Which Indian state was formed first after independence on linguistic basis?
A. Maharashtra
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Karnataka
Correct Answer: B Andhra Pradesh was formed on 1 November 1956 as the first state in India based on linguistic lines, following the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.
Q2. Mathematics
What is the LCM of 12, 18 and 24?
A. 48
B. 56
C. 72
D. 84
Correct Answer: C Prime factors: 12=2²×3, 18=2×3², 24=2³×3. LCM = 2³×3² = 8×9 = 72.
Q3. Science
Which of the following is the largest organ in the human body?
A. Skin
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Lungs
Correct Answer: A The skin is the largest organ of the human body, covering an area of about 1.5-2 m² in adults and accounting for approximately 15% of body weight.
Q4. Reasoning
Find the odd word from the given options: Apple, Mango, Potato, Orange
A. Apple
B. Mango
C. Potato
D. Orange
Correct Answer: C Apple, Mango and Orange are fruits, while Potato is a vegetable (tuber).
Q5. General Knowledge
Which river is known as the 'Ganga of the South'?
A. Krishna
B. Godavari
C. Cauvery
D. Narmada
Correct Answer: B The Godavari River is often called the 'Ganga of the South' or 'Dakshin Ganga'. It is the second longest river in India after the Ganga.
Q6. Mathematics
A man walks 10 km in 2 hours. What is his speed in m/s?
A. 1.39 m/s
B. 1.67 m/s
C. 2.78 m/s
D. 3.33 m/s
Correct Answer: A Speed = 10 km/2 h = 5 km/h. Convert to m/s: 5 × 1000/3600 = 5000/3600 = 25/18 ≈ 1.39 m/s.
Q7. Science
What is the process by which plants make their food called?
A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Digestion
Correct Answer: A Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert light energy, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen using chlorophyll in their leaves.
Q8. Reasoning
Complete the series: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
A. 162
B. 189
C. 243
D. 324
Correct Answer: C Each term is multiplied by 3: 3×3=9, 9×3=27, 27×3=81, 81×3=243.
Q9. General Knowledge
Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize?
A. C. V. Raman
B. Rabindranath Tagore
C. Mother Teresa
D. Amartya Sen
Correct Answer: B Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize (1913) in Literature for his work 'Gitanjali'.
Q10. Mathematics
If the cost of 5 pencils is ₹45, what is the cost of 8 pencils?
A. ₹56
B. ₹64
C. ₹72
D. ₹80
Correct Answer: C Cost per pencil = 45/5 = ₹9. Cost of 8 pencils = 8 × 9 = ₹72.
Q11. Science
Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
Correct Answer: B Plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere through stomata and use it along with water and sunlight to produce glucose and oxygen through photosynthesis.
Q12. Reasoning
If '1234' is coded as '2345', '5678' is coded as '6789', how is '3456' coded?
A. 4567
B. 4678
C. 3457
D. 2345
Correct Answer: A Each digit is increased by 1: 1234→2345, 5678→6789. So 3456→4567.
Q13. General Knowledge
The Indian Constitution was adopted on which date?
A. 15 August 1947
B. 26 January 1950
C. 26 November 1949
D. 30 January 1948
Correct Answer: C The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on 26 November 1949. It came into effect on 26 January 1950 (Republic Day).
Q14. Mathematics
A shopkeeper bought 50 kg of rice at ₹30 per kg and sold it at ₹36 per kg. What is his profit percentage?
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%
Correct Answer: B CP = ₹30/kg, SP = ₹36/kg. Profit per kg = ₹6. Profit % = (6/30) × 100 = 20%.
Q15. Science
What is the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure?
A. 90°C
B. 100°C
C. 110°C
D. 120°C
Correct Answer: B The boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure (1 atm or 101.325 kPa) is 100°C (212°F).
Q16. Reasoning
A man starts from his house and walks 5 km north, then 3 km east, then 5 km south. How far is he from his starting point?
A. 0 km
B. 2 km
C. 3 km
D. 5 km
Correct Answer: C The man walks 5 km north, then 3 km east, then 5 km south. The north-south movement cancels (5-5=0). He is 3 km east from the starting point.
Q17. General Knowledge
The pyramids of Egypt are located in which city?
A. Giza
B. Cairo
C. Luxor
D. Alexandria
Correct Answer: A The Great Pyramids of Giza are located on the outskirts of Giza city in Egypt, near the Nile River.
