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This page collects every General Intelligence and Reasoning question that has appeared in past SSC CPO (SI Delhi Police & CAPF) papers on AajExam — 720 questions in total, organised into 72 short, timed practice sets. Each question is shown with its four options, the correct answer, and an explanation of the reasoning, so you can use the page either as a self-test or as a revision reference. Why previous year questions are the highest-value General Intelligence and Reasoning preparation you can do for SSC CPO (SI Delhi Police & CAPF): recruitment boards reuse a stable pool of concepts across cycles. The wording changes, the underlying idea rarely does. Working through a few hundred genuine past General Intelligence and Reasoning questions teaches you which sub-topics the paper actually rewards, how the examiner likes to frame distractors, and roughly how long each question type should take — none of which a syllabus document can tell you. How to use this page: attempt questions in blocks of ten without looking at the answers, then review every question you got wrong or guessed. Read the explanation for the concept, not just the answer letter. When a concept keeps catching you out, open the related topic page linked below and drill that single area before returning here. Repeat across the full bank, and track how your accuracy on the second pass compares with your first — a 15-20% improvement is normal and is the clearest sign your preparation is working. What is in this bank: the questions are transcribed from actual SSC CPO (SI Delhi Police & CAPF) question papers, kept in the original order and wording, with solutions written by subject specialists. Sets are free to attempt, work on mobile, and need no login to read. If you would rather practise a complete paper end to end under exam conditions, the full SSC CPO (SI Delhi Police & CAPF) previous-year papers are linked below as well.

General Intelligence and Reasoning PYQs asked in SSC CPO (SI Delhi Police & CAPF)

A sample of 30 questions from the full bank of 720. Try each one before opening the solution — the remaining questions are in the timed practice sets below.

