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MPSC Group C Prelims 2024, 1 Jun 2025 question paper

100 questions · 100 marks · 60 minutes · +1 per correct answer, -0.25 per wrong one

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  1. 1
    Which of the following Social Work Organizations were established through Prarthana Samaj ? (a) Social Service League - N.M. Joshi (b) Servants of India Society - G.K. Gokhale (c) Arya Samaj - Dayanand Saraswati (d) Depressed Classes Mission - V.R. Shinde Answer Options :

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  2. 2
    Which Act was described by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as 'a new charter of Slavery' ?

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  3. 3
    Which of the following cities did company Government provide the arrangement of training for its soldiers to handle 'Enfield Rifle' ? (a) Ambala (b) Calcutta (c) Sialkot (d) Dum Dum Answer Options :

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  4. 4
    The District Local Board was established during the period of which Viceroy ?

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  5. 5
    'Famine Code' was prepared in 1883 on the recommendation of which of the following Commissions ?

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  6. 6
    Who of the following was not associated with art of 'Satyashodhak Jalsa' ?

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  7. 7
    Identify the person by reading the following statements. Statement A : Praised as 'An Ambassador of 'Hindu-Muslim Unity' by Sarojini Naidu'. Statement B : He made this statement in his speech in the legislature, 'I am a Nationalist First, a Nationalist later and a Nationalist last'. Answer Options :

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  8. 8
    Match the following :
    Column IColumn II
    (a) 1899 'Gurakhi' (Mumbai)(i) A.B. Kolhatkar
    (b) 1906 'Bhala' (Pune)(ii) Gir
    (c) 1907 'Hari Kishore' (Yavatmal)(iii) Shri L.N. Joshi
    (d) 1909 'Deshsevak' (Nagpur)(iv) Bhopatkar
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  9. 9
    What was the Strachey Commission about ?

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  10. 10
    Who among the following was the first president of the 'All India Trade Union Congress' established in 1920 ?

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  11. 11
    Consider the following statements : (a) The latitudinal extension of Maharashtra is less than the longitudinal extension. (b) The Tropic of Cancer Passes through Maharashtra. (c) The east-west length of Maharashtra is about 800 k.m. (d) The area of Maharashtra is 3,07,713 sq. k.m. Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct ?

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  12. 12
    Arrange the following mountain peaks in descending order of height. (a) Makalu (b) Nandadevi (c) Annapurna (d) Badarinath Answer Options :

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  13. 13
    India has the longest border with which of the following country ?

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  14. 14
    Match the following districts of Maharashtra and its percentage of Urban population as per the Census 2011.
    DistrictsUrban Population (%)
    (a) Ahilyanagar(i) 25.47
    (b) Yavatmal(ii) 18.98
    (c) Satara(iii) 21.59
    (d) Latur(iv) 20.10
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  15. 15
    Which of the following script is used in Santhali language ?

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  16. 16
    Match the following :
    Column AColumn B
    (a) Bhandara(i) Yashwant Lake
    (b) Nandurbar(ii) City of Lakes
    (c) Udaypur(iii) City of Gates
    (d) Ch. Sambhaji nagar(iv) District of Lakes
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  17. 17
    Observe the following statements : (a) As per the recommendation of Famine Commission, Agricultural Department was established in June 1881. (b) Maharashtra Agricultural Commissioner Office is at Mukundnagar, Pune. (c) Krushi Bhushan award is given in the name of Ex-Chief Minister. Answer Options :

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  18. 18
    Match the pair :
    List - I (Districts)List - II (Sex Ratio [Census-2011])
    (a) Pune(i) 939
    (b) Ratnagiri(ii) 951
    (c) Ahilyanagar(iii) 915
    (d) Nagpur(iv) 1122
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  19. 19
    Match the following :
    DistrictsHydroelectric Project
    (a) Solapur(i) Kanher
    (b) Satara(ii) Bhira
    (c) Raigad(iii) Warna
    (d) Sangli(iv) Ujjani
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  20. 20
    Match the following :
    Fishing PortDistrict
    (a) Dahanu(i) Mumbai
    (b) Mahim(ii) Palghar
    (c) Dabhol(iii) Sindhudurg
    (d) Vijaydurg(iv) Ratnagiri
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  21. 21
    According to the Maharashtra Co-operative Act, 1960 which of the following is/are not the purpose of audit of Co-operative societies ? (a) To check whether all the books of account are maintained by the Co-operative societies registered under the Co-operative societies Act. (b) To check whether the management of Co-operative societies is in accordance with the Co-operative Act and the principles of Co-operation. (c) In case of mal practices in the Co-operative society, making the directors liable and imposing financial penalties. (d) To detect errors and irregular transactions in the accumulated expenditure of Co-operative societies. Answer Options :

