Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts.You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follow/s from the given statements.Statements:All spoons are forks. All forks are cups. Some spoons are plates.Conclusions:(I) Some forks are plates.(II) Some cups are plates.

Both conclusions I and II follow.

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:All caps are helmets. All helmets are hats. No hat is a crown.Conclusions:(I) No cap is a crown.(II) Some hats are caps.

Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

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 tallest?Statements:(I) M is taller than V but shorter than N.M is shorter than only one tree.(II) V is taller than T.

Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II is not

Both statements I and II together are NOT sufficient to answer the question

Both statements I and II together (and not statement 1 alone or statement II alone) are sufficient to answer the question

Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I is not

RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 1 Question Paper - 18 March 2026 (Shift 3): Answer Key & Solutions

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1 Question 1
Mathematics
By selling an article at 3/10 of its actual selling price, Aman incurs a loss of 25%. If he sells it at 77% of its actual selling price, then the profit percentage is:
- A 90.6%
- B 91.4%
- C 92.5%
- D 92.6%
Correct answer: C
2 Question 2
Mathematics
What is the average of five consecutive even integers if the smallest integer is 28?
- A 33
- B 32
- C 31
- D 30
Correct answer: B
3 Question 3
Mathematics
A car travels from City A to City B, a distance of 360 km. For the first half of the distance, it travels at a speed of 60 km/h. Due to traffic, it travels the next 120 km at 40 km/h. For the remaining distance, it travels at the same speed as it did for the first half.
What is the average speed (in km/h) of the car for the entire trip, correct to two places after decimal?
- A 52.43 km/h
- B 49.43 km/h
- C 51.43 km/h
- D 50.43 km/h
Correct answer: C
4 Question 4
Mathematics
What is the maximum value that must be assigned to A so that the 8-digit number 713A8845 is divisible by 3?
- A 9
- B 8
- C 6
- D 7
Correct answer: A
5 Question 5
Mathematics
A cone has a base radius of 6 cm and a height of 7 cm. It is to be filled with water, and for every 180 cc of water poured into the cone, an additional 20 cc of water is spilled while pouring. If the spillage is proportional as described, how much water (in cc) will be required to fill the cone to its brim? (Use π = 22/7 and give your answer correct to two decimal places.)
- A 295.67
- B 296.67
- C 283.33
- D 293.33
Correct answer: D
6 Question 6
Mathematics
Find the value of m, satisfying equation:
(13/10)⁴ × (10/13)¹⁶ × (13/10)¹⁷ = (10/13)^(3m + 18)
- A −29/3
- B −33/3
- C −24/3
- D −23/3
Correct answer: D
7 Question 7
Mathematics
What economic system was adopted by India post-1947 to balance the development of different sectors?
- A Pure socialism
- B Mixed economy
- C Command economy
- D Pure capitalism
Correct answer: B
8 Question 8
Mathematics
If cosecA = 5/3, then find the value of 9(1 + cot²A) / [80(1 − secA)(1 + secA)].
- A 5/7
- B −7/9
- C 3/7
- D −5/9
Correct answer: D
9 Question 9
Mathematics
The area of a square is 8649 cm². Its perimeter is equal to the perimeter of a regular hexagon. What is the area (in cm²) of the hexagon?
- A 5758
- B 5716
- C 5762√3
- D 5766√3
Correct answer: D
10 Question 10
Mathematics
The monthly incomes of two friends Mohan and David, are in the ratio 6 : 7 respectively and each of them saves ₹69,000 every month. If the ratio of their monthly expenditure is 2 : 3, find the monthly income of Mohan (in ₹).
