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Q1 · Direction and Distance
Raj walks 15 m North, then turns right and walks 20 m, then turns right again and walks 15 m. How far is he from his starting point?
- A. 15 m
- B. 20 m
- C. 25 m
- D. 35 m
Answer and solution
Answer: B
After the movements, Raj is 20 m East of his starting point (the northward and southward movements cancel out).
Q2 · Coding and Decoding
If in a certain code, 'MOUSE' is written as '13-15-21-19-5', then how will 'TIGER' be written in that code?
- A. 20-9-7-5-18
- B. 19-8-6-4-17
- C. 21-10-8-6-19
- D. 20-8-6-5-17
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Each letter is coded by its position in the alphabet: T=20, I=9, G=7, E=5, R=18, giving '20-9-7-5-18'.
Q3 · Simple and Compound Interest
A sum of money becomes ₹8,820 in 2 years and ₹9,261 in 3 years at compound interest compounded annually. What is the rate of interest?
- A. 4%
- B. 5%
- C. 6%
- D. 7%
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Interest for 3rd year = 9,261 – 8,820 = 441. Rate = (441/8,820) × 100 = 5%.
Q4 · Ratio and Proportion
If 12 workers can complete a job in 18 days, how many workers are needed to complete the same job in 9 days?
- A. 18
- B. 24
- C. 20
- D. 22
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Workers and days are inversely proportional. Workers needed = (12×18)/9 = 24.
Q5 · Indian Geography
Which of the following rivers does NOT flow through Gujarat?
- A. Narmada
- B. Tapi
- C. Sabarmati
- D. Godavari
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Godavari flows through Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, but not through Gujarat. Narmada, Tapi, and Sabarmati flow through Gujarat.
Q6 · Geometry
A circle is inscribed in a square whose side is 28 cm. What is the area of the circle? (Use π = 22/7)
- A. 616 cm²
- B. 462 cm²
- C. 588 cm²
- D. 704 cm²
Answer and solution
Answer: A
For a circle inscribed in a square, diameter equals the side of the square. So diameter = 28 cm, radius = 14 cm. Area = πr² = (22/7) × 14 × 14 = 616 cm².
Q7 · Books and Authors
Who is the author of the famous book 'Saraswatichandra'?
- A. Pandit Nathuram Sharma
- B. Govardhanram Tripathi
- C. K. M. Munshi
- D. Jhaverchand Meghani
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Saraswatichandra is a classic Gujarati novel written by Govardhanram Tripathi, considered one of the greatest works in Gujarati literature.
Q8 · Current Affairs
The 'Statue of Unity', the world's tallest statue, is dedicated to which Indian leader?
- A. Mahatma Gandhi
- B. Jawaharlal Nehru
- C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- D. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Statue of Unity, located in Gujarat, is dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and stands at 182 meters, making it the tallest statue in the world.
Q9 · History of Gujarat
ગુજરાતમાં સોમનાથ મંદિર પર મહમૂદ ગઝનવીનું આક્રમણ કયા વર્ષમાં થયું હતું?
- A. 1024 ઈ.સ.
- B. 1192 ઈ.સ.
- C. 1347 ઈ.સ.
- D. 1526 ઈ.સ.
Answer and solution
Answer: A
મહમૂદ ગઝનવીએ 1024 ઈ.સ. માં સોમનાથ મંદિર પર આક્રમણ કર્યું હતું જે ગુજરાતના ઈતિહાસમાં એક મહત્વપૂર્ણ ઘટના છે.
Q10 · Gujarat Administration
ગુજરાત રાજ્યની રાજધાની કઈ છે?
- A. અમદાવાદ
- B. સુરત
- C. ગાંધીનગર
- D. વડોદરા
Answer and solution
Answer: C
ગાંધીનગર ગુજરાત રાજ્યની વહીવટી રાજધાની છે જ્યાં રાજ્ય સરકારની મુખ્ય કચેરીઓ આવેલી છે.
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