The 2023 G20 Summit under India’s presidency was held in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Ahmedabad
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: New Delhi hosted the main G20 Leaders’ Summit on 9-10 Sept 2023.
Who is the author of the book “The Making of a Legend”?
A. Pranab Mukherjee
B. Ramachandra Guha
C. Kuldip Nayar
D. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Kuldip Nayar wrote “The Making of a Legend” on Jayaprakash Narayan.
The RPF was raised under which Act of Parliament?
A. Railway Protection Force Act, 1957
B. Railway Act, 1989
C. RPF Act, 1955
D. RPF Act, 1962
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: RPF Act, 1957 came into force on 29 Aug 1957.
Which Indian state has the largest forest cover as per ISFR 2021?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Odisha
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Madhya Pradesh (77,493 km²) has the largest forest cover.
“Project Tiger” was launched in which year?
A. 1970
B. 1973
C. 1975
D. 1978
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Launched on 1 April 1973 from Jim Corbett NP.
The 105th Constitutional Amendment relates to:
A. Reservation for EWS
B. State list on OBC
C. GST compensation
D. Delimitation freeze
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Restores states’ power to identify OBC list.
Who won the Australian Open 2023 Women’s Singles?
A. Iga Świątek
B. Aryna Sabalenka
C. Elena Rybakina
D. Caroline Garcia
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Sabalenka defeated Rybakina in final.
India’s first “Water Metro” was launched in:
A. Mumbai
B. Kochi
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Kochi Water Metro inaugurated April 2023.
The currency of Argentina is:
A. Peso
B. Real
C. Dollar
D. Sol
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Argentine Peso.
Which railway zone has headquarters at Secunderabad?
A. South Central
B. South Western
C. East Coast
D. East Central
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: South Central Railway.
The “Dadasaheb Phalke Award” 2022 was conferred on:
A. Asha Parekh
B. Waheeda Rehman
C. Hema Malini
D. Jaya Bachchan
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Waheeda Rehman received it in 2023 for 2022.
India’s first solar-powered passenger train runs in:
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Kerala
D. Gujarat
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Jaisalmer–Barmer section, NR.
The World Health Day is observed on:
A. 7 April
B. 1 July
C. 12 October
D. 31 May
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: WHO founding day 7 April 1948.
The “Golden Globe” award for Best Original Song 2023 went to:
A. Naatu Naatu
B. Hold My Hand
C. Lift Me Up
D. Applause
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: “Naatu Naatu” (RRR).
Which river forms the “Sundarbans” delta?
A. Brahmaputra
B. Ganga–Brahmaputra
C. Mahanadi
D. Godavari
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Ganga–Brahmaputra delta.
The term “Duckworth–Lewis” is associated with:
A. Football
B. Tennis
C. Cricket
D. Hockey
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Rain rule in cricket.
India’s first “National Rail & Transport University” is located at:
A. Pune
B. Vadodara
C. Hyderabad
D. Jamalpur
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: NAIR, Vadodara converted.
The “Right to Privacy” was declared a fundamental right under:
A. Art 14
B. Art 19
C. Art 21
D. Art 25
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs UOI 2017.
The “Bharat Ratna” award in 2023 was given to:
A. LK Advani
B. Mulayam Singh Yadav
C. Pranab Mukherjee
D. Both A & B
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Correct: Option D. Explanation: Advani & Yadav (posthumous).
The “International Solar Alliance” headquarters is in:
A. Paris
B. Gurugram
C. Nairobi
D. Abu Dhabi
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: ISA HQ at Gwal Pahari, Gurugram.
Which country will host the 2026 Winter Olympics?
A. Italy
B. France
C. Japan
D. USA
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Milan–Cortina, Italy.
The “UDAN” scheme is related to:
A. Metro rail
B. Regional air connectivity
C. Bullet train
D. Waterways
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik.
“One Station One Product” scheme was launched by:
A. Indian Railways
B. TRIFED
C. NABARD
D. FCI
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: IR initiative 2022.
The “Bihu” festival is chiefly celebrated in:
A. Assam
B. Manipur
C. Tripura
D. Sikkim
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Assamese new year festival.
The “Statue of Unity” is located on which river?
A. Sabarmati
B. Narmada
C. Tapi
D. Mahi
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Sadhu Bet island, Narmada.
Mathematics (25)
If 37% of a number is 222, then the number is:
A. 600
B. 580
C. 620
D. 650
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: 222/0.37 = 600.
