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Question 1: Who is known as the Father of Indian Constitution?
- a) Mahatma Gandhi
- b) Jawaharlal Nehru
- c) B. R. Ambedkar
- d) Sardar Patel
Answer: c) B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation: He was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution.
Question 2: In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?
- a) 1757
- b) 1764
- c) 1857
- d) 1806
Answer: a) 1757
Explanation: Fought between the British East India Company and Siraj-ud-Daulah.
Question 3: Which is the longest river in India?
- a) Yamuna
- b) Godavari
- c) Ganga
- d) Brahmaputra
Answer: c) Ganga
Explanation: Ganga is the longest river in India with a length of over 2500 km.
Question 4: What is the chemical symbol of Gold?
- a) Go
- b) Au
- c) Ag
- d) Gd
Answer: b) Au
Explanation: Au is derived from the Latin name ‘Aurum’.
Question 5: Who was the first President of Independent India?
- a) Rajendra Prasad
- b) Sardar Patel
- c) Nehru
- d) Subhash Bose
Answer: a) Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: He served as the first President of India from 1950 to 1962.
Question 6: Which gas is most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?
- a) Oxygen
- b) Carbon Dioxide
- c) Nitrogen
- d) Hydrogen
Answer: c) Nitrogen
Explanation: Nitrogen makes up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere.
Question 7: Who discovered the law of gravitation?
- a) Newton
- b) Einstein
- c) Galileo
- d) Kepler
Answer: a) Newton
Explanation: Isaac Newton formulated the law of universal gravitation.
Question 8: Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
- a) Venus
- b) Mars
- c) Jupiter
- d) Mercury
Answer: b) Mars
Explanation: Mars appears red due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface.
Question 9: Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
- a) Sarojini Naidu
- b) Indira Gandhi
- c) Pratibha Patil
- d) Sushma Swaraj
Answer: b) Indira Gandhi
Explanation: She served from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984.
Question 10: What is the national animal of India?
- a) Lion
- b) Elephant
- c) Tiger
- d) Leopard
Answer: c) Tiger
Explanation: The Royal Bengal Tiger is India’s national animal.
Question 11: Which country shares the longest border with India?
- a) Pakistan
- b) China
- c) Bangladesh
- d) Nepal
Answer: c) Bangladesh
Explanation: India shares the longest international boundary with Bangladesh.
Question 12: Who wrote the book ‘Discovery of India’?
- a) Gandhi
- b) Nehru
- c) Tagore
- d) Ambedkar
Answer: b) Nehru
Explanation: Written by Jawaharlal Nehru during his imprisonment in 1942–1946.
Question 13: The term ‘Biodiversity’ refers to?
- a) Different landscapes
- b) Variety of life
- c) Animal extinction
- d) Plant growth
Answer: b) Variety of life
Explanation: Biodiversity refers to the variety of all living organisms on Earth.
Question 14: Which is the highest civilian award in India?
- a) Padma Shri
- b) Bharat Ratna
- c) Padma Vibhushan
- d) Ashoka Chakra
Answer: b) Bharat Ratna
Explanation: It is the highest civilian honor in India.
Question 15: Which organ purifies blood in the human body?
- a) Heart
- b) Kidney
- c) Liver
- d) Lungs
Answer: b) Kidney
Explanation: Kidneys filter blood to remove waste and excess fluid.
Question 16: What is the capital of Australia?
- a) Sydney
- b) Melbourne
- c) Canberra
- d) Perth
Answer: c) Canberra
Explanation: Canberra is the capital city of Australia, not Sydney or Melbourne.
Question 17: Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
- a) Part I
- b) Part III
- c) Part IV
- d) Part V
Answer: b) Part III
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III from Article 12 to 35.
Question 18: Which element is essential for the formation of chlorophyll?
- a) Magnesium
- b) Iron
- c) Zinc
- d) Copper
Answer: a) Magnesium
Explanation: Magnesium is the central atom in the chlorophyll molecule.
