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General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude (Q. 1–30)
Q1. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
Find the odd one out: 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64
A. 9
B. 49
C. 64
D. None of these
Correct Answer: D
All numbers are perfect squares (2²,3²,4²,5²,6²,7²,8²). None is the odd one out.
Q2. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
Match the following SI units with the quantities they measure:

Column 1      Column 2
i. Metre      a. Mass
ii. Kilogram   b. Length
iii. Second    c. Electric current
iv. Ampere    d. Time
A. i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c
B. i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
C. i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
D. i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
Correct Answer: A
Metre→Length, Kilogram→Mass, Second→Time, Ampere→Electric current.
Q3. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
A man walks 5 km East, turns right and walks 3 km, then turns right again and walks 5 km. How far is he from the starting point?
A. 3 km
B. 5 km
C. 8 km
D. 0 km
Correct Answer: A
Walk 5 km East, turn right (South) 3 km, turn right (West) 5 km. Ends 3 km South of start point.
Q4. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Statement (a) : (a+b)² = a² + b² for all real numbers.
Statement (b) : (a-b)² = a² − 2ab + b².
A. Only the statement (a) is correct
B. Only the statement (b) is correct
C. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct
D. Both the statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
Correct Answer: B
(a+b)² = a²+2ab+b², not a²+b². (a-b)² = a²−2ab+b² is correct.
Q5. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
In a certain code, PAPER is written as QBTGS. How is BOOK written in that code?
A. CPPL
B. CPPK
C. CQPL
D. CPPN
Correct Answer: A
Each letter of PAPER shifted by +1 in alphabet gives QBTGS. Similarly BOOK becomes CPPL.
Q6. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
Select the missing number: 2, 6, 18, 54, ?
A. 108
B. 162
C. 216
D. 144
Correct Answer: B
Each term multiplied by 3: 2×3=6, 6×3=18, 18×3=54, 54×3=162.
Q7. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
A is the father of B. B is the sister of C. C is the mother of D. How is A related to D?
A. Grandfather
B. Father
C. Uncle
D. Brother
Correct Answer: A
A is father of B. C is sibling of B. C is mother of D. So A is grandfather of D.
Q8. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Statement (a) : If today is Monday, the day after tomorrow is Wednesday.
Statement (b) : A leap year has 366 days.
A. Only the statement (a) is correct
B. Only the statement (b) is correct
C. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct
D. Both the statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
Correct Answer: C
Mon→Tue→Wed. Leap year has 366 days (29 Feb). Both correct.
Q9. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
Match the following letters with their positions in the English alphabet:

Column 1      Column 2
i. A        a. 26
ii. M       b. 1
iii. Z       c. 20
iv. T       d. 13
A. i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
B. i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d
C. i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
D. i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
Correct Answer: A
A=1, M=13, Z=26, T=20. So i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c.
Q10. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
How many squares are there on a chessboard?
A. 64
B. 204
C. 1296
D. 1024
Correct Answer: B
Total squares on chessboard = 1²+2²+...+8² = 204.
Q11. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
A train 150 m long crosses a pole in 9 seconds. Find the speed of the train in km/h.
A. 54 km/h
B. 60 km/h
C. 72 km/h
D. 48 km/h
Correct Answer: B
Speed = 150m/9s = 50/3 m/s = (50/3)×(18/5) = 60 km/h.
Q12. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
If x + 1/x = 3, then x² + 1/x² = ?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 11
D. 5
Correct Answer: A
If x+1/x=3, then (x+1/x)²=9. So x²+2+1/x²=9. Hence x²+1/x²=7.
Q13. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Statement (a) : Simple interest is calculated only on the principal amount.
Statement (b) : Compound interest is always less than simple interest for the same period.
A. Only the statement (a) is correct
B. Only the statement (b) is correct
C. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct
D. Both the statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
Correct Answer: A
SI is on principal only. CI can be greater than SI for the same rate and period.
