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1. 1.A man said, “My father’s wife’s only son is the brother of your mother.” How is the man related to you?
   A. UncleB. FatherC. GrandfatherD. Brother
2. 2.P is facing South. Q is seated third to the left of P. Who is seated immediately to the right of Q?
   A. PB. Person opposite PC. Person second to right of PD. Cannot be determined
3. 3.If @ = ×, # = -, $ = ÷ and % = +, then evaluate: 8 @ 3 # 4 % 6 $ 2
   A. 26B. 23C. 24D. 20
4. 4.Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. ACE, DFH, GIK, JLN, ?
   A. NOMB. LMNC. MOQD. OPQ
5. 5.Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. CFI, HJL, MNO, RRR, ?
   A. WVUB. WUYC. WVZD. WTY
6. 6.In the following question, the second word is related to the first word by a specific pattern of letter transformation. Identify the same pattern and apply it to the third word to find the correct option that completes the analogy. COLD : FRPE :: WARM : ?
   A. ZDUNB. ZDVPC. ZDVND. YDUP
7. 7.In each of the following questions, a specific pattern such as reversal or rearrangement has been applied to the first word to get the second. Apply the same pattern to the third word and find the correct answer from the given options. ETAGIROV : VORIGATE :: GNITSET : ?
   A. TESTINGB. SETTINGC. TIGNESTD. NETSIGT
8. 8.A man said, “The person is my wife’s father’s only son.” How is the person related to the man?
   A. Brother-in-lawB. SonC. FatherD. Uncle
9. 9.In each of the following questions, the first word is coded to form the second word using a specific rearrangement and/or substitution rule. Apply the same rule to the third word to determine the correct corresponding word from the given alternatives. QWERTY : YTREWQ:: ASDFGH : ?
   A. HGFDASB. GHFDASC. GHFSDAD. HGFDSA
10. 10.Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. XZYX, XYXX, XXWX, XWVX, ?
    A. XVUXB. XTVXC. XUVXD. XUTX
11. 11.Which option is identical to: Neha Verma 56, Rose Villa, Sector-9, Jaipur, 302017
    A. Neha Verma 56, Rose Villa, Sector-9, Jaipur, 302017B. Neha Verma 56, Rose Villas, Sector-9, Jaipur, 302017C. Neha Verma, 56 Rose Villa, Sector-9, Jaipur, 302018D. Neha Verma 65, Rose Villa, Sector-9, Jaipur, 302017
12. 12.In each of the following questions, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identify the group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the others.
    A. C3 : E5 : G7B. D4 : F6 : H8C. E5 : G7 : I9D. F6 : H8 : J11
13. 13.Pointing to a boy, a man said, “He is the son of the only daughter of my mother.” How is the boy related to the man?
    A. SonB. NephewC. CousinD. Grandson
14. 14.A woman says, “She is my brother’s wife’s sister.” How is the woman related to the speaker?
    A. SisterB. Sister-in-lawC. CousinD. Niece
15. 15.Which of the following is the odd one out?
    A. 6, 10, 14B. 3, 7, 11C. 8, 16, 24D. 9, 13, 17
16. 16.What comes next: 5, 14, 9, 18, 13, 22, 17, ?
    A. 26B. 24C. 21D. 20
17. 17.Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. BDHJ, CEIK, DFJL, EGKM, ?
    A. FHLNB. GJMNC. FILOD. GJNO
18. 18.Which of the following addresses are identical to each other: Which of the following addresses are identical? Rohit Sharma, Flat 203, Green Park, Delhi, 110016 Rohit Sharma, Flat-203, Green Park, Delhi, 110016 Rohit S., Flat 203, Green Park, Delhi, 110016 Rohit Sharma, Flat 203, Green Park, Delhi, 110015
    A. 1 & 2B. 1 & 3C. 2 & 4D. 3 & 4
19. 19.In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Joule : Energy :: Newton : ?
    A. ForceB. PressureC. WorkD. Power
20. 20.Find the option that best completes the analogy. BF : KL :: DK : ?
    A. NOB. NPC. MQD. MP
21. 21.Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. DHL, HLP, LPT, PTX, ?
