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Question 1General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

In the context of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which body was created to administer the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and what is the status of the Union Territory of Ladakh?

  1. Both Union Territories were given Legislative Assemblies
  2. Jammu and Kashmir has a Legislative Assembly, while Ladakh has no legislature Correct answer.
  3. Neither Union Territory was given a Legislative Assembly
  4. Ladakh has a Legislative Assembly, while Jammu and Kashmir has none

Explanation

The Act split the former state into two Union Territories with different constitutional arrangements. Jammu and Kashmir was given a Legislative Assembly, whereas Ladakh was constituted as a Union Territory without a legislature.

Question 2General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A candidate in a general awareness test is asked about the basic structure doctrine in Indian constitutional law. Which statement best captures its core meaning?

  1. Parliament may amend any part of the Constitution, including fundamental rights, without limitation
  2. The Supreme Court may amend the Constitution when Parliament fails to act
  3. Certain features of the Constitution are so fundamental that Parliament cannot destroy them through amendment Correct answer.
  4. Fundamental rights can be suspended permanently by a simple parliamentary majority

Explanation

The doctrine holds that Parliament's amending power is wide but not unlimited: the essential features of the Constitution cannot be abrogated or destroyed. It arose from judicial interpretation rather than any explicit constitutional text.

Question 3General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

In an analytical reasoning problem, a candidate is told: 'All clerks are workers. Some workers are supervisors. No supervisor is a manager.' Which conclusion follows with certainty?

  1. No worker is a manager
  2. All supervisors are clerks
  3. Some clerks are managers
  4. Some workers are not managers Correct answer.

Explanation

The supervisors who are workers cannot be managers, because no supervisor is a manager. Hence at least some workers (those supervisors) are not managers, which follows necessarily from the premises.

Question 4General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of an All India Services, and which body advises on appointments to such services?

  1. Article 280; the National Development Council
  2. Article 324; the Election Commission
  3. Article 312; the Union Public Service Commission Correct answer.
  4. Article 315; the Finance Commission

Explanation

Article 312 empowers Parliament to create All India Services common to the Union and the States. Recruitment to these services is handled through the Union Public Service Commission under the constitutional scheme.

Question 5General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A number series reads 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ?. Which value continues the pattern?

  1. 35
  2. 40
  3. 38 Correct answer.
  4. 36

Explanation

The successive differences are 3, 5, 7, 9, increasing by 2 each time. The next difference should therefore be 11, giving 27 + 11 = 38.

Question 6General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

In a certain code language, 'PAPER' is written as 'QBSFS'. Using the same rule, how would 'PEN' be written?

  1. QFO Correct answer.
  2. ODM
  3. PFO
  4. QFN

Explanation

Each letter of the word is replaced by the letter immediately following it in the alphabet: P to Q, A to B, and so on. Applying this to P, E, N gives Q, F, O.

Question 7General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following pairs correctly matches an Indian constitutional body with its principal function?

  1. Election Commission - conducting elections to Parliament and State legislatures Correct answer.
  2. NITI Aayog - adjudicating disputes between States
  3. Comptroller and Auditor General - conducting elections
  4. Finance Commission - appointing Supreme Court judges

Explanation

The Election Commission is constitutionally entrusted with superintendence, direction and control of elections to Parliament and State legislatures. The other bodies listed perform quite different functions.

Question 8General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A clock shows 3:00. What is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand at that instant?

  1. 120 degrees
  2. 75 degrees
  3. 90 degrees Correct answer.
  4. 60 degrees

Explanation

At 3:00 the minute hand points at 12 and the hour hand points at 3. Each hour mark on the dial represents 30 degrees, so three hour marks give 90 degrees.

Question 9General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

In a row of students, Ravi is 12th from the left and 18th from the right. How many students are there in the row?

  1. 31
  2. 30
  3. 28
  4. 29 Correct answer.

Explanation

When a person's positions from both ends are known, the total is the sum of the two positions minus one to avoid double-counting that person. Thus 12 + 18 - 1 = 29.

Question 10General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which statement about the Preamble to the Constitution of India is accurate?

