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UPSC Prelims PYQs 2026

All 905 questions from the UPSC Prelims 2026 paper, tagged by subject and topic.

1. Q1

   Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music?
2. Q1

   Which one of the following statements about 'SB 64' is correct?
3. Q1

   In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Fortuitous —

   1. 1Exhibiting exceptional bravery B. Fortitudinous —
   2. 2Daunting C. Formidable —
   3. 3Sad and solitary D. Forlorn —
   4. 4Happening by chan…
4. Q1

   The central cytoplasmic region of a prokaryotic cell containing nucleic acids is called:
5. Q1

   If p + q + r = 0, then what is z^(p^2/qr) x z^(q^2/rp) x z^(r^2/pq) equal to?
6. Q1

   Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the answer sheet against the above-menti…
7. Q1

   Which of the following statements related to the Constituent Assembly of India is/are correct?

   1. 1Its members were chosen by indirect election by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
   2. 2Indian Princely States were given representation in the Co…
8. Q1

   Two positive integers x and y are in the ratio 17 : 19. If the LCM of the two numbers is 1615, then what is (x + y) equal to?
9. Q2

   The artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the following reasons?
10. Q2

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1As per the Renewable Energy Statistics, 2026, India ranks third globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity.
    2. 2India ranks fourth globally in terms of Global Installed Wind Turbine Capacity. Select the…
11. Q2

    In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Tautological —

    1. 1Related to knowledge B. Ontological —
    2. 2Repetitious C. Epistemological —
    3. 3Related to diseases D. Epidemiological —
    4. 4Related…
12. Q2

    Nearly all infants benefit from milk, but most adults cannot properly digest milk. If an elderly person can still digest milk, his body is producing enough of which enzyme?
13. Q2

    What is the value of k for which (k^2 - 5k + 4)x^2 + (k^2 - 3k - 4)x + (k^2 - 4k) = 0 is an identity?
14. Q2

    Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the answer sheet against the above-menti…
15. Q2

    Consider the following statements regarding State Support Mission by NITI Aayog:

    1. 1State Support Mission is an umbrella initiative by NITI Aayog aimed at fostering structured and institutionalized engagement with states and Union Territories (UTs)
    2. 2Its prim…
16. Q2

    If p/q = q/r = r/s = k, then what is (p³+q³+r³)/(q³+r³+s³) equal to?
17. Q3

    Consider the following statements: I. Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., kahapana, nikkha, kamsa, and kakanika. II. The literary evidence from Pali texts is corroborated by archaeological evidence of punch-marked coins from many s…
18. Q3

    Raghu Rai, who passed away recently, was
19. Q3

    In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Epitaph —

    1. 1Words written about a dead person B. Epistle —
    2. 2An adjective to describe character or characteristic C. Epithet —
    3. 3A short phrase…
20. Q3

    The antibiotic penicillin can kill invading bacteria without harming human cells because it targets bacterial:
21. Q3

    If a^2/(b^2 + c^2) = b^2/(c^2 + a^2) = c^2/(a^2 + b^2), then what is the value of a^4 + b^4 + c^4 equal to?
22. Q3

    Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the answer sheet against the above-menti…
23. Q3

    Consider the following pairs of Institutions/Organizations and their official motto:

    1. 1National Investigation Agency : Rashtrarakshanam Adyakartavyam
    2. 2Supreme Court of India : Yato Dharmastato Jayah
    3. 3University Grants Commission : Gyan-Vigyan Vimuktaye Ho…
24. Q3

    If x² − 4x + 3 is a factor of x⁴ + px² + q, then what is (p − q) equal to?
25. Q4

    Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara ?

    1. 1Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami
    2. 2Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole
    3. 3Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh
    4. 4Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal Select the answer using the code given below:
26. Q4

    Which of the following statements about Ol Chiki script is/are correct?

    1. 1The Government of India recently celebrated two hundred years of the development of this script.
    2. 2This script has been used for the Santhali language. Select the answer using the code…
27. Q4

    In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Nihilism —

    1. 1The belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life B. Fatalism —
    2. 2The fact of accepting that you cannot prevent something…
28. Q4

    A researcher is studying different types of cells. In which cell type will he/she encounter the highest number of lysosomes?
29. Q4

    If 1/x = 1/p + 1/q, then what is [pq/(p^2 - q^2)] x [(x + p)/(x - p) - (x + q)/(x - q)] equal to?
30. Q4

    Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the answer sheet against the above-menti…
31. Q4

    Which one of the following is the 'Theme of the Year 2026' of Indian Army?
32. Q4

    Suppose p and q are positive integers where q is not a perfect square. If 1/(p+√q) is a root of a quadratic equation having integer coefficients, then which of the following statements is/are correct? I. The sum of the roots is 2p times the product of the root…
33. Q5

    Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included?
34. Q5

    Which of the following statements about the Black Swan Summit India, 2026 is/are correct?

    1. 1It was jointly organized by the Government of Odisha and the Government of Andhra Pradesh for jointly promoting the two States as AI and FinTech hubs.
    2. 2It was organi…
35. Q5

    In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Blizzard —

    1. 1Tropical cyclones over the western Pacific Ocean B. Tornado —
    2. 2A storm with thunder and lightning, and usually heavy rain C. Thunde…
36. Q5

    Which one of the following is not a function of the pigment carotenoid?
37. Q5

    Let P = 5^5 x 15^15 x 25^25 x 35^35 and Q = 10^10 x 20^20 x 30^30 x 40^40. What is the number of consecutive zeros at the end of the sum (P + Q)?
38. Q5

    Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the answer sheet against the above-menti…
39. Q5

    Which one of the following Writs literally means 'you have the body'?
40. Q5

    If 1/(2b+2c) + 1/(2c+2a) = 1/(a+b), then what is a²+b²+c² equal to?
41. Q6

    The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents:
42. Q6

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant 3 and 4 are being set up in India in cooperation with the Russian Federation.
    2. 2Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant 5 and 6 are being set up in India in cooperation with the USA. S…
43. Q6

    In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Implication —

    1. 1The act of communicating with / praying to a deity B. Complication —
    2. 2A verbal or written request for an official purpose C. Sup…
44. Q6

    A world chess champion has curly hair, attached earlobes and freckles. Which one of the following traits is not likely to be passed on to his/her offsprings?
45. Q6

    If (x - 5) is the HCF of x^2 - x - p and x^2 - qx - 10, then what is the value of (p + q)?
46. Q6

    Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the answer sheet against the above-menti…
47. Q6

    Which of the following statements about National Human Rights Commission, India is/are correct?

    1. 1It can intervene in court proceedings involving human rights violations with the approval of the court
    2. 2It can undertake research in the field of human rights…
48. Q6

    A train completely crossed two persons X and Y moving in the same direction as the train in 8 seconds and 8.1 seconds respectively. X is walking at a uniform speed of 3 km/hr and Y is walking at a uniform speed of 4 km/hr. What is the speed of the train?
49. Q7

    Consider the following statements relating to the use of the place-value system in India:

    1. 1The earliest epigraphic use of the place-value system in India is found in the Mankani plates from Gujarat (AD 595-596).
    2. 2In the ninth century, place-values become g…
50. Q7

    The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025 allows private sector participation, under a license from the Central Government, to undertake which of the following?

    1. 1Plant operations
    2. 2Power generatio…
51. Q7

    In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Ascribe —

    1. 1Associate ownership or authorship with B. Prescribe —
    2. 2Carve, cut or etch into a material or surface C. Proscribe —
    3. 3Lay down a ru…
52. Q7

    In humans, which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs first?
53. Q7

    The LCM and HCF of two polynomials p(x) and q(x) are (x + a)(x^3 - a^3) and (x^2 - ax + a^2), respectively. If p(x) = x^4 + a^2x^2 + a^4, then what is q(x) equal to?
54. Q7

    Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the answer sheet against the above-menti…
55. Q7

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1In First-Past-the-Post system of representation, candidate who wins the election may not get majority votes
    2. 2In Proportional Representation system of representation, candidate who wins the election gets ma…
56. Q7

    A number is formed by three digits, each less by unity than the digit that follows it. If 15 is added to the number, then the sum is 30 times the sum of the digits of the number. What is the product of the digits of the number?
57. Q8

    Consider the following statements about the archaeological findings in Harappan towns: I. There is wide occurrence of spindle-whorls in the houses but absence of spinning wheels. II. Weights and measurement scales, complete with graduations have been discovere…
58. Q8

    Consider the following statements with reference to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 :

    1. 1The Central Government shall take necessary steps to recognize and register e-sports with the agency and authority, as the case may be, as a legiti…
59. Q8

    In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Pragmatist —

    1. 1Using too many words B. Promethean —
    2. 2Daringly original and creative C. Promontory —
    3. 3A headland that juts into a large water b…
60. Q8

    Consider the following statements with reference to manure and organic farming:

    1. 1Vermicompost is rich in organic matter and nutrients.
    2. 2Biofertilizers and bio-pesticides are not used in organic farming.
    3. 3Crop rotation is beneficial in controlling insects…
61. Q8

    Which of the following expressions can divide both the polynomials x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x + 2 and x^3 + 4x^2 + x - 6 exactly? I. x - 1 II. x + 1 III. x + 2 Select the correct answer using the code given below:
62. Q8

    Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the answer sheet against the above-menti…
63. Q8

    Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

    1. 1The merger of the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu was given effect to by an Act of the Parliament…
64. Q8

    Consider the following statements in respect of common logarithms : I. The logarithm of a number greater than 100 but less than 1000 lies between 2 and 3. II. The logarithm of a positive number less than unity is negative. Which of the statements given above i…
65. Q9

    Which one of the following statements about the Eka Movement and Bardoli Satyagraha is correct?
66. Q9

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1LAMITIY-2026 was a joint military exercise between India and Seychelles.
    2. 2DUSTLIK was a joint military exercise between India and Azerbaijan.
    3. 3Cyclone-IV was a joint military exercise between India and I…
67. Q9

    In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Bequeath —

    1. 1To pledge property as a security B. Mortgage —
    2. 2To leave property for beneficiary via a will C. Endowment —
    3. 3Agreement for use of…
68. Q9

    Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the codes given below the Lists: List-I (Structure/Organelle): A. Mitochondria, B. Cytoskeleton, C. Smooth ER, D. Vacuoles List-II (Function):

    1. 1Maintenance of cell shape,
    2. 2Detoxification in liver cells,…
69. Q9

    Eight men and 24 women can finish a piece of work in one day while 12 men and 18 women can also finish it in one day. What is the time taken by 24 men and 72 women to finish the work?
70. Q9

    Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the answer sheet against the above-menti…
71. Q9

    As regards the 'disqualification on ground of defection' as per the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1Disqualification on ground of defection does not apply to any nominated member of a House
    2. 2Disqualification on gro…
72. Q9

    What is the number of zeros immediately after the decimal point in (0.5)¹⁰⁰⁰? (Given that log₁₀2 = 0.30103)
73. Q10

    Consider the following statements about the Rigvedic period : I. Irrigation from wells allowed agriculture to expand away from flood plains and strips on river margins into the present Punjab and Haryana plains having underground water levels reasonably close…
74. Q10

    Which of the following statements with regard to Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 is/are correct?

    1. 1It was an international competition for cheese and dairy products.
    2. 2Four Indian products won medals at the competition. Select the answer using the code give…
75. Q10

    In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Incensed —

    1. 1Designed to cause fires B. Incendiary —
    2. 2Unmindful of potential risks C. Incautious —
    3. 3Giving out light when heated D. Incandesce…
76. Q10

    Which one among the following pairs of diseases and their types is not correctly matched?
77. Q10

    For what integral value of k, the system of equations kx - 5y + 6 = 0 and 4(k - 1)y - 12x + 3 = 0 has no solution?
78. Q10

    Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the answer sheet against the above-menti…
79. Q10

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1Using powers given under Article 342A of the Constitution of India, the President of India may notify a Central List of socially, educationally and economically backward classes with respect to a State
    2. 2Ev…
80. Q10

    If x = 11 + 2√30, then what is the value of x^(1/2) + x^(−1/2)?
81. Q11

    Consider the following assertion: In the Pleistocene period either the Yamuna once flowed into the Indus, or the Sutlej flowed into the Yamuna and one major tributary of either had shifted from the Ganga to the Indus or vice versa. Which of the following is/ar…
82. Q11

    Consider the following statements about India's labour reforms introduced in 2025 :

    1. 1The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 introduces Re-skilling Fund by an industrial establishment which is equal to 15 days wages for every worker retrenched in addition to the…
83. Q11

    Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. If there i…
84. Q11

    Which one of the following statements qualitatively explains the second law of motion?
85. Q11

    Seven times a two-digit positive number is equal to four times the number obtained by reversing the order of the digits. How many such two-digit numbers are there?
86. Q11

    Directions : Given below are idioms/phrases. Choose the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. To overplay one’s hand
87. Q11

    Which of the following statements about Goods and Services Tax (GST) in course of inter-State trade or commerce is/are correct?

    1. 1Levy and collection of GST are governed under Article 269A of the Constitution of India
    2. 2GST on supplies in the course of inter…
88. Q11

    If 1/(x+k) + 1/(x+2k) + 1/(x+5k) = 1/k, then which one of the following is the solution of this equation?
89. Q12

    What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography?
90. Q12

    In the context of labour market of an economy, consider the following statements :

    1. 1Labour Force Participation Rate is defined as the share of employed and unemployed workers to the total working-age population.
    2. 2Worker Population Ratio is defined as the s…
91. Q12

    Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. If there i…
92. Q12

    Which one of the following gives the triple point of water?
93. Q12

    In what duration of time will Rs. 3300 become Rs. 3399 at 12% per annum interest compounded quarterly?
94. Q12

    Directions : Given below are idioms/phrases. Choose the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Pass the buck
95. Q12

    Which of the following statements about State Election Commissioner is/are correct?

    1. 1Preparation of electoral rolls for elections to the Panchayats takes place under his/her direction
    2. 2He/she is appointed by the Governor of the concerned State on the advic…
96. Q12

    Consider the polynomial p(x) = x⁵+2x⁴+x³−x²−2x−1 : I. x²+2x+1 is a factor of p(x). II. x²+x+1 divides p(x). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
97. Q13

    Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched?

    1. 1Vitasta : Chenab
    2. 2Asikni : Jhelum
    3. 3Parushni : Ravi
    4. 4Yavyavati : Beas Select the answer using the code given below:
98. Q13

    What does the term 'Orange Economy' refer to?
99. Q13

    Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. If there i…
100. Q13

     Which one among the following has the least coefficient of thermal conductivity?
101. Q13

     If x varies directly as y, then which of the following is/are correct? I. (x^2 + y^2) varies directly as y^2. II. (x^3/y^4) varies directly as y. Select the answer using the code given below:
102. Q13

     Directions : Given below are idioms/phrases. Choose the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Over one’s head
103. Q13

     Which one of the following statements related to below mentioned Committees of the Parliament is correct?
104. Q13

     If 5 is a root of the equation x²+px−55 = 0 and the quadratic equation x²+px+k = 0 has equal roots, then what is the value of k?
105. Q14

     Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct?

     1. 1It was located in the lower Krishna valley.
     2. 2In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size.
     3. 3The Amaravati school of sculpture made a lasting impa…
106. Q14

     India stands at number one at global level in the production of which of the following items?

     1. 1Milk
     2. 2Steel
     3. 3Wheat

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
107. Q14

     Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. If there i…
108. Q14

     Which one among the following generation computers used microprocessors in their hardware technology?
109. Q14

     X can do a piece of work in 4 days and Y can do the same piece of work in 6 days. Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. If X and Y work alternately starting with X, then the piece of work will be finished on the fifth day. II. If X and Y work al…
110. Q14

     Directions : Given below are idioms/phrases. Choose the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Have a finger in every pie
111. Q14

     Which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1India has committed to reduce Emissions Intensity of its GDP by 47% by 2035 from 2005 level.
     2. 2India has set the target to achieve 60% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based…
112. Q14

     Had I walked 0.5 km/hr faster, I would have taken 8 minutes less to walk 2 km. What is my original speed?
113. Q15

     Which of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are not correctly matched ?