- A 1,03,500
- B 1,04,500
- C 1,44,900
- D 1,02,500
Correct answer: A
11 Question 11
Mathematics
If the mean proportional of two numbers is 14 and their third proportional is 112, then the numbers are:
- A 14, 14
- B 7, 28
- C 4, 44
- D 4, 49
Correct answer: B
12 Question 12
Mathematics
If the diameter of a circle is 14 cm, then what is the circumference of the circle? (Use π = 22/7)
- A 36 cm
- B 44 cm
- C 22 cm
- D 24 cm
Correct answer: B
13 Question 13
Mathematics
Evaluate: (−9) − (−56) ÷ (−14) + (−2) × 9
- A −33
- B −31
- C −30
- D −34
Correct answer: B
14 Question 14
Mathematics
If ∠P, ∠Q, ∠R and ∠S of a quadrilateral PQRS, taken in order, are in the ratio 4:3:7:6, then quadrilateral PQRS will be of which type?
- A Kite
- B Parallelogram
- C Rhombus
- D Trapezium
Correct answer: D
15 Question 15
Mathematics
Two trains, Train A and Train B, are running on parallel tracks in the same direction.
Train A, which is 150 metres long, is moving at 72 km/hr, while Train B, which is 120 metres long, is moving at 54 km/hr. How long will it take for Train A to completely overtake Train B?
- A 58 seconds
- B 50 seconds
- C 54 seconds
- D 52 seconds
Correct answer: C
16 Question 16
Mathematics
At what rate (in percentage, rounded off to two decimal place) per year will a sum of money double itself in 18 years on simple interest?
- A 5.56
- B 3.56
- C 11.12
- D 7.56
Correct answer: A
17 Question 17
Mathematics
Two taps can fill a cistern in 4 hours and 28 hours respectively. A third tap can empty it in 28 hours. How long (in hours) will it take to fill one-fourth of the empty cistern, if all of them are opened together?
- A 2
- B 4
- C 3
- D 1
Correct answer: D
18 Question 18
Mathematics
A typist takes 40 minutes to type 2 pages. How long (in minutes) will he take to type 89 pages?
- A 1770
- B 1780
- C 1790
- D 1785
Correct answer: B
19 Question 19
Mathematics
P sells an item to Q at 50% profit. Q sells the same item to R at 32% loss. If R paid ₹ 5406 for the item, then at what price (in ₹) is the item purchased by P?
- A 5300
- B 5301
- C 5302
- D 5299
Correct answer: A
20 Question 20
Mathematics
There are 53 members in group A, 86 members in group B and 57 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 ₹424, ₹337 and ₹122, respectively. The overall average amount (in ₹) spent per member is:
- A 297
- B 298
- C 303
- D 302
Correct answer: B
21 Question 21
Mathematics
Find the mean proportional of 425 and 17.
- A 85
- B 95
- C 75
- D 65
Correct answer: A
22 Question 22
Mathematics
If the mode of a data exceeds its mean by 26.7, then the mode exceeds the median by _____. (Use empirical formula to find the answer)
- A 10.5
- B 8.5
- C 17.8
- D 12.4
Correct answer: C
23 Question 23
Mathematics
If 7 : 63 :: 6.5 : x and 7 : 42 :: 4 : y, then what is the ratio of x to y?
- A 43 : 26
- B 37 : 17
- C 39 : 16
- D 40 : 14
Correct answer: C
24 Question 24
Mathematics
Piyush has ₹1407 with him. He divides this amount between his two sons, Manoj and Anand, and asks them to invest their respective shares at a compound interest rate of 10% per annum, compounded annually. It is observed that Manoj’s investment amounts to the same value after 16 years as Anand’s investment does after 17 years. How much
(in ₹) did Piyush give to Anand?
- A 520
- B 737
- C 670
- D 837
Correct answer: C
25 Question 25
Mathematics
If a = 7 + 4√3, then evaluate (a³ + 1/a³).
- A 1560√3
- B −2702
- C −1560√3
- D 2702
Correct answer: D
26 Question 26
Mathematics
A shopkeeper fixes the marked price of an item 140% above its cost price. What percentage of discount on marked price should be allowed to gain 68%?
- A 32%
- B 28%
- C 30%
- D 29%
Correct answer: C
27 Question 27
Mathematics
The HCF of two numbers is 6 and their LCM is 72. If one of the numbers is 18, find the other number.
