HP JOA IT Paper (26001 (Shift 1)) - Online Test & Solved Answer Key

Question 1 of 120 Computer

Who is often called the 'father of the computer' due to his foundational work on the Analytical Engine?

A. Ada Lovelace B. Alan Turing C. John von Neumann D. Charles Babbage

Question 2 of 120 Computer

Which characteristic best describes a mini computer in the context of computer classification?

A. Performs tasks for multiple users simultaneously B. Designed exclusively for personal use only C. Reserved for complex weather modeling only D. Performs only scientific calculations

Question 3 of 120 Computer

What characteristic most distinguishes supercomputers from mainframes, desktops, and laptops?

A. Affordable pricing for home users B. Ability to process extremely large amounts of data simultaneously C. High energy efficiency for daily tasks D. Portability and compact design

Question 4 of 120 Computer

An organization wants to upgrade its computer systems to handle data processing for 200 employees, balancing cost, space, and multi-user capabilities. Which type of computer system is most suitable for this scenario?

A. Microcomputer B. Mainframe Computer C. Supercomputer D. Minicomputer

Question 5 of 120 Computer

Which scenario best demonstrates a key advantage of using minicomputers in a medium-sized business environment, compared to mainframes, microcomputers, and supercomputers?

A. A research facility needs to perform advanced climate modeling and complex simulations with massive datasets. B. A company requires multiple users to access shared databases and perform transaction processing efficiently without incurring high infrastructure costs. C. An individual needs a personal device for word processing and basic internet browsing at home. D. A multinational corporation needs to process millions of financial transactions every second across global branches.

Question 6 of 120 Computer

Which scenario is least likely to involve the use of a mini computer?

A. Supporting academic research in university labs B. Handling accounting operations in small businesses C. Controlling embedded systems in household appliances D. Managing inventory in retail chain outlets

Question 7 of 120 Computer

A student needs to print several color posters quickly for a school event. Which printer feature is most important for this task?

A. Duplex printing B. Fast color output C. High resolution D. Wireless connectivity

Question 8 of 120 Computer

What is the primary advantage of SSDs compared to traditional hard disk drives (HDDs)?

A. Use of magnetic platters for data storage B. Faster data access and transfer speeds C. Ability to store software installation CDs D. Requirement for regular defragmentation

Question 9 of 120 Computer

Which of the following best describes how a mouse functions as an input device in a computer system?

A. It stores data and retrieves files for the user. B. It displays images and text on the monitor. C. It supplies electrical power to computer components. D. It detects screen movement and sends signals control signals.

Question 10 of 120 Computer

Which statement best describes a key advantage of SSDs compared to traditional hard disk drives in secondary storage?

A. SSDs rely on moving parts for data storage B. SSDs are typically slower at reading data than hard disk drives C. SSDs require regular defragmentation to maintain speed D. SSDs provide faster data access speeds than hard disk drives

Question 11 of 120 Computer

Which component in the CPU is primarily responsible for temporarily holding data that is currently being processed?

A. Address register B. Data register C. Instruction register D. Program counter

Question 12 of 120 Computer

Which scenario best demonstrates the combined use of a mouse's left-click and drag functions?

A. Accessing a context menu with the right mouse button B. Selecting multiple files on the desktop to move them to a folder C. Scrolling through a long document using the wheel D. Opening a program by double-clicking its icon

Question 13 of 120 Computer

A financial analyst needs to view large spreadsheets and multiple applications side-by-side without the need for scrolling. Which monitor attribute should be prioritized in their selection?

A. Refresh rate B. Screen resolution C. USB port availability D. Panel curvature

Question 14 of 120 Computer

A graphic designer is experiencing issues with selecting tiny icons accurately when using a mouse during high-precision editing tasks. Which feature or setting adjustment would best improve the mouse's performance in this scenario?

A. Switching to a wireless connection B. Changing the mouse pointer's color C. Increasing the mouse's DPI (dots per inch) sensitivity D. Decreasing the mouse's polling rate

Question 15 of 120 Computer

Which programming language uses mnemonic symbols and symbolic addresses to represent machine-level instructions for a specific processor architecture?