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  22. 22
    As per the Economic survey of Maharashtra 2023-24 ______ is the largest contributor of own tax revenue of the state.

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  23. 23
    Match the Indian Industrial Institutions and its year of establishment.
    Industrial InstitutionEstablishment Year
    (a) Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI)(i) 1964
    (b) Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)(ii) 1948
    (c) National Small Industries Corporation(iii) 1954
    (d) National Industrial Development Corporation(iv) 1955
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  24. 24
    Which is/are the correct statements about India Employment Report 2024 ? (a) The report was released on 1 March 2024. (b) The report was jointly prepared by ILO and Institute for Human Development. (c) The report highlighted the increasing uncertainties in the labour market due to fast changing technologies. Answer Options :

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  25. 25
    According to Economic Survey of Maharashtra 2023-24, Maharashtra State ranks ______ with 27% share in all India in Organic Agriculture Production.

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  26. 26
    Consider the following statements : (a) Reserve Bank of India was established in the year 1935. (b) Major 14 Commercial banks in India were nationalized in July 1959. (c) State Bank of India was established in July 1955. (d) The head office of Reserve Bank is at Mumbai. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?

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  27. 27
    Which revised year was used for National Income accounting by C.S.O. instead of 1993-94 as base year ? (a) 1994-1995 (b) 1997-1998 (c) 1999-2000 (d) 2000-2001 Answer Options :

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  28. 28
    Government of Maharashtra has enacted ______ act in July 2023, with the aim to develop a more complementary ecosystem for investors and entrepreneurs to do business in the state.

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  29. 29
    Match the pairs of Five year plan and set Growth Targets :
    (Five Year Plan)(Set Target)
    (a) Fifth Plan (1974-79)(i) 4.4
    (b) Sixth Plan (1980-85)(ii) 5.2
    (c) Ninth Plan (1997-2002)(iii) 6.5
    (d) Twelfth Plan (2012-17)(iv) 8.0
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  30. 30
    Which of the following statements are correct about Accounting Benefits ? (a) Since all financial transactions are regularly recorded this information can be used for further reference in future. (b) Account book information can be used as evidence. (c) There is no need to depend on memory. Therefore, the continuity of the transaction is maintained. (d) Financial transactions cannot be controlled. Answer Options :

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  31. 31
    To provide a safety net to oilseeds and pulses farmers, the government has been running ______.

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  32. 32
    Consider the following statements in the context of expenditure of Major items in Budget 2024-25 of Government of India : (a) Expenditure on Energy is higher than expenditure on Education. (b) Expenditure on Health is lower than expenditure on Education. Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct ?

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  33. 33
    Which is the highest institution for Indian accounts and auditing ?

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  34. 34
    Which of the following are causes of decline mortality rate in India ? (a) Control of epidemic (b) Decline in incidence of malaria and tuberculosis (c) Joint Family System (d) Expansion of education and increased literacy Answer Options :

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  35. 35
    The grant-in-aid from Government of India is one of major factor of revenue receipt. Which of the following grants comprises in it ? (a) Centrally sponsored schemes-grants (b) Grants as per recommendation of Central Finance Commission (c) Grants as per the Constitutional provision (d) Other Grants Answer Options :

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  36. 36
    In September 2024, the President of India inaugurated the 'Vishwashanti Buddha Vihar' in which Taluka of Latur District of Maharashtra ?

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  37. 37
    India's first lavender Farm has been developed in which State ?

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  38. 38
    Which company has recently received a patent for it's 'Solar Flour Mill' innovation ?

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  39. 39
    Where was the 19th Non-Aligened Movement (NAM) summit held ?

