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Maitreyi College (University of Delhi) non-teaching recruitment test series. Mock Test 3 contains 50 fresh questions (100 Marks) covering General Awareness & DU Profile (Q1–15), Reasoning Ability (Q16–25), Mathematical Ability (Q26–35), and Higher Education Governance, GFR 2017 & DU Rules (Q36–50). Negative marking: -0.5 marks deduction per wrong answer.
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1. Maitreyi College Mock Test 3 Details & Dashboard
Total Questions
50 MCQs
Total Marks
100 Marks
Duration
60 Minutes
Negative Marking
-0.5 Marks
2. CBT Exam Rules & Negative Marking Guidelines
- Question Structure: All 50 objective MCQs are included below. Each correct answer carries +2 marks.
- Negative Marking: Each wrong attempt carries a deduction of -0.5 marks (25% penalty).
- Unattempted Questions: 0 marks awarded for skipped questions.
- Bilingual Medium: Questions are presented in both English and Hindi.
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Section A: General Awareness, History & DU Profile (Q1 – Q15)
Q1 Who is the principal executive and academic officer of the University of Delhi? / दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय का मुख्य कार्यकारी और शैक्षणिक अधिकारी कौन होता है?
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Correct Option: C (Vice-Chancellor)
The Vice-Chancellor is the principal executive and academic officer of the University of Delhi.
The Vice-Chancellor is the principal executive and academic officer of the University of Delhi.
Q2 Article 21A of the Constitution of India provides for which Fundamental Right? / भारतीय संविधान का अनुच्छेद 21A किस मौलिक अधिकार का प्रावधान करता है?
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Correct Option: B (Right to Education)
Article 21A guarantees the Right to Free and Compulsory Education for children aged 6 to 14 years, added by the 86th Amendment Act 2002.
Article 21A guarantees the Right to Free and Compulsory Education for children aged 6 to 14 years, added by the 86th Amendment Act 2002.
Q3 In which year did Mahatma Gandhi lead the famous Dandi Salt March? / महात्मा गांधी ने किस वर्ष प्रसिद्ध दांडी नमक यात्रा का नेतृत्व किया था?
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Correct Option: C (1930)
The Salt March (Salt Satyagraha) began from Sabarmati Ashram on 12 March 1930 and concluded at Dandi on 6 April 1930.
The Salt March (Salt Satyagraha) began from Sabarmati Ashram on 12 March 1930 and concluded at Dandi on 6 April 1930.
Q4 Which imaginary line passes through almost the middle of India? / कौन-सी काल्पनिक रेखा भारत के लगभग मध्य से होकर गुजरती है?
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Correct Option: B (Tropic of Cancer)
The Tropic of Cancer (23° 30' N) passes through 8 states in India: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
The Tropic of Cancer (23° 30' N) passes through 8 states in India: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
Q5 What is the SI unit of pressure? / दबाव (Pressure) की SI इकाई क्या है?
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Correct Option: B (Pascal)
The SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa), equivalent to one Newton per square meter ($N/m^2$).
The SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa), equivalent to one Newton per square meter ($N/m^2$).
Q6 Deficiency of Vitamin D in children causes which bone disorder? / बच्चों में विटामिन D की कमी से कौन-सा हड्डी संबंधी रोग होता है?
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Correct Option: B (Rickets)
Vitamin D deficiency leads to Rickets in children, resulting in weak and soft bones.
Vitamin D deficiency leads to Rickets in children, resulting in weak and soft bones.
Q7 Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India? / प्राचीन भारत में मौर्य साम्राज्य के संस्थापक कौन थे?
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Correct Option: B (Chandragupta Maurya)
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE with the assistance of Chanakya (Kautilya).
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE with the assistance of Chanakya (Kautilya).
Q8 Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can Financial Emergency be declared by the President? / भारतीय संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद के तहत राष्ट्रपति द्वारा वित्तीय आपातकाल घोषित किया जा सकता है?
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Correct Option: C (Article 360)
Article 360 empowers the President to declare a Financial Emergency if the financial stability or credit of India is threatened.
Article 360 empowers the President to declare a Financial Emergency if the financial stability or credit of India is threatened.
Q9 Which river is the longest river in India? / भारत की सबसे लंबी नदी कौन-सी है?
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Correct Option: C (Ganga)
The Ganga is the longest river flowing entirely within India, covering a distance of 2,525 km.
