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Practice reasoning, aptitude and general knowledge. Each question includes a theory note and an explanation of the correct answer.

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01 · ReasoningNumber series

Find the next number: 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, __.

Theory

Check whether terms are squares, cubes, or follow a consistent difference pattern.

02 · ReasoningLetter series

What comes next: C, F, I, L, __?

Theory

Map letters to positions (A=1, …, Z=26) and inspect the step size.

03 · ReasoningAnalogy

Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : __.

Theory

An analogy asks you to match the relationship between the first pair.

04 · ReasoningOdd one out

Choose the odd one out: 8, 27, 64, 100.

Theory

Find a property shared by three choices that the fourth does not have.

05 · ReasoningCoding–decoding

If CAT is coded as DBU by shifting each letter one step forward, DOG becomes __.

Theory

Compare each original letter with its coded letter and apply the same shift consistently.

06 · ReasoningBlood relations

A is the sister of B. B is the father of C. How is A related to C?

Theory

Draw a small family tree and track each generation and relationship.

07 · ReasoningDirection

A person walks 3 km north and then 4 km east. What is the shortest distance from the starting point?

Theory

For perpendicular directions, use the Pythagorean theorem on the net north/south and east/west movement.

08 · ReasoningRanking

A student ranks 8th from the top and 13th from the bottom. How many students are there?

Theory

Total in a single ranking = rank from top + rank from bottom − 1.

09 · ReasoningSyllogism

Statements: All doctors are graduates. All graduates are readers. Which conclusion follows?

Theory

In syllogisms, use only the given statements; nested groups preserve the inclusion relationship.

10 · ReasoningVenn diagrams

All roses are flowers, and all flowers are plants. Which relationship is correct?

Theory

When every member of one group belongs to another, represent the smaller group inside the larger group.

11 · ReasoningStatement and conclusion

Statement: Some nurses are teachers. Conclusion: Some teachers are nurses.

Theory

A statement about some members of two overlapping groups can be read in either direction.

12 · ReasoningCalendar

How many odd days are there in an ordinary year of 365 days?

Theory

Odd days are the remainder after dividing the total days by seven.

13 · ReasoningClock

What is the smaller angle between the clock hands at 3:00?

Theory

Each hour mark is 30 degrees apart because 360° ÷ 12 = 30°.

14 · AptitudeBODMAS

Evaluate: 18 ÷ 3 × 2 + 4.

Theory

Apply brackets and powers first; division and multiplication have equal priority and are evaluated left to right before addition/subtraction.

15 · AptitudeFractions

Calculate 3/5 of 40.

Theory

To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the numerator and divide by the denominator.

16 · AptitudePercentages

What is 15% of 200?

Theory

x% of a value = (x ÷ 100) × value.

17 · AptitudeRatio

Divide ₹720 in the ratio 5:3. What is the larger share?

Theory

Add the ratio parts, divide the total by that sum, then multiply by the required number of parts.

18 · AptitudeAverage

Find the average of 10, 14, 18 and 22.

Theory

Average = sum of all values ÷ number of values.

19 · AptitudeProfit and loss

An item costs ₹800 and sells for ₹1,000. What is the profit percentage?

Theory

Profit = selling price − cost price; profit percentage is calculated on cost price.

20 · AptitudeSimple interest

Find simple interest on ₹2,500 at 4% per year for 3 years.

Theory

Simple interest: SI = Principal × Rate × Time ÷ 100.

21 · AptitudeTime and work

A can finish a job in 6 days. What fraction of the job does A complete in one day?

Theory

If a person completes one whole job in n days, the one-day work rate is 1/n.

22 · AptitudeSpeed, time and distance

A vehicle travels 180 km in 3 hours. What is its average speed?

Theory

Speed = distance ÷ time; keep distance and time units consistent.

23 · AptitudeAge

A person is 24 years old now. How old will the person be after 9 years?

Theory

Future age = present age + elapsed years; past age = present age − elapsed years.

24 · AptitudeDivisibility

Which number is divisible by 9?

Theory

A number is divisible by 9 when the sum of its digits is divisible by 9.

25 · AptitudeProbability

A fair die is rolled once. What is the probability of getting an even number?

Theory

For equally likely outcomes, probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total possible outcomes.

26 · AptitudeData interpretation

A ward has 80 beds and 60 are occupied. What percentage of beds are occupied?

Theory

Percentage = part ÷ total × 100. Identify the correct total before calculating.

27 · ReasoningNumber series

Next number: 3, 6, 12, 24, __.

Theory

Look for multiplication patterns.

28 · ReasoningNumber series

Next number: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, __.