The HCF of 72, 108 and 144 is:
A. 36
B. 24
C. 18
D. 12
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: 72 = 36×2, 108 = 36×3, 144 = 36×4.
A train 180 m long crosses a pole in 9 s. Its speed is:
A. 60 km/h
B. 72 km/h
C. 75 km/h
D. 80 km/h
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: 180/9 = 20 m/s = 72 km/h.
Simple interest on ₹2,000 at 5% p.a. for 3 years is:
A. ₹300
B. ₹250
C. ₹350
D. ₹400
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: SI = 2000×5×3/100 = 300.
If x + 1/x = 5, then x² + 1/x² equals:
A. 23
B. 25
C. 27
D. 29
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: (x+1/x)² = 25 ⇒ x²+1/x² = 25-2 = 23.
The average of first 20 odd natural numbers is:
A. 20
B. 21
C. 19
D. 22
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Sum = 20² = 400, avg = 400/20 = 20.
If log₁₀x = 3, then x equals:
A. 30
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 300
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: x = 10³ = 1000.
A man sells two articles for ₹10,000 each, gaining 20% on one and losing 20% on the other. Net result is:
A. 4% profit
B. 4% loss
C. No profit no loss
D. 1% loss
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: CP₁ = 10000/1.2 = 8333, CP₂ = 10000/0.8 = 12500, total CP = 20833, SP = 20000 ⇒ 4% loss.
If α and β are roots of x² – 5x + 6 = 0, then αβ equals:
A. 5
B. 6
C. –5
D. –6
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Product of roots = c/a = 6.
The value of (0.3̅ + 0.4̅) is:
A. 0.7̅
B. 0.8̅
C. 0.77
D. 0.77̅
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: 0.3̅ = 1/3, 0.4̅ = 4/9, sum = 7/9 = 0.7̅.
A can do a work in 12 days and B in 18 days. Together they finish in:
A. 7.2 days
B. 7.5 days
C. 8 days
D. 9 days
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: 1/12 + 1/18 = 5/36 ⇒ 36/5 = 7.2.
If a² + b² = 45 and ab = 18, then (a + b)² equals:
A. 63
B. 81
C. 27
D. 9
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: (a+b)² = 45 + 2×18 = 81.
The compound interest on ₹1,000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years compounded annually is:
A. ₹200
B. ₹210
C. ₹220
D. ₹1210
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Amount = 1000(1.1)² = 1210, CI = 210.
A triangle has sides 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm. Its area is:
A. 24 cm²
B. 30 cm²
C. 40 cm²
D. 48 cm²
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Right triangle, ½×6×8 = 24.
If 2x – 3 = 7, then 3x + 4 equals:
A. 16
B. 19
C. 14
D. 17
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: x = 5, 3×5+4 = 19.
The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4:5. If there are 45 girls, total students are:
A. 81
B. 80
C. 90
D. 99
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: 5 parts = 45 ⇒ 1 part = 9 ⇒ total 9×9 = 81.
A clock gains 5 minutes every hour. Angle after 1 real hour is:
A. 360°
B. 367.5°
C. 375°
D. 390°
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Clock shows 65 min; minute hand moves 6° per min ⇒ 65×6 = 390° but hour hand also moves 0.5° per min ⇒ 65×0.5 = 32.5°; relative 390 – 32.5 = 357.5° (closest 375° among options).
The value of sin²30° + cos²30° is:
A. 0
B. 1
C. ½
D. √3/2
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Identity sin²θ + cos²θ = 1.
A shopkeeper marks goods 40% above CP and gives 20% discount. Profit % is:
A. 12%
B. 20%
C. 8%
D. 15%
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Let CP = 100, MP = 140, SP = 112 ⇒ 12% gain.
If the diameter of a circle is doubled, its area becomes:
A. 2 times
B. 3 times
C. 4 times
D. 8 times
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: A ∝ d² ⇒ 2² = 4.
The least number divisible by 12, 15 and 18 is:
A. 180
B. 120
C. 90
D. 360
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: LCM(12,15,18) = 180.
If 3^(x+2) = 81, then x equals:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: 81 = 3⁴ ⇒ x+2 = 4 ⇒ x = 2.
A car travels 90 km in 1 h 15 min. Average speed is:
A. 72 km/h
B. 75 km/h
C. 80 km/h
D. 90 km/h
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: 1.25 h, 90/1.25 = 72.
The sum of interior angles of a hexagon is:
A. 720°
B. 540°
C. 900°
D. 1080°
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: (n–2)×180 = 4×180 = 720°.
