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Rajasthan CET (Sr. Secondary) — Question Paper

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  1. 1.

    Which of the following district has highest sex ratio of Rajasthan according to Census, 2011 ?

    1. AJaipur
    2. BAlwar
    3. CDungarpur
    4. DBikaner
    Answer (C)

    Per Census 2011, Dungarpur had the highest sex ratio in Rajasthan (about 994 females per 1000 males), driven by its tribal demographics.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Literacy and Sex Ratio of Rajasthan

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  2. 2.

    Sardar Sarovar Dam is built over which river?

    1. AGodavari
    2. BKrishna
    3. CTapi
    4. DNarmada
    Answer (D)

    The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on the Narmada river in Gujarat, the largest dam of the Narmada Valley Project.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Major Dams of India

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  3. 3.

    Which of the following formula depicts monosomy?

    1. A2n-1
    2. B2n-3
    3. C2n+1
    4. D2n+3
    Answer (A)

    Monosomy means one chromosome is missing from a pair, so the count is 2n−1.

    Everyday Science · Chromosomes and Cell Division

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  4. 4.

    Which area of Rajasthan is a part of ‘Arid North Western Plain' ?

    1. ANorth Western Bikaner
    2. BBarmer
    3. CGanganagar
    4. DHanumangarh
    Answer (B)

    Barmer, with its true sandy desert (Thar) terrain and low rainfall, forms part of the Arid North-Western/Western Desert plain of Rajasthan.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Physiographic Regions of Rajasthan

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  5. 5.

    The largest river in the peninsular region is :

    1. AKrishna
    2. BNarmada
    3. CMahanadi
    4. DGodavari
    Answer (D)

    The Godavari, about 1465 km long, is the longest river of peninsular India, earning the name 'Dakshin Ganga'.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Peninsular Rivers of India

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  6. 6.

    Which of the following place of Rajasthan is NOT among scheduled desert areas of India ?

    1. AJhunjhunu
    2. BUdaipur
    3. CJodhpur
    4. DJaisalmer
    Answer (B)

    Udaipur lies in the hilly Aravali/southern Rajasthan zone and is NOT a notified (scheduled) desert area of India; it has higher rainfall and no arid desert character.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Physiographic Regions of Rajasthan

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  7. 7.

    Aman starts a business with Rs. 'M' and 2 months later Chirag joins him with Rs. 'M/2'. 1 month later Praveen also joins them with Rs. '3M'. The difference between the profit received by Aman and Chirag at the end of one year is Rs. 9100. What is the difference between the profit received by Praveen and Chirag ?

    1. ARs. 38,600
    2. BRs. 40,000
    3. CRs. 28,000
    4. DRs. 28,600
    Answer (D)

    Capital×time ratio = Aman 12M, Chirag (M/2)×10=5M, Praveen 3M×9=27M. Aman−Chirag=7M=9100 so M=1300; Praveen−Chirag=22M=22×1300=Rs.28,600.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Partnership

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  8. 8.

    Match List-I with List-II: List-I Indian Player (a) Manu Bhaker (b) Mithali Raj (c) P V Sindhu (d) Mary Kom List-II Sport Associated With (i) Cricket (ii) Shooting (iii) Boxing (iv) Badminton Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

    1. A(a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
    2. B(a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)
    3. C(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)
    4. D(a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)
    Answer (C)

    Manu Bhaker-Shooting(ii), Mithali Raj-Cricket(i), P V Sindhu-Badminton(iv), Mary Kom-Boxing(iii); this correct matching is option C.

    Current Affairs · Sports Personalities & Records

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  9. 9.

    Choose the most appropriate passive form of the sentence given. No one can do anything about the case unless someone gives us more information.

    1. ASomeone has to give more information for us to do something.
    2. BTo do anything more information is required.
    3. CUnless someone gives us more information we cannot do anything.
    4. DNothing can be done about the case, unless we are given more information.
    Answer (D)

    Passive turns 'No one can do anything' into 'Nothing can be done', and 'unless someone gives us' into 'unless we are given', keeping the meaning and modal — option D does exactly this.

    General English · Active and Passive Voice

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  10. 12.

    The Chairperson and member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission are appointed by the :

    1. AGovernor
    2. BChairman of Union Public Service Commission
    3. CChief Minister
    4. DPresident
    Answer (A)

    Per Article 316, the Chairperson and members of the Rajasthan PSC are appointed by the Governor of the State.

    Indian Polity with focus on Rajasthan · Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)

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  11. 13.

    Which of the following is the most essential for germination of seeds ?

    1. AFertilizer
    2. BHigh temperature
    3. CWater
    4. DLight
    Answer (C)

    Water is most essential for germination as it softens the seed coat and activates enzymes that mobilise stored food for the embryo.

    Everyday Science · Economic Importance of Plants

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  12. 14.

    Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which of the following place of Rajasthan ?

    1. ABundi
    2. BJaipur
    3. CChuru
    4. DBharatpur
    Answer (A)

    Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary is in Bundi district; it became India's 52nd tiger reserve in 2022.

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

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  13. 15.

    What will come in place of question mark (?) in the series ? 44, 22, 22, 33, 66, ?

    1. A120
    2. B165
    3. C96
    4. D100
    Answer (B)

    The multipliers run ×0.5, ×1, ×1.5, ×2, ×2.5; so 66×2.5 = 165.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Number Series

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  14. 16.

    The sum of all the factors of 120 is :

    1. A360
    2. B380
    3. C300
    4. D310
    Answer (A)

    Factors of 120 are 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10,12,15,20,24,30,40,60,120; their sum is 360 (also via σ(120)=(1+2+4+8)(1+3)(1+5)=15×4×6=360).

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Number System & Simplification

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  15. 19.

    Which of the following is an opaque object?

    1. AKerosene
    2. BWood
    3. CGlass
    4. DWater
    Answer (B)

    Wood does not allow any light to pass through it, so it is opaque.

    Everyday Science · Reflection of Light and Mirrors

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  16. 20.

    Match List-I with List-II: List-I Paris Olympics 2024 Position in Medals 'tally (a) 1st (b) 62nd (c) 3rd (d) 71st List-II Country (i) India (ii) USA (iii) Pakistan (iv) Japan Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

    1. A(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)
    2. B(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
    3. C(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
    4. D(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)
    Answer (B)

    At Paris 2024, USA topped the medal tally (1st), Pakistan ranked 62nd (lone gold by Arshad Nadeem in javelin), Japan was 3rd, and India (6 medals) finished 71st - so (a)-(ii),(b)-(iii),(c)-(iv),(d)-(i) is correct.

    Current Affairs · Olympic, Asian & Commonwealth Games

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  17. 23.

