CUET General Test 2026 Slot 21 Past Year Paper with Solutions

Q1:

General Knowledge

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Geography

Easy

Arrange the following Oceans in descending order of area from largest to smallest (in square km)

(A) Arctic Ocean

(B) Indian Ocean

(C) Atlantic Ocean

(D) Pacific Ocean

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(D), (C), (B), (A)

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(D), (C), (A), (B)

(D), (B), (C), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q2:

General Knowledge

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Science & Technology

Easy

Which statement is incorrect?

Precipitation reactions produce insoluble salts.

Oxidation is the gain of oxygen.

Reactions in which energy is absorbed are known as Exothermic Reactions.

Reduction is the gain of hydrogen.

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q3:

Logical Reasoning

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Coding & Decoding

Medium

In a certain language, "SIGHT" is written as "FVTUG". How is "REVEAL" written in the same language?

YNRIRE

DQHQMX

FSJSOZ

ERIRNY

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q4:

Current Affairs

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2024

Easy

Which of the following is the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics?

P. V. Sindhu

Saina Nehwal

Manu Bhaker

A. C. Marrykom

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q5:

Geometry

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Solids

Medium

Consider the surface area of the following solids.

(A) A cylinder with a diameter of base 14 cm and height 80 cm.

(B) A cone with a radius of 7 cm and slant height 10 cm.

(C) A sphere with a radius 7 cm.

(D) A hemisphere with a radius of 21 cm.

Arrange the above in decreasing order.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (D), (C)

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(D), (C), (B), (A)

(A), (D), (C), (B)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q6:

General Knowledge

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Science & Technology

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Law)	List-II (Explanation)
(A) First Law of Motion	(I) The rate of change of momentum of an object is proportional to be applied unbalanced force in the direction of force.
(B) Inertia	(II) An object continuous to be in a state of rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
(C) Second Law of Motion	(III) To every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, and they act on two different bodies.
(D) Third law of motion	(IV) Natural tendency of objects to resist a change in their state of rest.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q7:

Logical Reasoning

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Visual Reasoning

Medium

Select the alternative which represents three out of four alternative figures which, when fitted into each other, would form a complete square.

Choose the correct answer from the options

(A), (B) and (C)

(A), (B) and (D)

(A), (D) and (C)

(D), (B) and (C)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q8:

Quantitative Reasoning

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Number System

Medium

If $7^{126}$ is divided by 48, find the remainder.

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q9:

General Knowledge

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Culture & Literature

Easy

Who is the writer of the book - "Golden Girl"?

Shashi Tharoor

Sudha Narayan Murthy

P. T. Usha

Chetan Bhagat

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q10:

Logical Reasoning

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Odd One Out

Easy

Choose the word which is least like the other words in the groups.

(a) January

(b) May

(c) July

(d) November

January

May

July

November

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q11:

Geometry

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Quadrilaterals

Easy

If the side of a square is increased by 8 cm, its area increases by 120 sq. cm. Find the side of the square.

3.5 cm

4.5 cm

2.5 cm

5.5 cm

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q12:

General Knowledge

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Polity

Medium

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched in India in which year?

2017

2015

2019

2023

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q13:

General Knowledge

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Geography

Easy

Among the following, which States of India has more geographical area in square kilometres?

Madhya Pradesh

Rajasthan

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q14:

Arithmetic

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Central Tendency

Easy

The wicket taken by a bowler in 10 cricket matches are as follows:

2 6 4 5 0 2 1 3 2 3

Find the mode of the data.

2

3

1

4

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q15:

Geometry

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Trigonometry

Medium

On the level ground, the angle of elevation of a tower is $30°$ . On moving 20 m nearer, the angle of elevation is $60°$ . The height of the tower is:

$5\sqrt{3}$ m

$10\sqrt{3}$ m

$15\sqrt{3}$ m

$20\sqrt{3}$ m

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q16:

Arithmetic

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Time, Speed & Distance

Medium

Two boys A and B start at the same time to ride from Delhi to Meerut, 60 km away. A travels 4 km an hour slower than B. B reaches Meerut and at once turns back and meets A at 12 km from Meerut. Find A's speed

8 km/hr

12 km/hr

10 km/hr

14 km/hr

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q17:

General Knowledge

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Polity

Medium

Arrange the following Presidents in a chronological order from the earliest to the last.