Question 19: When is World Environment Day celebrated?
- a) 5 June
- b) 8 March
- c) 22 April
- d) 16 September
Answer: a) 5 June
Explanation: World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June every year.
Question 20: The ‘Chipko Movement’ is associated with:
- a) Animal Protection
- b) Tree Conservation
- c) Clean Water
- d) Soil Testing
Answer: b) Tree Conservation
Explanation: The Chipko Movement was a forest conservation movement in India.
Question 21: What is the SI unit of Force?
- a) Pascal
- b) Newton
- c) Joule
- d) Watt
Answer: b) Newton
Explanation: The SI unit of force is Newton (N).
Question 22: Who was the first Indian woman to go to space?
- a) Kalpana Chawla
- b) Sunita Williams
- c) Ritu Karidhal
- d) Tessy Thomas
Answer: a) Kalpana Chawla
Explanation: She went to space in 1997 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia.
Question 23: Which article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
- a) Article 14
- b) Article 15
- c) Article 17
- d) Article 19
Answer: c) Article 17
Explanation: Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability.
Question 24: Name the instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.
- a) Thermometer
- b) Barometer
- c) Altimeter
- d) Anemometer
Answer: b) Barometer
Explanation: A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.
Question 25: Which is the largest continent in the world?
- a) Africa
- b) Asia
- c) North America
- d) Europe
Answer: b) Asia
Explanation: Asia is the largest continent by both area and population.
Question 26: What is the value of (48 ÷ 4) × (12 ÷ 3)?
- a) 32
- b) 36
- c) 48
- d) 40
Answer: a) 32
Explanation: (48 ÷ 4) = 12, (12 ÷ 3) = 4; 12 × 4 = 48
Question 27: The HCF of 60 and 75 is:
- a) 5
- b) 10
- c) 15
- d) 20
Answer: c) 15
Explanation: HCF of 60 and 75 is 15.
Question 28: What is 25% of 320?
- a) 60
- b) 70
- c) 80
- d) 100
Answer: c) 80
Explanation: (25/100) × 320 = 80
Question 29: If x + 1/x = 5, find x² + 1/x²?
- a) 23
- b) 21
- c) 25
- d) 26
Answer: b) 23
Explanation: (x + 1/x)² = 25 ⇒ x² + 1/x² = 25 – 2 = 23
Question 30: If the area of a square is 144 cm², what is its perimeter?
- a) 36 cm
- b) 48 cm
- c) 52 cm
- d) 60 cm
Answer: b) 48 cm
Explanation: Side = √144 = 12 cm, Perimeter = 4 × 12 = 48 cm
Question 31: Simplify: (3² × 3³)
- a) 9
- b) 27
- c) 243
- d) 243
Answer: d) 243
Explanation: 3² × 3³ = 3^(2+3) = 3⁵ = 243
Question 32: What is the average of 12, 15, 18, 21, and 24?
- a) 15
- b) 17
- c) 18
- d) 20
Answer: c) 18
Explanation: Sum = 90, Average = 90 ÷ 5 = 18
Question 33: The value of √625 is:
- a) 20
- b) 25
- c) 30
- d) 35
Answer: b) 25
Explanation: √625 = 25
Question 34: 10% of 800 + 5% of 400 equals?
- a) 100
- b) 120
- c) 80
- d) 90
Answer: a) 100
Explanation: 10% of 800 = 80, 5% of 400 = 20 ⇒ 80 + 20 = 100
Question 35: A number when divided by 5 leaves remainder 3. What will be the remainder when square of the same number is divided by 5?
- a) 1
- b) 2
- c) 3
- d) 4
Answer: d) 4
Explanation: Let number be 5k + 3 ⇒ (5k + 3)² ≡ 3² = 9 ≡ 4 mod 5
Question 36: A man buys an article for ₹250 and sells it for ₹300. Find his profit percentage.
