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Q1 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
In the sequence A, C, F, J ..., which letter is the 5th?
- O
- P
- N
- M
श्रेणी A, C, F, J ... में 5वाँ अक्षर कौन-सा है?
- O
- P
- N
- M
Q2 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Choose the address that is the same as the one given below.
Plot No. 19, Shivaji Park, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400028
- Plot No. 19, Shivaji Park, Dadar W, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400028
- Plot No. 91, Shivaji Park, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400028
- Plot No. 19, Shivaji Pk, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400028
- Plot No. 19, Shivaji Park, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400028
नीचे दिए गए पते के समान पता चुनिए।
Plot No. 19, Shivaji Park, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400028
- Plot No. 19, Shivaji Park, Dadar W, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400028
- Plot No. 91, Shivaji Park, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400028
- Plot No. 19, Shivaji Pk, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400028
- Plot No. 19, Shivaji Park, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400028
Q3 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Consider the following statement and choose the option that follows.
Statement: The company has decided to switch to renewable energy sources for its operations.
Inferences:
I. The company aims to reduce its carbon footprint.
II. The company's current energy sources are expensive.
- Only I follows
- Only II follows
- Both follows
- Neither follows
निम्नलिखित कथन पर विचार कीजिए और उसके आधार पर सही विकल्प चुनिए।
कथन: कंपनी ने अपने संचालन के लिए नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा स्रोतों (Renewable Energy Sources) पर स्विच करने का निर्णय लिया है।
निष्कर्ष:
I. कंपनी अपने कार्बन फुटप्रिंट को कम करना चाहती है।
II. कंपनी के वर्तमान ऊर्जा स्रोत महंगे हैं।
- केवल I अनुसरण करता है
- केवल II अनुसरण करता है
- दोनों अनुसरण करते हैं
- कोई भी अनुसरण नहीं करता
Q4 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series:
MCK, JHN, GMQ, DRT, ?
- AES
- IJS
- AWW
- RDS
दिए गए विकल्पों में से उस अक्षर-समूह का चयन कीजिए जो निम्नलिखित श्रेणी में प्रश्नवाचक चिन्ह (?) के स्थान पर आएगा।
MCK, JHN, GMQ, DRT, ?
- AES
- IJS
- AWW
- RDS
Q5 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Select the CORRECT sequence of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the A and B to balance the given equation.
15 A 5 B 4 = 35
- ×, −
- ÷, −
- +, ×
- ÷, ×
दिए गए समीकरण को संतुलित करने के लिए A और B के स्थान पर क्रमशः कौन-से गणितीय चिह्न लगाए जाने चाहिए?
15 A 5 B 4 = 35
- ×, −
- ÷, −
- +, ×
- ÷, ×
Q6 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Find the WRONG number in the given series.
5040, 720, 120, 24, 4, 2
- 720
- 24
- 4
- 130
दी गई श्रेणी में गलत संख्या ज्ञात कीजिए।
5040, 720, 120, 24, 4, 2
- 720
- 24
- 4
- 130
Q7 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
A statement is given followed by two conclusions. Find which conclusion is TRUE based on the given statement.
Statement:
C < A ≤ T = D ≤ O; G ≤ D < S; T ≥ A
Conclusions:
I: T ≤ O
II: D < T
- Both I and II
- Neither I nor II
- Only I
- Only II
एक कथन दिया गया है, जिसके बाद दो निष्कर्ष दिए गए हैं। दिए गए कथन के आधार पर बताइए कि कौन-सा निष्कर्ष सत्य है।
कथन:
C < A ≤ T = D ≤ O; G ≤ D < S; T ≥ A
निष्कर्ष:
I. T ≤ O
II. D < T
- I और II दोनों
- न तो I और न ही II
- केवल I
- केवल II
Q8 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Choose the odd one out.
- Lily
- Lotus
- Grapes
- Jasmine
विषम (Odd One Out) का चयन कीजिए।
- Lily (कुमुदिनी)
- Lotus (कमल)
- Grapes (अंगूर)
- Jasmine (चमेली)
Q9 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Identify the roll number that doesn't fit this rule.
Rule: Last 3 digits = First 3 digits + 100
- 200300
- 150250
- 250350
- 100250
उस रोल नंबर की पहचान कीजिए जो दिए गए नियम का पालन नहीं करता।
नियम: अंतिम 3 अंक = प्रथम 3 अंक + 100
- 200300
- 150250
- 250350
- 100250
Q10 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Identify the odd crop.
Maize, Sugarcane, Cotton, Barley
- Maize
- Sugarcane
- Cotton
- Barley
विषम फसल की पहचान कीजिए।
Maize (मक्का), Sugarcane (गन्ना), Cotton (कपास), Barley (जौ)
- Maize (मक्का)
- Sugarcane (गन्ना)
- Cotton (कपास)
- Barley (जौ)
Q11 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
A is the son of B. C is the wife of B. D is the son of C. How is A related to D?
- Uncle
- Brother
- Cousin
- Son
A, B का पुत्र है। C, B की पत्नी है। D, C का पुत्र है। A का D से क्या संबंध है?
- चाचा
- भाई
- चचेरा भाई
- पुत्र
Q12 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
A is the father of B. B is the brother of C. How is A related to C?
- Uncle
- Father
- Brother
- Grandfather
A, B का पिता है। B, C का भाई है। A का C से क्या संबंध है?
- चाचा
- पिता
- भाई
- दादा
Q13 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
What comes next:
10, 17, 26, 37, 50, ?
- 45
- 54
- 76
- 65
अगली संख्या क्या होगी?
10, 17, 26, 37, 50, ?
- 45
- 54
- 76
- 65
Q14 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
You're assigned a task you don't know how to do. What's your best course of action?
- Make excuses
- Do it wrongly
- Seek help or guidance
- Delay it
आपको ऐसा कार्य सौंपा गया है जिसे करना आपको नहीं आता। आपका सबसे अच्छा कदम क्या होगा?
- बहाने बनाना
- उसे गलत तरीके से करना
- सहायता या मार्गदर्शन प्राप्त करना
- उसे टालना
Q15 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Complete the series:
0, 7, 26, 63, ?
- 100
- 125
- 216
- 124
श्रेणी को पूरा कीजिए:
0, 7, 26, 63, ?
- 100
- 125
- 216
- 124
Q16 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Direction: Study the information carefully and answer the question given below.
Seven persons have to attend a seminar in seven different months i.e. January, March, April, May, July, August, September. Each of them works in seven different professions, i.e. Dentist, Surgeon, Police officer, Boxer, Journalist, Singer, and engineer but not necessarily in the same order.
U is an engineer and attended the seminar on the month which has 30 days. Two persons attend seminars between U and the one who is a police officer. S attends the seminar just before the one who is a journalist. Three persons attend seminar between R and Q and both of them doesn't attend seminar either in March or May. The one who is a boxer attends the seminar just after the dentist. The one who is a surgeon attends the seminar just after the one who is an engineer. R attend seminar after U. Q and S both are not Police. Boxer attends the seminar in March. T attend the seminar after P but before V.
Who attends the seminar in May?
- S
- U
- Q
- R
निर्देश: नीचे दी गई जानकारी का ध्यानपूर्वक अध्ययन कीजिए और दिए गए प्रश्न का उत्तर दीजिए।
सात व्यक्तियों को सात अलग-अलग महीनों अर्थात् January, March, April, May, July, August, September में एक-एक सेमिनार में भाग लेना है। उनमें से प्रत्येक सात अलग-अलग व्यवसायों अर्थात् Dentist, Surgeon, Police Officer, Boxer, Journalist, Singer और Engineer से संबंधित है, परंतु आवश्यक नहीं कि इसी क्रम में हों।
U एक Engineer है और उसने उस महीने में सेमिनार में भाग लिया जिसमें 30 दिन होते हैं। U और Police Officer के बीच दो व्यक्ति सेमिनार में भाग लेते हैं। S, Journalist वाले व्यक्ति से ठीक पहले सेमिनार में भाग लेता है। R और Q के बीच तीन व्यक्ति सेमिनार में भाग लेते हैं तथा दोनों March या May में सेमिनार में भाग नहीं लेते। Boxer, Dentist के ठीक बाद सेमिनार में भाग लेता है। Surgeon, Engineer के ठीक बाद सेमिनार में भाग लेता है। R, U के बाद सेमिनार में भाग लेता है। Q और S दोनों Police Officer नहीं हैं। Boxer March में सेमिनार में भाग लेता है। T, P के बाद लेकिन V से पहले सेमिनार में भाग लेता है।
May में सेमिनार में कौन भाग लेता है?
