General Knowledge
- Who is known as the “Iron Man of India”?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Sardar Patel
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
D) B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: B) Sardar Patel
Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is called the “Iron Man of India” for his role in unifying the princely states into the Indian Union post-independence. - What is the capital of Ladakh?
A) Leh
B) Srinagar
C) Kargil
D) Jammu
Answer: A) Leh
Explanation: Leh serves as the summer capital of Ladakh, while Kargil functions as the winter capital. - Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) C. Rajagopalachari
C) Lord Mountbatten
D) Sardar Patel
Answer: C) Lord Mountbatten
Explanation: Lord Mountbatten was the last British Governor-General and the first of independent India until 1948. - Which is the longest river in India?
A) Ganga
B) Brahmaputra
C) Godavari
D) Yamuna
Answer: A) Ganga
Explanation: The Ganga is the longest river within India, spanning approximately 2,525 km. - When was the Constitution of India adopted?
A) 15th August 1947
B) 26th January 1950
C) 26th November 1949
D) 2nd October 1947
Answer: C) 26th November 1949
Explanation: The Constitution was adopted on 26th November 1949 and came into effect on 26th January 1950.
Reasoning
- What comes next in the sequence: 3, 6, 9, 12, …?
A) 15
B) 18
C) 21
D) 24
Answer: A) 15
Explanation: The series increases by 3. The next number is 12+3=1512 + 3 = 15 +3=15. - If ALL is coded as 123, then BAT is coded as:
A) 213
B) 214
C) 223
D) 224
Answer: B) 214
Explanation: Assign letters numbers based on their alphabetical order: A=1, L=12, B=2, T=20. - Find the odd one out: 16, 36, 64, 81.
A) 16
B) 36
C) 64
D) 81
Answer: D) 81
Explanation: All other numbers are perfect squares of even numbers. 81 is the square of 9, which is odd. - What is the missing term in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, …?
A) 28
B) 30
C) 32
D) 36
Answer: A) 28
Explanation: The difference between terms increases by 2 (4, 6, 8…). Adding 8 to 20 gives 28. - A is the father of B, but B is not the son of A. Who is B?
A) Daughter
B) Son
C) Nephew
D) Niece
Answer: A) Daughter
Explanation: If B is not the son, B must be the daughter of A.
Mathematics
- Simplify: 15 × 2 ÷ 5 = ?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 3
D) 7
Answer: B) 6
Explanation: 15×2=3015 \times 2 = 30 ×2=30, 30÷5=630 ÷ 5 = 6 ÷5=6. - What is 40% of 250?
A) 50
B) 75
C) 100
D) 125
Answer: B) 75
Explanation: 250×4=75250 \times 0.4 = 75 ×0.4=75. - What is the LCM of 6 and 8?
A) 12
B) 24
C) 48
D) 36
Answer: B) 24
Explanation: The least common multiple of 6 and 8 is 24. - Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 9.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 6
D) 12
Answer: A) 3
Explanation: Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x=62x = 6 =6. Divide by 2: x=3x = 3 =3. - A man covers 15 km in 3 hours. What is his speed?
A) 3 km/h
B) 4 km/h
C) 5 km/h
D) 6 km/h
Answer: C) 5 km/h
Explanation: Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 15÷3=515 ÷ 3 = 5 ÷3=5 km/h.
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General Science
- What is the pH of pure water?
A) 7
B) 8
C) 9
D) 10
Answer: A) 7
Explanation: Pure water is neutral, with a pH of 7. - What is the chemical formula for common salt?
A) NaCl
B) KCl
C) NaOH
D) HCl
Answer: A) NaCl
Explanation: Sodium chloride (NaCl) is the formula for common salt. - Which organ is responsible for filtering blood in humans?
A) Heart
B) Kidney
C) Liver
D) Lungs
Answer: B) Kidney
Explanation: The kidney filters blood to remove waste and produce urine. - What is the unit of electric current?
A) Volt
B) Ampere
C) Watt
D) Ohm
Answer: B) Ampere
Explanation: Ampere is the SI unit of electric current. - What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Nitrogen
D) Hydrogen
Answer: A) Oxygen
Explanation: Plants release oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis.
Miscellaneous
- Which state is known as the “Land of Five Rivers”?
A) Haryana
B) Punjab
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B) Punjab
Explanation: Punjab is named after the five rivers that flow through it. - What is the currency of Japan?
A) Dollar
B) Yen
C) Won
D) Pound
Answer: B) Yen
Explanation: The official currency of Japan is the Yen. - Who wrote the book “Wings of Fire”?
A) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B) R.K. Narayan
C) Rabindranath Tagore
D) Arundhati Roy
Answer: A) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation: “Wings of Fire” is an autobiography of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. - What is the National Tree of India?
A) Neem
B) Peepal
C) Banyan
D) Mango
Answer: C) Banyan
Explanation: The Banyan tree is the National Tree of India. - What is the tenure of the President of India?
A) 4 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) 7 years
Answer: B) 5 years
Explanation: The President of India is elected for a 5-year term.