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1. Q1.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: D. OGHHQK

   Given that: VACCINE is written as WCFGNTL V A C C I N E +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 W 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 N E E D L E +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 O G H H Q K Therefore, NEEDLE will be written as OGHHQK.

2. Q2.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: D. (image option)

   The option figure (4) is the figure in which the given figure is embedded.

3. Q3.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: B. 285

   The pattern of the series is as follows: +20 +25 +35 +55 +95 +5 +10 +20 +40 Therefore, 285 will complete the series.

4. Q4.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 J A C C U Z I +1 –1 +1 –1 +1 –1 +1 K 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 B U Z Z W I G +1 –1 +1 –1 +1 –1 +1 C T A Y X H H Therefore, BUZZWING will be wri

5. Q5.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

6. Q6.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

   Given that: you can start is written as sent room dark can you read is written as room sent less you are good is written as tyre room spin Therefore, code for you is room and code for can is sent. So, it is clear that code for can is sent.

7. Q7.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: C. 2 km

   The direction diagram of Reema is as follows: North Xkm School N 6km West East W E S 2km Home 4km Point A South So, the value of X is: X = 4 – 2 Þ X = 2 km

8. Q8.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: B. Shark : Ocean

   As we know that a lion lives in the forest. Similarly, a shark lives in the ocean.

9. Q9.If a mirror is placed on the line AB, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure? A B Matrix-I Matrix-II 012340HIGCN1CNIGH2IHCNG3NGHIC4GCNHI012340HIGCN1CNIGH2IHCNG3NGHIC4GCNHI567895TDSAE6SATED7DEAST8ATEDC9ESDTA567895TDSAE6SATED7DEAST8ATEDC9ESDTA 0 1 2 3 4 0 H I G C N 1 C N I G H 2 I H C N G 3 N G H I C 4 G C N H I 0 1 2 3 4 0 H I G C N 1 C N I G H 2 I H C N G 3 N G H I C 4 G C N H I 5 6 7 8 9 5 T D S A E 6 S A T E D 7 D E A S T 8 A T E D C 9 E S D T A 5 6 7 8 9 5 T D S A E 6 S A T E D 7 D E A S T 8 A T E D C 9 E S D T A

   • A.10, 21, 68, 77, 56
   • B.34, 43, 95, 85, 96
   • C.41, 14, 76, 99, 79
   • D.22, 00, 87, 67, 67
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   Answer: C. 41, 14, 76, 99, 79

   . A democratic government is one in which the rulers are elected by the people. An autocratic government is one in which one person wields absolute power. Monarchic or monarchy refers to a state ruled by a monarch, who is born into the position and serves as the head. Authoritarian government is distinguished by blind submission to authority and restricted political freedom. As a result, it is cle

10. Q10.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: B. Bangladesh

    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 vi

11. Q11.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

12. Q12.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.

13. Q13.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

14. Q14.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

15. Q15.Refer to the following letter series and answer the question. (Left) C X Z A L P W T M D B R O J K F G V Q H E N (Right) What is the position of letter "L" in the series from the left end?5695

    • A.Fourth
    • B.Sixth
    • C.Seventh
    • D.Fifth
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    Answer: D. Fifth

    . 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.

16. Q16.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.

17. Q17.Select the option fi gure in which the given fi gure is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).

    • A.(image option)
    • B.(image option)
    • C.(image option)
    • D.(image option)
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    Answer: B. (image option)

    . 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

18. Q18.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.

19. Q19.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 figure:

20. Q20.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: D. Suresh

    Kanak Given that: Six friends are sitting in a Goldy Mani circle facing the centre. As per the statements given in Suresh Kapil the question, following sitting arrangement can be made- Sona Hence, Suresh sits to the immediate right of Goldy. P

21. Q21.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: A. Mother’s mother

    As per the question, following family tree can be made: J M H Hence, P is the mother’s mother of L. L Q

22. Q22.‘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: B. Mother’s sister

    According to question, following family tree can be made: C J Hence, J is the mother’s sister of M. M Z

23. Q23.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: C. 3 km towards north

    4 km 3 km 6 km A (Start point) Hence, Rohit needs to drive 3 km towards north to reach B (End point) point A again. 4 km

24. Q24.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: C. OIGDMU

    Given that: F R I E N D FRIEND is written as IIFDME –9 –1 The pattern followed here is: M I I F D E Similary, G R O U N D –9 –1 O I G D M U Hence, OIGDMU is the correct answer.

25. Q25.Which of the following does NOT belong to the family of organic compounds?

    • A.Ammonia
    • B.Nonane
    • C.Furan
    • D.Decane
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    Answer: A. Ammonia

    . 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.

26. Q26.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: A. Lydian Nadhaswaram

    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.

27. Q27.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

    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 sown during the rainy season, also known as the southwest monsoon. These crops require specific climatic conditions for successful growth.

28. Q28.Bhutia dance is performed in which of the following states?

    • A.West Bengal
    • B.Odisha
    • C.Sikkim
    • D.Nagaland
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    Answer: C. Sikkim

    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.

29. Q29.A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘Q’ can be represented by 12, 43, etc. and ‘M’ can be reprresented by 67, 99, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘PRICE‘. Matrix-I Matrix-II 012340QTSRP1RPQST2SQTPR3PSRTQ4TRPQS012340QTSRP1RPQST2SQTPR3PSRTQ4TRPQS 567895IMECD6ECMDI7CDIME8MEDIC9DICEM567895IMECD6ECMDI7CDIME8MEDIC9DICEM 0 1 2 3 4 0 Q T S R P 1 R P Q S T 2 S Q T P R 3 P S R T Q 4 T R P Q S 0 1 2 3 4 0 Q T S R P 1 R P Q S T 2 S Q T P R 3 P S R T Q 4 T R P Q S 5 6 7 8 9 5 I M E C D 6 E C M D I 7 C D I M E 8 M E D I C 9 D I C E M 5 6 7 8 9 5 I M E C D 6 E C M D I 7 C D I M E 8 M E D I C 9 D I C E M

    • A.23, 03, 55, 66, 99
    • B.42, 24, 88, 56, 65
    • C.11, 10, 96, 97, 85
    • D.04, 41, 69, 75, 57
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    Answer: C. 11, 10, 96, 97, 85

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