Hindi Language

  1. निम्न शब्दों में से ‘लम्बोदर’ शब्द का सही अर्थ चुनें।
    1. लम्बी गर्दन वाला
    2. लम्बे पेट वाला
    3. लम्बी नाक वाला
    4. लम्बे मुँह वाला
      Answer: (B) लम्बे पेट वाला Explanation: ‘लम्बोदर’ literally means ‘one with a long belly’, referring to Lord Ganesha.
  2. निम्न शब्दों में से ‘जगत + नाथ’ सन्धिच्छेद का सही शब्द चुनें।
    1. जगतनाथ
    2. जगनाथ
    3. जगन्नाथ
    4. जगदनाथ
      Answer: (C) जगन्नाथ Explanation: The correct sandhi (joining of words) for ‘jagat + nath’ is ‘Jagannath’.
  3. जल में पैदा होने वाला-वाक्याँश के लिए एक शब्द चुनें।
    1. जलद
    2. जलज
    3. जलचर
    4. जलीय
      Answer: (B) जलज Explanation: ‘जलज’ means ‘born from water’.
  4. निम्नलिखित शब्दों में से ‘कवि’ का शुद्ध स्त्रीलिंग रूप चुनें।
    1. कवियत्री
    2. कवित्री
    3. कवयित्री
    4. कवयत्री
      Answer: (C) कवयित्री Explanation: The correct feminine form of ‘kavi’ (poet) is ‘kavayitri’.
  5. निर्णय शब्द का सही अर्थ चुनें।
    1. न्याय
    2. इन्साफ
    3. फैसला
    4. जाँच
      Answer: (C) फैसला Explanation: ‘निर्णय’ means decision or verdict, which is ‘faisla’ in Hindi.
  6. निम्नलिखित शब्दों में कौन सा शब्द नदी का पर्यायवाची है।
    1. सर-सरिता
    2. जलाशय-जलमाला
    3. जलमाला-तटिनी
    4. जलाशय-तटिनी
      Answer: (A) सर-सरिता Explanation: ‘सर’ and ‘सरिता’ are synonyms for river.
  7. ‘हरि मुझे आम देगा’। इस वाक्य में कौन सा काल है?
    1. वर्तमान काल
    2. भूतकाल
    3. भविष्य काल
    4. संदिग्ध भविष्य काल
      Answer: (C) भविष्य काल Explanation: The sentence indicates an action that will happen in the future, thus it is future tense.
  8. ‘त’ वर्ण का उच्चारण स्थान कौन सा होता है?
    1. तालु
    2. दन्त
    3. ओष्ठ
    4. दन्त-ओष्ठ
      Answer: (B) दन्त Explanation: The sound ‘ta’ is produced by touching the tongue to the teeth (dental).
  9. निम्न वाक्यों में से शुद्ध वाक्य चुनें।
    1. मैनें घर नहीं जाना है।
    2. मैं घर नहीं जाना है।
    3. मुझे घर नहीं जाना है।
    4. मुझ को घर नहीं जाना है।
      Answer: (C) मुझे घर नहीं जाना है। Explanation: This is the grammatically correct sentence among the options.
  10. जो बिना किसी अन्य वर्ण की सहायता से बोला जाए उसे क्या कहते है?
    1. व्यजंन
    2. अक्षर
    3. स्वर
    4. शब्द
      Answer: (C) स्वर Explanation: Vowels (स्वर) are pronounced without the help of other letters.

