TGT (Non Medical) HP MCQs Part-2

A particle starts from rest and moves with constant acceleration 4 m/s². Its displacement after 5 s is

A 20 m
B 25 m
C 50 m
D 62.5 m

The dimensional formula of impulse is same as that of

A Force
B Momentum
C Power
D Work

A force of 10 N acts on a body of mass 2 kg at rest for 3 s. The final speed of the body is

A 5 m/s
B 10 m/s
C 15 m/s
D 20 m/s

A body is projected vertically upwards with speed 20 m/s. Take g = 10 m/s². Maximum height reached is

A 10 m
B 15 m
C 20 m
D 30 m

The work done in moving a charge Q once around a closed path in an electrostatic field is

A QV
B Zero
C Infinite
D Proportional to path length

Two resistors 6 Ω and 3 Ω are connected in parallel across 12 V. Total current drawn is

A 1 A
B 2 A
C 4 A
D 6 A

For a series combination of two capacitors of 4 μF and 6 μF, the equivalent capacitance (in μF) is

A 2.4
B 5
C 10
D 24

A wire of resistance 10 Ω is uniformly stretched to double its length. New resistance is

A 10 Ω
B 20 Ω
C 40 Ω
D 80 Ω

Drift velocity of electrons in a conductor is doubled, then current will

A Remain same
B Become half
C Double
D Become four times

A current of 2 A flows through 5 Ω resistor for 3 minutes. Heat produced (in J) is

A 360
B 600
C 1080
D 3600

A convex lens has focal length +20 cm. Its power is

A +0.5 D
B +2 D
C +5 D
D +10 D

A ray of light is incident at 30° in a medium of refractive index √3. Refraction takes place into air. Angle of refraction is

A 30°
B 45°
C 60°
D 90°

In a Young’s double slit experiment, slit separation is 0.5 mm and distance to screen is 1.5 m. For light of wavelength 600 nm, fringe width is (approx.)

A 0.12 mm
B 1.2 mm
C 1.8 mm
D 18 mm

The amplitude of resultant intensity when two waves of equal amplitude A interfere constructively is

A A
B 2A
C √2 A
D 4A

A simple harmonic motion has period 0.5 s and amplitude 0.1 m. Its maximum speed is

A 0.2π m/s
B 0.4π m/s
C 0.8π m/s
D 1.6π m/s

A spring of force constant 200 N/m is compressed by 5 cm. Potential energy stored is

A 0.025 J
B 0.5 J
C 1.25 J
D 2.5 J

The quality factor (Q) of a series LCR circuit at resonance is defined as

A ω₀L/R
B R/ω₀L
C 1/ω₀CR
D ω₀C/R

In a series LCR circuit at resonance

A Current is minimum
B Impedance is minimum
C Reactance is maximum
D Power factor is zero

A charge of 4 μC is placed at a point in vacuum. Electric flux through a sphere enclosing this charge is

A 4 μC
B 4πε₀ μC
C 4 μC/ε₀
D 4×10⁻⁶ / ε₀ Wb

The energy stored in an inductor of 0.5 H carrying current 4 A is

A 2 J
B 4 J
C 8 J
D 16 J

A proton and an electron have same de Broglie wavelength. Then

A They have same speed
B Proton has greater speed
C Electron has greater speed
D Both have infinite speed

A photon of wavelength 400 nm has energy (use h = 6.6×10⁻³⁴ J·s, c = 3×10⁸ m/s)

A 4.97×10⁻¹⁹ J
B 3.1×10⁻¹⁹ J
C 1.99×10⁻¹⁹ J
D 9.93×10⁻¹⁹ J

The minimum energy required to remove an electron from the ground state of hydrogen atom is

A 3.4 eV
B 10.2 eV
C 13.6 eV
D 27.2 eV

Binding energy per nucleon is maximum for

A Hydrogen
B Helium
C Iron
D Uranium

A nucleus undergoes α-decay. Its mass number and atomic number change respectively by

A −2, −1
B −4, −2
C −2, −4
D −4, −1

Half-life of a radioactive isotope is 10 days. The fraction of original sample left after 30 days is

A 1/2
B 1/3
C 1/4
D 1/8

For a p–n junction diode under forward bias

A Depletion region width increases
B Potential barrier increases
C Depletion region width decreases
D Junction breaks down immediately

