Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:Some turtles are rabbits. No rabbit is an eagle. No rabbit is a pig.Conclusions:(I): No turtle is an eagle.(II): Some pigs are eagles.

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:No biscuit is a wafer. No wafer is a candy. No candy is a juice.Conclusions:(I) No biscuit is a candy.(II) No wafer is a juice.

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow

RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Question Paper - 18 March 2026 (Shift 2): Answer Key & Solutions

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1 Question 1
Mathematics
20% of a number is more than 20% of 620 by 170. The number is:
- A 1470
- B 1520
- C 1320
- D 1570
Correct answer: A
2 Question 2
Mathematics
The mean of 80 numbers was found to be 49. If at the time of calculation, two numbers were incorrectly taken as 69 and 74 instead of 92 and 83, then the correct mean is _____.
- A 48.5
- B 49.0
- C 49.4
- D 46.2
Correct answer: C
3 Question 3
Mathematics
What is the value of (7x + 5y), if mean of the following distribution is 55?
Class 0-20 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100 Total
Frequency 4 19 x 5 y 64
- A 214
- B 215
- C 224
- D 225
Correct answer: A
4 Question 4
Mathematics
There are 48 members in group A, 46 members in group B and 36 members in group C.
All the members of these groups went to a restaurant. The average amounts spent on each member of groups A, B and C are ₹477, ₹236 and ₹348, respectively. The overall average amount (in ₹) spent per member is:
- A 351
- B 360
- C 356
- D 355
Correct answer: C
5 Question 5
Mathematics
Krish has ₹1407 with him. He divides this amount between his two sons, Veer and Nitin, and asks them to invest their respective shares at a compound interest rate of 10% per annum, compounded annually. It is observed that Veer’s investment amounts to the same value after 14 years as Nitin’s investment does after 15 years. How much (in ₹) did Krish give to Nitin?
- A 837
- B 737
- C 520
- D 670
Correct answer: D
6 Question 6
Mathematics
Two parallel lines, L₁ and L₂, are cut by a transversal. If one of the interior angles on the same side of the transversal is 70°, what is the measure of the other interior angle on the same side of the transversal?
- A 110°
- B 180°
- C 120°
- D 70°
Correct answer: A
7 Question 7
Mathematics
A shopkeeper fixes the marked price of an item 110% above its cost price. What percentage of discount on marked price should be allowed to gain 26%?
- A 43%
- B 39%
- C 38%
- D 40%
Correct answer: D
8 Question 8
Mathematics
If a = 1/14, b = 1/14 and c = −1/7, the value of a³ + b³ + c³ is:
- A 3/1372
- B 1/1372
- C −1/1372
- D −3/1372
Correct answer: D
9 Question 9
Mathematics
For what values of k will the equation x² + kx + 361 = 0 have equal roots?
- A ±19
- B ±18
- C ±38
- D ±36
Correct answer: C
10 Question 10
Mathematics
Water is pouring into a cuboidal reservoir at the rate of 70 litres per minute. The volume of the reservoir is 168 m³. Find the time (in hours) it will take to fill the reservoir.
- A 35
- B 30
- C 25
- D 40
Correct answer: D
11 Question 11
Mathematics
In an election between two candidates, 86% of the registered voters cast their vote and 20% of the votes polled were found invalid. Winning candidate got 55% of the valid votes and won the election by a margin of 3010 votes. How many voters were registered?
- A 43750
- B 43740
- C 43760
- D 43770
Correct answer: A
12 Question 12
Mathematics
9 : 81 :: 2.5 : x and 3 : 6 :: 5 : y. What is the ratio of x to y?