The Ganga is the longest river flowing entirely within India, covering a distance of 2,525 km.
Q10 What is the speed of light in vacuum? / निर्वात (Vacuum) में प्रकाश की गति क्या है?
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Correct Option: B ($3 \times 10^8$ m/s)
The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately $3 \times 10^8$ meters per second (300,000 km/s).
The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately $3 \times 10^8$ meters per second (300,000 km/s).
Q11 Who presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament in India? / भारत में संसद के दोनों सदनों की संयुक्त बैठक की अध्यक्षता कौन करता है?
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Correct Option: C (Speaker of Lok Sabha)
Under Article 118(4), the Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.
Under Article 118(4), the Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.
Q12 The NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) was launched by which ministry? / NIRF (राष्ट्रीय संस्थागत रैंकिंग फ्रेमवर्क) किस मंत्रालय द्वारा शुरू किया गया था?
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Correct Option: B (Ministry of Education)
NIRF was launched by the Ministry of Education (then MHRD) in September 2015 to rank higher education institutions in India.
NIRF was launched by the Ministry of Education (then MHRD) in September 2015 to rank higher education institutions in India.
Q13 Which gas is used in fire extinguishers to extinguish fires? / आग बुझाने के लिए अग्निशामक यंत्रों में किस गैस का प्रयोग किया जाता है?
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Correct Option: B (Carbon Dioxide)
Carbon Dioxide ($CO_2$) displaces oxygen around the fire and cuts off the oxygen supply required for combustion.
Carbon Dioxide ($CO_2$) displaces oxygen around the fire and cuts off the oxygen supply required for combustion.
Q14 Who wrote the famous book 'Discovery of India'? / प्रसिद्ध पुस्तक 'डिस्कवरी ऑफ इंडिया' किसने लिखी थी?
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Correct Option: B (Jawaharlal Nehru)
Jawaharlal Nehru wrote 'The Discovery of India' during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort (1942–1946).
Jawaharlal Nehru wrote 'The Discovery of India' during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort (1942–1946).
Q15 Which metal is liquid at room temperature? / कमरे के तापमान पर कौन-सी धातु द्रव अवस्था में पाई जाती है?
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Correct Option: B (Mercury)
Mercury (Hg) is the only metal that remains liquid at standard room temperature ($25^\circ C$).
Mercury (Hg) is the only metal that remains liquid at standard room temperature ($25^\circ C$).
Section B: Reasoning Ability & Mental Aptitude (Q16 – Q25)
Q16 If 'FLOWER' is coded as 'UOLDVI', how is 'GARDEN' coded in that same opposite-letter scheme? / यदि 'FLOWER' को 'UOLDVI' के रूप में कूटबद्ध किया गया है, तो उसी विपरीत-अक्षर योजना में 'GARDEN' को कैसे कूटबद्ध किया जाएगा?
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Correct Option: A (TZIVVM)
Each letter is paired with its reverse alphabet position: G->T, A->Z, R->I, D->V, E->V, N->M.
Each letter is paired with its reverse alphabet position: G->T, A->Z, R->I, D->V, E->V, N->M.
Q17 Complete the series: 7, 10, 16, 25, 37, ? / श्रृंखला पूरी करें: 7, 10, 16, 25, 37, ?
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Correct Option: B (52)
Differences are multiples of 3: +3, +6, +9, +12, +15. So $37 + 15 = 52$.
Differences are multiples of 3: +3, +6, +9, +12, +15. So $37 + 15 = 52$.
Q18 A is B's sister. C is B's mother. D is C's father. E is D's mother. How is A related to D? / A, B की बहन है। C, B की माता है। D, C का पिता है। E, D की माता है। A का D से क्या संबंध है?
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Correct Option: C (Granddaughter)
A is female child of C, and D is father of C. Thus A is D's granddaughter (नतिनी/पोती).
A is female child of C, and D is father of C. Thus A is D's granddaughter (नतिनी/पोती).
Q19 A man faces North. He turns 90° clockwise, then 180° anti-clockwise, and finally 90° clockwise. Which direction is he facing now? / एक व्यक्ति का मुख उत्तर दिशा की ओर है। वह 90° दक्षिणावर्त मुड़ता है, फिर 180° वामावर्त मुड़ता है, और अंत में 90° दक्षिणावर्त मुड़ता है। अब उसका मुख किस दिशा में है?
