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Rajasthan CET (Sr. Secondary) — Question Paper

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  1. 1.

    Six numbers are arranged in decreasing order. If the average of the first five numbers is 40 and the average of the last five numbers is 30 then the difference of the first and the last number is:

    1. A25
    2. B50
    3. C75
    4. D90
    Answer (B)

    Sum of first five = 40×5 = 200 and sum of last five = 30×5 = 150; the four middle numbers are common to both, so first − last = 200 − 150 = 50.

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  2. 2.

    A loss of 25% occurs on selling an article for₹1,800. What would be the profit percent if the same article is sold at 3,200?

    1. A25%
    2. B35%
    3. C30%
    4. D33⅓%
    Answer (D)

    ₹1800 = 75% of CP (25% loss), so CP = ₹2400; selling at ₹3200 gives profit 800/2400 = 33⅓%.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Profit, Loss & Discount

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  3. 3.

    The diameter of a garden roller is 2.8m and its length is 4m. If it takes 5 revolutions in 30 seconds, then how much area will it cover in 5 minutes?

    1. A1760 m²
    2. B1440 m²
    3. C1860 m²
    4. D1540 m²
    Answer (A)

    Curved surface per revolution = 2πrL = 2×(22/7)×1.4×4 = 35.2 m²; in 5 min (300 s) the roller makes 50 revolutions, so area = 35.2×50 = 1760 m².

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Surface Area & Volume of Solids

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  4. 4.

    Digilocker is a flagship initiative of which Ministry?

    1. AMinistry of Education
    2. BMinistry of Finance
    3. CMinistry of Electronics and IT
    4. DMinistry of Commerce and Industry
    Answer (C)

    DigiLocker is a flagship initiative under Digital India of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), providing cloud-based document storage.

    Current Affairs · Central Government Schemes

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  5. 5.

    Where is Rajasthan Atomic Power Station located? Choose the most appropriate option from below:

    1. ASuratgarh
    2. BBaran
    3. CJodhpur
    4. DRawatbhata
    Answer (D)

    Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS) is at Rawatbhata in Chittorgarh district, on the Chambal river, India's pressurised heavy-water reactor complex.

    Rajasthan Economy · Conventional Energy: Hydro, Thermal, Nuclear

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  6. 6.

    Which is not the key vision area of Digital India Programme? Choose the most appropriate option from below:

    1. ADigital infrastructure as a core utility to every citizen
    2. BGovernance and service on demand
    3. CDigital empowerment of citizens
    4. DPromotion of behavioural changes of citizens
    Answer (D)

    The Digital India programme has three vision areas - digital infrastructure as a utility, governance and services on demand, and digital empowerment of citizens; 'promotion of behavioural changes' is NOT one of them.

    Everyday Science · Information and Communication Technology

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  7. 7.

    What is the minimum quorum required for a Gram Sabha meeting under the Panchayati Raj system?

    1. AOne fourth
    2. BOne sixth
    3. COne eighth
    4. DOne tenth
    Answer (D)

    Under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj rules, the quorum for a Gram Sabha meeting is one-tenth (1/10) of its total members.

    Indian Polity with focus on Rajasthan · 73rd Amendment and Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act

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  8. 8.

    On which date second stage Rajasthan Union (Present Rajasthan) was formed? Choose the most appropriate option from below:

    1. A17th March 1948
    2. B25th March 1948
    3. C18th April 1948
    4. D30th March 1949
    Answer (B)

    On 25 March 1948 the second stage, the Rajasthan Union (Eastern Rajasthan Union of Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, Tonk etc.), was formed with Kota as capital.

    Rajasthan History Art Culture Literature Tradition and Heritage · Integration of Rajasthan

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  9. 9.

    According to 2011 census, which of the following districts of Rajasthan has the lowest population density?

    1. ABikaner
    2. BJaisalmer
    3. CBarmer
    4. DPali
    Answer (B)

    In Census 2011 Jaisalmer recorded the lowest density at just 17 persons/sq km, owing to the vast Thar desert and the largest area in the state, making the population extremely sparse.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Population Growth and Density of Rajasthan

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  10. 10.

    Which of the following statement is not correct about alluvial soil in Rajasthan?

    1. AThis soil is found in northern and eastern districts of Rajasthan.
    2. BIt is light brown red in colour and has a sandy and loamy texture.
    3. CIt is a fertile soil.
    4. DThis soil contains enough quantity of nitrogen.
    Answer (D)

    The wrong statement is D: alluvial soil in Rajasthan is generally deficient in nitrogen (and humus/phosphorus), though rich in potash/lime — it does NOT contain enough nitrogen.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Soils of Rajasthan

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  11. 11.

    If 'PARK' is coded as '5394', 'SHIRT' is coded as '17698' and 'PANDIT' is coded '532068' then how would 'NISHAR' be coded in that code language?

    1. A261739
    2. B261789
    3. C231954
    4. D266734
    Answer (A)

    From the codes the letter–digit map is P=5, A=3, R=9, K=4, S=1, H=7, I=6, T=8, N=2, D=0; so NISHAR = 2,6,1,7,3,9 = 261739 (option A).

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  12. 12.

    Find the missing number (?) in the Table: 2 1 6 4 7 2 8 5 11 30 34 ?

    1. A15
    2. B16
    3. C17
    4. D20
    Answer (B)

    Reading by columns: col1 sum 2+4+8+30=44? Using pattern col3 = col1+col2 plus a step: 2+1=3 (→6), 4+7=11; the series yields the missing value 16 to keep the consistent column relationship.

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  13. 13.

    Which of the given options will complete the given series? gfe_ig_eii_fei_gf_ii

    1. Aeifgi
    2. Bfigie
    3. Cifige
    4. Difgie
    Answer (D)

    The series repeats the block 'gfeii'; filling the blanks with i, f, g, i, e yields gfeii·gfeii·gfeii·gfeii, so 'ifgie' is correct.

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  14. 14.

    Match List-I with List-II List-I (Indian player) a. Mirabai Chanu b. Dipa Karmakar c. Hima Das d. Deepika Kumari List-II (Associated sport) i. Gymnastics ii. Weightlifting iii. Archery iv. Athletics Choose the most appropriate option from below:

    1. Aa-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii
    2. Ba-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
    3. Ca-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
    4. Da-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
    Answer (D)

    Correct pairing: Mirabai Chanu-Weightlifting(ii), Dipa Karmakar-Gymnastics(i), Hima Das-Athletics(iv), Deepika Kumari-Archery(iii), matching option D (a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii).

    Current Affairs · Sports Personalities & Records

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  15. 15.

    India delivered the first consignment of 'Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missiles' to which country?

    1. ANepal
    2. BBangladesh
    3. CPhilippines
    4. DBhutan
    Answer (C)

    In April 2024 India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines under the 2022 coastal-defence deal — its first major missile export.

    Current Affairs · Defence & Security Current Affairs

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  16. 16.

    Which Indian player won Bronze medal in the R2 Women's 10m Air Rifle SH1 event at the Paralympics, 2024.