Theory

Compare consecutive differences.

29 · ReasoningLetter series

Next: A, D, G, J, __.

Theory

Convert letters to alphabet positions.

30 · ReasoningAnalogy

Bird : Nest :: Bee : __.

Theory

Match the relationship in both pairs.

31 · ReasoningOdd one out

Choose the odd one: 2, 3, 5, 9.

Theory

Look for a property shared by three options.

32 · ReasoningCoding

If BAT becomes CBU, PEN becomes __.

Theory

Shift every letter one place forward.

33 · ReasoningBlood relation

A is B's mother; B is C's brother. A is C's __.

Theory

Track family links across generations.

34 · ReasoningDirection

Facing north, turn right. Direction?

Theory

Right turns rotate clockwise.

35 · ReasoningRanking

5th from top and 8th from bottom. Total?

Theory

Total = top rank + bottom rank − 1.

36 · ReasoningSyllogism

All pens are tools. All tools are useful. What follows?

Theory

Follow the given subset relationships.

37 · ReasoningCalendar

Days in two weeks?

Theory

One week has seven days.

38 · ReasoningClock

Angle between hands at 6:00?

Theory

Each hour mark equals 30°.

39 · ReasoningAlphabet position

Fifth letter of the alphabet?

Theory

Count from A.

40 · ReasoningNumber analogy

4 : 16 :: 7 : __.

Theory

Identify the operation in the pair.

41 · ReasoningClassification

Which is not a mammal?

Theory

Classify each animal.

42 · ReasoningDirection

Walk 5 m east, then 5 m west. Distance from start?

Theory

Opposite equal movements cancel.

43 · ReasoningDecimal order

Smallest number?

Theory

Compare decimals by place value.

44 · ReasoningLogical sequence

Choose natural order.

Theory

Order stages by development.

45 · ReasoningVenn diagrams

Nurses and doctors are both ___.

Theory

A larger group can contain smaller groups.

46 · ReasoningConclusion

All roses are flowers. All flowers are roses.

Theory

A subset relationship does not reverse automatically.

47 · ReasoningNumber series

Next: 1, 4, 9, 16, __.

Theory

Recognize perfect squares.

48 · ReasoningLetter coding

If A=1, B=2, value of CAB?

Theory

Add alphabet positions.

49 · ReasoningAnalogy

Thermometer : Temperature :: Clock : __.

Theory

Match tool to measurement.

50 · ReasoningOdd one out

Which is not a perfect square?

Theory

Check each number's square root.

51 · ReasoningFamily relation

P is Q's son; Q is R's daughter. R is P's __.

Theory

Track generations.

52 · ReasoningDirection

Facing east, turn left. Direction?

Theory

A left turn from east points north.

53 · ReasoningRanking

9th from left in a row of 20. Rank from right?

Theory

Opposite rank = total − rank + 1.

54 · ReasoningSyllogism

Some books are novels. All novels are fiction. What follows?

Theory

Combine only the stated relationships.

55 · ReasoningCalendar

How many months have 28 days or more?

Theory

Read the wording literally.

56 · ReasoningClock

Minute hand movement in 15 minutes?

Theory

The minute hand moves 360° in an hour.

57 · ReasoningLetter series

Next: Z, X, V, T, __.

Theory

Check backward alphabet steps.

58 · ReasoningNumber pattern

Next: 10, 20, 30, 40, __.

Theory

Find the common difference.

59 · ReasoningClassification

Which is 3-dimensional?

Theory

Distinguish plane shapes from solids.

60 · ReasoningCoding

Shift each letter one forward: MILK becomes __.

Theory

Advance every letter one alphabet place.

61 · ReasoningLogical order

Which meal is usually first in a day?

Theory

Use the normal daily meal sequence.

62 · ReasoningVenn diagrams

Every sparrow is a bird. Which must be true?

Theory

A subset relation only works in one direction.

63 · ReasoningConclusion

No fish is a bird. Conclusion: No bird is a fish.

Theory

If two groups do not overlap, the relation is symmetric.

64 · ReasoningNumber series

Next: 5, 10, 20, 40, __.

Theory

Look for multiplication patterns.

65 · AptitudePercentage

What is 20% of 350?

Theory

Percentage = rate ÷ 100 × total.

66 · AptitudeFractions

What is 2/3 of 90?

Theory

Multiply by numerator and divide by denominator.

67 · AptitudeRatio

Simplify 18:24.

Theory

Divide both terms by their HCF.

68 · AptitudeAverage

Average of 6, 8 and 10?

Theory

Average = sum ÷ count.