- A 10 : 2
- B 13 : 14
- C 9 : 4
- D 5 : 3
Correct answer: C
13 Question 13
Mathematics
At present, Vanraj is three times as old as his son, and his daughter is 3 years younger than the son. If the sum of the ages of these three people 3 years ago was 73 years, then Vanraj's present age (in years) is:
- A 51
- B 60
- C 53
- D 57
Correct answer: A
14 Question 14
Mathematics
The mean proportion of 15 and 72.6 is:
- A 33
- B 36
- C 32
- D 28
Correct answer: A
15 Question 15
Mathematics
A and B complete a work in 21 days. If A alone can do it in 24 days, then B alone can do three-fourth of the same work in ______________days.
- A 140
- B 126
- C 132
- D 168
Correct answer: B
16 Question 16
Mathematics
The highest common factor (HCF) of two numbers is one-fifth of the first number and one-third of the second number. The HCF is a two-digit prime number. The HCF of three times the first number and five times the second number is a number which is the product of ________.
- A five prime numbers
- B four prime numbers
- C two prime numbers
- D three prime numbers
Correct answer: D
17 Question 17
Mathematics
By selling an article at 2/5 of its marked price, Aman incurs a loss of 21%. If he sells it at 56% of its marked price, then the profit percentage is
- A 11.6%
- B 12.1%
- C 10.6%
- D 12.8%
Correct answer: C
18 Question 18
Mathematics
In a cricket match, a team needs 300 runs in 50 overs to win. In the first 15 overs, the team scores at an average rate of 5 runs per over. In the next 15 overs, the scoring rate improves to 8 runs per over. In the following 10 overs, the rate drops to 4 runs per over.
What should be the run rate per over required in the remaining overs to win the match?
- A 6.75 runs per over
- B 7.5 runs per over
- C 6.5 runs per over
- D 6.95 runs per over
Correct answer: C
19 Question 19
Mathematics
In the given figure, lines l, m, and n are parallel to one another. Find the value of x + y.
[Figure: three vertical parallel lines l (left), n (middle) and m (right). Two lines meet at a point on n, forming angles x (left of n) and y (right of n). The left line meets l making α = 130°, and the right line meets m making β = 50°.]
- A 110°
- B 100°
- C 80°
- D 130°
Correct answer: B
20 Question 20
Mathematics
A typist takes 40 minutes to type 2 pages. How long (in minutes) will he take to type 83 pages?
- A 1650
- B 1665
- C 1660
- D 1670
Correct answer: C
21 Question 21
Mathematics
Simplify: (4.8 × 0.36 × 0.28) / (0.08 × 0.12)
- A 50.8
- B 50.4
- C 50.6
- D 50.2
Correct answer: B
22 Question 22
Mathematics
Evaluate: (-9) - (-56) ÷ (-14) + (-2) × 7
- A -26
- B -30
- C -29
- D -27
Correct answer: D
23 Question 23
Mathematics
A hemispherical tank filled with water is being emptied through a pipe at a rate of 115.5 litres per second. If the tank has an internal radius of 31.5 m, determine the time required to drain 50% of the tank's water. (Use π = 22/7)
- A 75 hours 48 minutes
- B 78 hours 75 minutes
- C 78 hours 45 minutes
- D 78 hours 15 minutes
Correct answer: C
24 Question 24
Mathematics
Two trains are moving in opposite directions at speeds of 140 km/hr and 70 km/hr. The length of one train is 350 m. The time taken by them to cross each other is 11 seconds.
The length (in m, rounded off to 2 decimal places) of the other train is:
- A 293.51
- B 291.67
- C 288.08
- D 289.34
Correct answer: B
25 Question 25
Mathematics
A car leaves place Z at 2 PM and moves towards place T which is at a distance of D km at a uniform speed. A bus leaves place T at 3 PM and moves towards place Z at a uniform speed. The speed of car is half of bus. If they meet 04:40 PM at a point which is 184 km away from Z. The value of D is:
- A 414
- B 423
- C 420
- D 405
Correct answer: A
26 Question 26
Mathematics
A vendor bought oranges at the rate of 40 oranges for ₹220, and sold them at ₹98 per dozen. Find his profit or loss percent. (Round off to two decimal places.)