In an n–p–n transistor in CE configuration, input is given between

A Collector and emitter
B Base and collector
C Base and emitter
D Emitter and ground only

The logic expression for a NAND gate with inputs A and B is

A A·B
B A+B
C (A·B)’
D (A+B)’

The maximum possible number of linearly independent rows in a network incidence matrix equals

A Number of nodes
B Number of branches
C Number of meshes
D Number of nodes − 1

Michelson–Morley experiment provided direct evidence for

A Existence of ether
B Non-existence of ether and constancy of speed of light
C Wave nature of electron
D Quantum nature of radiation

According to special theory of relativity, which quantity remains invariant

A Length
B Time
C Mass
D Speed of light in vacuum

A particle moving in a central force field has constant

A Linear momentum
B Angular momentum
C Acceleration
D Potential energy

The rms speed of molecules of an ideal gas is proportional to

A √T
B T
C 1/√T
D 1/T

For an ideal gas, internal energy depends only on

A Pressure
B Volume
C Temperature
D Both pressure and volume

The thermodynamic potential G is defined as

A U−TS
B U+PV
C H−TS
D F+PV

In Maxwell’s equations, the equation ∇·E = ρ/ε₀ represents

A Gauss’ law for electricity
B Gauss’ law for magnetism
C Faraday’s law
D Ampère–Maxwell law

A plane electromagnetic wave in free space has electric field E = E₀ sin(kx−ωt) ŷ. The direction of propagation and magnetic field are

A Along x, B along y
B Along y, B along x
C Along x, B along z
D Along z, B along x

A diamagnetic substance has magnetic susceptibility (χ)

A Positive small
B Large positive
C Zero
D Small negative

The Hall voltage across a conductor is directly proportional to

A Magnetic field and current
B Magnetic field and square of current
C Square of magnetic field
D Resistivity

The phase difference between voltage and current in a pure inductor is

A 0
B π/2 (current leads)
C π/2 (current lags)
D π

For Fraunhofer diffraction at a single slit, first minimum occurs when

A a sin θ = λ/2
B a sin θ = λ
C a cos θ = λ
D d sin θ = λ

The resolving power of a telescope increases with

A Decrease in aperture
B Increase in wavelength
C Increase in aperture
D Decrease in focal length only

For a crystal, Miller indices (hkl) correspond to

A Directions
B Planes
C Lattice points
D Interatomic distances

In a free electron (Fermi) gas, at absolute zero

A All states have same energy
B Electrons occupy all states up to Fermi energy
C No electron is present
D Only valence band exists

Superconductivity is destroyed above

A Critical temperature only
B Critical magnetic field only
C Both critical temperature and critical field limits
D Only at absolute zero

In a pn junction solar cell, useful power is obtained from

A Reverse saturation current
B Forward current
C Photogenerated current under illumination
D Only thermal current

Band gap of a typical semiconductor is of order

A 0.01 eV
B 0.1 eV
C 1 eV
D 100 eV

The Q-value of a nuclear reaction is defined as

A Sum of kinetic energies of reactants
B Sum of kinetic energies of products
C Difference between total rest mass energies of reactants and products
D Difference between binding energies only

Classification of elementary particles into baryons, mesons and leptons is mainly based on

A Charge
B Spin
C Baryon number and lepton number
D Strangeness only

A 0.01 M HCl solution has pH equal to

A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4

The number of moles present in 11.2 L of an ideal gas at STP is

A 0.25
B 0.5
C 1
D 2

A sample of CaCO₃ contains 0.5 mol. Its mass is (Molar mass ≈ 100 g/mol)

A 25 g
B 50 g
C 75 g
D 100 g

For the reaction N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) ⇌ 2NH₃(g), an increase in pressure at constant temperature will

A Shift equilibrium to left
B Shift equilibrium to right
C Not affect equilibrium
D Stop the reaction

The equilibrium constant Kc for a reaction is 10⁶. The reaction is

A Highly reactant-favoured
B Highly product-favoured
C At half-completion
D At equilibrium with equal amounts

First-order reaction has half-life 20 minutes. Time taken for 75% completion is

A 20 min
B 30 min
C 40 min
D 60 min

Rate constant of a reaction doubles when temperature increases from 300 K to 310 K. Approximate activation energy is (R ≈ 8.3 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹)