  1. It was added by the first constitutional amendment in 1951
  2. It is enforceable in courts as a source of fundamental rights
  3. It was drafted by the Constituent Assembly and declares the source of authority as the people of India Correct answer.
  4. It originally included the words 'socialist' and 'secular'

Explanation

The Preamble declares that the Constitution derives its authority from the people of India and states the ideals the Constitution seeks to secure. It was part of the original Constitution adopted in 1949.

Question 11General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A statement says: 'If it rains, the match will be cancelled.' The match was not cancelled. What necessarily follows?

  1. The match was postponed
  2. It rained
  3. The match was played indoors
  4. It did not rain Correct answer.

Explanation

This is a valid application of modus tollens: from 'if P then Q' and 'not Q', one can infer 'not P'. Since the match was not cancelled, the antecedent (rain) must be false.

Question 12General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram?

  1. Sixth Schedule Correct answer.
  2. Ninth Schedule
  3. Seventh Schedule
  4. Fifth Schedule

Explanation

The Sixth Schedule provides for autonomous district and regional councils in certain tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The Fifth Schedule covers Scheduled Areas in other states.

Question 13General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years at simple interest. In how many years will it become four times the original amount at the same rate?

  1. 32 years
  2. 24 years Correct answer.
  3. 16 years
  4. 20 years

Explanation

Doubling means the simple interest earned equals the principal in 8 years. To become four times, the interest must equal three times the principal, which takes three such periods, i.e. 24 years.

Question 14General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following is the correct expansion of the term 'FRBM' in Indian public finance?

  1. Financial Regulation and Banking Mandate
  2. Federal Revenue and Budget Monitoring
  3. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Correct answer.
  4. Fundamental Rights and Budget Mechanism

Explanation

FRBM stands for Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management, a framework enacted in 2003 to institutionalise fiscal discipline and transparency. It sets targets for deficits and requires fiscal policy statements.

Question 15General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

In a family, A is the father of B. B is the sister of C. C is the son of D. How is D related to A, assuming D is female?

  1. Mother
  2. Sister
  3. Daughter
  4. Wife Correct answer.

Explanation

A is the father of B and C, since B and C are siblings. If D is the mother of C and female, then D is A's wife in the conventional family relationship used in such puzzles.

Question 16General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of these statements about the Rajya Sabha is correct?

  1. It can be dissolved by the President before the end of its term
  2. The Vice-President of India is its ex-officio Chairman Correct answer.
  3. All its members are elected directly by the people
  4. It is a permanent house in which one-third of members retire every two years

Explanation

The Vice-President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The House itself is permanent and not subject to dissolution.

Question 17General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A shopkeeper marks an item 40% above cost and then gives a discount of 25% on the marked price. What is his profit percentage?

  1. 20%
  2. 5% Correct answer.
  3. 10%
  4. 15%

Explanation

Let cost be 100. Marked price is 140, and after a 25% discount the selling price is 140 × 0.75 = 105. Profit is 5 on cost 100, i.e. 5%.

Question 18General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which body recommends the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States in India?

  1. Union Public Service Commission
  2. NITI Aayog
  3. Election Commission
  4. Finance Commission Correct answer.

Explanation

The Finance Commission, constituted under Article 280, recommends how tax proceeds should be shared between the Union and States and among States. It is constituted periodically, generally every five years.

Question 19General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Six friends P, Q, R, S, T and U sit in a row facing north. Q sits at the extreme left. R sits second to the right of Q. T sits at the extreme right. P sits immediately to the left of T. Who sits second from the right?

  1. P Correct answer.
  2. S
  3. U
  4. R

Explanation

With Q at position 1, R occupies position 3. T is at position 6 and P at position 5. The remaining positions 2 and 4 go to S and U. Second from the right is position 5, which is P.

Question 20General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy rather than a Fundamental Right?

  1. Right to constitutional remedies
  2. Promotion of international peace and security Correct answer.
  3. Right to equality before the law
  4. Right to freedom of speech and expression

Explanation

Article 51 directs the State to endeavour to promote international peace and security, and it appears among the Directive Principles. The other options are enforceable Fundamental Rights in Part III.

Question 21General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A train 150 metres long crosses a pole in 9 seconds. What is its speed in kilometres per hour?