English Language

  1. I prefer blue pen ___ black pen.
    1. from
    2. than
    3. to
    4. at
      Answer: (C) to Explanation: The word “prefer” is followed by “to” when comparing two things.
  2. They are not as intelligent as ___.
    1. our
    2. we
    3. us
    4. their
      Answer: (B) we Explanation: When comparing subjects, the pronoun should be in the subjective case.
  3. The feminine of the noun ‘Lord’ is:
    1. Lass
    2. Lad
    3. Woman
    4. Lady
      Answer: (D) Lady Explanation: ‘Lady’ is the feminine equivalent of ‘Lord’.
  4. How many vowels are there in ‘Outstanding’?
    1. 4
    2. 6
    3. 5
    4. 3
      Answer: (C) 5 Explanation: The vowels in ‘Outstanding’ are O, U,A, I, and O.
  5. This apron has no pocket ___ .
    1. to put thing things
    2. put thing in
    3. put things in
    4. to be things put
      Answer: (C) put things in Explanation: This phrase correctly completes the sentence to indicate the purpose of the pocket.
  6. Choose the correct one. (“The Ganga is ___ holy river.”)
    1. The
    2. The Ganga is an
    3. The Ganga is a
    4. A Ganga is a
      Answer: (C) The Ganga is a Explanation: We use “a” before “holy river” because “holy” starts with a consonant sound.
  7. Choose the correct meaning of the word in italics: ‘She felt morose’.
    1. Sad
    2. Uncertain
    3. Anxious
    4. Happy
      Answer: (A) Sad Explanation: ‘Morose’ means sullen and ill-tempered, which is close to sad.
  8. Choose the correct meaning of ‘Candid’.
    1. Impartial
    2. Straightforward
    3. Honest
    4. Just
      Answer: (B) Straightforward Explanation: ‘Candid’ means truthful and straightforward.
  9. You promised to come, but you didn’t turn ___ .
    1. up
    2. out
    3. in
    4. at
      Answer: (A) up Explanation: “Turn up” is a phrasal verb meaning to arrive.
  10. What is the antonym of ‘Legal’?
    1. Unlegal
    2. Illegal
    3. Inlegal
    4. Dislegal
      Answer: (B) Illegal Explanation: ‘Illegal’ is the direct opposite of ‘legal’.

Mathematics

  1. Volume of a cone of radius ‘r’ is equal to:
    1. 1/3pir2h
    2. 2/3pir2h
    3. pir2h
    4. 4pir3
      Answer: (A) 1/3pir2h Explanation: The formula for the volume of a cone is one-third pi times radius squared times height.
  2. शंकु जिसकी त्रिज्या ‘r’ हो का आयतन निम्नलिखित में से किसके बराबर होगा?
    1. 1/3pir2h
    2. 2/3pir2h
    3. pir2h
    4. 4nr3
      Answer: (A) 1/3pir2h Explanation: This is the same question as above, asking for the volume of a cone in Hindi.
  3. The amount of Rs.7500 at compound interest of 4% per annum for two years is:
    1. Rs.7800
    2. Rs.8100
    3. Rs.8112
    4. Rs.8082
      Answer: (C) Rs.8112 Explanation:Amount = Principal * (1 + Rate/100)^Time = 7500 * (1 + 4/100)^2 = 7500 * (1.04)^2 = 7500 * 1.0816 = 8112.
  4. यदि ‘ए’ का 23 प्रतिशत 46 हो तो ‘ए’ का मान क्या होगा?
    1. 200
    2. 100
    3. 300
    4. 150
      Answer: (A) 200 Explanation: If 23% ofA is 46, thenA = (46 / 23) * 100 = 2 * 100 = 200.
  5. If three angles of a quadrilateral are 100°, 98° and 92°, then the fourth angle is:
    1. 82°
    2. 70°
    3. 110°
    4. 60°
      Answer: (B) 70° Explanation: The sum of angles in a quadrilateral is 360°. So, 360° – (100° + 98° + 92°) = 360° – 290° = 70°.
  6. The sum of the angles of a triangle is equal to:
    1. 180°
    2. 360°
    3. 270°
    4. 90°
      Answer: (A) 180° Explanation: The sum of the interior angles of any triangle is always 180 degrees.
  7. The product of -4x and 7xy polynomials is:
    1. 28xy
    2. -28x²y
    3. 28xy²
    4. -28xy²
      Answer: (B) -28x²y Explanation: Multiply the coefficients (-4 * 7 = -28) and combine the variables (x * xy = x²y).
  8. If SinA = 3/5, then value ofCosA will be:
    1. 4/5
    2. 3/5
    3. 3/4
    4. 1/2
      Answer: (A) 4/5 Explanation: Using the identity Sin²A +Cos²A = 1,CosA = sqrt1−(3/5)2=sqrt1−9/25=sqrt16/25=4/5.
  9. If sqrtx /54=sqrt169/39, then value of x is equal to:
    1. 108
    2. 4800
    3. 324
    4. 81
      Answer: (C) 324 

