🔷 Section A: Blood Relations (Q1–Q5)
Q1. Pointing to a girl, Rohan said, “She is the daughter of my father’s only daughter.” How is the girl related to Rohan?
a) Sister
b) Niece
c) Cousin
d) Daughter
Answer: b) Niece
Q2. A is the brother of B. B is the sister of C. C is the father of D. How is A related to D?
a) Father
b) Uncle
c) Brother
d) Cousin
Answer: b) Uncle
Q3. Introducing a man, a woman says, “His wife is the only daughter of my father.” How is the man related to the woman?
a) Brother-in-law
b) Son-in-law
c) Father
d) Husband
Answer: a) Brother-in-law
Q4. If P is the father of Q and Q is the father of R, how is P related to R?
a) Father
b) Uncle
c) Grandfather
d) Cousin
Answer: c) Grandfather
Q5. A is the mother of B. C is the husband of A. D is the brother of C. How is D related to B?
a) Uncle
b) Brother
c) Grandfather
d) Cousin
Answer: a) Uncle
🔷 Section B: Age Problems (Q6–Q10)
Q6. The present age of A is twice the age of B. Ten years ago, A was three times B’s age. What is A’s present age?
a) 30
b) 40
c) 20
d) 25
Answer: a) 30
Q7. The average age of a family of 4 members is 25 years. A baby is born, and the average age becomes 20. What is the baby’s age?
a) 1
b) 0
c) 5
d) 2
Answer: b) 0
Q8. Five years ago, the father’s age was three times the son’s age. Now the father is 40. What is the son’s age now?
a) 15
b) 10
c) 20
d) 12
Answer: a) 15
Q9. After 5 years, A will be 3 times as old as B. If A is 25 now, what is B’s current age?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 8
d) 6
Answer: a) 5
Q10. The ratio of ages of two people is 4:3. After 6 years, their ages will be in the ratio 10:9. What is the present age of the elder?
a) 24
b) 30
c) 40
d) 36
Answer: b) 30
🔷 Section C: Direction Sense (Q11–Q15)
Q11. A man walks 10m North, then 6m East, then 5m South. How far is he from the starting point?
a) 5 m
b) 11 m
c) 10 m
d) 6 m
Answer: b) 11 m
Q12. Raj walks 3 km North, turns right, walks 4 km, then turns right again and walks 5 km. Which direction is he facing?
a) North
b) South
c) East
d) West
Answer: b) South
Q13. Rani walks 8 m North, turns left, and walks 6 m. Then she turns left again and walks 8 m. How far is she from the starting point?
a) 6 m
b) 8 m
c) 14 m
d) 10 m
Answer: a) 6 m
Q14. A boy walks 12 m North, then 15 m East. How far is he from the starting point?
a) 20 m
b) 19 m
c) 25 m
d) 21 m
Answer: c) 25 m
Q15. If South-East becomes North, what will North become?
a) South-West
b) East
c) North-East
d) South-East
Answer: d) South-East
🔷 Section D: Coding-Decoding (Q16–Q20)
Q16. If in a code, APPLE is written as EQQPI, then how is GRAPE written?
a) IRCRG
b) IVDRG
c) IQCRI
d) IRDRI
Answer: d) IRDRI
Q17. If COLD is coded as DPME, what is the code for WARM?
a) XBSN
b) XARN
c) XBNR
d) XBRN
Answer: d) XBRN
Q18. If MANGO is coded as 131114157, what is the code for ORANGE?
a) 1518141475
b) 1518181457
c) 1518141475
d) 1515181457
Answer: a) 1518141475
Q19. In a certain code, FLOWER is written as GNQXFS. How is GARDEN written in that code?
a) HBSEQO
b) HBSEOP
c) HBSEQM
d) HBSEQN
Answer: a) HBSEQO
Q20. If BOX = 48, CAT = 57, then DOG = ?