A. High-level language B. Markup language C. Assembly language D. Machine language

Question 16 of 120 Computer

What is a key difference between freeware and open-source software?

A. Freeware is only for business use B. Freeware does not always provide access to source code C. Freeware is always developed by volunteers D. Freeware requires a paid license

Question 17 of 120 Computer

How does using headers and footers in a word processor improve a multi-page document?

A. They automatically insert a table of contents B. They summarize the document content C. They change the alignment of the main text D. They add consistent information like page numbers or titles on each page

Question 18 of 120 Computer

Which of the following statements best describes 'freeware' in the context of computer software licensing?

A. Freeware is software that can be used only for a limited number of days before requiring payment. B. Freeware is software that can be downloaded and used at no monetary cost, but typically without access to its source code. C. Freeware is software that provides users with the source code to modify and share freely. D. Freeware is software that requires users to pay for a license after a trial period ends.

Question 19 of 120 Computer

Which of the following best describes the concept of software in computer systems?

A. Software is only the operating system used by the computer. B. Software is data stored in the RAM of a computer. C. Software is a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform tasks. D. Software is the physical components of a computer system.

Question 20 of 120 Computer

Which scenario best represents the legal consequence of violating a software license agreement?

A. Facing lawsuits and financial penalties from the vendor B. Immediate technical lockout or remote disabling of the software C. Automatic termination of the initial installation wizard D. Mandatory upgrade to a higher-tier paid subscription

Question 21 of 120 Computer

A small business wants to use shareware for its accounting tasks. Which practice would be considered unethical under typical shareware licensing agreements?

A. Uninstalling the software after the trial, if not purchased B. Registering the software after the trial ends C. Evaluating the software on several company computers during the trial D. Continuing to use the software without paying after the evaluation period ends

Question 22 of 120 Computer

A small business owner uses a spreadsheet to manage both inventory and employee payroll. Which feature of spreadsheet software would most effectively help the owner automate monthly payroll calculations while minimizing manual errors?

A. Applying conditional formatting to highlight overtime B. Setting up data validation to restrict input errors C. Automatically calculating payroll using built-in formulas. D. Sorting and filtering employee data

Question 23 of 120 Computer

Which feature in the Control Panel is used to adjust the resolution of the computer screen?

A. Network Settings B. Power Options C. Display Settings D. Keyboard Settings

Question 24 of 120 Computer

Which component is typically found on the Windows desktop by default?

A. My Computer B. Control Panel C. Recycle Bin D. Start Menu

Question 25 of 120 Computer

Which of the following best describes a single user operating system?

A. It lets multiple users to run programs simultaneously. B. It allows only one user to use the computer at a time. C. It supports several users over a network simultaneously. D. It enables many users to share files simultaneously.

Question 26 of 120 Computer

Which of the following is a limitation of single user operating systems when compared to multi-user operating systems?

A. They cannot support simultaneous access by more than one user. B. They always require internet connectivity to operate. C. They can never run more than one program at once. D. They lack any graphical user interface.

Question 27 of 120 Computer

A small business runs one computer that one employee operates at a time, mostly for word processing, spreadsheets, and email. The owner wants the simplest OS category that fits this usage without paying for capabilities the setup will never use. Which category is most appropriate?

A. A single-user, multitasking OS that lets one person run several applications at once B. A multi-user OS, so several staff could log in to the same machine simultaneously if needed later C. A time-sharing OS that rapidly switches the CPU among many concurrent users D. A real-time OS, so tasks are guaranteed to complete within strict timing deadlines

Question 28 of 120 Computer

You are troubleshooting network connectivity on a Linux machine. After checking the interface status, which command would best help you determine if the system can resolve domain names?

A. Dig command B. Ifconfig command C. Route command D. Ping utility

Question 29 of 120 Computer

Which feature in Microsoft Word is used to divide a cell in a table into two or more smaller cells?