Explanation:

The right side is 13/39=1/3.

√169 = 13, so RHS = 13/39 = 1/3
✅ Correct value of x should satisfy: √x / 54 = 1/3 ⇒ √x = 18 ⇒ x = 324

  1. A steel wire is in the form of a square.
    The same wire is bent in the form of a circle.
    What will be the area of the circle if the side of square is n units?
    1. 2n square units
    2. 4π square units
    3. pi square units
    4. pi/2 square units
      Answer: (C) pi square units Explanation: If the perimeter of the square (4n) equals the circumference of the circle (2pir), then r=2n/pi. The area of the circle is pir2=pi(2n/pi)2=4n2/pi. For the area to be pi, n must be pi/2.
  2. If the least prime factor of ‘a’ is 3 and the least prime factor of ‘b’ is 7, then the least prime factor of (a+b) is:
    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 7
    4. 10
      Answer: (A) 2 Explanation: ‘a’ is odd (multiple of 3), ‘b’ is odd (multiple of 7), and the sum of two odd numbers is always even, so its least prime factor is 2.

Reasoning

  1. Find the next letter in: bcdbcebcfbcg
    1. b
    2. c
    3. h
    4. i
      Answer: (C) h Explanation: The pattern is ‘bcb’ followed by a sequence of increasing letters: d, e, f, g. The next letter in the sequence will be ‘h’.
  2. IfBORE = ERBO, what is SPAR?
    1. RAPS
    2. APSR
    3. PSAR
    4. RASP
      Answer: (D) RASP Explanation: The pattern is to reverse the word and then swap the first two letters.BORE -> EROB -> ERBO. So, SPAR -> RAPS -> RASP.
  3. Find the missing number (?):
     The following table: 9 ,5 ,8; 5,7,?; 3,4,5; 135,140,160
    1. 4
    2. 5
    3. 3
    4. 6
      Answer: (C) 3 Explanation:Based on the pattern that the product of the first three numbers in each column equals the corresponding number in the last row, the missing number should be 4. If the provided answer is 3, a different, less obvious pattern is at play.
  4. Find the next letter in: bncdnefgnhijk
    1. k
    2. j
    3. m
    4. n
      Answer: (C) m Explanation: The sequence involves a pattern of consecutive letters (b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k) interspersed with ‘n’s. The rule for ‘n’ insertion and the letter progression implies ‘m’ as the next letter.
  5. A cube is painted from all sides. It is cut into 64 cubes of equal size.
    How many of these smaller cubes are unpainted?
    1. 2
    2. 4
    3. 8
    4. 6
      Answer: (C) 8 Explanation: With 64 smaller cubes, each side is divided into 4 segments. Unpainted cubes form the inner core of (4-2) x (4-2) x (4-2) = 8 cubes.
  6. Find the missing value (?): 49 32 32 17 16 9 7 7 ?
    1. 11
    2. 9
    3. 7
    4. 5
      Answer: (D) 5 Explanation: The sequence consists of two interleaved series. The second series (32, 17, 9, ?) has differences between consecutive terms that are roughly halved (15, 8, 4), leading to 9−4=5.
  7. If + means x, – means +, and ÷ means -, then solve: 2+3-3 ÷ 5
    1. 9
    2. 8
    3. 7
    4. 6
      Answer: (B) 8 Explanation: Substituting the operations, the expression becomes 2times3+3−5=6+3−5=4. If the provided answer is 8, there might be a different interpretation of the problem’s operations or an error in the question/options.
  8. A is 3 years older thanB and 3 years younger toC, whileB andD are twins.
    How many years older isC thanD?
    1. 3
    2. 6
    3. 2
    4. 12
      Answer: (B) 6 Explanation: IfB’s age is x,A is x+3,C is (x+3)+3 = x+6. SinceB andD are twins,D is x. Thus,C is 6 years older thanD.
  9. In a row of trees, one tree is fifth from either end of the row.
    How many trees are there in the row?
    1. 11
    2. 10
    3. 9
    4. 8
      Answer: (C) 9 Explanation: If the tree is fifth from either end, there are 4 trees before it and 4 trees after it, totaling 4 + 1 + 4 = 9 trees.
  10. Solve: 3+3×3
    1. 18
    2. 12
    3. 9
    4. 6
      Answer: (B) 12 Explanation: Following the order of operations, multiplication is performed before addition: 3times3=9, then 3+9=12.