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Correct Option: C (North)
Net rotation: $+90^circ - 180^circ + 90^circ = 0^circ$. He remains facing North.
Net rotation: $+90^circ - 180^circ + 90^circ = 0^circ$. He remains facing North.
Q20 Which number replaces the question mark in the analogy: 8 : 64 :: 12 : ? / सादृश्य में प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न के स्थान पर कौन-सी संख्या आएगी: 8 : 64 :: 12 : ?
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Correct Option: B (144)
Pattern: $n : n^2$. $8^2 = 64$ and $12^2 = 144$.
Pattern: $n : n^2$. $8^2 = 64$ and $12^2 = 144$.
Q21 In a class of 50 students, Priya ranks 18th from the top. What is her rank from the bottom? / 50 छात्रों की एक कक्षा में प्रिया का स्थान ऊपर से 18वाँ है। नीचे से उसका स्थान क्या है?
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Correct Option: B (33rd)
Rank from bottom = Total + 1 - Rank from top = $50 + 1 - 18 = 33$.
Rank from bottom = Total + 1 - Rank from top = $50 + 1 - 18 = 33$.
Q22 Find the odd word: Doctor, Engineer, Advocate, Student / विषम शब्द का चयन करें: डॉक्टर, इंजीनियर, अधिवक्ता, विद्यार्थी
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Correct Option: D (Student)
Doctor, Engineer, and Advocate are working professionals, whereas Student is a learner/trainee.
Doctor, Engineer, and Advocate are working professionals, whereas Student is a learner/trainee.
Q23 If 15th August 2024 was a Thursday, what day of the week was 15th August 2025? / यदि 15 अगस्त 2024 को गुरुवार था, तो 15 अगस्त 2025 को सप्ताह का कौन-सा दिन होगा?
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Correct Option: A (Friday)
Non-leap year step adds 1 odd day ($365 \bmod 7 = 1$). Thursday + 1 day = Friday.
Non-leap year step adds 1 odd day ($365 \bmod 7 = 1$). Thursday + 1 day = Friday.
Q24 Five friends A, B, C, D, E are standing in a line facing North. C is standing between A and E. B is standing to the immediate right of E. D is to the left of A. Who is in the middle? / पाँच मित्र A, B, C, D, E उत्तर की ओर मुख करके एक पंक्ति में खड़े हैं। C, A और E के बीच में खड़ा है। B, E के ठीक दाएँ खड़ा है। D, A के बाएँ है। मध्य में कौन है?
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Correct Option: C (C)
Order from left to right: D - A - C - E - B. The middle person is C.
Order from left to right: D - A - C - E - B. The middle person is C.
Q25 Statements: All pens are books. No book is a table. Conclusion: (I) No pen is a table. (II) Some books are pens. / कथन: सभी पेन किताबें हैं। कोई किताब मेज नहीं है। निष्कर्ष: (I) कोई पेन मेज नहीं है। (II) कुछ किताबें पेन हैं।
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Correct Option: C (Both I and II follow)
Since Pen $\subset$ Book and Book $\cap$ Table = $\emptyset$, no pen can be a table (I). Also, all pens are books implies some books are pens (II). Both follow.
Since Pen $\subset$ Book and Book $\cap$ Table = $\emptyset$, no pen can be a table (I). Also, all pens are books implies some books are pens (II). Both follow.
Section C: Mathematical Ability & Quantitative Aptitude (Q26 – Q35)
Q26 The average of 5 numbers is 20. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 18. What is the excluded number? / 5 संख्याओं का औसत 20 है। यदि एक संख्या को निकाल दिया जाए, तो औसत 18 हो जाता है। निकाली गई संख्या क्या है?
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Correct Option: C (28)
Sum of 5 numbers = $5 \times 20 = 100$. Sum of 4 numbers = $4 \times 18 = 72$. Excluded number = $100 - 72 = 28$.
Sum of 5 numbers = $5 \times 20 = 100$. Sum of 4 numbers = $4 \times 18 = 72$. Excluded number = $100 - 72 = 28$.
Q27 A trader marks his goods 20% above the cost price and allows a discount of 10%. Find his net profit percentage. / एक व्यापारी अपने माल पर क्रय मूल्य से 20% अधिक मूल्य अंकित करता है और 10% की छूट देता है। उसका शुद्ध लाभ प्रतिशत ज्ञात करें।
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Correct Option: A (8%)
Let CP = 100. Marked Price = 120. SP = $120 \times 0.9 = 108$. Net profit = $108 - 100 = 8\%$.