A. Sort B. Split C. Delete D. Merge

Question 30 of 120 Computer

Which feature in MS Word allows you to preview how a document will look when printed, including margins and layout?

A. Print Preview B. Page Setup C. Quick Print D. Print Layout

Question 31 of 120 Computer

A user needs to prepare a document containing both text and a wide table. Which orientation would best accommodate the table without splitting it across pages in MS Word?

A. Portrait B. Header C. Landscape D. Columns

Question 32 of 120 Computer

In MS Word, if a document is set to Portrait orientation but the content requires more horizontal space, what is the most effective action to take in the Orientation settings?

A. Decrease margins B. Change to Landscape C. Reduce font size D. Enable text wrapping

Question 33 of 120 Computer

Which sequence of actions allows you to merge three adjacent cells horizontally in a table in MS Word without affecting the other cells?

A. Select the entire row, right-click, choose Merge Cells B. Copy content from one cell and paste into the others C. Select the three adjacent cells, right-click, choose Merge Cells D. Select the three adjacent cells, right-click, choose Split Cells

Question 34 of 120 Computer

Which formula would correctly return the product of values in cells A2, B2, and C2 in MS Excel?

A. #REF!*A2*B2 B. MULTIPLY(#REF!,A2,B2) C. #REF!+A2+B2 D. PRODUCT(A2:A2:B2)

Question 35 of 120 Computer

In MS Excel (Microsoft 365 and Office 2021), which feature allows user to save a set of input values to compare different outcomes in a worksheet?

A. Goal Seek feature B. Data Validation option C. Scenario Manager tool D. Solver add-in

Question 36 of 120 Computer

Which action allows you to modify existing cell content without immediately replacing it in Excel?

A. Double-clicking a cell with content to edit B. Selecting an empty cell before starting input C. Pressing Enter after typing in any cell D. Typing directly into a filled cell

Question 37 of 120 Computer

An organization wants to examine the impact of various sales forecasts on profit, cost, and inventory. Which MS Excel function best enables users to store and compare multiple sets of assumptions for this analysis?

A. Scenario Manager B. Consolidate C. Goal Seek D. Pivot Table

Question 38 of 120 Computer

You have a spreadsheet in MS Excel containing sales data for multiple regions and months. You want to analyze the performance of each region over time by summarizing total sales per region and then sorting the results by the highest sales. Which combination of row and column operations will best accomplish this task?

A. Hide columns for months not needed, then use the SUM function for each region. B. Sort the data by region, then filter each month individually. C. Use PivotTable to group sales by region and month, then sort by sales totals. D. Filter the data by region and manually total sales for each month.

Question 39 of 120 Computer

Which feature in MS PowerPoint allows you to quickly change the overall look and feel of your presentation by applying coordinated colors, fonts, and effects?

A. Slide layouts B. Picture borders C. Design themes D. Text boxes

Question 40 of 120 Computer

Which feature in MS PowerPoint 2019 allows you to control the movement of text and objects on a slide?

A. Themes B. Slide Layouts C. Transitions D. Animations

Question 41 of 120 Computer

Which slide layout is most suitable for displaying a main heading and a subheading in MS PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 and Office 2021)?

A. Title and Content layout B. Title Only layout C. Blank layout D. Title Slide layout

Question 42 of 120 Computer

Which feature in the Slide Show view allows a presenter to display a slide show on one monitor while viewing notes and upcoming slides on another monitor during a live presentation?

A. Slide Sorter B. Normal View C. Reading View D. Presenter View

Question 43 of 120 Computer

In MS PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 and Office 2021), which procedure most accurately describes the way to print multiple slides per page as handouts?

A. Choose File, select Print, open Full Page Slides menu, pick Handouts layout B. Open Slide Show tab, select Handout Master, print directly C. Select File, choose Print, set Print Layout to Notes Pages Option D. Choose Export, select Create PDF, change to Handouts format, select Print

Question 44 of 120 Computer

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of wireless networks?