- A Profit 48.48%
- B Loss 28.56%
- C Loss 48.48%
- D Profit 28.56%
Correct answer: A
27 Question 27
Mathematics
In what duration (in years) will ₹6,000 fetch a simple interest of ₹1,080 at 6% per annum rate of interest?
- A 6
- B 4
- C 3
- D 2
Correct answer: C
28 Question 28
Mathematics
Let ABC be a right-angled triangle such that ∠ B = 90°. If tan A = 1, then find the value of cosec A sec A.
- A 4
- B 2
- C 1
- D 3
Correct answer: B
29 Question 29
Mathematics
The price of each article of type P, Q, and R is ₹280, ₹180 and ₹115, respectively. Rohit buys articles of each type in the ratio 4 : 2 : 7 for ₹6,855. How many articles of type Q did he purchase?
- A 12
- B 6
- C 14
- D 3
Correct answer: B
30 Question 30
Mathematics
Evaluate: 16 + 20 ÷ 5 - 3 × 3
- A 13
- B 10
- C 14
- D 11
Correct answer: D
31 Question 31
Reasoning
Each of P, Q, R, S, T, U and V has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week.
P has the exam on Wednesday. Only three people have exams after R. S has the exam after Q but before P. U has the exam before V but not on Friday.
How many people have exams between T and Q?
- A Two
- B Three
- C One
- D Four
Correct answer: B
32 Question 32
Reasoning
Each of the digits in the number 4568923 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. The position of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?
- A Two
- B One
- C Three
- D None
Correct answer: D
33 Question 33
Reasoning
Refer to the following letter, number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only.
(Left) @ B & G V 7 N % K U I 3 # € * $ 7 © U @ Z 5 (Right)
If all the symbols are dropped from the series, which of the following will be sixth from the left?
- A 3
- B N
- C U
- D K
Correct answer: D
34 Question 34
Reasoning
Select the pair which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two set of pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern.
OCI : SGM
QEK : UIO
- A THN : XLR
- B LBR : PQL
- C HIR : NDH
- D KGT : NJK
Correct answer: A
35 Question 35
Reasoning
What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series?
325 200 136 109 101 ?
- A 101
- B 100
- C 102
- D 104
Correct answer: B
36 Question 36
Reasoning
If ‘A’ stands for ‘÷’, ‘B’ stands for ‘×’, ‘C’ stands for ‘+’ and ‘D’ stands for ‘−’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?
37 C 32 A 2 D 9 B 2 = ?
- A 36
- B 33
- C 34
- D 35
Correct answer: D
37 Question 37
Reasoning
FEAR is related to DBWM in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, BYSH is related to ZVOC. To which of the following is XSKX related, following the same logic?
- A UPGR
- B UQHT
- C WOFS
- D VPGS
Correct answer: D
38 Question 38
Reasoning
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some turtles are rabbits. No rabbit is an eagle. No rabbit is a pig.
Conclusions:
(I): No turtle is an eagle.
(II): Some pigs are eagles.
- A Only conclusion (I) follows
- B Only conclusion (II) follows
- C Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
- D Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Correct answer: D
39 Question 39
Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘HOUR’ is coded as ‘8359’ and ‘HORN’ is coded as ‘9856’.
What is the code for ‘N’ in the given code language?
- A 5
- B 6
- C 8
- D 9
Correct answer: B
40 Question 40
Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘please drink water’ is coded as ‘gf sx zr’ and ‘water is flowing’ is coded as ‘po vb sx’. How is ‘water’ coded in the given language?
- A zr
- B po
- C sx
- D gf
Correct answer: C
41 Question 41
Reasoning
Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
(Note: The odd man out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.)
- A DJF
- B HNJ
- C JPL
- D FLG
Correct answer: D
42 Question 42
Reasoning
Lv is the daughter of Jy. Fm is the daughter of Nw. Dg is the brother of Lv. Nw is married to Dg. How is Fm related to Jy?
- A Son’s daughter
- B Father’s father
- C Brother’s daughter
- D Son’s wife
Correct answer: A
43 Question 43
Reasoning
What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series?