- A 24
- B 12
- C 48
- D 36
Correct answer: A
28 Question 28
Mathematics
In an election between two candidates, 80% 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 368 votes. How many voters were registered?
- A 5747
- B 5751
- C 5750
- D 5749
Correct answer: C
29 Question 29
Mathematics
If the mean of the following data is 41, then the value of X is:
xᵢ 30 40 55 95
fᵢ 31 X 50 17
- A 1293
- B 1281
- C 1277
- D 1298
Correct answer: C
30 Question 30
Mathematics
Find the maximum value of the quadratic expression Ax² + Bx + C = 0, where A < 0.
- A (AC − B²)/4A
- B (4AC − B²)/4A
- C (4AC − B²)/4
- D (B² − AC)/4A
Correct answer: B
31 Question 31
Reasoning
Each of A, B, C, D, E and F has a badminton match on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Saturday of the same week. C has match on Friday. Only three people have matches between C and F. D has match immediately after E but immediately before B. On which day of the week does E have the match?
- A Thursday
- B Wednesday
- C Tuesday
- D Monday
Correct answer: C
32 Question 32
Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘BUST’ is coded as ‘3519’ and ‘LIDS’ is coded as ‘6894’.
What is the code for ‘S’ in that language?
- A 1
- B 9
- C 4
- D 6
Correct answer: B
33 Question 33
Reasoning
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
145 141 133 121 105 ?
- A 87
- B 81
- C 83
- D 85
Correct answer: D
34 Question 34
Reasoning
Which of the given letter-number clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the following series to make it logically complete?
TRZ 2 RPX 5 PNV 8 NLT 11 ?
- A MCA 15
- B AFU 14
- C KDY 15
- D LJR 14
Correct answer: D
35 Question 35
Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘BITE’ is coded as ‘4568’ and ‘TIME’ is coded as ‘4826’. What is the code for ‘M’ in the given code language?
- A 8
- B 4
- C 2
- D 6
Correct answer: C
36 Question 36
Reasoning
A is the sister of B. C is the brother of D. E is the husband of D. B is the mother of C.
How is A related to E?
- A Wife's mother
- B Wife's mother's sister
- C Mother
- D Mother's mother
Correct answer: B
37 Question 37
Reasoning
Kc is the daughter of Cw. Lu is the father of Qk. Ef is the mother of Kc. Qk is the brother of Ef. How is Lu related to Cw?
- A Wife’s father
- B Daughter’s husband
- C Wife’s brother
- D Sister’s daughter
Correct answer: A
38 Question 38
Reasoning
Refer to the following letter, symbol series and answer the question. Counting to be done from left to right only.
(Left) K { J % I + H = G * F / D : - ! B C ? A # (Right)
How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a letter and also immediately followed by another letter?
- A SEVEN
- B FOUR
- C THREE
- D TWO
Correct answer: A
39 Question 39
Reasoning
C, D, N, O, P and Q live on six different floors of the same building. The lowermost floor in the building is numbered 1, the floor above it is numbered 2 and so on, till the topmost floor, which is numbered 6. D lives on the floor numbered 1. Only two people live between Q and P. Q lives below C. Only two people live between O and C. Only one person lives between D and C. How many people live above N?
- A Two
- B Four
- C One
- D Three
Correct answer: A
40 Question 40
Reasoning
63 is related to 159 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 44 is related to 102. To which of the following is 57 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 152
- B 139
- C 141
- D 127
Correct answer: C
41 Question 41
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 :: ?
# : KUC :: XHP : %
- A # = EOX % = DNV
- B # = FOW % = DNV
- C # = EOW % = DNO
- D # = EOW % = DNV
Correct answer: D
42 Question 42
Reasoning
RILA is related to SKOE in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, KEPO is related to LGSS. To which of the following is MJRT related, following the same logic?