69 · AptitudeProfit and loss

Cost ₹500, sale ₹600. Profit percent?

Theory

Profit% = profit ÷ cost × 100.

70 · AptitudeSimple interest

SI on ₹1,000 at 5% for 2 years?

Theory

SI = principal × rate × time ÷ 100.

71 · AptitudeSpeed

150 km in 3 hours. Speed?

Theory

Speed = distance ÷ time.

72 · AptitudeTime and work

A job takes 8 days. One day's work?

Theory

One-day rate is reciprocal of total days.

73 · AptitudeBODMAS

Evaluate 12 + 6 ÷ 3.

Theory

Division before addition.

74 · AptitudeLCM

LCM of 4 and 6?

Theory

LCM is the smallest common multiple.

75 · AptitudeHCF

HCF of 18 and 30?

Theory

HCF divides both numbers exactly.

76 · AptitudeProbability

Probability of heads on one fair coin toss?

Theory

Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes.

77 · AptitudeAges

An 18-year-old is 4 years older than a sibling. Sibling's age?

Theory

Subtract the age difference.

78 · AptitudeDecimals

0.75 as a simplified fraction?

Theory

Write over 100 and simplify.

79 · AptitudeUnit conversion

2.5 km equals how many metres?

Theory

One kilometre is 1,000 metres.

80 · AptitudeArea

Rectangle 8 cm by 5 cm: area?

Theory

Area = length × breadth.

81 · AptitudePerimeter

Square side 7 cm: perimeter?

Theory

Perimeter = 4 × side.

82 · AptitudeVolume

Cube side 3 cm: volume?

Theory

Volume of cube = side cubed.

83 · AptitudeDiscount

₹1,000 item with 10% discount. Sale price?

Theory

Subtract discount from marked price.

84 · AptitudePrime numbers

Which is prime?

Theory

A prime has exactly two positive factors.

85 · AptitudeDivisibility

Which number is divisible by 3?

Theory

Digit sum must be divisible by 3.

86 · AptitudePercentage change

Value rises from 80 to 100. Increase percent?

Theory

Increase% = increase ÷ original × 100.

87 · AptitudeRatio

Divide 64 in ratio 3:5. Smaller share?

Theory

Add parts, then multiply one part by the required ratio term.

88 · AptitudeAverage

Average of 12 and 20?

Theory

Average = sum divided by count.

89 · AptitudeLoss

Cost ₹400, sold ₹360. Loss percent?

Theory

Loss% = loss ÷ cost × 100.

90 · AptitudeCompound interest

₹1,000 at 10% for one year becomes?

Theory

For one year, annual compound interest equals simple interest.

91 · AptitudeDistance

40 km/h for 2.5 hours covers?

Theory

Distance = speed × time.

92 · AptitudeTime conversion

2.25 hours equals how many minutes?

Theory

One hour has 60 minutes.

93 · AptitudeWork rates

A job takes 10 days. Fraction left after 4 days?

Theory

Remaining work = 1 − completed fraction.

94 · AptitudeBODMAS

Evaluate (8 + 4) × 3.

Theory

Calculate brackets before multiplication.

95 · AptitudeLCM

LCM of 5 and 8?

Theory

Find the smallest common multiple.

96 · AptitudeHCF

HCF of 24 and 36?

Theory

Find the greatest common divisor.

97 · AptitudeProbability

Bag has 3 red and 2 blue balls. Probability of red?

Theory

Probability = favourable ÷ total.

98 · AptitudeAlgebra

Solve x + 7 = 15.

Theory

Use inverse operations to isolate x.

99 · AptitudeAlgebra

If 3x = 27, find x.

Theory

Divide both sides by 3.

100 · AptitudeData interpretation

40 students, 10 absent. Percentage present?

Theory

Present percentage = present ÷ total × 100.

101 · AptitudeUnit conversion

750 mL equals how many litres?

Theory

1 litre = 1,000 mL.

102 · GKConstitution

When did India's Constitution come into effect?

Theory

Adoption and commencement dates differ.

103 · GKConstitution

Who chaired the Constitution's Drafting Committee?

Theory

The committee prepared the draft Constitution.

104 · GKNational symbols

India's national animal?

Theory

Learn officially recognized national symbols.

105 · GKNational symbols

India's national bird?

Theory

National symbols are officially designated.

106 · GKGeography

Largest Indian state by area?

Theory

Compare area, not population.

107 · GKGeography

Capital of Maharashtra?

Theory

State capitals are basic geography.

108 · GKGeography

Which ocean lies south of India?

Theory

India's peninsula extends into this ocean.

109 · GKHistory

First Prime Minister of independent India?