- S
- U
- Q
- R
Q17 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Directions: These questions are based on the following information:
'P@Q' means 'Q is the mother of P'.
'P$Q' means 'Q is the husband of P'.
'P#Q' means 'Q is the sister of P'.
'P&Q' means 'Q is the son of P'.
If 'A & B @ C & D # E' then how is A related with E?
- Father
- Son
- Daughter
- Mother
निर्देश: ये प्रश्न निम्नलिखित जानकारी पर आधारित हैं:
'P@Q' का अर्थ है 'Q, P की माता है।'
'P$Q' का अर्थ है 'Q, P का पति है।'
'P#Q' का अर्थ है 'Q, P की बहन है।'
'P&Q' का अर्थ है 'Q, P का पुत्र है।'
यदि 'A & B @ C & D # E' है, तो A का E से क्या संबंध है?
- पिता
- पुत्र
- पुत्री
- माता
Q18 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows.
Statement:
All kids are students. Some students are athletes. No athlete is a scholar.
Conclusions:
I. Some kids may be athletes.
II. No kid is a scholar.
- Only I follows
- Only II follows
- Both I and II follow
- Neither I nor II follows
निम्नलिखित कथन को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए और वह निष्कर्ष पहचानिए जो इसका अनुसरण करता है।
कथन:
सभी बच्चे विद्यार्थी हैं। कुछ विद्यार्थी खिलाड़ी हैं। कोई भी खिलाड़ी विद्वान नहीं है।
निष्कर्ष:
I. कुछ बच्चे खिलाड़ी हो सकते हैं।
II. कोई भी बच्चा विद्वान नहीं है।
- केवल I अनुसरण करता है
- केवल II अनुसरण करता है
- I और II दोनों अनुसरण करते हैं
- न तो I और न ही II अनुसरण करता है
Q19 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
Which word cannot be formed from the letters of the word ADMINISTRATION using each letter only once?
- SITUATION
- TRADITION
- RATION
- STRAIN
शब्द ADMINISTRATION के अक्षरों से, प्रत्येक अक्षर का केवल एक बार उपयोग करते हुए, कौन-सा शब्द नहीं बनाया जा सकता?
- SITUATION (स्थिति)
- TRADITION (परंपरा)
- RATION (अनुपात)
- STRAIN (तनाव)
Q20 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If SNAKE is written as RMZJD, how is ZEBRA written?
- YDAQZ
- YDAQY
- YCBQZ
- YDAQX
यदि SNAKE को RMZJD लिखा जाता है, तो ZEBRA को कैसे लिखा जाएगा?
- YDAQZ
- YDAQY
- YCBQZ
- YDAQX
Q21 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
What comes next in the series?
D, I, N, S, ?
- Z
- W
- Y
- X
श्रेणी में अगला पद क्या होगा?
D, I, N, S, ?
- Z
- W
- Y
- X
Q22 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If 3 $ 4 = 37 and 4 $ 5 = 61, what is 5 $ 6?
- 85
- 91
- 96
- 89
यदि 3 $ 4 = 37 तथा 4 $ 5 = 61 है, तो 5 $ 6 का मान क्या होगा?
- 85
- 91
- 96
- 89
Q23 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
A train 120 meters long takes 6 seconds to cross a man. What is the speed of the train in km/h?
- 36
- 72
- 60
- 75
120 मीटर लंबी एक ट्रेन किसी व्यक्ति को पार करने में 6 सेकंड का समय लेती है। ट्रेन की गति km/h में क्या होगी?
- 36
- 72
- 60
- 75
Q24 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
What should come at the place of question mark?
2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
प्रश्नवाचक चिन्ह (?) के स्थान पर क्या आएगा?
2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
Q25 · General Intelligence & Reasoning
If "CRANE" is coded as "DSBOF", how is "DSBOF" coded?
- ETCPG
- DTCOP
- ESCPF
- DTCPF
यदि "CRANE" को "DSBOF" कूटित किया जाता है, तो "DSBOF" को कैसे कूटित किया जाएगा?
- ETCPG
- DTCOP
- ESCPF
- DTCPF
Q26 · General Awareness
Neither the Chola nor the Chera dynasty was directly responsible for the establishment of:
- Naval expeditions to Southeast Asia
- Tamil literary renaissance
- Devadasi temple system
- Bahmani kingdom
चोल तथा चेरा वंशों में से कोई भी निम्नलिखित में से किसकी स्थापना के लिए प्रत्यक्ष रूप से उत्तरदायी नहीं था?
- दक्षिण-पूर्व एशिया के लिए नौसैनिक अभियान
- तमिल साहित्यिक पुनर्जागरण
- देवदासी मंदिर व्यवस्था
- बहमनी साम्राज्य
Q27 · General Awareness
Which of these countries is known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon"?
- Nepal
- Bhutan
- Sri Lanka
- Maldives
निम्नलिखित में से किस देश को "थंडर ड्रैगन की भूमि" के नाम से जाना जाता है?
- नेपाल
- भूटान
- श्रीलंका
- मालदीव
Q28 · General Awareness
Which government scheme aims to provide financial support to senior citizens who may have lost their means of sustenance?
- Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)
- Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
- Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)
- National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
कौन-सी सरकारी योजना उन वरिष्ठ नागरिकों को वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान करने का लक्ष्य रखती है जिन्होंने आजीविका के साधन खो दिए हों?
- इंदिरा गांधी राष्ट्रीय वृद्धावस्था पेंशन योजना (आईजीएनओएपीएस)
- अटल पेंशन योजना (एपीवाई)
- प्रधानमंत्री वय वंदना योजना (पीएमवीवीवाई)
- राष्ट्रीय सामाजिक सहायता कार्यक्रम (एनएसएपी)
Q29 · General Awareness
Which Mughal Emperor is known for popularising pietra dura, or stone inlay technique, and the double dome in Indian architecture?
- Babur
- Akbar
- Shah Jahan
- Aurangzeb
कौन-सा मुगल सम्राट भारतीय वास्तुकला में पिएत्रा ड्यूरा (पत्थर जड़ाई) तकनीक तथा दोहरे गुम्बद को लोकप्रिय बनाने के लिए जाना जाता है?
- बाबर
- अकबर
- शाहजहाँ
- औरंगज़ेब
Q30 · General Awareness
What technological advancement is explicitly incorporated in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for faster justice delivery?
- Use of blockchain in contracts
- Electronic recording of witness testimony
- Live broadcast of trials
- Use of drones for crime scene inspection
भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता, 2023 में त्वरित न्याय वितरण हेतु किस तकनीकी प्रगति को स्पष्ट रूप से शामिल किया गया है?
- अनुबंधों में ब्लॉकचेन का उपयोग
- गवाहों की गवाही का इलेक्ट्रॉनिक अभिलेखन
- मुकदमों का सीधा प्रसारण
- अपराध स्थल निरीक्षण हेतु ड्रोन का उपयोग
Q31 · General Awareness
Who among the following was the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in 2025?
- Joe Biden
- H.E. Prabowo Subianto
- Emmanuel Macron
- Fumio Kishida
भारत के गणतंत्र दिवस समारोह 2025 में मुख्य अतिथि कौन थे?
- जो बाइडेन
- महामहिम प्रबोवो सुबियांतो
- इमैनुएल मैक्रों
- फुमियो किशिदा
Q32 · General Awareness
Talcher, a thermal power station in India, is in:
- Jharkhand
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Odisha
भारत का तापीय विद्युत स्टेशन तलचर किस राज्य में स्थित है?
- झारखंड
- तमिलनाडु
- आंध्र प्रदेश
- ओडिशा
Q33 · General Awareness
In India, which of these geological formations hosts the most significant groundwater reservoirs for large-scale and extensive development?
- Unconsolidated Formation
- Semi-Consolidated Formation
- Fissured Formations
- Consolidated Formations
भारत में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी भूवैज्ञानिक संरचना बड़े पैमाने पर एवं व्यापक विकास के लिए सर्वाधिक महत्वपूर्ण भूजल भंडारों की मेजबानी करती है?