    1. AMona Agarwal
    2. BAvni Lekhara
    3. CBhagyashree Jadhav
    4. DDeepthi Jeevanji
    Answer (A)

    Mona Agarwal took bronze in the R2 Women's 10m Air Rifle SH1 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, her debut Games.

    Current Affairs · Olympic, Asian & Commonwealth Games

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  17. 17.

    'VAIBHAV' Fellowship Programme is implemented by which Department of Government of India?

    1. ADepartment of Science & Technology
    2. BDepartment of Social Justice
    3. CDepartment of Economic Affairs
    4. DDepartment of Revenue.
    Answer (A)

    The VAIBHAV (Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik) Fellowship, to connect the Indian scientific diaspora, is implemented by the Department of Science & Technology (DST).

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  18. 18.

    'PPP' in terms of Gross Product stands for

    1. APurchasing Power Parity
    2. BPublic Private Partnership
    3. CPurchasing Power Price
    4. DPublic Partner Price
    Answer (A)

    In national-income comparisons PPP means Purchasing Power Parity, which adjusts GDP for differences in price levels across countries so output is compared in real terms.

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  19. 19.

    Which of the following is not an exothermic reaction?

    1. AFormation of slaked lime on addition of water to lime
    2. BBurning of natural gas
    3. CRespiration
    4. DDecomposition of calcium carbonate to calcium oxide and carbon dioxide
    Answer (D)

    Decomposition of CaCO3 into CaO and CO2 needs continuous heating, so it ABSORBS heat, making it endothermic, hence NOT exothermic.

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  20. 20.

    Which of the following is not an allotrope of carbon?

    1. ADiamond
    2. BHydrocarbon
    3. CFullerene
    4. DGraphite
    Answer (B)

    Hydrocarbon is a compound of carbon AND hydrogen, not a pure-carbon allotrope; allotropes are different physical forms of a single element.

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  21. 21.

    Oils on treatment with hydrogen in the presence of nickel catalyst form fats. This is an example of _________.

    1. AAddition reaction
    2. BSubstitution reaction
    3. CDisplacement reaction
    4. DOxidation reaction
    Answer (A)

    Hydrogenation of oils (unsaturated) adds H2 across C=C double bonds over a nickel catalyst to give saturated fats; adding atoms across a double bond is an addition reaction.

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  22. 22.

    Select the bacterial species useful as single cell protein (SCP).

    1. ASpirulina
    2. BMethylophilus methylotrophus
    3. CTrichoderma polysporum
    4. DMonascus purpureus
    Answer (B)

    Methylophilus methylotrophus is a bacterium grown on methanol to produce single-cell protein, so it is the bacterial SCP source.

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  23. 23.

    Select the seeds that are 100% pure and their bag is tagged using golden yellow colour :-

    1. ANucleous seeds
    2. BCertified seeds
    3. CFoundation seeds
    4. DBreeder seeds
    Answer (D)

    Breeder seed is the genetically purest (100%) seed produced directly under the breeder's supervision, and by convention its bag carries a golden/yellow tag.

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  24. 24.

    'उत्कर्ष' शब्द में निहित उपसर्ग है-

    1. Aउत्
    2. B
    3. C
    4. Dअय
    Answer (A)

    In 'उत्कर्ष' the prefix is 'उत्' added to root 'कर्ष' (उत् + कर्ष), indicating upward/excellence.

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  25. 25.

    सूची-I को सूची-II से सुमेलित कीजिए : सूची-I (शब्द) a. समुद्र b. सर्प c. असुर d. सिंह सूची-II (पर्यायवाची) I. शार्दूल II. यातुधान III. पन्नग IV. अर्णव नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त उत्तर चुनिए :

    1. Aa-IV, b - III, c - II, d - I
    2. Ba-IV, b - II, c - III, d - I
    3. Ca-II, b - III, c - IV, d - I
    4. Da-I, b - II, c - III, d - IV
    Answer (A)

    Correct matching is a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I: समुद्र=अर्णव (IV), सर्प=पन्नग (III), असुर=यातुधान (II), सिंह=शार्दूल (I).

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  26. 27.

    If m and n are the roots of the equation x² + px + q = 0, then what is m² + n² equal to?

    1. Ap²+2q
    2. Bp²+q
    3. Cp²-2q
    4. Dp²-q
    Answer (C)

    By Vieta's formulas m+n = -p and mn = q, so m²+n² = (m+n)² - 2mn = p² - 2q.

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  27. 28.

    Ajay invested a total amount of ₹ 10,000 in two types of investments. The first part of investment yields a simple interest 6% per annum and the second part of investment on 10% per annum. If the total interest at the end of one year is 7% per annum at simple interest, then the amount invested in each investment is:

    1. A₹ 7500; ₹ 2500
    2. B₹ 7000; ₹ 3000
    3. C₹ 7300; ₹ 2700
    4. D₹ 6250; ₹ 3750
    Answer (A)

    By alligation, the average 7% lies between 6% and 10%; distances are (10−7)=3 and (7−6)=1, so the 6% and 10% parts are in ratio 3:1 → ₹7500 at 6% and ₹2500 at 10%.

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  28. 29.

    Which two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 20+5-20×8-20=38

    1. A+ and ×
    2. B– and +
    3. C÷ and ×
    4. D– and ÷
    Answer (B)

    Interchanging '–' and '+' rebalances the expression so that, applying BODMAS, the equation evaluates to 38; option B is the valid swap.

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  29. 30.

    When was the 'Agnipath Yojna' introduced by the Government of India?

    1. A15 July 2021
    2. B14 August 2021
    3. C14 June 2022
    4. D14 August 2022
    Answer (C)

    The Agnipath scheme for short-term military recruitment (Agniveers) was announced by the Government of India on 14 June 2022.

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  30. 31.

    In Rajasthan, what is the amount payable every month to unemployed educated girls under 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojna'? Choose the most appropriate option from below:

    1. A₹ 3,000
    2. B₹ 3,500
    3. C₹ 4,000
    4. D₹ 4,500
    Answer (D)

    Under Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana (unemployment allowance), educated unemployed girls/women (and disabled/transgender) get ₹4,500 per month, whereas male candidates get ₹4,000.

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  31. 32.

    Which of the following projects of Rajasthan provides hydroelectric power?

    1. AMahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
    2. BJawai Dam
    3. CSwaroop Sagar Dam
    4. DUchha Dam
    Answer (A)

    Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam (Banswara) on the Mahi river is a hydroelectric project; its power is shared between Rajasthan and Gujarat.

    Rajasthan Economy · Conventional Energy: Hydro, Thermal, Nuclear

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  32. 35.

    1 PB (Petabyte) is equal to:-

    1. A1024 TB (Terabyte)
    2. B1024 Bytes
    3. C1024 MB (Megabyte)
    4. D1024 GB (Gigabyte)
    Answer (A)

    In the binary hierarchy each unit is 1024× the previous; 1 Petabyte = 1024 Terabytes (TB→PB).

    Computer Knowledge · Units of Memory

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  33. 36.

    After interchanging + and -; 8 and 7, which one of the following equation becomes correct?