56 58 61 66 73 ?
- A 84
- B 86
- C 85
- D 83
Correct answer: A
44 Question 44
Reasoning
Seven boys - A, B, C, D, E, F, and G - are sitting around a circular table facing the centre, but not necessarily in the same order. Only three people sit between D and C when counted from the left of D. Only three people sit between G and B when counted from the right of B. E sits to the immediate right of G. F is an immediate neighbour of both B and C.
Match each boy in Column I to his neighbour to the immediate left in Column II and select the correct answer from the given options.
Column I (Boy) i. B ii. E iii. A iv. F
Column II (Neighbour to his immediate left) (W) B (X) C (Y) G (Z) D
- A i-Z, ii-Y, iii-X, iv-W
- B i-Y, ii-W, iii-Z, iv-X
- C i-X, ii-W, iii-Z, iv-Y
- D i-W, ii-Y, iii-Z, iv-X
Correct answer: A
45 Question 45
Reasoning
Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows.
Counting to be done from left to right only. All numbers are single-digit numbers only.
(Left) @ / 3 & 5 3 9 1 ? % 7 $ \ % 7 $ 6 9 4 ? + (Right)
How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by another symbol and also immediately followed by a number?
- A One
- B Three
- C Two
- D None
Correct answer: B
46 Question 46
Reasoning
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
No biscuit is a wafer. No wafer is a candy. No candy is a juice.
Conclusions:
(I) No biscuit is a candy.
(II) No wafer is a juice.
- A Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
- B Only conclusion (II) follows
- C Only conclusion (I) follows
- D Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
Correct answer: D
47 Question 47
Reasoning
Seven people B, C, O, P, Q, R and S are sitting around a circular table facing the center of the table. Only three people sit between B and S, when counted from the left of B.
Only two people sit between Q and O when counted from the left of Q. P sits third to the left of C. R is an immediate neighbor of C and O. How many people between B and R when counted from the left of R?
- A Three
- B Two
- C One
- D Four
Correct answer: D
48 Question 48
Reasoning
Seven boxes, D, E, F, G, H, I and J are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. D is kept fifth from the bottom. Only two boxes are kept between D and H. I is kept somewhere above D but below E. Only two boxes are placed between G and F. F is not placed at the bottom. Which box is kept third from the bottom?
- A J
- B H
- C I
- D G
Correct answer: A
49 Question 49
Reasoning
12 is related to 66 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 24 is related to 276. To which of the following is 10 related, following the same logic?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13, can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
- A 45
- B 90
- C 110
- D 55
Correct answer: A
50 Question 50
Reasoning
Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of :: ?
# : IOJ :: NTO : %
- A # = KQJ , % = LRM
- B # = KQL , % = LSM
- C # = KQL , % = LRM
- D # = KQL , % = LRN
Correct answer: C
51 Question 51
Reasoning
X, Y, Z, S, T and U live on six different floors of the same building. The lowermost floor in the building is numbered 1, the floor above it is number 2 and so on till the topmost floor is numbered 6. Only two people live between T and Y. Only S lives above U. Z lives on an even numbered floor. T lives on the lowermost floor. How many people live between X and T?
- A Two
- B Four
- C Three
- D One
Correct answer: D
52 Question 52
Reasoning
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?
ADF 16 DGI 27 GJL 38 JMO 49 ?
- A MPR 60
- B MNP 59
- C MOQ 59
- D MQQ 60
Correct answer: A
53 Question 53
Reasoning
Sushma walked 80 m towards North, took a left turn and walked 30 m. He again took a left turn and walked 80 m. How far and in which direction is he from the starting point?
(All turns are 90-degree turns only, unless specified.)
- A 70 m, East
- B 30 m, West
- C 70 m, West
- D 60 m, East
Correct answer: B
54 Question 54
Reasoning
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series to make it logically complete?
DAZ 75 XUT 87 RON 99 LIH 111 ?