- असंगठित संरचनाएँ
- अर्ध-संगठित संरचनाएँ
- विदरित संरचनाएँ
- संगठित संरचनाएँ
Q34 · General Awareness
Fill in the blank:
The ceremonial procession of Lord Dharnath in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh is locally referred to as a ______.
- Jhanki
- Chhabina
- Rath
- Sawari
रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति कीजिए:
मध्य प्रदेश के धार जिले में भगवान धरणाथ की शोभायात्रा को स्थानीय रूप से ______ कहा जाता है।
- झांकी
- छबीना
- रथ
- सवारी
Q35 · General Awareness
In the context of the Rigveda, what does the term 'Rik' signify?
- Ritual sacrifice
- Divine law
- Sacred hymn
- Ancient melody
ऋग्वेद के संदर्भ में 'ऋक' शब्द का क्या अर्थ है?
- अनुष्ठानिक यज्ञ
- दैवी नियम
- पवित्र स्तुति
- प्राचीन धुन
Q36 · General Awareness
A personal foul in basketball primarily involves:
- Arguing with the referee
- Illegal physical contact during active play
- Delay of game violations
- Unsportsmanlike conduct on the bench
बास्केटबॉल में व्यक्तिगत फाउल (Personal Foul) मुख्य रूप से किससे संबंधित होता है?
- रेफरी से बहस करना
- खेल के दौरान अवैध शारीरिक संपर्क
- खेल में देरी से संबंधित उल्लंघन
- बेंच पर खेल भावना के विरुद्ध आचरण
Q37 · General Awareness
Fill in the blank:
The Government of India Act 1919 created a bicameral central legislature with the Council of State and the ____.
- Central Legislative Assembly
- Imperial Council
- Council of Princes
- Chamber of Deputies
रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति कीजिए:
भारत सरकार अधिनियम, 1919 ने राज्य परिषद (Council of State) और ________ के साथ एक द्विसदनीय केंद्रीय विधानमंडल की स्थापना की।
- केंद्रीय विधान सभा
- शाही परिषद
- राजकुमारों की परिषद
- प्रतिनिधि सभा
Q38 · General Awareness
What critical factor distinguished Vijay Kumar's performance in the men's 25m rapid pistol event at the London 2012 Olympics?
- He set a new world record in the qualification round.
- He won gold by defeating Cuba's Leuris Pupo in the final round.
- He was the first Indian shooter to qualify for the finals.
- He outshot a tied competitor in the sixth round to reach the final round.
लंदन ओलंपिक 2012 में पुरुषों की 25 मीटर रैपिड पिस्टल स्पर्धा में विजय कुमार के प्रदर्शन की कौन-सी विशेषता निर्णायक रही?
- उन्होंने क्वालीफिकेशन राउंड में नया विश्व रिकॉर्ड बनाया।
- उन्होंने फाइनल में क्यूबा के लियूरिस पुपो को हराकर स्वर्ण पदक जीता।
- वे फाइनल के लिए क्वालीफाई करने वाले पहले भारतीय निशानेबाज बने।
- उन्होंने छठे दौर में बराबरी पर चल रहे प्रतिद्वंद्वी को पछाड़कर फाइनल दौर में प्रवेश किया।
Q39 · General Awareness
Consider the following statements about the book 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez:
1) The novel employs magical realism to narrate the rise and fall of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo.
2) It presents a linear historical account focused solely on Colombia's political events in the 20th century.
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
गैब्रियल गार्सिया मार्केज़ की पुस्तक 'वन हंड्रेड इयर्स ऑफ सॉलिट्यूड' के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1) यह उपन्यास काल्पनिक नगर मैकोंडो में बुएंदिया परिवार के उत्थान और पतन का वर्णन करने के लिए जादुई यथार्थवाद (Magical Realism) का प्रयोग करता है।
2) यह केवल 20वीं शताब्दी की कोलंबिया की राजनीतिक घटनाओं पर केंद्रित एक रैखिक ऐतिहासिक विवरण प्रस्तुत करता 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 और न ही 2 सही है
Q40 · General Awareness
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Indian football season 2024–25 as per the AIFF calendar?
1.) The Durand Cup 2024, Asia's oldest football tournament, is scheduled between July 26 and August 31.
2.) The I-League 3 and the Junior Girls National Football Championship (Tier 1 & 2) will both run during the same calendar month.
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2 are correct
- Neither 1 nor 2
एआईएफएफ (AIFF) कैलेंडर के अनुसार भारतीय फुटबॉल सत्र 2024–25 के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?
1.) एशिया का सबसे पुराना फुटबॉल टूर्नामेंट, डूरंड कप 2024, 26 जुलाई से 31 अगस्त के बीच आयोजित होने वाला है।
2.) आई-लीग 3 तथा जूनियर गर्ल्स राष्ट्रीय फुटबॉल चैंपियनशिप (टियर 1 एवं 2) दोनों एक ही कैलेंडर माह के दौरान आयोजित होंगी।
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2 दोनों सही हैं
- न तो 1 और न ही 2
Q41 · General Awareness
Fill in the blanks:
During a Financial Emergency, the salaries of judges can be reduced by the ________.
- President
- PM
- Chief Justice
- Finance Commission
रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति कीजिए:
वित्तीय आपातकाल के दौरान न्यायाधीशों के वेतन में ________ द्वारा कटौती की जा सकती है।
- राष्ट्रपति
- प्रधानमंत्री
- मुख्य न्यायाधीश
- वित्त आयोग
Q42 · General Awareness
Read the following statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Generative Design Software is increasingly used by ISRO for optimizing structure and weight distribution in aerospace components.
Reason (R): Generative design tools are specifically developed for modeling cryogenic fuel tanks used in PSLV variants.
- 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 कथनों को पढ़िए जिन्हें अभिकथन (A) और कारण (R) के रूप में चिह्नित किया गया है। सही विकल्प चुनिए।
अभिकथन (A): एयरोस्पेस घटकों में संरचना और भार वितरण के अनुकूलन हेतु जनरेटिव डिज़ाइन सॉफ्टवेयर का उपयोग इसरो द्वारा बढ़ते हुए स्तर पर किया जा रहा है।
कारण (R): जनरेटिव डिज़ाइन उपकरण विशेष रूप से पीएसएलवी (PSLV) के विभिन्न संस्करणों में प्रयुक्त क्रायोजेनिक ईंधन टैंकों के मॉडलिंग हेतु विकसित किए गए हैं।
- 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।
Q43 · General Awareness
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the borrowing powers of States in India?
1) A State requires the Centre's consent for internal borrowing if it owes any debt to the Centre.
2) No State can raise loans from foreign sources without prior approval of the Union Government.
- Statement 1 is Correct
- Statement 2 is Correct
- Statement 1 and 2 are Correct
- Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
भारत में राज्यों की उधार लेने की शक्तियों के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?
1) यदि किसी राज्य पर केंद्र सरकार का कोई ऋण बकाया है, तो आंतरिक उधारी के लिए उसे केंद्र की अनुमति की आवश्यकता होती है।
2) कोई भी राज्य संघ सरकार की पूर्व स्वीकृति के बिना विदेशी स्रोतों से ऋण नहीं ले सकता।
- कथन 1 सही है
- कथन 2 सही है
- कथन 1 और 2 दोनों सही हैं
- न तो 1 और न ही 2 सही हैं
Q44 · General Awareness
Why is nichrome commonly used as the heating element in electric heaters?
- It has low resistivity and a high melting point
- It has high resistivity and a low melting point
- It offers high resistivity and a high melting point
- It offers low resistivity and a low melting point
विद्युत हीटरों में नाइक्रोम का उपयोग ताप तत्व (Heating Element) के रूप में सामान्यतः क्यों किया जाता है?
- इसका प्रतिरोधकता कम तथा गलनांक अधिक होता है।
- इसकी प्रतिरोधकता अधिक तथा गलनांक कम होता है।
- इसकी प्रतिरोधकता अधिक तथा गलनांक अधिक होता है।
- इसकी प्रतिरोधकता कम तथा गलनांक कम होता है।
Q45 · General Awareness
Fill in the Blank:
Thoda is performed mostly by ______ community.