- A NOYZ
- B NLUX
- C NMWX
- D NKTY
Correct answer: B
43 Question 43
Reasoning
A, B, C, D, E, F and G sit around a circular table, facing the centre.
Only one person sits between D and B when counted from the left of B. F sits third to the right of E. C sits third to the left of G. F sits to the immediate right of C. A is not an immediate neighbour of C.
How many people sit between A and C when counted from the left of A?
- A 2
- B 1
- C 4
- D 3
Correct answer: B
44 Question 44
Reasoning
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts.
You have to decide which conclusion/s logically follow/s from the given statements.
Statements:
All spoons are forks. All forks are cups. Some spoons are plates.
Conclusions:
(I) Some forks are plates.
(II) Some cups are plates.
- A Both conclusions I and II follow.
- B Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
- C Only conclusion I follows.
- D Only conclusion II follows.
Correct answer: A
45 Question 45
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 conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All caps are helmets. All helmets are hats. No hat is a crown.
Conclusions:
(I) No cap is a crown.
(II) Some hats are caps.
- A Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.
- B Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.
- C Only conclusion (II) follows.
- D Only conclusion (I) follows.
Correct answer: A
46 Question 46
Reasoning
Refer to the following letter, number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting should be done from left to right only.
(Left) S # % 2 S 4 P # Z 4 B 8 5 R € * 8 © J & € N (Right)
If all the symbols are dropped from the series, which of the following will be fourth from the left?
- A P
- B Z
- C 4
- D 2
Correct answer: C
47 Question 47
Reasoning
Refer to the following letter, symbol series and answer the question. Counting to be done from left to right only.
(Left) H F G J D J V D K P = % S O C B = % B + # (Right)
How many such letters are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by a symbol?
- A Two
- B None
- C Three
- D One
Correct answer: D
48 Question 48
Reasoning
Seven boxes, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are kept one over the other but not necessarily in the same order. F is kept second from the bottom. Only three boxes are kept between F and D. G is kept at one of the positions below F. Only E is kept between D and B. A is kept at one of the positions above D. How many boxes are kept above C?
- A 4
- B 2
- C 3
- D 1
Correct answer: A
49 Question 49
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 tallest?
Statements:
(I) M is taller than V but shorter than N.M is shorter than only one tree.
(II) V is taller than T.
- A Both statements I and II together are NOT sufficient to answer the question
- 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 II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I is not
- D Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II is not
Correct answer: D
50 Question 50
Reasoning
Which of the following letter-number clusters will replace the question mark “?” in the given series to make it logically complete?
GCW 10, FAT 16, EYQ 22, DWN 28, ?
- A CUK 34
- B CUJ 33
- C BUL 32
- D CVM 34
Correct answer: A
51 Question 51
Reasoning
GLOW is related to KQRY in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, OVUA is related to SAXC. To which of the following is WFAE related, following the same logic?
- A CKEG
- B BLCH
- C AKDG
- D ZLEF
Correct answer: C
52 Question 52
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 one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster)
- A LIF
- B XUR
- C EVY
- D OLI
Correct answer: C
53 Question 53
Reasoning
Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter cluster pairs 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 MP-OR
- B AD-CF
- C IL-KN
- D HK-JN
Correct answer: D
54 Question 54
Reasoning
If 2 is subtracted from each of the digits in the number 3975684 and the resultant digits are then re-arranged in ascending order from left to right, which digit will be fifth from the left end in the new number thus formed?
- A 4
- B 2
- C 3
- D 5
Correct answer: D
55 Question 55
Reasoning
Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(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)
(21, 52, 5)
(45, 138, 24)
- A (17, 55, 11)
- B (11, 39, 9)
- C (36, 74, 1)
- D (41, 117, 18)
Correct answer: C
56 Question 56
Reasoning
Below are given two sets of numbers. In each set of numbers, a certain mathematical operation on the first number results in the second number. Similarly, a certain mathematical operation on the second number results in the third number, and so on.
Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the question?