- A FDA 123
- B FOY 122
- C FBA 122
- D FCB 123
Correct answer: D
55 Question 55
Reasoning
Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question. Counting to be done from left to right only. (All numbers are single-digit numbers only.)
(Left) 8 * 7 ? 5 £ + Ω 1 2 6 $ = @ & 3 ~ 4 # 9 % (Right)
How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by an even number but not immediately followed by an odd number?
- A Three
- B One
- C Four
- D Two
Correct answer: B
56 Question 56
Reasoning
Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
(Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.)
- A BFJ
- B SWB
- C KOT
- D GKP
Correct answer: A
57 Question 57
Reasoning
48 is related to 192 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 52 is related to 208. To which of the following is 61 related, following the same logic?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g., 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
- A 234
- B 264
- C 254
- D 244
Correct answer: D
58 Question 58
Reasoning
210 is related to 148 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 185 is related to 123. To which of the following is 125 related, following the same logic?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying, etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
- A 66
- B 71
- C 61
- D 63
Correct answer: D
59 Question 59
Reasoning
In this question, a question is followed by two statements numbered (I) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and decide the appropriate answer.
Question:
Among 5 trees, L, M, N, T and V each having a different height, which tree is the shortest?
Statements:
(I) L is taller than only two trees. M is shorter than L and T is shorter than M.
(II) V is taller than N.
- A Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I is not
- B Both statements I and II together (and not statement 1 alone or statement II alone) are sufficient to answer the question
- C Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II is not
- D Both statements I and II together are NOT sufficient to answer the question
Correct answer: C
60 Question 60
Reasoning
In a certain code language,
A + B means ‘A is the daughter of B’
A - B means ‘A is the mother of B’
A x B means ‘A is the wife of B’
A ÷ B means ‘A is the father of B’
Based on the above, how is G related to M if 'G - R + W ÷ D x M’?
- A Wife's sister
- B Wife's mother
- C Sister
- D Wife
Correct answer: B
61 Question 61
General Awareness
Which AI-powered diagnostic model, unveiled by Indian scientists in 2025, analyses cancer at the molecular level to improve classification and treatment outcomes?
- A OncoMark AI-powered cancer diagnostic model
- B GeneMap advanced molecular oncology platform
- C BioScan AI-based tumour classification model
- D TumourTrack intelligent cancer analysis system
Correct answer: A
62 Question 62
General Awareness
Which power mode uses the least electricity while maintaining an open session?
- A Sleep
- B Standby
- C Hibernate
- D Active mode
Correct answer: A
63 Question 63
General Awareness
What is the main difference between a Cabinet Minister and a Minister of State with independent charge?
- A A Minister of State with independent charge does not exercise any significant powers.
- B A Minister of State with independent charge may head a ministry without being under a Cabinet Minister.
- C A Ministry of State is included in Cabinet meetings but does not exercise any significant powers.
- D A Minister of State with independent charge does not hold any specific responsibilities.
Correct answer: B
64 Question 64
General Awareness
Which of the following regions would you expect has the highest population density based on geographic factors?
- A Ganga River basin in India
- B Canadian Arctic tundra
- C Sahara Desert in Africa
- D Amazon rainforest in Brazil
Correct answer: A
65 Question 65
General Awareness
Which tab in the Windows 11 Task Manager allows a user to change the priority of a running application?'
- A Details
- B Users
- C Startup
- D Performance
Correct answer: A
66 Question 66
General Awareness
Which of the following is not contained in Article 51?
- A Just and honourable relations between nations
- B Promotion of international peace and security
- C Protection of forests and wildlife of India
- D Respect for international law and treaty obligations
Correct answer: C
67 Question 67
General Awareness
Which of the following incidents prompted Mahatma Gandhi to withdraw the Non- Cooperation Movement?
- A Withdrawal of the Khilafat Movement
- B Suspension of the Rowlatt Act
- C Chauri-Chaura incident
- D Alipore bomb case
Correct answer: C
68 Question 68
General Awareness
Which crop variety, highlighted by the National Agri-food Biotechnology Institute
(NABI), can withstand flash floods, showcasing climate-resilient biotechnology?
