NTPC Graduate — Test 32

01. What percentage of the workforce in India was self-employed in 2023-24, reflecting a growing trend towards entrepreneurship, as per the Economic Survey Report, 2024-25?

02. In a certain code language, 'A + B' means ‘A is the mother of B’ 'A – B' means ‘A is the brother of B’ 'A x B' means ‘A is the wife of B’ 'A ÷ B' means ‘A is the father of B’ Based on the above, how is P related to T if ‘P ÷ Q + R – S x T’?

03. A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Only C sits between A and E. E sits third to the left of D. B sits to the immediate left of D. G is not an immediate neighbour of E. How many people sit between C and G when counted from the right of C?

04. Select the pair that follows the same pattern as that followed by the two pairs given below. Both pairs follow the same pattern. KNR : HKS TGK : QDL

05. Which of the following is the easternmost international border point of India?

06. Amit had invested same amount of sums at simple as well as compound interest, compounded annually. The time period of both the sums was 2 years and rate of interest too was the same, 4% per annum. At the end, he found a difference of ₹45 in both the interests received. What were the sums (in ₹) invested?

07. Three numbers are in the ratio 1 : 3 : 5, and their LCM is 285. Their HCF is ____.

08. In January 2025, which of the following individuals was appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

09. The fourth proportion to 9, 3 and 27 is the same as the third proportion to A and 24. What is the value of A?

10. Which of the following is INCORRECT based on the Supreme Court’s ruling in 'Samtola Devi vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh', on 27 March 2025, regarding the ‘Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007’?

11. On 26 February 2025, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and Down To Earth (DTE) magazine released their annual publication 'State of India’s Environment' from which state?

12. If it is 12 noon at IST (82°30′E), what time is it approximately at 97°30′E longitude?

13. A salesman marks his good 20% above the cost price and gives a discount of 25% on them. Find the percentage of this gain or loss.

14. A shopkeeper fixes the marked price of an item 50% above its cost price. What percentage of discount on the marked price should be allowed to gain 14%?

15. What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 282, 259, 226, ?, 130, 67

16. If the median of a data is 71.24 less than its mode, then the median of the data exceeds its mean by _____. (Use the empirical formula)

17. With reference to computing, what does ASCII stand for?

18. A and B can do a piece of work in 12 days and 18 days, respectively. Both work for 2 days and then A goes away and B completed the remaining work alone. The whole work was completed in ______________ days.

19. are the members of the Gram Sabha expected to meet in a year?

20. Gyanesh starts from Point Y and drives 11 km towards the south. He then takes a left turn, drives 45 km, turns right and drives 29 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 18 km. He takes a right turn, drives 13 km. He then turns right, drives 29 km, turns left and drives 27 km to stop at Point Z. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point Y again? (All turns are 90-degree turns only unless specified.)

21. What is the primary objective of 'Srjanam', the biomedical waste conversion system launched in 2025?

22. Chords AB and CD of a circle intersect externally at P. If AB = 7 cm, CD = 1 cm and PD = 5 cm, then the length of PB (in cm) is:

23. Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the letter-cluster pair that DOES NOT belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

24. A train is 591 m and it crosses a platform in 1.7 minutes running at the speed of 36 km/hr. Find the difference between the length of the train and the platform.

25. What natural feature existed between the Himalayas and the Deccan Plateau before the formation of the Great Plain?

26. Which of the following ratios is greatest?

27. Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of :: ? # : VXB :: GIM : %

28. Find the smallest number by which 6760 must be multiplied to make it a perfect square.

29. Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number results in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation(s) on the second number results in the third number and so on. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the given sets? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting / multiplying to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) 12 - 14 - 16 - 20; 14 - 16 - 18 - 22

30. Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster DOES NOT belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

31. Who among the following issued the earliest land grant of the Maitraka family in 502 CE?

32. In the Indian context, population growth in Class I cities is the most influenced by _____.

33. Kalpana and Sudha got 696 and 584 marks, respectively, in the same examination. If Kalpana scored 87% marks, then what is the percentage of marks scored by Sudha?

34. Seven boxes, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are kept one over the other, but not necessarily in the same order. Only three boxes are kept above G. Only one box is kept between A and G. Only three boxes are kept between A and F. F is kept at some place above G. B is kept immediately below F. D is kept at one of the places above E. C is not kept immediately above or below A. How many boxes are kept above D?