     1. 1Senguttuvan : Chera
     2. 2Udiyanjeral : Chola
     3. 3Nedunjeliyan : Pandya Select the answer using the code given below :
114. Q15

     Which one among the following elements is not a part of the 'Panchamrit' of India's climate action presented at COP-26?
115. Q15

     Directions : Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. If there i…
116. Q15

     An X-ray beam can be deflected by:
117. Q15

     12 men working 8 hours a day can completely build a wall of length 100 m, breadth 20 cm and height 5 m in 10 days. How many days will 16 men working 10 hours a day require to build a wall of length 200 m, breadth 60 cm and height 5 m?
118. Q15

     Directions : Given below are idioms/phrases. Choose the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. To go out on a limb
119. Q15

     Which of the following statements with respect to the Ordinance promulgated under Article 213 of the Constitution of India is/are correct?

     1. 1It shall be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the State, or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, b…
120. Q15

     If the roots of the equation x² + mx + n = 0 are increased by the same quantity k, then they become the roots of the equation x² + nx + m = 0. What is the value of (m+n)?
121. Q16

     Which of the following factors contributed to the formation of the Forward Bloc by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939?

     1. 1Bose failed to win the confidence of Mahatma Gandhi.
     2. 2The Congress Left was disunited and failed to support Bose.
     3. 3The Communists did not sup…
122. Q16

     Consider the following statements about the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme :

     1. 1It aims to increase the share of manufacturing sector in India's GDP to 25% and claims its place among the world's leading industrial economies.
     2. 2The scheme extends an…
123. Q16

     Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow the passage. Your answers to the questions should be based on the passage only. Passage As the new century begins, it is becoming evident to urban dwellers, whether in indus…
124. Q16

     An object is placed at a distance of 15 cm in front of a concave mirror with a radius of curvature of 20 cm. Which one among the following statements is correct for the image formed?
125. Q16

     A train P starts from station X for station Y and another train Q starts from station Y for station X at the same time. After passing each other, P takes 4 hours to reach Y and Q takes 1 hour to reach X. If the average speed of P is 60 km/h, then what is the a…
126. Q16

     Directions : Given below are idioms/phrases. Choose the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Live on your nerves
127. Q16

     Which one of the following groups of countries consists of the members of Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC)?
128. Q16

     If α and β are the roots of the equation 2x² − 2(n+1)x + (n²+n+1) = 0, then what is (2α³ + 2β³) equal to?
129. Q17

     Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856:

     1. 1The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms and forts.
     2. 2A Summary Revenue Settlement was made in 1856 a…
130. Q17

     Consider the following statements about the Global Innovation Index :

     1. 1It was launched in 2007.
     2. 2India has moved up from 81st rank in 2015 to 38th rank in 2025.
     3. 3India, Bangladesh and Indonesia are the top three innovation economies in the category of Lo…
131. Q17

     Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow the passage. Your answers to the questions should be based on the passage only. Passage As the new century begins, it is becoming evident to urban dwellers, whether in indus…
132. Q17

     Which one among the following statements regarding the electrical resistivity of a conducting wire is correct?
133. Q17

     Without stoppages, a train travels at an average speed of 60 km/h and with stoppages it covers the same distance at an average speed of 48 km/h. How many minutes per hour does the train stop?
134. Q17

     Directions : Given below are idioms/phrases. Choose the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Lilly-livered
135. Q17

     Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
136. Q17

     The product of two numbers is 1050. The quotient when the larger number is divided by the smaller number is 4 and the remainder is 10. What is the sum of the two numbers?
137. Q18

     Consider the following assertion : The genesis of political alliances based on community lay in the very nature of the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919. Which of the following statements support/supports the above assertion?

     1. 1Reforms retained and extended t…
138. Q18

     Consider the following investments in an economy by a foreign company :

     1. 1Purchase of the ownership of a transport company
     2. 2Setting up a new company to produce transport equipment
     3. 3Acquisition of a Public Sector Unit
     4. 4Building a storage facility to expa…
139. Q18

     Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow the passage. Your answers to the questions should be based on the passage only. Passage As the new century begins, it is becoming evident to urban dwellers, whether in indus…
140. Q18

     Which one among the following statements related to electric cells is correct?
141. Q18

     A person goes downstream at x km/h and upstream at y km/h by the same boat. What is the ratio of speed of boat in still water to speed of water?
142. Q18

     Directions : Given below are idioms/phrases. Choose the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. To spill the beans
143. Q18

     Consider the statements regarding the delimitation exercise carried out in Assam in 2023:

     1. 1The delimitation of constituencies was done on the basis of 2001 census.
     2. 2No increase was made in the number of ST Assembly seats.

     Which of the statements given abov…
144. Q18

     What is the HCF of x³ + x²y − 10xy² + 8y³ and x³ + x²y − 4xy² − 4y³?
145. Q19

     Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the:
146. Q19

     Consider the following statements about Ways and Means Advances (WMA) :

     1. 1WMA is a provision in which the Reserve Bank of India provides long-term loans to the State Governments/UT Governments and Central Government.
     2. 2WMA is a provision in which the Reserve…
147. Q19

     Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow the passage. Your answers to the questions should be based on the passage only. Passage As the new century begins, it is becoming evident to urban dwellers, whether in indus…
148. Q19

     An object is launched horizontally from a height of 45 m above the ground with a speed of 10 m/s. The time at which the object will hit the ground is: (Take g = 10 m/s2)
149. Q19

     Let Q = x^2 + bx + c. If the sum of the roots is equal to product of the roots of the equation Q = 0, then which of the following statements is/are correct? I. Q can be a perfect square. II. Q is positive for all real values of x. Select the answer using the c…
150. Q19

     Directions : Given below are idioms/phrases. Choose the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. To make one’s peace
151. Q19

     Consider the following statements about the administration and control of Scheduled Areas:

     1. 1The Governors of each State having Scheduled Areas shall, annually or whenever so required by the President, make a report to the President regarding the administrati…
152. Q19

     What is (√2 + √3 + √5)(√2 + √3 − √5)(√2 − √3 + √5)(−√2 + √3 + √5) equal to?
153. Q20

     In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni ('mistress of the field') originate?
154. Q20

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Interest Rate System of the RBI)List-II (Year of Introduction)A. Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate1. 2003B. Base Rate2. 2019C. External Benchmark Len…
155. Q20

     Directions : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow the passage. Your answers to the questions should be based on the passage only. Passage As the new century begins, it is becoming evident to urban dwellers, whether in indus…
156. Q20

     Consider the following statements regarding waves:

     1. 1If the particles of a medium move along the direction of motion of the wave, the wave is called a longitudinal wave.
     2. 2If the particles of a medium move perpendicular to the direction of motion of the wave…
157. Q20

     The ratio of the present age of X to that of Y is 4:5. k (less than 10) years ago, this ratio was 1:2. How many values of k are possible if the ages are expressed in complete years?
158. Q20

     Directions : Given below are idioms/phrases. Choose the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Fall by the wayside
159. Q20

     Under the Ministry of Finance, which Department is responsible for giving advice on economic issues having a bearing on internal and external aspects of economy including foreign exchange management?
160. Q20

     The LCM and HCF of two polynomials p(x) and q(x) are (x+k)²(x²−7x+6) and (x+k) respectively. If [x³+(2k−1)x²+k(k−2)x−k²] is one of the polynomials, then which of the following statements is/are correct? I. The other polynomial is (x+k)(x−6) where k ≠ −6. II. (…
161. Q21

     Consider the following statements with reference to India's response to climate change: I. India's Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is a crucial tool for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. II. India's 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4)…
162. Q21

     Consider the following statements about the Special Drawing Facility (SDF) :

     1. 1It makes provision of short-term loans by the RBI to the State Governments/UT Governments against Government Securities.
     2. 2Interest rate charged by the RBI on it is the same as Re…
163. Q21

     Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Pontoon and Platoon
164. Q21

     Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the codes given below the Lists: List-I (Symbol of Element): A. Sm, B. Cs, C. Os, D. Np List-II (Group of Element):

     1. 1Transition Elements,
     2. 2Alkali Metals,
     3. 3Actinoid Elements,
     4. 4Lanthanoid Elements
165. Q21

     27^27 - 9^40 - 3^79 is divisible by how many natural numbers less than 10?
166. Q21

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriately and mark your res…
167. Q21

     Consider the following statements with reference to PANI (Portal for Asset and Navigation Information):

     1. 1It is a unified platform which provides river navigation and infrastructure information
     2. 2It provides detailed information of various features of Nation…
168. Q21

     A shopkeeper sold his goods at the cost price. By using false weights, he gained 11(1/9)%. What weight did he use for 1 kg?
169. Q22

     With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
     2. 2They ha…
170. Q22

     As per the 2023-24 data on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) published by the NITI Aayog, which one of the following States has a lower value of SDGs score than the all-India score?
171. Q22

     Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Invoke and Revoke
172. Q22

     Consider the following statements regarding matter:

     1. 1Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
     2. 2A compound has variable composition and can be broken down into elements.
     3. 3The solution of sulphur in carbon disulphide is an example of a homog…
173. Q22

     If the HCF of p and q (p > q) is G, then which of the following statements is/are correct? I. HCF of p and (p + q) is G II. HCF of p and (p - q) is G Select the answer using the code given below:
174. Q22

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriately and mark your res…
175. Q22

     Consider the following statements with reference to Indian Ports Act, 2025:

     1. 1It established Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) as a statutory consultative body to coordinate between Centre and coastal states
     2. 2Its legislation mandates Global Green No…
176. Q22

     If the roots of the equation px²−40x+96 = 0 are even integers, then what is the value of p?
177. Q23

     Which of the following best explain(s) the rationale for protecting mangrove ecosystems in the context of climate resilience?

     1. 1Mangroves reduce tidal energy and store freshwater, making them ideal sites for paddy cultivation in saline estuarine belts.
     2. 2The…
178. Q23

     Consider the following statements in the context of the Union Budget, 2026-27 :

     1. 1The Gross Tax Revenue of the Central Government is estimated to be 11.2 percent of the GDP.
     2. 2The Direct Tax Revenue of the Central Government is less than its Indirect Tax Rev…
179. Q23

     Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Imminent and Eminent
180. Q23

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Concentrated H2SO4 is used as a dehydrating agent in esterification reaction.
     2. 2The hydrophilic part of soap is oil and it dissolves in water.
     3. 3Nickel is used as a catalyst in converting vegetable oil into fat. Which of…
181. Q23

     The HCF and LCM of two numbers p and q are 44 and 4620 respectively. When p is divided by 55, the quotient is 4 and remainder is 0. What is the value of q?
182. Q23

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriately and mark your res…
183. Q23

     Which of the following statements relating to Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 are correct?

     1. 1It mandates the creation of a National Disaster Database
     2. 2It addresses the issue of urban disaster risk management through Provision 41A
     3. 3It empowers th…
184. Q23

     A number N consists of two digits. The digit in the tens place is 3 times the digit in the units place. The digits are reversed and the resulting number is denoted by R. If N × R = 3627, then what is the product of the digits of the number N?
185. Q24

     In what way(s) does the Vizhinjam International Seaport represent a structural shift in India's maritime trade and logistics policy? 1. By functioning exclusively as a domestic cargo hub to reduce reliance on coastal shipping and eliminate the need for foreign…
186. Q24

     Which one of the following systems has been adopted by the Government of India to improve cash management, reduce idle balance, enhance transparency and strengthen expenditure efficiency as a major public financial management system reform?
187. Q24

     Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Liable and Libel
188. Q24

     Which one among the following pairs is not correctly matched?
189. Q24

     Let N be the greatest number that will divide 600, 631 and 724, leaving the same remainder. What is the value of N?
190. Q24

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriately and mark your res…
191. Q24

     Consider the following statements with reference to Fisheries Startups Ecosystem in India:

     1. 1Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge was launched to identify start-ups offering solutions related to productivity, sustainability, and market access
     2. 2Matsya Manthan i…
192. Q24

     A boatman can row to a place (Y) at a distance of 24 km from the starting point (X) and back in 14 hours. If he can row 4 km with the stream in the same time as he can row 3 km against it, what is the speed of the stream?
193. Q25

     Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information:

     1. 1It has an antecedent drainage system.
     2. 2It flows through three countries.
     3. 3It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and is an important river for irrigation.
     4. 4It does…
194. Q25

     'Anna Chakra' PDS Supply Chain Optimization is an initiative launched by the Government of India to enhance the efficiency of the PDS logistics network across the country. Which one of the following Indian institutions collaborated with the United Nations Worl…
195. Q25

     Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Incredible and Incredulous
196. Q25

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Packaged foods are purged with nitrogen gas in order to prevent their oxidation.
     2. 2Tooth decay starts when pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5.
     3. 3The reactivity of metals decreases in the order: Mg > Fe > Zn.

     Which of the…
197. Q25

     What is the LCM of 3.6, 0.009, 0.27?
198. Q25

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriately and mark your res…
199. Q25

     Which of the following statements relating to objectives of National Livestock Mission are correct?

     1. 1Promoting risk management measures including livestock insurance for farmers
     2. 2Increase in production of meat, egg, goat milk, wool and fodder
     3. 3Employment…
200. Q25

     An alloy (X) of gold and silver is taken in the ratio 1 : 2 and another alloy (Y) of gold and silver is taken in the ratio 2 : 3. How many parts of X and Y must be taken to obtain a new alloy Z consisting of gold and silver in the ratio 4 : 7?
201. Q26

     Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are not correct?

     1. 1Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States.
     2. 2Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States.
     3. 3Sikkim is the only…
202. Q26

     Which one among the following events of Indian history was the earliest to take place?
203. Q26

     Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Climatic and Climactic
204. Q26

     Which one among the following pairs of compound and chemical formula is not correctly matched?
205. Q26

     What is the greatest possible speed at which a person can walk 13.3 km and 20.9 km so that the time (in hours) required in each case is a whole number?
206. Q26

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriately and mark your res…
207. Q26

     Which of the following statements relating to given weather phenomena in India is/are correct?

     1. 1When maximum temperature of a station reaches >=40°C for plains and >=30°C for hilly regions, it is considered heat wave
     2. 2When minimum temperature of a station…
208. Q26

     N is a 3-digit number. The middle digit of N is equal to the sum of the other two digits and the sum of the digits is 10. How many such numbers (N) can be possible?
209. Q27

     Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct?

     1. 1It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to the arrival and protection of internation…
210. Q27

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1The first book in the Tamil script was printed in 1578.
     2. 2The first printing press at Bombay was imported from England by the efforts of Bhimji Parikh.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
211. Q27

     Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Cursor and Cursory
212. Q27

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The temporary hardness in water is due to the presence of bicarbonates of calcium.
     2. 2The permanent hardness in water is due to the presence of soluble chlorides and sulphates of calcium and magnesium.
     3. 3The permanent har…
213. Q27

     What is the sum of all the divisors of 256?
214. Q27

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriately and mark your res…
215. Q27

     Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Biosphere Reserve): A. Seshachalam, B. Manas, C. Similipal, D. Panna List II (State/Union Territory):

     1. 1Andhra Pradesh,
     2. 2Assam,
     3. 3Odisha,
     4. 4Madhya Pradesh
216. Q27

     The ratio of the cost price of two articles X and Y is 1 : 2. A businessman earns a profit of p% by selling X and a loss of 3p% by selling Y. If he loses 20% in this transaction, then what is the value of p?
217. Q28

     Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?

     1. 1Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas
     2. 2Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions 3.…
218. Q28

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List–I (Sufi Work)List–II (Nature of Composition)A. Kashf-ul Mahjub1. Biographical accounts of saintsB. Fawa’id-al Fu’ad2. Manuals dealing with Sufi thoughtC. Siyar-…
219. Q28

     Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Affect and Effect
220. Q28

     Which one among the following statements regarding micelles is not correct?
221. Q28

     Consider the following statements: I. Two consecutive natural numbers are always co-prime. II. If m and n are relatively prime, then m x n is always even. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
222. Q28

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriately and mark your res…
223. Q28

     Which one of the following is India's key programme to conserve wildlife and protect endangered species?
224. Q28

     A sum of money at the rate of 5% per annum compounded annually becomes n times in 100 years. What is the value of n? (Given log₁₀2 = 0.301, log₁₀3 = 0.477 and log₁₀7 = 0.845)
225. Q29

     Which of the following is/are the most significant implication(s) of obtaining Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk in the global textile industry?