A. They connect devices only through satellite dishes B. They require direct copper wiring between devices C. They use radio waves for data transmission D. They rely on fiber optic cables for connectivity

Question 45 of 120 Computer

Which statement is most accurate regarding the Internet's main function?

A. It only stores files for personal use B. It only connects computers with identical hardware C. It only provides local printing services D. Share and access information across diverse systems

Question 46 of 120 Computer

Which statement best describes the main function of a web browser when accessing the World Wide Web?

A. It manages network connections between computers and servers. B. It stores website data for offline use only. C. It is used to develop websites and applications. D. It retrieves and displays web pages from remote servers.

Question 47 of 120 Computer

Which address type allows a message to be sent to all devices on a local network segment?

A. A private address B. A unicast address C. A broadcast address D. A multicast address

Question 48 of 120 Computer

Which statement best describes a key feature of a Local Area Network (LAN) compared to other types of computer networks?

A. A LAN connects devices over a wide area like multiple cities. B. A LAN connects devices across the entire globe. C. A LAN connects devices within a limited geographic area such as a building. D. A LAN connects only two computers for direct communication.

Question 49 of 120 Computer

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of a Local Area Network (LAN)?

A. Connecting multiple computers within a single office building to share files B. Connecting computers across several countries for research C. Networking devices globally for public data access D. Linking computers in different cities for video conferences

Question 50 of 120 Computer

A financial institution is designing a wired network for its real-time transaction processing system. The network must continue operating even if multiple communication links fail, and the organization is willing to incur higher installation costs to minimize the risk of data loss and service disruption. Which network topology is the most appropriate choice for this scenario?

A. Bus topology B. Mesh topology C. Star topology D. Ring topology

Question 51 of 120 Computer

An organization needs to implement a protocol that allows devices on its network to automatically obtain valid IP addresses without manual configuration. Which protocol should the network administrator choose?

A. Transmission Control Protocol B. Address Resolution Protocol C. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol D. File Transfer Protocol

Question 52 of 120 Computer

What is the main purpose of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack as a cyber crime?

A. Gaining unauthorized access to a secure database B. Stealing confidential information from a company server C. Encrypting files and demanding payment for their release D. Overloading a website or online service to make it unavailable to users

Question 53 of 120 Computer

Which statement best explains the primary difference between UPI and Net Banking in digital payment systems?

A. UPI can only be used for international transactions, while Net Banking is limited to domestic transactions. B. Net Banking does not require a bank account, whereas UPI requires one. C. UPI enables instant payments using a mobile app and UPI ID, while Net Banking requires logging into a bank's online portal for transactions. D. UPI is used only for bill payments, while Net Banking is used only for fund transfers.

Question 54 of 120 Computer

Which security feature is most crucial for protecting Net Banking accounts from unauthorized access?

A. Using simple passwords for convenience B. Saving login credentials in the browser C. Relying only on email alerts for activity D. Enabling two-factor authentication for login

Question 55 of 120 Computer

A company discovers that its new logo is almost identical to another firm's registered trademark. What is the most immediate legal risk faced by the company?

A. Being sued for trademark infringement B. Facing data privacy fines C. Losing copyright protection D. Invalidating a patent application

Question 56 of 120 Computer

A company recently launched a mandatory training session to educate employees about phishing. Which of the following strategies would be most effective in reducing the risk of employees falling for sophisticated phishing attacks over time?

A. Sending quarterly newsletters with recent phishing examples B. Hosting a one-time awareness seminar for all staff C. Blocking all suspicious emails using automated tools D. Conducting regular simulated phishing exercises and providing feedback

Question 57 of 120 Computer

Which of the following shows the correct binary representation of the decimal number 13?

A. 1001 B. 1010 C. 1101 D. 1110

Question 58 of 120 Computer

In a data storage scenario, why might hexadecimal be preferred over binary for representing large values?

A. It provides more accurate arithmetic operations B. It is directly compatible with hardware logic C. It avoids using any alphabetic characters D. It shortens long binary sequences into compact symbols

Question 59 of 120 Computer

What is an example of an attribute for a 'Student' entity in a school database?