35. The speed limit on a highway has the dimension of:

36. his contributions to governance reforms in India. Which of the following commissions did he chair in 1966 to restructure the country’s governance?

37. What was the officer responsible for looking after military stores during the reign of the Gupta Empire called?

38. If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 1385762, then what will the sum of the digits that are second from the left and third from the right in the new number thus formed be?

39. In 2024, India became the world's top milk producer with a production of 239 million metric tons. Which government initiative significantly contributed to this achievement?

40. In MS Excel 2019, what is the primary purpose of the 'Print Preview' feature?

41. What is the theme of the Venice Architecture Biennale scheduled to be held in May to November 2025?

42. Which Pulitzer-winning investigative series was titled 'Fentanyl Express'?

43. Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All chimpanzees are gorilla. All gorillas are monkeys. No monkey is a langur. Conclusion: (I) Some langurs are gorillas. (II) Some monkeys are chimpanzees.

44. Lauren Roberts’ novel, third in 'The Powerless' trilogy, is titled:

45. What was India’s external debt to GDP ratio at the end of September 2024?

46. The ratio of three numbers is 5 : 16 : 21. If 20 percent of the first number is 26, what would be 40 percent of the difference of the third and second number?

47. If the selling price of a bed is 2-times of initial, then the profit is 6-times of initial. Find the initial profit percentage (in %).

48. Each of P, Q, R, S, T, U and V has an exam on a different day of a week starting from Monday and ending on Sunday of the same week. Only three people have exams after R. P has the exam immediately after R, but before Q. S has the exam before U but after V. T has the exam on Sunday. How many people have exams between P and S?

49. Which of the following is the SI unit for sound intensity?

50. Which of the following is the main purpose of using the 'Ctrl + S' keyboard shortcut while working on an MS PowerPoint presentation?

51. In a certain code language, ‘RACE’ is coded as ‘6259’ and ‘ANTS’ is coded as ‘7941’. What is the code for ‘A’ in the given code language?

52. Desert soil is mostly found in which Indian state?

53. Which British Viceroy described the Congress as representing only a 'microscopic minority' of the Indian population, thereby dismissing its political relevance?

54. What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series? 7 9 13 21 37 ?

55. The diameter of a sphere is 2 cm more than the diameter of a smaller sphere. The surface area of the larger sphere is 528 cm 2 more than the surface area of the smaller sphere. What is the diameter (in cm) of the larger sphere?

56. Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. TPY URS VTM WVG ?

57. Amita travels a certain distance at a speed of 84 km/hr and double the earlier distance at 28 km/hr. She then returns to the starting point through the same route. If her average speed for the entire journey is 24 km/hr, then what is her speed (in km/hr) for the return journey?

58. If 1 is added to each odd digit and 2 is subtracted from each even digit in the number 4275613, how many digits will appear more than once in the new number thus formed?

59. What is the total budget allocation for infrastructure spending in India for 2023-24?

60. GCKH is related to EAIF in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, JFNK is related to HDLI. To which of the given options is MIQN related, following the same logic?

61. The present cost of an apartment is ₹1,70,014. After a year, its cost increased to ₹1,93,900. The percentage increase (rounded off to the nearest integer) in the cost of the apartment is:

62. The President's power to seek the Supreme Court's opinion on questions of law comes under ___________.

63. After the revolt of which year did the British implement measures that reduced the proportion of Indian soldiers in the army and increased the number of European soldiers?

64. Which Fundamental Right was subjected to additional restrictions by the First Amendment Act of 1951?

65. Overall, the Panchayati Raj system in India is designed to promote:

66. The median of the observations 59, 67, 17, 38, 88, 61, 80, 91, 30, 48 and 80 is:

67. If + means −, − means ×, × means ÷, ÷ means +, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 96 × 6 − 8 ÷ 71 + 26 = ?

68. In January 2025, which woman cricketer received the Polly Umrigar Award from the BCCI?

69. By the 1970s, Public Sector Units (PSUs) had become dominant in the Indian industry. What criticism did they frequently face?

70. What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? PIL NGJ LEH JCF ?

71. How many poems are included in Behramji Merwanji Malabari’s 'The Indian Muse in English Garb'?

72. Which uprising in Uttar Pradesh, led by Mufti Muhammad Aiwaz, was among the most significant revolts against British rule in India prior to the First War of Independence in 1857?