    1. A8-7+3×5 = 35
    2. B7×8+6-9 = 25
    3. C6+8×2-7=0
    4. D8×2+7-6=9
    Answer (C)

    Swap + ↔ − and 8 ↔ 7. Option C '6+8×2−7=0' becomes '6−7×2+8' = 6−14+8 = 0, which is true.

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  34. 37.

    A certain sum of money amounts to ₹ 7,464 after 4 years and ₹ 29,856 after 8 years on compound interest. The value of sum is:

    1. A₹ 3,732
    2. B₹ 1,866
    3. C₹ 933
    4. D₹ 37,320
    Answer (B)

    Amount grows 4-fold every 4 years (29856/7464=4), so principal = 7464/4 = ₹1,866.

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  35. 38.

    A bag contains coins of 50 paisa, 25 paisa and 10 paisa only. The ratio of number of coins of 50 paisa, 25 paisa, and 10 paisa is 5:8:3. If all the coins in the bag amounts to ₹ 144 then the number of coins of 25 paisa in the bag are:

    1. A150
    2. B240
    3. C260
    4. D280
    Answer (B)

    Value per ratio-unit = 5(0.50)+8(0.25)+3(0.10)=₹4.80; total 144/4.80=30 units, so 25-paisa coins = 8×30 = 240.

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  36. 39.

    Which of the following in spreadsheet is a method of arranging the data in ascending or descending order?

    1. AFilter
    2. BSorting
    3. CAuto Sum
    4. DLogical operator
    Answer (B)

    Sorting is the spreadsheet feature that rearranges data records into ascending or descending order by a chosen column.

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  37. 40.

    Which of the following is a system software?

    1. AExcel
    2. BPower point
    3. CMS word
    4. DLinux
    Answer (D)

    Linux is an operating system, and operating systems are system software that manage the hardware and resources.

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  38. 41.

    Which of the following printer is noiseless, high speed and of high quality?

    1. ATypewriter
    2. BDot-matrix Printer
    3. CInkjet printer
    4. DLaser Printer
    Answer (D)

    A laser printer uses a non-impact xerographic process, giving silent, fast, high-quality output.

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  39. 42.

    Which function key is used to edit cell contents in spreadsheet?

    1. AF5
    2. BF2
    3. CF6
    4. DF8
    Answer (B)

    Pressing F2 puts the selected cell into edit mode so its contents can be edited.

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  40. 43.

    If 12 boys or 18 girls can do a certain work in 14 days, then in how many days will 8 boys and 16 girls do the same work?

    1. A7
    2. B9
    3. C11
    4. D13
    Answer (B)

    12 boys = 18 girls, so 2 boys = 3 girls; 8 boys+16 girls = 12+16 = 28 girl-equivalents. Work = 18×14 = 252 girl-days, so 252/28 = 9 days.

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  41. 44.

    In a triangle ABC, AB = BC and length of AC is √2 times the length of AB. If the perimeter of ∆ABC is (14+7√2) cm, then the area of ∆ABC is -

    1. A59 cm²
    2. B49/2 cm²
    3. C69 cm²
    4. D75/2 cm²
    Answer (B)

    With AB=BC=x and AC=√2x, perimeter 2x+√2x = 14+7√2 gives x=7. Since AC²=2x²=AB²+BC², angle B is 90°, so area = ½·x·x = ½·49 = 49/2 cm².

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  42. 45.

    If PQ || RS, then find the value of a + b + c

    1. A180°
    2. B270°
    3. C360°
    4. D280°
    Answer (C)

    For a zig-zag transversal between two parallel lines PQ || RS, the co-interior angles formed at each bend sum so that a + b + c = 360°.

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  43. 46.

    Choose the most appropriate passive construction of the sentence given: Everyone knows the facts of the case very well.

    1. AThe case is known to everyone very well.
    2. BThe facts of the case are very well known.
    3. CEveryone is known to the facts of the case.
    4. DEveryone knows the facts of the case.
    Answer (B)

    In passive voice the object ('the facts of the case') becomes the subject and the verb becomes 'are ... known', so 'The facts of the case are very well known' is correct.

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  44. 47.

    Choose the most appropriate articles to fill in the blanks, where applicable: It is ______ pleasure to do ______ business with such ______ efficient organization.

    1. Ax, the, an
    2. Ba, the, a
    3. Ca, x, an
    4. Dx, x, an
    Answer (C)

    'a pleasure' (singular countable, consonant sound), 'do business' (uncountable, no article = x), and 'an efficient organization' (vowel sound 'e') → a, x, an.

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  45. 48.

    Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: ______ student in the class passed the examination conducted in the month of April.

    1. AAll
    2. BEvery
    3. CVery
    4. DNone
    Answer (B)

    'Every' is a distributive determiner used with a singular countable noun ('student') and singular verb ('passed'), which fits here.

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  46. 51.

    Choose the most appropriate English translation of the given sentence. वह क्यों रो रही है?

    1. AWhy she is weeping?
    2. BWhy is she weeping?
    3. CShe why is weeping ?
    4. DShe is weeping why?
    Answer (B)

    In a wh-question the auxiliary must come before the subject: Why + is + she + weeping, giving 'Why is she weeping?'

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  47. 52.

    Choose the most appropriate reported form of the given sentence: He said to him, "Is your name not Robin?"

    1. AHe inquired whether his name was not Robin.
    2. BHe asked if the name was Robin.
    3. CHe said that wasn't his name Robin
    4. DHe asked if my name was Robin.
    Answer (A)

    A yes/no question reports with 'whether/if'; 'is'→'was' and the negative is kept: 'inquired whether his name was not Robin' — correct in A.

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  48. 53.

    Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: When my friend came to collect her books, I was a little embarrassed as I ____ only one out of the five books that I had borrowed.

    1. Aread
    2. Bwill have read
    3. Chad read
    4. Dhave read
    Answer (C)

    The reading happened before the friend came (a past point), so the earlier completed action needs the past perfect 'had read'.

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  49. 54.

    Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: The police officer stopped us and asked us where ____.

    1. Awere we going
    2. Bare we going
    3. Cwe are going
    4. Dwe were going
    Answer (D)

    In reported/indirect speech after a past-tense reporting verb ('asked'), the present tense backshifts and word order stays as a statement: 'where we were going'.

    General English · Direct and Indirect Narration

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  50. 55.

    Which ministry launched the 'Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE)' program?

    1. AMinistry of Finance
    2. BMinistry of Education
    3. CMinistry of Defence
    4. DMinistry of Home Affairs
    Answer (B)

    The 'Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE)' program was launched by the Ministry of Education to promote design thinking and entrepreneurship among students.

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  51. 56.

    Which of the following is not a space mission launched by ISRO?

    1. AChandrayaan
    2. BMangalyaan
    3. CAditya-L1
    4. DSpace-shuttle programme
    Answer (D)

    The Space Shuttle programme was NASA's (USA), not ISRO's — hence it is not a mission launched by ISRO.

    Everyday Science · Indian Space Programme and ISRO

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  52. 57.

    The main function of a GPS system is:

    1. AWeather forecasting
    2. BNavigation and positioning
    3. CSatellite imaging
    4. DSpace exploration
    Answer (B)

    GPS (Global Positioning System) uses satellite signals to determine an object's precise location and to provide navigation.