  1. 50 km/h
  2. 45 km/h
  3. 60 km/h Correct answer.
  4. 54 km/h

Explanation

Crossing a pole means covering the train's own length, so speed is 150/9 metres per second. Converting to km/h by multiplying by 18/5 gives 60 km/h.

Question 22General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Under the Indian Constitution, which writ is issued to a public authority to compel it to perform a duty it has failed to discharge?

  1. Quo Warranto
  2. Certiorari
  3. Habeas Corpus
  4. Mandamus Correct answer.

Explanation

Mandamus literally means 'we command' and is issued to direct a public authority to perform a public duty it has refused or neglected. The other writs address detention, quashing of orders, or the holding of public office.

Question 23General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

If in a certain code 'MONDAY' is written as 'NPOEBZ', which rule is being applied?

  1. Vowels are replaced by the next consonant
  2. Letters are written in reverse order
  3. Each letter is shifted two places backward
  4. Each letter is shifted one place forward in the alphabet Correct answer.

Explanation

Comparing M to N, O to P, N to O and so on shows every letter replaced by its immediate successor in the alphabet. The final letter Y becomes Z, confirming a uniform forward shift of one.

Question 24General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following best describes the significance of Article 368 of the Indian Constitution?

  1. It establishes the Supreme Court's advisory jurisdiction
  2. It defines the powers of the President to declare emergency
  3. It provides for the creation of new States
  4. It lays down the procedure for amending the Constitution Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 368 is located in Part XX and prescribes how Parliament may amend the Constitution, including special majorities and, for certain provisions, ratification by State legislatures.

Question 25General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A statement reads: 'Some politicians are honest. All honest people are respected.' Which conclusion is valid?

  1. All respected people are politicians
  2. Some politicians are respected Correct answer.
  3. All politicians are respected
  4. No politician is respected

Explanation

The honest politicians form a subset of honest people, and all honest people are respected. Therefore at least some politicians are respected, which is a valid particular conclusion.

Question 26General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

In the context of the Indian Constitution, which term refers to the process by which the boundaries of states or the names of states may be altered?

  1. Delimitation
  2. Secession
  3. Reorganisation of States Correct answer.
  4. Devolution

Explanation

Reorganisation of States refers to altering state boundaries, areas, or names, which Parliament can do under Articles 3 and 4 after consulting the affected states. Delimitation concerns constituency boundaries, devolution concerns transfer of powers, and secession is not a constitutional process.

Question 27General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A person walks 5 km north, turns right and walks 3 km, then turns right again and walks 5 km. In which direction is the person from the starting point?

  1. North
  2. South
  3. East Correct answer.
  4. West

Explanation

Walking 5 km north and then 5 km south cancels the north-south displacement, leaving only the 3 km eastward leg. The person is therefore 3 km east of the start.

Question 28General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following is the principal function of the Election Commission of India?

  1. Adjudicating election disputes
  2. Conducting elections to Parliament and State Legislatures Correct answer.
  3. Conducting elections to Panchayat bodies
  4. Appointing the Chief Election Commissioner

Explanation

The Election Commission of India conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President. Panchayat elections are conducted by State Election Commissions, appointment is by the President, and election disputes are decided by courts.

Question 29General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A man buys an article for Rs 800 and sells it at a loss of 15%. What is the selling price?

  1. Rs 640
  2. Rs 760
  3. Rs 680 Correct answer.
  4. Rs 720

Explanation

A loss of 15% means the selling price is 85% of the cost price. Thus 0.85 multiplied by 800 gives Rs 680.

Question 30General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following is a classical language recognised by the Government of India?

  1. Hindi
  2. Tamil Correct answer.
  3. Gujarati
  4. Bengali

Explanation

Tamil was the first language granted classical status by the Government of India, in 2004. Hindi, Bengali, and Gujarati are scheduled languages but do not hold classical status.

Question 31General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

If the day after tomorrow is Wednesday, what day was it yesterday?

  1. Thursday
  2. Sunday
  3. Saturday Correct answer.
  4. Friday

Explanation

If the day after tomorrow is Wednesday, then tomorrow is Tuesday and today is Monday. Yesterday was therefore Sunday, and the day before yesterday was Saturday, which is the day asked about when counting back two days from today.