A 20 kJ/mol
B 40 kJ/mol
C 55 kJ/mol
D 120 kJ/mol

The slope of Arrhenius plot ln k vs 1/T is equal to

A Ea/R
B −Ea/R
C R/Ea
D −R/Ea

In an electrochemical cell, if E°cell is positive, then ΔG° is

A Positive
B Zero
C Negative
D Infinite

A solution is 0.1 M in NaOH. The pOH is

A 1
B 2
C 13
D 14

For a buffer solution, Henderson–Hasselbalch equation is

A pH = pKa + log [salt]/[acid]
B pH = pKa − log [salt]/[acid]
C pH = pKw − pKa
D pH = −log[H⁺] only

The number of unpaired electrons in Ni²⁺ (Z = 28) in octahedral strong field complex is

A 0
B 2
C 4
D 8

Tetrahedral complexes are generally

A High spin only
B Low spin only
C Always colourless
D Always optically active

The geometry of [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ is

A Octahedral
B Tetrahedral
C Square planar
D Trigonal bipyramidal

Which of the following has maximum conductivity in aqueous solution at 25°C (0.1 M)

A CH₃COOH
B NH₄OH
C HCl
D H₂CO₃

The ionic product of water Kw at 25°C is approximately

A 10⁻¹²
B 10⁻¹⁴
C 10⁻¹⁶
D 10⁻¹⁸

In fcc structure, coordination number of each lattice point is

A 4
B 6
C 8
D 12

Edge length of a cubic unit cell is 400 pm. The distance between body centre and a corner is

A 200 pm
B 400 pm
C 400√2 pm
D 400√3/2 pm

In a first-order reaction, if the initial concentration of reactant is doubled, the half-life will

A Double
B Halve
C Remain same
D Become zero

In a zero-order reaction, rate is

A Proportional to [A]
B Proportional to [A]²
C Independent of [A]
D Inversely proportional to [A]

The product in aldol condensation of acetaldehyde in basic medium is

A Ethanol
B 3-hydroxybutanal
C Ethanoic acid
D Acetone

IUPAC name of CH₃–CH(OH)–CH₃ is

A Methanol
B Ethanol
C 1-propanol
D 2-propanol

The most stable conformation of n-butane is

A Eclipsed
B Fully eclipsed
C Staggered anti
D Gauche only

Which of the following will not show geometrical isomerism

A 2-butene
B 1,2-dichloroethene
C 1,1-dichloroethene
D Maleic acid

Aromaticity is best explained by

A Markovnikov rule
B Huckel’s rule
C Le Chatelier principle
D VSEPR theory

In SN1 reactions, rate depends on

A Concentration of nucleophile only
B Concentration of substrate only
C Both reactants
D Temperature only

Which of the following is most reactive towards nucleophilic substitution

A Chlorobenzene
B Benzyl chloride
C Vinyl chloride
D Chloroethane

Aniline on diazotisation followed by coupling with β-naphthol gives

A Azo dye
B Indigo
C Urea
D Nylon

Glucose and fructose are

A Anomers
B Epimers
C Functional isomers
D Chain isomers

The α-helix structure of proteins is mainly stabilised by

A Ionic bonds
B Peptide bonds
C Hydrogen bonds
D Disulphide bonds

Teflon is a polymer of

A Vinyl chloride
B Tetrafluoroethylene
C Styrene
D Ethylene

Phenol reacts with NaOH but ethanol reacts with NaOH to a much lesser extent because

A Phenol is stronger acid than ethanol
B Phenol is stronger base
C Phenol is neutral
D Ethanol is much stronger acid

The oxidation state of Mn in KMnO₄ is

A +4
B +6
C +7
D +2

On heating, gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O) loses water to form

A Anhydrite
B Plaster of Paris
C Lime
D Cement

In the electrolytic refining of copper, impure copper is made

A Cathode
B Anode
C Electrolyte
D None

Statement-I: For a spontaneous process, ΔS_universe > 0. Statement-II: ΔG < 0 for a spontaneous process at constant T and P. Choose the correct option:

A Both I and II true, and II is correct explanation of I
B Both true, but II is not explanation of I
C I true, II false
D I false, II true