    Which institution released the environmental guidelines for stone crushing units ?

    1. ANGT (National Green Tribunal)
    2. BCPCB (Central Pollution Control Board)
    3. CNAEB
    4. DNITI Aayog
    Answer (B)

    The environmental guidelines for stone crushing units were released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

    Current Affairs · Institutions & Organisations in News

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  18. 24.

    In a village, two contestants (A and B) are contesting in an election, 70% of the registered voters cast their votes in the election and A wins the election by 600 votes. If A had received 12.5% less votes, A's votes would have been equal to B's votes. How many registered voters are there in the village?

    1. A7000
    2. B4000
    3. C5000
    4. D6000
    Answer (D)

    With 6000 registered, 70% = 4200 votes cast; taking A=2400 and B=1800 gives A's winning margin of exactly 600, matching the data (doubt: the '12.5% less' clause does not make A=B — it actually requires a 25% reduction).

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Percentage

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  19. 26.

    Rusting of iron takes place :

    1. AIn presence of both air and water
    2. BIn absence of air and water
    3. CIn presence of air only
    4. DIn presence of water only
    Answer (A)

    Rusting is the oxidation of iron forming hydrated iron(III) oxide, which needs BOTH oxygen (air) and moisture (water) together.

    Everyday Science · Oxidation and Reduction Reactions

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  20. 27.

    Name the first state in India, in which the modern three tier system of Panchayat Raj Administration was adopted.

    1. ARajasthan
    2. BUttar Pradesh
    3. CMaharashtra
    4. DKerala
    Answer (A)

    Rajasthan was the first state to launch the modern three-tier Panchayati Raj system, inaugurated at Nagaur on 2 October 1959.

    Indian Polity with focus on Rajasthan · Panchayati Raj System: Three-Tier Structure

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  21. 28.

    Which movie won the best feature film award at the 69th National Film Awards in 2023 ?

    1. ARRR
    2. BSarpatta Parambarai
    3. CRocketry : The Nambi Effect
    4. DGangubai Kathiawadi
    Answer (C)

    At the 69th National Film Awards (announced 2023, for 2021 films), Best Feature Film went to 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect', R. Madhavan's film on scientist Nambi Narayanan.

    Current Affairs · Awards & Honours

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  22. 30.

    'The Amphibians of the Plant Kingdom' are :

    1. APteridophytes
    2. BGymnosperms
    3. CThallophytes
    4. DBryophytes
    Answer (D)

    Bryophytes are called 'amphibians of the plant kingdom' because they live on land yet require water for sexual reproduction (transfer of male gametes).

    Everyday Science · Economic Importance of Plants

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  23. 31.

    Which geographical region of Rajasthan does not share their boundary with Haryana state ?

    1. ASouth Eastern Plateau region
    2. BSemi arid region
    3. CEastern Plain region
    4. DAravali region
    Answer (A)

    The South-Eastern Plateau (Hadoti) lies toward Madhya Pradesh in the south-east and shares no border with Haryana.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Physiographic Regions of Rajasthan

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  24. 32.

    In which state did the Supreme Court recently order to halt illegal mining in the Aravali range ?

    1. ARajasthan
    2. BGujarat
    3. CPunjab
    4. DHaryana
    Answer (A)

    The Supreme Court's recent direction to halt illegal mining in the Aravali range was issued for Rajasthan, where extensive unauthorised quarrying threatens the hills.

    Current Affairs · Environment & Ecology in News

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  25. 33.

    How many squares are there in the following picture?

    1. A15
    2. B17
    3. C9
    4. D14
    Answer (D)

    Counting all sizes of squares in the standard figure (small unit squares plus the larger composite squares) gives a total of 14 squares.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Counting Figures & Embedded Figures

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  26. 34.

    Punnamada kayal lake is situated in which state of India?

    1. AKerala
    2. BWest Bengal
    3. CRajasthan
    4. DGujarat
    Answer (A)

    Punnamada Kayal is a backwater lake in Kerala, famous as the venue of the Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race, so it lies in Kerala.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Major Lakes of India

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  27. 40.

    Which of the following is/are example of corrosion? (a) Iron rust (b) Black coating on silver (c) Green Coating on copper (d) Galvanisation of iron Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

    1. A(a), (b) and (c) only
    2. B(d) only
    3. C(a) only
    4. D(a) and (b) only
    Answer (A)

    Corrosion is oxidation of metals: iron rust, black sulphide coating on silver, and green coating on copper are all corrosion examples, so (a),(b),(c).

    Everyday Science · Oxidation and Reduction Reactions

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  28. 41.

    The United State of Greater Rajasthan was formally inaugurated on 30th March, 1949 by ________.

    1. AMahatma Gandhi
    2. BHiralal Shastri
    3. CSardar Vallabhabhai Patel
    4. DKhan Abdul Gaffar Khan
    Answer (C)

    On 30 March 1949 the United State of Greater Rajasthan was inaugurated by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Jaipur, which is why 30 March is Rajasthan Day.

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

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  29. 42.

    The sum of radius and height of a solid Cylinder is 35 cm and its total surface area is 1540 cm². What is the volume of Cylinder?

    1. A4213 cm³
    2. B4123 cm³
    3. C4100 cm³
    4. D4312 cm³
    Answer (D)

    TSA = 2πr(r+h) = 1540 with r+h=35 gives 2×(22/7)×r×35 = 1540 → r=7, h=28; Volume = πr²h = (22/7)×49×28 = 4312 cm³.

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

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  30. 43.

    Which of the following key do you press to check spelling in MS Word ?

    1. AF9
    2. BF7
    3. CF5
    4. DF2
    Answer (B)

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

    Computer Knowledge · MS-Word

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  31. 44.

    Match List-I with List-II: List-I Boli/dialect List-II Spoken mainly in Region/Areas Associated with (a) Hadoti (i) Jodhpur, Jaisalmer (b) Brij Bhasha (ii) Sikar, Jhunjunu (c) Marwadi (iii) Bharatpur, Karauli (d) Shekhawati (iv) Jhalawad, Baran Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

    1. A(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
    2. B(a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
    3. C(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
    4. D(a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
    Answer (C)

    Hadoti–Jhalawar/Baran, Brij Bhasha–Bharatpur/Karauli, Marwadi–Jodhpur/Jaisalmer, Shekhawati–Sikar/Jhunjhunu; giving a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii which is option C.

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

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  32. 45.

    Match List-I with List-II: List-I Country List-II Currency (a) Bangladesh (i) Kyat (b) Nepal (ii) Ngultrum (c) Bhutan (iii) Taka (d) Myanmar (iv) Rupaya Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

    1. A(a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)
    2. B(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
    3. C(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
    4. D(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
    Answer (D)

    Bangladesh–Taka, Nepal–Rupaya, Bhutan–Ngultrum, Myanmar–Kyat; hence a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i which is option D.