- a) 10%
- b) 15%
- c) 20%
- d) 25%
Answer: d) 20%
Explanation: Profit = 50, Profit% = (50/250) × 100 = 20%
Question 37: If the perimeter of a circle is 44 cm, find its radius.
- a) 5 cm
- b) 6 cm
- c) 7 cm
- d) 8 cm
Answer: c) 7 cm
Explanation: 2πr = 44 ⇒ r = 44 / (2×3.14) ≈ 7 cm
Question 38: What is the simple interest on ₹1000 at 5% per annum for 3 years?
- a) ₹100
- b) ₹120
- c) ₹150
- d) ₹180
Answer: c) ₹150
Explanation: SI = (P×R×T)/100 = (1000×5×3)/100 = ₹150
Question 39: What is the value of 1² + 2² + 3² + … + 10²?
- a) 285
- b) 330
- c) 385
- d) 420
Answer: c) 385
Explanation: Sum of squares of first n natural numbers = n(n+1)(2n+1)/6 = 385
Question 40: If the speed of a car is 60 km/h, how much distance will it cover in 45 minutes?
- a) 35 km
- b) 40 km
- c) 45 km
- d) 50 km
Answer: b) 45 km
Explanation: Time = 3/4 hr; Distance = 60 × 0.75 = 45 km
Question 41: Solve: 15% of 200 + 25% of 320 = ?
- a) 110
- b) 120
- c) 130
- d) 140
Answer: c) 130
Explanation: 15% of 200 = 30, 25% of 320 = 80; Total = 110
Question 42: The LCM of 18, 24 and 30 is:
- a) 120
- b) 180
- c) 240
- d) 360
Answer: b) 360
Explanation: LCM = highest common multiple = 360
Question 43: If 3x – 7 = 11, then x = ?
- a) 4
- b) 5
- c) 6
- d) 7
Answer: c) 6
Explanation: 3x = 18 ⇒ x = 6
Question 44: What is 40% of 450?
- a) 160
- b) 170
- c) 180
- d) 190
Answer: c) 180
Explanation: (40/100) × 450 = 180
Question 45: The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 cm. If its length is 18 cm, find its breadth.
- a) 10 cm
- b) 12 cm
- c) 15 cm
- d) 18 cm
Answer: b) 12 cm
Explanation: Perimeter = 2(L + B) ⇒ 60 = 2(18 + B) ⇒ B = 12 cm
Question 46: Convert 0.75 to a fraction.
- a) 3/5
- b) 2/3
- c) 3/4
- d) 4/5
Answer: c) 3/4
Explanation: 0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4
Question 47: What is the cube of 5?
- a) 125
- b) 150
- c) 100
- d) 225
Answer: a) 125
Explanation: 5³ = 5 × 5 × 5 = 125
Question 48: What is the square root of 196?
- a) 12
- b) 13
- c) 14
- d) 15
Answer: c) 14
Explanation: √196 = 14
Question 49: A man spends 80% of his income. If his income is ₹25,000, how much does he save?
- a) ₹3,500
- b) ₹4,000
- c) ₹4,500
- d) ₹5,000
Answer: d) ₹5,000
Explanation: Saving = 20% of ₹25,000 = ₹5,000
Question 50: Find the next number in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, __?
- a) 20
- b) 24
- c) 30
- d) 32
Question 51: If CAT = 3120, then DOG = ?
- a) 4157
- b) 4156
- c) 4167
- d) 4170
Answer: a) 4157
Explanation: Using alphabetical values: D(4), O(15), G(7) ⇒ 4157
Question 52: Which one is different from the group?
- a) Rose
- b) Lotus
- c) Marigold
- d) Apple
Answer: d) Apple
Explanation: Others are flowers, Apple is a fruit.
Question 53: Find the odd number: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 16, 17
- a) 7
- b) 13
- c) 16
- d) 17
Answer: c) 16
Explanation: 16 is not a prime number, others are.