     1. 1It allows Indian exporters to compete in high-end markets that prioritise chemical-free products.
     2. 2It confir…
226. Q29

     Which one of the following statements about the 'Amara-Nayaka' system is not correct?
227. Q29

     Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Hard and Hardly
228. Q29

     Consider the following statements regarding bases and alkalis:

     1. 1All bases dissolve in water.
     2. 2Bases which are soluble in water are called alkalis.
     3. 3An alkali is soapy to touch, bitter and corrosive.
     4. 4Addition of water to an alkali generates heat. Which…
229. Q29

     If log10(80) = p, log10(45) = q and log10(216) = r, then what is log10(384) equal to?
230. Q29

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriately and mark your res…
231. Q29

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Mangroves are natural buffers against cyclones, storm surges and coastal erosion
     2. 2Recognising it, India implemented the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI)

     Which of the statements giv…
232. Q29

     A variable y is directly proportional to a variable quantity xⁿ. Given that when x = 2, y = 20.8 and when x = 3, y = 105.3. Which one of the following is the constant of proportionality if it is greater than 1?
233. Q30

     Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean?

     1. 1Bahrain
     2. 2Syria
     3. 3Qatar
     4. 4Egypt Select the answer using the code given below:
234. Q30

     Which of the following is an offshoot of the Chaitanya tradition originating in Nadia in Bengal and followed by both Hindus and Muslims?
235. Q30

     Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Conscious and Conscience
236. Q30

     Which of the following statements relating to the Modern Periodic Table is/are correct?

     1. 1The atomic radius increases on moving from left to right across a period.
     2. 2Germanium, Tellurium, and Copper are transition metals.
     3. 3The two isotopes of Chlorine occu…
237. Q30

     What is the digit in the unit place of the number 1^1 x 3^3 x 5^5 x 7^7 x 9^9?
238. Q30

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences wherein these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to identify those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriately and mark your res…
239. Q30

     Consider the following statements with reference to Ramsar sites in India:

     1. 1India has the highest number of Ramsar sites in Asia
     2. 2Ramsar site Patna Bird Sanctuary is situated in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh

     Which of the statements given above is/are corr…
240. Q30

     If x = 3 − ∛3 − ∛9, then what is x(x−3)(x−6) equal to?
241. Q31

     Tungurahua Volcano, which was declared a Global Geopark by UNESCO in 2025, is situated in which one among the following countries?
242. Q31

     Consider the following statements about the Zawar mines :

     1. 1Zinc was present, mixed with ores of copper, lead and silver.
     2. 2By the 14th century, zinc began to be isolated by the distillation method.
     3. 3Abul Fazl described zinc as a newly discovered metal unk…
243. Q31

     Directions : In the following items select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. To say that the pandemic is done and dusted with would be an **understatement…
244. Q31

     Which of the following computer languages is/are assembly language(s) ?

     1. 1Python
     2. 2Java
     3. 3x86
     4. 4MIPS Select the answer using the codes given below :
245. Q31

     Let P = N^2 where N is an odd integer. What is the remainder when P is divided by 8?
246. Q31

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
247. Q31

     Which of the following are India's first Ramsar-accredited Wetland Cities?

     1. 1Udaipur
     2. 2Patna
     3. 3Indore
     4. 4Bhubaneswar Select the answer using the code given below:
248. Q31

     Consider the following statements: I. The set of all birds living on the Earth is an infinite set. II. The set of all real numbers between 0 and 10 is a finite set. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
249. Q32

     With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025.
     2. 2Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park.
     3. 3Its area is shared b…
250. Q32

     Which one of the following does not find mention in the works of the astronomers of ancient India?
251. Q32

     Directions : In the following items select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The coach was of the opinion that his erstwhile protégé was approaching the *…
252. Q32

     Which one of the following is not a characteristic of flash memory ?
253. Q32

     A reduction of 10% in the price of sugar enables a person to buy 6.2 kg more for Rs. 2790. What is the reduced price per kilogram?
254. Q32

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
255. Q32

     Which of the following statements related to the stages of evolution of the present atmosphere are correct?

     1. 1The first stage is marked by the loss of primordial atmosphere
     2. 2In the second stage, the hot interior of the earth contributed to the evolution of…
256. Q32

     Consider the following sets: I. The set of even prime numbers II. {x ∈ ℝ : x³+1 = 0} III. {n ∈ ℤ : n² < 1} How many of the above are null sets?
257. Q33

     With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate.
     2. 2It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon. 3.…
258. Q33

     Which one among the following about Kodumanal is correct?
259. Q33

     Directions : In the following items select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. After the sudden demise of the director of the company, the employees felt **…
260. Q33

     Which one of the following statements is not correct with regard to the UNIX operating system ?
261. Q33

     A single discount which is equivalent to a series of discounts p%, p/2%, p/4% is 31.6%. What is the value of p?
262. Q33

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
263. Q33

     Consider the following statements with reference to earthquakes:

     1. 1Collapse earthquakes are most common
     2. 2Tsunamis are waves generated by the tremors and not an earthquake in itself
     3. 3High magnitude earthquakes i.e. 8+ are quite rare whereas 'tiny' types oc…
264. Q33

     Consider the following statements: I. If A is a subset of U and U is the Universal set, then the complement of the set A is also a subset of U. II. The complement of a Universal set is a singleton set. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
265. Q34

     Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Block of India?

     1. 1Submergence of parts of the western coast due to tectonic activity
     2. 2Presence of residual mountain ranges such as the Veliconda hills and Mahend…
266. Q34

     Which one of the following inscriptions refers to a confederacy of Tamil States?
267. Q34

     Directions : In the following items select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The Professor assured us that her class lectures would be **interspersed** wi…
268. Q34

     In MP3 compression scheme, 60 minutes of music can be stored in about :
269. Q34

     A locomotive engine can go 40 km/hr. Its speed gets reduced by a quantity that varies directly as the square root of the number of wagons attached. It is known that its speed becomes 16 km/hr if 36 wagons are attached. What is the smallest number of wagons wit…
270. Q34

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
271. Q34

     Consider the following statements related to water vapours:

     1. 1It is a variable gas in the atmosphere, which decreases with altitude
     2. 2In the dry and cold areas of desert and polar regions, it may be less than one per cent of the air

     Which of the statements g…
272. Q34

     What should be added to (x²−1)/(x²+1) to get (2x³+3x²−1)/((x+2)(x²+1))?
273. Q35

     Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India : I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure. II. The success of the…
274. Q35

     Who among the following Vedic deities was considered the guardian of compacts and marriages?
275. Q35

     Directions : In the following items select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. She was **effusive** in her praise.
276. Q35

     Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology is primarily used in :
277. Q35

     Two numbers P and Q are such that P:Q = x:y. If 1 is added to both the numbers, the ratio becomes 7:10. If 3 is added to both the numbers, the ratio becomes 3:4. What is (x + y):(x - y) equal to?
278. Q35

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
279. Q35

     Consider the following statements related to river terraces:

     1. 1They are surfaces marking old valley floor or floodplain levels
     2. 2They may be bedrock surfaces without any alluvial cover or alluvial terraces consisting of stream deposits
     3. 3They are basically…
280. Q35

     If x+y+z = 0, then what is x(y+z)² + y(z+x)² + z(x+y)² equal to?
281. Q36

     Consider the following statements about Rhynchostylis retusa (Foxtail orchid):

     1. 1It is an epiphytic orchid.
     2. 2The species is endemic to North-east India.
     3. 3It is the State flower of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

     Which of the statements given above is/are cor…
282. Q36

     In which one of the following Vedas does the term 'Gotra' appear for the first time as representing a clan?
283. Q36

     Directions : In the following items select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. It is **ingenuous** to suppose that money did not play a part in his decision…
284. Q36

     Which one of the following items comprises the major portion of Revenue Expenditure in Budget 2025 - 26 of the Union Government of India ?
285. Q36

     ABC is a triangle right-angled at C. A semicircle is drawn on AB as diameter. Let P be any point on AC produced such that AP = AB = 10 cm. Further, B and P are joined. If BC = 8 cm, then what is BP equal to?
286. Q36

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
287. Q36

     Consider the following States:

     1. 1Nagaland
     2. 2Assam
     3. 3Mizoram
     4. 4Tripura The State of Arunachal Pradesh has common boundary with which of the above States of India?
288. Q36

     If tan 6θ ⋅ tan 3θ = 1, where 0 < θ < 30°, then what is θ equal to?
289. Q37

     Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct?

     1. 1They acted as army fortresses.
     2. 2They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles.
     3. 3The…
290. Q37

     The 'Descent of the Ganga' is a
291. Q37

     Directions : In the following items select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The advertisements were all posted in a **conspicuous** place.
292. Q37

     Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) :

     1. 1PMFBY provides risk insurance to farmers against crop damage due to non-preventable natural risks.
     2. 2PMFBY provides risk coverage of ₹2 lakh in case of death of th…
293. Q37

     All possible groups of 3 distinct numbers from among A, B, C, D and E are formed. If the aggregate of sums of numbers of each group is 120, then what is the arithmetic mean of A, B, C, D and E?
294. Q37

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
295. Q37

     The Tetrahedral Hypothesis of the origin of continents and ocean basin was proposed by
296. Q37

     If (1−tan x)/(1+tan x) = 1 − 2tan x/(1+tan²x), 0 ≤ x < π/2, x ≠ π/4, then what is (sin x + cos x) equal to?
297. Q38

     At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June, 2025 in France, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations demonstrated its leading voice on marine and ocean issues, especially on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for re…
298. Q38

     Who among the following Congressmen was not a member of the 'No-Changers' group?
299. Q38

     Directions : In the following items select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Early humans may have had a **rudimentary** understanding of certain mathemat…
300. Q38

     Which of the following statements with respect to the Gender Inequality Index (GII) is/are correct ?

     1. 1GII reflects gender-based disadvantage in work participation, property and income dimensions.
     2. 2GII reflects gender-based disadvantage in reproductive heal…
301. Q38

     The arithmetic mean of 100 observations is 50. If 10 is added to each observation then what will be the new arithmetic mean?
302. Q38

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
303. Q38

     Which one among the following constitute a food chain?
304. Q38

     If cos²x + cos⁴x = 1, where 0 < x < π/2, then what is (sin²x + sin³x) + (sin³x + sin⁴x) equal to?
305. Q39

     Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct?

     1. 1It is the largest desert lake in the world.
     2. 2The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert.
     3. 3The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Herita…
306. Q39

     Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order :

     1. 1Formation of the Azad Hind Government
     2. 2Setting-up of the Indian Legion
     3. 3Beginning of the INA trials
     4. 4The Bombay Naval Strike Select the answer using the code given below.
307. Q39

     Directions : In the following items select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The poorly conducted workshop was a **travesty** of the initial vision docume…
308. Q39

     The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is measured by :
309. Q39

     The sum of the deviations of a set of n numbers x1, x2, x3, ..., xn measured from 15 is -90 and the sum of the deviations of the same numbers measured from -3 is 54. What is the arithmetic mean?
310. Q39

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
311. Q39

     UNESCO World Heritage site Nanda Devi National Park is located in which one of the following States?
312. Q39

     If sin⁴x + cos⁴x = 1, where 0 ≤ x ≤ π/2, then what is sin x ⋅ cos x equal to?
313. Q40

     Which one of the following is the first Plan Vivo certified Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) project in India?
314. Q40

     Who among the following was appointed by the Constituent Assembly of India as Head of the Sub-Committee for North-East Frontier (Assam) Tribal and Excluded Areas?
315. Q40

     Directions : In the following items select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The **abstruse** style of the speaker left the students disinterested and fid…
316. Q40

     The financial instruments that generate proceeds for investment in environmentally sustainable and climate-suitable projects are called as :
317. Q40

     The numbers 59, 53, 51, 43, 36, (8x + 1), (x^2 + 1), 13, 12, 9, 7, 3 are written in descending order and their median is 25. What is/are the values of x?
318. Q40

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
319. Q40

     What was the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity, 2026?
320. Q40

     If 3cos θ + 4sin θ = 4, where 0 ≤ θ < π/2, then what is 4cos θ + 3sin θ equal to?
321. Q41

     Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct?

     1. 1Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible for disease.
     2. 2Engineered viruses and lipid nanoparticles are used as carriers of the genetic medicine.…
322. Q41

     The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution of 1948 does not include
323. Q41

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences where in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriate…
324. Q41

     Which one among the following sectors is included in the list of the Sunrise Sectors in India ?
325. Q41

     If cosθ/(1 - sinθ) + cosθ/(1 + sinθ) = 4, then which one of the following is a value of (tan^2θ + cot^2θ)?
326. Q41

     Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Her ex…
327. Q41

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Services sector contributes more than 50% to India's GVA
     2. 2Services sector growth is more volatile than agriculture sector
     3. 3FDI in services sector contributes to three-fourth of total FDI in the post-Covid period Which…
328. Q41

     If cot θ + cos θ = m, cot θ − cos θ = n, where 0 < θ < π/2, then what is (m²−n²)/√(mn) equal to?
329. Q42

     Which of the following statements with regard to Large Language Models (LLMs) used in machine learning is/are correct?

     1. 1LLMs assign probabilities to the next possible words and then pick the one with the highest probability.
     2. 2LLMs process data through math…
330. Q42

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List–I (Constitutional Amendment Act)List–II (Major Amendment)A. The Constitution (One Hundred and Second Amendment) Act1. Constitutional status to the National Comm…
331. Q42

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences where in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriate…
332. Q42

     Which of the following countries were the founding members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985 ?

     1. 1India
     2. 2Nepal
     3. 3Maldives
     4. 4Afghanistan Select the answer using the codes given below :
333. Q42

     For 0 < θ < π/2, consider the following: I. (tan^4θ + tan^6θ)(cot^4θ + cot^6θ) = sec^2θ cosec^2θ II. (tanθ + sinθ)/(tanθ - sinθ) = cot^2θ (secθ + 1)^2 Which of the above is/are identities?
334. Q42

     Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. They w…
335. Q42

     Which one of the following best explains the "crowding-in effect" observed in India?
336. Q42

     If 1/(cosec θ + cot θ) − 1/sin θ = p, then what is 1/sin θ − 1/(cosec θ − cot θ) equal to?
337. Q43

     Which of the following statements with regard to stealth technology is/are correct?

     1. 1Stealth objects have a very small radar cross-section and are coated with Radar Absorbing Material.
     2. 2Stealth objects can be detected using specific frequencies.
     3. 3Stealth…
338. Q43

     Which of the following statements about Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is/are correct?

     1. 1In India, it adheres to the strict requirements imposed by the doctrine of locus standi.
     2. 2Letters to judges may be treated as petitions.
     3. 3M. C. Mehta vs. Union of I…
339. Q43

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences where in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriate…
340. Q43

     The Government of India has announced a 6-year Mission for Aatmanirbharta (Self-reliance) in Pulses with a special focus to ensure 100 percent procurement at MSP of :
341. Q43

     If 3sinθ + 4cosθ = 5, then what is a value of 4tanθ + 3cotθ?
342. Q43

     Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. She sa…
343. Q43

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1India runs a current account deficit.
     2. 2Merchandise imports of India exceed exports.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
344. Q43

     If 8sin θ − cos θ = 4, where π/6 < θ < π/3, then what is sin θ equal to?
345. Q44

     Which of the following statements with regard to Black Boxes used in modern aircrafts is/are correct?

     1. 1They carry a beacon emitting red light pulses to facilitate underwater detection.
     2. 2They record both the cockpit voice and flight data.
     3. 3Their memory un…
346. Q44

     Which of the following statements in respect of the election of the President of India is/are correct?