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  33. 46.

    Who among the following is the Chairperson of the Rajasthan State Planning Board?

    1. ASpeaker of the Assembly
    2. BChief Justice of High Court
    3. CGovernor
    4. DChief Minister
    Answer (D)

    The Chief Minister is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajasthan State Planning Board.

    Rajasthan Economy · Development Institutions

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  34. 47.

    The horizontal distance between two pillars of length 18 metres and 8 metres is 'm' metres. If two angles of elevation of their respective top from the bottom of the other are complimentary to each other, then the value of 'm' (in metres) is :

    1. A16
    2. B18
    3. C12
    4. D14
    Answer (C)

    When the two angles of elevation are complementary, the horizontal distance equals the geometric mean of the heights: m = √(18 × 8) = √144 = 12 metres.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Heights & Distances

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  35. 49.

    In which games category of Paris Paralympics 2024 Mona Agarwal won bronze medal ?

    1. AR8 Women 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1
    2. BR2 Women 10m Air Rifle SH1
    3. CR2 Women 10m Air Pistol SH1
    4. DR3 Women 10m Air Pistol SH1
    Answer (B)

    Mona Agarwal won bronze in the R2 Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

    Current Affairs · Olympic, Asian & Commonwealth Games

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  36. 50.

    Carbon is:

    1. ATrivalent
    2. BTetravalent
    3. CMonovalent
    4. DDivalent
    Answer (B)

    Carbon has 4 valence electrons and forms four covalent bonds, hence it is tetravalent.

    Everyday Science · Non-metals and Their Compounds

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  37. 51.

    Select the improved variety of maize :

    1. AKalyan Sona
    2. BSonara
    3. CRatan
    4. DJaya
    Answer (C)

    Ratan is a recognised improved/high-yielding variety of maize (makka).

    Rajasthan Economy · Major Crops of Rajasthan

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  38. 52.

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for a Governor in each State?

    1. AArticle 157
    2. BArticle 159
    3. CArticle 153
    4. DArticle 155
    Answer (C)

    Article 153 provides that there shall be a Governor for each State (one person may be Governor of two or more States).

    Indian Polity with focus on Rajasthan · Governor of Rajasthan

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  39. 53.

    Consider the following data: X 10 20 30 40 50 Frequency (f) 30 50 90 - 20 The mean of the above distribution is 29.6. Then what is the missing frequency ?

    1. A65
    2. B70
    3. C50
    4. D60
    Answer (D)

    Mean = Σfx/Σf: (5000+40m)/(190+m)=29.6 gives 5000+40m=5624+29.6m, so 10.4m=624 and m=60.

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  40. 55.

    Select the most appropriate statement for the appointment of a Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission. He/She has been a :

    1. ASocial worker
    2. BSpeaker of the Legislative Assembly
    3. CDistrict Judge
    4. DChief Justice or a Judge of High Court
    Answer (D)

    Under the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, the State Human Rights Commission Chairperson must have been a Chief Justice or a Judge of a High Court.

    Indian Polity with focus on Rajasthan · State Human Rights Commission

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  41. 57.
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    Arrange the following chief secretary of Rajasthan in the order of their appointment old to recent. (a) Shri Rajeev Swarup (b) Smt. Usha Sharma (c) Shri Om Prakash Meena (d) Smt. Kushal Singh Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

    1. A(a), (d), (b), (c)
    2. B(b), (d), (a), (c)
    3. C(b), (c), (d), (a)
    4. D(c), (d), (a), (b)

    RSSB removed this question in the final answer key — nobody was scored on it.final answer key ne is prashn ko hataya

    Indian Polity with focus on Rajasthan · Chief Secretary of the State

  42. 58.

    Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank : He abdicated the throne ______ his eldest son.

    1. Aby way of
    2. Bin favour of
    3. Cagainst
    4. Din lieu of
    Answer (B)

    'In favour of' is the fixed collocation: one abdicates the throne in favour of (to the benefit of) the heir.

    General English · Prepositions

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  43. 59.

    According to Motilal Menaria the Poetic text where the description of the greatness of the king, his Conquests, wars and valour is found is called ______ .

    1. AVigat
    2. BRaso
    3. CRupak
    4. DVeli
    Answer (B)

    Per Motilal Menaria, 'Raso' is the heroic-poetry genre that narrates a king's greatness, conquests, wars and valour (e.g., Prithviraj Raso).

    Rajasthan History Art Culture Literature Tradition and Heritage · Rajasthani Literature & Writers

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  44. 60.

    Which of the following organization is on the highest level in order of Panchayati Raj system in Rajasthan ?

    1. APanchayat Samiti
    2. BGram Panchayat
    3. CKendriya Panchayat
    4. DZila Parishad
    Answer (D)

    In Rajasthan's three-tier Panchayati Raj, the Zila Parishad is at the district (highest) level, above Panchayat Samiti and Gram Panchayat.

    Indian Polity with focus on Rajasthan · Panchayati Raj System: Three-Tier Structure

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  45. 61.

    All the opposite faces of a big cube are coloured with Green, Brown and Red colours. After that it is cut into 64 small equal cubes. How many small cubes are there whose only one face is coloured ?

    1. A26
    2. B30
    3. C20
    4. D24
    Answer (D)

    Edge = 4 (since 64 = 4³). Cubes with exactly one painted face are the face-centre cubes: 6 × (4-2)² = 6 × 4 = 24.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Cubes & Dice

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  46. 62.

    Choose the most appropriate word to complete the given sentence: When are you bringing ______ the next issue of your journal?

    1. Aup
    2. Bout
    3. Coff
    4. Dof
    Answer (B)

    'Bring out' is the phrasal verb meaning to publish or release something, so it correctly fits bringing out the next issue of a journal.

    General English · Prepositions

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  47. 63.

    What is the shortcut key for the central alignment of a line or text in MS office software?

    1. ACtrl + X
    2. BCtrl + Alt +S
    3. CCtrl + W
    4. DCtrl + E
    Answer (D)

    Ctrl+E centres a line or paragraph in MS Office ('E' for cEnter).

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  48. 64.

    It was Monday on Jan. 1, 2024. What will be the day of the week on Jan. 1, 2029 ?

    1. AMonday
    2. BThursday
    3. CSunday
    4. DTuesday
    Answer (A)

    From 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2029 spans 5 years including two leap years (2024 and 2028), totalling 1827 days = exactly 261 weeks (1827÷7=261, remainder 0). Zero odd days means the day repeats, so it is again Monday.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Calendar

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  49. 65.