Question 54: In a certain code, MOON is written as NPPM. How is STAR written?
- a) TUBS
- b) TUBQ
- c) TUBQ
- d) TUBR
Answer: b) TUBQ
Explanation: Each letter is shifted +1 in the alphabet.
Question 55: If 9 × 3 = 12, 8 × 4 = 12, then 7 × 5 = ?
- a) 11
- b) 12
- c) 10
- d) 13
Answer: a) 11
Explanation: 9+3 = 12; 8+4 = 12; 7+5 = 12 → But pattern is decreasing: 12, 12, next = 11
Question 56: Find the missing number: 3, 6, 12, 24, ?, 96
- a) 36
- b) 48
- c) 30
- d) 50
Answer: b) 48
Explanation: Series ×2 pattern: 3×2=6, 6×2=12, …, so missing = 24×2 = 48
Question 57: Which word will be 3rd if arranged alphabetically: Zebra, Ant, Monkey, Bear
- a) Ant
- b) Bear
- c) Monkey
- d) Zebra
Answer: c) Monkey
Explanation: Alphabetical order: Ant, Bear, Monkey, Zebra
Question 58: Pointing to a photograph, Neha said, “He is the son of the only son of my grandfather.” How is Neha related to the boy?
- a) Sister
- b) Cousin
- c) Aunt
- d) Mother
Answer: a) Sister
Explanation: Neha’s grandfather’s only son = Neha’s father → boy is her brother.
Question 59: If BOX = 48, CAT = 57, then DOG = ?
- a) 59
- b) 61
- c) 62
- d) 65
Answer: b) 61
Explanation: D(4)+O(15)+G(7)=26, then multiply with 2.35 ≈ 61
Question 60: Choose the number that is different from the rest: 121, 144, 169, 196, 225, 250
- a) 144
- b) 169
- c) 250
- d) 225
Answer: c) 250
Explanation: All others are perfect squares; 250 is not.
Question 61: If in a code language, TREE is written as UQFF, then how is LEAF written?
- a) MFBG
- b) MDFG
- c) MFAG
- d) MEBG
Answer: a) MFBG
Explanation: Each letter is increased by 1 alphabetically.
Question 62: Complete the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?
- a) 28
- b) 30
- c) 32
- d) 34
Answer: b) 30
Explanation: +4, +6, +8, +10 → next = 20 + 10 = 30
Question 63: Which number will replace the question mark? 49 : 7 :: 36 : ?
- a) 5
- b) 6
- c) 7
- d) 8
Answer: b) 6
Explanation: √49 = 7, so √36 = 6
Question 64: If MONDAY is coded as NPOEBZ, how is FRIDAY coded?
- a) GSJEBZ
- b) GSJEBZ
- c) GSJEBY
- d) GSJEBX
Answer: a) GSJEBZ
Explanation: Each letter is shifted +1.
Question 65: A is taller than B but shorter than C. D is shorter than B. Who is the tallest?
- a) A
- b) B
- c) C
- d) D
Answer: c) C
Explanation: Order: C > A > B > D
Question 66: Find the odd one out: Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Marker, Keyboard
- a) Pencil
- b) Marker
- c) Eraser
- d) Keyboard
Answer: d) Keyboard
Explanation: Others are stationery items; Keyboard is an electronic device.
Question 67: How many 3s are there in the following series which are preceded by 6 and followed by 9? 6 3 9 3 6 3 9 3 6 9 3 9 6 3 9
- a) 2
- b) 3
- c) 4
- d) 5
Answer: b) 3
Explanation: Count the pairs of 6-3-9 → total 3 such patterns.
Question 68: Arrange the words in dictionary order: 1. River 2. Rainbow 3. Rocket 4. Rabbit 5. Road
- a) 4,2,1,5,3
- b) 2,4,1,5,3
- c) 4,2,5,3,1
- d) 2,4,3,5,1
Answer: a) 4,2,1,5,3
Explanation: Alphabetical order: Rabbit, Rainbow, River, Road, Rocket
Question 69: What comes next in the series? AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?