Q14. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
The average of 12 numbers is 15. If one number 20 is removed, the new average is:
A. 14
B. 14.55
C. 15.45
D. 13.5
Correct Answer: B
Sum = 12×15=180. New sum=180-20=160. New avg=160/11≈14.55.
Q15. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
A boat travels 24 km upstream in 6 hours and 36 km downstream in 4 hours. Speed of the stream is:
A. 1 km/h
B. 1.5 km/h
C. 2 km/h
D. 2.5 km/h
Correct Answer: B
Upstream=24/6=4 km/h. Downstream=36/4=9 km/h. Stream=(9-4)/2=2.5 km/h.
Q16. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
If 15 men can do a piece of work in 12 days, how many men are needed to do the same work in 9 days?
A. 18
B. 20
C. 24
D. 16
Correct Answer: B
Work=15×12=180 man-days. Men=180/9=20.
Q17. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
The profit% when an article costing ₹800 is sold for ₹1000 is:
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 15%
Correct Answer: B
Profit=1000-800=200. Profit%=200/800×100=25%.
Q18. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
If a : b = 2 : 3 and b : c = 4 : 5, then a : b : c = ?
A. 8 : 12 : 15
B. 2 : 3 : 5
C. 2 : 12 : 5
D. 8 : 12 : 5
Correct Answer: A
a:b=2:3=8:12, b:c=4:5=12:15. So a:b:c=8:12:15.
Q19. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
The LCM of two numbers is 84 and their HCF is 7. If one number is 28, the other is:
A. 14
B. 21
C. 42
D. 35
Correct Answer: B
Product=LCM×HCF=84×7=588. Other=588/28=21.
Q20. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Statement (a) : BODMAS rule is used to simplify arithmetic expressions.
Statement (b) : In BODMAS, division is always performed before multiplication.
A. Only the statement (a) is correct
B. Only the statement (b) is correct
C. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct
D. Both the statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
Correct Answer: A
BODMAS is used for simplification. Division and multiplication have equal precedence, evaluated left to right.
Q21. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
In a class of 80 students, 60% are boys. The number of girls in the class is:
A. 48
B. 32
C. 40
D. 36
Correct Answer: B
Boys=60% of 80=48. Girls=80-48=32.
Q22. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
A cylinder has radius 7 cm and height 10 cm. Its lateral surface area is:
A. 440 cm²
B. 220 cm²
C. 154 cm²
D. 308 cm²
Correct Answer: A
LSA=2πrh=2×22/7×7×10=440 cm².
Q23. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
If sin θ = 3/5, then tan θ = ?
A. 3/4
B. 4/3
C. 3/5
D. 5/3
Correct Answer: A
sinθ=3/5. adj=4. tanθ=opp/adj=3/4.
Q24. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
A bag contains 3 red, 4 blue and 5 green balls. One ball is drawn at random. Probability that it is not blue is:
A. 2/3
B. 1/3
C. 4/12
D. 5/12
Correct Answer: A
Total=12 balls. Not blue=8. P=8/12=2/3.
Q25. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
The difference between SI and CI on ₹5000 at 10% for 2 years is:
A. ₹50
B. ₹100
C. ₹25
D. ₹500
Correct Answer: A
SI=5000×10×2/100=1000. CI=5000(1.1)²-5000=1050. Diff=50.
Q26. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
Which letter is 7th to the left of the 15th letter from the left in the English alphabet?
A. H
B. I
C. G
D. J
Correct Answer: A
15th letter=O. 7th left of O=H.
Q27. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
Statement: All flowers are trees. All trees are plants. Conclusion: I. All flowers are plants. II. All plants are flowers.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Both follow
D. Neither follows
Correct Answer: A
All flowers are trees, all trees are plants ⇒ all flowers are plants. Converse false.
Q28. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
If MACHINE is coded as 13-1-3-8-9-14-5, then RULER is coded as:
A. 18-21-12-5-18
B. 18-22-12-5-18
C. 18-21-11-5-18
D. 17-21-12-5-18
Correct Answer: A
Each letter = its position: R=18, U=21, L=12, E=5, R=18.