A. School Database B. Student C. Attendance Table D. Date of Birth

Question 60 of 120 Computer

Which of the following is an example of a constraint in a DBMS?

A. Primary Key B. Table Name C. Query Statement D. Index File

Question 61 of 120 Computer

Which operator in SQL is used to combine the results of two queries while removing duplicate rows?

A. INTERSECT B. UNION C. JOIN D. MINUS

Question 62 of 120 Computer

Which scenario best illustrates a one-to-one cardinality in a DBMS?

A. Each project involves several employees B. Each employee is assigned a unique company car C. Each course has many students D. Each student enrolls in multiple courses

Question 63 of 120 Computer

If a table in a database has 500 tuples, what does this indicate about the data stored?

A. There are 500 separate columns in the table B. There are 500 different attribute types in the table C. There are 500 individual records in the table D. There are 500 distinct tables in the database

Question 64 of 120 Computer

A company maintains a database of customer orders. Which SQL query would best identify the unique products purchased by customers during the last month?

A. SELECT COUNT(DISTINCT product_id) FROM orders WHERE order_date >= '2024-06-01' AND order_date <= '2024-06-30' B. SELECT product_id FROM orders WHERE order_date >= '2024-06-01' AND order_date <= '2024-06-30'; C. SELECT DISTINCT product_id FROM orders WHERE order_date >= '2024-06-01' AND order_date <= '2024-06-30'; D. SELECT product_id FROM orders GROUP BY product_id HAVING order_date >= '2024-06-01' AND order_date <= '2024-06-30';

Question 65 of 120 Computer

Which symbol is used to terminate a PHP statement?

A. Colon B. Comma C. Period D. Semicolon

Question 66 of 120 Computer

What is the default numbering type for an ordered list in HTML if no type attribute is specified?

A. Decimal numbers B. Bullets C. Lowercase letters D. Uppercase Roman numerals

Question 67 of 120 General

Consider the following PHP code snippet: <?php $name = "Dev"; echo 'Welcome $name'; echo "Welcome $name"; ?> What output will this code produce when executed?

A. The script outputs Welcome $name followed by Welcome Dev \vert{} The script outputs Welcome Dev followed by Welcome Dev \vert{} The script outputs Welcome$name followed by Welcome $name \vert{} The script throws a syntax error because of the quotes \vert{} The script outputs Welcome$name followed by Welcome Dev B. Computer C. D.

Question 68 of 120 Computer

A developer needs to store a user's age, a user's name, and whether the user is an administrator in a PHP script. Which combination of data types is most suitable for accurately representing this data?

A. String, String, Boolean B. Float, String, Integer C. Boolean, Integer, String D. Integer, String, Boolean

Question 69 of 120 Computer

What effect does setting target to '_blank' have on an external hyperlink?

A. It adds a tooltip to the link. B. It opens the link in a new tab or window. C. It downloads the linked file. D. It opens the link in the same tab.

Question 70 of 120 Computer

A web developer wants to display a series of steps for a registration process on a webpage, ensuring that each step is clearly numbered and presented in a specific sequence. Which HTML structure is most appropriate for this purpose?

A. A <table> element with one row for each step B. An unordered list using the <ul> element C. An ordered list using the <ol> element D. Separate paragraphs using multiple <p> elements

Question 71 of 120 Mathematics

The weekly pocket money received by Meena for four weeks was 200, 250, 220, and 230. What is her average pocket money per week?

A. 240 B. 215 C. 225 D. 200

Question 72 of 120 Mathematics

Vijay invested 1380 at 5% per annum simple interest in a bank. What amount (in ₹) will he get after 5 years?

A. 1725 B. 1735 C. 1745 D. 1755

Question 73 of 120 Mathematics

A sum of 12,500 is invested for 3 years at 8% per annum. Find the difference between the compound interest (compounded annually) and the simple interest earned over the 3-year period.