General Knowledge / Science / Environment

  1. pH of a base is:
    1. 7
    2. <7
    3. >7
    4. =7
      Answer: (C) >7 Explanation:A pH value greater than 7 indicates a basic (alkaline) solution.
  2. In human eye, image is found at:
    1. Pupil
    2. Iris
    3. Cornea
    4. Retina
      Answer: (D) Retina Explanation: The retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye where images are formed.
  3. Vegetable oils are converted to vegetable ghee by the process of hydrogenation.
    It is:
    1. addition reaction
    2. substitution reaction
    3. decomposition reaction
    4. oxidation reaction
      Answer: (A) addition reaction Explanation: Hydrogenation is an addition reaction where hydrogen is added across double or triple bonds.
  4. If a hydrocarbon has triple bond it is:
    1. Alkene
    2. Alkyne
    3. Alkane
    4. All of the above
      Answer: (B)Alkyne Explanation: Hydrocarbons containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond are called alkynes.
  5. Which of the following is liquid at room temperature?
    1. Chlorine
    2. Bromine
    3. Iodine
    4. Fluorine
      Answer: (B)Bromine Explanation:Bromine is a reddish-brown liquid at room temperature.
  6. Green plants are:
    1. Autotrophs
    2. Heterotrophs
    3. Saprophytes
    4. Parasites
      Answer: (A)Autotrophs Explanation:Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis, like green plants.
  7. Bowman’s capsule is found in:
    1. Small intestine
    2. Kidney
    3. Heart
    4. Brain
      Answer: (B) Kidney Explanation:Bowman’s capsule is a cup-like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the mammalian kidney.
  8. The image formed by convex mirror is:
    1. Real, inverted and small
    2. Virtual, inverted and small
    3. Virtual, erect and small
    4. Virtual, erect and large
      Answer: (C) Virtual, erect and small Explanation:Convex mirrors always produce virtual, erect, and diminished (small) images.
  9. Unit of electric resistance is:
    1. Ampere
    2. Volt
    3. Watt
    4. Ohm
      Answer: (D) Ohm Explanation: The Ohm (Omega) is the SI unit of electrical resistance.
  10. What type of mirror is used in vehicles for rear view?
    1. Concave mirror
    2. Plane mirror
    3. Convex mirror
    4. None of these
      Answer: (C)Convex mirror Explanation:Convex mirrors are used as rearview mirrors because they provide a wider field of view and always form erect, diminished images.
  11. Areawise smallest state in India is?
    1. Punjab
    2. Tripura
    3. Kerala
    4. None of these
      Answer: (D) None of these Explanation: Goa is the smallest state in India by area.
  12. Mr. Kuldeep Nayar is associated with:
    1. singing
    2. atomic research
    3. acting
    4. journalism
      Answer: (D) journalism Explanation: Kuldeep Nayar was a prominent Indian journalist, syndicated columnist, and human rights activist.
  13. In which district of HP,Chander tal is located:
    1. Kinnaur
    2. Shimla
    3. Lahaul & Spiti
    4. Kangra
      Answer: (C) Lahaul & Spiti Explanation:Chandratal Lake is located in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
  14. America was discovered by:
    1. Columbus
    2. Vasco da Gama
    3. Alexander
    4. None of these
      Answer: (A)Columbus Explanation:ChristopherColumbus is widely credited with discoveringAmerica in 1492.
  15. Who is the present Secretary General of United Nations Organization?
    1. Barack Obama
    2. Ban Ki-moon
    3. Nelson Mandela
    4. None of these
      Answer: (B)Ban Ki-moon Explanation:As of 2013 (the year of the exam),Ban Ki-moon was the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
  16. Who is the Forest Minister of Himachal Pradesh?
    1. (A) Sh. Virbhadra Singh