Q29. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
How many triangles are in a regular pentagon with all its diagonals drawn?
A. 35
B. 40
C. 25
D. 30
Correct Answer: A
A pentagon with diagonals has 35 triangles.
Q30. [+1, -0.25] General Intelligence, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
In a row of 40 students, Ravi is 12th from the left. What is his rank from the right?
A. 28
B. 29
C. 27
D. 30
Correct Answer: B
Rank from right = 40-12+1 = 29.
General Studies & Current Affairs (Q. 31–55)
Q31. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Who is the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (as of 2025)?
A. M. K. Stalin
B. Edappadi K. Palaniswami
C. O. Panneerselvam
D. K. Kamaraj
Correct Answer: A
M. K. Stalin is the current CM of Tamil Nadu (since 2021).
Q32. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Statement (a) : The President of India can promulgate ordinances when both Houses are not in session.
Statement (b) : An ordinance lapses six months after both Houses reassemble.
A. Only the statement (a) is correct
B. Only the statement (b) is correct
C. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct
D. Both the statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
Correct Answer: A
President can issue ordinances (Art. 123) when Parliament not in session. An ordinance lapses 6 weeks after reassembly, not 6 months.
Q33. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Statement (a) : Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a direct tax levied on consumers.
Statement (b) : The GST Council is headed by the Prime Minister of India.
A. Only the statement (a) is correct
B. Only the statement (b) is correct
C. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct
D. Both the statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
Correct Answer: D
GST is an indirect tax, not direct. GST Council is headed by the Union Finance Minister, not PM.
Q34. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding India's Union Budget 2025-26:
a. The fiscal deficit target for 2025-26 was set at 4.4% of GDP.
b. The income tax rebate under the new tax regime was raised to ₹12 lakh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only statement a is correct
B. Only statement b is correct
C. Both statements a and b are correct
D. Neither statement a nor b is correct
Correct Answer: A
Budget 2025-26 fiscal deficit target was 4.4% of GDP. The tax rebate was raised to ₹12 lakh under new regime.
Q35. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Which Indian state held its Legislative Assembly elections in November-December 2025?
A. Maharashtra
B. Bihar
C. Jharkhand
D. Haryana
Correct Answer: C
Jharkhand held assembly elections in Nov-Dec 2025.
Q36. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
The G20 summit 2023 was held in which city?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru
D. Chennai
Correct Answer: A
G20 2023 was held in New Delhi under India's presidency.
Q37. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding ISRO's Gaganyaan mission:
a. Gaganyaan is India's first human spaceflight programme.
b. The first crewed mission is scheduled to be launched in 2026.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only statement a is correct
B. Only statement b is correct
C. Both statements a and b are correct
D. Neither statement a nor b is correct
Correct Answer: A
Gaganyaan is India's first human spaceflight programme. The crewed mission is scheduled for 2025, not 2026.
Q38. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Statement (a) : The currency of Japan is the Yen.
Statement (b) : The currency of China is the Yuan.
A. Only the statement (a) is correct
B. Only the statement (b) is correct
C. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct
D. Both the statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
Correct Answer: C
Japan uses Yen (¥), China uses Yuan (CNY/¥). Both correct.
Q39. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Which country hosted the COP29 climate summit in November 2024?
A. India
B. Azerbaijan
C. United Arab Emirates
D. Brazil
Correct Answer: B
COP29 was hosted by Azerbaijan (Baku) in November 2024. COP28 was UAE, COP30 will be Brazil.
Q40. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC):
a. IMEC was announced during India's G20 presidency in 2023.
b. The corridor aims to connect India to Europe via the Middle East.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only statement a is correct
B. Only statement b is correct
C. Both statements a and b are correct
D. Neither statement a nor b is correct
Correct Answer: C
IMEC was announced at G20 2023 in New Delhi, connecting India-Europe via Middle East. Both correct.