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  53. 58.

    The name of global satellite-based navigation system developed by the United States is

    1. AGPS
    2. BGalileo
    3. CBei Dou
    4. DGLONASS
    Answer (A)

    GPS (Global Positioning System) is the satellite navigation system developed and operated by the United States.

    Everyday Science · Satellites and Launch Vehicles

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  54. 64.

    Which is the fastest train in India?

    1. AShatabdi Express
    2. BGatimaan Express
    3. CDuronto Express
    4. DVande Bharat Express
    Answer (D)

    Vande Bharat Express is India's fastest train, with a top operational speed of about 160 km/h (tested up to 180 km/h).

    Current Affairs · National Current Events (India)

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  55. 65.

    The Supreme Court has ordered the Rajasthan Government to shut 68 mines operating within a 1 km periphery of the critical tiger habitat of which tiger reserve?

    1. ADholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve
    2. BRanthambore Tiger Reserve
    3. CSariska Tiger Reserve
    4. DRamgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve
    Answer (C)

    The Supreme Court ordered closure of 68 mines operating within 1 km of the critical tiger habitat of Sariska Tiger Reserve (Alwar).

    Current Affairs · Rajasthan State Current Events

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  56. 66.

    2/3! + 4/5! + 6/7! +..... is equal to -

    1. Ae
    2. B2e
    3. C1/e
    4. De^2
    Answer (C)

    Writing 2/3! = (3-1)/3! = 1/2! - 1/3!, each term telescopes; summing gives 1/1! - 1/2! + 1/3! - ... which is 1/e.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Number Series

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  57. 67.

    The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 32 cm and length of each of the equal sides is 5/6 times of the length of base. What is the half of the area (in cm²) of the triangle?

    1. A38
    2. B42
    3. C48
    4. D24
    Answer (D)

    Let base=b, equal side=5b/6; perimeter 2(5b/6)+b=32 ⇒ b=12, equal=10; height=√(10²−6²)=8, area=½×12×8=48, so half=24.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Area & Perimeter of Plane Figures

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  58. 72.

    Which of the following view shows margins and the rulers?

    1. AReview
    2. BPage Setup
    3. CPage Layout
    4. DNormal View
    Answer (C)

    Page Layout view in MS-Word displays the document with margins, headers/footers and rulers as it will appear when printed.

    Computer Knowledge · MS-Word

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  59. 73.

    Which among the following keys is used for checking grammar and spelling in M.S. Word?

    1. AF9
    2. BF3
    3. CF5
    4. DF7
    Answer (D)

    In MS-Word the F7 function key launches the Spelling and Grammar check.

    Computer Knowledge · MS-Word

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  60. 74.

    Which of the following is an output device?

    1. AMouse
    2. BKeyboard
    3. CSpeaker
    4. DJoystick
    Answer (C)

    A speaker outputs sound (audio) from the computer to the user, so it is an output device.

    Computer Knowledge · Output Devices

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  61. 75.

    When did the Portuguese take over Goa?

    1. A1506
    2. B1510
    3. C1518
    4. D1526
    Answer (B)

    Portuguese governor Afonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1510, making it the Portuguese capital in India.

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  62. 76.

    Which one among the following is not a salient feature of the Indian Constitution? Choose the most appropriate option from below:

    1. ALengthiest Written Constitution
    2. BDual Citizenship
    3. CIntegrated and Independent Judiciary
    4. DUniversal Adult Franchise
    Answer (B)

    India has single citizenship (Articles 5-11); dual citizenship is NOT a feature of the Constitution, so it is the correct 'not a feature' answer.

    Indian Polity with focus on Rajasthan · Nature of the Indian Constitution

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  63. 77.

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence: The acerbic remarks of the boss were unwarranted as she had put in a lot of effort in preparing the presentation.

    1. Awhimsical
    2. Bbitter
    3. Cappreciative
    4. Dchildish
    Answer (B)

    'Acerbic' means sharp and harsh in tone; 'bitter' is its closest synonym, fitting unwarranted critical remarks.

    General English · Synonyms

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  64. 78.

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to SPURIOUS from the options given:

    1. Asoiled
    2. Bincessant
    3. Cunauthentic
    4. Dconsiderate
    Answer (C)

    'Spurious' means false, fake or not genuine, so 'unauthentic' is its closest synonym.

    General English · Synonyms

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  65. 79.

    In which generation of microprocessor 'VLSI' chip (32bit) is used?

    1. AFirst
    2. BSecond
    3. CThird
    4. DFourth
    Answer (D)

    VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) and 32-bit microprocessors belong to the fourth generation of computers (microprocessor era, from ~1971).

    Computer Knowledge · Generations of Computers

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  66. 80.

    Choose the odd one out from the given options.

    1. A(11,143)
    2. B(7,67)
    3. C(5,35)
    4. D(13,195)
    Answer (B)

    In A,C,D the second number is the first multiplied by another number giving the same x9-type pattern: 11×13=143, 5×7=35, 13×15=195—each is first prime × the next odd/relevant factor. In B, 7×? ≠ 67 (67 is prime, not a multiple of 7), so B is odd.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Classification (Odd One Out)

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  67. 81.

    Pinki scored more than Rakesh. Yami scored as much as Dimple and Lalita scored less than Manju. Rakesh scored more than Yami and Manju scored less than Dimple. Who scored the least among the given persons?

    1. ARakesh
    2. BLalita
    3. CYami
    4. DManju
    Answer (B)

    From Yami=Dimple, Manju<Dimple and Lalita<Manju, Lalita ends up below Manju who is below Dimple; combined with Rakesh>Yami=Dimple, Lalita has the lowest score.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Ranking & Order Sequence

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  68. 82.

    Pointing towards a girl in the picture, Sunita said, "She is the mother of Neelam and Neelam's father is my son". How is Sunita related to the girl in the picture?

    1. ADaughter
    2. BNiece
    3. CSister
    4. DMother - in - Law
    Answer (D)

    The girl is Neelam's mother, and Neelam's father is Sunita's son; so the girl is the wife (daughter-in-law) of Sunita's son, making Sunita her mother-in-law.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Blood Relations

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  69. 83.

    The main components of dettol are -

    1. AChloramphenicol + Glycerol
    2. B2-3% solution of iodine in alcohol
    3. C0.2% solution of Phenol
    4. DChloroxylenol and Terpeneol
    Answer (D)

    Dettol is an antiseptic whose main active components are chloroxylenol (para-chloro-meta-xylenol) and terpineol.

    Everyday Science · Important Compounds Used in Daily Life

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  70. 84.

    Select the most appropriate statements about human insulin. a. Human insulin is made up of two short polypeptide chains. b. Two chains are A and B chains. c. Two chains are α and γ chains. d. Pro-hormone contains extra stretch of C-peptide. e. C-peptide is present between two chains in mature form of human insulin. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    1. Aa, c and e only
    2. Ba, b and e only
    3. Ca, b and d only
    4. Da, b, d and e only
    Answer (C)

    Correct facts are a, b and d: human insulin has two short polypeptide chains (a), named A and B (b), and the prohormone (proinsulin) has an extra C-peptide stretch (d) that is removed during maturation.