Statement-I: In an ideal solution, enthalpy of mixing is zero. Statement-II: Raoult’s law is exactly obeyed by all ideal solutions. A. Both I and II true B. I true, II false C. I false, II true D. Both false

A Both I and II true
B I true, II false
C I false, II true
D Both false

Statement-I: For a weak acid, degree of dissociation decreases with increase in concentration. Statement-II: α ∝ 1/√c for weak electrolytes (Ostwald’s dilution law). A. Both I and II true, II explains I B. Both true, II does not explain I C. I true, II false D. Both false

A Both I and II true, II explains I
B Both true, II does not explain I
C I true, II false
D Both false

The correct order of acid strength in aqueous medium is

A HF > HCl > HBr > HI
B HI > HBr > HCl > HF
C HCl > HBr > HI > HF
D All equal

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched

A B₂H₆ – electron-deficient
B CO – π-back bonding
C [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻ – square planar
D [Cu(NH₃)₄]²⁺ – tetrahedral always

In nuclear chemistry, the relation between half-life (t½) and decay constant (λ) is

A t½ = 1/λ
B t½ = 0.693/λ
C t½ = λ/0.693
D t½ = λ²

A 10 g radioactive sample has activity A₀. After 3 half-lives, its activity will be

A A₀/2
B A₀/3
C A₀/4
D A₀/8

The main reason for ozone depletion is

A CO₂ emissions
B SO₂ emissions
C CFCs
D Methane

Green chemistry promotes

A Use of toxic reagents
B Maximum waste production
C Minimisation of hazardous substances
D Only economic reactions

BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) of highly polluted water is

A Very low
B Zero
C Very high
D Exactly 5 mg/L

limₓ→0 (sin 3x / 2x) equals

A 0
B 3/2
C 2/3
D 1

If f(x) = x³ − 3x, then f′(x) is

A 3x² − 3
B 3x² + 3
C x² − 3
D 3x²

The derivative of e^{2x} sin x is

A e^{2x}(2 sin x + cos x)
B e^{2x}(2 sin x − cos x)
C e^{2x}(sin x − 2 cos x)
D e^{2x}(2 cos x + sin x)

If ∫₀² (3x²) dx =

A 4
B 6
C 8
D 12

d/dx (ln(1+x²)) equals

A 2x
B 2x/(1+x²)
C 1/(1+x²)
D x/(1+x²)

If matrix A = \[1,2],[3,4\[1,2],[3,4\[1,2],[3,4], then det(A) is

A −2
B 2
C 1
D −1

Inverse of A above exists because

A det(A) = 0
B det(A) ≠ 0
C Trace(A)=0
D A is diagonal

Number of solutions of equation |x−1| = 3 is

A 0
B 1
C 2
D Infinitely many

The function f(x)=x³ is

A Even
B Odd
C Neither
D Periodic

If A and B are events with P(A)=0.5, P(B)=0.4, P(A∩B)=0.2, then P(A∪B) is

A 0.7
B 0.9
C 0.6
D 0.3

Mean of a binomial distribution is 8 and variance is 4. Then n and p are

A n=8, p=0.5
B n=8, p=0.25
C n=16, p=0.5
D n=16, p=0.25

If z = 3 + 4i, then |z| is

A 3
B 4
C 5
D 7

The conjugate of (2−5i) is

A 2+5i
B −2+5i
C −2−5i
D 5−2i

Sum of the roots of quadratic equation 2x²−5x+3=0 is

A 5/2
B −5/2
C 3/2
D −3/2

If a, a+d, a+2d are in AP, then their mean is

A a
B a+d
C a+2d
D d

The number of permutations of the letters of the word “HIMACHAL” is

A 8!
B 8!/2!2!
C 8!/3!
D 8!/2!

If 5C2 = nC2, then n is

A 2
B 5
C 10
D 7

Equation of a line with slope 3 and passing through (1,2) is

A y−2 = 3(x−1)
B y+2 = 3(x+1)
C y = 3x+2
D y = 3x−1

Distance between parallel lines y=2x+3 and y=2x−1 is

A 1/√5
B 2/√5
C 4/√5
D √5

The eccentricity of a circle is

A 0
B 1/2
C 1
D >1

If vector a = (1,2,3) and b=(2,1,−1), then a·b is A. 0 B. 1 C. 3 D. 1? (we must compute) Compute: 1·2 + 2·1 + 3·(−1) = 2+2−3 = 1.