    B, P, Q, R, S, T, V and W are sitting around a circle facing the centre, not necessarily in the same order. S is 2nd to the left of P and S is 4th to the right of Q. T is second to the right of R and R is 3rd to the right of P. B is 3rd to the right of V and V is not an immediate neighbour of P. Then who is to the immediate left of B ?

    1. AT
    2. BP
    3. CR
    4. DS
    Answer (D)

    Applying the clues (R is 3rd right of P; T 2nd right of R; S 2nd left of P; B 3rd right of V), the consistent circular arrangement places S immediately to the left of B.

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  50. 66.

    Which of the following is a physical change?

    1. AMelting of wax
    2. BPhotosynthesis
    3. CRusting of iron
    4. DRespiration
    Answer (A)

    Melting of wax is a physical change—only the state changes (solid to liquid), no new substance forms and it is reversible.

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  51. 67.

    Which company got the status of Miniratna category-1 in March-2024?

    1. APower Finance Corporation
    2. BGail India Limited
    3. CGrid Controller of India Limited
    4. DCoal India Limited
    Answer (C)

    In March 2024, Grid Controller of India Limited (POSOCO) was granted Miniratna Category-1 status.

    Current Affairs · Economy & Banking Current Affairs

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  52. 68.

    What is the "RAM" stands for :

    1. ARandom Anonymous Memory
    2. BRead Anonymous Memory
    3. CRead Access Memory
    4. DRandom Access Memory
    Answer (D)

    RAM stands for Random Access Memory—any memory location can be accessed directly (randomly) in the same time, regardless of position.

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  53. 69.

    The three medians PA, QB, RC of triangle PQR intersect at point G. If the area of triangle PQR is 90 sq. cm. Then the area of the quadrilateral AGCQ is :

    1. A25 cm²
    2. B40 cm²
    3. C20 cm²
    4. D30 cm²
    Answer (D)

    The three medians divide a triangle into 6 equal-area parts, each = 90/6 = 15 cm². Quadrilateral AGCQ (formed by midpoints A, C, vertex Q and centroid G) is made of two such small triangles, so area = 2×15 = 30 cm².

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  54. 71.

    In the context of Indian Constitution which of the following is not a fundamental duty ?

    1. ATo respect the National Anthem
    2. BTo respect the elders
    3. CTo protect and improve the natural environment
    4. DTo safeguard public property
    Answer (B)

    'To respect the elders' is not among the 11 Fundamental Duties in Article 51A, so it is not a fundamental duty.

    Indian Polity with focus on Rajasthan · Fundamental Duties

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  55. 72.

    In 24 days A can do 75% of a job. B can do 1/4 of the job in 24 days. In how many days can they do 1/4 of the job while working together?

    1. A8 days
    2. B10 days
    3. C5 days
    4. D6 days
    Answer (D)

    A: 75% in 24 days → full in 32 days (1/32/day); B: 1/4 in 24 days → full in 96 days (1/96/day). Together 1/32+1/96 = 1/24/day, so 1/4 job takes (1/4)÷(1/24) = 6 days.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Time, Work & Pipes

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  56. 73.

    Who was the founder of the Chauhan dynasty of Ranthambhor?

    1. ADurlabh Raj
    2. BVijay Raj
    3. CGovind Raj
    4. DVigrah Raj
    Answer (C)

    The Ranthambhor Chauhan branch was founded by Govind Raj, grandson of Prithviraj III of Ajmer, who settled at Ranthambhor after the battle of Tarain.

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  57. 74.

    If a=b^m, b = c^n and c = a^k then the value of m, n, k is equal to :

    1. A2
    2. B3
    3. C0
    4. D1
    Answer (D)

    Substituting: a=b^m=(c^n)^m=c^{mn}=(a^k)^{mn}=a^{kmn}. Equating exponents, m·n·k = 1.

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  58. 75.

    Which is the main organization for the Development of Infrastructure in Industrial Areas in Rajasthan?

    1. ARAJSICO
    2. BDistrict Industries Centre
    3. CRajasthan Finance Corporation
    4. DRIICO
    Answer (D)

    RIICO (Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation, set up 1980) develops industrial areas and their infrastructure in Rajasthan.

    Rajasthan Economy · Industrial Areas and Development

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  59. 76.

    Which of the following is an esterification reaction?

    1. ACH3COOH + NaOH → CH3COONa + H2O
    2. BCH3COOH + CH3CH2OH H+ CH3COOC2H5 + H2O
    3. CCH3COOC2H5 NaOH → C2H5OH + CH3COONa
    4. DCH3COOH + NaHCO3 → CH3COONa + H2O + CO2
    Answer (B)

    Esterification is the acid-catalysed (H+) reaction of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol to form an ester and water; acetic acid + ethanol gives ethyl acetate, which is esterification.

    Everyday Science · Hydrocarbons

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  60. 77.

    Which of the following is the electronic brain of the Computer?

    1. ACPU (Central Processing Unit)
    2. BControl Unit
    3. CALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
    4. DMemory
    Answer (A)

    The CPU performs all processing, fetching, decoding and executing instructions, so it is called the electronic brain of the computer; the other units are parts inside it.

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  61. 78.

    Where is the natural gas based Ramgarh Power Plant located?

    1. AUdaipur
    2. BBhilwara
    3. CJaisalmer
    4. DBikaner
    Answer (C)

    The natural gas based Ramgarh Thermal Power Plant is in Jaisalmer district, using gas from the nearby Jaisalmer basin fields.

    Rajasthan Economy · Conventional Energy: Hydro, Thermal, Nuclear

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  62. 79.

    Who propounded the theory of the origin of Rajputs from the Nagara Brahmanas ?

    1. AVincent Smith
    2. BGauri Shankar
    3. CJames Tod
    4. DDr. D.R. Bhandarkar
    Answer (D)

    Dr. D.R. Bhandarkar propounded the theory tracing Rajput origin from the Nagara/Brahmana lineage.

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  63. 80.

    Identify the most appropriate sentence from the following options:

    1. AHe had been living in London for two years when I visited him.
    2. BHe had lived in London for two years when I visited him.
    3. CHe lived in London for two years when I visited him.
    4. DHe was living in London for two years when I visited him.
    Answer (A)

    Past perfect continuous ('had been living') correctly shows an action that continued for two years up to the past point when 'I visited him'.

    General English · Tenses & Sequence of Tenses

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  64. 81.

    Choose the most appropriate English translation of the given sentence.

    1. AYou have not been deceived.
    2. BYou are being deceived by him.
    3. CHe did not deceive you.
    4. DHe has not deceive you.
    Answer (C)

    The Hindi sentence is a simple past negative active ('He did not deceive you'), so 'He did not deceive you' matches the tense, subject and structure exactly.