Q1.Select the option figure in which the given is embedded(rotation is NOT allowed).
- A.(image option)
- B.(image option)
- C.(image option)
- D.(image option)
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Answer: B. (image option)
. The pattern of the series is as follows: 28528555 75 100 135 190 285 285 From conclusion I: Some drums are whistles is false. +20 +25 +35 +55 +95 From conclusion II: Some bells are drums is true. From conclusion III: Some bells are whistles is true. Therefore, both conclusions II and III follow.
Q2.In a certain code language, ‘VACCINE’ is written as ‘WCFGNTL’ and ‘SYRINGE’ is written as ‘TAUMSML’. How will ‘NEEDLE’ be written in that language?
- A.OGHHRK
- B.OFHHQK
- C.OGHJQK
- D.OGHHQK
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Answer: A. OGHHRK
. The pattern of the series is as follows: L M L L M L L M L L M L Therefore, MLLML will complete the series.
Q3.Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing ‘2’. 645645 246246 6 4 5 6 4 5 2 4 6 2 4 6
- A.3
- B.1
- C.6
- D.5
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Answer: A. 3
. Given expression: 89 × 36 – 9 + 2 ÷ 11 = ? After putting the signs, we get: 89 + 36 ÷ 9 – 2 × 11 = ? 89 + 4 – 22 = ? 93 – 22 = ? 71 = ?
Q4.Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 55, 75, 100, 135, 190, ?
- A.280
- B.285
- C.295
- D.290
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Answer: A. 280
. The pattern of the figure series is as follows: +5 +10 +20 +40 Therefore, 285 will complete the series.
Q5.In a certain code language, ‘JACCUZI’ is written as ‘KZDBVYJ’ and ‘QUIZZER’ is written as ‘RTJYADS’. How will ‘BUZZWIG’ be written in that language?
- A.ZVAAXJK
- B.CTAYXHH
- C.ZTAXJHH
- D.DVBYYIJ
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Answer: B. CTAYXHH
. Given that: JACCUZI is written as KZDBVYJ A C C U Z I +1 –1 +1 –1 +1 –1 +1 Z D B V Y J Here, letters 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th increased by 1 and letters 2nd, 4th, and 6th decreased by 1. And, QUIZZER is written as RTJYADS Q U I Z Z E R +1 –1 +1 –1 +1 –1 +1 R T J Y A D S Similarly, BUZZWING is written in the same way [[IMG:image108.png]]U Z Z W I G [[IMG:image109.png]][[IMG:image1
Q6.The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Choose the figure that would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.
- A.(image option)
- B.(image option)
- C.(image option)
- D.(image option)
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Answer: D. (image option)
. The option figure (4) is the figure in which the given figure is embedded.
Q7.If P denotes ‘’, Q denotes ‘’, R denotes ‘+’, S denotes ‘–’, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in the following Both conclusions I and II follow. Only conclusion I follows. Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 12 + 156 ÷ 13 × 6 – 100 = 50
- A.÷ and ×
- B.+ and ×
- C.– and ×
- D.÷ and –
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Answer: D. ÷ and –
. Given that: VACCINE is written as WCFGNTL A C C I N E +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 C F G N T L Here, each letter of the given word is increasing by +1, +2, +3, and so on. And, SYRINGE is written as S Y R I N G E +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 T A U M S M L Similarly, NEEDLE is written in the same way O G H H Q KO G H H Q KN E E D L E O G H H Q K O G H H Q K T A Y X H
Q8.In a code language, ‘you can start’ is written as ‘sent room dark’, ‘can you read’ is written as ‘room sent less’, and ‘you are good’ is written as ‘tyre room spin’. What is the code for the word ‘can’ in this language?
- A.Room
- B.Sent
- C.Spin
- D.Dark
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Answer: B. Sent
. After unfolding the paper, it will appear as
Q9.Reema starts from her house and cycles 4 km towards the west and then turns right and cycles 6 km. She again turns right and cycles for X km to reach her school. Point A is to the south of her school and also 2 km to the west of her house. What is the value of X?
- A.6 km
- B.8 km
- C.2 km
- D.4 km
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Answer: A. 6 km
. Given expression: [[IMG:image114.png]]115Q 2 3 R 3 64 S 3 fl 9 R 44 = ? After putting the signs, we get: [[IMG:image72.png]]115  23  3 64  3  9  44  5  4  27  44  26
Q10.Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the given pair. Lion : Forest
- A.Bee : Honey
- B.Shark : Ocean
- C.Flower : Honey
- D.Sorrow : Love
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Answer: A. Bee : Honey
. Given expression: 355 * (12 * 3) * 289 * (186 * 6) * 71 After putting the signs, we get: 355 + (12 × 3) = 289 + (186 ÷ 6) + 71 355 + 36 = 289 + 31 + 71 391 = 391 LHS = RHS
Q11.With which neighbouring country did India sign the Farakka Treaty in 1996 for sharing of the Ganga Waters and on augmenting its flows?
- A.Bhutan
- B.Bangladesh
- C.Nepal
- D.Afghanistan
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Answer: D. Afghanistan
. Kamala Das, also known as Kamala Surayya, was a well- known Indian writer and poet. 'My Story' is her autobiography, where she shares her personal experiences and life journey.
Q12.Which ruler of the Chahamana dynasty made Ajmer his capital?
- A.Ajayaraja
- B.Prithviraj II
- C.Arnoraj
- D.Prithviraj III
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Answer: A. Ajayaraja