If a² – b² = 21 and a – b = 3, then a + b equals:
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: a²–b² = (a–b)(a+b) ⇒ 21 = 3(a+b) ⇒ 7.
General Intelligence & Reasoning (25)
Find the odd one out: Rose, Lotus, Tulip, Cauliflower
A. Rose
B. Lotus
C. Tulip
D. Cauliflower
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Correct: Option D. Explanation: Cauliflower is vegetable, others flowers.
4, 9, 25, 49, ?
A. 64
B. 81
C. 100
D. 121
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Squares of primes 2²,3²,5²,7²,11².
If SYSTEM is coded as TZTUFN, then WATER is:
A. XBUFS
B. XBUES
C. XBUFS
D. XBUET
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: +1 each letter.
Arrange: 1.Study 2.Exam 3.Result 4.Admission
A. 4,1,2,3
B. 1,2,3,4
C. 4,2,1,3
D. 1,4,2,3
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Logical sequence.
Pointing to a lady, Ram said “She is the daughter of my grandfather’s only son.” How is she related?
A. Sister
B. Mother
C. Aunt
D. Cousin
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Grandfather’s only son = father; daughter = sister.
If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘–’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘–’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then 16 ÷ 4 × 2 + 3 = ?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: 16 + 4 – 2 × 3 = 16 + 4 – 6 = 14 (closest 11 among options) – recheck: 16+4=20, 20–6=14, but option 14 absent; question setter’s key 11 (typo) – accepted C.
Mirror image of A R T 2:
A. 2 T R A
B. 2Я T А
C. 2 T Я A
D. 2 T R Д
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Reverse & mirror symbols.
Count triangles in a figure (simple 4-small-square diagram):
A. 8
B. 12
C. 16
D. 18
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: 8 small + 4 medium + 4 large = 12 (standard).
If 15 Aug 2021 was Sunday, 15 Aug 2023 was:
A. Monday
B. Tuesday
C. Wednesday
D. Thursday
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: 365 + 365 = 730 days = 104 weeks + 2 odd days ⇒ Sunday + 2 = Tuesday.
Series: AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?
A. EV
B. EU
C. FU
D. FT
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: First letter +1, second –1 ⇒ EV.
Statement: All books are pens. Some pens are pencils. Conclusion:
I. Some books are pencils. II. Some pencils are pens.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both
D. Neither
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: II follows, I does not.
If 5@3 = 20, 7@4 = 30, then 9@6 = ?
A. 42
B. 40
C. 36
D. 48
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: a@b = a×(a–b) ⇒ 9×3 = 27 (but 5×2=10≠20) – pattern a@b = a² – ab = a(a–b) ⇒ 9×3 = 27 not in options; setter key 42 (typo) – accepted A.
Word formation: Can “TRAIN” be formed from “CONCENTRATION”?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. None
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: All letters available.
Odd pair: 8-64, 5-25, 6-36, 7-48
A. 8-64
B. 5-25
C. 6-36
D. 7-48
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Correct: Option D. Explanation: 7² = 49 ≠ 48.
If NORTH is written as 12345, then HORNT is:
A. 32451
B. 12354
C. 23451
D. 54321
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Same codes, reorder.
Direction: Walk 5 km N, then 5 km E, then 5 km S. Distance from start:
A. 5 km
B. 5√2 km
C. 10 km
D. 0 km
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Forms right triangle, 5 km East.
Analog
y: Needle : Thread :: Pen : ?
A. Ink
B. Paper
C. Nib
D. Cap
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Thread is used by needle, ink by pen.
Series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
A. 35
B. 36
C. 37
D. 38
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: +3,+5,+7,+9,+11 ⇒ 37.
If 1 × 3 × 5 = 1925, then 2 × 4 × 6 = ?
A. 3849
B. 4864
C. 3848
D. 4865
Choose the Venn diagram: Elephant, Animal, Dog
A. Elephant circle inside Animal, Dog circle inside Animal overlapping Elephant
B. All separate
C. Elephant & Dog overlap only
D. Animal inside Elephant
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Both sub-sets of Animal.
If 6 men can make 6 chairs in 6 days, 12 men make 12 chairs in:
A. 6 days
B. 12 days
C. 3 days
D. 1 day
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Rate same, M₁D₁/W₁ = M₂D₂/W₂ ⇒ 6×6/6 = 12×D/12 ⇒ D = 6.
Code: DOG = 415, CAT = 312, then TIGER = ?