    Everyday Science · Biotechnology and Transgenic Organisms

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  71. 85.

    2Mg+O2→2MgO In above chemical reaction, the Magnesium metal is

    1. AReduced
    2. BOxidised
    3. CDissociated
    4. DDisplaced
    Answer (B)

    Magnesium gains oxygen (and loses electrons) to form MgO, so it is oxidised.

    Everyday Science · Oxidation and Reduction Reactions

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  72. 86.

    Which of the following statement is incorrect for a chemical change?

    1. AA gas may be evolved.
    2. BHeat may be produced but never absorbed.
    3. CSound may be produced.
    4. DA colour change may take place.
    Answer (B)

    Incorrect statement: in chemical changes heat can be both produced (exothermic) and absorbed (endothermic, e.g. photosynthesis), so saying it is 'never absorbed' is false.

    Everyday Science · Physical and Chemical Changes

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  73. 87.

    Honeybee culture is called-

    1. ASilviculture
    2. BApiculture
    3. CSericulture
    4. DLac culture
    Answer (B)

    Apiculture is the rearing/keeping of honeybees for honey and wax production.

    Everyday Science · Economic Importance of Animals

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  74. 88.

    The correct sequence of different steps of polymerase chain reaction is -

    1. AAnnealing → Denaturation → Extension
    2. BDenaturation → Extension → Annealing
    3. CDenaturation → Annealing → Extension
    4. DExtension → Denaturation → Annealing
    Answer (C)

    PCR cycle order is Denaturation (strands separate at ~94-95°C) → Annealing (primers bind at ~50-65°C) → Extension (Taq polymerase synthesizes new strands at ~72°C).

    Everyday Science · Biotechnology and Transgenic Organisms

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  75. 89.

    The Calligraphy of the Hindi version of the Indian Constitution was done by

    1. AVasant Krishan Vaidya
    2. BNand Lal Bose
    3. CA.V. Thakkar
    4. DH.C. Mukherjee
    Answer (A)

    The Hindi version of the Constitution was calligraphed by Vasant Krishan Vaidya and beautifully decorated by Nandalal Bose's team.

    Indian Polity with focus on Rajasthan · Nature of the Indian Constitution

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  76. 90.

    Who is the present (as on 01 September, 2024) Chief Minister of Rajasthan?

    1. ABhajan Lal Sharma
    2. BVasundhara Raje
    3. CAshok Gehlot
    4. DBhairon Singh Shekhawat
    Answer (A)

    Bhajan Lal Sharma took oath as Rajasthan CM in December 2023 and was the sitting Chief Minister as on 1 September 2024.

    Indian Polity with focus on Rajasthan · Chief Minister and Council of Ministers

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  77. 91.

    The temperate forests called 'Sholas' are found in which of the following state of India?

    1. APunjab
    2. BRajasthan
    3. COdisha
    4. DTamil Nadu
    Answer (D)

    'Sholas' are patches of temperate montane forest found in the Nilgiri and Western Ghats hills of Tamil Nadu (and adjoining South Indian high ranges).

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Peninsular Plateau of India

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  78. 92.

    Which of the following statement is most appropriate about the Himalayan Rivers?

    1. ANature of flow is seasonal and dependent on monsoon rainfall.
    2. BCatchment area is very large.
    3. CTheir place of origin is plateau.
    4. DThey flow through the fixed course with well-adjusted valleys.
    Answer (B)

    Himalayan rivers are perennial and have a very large catchment area, since they traverse long distances and are fed by both glaciers and rainfall — so B is most appropriate.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Himalayan River Systems of India

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  79. 93.

    When the primary tributaries of a river flow parallel to each other and secondary tributaries join them at right angles, the pattern is known as

    1. ATrellis
    2. BCentripetal
    3. CRadial
    4. DDendritic
    Answer (A)

    When primary tributaries run parallel and secondary tributaries meet them at right angles, the drainage forms a ladder-like grid known as the trellis pattern (typical of folded/ridge-valley terrain).

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  80. 94.

    Whose disciple was Dhanna?

    1. AKabir
    2. BPipa
    3. CRamanand
    4. DDadu Dayal
    Answer (C)

    Sant Dhanna (Dhanna Jat of Rajasthan) was a disciple of Swami Ramanand, the same teacher whose disciples included Kabir, Pipa and Ravidas.

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  81. 95.

    In Rajasthan, inserting a gold nail in the middle of the teeth by a woman is called:-

    1. ADamna
    2. BBorla
    3. CChoonp
    4. DBaari
    Answer (C)

    In Rajasthani tradition, fitting a gold nail/pin between the teeth as ornamentation is called 'Choonp' (Chunp).

    Rajasthan History Art Culture Literature Tradition and Heritage · Costumes & Ornaments

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  82. 96.

    Tropical thorny forest is found in which of the following regions of Rajasthan? Choose the most appropriate option from below:

    1. AUdaipur
    2. BJaisalmer
    3. CBaran
    4. DKota
    Answer (B)

    Tropical thorn forests grow in arid, low-rainfall regions; Jaisalmer in the Thar desert with scanty rainfall best fits this vegetation type.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Natural Vegetation of Rajasthan

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  83. 97.

    "Kolayat lake" is situated in which of the following place of Rajasthan?

    1. ABikaner
    2. BUdaipur
    3. CAjmer
    4. DChuru
    Answer (A)

    Kolayat Lake is a sacred lake located near the town of Kolayat in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Lakes of Rajasthan

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  84. 98.

    Babool, Khair and Khejri species of trees are found in which of the following forest lands? Choose the most appropriate option from below:

    1. AMontane forest
    2. BTropical Thorny forest
    3. CTropical Evergreen forest
    4. DLittoral and Swamp forest
    Answer (B)

    Babool, Khair and Khejri are drought-resistant thorny species typical of dry arid regions, classified under Tropical Thorny (desert) forests.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Natural Vegetation of Rajasthan

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  85. 99.

    The remains of Ganeshwar civilization are found at which place in Rajasthan?

    1. ABhilwara
    2. BNeem ka Thana
    3. CUdaipur
    4. DHanumangarh
    Answer (B)

    Remains of the Ganeshwar civilization (a Chalcolithic/copper-age site) are found at Neem ka Thana in Sikar district, on the Sikar-Khetri copper belt; it is called the 'mother of Chalcolithic cultures'.

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  86. 100.

    Who was the founder of the Chauhan Dynasty of Ranthambhore? Choose the most appropriate option from below

    1. AGovind Raj
    2. BHammir
    3. CPrithviraj III
    4. DVeer Narayan
    Answer (A)

    Govind Raj (Govinda Raja), grandson of Prithviraj III, founded the Chauhan dynasty of Ranthambore after the fall of Delhi/Ajmer to the Ghurids in 1192.

    Rajasthan History Art Culture Literature Tradition and Heritage · Chauhan Dynasty of Rajasthan

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  87. 101.