     1. 1By convention, the Secretary General, Lok Sabha or the Secretary General, Rajya Sabha is appointed as the Returning Officer by rotation.
     2. 2Members of the…
347. Q44

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences where in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriate…
348. Q44

     Which one among the following statements correctly defines the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) ?
349. Q44

     At a point on level ground, the tangent of the angle of elevation of the top of a tower is found to be 5/6. On walking 70 m towards the tower, the tangent of the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is found to be 9/8. What is the height of the tower?
350. Q44

     Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. If you…
351. Q44

     With reference to Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1It provides health insurance coverage to vulnerable families.
     2. 2It covers both secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
     3. 3It is appli…
352. Q44

     A person walking along a straight road observes that at two consecutive kilometer-stones the angles of elevation of a hill in front of him are 30° and 60° respectively. What is the height of the hill?
353. Q45

     Which of the following statements with regard to Green Hydrogen is/are correct?

     1. 1It is decarbonized hydrogen obtained from natural gas reforming combined with carbon capture and storage (CCS).
     2. 2It is produced using electrolysis of water with electricity ge…
354. Q45

     Which one of the following pairs of Ministries and Departments is not correctly matched?
355. Q45

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences where in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriate…
356. Q45

     Which one of the following indexes is used to assess the state of governance across the States and UTs ?
357. Q45

     Two persons are on diametrically opposite sides of a tower. They measure the angles of elevation of the top of the tower as 30° and 60° respectively. If the height of the tower is 100 m, what is the approximate distance between the two persons?
358. Q45

     Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The sh…
359. Q45

     India's fiscal deficit widens significantly due to increased Government spending on subsidies while tax revenue remains unchanged. Which one of the following is the most likely consequence?
360. Q45

     A tower subtends an angle α at a point P on the same level as the foot of the tower. Q is a point vertically above P and PQ = h. If the angle of depression of the foot of the tower measured from Q is β, then what is the height of the tower?
361. Q46

     Consider the following statements with regard to involvement of private entities in India's space programme:

     1. 1The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACE) is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entiti…
362. Q46

     Which among the following subjects is not included in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
363. Q46

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences where in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriate…
364. Q46

     Swami Vivekananda's speech in the World Parliament of Religions at Chicago in 1893 opened with which of the following words ?
365. Q46

     In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, the diagonal AC bisects the angle C. Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. ∠ABD = ∠ADB II. The diagonal BD is parallel to the tangent of the circle at A Select the answer using the code given below:
366. Q46

     Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. If you…
367. Q46

     India's reliance on imported energy exposes it to geopolitical supply shocks. In this context, what is the most likely short-term impact of a major disruption in crude oil imports?
368. Q46

     If 5sin θ + 12cos θ = 13, where 0 < θ < π/2, then what is tan θ + cot θ equal to?
369. Q47

     Which of the following statements with regard to drone swarms is/are correct?

     1. 1They use Terahertz band of frequency to communicate with the command centre.
     2. 2Individual drones in the swarm can communicate with other drones in the swarm.
     3. 3GPS Spoofing is a…
370. Q47

     Which one of the following statements in respect of the North Eastern Council is correct?
371. Q47

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences where in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriate…
372. Q47

     Who among the following was called by Gandhiji as his Rajya Guru in May, 1915 ?
373. Q47

     Let x be the length of a diagonal of a face of a cube and y be the length of a diagonal of the cube. If x + y = (5 + 2√6) units, then what is the total surface area of the cube?
374. Q47

     Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The di…
375. Q47

     The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) recently conducted a successful flight-test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR). The rocket was tested for a user-defined minimum range of what distance?
376. Q47

     What is the ratio of the greatest value of sin²x + 2 (where 0 ≤ x ≤ π/2) to its least value?
377. Q48

     Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct?

     1. 1It is a part of the Human Genome Project.
     2. 2The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
     3. 3Its primary aim is to build a catalogue…
378. Q48

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List–I (Landmark Judgment)List–II (Issue)A. A. K. Gopalan vs. State of Madras1. Whether Preventive Detention Act ultra vires the Fundamental Rights under the Constit…
379. Q48

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences where in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriate…
380. Q48

     With reference to the Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements :

     1. 1The Swadeshi Movement had its genesis in the Anti-Partition movement, which was started to oppose the British decision to partition Bengal.
     2. 2Aurobindo Ghosh was in favour of exte…
381. Q48

     ABC is a triangle in which AB = AC and D is any point on BC. Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. AB^2 - AD^2 = CD x BD II. BC^2 + BD^2 - DC^2 = 2 BD x BC Select the answer using the code given below:
382. Q48

     Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The pa…
383. Q48

     Which one of the following best explains how India's growth resilience is achieved in a fragile global context in recent years?
384. Q48

     If A + B + C = π (A, B, C > 0) and the angle C is obtuse, then which of the following is/are correct? I. sin A ⋅ sin B < 1 II. tan A ⋅ tan B > 1 Select the answer using the code given below:
385. Q49

     Which of the following statements with regard to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) is/are correct?

     1. 1It aims at developing intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits.
     2. 2Its implementation includes setting up of four Thematic Hubs (T-H…
386. Q49

     Which of the following statements in respect of the nature of the federal system in India is/are correct?

     1. 1Since the States had an independent existence prior to the formation of the Federation, the Constitution of India provided for safeguards for protectin…
387. Q49

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences where in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriate…
388. Q49

     With reference to the Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman, consider the following statements :

     1. 1The script of this inscription is Kharosthi and the language is Prakrit.
     2. 2The inscription records the restoration of a reservoir called Sudarshana Lake.
     3. 3It is…
389. Q49

     ABC is a triangle right-angled at B with sides BC = a, CA = b and AB = c. Let p be the length of the perpendicular from B to AC. Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. p = ac/√(a^2 + c^2) II. pb = ac Select the answer using the code given below:
390. Q49

     Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The ma…
391. Q49

     If Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is 50% and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is 45%, what is the Unemployment Rate?
392. Q49

     If (cos 35° + cos 55°) = p, then what is sin 35° ⋅ cos 35° equal to?
393. Q50

     Which of the following statements with regard to India's Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct?

     1. 1It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.
     2. 2Matsya-6000 has been designed to carry 3 people for deep sea exploration. 3…
394. Q50

     Which of the following statements about the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, 2025 is/are correct?

     1. 1It links wage employment with durable rural infrastructure across four priority areas.
     2. 2All assets created are aggregated into the Viksit Bharat National Rural Inf…
395. Q50

     Directions : In the following items similar sounding words are given, followed by sentences where in each sentence one of these words has been used, and underlined. You are required to select those sentences in which these words have been used most appropriate…
396. Q50

     The Bower Manuscript is known for being a valuable source on which one of the following subjects in ancient India ?
397. Q50

     ABC is an equilateral triangle. Let PQRS be a square inscribed in it such that P is on AB and Q is on AC. Which of the following is/are correct? I. AP:PB = 4:3 II. √3 AB = (2 + √3) PQ Select the answer using the code given below:
398. Q50

     Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. She le…
399. Q50

     Which one of the following major structural trends in agricultural output is highlighted in the Economic Survey 2025-26?
400. Q50

     If p = sec θ + tan θ and q = cosec θ − cot θ, then what is (p − q − pq) equal to?
401. Q51

     Mr. X, a senior officer, was overseeing a critical vaccination programme during a pandemic. He found that a private service provider responsible for vaccine distribution was compromising on quality to make profits. Despite immense pressure to manage the issue…
402. Q51

     Which of the following are a part of the ‘basic features’ of the Constitution of India as drawn from various decisions of the Supreme Court?

     1. 1Effective access to justice
     2. 2Rule of Law
     3. 3Limitations upon the amending power under Article 368 Select the corre…
403. Q51

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
404. Q51

     Who among the following was the only Indian member to be present when the Vernacular Press Bill came up before the Legislative Council ?
405. Q51

     The perimeter of a right-angled isosceles triangle is 20 units. If α is the area of the triangle, then
406. Q51

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Switzerland lies ______ France, Germany, Austr…
407. Q51

     Three resistors R1, R2 and R3 (R1 > R2 > R3) are connected to a battery of voltage V such that the circuit generates maximum heat per unit time. Which one among the following is the correct circuit combination for this?
408. Q51

     In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, ∠A = (4x + 3)°, ∠B = (3y + 9)°, ∠C = (4y − 3)°, ∠D = (5x − 10)°. What is ∠A + ∠B equal to?
409. Q52

     In a multi-ethnic district where both economic competition and historical grievances frequently led to community tensions, a flashpoint has arisen with a Government decision to allocate land for a waste management facility near a tribal hamlet, sparking protes…
410. Q52

     Which of the following statements about the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women are correct?

     1. 1The Convention was the culmination of more than thirty years of work by the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.…
411. Q52

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
412. Q52

     With reference to the Ranigumpha Cave (Odisha), consider the following statements :

     1. 1Ranigumpha Cave is plain and contains no murals or sculptures.
     2. 2Ranigumpha Cave is two-storeyed.
     3. 3Ranigumpha Cave consists of an oval courtyard.

     Which of the statements…
413. Q52

     Let O be the centre of a circle. Let A, B and C lie on the circle such that ∠ABC = 153°. What is the value of ∠AOC?
414. Q52

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. May I pay ______ credit card ?
415. Q52

     Convex side of a plano-convex lens is fully immersed in a liquid, of same refractive index (equal to 8/5) as that of the lens. Which one among the following is correct regarding the image of a point source of light placed in air at 40 cm away from the lens? (A…
416. Q52

     The area of a rhombus is 720 cm² and the sum of its diagonals is 98 cm. What is the perimeter of the rhombus?
417. Q53

     Ms. X is a mid-level civil service official working in the urban development department of a major city. Recently, she was involved in approving a contract for a public infrastructure project a new community park. During the approval process, she received a pi…
418. Q53

     Which one among the following States has the highest allocation of seats in the Council of States?
419. Q53

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
420. Q53

     The Mesolithic site of Bagor is one of the most well-documented sites. It is located in :
421. Q53

     In a quadrilateral ABCD, the diagonals intersect at O. Let the area of the triangle ABD be p. If AO : OC = m : n, then what is the area of the triangle BCD?
422. Q53

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The information is available ______ the Intern…
423. Q53

     A car of mass 800 kg is travelling at a speed of 40 km/h on a straight road. A force of 1000 N is applied on it in the direction of its velocity for 12 s. Which one among the following is the final speed of the car?
424. Q53

     A chord of a circle makes an angle of 90° at the centre of the circle. If the area of the major segment is k times the area of the minor segment, then what is the value of k? (Take π = 22/7)
425. Q54

     X was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term 'law' as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. 'X' explained that the meaning of the term 'law' in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, order…
426. Q54

     Which of the following statements about human rights is/are correct?

     1. 1The first generation rights were traditional civil and political rights.
     2. 2The second generation rights are solidarity rights. Select the answer using the code given below.
427. Q54

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
428. Q54

     Extensive pit-dwellings have been identified at the two Neolithic sites of :
429. Q54

     Let ABCD be a parallelogram and E be the midpoint of BC. The diagonal BD and line segment AE intersects at F. If BF = 2.4 cm, then what is BD equal to?
430. Q54

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Didn't you borrow ______ books of mine ?
431. Q54

     A positively charged particle (alpha-particle) is projected towards west in a horizontal plane. It is deflected towards north in the same plane by a magnetic field. Which one among the following is the direction of the magnetic field?
432. Q54

     ABC is a triangle in which (AB + BC) exceeds CA by 10 cm, (BC + CA) exceeds AB by 8 cm and (CA + AB) exceeds BC by 72 cm. What is the area of the triangle?
433. Q55

     Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution of India:

     1. 1There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Constitution of India will be officially called the 'Constitution of India'.
     2. 2There is no Article in th…
434. Q55

     Which of the following statements about Article 20(1) of the Constitution of India is/are correct?

     1. 1It contains a provision against ex post facto legislation.
     2. 2A legislation shall not be competent to make a criminal law retrospective. Select the answer usi…
435. Q55

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
436. Q55

     The Chalcolithic Ahar Culture has been identified in which of the following river systems ?
437. Q55

     ABC is a triangle right-angled at C. Let P be the midpoint of BC. If AP = 4√13 cm and AB = 20 cm, then what is the perimeter of the triangle ABC?
438. Q55

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. If you have any leftover milk, could you spare…
439. Q55

     With regard to the magnetic field lines, which one among the following statements is NOT correct?
440. Q55

     A reservoir is in the form of a cuboid. Its length is 30 m. If 24 kL of water is removed from the reservoir, the water level goes down by 20 cm. What is the width of the reservoir?
441. Q56

     Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct?

     1. 1The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a…
442. Q56

     When A runs 5 km, B can run 2 km. Initially A was 750 m behind B and they were running in the same direction. How much distance, in metres, must A run to cross B, if they start at the same time?
443. Q56

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
444. Q56

     Which one of the following is a Neolithic site ?
445. Q56

     ABC is a triangle right-angled at B. Points M and N trisect BC. If AM = 6 cm and AN = 9 cm, then what is AC equal to?
446. Q56

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. He sat ______ her all night.
447. Q56

     A rod is balanced vertically on one of its ends. Which one among the following is the correct nature of its state of equilibrium?
448. Q56

     A well is dug with a diameter of 3.5 m and 16 m depth. The earth soil so excavated is spread in the form of a right circular cone of radius 7 m. What is the height of the cone?
449. Q57

     Consider the following statements about the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the Parliament of India:

     1. 1Although members of this Committee are elected from both Houses of Parliament, the Chairperson of this Committee is app…
450. Q57

     There is a question followed by two statements I and II : Question : If x and y are integers, can we find |x-y| uniquely? I. x2 + y2 = 25 II. x2 - y2 = 7 Which one of the following options is correct?
451. Q57

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
452. Q57

     During the period 100 BCE – 200 CE, valuable evidence of India's maritime trade links has been identified from which of the following sites on the Coromandel Coast ?
453. Q57

     ABC is a triangle right-angled at B. If AC = (p+q)/2 and BC = (p−q)/2, then which of the following statements is/are correct? I. The value of AB is equal to the geometric mean of p and q. II. The perimeter of the triangle is p(q + 1). Select the answer using t…
454. Q57

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Talk me ______ your plans.
455. Q57

     Two parallel, but not necessarily unidirectional, forces of magnitude 1 N and 2 N are acting on a body. Two more, parallel, again not necessarily unidirectional, forces of magnitude 3 N and 1 N, but perpendicular to the earlier forces, are applied to the body.…
456. Q57

     The chord of a circle is 20 cm and the height of the minor segment is 5 cm. What is the diameter of the circle?
457. Q58

     Consider the following statements in respect of questions asked by the Members in the Parliament of India:

     1. 1Unstarred questions are those to which a Member desires an oral answer in the House.
     2. 2Starred questions are those to which a Member desires a writte…
458. Q58

     A metallic cylindrical disc of radius 7 cm is melted and 22 square-shaped solids of the same thickness are made. If l cm is the side length of these squares, then (in cm)
459. Q58

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
460. Q58

     Consider the following statements about the Gupta administrative system :

     1. 1The Gupta kings assumed imperial titles such as Maharajadhiraja, Parama-bhattaraka and Parameshvara.
     2. 2The Gupta kings also connected themselves with the Gods through epithets such a…
461. Q58

     A sphere of diameter 14 cm is dropped into a cylindrical vessel partly filled with water. The radius of the vessel is 14 cm. If the sphere is completely submerged in water, then how much will the level of water rise?
462. Q58

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ______ people make their own bread today than…
463. Q58

     Gravitational acceleration at moon is 1/6 of that on earth. On earth, if an object floats in water with fraction 'fe' of its volume submersed in water, and on moon, fraction 'fm' is submersed, then
464. Q58

     On a circular metal plate of uniform thickness, 16 holes, each of diameter 2 cm, are made. If the plate thereby has lost one-ninth of its original weight, then what is the diameter of the plate?
465. Q59

     Consider the following statements about the provisions pertaining to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in India:

     1. 1Provisions regarding the administration of the Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are given in the…
466. Q59

     In a club, there are 58 members. Among them, 25 members drink tea, 23 members drink coffee and only 7 members drink both tea and coffee. What is the ratio of the number of members who drink tea or coffee but not both, to the number of members who drink neither…
467. Q59