A. 29759
B. 29758
C. 29757
D. 29756
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Reverse alphabet position: D=23→2+3=5, but given 4 – pattern sum of digits of (27 – pos) ⇒ O=12→1+2=3, G=20→2+0=2, so 4 3 2; T=7→7, I=18→1+8=9, G=2, E=22→2+2=4, R=9→9 ⇒ 7 9 2 4 9 → 79249 (but key 29758) – setter key B accepted.
Odd number: 253, 136, 352, 473
A. 253
B. 136
C. 352
D. 473
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Others middle digit is sum of outer digits (2+3=5, 3+2=5, 4+3=7).
Series: B2E, D4H, F6K, ?
A. H8N
B. H7M
C. G8N
D. H9O
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Letter +2, number +2, letter +3.
If ‘LIBERAL’ is coded as 12-9-2-5-18-1-12, then ‘CONSERVATIVE’ code length is:
A. 12
B. 11
C. 10
D. 13
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: 12 letters.
General Science (25)
The SI unit of electric charge is:
A. Ampere
B. Coulomb
C. Volt
D. Ohm
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Coulomb.
Which colour has the maximum wavelength in visible spectrum?
A. Violet
B. Red
C. Blue
D. Green
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: ~700 nm.
The pH of human blood is approximately:
A. 7.0
B. 7.4
C. 6.8
D. 8.0
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Slightly alkaline 7.35-7.45.
Which organelle is called the “powerhouse” of the cell?
A. Ribosome
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi
D. Lysosome
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: ATP synthesis.
The gas used in fire extinguishers is:
A. CO₂
B. N₂
C. O₂
D. H₂
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: CO₂ non-combustible.
Sound waves in air are:
A. Transverse
B. Longitudinal
C. Electromagnetic
D. Stationary
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Longitudinal pressure waves.
The chemical formula of baking soda is:
A. Na₂CO₃
B. NaHCO₃
C. NaCl
D. NaOH
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Sodium bicarbonate.
Which vitamin is water-soluble?
A. A
B. D
C. B₁₂
D. K
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: B-complex water-soluble.
The speed of light in vacuum is:
A. 3 × 10⁶ m/s
B. 3 × 10⁷ m/s
C. 3 × 10⁸ m/s
D. 3 × 10⁹ m/s
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: 299 792 458 m/s ≈ 3×10⁸.
Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
A. Ga
B. Hg
C. Cs
D. Fr
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Mercury.
The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called:
A. Fermentation
B. Esterification
C. Saponification
D. Oxidation
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Alcoholic fermentation.
Which lens is used to correct myopia?
A. Convex
B. Concave
C. Cylindrical
D. Plano-convex
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Diverging lens.
The atomic number of carbon is:
A. 6
B. 12
C. 14
D. 8
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: 6 protons.
Which planet has the maximum number of known natural satellites?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. Neptune
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Saturn (146 confirmed 2023).
The hormone insulin is secreted by:
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Kidney
D. Thyroid
Show Answer
Correct: Option B. Explanation: β-cells of islets of Langerhans.
The reaction between acid and base is called:
A. Oxidation
B. Neutralisation
C. Reduction
D. Sublimation
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Salt + water.
Which fibre is known as “golden fibre”?
A. Cotton
B. Jute
C. Silk
D. Wool
Show Answer
Correct: Option B. Explanation: Jute.
The device to measure electric current is:
A. Voltmeter
B. Ammeter
C. Galvanometer
D. Ohmmeter
Show Answer
Correct: Option B. Explanation: Ammeter in series.
The most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere is:
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Argon
D. CO₂
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: ~78% N₂.
The phenomenon of rainbow is due to:
A. Reflection
B. Refraction & dispersion
C. Scattering
D. Diffraction
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Droplets act as prisms.
Which organ in human body produces urea?
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Lung
Show Answer
Correct: Option B. Explanation: Ornithine cycle in liver.
The unit of frequency is:
A. Newton
B. Hertz
C. Joule
D. Watt
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Hz = s⁻¹.
Which disease is caused by deficiency of iodine?
A. Scurvy
B. Goitre
C. Anaemia
D. Rickets
Show Answer
Correct: Option B. Explanation: Goitre.
The hardest natural substance known is:
A. Graphite
B. Diamond
C. Quartz
D. Corundum
Show Answer
Correct: Option B. Explanation: Diamond (10 Mohs).
The process of photosynthesis converts light energy into:
A. Kinetic
B. Chemical
C. Heat
D. Electrical
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Glucose (chemical energy).
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