Correct Answer: C Velocity is a vector quantity as it has both magnitude and direction. Speed, mass, and temperature are scalar quantities with only magnitude.
Q20. Reasoning
If 'HOSPITAL' is coded as 'ITPQUJBM', how is 'DOCTOR' coded?
A. EPDUPS
B. EPDUPT
C. EQDUPS
D. EPUEPS
Correct Answer: A Each letter is replaced by the next letter: H→I, O→P, S→T, P→Q, I→J, T→U, A→B, L→M. So HOSPITAL→ITPQUJBM. Similarly, D→E, O→P, C→D, T→U, O→P, R→S = EPDUPS.
Q21. General Knowledge
Which is the smallest continent by area?
A. Europe
B. Australia
C. Antarctica
D. South America
Correct Answer: B Australia is the smallest continent by land area, covering approximately 8.5 million km². It is also the flattest and driest inhabited continent.
Q22. Mathematics
What is the area of a triangle with base 12 cm and height 8 cm?
A. 36 cm²
B. 40 cm²
C. 48 cm²
D. 56 cm²
Correct Answer: C Area = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2) × 12 × 8 = 48 cm².
Q23. Science
Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?
A. Copper
B. Rubber
C. Wood
D. Plastic
Correct Answer: A Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity due to its low resistivity. Rubber, wood, and plastic are insulators that do not conduct electricity well.
Q24. Reasoning
How many 5's are there in the following sequence that are immediately followed by 8? 5 8 5 6 5 8 5 8 5 5 8 7 5 8 5
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Correct Answer: C The positions: 1:5→8 (yes), 3:5→6 (no), 5:5→8 (yes), 7:5→8 (yes), 9:5→5 (no), 11:8→7 (no), 13:5→8 (yes). Four occurrences at positions 1, 5, 7, 13.
Q25. General Knowledge
What is the currency of Japan?
A. Dollar
B. Euro
C. Yuan
D. Yen
Correct Answer: D The Japanese yen (¥) is the official currency of Japan. It is the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the US dollar and the euro.
Q26. Mathematics
If x + y = 15 and x - y = 5, what is the value of x?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
Correct Answer: C Adding the equations: (x+y)+(x-y)=15+5 → 2x=20 → x=10.
Q27. Science
Which type of blood cells help in fighting infections?
A. Red blood cells
B. White blood cells
C. Platelets
D. Plasma
Correct Answer: B White blood cells (WBCs/leukocytes) are part of the immune system and help fight infections by attacking bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.
Q28. Reasoning
Which of the following Venn diagrams best represents the relationship among: Animals, Dogs, Pets?
A. Three overlapping circles with Dogs inside Animals, and Pets overlapping both
B. Three separate circles
C. Animals containing Dogs and Pets separately
D. Two circles with Animals and Pets overlapping, Dogs separate
Correct Answer: A All dogs are animals. Some animals are pets, and some dogs are pets. So Dogs is a subset of Animals, and Pets overlaps with both Animals and Dogs.
Q29. General Knowledge
Who wrote the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Rabindranath Tagore
C. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
D. Sarojini Naidu
Correct Answer: B Rabindranath Tagore wrote 'Jana Gana Mana', which was adopted as India's national anthem in 1950. He also wrote the national anthem of Bangladesh ('Amar Shonar Bangla').
Q30. Mathematics
If a circle has a radius of 7 cm, what is its circumference? (Use π = 22/7)
A. 22 cm
B. 44 cm
C. 66 cm
D. 88 cm
Correct Answer: B Circumference = 2πr = 2 × (22/7) × 7 = 44 cm.
Q31. Science
Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?
A. Solid
B. Liquid
C. Gas
D. Energy
Correct Answer: D Energy is not a state of matter. The three fundamental states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. Plasma is sometimes considered the fourth state of matter.
Q32. Reasoning
Select the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 185, 196
A. 144
B. 169
C. 185
D. 196
Correct Answer: C 121=11², 144=12², 169=13², 196=14². 185 is not a perfect square.
Q33. General Knowledge
The famous 'Gate of India' is located in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai
Correct Answer: A The Gateway of India is an arch-monument built in 1924 in Mumbai, overlooking the Arabian Sea. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary.
Q34. Mathematics
A number when divided by 7 leaves remainder 3. What is the remainder when the same number is divided by 14?