    A. TXBB. TXZC. TYZD. TYA
22. 22.In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Nile : Africa :: Danube : ?
    A. AsiaB. EuropeC. AustraliaD. America
23. 23.What is the name of the world’s longest expressway tunnel recently opened by China in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region?
    A. Karakoram Mega TunnelB. Pamir Victory TunnelC. Tianshan Shengli TunnelD. Silk Route Express Tunnel
24. 24.In Quantum Computing, the basic unit of information that can exist in multiple states simultaneously is called:
    A. BitB. QubitC. Logic GateD. Transistor
25. 25.Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they produce:
    A. DNAB. ATPC. RNAD. Glucose
26. 26.Which gland is often referred to as the ‘Master Gland’ of the human body?
    A. ThyroidB. AdrenalC. PituitaryD. Pancreas
27. 27.Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?
    A. GandakB. KosiC. SonD. Ghaghara
28. 28.Identify the odd one: 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 21
    A. 21B. 13C. 11D. 19
29. 29.By which year does Indian Railways plan to double originating train capacity in 48 major cities?
    A. 2027B. 2028C. 2030D. 2035
30. 30.Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the crime of ‘Sedition’ has been replaced by:
    A. Section 150 (Acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India)B. Section 302C. Section 377D. Section 420
31. 31.The Pitt’s India Act of 1784 was significant because it:
    A. Established the Supreme Court in Calcutta.B. Distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the Company.C. Ended the Company's monopoly over tea trade.D. Introduced the Portfolio system.
32. 32.Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by the most explosive activity and high-viscosity lava?
    A. HawaiianB. StrombolianC. PlinianD. Icelandic
33. 33.Letters of the word TEACHING are arranged alphabetically. How many letters are between the 3rd from left and 2nd from right?
    A. 5B. 4C. 3D. 6
34. 34.Which of the following Harappan sites is known for a unique water harnessing system and storm-water drainage?
    A. LothalB. DholaviraC. KalibanganD. Banawali
35. 35.The ‘Curzon Line’ is the boundary between:
    A. India and PakistanB. Poland and RussiaC. North and South KoreaD. USA and Canada
36. 36.The ‘Ramsar Convention’ is related to the conservation of:
    A. TigersB. WetlandsC. Coral reefsD. Elephants
37. 37.The process of ‘Nitrification’ in the nitrogen cycle involves:
    A. Conversion of nitrogen gas to ammoniaB. Conversion of ammonia to nitrites and then nitratesC. Release of nitrogen back into the atmosphereD. Absorption of nitrogen by animals
38. 38.The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution originally contained how many languages?
    A. 14B. 18C. 22D. 15
39. 39.Which Article of the Indian Constitution was amended by the 106th Amendment Act to provide 1/3rd reservation for women?
    A. Article 239AAB. Article 330AC. Article 332AD. All of the above
40. 40.The PM-PRANAM scheme aims to:
    A. Promote religious tourismB. Reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by promoting alternativesC. Provide pension to small shopkeepersD. Digitalize land records
41. 41.Armenia has unveiled a butterfly-based logo for COP17 featuring which endemic species?
    A. Monarch ButterflyB. Apollo ButterflyC. Erivan Anomalous BlueD. Swallowtail Butterfly
42. 42.Who is the author of the famous book “Hind Swaraj”?
    A. Bal Gangadhar TilakB. Mahatma GandhiC. Jawaharlal NehruD. Sardar Patel
43. 43.Assertion (A): In the Demographic Transition Model, India is currently in the late third stage. Reason (R): Birth rates are falling significantly while death rates have already stabilized at a low level.**
    A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.C. A is true, but R is false.D. A is false, but R is true.
44. 44.P and Q start a business. P invests ₹90,000 for 8 months, Q invests ₹1,50,000 for 5 months. What is Q's share of a ₹50,000 profit(approximate)?
    A. ₹20,000B. ₹32,000C. ₹35,000D. ₹25,510
45. 45.Under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), India has unrestricted rights over which set of rivers?