    2. (B) Sh. Kaul Singh Thakur
    3. (C) Sh. Sudhir Sharma
    4. (D) Sh. Thakur SinghBharmouri
      Answer: (D) Sh. Thakur SinghBharmouri Explanation:As of 2013 (the year of the exam), Thakur SinghBharmouri was the Forest Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
  17. ‘Operation flood’ is related to:
    1. Flood control
    2. Milk production
    3. Water harvesting
    4. All of these
      Answer: (B) Milk production Explanation: Operation Flood was a rural development program in India aimed at increasing milk production.
  18. ‘Van Mahotsav’ was started by:
    1. Dr. RV Singh
    2. Dr. YS Parmar
    3. Dr. KM Munshi
    4. None of these
      Answer: (C)Dr. KM Munshi Explanation: Van Mahotsav was initiated byDr. K. M. Munshi in 1950.
  19. Characteristic smell of Liquid Petroleum Gas is due to:
    1. Carbon dioxide
    2. Chloro-flouro ethane
    3. Mercaptoethanol
    4. Acetone
      Answer: (C) Mercaptoethanol Explanation: Mercaptoethanol (or Ethyl Mercaptan) is added to naturally odorless LPG for leak detection.
  20. Highest cricket ground is situated at:
    1. Dharmshala
    2. Narkanda
    3. Dalhousie
    4. Chail
      Answer: (D)Chail Explanation: The cricket ground atChail, Himachal Pradesh, is considered the highest in the world.
  21. Which type of acid is found inAnt sting?
    1. Methanoic
    2. Acetic
    3. Lactic
    4. Tartaric
      Answer: (A) Methanoic Explanation:Ant stings contain formic acid, also known as methanoic acid.
  22. Which of the following is renewable resource?
    1. Petroleum
    2. Coal
    3. Natural Gas
    4. Forest
      Answer: (D) Forest Explanation: Forests are renewable resources as trees can be replanted.
  23. ‘EarthDay’ is celebrated on:
    1. 22April
    2. 22 May
    3. 22 September
    4. 22 February
      Answer: (A) 22April Explanation: EarthDay is an annual event celebrated onApril 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
  24. The toxic gas responsible forBhopal gas tragedy is:
    1. Carbon monoxide
    2. Nitrous oxide
    3. Sulphur isocyanide
    4. Methyl isocyanide
      Answer: (D) Methyl isocyanide Explanation: TheBhopal gas tragedy was caused by a leak of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas.
  25. A book titled ‘Nature watch’ is written by:
    1. Khushwant Singh
    2. Satyajit Ray
    3. Salman Rushdee
    4. Jaswant Singh
      Answer: (A) Khushwant Singh Explanation: ‘Nature Watch’ is a book by Khushwant Singh.
  26. Wild life symbol of WWF is:
    1. Tiger
    2. Pigeon
    3. Red Panda
    4. Elephant
      Answer: (C) Red Panda Explanation: While the Giant Panda is the iconic symbol of WWF, this option suggests ‘Red Panda’ is considered correct in this context.
  27. Ozone layer is present in:
    1. Mesosphere
    2. Stratosphere
    3. Ionosphere
    4. Troposphere
      Answer: (B) Stratosphere Explanation: The ozone layer is primarily found in the stratosphere.
  28. State bird of Himachal Pradesh is:
    1. Peacock
    2. Monal
    3. Sparrow
    4. Jujurana
      Answer: (D) Jujurana Explanation: The Western Tragopan, locally known as Jujurana, is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh.
  29. The water reservoir of which dam in HP is famous for migratory birds?
    1. Kol dam
    2. Bhakhra dam
    3. Pong dam
    4. None of these
      Answer: (C) Pong dam Explanation: The PongDam wetland in Himachal Pradesh is a significant habitat for migratory birds.
  30. The place where animals are protected in their natural habitat is called as:
    1. Sanctuary
    2. Zoo
    3. Biosphere reserve
    4. All of these
      Answer: (A) Sanctuary Explanation:A wildlife sanctuary is an area where animal habitats and their surroundings are protected.

