Correct Answer: B The correct answer is (B) New Delhi Explanation: * The main and most famous Jawaharlal Nehru S tadium is located in New Delhi. It was built by the Government of India in 1982 for the 9th Asian Games. * It is an all-seater facility that can host football and athletics. It also served as the main venue for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. * It is the headquarters of the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
Q2.
P and Q together can complete a job in 16 days. Q and R together can complet eit in 24 days, and R and P together can do it in 32 days. In how many days can P alone complet ethe job?
A. 30 days
B. 32 days
C. 38 days
D. 48 days
Correct Answer: C Exam - Hall Method: 21 52 Given: P+Q= 161 Q+R= 241 R+P= 321 Formula Used: Work rate= Time1 Solution: (p+q)+(q+r)+(r+p)= +161 +241 321 2(p+q+r)= =966+4+3 9613 p+q+r= 19213 p= 19213 241 p= =192138 1925 Time taken by P= =p1 =519238 days52
Q3.
In the following question, select the related word from the given alt ernativ es. Architect: Design:: Chef:?
A. Cook
B. Serve
C. Recipe
D. Food
Correct Answer: D Information Given: Architect: Design:: Chef:? Logic: Relation is between a professional and what they create/prepare as a plan. Explanation: Logic: Architect creates a design before construction; similarly, a chef creates a recipe before cooking. Step-by-step: * Architect -> Design (plan/blueprint) * Chef -> R ecipe (plan for cooking)
Q4. General Intelligence
Which number replaces the question mark in the following series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
A. 35
B. 37
C. 39
D. 41
Correct Answer: B The series follows the pattern n^2 + 1, where n starts from 1. For n=1, 1^2 + 1 = 2. For n=2, 2^2 + 1 = 5. For n=3, 3^2 + 1 = 10. For n=4, 4^2 + 1 = 17. For n=5, 5^2 + 1 = 26. Therefore, for n=6, 6^2 + 1 = 36 + 1 = 37.
Q5.
In a certain code language, "apple is sw eet fruit" is writt en as "ka lo mi t emangoo is sw eet" is writt en as "lo mi ra" and "apple mango fr esh" is writt en as "ka ra su ". How is " sweet" coded?
A. su
B. mi
C. ra
D. te
Correct Answer: B Given: In a certain code language, "apple is sweet fruit" is written as "ka lo mi te", "mango is sweet" is written as "lo mi ra" and "apple mango fresh" is written as "ka ra su". So, the code of sweet is mi. Thus, correct option is (b).
Q6.
Which fact or poses a major thr eat to coral reefs worldwide?
A. Soil erosion
B. Ocean warming and acidification
C. Desertification
D. Urban housing
Correct Answer: B The correct answer is (B) Ocean warming and acidification Explanation: * Ocean Warming: Rising sea temperatures cause coral bleaching, where corals expel the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues, leading to starvation and death. * Ocean Acidification: Increased C O2 absorption by oceans lowers pH levels, making it harder for corals to build and maintain their calcium carbonate s
Q7. General Awareness
Who claimed India' sinaugural P aralympic ar chery gold at P aris 2024?
A. Sheetal Devi
B. Harvinder Singh
C. Rakesh Kumar
D. Preethi P al
Correct Answer: B The correct answer is bHarvinder Singh. Explanation: * Harvinder Singh won India's first-ever Paralympic gold medal in archery at the Paris Paralympics 2024. * He achieved the feat in the men's individual recurve event, marking a historic milestone for India in para-archery. * This victory made archery India's first gold-medal-winning sport at the P aralympics. Information Booster: * Harvinder Sin
Q8.
Conv ert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structur eIt has been claimed that impor tant data was being disclosed by employ ees within the firm.
A. Someone has claimed that employees were disclosing important data within the firm.
B. Important data had been disclosed by employees, it is claimed.
C. Employees have allegedly been disclosing important data within the firm.
D. The firm was allegedly disclosing employee's data.
Correct Answer: A The correct option is (a). Given (P assiv e/Imper sonal passiv eItt has been claimed that important data was being disclosed by employees within the firm." This sentence has an impersonal passive opener: It has been claimed that.... To convert it into active voice, we introduce an agent like someone/people/they as the subject, and keep the same tense and meaning. Key structur es: Passiv ereporr ti
Q9.
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlight ed part of the sentence: He is eagerly looking for ward to meet sakshi soon.
A. to meeting sakshi
B. for meeting sakshi
C. meeting sakshi
D. to have met sakshi
Correct Answer: A The correct option is (a). The phrase 'look forward to' is always followed by a noun or a gerund (verb + ing), because here 'to' functions as a preposition, not as part of an infinitive. Therefore, 'to meet' is incorrect after 'looking forward to', and it must be changed to 'to meeting'. Correct sentence: He is eagerly looking forward to meeting Sakshi soon. Grammatical rule used: After prepositio
Q10. General Awareness
Non-metallic minerals in India are best described as:
A. Scarce for industrial applications
B. Mainly gemstones with little industry role
C. Abundant and essential for key sectors
D. Secondary to metallic minerals in growth
Correct Answer: C The correct answer is cAbundant and essential for key sectors. Explanation: * Non-metallic minerals such as limestone, mica, gypsum, and phosphorite are abundant in India. * They are crucial for cement, fertilizer, construction, and chemical industries. * These minerals form the backbone of infrastructure and manufacturing growth. Information Booster: * India is one of the largest producers of lim
Q11.
Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given series. LMP, NOR, PQ T,?
A. RVU
B. RUV
C. STV
D. RSV
Correct Answer: D Given: LMP, NOR, PQ T,? Logic: Letters are increasing + 2 place. L + 2 = N, N + 2 = P, P + 2 = R M + 2 = O, O + 2 = Q, Q + 2 = S P + 2 = R, R + 2 = T, T + 2 = V So, the missing term is RSV. Thus, correct option is (d).
Q12.
What is the primar ypurpose of the IRNSS/NavIC sat ellite syst em?
A. Weather monitoring
B. Navigation and positioning services
C. Deep-space exploration
D. Television broadcasting
Correct Answer: B The correct answer is (B) Navigation and positioning services Explanation: * IRNSS (Indian R egional Navigation Satellite S ystem), operationally known as NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), is an independent regional navigation satellite system developed by India. * It is designed to provide accurate real-time positioning and timing services over India and the region extending approxima
Q13.
If A is the brother of B, and B is the mother of C, how is A related to C?
A. Brother
B. Father
C. Uncle
D. Cousin
Correct Answer: C Given: If A is the brother of B, and B is the mother of C. From the given information blood relation diagram will be, So, A is the uncle of C. Thus, correct option is (c).
Q14. General Awareness
Who inaugurated India' sfirst metr orail service in Kolkata?
A. Rajiv Gandhi
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Jyoti Basu
D. P.V. Narasimha Rao
Correct Answer: B The correct answer is (B) Indira Gandhi Explanation: * The foundation stone of the K olkata Metro (India's first metro) was laid by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on December 29, 1972. * Commercial services eventually began on October 24, 1984. Indira Gandhi was still the Prime Minister at the time of the commencement of the first section (Esplanade to Bhawanipur). * It was a pioneering project
Q15.
Select the most appr opriat eant onym of the given word: Eulogy
A. Panegyric
B. Tributary
C. Castigation
D. Pronunciation
Correct Answer: C The correct option is cEulogy: A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly, especially a tribute delivered after a person's death. (Hindi meaning: / ) Example: She delivered a heartfelt eulogy at her mentor's funeral. Castigation: Severe criticism or reprimand; strong scolding, which is the opposite of praise. (Hindi meaning: / )