    सूची-I को सूची-II से सुमेलित कीजिए : सूची-I (अंग्रेजी के तकनीकी शब्द) a. ABRIDGE b. ANNEXURE c. AMENDMENT d. APPROVAL सूची-II (हिंदी समानार्थक शब्द) I. अनुमोदन II. संक्षेपण III. संलग्नक IV. संशोधन नीचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त उत्तर चुनिए :

    1. Aa-II, b - III, c - IV, d - I
    2. Ba-IV, b - I, c - III, d - II
    3. Ca - II, b - IV, c - III, d - I
    4. Da - III, b - II, c - IV, d - I
    Answer (A)

    ABRIDGE=संक्षेपण(II), ANNEXURE=संलग्नक(III), AMENDMENT=संशोधन(IV), APPROVAL=अनुमोदन(I), matching option A (a-II, b-III, c-IV, d-I).

    General Hindi · Hindi Equivalents of English Technical Terms

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  88. 102.

    'Acknowledgement' का हिंदी रुपांतर होगा-

    1. Aप्रेषित
    2. Bपावती
    3. Cविज्ञापित
    4. Dप्रमाणन
    Answer (B)

    'Acknowledgement' is the official receipt confirming something was received, whose standard Hindi term is 'पावती'.

    General Hindi · Hindi Equivalents of English Technical Terms

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  89. 103.

    निम्नलिखित में विलोम शब्दों का असंगत युग्म है-

    1. Aखल - सज्जन
    2. Bस्थावर - जंगम
    3. Cतिमिर - अंधकार
    4. Dविधि - निषेध
    Answer (C)

    'तिमिर' and 'अंधकार' both mean darkness—they are synonyms, not antonyms, so this is the mismatched pair.

    General Hindi · Antonyms

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  90. 104.

    अनेकार्थक शब्द 'पानी' का निम्नलिखित मे से एक अर्थ नहीं है-

    1. Aचमक
    2. Bइज्जत
    3. Cसेना
    4. Dजल
    Answer (C)

    'पानी' means जल, चमक (lustre) and इज्जत (honour), but it does NOT mean 'सेना' (army), so that is the odd one.

    General Hindi · Polysemous Words

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  91. 105.

    The meaning of the word pair 'Ans-Ansh' among the following is-

    1. AAchar - Ajar
    2. BAnil - Anya
    3. CShoulder - Part
    4. DPutra - Antim
    Answer (C)

    'Ans (अंस)' means shoulder and 'Ansh (अंश)' means part/share; this is the standard near-homophone (shrutisam-bhinnarthak) pair.

    General Hindi · Word Pairs

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  92. 106.

    Among the following, the impersonal pronoun is-

    1. AI
    2. BWe
    3. CThey
    4. DYou
    Answer (C)

    'वे' (they) is the third-person (anya-purush) pronoun, referring to someone other than the speaker or listener.

    General English · Determiners

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  93. 107.

    Match List-I with List-II List-I (Characters) a. Flower color b. Pod color c. Seed shape d. Pod shape List-II (Contrasting Traits) I. Green/yellow II. Violet/white III. Round/wrinkled IV. Inflated/ constricted Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    1. Aa-II, b - I, c - IV, d - III
    2. Ba-II, b - I, c - III, d - IV
    3. Ca-I, b - II, c - III, d - IV
    4. Da-I, b - II, c - IV, d - III
    Answer (B)

    Per Mendel's pea traits: flower colour-violet/white (II), pod colour-green/yellow (I), seed shape-round/wrinkled (III), pod shape-inflated/constricted (IV); hence a-II, b-I, c-III, d-IV.

    Everyday Science · Mendel's Laws of Inheritance

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  94. 108.

    The Thalassemia gene is present on

    1. AXX of 23rd pair of chromosomes
    2. BXY of 23rd pair of chromosomes
    3. Can autosome
    4. Dmitochondrial DNA
    Answer (C)

    Thalassemia is an autosomal recessive disorder; the globin genes (HBB on chromosome 11, HBA on chromosome 16) lie on autosomes, not sex chromosomes.

    Everyday Science · Human Diseases: Causes and Cures

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  95. 109.

    Select the Francis Hary Compton Crick's Ph. D. thesis title-

    1. AX-ray diffraction: polypeptides and proteins
    2. BX-ray diffraction: nucleic acids
    3. CTransformation in Streptococcus pneumonia
    4. DSemiconservative DNA replication model
    Answer (A)

    Francis Crick's 1954 Cambridge PhD thesis was titled 'X-ray diffraction: polypeptides and proteins', reflecting his crystallography work before the DNA model.

    Everyday Science · Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA

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  96. 110.

    The literature which is engraved on inscriptions, coins and seals is called ________ literature. Choose the most appropriate option from below:

    1. AFolk
    2. BEpigraphic
    3. CRegional
    4. DTraditional
    Answer (B)

    Writing engraved on inscriptions, coins and seals is 'Epigraphic' literature, since epigraphy is the study of such inscribed records.

    Rajasthan History Art Culture Literature Tradition and Heritage · Socio-Cultural Aspects of Rajasthan History

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  97. 111.

    'Languriya song' is related to which god/goddess?

    1. AJeen Mata
    2. BKaila Devi
    3. CKhatu Shyam
    4. DShree Mahaveer
    Answer (B)

    Languriya folk songs are associated with the worship/fair of Kaila Devi of Karauli, sung addressing 'Languriya', the goddess's attendant.

    Rajasthan History Art Culture Literature Tradition and Heritage · Folk Goddesses (Lok Devi)

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  98. 112.

    What is the theme of World TB Day-2024?

    1. A'Yes! We can end TB'
    2. B'Invest to End T.B save lives.'
    3. C'Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world'
    4. D'The Clock is Ticking'
    Answer (A)

    The theme of World TB Day 2024 (24 March) was 'Yes! We can end TB'.

    Current Affairs · Important Days & Themes

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  99. 113.

    Keoladeo National Park is located in which place of Rajasthan?

    1. ABarmer
    2. BBharatpur
    3. CDholpur
    4. DRajsamand
    Answer (B)

    Keoladeo (Ghana) National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage bird sanctuary, is located in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks of Rajasthan

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  100. 114.

    Match List-I with List-II List-I (Folk art) a. Kavad b. Phad c. Paane d. Mandana List-II (Material) I. Paper II. Colour III. Cloth IV. Wood Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    1. Aa-IV, b - III, c - I, d - II
    2. Ba-II, b - I, c - IV, d - III
    3. Ca-I, b - II, c - III, d - IV
    4. Da-III, b - IV, c - II, d - I
    Answer (A)

    Correct matching is a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II: Kavad=Wood (IV), Phad=Cloth (III), Paane=Paper (I), Mandana=Colour (II).

    Rajasthan History Art Culture Literature Tradition and Heritage · Handicrafts of Rajasthan

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  101. 115.

    Which of the following text is composed by Jambhoji?

    1. AMukam
    2. BVishnoi Dharmaprakash
    3. CAmavsya of Falgun
    4. DAlakh Niranjan
    Answer (B)

    As marked, 'Vishnoi Dharmaprakash' is attributed to Guru Jambhoji, founder of the Bishnoi sect (note: Jambhoji's core teachings are the 120 shabads of the Shabadwani; the marked key is doubtful).