- a) EV
- b) FU
- c) EY
- d) FX
Answer: a) EV
Explanation: First letter increases by 1, second letter decreases by 1: AZ, BY, CX, DW, EV
Question 70: Which one will complete the analogy: Book : Reading :: Fork : ?
- a) Drawing
- b) Stirring
- c) Eating
- d) Writing
Answer: c) Eating
Explanation: Book is used for reading; Fork is used for eating.
Question 71: If WHITE is coded as VHGRC, then BLACK is coded as?
- a) AJZBJ
- b) ZKZBJ
- c) AJZBJ
- d) AJYBJ
Answer: a) AJZBJ
Explanation: Each letter is shifted -1.
Question 72: Which number is missing? 16, 33, 65, ?, 257
- a) 131
- b) 127
- c) 129
- d) 130
Answer: b) 129
Explanation: ×2 + 1 pattern: 16×2+1=33, 33×2-1=65, 65×2-1=129, 129×2-1=257
Question 73: If TODAY = 20, and NIGHT = 14, then LIGHT = ?
- a) 15
- b) 16
- c) 18
- d) 19
Answer: a) 15
Explanation: Assign letter positions and total them, same pattern.
Question 74: Introducing a man, Rina says, “He is the husband of my only sister.” How is Rina related to that man?
- a) Sister
- b) Sister-in-law
- c) Cousin
- d) Wife
Answer: b) Sister-in-law
Explanation: Her sister’s husband is her brother-in-law → so she is sister-in-law.
Question 75: If 2 × 3 = 13, 4 × 5 = 41, then 6 × 7 = ?
- a) 65
- b) 67
- c) 69
- d) 71
Answer: c) 69
Explanation: a × b = (a × b) + (a + b) ⇒ 6×7 = 42 + 27 = 69
Question 76: Choose the correctly spelt word.
- a) Embaras
- b) Embarrass
- c) Embarass
- d) Embarras
Answer: b) Embarrass
Explanation: Correct spelling is “Embarrass” – double ‘r’ and ‘s’
Question 77: Choose the correct synonym of the word “Eminent”.
- a) Unknown
- b) Obscure
- c) Prominent
- d) Lazy
Answer: c) Prominent
Explanation: “Eminent” means well-known, respected or prominent.
Question 78: Antonym of “Generous” is:
- a) Kind
- b) Selfish
- c) Liberal
- d) Helpful
Answer: b) Selfish
Explanation: “Generous” means giving freely; opposite is “Selfish”.
Question 79: Identify the correct passive voice: “They are watching the movie.”
- a) The movie was being watched by them.
- b) The movie is watched by them.
- c) The movie is being watched by them.
- d) The movie was watched by them.
Answer: c) The movie is being watched by them.
Explanation: Present continuous tense passive = is/are being + V3
Question 80: Fill in the blank: The teacher insisted ___ discipline.
- a) on
- b) at
- c) with
- d) to
Answer: a) on
Explanation: “Insist on” is the correct prepositional usage.
Question 81: Choose the correct Indirect Speech: He said, “I am going to school.”
- a) He said he is going to school.
- b) He said he was going to school.
- c) He says he is going to school.
- d) He told that he was going to school.
Answer: b) He said he was going to school.
Explanation: Past reporting verb + Present Continuous → Past Continuous
Question 82: Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
- a) I like apples mangoes and bananas.
- b) I like apples, mangoes and bananas.
- c) I like, apples mangoes, and bananas.
- d) I like apples mangoes, and bananas.
Answer: b) I like apples, mangoes and bananas.
Explanation: Proper use of commas for items in a list.
Question 83: Find the error: Each of the students have submitted the assignment.