- Rajputs
- Brahmins
- Jats
- Ahirs
रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति कीजिए:
थोड़ा (Thoda) नृत्य मुख्य रूप से ________ समुदाय द्वारा किया जाता है।
- राजपूत
- ब्राह्मण
- जाट
- अहीर
Q46 · General Awareness
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct option:
Assertion (A): GDP doesn't really tell the whole story when it comes to how well people in a country are actually doing.
Reason (R): That's mainly because it doesn't take into account stuff like wear and tear of machines, pollution, or even how the money is divided among people.
- 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 पढ़िए जिन्हें अभिकथन (A) और कारण (R) के रूप में चिह्नित किया गया है। सही विकल्प चुनिए:
अभिकथन (A): किसी देश के लोगों की वास्तविक स्थिति कितनी अच्छी है, यह बताने के लिए जीडीपी (GDP) पूरी कहानी नहीं बताती।
कारण (R): इसका मुख्य कारण यह है कि इसमें मशीनों की घिसावट, प्रदूषण तथा लोगों के बीच आय के वितरण जैसी बातों को शामिल नहीं किया जाता।
- 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।
Q47 · General Awareness
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): AQI value above 400 is classified as 'Severe'.
Reason (R): Such levels cause respiratory effects even on healthy individuals.
- 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 पढ़िए जिन्हें अभिकथन (A) और कारण (R) के रूप में चिह्नित किया गया है। सही विकल्प चुनिए:
अभिकथन (A): 400 से अधिक का AQI मान 'गंभीर' (Severe) श्रेणी में वर्गीकृत किया जाता है।
कारण (R): इस स्तर का वायु प्रदूषण स्वस्थ व्यक्तियों पर भी श्वसन संबंधी प्रभाव उत्पन्न करता 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।
Q48 · General Awareness
Why were fertilizer subsidies a double-edged policy instrument during 1960–1990?
- They promoted global trade
- They reduced rural employment
- They supported productivity but often benefited richer farmers
- They discouraged use of HYV seeds
वर्ष 1960–1990 के दौरान उर्वरक सब्सिडी दोधारी नीति उपकरण (Double-Edged Policy Instrument) क्यों थी?
- इसने वैश्विक व्यापार को बढ़ावा दिया।
- इसने ग्रामीण रोजगार को कम किया।
- इसने उत्पादकता को समर्थन दिया, लेकिन अक्सर अधिक लाभ समृद्ध किसानों को मिला।
- इसने उच्च उपज वाली किस्म (HYV) के बीजों के उपयोग को हतोत्साहित किया।
Q49 · General Awareness
Consider the following statements on the Green Hydrogen Mission:
1. It aims to make India a global hub for production and export of green hydrogen.
2. The mission targets production of 10 MMT by 2030.
3. Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis using renewable energy.
- Only 1 and 2 are correct
- Only 2 and 3 are correct
- Only 1 and 3 are correct
- All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
हरित हाइड्रोजन मिशन (Green Hydrogen Mission) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. इसका उद्देश्य भारत को हरित हाइड्रोजन के उत्पादन एवं निर्यात का वैश्विक केंद्र बनाना है।
2. मिशन का लक्ष्य वर्ष 2030 तक 10 MMT उत्पादन करना है।
3. हरित हाइड्रोजन का उत्पादन नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा का उपयोग करके विद्युत अपघटन (Electrolysis) द्वारा किया जाता है।
- केवल 1 और 2 सही हैं।
- केवल 2 और 3 सही हैं।
- केवल 1 और 3 सही हैं।
- 1, 2 और 3 सभी सही हैं।
Q50 · General Awareness
The term 'Navratnas' in public sector reform refers to:
- Public enterprises given full privatization
- Public enterprises granted autonomy for better performance
- Subsidy-driven rural firms
- Firms eligible for WTO support
सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र सुधार (Public Sector Reform) में 'नवरत्न' (Navratnas) शब्द का क्या अर्थ है?
- वे सार्वजनिक उपक्रम जिन्हें पूर्ण निजीकरण प्रदान किया गया हो।
- वे सार्वजनिक उपक्रम जिन्हें बेहतर प्रदर्शन हेतु स्वायत्तता प्रदान की गई हो।
- सब्सिडी आधारित ग्रामीण उद्यम।
- वे कंपनियाँ जो विश्व व्यापार संगठन (WTO) के समर्थन के लिए पात्र हों।
Q51 · Quantitative Aptitude
What will come in place of ? to satisfy the equation: (√6 − 1)² = ? − 2√6
- 7
- 6
- 5
- 4
समीकरण को संतुष्ट करने के लिए ? के स्थान पर क्या आएगा?
(√6 − 1)² = ? − 2√6
- 7
- 6
- 5
- 4
Q52 · Quantitative Aptitude
A vendor lends 74,000 rupees at a rate of 12% compound interest per annum, compounded annually. Find the interest for the 3rd year.
- 10,000.90
- 11,000.50
- 11,139.07
- 12,000
एक विक्रेता ₹74,000 को 12% वार्षिक चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज की दर पर, वार्षिक संयोजन के साथ उधार देता है। तीसरे वर्ष का ब्याज ज्ञात कीजिए।
- ₹10,000.90
- ₹11,000.50
- ₹11,139.07
- ₹12,000
Q53 · Quantitative Aptitude
If the simple interest on a sum of Rs. A at 6% per annum for 2 years is equal to the simple interest on Rs. B at 4% per annum for 3 years, then what is the ratio of A to B?
- 1:1
- 2:3
- 2:1
- 1:2
यदि ₹A पर 6% वार्षिक साधारण ब्याज की दर से 2 वर्षों का साधारण ब्याज, ₹B पर 4% वार्षिक साधारण ब्याज की दर से 3 वर्षों के साधारण ब्याज के बराबर है, तो A तथा B का अनुपात क्या होगा?
- 1 : 1
- 2 : 3
- 2 : 1
- 1 : 2
Q54 · Quantitative Aptitude
Which of these is a number that is real but NOT rational?
- 3/4
- 5
- Square root of 7
- -2
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी संख्या वास्तविक (Real) है, परन्तु परिमेय (Rational) नहीं है?
- 3/4
- 5
- √7
- −2
Q55 · Quantitative Aptitude
Manoj crosses a 500 m long street in 5 minutes. What is his speed in km per hour?
- 5.5 km/h.
- 5 km/h.
- 6 km/h.
- 7 km/h.
मनोज 500 मीटर लंबी सड़क को 5 मिनट में पार करता है। उसकी गति किलोमीटर प्रति घंटा में क्या होगी?
- 5.5 किमी/घंटा
- 5 किमी/घंटा
- 6 किमी/घंटा
- 7 किमी/घंटा
Q56 · Quantitative Aptitude
A pyramid with an equilateral triangular base of side 10 cm and height 14 cm is placed on top of a cube with side length 10 cm. Find the total volume of the composite solid.
- 2102.57 cm³
- 1202.07 cm³
- 4202.07 cm³
- 6202.57 cm³
10 सेमी भुजा वाले समबाहु त्रिभुजाकार आधार और 14 सेमी ऊँचाई वाला एक पिरामिड, 10 सेमी भुजा वाले एक घन के ऊपर रखा गया है। संयुक्त ठोस का कुल आयतन ज्ञात कीजिए।
- 2102.57 सेमी³
- 1202.07 सेमी³
- 4202.07 सेमी³
- 6202.57 सेमी³
Q57 · Quantitative Aptitude
A and B invested Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 40,000 respectively for 12 months. A take 10% of the profit for managing. The remaining profit of Rs. 90,000 is divided based on capital. What is B's share?
- Rs. 36,000
- Rs. 30,000
- Rs. 40,000
- Rs. 35,000
A और B ने क्रमशः ₹60,000 तथा ₹40,000 का निवेश 12 महीनों के लिए किया। A प्रबंधन के लिए लाभ का 10% लेता है। शेष ₹90,000 लाभ को पूंजी के अनुपात में बाँटा जाता है। B का हिस्सा कितना होगा?
- ₹36,000
- ₹30,000
- ₹40,000
- ₹35,000
Q58 · Quantitative Aptitude
A triangular field with base 40 m and height 30 m shares a side with a rectangle of length 40 m and breadth 25 m. Find the combined area and percentage of the triangle's area in the total.