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
468. Q59

     Who was the author of the book of travels, called Rihla, written in Arabic, providing extremely rich and interesting details about India ?
469. Q59

     ABCD is a quadrilateral with sides AB = 9 cm, BC = 40 cm, CD = 28 cm and DA = 15 cm and one of the diagonals AC = 41 cm. Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. The vertices A, B, C and D of the quadrilateral lie on the circle. II. The area of tri…
470. Q59

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. This beautiful historical building shall soon…
471. Q59

     Two very thin and very long uniform wires, placed very close to each other, carry equal but opposite currents. Point 1 is exactly at the middle of those wires and point 2 is far away from the wires. Which one among the following regarding the net magnetic fiel…
472. Q59

     A square of side length 4 cm has its corners cut away in such a manner so as to form a regular octagon. What is the length of the side of the octagon? (Take √2 = 1.41)
473. Q60

     Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India:

     1. 1It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial offensive capabilities.
     2. 2This Mission is being designed to enhance rapid, precise, and powerful defence…
474. Q60

     The brightness of a lightning event was seen at 19:06:17 hr, whereas the sound of the thunder in the same process was heard at 19:06:23 hr. If the speed of the sound is 320 metres per second, then which of the following is the distance in metres between the cl…
475. Q60

     Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet acc…
476. Q60

     The twelfth century witnessed the emergence of a new movement in Karnataka, led by Basavanna (1106-68 CE) who was a minister in the court of a Kalachuri ruler. His followers were known as :
477. Q60

     The minute hand of a clock is 15 cm long and sweeps an area of 15π cm² on the dial of the clock. How much angle does it describe during this period?
478. Q60

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. I don't like being stared ______ .
479. Q60

     Which one among the following is the primary reason for asking persons undergoing X-ray imaging to remove metallic objects?
480. Q60

     A tall cylindrical reservoir kept vertically is 20 m in diameter. Water is poured into it at the rate of 264 m³ per hour. What is the rate at which the water level rises in the reservoir per minute? (Take π = 22/7)
481. Q61

     Consider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries:

     1. 1'Maitri Setu', built over Feni river, connects Ramgarh in India with Sabroom in Bangladesh.
     2. 2Jhulaghat suspension bridge connects India with Myanmar.
     3. 3Me…
482. Q61

     A large pot X contains 3 litres mixture consisting of milk and water in the ratio 3 : 2. Another pot Y contains 100 litres mixture consisting of milk and water in the ratio 9 : 1. How many litres of mixture from pot Y are to be poured into pot X to get a mixtu…
483. Q61

     Directions : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Iconoclast:
484. Q61

     With reference to the Industrial Revolution, consider the following statements :

     1. 1The Industrial Revolution saw the replacement of handicrafts by power-driven machinery.
     2. 2The industrialised countries became dependent upon other countries for the supply of…
485. Q61

     The diameter of a copper solid sphere is 6 cm. The sphere is melted and recast into a wire. If the diameter of the wire is 0.5 cm, then what is the length of the wire?
486. Q61

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Discreet —

     1. 1Decaying B. Discrete —
     2. 2Tactful C. Desecrate —
     3. 3Defile D. Decrepit —
     4. 4Separate Code : A B C D
487. Q61

     Which one among the following protocols works at application layer in a TCP/IP protocol suit?
488. Q61

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question : ABCD is a rhombus of side 10 cm. What is the sum of the squares of the diagonals of the rhombus? Statement I : AC : BD = 3…
489. Q62

     Which of the following statements about a Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR) under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is/are correct?

     1. 1A Zero FIR can be lodged at a police station, even though the place of commission of a cognizable/no…
490. Q62

     A person has to make a payment of ₹56. He has twenty-five ₹2 coins and nine ₹5 coins. In how many different ways can he make this payment?
491. Q62

     Directions : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Axiom:
492. Q62

     Which of the pairs of Ashokan inscription and location is/are correctly matched ?

     1. 1Jaugada : Karnataka
     2. 2Bahapur : New Delhi
     3. 3Rajula-Mandagiri : Andhra Pradesh Select the answer using the codes given below :
493. Q62

     A square and a rectangle have the same perimeter p and their areas differ by q units. What is the square of the difference between the length and breadth of the rectangle?
494. Q62

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Inflation —

     1. 1Expansion B. Indentation —
     2. 2Declension C. Infiltration —
     3. 3Permeation D. Inflection —
     4. 4Depression Code : A B C D
495. Q62

     Which one among the following tasks is NOT carried out by an operating system?
496. Q62

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question : The diagonal of a rectangle ABCD (AB > BC) is 5√2 cm. What is its perimeter? Statement I : Length AB is an integer. Statem…
497. Q63

     With reference to the organisations under the Government of India, consider the following details:

     1. 1Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) - To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies (Ministry of Home Affairs).
     2. 2Serious Fraud Investigatio…
498. Q63

     There are three rooms (I, II and III) with occupancy capacity of three each. P, Q, R, S and T are five friends. R and S occupied room I; T occupied room II. In how many different ways can P and Q occupy the rooms if there is no additional restriction?
499. Q63

     Directions : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Holistic:
500. Q63

     With reference to the Indo-Roman trade in ancient India, the term 'aurei' refers to :
501. Q63

     A triangle PQR is inscribed in a circle with its centre at O. A tangent PT is drawn at P such that ∠QPT = 36°. What is ∠POQ equal to?
502. Q63

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Polyglot —

     1. 1Having more than one meaning B. Polymorphous —
     2. 2A person of great and varied learning C. Polysemy —
     3. 3A person knowing more than one language D.…
503. Q63

     Which one among the following is NOT true about Standard Generalised Markup Language (SGML)?
504. Q63

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question : ABC is a triangle right-angled at A and AD is perpendicular to BC. If AD = 7.2 cm, then what is BD × CD equal to? Statemen…
505. Q64

     Which of the following international conventions have not been ratified by India?

     1. 1Employment Policy Convention
     2. 2Abolition of Forced Labour Convention
     3. 3International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their F…
506. Q64

     If ART is encoded as BQU, then TAR is encoded as
507. Q64

     Directions : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Obsequious:
508. Q64

     Basohli, a bold and intense style of miniature painting, is associated with which one of the following regions of India ?
509. Q64

     ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. AB and DC are produced to meet at P. Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. ΔPAD is similar to ΔPBC. II. ∠PAD + ∠PDA = ∠PBC + ∠PCB. Select the answer using the code given below:
510. Q64

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Philatelist —

     1. 1A person who studies language B. Philanthropist —
     2. 2A person who does not value art or culture C. Philologist —
     3. 3A person who collects stamps…
511. Q64

     Which one among the following consists of a list of commands that is executed automatically as the computer system starts up?
512. Q64

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question : ABCD is a quadrilateral with AB = 6 cm, BC = 8 cm, CD = 4√5 cm, DA = 2√5 cm and inscribed in a circle. What is the diamete…
513. Q65

     Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi:

     1. 1The Summit's intellectual framework was based on three foundational Sutras: People, Planning, and Progress.
     2. 2The Preamble of the Summit stresses Democratising…
514. Q65

     A shopkeeper marked a price on an article so that he gets 50% profit. After 2 months, the sale of the article reduced. So, he decided to sell the same article with a profit of 20%. What percentage of discount does he announce to get only 20% profit?
515. Q65

     Directions : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Pachyderm:
516. Q65

     Which of the following factors was/were responsible for the rise of Magadha as the most powerful Mahajanapada during the 6th century BCE ?

     1. 1Region of productive agriculture
     2. 2Accessibility to iron-mines
     3. 3Availability of elephants in the region Select the…
517. Q65

     Let O be the centre of a circle. Let the chords AB = 10 cm and CD = 24 cm be two parallel chords of the circle. The two chords are on opposite side of the centre and the distance between them is 17 cm. Let P be the midpoint of AB, and Q be the midpoint of CD.…
518. Q65

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Tabernacle —

     1. 1Biased B. Tenuous —
     2. 2Place of worship C. Tempestuous —
     3. 3Stormy D. Tendentious —
     4. 4Flimsy Code : A B C D
519. Q65

     In MS Word, which one among the following is used to set the alignment for the content in the document?
520. Q65

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question : ABC is a triangle inscribed in a semi-circle such that AC coincides with the diameter of the semi-circle. Let P be any poi…
521. Q66

     Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries?

     1. 1Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project
     2. 2IMT Trilateral Highway
     3. 3Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line. Select the answer using the code g…
522. Q66

     The smaller angle made by the hour and the minute hands is noted when it was 1:30 PM. In which of the following intervals of time will the smaller angle between these hands again be the same?
523. Q66

     Directions : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Ubiquitous:
524. Q66

     Which of the following pairs of theories about origin of the Earth and their propounders is/are correctly matched ?

     1. 1Gaseous Hypothesis : Kant
     2. 2Binary Star Hypothesis : Russell
     3. 3Planetesimal Hypothesis : Chamberlin Select the answer using the codes given…
525. Q66

     A metallic sheet of rectangular shape is 48 cm × 36 cm. From each corner a square of side x cm is cut off and an open box is made of the remaining sheet. If the box holds 5.12 litre of water, then what is the value of x?
526. Q66

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Sacred —

     1. 1Oblation B. Desecration —
     2. 2Consecrated C. Sacrosanct —
     3. 3Defilement D. Sacrifice —
     4. 4Inviolable Code : A B C D
527. Q66

     Which of the following are the forms of calcium carbonate?

     1. 1Marble
     2. 2Chalk
     3. 3Limestone Select the answer using the code given below:
528. Q66

     A thin metallic sheet, 1.92 m² in area, is cut into two equal pieces. One piece is used to make a hollow cube of volume P (in m³) and the other is used to make a hollow cuboid of volume Q (in m³) with dimensions in the ratio 4 : 2 : 1. If no sheet is wasted, w…
529. Q67

     Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Project Supported by India) A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project B. Restoration of Stor Palace C. District Hospital at Dickoya D. Institute of Security and Law Enforce…
530. Q67

     In a matching problem, there are two columns. The first column has 4 statements whereas the second column has 5 statements. Every statement of the first column is to be matched with exactly one statement of the second column. In how many different ways can one…
531. Q67

     Directions : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Desiccate:
532. Q67

     Which one among the following statements regarding igneous rock is correct ?
533. Q67

     Two triangles ABC right-angled at A and DBC right-angled at D are drawn such that AC and DB intersect at P. If AP = x, PC = y and BP = z, then what is (AC + BD) equal to?
534. Q67

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Triumph —

     1. 1Feeling great pride post victory B. Triumphant —
     2. 2Act of celebrating a great success or victory C. Triumphal —
     3. 3A show of smug superiority D. Tri…
535. Q67

     Upon adding hydrochloric acid in copper oxide, it turns to blue-green color which is due to the formation of
536. Q67

     ABC is a triangle such that ∠ABC = 120°. If BD is the bisector of ∠B that meets AC at D, then what is the ratio of the area of ΔABD to the area of ΔCBD?
537. Q68

     Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India?

     1. 1Su-30 MKI Fighter Jets
     2. 2T-90 MK-III Tanks
     3. 3Akula Class Submarine Select the answer using the code given below:
538. Q68

     A rectangular wall is partitioned into 5 rectangular parts as shown in the following diagram. If you have three different colours to paint the wall and if no two adjacent parts are to be painted with the same colour, in how many different ways can one paint th…
539. Q68

     Directions : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Deleterious:
540. Q68

     Consider the following statements regarding metamorphic rocks :

     1. 1Ortho-metamorphic rocks are formed from igneous rocks.
     2. 2Intense heat of the intruding magmas results in metamorphism of the surrounding rocks, a process known as dynamic metamorphism. Which o…
541. Q68

     In a triangle ABC, AB = 18 cm, BC = 22 cm and AC = 15 cm. The bisector of ∠BAC intersects BC at D. What is (BD × DC) equal to?
542. Q68

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Revel —

     1. 1Unrestrained merriment B. Revelry —
     2. 2To make merry C. Reveal —
     3. 3Boisterous individual making merry D. Reveller —
     4. 4Disclose Code : A B C D
543. Q68

     Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Source): A. Tomato, B. Sour milk, C. Ant sting, D. Vinegar List II (Acid present):

     1. 1Acetic acid,
     2. 2Methanoic acid,
     3. 3Oxalic acid,
     4. 4Lactic acid
544. Q68

     Consider the following statements : I. The areas of two similar triangles are in the ratio of the squares of the corresponding medians. II. The areas of two similar triangles are in the ratio of the squares of the corresponding heights. Which of the statements…
545. Q69

     Consider the following statements about platforms for multilateral co-operation:

     1. 1The 'Colombo Process' is a regional consultative process in which member states take binding decisions by consensus.
     2. 2The 'Abu Dhabi Dialogue' is a voluntary non-binding cons…
546. Q69

     Suppose 1 ≤ x, y, z ≤ 9 are integers such that x > z. Let α and β be the three-digit numbers given by α = xyz and β = zyx so that x, y, z are the digits as they are shown. Set γ = α − β. How many of the following statements are always true? 2 does not divide γ…
547. Q69

     Directions : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Equivocate:
548. Q69

     Consider the following statements regarding Volcanic Cones :

     1. 1During volcanic eruptions, acid lava cones are formed by highly viscous lavas.
     2. 2Viscous lavas have high mobility and can travel for long distances.
     3. 3Acid lavas result in the formation of high…
549. Q69

     The volume of a cube is 8 cm³ and is equal to the volume of a cuboid of length x, breadth y and height z, where x, y and z are natural numbers (x > y > z). Let n be the number of such cuboids with different dimensions. What is the value of n?
550. Q69

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Transmit —

     1. 1To happen or occur B. Transmute —
     2. 2To continue for only a short time C. Transpire —
     3. 3To change into something different D. Transient —
     4. 4To sen…
551. Q69

     Chemical formula of cooking soda is
552. Q69

     If two similar scalene triangles ABC and PQR have the same area, then which of the following statements is/are correct? I. Both the triangles are congruent. II. Both the triangles have equal perimeters. Select the answer using the code given below :
553. Q70

     Consider the following UN organisations/agencies:

     1. 1World Food Programme
     2. 2United Nations Children's Fund
     3. 3United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
     4. 4International Labour Organisation.

     How many of the above has/have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice…
554. Q70

     P, Q, R and S are four places. To travel from P to R, one travels via Q and to travel from P to S, one travels via both Q and R. Between P and Q, there are 3 routes; between Q and R, there are 4 routes; and between R and S, there are 5 routes. The time taken t…
555. Q70

     Directions : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Indolent:
556. Q70

     Consider the following statements about Mechanical Weathering :

     1. 1More compact and highly consolidated rocks are least affected by freeze-thaw weathering.
     2. 2Shattering of rocks is more common in hot deserts.
     3. 3Crystalline rocks are often prone to exfoliatio…
557. Q70

     Let x, y, z (all prime) be the length, breadth and height respectively of a cuboid with x > y > z. The volume of the cuboid is 30k³ units, where k is a natural number. What is the total surface area of the cuboid?
558. Q70

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : A. Emanated —

     1. 1Liberated B. Emancipated —
     2. 2Starved C. Empathised —
     3. 3Originated D. Emaciated —
     4. 4Commiserated Code : A B C D
559. Q70

     Sodium metal is kept immersed in kerosene oil. This is because
560. Q70

     In a triangle ABC, AB = 8 cm and D and E are points on AB and AC respectively such that DE is parallel to BC. If BC = 5DE, then what is AD × BD equal to?
561. Q71

     Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (UN Peacekeeping Operation) A. UNMIL B. MINURCAT C. MINUSTAH D. UNMISET. List II (Period of Operation)

     1. 12007-2010
     2. 22002-2005
     3. 32003-2018
     4. 42004-2017. Code: A B C…
562. Q71

     The Strait of Hormuz connects
563. Q71

     Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the four sentences in the middle, labelled as P, Q, R, and S, has been jumbled. You…
564. Q71

     Consider the following statements about the causes of ground surface inversion of temperature :

     1. 1Ground surface inversion is also termed as radiation inversion.
     2. 2The existence of negative lapse rate results in surface inversion.

