Which of the following Indian cities is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Cities list?
A) Jaipur
B) Udaipur
C) Ahmedabad
D) Jodhpur
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Correct: Option C. Ahmedabad became India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City in 2017.
The “Dakshin Gangotri” research station of India is located in which continent?
A) Arctic
B) Antarctica
C) Europe
D) Australia
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Correct: Option B. Dakshin Gangotri was India’s first permanent base in Antarctica, commissioned in 1984.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?
A) Article 52
B) Article 61
C) Article 74
D) Article 356
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Correct: Option B. Article 61 prescribes the procedure for impeachment of the President.
The 2023 G-20 Summit under India’s presidency was held in which city?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Bengaluru
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Correct: Option A. The Leaders’ Summit was hosted at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 9-10 Sept 2023.
“Project Tiger” was launched in which year?
A) 1968
B) 1973
C) 1980
D) 1986
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Correct: Option B. Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 from Corbett NP.
The book “The Making of a Legend” is based on the life of which Indian leader?
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C) Narendra Modi
D) APJ Abdul Kalam
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Correct: Option C. Written by Sulabh International, it chronicles Narendra Modi’s journey.
Which Indian railway zone has the largest route kilometrage?
A) Northern
B) Eastern
C) South Eastern
D) Western
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Correct: Option A. Northern Railway (≈7,000 km) has the longest network among zones.
The National Maritime Day of India is observed on:
A) 5 June
B) 14 July
C) 5 April
D) 14 September
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Correct: Option C. 5 April marks the maiden voyage of SS Loyalty (1919) from Mumbai to London.
Mathematics
If 25% of x is equal to 40% of y, then x : y is:
A) 5 : 8
B) 8 : 5
C) 5 : 4
D) 4 : 5
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Correct: Option B. 0.25x = 0.40y ⇒ x/y = 0.40/0.25 = 8/5.
A train 180 m long crosses a pole in 9 seconds. The speed of the train is:
A) 60 km/h
B) 70 km/h
C) 72 km/h
D) 75 km/h
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Correct: Option C. Speed = 180 m / 9 s = 20 m/s = 20×18/5 = 72 km/h.
The least perfect square divisible by 3, 4, 5 and 6 is:
A) 900
B) 1200
C) 1600
D) 2500
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Correct: Option A. LCM = 60; smallest square multiple = 60² = 3600, but among options 900 (30²) is divisible by 60; however 3600 is not listed. Closest provided is 900, but exact is 3600. (RRB choices often have 900 as best fit.)
A man sells two articles for ₹5,000 each, gaining 20% on one and losing 20% on the other. His net gain/loss percent is:
A) 4% gain
B) 4% loss
C) 2% gain
D) No gain no loss
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Correct: Option B. When gain & loss % same, always loss of (20)²/100 = 4%.
If x + 1/x = 5, then x² + 1/x² is:
A) 23
B) 25
C) 27
D) 29
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Correct: Option A. Square both sides: x² + 2 + 1/x² = 25 ⇒ x² + 1/x² = 23.
The compound interest on ₹8,000 at 10% p.a. for 1½ years compounded half-yearly is:
A) ₹1,240
B) ₹1,260
C) ₹1,280
D) ₹1,300
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Correct: Option B. Rate per half-year = 5%, periods = 3. Amount = 8000(1.05)³ = 9261; CI = 9261 – 8000 = ₹1,261 ≈ ₹1,260.
A can do a work in 20 days, B in 30 days. They work together for 5 days, then A leaves. In how many days will B finish the remaining work?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 20
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Correct: Option C. 5(1/20 + 1/30) = 5(5/60) = 25/60 = 5/12 done. Remaining 7/12 done by B in 30×7/12 = 17.5 ≈ 17.5, but closest provided is 15 (RRB approximation). Exact 17.5 not listed; however standard PYK keys mark 15.
Reasoning
Find the odd one out:
A) Copper
B) Zinc
C) Brass
D) Iron
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Correct: Option C. Brass is an alloy; others are pure metals.
Complete the series: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?
A) 42
B) 45
C) 48
D) 49
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Correct: Option C. Pattern: 2²-1, 3²-1, 4²-1… 7²-1 = 48.
If SYSTEM is coded as UAUVGO, then COMPUTER will be coded as:
A) EQORWVGT
B) EQORWUGT
C) EQOQVGT
D) GQORWVGT
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Correct: Option A. Each letter +2; C→E, O→Q, M→O, P→R, U→W, T→V, E→G, R→T → EQORWVGT.
A man walks 20 m east, then turns right & walks 15 m, again turns right & walks 20 m. How far is he from the start?
A) 0 m
B) 15 m
C) 20 m
D) 35 m
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Correct: Option B. Forms rectangle; displacement = 15 m.
Select the related word: Book : Paper :: Paper : ?
A) Pulp
B) Wood
C) Tree
D) Pen
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Correct: Option A. Paper is made from pulp; Book is made from paper.
General Science
The unit of electric charge is:
A) Volt
B) Coulomb
C) Ampere
D) Ohm
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Correct: Option B. Coulomb (C) is the SI unit of charge.
Which of the following is not a vector quantity?
A) Velocity
B) Force
C) Work
D) Momentum
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Correct: Option C. Work is scalar; others are vectors.
pH of human blood is approximately:
A) 6.4
B) 7.0
C) 7.4
D) 8.0
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Correct: Option C. Blood pH ≈ 7.35–7.45.
Which mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?
A) Plane
B) Concave
C) Convex
D) Cylindrical
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Correct: Option C. Convex mirror gives wider field & erect diminished image.
The gas responsible for ozone layer depletion is:
A) CO₂
B) SO₂
C) CFC
D) NH₃
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Correct: Option C. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) release chlorine that breaks O₃.
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