A 0
B 1
C 3
D 1? (we must compute)

The angle θ between vectors a and b satisfies cos θ=(a·b)/(|a||b|). For a·b=0, θ is

A
B 45°
C 90°
D 180°

If y = e^{3x}, then d²y/dx² is

A 3e^{3x}
B 9e^{3x}
C e^{3x}
D 6e^{3x}

The general solution of dy/dx = y is

A y = x + C
B y = e^x + C
C y = Ce^x
D y = Cx

Order of differential equation (d³y/dx³)+2(d²y/dx²)=0 is

A 1
B 2
C 3
D 0

Volume of a sphere of radius r is

A 3/4 πr³
B 4/3 πr³
C πr²
D 2πr³

If a sequence {aₙ} is defined by aₙ = 1/n, then limₙ→∞ aₙ is

A 0
B 1
C
D −∞

If a function is continuous on [a,b], then it is

A Always differentiable
B Bounded and attains its bounds
C Strictly increasing
D Periodic

Newton–Raphson method is used for

A Solving linear equations
B Finding roots of equations numerically
C Evaluating integrals
D Finding maxima only

Trapezoidal rule approximates

A Derivatives
B Integrals
C Limits
D Eigenvalues

If a linear programming problem has more than one optimal solution, then

A Problem is infeasible
B Problem is unbounded
C Objective function is parallel to one edge of feasible region
D Constraints are inconsistent

Gradient of scalar field φ(x,y,z) is

A Vector
B Scalar
C Constant
D Complex

Divergence of a solenoidal vector field is

A Constant
B Zero
C Infinite
D Undefined

If X is a random variable with E(X)=μ, then E(X−μ) is

A μ
B 0
C 1
D Var(X)

Standard deviation is always

A Negative
B Non-negative
C >1
D <1

For complex function f(z)=z², derivative f′(z) is

A 1
B z
C 2z
D

Cauchy–Riemann equations are conditions for

A Continuity
B Analyticity
C Periodicity
D Real-valuedness

The integral of 1/(1+x²) dx is

A tan⁻¹x + C
B sin⁻¹x + C
C cos⁻¹x + C
D ln|x| + C

If A is 3×3 identity matrix, then eigenvalues of A are

A 0,0,0
B 1,1,1
C 1,0,0
D 3,0,0

For symmetric matrices, eigenvalues are always

A Complex
B Real
C Purely imaginary
D Zero

Set of all real polynomials forms a

A Group only
B Field
C Vector space over ℝ
D Ring without unity

A ring in which every non-zero element has multiplicative inverse is called

A Integral domain
B Field
C Group
D Vector space

Let G be a group and a∈G. The order of a is

A Smallest positive n such that aⁿ = e
B Number of elements in G
C always infinite
D always prime

If linear transformation T: ℝ²→ℝ² is represented by matrix \[2,0],[0,3\[2,0],[0,3\[2,0],[0,3], its determinant is

A 2
B 3
C 5
D 6

Rank–nullity theorem states

A rank(T)+nullity(T)=dimension(domain)
B rank(T)+nullity(T)=dimension(codomain)
C rank(T)−nullity(T)=0
D rank(T)·nullity(T)=dimension(domain)

Statement-I: Constructivism treats learners as active makers of knowledge. Statement-II: In constructivist classroom, teacher mainly transmits facts through lecture. A. Both I and II true B. I true, II false C. I false, II true D. Both false

A Both I and II true
B I true, II false
C I false, II true
D Both false

Formative assessment is primarily used to

A Award final grades
B Diagnose learning gaps during teaching
C Select students for promotion only
D Compare schools

“Learning by doing” principle is most closely associated with

A Thorndike
B Dewey
C Skinner
D Piaget

According to Piaget, typical age for formal operational stage is

A 0–2 years
B 2–7 years
C 7–11 years
D 11 years and above

Inclusive education emphasises

A Separate schools for disabled children
B Integrating all learners in regular classrooms with support
C Only merit-based admission
D Eliminating diversity

In continuous comprehensive evaluation (CCE), “continuous” refers to

A One test every year
B Frequent and planned assessment over the year
C Only summative tests
D Only project work

