures interrogate themselves. The novel, the poem, the play—all are not merely forms but fields wherein ideologies (1) _____, mutate, and sometimes dissolve. To read deeply is to risk disorientation, for every interpretation implies an act of displacement: of authorial intent, of reader expectation, of historical certainty. The literary canon itself is less a monument than a (2) _____—a site of contestation shaped by inclusion, exclusion, and reinvention. A Shakespearean soliloquy may bear universal resonance, yet it also emerges from a matrix of Elizabethan anxieties and power structures. The illusion of timelessness is, more often than not, a function of critical emphasis rather than intrinsic merit. Postcolonial and feminist critiques have challenged this apparent neutrality, foregrounding the voices that were once peripheral. Such interventions have not diminished literature's prestige but instead (3) _____ its moral and political stakes. Texts once considered apolitical are now read as cultural artifacts entangled in empire, patriarchy, and resistance. In this light, literary criticism becomes an act not of judgment but of (4) _____—an excavation of silences as much as meanings. The reader, then, is not a passive consumer but a co-creator, whose insights must be (5) _____ with humility and historical awareness.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. (2).
- sanctuary
- battleground
- anthology
- threshold
Q86 · English
PASSAGE (Q84–Q87): Literature, far from being a static repository of aesthetic delight, is a restless medium through which cultures interrogate themselves. The novel, the poem, the play—all are not merely forms but fields wherein ideologies (1) _____, mutate, and sometimes dissolve. To read deeply is to risk disorientation, for every interpretation implies an act of displacement: of authorial intent, of reader expectation, of historical certainty. The literary canon itself is less a monument than a (2) _____—a site of contestation shaped by inclusion, exclusion, and reinvention. A Shakespearean soliloquy may bear universal resonance, yet it also emerges from a matrix of Elizabethan anxieties and power structures. The illusion of timelessness is, more often than not, a function of critical emphasis rather than intrinsic merit. Postcolonial and feminist critiques have challenged this apparent neutrality, foregrounding the voices that were once peripheral. Such interventions have not diminished literature's prestige but instead (3) _____ its moral and political stakes. Texts once considered apolitical are now read as cultural artifacts entangled in empire, patriarchy, and resistance. In this light, literary criticism becomes an act not of judgment but of (4) _____—an excavation of silences as much as meanings. The reader, then, is not a passive consumer but a co-creator, whose insights must be (5) _____ with humility and historical awareness.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. (3).
- diluted
- intensified
- displaced
- moderated
PASSAGE (Q84–Q87): Literature, far from being a static repository of aesthetic delight, is a restless medium through which cultures interrogate themselves. The novel, the poem, the play—all are not merely forms but fields wherein ideologies (1) _____, mutate, and sometimes dissolve. To read deeply is to risk disorientation, for every interpretation implies an act of displacement: of authorial intent, of reader expectation, of historical certainty. The literary canon itself is less a monument than a (2) _____—a site of contestation shaped by inclusion, exclusion, and reinvention. A Shakespearean soliloquy may bear universal resonance, yet it also emerges from a matrix of Elizabethan anxieties and power structures. The illusion of timelessness is, more often than not, a function of critical emphasis rather than intrinsic merit. Postcolonial and feminist critiques have challenged this apparent neutrality, foregrounding the voices that were once peripheral. Such interventions have not diminished literature's prestige but instead (3) _____ its moral and political stakes. Texts once considered apolitical are now read as cultural artifacts entangled in empire, patriarchy, and resistance. In this light, literary criticism becomes an act not of judgment but of (4) _____—an excavation of silences as much as meanings. The reader, then, is not a passive consumer but a co-creator, whose insights must be (5) _____ with humility and historical awareness.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. (3).