A. 3
B. 7
C. 3 or 10
D. Cannot be determined
Correct Answer: C Number = 7k + 3. If k is even (k=2m), number = 14m + 3 → remainder 3. If k is odd (k=2m+1), number = 14m + 10 → remainder 10.
Q35. Science
What is the atomic number of oxygen?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 16
Correct Answer: C Oxygen has atomic number 8, meaning it has 8 protons in its nucleus. Its atomic mass is approximately 16 u.
Q36. Reasoning
Today is Monday. What day will it be after 50 days?
A. Sunday
B. Monday
C. Tuesday
D. Wednesday
Correct Answer: C 50 ÷ 7 = 7 weeks and 1 extra day. Monday + 1 day = Tuesday.
Q37. General Knowledge
The 'Battle of Plassey' was fought in which year?
A. 1750
B. 1757
C. 1764
D. 1775
Correct Answer: B The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757 between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah. It marked the beginning of British rule in India.
Q38. Mathematics
What is the value of 0.5 × 0.5?
A. 0.025
B. 0.05
C. 0.25
D. 2.5
Correct Answer: C 0.5 × 0.5 = 25/100 = 0.25.
Q39. Science
Which of the following has the highest density?
A. Water
B. Air
C. Iron
D. Wood
Correct Answer: C Iron has a density of about 7,874 kg/m³, which is much higher than water (1,000 kg/m³), wood (400-800 kg/m³), and air (1.2 kg/m³).
Q40. Reasoning
If '+' means '×', '×' means '−', '−' means '÷', and '÷' means '+', what is the value of 8 + 2 − 2 ÷ 5?
Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?
A. India Gate
B. Taj Mahal
C. Qutub Minar (also UNESCO)
D. Lotus Temple
Correct Answer: B The Taj Mahal in Agra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal between 1632-1653.
Q42. Mathematics
A bag contains 4 red balls and 6 blue balls. What is the probability of drawing a red ball?
A. 1/5
B. 2/5
C. 3/5
D. 4/5
Correct Answer: B Total balls = 4 + 6 = 10. Probability of red = 4/10 = 2/5.
Q43. Science
Which vitamin is obtained from sunlight?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin E
Correct Answer: C The body produces Vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight (UVB rays). It is essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
Q44. Reasoning
If 'SCIENCE' is coded as 'VFLHQFH', how is 'STUDY' coded?
A. VWXGB
B. VWXHB
C. VXWGB
D. VVXGB
Correct Answer: A Each letter is shifted by +3: S→V, C→F, I→L, E→H, N→Q, C→F, E→H. So SCIENCE→VFLHQFH. Similarly, S→V, T→W, U→X, D→G, Y→B. STUDY→VWXGB.
Q45. General Knowledge
Which of the following is NOT a member of the G7 group?
A. Canada
B. France
C. Germany
D. India
Correct Answer: D The G7 members are: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, and United States. India is not a member of the G7.
Q46. Mathematics
The sum of two consecutive numbers is 37. What are the numbers?
A. 17 and 20
B. 16 and 21
C. 18 and 19
D. 15 and 22
Correct Answer: C Let numbers be x and x+1. x + (x+1) = 37 → 2x = 36 → x = 18. Numbers are 18 and 19.
Q47. Science
Which force keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?
A. Gravitational force
B. Magnetic force
C. Centripetal force
D. Nuclear force
Correct Answer: A The gravitational force of the Sun keeps the planets in their orbits. This universal gravitation, described by Newton, provides the necessary centripetal force for planetary motion.
Q48. Reasoning
If the day after tomorrow is Thursday, what day was yesterday?
A. Saturday
B. Sunday
C. Monday
D. Tuesday
Correct Answer: C Day after tomorrow = Thursday. So tomorrow = Wednesday, today = Tuesday. Yesterday = Monday.
Q49. General Knowledge
Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Argon
Correct Answer: B Nitrogen (N₂) makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere, followed by oxygen (21%), argon (0.93%), and carbon dioxide (0.04%).
Q50. Mathematics
A person covers half of his journey at 40 km/h and the other half at 60 km/h. What is his average speed for the entire journey?
A. 48 km/h
B. 45 km/h
C. 50 km/h
D. 52 km/h
Correct Answer: A Let total distance = 2d km. Time for first half = d/40, time for second half = d/60. Total time = d/40 + d/60 = (3d+2d)/120 = 5d/120 = d/24. Average speed = 2d / (d/24) = 48 km/h.