(NOTE: A two-/three-digit number cannot be broken into individual digits for operations, e.g. if 37 is followed by 10, the operation cannot be 3 + 7, as a two-digit number cannot be broken into individual digits.) 3 - 6 - 7 - 14 ; 12 - 24 - 25 - 50
- A 25 - 50 - 25 - 35
- B 20 - 40 - 41 - 82
- C 15 - 30 - 60 - 62
- D 11 - 22 - 21 - 42
Correct answer: B
57 Question 57
Reasoning
What should come in place of ‘?’ in the given series?
21 23 26 31 38 ?
- A 53
- B 49
- C 47
- D 51
Correct answer: B
58 Question 58
Reasoning
Yeti starts from Point A and drives 48 km towards North. He then takes a right turn, drives 50 km, turns right and drives 54 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 55 km.
He takes a final right turn, drives 6 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90-degree turns only, unless specified.)
- A 6 km to the west
- B 5 km to the east
- C 7 km to the west
- D 4 km to the east
Correct answer: B
59 Question 59
Reasoning
What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘-‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’ are interchanged?
47 ÷ 12 + 164 × 2 - 135 = ?
- A 693
- B 601
- C 617
- D 666
Correct answer: C
60 Question 60
Reasoning
Seven people B, C, D, O, P, Q and R are sitting around a circular table facing the center of the table. Only one person sits between P and B when counted from the left of B.
Only one person sits between B and R. Only one person sits between P and D. Only two people sit between O and R. Only one person sits between Q and D. Who sits to the immediate right and immediate left of C, respectively?
- A B and R
- B Q and D
- C P and B
- D P and D
Correct answer: D
61 Question 61
General Awareness
Which of the following rulers built Tughlaqabad Fort in 1321?
- A Muhammad bin Tughlaq
- B Firoz Shah Tughlaq
- C Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
- D Alauddin Khalji
Correct answer: C
62 Question 62
General Awareness
Which of the following is a similarity between Hindustani and Carnatic music systems?
- A Use of identical compositions
- B Rejection of Shruti concept
- C Exclusive focus on instrumental music
- D Foundation on Raga and Tala
Correct answer: D
63 Question 63
General Awareness
Which organization concluded its 46ᵗʰ summit in Manama, where leaders adopted the Sakhir Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to deeper political, security, and economic integration?
- A Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
- B United Nations (UN)
- C Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
- D Arab League
Correct answer: C
64 Question 64
General Awareness
A user mistakenly turns on the overwrite mode and each new letter replaces the old one in a line. Which key is responsible for toggling between the insert mode and the overwrite mode?
- A F5
- B Del
- C Ins
- D Tab
Correct answer: C
65 Question 65
General Awareness
The total area covered by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands is approximately:
- A 5,163 sq. kms
- B 8,249 sq. kms
- C 6,249 sq. kms
- D 7,567sq. kms
Correct answer: B
66 Question 66
General Awareness
Which of the values of a, b, c given in the options satisfy the following equations?
3a − 4b + 2c = −9
−4a + 4b + 10c = 32
−a + 2b − 7c = −7
- A (1, 4, 2)
- B (2, 1, 4)
- C (5, 1, 1)
- D (3, 2, 2)
Correct answer: A
67 Question 67
General Awareness
Who among the following was the court poet of the Vardhana ruler, Harsha?
- A Banabhatta
- B Kalashoka
- C Vasumitra
- D Harishena
Correct answer: A
68 Question 68
General Awareness
In which year was the world’s first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004, launched?
- A 1985
- B 1960
- C 1945
- D 1971
Correct answer: D
69 Question 69
General Awareness
Which of the following was the capital expenditure (capex) announced for FY 2025-26 in the Union Budget of India?
- A ₹8 lakh crore
- B ₹10.0 lakh crore
- C ₹11.21 lakh crore
- D ₹13.5 lakh crore
Correct answer: C
70 Question 70
General Awareness
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution contains the fundamental duties?