Q41. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Match the following rivers with their places of origin:

Column 1       Column 2
i. Ganga       a. Yamunotri Glacier
ii. Yamuna      b. Gangotri Glacier
iii. Godavari    c. Mansarovar Lake
iv. Brahmaputra   d. Western Ghats
A. i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c
B. i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
C. i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
D. i-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b
Correct Answer: A
Ganga→Gangotri, Yamuna→Yamunotri, Godavari→Western Ghats, Brahmaputra→Mansarovar.
Q42. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding India's semiconductor policy:
a. India approved multiple semiconductor fabrication plants under the India Semiconductor Mission.
b. The first semiconductor fab is being set up in Gujarat by Tata Group.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only statement a is correct
B. Only statement b is correct
C. Both statements a and b are correct
D. Neither statement a nor b is correct
Correct Answer: C
Both correct. Multiple fabs approved under India Semiconductor Mission; Tata's fab in Dholera, Gujarat.
Q43. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Who won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2024?
A. John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton
B. John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton
C. David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper
D. Ferenc Krausz, Pierre Agostini and Anne L'Huillier
Correct Answer: B
2024 Nobel Physics: John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for foundational work on neural networks.
Q44. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Statement (a) : The Nobel Prize is awarded in 6 categories.
Statement (b) : The Nobel Prize for Economics was established in 1968.
A. Only the statement (a) is correct
B. Only the statement (b) is correct
C. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct
D. Both the statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
Correct Answer: C
Nobel has 6 categories. Economics was added in 1968 by Sweden's central bank.
Q45. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding India's GDP growth:
a. India became the 5th largest economy in the world in 2024.
b. India's GDP growth rate for FY 2024-25 was projected at around 6.5%.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only statement a is correct
B. Only statement b is correct
C. Both statements a and b are correct
D. Neither statement a nor b is correct
Correct Answer: C
India became 5th largest economy surpassing UK. GDP growth projected ~6.5% for FY 2024-25.
Q46. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
The International Space Station (ISS) is a project of how many space agencies?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 4
Correct Answer: B
ISS has 5 partner agencies: NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, ESA, CSA.
Q47. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding India's renewable energy targets:
a. India aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
b. India has committed to net-zero emissions by 2070.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only statement a is correct
B. Only statement b is correct
C. Both statements a and b are correct
D. Neither statement a nor b is correct
Correct Answer: C
India targets 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070 (COP26 Glasgow).
Q48. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Statement (a) : WHO headquarters is located in Geneva.
Statement (b) : UNICEF headquarters is located in New York.
A. Only the statement (a) is correct
B. Only the statement (b) is correct
C. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct
D. Both the statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
Correct Answer: C
WHO HQ is Geneva, UNICEF HQ is New York. Both correct.
Q49. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon in which year?
A. 2022
B. 2023
C. 2024
D. 2021
Correct Answer: B
Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon on 23 August 2023.
Q50. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Which of the following countries joined BRICS as a new member in 2024?
A. Pakistan
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Turkey
D. Indonesia
Correct Answer: B
Saudi Arabia joined BRICS in 2024 along with Iran, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia.
Q51. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding the Ayushman Bharat scheme:
a. Ayushman Bharat provides health coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year.
b. The scheme covers all senior citizens aged 70 years and above.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only statement a is correct
B. Only statement b is correct
C. Both statements a and b are correct
D. Neither statement a nor b is correct
Correct Answer: C
Ayushman Bharat covers ₹5 lakh/family/year. Extended to all 70+ senior citizens in 2024.
Q52. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
As of 2025, which organisation declared the end of COVID-19 as a global health emergency?
A. World Health Organization
B. United Nations
C. UNICEF
D. World Bank
Correct Answer: A
WHO declared end of COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in May 2023.
Q53. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Which of the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
A. France
B. Germany
C. Russia
D. China
Correct Answer: B
Germany is not a P5 member of UNSC (P5: US, UK, France, Russia, China).