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  40. 40
    Ranjit Guha, a famous scholar is related with which of the following studies ?

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  41. 41
    How many Padma Awards were approved by the President for conferment on the eve of 75th Republic Day ?

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  42. 42
    Who were mens and women's single's winner's respectively at the Australian open Tennis Tournament 2024 ?

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  43. 43
    Which Organization Jointly launched 'BIMReN' initiative for PhD students and Researchers ?

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  44. 44
    Who were the Chief Sponsors of Indian team in Paris Olympics 2024 ? (a) Reliance Foundation (b) Adani Group (c) Aditya Birla Capital (d) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Answer Options :

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  45. 45
    Who have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2024 ?

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  46. 46
    Who was the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) till November 2024 ?

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  47. 47
    Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of Lokpal in February 2024 ?

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  48. 48
    Which of the following country won 20 Gold, 12 Silver and 13 Bronze medals at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris ?

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  49. 49
    The 'National Voters Day' is celebrated on which day every year ?

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  50. 50
    'Switch Delhi' campaign is related with which of the following sector ?

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  51. 51
    Which schedule is concerned with partition of Powers between Center and States ?

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  52. 52
    The Father of the Indian Constitution Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had declared which Article as the 'Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution' ?

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  53. 53
    Which of the following statements is correct regarding the President of India ? (a) Article 58 of the Indian Constitution describes the qualification of the President. (b) The President can be removed through Impeachment if he violates the Constitution. Answer Options :

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  54. 54
    Which Constitutional Amendment Act facilitated the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states ?

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  55. 55
    Parliamentary resolution to change the number of Supreme Court Judges other than the Chief Justice of India can be passed by ______.

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  56. 56
    The Parmanand Katara Vs Union of India Case is associated with which of the following issue ?

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  57. 57
    Consider the following statements : (a) The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act inserted part '9' in the Constitution regarding the Panchayati Raj system for rural areas. (b) A new Part '9 A' was added to the constitution regarding Urban Local Bodies through the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  58. 58
    Which constitutional amendment added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the preamble of the Indian Constitution ?

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  59. 59
    Match List-1 (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List-2 (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the code given below the List.
    List-1 (Articles of the Constitution of India)List-2 (Provisions)
    (a) Article - 14(i) The state shall not discriminate against any citizens on the grounds of Religion, Race, Cast, Sex, Place of birth or any of them.
    (b) Article - 15(ii) There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the state.
    (c) Article - 16(iii) Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is prohibited.
    (d) Article - 17(iv) The State shall not deny any person equality before the law and equal protection of law within the Territory of India.
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  60. 60
    Which article of the Indian Constitution makes provision for the Legislature Assembly ?

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  61. 61
    Who among the following persons was not a member of the cabinet mission ?

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  62. 62
    As per Article 243 (E) of the Constitution of India every Gram Panchayat Shall continue to exist for five years ______ unless it has already been dissolved under any law for the time being in force.

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  63. 63
    Which of the following are not the Federal Features of Indian Constitution ? (a) All India Services (b) Single Judiciary (c) Independent Judiciary (d) Division of Powers Answer Options :

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  64. 64
    The Provision for reservation of seats for women in Panchayats is made by which article of the Indian Constitution ?

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  65. 65
    With reference to the article 165 of the Indian Constitution who is the legal adviser to the Government of State ?

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  66. 66
    Which of the following electronic device converts light energy into electric energy ?

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  67. 67
    Ball bearing are used in machine to reduce ______.

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  68. 68
    Choose the right answer : (a) Human being can listen the sound of frequency 20 to 20000 Hz. (b) Infrasonic waves have frequency more than 20000 Hz. (c) Ultrasonic waves have frequency less than 20 Hz. (d) Sound waves can't travel through solids. Answer Options :

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  69. 69
    CS2\text{CS}_2 is used as ______.

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  70. 70
    Bronze alloy is a combination of ______.

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  71. 71
    The molecule which has the largest dipole moment among the following is ______.