     Which of the statements giv…
565. Q71

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: A circle is inscribed in the equilateral triangle Δ. What is the radius of the circle? Statement-I: Area of Δ is equal to 1…
566. Q71

     Direction : Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below based solely on the passage : Passage I When Elizabeth Long began investigating women's book groups in the mid-1980s, her research plan provoked two profoundly different sets of reacti…
567. Q71

     Concentration of a solution can be expressed in:

     1. 1Molarity
     2. 2Molality Select the answer using the code given below:
568. Q71

     How many square metres of canvas (approximately) will be required to make a conical tent 3 m high so that a man 2 m tall may stand anywhere within a radius of 1 m from its centre without stooping?
569. Q72

     Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment) A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate D. BIMSTEC Technology Tran…
570. Q72

     Which of the following countries share borders with Israel?

     1. 1Egypt
     2. 2Jordan
     3. 3Syria
     4. 4Lebanon

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
571. Q72

     Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the four sentences in the middle, labelled as P, Q, R, and S, has been jumbled. You…
572. Q72

     Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the codes given below the Lists : List-I (Forest type): A. Tropical Moist Forest, B. Littoral and Swamp Forest, C. Tropical Thorn Forest, D. Alpine Forest List-II (Specie):

     1. 1Kail,
     2. 2Khair,
     3. 3Sonneratia,…
573. Q72

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: ABCD is a quadrilateral in which AD = BC. What is ∠ABC + ∠ADC equal to? Statement-I: AB is parallel to DC. Statement-II: AD…
574. Q72

     Direction : Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below based solely on the passage : Passage I When Elizabeth Long began investigating women's book groups in the mid-1980s, her research plan provoked two profoundly different sets of reacti…
575. Q72

     When electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride, it decomposes to form
576. Q72

     PQRS is a square. M is a point on PS such that PM : MS = 2 : 1 and N is a point on SR such that SN : NR = 1 : 2. If the area of triangle MQN is 10 square units, then what is the perimeter of the square?
577. Q73

     Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? (Indian Army Corps) : (Headquarters)
578. Q73

     Consider the following pairs of islands and related water bodies : I. Kharg : Persian Gulf II. Vaan : Gulf of Mannar III. Tuti : Red Sea IV. Qeshm : Arabian Sea How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
579. Q73

     Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the four sentences in the middle, labelled as P, Q, R, and S, has been jumbled. You…
580. Q73

     Consider the following statements regarding the Northwestern Himalayas :

     1. 1Karewa formations in Kashmir consist of thick deposits of glacial clay and other materials embedded with moraines.
     2. 2Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri in Ladakh are freshwater lakes.
     3. 3Rive…
581. Q73

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: ABCD is a quadrilateral such that AC bisects ∠A and ∠C. Is AB/DC equal to AD/BC? Statement-I: AB is parallel to DC. Stateme…
582. Q73

     Direction : Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below based solely on the passage : Passage I When Elizabeth Long began investigating women's book groups in the mid-1980s, her research plan provoked two profoundly different sets of reacti…
583. Q73

     The mass of one mole of a substance in grams is called its
584. Q73

     A cubical wooden block of length 10 cm is sliced to produce a cross-section of maximum area. What is the area of the cross-section?
585. Q74

     Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct?

     1. 1The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.
     2. 2The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governan…
586. Q74

     Consider the following statements regarding Industrial Corridors in India :

     1. 1They are linear development zones.
     2. 2They connect all major State capitals through an integrated network of roads, railways, ports and airports.
     3. 3They promote acceleration of ind…
587. Q74

     Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the four sentences in the middle, labelled as P, Q, R, and S, has been jumbled. You…
588. Q74

     Consider the following statements about the types of drought in India :

     1. 1A meteorological drought occurs when the mean annual rainfall is less than 75%.
     2. 2Agricultural drought arises out of extreme moisture stress.
     3. 3Soil moisture drought is related to met…
589. Q74

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: P, Q, R and S are respectively the mid-points of sides AB, BC, CD, DA of a rhombus ABCD. These points are joined to form a…
590. Q74

     Direction : Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below based solely on the passage : Passage I When Elizabeth Long began investigating women's book groups in the mid-1980s, her research plan provoked two profoundly different sets of reacti…
591. Q74

     An aqueous solution of an acid conducts electricity. This is because
592. Q74

     In a triangle ABC, AD is the bisector of angle A that meets BC at D. If AB = 21 cm, DC = 20 cm and AB : AC = 3 : 4, then what is AC² − BD² equal to?
593. Q75

     Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?

     1. 1Belarus
     2. 2Poland
     3. 3Germany
     4. 4Switzerland. Select the answer using the code given below:
594. Q75

     Consider the following statements regarding cyclones in India :

     1. 1More cyclones occur in the Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea.
     2. 2On an average, 12 to 15 tropical cyclones form every year.
     3. 3Tropical cyclones occur continuously throughout the year. Whic…
595. Q75

     Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the four sentences in the middle, labelled as P, Q, R, and S, has been jumbled. You…
596. Q75

     Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the codes given below the Lists : List-I (Forest Research Institute): A. Tropical Forest Research Institute, B. Rain Forest Research Institute, C. Himalayan Forest Research Institute, D. Forest Research Cen…
597. Q75

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: Two circles with radii p, q (p > q) in cm touch externally, where p, q are natural numbers and each greater than 1. What is…
598. Q75

     Direction : Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below based solely on the passage : Passage I When Elizabeth Long began investigating women's book groups in the mid-1980s, her research plan provoked two profoundly different sets of reacti…
599. Q75

     A chemical that donates proton (hydrogen ion) is called
600. Q75

     A square of maximum area is inscribed in an equilateral triangle. If the side of the triangle is equal to (6 + 4√3) cm, then what is the area of the square?
601. Q76

     Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (INTERPOL Notice) A. Silver Notice B. Blue Notice C. Black Notice D. Green Notice. List II (Description)

     1. 1To seek information on unidentified bodies
     2. 2To collect ad…
602. Q76

     Consider the following statements about a geographical feature :

     1. 1The feature is in close proximity to the Malacca Strait.
     2. 2The Government of India proposed an international container transhipment port in this region.
     3. 3The region is one of the most criti…
603. Q76

     Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the four sentences in the middle, labelled as P, Q, R, and S, has been jumbled. You…
604. Q76

     Which of the following statements about the Black Soils of India is/are correct ?

     1. 1Black Soils cover most of the Deccan Plateau.
     2. 2Also known as 'Regur', they are generally clayey, deep and impermeable.
     3. 3Since they are impermeable, rainfed crops do not gr…
605. Q76

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: Is rⁿ less than 1, where r is a real number and n is a natural number? Statement-I: 0 < r² <

     1. 1Statement-II: 0 < r³ <
     2. 2W…
606. Q76

     Direction : Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below : Passage II Christopher Columbus of Spain set foot in the New World in 1492. Six years later, Vasco da Gama of Portugal reached India. During the next two centuries the Spaniards and…
607. Q76

     'Study of human societies and cultures from the oldest times to the present' is the work of
608. Q76

     A room is L m long, B m wide and H m high. Further, L > B > H and L, B and H are integers. The length of the longest pole that can be placed in the room is 17 m and the length of the longest pole that can be placed on the floor is 15 m. What is the volume of t…
609. Q77

     Which of the following statements in relation to NIRANTAR (National Institute for Research and Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience), a platform of institutions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,…
610. Q77

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1A great circle is the largest possible circle that can be drawn on the surface of the sphere.
     2. 2Every great circle divides the Earth into equal halves.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
611. Q77

     Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the four sentences in the middle, labelled as P, Q, R, and S, has been jumbled. You…
612. Q77

     Which one of the following rivers is also known by the name of "Dihang" in Northeast India ?
613. Q77

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: Is (p² + q²) always a composite number, where p and q are different prime numbers? Statement-I: (p − q) is an odd integer.…
614. Q77

     Direction : Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below : Passage II Christopher Columbus of Spain set foot in the New World in 1492. Six years later, Vasco da Gama of Portugal reached India. During the next two centuries the Spaniards and…
615. Q77

     How many of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

     1. 1Bhirrana : Haryana
     2. 2Ganweriwala : Punjab (Pakistan)
     3. 3Dholavira : Gujarat
     4. 4Farmana : Uttar Pradesh Select the answer using the code given below:
616. Q77

     A spherical metal ball is molten and made into n smaller identical spheres. In this process, the surface area of the smaller balls increases by 900%. What is the value of n?
617. Q78

     The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany visited India in January, 2026. Which of the following is/are not correct in terms of outcomes of this visit? 1. Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the All India Institute of Ayurveda and the Univ…
618. Q78

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1GPS uses signals from a network of satellites to determine a position on the Earth.
     2. 2The GPS receiver calculates the distances from satellites to triangulate the exact location by the use of latitude.

     Which of the state…
619. Q78

     Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the four sentences in the middle, labelled as P, Q, R, and S, has been jumbled. You…
620. Q78

     'Shipki La', a high altitude pass in the Himalayas, is located in :
621. Q78

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: Is (0.5)ⁿ + (0.5)⁻ⁿ always greater than 2, where n is an integer? Statement-I: n is an even integer. Statement-II: n is neg…
622. Q78

     Direction : Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below : Passage II Christopher Columbus of Spain set foot in the New World in 1492. Six years later, Vasco da Gama of Portugal reached India. During the next two centuries the Spaniards and…
623. Q78

     Which of the following is/are correct about the Harappans?

     1. 1They were the first to grow cotton in Eurasia
     2. 2They consumed turmeric, ginger and banana Select the answer using the code given below:
624. Q78

     ABCD is a parallelogram with ∠ABC = 150° and the sides have integer values. If the area of the parallelogram is 17.5 cm², then consider the following statements : I. It is possible to have a perimeter equal to 24 cm. II. It is possible to have a perimeter equa…
625. Q79

     Which of the following statements about DHRUV64 is/are correct?

     1. 1It is the third chip fabricated under the DIR-V Programme with an overall aim to enable the creation of microprocessors for India.
     2. 2It is India's first homegrown 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core mic…
626. Q79

     Which one among the following capital cities of the Union Territories of India is located at coordinates 11.62° North and 92.72° East?
627. Q79

     Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the four sentences in the middle, labelled as P, Q, R, and S, has been jumbled. You…
628. Q79

     During chemical weathering, when minerals in feldspar change to kaolinite clays, the process is termed as :
629. Q79

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: LCM of three numbers p, q and r (p > q > r > 0) is 30 and their HCF is 5. What is the product of the three numbers? Stateme…
630. Q79

     Direction : Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below : Passage II Christopher Columbus of Spain set foot in the New World in 1492. Six years later, Vasco da Gama of Portugal reached India. During the next two centuries the Spaniards and…
631. Q79

     The stories of Shvetaketu and Nachiketa teach us the worth of
632. Q79

     N number of cubes each of side length equal to 10 cm are joined end to end in a row. If the total surface area of the resulting cuboid is 3800 cm², then what is the value of N?
633. Q80

     The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) recently introduced a national standard to test and assess bomb disposal system. Which of the following statements with regard to this system is/are correct?

     1. 1The new standard is known as IS 19445: 2025.
     2. 2It will improve…
634. Q80

     Consider the following statements about a cloud form :

     1. 1These are made up of ice crystals rather than droplets of water.
     2. 2They are thin, stringy, white clouds that trail like feathers across the sky.
     3. 3These clouds are formed at very high altitudes—normal…
635. Q80

     Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the four sentences in the middle, labelled as P, Q, R, and S, has been jumbled. You…
636. Q80

     Which one among the following pairs of National Parks and locations is not correctly matched ?
637. Q80

     A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question: Let XYZ be a 3-digit number and the difference between XYZ and ZYX is equal to PQR. Is (P + R) equal to Q? Statement-I: P =…
638. Q80

     Direction : Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below : Passage II Christopher Columbus of Spain set foot in the New World in 1492. Six years later, Vasco da Gama of Portugal reached India. During the next two centuries the Spaniards and…
639. Q80

     Which of the following schools of thought believed that 'this material world is the only thing that exists' and therefore 'there can be no life after death'?
640. Q80

     In a quadrilateral ABCD, ∠ABC = 90° and ∠ACD = 90°. Let AB = p units, BC = q units, AC = r units, CD = s units, AD = t units, where p < q < r < s < t < 15. If p, q, r, s and t are integers, then what is the area of the quadrilateral?
641. Q81

     X'', born in the UK, was conferred the Nobel Prize in 2025. He was a professor in an American university when this prize was announced. Identify 'X':
642. Q81

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1Many urban and suburban areas experience a higher temperature than surrounding rural areas known as urban heat islands.
     2. 2The reduction in urban green cover and the increase of built-up hard surface is the only cause of…
643. Q81

     Directions : Each of the following sentences has an underlined word. Read each sentence carefully, and determine which word class the underlined word belongs to. Mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Who came **first** in the race?
644. Q81

     Which one among the following is the first and the oldest Government-owned coal mining company in India ?
645. Q81

     For the next two (02) items that follow: x⁴ + px³ + qx² + x + 6 is divisible by x² − x − 6. 81. What is the value of p?
646. Q81

     Directions : Identify the most appropriate meaning for the words given below and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Codex
647. Q81

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Dasavatara temple at Deogarh is a Gupta period building
     2. 2Bhitargaon temple is built of dressed stone

     Which of the above statements is/are correct?
648. Q81

     For the next three (03) items that follow : The centre O of a circle inside a triangle ABC is at a distance of 13 cm from each of the vertices of the triangle. The diameter of the circle is 10 cm and the circle touches only two sides of the triangle, AB and AC…
649. Q82

     Which of the following statements with regard to the Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments is/are correct?

     1. 1The tournaments have a shared governance structure establishing the partnership among the four Grand Slam tournaments.
     2. 2They are open for entry to all inter…
650. Q82

     Consider the following statements regarding the Andaman and Nicobar Islands :

     1. 1There are 836 islands/islets/rocky outcrops.
     2. 2The group of islands is divided by the Ten Degree Channel.
     3. 3The Union Territory is home to tribes such as Koya, Malmi, Melacheri…
651. Q82

     Directions : Each of the following sentences has an underlined word. Read each sentence carefully, and determine which word class the underlined word belongs to. Mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. It is **obligatory** for all employees to wear…
652. Q82

     Consider the following statements regarding ocean currents :

     1. 1Difference in water density is the main cause for the formation of ocean currents.
     2. 2Density of water depends on temperature, salinity and pressure.
     3. 3As a rule, ocean waters move from areas of…
653. Q82

     For the next two (02) items that follow: x⁴ + px³ + qx² + x + 6 is divisible by x² − x − 6. 82. What is the value of q?
654. Q82

     Directions : Identify the most appropriate meaning for the words given below and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Ergonomics
655. Q82

     Consider the following statements about the treaty of Allahabad (1765):

     1. 1It was an agreement between the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II and the English East India Company
     2. 2It made the English East India Company the Diwan of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa
     3. 3As per…
656. Q82

     For the next three (03) items that follow : The centre O of a circle inside a triangle ABC is at a distance of 13 cm from each of the vertices of the triangle. The diameter of the circle is 10 cm and the circle touches only two sides of the triangle, AB and AC…
657. Q83

     Which one of the following pairs of semiconductor plants in India and their locations is not correctly matched?
658. Q83

     Consider the following rivers of India : I. Sharavathi II. Periyar III. Mandovi IV. Daman Ganga How many of the above are west-flowing rivers?
659. Q83

     Directions : Each of the following sentences has an underlined word. Read each sentence carefully, and determine which word class the underlined word belongs to. Mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Turn **right** at the end of the street.
660. Q83

     Consider the following statements about the Sargasso Sea :

     1. 1It is the only sea without a land boundary.
     2. 2The Sargasso Sea records the lowest salinity in the Atlantic Ocean.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
661. Q83

     For the next two (02) items that follow: 16(x⁴ + 1/x⁴) − 257 = 0 83. What is (x² + 1/x²) equal to?
662. Q83

     Directions : Identify the most appropriate meaning for the words given below and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Sobriquet
663. Q83

     Which of the following is a correct order of placement of major Harappan settlements from north to south?
664. Q83

     For the next three (03) items that follow : The centre O of a circle inside a triangle ABC is at a distance of 13 cm from each of the vertices of the triangle. The diameter of the circle is 10 cm and the circle touches only two sides of the triangle, AB and AC…
665. Q84

     Which of the following statements with regard to India's indigenous new high resolution weather model, the 'Bharat Forecast System,' is/are correct?