Q54. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding India's Chandrayaan-3 mission:
a. Chandrayaan-3 was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
b. The lander was named 'Vikram' and the rover 'Pragyan'.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only statement a is correct
B. Only statement b is correct
C. Both statements a and b are correct
D. Neither statement a nor b is correct
Correct Answer: C
Chandrayaan-3 launched from SDSC Sriharikota. Lander=Vikram, Rover=Pragyan.
Q55. [+1, -0.25] General Studies & Current Affairs
The NITI Aayog replaced which earlier planning body?
A. Planning Commission
B. Finance Commission
C. Election Commission
D. Union Public Service Commission
Correct Answer: A
NITI Aayog replaced Planning Commission in 2015.
Ethics and Morality (Q. 56–70)
Q56. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
The term 'ethics' is derived from the Greek word:
A. Ethos
B. Pathos
C. Logos
D. Eidos
Correct Answer: A
Ethics comes from Greek 'ethos' meaning character.
Q57. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
Which of the following is a core value of public administration?
A. Secrecy
B. Transparency
C. Hierarchy
D. Centralization
Correct Answer: B
Transparency ensures openness and accountability in governance.
Q58. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Statement (a) : Deontology focuses on the consequences of actions.
Statement (b) : Utilitarianism emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number.
A. Only the statement (a) is correct
B. Only the statement (b) is correct
C. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct
D. Both the statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
Correct Answer: B
Deontology focuses on duty/rules (Kant), not consequences. Utilitarianism (Bentham/Mill) focuses on greatest good for greatest number.
Q59. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
A government officer accepting a bribe to expedite a file is an example of:
A. Moral dilemma
B. Conflict of interest
C. Corruption
D. Whistle-blowing
Correct Answer: C
Bribery is an act of corruption - misuse of public office.
Q60. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Statement (a) : Conscience is the inner moral sense of right and wrong.
Statement (b) : Ethics and law are always identical.
A. Only the statement (a) is correct
B. Only the statement (b) is correct
C. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct
D. Both the statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Conscience is inner moral sense. Ethics and law are not always identical (something legal may be unethical).
Q61. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative emphasizes:
A. Consequences of actions
B. Duty and universal moral law
C. Emotional responses
D. Cultural relativism
Correct Answer: B
Kant's categorical imperative emphasizes duty-based universal moral law.
Q62. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
Match the following philosophers with their notable works:

Column 1          Column 2
i. Plato          a. Nicomachean Ethics
ii. Aristotle       b. The Republic
iii. Machiavelli   c. Social Contract
iv. Rousseau      d. The Prince
A. i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
B. i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c
C. i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
D. i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d
Correct Answer: B
Plato→Republic, Aristotle→Nicomachean Ethics, Machiavelli→The Prince, Rousseau→Social Contract.
Q63. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
The concept of 'Dharma' in Indian ethics primarily refers to:
A. Religious ritual
B. Righteous duty and moral order
C. Wealth accumulation
D. Political power
Correct Answer: B
Dharma = righteous duty and moral order in Indian ethics.
Q64. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
A doctor treating a patient without informed consent violates the principle of:
A. Beneficence
B. Non-maleficence
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
Correct Answer: C
Treating without consent violates patient autonomy.
Q65. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
Emotional intelligence (EQ) in ethics refers to:
A. IQ level
B. Ability to recognize and manage emotions
C. Physical strength
D. Technical skills
Correct Answer: B
EQ = ability to recognize and manage emotions.
Q66. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Statement (a) : Whistle-blowing refers to reporting unethical practices in an organization.
Statement (b) : Whistle-blowers are always protected under Indian law.
A. Only the statement (a) is correct
B. Only the statement (b) is correct
C. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct
D. Both the statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
Correct Answer: A
Whistle-blowing means reporting unethical practices. Whistle-blowers are not always protected (limited legal safeguards).
