Which of the following rivers does NOT originate in India?
A. Brahmaputra
B. Godavari
C. Kaveri
D. Mahanadi
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Correct: Option A. The Brahmaputra rises in the Chemayungdung glacier in Tibet, outside India.
The book “The Discovery of India” was written by
A. C. Rajagopalachari
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Subhas Chandra Bose
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Correct: Option B. Written by Nehru during his Ahmednagar jail term (1942-46).
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?
A. Article 52
B. Article 74
C. Article 61
D. Article 356
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Correct: Option C. Article 61 prescribes the procedure for removal of the President.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be hosted by
A. Australia
B. Scotland
C. Canada
D. India
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Correct: Option A. Victoria state (Australia) will host the 2026 edition.
India’s first dedicated solar observatory mission is
A. Chandrayaan-3
B. Aditya-L1
C. AstroSat
D. RISAT-2B
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Correct: Option B. Aditya-L1 will study the Sun’s corona from L1 point.
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
A. World Environment Day – 5 June
B. World Ozone Day – 16 September
C. Earth Day – 22 April
D. World Water Day – 14 March
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Correct: Option D. World Water Day is observed on 22 March.
The currency of Argentina is
A. Peso
B. Real
C. Lira
D. Franc
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Correct: Option A. Argentine Peso.
“Saffron” is obtained from which part of the plant?
A. Root
B. Stigma
C. Leaf
D. Stem bark
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Correct: Option B. Dried stigmas of Crocus sativus flower.
A train crosses a pole in 12 seconds. If the length of the train is 180 m, the speed of the train is
A. 54 km/h
B. 60 km/h
C. 45 km/h
D. 72 km/h
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Correct: Option A. Speed = 180 m / 12 s = 15 m/s ⇒ 15 × 3.6 = 54 km/h.
The compound interest on ₹5,000 at 8 % p.a. for 2 years, compounded annually, is
A. ₹832
B. ₹816
C. ₹864
D. ₹800
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Correct: Option A. CI = 5000[(1.08)² – 1] = 5000 × 0.1664 = ₹832.
If 3^(x+2) = 81, then x equals
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Correct: Option B. 81 = 3⁴ ⇒ x + 2 = 4 ⇒ x = 2.
A man sold two pens for ₹1,500 each. On one he gains 25 % and on the other he loses 25 %. His overall gain/loss percent is
A. 6.25 % loss
B. 6.25 % gain
C. No profit no loss
D. 5 % loss
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Correct: Option A. When gain & loss % same, loss % = (25)²/100 = 6.25 %.
The average of 11 numbers is 42. If the average of first 6 numbers is 37 and that of last 6 numbers is 46, the sixth number is
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Correct: Option B. Sum 11 = 462; sum first 6 = 222; sum last 6 = 276. Sixth = 222 + 276 – 462 = 40.
A can finish a work in 12 days and B in 15 days. If they work together for 4 days, the fraction of work left is
A. 1/3
B. 2/5
C. 3/5
D. 2/3
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Correct: Option B. 4(1/12 + 1/15) = 4(9/60)= 36/60 = 3/5 done ⇒ 2/5 left.
A cone of height 24 cm has base radius 7 cm. Its curved surface area is (π = 22/7)
A. 550 cm²
B. 528 cm²
C. 484 cm²
D. 572 cm²
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Correct: Option A. Slant l = √(24²+7²)=25 cm; CSA = πrl = 22/7 × 7 × 25 = 550 cm².
Complete the series: 5, 10, 13, 26, 29, 58, ?
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Correct: Option A. Pattern ×2, +3, ×2, +3 … 58 + 3 = 61.
If ‘MOTHER’ is coded as ‘ORXJKU’, then ‘DAUGHTER’ is coded as
A. FDCIJKUX
B. GDWJKUHS
C. FDWJKUHS
D. GDWHUKJS
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Correct: Option B. Each letter +3 ⇒ D→G, A→D … R→U.
Select the odd one out:
A. Copper
B. Aluminium
C. Brass
D. Silver
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Correct: Option C. Brass is an alloy; rest are pure metals.
Statement: All books are pens. Some pens are pencils. Conclusion:
Some books are pencils.
Some pencils are pens.
A. Only 1 follows
B. Only 2 follows
C. Both 1 and 2 follow
D. Neither 1 nor 2 follows
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Correct: Option B. Only conclusion 2 is valid.
Pointing to a photograph Arun said, “She is the only daughter of my father’s son.” How is the girl related to Arun?
A. Daughter
B. Sister
C. Niece
D. Cannot be determined
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Correct: Option A. Father’s son is Arun himself; hence only daughter is his daughter.
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
A. Methane
B. Nitrogen
C. Nitrous oxide
D. Carbon dioxide
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Correct: Option B. N₂ is not a greenhouse gas.
The SI unit of electric charge is
A. Ampere
B. Coulomb
C. Volt
D. Ohm
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Correct: Option B. Coulomb.
The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called
A. Glycolysis
B. Fermentation
C. Esterification
D. Hydrogenation
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Correct: Option B. Fermentation by yeast.
The number of neutrons in the isotope ³⁷Cl is
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Correct: Option B. 37 – 17 = 20 neutrons.
Which organ in the human body is primarily affected by the hepatitis virus?
A. Lungs
B. Liver
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
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Correct: Option B. Hepatitis causes inflammation of the liver.
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