Theory

He took office in 1947.

110 · GKHistory

Who is widely called the Father of the Nation in India?

Theory

This is a widely used historical honorific.

111 · GKHistory

The Dandi March was part of which movement?

Theory

The march protested the British salt tax.

112 · GKHistory

India became independent in which year?

Theory

Independence Day is 15 August.

113 · GKCivics

Constitutional head of the Union of India?

Theory

India uses a parliamentary system.

114 · GKCivics

Which house is called the House of the People?

Theory

It is the directly elected lower house of Parliament.

115 · GKCivics

Fundamental Rights appear in which part?

Theory

The Constitution is organized into parts.

116 · GKScience

Chemical formula of water?

Theory

Chemical formulae show composition.

117 · GKScience

Which planet is the Red Planet?

Theory

Its reddish appearance is caused by iron oxides.

118 · GKScience

Which gas do plants absorb for photosynthesis?

Theory

Photosynthesis uses light to make sugars.

119 · GKScience

SI unit of force?

Theory

SI units standardize measurement.

120 · GKScience

Which organ pumps blood?

Theory

The circulatory system moves blood.

121 · GKScience

Which vitamin is produced in skin with sunlight exposure?

Theory

UVB exposure enables synthesis in skin.

122 · GKScience

Water boils at approximately what temperature at 1 atm?

Theory

Boiling point depends on pressure.

123 · GKScience

Which blood cells primarily carry oxygen?

Theory

Haemoglobin binds oxygen.

124 · GKScience

Basic structural and functional unit of life?

Theory

Living organisms are composed of cells.

125 · GKScience

Which plant part usually absorbs water from soil?

Theory

Roots absorb water and minerals.

126 · GKHealth

Main immediate energy source among these nutrients?

Theory

Macronutrients have different roles.

127 · GKHealth

Which practice helps reduce many healthcare infections?

Theory

Standard precautions include hand hygiene.

128 · GKHealth

Which instrument measures body temperature?

Theory

Clinical instruments measure specific observations.

129 · GKHealth

Which blood type is commonly called universal red-cell donor considering Rh?

Theory

Compatibility must still be checked clinically.

130 · GKHealth

What does CPR stand for?

Theory

CPR is an emergency response for cardiac arrest.

131 · GKEconomy

Which institution issues most Indian currency notes?

Theory

The one-rupee note is a notable exception.

132 · GKEconomy

What does GDP stand for?

Theory

GDP measures final goods and services produced domestically.

133 · GKOrganizations

Where is WHO headquartered?

Theory

WHO is a UN specialized agency.

134 · GKOrganizations

UNICEF primarily works for the welfare of:

Theory

UNICEF focuses on children's rights and wellbeing.

135 · GKEnvironment

Which gas is a major human-caused greenhouse gas?

Theory

Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere.

136 · GKEnvironment

What are the 3Rs of waste management?

Theory

The 3Rs prioritize reducing waste.

137 · GKSports

How many players are on a standard cricket fielding side?

Theory

A cricket team fields eleven players.

138 · GKSports

How many rings are on the Olympic symbol?

Theory

The symbol uses interlaced rings.

139 · GKMaharashtra GK

Which city hosts Maharashtra's winter legislative session?

Theory

The winter session is traditionally held there.

140 · GKMaharashtra GK

Where was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj crowned in 1674?

Theory

Raigad was the capital and coronation site.

141 · GKMaharashtra GK

Official language of Maharashtra?

Theory

State official-language status is established by law.

142 · GKMaharashtra GK

Ajanta Caves are in which state?

Theory

Ajanta is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

143 · GKComputer

What does CPU stand for?

Theory

CPU is the main processor.

144 · GKComputer

Which is an input device?

Theory

Input devices send commands/data to a computer.

145 · GKComputer

What does WWW stand for?

Theory

WWW is the linked information system on the internet.

146 · GKImportant days

India's Constitution Day is observed on:

Theory

It marks adoption of the Constitution.

147 · GKImportant days

World Health Day is observed on:

Theory

WHO marks this day annually.

148 · GKLiterature

Who wrote Jana Gana Mana?

Theory

The anthem was written by a Nobel laureate poet.

149 · GKSpace

Which organisation conducts India's space missions?

Theory

ISRO is India's national space agency.

150 · GKAgriculture

Which is a major kharif crop?

Theory

Kharif crops are generally sown with monsoon rains.

151 · GKGeography

The Tropic of Cancer passes through which country?

Theory

It crosses several countries in the Northern Hemisphere.

These are original practice questions for revision, not claimed to be verbatim questions from official exam papers.