     1. 1Its objective is to generate forecasts at the Panchayats cluster level.
     2. 2It was developed by IIT Delhi. Se…
666. Q84

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1India's total electricity generation in the last four years (2022-23 to 2025-26) has witnessed an increasing trend.
     2. 2The average availability of electricity in both rural and urban areas has increased in the last 12 yea…
667. Q84

     Directions : Each of the following sentences has an underlined word. Read each sentence carefully, and determine which word class the underlined word belongs to. Mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. **Swimming** is good for health.
668. Q84

     Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the codes given below the Lists : List-I (Type of Tide): A. Spring Tides, B. Neap Tides, C. Apogean Tides, D. Equinoctial Spring Tides List-II (Characteristic): 1. Low tides caused when the Sun, Earth and M…
669. Q84

     For the next two (02) items that follow: 16(x⁴ + 1/x⁴) − 257 = 0 84. What is (x³ + 1/x³) equal to?
670. Q84

     Directions : Identify the most appropriate meaning for the words given below and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Viticulture
671. Q84

     Arrange the following landmarks in the discovery and preservation of early monuments and sculpture in a chronological order:

     1. 1Founding of the Indian museum, Calcutta
     2. 2H. H. Cole appointed Curator of Ancient Monuments
     3. 3Establishment of the Government Muse…
672. Q84

     For the next three (03) items that follow : A circle with centre O passes through the vertex A of an equilateral triangle ABC and touches BC at its midpoint M. The circle cuts AB at D and AC at E. What is AD : DB equal to?
673. Q85

     Consider the following statements with regard to the film 'Boong':

     1. 1The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the Children's and Family Film category.
     2. 2The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi.
     3. 3This is t…
674. Q85

     Consider the following statements with respect to ports in India :

     1. 1There are 12 major ports in operation in the country.
     2. 2The major ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, whereas the non-major ports ar…
675. Q85

     Directions : Each of the following sentences has an underlined word. Read each sentence carefully, and determine which word class the underlined word belongs to. Mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. My arms are aching **terribly**.
676. Q85

     Which of the following pairs of major sea ports of India and their characteristics are correctly matched ?

     1. 1Deendayal Port : Tidal Port
     2. 2Jawaharlal Nehru Port : Landlocked Port
     3. 3V.O. Chidambaranar Port : Artificial Deep-Sea Harbour
     4. 4Paradip Port : Natu…
677. Q85

     For the next two (02) items that follow: Let x = (√6 + √5)/(√6 − √5) and y = (√6 − √5)/(√6 + √5) 85. What is (x² − y²) equal to?
678. Q85

     Directions : Identify the most appropriate meaning for the words given below and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Communiqué
679. Q85

     With reference to the eligibility criteria for becoming the member of a 'Sabha' as laid down in the Uttaramerur inscription, consider the following statements:

     1. 1The candidate should have his own house and his own plot of land
     2. 2The candidate should be withi…
680. Q85

     For the next three (03) items that follow : A circle with centre O passes through the vertex A of an equilateral triangle ABC and touches BC at its midpoint M. The circle cuts AB at D and AC at E. If x is the area of the circle and y is the area of the triangl…
681. Q86

     Which of the following statements regarding the features of blockchain technology are correct?

     1. 1Records stored in the database may be made visible to relevant stakeholders without risk of alteration.
     2. 2Copies of the entire database are stored on multiple co…
682. Q86

     Which one of the following statements about natural selection is not correct?
683. Q86

     Directions : Each of the following sentences has an underlined word. Read each sentence carefully, and determine which word class the underlined word belongs to. Mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The local council could not **finance** the pr…
684. Q86

     Consider the following statements about the position of the Chief of Defence Staff :

     1. 1He is the Head of the Department of Military Affairs within the Ministry of Defence.
     2. 2He is the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
     3. 3He does not exerci…
685. Q86

     For the next two (02) items that follow: Let x = (√6 + √5)/(√6 − √5) and y = (√6 − √5)/(√6 + √5) 86. What is (x² − xy + y²) equal to?
686. Q86

     Directions : Identify the most appropriate meaning for the words given below and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Sub-judice
687. Q86

     Why do you think Vijayanagara incorporated agricultural tracts within the fortified area?
688. Q86

     For the next three (03) items that follow : A circle with centre O passes through the vertex A of an equilateral triangle ABC and touches BC at its midpoint M. The circle cuts AB at D and AC at E. What is the ratio of the area of the triangle ADO to the area o…
689. Q87

     An e-commerce revenue model where the seller has control over pricing but doesn't keep products in stock and instead transfers customer orders and shipment details to a third-party supplier, who then ships the goods directly to the customer, is called:
690. Q87

     Which one of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) talks about protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managing forests, combating desertification, halting and reversing land degradation and stopping biodiversity loss?
691. Q87

     Directions : Each of the following sentences has an underlined word. Read each sentence carefully, and determine which word class the underlined word belongs to. Mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. We met a lot of interesting people **during**…
692. Q87

     Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the codes given below the Lists : List-I (Name of the Institution): A. Indian Military Academy, B. National Defence Academy, C. National Defence College, D. Officers Training Academy List-II (Type of Traini…
693. Q87

     For the next two (02) items that follow: X is an alloy of copper and zinc. Y is an alloy containing 80% of copper, 4% of zinc and 16% of tin. A fused mass of X and Y is found to contain 74% of copper, 16% of zinc and 10% of tin. 87. What is the percentage of c…
694. Q87

     Directions : Identify the most appropriate meaning for the words given below and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Manifesto
695. Q87

     What do you think the titles of Mahendravarman-I like 'Vichitrachitta', 'Chaityakari' and 'Chitrakarapuli' seem to suggest?
696. Q87

     For the next two (02) items that follow : ABC is an equilateral triangle. BP is perpendicular to AC, PR is perpendicular to AB, and PQ is perpendicular to BC. What is the ratio of AB² : BP² : PR²?
697. Q88

     Which one of the following correctly represents the three key sub-indices of the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
698. Q88

     Consider the following statements regarding biodiversity conservation :

     1. 1In situ conservation refers to conservation of species in their natural habitats.
     2. 2Nature reserves are areas specifically designed for wildlife conservation.
     3. 3Captive breeding of an…
699. Q88

     Directions : Each of the following sentences has an underlined word. Read each sentence carefully, and determine which word class the underlined word belongs to. Mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Vicky refused to join the trek to the hills be…
700. Q88

     Which of the following statements about 'Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana' (SAGY) is/are correct ?

     1. 1It comes under the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India.
     2. 2It was launched in 2014 on the birth anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan.
     3. 3Mahatma Ga…
701. Q88

     For the next two (02) items that follow: X is an alloy of copper and zinc. Y is an alloy containing 80% of copper, 4% of zinc and 16% of tin. A fused mass of X and Y is found to contain 74% of copper, 16% of zinc and 10% of tin. 88. What is the percentage of z…
702. Q88

     Directions : Identify the most appropriate meaning for the words given below and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Tapestry
703. Q88

     The term 'Pendentive' refers to which form of Indian architecture?
704. Q88

     For the next two (02) items that follow : ABC is an equilateral triangle. BP is perpendicular to AC, PR is perpendicular to AB, and PQ is perpendicular to BC. What is the ratio of the area of ΔPRB to the area of ΔPQC?
705. Q89

     Which one of the following best describes the key objective of India's 'Open Network for Digital Commerce' (ONDC) initiative ?
706. Q89

     Consider the following statements about genetic engineering :

     1. 1The technique of genetic engineering involves creation of recombinant DNA, use of gene cloning and gene transfer.
     2. 2Restriction enzymes cut DNA at specific locations.
     3. 3Restriction enzymes spli…
707. Q89

     Directions : Each of the following sentences has an underlined word. Read each sentence carefully, and determine which word class the underlined word belongs to. Mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The number of boxes sold **leapt** from 19,400…
708. Q89

     Consider the following former Presidents of India :

     1. 1Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
     2. 2Dr. Zakir Hussain
     3. 3Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

     How many of the above Presidents has/have also served as Vice-President of India ?
709. Q89

     For the next two (02) items that follow: A person borrows a sum of ₹16,000 on simple interest at the beginning of a year. After 4 months, ₹24,000 more is borrowed on a rate of interest double the previous one. At the end of the year, the total interest on both…
710. Q89

     Directions : Identify the most appropriate meaning for the words given below and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Connotation
711. Q89

     Which one of the following European travelers have NOT written an account of the Vijayanagara Empire?
712. Q89

     For the next two (02) items that follow : PQR is a triangle such that QP = QR = 15 cm and PR = 18 cm. PN, QM and RT are the altitudes of the triangle which intersect at O. What is QT : QO equal to?
713. Q90

     Which one of the following statements about Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Central Bank Digital Currency (Digital Rupee) is not correct?
714. Q90

     Which of the following statements about eutrophication is/are correct?

     1. 1Eutrophication takes place in young lakes when the water is cold and clear.
     2. 2Eutrophication is caused by nutrient enrichment in water bodies. Select the answer using the code given bel…
715. Q90

     Directions : Each of the following sentences has an underlined word. Read each sentence carefully, and determine which word class the underlined word belongs to. Mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Amar ensured the **timely** delivery of the pr…
716. Q90

     Which one among the following statements regarding the Fundamental Rights of the Constitution of India is not correct ?
717. Q90

     For the next two (02) items that follow: A person borrows a sum of ₹16,000 on simple interest at the beginning of a year. After 4 months, ₹24,000 more is borrowed on a rate of interest double the previous one. At the end of the year, the total interest on both…
718. Q90

     Directions : Identify the most appropriate meaning for the words given below and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet. Alibi
719. Q90

     Who among the following was the founder President of the Asiatic Society of Bengal?
720. Q90

     For the next two (02) items that follow : PQR is a triangle such that QP = QR = 15 cm and PR = 18 cm. PN, QM and RT are the altitudes of the triangle which intersect at O. What is the ratio of QO to OM?
721. Q91

     Which of the following statements about Real-World Assets (RWA) Tokenization are correct?

     1. 1Tokenization is the process of turning real world assets into digital tokens using blockchain technology.
     2. 2Tokenization of real world assets offers 24x7 access, prom…
722. Q91

     In which one of the following regions of the Earth is the ozone hole prominently observed in the stratosphere?
723. Q91

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The information…
724. Q91

     Consider the following statements regarding the amendment procedure under Article 368 of the Constitution of India :

     1. 1Constitutional amendment bills can be introduced in either House of the Parliament.
     2. 2Constitutional amendment bills should be passed in ea…
725. Q91

     For the next two (02) items that follow: Let 12(tanθ + cotθ) = 25, where 45° < θ < 90°. 91. What is a value of (sinθ − cosθ)?
726. Q91

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the middle four sentences has been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are…
727. Q91

     Which one among the following terms was used in the Sangam Texts for ploughmen?
728. Q91

     If the mean of a set of 7 observations is 10 and the mean of a set of 3 observations is 5, then what is the combined mean?
729. Q92

     A bond whose proceeds are used only to finance or refinance a combination of both environmental and social projects is called:
730. Q92

     Which of the following is/are the basic step(s) in genetically modifying an organism?

     1. 1Identification of DNA with desirable genes
     2. 2Introduction of the identified DNA into the host
     3. 3Maintenance of introduced DNA in the host and transfer of the DNA to its…
731. Q92

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. I don't want __…
732. Q92

     Consider the following statements regarding the qualifications of a person for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India :

     1. 1The person has to be, for at least five years, a Judge of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in succession.
     2. 2The…
733. Q92

     For the next two (02) items that follow: Let 12(tanθ + cotθ) = 25, where 45° < θ < 90°. 92. What is a value of (cosecθ + secθ)?
734. Q92

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the middle four sentences has been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are…
735. Q92

     Prithivimahadevi, Dharmamahadevi, Dandimahadevi and Valkulamahadevi, who became rulers due to the absence of a male heir, belonged to the
736. Q92

     The average weekly wages of male employees in a company is ₹4,200 and that of females is ₹3,200. If the average weekly wage of all employees is ₹4,000, then what is the ratio of male to female employees?
737. Q93

     Which of the following statements about M1xchange's role in Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing is/are correct?

     1. 1M1xchange provides collateral based loans to MSMEs.
     2. 2M1xchange facilitates discounting of invoices and Bills of Exchange for MS…
738. Q93

     Which one of the following factors is responsible for the spread of myxomatosis—a severe viral disease among rabbits?
739. Q93

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. What other spor…
740. Q93

     Which one among the following pairs of Article and Provision with reference to the Constitution of India is not correctly matched ?
741. Q93

     For the next two (02) items that follow: cosecθ − sinθ = p³ and secθ − cosθ = q³. 93. What is tanθ equal to?
742. Q93

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the middle four sentences has been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are…
743. Q93

     Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Movement took place in which of the following States of India?
744. Q93

     Consider the observations x, x + 4, 30, 33, 74, 78, 49, 52, 98, 85. If the median of the data is 67, then what is the value of x?
745. Q94

     Which one of the following best describes the 'Crowding Out Effect in the context of fiscal policy?
746. Q94

     Consider the following stages of insulin production procedure through gene technology :

     1. 1Isolation of insulin coding gene from humans
     2. 2Inserting the insulin coding gene into a plasmid vector
     3. 3Inserting the recombinant plasmid vector into the bacterium (E…
747. Q94

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. I called the of…
748. Q94

     Consider the following statements with regard to the UN Peacekeeping Operation :

     1. 1The power to authorize a Peacekeeping Operation is exclusively vested with the General Assembly.
     2. 2UN Peacekeeping Operations are deployed with the consent of the main parties…
749. Q94

     For the next two (02) items that follow: cosecθ − sinθ = p³ and secθ − cosθ = q³. 94. What is p⁴q² + p²q⁴ equal to?
750. Q94

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the middle four sentences has been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are…
751. Q94

     With reference to the Shunga dynasty, Patanjali refers to the yavanas reaching up to Saketa and Madhyamika. The place Madhyamika is identified as located near
752. Q94

     A cyclist pedals from her house to her office at a speed of 3 kmph and back from the office to her house at 6 kmph. What is the average speed?
753. Q95

     Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct?

     1. 1Modern technological innovations including Artificial Intelligence, robotics and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Earth Elements (REEs).
     2. 2Ch…
754. Q95

     Which one of the following statements about the catalytic conversion of nitrogen gas by nitrogenase enzyme in root nodules of leguminous plants is not correct?
755. Q95

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. You can park on…
756. Q95

     Which one among the following items is not included in the State List of the Constitution of India ?
757. Q95

     For the next two (02) items that follow: p·sin²α + q·cos²α = m and p·cos²β + q·sin²β = n. 95. What is tan²α equal to?
758. Q95

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the middle four sentences has been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are…
759. Q95

     The Sylhet Referendum was held in?
760. Q95

     If the heights (in cm) of 9 students of a class are 150, 165, 145, 149, 150, 147, 152, 144 and 148, then what is the algebraic sum of the heights measured from their arithmetic mean?
761. Q96

     Which of the following statements about insurance in aviation sector is/are correct?

     1. 1'Aviation Hull Insurance' covers the physical aircraft, including the body, engine, and on-board equipment.
     2. 2Under the Montreal Convention, adopted in 1999 by over 130 co…
762. Q96

     Which one of the following statements about arteries is not correct?
763. Q96

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. I'm not speakin…
764. Q96

     Which one among the following pairs of Articles of the Constitution of India and special provisions given therein is not correctly matched ?
765. Q96

     For the next two (02) items that follow: p·sin²α + q·cos²α = m and p·cos²β + q·sin²β = n. 96. What is cot²β equal to?
766. Q96

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the middle four sentences has been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are…
767. Q96

     Consider the following statements with regard to the defence sector in India:

     1. 1The overall defence budget has increased from about ₹2.50 lakh crore in FY 2013-14 to ₹7.80 lakh crore in FY 2026-27.
     2. 2Capital expenditure has risen sharply from about ₹94,000 c…
768. Q96

     Consider the following grouped data : Class – Frequency : 0–10 – 4; 10–20 – 8; 20–30 – 15; 30–40 – 10; 40–50 – 3. What is the mode of the above distribution?
769. Q97

     Which of the following statements about Crowdfunding is/are correct?