Q67. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
The 'Golden Rule' states:
A. Might is right
B. Treat others as you wish to be treated
C. An eye for an eye
D. Survival of the fittest
Correct Answer: B
The Golden Rule: treat others as you wish to be treated.
Q68. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
The Code of Conduct for civil servants in India is primarily aimed at ensuring:
A. Political loyalty
B. Neutrality and impartiality
C. Personal profit
D. Career advancement
Correct Answer: B
Code of Conduct ensures neutrality and impartiality of civil servants.
Q69. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Statement (a) : John Rawls proposed the concept of the 'veil of ignorance'.
Statement (b) : The veil of ignorance ensures impartiality in designing a just society.
A. Only the statement (a) is correct
B. Only the statement (b) is correct
C. Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct
D. Both the statements (a) and (b) are incorrect
Correct Answer: C
Rawls proposed the veil of ignorance for a fair and impartial society. Both correct.
Q70. [+1, -0.25] Ethics and Morality
Environmental ethics primarily concerns:
A. Profit from natural resources
B. Moral relationship between humans and the environment
C. Industrial growth
D. Urban development
Correct Answer: B
Environmental ethics studies moral relationship between humans and nature.
English Language, Grammar & Comprehension (Q. 71–90)
Q71. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Choose the synonym of 'ABANDON':
A. Keep
B. Forsake
C. Retain
D. Hold
Correct Answer: B
'Abandon' means forsake. 'Forsake' is its synonym.
Q72. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Choose the antonym of 'BENEVOLENT':
A. Kind
B. Generous
C. Malevolent
D. Charitable
Correct Answer: C
'Benevolent' (kind) antonym is 'malevolent' (evil).
Q73. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Identify the correct spelling:
A. Accomodation
B. Acommodation
C. Accommodation
D. Accomodation
Correct Answer: C
Correct spelling: Accommodation (double c, double m).
Q74. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Fill in the blank: He is ________ university professor.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
Correct Answer: A
'University' begins with consonant sound /ju:/, so 'a' is used.
Q75. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Choose the correct tense: She ________ to school every day.
A. go
B. goes
C. going
D. gone
Correct Answer: B
For habitual actions, simple present: She goes.
Q76. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Identify the figure of speech: 'The world is a stage.'
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
Correct Answer: B
'The world is a stage' is a metaphor (direct comparison).
Q77. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Choose the correct passive voice: 'The chef cooked the meal.'
A. The meal is cooked by the chef
B. The meal was cooked by the chef
C. The meal has been cooked by the chef
D. The meal was being cooked by the chef
Correct Answer: B
Past simple active → was/were + past participle passive.
Q78. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Choose the correct preposition: He is good ________ mathematics.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. with
Correct Answer: B
Correct collocation: good AT mathematics.
Q79. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Find the incorrectly spelt word:
A. Receive
B. Believe
C. Recieve
D. Achieve
Correct Answer: C
'Recieve' is wrong. Correct: Receive (i before e except after c).
Q80. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
The plural of 'child' is:
A. Childs
B. Childes
C. Children
D. Childrens
Correct Answer: C
Plural of 'child' is 'children' (irregular).
Q81. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Choose the meaning of the idiom: 'To hit the nail on the head'
A. To miss the point
B. To describe exactly what is causing a situation
C. To work hard
D. To be unlucky
Correct Answer: B
Means to describe exactly what is causing a situation.
Q82. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. Neither the boys nor the girl are coming
B. Neither the boys nor the girl is coming
C. Neither the boys nor the girl were coming
D. Neither the boys or the girl is coming
Correct Answer: B
Verb agrees with nearer subject: 'the girl' (sing) ⇒ 'is'.
Q83. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Choose the correct question tag: 'You are coming, ________?'
A. are you?
B. aren't you?
C. isn't it?
D. don't you?
Correct Answer: B
Positive statement + negative tag: 'aren't you?'
Q84. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
The comparative form of 'good' is:
A. Gooder
B. Better
C. Best
D. More good
Correct Answer: B
Good → better (comparative) → best (superlative).