. Methyl ethyl ketone, often referred to as 2-butanone, is an organic compound characterized by the chemical formula CH3COCH2CH3. This compound is classified as a ketone due to its four-carbon chain and the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O) in the second position. The remaining options do not accurately describe the chemical structure or nomenclature for methyl ethyl ketone: Propanone, or acetone
Q13.How many Members of Parliament were elected from Punjab to the 17th Lok Sabha?
- A.14
- B.15
- C.13
- D.17
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Answer: A. 14
. In November 2020, Lydian Nadhaswaram set a record of becoming the world’s fastest piano player ever. Lydian Nadhaswaram, an incredibly talented young pianist, gained worldwide recognition for his exceptional piano skills.
Q14.In India, which of the following regulatory mechanisms was NOT in existence to enforce regulation of the industrial sector? Industrial licensing under which every entrepreneur had to get permission from government officials to start a firm, close a firm or decide the amount of goods that could be produced. Controls on price fixation and distribution of selected industrial products. Private sector was. Some goods could be produced only in small-scale industries. Who among the following Indian authors has written the autobiography titled ‘My Story’?
- A.Arundhati Roy
- B.Shobha Dey
- C.Kiran Desai
- D.Kamala Das
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Answer: B. Shobha Dey
. For Kharif crops, the temperature required for farming is above 25 degrees Celsius with high humidity and annual rainfall above 100 cm. Kharif crops are a type of monsoon crops in the Indian subcontinent, and they are typically Methyl pentanone is a separate compound featuring a five-carbon chain and does not correspond to methyl ethyl ketone. 2-butanol is an alcohol that shares a similar struct
Q15.Methyl ethyl ketone is also known as:
- A.2-butanone
- B.propanone
- C.methyl pentanone
- D.2-butanol
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Answer: D. 2-butanol
. Fundamental duties within the Indian Constitution constitute a collection of moral and ethical responsibilities assigned to Indian citizens. Although options 1, 2, and 3 accurately depict the intentions and aims of these fundamental duties, option 4 is the exception. Fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution are non- justiciable, indicating that they cannot be legally enforced, and individua
Q16.Which of the following statements is NOT correct about fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution? They are made to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture. They are made to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom. They are made to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform. They are made justiciable in nature. Who was the first chairman of Finance Commission of India?
- A.Ashok Kumar Chanda
- B.KC Neogy
- C.K Santhanam
- D.PV Rajamannar
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Answer: B. KC Neogy
. KC Neogy was the first chairman of the Finance Commission of India. The Finance Commission, a constitutional entity in India, plays a vital role in allocating financial resources between the central government and the state governments.
Q17.The First Commonwealth Games were organised in which of the following years?
- A.1920
- B.1930
- C.1922
- D.1926
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Answer: B. 1930
. The inaugural Commonwealth Games, originally known as the British Empire Games, took place in the year 1930 in Hamilton, Canada.
Q18.Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed). General Intelligence & Reasoning 1. Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term. 1. Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).
- A.36
- B.42
- C.40
- D.31
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Answer: B. 42
. Given image: [[IMG:image21.png]][[IMG:image22.png]]The above embedded figure can be seen in figure of option (2). Hence, the required answer figure is: 7 8 9X Y Z 7 8 9X Y ZOption (2) is correct. 7 8 9 X Y Z 7 8 9 X Y Z Given sheet: Z 9 YZ 9 YAfter folding the sheet to form a cube, we get 9 Z 9 Y Z 9 Y is opposite to 7, 8 is opposite to Y and X is opposite to Z. U TD D? U TD D?UUTTUUUSo, option
Q19.Which figure from the given options would replace the question mark (?) if the following figure series were to be U TD D? U TD D?UUTTUUU2. 3. 4. continued? U T D D ? U T D D ? U U T T U U U D TD TDDTUTTDDIf the given series sheet is folded to form a cube, which of the following figures is possible? D T D T D D T U T T D D Z2. 9 YZ4.X YZYX987Z2. 9 YZ4.X YZYX987DDU1. 2. Z 2. 9 Y Z 4. X Y Z Y X 9 8 7 Z 2. 9 Y Z 4. X Y Z Y X 9 8 7 D D U 7 Y 99 7 87 Y 99 7 8 U T U TDDU TDD3. 4. 7 Y 9 9 7 8 7 Y 9 9 7 8 U T U T D D U T D D 1. 3. Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? AXFN, GCJQ, MHNT, ?, YRVZ
- A.SWMR
- B.QRLV
- C.RLQV
- D.SMRW
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Answer: D. SMRW
. Given pairs: 16 : 106 :: 11 : ? :: 10 : 22 The pattern followed here is: Correct explanation: For (16 : 106) (16 – 6)2 + 6 = 106 For (10 : 22) (10 – 6)2 + 6 = 22 Similarly, (11 – 6)2 + 6 = 31 Hence, 31 is correct answer.
Q20.‘F $ G’ means ‘F is the mother of G’. ‘F # G’ means ‘F is the father of G’. ‘F @ G’ means ‘F is the husband of G’. ‘F % G’ means ‘F is the daughter of G’. If J @ C $ B # R, then how is J related to R? Mother’s brother Father Father’s sister Father’s father In a certain code language, ‘SUGAR’ is coded as 81 and ‘FILL’ is coded as 51. How will ‘CREAM’ be coded in that language? Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? PJVG, VBZB, BTDW, HLHR,?
- A.NDLN
- B.MDLN