    A. Indus, Jhelum, ChenabB. Ravi, Beas, SatlujC. Jhelum, Chenab, RaviD. Indus, Beas, Satluj
46. 46.The Battle of Wandiwash (1760) was fought between:
    A. British and FrenchB. British and MarathasC. French and DutchD. British and Tipu Sultan
47. 47.Who was the first Viceroy of India?
    A. Lord Warren HastingsB. Lord CanningC. Lord MountbattenD. Lord Dalhousie
48. 48.Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
    A. HygrometerB. BarometerC. AmmeterD. Altimeter
49. 49.The value of ‘g’ (acceleration due to gravity) is minimum at:
    A. The EquatorB. The North PoleC. The South PoleD. The center of the Earth
50. 50.Rajesh started a business by investing ₹1,00,000. After 5 months, Suresh joined with ₹1,50,000. At the end of 7 months from the start, Tushar joined with ₹2,00,000. If the total profit is ₹1,50,000 at the end of the year, find the share of Tushar(approximate) .
    A. ₹55,000B. ₹46,154C. ₹45,250D. ₹35,500
51. 51.Which layer of the atmosphere contains Ozone Layer?
    A. TroposphereB. StratosphereC. MesosphereD. Thermosphere
52. 52.What is the average of all integers between 150 and 300 that are exactly divisible by 13?
    A. 220B. 227.5C. 230D. 235.5
53. 53.The average of 12 numbers is 75. The average of the first 5 numbers is 68. The average of the next 5 numbers is 20% more than the average of the first 5 numbers. The 11th number is 12 more than the 12th number. What is the average of the 11th and 12th numbers?
    A. 72.5B. 76C. 82.3D. 88
54. 54.Evaluate: 8 1/3 − [7/9 ÷ {2/5 − (1/3 × (5/6 − 1/6))}]
    A. -41/15B. 45/23C. 95/24D. 32/3
55. 55.Priya purchased 30 litres of honey at ₹50 per litre. She also purchased 20 litres of honey at ₹55 per litre. She combined both quantities and then sold the entire mixture at ₹54 per litre. What was her total profit or loss?
    A. Loss of ₹60B. Profit of ₹100C. Profit of ₹120D. Loss of ₹120
56. 56.Two spices priced at ₹80 per kg and ₹160 per kg are blended. They are sold at ₹140 per kg, achieving a profit margin of 25%. What is the ratio of the two spices in the mixture?
    A. 3:2B. 2:1C. 1:2D. 3:1
57. 57.A car wheel having a radius of 42 cm. What percentage of its circumference is covered in a half turn? (Use π = 22/7)
    A. 25%B. 40%C. 50%D. 60%
58. 58.A landlord bought a property for ₹12,00,000. He wants to earn a 10% annual return on his investment after paying ₹2,500 per month for maintenance. What should be the monthly rent he charges?
    A. ₹9,500B. ₹10,000C. ₹12,500D. ₹11,000
59. 59.An amount is said to triple in 6 years with compound interest. How many years will it take for the amount to grow to 27 times its original value?
    A. 18B. 19C. 20D. 21
60. 60.An express train covers a fixed distance in 40 minutes at an average speed of 200 km/h. Due to construction work, it needs to be diverted, increasing the distance by 25%. If the train needs to arrive at its destination on time (in 40 minutes), what should its new average speed be in km/h?
    A. 250 km/hB. 260 km/hC. 270 km/hD. 280 km/h
61. 61.Three pumps, A, B, and C are capable of filling a reservoir. A fills in 5 hours, B in 7 hours, and C in 10 hours. When all three pumps are opened together, they operate for 1.5 hours before pump C is closed. How much additional time will it take to completely fill the reservoir after that?
    A. 1/2 hoursB. 43/25 hoursC. 47/48 hoursD. 45/41 hours
62. 62.Simplify: (3 + 2.8) - 1.5
    A. 3.2B. 4.3C. 5.4D. 6.2
63. 63.Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage: 1. A communication strategy was developed using outreach insights. 2. Demographic data was monitored through campaign dashboards. 3. User engagement was gathered from multiple platforms. 4. Analysts classified users according to age and behaviour.