(A) Shri V. V. Giri

(B) Dr. Zakir Hussain

(C) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

(D) Gyani Zail Singh

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C), (D), (B), (A)

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(B), (C), (D), (A)

(C), (B), (A), (D)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q18:

Quantitative Reasoning

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Permutation & Combination

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-I	List-II
(A) $^5P_4 - {^5P_2}$	(I) 120
(B) $^{15}C_{11} - {^{10}C_4}$	(II) 2520
(C) In how many ways, the letters of the word 'STRESS' be arranged?	(III) 100
(D) In how many ways, the letters of the word 'BANKING' be arranged?	(IV) 1155

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q19:

General Knowledge

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Geography

Easy

Which of the following country is NOT part of the European Union in 2025?

Austria

Denmark

Belgium

United Kingdom

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q20:

General Knowledge

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History

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Traveler Name)	List-II (Related Country)
(A) Abdul Razzaq	(I) Uzbekistan
(B) Al-Biruni	(II) France
(C) Ibn Batuta	(III) Herat
(D) Francois Bernier	(IV) Morocco

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q21:

General Knowledge

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Geography

Easy

In which of the following country is the least boundary share with India?

Bhutan

Nepal

Afghanistan

Myanmar

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q22:

General Knowledge

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History

Easy

Who is called the Father of Archaeology in India?

B.P. Sahni

Alexander Cunningham

Radha Kamal Mukharji

James Princep

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q23:

General Knowledge

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Economy

Medium

Apart from Hindi and English, the denomination value is written in how many regional Indian languages on Indian currency notes issued by the Reserve Bank of India?

17

13

15

16

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q24:

General Knowledge

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Science & Technology

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Name of Disease / Disorder)	List-II (Usual Symptoms)
(A) Goiter	(I) Weak muscles and continuos exhaustion
(B) Scurvy	(II) Swollen neck gland
(C) Beri-Beri	(III) Softening of bones
(D) Rickets	(IV) Bleeding gums

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

(A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q25:

General Knowledge

>

Geography

Easy

Which state in India, is called as "Land of Red River and Blue Hills"?

Assam

Mizoram

Meghalaya

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q26:

Logical Reasoning

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Analogy

Medium

$9 \times 2 : 9 \times 9 :: 9 \times 5 : ?$

$9 \times 4$

$9 \times 6$

$9 \times 7$

$9 \times 8$

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q27:

General Knowledge

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Culture & Literature

Medium

Siddha, the ancient healing and medical treatment system is based on how many principles?

4

7

108

96

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q28:

Logical Reasoning

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Visual Reasoning

Medium

Choose the alternative that shall correctly come in place of the blank square?

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q29:

Arithmetic

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Simple & Compound Interest

Medium

Consider the simple interest of the following

(A) A sum of Rs 200 at 6% per annum for 5 yr.

(B) A sum of Rs 2000 at $13\frac{1}{2}$ % per annum for 4 yr.

(C) A sum of Rs 2600 at 4% per annum for 5 yr.

(D) A sum of Rs 68000 at $16\frac{2}{3}$ % per annum for 9 months.

Arrange the above in descending order.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (D), (C)

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(D), (B), (C), (A)

(A), (D), (C), (B)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q30:

Logical Reasoning

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Miscellaneous

Medium

Five persons P, Q, R, S and T are sitting in a straight line facing north. Q sits immediate left of S. Only three persons sit between R and T. P sits immediate left of T. S sitting in the middle of the row. Arrange them from left to right?

(A) P

(B) Q

(C) R

(D) S

(E) T

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C), (B), (D), (A), (E)

(C), (A), (E), (B), (D)

(E), (A), (D), (B), (C)

(C), (B), (E), (A), (D)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q31:

General Knowledge

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Science & Technology

Easy

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is situated in which State of India?

Karnataka

Gujarat

Kerala

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q32:

Arithmetic

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Time & Work

Easy

35 women can do a work in 15 days. How many women would be required to do the same work in 25 days?