- diluted
- intensified
- displaced
- moderated
Q87 · English
PASSAGE (Q84–Q87): Literature, far from being a static repository of aesthetic delight, is a restless medium through which cultures interrogate themselves. The novel, the poem, the play—all are not merely forms but fields wherein ideologies (1) _____, mutate, and sometimes dissolve. To read deeply is to risk disorientation, for every interpretation implies an act of displacement: of authorial intent, of reader expectation, of historical certainty. The literary canon itself is less a monument than a (2) _____—a site of contestation shaped by inclusion, exclusion, and reinvention. A Shakespearean soliloquy may bear universal resonance, yet it also emerges from a matrix of Elizabethan anxieties and power structures. The illusion of timelessness is, more often than not, a function of critical emphasis rather than intrinsic merit. Postcolonial and feminist critiques have challenged this apparent neutrality, foregrounding the voices that were once peripheral. Such interventions have not diminished literature's prestige but instead (3) _____ its moral and political stakes. Texts once considered apolitical are now read as cultural artifacts entangled in empire, patriarchy, and resistance. In this light, literary criticism becomes an act not of judgment but of (4) _____—an excavation of silences as much as meanings. The reader, then, is not a passive consumer but a co-creator, whose insights must be (5) _____ with humility and historical awareness.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. (4).
- reparation
- affirmation
- archaeology
- speculation
PASSAGE (Q84–Q87): Literature, far from being a static repository of aesthetic delight, is a restless medium through which cultures interrogate themselves. The novel, the poem, the play—all are not merely forms but fields wherein ideologies (1) _____, mutate, and sometimes dissolve. To read deeply is to risk disorientation, for every interpretation implies an act of displacement: of authorial intent, of reader expectation, of historical certainty. The literary canon itself is less a monument than a (2) _____—a site of contestation shaped by inclusion, exclusion, and reinvention. A Shakespearean soliloquy may bear universal resonance, yet it also emerges from a matrix of Elizabethan anxieties and power structures. The illusion of timelessness is, more often than not, a function of critical emphasis rather than intrinsic merit. Postcolonial and feminist critiques have challenged this apparent neutrality, foregrounding the voices that were once peripheral. Such interventions have not diminished literature's prestige but instead (3) _____ its moral and political stakes. Texts once considered apolitical are now read as cultural artifacts entangled in empire, patriarchy, and resistance. In this light, literary criticism becomes an act not of judgment but of (4) _____—an excavation of silences as much as meanings. The reader, then, is not a passive consumer but a co-creator, whose insights must be (5) _____ with humility and historical awareness.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. (4).
- reparation
- affirmation
- archaeology
- speculation
Q88 · English
Find the word that is spelled correctly and means 'showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise'.
- Meticulous
- Meticulus
- Metticulous
- Meticoulous
Find the word that is spelled correctly and means 'showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise'.
- Meticulous
- Meticulus
- Metticulous
- Meticoulous
Q89 · English
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who speaks many languages.'
- Linguist
- Polyglot
- Orator
- Lexicographer
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who speaks many languages.'
- Linguist
- Polyglot
- Orator
- Lexicographer
Q90 · English
Select the correct option:
Not until the auditors had submitted their exhaustive report ___ the full extent of procedural lapses become evident.
- did
- had
- was
- has
Select the correct option:
Not until the auditors had submitted their exhaustive report ___ the full extent of procedural lapses become evident.
- did
- had
- was
- has
Q91 · English
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
He objected to the new policy / on the grounds that / it violated the principle rights / of the employees.
- He objected to the new policy
- on the grounds that
- it violated the principle rights
- of the employees.
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
He objected to the new policy / on the grounds that / it violated the principle rights / of the employees.
- He objected to the new policy
- on the grounds that
- it violated the principle rights
- of the employees.
Q92 · English
Change the following from active to passive:
The court let the plaintiff argue the motion without interruption.
- The motion was argued by the plaintiff without interruption.
- The plaintiff was let to argue the motion without interruption.
- The plaintiff was allowed to argue the motion without interruption.
- The court was letting the plaintiff argue the motion.
Change the following from active to passive:
The court let the plaintiff argue the motion without interruption.
- The motion was argued by the plaintiff without interruption.
- The plaintiff was let to argue the motion without interruption.