    General English · Translation (Hindi–English)

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  65. 82.

    When was the 'Objective Resolution' presented by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru accepted by the Constituent Assembly ?

    1. A26 January, 1947
    2. B22 January, 1947
    3. C29 November, 1949
    4. D9 December, 1946
    Answer (B)

    Nehru moved the 'Objective Resolution' on 13 December 1946 and the Constituent Assembly adopted it on 22 January 1947; it later became the basis of the Preamble.

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  66. 84.

    The total number of 3 different colored pens in a box is 102. If the ratio between red colored and black colored pen is 5:3 and the number of black pens is 33 1/3 % of green pens, then find the difference between the red colored and black colored pens?

    1. A14
    2. B20
    3. C10
    4. D12
    Answer (D)

    Let red=5k, black=3k; black is 33⅓% of green so green=3×black=9k. Total 5k+3k+9k=17k=102 → k=6, giving red=30, black=18, difference = 12.

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  67. 86.

    How many slide layouts of office theme are available in new slide dialog box?

    1. A9
    2. B17
    3. C7
    4. D14
    Answer (A)

    The default Office theme in PowerPoint's New Slide gallery offers 9 built-in slide layouts (Title Slide, Title and Content, Section Header, Two Content, Comparison, Title Only, Blank, Content with Caption, Picture with Caption).

    Computer Knowledge · MS-PowerPoint

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  68. 87.

    Select the incorrectly matched pair of plant and its economically important part:

    1. ARauwolfia serpentina - Root
    2. BTerminalia arjuna - Flower
    3. CCurcuma longa - Stem
    4. DAllium sativum - Stem
    Answer (B)

    Terminalia arjuna's economically important part is its bark (used as a cardiac tonic), not its flower, so this pair is wrongly matched.

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  69. 89.

    The sunlight passes through spherical water droplets of rain. An observer with his back to the sun, seen a rainbow in front of him. This Sun phenomenon is due to the :

    1. Aeffect of reflection of light only
    2. Bcombined effect of dispersion, refraction and reflection of light
    3. Ceffect of dispersion of light only
    4. Deffect of refraction of light only
    Answer (B)

    A rainbow forms by the combined effect of refraction, internal reflection and dispersion of sunlight inside the water droplets, which separates the colours.

    Everyday Science · Dispersion of Light

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  70. 90.

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to - CONTRITE

    1. Aconcise
    2. Bpolite
    3. Cunapologetic
    4. Dhurtful
    Answer (C)

    Contrite means feeling deep remorse/repentance for a wrong; its opposite is 'unapologetic', i.e. showing no regret.

    General English · Antonyms

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  71. 92.

    'Pichhvai Painting' is associated with which school of Art ?

    1. AKishangarh
    2. BNathdwara
    3. CBundi
    4. DKota
    Answer (B)

    Pichhvai painting belongs to the Nathdwara (Rajsamand) school, depicting devotional scenes of Shrinathji (Krishna) on cloth hung behind the deity.

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  72. 93.

    Which of the following is correct?

    1. AAll the colours in VIBGYOR travel with the same speed in vacuum.
    2. BNone in VIBGYOR travels in vacuum.
    3. CRed light travels fastest (among VIBGYOR) in vacuum.
    4. DViolet light travels fastest (among VIBGYOR) in vacuum.
    Answer (A)

    In vacuum there is no dispersion; all colours of light travel at the same speed c (3×10^8 m/s), independent of wavelength.

    Everyday Science · Dispersion of Light

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  73. 94.

    Aman walks 3 km to East, then turns North-West and walks 4 km. Then he turns South and walks 6 km. Then again he turns West and walks 3 km. Finally he turns North and walks 7 km. In which direction, is he from the starting point?

    1. ASouth
    2. BWest
    3. CNorth-West
    4. DNorth
    Answer (C)

    Tracking coordinates (E +x, N +y): 3E gives (3,0); NW 4 gives about (0.17, 2.83); S 6 gives (0.17, -3.17); W 3 gives (-2.83, -3.17); N 7 gives (-2.83, 3.83). The final point has negative x (west) and positive y (north), so he is North-West of start.

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  74. 95.

    The simple interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years is Rs. 300 and the compound interest on the same sum at same rate for 2 years is Rs. 315. The rate of interest per annum is :

    1. A20%
    2. B25%
    3. C10%
    4. D15%
    Answer (C)

    SI for 2 yr = 300, so yearly interest = 150. CI−SI = 315−300 = 15 = interest for 1 year on the first year's interest (150) ⇒ 150×r = 15 ⇒ r = 10%.

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  75. 96.

    Which of the following is an optical storage device?

    1. APunch Card
    2. BBlu-ray- Disk
    3. CHard disk
    4. DTape
    Answer (B)

    A Blu-ray disk is an optical storage device—data is written and read using a laser (light) beam.

    Computer Knowledge · Secondary Storage Devices

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  76. 97.

    In AIDS _________ is primarily affected.

    1. ANervous System
    2. BDigestive System
    3. CCirculatory System
    4. DImmune System
    Answer (D)

    In AIDS the HIV virus destroys CD4 (T-helper) cells, so the immune system is primarily affected and weakened.

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  77. 98.

    Which of the following is not a function of the control unit ?

    1. ADirect Operation
    2. BGuides data flow through the computer memory
    3. CControls Sequential Instruction Execution
    4. DInterprets Instruction
    Answer (A)

    "Direct Operation" (actually performing arithmetic/logic operations) is not a control-unit job—it belongs to the ALU; the CU only directs and coordinates, it does not execute the operations itself.

    Computer Knowledge · CPU, ALU & Control Unit

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  78. 99.

    Who has been appointed as the 26th Chief of the Indian Navy in April-2024 ?

    1. ADinesh Kumar Tripathi
    2. BV.R. Chaudhari
    3. CR. Hari Kumar
    4. DManoj Pandey
    Answer (A)

    In April 2024, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi took charge as the 26th Chief of the Indian Navy.

    Current Affairs · Recent Appointments

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  79. 100.

    Choose the most appropriate word to complete the given sentence: The compilation of titles of books or articles that have been used by a person for writing an article is termed as ________.

    1. ABibliography
    2. BBiblical
    3. CBiography
    4. DBlasphemy
    Answer (A)

    A 'bibliography' is the list of books/articles consulted or referenced for writing a work — exactly the described compilation of source titles.

    General English · One Word Substitution

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  80. 101.

    Which of the following groups consist of only Input devices?

    1. AMouse, Keyboard, Plotter
    2. BMouse, Keyboard, Scanner
    3. CMouse, Keyboard, Monitor
    4. DMouse, Keyboard, Printer
    Answer (B)

    Mouse, keyboard and scanner all feed data INTO the computer, so this group is entirely input devices.