Best example of authentic assessment is

A Matching type questions
B Real-life project work
C True/false test
D Fill in the blanks

‘Hidden curriculum’ refers to

A Official syllabus
B Co-curricular activities only
C Values, attitudes and norms learnt indirectly in school
D Extra tuition

Presently, the maximum number of members in Lok Sabha can be

A 452
B 500
C 552
D 600

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution primarily deals with

A Equality before law
B Right to life and personal liberty
C Right to education
D Freedom of speech

NITI Aayog replaced Planning Commission in

A 2012
B 2014
C 2015
D 2019

The longest National Highway passing through HP is

A NH-5
B NH-3
C NH-44
D NH-205

According to Budget Analysis 2024–25, projected GSDP of Himachal Pradesh at current prices in 2024–25 is about

A ₹1,91,728 crore
B ₹2,07,430 crore
C ₹2,27,136 crore
D ₹2,62,182 crore

As per the same analysis, approximate contribution of agriculture & allied sector to GSDP in 2022–23 (current prices) is

A 5%
B 14%
C 30%
D 50%

Statement-I: The share of agriculture in HP’s GSDP has declined from more than 70% in 1950–51 to below 15% in recent years. Statement-II: This reflects structural shift of HP economy towards services and manufacturing sectors.

A Both I and II true, II explains I
B Both true, II does not explain I
C I true, II false
D Both false

As per HP Budget 2024–25, revenue deficit as percentage of GSDP for 2024–25 is approximately?

A 1%
B 2%
C 4%
D 6%

In 2024–25, committed expenditure (salaries, pensions, interest) is around what share of revenue receipts for HP?

A 50%
B 60%
C 79%
D 90%

According to recent HP economy data, per capita GSDP at current prices in 2022–23 is about?

A ₹1,50,000
B ₹2,62,182
C ₹3,00,000
D ₹90,000

In HP Budget 2024–25, sector with one of the highest allocations among social sectors is?

A Mining
B Education, Sports, Arts & Culture
C Defence
D Aviation

Daily wages under MGNREGA in HP were proposed to be increased by how much in Budget 2024–25?

A ₹20
B ₹40
C ₹60
D ₹100

Match the following HP schemes with sectors: Rajiv Gandhi Prakritik Kheti Start-up Yojana Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana a. Support to natural/chemical-free farming b. Educational support to children of widows with low income

A 1-a, 2-b
B 1-b, 2-a
C Both a for 1 and 2
D Both b for 1 and 2

The state animal of Himachal Pradesh is

A Snow leopard
B Ibex
C Musk deer
D Himalayan tahr

The famous hydroelectric project “Bhakra Nangal” primarily utilises river.

A Beas
B Ravi
C Sutlej
D Chenab

In a certain code, HP is written as 16 and TGT as 46 (sum of alphabetical positions). The code for NONMED (N=14, O=15, etc.) is Compute: N(14)+O(15)+N(14)+M(13)+E(5)+D(4)=65.

A 61
B 63
C 65
D 67

Series: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ? (differences: 5,7,9,11 ⇒ next +13)

A 46
B 47
C 48
D 49

If 3x + 2y = 12 and x − y = 1, then x + y equals

A 3
B 4
C 5
D 6

A train 150 m long crosses a man standing on a platform in 10 s. Its speed is

A 10 km/h
B 36 km/h
C 54 km/h
D 54? wait; let’s compute: 150/10=15 m/s → 54 km/h

The average of 6 numbers is 10. If one number is removed, average of remaining 5 becomes 9. The removed number is

A 9
B 10
C 12
D 15

A can complete a work in 12 days, B in 18 days. Working together, they will complete it in

A 6 days
B 7.2 days
C 9 days
D 15 days

The next term of the series: 2, 5, 11, 23, 47, ? Pattern: ×2+1, ×2+1… so next 47×2+1=95.

A 94
B 95
C 96
D 97

If in a certain code, “HIMACHAL” is written as “IGNBDBIM” (each letter shifted +1, then reversed), then code for “SHIMLA” is We only need one correct option; assume calculation leads to “TJINMB” pattern; but to stay simple: Let’s not overcomplicate. Choose pattern: shift +1 and reverse. SHIMLA Shift +1: T I J N M B Reverse: BMNJI T

A BMNJIT
B TJINMB
C MBNJIT
D BNMJIT

If all faces of a cube are painted and it is cut into 27 smaller equal cubes, the number of small cubes with exactly one face painted is

A 6
B 8
C 12
D 18

Choose the correct passive form: “The teacher is evaluating the answer sheets.”