- 1,450 m² and 24.5%
- 2,450 m² and 25.5%
- 1,600 m² and 37.5%
- 2,500 m² and 25%
40 मीटर आधार तथा 30 मीटर ऊँचाई वाला एक त्रिभुजाकार खेत, 40 मीटर लंबाई तथा 25 मीटर चौड़ाई वाले एक आयत के साथ एक भुजा साझा करता है। संयुक्त क्षेत्रफल तथा कुल क्षेत्रफल में त्रिभुज के क्षेत्रफल का प्रतिशत ज्ञात कीजिए।
- 1,450 वर्ग मीटर तथा 24.5%
- 2,450 वर्ग मीटर तथा 25.5%
- 1,600 वर्ग मीटर तथा 37.5%
- 2,500 वर्ग मीटर तथा 25%
Q59 · Quantitative Aptitude
A regular hexagon is inscribed inside a circle of radius 14 cm. Find the area of the hexagon.
- 438.54 cm²
- 509.21 cm²
- 598.45 cm²
- 638.76 cm²
14 सेमी त्रिज्या वाले एक वृत्त के भीतर एक सम षट्भुज अंकित है। षट्भुज का क्षेत्रफल ज्ञात कीजिए।
- 438.54 सेमी²
- 509.21 सेमी²
- 598.45 सेमी²
- 638.76 सेमी²
Q60 · Quantitative Aptitude
Three numbers are such that the second is 150% of the first, and the third is 80% of the second. What is the ratio of the first to the third?
- 5:6
- 2:3
- 5:4
- 5:8
तीन संख्याएँ ऐसी हैं कि दूसरी संख्या पहली संख्या की 150% है तथा तीसरी संख्या दूसरी संख्या की 80% है। पहली संख्या और तीसरी संख्या का अनुपात क्या होगा?
- 5 : 6
- 2 : 3
- 5 : 4
- 5 : 8
Q61 · Quantitative Aptitude
A steel plate is in the shape of a right triangle. The lengths of the legs are in the ratio 5:12. If the hypotenuse is 13 m, what is the area?
- 30 m²
- 60 m²
- 78 m²
- 50 m²
एक इस्पात की प्लेट समकोण त्रिभुज के आकार की है। इसके लंब तथा आधार की लंबाइयों का अनुपात 5 : 12 है। यदि कर्ण 13 मीटर है, तो इसका क्षेत्रफल क्या होगा?
- 30 वर्ग मीटर
- 60 वर्ग मीटर
- 78 वर्ग मीटर
- 50 वर्ग मीटर
Q62 · Quantitative Aptitude
A number was mistakenly increased by 25% instead of decreased by 20%. By what percent is the final result more than the CORRECT value?
- 56.25%
- 50.5%
- 45%
- 60.25%
एक संख्या को 20% घटाने के बजाय गलती से 25% बढ़ा दिया गया। सही मान की तुलना में अंतिम परिणाम कितने प्रतिशत अधिक है?
- 56.25%
- 50.5%
- 45%
- 60.25%
Q63 · Quantitative Aptitude
A wholesaler sells a packet of tea to a retailer at a profit of 20%. The retailer then marks up the price by 50% and offers a discount of 20% to the customer. If the customer pays Rs. 480, find the cost price of the packet for the wholesaler.
- Rs. 300.33
- Rs. 320.26
- Rs. 333.33
- Rs. 340.26
एक थोक विक्रेता चाय का एक पैकेट खुदरा विक्रेता को 20% लाभ पर बेचता है। खुदरा विक्रेता उस मूल्य पर 50% वृद्धि करता है तथा ग्राहक को 20% की छूट देता है। यदि ग्राहक ₹480 का भुगतान करता है, तो थोक विक्रेता के लिए उस पैकेट का क्रय मूल्य क्या था?
- ₹300.33
- ₹320.26
- ₹333.33
- ₹340.26
Q64 · Quantitative Aptitude
In a right prism with a square base, volume = 1024 cm³ and height = 16 cm. What is the side of the square base?
- 8 cm
- 6 cm
- 10 cm
- 12 cm
एक समकोणीय प्रिज्म का आधार वर्गाकार है। यदि उसका आयतन 1024 सेमी³ तथा ऊँचाई 16 सेमी है, तो वर्गाकार आधार की भुजा क्या होगी?
- 8 सेमी
- 6 सेमी
- 10 सेमी
- 12 सेमी
Q65 · Quantitative Aptitude
A tap can fill an oil tank in 14 hours. After half the tank is filled, 7 more similar taps are opened. What is the total time taken to fill the oil tank completely?
- 6 hr 55 min
- 6 hr 52 min 20 sec
- 7 hr
- 7 hr 52 min 30 sec
एक नल एक तेल टैंक को 14 घंटे में भर सकता है। जब टैंक आधा भर जाता है, तब उसी प्रकार के 7 और नल खोल दिए जाते हैं। टैंक को पूरी तरह भरने में कुल कितना समय लगेगा?
- 6 घंटे 55 मिनट
- 6 घंटे 52 मिनट 20 सेकंड
- 7 घंटे
- 7 घंटे 52 मिनट 30 सेकंड
Q66 · Quantitative Aptitude
The average of x and y is 30. The average of x, y, and z is 40. What is the average of x, y, and 2z?
- 50
- 55
- 60
- 65
x तथा y का औसत 30 है। x, y तथा z का औसत 40 है। x, y तथा 2z का औसत क्या होगा?
- 50
- 55
- 60
- 65
Q67 · Quantitative Aptitude
A seller mixes two varieties of rice costing Rs. 40/kg and Rs. 60/kg in a certain ratio and sells the mixture at Rs. 55/kg, gaining 10%. What is the ratio in which the two types are mixed?
- 1:1
- 2:3
- 3:2
- 4:1
एक विक्रेता ₹40/किग्रा तथा ₹60/किग्रा मूल्य वाली दो किस्मों के चावल को एक निश्चित अनुपात में मिलाता है और मिश्रण को ₹55/किग्रा पर बेचता है, जिससे उसे 10% लाभ होता है। दोनों किस्मों को किस अनुपात में मिलाया गया है?
- 1 : 1
- 2 : 3
- 3 : 2
- 4 : 1
Q68 · Quantitative Aptitude
If sinA = 1/√10, then find the value of tanA + secA.
- (1 + √10)/3
- (5 + √10)/5
- (6 + √10)/3
- (1 + √10)/5
यदि sinA = 1/√10 है, तो tanA + secA का मान ज्ञात कीजिए।
- (1 + √10)/3
- (5 + √10)/5
- (6 + √10)/3
- (1 + √10)/5
Q69 · Quantitative Aptitude
Find the value of sin²90° + cos²60°.
- 5/4
- 11/5
- 6/5
- 7/4
sin²90° + cos²60° का मान ज्ञात कीजिए।
- 5/4
- 11/5
- 6/5
- 7/4
Q70 · Quantitative Aptitude
Find the x-intercept of 5x + 2y = 10
- 2
- 4
- 5
- 7
रेखा 5x + 2y = 10 का x-अवरोध (x-intercept) ज्ञात कीजिए।
- 2
- 4
- 5
- 7
Q71 · Quantitative Aptitude
If sin(A) = cos(B), cos(A) = sin(C), and A + B + C = 90°, then what is the value of angle A?
- 90°
- 60°
- 30°
- 15°
यदि sin(A) = cos(B), cos(A) = sin(C), तथा A + B + C = 90° है, तो कोण A का मान क्या होगा?
- 90°
- 60°
- 30°
- 15°
Q72 · Quantitative Aptitude
The sum of all interior angles of a 20-sided polygon is:
- 3240°
- 3600°
- 3060°
- 3420°
20 भुजाओं वाले बहुभुज के सभी आंतरिक कोणों का योग कितना होगा?
- 3240°
- 3600°
- 3060°
- 3420°
Q73 · Quantitative Aptitude
Point P is at an equal distance from the three vertices of a triangle with coordinates A(0, 0), B(4, 0), and C(0, 3). What are the coordinates of point P?
- (2, 1.5)
- (2, 2)
- (1.5, 2)
- (2.5, 2.5)
बिंदु P, त्रिभुज के तीनों शीर्षों A(0, 0), B(4, 0) तथा C(0, 3) से समान दूरी पर स्थित है। बिंदु P के निर्देशांक क्या होंगे?