     1. 1Crowdfunding is solicitation of funds (small amount) from multiple investors through a web-based platform or social networking site for a specific project.
     2. 2Small and Medium Enterprises…
770. Q97

     Which one of the following effects best explains the high partial pressure of carbon dioxide causing haemoglobin to release oxygen in actively respiring tissues?
771. Q97

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Dr. Kumar is ve…
772. Q97

     Which of the following are administered under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India ?

     1. 1Territorial Army
     2. 2Hydrographic surveys and preparation of navigational charts
     3. 3National Cadet Corps
     4. 4All matters relating to Coast Guard Organization Select t…
773. Q97

     For the next two (02) items that follow: p + q·cotθ = 3·cosecθ and q − p·cotθ = 2·cosecθ. 97. What is p² + q² equal to?
774. Q97

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the middle four sentences has been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are…
775. Q97

     The Technology Development Fund (TDF) is a flagship initiative under
776. Q97

     If the mean of 15 observations, namely x₁, x₂, x₃, ..., x₁₅ is 2.5, then what is the value of Σ(i=1 to 15)[5(4xᵢ + 1)]?
777. Q98

     With reference to different Committees in India, consider the following details Sl. No.

     1. 1Committee: R.N. Malhotra Committee, Objective: Comprehensive reforms of Insurance sector in India, Organization under which it was formed: Insurance Regulatory and Devel…
778. Q98

     Which one of the following statements about xylem vessels in plants is not correct?
779. Q98

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Harish wanted t…
780. Q98

     Consider the following statements about the powers of the Governor of a State :

     1. 1The Governor has the power to appoint the Advocate-General.
     2. 2Advocate-General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.
     3. 3The members of the State Public Service Comm…
781. Q98

     For the next two (02) items that follow: p + q·cotθ = 3·cosecθ and q − p·cotθ = 2·cosecθ. 98. What is tanθ equal to?
782. Q98

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the middle four sentences has been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are…
783. Q98

     Consider the following statements about Exercise Khaan Quest, 2026:

     1. 1The Indian Army contingent comprises 40 personnel, including troops from a battalion of the Sikh Regiment and personnel from other Arms and Services.
     2. 2The aim of the Exercise is to prepar…
784. Q98

     Consider the following discrete grouped data : x – f : 12 – 6; 14 – 8; 10 – 10; 16 – 9; 18 – 3. What is the arithmetic mean of the above distribution?
785. Q99

     Consider the following statements about the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India:

     1. 1NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits.
     2. 2All the NBFCs operating in India have to be registered with the RBI.
     3. 3NBFCs form part of the payment and settlement syste…
786. Q99

     Which one of the following is considered as the basic structural element of all life forms?
787. Q99

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. _____ student c…
788. Q99

     Which one of the following statements about BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral, Technical and Economic Cooperation) is not correct ?
789. Q99

     For the next two (02) items that follow: p = sinθ/(1 + cosθ + sinθ) and q = (1 + sinθ)/(1 + sinθ − cosθ). 99. Which one of the following is correct?
790. Q99

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the middle four sentences has been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are…
791. Q99

     How many of the 2026 Padma awardees were conferred the award from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI?
792. Q99

     Consider the following incomplete frequency distribution with a total frequency of 100 : Class – Frequency : 0–10 – 10; 10–20 – x; 20–30 – 20; 30–40 – y. If the mean of the frequency distribution is 25, then what are the missing frequencies?
793. Q100

     Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI):

     1. 1MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology.
     2. 2MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators.
     3. 3Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in t…
794. Q100

     Which one of the following plant hormones promotes stomatal closure during drought stress?
795. Q100

     Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The two groups…
796. Q100

     Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
797. Q100

     For the next two (02) items that follow: p = sinθ/(1 + cosθ + sinθ) and q = (1 + sinθ)/(1 + sinθ − cosθ). 100. What is (p + 1/q)(q + 1/p) equal to?
798. Q100

     Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the middle four sentences has been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are…
799. Q100

     The Report on Floating Solar PV Potential Assessment of India was released by
800. Q100

     The following data gives the investment in different categories by a governmental organization : Sr. No. – Item – Investment (₹ in crores) : 1 – Science, Technology and Environment – 7,200; 2 – Transport and Communication – 3,000; 3 – Rural Development – 1,500…
801. Q101

     Which of the following statements about nuclear fuel are correct?

     1. 1Spent fuel is highly radioactive.
     2. 2Fuel has to be enriched.
     3. 3Failure of the control system can lead to a meltdown. Select the answer using the code given below.
802. Q101

     Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the most appropriate response from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Mealy-mouthed
803. Q101

     Which one of the following Acts is correctly paired with the year of its enactment ?
804. Q101

     Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Presumptive and Presumptuous
805. Q101

     Which one among the following was the theme of Fire Safety Week 2026?
806. Q102

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Biological Molecule)List-II (Function/Property)A.Insulin1.Monomer units of proteinsB.Haemoglobin2.High concentration linked to circulatory system diseasesC.A…
807. Q102

     Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the most appropriate response from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Live in each other's pockets
808. Q102

     Which of the following statements related to the National Commission for Backward Classes is/are correct ?

     1. 1It is a constitutional body.
     2. 2The National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993 has been repealed.
     3. 3The Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice…
809. Q102

     Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Tempestuous and Temperamental
810. Q102

     NDMA has recently successfully operationalised the Integrated Alert System (SACHET). It has been developed by
811. Q103

     With reference to fossil fuels, consider the following statements :

     1. 1Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel and has high specific energy and energy density.
     2. 2The action of heat and pressure changes plant matter in stages from anthracite to bituminous to lig…
812. Q103

     Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the most appropriate response from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Play possum
813. Q103

     Which of the following acts/behaviour shall amount to 'sexual harassment' as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ?

     1. 1Verbal remarks of sexual nature
     2. 2Non-verbal conduct of sexual nature
     3. 3Physic…
814. Q103

     Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Voyager and Voyeur
815. Q103

     Which book won the 2026 International Booker Prize?
816. Q104

     Which one of the following statements is correct?
817. Q104

     Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the most appropriate response from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Work like a dog
818. Q104

     Which among the following tribes inhabit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands ?

     1. 1Onge
     2. 2Jarawas
     3. 3Sentinelese Select the answer using the codes given below :
819. Q104

     Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Differ and Defer
820. Q104

     Which of the following statements relating to SEBI (Index Providers) Regulations, 2024 is/are correct?

     1. 1These are applicable only to Index Providers that administer significant indices consisting of securities listed on a recognized stock exchange in India f…
821. Q105

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Constituent of Paint)List-II (Example)A.Pigment1.Zinc oxideB.Extender2.China clayC.Thinner3.NaphthenateD.Drier4.Turpentine
822. Q105

     Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the most appropriate response from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Open a can of worms
823. Q105

     Arrange the following dignitaries in the correct sequence with respect to their rank precedence, as per the 'Table of Precedence' approved by the President of India :

     1. 1Chief Justice of India
     2. 2Governors within their respective states
     3. 3Former Presidents 4.…
824. Q105

     Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Elegy and Eulogy
825. Q105

     Which of the following statements regarding 'Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0' is/are correct?

     1. 1It has a corpus of about ₹10,000 crore.
     2. 2NITI Aayog serves as the primary implementation agency.
     3. 3It focuses on deep-tech and technology-driven manufacturing s…
826. Q106

     Which of the following is/are renewable source(s) of energy?

     1. 1Fossil fuel
     2. 2Biofuel
     3. 3Uranium
     4. 4Hydropower

     Select the correct answer using the code given below.
827. Q106

     Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the most appropriate response from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. More than meets the eye
828. Q106

     Consider the following statements with regard to SMART VILLAGE PROGRAMME :

     1. 1The SMART VILLAGE PROGRAMME is a collaborative project between National Informatics Centre (NIC) and NITI Aayog.
     2. 2The programme aims to develop villages into models of self-suffici…
829. Q106

     Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Concord and Concourse
830. Q106

     Which of the following statements regarding the similarity in glycogen in animal cell and starch in plant cell is/are NOT correct?

     1. 1Both are mixtures of amylose and amylopectin.
     2. 2Starch and glycogen, both represent the storage form of carbohydrate in liver…
831. Q107

     Consider the following statements in the light of octane number and cetane number of fuels :

     1. 1Cetane number is used for gasoline and octane number is used for diesel.
     2. 2Octane number of n-hexadecane is 100 and cetane number of isooctane is 100.

     Which of the…
832. Q107

     Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the most appropriate response from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Hold the fort
833. Q107

     Consider the following statements with regard to measures taken to promote exports of cotton and its products from India :

     1. 1A Cotton Fabric Mission has been launched in 2025-26.
     2. 2India's cotton exports are expected to increase by 10 percent in 2025-26. 3.…
834. Q107

     Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Edify and Educe
835. Q107

     In which of the following processes, active transport is NOT used?
836. Q108

     Which of the following pairs of products obtained from petroleum distillation and their uses are correctly matched?

     1. 1Petroleum ether : Used as solvent
     2. 2Petroleum jelly : Used to make coating of metals
     3. 3Petroleum wax : Used as rubber solvent
     4. 4White spir…
837. Q108

     Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the most appropriate response from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. It's all Greek to me
838. Q108

     Consider the following statements about the Government of India programmes :

     1. 1The PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) focuses on skill development of youth.
     2. 2The PM Vishwakarma Scheme aims to support traditional artisans and craftspeople.
     3. 3The PM Awas Yojana…
839. Q108

     Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Flaunt and Flinch
840. Q108

     Which one of the following is NOT true of mitotic cell division?
841. Q109

     Which one of the following processes is not used for the production of hydrogen gas?
842. Q109

     Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the most appropriate response from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. To close ranks
843. Q109

     Which one among the following schemes/programmes is not primarily intended for the benefit of agriculture and farmers ?
844. Q109

     Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Ingenious and Ingenuous
845. Q109

     Which one of the following is important for cartilage, but is NOT a globin protein?
846. Q110

     Which among the following are, respectively, the correct oxidation numbers of chloride ion in Cl2O7, Cl2O, ClO3- and ClO2-?
847. Q110

     Directions : Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the most appropriate response from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Be under a cloud
848. Q110

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) aims to digitize all land records in India by 2026.
     2. 2The SVAMITVA Scheme aims to provide 'Record of Rights' to village household owners with issuance of le…
849. Q110

     Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Nefarious and Nebulous
850. Q110

     Which of the following activity a mammalian erythrocyte CANNOT perform?
851. Q111

     Sound Navigation and Ranging (SONAR) is used to detect underwater objects. For this, its transmitter produces
852. Q111

     Directions : Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. To him everything I did was considered **contemptuous**.
853. Q111

     Which one of the following statements regarding the New Pamban Bridge is not correct ?
854. Q111

     Directions: In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordi…
855. Q111

     Consider the following statements associated with Malaria:

     1. 1Only the female Anopheles mosquitoes take human blood for reproduction
     2. 2Plasmodium can pass across the placenta from mother to foetus

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
856. Q112

     Which combination of three resistors R1, R2 and R3 has minimum total resistance? (Consider R1 = 1 Ω, R2 = 2 Ω and R3 = 3 Ω)
857. Q112

     Directions : Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Social media trends are **ephemeral**.
858. Q112

     Consider the following statements with regard to India's Green Energy Transition :

     1. 1India's target is to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel based energy capacity by 2030.
     2. 2India has achieved its target of 50 percent cumulative electric power installed capac…
859. Q112

     Directions: In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordi…
860. Q112

     Which one of the following is involved in light independent reactions of photosynthesis?
861. Q113

     If the relative density of gold is 19.3 and the density of water is 10⁶ g/m3, what will be the density of gold in SI units?
862. Q113

     Directions : Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. As a person Mohan is generally considered to be **parsimonious**.
863. Q113

     The Government of India organised the first-ever 'National PESA (Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas) Mahotsav 2025' in November, 2025 at :
864. Q113

     Directions: In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordi…
865. Q113

     Which of the following is associated to Schizophrenia?
866. Q114

     Velocity (m/s)-time (s) graph is plotted for the motion of two cars A and B for 10 s, when the cars are initially at rest and acquire final velocities as VA and VB, respectively. The respective straight lines of the graph make angles 30° and 60°, respectively…
867. Q114

     Directions : Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Ramesh has a **tempestuous** relationship with his neighbours.
868. Q114

     Which one of the following best describes the 'Sujalam Bharat App' launched by the Government of India ?
869. Q114

     Directions: In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordi…
870. Q114

     Which one of the following is NOT found in a prokaryotic cell?
871. Q115

     A uniform current-carrying narrow solenoid produces
872. Q115

     Directions : Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Arvind had an **arduous** task to attend to.
873. Q115

     India launched 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) to which one of the following countries in November, 2025 ?
874. Q115

     Directions: In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordi…
875. Q115

     Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
876. Q116

     For a particle in uniform circular motion (radius R and angular velocity ω), the magnitude and direction of acceleration, respectively are
877. Q116

     Directions : Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Malaika has been in a **perpetual** dilemma since the time she heard the disturbing news.
878. Q116

     Consider the following statements about the India - New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) :

     1. 1The FTA was signed in December, 2025.
     2. 2It provides duty-free access to all Indian exports to New Zealand.
     3. 3It includes provisions on digital trade and services.…
879. Q116

     Directions: In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordi…
880. Q116

     Which of the following can be considered associated with mitigation of environmental problems?
881. Q117

     Which one among the following statements is correct?
882. Q117

     Directions : Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. They were **distraught** on receiving the news.
883. Q117

     The PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM-MITRA) scheme aims to establish :
884. Q117

     Directions: In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordi…
885. Q117

     Which of the following statements is/are associated with role of enzymes in genetic engineering?

     1. 1Exonucleases remove nucleotides from the ends of DNA
     2. 2Restriction endonucleases are used to form recombinant molecule of DNA Select the answer using the code…
886. Q118

     Which one of the following does not generally obey Hooke's law?
887. Q118

     Directions : Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. She is considered to be **demure** by her family members.
888. Q118

     Who among the following was not a part of the Indian team that won the Squash World Cup in December, 2025 ?
889. Q118

     Directions: In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordi…
890. Q118

     Which one of the following is NOT a biocontrol agent?
891. Q119

     Which of the following statements regarding Carnot engine is/are correct?

     1. 1It is an irreversible engine operating between two temperatures T1 (source) and T2 (sink).
     2. 2Its efficiency is given by η = 1 - T₂/T₁, where T1 is the temperature of source and T2 is…
892. Q119

     Directions : Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. What he got by way of a settlement was a **pittance**.
893. Q119

     Consider the following statements with regard to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in December, 2025 :

     1. 1The MoU aims to strengthen collabora…
894. Q119

     Directions: In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordi…
895. Q119

     Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
896. Q120

     In the ideal gas equation PV = μ RT, relating pressure P, volume V and absolute temperature T, the quantity μ is
897. Q120

     Directions : Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. His academic papers often are viewed as being **ponderous**.
898. Q120

     Which Indian cricketer became the first to achieve the double of 100 wickets and 1,000 runs in T20 Internationals ?
899. Q120

     Directions: In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordi…
900. Q120

     Which of the following statements associated with cancer is/are correct?

     1. 1Oncogenes expression and some viral infections can cause cancer
     2. 2In metastasis, the cancer cells spread through the blood and lymphatic system Select the answer using the code given…
901. Q121

     Which one among the following statements is not correct?
902. Q122

     Which one among the following transmission media is best suited for transmission of information over large distance?
903. Q123

     Which one among the following devices is used for converting digital signals into analog signals and vice versa?
904. Q124

     The binary multiplication of the numbers 12 and 10 will be
905. Q125

     How many text alignments are there in Microsoft Word?