A. 180.6 B. 240.2 C. 246.4 D. 324.4

Question 74 of 120 Mathematics

Following bar graph shows the production of cars (in thousands) by a company over 5 years. If 20% of cars produced in 2024 were defective and 10% of cars produced in 2025 were defective, find the total number of non-defective cars produced in these two years.

A. 1,15,000 B. 1,20,500 C. 1,25,000 D. 1,30,500

Question 75 of 120 Mathematics

Simplify: $0.75 + \frac{3}{4}$

A. $\frac{3}{2}$ B. $\frac{3}{4}$ C. $\frac{6}{2}$ D. $\frac{9}{8}$

Question 76 of 120 Mathematics

The ratio of two numbers is 187 : 227 and the HCF is 7. Find the LCM of the two numbers.

A. 2,97,143 B. 2,93,763 C. 2,99,937 D. 2,94,817

Question 77 of 120 Mathematics

In an election, 10% of enrolled voters did not cast their vote. A candidate got 60% of the polled votes and won by 9,000 votes. Find the total number of enrolled voters.

A. 40000 B. 45000 C. 50000 D. 60000

Question 78 of 120 Mathematics

A shopkeeper purchased some chocolates at the rate of 91 for a box of 10 chocolates. He sold them at the rate of 44 for 4 chocolates, repacking them into packs of four each. In this transaction, he gained 228. How many chocolates did he purchase?

A. 120 B. 150 C. 180 D. 240

Question 79 of 120 Mathematics

The marked price of a bag is ₹800. If a 20% discount is given, what is the discount amount (in ₹)?

A. 150 B. 180 C. 200 D. 160

Question 80 of 120 Mathematics

If a number is added to each of the numbers 6, 8 and 11 respectively, then the resulting numbers are in continued proportion. Find the mean proportional between the biggest and smallest of the resulting numbers.

A. 6 B. 8 C. 3 D. 4

Question 81 of 120 Mathematics

A can finish a job in 9 hours, and B in 6 hours. How long will it take them to finish the job together?

A. 2.6 hours B. 3.6 hours C. 3 hours D. 4 hours

Question 82 of 120 Mathematics

A student walks from his home to his college at 5 km/h and arrives 15 minutes late. If he walks at 7 km/h, he arrives 20 minutes early. Find the distance (in km) from his home to college. (Round off the answer to two decimal places)

A. 9.01 km B. 12.45 km C. 8.33 km D. 10.21 km

Question 83 of 120 Mathematics

Solve the following system of linear equations: $x + y + z = 9$; $2x + 5y + 7z = 52$; $2x + y - z = 0$

A. $x = -1$, $y = 3$, $z = 4$ B. $x = 1$, $y = 3$, $z = 5$ C. $x = 3$, $y = 2$, $z = 5$ D. $x = -2$, $y = 4$, $z = -7$

Question 84 of 120 Mathematics

The radius of the base of a conical tent is 5 m and height is $2\sqrt{6}$ m. What is the area of the canvas needed to cover the tent? (Use $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$)

A. $100\text{ m}^2$ B. $105\text{ m}^2$ C. $110\text{ m}^2$ D. $115\text{ m}^2$

Question 85 of 120 Mathematics

The total surface area of a closed rectangular box inscribed in a sphere of radius r cm is $1012\text{ cm}^2$ and the sum of the lengths of all its edges is 160 cm. Find the value of r.

A. $7\sqrt{3}$ B. $7\sqrt{2}$ C. $7\sqrt{5}$ D. $7\sqrt{7}$

Question 86 of 120 India GK

Under Section 7(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Public Information Officer shall provide the requested information within what period from the date of receipt of the request?

A. 15 days B. 30 days C. 45 days D. 60 days

Question 87 of 120 India GK

Which of the following was a direct result of India's 1991 economic reforms?

A. A complete shutdown of all private commercial banks B. An increase in foreign investment C. An immediate ban on the export of domestic goods D. A total takeover of all farming land by the government

Question 88 of 120 India GK

The Northern Plains of India have mainly been formed by the deposition of which type of material?