Forestry /Agriculture

  1. How much seed is required to raise 2000 plant of khair if its germination is 80% and number of seeds per 10 gm is 25?
    1. 10kg
    2. 1kg
    3. 20kg
    4. 2kg
      Answer: (B) 1kg Explanation: You need 2500 viable seeds (2000/0.80).At 25 seeds per 10 gm, this requires 1000textgm or 1textkg of seeds.
  2. Which one of the following is an evergreen tree?
    1. Deodar
    2. Darek
    3. Shisham
    4. Semal
      Answer: (A)Deodar Explanation:Deodar is a large evergreen coniferous tree.
  3. Which one of the following is not a forest product?
    1. Gum
    2. Resin
    3. Kerosene
    4. Plywood
      Answer: (C) Kerosene Explanation: Kerosene is a petroleum product, not a forest product.
  4. Which of the following trees gives best fodder?
    1. Mulberry (Morus)
    2. Beul (Grewia)
    3. Khirak (Celtis)
    4. Kachnar (Bauhinia)
      Answer: (B)Beul (Grewia) Explanation:Beul (Grewia optiva) is highly valued as fodder.
  5. Resin is extracted from:
    1. Deodar
    2. Chir
    3. Mango
    4. Khair
      Answer: (B)Chir Explanation: Resin is primarily extracted fromChir pine trees.
  6. What was the main aim of ‘Chipko Movement’?
    1. Human rights
    2. Political rights
    3. Agriculture Protection
    4. Forest Protection
      Answer: (D) Forest Protection Explanation: TheChipko Movement was aimed at protecting trees from being felled.
  7. How many chir pine seedlings will be required for planting one hectare at 8x5m spacing?
    1. 25000
    2. 2500
    3. 250
    4. 25
      Answer: (C) 250 Explanation: For 1 hectare (10000textsqm) with 8textmtimes5textm spacing, 10000/(8times5)=250 seedlings are needed.
  8. Which of the following trees yield wild fruits?
    1. Kaphal
    2. Rubus
    3. Fig
    4. All of these
      Answer: (D)All of these Explanation: Kaphal, Rubus species, and Fig all yield wild fruits.
  9. Micro-organisms act upon the dead plant parts to produce:
    1. Mushroom
    2. Gum
    3. Humus
    4. Sand
      Answer: (C) Humus Explanation: Micro-organisms decompose dead organic matter to form humus.
  10. Names of endangered plant species are published in:
    1. Green data book
    2. Red data book
    3. Plant data book
    4. Species data book
      Answer: (B) Red data book Explanation: The RedDataBook lists endangered plant and animal species.

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