- A IR8 Rice
- B Swarna-Sub1 rice
- C Pusa DST Rice 1
- D DRR Rice 100 (Kamla)
Correct answer: B
69 Question 69
General Awareness
Providing free legal aid under Article 39A indirectly promotes which Preamble objective?
- A Justice
- B Sovereignty
- C Republic
- D Secularism
Correct answer: A
70 Question 70
General Awareness
India adopted the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in which year?
- A 2015
- B 2011
- C 2012
- D 1992
Correct answer: A
71 Question 71
General Awareness
Dr. Budhri Tati, named for the Padma Shri in the Padma Awards announced in 2026, is linked to which of the following areas of contribution?
- A Social Work
- B Literature and Education
- C Science and Engineering
- D Trade and Industry
Correct answer: A
72 Question 72
General Awareness
In the post-liberalization era, the agricultural marketing system remained inefficient due to which structural factor?
- A Full deregulation of exports
- B Uniform E-NAM adoption
- C Over-corporatization of produce
- D Weak APMC reform implementation
Correct answer: D
73 Question 73
General Awareness
Which city hosted the National Games after India's independence in 1948?
- A Kolkata
- B Chennai
- C Lucknow
- D Delhi
Correct answer: C
74 Question 74
General Awareness
The T-shaped pillar found in Türkiye in October 2025 is significant for which historical period?
- A Medieval
- B Neolithic
- C Iron Age
- D Bronze Age
Correct answer: B
75 Question 75
General Awareness
As per Article 243Y of the Indian Constitution, to whom does the Finance Commission submit its recommendations regarding Municipalities?
- A President of India
- B Chief Secretary of the State
- C State Finance Minister
- D Governor of the State
Correct answer: D
76 Question 76
General Awareness
What is the primary function of Ctrl + Y in most Windows applications?
- A Undo the last action
- B Copy the selected text
- C Redo the last undone action
- D Paste the previous item
Correct answer: C
77 Question 77
General Awareness
Which among following fundamental duties is INCORRECT related towards the protection and promotion of scientific and cultural values?
- A To safe guard the public property and to abjure violence
- B To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
- C To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
- D To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.
Correct answer: A
78 Question 78
General Awareness
Consider the following statements regarding the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) and select which is/are correct.
1. It exercises original jurisdiction in matters related to recruitment and service conditions of public servants.
2. Members of the defence forces, Supreme Court officers, and Parliamentary staff are also covered.
3. Members of CAT are appointed based on the recommendation of a high-powered committee chaired by the Prime Minister.
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 1 only
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 4 only
Correct answer: B
79 Question 79
General Awareness
Which structural change increased competition in the Indian industry after liberalisation?
- A Price controls
- B Entry of MNCs
- C Industrial protection
- D Public monopolies
Correct answer: B
80 Question 80
General Awareness
What type of activity is tourism classified as?
- A Tertiary
- B Primary
- C Secondary
- D Quaternary
Correct answer: A
81 Question 81
General Awareness
The archaeological site of Langhnaj in Gujarat, known for microlithic tools and evidence of hunting-gathering communities, is associated with which prehistoric cultural phase in India?
- A Chalcolithic culture
- B Mesolithic culture
- C Palaeolithic culture
- D Neolithic culture
Correct answer: B
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General Awareness
After visiting India and learning about Indian culture, Al-Biruni wrote which book?
- A Chahar Maqala
- B Babarnama
- C Qiran us Sa'dain
- D Kitab-Ul-Hind
Correct answer: D
83 Question 83
General Awareness
What was the primary measure introduced in the 1991 for unlicensed manufacturing activities in India?
- A Project Approval Licence
- B Special Economic Filing Certificate
- C Industrial Entrepreneurs Memoranda
- D Entrepreneurial Clearance Form
Correct answer: D
84 Question 84
General Awareness
What was the central theme of the 11ᵗʰ World Green Economy Summit held in Dubai in November 2025?