    Computer Knowledge · Input Devices

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  81. 102.

    In a typical nucleus some regions of chromatin are loosely packed and stain light, this region is known as :

    1. ANucleosome
    2. BHistone octamer
    3. CHeterochromatin
    4. DEuchromatin
    Answer (D)

    Euchromatin is the loosely packed, lightly stained, transcriptionally active form of chromatin in the interphase nucleus.

    Everyday Science · Chromosomes and Cell Division

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  82. 103.

    Which of the following fundamental duty is added by the 86th Constitution Amendment Act in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution for a parent or a guardian ?

    1. ATo provide opportunities for education to his ward or child between the age of six and fourteen years.
    2. BSafeguard public property and to abjure violence.
    3. CTo defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.
    4. DTo uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
    Answer (A)

    The 86th Amendment (2002) added the 11th fundamental duty in Article 51A - a parent/guardian to provide education opportunities to his child aged six to fourteen years.

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  83. 104.

    Who among the following has written the book “Cricket My Style" ?

    1. AKapil Dev
    2. BSaurabh Ganguly
    3. CRavi Shastri
    4. DSachin Tendulkar
    Answer (A)

    'Cricket My Style' was written by Kapil Dev, India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain.

    Current Affairs · Books, Authors & Reports

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  84. 105.

    The following is an incorrectly written sentence-

    1. AMeera was a devotee poetess.
    2. BThink about the welfare of all mankind.
    3. CThe horse got stuck while walking.
    4. DNow he must have returned.
    Answer (D)

    'वापस लौटना' is redundant (pleonasm) because 'लौटना' itself means 'to return back'; the correct form is 'अब वह लौट चुका होगा', so this sentence is the incorrect one.

    General Hindi · Sentence Correction

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  85. 106.

    Match List-I with List-II: List-I Lake List-II Located / Close to (a) Jaisamand lake (i) Nagaur (b) Sambhar lake (ii) Barmer (c) Didwana lake (iii) Udaipur (d) Pachpadra lake (iv) Jaipur Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

    1. A(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
    2. B(a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
    3. C(a) - (iv), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iii)
    4. D(a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)
    Answer (A)

    Correct pairing: Jaisamand–Udaipur (iii), Sambhar–Jaipur (iv), Didwana–Nagaur (i), Pachpadra–Barmer (ii), i.e. (a)-iii, (b)-iv, (c)-i, (d)-ii = option A.

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  86. 107.

    Which of the following is an abstract noun?

    1. ADistance
    2. BSweet
    3. COld
    4. DOwn
    Answer (A)

    'Distance' names a quality/state that cannot be touched, making it an abstract noun.

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  87. 108.

    If 2cos²θ + 3sinθ = 3, where 0° < θ < 90°, then what is the value of 5sin²2θ + cos²2θ + cosec²2θ ?

    1. A21/4
    2. B29/3
    3. C4/15
    4. D35/6
    Answer (D)

    Solving 2cos²θ+3sinθ=3 gives sinθ=1/2, so θ=30° and 2θ=60°, from which the value is evaluated (keyed answer 35/6). Note: direct substitution yields 16/3, which matches none of the options, so the question/options appear to contain a typo.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Trigonometric Ratios & Identities

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  88. 110.

    Which disease is caused due to trisomy of 21st chromosome in humans ?

    1. ADown Syndrome
    2. BPatau Syndrome
    3. CKlinefelter's Syndrome
    4. DPhenylketonuria
    Answer (A)

    Down Syndrome results from trisomy of chromosome 21 (an extra 21st chromosome), giving 47 chromosomes.

    Everyday Science · Chromosomes and Cell Division

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  89. 112.

    The area of a square is 9x2 + 24x + 16. Find the measure of the side of the square.

    1. A3x+4
    2. B3x+5
    3. C3x+1
    4. D3x+2
    Answer (A)

    9x²+24x+16 is a perfect square = (3x+4)² since (3x)²=9x², 4²=16 and 2·3x·4=24x. So side = 3x+4.

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  90. 113.

    Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Fair) (a) Karni Mata (b) Shri Mahavir Ji (c) Kapil Muni (d) Kalyan ji List-II (Place) (i) Kolayat (ii) Diggi (iii) Deshnok (iv) Karauli Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

    1. A(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
    2. B(a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
    3. C(a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
    4. D(a) - (iv), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iii)
    Answer (A)

    Correct pairings: Karni Mata fair at Deshnok (Bikaner), Shri Mahavir Ji at Karauli, Kapil Muni fair at Kolayat (Bikaner), and Kalyan Ji at Diggi (Tonk/Malpura) - matching (a)-(iii),(b)-(iv),(c)-(i),(d)-(ii).

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  91. 114.

    Which of the following is an example of an impact printer?

    1. ALaser printer
    2. BPlotters
    3. CDot matrix printer
    4. DInkjet printer
    Answer (C)

    A dot matrix printer is an impact printer because its pins/hammer strike an inked ribbon against the paper to form characters.

    Computer Knowledge · Output Devices

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  92. 115.

    A shopkeeper marked a product, 60% above the cost price and sold the product for Rs. 32,400 after giving two successive discounts of 10% each. Find the cost price of the product.

    1. ARs. 25,000
    2. BRs. 30,000
    3. CRs. 20,000
    4. DRs. 23,000
    Answer (A)

    Let CP = x. MP = 1.6x. Two successive 10% discounts give 0.9×0.9 = 0.81 of MP, so SP = 1.6x×0.81 = 1.296x = 32400 → x = 32400/1.296 = Rs. 25,000.

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  93. 116.

    Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Type of Coal) (a) Peat (b) Lignite (c) Anthracite (d) Bituminous List-II (Carbon %) (i) 94-98 (ii) 27 (iii) 78-86 (iv) 28-30 Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

    1. A(a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (iii)
    2. B(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
    3. C(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
    4. D(a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)
    Answer (A)

    By carbon content: Peat ~27% (ii), Lignite 28-30% (iv), Anthracite 94-98% (i, highest grade), Bituminous 78-86% (iii) — giving (a)-ii, (b)-iv, (c)-i, (d)-iii, option A.

    Everyday Science · Non-metals and Their Compounds

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  94. 117.

    Nanda Devi Biosphere reserve is situated in which state?

    1. ASikkim
    2. BAssam
    3. CWest Bengal
    4. DUttarakhand
    Answer (D)

    Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, surrounding Nanda Devi peak in the Garhwal Himalayas, lies in Uttarakhand and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

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  95. 118.

    Which fundamental right cannot be suspended even during an emergency ?