Question 32General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following is the correct expansion of 'GST' in the Indian tax system?

  1. Government Service Tariff
  2. Goods and Services Tax Correct answer.
  3. General Sales Tax
  4. Gross State Tax

Explanation

GST stands for Goods and Services Tax, a destination-based indirect tax introduced in India in 2017 that subsumed several central and state levies. The other expansions are not the official term used in Indian public finance.

Question 33General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Pointing to a photograph, a woman says, 'He is the son of my mother's only son.' How is the man in the photograph related to the woman?

  1. Uncle
  2. Cousin
  3. Nephew Correct answer.
  4. Brother

Explanation

The woman's mother's only son is her brother, and the son of her brother is her nephew. The relationship is therefore that of nephew to aunt.

Question 34General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following best describes the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

  1. Approving the expenditure of the Union
  2. Preparing the Union Budget
  3. Fixing the rate of income tax
  4. Auditing the accounts of the Union and the States Correct answer.

Explanation

The CAG audits the accounts of the Union and the States and reports to Parliament and State Legislatures. The Budget is prepared by the Finance Ministry, tax rates are set by Parliament, and expenditure is authorised by the legislature.

Question 35General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A sum of Rs 5,000 is invested at compound interest of 10% per annum. What is the amount after two years?

  1. Rs 6,050 Correct answer.
  2. Rs 5,500
  3. Rs 6,100
  4. Rs 6,000

Explanation

Compound interest multiplies the principal by 1.1 each year, so 5000 multiplied by 1.21 gives Rs 6,050. The difference from simple interest arises because interest in the second year also earns interest.

Question 36General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following statements about the office of the Governor of an Indian State is accurate?

  1. The Governor is appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court
  2. The Governor is elected directly by the people of the State
  3. The Governor is chosen by the State Legislative Assembly
  4. The Governor is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President Correct answer.

Explanation

Article 155 provides that the Governor is appointed by the President, and Article 156 states that the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President. The Governor is not elected by the people or chosen by the State legislature.

Question 37General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

In a certain code, 'CAT' is written as 'DBU'. Applying the same rule, how is 'DOG' written?

  1. EPH Correct answer.
  2. DPH
  3. FPH
  4. EPG

Explanation

Each letter is shifted forward by one position in the alphabet: C to D, A to B, T to U. Applying the same shift to DOG gives E, P, H.

Question 38General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following is the correct description of the 'basic structure' doctrine in Indian constitutional law?

  1. The President may amend the Constitution by ordinance
  2. The Supreme Court may amend the Constitution by judgment
  3. Parliament may amend any part of the Constitution without limitation
  4. Parliament cannot amend features fundamental to the Constitution in a way that destroys them Correct answer.

Explanation

The basic structure doctrine, articulated in Kesavananda Bharati, holds that Parliament's amending power under Article 368 cannot be used to damage or destroy the essential features of the Constitution. It does not give unlimited amending power, nor does it allow amendment by ordinance or judicial decree.

Question 39General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A shopkeeper offers two successive discounts of 20% and 10% on an item marked at Rs 1,000. What is the final selling price?

  1. Rs 720 Correct answer.
  2. Rs 700
  3. Rs 680
  4. Rs 750

Explanation

After a 20% discount the price is Rs 800, and a further 10% discount reduces it to Rs 720. Successive discounts are applied one after the other, not added together.

Question 40General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following statements about the Finance Commission of India is accurate?

  1. It is a permanent body headed by the Finance Minister
  2. It is constituted every five years to recommend devolution of taxes between the Union and the States Correct answer.
  3. It prepares the annual Union Budget
  4. It sets the repo rate for the banking system

Explanation

Article 280 provides for a Finance Commission constituted every five years to recommend the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Union and the States. It is not a permanent body, does not prepare the Budget, and does not set monetary policy rates.

Question 41General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Five people A, B, C, D and E sit in a row facing north. A is to the immediate left of B. C is at the extreme right. D is to the immediate left of A. Who sits at the extreme left?