- A Article 51A
- B Article 31A
- C Article 61A
- D Article 41A
Correct answer: A
71 Question 71
General Awareness
In December 2025, which organization issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) to establish 'Space Labs' in universities across India?
- A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- B Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- C Department of Science and Technology (DST)
- D Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe)
Correct answer: D
72 Question 72
General Awareness
Which Article empowers the President to specify the Scheduled Castes in various states and union territories?
- A Article 330
- B Article 341
- C Article 342
- D Article 344
Correct answer: B
73 Question 73
General Awareness
According to ____ of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament may by law, constitute a High Court for a Union territory.
- A Article 239
- B Article 238
- C Article 240
- D Article 241
Correct answer: D
74 Question 74
General Awareness
Identify the southernmost atomic/nuclear power station of India from the following options.
- A Kudankulam Nuclear Power Station
- B Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
- C Narora Atomic Power Station
- D Madras Atomic Power Station
Correct answer: A
75 Question 75
General Awareness
Which indigenous microprocessor, launched in 2025, marked a milestone in India’s technological self-reliance as the country’s first 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core processor?
- A VEGA-64 indigenous processor
- B DHRUV64 microprocessor
- C BHARAT-Core 64 microprocessor
- D SHAKTI-X64 microprocessor
Correct answer: B
76 Question 76
General Awareness
The tropical climatic region is mainly confined to which latitudinal extent of the Earth?
- A 23.5°N and 23.5°S
- B 30.5°N and 30.5°S
- C 28.5°N and 28.5°S
- D 13.5°N and 13.5°S
Correct answer: A
77 Question 77
General Awareness
Why did the Supreme Court consider mining activities near national parks and sanctuaries hazardous according to the November 13, 2025 order?
- A Because they are dangerous to wildlife
- B Because they increase tourism
- C Because they boost local economy
- D Because they create water sources
Correct answer: A
78 Question 78
General Awareness
By which of the following names is the National Institute of Kathak Dance commonly known as?
- A Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography
- B Kathak Kendra
- C Kathakali Kendra
- D Lucknow Dance University
Correct answer: B
79 Question 79
General Awareness
The Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to make laws on matters in the State List under which of the following circumstances?
1. When the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect
2. During a National Emergency
3. When states make a request
4. To implement international agreements
5. At the discretion of the Prime Minister
- A 1, 2, 4, and 5 only
- B 1, 2, 3, and 5 only
- C 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
- D 2, 3, 4, and 5 only
Correct answer: C
80 Question 80
General Awareness
Which of the following social reformers founded the Arya Mahila Samaj to serve the cause of women?
- A Mehribai Tata
- B Sarla Devi Chaudhurani
- C Pandita Ramabai
- D Tarabai Premchand
Correct answer: C
81 Question 81
General Awareness
In December 2025, at which international event did India deliver its National Statement highlighting clean energy progress and Mission LiFE?
- A G20 Summit
- B World Environment Day 2024
- C COP26 Climate Summit
- D 7th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)
Correct answer: D
82 Question 82
General Awareness
Which painting form is known for its monochromatic style using white pigment on mud walls?
- A Madhubani
- B Warli
- C Gond
- D Pahari
Correct answer: B
83 Question 83
General Awareness
Which constitutional amendment reduced the Parliament’s approval period for National Emergency from two months to one month?
- A 38th Amendment Act, 1975
- B 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
- C 52nd Amendment Act, 1985
- D 44th Amendment Act, 1978
Correct answer: D
84 Question 84
General Awareness
When a law passed by a State Legislature clashes with a Parliamentary law on a Concurrent List subject, what is the legal outcome?
- A The matter is settled through a ruling by the Supreme Court
- B The state legislation automatically overrides the central law
- C The central law overrides the state law unless the state law has Presidential assent
- D The Parliament is obligated to annul the state law
Correct answer: C
85 Question 85
General Awareness
On November 20, 2025, India signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to initiate negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with which country?