A. Wind-blown sand from desert regions B. Alluvial sediments carried by rivers C. Volcanic lava and igneous rock materials D. Glacial ice and frozen rock particles

Question 89 of 120 India GK

Which of the following best describes the principal method adopted by Extremist leaders during the Swadeshi Movement (1905-1911)?

A. They supported armed revolution as the primary method of resistance. B. They advocated complete reliance on constitutional petitions to the British government. C. They restricted political participation to educated urban elites. D. They promoted Swadeshi and the boycott of British goods through mass mobilization.

Question 90 of 120 HP GK

The Sawra Kuddu Hydroelectric Project in Himachal Pradesh has been developed on the Pabbar River, which is a tributary of which major river?

A. Yamuna River B. Ravi River C. Beas River D. Sutlej River

Question 91 of 120 HP GK

According to the sanads granted by the British to the hill chiefs of Himachal Pradesh during 1815-1819 A.D., which of the following was one of the most important obligations?

A. Construction of forts B. Supply of begarees C. Payment of customs duty D. Maintenance of British schools

Question 92 of 120 HP GK

Which tree is officially recognized as the State Tree of Himachal Pradesh?

A. Pine (Pinus roxburghii) B. Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) C. Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) D. Oak (Quercus leucotrichophora)

Question 93 of 120 HP GK

According to Himachal Pradesh Economic Survey 2025-26, what is the estimated growth rate of Himachal Pradesh's GSDP (at constant prices) in 2025-26?

A. 0.083 B. 0.093 C. 0.103 D. 0.113

Question 94 of 120 Current Affairs

In the Union Budget 2026-27, which mission was announced to transform India's sports sector over the next decade?

A. Khelo India Programme B. Khelo Bharat Mission C. Khelo India Mission D. National Sports Mission

Question 95 of 120 Current Affairs

The 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR commenced in February 2026 in which Indian state?

A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Assam C. Sikkim D. Meghalaya

Question 96 of 120 Science

Which recent national policy focuses on developing indigenous semiconductor manufacturing for advanced communication devices in India?

A. Make in India Initiative B. National Quantum Mission C. Digital India Mission D. Semicon India Programme

Question 97 of 120 Current Affairs

The Second International Migration Review Forum, which was convened from 5 to 8 May 2026, was held in which city?

A. Geneva B. Vienna C. New York D. Nairobi

Question 98 of 120 Science

Which branch of biochemistry studies the chemical reactions that convert food into energy in cells?

A. Metabolism B. Genetics C. Immunology D. Molecular biology

Question 99 of 120 Science

What is the name of the test used to confirm typhoid fever?

A. Sputum test B. Widal test C. Malaria test D. Tuberculin test

Question 100 of 120 Science

In the process of digestion, enzymes in saliva convert starch into simpler molecules. This change is best described as what kind of chemical reaction?

A. Decomposition reaction B. Combination reaction C. Displacement reaction D. Neutralization reaction

Question 101 of 120 Science

What property of matter makes it resist changes in its motion?

A. Velocity B. Force C. Inertia D. Gravity

Question 102 of 120 Reasoning

Each of E, F, G, H, I, J and K 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 exam between E and G. Only three people have exam between J and I. F has exam on some day before G and on some day after H. Only K has exam before I. How many people have exam after E?

A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

Question 103 of 120 Reasoning

The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if each letter in the word RAILGUN is arranged in alphabetical order?

A. None B. One C. Two D. Three

Question 104 of 120 Reasoning

In a certain code language, 'A + B' means 'A is the sister of B', 'A $ B' means 'A is the brother of B', 'A @ B' means 'A is the wife of B' and 'A # B' means 'A is the father of B'. How is Q related to Z if 'Q # R @ T $ Y + Z'?

A. Brother's wife's father B. Brother's wife's brother C. Brother's father D. Brother

Question 105 of 120 Reasoning

QOSU is related to TRVX in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, GEIK is related to JHLN. To which of the following is LJNP related, following the same logic?