  1. D Correct answer.
  2. A
  3. B
  4. E

Explanation

D sits immediately left of A, and A sits immediately left of B, forming the block D-A-B. With C at the extreme right, E occupies the remaining position between B and C, so D is at the extreme left.

Question 42General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following is a correct statement about the Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution?

  1. They were added by the 42nd Amendment on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee Correct answer.
  2. They were part of the original Constitution of 1950
  3. They apply only to citizens holding public office
  4. They are enforceable by writs in the High Courts

Explanation

Fundamental Duties were inserted by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, following the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee. They are not part of the original Constitution, are not directly enforceable by writs, and apply to all citizens.

Question 43General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A statement reads: 'All teachers are readers. Some readers are writers.' Which conclusion follows necessarily?

  1. No teacher is a writer
  2. Some teachers are writers
  3. Some readers are teachers Correct answer.
  4. All writers are teachers

Explanation

Since all teachers are readers, the set of teachers lies within the set of readers, so some readers are teachers. The overlap between readers and writers does not establish any definite link between teachers and writers.

Question 44General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following correctly describes the concept of 'zero hour' in Indian parliamentary procedure?

  1. The period immediately after Question Hour when members raise matters without prior notice Correct answer.
  2. The time fixed for the President's address
  3. The time allotted for the Budget speech
  4. The period reserved for the Prime Minister's reply

Explanation

Zero hour is the informal period immediately following Question Hour in which members raise urgent matters without prior notice. It is not mentioned in the rules of procedure and is distinct from the Budget speech, the Prime Minister's reply, and the President's address.

Question 45General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A sum of money invested at simple interest becomes Rs 1,200 in 3 years and Rs 1,500 in 6 years. What is the principal?

  1. Rs 900 Correct answer.
  2. Rs 800
  3. Rs 1,000
  4. Rs 1,100

Explanation

The interest for 3 years is Rs 300, so the annual interest is Rs 100. Over 3 years the principal plus Rs 300 equals Rs 1,200, giving a principal of Rs 900.

Question 46General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following statements about the National Human Rights Commission is accurate?

  1. It is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 Correct answer.
  2. It is a constitutional body created by Article 324
  3. It is a department under the Ministry of Home Affairs
  4. It is a judicial tribunal that decides criminal appeals

Explanation

The NHRC was created by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 and is therefore a statutory body. Article 324 relates to the Election Commission, and the NHRC is not a tribunal or a ministry department.

Question 47General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

If A is the brother of B, B is the daughter of C, and C is the son of D, how is A related to D?

  1. Nephew
  2. Son
  3. Brother
  4. Grandson Correct answer.

Explanation

C is the son of D, and A is the son of C, which makes A the grandson of D. The gender of D does not affect the generational relationship.

Question 48General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

A train 200 metres long is running at 72 km/h. How long will it take to cross a platform 300 metres long?

  1. 30 seconds
  2. 20 seconds
  3. 25 seconds Correct answer.
  4. 15 seconds

Explanation

The total distance to be covered is the train's length plus the platform's length, that is 500 metres. At 72 km/h, or 20 metres per second, the time taken is 500 divided by 20, which is 25 seconds.

Question 49General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Consider the argument: 'Every student who prepares systematically passes the examination. Meera passed the examination. Therefore Meera prepared systematically.' Which of the following best evaluates this argument?

  1. It is valid because it follows modus tollens
  2. It is valid because it follows modus ponens
  3. It is invalid because the premise is false
  4. It is invalid because it affirms the consequent Correct answer.

Explanation

The argument treats a sufficient condition as if it were necessary: passing may have other causes besides systematic preparation. This is the fallacy of affirming the consequent, which makes the inference invalid.

Question 50General awareness and reasoning (unconfirmed)

Which of the following best explains why the Indian Constitution is described as a 'living document'?

  1. It can be suspended by the President at will
  2. It is rewritten entirely after every general election
  3. It adapts through amendment and judicial interpretation to changing social needs Correct answer.
  4. It is preserved only in its original 1950 text

Explanation

The Constitution is called a living document because it evolves through formal amendments and judicial interpretation while retaining its core structure. It is not rewritten after elections, cannot be suspended at will, and is not frozen in its original text.