- The plaintiff was allowed to argue the motion without interruption.
- The court was letting the plaintiff argue the motion.
Q93 · English
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The chant ended with a resounding trisagion.
- The choir practiced the ancient trisagion before vespers.
- The mystic whispered the trisagion under candlelight.
- The geologist identified a trisagion layer in the strata.
- The monk led the congregation through the trisagion.
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The chant ended with a resounding trisagion.
- The choir practiced the ancient trisagion before vespers.
- The mystic whispered the trisagion under candlelight.
- The geologist identified a trisagion layer in the strata.
- The monk led the congregation through the trisagion.
Q94 · English
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
The car had been parked in front of the gate by the visitor.
- The visitor parks the car in front of the gate.
- The visitor had parked the car in front of the gate.
- The car was being parked in front of the gate by the visitor.
- The visitor will park the car in front of the gate.
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
The car had been parked in front of the gate by the visitor.
- The visitor parks the car in front of the gate.
- The visitor had parked the car in front of the gate.
- The car was being parked in front of the gate by the visitor.
- The visitor will park the car in front of the gate.
Q95 · English
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
He asked me where do I live.
- where I live
- where did I live
- where I lived
- where do I lived
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
He asked me where do I live.
- where I live
- where did I live
- where I lived
- where do I lived
Q96 · English
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
The teacher insisted that the student to be honest.
- be honest
- is honest
- should honest
- should be honest
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
The teacher insisted that the student to be honest.
- be honest
- is honest
- should honest
- should be honest
Q97 · 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.
The CEO admitted that the company's projections had been overly optimistic.
- “Our projections were overly optimistic,” admitted the CEO.
- “The company's projections are overly optimistic,” the CEO admitted.
- The CEO said, “Company Projections had been too optimistic.”
- The CEO said, “The company's projections had been overly optimistic.”
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.
The CEO admitted that the company's projections had been overly optimistic.
- “Our projections were overly optimistic,” admitted the CEO.
- “The company's projections are overly optimistic,” the CEO admitted.
- The CEO said, “Company Projections had been too optimistic.”
- The CEO said, “The company's projections had been overly optimistic.”
Q98 · 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.
He said, “Would you help me with this work?”
- He said if I would help him with that work.
- He asked if I would help him with that work.
- He asked would I help him with this work.
- He told me would I help him.
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.
He said, “Would you help me with this work?”
- He said if I would help him with that work.
- He asked if I would help him with that work.
- He asked would I help him with this work.
- He told me would I help him.
Q99 · English
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
1. Molecular structure is a fundamental concept in chemistry that describes the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
2. These differences can significantly alter the physical and chemical properties of the substance, a concept known as isomerism.
3. It is typically represented by structural formulas, which illustrate the connectivity between atoms.
4. However, molecules with the same chemical formula can have different arrangements of atoms in space.
- 3, 1, 2, 4
- 2, 4, 3, 1
- 1, 3, 4, 2
- 1, 4, 3, 2
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
1. Molecular structure is a fundamental concept in chemistry that describes the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
2. These differences can significantly alter the physical and chemical properties of the substance, a concept known as isomerism.
3. It is typically represented by structural formulas, which illustrate the connectivity between atoms.
4. However, molecules with the same chemical formula can have different arrangements of atoms in space.
- 3, 1, 2, 4
- 2, 4, 3, 1
- 1, 3, 4, 2
- 1, 4, 3, 2
Q100 · English
Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage.
1. This creates a sense of belonging and support.
2. Community engagement is vital for social cohesion.
3. It involves active participation in local initiatives and events.
4. Strong communities lead to improved quality of life for all residents.
- 2-1-3-4
- 2-4-1-3
- 3-4-2-1
- 2-3-1-4
Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage.
1. This creates a sense of belonging and support.
2. Community engagement is vital for social cohesion.
3. It involves active participation in local initiatives and events.
4. Strong communities lead to improved quality of life for all residents.
- 2-1-3-4
- 2-4-1-3
- 3-4-2-1
- 2-3-1-4