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  72. 72
    Match the below mentioned animal with their order :
    AnimalOrder
    (a) Indian earthworm(i) Hemiptera
    (b) Indian Cattle leech(ii) Opisthopora
    (c) Honey bee(iii) Gnathobdellida
    (d) Bedbug(iv) Hymenoptera
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  73. 73
    In Peteromyzon, the anticoagulant is secreted by ______.

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  74. 74
    "Kangaroo" is an animal belongs to Phylum ______.

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  75. 75
    Biofertilizers bring about :

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  76. 76
    Tikka disease of Groundnut is caused by :

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  77. 77
    Which of the following statement is incorrect about bryophytes ?

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  78. 78
    Oral Polio Vaccine is manufactured in which of the following Laboratories ? (a) Hoffkin biopharmaceutical corporation Ltd. (b) Panacea Biotech (c) Biomed, Gaziabad (d) National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad

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  79. 79
    The interaction in which one species benefits and other is neither harmed nor benefited is termed as ______.

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  80. 80
    ______ mineral deficiency is most common cause of goiter disease.

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  81. 81
    A solid sphere of radius 30 cm is melted and recasted into solid cylinders of radius 10 cm and height 4 cm, then number of solid cylinders formed will be ______.

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  82. 82
    A train travels a distance of 480 km at a Uniform speed. If the speed had been 8 km/hr less, then it would have taken 3 hours more to cover the same distance. Find the initial speed of the train.

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  83. 83
    The perimeter of the rectilinear shape given in the figure is : (The figure is not up to the Scale)

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  84. 84
    A 21 meter tall tree is broken by wind at a height xx meter from its bottom in such a way that its top struck the ground at certain angle and at a distance 737\sqrt{3} meter from the tree. Then find out height xx of a tree.

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  85. 85
    The ratio of income and expenditure of a teacher is 11 : 9. If he saves ₹ 36,000 per annum, his monthly income is ______.

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  86. 86
    In a class 40% of the boys got a scholarship. If 50% of the students got a scholarship and girls constitute 60% of the total strength, find the percentage of girls who got the scholarship.

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  87. 87
    The Average marks obtained by the students in a class is 13. If the average marks obtained by 25 boys is 10 and the average marks obtained by girls is 18, then the number of girls in the class are :

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  88. 88
    Work done by Arun in one day is half of the work done by Sachin in one day. Work done by Sachin in one day is half of the work done by Rahul in one day. If Rahul alone can complete the work in 14 days, in how many days can Arun, Sachin and Rahul together complete the work ?

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  89. 89
    A shopkeeper sells two mobile phone for ₹ 3,600 each. He gained profit of 20% on one mobile phone and loss of 20% on another mobile phone. What was the net profit or loss in entire transaction ?

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  90. 90
    What was the day of the week on 14th August 1947 ?

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  91. 91
    Observe the numbers in the following circles and find the correct alternative of the number which comes at the place of question mark.

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  92. 92
    It is 9 a.m. in Rinku's watch. If hours hand is in the west direction then what direction remain minute hand at that time ?

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  93. 93
    The following Pia-diagram shows the monthly expenses of a family on different items. If the monthly income of the family is ₹ 46,800. How much more expenses are incurred on foodgrains than on clothing ?

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  94. 94
    In a code language 'UNNATI' is written as 79 then, in the same language how 'UTKARSH' will be written ?

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  95. 95
    If a 20% reduction in the price of sugar gives the buyer 2.5 kg more sugar at a cost of ₹ 160. Find the original cost per kg.

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  96. 96
    If A=4, B=6, C=8, then find the missing part of the diagram. (? = the missing part; each option is given as top row / bottom row)
    PBCM
    E??H
    I??L
    DNOA

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  97. 97
    What will be the number in the place of question mark ? Y2:4::V2:?Y^2 : 4 :: V^2 : ?

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  98. 98
    N ranks fifth in a class. S is eighth from the last. If T is sixth after N and just in the middle of N and S, then how many students are there in the class ?

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  99. 99
    There are some mangoes in the box. If it distributed equally among 12 boys, 8 mangoes remains in the box. If the same mangoes are distributed to 14 boys, 10 mangoes remains in the box. How many mangoes are there in the box ?

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  100. 100
    M and N are brothers, Q and R are sisters. Son of M is Brother of R, then what is the relation of N with Q ?

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