73. A, B, C, D, R, S and T are sitting around a circular table facing the centre of the table. Only three people sit between T and R when counted from the left of T. Only three people sit between A and S when counted from the right of S. C sits to the immediate right of A. B is an immediate neighbour of S as well as R. Who sits third to the right of D?

74. Which shortcut key is used to create a new blank presentation quickly in MS PowerPoint 365?

75. Which of the following is the function of Ctrl + Shift + V in certain applications like Google Docs or web browsers?

76. In a certain code language, ‘BOLT’ is coded as ‘4195’ and ‘TOLD’ is coded as ‘4529’. What is the code for ‘D’ in the given code language?

77. 13 men and 3 women can complete a piece of work in 7 days, and 5 men and 6 women can complete the same work in 18 days. The work of how many women is equivalent to that of one man?

78. A solid metal hemisphere has a radius of 6 cm. If the metal of the hemisphere is melted and recast into a cylindrical shape with the same radius, find the height of the cylinder.

79. Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (NOTE: All numbers are single digit numbers only.) (Left) * # 8 # 5 # 3 3 € 6 7 & # 3 $ € @ 9 # 7 £ 9 (Right) How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?

80. TX 12 is related to RS 23 in a certain way. In the same way, GW 2 is related to ER 13. To which of the given options is NR -5 related, following the same logic? Railway News Room

81. Which of the following accurately describes the Indian President's role in foreign affairs?

82. In a certain code language, ‘OILY’ is coded as ‘1357’ and ‘LACE’ is coded as ‘8643’. What is the code for ‘L’ in the given language?

83. In renal physiology, which segment of the nephron is most critical for generating the osmotic gradient that concentrates urine?

84. 5 times the present age of Sujatha is 5 years more than 2 times the present age of Vanita. After 4 years, 3 times the age of Vanita will be 8 years less than 5 times the age of Sujatha. The age of Vanita is k years more than that of Sujatha. What is the value of k?

85. This question is based on the five, three-digit numbers given below. (Left) 143 656 651 264 282 (Right) (Example- 697 – First digit = 6, second digit = 9 and third digit = 7) (NOTE: All operations to be done from left to right.) What will be the resultant if the first digit of the highest number is subtracted from the third digit of the lowest number?

86. Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Railway News Room Counting to be done from left to right only. (NOTE: All numbers are single digit numbers only.) (Left) # 1 9 7 $ 9 1 5 2 @ 6 8 # € £ & 8 $ 4 5 9 5 (Right) How many such numbers are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by a symbol?

87. Which category of musical instruments was related to objects of utility in daily life?

88. A student scores 80 marks in a subject with a weightage of 3 and 90 marks in another subject with a weightage of 2. What is the weighted average score of the student?

89. Two banks, A and B, offered loans at 3.5% and 6.5% per annum, respectively. Keshav borrowed an amount of ₹2,00,000 from each bank. Find the positive difference between the amounts of simple interest paid to the two banks by Keshav after 2 years.

90. students are there in his class?

91. Which of the following correctly characterises the regulatory and structural aspects of the NPS Vatsalya scheme, as launched in 2024? The scheme is administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). Contributions under NPS Vatsalya are pooled into a government-managed consolidated fund without individual accounts. The scheme allows a smooth shift to a regular NPS account when the subscriber turns 18 years of age. Upon attaining adulthood, subscribers must compulsorily exit NPS Vatsalya and opt for the Atal Pension Yojana.

92. The average marks of 30 students in a mathematics test were found to be 55. However, it was later discovered that a mark of 72 was mistakenly recorded as 27, and another mark of 64 was mistakenly recorded as 46. What is the actual average score?

93. Mr. Evan starts from Point A and drives 8 km towards the East. He then takes a right turn, drives 19 km, turns right and drives 19 km. He then takes a right turn and drives 9 km. He then taken a right turn, drives 3 km, turns left and drives 6 km. He takes a final right turn, drives 8 km and stops at Point P. How far (shortest distance) and towards which direction should he drive in order to reach Point A again? (All turns are 90 degrees turns only unless specified.)

94. Each of the digits in the number 6427519 is arranged in ascending order from left to right. The position(s) of how many digits will remain unchanged as compared to that in the original number?