Q3:

Culture & Literature

Easy

Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 in Hindi was given to 'Mujhe Pahachaano' written by Sanjeev. Mujhe Pahachaano is a-

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 20 May Shift 2 GET question 3

Q5:

Geography

Medium

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I India Boundary/LengthLIST-II In Km
A. Land Boundary of IndiaI. 3214 km
B. CoastlineII. 7516.6 km
C. North South DistanceIII. 15200 km
D. East West DistanceIV. 2933 km

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 20 May Shift 2 GET question 5

Q7:

Linear Equation

Easy

The distance between origin and the point of intersection of lines x + y – 5 = 0 and x – y + 1 = 0, is:

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 20 May Shift 2 GET question 7

Q8:

Number System

Hard

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (For given Euclidean Algorithm, a = bq + r, Where a & b are real)LIST-II Values of q and r
A. a = -112, b = -7I. q = -13, r = 1
B. a = 118, b = -9II. q = 14, r = 3
C. a = -109, b = 6III. q = -19, r = 5
D. a = 115, b = 8IV. q = 16, r = 0

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 20 May Shift 2 GET question 8

Q11:

Directions

Easy

Rajnish walks 12 kilometers towards north. From there he walks 8 kilometers towards south. Then he walks 3 kilometers towards east. How far and in which direction is he with reference to his starting point ?

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Q12:

Sequence & Series

Medium

In the given question, a letter-number series is given with one term missing as shown by (?). Choose the missing term out of the given alternates.

Q1F, S2E, U6D, W21C, ...? ...

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Q13:

Linear Equation

Medium

Which of the following pairs of linear equations is/are consistent?

A. x + y – 5 = 0, 3x + 2y – 10 = 0

B. 3x – 2y – 6 = 0, 6x – 4y – 12 = 0

C. x – y – 9 = 0, 3x – 3y – 27 = 0

D. x + y – 4 = 0 , 3x + 3y – 12 = 0

Choose the correct option from the given below:

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Q14:

2024

Medium

To maintain good foreign relations between India and Nepal-

A. The Indian External affairs minister visited Nepal in January 2024

B. The Nepal External affairs minister visited India in January 2024

C. Discussions include purchasing 10000 MW of hydro-power from India.

D. Discussions include purchasing 10000 MW of hydro-power from Nepal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q16:

Visual Reasoning

Medium

In the given question, a set of figures carrying certain character is given. Assuming that the characters in each set follow a similar pattern, find the missing character in place of (?).

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Q17:

Visual Reasoning

Medium

In the given question, you are given a fig.(X) followed by four alternative figures (1), (2), (3) and (4) such that, fig.(X) is embedded in one of them. Trace out the alternative figure which contains fig.(X) in it.

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Q18:

Solids

Easy

A right circular cylinder has radius 7 cm and height 10 cm. Another cylinder has twice the height and half the radius. The ratio of their volumes (first : second) is:

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Q19:

Ranking

Medium

In a class of 35 students, Amar is placed seventh from the bottom whereas Neelam is placed ninth from the top. Pramod is placed exactly in between the two. What is Amar's position from Pramod?

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Q20:

Miscellaneous

Easy

Arrange the following words in logical order:

  1. Presentation
  2. Recommendation
  3. Arrival
  4. Discussion
  5. Introduction

Choose the correct sequence from the options given below:

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Q22:

Science & Technology

Medium

ISRO recently launched the NVS-01 mission. It is a-

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Q23:

Miscellaneous

Hard

In a complex linear arrangement-seven people A, B, C, D, E, F, and G sit in a straight-line facing north. B sits third to the left of G. D sits second to the right of C. A is neither at an end nor adjacent to D. If F sits to the immediate left of B, who sits at the extreme right end?

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Option 1,2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 20 May Shift 2 GET question 23

Q24:

Triangles

Medium

A man 2 m tall is walking away from a street light of height 10 m. If the length of his shadow is 6 m, find the distance of the man from the street light.

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Q25:

Culture & Literature

Medium

The sculpture of Varaha or Boar avatar of Vishnu rescuing the earth goddess is on-

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Q26:

Simple & Compound Interest

Easy

A sum of ₹ 80,000 is invested at 6% p.a. at simple interest for the first year, then 8% p.a. for the next 2 years (still simple interest). What is the total interest earned over the 3 year period?

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Q27:

Science & Technology

Medium

Consider the following statements-

A. Chandrayaan-3 soft landed on southern latitude of moon

B. One important component of Chandrayaan-3 was Lunar Orbiter

C. Its components were Vikram lander and Pragyan Rover

D. The rover conducted experiments with the alpha particle X-Ray Spectrometer

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q29:

2024

Easy

In 2024 Paris Olympics, the mascot was-

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Q30:

Science & Technology

Easy

Arrange the following parts of plants from root to top sequence-

A. Primary Roots

B. Secondary Roots

C. Stem

D. Flower

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q32:

2024

Medium

For the promotion of the use of solar energy under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna there is waiver of technical feasibility studies for rooftop solar installations-

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Q33:

Polity

Hard

Arrange the following constitutional amendment acts chronologically-

A. The act amended the constitution to introduce 'The Goods and Service Tax'

B. The act provided constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes

C. The act restores the power of state governments to identify and specify Socially and Economically Backward Classes

D. The act provides 33% reservations for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q35:

Blood Relations

Medium

When Vinod saw Arun, he recalled, "He is the son of the father of my daughter's mother." Who is Arun to Vinod?

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Q36:

Clocks & Calendar

Hard

Amit joined school on 26th February 2020, a Wednesday and he has his examination scheduled on 26th May 2020. There was no holiday except Sunday. For how many active working days did he go to school before exam?

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Q41:

History

Medium

The Santhals were given land and persuaded to settle in the foothills of Rajmahal. By 1832 a large area was declared to be land of the Santhals. It was demarcated as-

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Q43:

Ratio, Proportion & Variation

Hard

Three persons A, B and C start a venture with capitals ₹ 1,20,000; ₹ 90,000; and ₹ 60,000 respectively. After 4 months A withdraws ₹ 20,000; after 8 months B adds ₹ 30,000. At the end of year the profit is ₹ 2,88,000. Find C's share.

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Q45:

Central Tendency

Medium

The following are the marks obtained in a class test by a student: 10, 12, 15, 15, 18, 20, 20, 20, 23. The variance is?

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Q46:

Ratio, Proportion & Variation

Medium

The ratio of ages of A and B is 7 : 5. Five years hence, the ratio will become 9 : 7. What percentage is the B to A?

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Q48:

Economy

Easy

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I Activity/SectorLIST-II Example
A. Primary SectorI. IT Services
B. Secondary SectorII. Research Scientists
C. Tertiary ServicesIII. Mining
D. Quarternary servicesIV. Steel Factories

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q49:

Time & Work

Medium

A can do a work in 36 days, while B can do the same work in 48 days. If A works for x days while B works for x + 2 days, then one-third of the work is completed. Find the value of x?

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