a) 61
b) 62
c) 63
d) 64
Answer: c) 63
(B=2, O=15, X=24 → 2+15+24=41 → ×1.17 = 48 approx)
🔷 Section E: Puzzle & Syllogism (Q21–Q25)
Q21. There are 5 persons – A, B, C, D, E – sitting in a row. A is left to B, but right to C. D is right to B and E is at the end. Who is in the middle?
a) B
b) A
c) C
d) D
Answer: b) A
Q22. Some apples are fruits. All fruits are food. Conclusion:
I. Some apples are food.
II. All food are apples.
a) Only I follows
b) Only II follows
c) Both follow
d) Neither follows
Answer: a) Only I follows
Q23. All dogs are animals. Some animals are cats. Conclusions:
I. Some cats are dogs.
II. Some animals are dogs.
Answer: d) Only II follows
Q24. Statements: All pens are books. All books are tables. Conclusion:
a) All pens are tables
b) Some tables are books
c) All books are pens
d) All tables are books
Answer: a) All pens are tables
Q25. Statements: All chairs are tables. Some tables are stools.
Conclusions:
I. Some chairs are stools.
II. All chairs are stools.
Answer: d) Neither follows
🔷 Section F: Odd One Out & Number Series (Q26–Q30)
Q26. Find the odd one out:
3, 5, 7, 11, 14, 17, 19
a) 14
b) 17
c) 5
d) 11
Answer: a) 14 (not prime)
Q27. Find the missing number: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?, 42
a) 28
b) 30
c) 32
d) 34
Answer: b) 30 (+4, +6, +8, +10…)
Q28. Choose the odd one:
a) Triangle
b) Rectangle
c) Circle
d) Square
Answer: c) Circle (others have sides)
Q29. Which is the odd word?
a) Car
b) Bus
c) Train
d) Bicycle
Answer: d) Bicycle (non-motorized)
Q30. Find the next in the series:
1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
a) 36
b) 30
c) 49
d) 40
Answer: a) 36 (squares of 1,2,3…)
50 Questions and Answers divided into 4 key topics for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, etc.:
🔷 Section A: Supreme Court Judgments (Q1–Q15)
Q1. What was the verdict of the Supreme Court on the Electoral Bonds Scheme in 2024?
Ans: The Supreme Court struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme as unconstitutional for violating the right to information of voters.
Q2. What did the Supreme Court rule regarding Article 370 in 2023?
Ans: The Court upheld the abrogation of Article 370, validating the constitutional process undertaken by the government.
Q3. In 2024, what judgment did the Supreme Court give related to same-sex marriage?
Ans: The Court declined to legalize same-sex marriage and stated it is a matter for the legislature.
Q4. What was the SC’s 2024 verdict on the appointment of election commissioners?
Ans: The Court ruled that the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners will be appointed by the President based on recommendations from a committee including the PM, Leader of Opposition, and CJI.
Q5. Which SC judgment reaffirmed the right to privacy in the digital age?
Ans: The Court reinforced privacy rights in a 2024 judgment mandating stronger data protection laws and checks on surveillance.
Q6. Which landmark case in 2024 reaffirmed the SC’s stance against hate speech?
Ans: The SC in Suo Motu actions reiterated that state authorities must take strict action against hate speech and communal incitement.
Q7. What direction did the SC give on the Manipur violence cases in 2024?
Ans: The SC ordered an SIT probe and criticized the state government’s failure to control law and order.
Q8. What was the 2024 SC ruling regarding the NEET-UG paper leak?
Ans: The SC took suo motu cognizance and ordered a high-level probe into the integrity of the exam.
Q9. What ruling did the SC give in 2024 regarding the right to protest in public spaces?
Ans: The Court ruled that while protest is a right, it must be balanced against the rights of the general public and cannot block roads indefinitely.
Q10. Which SC ruling clarified the powers of Governors in state legislative processes?
Ans: The SC held that Governors must act within constitutional boundaries and cannot withhold assent arbitrarily.
Q11. In 2024, which judgment dealt with bail rights of undertrial prisoners?
Ans: The SC directed lower courts to ensure speedy trials and grant bail to undertrials languishing beyond half their maximum sentence.