- (2, 1.5)
- (2, 2)
- (1.5, 2)
- (2.5, 2.5)
Q74 · Quantitative Aptitude
Simplify:
\( \dfrac{\sqrt{5 + 2\sqrt{6}}}{\sqrt{5 - 2\sqrt{6}}} \)
- 5 − 2√6
- 5 + 2√6
- 3 + 2√3
- 3 − 2√3
सरल कीजिए:
\( \dfrac{\sqrt{5 + 2\sqrt{6}}}{\sqrt{5 - 2\sqrt{6}}} \)
- 5 − 2√6
- 5 + 2√6
- 3 + 2√3
- 3 − 2√3
Q75 · Quantitative Aptitude
A right-angled triangle ABC has legs AB = 6 cm and BC = 8 cm. An altitude BD is drawn from the vertex B to the hypotenuse AC. What is the length of the altitude BD?
- 4.8 cm
- 5.6 cm
- 6.4 cm
- 7.2 cm
एक समकोण त्रिभुज ABC में AB = 6 सेमी तथा BC = 8 सेमी हैं। शीर्ष B से कर्ण AC पर BD लंब खींचा गया है। लंब BD की लंबाई क्या होगी?
- 4.8 सेमी
- 5.6 सेमी
- 6.4 सेमी
- 7.2 सेमी
Q76 · English
PASSAGE (Q76–Q80): The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism, embodying philosophical quests for transcendence against Earth's most formidable landscapes. Each mountaineer — whether treading the snows of Everest, the granite of Patagonia, or the arid heights of the Atlas Mountains — etched a distinct narrative of audacity and introspection.
"Tenzing Norgay" and "Sir Edmund Hillary's" epochal 1953 Everest ascent immortalized human perseverance, but figures such as "Reinhold Messner" redefined the boundaries further. Rejecting supplemental oxygen, Messner's minimalist ethos emphasized purity over conquest, portraying mountains not as trophies but as sentient entities commanding reverence. Similarly, "Junko Tabei", the first woman to summit Everest, symbolized the intersection of resilience and quiet defiance in an era resistant to female adventurers.
The ethos of mountaineering diversified through the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Climbers like "Kilian Jornet", blending ultra-marathon endurance with technical ascents, and "Nirmal Purja", whose record-breaking summits shattered temporal assumptions, reveal a contemporary paradigm: mountains as arenas of rapid, almost transcendental athleticism. Meanwhile, indigenous climbers, long relegated to footnotes in expedition histories, increasingly assert their rightful place as stewards of sacred peaks.
Thus, the saga of mountaineering resists reduction to mere feats of strength. It weaves a tapestry of cultures, philosophies, and personal odysseys — each ascent a dialectic between human fragility and the immutable majesty of the mountains.
In the sentence: "The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism..." What is the grammatical role of the clause whose daring transcended mere athleticism?
- Adjective clause modifying figures
- Adverbial clause modifying history
- Noun clause acting as the subject
- Adjective phrase modifying mountaineering
PASSAGE (Q76–Q80): The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism, embodying philosophical quests for transcendence against Earth's most formidable landscapes. Each mountaineer — whether treading the snows of Everest, the granite of Patagonia, or the arid heights of the Atlas Mountains — etched a distinct narrative of audacity and introspection.
"Tenzing Norgay" and "Sir Edmund Hillary's" epochal 1953 Everest ascent immortalized human perseverance, but figures such as "Reinhold Messner" redefined the boundaries further. Rejecting supplemental oxygen, Messner's minimalist ethos emphasized purity over conquest, portraying mountains not as trophies but as sentient entities commanding reverence. Similarly, "Junko Tabei", the first woman to summit Everest, symbolized the intersection of resilience and quiet defiance in an era resistant to female adventurers.
The ethos of mountaineering diversified through the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Climbers like "Kilian Jornet", blending ultra-marathon endurance with technical ascents, and "Nirmal Purja", whose record-breaking summits shattered temporal assumptions, reveal a contemporary paradigm: mountains as arenas of rapid, almost transcendental athleticism. Meanwhile, indigenous climbers, long relegated to footnotes in expedition histories, increasingly assert their rightful place as stewards of sacred peaks.
Thus, the saga of mountaineering resists reduction to mere feats of strength. It weaves a tapestry of cultures, philosophies, and personal odysseys — each ascent a dialectic between human fragility and the immutable majesty of the mountains.
In the sentence: "The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism..." What is the grammatical role of the clause whose daring transcended mere athleticism?
- Adjective clause modifying figures
- Adverbial clause modifying history
- Noun clause acting as the subject
- Adjective phrase modifying mountaineering
Q77 · English
PASSAGE (Q76–Q80): The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism, embodying philosophical quests for transcendence against Earth's most formidable landscapes. Each mountaineer — whether treading the snows of Everest, the granite of Patagonia, or the arid heights of the Atlas Mountains — etched a distinct narrative of audacity and introspection.
"Tenzing Norgay" and "Sir Edmund Hillary's" epochal 1953 Everest ascent immortalized human perseverance, but figures such as "Reinhold Messner" redefined the boundaries further. Rejecting supplemental oxygen, Messner's minimalist ethos emphasized purity over conquest, portraying mountains not as trophies but as sentient entities commanding reverence. Similarly, "Junko Tabei", the first woman to summit Everest, symbolized the intersection of resilience and quiet defiance in an era resistant to female adventurers.
The ethos of mountaineering diversified through the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Climbers like "Kilian Jornet", blending ultra-marathon endurance with technical ascents, and "Nirmal Purja", whose record-breaking summits shattered temporal assumptions, reveal a contemporary paradigm: mountains as arenas of rapid, almost transcendental athleticism. Meanwhile, indigenous climbers, long relegated to footnotes in expedition histories, increasingly assert their rightful place as stewards of sacred peaks.
Thus, the saga of mountaineering resists reduction to mere feats of strength. It weaves a tapestry of cultures, philosophies, and personal odysseys — each ascent a dialectic between human fragility and the immutable majesty of the mountains.
What is the meaning of the word epochal in the context: "Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary's epochal 1953 Everest ascent..."
- Trivial
- Highly significant and historic
- Ordinary and recurrent
- Disastrous
PASSAGE (Q76–Q80): The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism, embodying philosophical quests for transcendence against Earth's most formidable landscapes. Each mountaineer — whether treading the snows of Everest, the granite of Patagonia, or the arid heights of the Atlas Mountains — etched a distinct narrative of audacity and introspection.
"Tenzing Norgay" and "Sir Edmund Hillary's" epochal 1953 Everest ascent immortalized human perseverance, but figures such as "Reinhold Messner" redefined the boundaries further. Rejecting supplemental oxygen, Messner's minimalist ethos emphasized purity over conquest, portraying mountains not as trophies but as sentient entities commanding reverence. Similarly, "Junko Tabei", the first woman to summit Everest, symbolized the intersection of resilience and quiet defiance in an era resistant to female adventurers.
The ethos of mountaineering diversified through the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Climbers like "Kilian Jornet", blending ultra-marathon endurance with technical ascents, and "Nirmal Purja", whose record-breaking summits shattered temporal assumptions, reveal a contemporary paradigm: mountains as arenas of rapid, almost transcendental athleticism. Meanwhile, indigenous climbers, long relegated to footnotes in expedition histories, increasingly assert their rightful place as stewards of sacred peaks.
Thus, the saga of mountaineering resists reduction to mere feats of strength. It weaves a tapestry of cultures, philosophies, and personal odysseys — each ascent a dialectic between human fragility and the immutable majesty of the mountains.
What is the meaning of the word epochal in the context: "Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary's epochal 1953 Everest ascent..."
- Trivial
- Highly significant and historic
- Ordinary and recurrent
- Disastrous
Q78 · English
PASSAGE (Q76–Q80): The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism, embodying philosophical quests for transcendence against Earth's most formidable landscapes. Each mountaineer — whether treading the snows of Everest, the granite of Patagonia, or the arid heights of the Atlas Mountains — etched a distinct narrative of audacity and introspection.
"Tenzing Norgay" and "Sir Edmund Hillary's" epochal 1953 Everest ascent immortalized human perseverance, but figures such as "Reinhold Messner" redefined the boundaries further. Rejecting supplemental oxygen, Messner's minimalist ethos emphasized purity over conquest, portraying mountains not as trophies but as sentient entities commanding reverence. Similarly, "Junko Tabei", the first woman to summit Everest, symbolized the intersection of resilience and quiet defiance in an era resistant to female adventurers.