15

27

18

21

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q33:

Arithmetic

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Percentages

Easy

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (% of amount)	List-II (correct value)
(A) 12 % of 874	(I) 42.56
(B) 8 % of 532	(II) 104.88
(C) 5.5 % of 356	(III) 2.69
(D) 3.4 % of 79	(IV) 19.58

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q34:

General Knowledge

>

Science & Technology

Easy

Who was discovered vaccine of Rabies virus?

Louis Pasteur

Edward Jenner

Antony Von Luenhock

Alexander Fleming

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q35:

Logical Reasoning

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Blood Relations

Easy

If X is the brother of the son of Y's son, how is X related to Y?

Son

Brother

Cousin

Grandson

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q36:

Quantitative Reasoning

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Probability

Easy

An unbiased die is rolled. Find the probability of getting a multiple of 2.

1/3

1/2

1/4

1/5

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q37:

General Knowledge

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Geography

Medium

Dantewara, Bailadila, Dalli and Rajhara mines are famous for.......

Copper Ores

Bauxite Ores

Iron Ores

Gold

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q38:

Logical Reasoning

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Clocks & Calendar

Medium

If, 18th December, 2025 falls on a Thursday, which of the following dates of December, 2034 shall be a Thursday too?

21st December, 2034

22nd December, 2034

23rd December, 2034

24th December, 2034

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q39:

Logical Reasoning

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Ranking

Easy

Rohan ranked ninth from the top and thirty eight from the bottom in a class. How many students are there in the class?

45

46

47

48

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q40:

Logical Reasoning

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Sequence & Series

Easy

Which of the following list of numbers is/are an Arithmetic Progression?

(A) -2, 2, -2, 2, -2, ...

(B) 1, -1, -3, -5, ...

(C) 21, 18, 15, ...

(D) 20, 17, 14, 11, ...

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (B), (C) and (D)

(B), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q41:

Logical Reasoning

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Visual Reasoning

Medium

Choose the option that shall come in place of the square marked as '?':

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q42:

Arithmetic

>

Time, Speed & Distance

Medium

A motor boat can travel at 10 km/hr in still water. It travelled 91 km downstream in a river and then returned to the starting point, taking altogether 20 hours. Find the rate of flow of the river?

5 km/hr

6 km/hr

3 km/hr

8 km/hr

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q43:

Logical Reasoning

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Sequence & Series

Medium

Find the missing term.

1, 6, 15, ?, 45, 66, 91

25

26

27

28

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q44:

Geometry

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Miscellaneous

Medium

If the distance of the point P (x, y) from A (0, a) is a + y, then $x^2$ equals to:

6ay

-6ay

4ay

-4ay

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q45:

Logical Reasoning

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Directions

Medium

Ammy starts from a point A and walks 6 m towards North-East direction and reaches point B. From here, she travels 10 m in East direction and reaches point C. From C, she travels towards South-West direction and reaches point D after travelling a distance equal to AB. At last, she turns towards West direction and reaches point A.

Which geometrical figure has been formed by the path travelled by her?

Sphere

Cylinder

Cube

Parallelogram

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q46:

Logical Reasoning

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Clocks & Calendar

Medium

If a clock strikes six times in five seconds, then what shall be the number of strikes in ten seconds made by the clock?

9

10

11

12

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q47:

Arithmetic

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Time, Speed & Distance

Easy

Car A travels at the speed of 65 km/hr and reaches its destination in 8 hours. Car B travels at the speed of 70 km/hr and reaches its destination in 4 hours. What is the ratio of the distance covered by car A and car B respectively?

13 : 8

13 : 7

13 : 9

13 : 5

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q48:

Logical Reasoning

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Visual Reasoning

Medium

Choose the correct water-image of the Fig. (X) from amongst the four alternatives given:

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q49:

General Knowledge

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History

Easy

What is the year of the Champaran Movement in India?

1942

1915

1917

1921

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q50:

Logical Reasoning

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Coding & Decoding

Medium

In a specially coded language shown below, every two digit number represents an alphabet of the English language. Determine, how would 1732192123122230 be written in that language.

A	B	C	D	J	K	W	Q	X	M	E
22	13	32	30	21	17	33	23	19	12	10

KCXJMQAD

KCXQIAMD

KCXJQMAD

KCXJQXAD

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

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