    A. 3-2-4-1B. 2-3-1-4C. 3-1-4-2D. 4-1-2-3
64. 64.From a sample of 250 data scientists, determine the ratio of those proficient in Python to those proficient in R. Category Number of Data Scientists Proficient in Python and R 50 Proficient in Python only 80 Proficient in R only 70 Proficient in neither language 50 Total Sample Size 250
    A. 13:12B. 12:13C. 8:7D. 7:8
65. 65.A company produced 1500 units at a total cost of ₹1,20,000. It donated 300 units to an NGO. For the rest, it announced a 15% discount on the market price of ₹110 per unit. It also offered 3 units free for every 10 units purchased. If all 1500 units were distributed, what is the overall gain or loss percentage?
    A. 25% lossB. 15% profitC. 28.08% lossD. 36.6% profit
66. 66.A circular garden having a radius of 28 cm. If 80% of it is cultivated, what is the area of garden remaining uncultivated?
    A. 193.6 cm²B. 246.4 cm²C. 492.8 cm²D. 615.4 cm²
67. 67.A retailer marks a laptop 70% above its cost price. He offers a first discount of 20% on the marked price. During a sale, an additional discount of 15% is applied on the already discounted price. If the final selling price is ₹39,312, what is the approximate cost price of the laptop?
    A. ₹28,000B. ₹34,000C. ₹32,000D. ₹35,000
68. 68.Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: What makes the draft legislation especially contentious is not its proposed restructuring of fiscal authority per se, (1)/ but that it assumes, without empirical evidence, (2)/ a fiscal parity among states whose developmental starting points are (3)/ incomparable by any accepted standard. (4)
    A. (1)B. (2)C. (3)D. (4)
69. 69.Arrange the fractions 7/11, 5/9, 4/7, and 3/5 in ascending order.
    A. 3/5, 4/7, 5/9, 7/11B. 5/9, 4/7, 3/5, 7/11C. 3/5, 5/9, 4/7, 7/11D. 4/7, 5/9, 7/11, 3/5
70. 70.A 50-litre mixture contains juice and water in the ratio 3:2. How much water (in litres) must be added to this mixture to change the ratio of juice to water to 3:4?
    A. 12 litresB. 15 litresC. 18 litresD. 20 litres
71. 71.Two motorcycles, M and N, start from points 480 km apart. They travel at constant speeds. If they move towards each other, they meet in 5 hours. If they move in the same direction, they meet in 15 hours. What is the speed of motorcycle M? (Assume M is the faster motorcycle)
    A. 55 km/hB. 64 km/hC. 70 km/hD. 80 km/h
72. 72.An annular region has outer radius 12 cm and inner radius 8 cm. What is the approximate ratio of the annular area to the whole outer circle?
    A. 1:2B. 5:9C. 2:3D. 3:4
73. 73.Change the following from active to passive: They have been ignoring preservation of the records for years.
    A. Preservation of the records had been ignored by them for years.B. Preservation of the records is being ignored by them for years.C. Preservation of the records was being ignored by them for years.D. Preservation of the records has been being ignored by them for years.
74. 74.32³ + 19³ - 38³ + 312 is equal to:
    A. -38520B. -26840C. -14933D. -52100
75. 75.A sum becomes ₹7,200 in 2 years and ₹8,640 in 3 years at compound interest. What is the original principal?
    A. ₹4,800B. ₹5,000C. ₹5,200D. ₹5,500
76. 76.X is able to complete a task in 12 days, while Y takes 18 days to finish the same task. If they collaborate and work together for 3 days, what fraction of the work will still remain?
    A. 1/3B. 5/12C. 7/12D. 9/12
77. 77.The line y = mx + 7 passes through (2, 13). Find m.
    A. 2B. 3C. 6D. 5
78. 78.Select the correct option: The company expanded so quickly that its systems could _______ keep up.
    A. barelyB. merelyC. scarcelyD. all but
79. 79.Choose the correct one-word substitute for: ' A person who speaks two languages fluently’.