- C.MDLM
- D.NDLM
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Answer: D. NDLM
. Given figure:
Q21.Six friends are sitting in a circle. All of them are facing the centre. Kanak sits third to the right of Sona. Kapil is an immediate neighbour of Mani. Goldy sits second to the right of Mani. Sona is an immediate neighbour of Kapil and Suresh. Who sits to the immediate right of Goldy?
- A.Sona
- B.Kapil
- C.Kanak
- D.Suresh
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Answer: A. Sona
. As per the question, following sown during the rainy season, also known as the southwest monsoon. These crops require specific climatic conditions for successful growth. family tree can be made: J Hence, P is the mother’s mother of L. L
Q22.L is the wife of Q. P is the mother of M. J is the father of L. M is the sister of H. J is the husband of H. How is P related to L?
- A.Mother’s mother
- B.Sister’s son
- C.Mother’s sister
- D.Sister’s husband
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Answer: B. Sister’s son
. H M 54. Option (3) is correct. Bhutia dance is a traditional dance form of the Bhutia community, which is a major ethnic group in the Indian state of Sikkim. This dance is an integral part of their culture and is often performed during festivals and other significant events. CJMZCJMZAccording to question, following family tree can be made: C J M Z C J M Z Hence, J is the mother’s sister of M.
Q23.‘A = B’ means ‘A is the father of B’. ‘A $ B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’. ‘A * B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’. ‘A ? B’ means ‘A is the son of B’. If M ? C $ J * Z, then how is J related to M?
- A.Sister
- B.Mother’s sister
- C.Mother’s mother
- D.Brother
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Answer: C. Mother’s mother
. 4 km 6 km6 kmHence, Rohit needs to drive 3 km towards north to reach 6 km 6 km 3 km A (Start point) B (End point)
Q24.Rohit drives 3 km towards north from point A. He takes a left turn and drives 4 km. Again he takes a left turn and drives 6 km. Finally, he takes a left turn and drives 4 km to reach point B. How far and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach point A again?
- A.4 km towards south
- B.3 km towards east
- C.3 km towards north
- D.2 km towards west
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Answer: B. 3 km towards east
. India signed the Farakka Treaty in 1996 with its neighbouring country Bangladesh for the sharing of the Ganga Waters and on augmenting its flows. This treaty was crafted with the objective of guaranteeing equitable distribution of Ganga River waters between the two nations and enhancing the river's flow, especially during the dry season. It holds significant importance in the management of this
Q25.In a certain code language, ‘FRIEND’ is written as ‘IIFDME’ and ‘DEMAND’ is written as ‘MVDDMA’. How will ‘GROUND’ be written in that language?
- A.DOTENC
- B.PXKRYS
- C.OIGDMU
- D.OFTSBU
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Answer: A. DOTENC
. Ajayaraja, also recognized as Ajayapala, held a prominent position as a ruler in the Chahamana dynasty, and he point A again.
Q26.Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener
- A.(image option)
- B.(image option)
- C.(image option)
- D.(image option)
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Answer: C. (image option)
. 4 km established Ajmer as his capital city. He left an indelible mark on the region's history and played a pivotal role in governing Given that: FRIEND is written as IIFDME The pattern followed here is: Similary, F –9–9–9–9I G –9 –9 –9 –9 O I I F R O I G E –1–1–1–1D U –1 –1 –1 –1 D N D M E N D M U the dynasty.
Q27.IAOIAO1. I A O I A O
- A.Ammonia
- B.Nonane
- C.Furan
- D.Decane
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Answer: C. Furan
. The allocation of Members of Parltiament (MPs) to a state or union territory in the Lok Sabha is based on its population and representation. In the context of Punjab, it elected 13 MPs to the 17th Lok Sabha, which serves as the lower house of the Indian Parliament.
Q28.In November 2020, has set a record of becoming the world’s fastest piano player ever.
- A.Lydian Nadhaswaram
- B.Anisrinivasan
- C.Gauri Mishra
- D.Shikha Chaurasia
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Answer: C. Gauri Mishra
. Private sector was allowed in all industries. Private sector was prohibitted in many sectors domianted by the government. Hence, OIGDMU is the correct answer.
Q29.For Kharif crops, the temperature required for farming is above 25 degrees Celsius with high humidity and annual rainfall above cm.
- A.16
- B.100
- C.35
- D.50
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Answer: B. 100
. Given words: Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener The Venn diagram that best illustrate the relationship between the following classes are: PencilPencilEraserEraserSharpnerSharpner Pencil Pencil Eraser Eraser Sharpner Sharpner
Q30.Bhutia dance is performed in which of the following states?
- A.West Bengal
- B.Odisha
- C.Sikkim
- D.Nagaland
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Answer: A. West Bengal
. Ammonia does not fall within the category of organic compounds. Organic compounds primarily consist of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen. In contrast, ammonia (NH3) is an inorganic compound comprising nitrogen and hydrogen atoms. These included railways, telecommunication, and defence etc. in lieu of safeguarding the national interest and maintaining integrity.