A. OMSY B. OMQS C. QOMS D. SOMQ

Question 106 of 120 HP GK

Which district is included in the Greater Himalayas zone of Himachal Pradesh?

A. Una B. Kinnaur C. Kangra D. Bilaspur

Question 107 of 120 HP GK

Who kept the right to overthrow a chief's heir for failing sanads in colonial period in Himachal?

A. Bankers B. Mughals C. Traders D. British

Question 108 of 120 HP GK

Which tree is officially recognized as the State Tree of Himachal Pradesh?

A. Neem B. Teak C. Sal D. Deodar Cedar

Question 109 of 120 HP GK

What long-term outcome is most probable if Himachal Pradesh ensures universal primary education?

A. Reduction in average wage rates B. Labor shortages in rural areas C. Human capital growth, poverty decline D. Increase in urban unemployment

Question 110 of 120 English

Choose the option that best corrects the error in the sentence provided: "The blue dress is more prettier than the green one."

A. The blue dress is much prettier than the green one. B. The blue dress is most prettier than the green one. C. The blue dress is the prettiest than the green one. D. The blue dress is more pretty than the green one.

Question 111 of 120 English

Choose the most suitable word from the options to substitute the highlighted word in order to form a meaningful sentence: "The old woman was feeling sorry for her sins that is why she begged the priest to pray for her."

A. oblivious B. penitent C. olfactory D. magnanimous

Question 112 of 120 English

In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. The first segment is fixed, rearrange the other segments to form a coherent statement: "The sudden collapse of the financial institution was attributed (P) coupled with a failure in regulatory oversight (Q) to widespread internal accounting fraud (R) that should have prevented the systemic risk (S) which destabilized the entire regional market"

A. QPRS B. PQRS C. SRQP D. QRPS

Question 113 of 120 English

Identify the error in the sentence given below with the correct form of past tense: "The lose cow was roaming in the streets of Anand Nagar."

A. loosing B. roam C. lost D. roamed

Question 114 of 120 English

Select the word that has the meaning most nearly opposite to the underlined word: "The intermittent rain showers made planning the outdoor field trip quite difficult."

A. constant B. light C. distant D. sudden

Question 115 of 120 English

Choose the correct idiom to substitute the underlined word segment in the following sentence: "When the politician blamed his staff for the failed exhibition, everyone knew he was avoiding responsibility by blaming someone else."

A. passing the buck B. hitting the nail on the head C. playing second fiddle D. spilling the beans

Question 116 of 120 Hindi

रेखांकित वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द क्या है? उसकी सफलता ने सबको आशा से बहुत अधिक चकित कर दिया।

A. क्षिप्रहस्त B. आशातीत C. दामोदर D. तर्कसम्मत

Question 117 of 120 Hindi

निम्नांकित विकल्पों में से उचित क्रिया-विशेषण का चयन करके वाक्य पूर्ण करें- वह गलत होने से ........... डरती है।

A. बहुत B. अचानक C. तेज D. जोर से

Question 118 of 120 Hindi

निम्नलिखित में से 'एकवचन' शब्द के आधार पर बेमेल वाक्य का चयन करें।

A. हिंदी की किताब मेज पर रखी है। B. कलाकार ने मंच पर सुंदर अभिनय किया। C. कवि ने प्रकृति की सुंदरता का वर्णन किया। D. ध्रुव तारों दिशा बताने में सहायक माना जाता है।

Question 119 of 120 Hindi

दिए गये वाक्य में रेखांकित खंड के लिए निम्नांकित विकल्पों में से उपयुक्त मुहावरे का चयन करें- बीमार पुत्र की सेवा करते हुए सारी रात चिंता में ही कट गयी।

A. आँखों में रात काटना B. आबरू उतारना C. कच्ची नींद जागना D. अँधा बनना

Question 120 of 120 Hindi

निम्नलिखित वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द का उपयुक्त विलोम कौन सा है? जनसंख्या वृद्धि देश की एक बड़ी समस्या है।

A. शुद्धि B. प्रकार C. विवाद D. ह्रास

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