- A Innovating for Impact
- B Sustainable Future
- C Climate Action Now
- D Leading with Technology
Correct answer: A
85 Question 85
General Awareness
Which major mass movement did the Indian National Congress agree to withdraw, under the Gandhi-Irwin Pact of March 1931?
- A Swadeshi Movement
- B Civil Disobedience Movement
- C Non Cooperation Movement
- D Quit India Movement
Correct answer: B
86 Question 86
General Awareness
Which 13th-century 1193 CE monument was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak?
- A Red Fort
- B Jama Masjid
- C Qutub Minar
- D Quwwatul Islam Masjid
Correct answer: C
87 Question 87
General Awareness
Which basin is home to over 10% of known global biodiversity, including many species found nowhere else in the world?
- A Mississippi Basin
- B Amazon Basin
- C Danube Basin
- D Nile Basin
Correct answer: B
88 Question 88
General Awareness
Which ocean current is primarily responsible for moderating the climate of Western Europe by transporting warm water from the tropics?
- A North Atlantic Drift
- B Canary Current
- C Oyashio Current
- D Humboldt Current
Correct answer: A
89 Question 89
General Awareness
Which of the following was a function of the Vaishya class in later Vedic society?
- A Ritual specialists
- B Subordinated class
- C Ruling class
- D Producing class
Correct answer: D
90 Question 90
General Awareness
Which of the following tabs in Task Manager shows CPU and memory usage graphs?
- A Details
- B Startup
- C Performance
- D Users
Correct answer: C
91 Question 91
General Awareness
On which of the following National Waterways of India is the floating terminal Farakka situated?
- A National Waterways 2
- B National Waterways 5
- C National Waterways 1
- D National Waterways 3
Correct answer: C
92 Question 92
General Awareness
In 2025, which organization released the Global Carbon Budget, providing the most comprehensive annual assessment of global carbon sources, sinks, and emission trends?
- A Global Carbon Project (GCP)
- B UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
- C Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- D World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Correct answer: A
93 Question 93
General Awareness
Which national park in India has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage since 1987 for its unique mangrove ecosystem?
- A Kaziranga National Park
- B Sundarbans National Park
- C Gir National Park
- D Jim Corbett National Park
Correct answer: B
94 Question 94
General Awareness
What is the main objective of granting classical language status to certain Indian languages?
- A To replace modern languages in education
- B To promote research and preservation of ancient linguistic heritage
- C To reduce the use of regional languages
- D To make them compulsory official languages
Correct answer: B
95 Question 95
General Awareness
Which of the following is INCORRECT about the Rampa Rebellion?
- A It was led by Alluri Sitarama Raju
- B It was against forest laws and moneylenders
- C It took place in present day Maharashtra
- D It involved the use of guerrilla warfare tactics
Correct answer: C
96 Question 96
General Awareness
In the Union Budget of India 2025-26 (presented on 1 February 2025), the Government proposed raising the FDI cap in the insurance sector from 74% to what level (subject to specified conditions)?
- A 80%
- B 100%
- C 90%
- D 49%
Correct answer: B
97 Question 97
General Science
Which physical quantity can be zero even when a body is in motion?
- A Distance
- B Speed
- C Displacement
- D Velocity
Correct answer: C
98 Question 98
General Science
What is the green pigment found in plants that is essential for capturing light energy during photosynthesis?
- A Glucose
- B Insulin
- C Hemoglobin
- D Chlorophyll
Correct answer: D
99 Question 99
General Science
Mayonnaise is prepared by the process of:
- A Oxidation
- B Emulsification
- C Maillard reaction
- D Caramelisation
Correct answer: B
100 Question 100
General Science
The stem that undergoes modification, becomes flattened and carries chlorophyll to bear the responsibility of photosynthesis instead of leaf, is termed as ______________.
- A cladode
- B thorn
- C stolon
- D rhizome
Correct answer: A

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