    1. ARight to freedom to reside anywhere
    2. BRight to freedom of Religion
    3. CRight to Life and Personal Liberty
    4. DRight to assembling peacefully
    Answer (C)

    Under Article 359, Articles 20 and 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) can never be suspended even during an emergency.

    Indian Polity with focus on Rajasthan · Fundamental Rights

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  96. 119.

    Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank : Would you like to hear ______ story about ______ Englishman, ______ Irishman and ______ Scotsman?

    1. Ax, an, the, the
    2. Ba, the, the, the
    3. Cthe, an, an, an
    4. Da, an, an, a
    Answer (D)

    Use 'a' before consonant sound (story) and 'an' before vowel sound (Englishman, Irishman), and 'a' before Scotsman: a, an, an, a.

    General English · Articles

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  97. 120.

    Which of the following is India's first interplanetary mission?

    1. AAstrosat
    2. BRISAT-1
    3. CChandrayaan - 1
    4. DMangalyaan
    Answer (D)

    Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission, launched 5 Nov 2013, reached Mars orbit Sept 2014) is India's first interplanetary mission as it travelled to another planet.

    Everyday Science · Indian Space Programme and ISRO

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  98. 121.

    The catalyst and promoter used in the Haber process, respectively, are :

    1. AMnO2 and Fe
    2. BNO and Mo
    3. CMo and Fe
    4. DFe and Mo
    Answer (D)

    In the Haber process for ammonia, finely divided iron (Fe) is the catalyst and molybdenum (Mo) is the promoter that boosts its activity.

    Everyday Science · Catalysts

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  99. 122.

    'The Valley of Flowers' is situated in which region of India ?

    1. AThe Arunachal Himalayas
    2. BThe Eastern Hills and Mountains of Himalayas
    3. CThe Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas
    4. DUttarakhand Himalayas
    Answer (D)

    Valley of Flowers National Park lies in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand in the Western Himalayas (Nanda Devi biosphere) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so Uttarakhand Himalayas is correct.

    Geography of India and Rajasthan · Himalayas and Northern Mountains

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  100. 123.

    Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank : I've got ______ friends so I'm not lonely, but ______ of them never visit me.

    1. Asome, fewer
    2. Bnone, some
    3. Cnone, many
    4. Dmany, a few
    Answer (D)

    'Many friends' explains why one is not lonely (a large number), and 'a few of them' (some, a small positive number) visiting fits the contrast — both are positive-quantity determiners that make the sentence logical.

    General English · Determiners

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  101. 124.

    The metal which is not found in the free state is :

    1. APlatinum
    2. BIron
    3. CGold
    4. DSilver
    Answer (B)

    Iron is fairly reactive, so it is not found in the free (native) state; it occurs combined as ores (oxides, etc.).

    Everyday Science · Metals and Their Compounds

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  102. 125.

    Denatured alcohol is:

    1. Aformed by addition of conc. sulphuric acid to alcohol.
    2. Bused for the drinking purpose.
    3. Cthe mixing of a dye and methanol to ethanol for the purpose of industrial use.
    4. Dformed when alcohol reacts with oxygen.
    Answer (C)

    Denatured alcohol is ethanol made unfit for drinking by adding methanol and a dye for industrial use — done to avoid beverage tax and prevent misuse.

    Everyday Science · Hydrocarbons

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  103. 126.

    Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank : The salutation in an official letter should be

    1. ABefore the date
    2. BBefore the subscription
    3. CAfter the signature
    4. DAfter the subject
    Answer (D)

    In an official letter the salutation (e.g. 'Sir/Madam') comes immediately after the subject line, before the body.

    General English · Letter Writing

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  104. 127.

    Match List-I with List-II: List-I Name of Element (a) Sodium (b) Calcium (c) Iron (d) Iodine List-II Major Function in human body (i) Component of Hemoglobin (ii) Maintaining Balance (iii) Makes bones and teeth strong (iv) Formation of thyroxine

    1. A(a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
    2. B(a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
    3. C(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
    4. D(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
    Answer (D)

    Sodium maintains fluid/electrolyte balance (ii), Calcium strengthens bones and teeth (iii), Iron is a component of haemoglobin (i), and Iodine is needed to form thyroxine (iv) — so (a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv) is correct.

    Everyday Science · Malnutrition and Nutritional Deficiency

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  105. 128.

    Select the most appropriate statement about blood platelets (Thrombocytes) : (a) They have no nuclei. (b) They are very small fragments of cells. (c) They contain red coloured pigment called hemoglobin. (d) They participate in clotting of blood. (e) They produce antibodies to fight antigens. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

    1. A(b), (c) and (d) only
    2. B(b), (c), (d) and (e) only
    3. C(a), (b) and (c) only
    4. D(a), (b) and (d) only
    Answer (D)

    Platelets are anucleate (no nucleus), are tiny fragments of megakaryocyte cells, and help in blood clotting — so (a), (b), (d) are correct, which is option D.

    Everyday Science · Blood Groups, Transfusion and Rh Factor

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  106. 131.

    Q and R are siblings. P has two children and he is son of E and E is father-in-law of H. H has only one son. R is not granddaughter of E. Then how is Q related to E?

    1. ASon
    2. BNiece
    3. CDaughter
    4. DGrand Daughter
    Answer (D)

    P is E's son and P's two children Q and R are E's grandchildren; R is not a granddaughter (so the grandson and H's only son), leaving Q as the granddaughter of E.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Blood Relations

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  107. 132.

    Shimla is cooler than only Manali. Nainital is colder than Ooty but not as cold as Mussoorie. Mount Abu is colder than Shimla but not the coldest. Which among the following is the most coldest ?

    1. AMount Abu
    2. BShimla
    3. CNainital
    4. DMussoorie
    Answer (D)

    'Shimla cooler than only Manali' makes Manali warmest. Nainital is colder than Ooty but warmer than Mussoorie, so Mussoorie is colder than Nainital — making Mussoorie the coldest.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Ranking & Order Sequence

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  108. 133.

    In which month is the festival of Kajali Teej celebrated in Bundi ?

    1. ABhadrapad
    2. BPhalgun
    3. CChaitra
    4. DShravana
    Answer (A)

    Bundi's famous Kajali Teej is celebrated on the third day of the dark fortnight of the Bhadrapad month (Aug-Sep), three days after Rakshabandhan.

    Rajasthan History Art Culture Literature Tradition and Heritage · Fairs & Festivals

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  109. 134.

    'भारतीय' में युक्त प्रत्यय है-

    1. Aइय
    2. Bतीय
    3. C
    4. Dईय
    Answer (D)

    The base word 'भारत' takes the suffix 'ईय' to form 'भारतीय' (भारत + ईय) — the correct taddhita suffix.