    A. AccusationB. DenunciationC. BilingualD. Indictment
80. 80.Identify the misspelt word
    A. VicereineB. floccinaucinihilipilificationC. DefenestrateD. Sacrilegous
81. 81.Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: It was being reported by several sources that the mission had been compromised internally.
    A. Several sources were reporting that the mission had been compromised internally.B. The mission was compromised, several sources reported.C. The sources were reporting an internal mission compromise.D. The mission had compromised several internal sources.
82. 82.Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: That the report overlooked several underlying causes (1)/ behind the public unrest were surprising (2)/ given the volume of evidence (3)/ collected over the past few months. (4)
    A. (1)B. (2)C. (3)D. (4)
83. 83.Choose the correct meaning of idiom: At sixes and sevens
    A. A dilemma between two evilsB. A free and fair decisionC. In complete confusionD. A selection made under duress
84. 84.According to the author, which individuals may possess wisdom even without formal education?
    A. Corporate executivesB. AcademiciansC. Farmers and craftsmenD. Policy analysts
85. 85.Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She has the reputation to be an honest leader.
    A. to have honestyB. of being an honest leaderC. of being the honest leaderD. to be honesty
86. 86.Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. It is a process that involves systematic and objective examination of a subject to uncover new facts or verify existing ones. 2. Research serves as a fundamental pillar of academic and scientific advancement. 3. This may be either theoretical, intended to broaden knowledge, or applied, designed to address a practical problem. 4. The results of this investigation are then recorded and peer-reviewed to ensure validity and credibility.
    A. 2, 1, 3, 4B. 1, 2, 4, 3C. 4, 3, 2, 1D. 3, 4, 1, 2
87. 87.Select the correct option: Even though the phenomenon is uncommon, it may still occur _________ prolonged drought conditions.
    A. towardsB. amidstC. betweenD. under
88. 88.As per the passage, wisdom is mainly developed through:
    A. textbooksB. emotional detachmentC. experience and reflectionD. algorithmic thinking
89. 89.Select the correct option: Even though the plan looked workable on paper, executing it turned out to be ________ complicated than expected.
    A. lessB. moreC. muchD. rather
90. 90.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. He said that he would attend the meeting after the meal.
    A. “I will attend the meeting after the meal,” he said.B. “I would attend the meeting after the meal,” he said.C. “I shall attend the meeting after the meal,” he said.D. “I can attend the meeting after the meal,” he said.
91. 91.Spot the correct spelling of a CSF-shunt procedure.
    A. VentriculoatrialB. VentriculoartialC. VentriculoatriallD. Ventriculoateriel
92. 92.What is implied by the statement “wisdom enriches the soul”?
    A. It leads to academic achievementB. It nurtures profound moral understandingC. It enhances language skillsD. It strengthens numerical ability
93. 93.Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. DUPLICITOUS
    A. BetrayingB. DeceitfulC. CandidD. Treacherous
94. 94.Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: The doctor advised him to stop consuming junk food and doing workouts regularly.
    A. stopping junk food and doing regular workoutsB. to stop junk food and to workouts regularlyC. to stop consuming junk food and to work out regularlyD. to not consume junk food and do workouts
95. 95.Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: DUPLICITOUS
    A. HonestB. FaithfulC. DeceitfulD. loyal
96. 96.. As per the author, what has contributed to the growing divide between education and wisdom in modern times?
    A. Excessive reliance on social mediaB. Decline in the value placed on wisdomC. Emphasis on rote learning and algorithmic approachesD. Cessation of learning after formal education
97. 97.Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The choir began the canon at the conductor’s signal.
    A. The photographer adjusted the canon before taking the shot.B. The canon echoed beautifully through the hall.C. The singers practised the canon repeatedly before the performance.D. The composer introduced a complex canon in the final movement.
98. 98.What key distinction does the passage primarily highlight?
    A. Education and career growthB. Intelligence and memoryC. Reading and writing skillsD. Formal learning and applied wisdom
99. 99.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 asked me, “Did you submit your homework?”
    A. He asked me if I had submitted my homework.B. He asked me did I submit my homework.C. He asked me whether I have submitted my homework.D. He asked me whether had I submitted my homework.