- A Israel
- B United Arab Emirates
- C Canada
- D Australia
Correct answer: A
86 Question 86
General Awareness
Who was popularly known as the 'Payyoli Express' in Indian sports history?
- A Shoaib Akhtar
- B Leander Paes
- C Sania Mirza
- D PT Usha
Correct answer: D
87 Question 87
General Awareness
Which of the following is NOT a feature of alluvial soils in India?
- A Rich in potash
- B Very fertile
- C Mainly consists of sand, silt and clay
- D Primarily found in the Deccan Plateau
Correct answer: D
88 Question 88
General Awareness
Which of the following is the outcome of Globalization in India's economy?
- A Outsourcing
- B Liberalisation
- C Privatisation
- D Nationalisation
Correct answer: A
89 Question 89
General Awareness
Why is the Paika Rebellion of Odisha regarded as distinct among early anti-colonial uprisings in terms of the social background and traditional functions of its participants?
- A It depended on support from foreign mercenary forces
- B It was driven mainly by urban craft guilds and traders
- C It was organised by large zamindars seeking revenue concessions
- D It was led by hereditary militia with local administrative roles
Correct answer: D
90 Question 90
General Awareness
In which present-day state did the Jungle Mahal Uprising, also known as the Bhumij Revolt, take place?
- A West Bengal
- B Odisha
- C Bihar
- D Jharkhand
Correct answer: A
91 Question 91
General Awareness
Which plateau belt in India is notably rich in both iron ore and coal resources?
- A West-Eastern Plateau Region
- B South-Western Plateau Region
- C North-Eastern Plateau Region
- D North-Western Plateau Region
Correct answer: C
92 Question 92
General Awareness
Which of the following demonstrates the use of computers in scientific research?
- A Online shopping
- B Ticket reservation
- C Simulation of experiments
- D Word processing
Correct answer: C
93 Question 93
General Awareness
In 2025, with the theme “My Great Story: Cultures and Development”, International Migrants Day was observed on which of the following dates?
- A December 18
- B December 19
- C December 21
- D December 20
Correct answer: A
94 Question 94
General Awareness
In climatology, what most accurately explains how seasonal conditions are experienced at a particular location?
- A Short-term fluctuations in atmospheric elements
- B Permanent climatic classification of the area
- C Long-term average atmospheric patterns of the region
- D Latitudinal position of the place
Correct answer: C
95 Question 95
General Awareness
______________ is the sophisticated technology used by high-speed scanners (like those in commercial settings or advanced libraries) to capture a very accurate and detailed digital image from a physical document, often used for archival purposes.
- A Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
- B Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR)
- C Electrostatic Plotting
- D Thermal Printing
Correct answer: A
96 Question 96
General Awareness
What is one direct way in which economic infrastructure contributes to development?
- A It limits the expansion and growth of physical capital in various sectors
- B It restricts the improvements in human capital affecting labor quality
- C It decreases the overall productivity of all inputs across different sectors
- D The output or the final products of different segments of infrastructure
Correct answer: D
97 Question 97
General Science
Which of the following scientists proposed the nuclear model of the atom based on the results of the gold foil experiment?
- A John Dalton
- B Ernest Rutherford
- C Niels Bohr
- D J.J. Thomson
Correct answer: B
98 Question 98
General Science
The intermediary that DNA molecules use to communicate with the rest of the cell is the:
- A miRNA
- B tRNA
- C mRNA
- D rRNA
Correct answer: C
99 Question 99
General Science
When a motorcar makes a sharp turn at high speed, we tend to get thrown to one side.
Which of the following explains this phenomenon?
- A The law of inertia causes our body to resist the change in direction.
- B The force of gravity acts in the opposite direction.
- C Change in air pressure inside the car pushes us outwards.
- D The friction between the road and the tires decreases.
Correct answer: A
100 Question 100
General Science
Which of the following options is closest to the speed of sound in air?
- A 12000 m/s
- B 3400 km/s
- C 340 m/s
- D 3 × 10⁸ m/s
Correct answer: C

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