A The answer sheets are being evaluated by the teacher.
B The answer sheets are evaluated by the teacher.
C The answer sheets were evaluated by the teacher.
D The answer sheets have been evaluated by the teacher.

Fill in the blank: “He has been working here ______ 2019.”

A since
B for
C from
D by

Choose the correct indirect speech: He said, “I will go to Shimla tomorrow.”

A He said that he will go to Shimla tomorrow.
B He said that he would go to Shimla the next day.
C He told that he will go Shimla tomorrow.
D He told that he would go Shimla next day.

The word “inevitable” means

A avoidable
B uncertain
C sure to happen
D doubtful

“वातावरण” शब्द का समास है

A कर्मधारय
B तत्पुरुष
C बहुव्रीहि
D द्वंद्व

“जो शिक्षा देता है” के लिए उपयुक्त एक शब्द है

A शिक्षक
B छात्र
C विद्या
D विद्यालय

“खून पसीना एक करना” मुहावरे का अर्थ है

A पसीना बहाना
B बहुत मेहनत करना
C लड़ाई करना
D झगड़ा करना

सही वर्तनी चुनिए

A ऋणी
B रिणी
C ऋणीं
D रिणीं

Which vitamin is mainly responsible for blood clotting?

A Vitamin A
B Vitamin B₁₂
C Vitamin K
D Vitamin D

The process of conversion of water vapour directly into ice is called

A Evaporation
B Condensation
C Sublimation
D Deposition

The Red Data Book mainly provides information about

A Soil types
B Endangered species
C Minerals
D Forest products

Monsoon in India is mainly caused due to

A Local winds
B Differential heating of land and sea
C Polar fronts
D Jet streams only

In Indian polity, “Rule of Law” means

A Rule of majority only
B Rule by army
C Law is supreme and applies equally to all
D Rule of king

Primary sector in an economy mainly includes

A Banking and insurance
B Information technology
C Agriculture and allied activities
D Manufacturing

Reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj institutions was ensured by

A 42nd Amendment
B 73rd Amendment
C 44th Amendment
D 86th Amendment

The main objective of midday meal scheme in schools is

A To provide books
B To reduce teacher workload
C To improve nutritional status and enrolment
D To construct buildings

Assertion (A): Earthquakes are more frequent in Himalayan region. Reason (R): Himalaya is a young fold mountain range lying at tectonic plate boundaries.

A Both A and R true, R explains A
B Both true, R does not explain A
C A true, R false
D A false, R true

Assertion (A): Solar energy is considered a renewable resource. Reason (R): Energy from the sun is practically inexhaustible on human time scale.

A Both A and R true, R explains A
B Both A and R true, R does not explain A
C A true, R false
D A false, R true

If today is Thursday, then the day after 25 days will be

A Sunday
B Monday
C Tuesday
D Wednesday

A right triangle has sides 9 cm and 12 cm as legs. Hypotenuse is

A 15 cm
B 18 cm
C 21 cm
D 25 cm

A shopkeeper offers 10% discount on an article marked ₹2000. Selling price is

A ₹1800
B ₹1900
C ₹1950
D ₹200

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence

A he said “I will come tomorrow”.
B He said “I will come tomorrow”.
C He said, “I will come tomorrow.”
D He said, “I will come tomorrow”.

The Constitution of India came into force on

A 15 August 1947
B 26 November 1949
C 26 January 1950
D 26 January 1949

The body which recommends distribution of taxes between Union and States is

A NITI Aayog
B Finance Commission
C RBI
D Planning Commission

“Fundamental Duties” are mentioned in which part of the Constitution

A Part III
B Part IV
C Part IVA
D Part V

The SI unit of frequency is

A joule
B watt
C hertz
D newton

Father of modern periodic table (long form based on atomic number) is considered to be

A Mendeleev
B Moseley
C Dalton
D Bohr

The main aim of education according to National Education Policy discussions is to develop

A Only exam skills
B Holistic, critical and creative individuals
C Only vocational skills
D Only literacy and numeracy