Let CP = 100. Marked Price = 120. SP = $120 \times 0.9 = 108$. Net profit = $108 - 100 = 8\%$.
Q28 A and B together can do a piece of work in 12 days, while A alone can do it in 20 days. In how many days can B alone complete the work? / A और B मिलकर एक काम को 12 दिनों में कर सकते हैं, जबकि A अकेला इसे 20 दिनों में कर सकता है। B अकेला इस काम को कितने दिनों में पूरा करेगा?
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Correct Option: B (30 days)
B's 1 day work = $\frac{1}{12} - \frac{1}{20} = \frac{5-3}{60} = \frac{2}{60} = \frac{1}{30}$. B takes 30 days.
B's 1 day work = $\frac{1}{12} - \frac{1}{20} = \frac{5-3}{60} = \frac{2}{60} = \frac{1}{30}$. B takes 30 days.
Q29 What is the area of a circle whose radius is 7 cm? (Use $\pi = 22/7$) / एक वृत्त का क्षेत्रफल क्या होगा जिसकी त्रिज्या 7 सेमी है? (उपयोग करें $\pi = 22/7$)
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Correct Option: B (154 sq cm)
Area = $\pi r^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7 = 154 \text{ cm}^2$.
Area = $\pi r^2 = \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 7 = 154 \text{ cm}^2$.
Q30 A sum of ₹12,000 becomes ₹15,000 in 4 years at Simple Interest. Find the rate of interest per annum. / ₹12,000 की राशि साधारण ब्याज पर 4 वर्षों में ₹15,000 हो जाती है। वार्षिक ब्याज दर ज्ञात करें।
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Correct Option: B (6.25%)
SI = $15000 - 12000 = 3000$. Formula: $3000 = \frac{12000 \times R \times 4}{100} \Rightarrow R = \frac{3000}{480} = 6.25\%$.
SI = $15000 - 12000 = 3000$. Formula: $3000 = \frac{12000 \times R \times 4}{100} \Rightarrow R = \frac{3000}{480} = 6.25\%$.
Q31 If 12% of $X$ is equal to 15% of $Y$, then $X : Y$ is: / यदि $X$ का 12%, $Y$ के 15% के बराबर है, तो $X : Y$ क्या है?
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Correct Option: B (5:4)
$0.12 X = 0.15 Y \Rightarrow \frac{X}{Y} = \frac{0.15}{0.12} = \frac{15}{12} = \frac{5}{4}$.
$0.12 X = 0.15 Y \Rightarrow \frac{X}{Y} = \frac{0.15}{0.12} = \frac{15}{12} = \frac{5}{4}$.
Q32 Two pipes can fill a cistern in 12 minutes and 15 minutes respectively. If both are opened together, how long will it take to fill the cistern? / दो पाइप एक टंकी को क्रमशः 12 मिनट और 15 मिनट में भर सकते हैं। यदि दोनों को एक साथ खोल दिया जाए, तो टंकी भरने में कितना समय लगेगा?
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Correct Option: B (6.67 minutes)
Combined rate per minute = $\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{15} = \frac{5+4}{60} = \frac{9}{60} = \frac{3}{20}$. Time = $20/3 = 6.67$ minutes.
Combined rate per minute = $\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{15} = \frac{5+4}{60} = \frac{9}{60} = \frac{3}{20}$. Time = $20/3 = 6.67$ minutes.
Q33 The average score of 40 students in an exam is 65. Later it was found that a score of 72 was misread as 32. What is the correct average? / एक परीक्षा में 40 छात्रों का औसत अंक 65 है। बाद में यह पाया गया कि 72 के अंक को गलती से 32 पढ़ लिया गया था। सही औसत क्या है?
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Correct Option: B (66.0)
Difference = $72 - 32 = +40$. Average increase = $40 / 40 = +1$. Correct average = $65 + 1 = 66.0$.
Difference = $72 - 32 = +40$. Average increase = $40 / 40 = +1$. Correct average = $65 + 1 = 66.0$.
Q34 Find the compound interest on ₹8,000 for 1 year at 10% per annum compounded half-yearly. / ₹8,000 पर 1 वर्ष के लिए 10% वार्षिक दर से अर्धवार्षिक रूप से संयोजित होने वाला चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज ज्ञात करें।
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Correct Option: B (₹820)
Rate per half-year = 5%, $n=2$ periods. Amount = $8000 \times (1.05)^2 = 8000 \times 1.1025 = 8820$. CI = $8820 - 8000 = ₹820$.