    General Hindi · Suffix (Pratyay)

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  110. 135.

    Himalayan Yew tree (Taxus wallichiana) is found in which States of India?

    1. ASikkim and Uttarakhand
    2. BHimachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh
    3. CSikkim and Himachal Pradesh
    4. DHimachal Pradesh and Kashmir
    Answer (B)

    The Himalayan Yew (Taxus wallichiana) occurs mainly in the temperate Himalayan forests of Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh (source of the anticancer drug taxol).

    Everyday Science · Economic Importance of Plants

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  111. 136.

    Which salt does not contain water of crystallisation?

    1. AWashing Soda
    2. BGypsum
    3. CBlue Vitriol
    4. DBaking Soda
    Answer (D)

    Baking soda is NaHCO₃, an anhydrous salt with no water of crystallisation.

    Everyday Science · Important Compounds Used in Daily Life

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  112. 137.

    Which of the following area of Rajasthan is/are benefited with water from Indira Gandhi Canal ? (a) Churu (b) Jaisalmer (c) Jodhpur (d) Ajmer Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

    1. A(a) and (c) only
    2. B(a), (b) and (c) only
    3. C(a), (c) and (d) only
    4. D(b) and (c) only
    Answer (B)

    The Indira Gandhi Canal irrigates the western/north-western desert districts including Churu (a), Jaisalmer (b) and Jodhpur (c) — so (a), (b), (c) only, option B.

    Rajasthan Economy · Major Irrigation Projects

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  113. 138.

    The name of the present (August, 2024) chairman of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) is :

    1. ADr. K. Kasturirangan
    2. BDr. S. Somnath
    3. CDr. K. Sivan
    4. DDr. K. Radhakrishnan
    Answer (B)

    As of August 2024, Dr. S. Somanath was the Chairman of ISRO (he took charge in January 2022 and led the Chandrayaan-3 mission).

    Current Affairs · Recent Appointments

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  114. 139.

    Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. After months of recession the economy picking up.

    1. Ais
    2. Bare
    3. Cwas
    4. Dwere
    Answer (A)

    'The economy' is a singular subject and the sense is present (now picking up), so the singular present auxiliary 'is' is required.

    General English · Tenses & Sequence of Tenses

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  115. 140.

    Choose the most appropriate reported form of the sentence given : "Where will you be tomorrow", I said “in case I have to meet you?"

    1. AI said to him where he will be next day in case I have to meet him.
    2. BI enquired about his whereabouts the next day in case I would have to meet up.
    3. CI asked where you will be next day in case I will meet him.
    4. DI asked where he would be the next day in case I had to meet him.
    Answer (D)

    The question becomes 'asked where he would be', 'will'→'would', 'tomorrow'→'the next day', and 'have to'→'had to' — all correctly back-shifted in option D.

    General English · Direct and Indirect Narration

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  116. 141.

    Given below are two statements: Statement (I) : Balathal is an important archaeological chalcolithic site in Rajasthan. Statement (II) : It was excavated by V.N. Misra. Its contact with the Harappan Civilization is attested from the house construction. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

    1. AStatement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
    2. BStatement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
    3. CBoth Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
    4. DBoth Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
    Answer (C)

    Balathal (Udaipur) is indeed an important chalcolithic site of Rajasthan and was excavated by V.N. Misra—so both statements are true.

    Rajasthan History Art Culture Literature Tradition and Heritage · Ahar & Balathal Civilizations

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  117. 142.

    Which State is NOT a part of the 'Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project'?

    1. APunjab
    2. BRajasthan
    3. CGujarat
    4. DMaharashtra
    Answer (A)

    The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor passes through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, MP and UP; Punjab is not part of it.

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  118. 143.

    Dhol dance is associated with which area of Rajasthan ?

    1. AJalore
    2. BPratapgarh
    3. CSikar
    4. DJaipur
    Answer (A)

    The Dhol dance is a folk dance traditionally associated with the Jalore region of Rajasthan, performed mainly at weddings.

    Rajasthan History Art Culture Literature Tradition and Heritage · Folk Dances of Rajasthan

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  119. 144.

    Where is the 'Institute of Leadership Development' located in the state of Rajasthan?

    1. AJaipur
    2. BJodhpur
    3. CUdaipur
    4. DMount Abu
    Answer (A)

    The Institute of Leadership Development (ILD) is located in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.

    Rajasthan Economy · Development Institutions

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  120. 145.

    In a certain language 'SNIP' is coded as '@59#' and 'KITE' is coded as '$9%!'. How will 'PINK' be coded in the same code?

    1. A92#$
    2. B$19#
    3. C$85!
    4. D#95$
    Answer (D)

    Letter codes: S=@, N=5, I=9, P=#, K=$, T=%, E=!. So PINK = #(P) 9(I) 5(N) $(K) = '#95$', which is option D.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Coding-Decoding

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  121. 146.

    Given two statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read the conclusions and decide which of the given conclusions logically true from the given statements. Statement : Some hands are eyes. No eye is leg. All legs are hairs. Conclusions: (I) No hand is a hair. (II) Some eyes are hairs. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

    1. AIf both (I) and (II) conclusion follow
    2. BIf neither (I) nor (II) conclusion follows
    3. CIf only (I) conclusion follows
    4. DIf only (II) conclusion follows
    Answer (B)

    From the statements neither hand-hair nor eye-hair links are definite (both are only possible), so neither conclusion (I) nor (II) necessarily follows.

    Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability · Syllogism

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  122. 147.

    In which year was Rajasthan Atomic Power Station commissioned ?

    1. A1978
    2. B1980
    3. C1963
    4. D1973
    Answer (D)

    Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS) at Rawatbhata, Unit-1, was commissioned in 1973 - the first PHWR-based station of India.

    Rajasthan Economy · Conventional Energy: Hydro, Thermal, Nuclear

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  123. 149.

    National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is located at ?

    1. AHyderabad
    2. BSriharikota
    3. CAhmedabad
    4. DBengaluru
    Answer (A)

    The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), an ISRO centre handling satellite data reception and processing, is headquartered at Hyderabad.

    Everyday Science · Indian Space Programme and ISRO

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  124. 150.

    Which of the following is not a type of spreadsheet program?

    1. AGoogle sheets
    2. BRose symphony
    3. CZoho Sheet
    4. DMicrosoft Excel
    Answer (B)

    The paper prints 'Rose symphony'; the intended reference is IBM Lotus Symphony, an office suite (word processor, spreadsheet and presentations together) rather than a standalone spreadsheet program, and discontinued in 2014. Per the answer key this is the option that is 'not a type of spreadsheet program'.

    Computer Knowledge · MS-Excel

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