The ethos of mountaineering diversified through the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Climbers like "Kilian Jornet", blending ultra-marathon endurance with technical ascents, and "Nirmal Purja", whose record-breaking summits shattered temporal assumptions, reveal a contemporary paradigm: mountains as arenas of rapid, almost transcendental athleticism. Meanwhile, indigenous climbers, long relegated to footnotes in expedition histories, increasingly assert their rightful place as stewards of sacred peaks.
Thus, the saga of mountaineering resists reduction to mere feats of strength. It weaves a tapestry of cultures, philosophies, and personal odysseys — each ascent a dialectic between human fragility and the immutable majesty of the mountains.
What does the word dialectic most nearly imply in the phrase: "...each ascent a dialectic between human fragility and the immutable majesty of the mountains"?
- A silent observation
- A hostile confrontation
- A dialogue or interplay between opposing forces
- A scientific measurement
PASSAGE (Q76–Q80): The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism, embodying philosophical quests for transcendence against Earth's most formidable landscapes. Each mountaineer — whether treading the snows of Everest, the granite of Patagonia, or the arid heights of the Atlas Mountains — etched a distinct narrative of audacity and introspection.
"Tenzing Norgay" and "Sir Edmund Hillary's" epochal 1953 Everest ascent immortalized human perseverance, but figures such as "Reinhold Messner" redefined the boundaries further. Rejecting supplemental oxygen, Messner's minimalist ethos emphasized purity over conquest, portraying mountains not as trophies but as sentient entities commanding reverence. Similarly, "Junko Tabei", the first woman to summit Everest, symbolized the intersection of resilience and quiet defiance in an era resistant to female adventurers.
The ethos of mountaineering diversified through the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Climbers like "Kilian Jornet", blending ultra-marathon endurance with technical ascents, and "Nirmal Purja", whose record-breaking summits shattered temporal assumptions, reveal a contemporary paradigm: mountains as arenas of rapid, almost transcendental athleticism. Meanwhile, indigenous climbers, long relegated to footnotes in expedition histories, increasingly assert their rightful place as stewards of sacred peaks.
Thus, the saga of mountaineering resists reduction to mere feats of strength. It weaves a tapestry of cultures, philosophies, and personal odysseys — each ascent a dialectic between human fragility and the immutable majesty of the mountains.
What does the word dialectic most nearly imply in the phrase: "...each ascent a dialectic between human fragility and the immutable majesty of the mountains"?
- A silent observation
- A hostile confrontation
- A dialogue or interplay between opposing forces
- A scientific measurement
Q79 · English
PASSAGE (Q76–Q80): The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism, embodying philosophical quests for transcendence against Earth's most formidable landscapes. Each mountaineer — whether treading the snows of Everest, the granite of Patagonia, or the arid heights of the Atlas Mountains — etched a distinct narrative of audacity and introspection.
"Tenzing Norgay" and "Sir Edmund Hillary's" epochal 1953 Everest ascent immortalized human perseverance, but figures such as "Reinhold Messner" redefined the boundaries further. Rejecting supplemental oxygen, Messner's minimalist ethos emphasized purity over conquest, portraying mountains not as trophies but as sentient entities commanding reverence. Similarly, "Junko Tabei", the first woman to summit Everest, symbolized the intersection of resilience and quiet defiance in an era resistant to female adventurers.
The ethos of mountaineering diversified through the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Climbers like "Kilian Jornet", blending ultra-marathon endurance with technical ascents, and "Nirmal Purja", whose record-breaking summits shattered temporal assumptions, reveal a contemporary paradigm: mountains as arenas of rapid, almost transcendental athleticism. Meanwhile, indigenous climbers, long relegated to footnotes in expedition histories, increasingly assert their rightful place as stewards of sacred peaks.
Thus, the saga of mountaineering resists reduction to mere feats of strength. It weaves a tapestry of cultures, philosophies, and personal odysseys — each ascent a dialectic between human fragility and the immutable majesty of the mountains.
Which of the following best summarizes the primary argument of the passage?
- Mountaineering is solely a test of physical endurance.
- Mountaineering history is dominated by Western adventurers.
- Mountaineering represents a confluence of physical challenge, cultural identity, and philosophical exploration.
- Technological advancements have made mountaineering effortless.
PASSAGE (Q76–Q80): The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism, embodying philosophical quests for transcendence against Earth's most formidable landscapes. Each mountaineer — whether treading the snows of Everest, the granite of Patagonia, or the arid heights of the Atlas Mountains — etched a distinct narrative of audacity and introspection.
"Tenzing Norgay" and "Sir Edmund Hillary's" epochal 1953 Everest ascent immortalized human perseverance, but figures such as "Reinhold Messner" redefined the boundaries further. Rejecting supplemental oxygen, Messner's minimalist ethos emphasized purity over conquest, portraying mountains not as trophies but as sentient entities commanding reverence. Similarly, "Junko Tabei", the first woman to summit Everest, symbolized the intersection of resilience and quiet defiance in an era resistant to female adventurers.
The ethos of mountaineering diversified through the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Climbers like "Kilian Jornet", blending ultra-marathon endurance with technical ascents, and "Nirmal Purja", whose record-breaking summits shattered temporal assumptions, reveal a contemporary paradigm: mountains as arenas of rapid, almost transcendental athleticism. Meanwhile, indigenous climbers, long relegated to footnotes in expedition histories, increasingly assert their rightful place as stewards of sacred peaks.
Thus, the saga of mountaineering resists reduction to mere feats of strength. It weaves a tapestry of cultures, philosophies, and personal odysseys — each ascent a dialectic between human fragility and the immutable majesty of the mountains.
Which of the following best summarizes the primary argument of the passage?
- Mountaineering is solely a test of physical endurance.
- Mountaineering history is dominated by Western adventurers.
- Mountaineering represents a confluence of physical challenge, cultural identity, and philosophical exploration.
- Technological advancements have made mountaineering effortless.
Q80 · English
PASSAGE (Q76–Q80): The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism, embodying philosophical quests for transcendence against Earth's most formidable landscapes. Each mountaineer — whether treading the snows of Everest, the granite of Patagonia, or the arid heights of the Atlas Mountains — etched a distinct narrative of audacity and introspection.
"Tenzing Norgay" and "Sir Edmund Hillary's" epochal 1953 Everest ascent immortalized human perseverance, but figures such as "Reinhold Messner" redefined the boundaries further. Rejecting supplemental oxygen, Messner's minimalist ethos emphasized purity over conquest, portraying mountains not as trophies but as sentient entities commanding reverence. Similarly, "Junko Tabei", the first woman to summit Everest, symbolized the intersection of resilience and quiet defiance in an era resistant to female adventurers.
The ethos of mountaineering diversified through the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Climbers like "Kilian Jornet", blending ultra-marathon endurance with technical ascents, and "Nirmal Purja", whose record-breaking summits shattered temporal assumptions, reveal a contemporary paradigm: mountains as arenas of rapid, almost transcendental athleticism. Meanwhile, indigenous climbers, long relegated to footnotes in expedition histories, increasingly assert their rightful place as stewards of sacred peaks.
Thus, the saga of mountaineering resists reduction to mere feats of strength. It weaves a tapestry of cultures, philosophies, and personal odysseys — each ascent a dialectic between human fragility and the immutable majesty of the mountains.
Which word could best replace immutable in the phrase "...the immutable majesty of the mountains..." without significantly changing the meaning?
- Transient
- Unchanging
- Diminishing
- Fragile
PASSAGE (Q76–Q80): The annals of mountaineering history are adorned with figures whose daring transcended mere athleticism, embodying philosophical quests for transcendence against Earth's most formidable landscapes. Each mountaineer — whether treading the snows of Everest, the granite of Patagonia, or the arid heights of the Atlas Mountains — etched a distinct narrative of audacity and introspection.
"Tenzing Norgay" and "Sir Edmund Hillary's" epochal 1953 Everest ascent immortalized human perseverance, but figures such as "Reinhold Messner" redefined the boundaries further. Rejecting supplemental oxygen, Messner's minimalist ethos emphasized purity over conquest, portraying mountains not as trophies but as sentient entities commanding reverence. Similarly, "Junko Tabei", the first woman to summit Everest, symbolized the intersection of resilience and quiet defiance in an era resistant to female adventurers.