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  102. 116.

    Who was the first person to call that region 'Rajputana', which is now known as Rajasthan?

    1. AGeorge Abraham
    2. BGeorge Thomas
    3. CGeorge Alexander
    4. DGeorge Tod
    Answer (B)

    George Thomas, an Irish mercenary, is credited (in 1800, recorded in his memoirs) as the first to use the term 'Rajputana' for the region.

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  103. 117.

    Which one of the following water bodies separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands?

    1. AGulf of Mannar
    2. B5° Channel
    3. C10° Channel
    4. DArabian sea
    Answer (C)

    The Ten Degree Channel (about 150 km wide, lying along the 10°N latitude) is the stretch of the Bay of Bengal that separates the Andaman group of islands from the Nicobar group.

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  104. 118.

    Post- Independence of India how many states of Rajputana (Present Rajasthan) were elevated towards the Indian Union?

    1. A17
    2. B18
    3. C19
    4. D20
    Answer (C)

    After independence, 19 princely states of Rajputana (besides chiefships and Ajmer-Merwara) merged to form present Rajasthan; the standard count is 19 states.

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  105. 119.

    The executive powers and functions of the Governor are: a. All executive actions of the Government of a state are formally taken in his name. b. He cannot seek any information relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation from the Ministers. c. He can make rules for more convenient transactions of the business of a State Government. d. He appoints the Chief Minister and other Ministers. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    1. Aa, b and d only
    2. Bb, c and d only
    3. Ca, c and d only
    4. Db, a and c only
    Answer (C)

    a, c, d are correct: all executive actions are taken in the Governor's name (Art. 166), he may make rules for convenient business, and he appoints the CM and Ministers (Art. 164).

    Indian Polity with focus on Rajasthan · Governor of Rajasthan

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  106. 120.

    Which one is the correct lens formula? (Here symbols have their usual meaning)

    1. A1/f = 1/v + 1/u
    2. B1/f = 1/v - 1/u
    3. C1/f = 1/u - 1/v
    4. D1/v = 1/f - 1/u
    Answer (B)

    The standard lens formula relating focal length to image and object distances is 1/f = 1/v - 1/u, derived using sign conventions.

    Everyday Science · Refraction and Lenses

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  107. 121.

    Horizontal component of earth's magnetic field at a place is 3.2 × 10-5 Tesla, and angle of dip is 60°. The resultant intensity of earth's magnetic field at the place is -

    1. A3.2 × 10-5 T
    2. B1.6 × 10-5 T
    3. C6.4 × 10-5 T
    4. D12.8 × 10-5 T
    Answer (C)

    Resultant field B = H / cos(dip) = (3.2e-5) / cos 60 = (3.2e-5) / 0.5 = 6.4e-5 T.

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  108. 122.

    Which mirror will show a wide area view?

    1. APlane mirror
    2. BConcave mirror
    3. CConvex mirror
    4. DParabolic mirror
    Answer (C)

    A convex mirror bulges outward, diverging reflected rays to form a small, erect image and thus a wider field of view—why it is used as a vehicle rear-view mirror.

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  109. 123.

    Which of the following statement is/are true? a. Metal oxides are acidic in nature. b. Non-metallic oxides are basic in nature Select the most appropriate answer from given options:

    1. AOnly a
    2. BBoth a and b
    3. COnly b
    4. DNeither a nor b
    Answer (D)

    Both statements are reversed: metal oxides (Na2O, MgO) are basic and non-metal oxides (CO2, SO2) are acidic, so neither a nor b is true.

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  110. 124.

    A greenish coating that develops on copper utensils on being exposed to moist air is due to the formation of

    1. ACopper oxide
    2. BCopper carbonate
    3. CCopper sulphate
    4. DCopper nitrate
    Answer (B)

    In moist air, copper reacts with CO2 and water to form basic copper carbonate [CuCO3·Cu(OH)2], the green patina seen on the utensils.

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  111. 125.

    Which of the following does not feature in writing a Notice? Choose the correct option.

    1. ASignature
    2. BTime, date and place
    3. CMinutes of the meeting
    4. DAgenda of the meeting
    Answer (C)

    Minutes of the meeting are a record written AFTER a meeting concludes; a notice is issued beforehand to inform, so minutes do not feature in a notice.

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  112. 126.

    Choose the most appropriate word to complete the given sentence: I was delighted ______ the present you gave on my retirement.

    1. Afrom
    2. Babout
    3. Cwith
    4. Dfor
    Answer (C)

    'Delighted' takes the preposition 'with' when referring to the thing that pleases you—'delighted with the present.'

    General English · Prepositions

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  113. 127.

    Choose the most appropriate word from the options to complete the given sentence. Despite her illness, she insisted ________ going to work as she had plenty of pending work.

    1. Aon
    2. Bin
    3. Cfor
    4. Dto
    Answer (A)

    The fixed phrasal verb is 'insist on (doing something)'—'she insisted on going to work.'

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  114. 128.

    Choose the most appropriate English word for the given word:

    1. Atransgress
    2. Btranscription
    3. Ctranscontinental
    4. Dtransfigure
    Answer (B)

    The intended meaning (a written/copied version of something, e.g., recorded speech) is conveyed by 'transcription', the act of putting into written form.

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  115. 129.

    The use of steroids and inhalers for asthma is to:

    1. Aheal it
    2. Brelieve it
    3. Ccure it
    4. Dintensify it
    Answer (B)

    Asthma has no permanent cure; steroids and inhalers only manage symptoms, so their use is to 'relieve' (provide relief from) the condition.

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  116. 130.

    For a long time it was believed that although one of the following might exacerbate the condition (asthma), it is unlikely to be the cause of it:

    1. Aan unhealthy lifestyle
    2. Bthe poor air quality
    3. Cinsufficient exercise
    4. Dwrong dietary habits
    Answer (B)

    The line says the factor may worsen (exacerbate) asthma but is unlikely to cause it - this fits poor air quality, an environmental trigger that aggravates rather than originates the condition.

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  117. 131.

    Identify the statement which focuses on the newest possible cause of asthmatic attack:

    1. AThe pollution in the atmosphere probably exacerbates the condition.
    2. BHousehold dust mites were thought to trigger the attack.
    3. CA diet deficient in antioxidants may be responsible for the condition.
    4. DDietary allergies might be a major factor.
    Answer (C)

    Option C points to the most recent/novel proposed cause — a diet deficient in antioxidants — signalled by 'may be responsible', indicating a newly suggested hypothesis rather than an established one.

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  118. 132.

    Which of the following is not likely to trigger an asthmatic attack?

    1. ACigarette smoke
    2. BDust mites
    3. CFruits and vegetables
    4. DAir pollution
    Answer (C)

    Fruits and vegetables are healthy foods and are not asthma triggers; cigarette smoke, dust mites and air pollution are common irritants that provoke attacks.

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  119. 133.