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720 General Intelligence and Reasoning questions from past SSC CPO (SI Delhi Police & CAPF) papers are available on AajExam, split into 72 practice sets. New questions are added as fresh papers are released.

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General Intelligence and Reasoning PYQs asked in SSC CPO (SI Delhi Police & CAPF)

Q1.Select the option figure in which the given is embedded(rotation is NOT allowed).

Q2.In a certain code language, ‘VACCINE’ is written as ‘WCFGNTL’ and ‘SYRINGE’ is written as ‘TAUMSML’. How will ‘NEEDLE’ be written in that language?

Q3.Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the one showing ‘2’. 645645 246246 6 4 5 6 4 5 2 4 6 2 4 6

Q4.Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 55, 75, 100, 135, 190, ?

Q5.In a certain code language, ‘JACCUZI’ is written as ‘KZDBVYJ’ and ‘QUIZZER’ is written as ‘RTJYADS’. How will ‘BUZZWIG’ be written in that language?

Q6.The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper has been cut is shown below. Choose the figure that would most closely resemble the unfolded form of the paper.

Q8.In a code language, ‘you can start’ is written as ‘sent room dark’, ‘can you read’ is written as ‘room sent less’, and ‘you are good’ is written as ‘tyre room spin’. What is the code for the word ‘can’ in this language?

Q9.Reema starts from her house and cycles 4 km towards the west and then turns right and cycles 6 km. She again turns right and cycles for X km to reach her school. Point A is to the south of her school and also 2 km to the west of her house. What is the value of X?

Q10.Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the given pair. Lion : Forest

Q11.With which neighbouring country did India sign the Farakka Treaty in 1996 for sharing of the Ganga Waters and on augmenting its flows?

Q12.Which ruler of the Chahamana dynasty made Ajmer his capital?

Q13.How many Members of Parliament were elected from Punjab to the 17th Lok Sabha?

Q15.Methyl ethyl ketone is also known as:

Q17.The First Commonwealth Games were organised in which of the following years?

Q21.Six friends are sitting in a circle. All of them are facing the centre. Kanak sits third to the right of Sona. Kapil is an immediate neighbour of Mani. Goldy sits second to the right of Mani. Sona is an immediate neighbour of Kapil and Suresh. Who sits to the immediate right of Goldy?

Q22.L is the wife of Q. P is the mother of M. J is the father of L. M is the sister of H. J is the husband of H. How is P related to L?

Q23.‘A = B’ means ‘A is the father of B’. ‘A $ B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’. ‘A * B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’. ‘A ? B’ means ‘A is the son of B’. If M ? C $ J * Z, then how is J related to M?

Q24.Rohit drives 3 km towards north from point A. He takes a left turn and drives 4 km. Again he takes a left turn and drives 6 km. Finally, he takes a left turn and drives 4 km to reach point B. How far and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach point A again?

Q25.In a certain code language, ‘FRIEND’ is written as ‘IIFDME’ and ‘DEMAND’ is written as ‘MVDDMA’. How will ‘GROUND’ be written in that language?

Q26.Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener

Q27.IAOIAO1. I A O I A O

Q28.In November 2020, has set a record of becoming the world’s fastest piano player ever.

Q29.For Kharif crops, the temperature required for farming is above 25 degrees Celsius with high humidity and annual rainfall above cm.

Q30.Bhutia dance is performed in which of the following states?

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