Q12. What is the Vishaka Guidelines case related to?
Ans: Prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace.
Q13. In 2024, how did SC interpret the Forest Conservation Act amendments?
Ans: The Court expressed concern and asked the government to ensure no dilution of tribal rights and environmental safeguards.
Q14. What is the SC’s stance on death penalty in rarest of rare cases?
Ans: The SC continues to uphold it only in extremely heinous crimes with no scope for reform.
Q15. What 2024 ruling emphasized judicial independence in appointment of judges?
Ans: The Court reiterated the collegium system’s primacy and transparency in appointments.
🔷 Section B: Current Affairs 2024 (Q16–Q30)
Q16. Who was elected the 15th President of India in 2024?
Ans: [Fictional placeholder, update with name if applicable]
Q17. What major economic policy was launched by the Indian government in 2024?
Ans: “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision for inclusive, tech-driven growth.
Q18. Which state implemented the ‘One Nation, One Voter List’ pilot project?
Ans: Madhya Pradesh
Q19. Who won the Indian General Elections 2024?
Ans: BJP-led NDA formed the government.
Q20. What was India’s GDP growth estimate for FY 2023-24 by RBI?
Ans: Around 7.2%
Q21. What digital campaign was launched in 2024 to empower rural India?
Ans: Digital Gramin Bharat Abhiyan
Q22. Which mission was launched by ISRO in 2024 after Chandrayaan-3?
Ans: Gaganyaan (manned mission) trial phases
Q23. What major international sports event did India host in 2024?
Ans: ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup (partial host)
Q24. What new criminal law codes replaced IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act?
Ans: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
Q25. What global ranking did India achieve in the 2024 Global Innovation Index?
Ans: 40th position
Q26. Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics?
Ans: [To be updated with name]
Q27. What was the theme of Republic Day 2024?
Ans: “India@75: Viksit Bharat @2047”
Q28. What major Indian digital payment innovation expanded globally in 2024?
Ans: UPI’s rollout in UAE, Singapore, and Sri Lanka
Q29. Who is the Chief Justice of India in 2024?
Ans: DY Chandrachud
Q30. Which Indian state implemented the Uniform Civil Code draft in 2024?
Ans: Uttarakhand
🔷 Section C: United Nations & UNSC (Q31–Q40)
Q31. How many permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?
Ans: 5 (USA, UK, France, Russia, China)
Q32. Which non-permanent seat did India hold last in the UNSC?
Ans: 2021–2022 term
Q33. What is India’s position on UNSC reform?
Ans: India advocates for expansion of permanent members and inclusion of developing countries.
Q34. Which proposal does India support for UNSC expansion?
Ans: G4 Proposal (India, Germany, Japan, Brazil)
Q35. Where is the UN headquarters located?
Ans: New York, USA
Q36. What is the role of the UNHRC?
Ans: Promotes and protects human rights globally.
Q37. What are the main organs of the UN?
Ans: General Assembly, Security Council, ICJ, ECOSOC, Secretariat, Trusteeship Council
Q38. Who is the current UN Secretary-General (2024)?
Ans: António Guterres
Q39. What is India’s contribution to UN Peacekeeping?
Ans: One of the largest troop contributors
Q40. What special UN Day is observed on October 24th?
Ans: United Nations Day
🔷 Section D: General Science (Q41–Q50)
Q41. What is the SI unit of force?
Ans: Newton
Q42. Which gas is most responsible for global warming?
Ans: Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Q43. What is the pH value of neutral water?
Ans: 7
Q44. Which vitamin is synthesized in the human skin by sunlight?
Ans: Vitamin D
Q45. What is the main function of red blood cells?
Ans: Transport oxygen
Q46. Who is known as the father of modern physics?
Ans: Albert Einstein
Q47. Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
Ans: Mars
Q48. What causes tides on Earth?
Ans: Gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun
Q49. What is the chemical formula of table salt?
Ans: NaCl (Sodium Chloride)
Q50. Which part of the brain controls breathing and heartbeat?
Ans: Medulla oblongata