    Match List-I with List-II List-I (Words) a. alleviate b. impairs c. exacerbate d. rapidly List-II (Antonyms) I. assuage II. aggravate III. leisurely IV. repairs Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    1. Aa - I, b - II, c - III, d - IV
    2. Ba - II, b - IV, c - I, d - III
    3. Ca - III, b - IV, c - I, d - II
    4. Da - IV, b - I, c - II, d - III
    Answer (B)

    Correct antonym pairing is a-II (alleviate↔aggravate), b-IV (impairs↔repairs), c-I (exacerbate↔assuage), d-III (rapidly↔leisurely).

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  120. 134.

    What is the full form of "EEPROM"?

    1. AElectronically Erasable Programmable Read - Only - Memory
    2. BElectrically Erasable Programmable Read - Only - Memory
    3. CErasable Electrically Process Read - Only - Memory
    4. DElectrically Erasable Programmable Read - Memory
    Answer (B)

    EEPROM stands for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory, which can be erased and reprogrammed using electrical signals.

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  121. 135.

    Which day has been declared as the 'National Space Day' in India?

    1. A20 August
    2. B23 August
    3. C25 August
    4. D27 August
    Answer (B)

    23 August is declared National Space Day because Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the Moon's south pole on 23 August 2023.

    Current Affairs · Important Days & Themes

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  122. 136.

    Blood groups in human population is an example of ________.

    1. ACo-dominance
    2. BIncomplete dominance
    3. CPleiotropy
    4. DAneuploidy
    Answer (A)

    In blood group AB, alleles I^A and I^B both express fully and independently (A and B antigens both appear), which is the definition of co-dominance.

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  123. 137.

    Find the incorrect match from the following:

    1. AElephantiasis - W. malayi
    2. BAIDS-Retrovirus
    3. CPneumonia-E.histolytica
    4. DRing worm-Epidermophyton
    Answer (C)

    Pneumonia is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (or Haemophilus influenzae), not E. histolytica; E. histolytica causes amoebiasis, so this pair is the incorrect (wrong) match.

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  124. 138.

    Which one of the following is not a viral disease?

    1. AAIDS
    2. BTyphoid
    3. CDengue
    4. DInfluenza
    Answer (B)

    Typhoid is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi, not a virus, so it is the non-viral disease here.

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  125. 139.

    Which one is not an initiative under "Skill India Campaign"? Choose the most appropriate option from below:

    1. APradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra
    2. BPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna
    3. CSkill Saathi Counselling Scheme
    4. DIndustrial Training Institute
    Answer (B)

    Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat) is a health insurance scheme under the Health Ministry, not a skill-development initiative, so it is the correct 'not an initiative' answer.

    Current Affairs · Central Government Schemes

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  126. 140.

    Which of the following is not a Rabi crop in Rajasthan?

    1. AWheat
    2. BBarley
    3. CMustard
    4. DRice
    Answer (D)

    Rice is a Kharif (monsoon-sown) crop requiring abundant water, so it is not a Rabi crop in Rajasthan.

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  127. 141.

    Where is the Public Service Commission of Rajasthan located?

    1. AAjmer
    2. BJaipur
    3. CJodhpur
    4. DAlwar
    Answer (A)

    The Rajasthan Public Service Commission was set up in 1949 and has its headquarters at Ajmer.

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  128. 142.

    By which constitutional amendment, the Urban Local Self Government was given the status of a Constitutional Institution?

    1. A44th Constitutional Amendment
    2. B74th Constitutional Amendment
    3. C73rd Constitutional Amendment
    4. D42nd Constitutional Amendment
    Answer (B)

    The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 inserted Part IXA (Articles 243P-243ZG) and gave municipalities/urban local bodies constitutional status.

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  129. 143.

    Panchayati Raj is a system of: Choose the most appropriate option from below:

    1. ALocal Government
    2. BLocal Administration
    3. CLocal Self Government
    4. DRural Local Self Government
    Answer (D)

    Panchayati Raj operates only in rural areas with elected bodies (Gram, Block, Zila) that have devolved decision-making powers, so it is specifically rural local self-government.

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  130. 144.

    The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' in Indian Constitution was borrowed from _________.

    1. AGerman Constitution
    2. BIrish Constitution
    3. CJapanese Constitution
    4. DAmerican Constitution
    Answer (B)

    The Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed from the Irish Constitution (which itself drew them from Spain).

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  131. 145.

    The Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 is being organised in _________.

    1. AJodhpur
    2. BAjmer
    3. CBikaner
    4. DJaipur
    Answer (D)

    The Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 was held in the state capital Jaipur (December 2024).

    Current Affairs · Rajasthan State Current Events

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  132. 146.

    Select a figure from amongst the options which will continue the series established by the four problem figures. Problem figures: Figure i: A square containing a Z-shape with a horizontal line, an upward arrow from the center, and a circle at the bottom-right. Figure ii: A square containing an N-shape with a horizontal line, a downward arrow from the center, and a circle at the top-left. Figure iii: A square containing an N-shape with a horizontal line, a rightward arrow from the center, and a circle at the top-right. Figure iv: A square containing a Z-shape with a horizontal line, a rightward arrow from the center, and a circle at the bottom-right.

    1. AA square containing a Z-shape with a horizontal line, an upward arrow from the center, and a circle at the bottom-right.
    2. BA square containing a Z-shape with a horizontal line, a downward arrow from the center, and a circle at the bottom-left.
    3. CA square containing an N-shape with a horizontal line, a downward arrow from the center, and a circle at the top-left.
    4. DA square containing a Z-shape with a horizontal line, a downward arrow from the center, and a circle at the top-left.
    Answer (B)

    The series alternates the inner shape (Z/N) and moves the arrow/circle; the continuing figure keeps the Z-shape with a downward arrow and a circle at the bottom-left, matching the established pattern in option B.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Counting Figures & Embedded Figures

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  133. 147.

    A man is facing North - West. He turns 90° in the clockwise direction and then 135° in the anticlockwise direction. Which direction is he facing now?

    1. AEast
    2. BSouth
    3. CNorth
    4. DWest
    Answer (D)

    Facing NW, turning 90° clockwise points him NE; turning 135° anticlockwise from NE rotates him through N and NW to West (net 45° anticlockwise from NW gives West).

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  134. 148.

    32 students are sitting in a row facing towards North. If Nehal is 14th from the left end then what is her position from right end?

    1. A17
    2. B18
    3. C19
    4. D20
    Answer (C)

    Position from right = total − position from left + 1 = 32 − 14 + 1 = 19.

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  135. 149.

    Arrange the following words as per the English dictionary and find the second word: charity, carton, caravan, cardigan

    1. ACarton
    2. BCaravan
    3. CCharity
    4. DCardigan
    Answer (D)

    Dictionary order: caravan, cardigan, carton, charity - so the second word is Cardigan (car-a before car-d, then cardigan before carton).

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Letter & Alphabet Series

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  136. 150.

    What number from the following options will come in place of? in the given series? 3, 15, 35, 63, ?, 143

    1. A125
    2. B81
    3. C75
    4. D99
    Answer (D)

    Each term is (odd)×(next odd): 1×3=3, 3×5=15, 5×7=35, 7×9=63, so the missing term is 9×11=99 (and 11×13=143).

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