The ethos of mountaineering diversified through the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Climbers like "Kilian Jornet", blending ultra-marathon endurance with technical ascents, and "Nirmal Purja", whose record-breaking summits shattered temporal assumptions, reveal a contemporary paradigm: mountains as arenas of rapid, almost transcendental athleticism. Meanwhile, indigenous climbers, long relegated to footnotes in expedition histories, increasingly assert their rightful place as stewards of sacred peaks.
Thus, the saga of mountaineering resists reduction to mere feats of strength. It weaves a tapestry of cultures, philosophies, and personal odysseys — each ascent a dialectic between human fragility and the immutable majesty of the mountains.
Which word could best replace immutable in the phrase "...the immutable majesty of the mountains..." without significantly changing the meaning?
- Transient
- Unchanging
- Diminishing
- Fragile
Q81 · English
Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
His ________ disregard for protocol annoyed his superiors.
- blatant
- blaetant
- blatennt
- blattant
Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
His ________ disregard for protocol annoyed his superiors.
- blatant
- blaetant
- blatennt
- blattant
Q82 · English
Choose the correct one-word substitution for the phrase in italics.
"A person who is indifferent to or distrustful of human integrity or morality."
- Idealist
- Cynic
- Optimist
- Humanitarian
Choose the correct one-word substitution for the phrase in italics.
"A person who is indifferent to or distrustful of human integrity or morality."
- Idealist
- Cynic
- Optimist
- Humanitarian
Q83 · English
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:
CONDEMN
- Praise
- Criticize
- Protect
- Applaud
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word:
CONDEMN
- Praise
- Criticize
- Protect
- Applaud
Q84 · English
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Vindicate
- Justify
- Carefree
- Forgive
- Accuse
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Vindicate
- Justify
- Carefree
- Forgive
- Accuse
Q85 · English
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
Throw one's hat into the ring
- Resign from a position
- Announce one's candidacy or challenge
- Declare outright defeat
- Bet recklessly
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
Throw one's hat into the ring
- Resign from a position
- Announce one's candidacy or challenge
- Declare outright defeat
- Bet recklessly
Q86 · English
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
To be in high dudgeon
- To be in a state of moral superiority
- To be offended with exaggerated dignity
- To be excited without restraint
- To be lost in self-delusion
Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
To be in high dudgeon
- To be in a state of moral superiority
- To be offended with exaggerated dignity
- To be excited without restraint
- To be lost in self-delusion
Q87 · English
Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning 'to erase or wipe out'?
- Exponge
- Expung
- Expunge
- Expouge
Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning 'to erase or wipe out'?
- Exponge
- Expung
- Expunge
- Expouge
Q88 · English
Which of these is the correct spelling of a logic term for contradictions?
- Paraconsistent
- Paraconssistent
- Paraconsistint
- Paraconsestent
Which of these is the correct spelling of a logic term for contradictions?
- Paraconsistent
- Paraconssistent
- Paraconsistint
- Paraconsestent
Q89 · English
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
'One who eats human flesh'.
- Cannibal
- Herbivore
- Carnivore
- Omnivore
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
'One who eats human flesh'.
- Cannibal
- Herbivore
- Carnivore
- Omnivore
Q90 · English
Select the correct option:
He devoted himself to the cause ___ body and soul.
- with
- by
- in
- heart
Select the correct option:
He devoted himself to the cause ___ body and soul.
- with
- by
- in
- heart
Q91 · English
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The assumption that all data must be normalized / before processing it using machine learning algorithms / has been a common practice / in this domain for decades.
- The assumption that all data must be normalized
- before processing it using machine learning algorithms
- has been a common practice
- in this domain for decades.
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The assumption that all data must be normalized / before processing it using machine learning algorithms / has been a common practice / in this domain for decades.
- The assumption that all data must be normalized
- before processing it using machine learning algorithms
- has been a common practice
- in this domain for decades.
Q92 · English
Change the following from active to passive:
Where will they hold the conference?
- Where the conference will be held?
- Where will the conference be held?
- Where is the conference held?
- Where has the conference been held?
Change the following from active to passive:
Where will they hold the conference?
- Where the conference will be held?
- Where will the conference be held?
- Where is the conference held?
- Where has the conference been held?
Q93 · English
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
Those most affected by the decision / appears to be those / who were never consulted / during the drafting of the policy.
- Those most affected by the decision
- appears to be those
- who were never consulted
- during the drafting of the policy.
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
Those most affected by the decision / appears to be those / who were never consulted / during the drafting of the policy.
- Those most affected by the decision
- appears to be those
- who were never consulted
- during the drafting of the policy.
Q94 · English
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The director gave a stern warning to the cast.
- The sailor stood at the stern of the ship.
- Her face showed a stern expression.
- The teacher's tone was stern and serious.
- His discipline was known to be stern.
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The director gave a stern warning to the cast.
- The sailor stood at the stern of the ship.
- Her face showed a stern expression.
- The teacher's tone was stern and serious.
- His discipline was known to be stern.
Q95 · English
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
The decision was expected to be made by the council after further review.
- The council expected making a decision after review.
- It was expected that the council would make the decision after review.
- The council made the decision as was expected.
- The council was expected to have made the decision.
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
The decision was expected to be made by the council after further review.
- The council expected making a decision after review.
- It was expected that the council would make the decision after review.
- The council made the decision as was expected.
- The council was expected to have made the decision.
Q96 · English
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
The teacher advised him to not waste time.
- that he should not waste time
- not to waste time
- to waste not time
- to avoid wasting time
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
The teacher advised him to not waste time.
- that he should not waste time
- not to waste time
- to waste not time
- to avoid wasting time
Q97 · English
Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below.
She posited that the narrative would have achieved greater cohesion had the author maintained a single focalisation.
- She said, "If the author maintains a single focalisation, the narrative will achieve greater cohesion."
- She said, "The narrative would have achieved greater cohesion had the author maintained a single focalisation."
- She said, "The narrative will achieve greater cohesion if a single focalisation was maintained by the author."
- She said, "Had the author maintained a single focalisation, the narrative must achieve greater cohesion."
Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below.
She posited that the narrative would have achieved greater cohesion had the author maintained a single focalisation.
- She said, "If the author maintains a single focalisation, the narrative will achieve greater cohesion."
- She said, "The narrative would have achieved greater cohesion had the author maintained a single focalisation."
- She said, "The narrative will achieve greater cohesion if a single focalisation was maintained by the author."
- She said, "Had the author maintained a single focalisation, the narrative must achieve greater cohesion."
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, "You must work hard."
- He said I must work hard.
- He said that I had to work hard.
- He said that you must work hard.
- He said that I have to work hard.
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, "You must work hard."
- He said I must work hard.
- He said that I had to work hard.
- He said that you must work hard.
- He said that I have to work hard.
Q99 · English
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
P) This process, a crucial part of the plant's life cycle, is vital for the continued existence of many plant species.
Q) Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part.
R) The transfer can be carried out by various agents, including insects, birds, and wind.
S) Successful pollination leads to fertilization and the subsequent production of seeds and fruits.
- Q, R, S, P
- R, S, P, Q
- P, Q, R, S
- S, P, Q, R
Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
P) This process, a crucial part of the plant's life cycle, is vital for the continued existence of many plant species.
Q) Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part.
R) The transfer can be carried out by various agents, including insects, birds, and wind.
S) Successful pollination leads to fertilization and the subsequent production of seeds and fruits.
- Q, R, S, P
- R, S, P, Q
- P, Q, R, S
- S, P, Q, R
Q100 · English
Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage.
P) Consequently, new forms of entertainment emerged.
Q) The advent of television transformed leisure activities.
R) People spent more time at home, watching programs.
S) It significantly impacted social interaction patterns.
- Q-P-R-S
- Q-S-P-R
- R-S-Q-P
- Q-R-S-P
Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage.
P) Consequently, new forms of entertainment emerged.
Q) The advent of television transformed leisure activities.
R) People spent more time at home, watching programs.
S) It significantly impacted social interaction patterns.
- Q-P-R-S
- Q-S-P-R
- R-S-Q-P
- Q-R-S-P