Q85. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Match the following idioms with their correct meanings:

Column 1         Column 2
i. Break the ice    a. To go to sleep
ii. Spill the beans   b. To start a conversation
iii. Hit the sack    c. To be extremely happy
iv. Over the moon   d. To reveal a secret
A. i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c
B. i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
C. i-d, ii-a, iii-b, iv-c
D. i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
Correct Answer: A
Break the ice→start conversation, Spill the beans→reveal secret, Hit the sack→sleep, Over the moon→very happy.
Q86. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Identify the adverb in: 'She sings beautifully.'
A. She
B. Sings
C. Beautifully
D. None
Correct Answer: C
'Beautifully' modifies the verb 'sings', so it is an adverb.
Q87. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Choose the correct conjunction: 'I will wait ________ you come back.'
A. until
B. because
C. although
D. unless
Correct Answer: A
'Until' = up to the time when.
Q88. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
'He has been working here ________ 2010.' Choose the correct preposition.
A. since
B. for
C. from
D. by
Correct Answer: A
'Since' is used with a specific point in time (2010).
Q89. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
Choose the word that best completes: 'The ________ of the play was unexpected.'
A. climax
B. climate
C. clime
D. claim
Correct Answer: A
'Climax' = the most intense part of a play.
Q90. [+1, -0.25] English Language, Grammar & Comprehension
'Each of the students ________ given a certificate.' Fill in:
A. were
B. was
C. have been
D. are
Correct Answer: B
'Each' is singular, so 'was' is correct.
Computer Knowledge (Q. 91–100)
Q91. [+1, -0.25] Computer Knowledge
The full form of CPU is:
A. Central Processing Unit
B. Computer Personal Unit
C. Central Program Unit
D. Control Processing Unit
Correct Answer: A
CPU = Central Processing Unit - the brain of the computer.
Q92. [+1, -0.25] Computer Knowledge
Which of the following is an operating system?
A. MS Word
B. Windows 11
C. Google Chrome
D. Adobe Photoshop
Correct Answer: B
Windows 11 is an OS. MS Word, Chrome, Photoshop are applications.
Q93. [+1, -0.25] Computer Knowledge
The device used to store data permanently is called:
A. RAM
B. Cache
C. Hard Drive
D. Register
Correct Answer: C
Hard Drive stores data permanently (non-volatile).
Q94. [+1, -0.25] Computer Knowledge
Which protocol is used for sending email?
A. HTTP
B. FTP
C. SMTP
D. TCP
Correct Answer: C
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) sends emails.
Q95. [+1, -0.25] Computer Knowledge
The extension of a Microsoft Excel file is:
A. .docx
B. .pptx
C. .xlsx
D. .txt
Correct Answer: C
.xlsx is the Excel extension (2007+).
Q96. [+1, -0.25] Computer Knowledge
Which key is used to refresh a web page in most browsers?
A. F1
B. F5
C. F10
D. F12
Correct Answer: B
F5 refreshes the web page.
Q97. [+1, -0.25] Computer Knowledge
The term 'Wi-Fi' stands for:
A. Wireless Fiber
B. Wireless Fidelity
C. Wide Fiber
D. Wire-Free
Correct Answer: B
Wi-Fi = Wireless Fidelity.
Q98. [+1, -0.25] Computer Knowledge
Which of the following is a programming language?
A. HTML
B. Python
C. SQL
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Python is a high-level programming language.
Q99. [+1, -0.25] Computer Knowledge
The smallest unit of data in a computer is:
A. Byte
B. Bit
C. Nibble
D. Kilobyte
Correct Answer: B
Bit (binary digit) is the smallest data unit in a computer.
Q100. [+1, -0.25] Computer Knowledge
Which device is used to connect a computer to the internet?
A. Monitor
B. Keyboard
C. Modem
D. Speaker
Correct Answer: C
Modem connects a computer to the internet via phone/cable lines.