- a) Each of the students
- b) have submitted
- c) the assignment
- d) No error
Answer: b) have submitted
Explanation: “Each” takes singular verb ⇒ has submitted
Question 84: One word substitution: “Someone who loves books”
- a) Bibliophile
- b) Philanthropist
- c) Bookworm
- d) Collector
Answer: a) Bibliophile
Explanation: “Biblio” means book + “phile” means lover
Question 85: Choose the synonym of the word “Candid”
- a) Dishonest
- b) Secretive
- c) Frank
- d) Harsh
Answer: c) Frank
Explanation: “Candid” means honest, straightforward
Question 86: Find the antonym of “Expand”
- a) Grow
- b) Enlarge
- c) Contract
- d) Increase
Answer: c) Contract
Explanation: “Expand” means to increase; opposite is “Contract”.
Question 87: Fill in the blank: He succeeded ___ his efforts.
- a) by
- b) for
- c) through
- d) with
Answer: c) through
Explanation: Correct phrase: “succeeded through efforts”
Question 88: Change the voice: “They built the house in 1990.”
- a) The house has been built in 1990.
- b) The house was built in 1990.
- c) The house is built in 1990.
- d) The house was being built in 1990.
Answer: b) The house was built in 1990.
Explanation: Simple Past Passive Voice = was + V3
Question 89: Choose the correct spelling:
- a) Accomodation
- b) Acommodation
- c) Accommodation
- d) Accommadation
Answer: c) Accommodation
Explanation: Correct spelling – double ‘c’ and ‘m’
Question 90: Antonym of “Ascend” is:
- a) Rise
- b) Fly
- c) Soar
- d) Descend
Answer: d) Descend
Explanation: Ascend = go up; Descend = go down
Question 91: Find the synonym of the word “Brief”.
- a) Short
- b) Long
- c) Detailed
- d) Wide
Answer: a) Short
Explanation: “Brief” means something short in duration or length.
Question 92: One word substitution: “One who hates mankind”
- a) Misanthrope
- b) Misogynist
- c) Philanthropist
- d) Optimist
Answer: a) Misanthrope
Explanation: Misanthrope = one who hates human beings
Question 93: Fill in the blank: The book consists ___ ten chapters.
- a) in
- b) of
- c) from
- d) with
Answer: b) of
Explanation: Correct usage is “consists of”
Question 94: Change into indirect speech: She said, “I can sing a song.”
- a) She said she could sing a song.
- b) She says she can sing a song.
- c) She told that she could sing a song.
- d) She told she can sing a song.
Answer: a) She said she could sing a song.
Explanation: “Can” becomes “could” in reported speech.
Question 95: Find the correctly spelt word.
- a) Definately
- b) Definately
- c) Definitely
- d) Defanitely
Answer: c) Definitely
Explanation: Correct spelling is “Definitely”
Question 96: Antonym of “Harsh” is:
- a) Soft
- b) Cruel
- c) Rude
- d) Loud
Answer: a) Soft
Explanation: “Harsh” means rough or severe; opposite is “Soft”
Question 97: Choose the correct passive voice: “They have completed the project.”
- a) The project is completed by them.
- b) The project had been completed by them.
- c) The project has been completed by them.
- d) The project have been completed by them.
Answer: c) The project has been completed by them.
Explanation: “Have completed” → “has been completed” in passive
Question 98: Identify the error: He is one of the best player in the team.
- a) He is one of
- b) the best player
- c) in the team
- d) No error
Answer: b) the best player
Explanation: “one of the best players” – plural needed
Question 99: One word substitution: “A person who works for free”
- a) Employer
- b) Servant
- c) Volunteer
- d) Worker
Answer: c) Volunteer
Explanation: “Volunteer” means someone who offers service without pay.
Question 100: Choose the correct synonym of “Rapid”.
- a) Slow
- b) Fast
- c) Weak
- d) Clear
Answer: b) Fast
Explanation: “Rapid” means very quick or fast.
