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Q1 · Indian Geography
Which of the following rivers flows through a rift valley?
- A. Godavari
- B. Krishna
- C. Narmada
- D. Kaveri
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Narmada River flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges, flowing westward into the Arabian Sea.
Q2 · Sports
In which year did India win its first Cricket World Cup?
- A. 1975
- B. 1979
- C. 1983
- D. 2011
Answer and solution
Answer: C
India won its first Cricket World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev by defeating West Indies in the final at Lord's.
Q3 · Current Affairs
Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2023?
- A. Brazil
- B. India
- C. Indonesia
- D. South Africa
Answer and solution
Answer: B
India hosted the G20 Summit in 2023 in New Delhi under the theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (One Earth, One Family, One Future).
Q4 · West Bengal Geography
Which is the largest district in West Bengal by area?
- A. Bankura
- B. Purulia
- C. Paschim Medinipur
- D. South 24 Parganas
Answer and solution
Answer: D
South 24 Parganas is the largest district in West Bengal by area, covering approximately 9,960 square kilometers.
Q5 · Famous Bengal Personalities
Who among the following personalities from Bengal was awarded the Bharat Ratna for contributions to Indian classical music?
- A. Pandit Ravi Shankar
- B. Kishore Kumar
- C. Hemanta Mukherjee
- D. Manna Dey
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Pandit Ravi Shankar, the legendary sitar maestro from Bengal, was conferred with the Bharat Ratna in 1999 for his unparalleled contribution to Indian classical music worldwide.
Q6 · Percentage
In an examination, a candidate scores 45% marks and fails by 30 marks. If the passing percentage is 55%, what is the maximum marks?
- A. 300
- B. 250
- C. 350
- D. 400
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Difference between 55% and 45% is 10%, which equals 30 marks. Hence, 10% = 30, so 100% = 300 marks.
Q7 · Simple & Compound Interest
A sum of money becomes ₹7,200 in 2 years and ₹7,560 in 3 years at simple interest. What is the principal amount?
- A. ₹6,480
- B. ₹6,720
- C. ₹6,840
- D. ₹7,000
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Interest for 1 year = 7,560 - 7,200 = ₹360. Interest for 2 years = 360 × 2 = ₹720. Principal = 7,200 - 720 = ₹6,480.
Q8 · Quadratic Equations
If the roots of the equation x² - 9x + 20 = 0 are p and q, what is the value of p + q?
- A. 7
- B. 8
- C. 9
- D. 10
Answer and solution
Answer: C
For quadratic equation x² - 9x + 20 = 0, sum of roots = -(-9)/1 = 9.
Q9 · Trigonometry
If sin θ = 3/5, then what is the value of cos θ? (Assume θ is acute)
- A. 3/5
- B. 4/5
- C. 5/3
- D. 5/4
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Using the identity sin²θ + cos²θ = 1, we get (9/25) + cos²θ = 1, so cos²θ = 16/25 and cos θ = 4/5.
Q10 · Semantic Analogy
Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
- A. Student
- B. School
- C. Book
- D. Classroom
Answer and solution
Answer: B
A doctor works in a hospital; similarly, a teacher works in a school.

Breakdown by subject

General Awareness & General Knowledge
9 questions
Elementary Mathematics
4 questions
Reasoning & Logical Analysis
3 questions
English / Bengali / Hindi Language
3 questions

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