Rate per half-year = 5%, $n=2$ periods. Amount = $8000 \times (1.05)^2 = 8000 \times 1.1025 = 8820$. CI = $8820 - 8000 = ₹820$.
Q35 Simplify: $\frac{3}{4} + \frac{5}{6} - \frac{2}{3}$ = ? / सरल करें: $\frac{3}{4} + \frac{5}{6} - \frac{2}{3}$ = ?
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Correct Option: B (11/12)
LCM of denominators 4, 6, 3 is 12. $\frac{9 + 10 - 8}{12} = \frac{11}{12}$.
LCM of denominators 4, 6, 3 is 12. $\frac{9 + 10 - 8}{12} = \frac{11}{12}$.
Section D: Higher Education Governance, GFR 2017 & DU Rules (Q36 – Q50)
Q36 Under GFR 2017 Rule 155, purchase of goods up to what value can be made on the recommendation of a 3-member Local Purchase Committee? / GFR 2017 नियम 155 के तहत, 3-सदस्यीय स्थानीय खरीद समिति (Local Purchase Committee) की सिफारिश पर किस मूल्य तक के सामान की खरीद की जा सकती है?
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Correct Option: C (₹2,50,000)
Rule 155 of GFR 2017 provides for procurement of goods above ₹25,000 and up to ₹2,50,000 on each occasion through a Local Purchase Committee.
Rule 155 of GFR 2017 provides for procurement of goods above ₹25,000 and up to ₹2,50,000 on each occasion through a Local Purchase Committee.
Q37 Under GFR 2017 Rule 170, which category of bidders is exempted from submitting Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)? / GFR 2017 नियम 170 के तहत, बोलीदाताओं की किस श्रेणी को बयाना राशि (EMD) जमा करने से छूट दी गई है?
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Correct Option: A (Micro and Small Enterprises & Startups)
Rule 170(i) of GFR 2017 exempts Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) registered with NSIC/UDYAM and recognized Startups from submitting EMD.
Rule 170(i) of GFR 2017 exempts Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) registered with NSIC/UDYAM and recognized Startups from submitting EMD.
Q38 Under CCS (Leave) Rules, what is the maximum duration of Study Leave that can be granted to a government servant during their entire career? / CCS छुट्टी नियमों के तहत, एक सरकारी कर्मचारी को उसके पूरे करियर के दौरान अधिकतम कितनी अवधि का अध्ययन अवकाश (Study Leave) दिया जा सकता है?
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Correct Option: B (24 Months)
Study Leave ordinarily granted to a government servant shall not exceed 24 months in total during their entire service.
Study Leave ordinarily granted to a government servant shall not exceed 24 months in total during their entire service.
Q39 Under Section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act 2005, public authorities are mandated to publish proactive disclosures within how many days of enactment? / RTI अधिनियम 2005 की धारा 4(1)(b) के तहत, सार्वजनिक प्राधिकरणों को अधिनियम के लागू होने के कितने दिनों के भीतर स्वतः प्रकटीकरण (Proactive Disclosure) प्रकाशित करना अनिवार्य है?
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Correct Option: D (120 Days)
Section 4(1)(b) required every public authority to publish 17 manuals of proactive information within 120 days of the enactment of the RTI Act.
Section 4(1)(b) required every public authority to publish 17 manuals of proactive information within 120 days of the enactment of the RTI Act.
Q40 What is the application fee for filing an RTI application with Central Government public authorities under RTI Rules 2012? / RTI नियम 2012 के तहत केंद्र सरकार के सार्वजनिक प्राधिकरणों में RTI आवेदन दायर करने का शुल्क कितना है?
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Correct Option: B (₹10)
Rule 3 of RTI Rules 2012 prescribes an application fee of ₹10 for filing an RTI request with central public authorities.
Rule 3 of RTI Rules 2012 prescribes an application fee of ₹10 for filing an RTI request with central public authorities.
Q41 Under CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964, what is the monetary ceiling on gifts a Group 'A' government servant can accept from personal friends without reporting? / CCS (आचरण) नियम 1964 के तहत, एक समूह 'A' सरकारी कर्मचारी व्यक्तिगत मित्रों से बिना सूचित किए अधिकतम कितनी राशि तक का उपहार स्वीकार कर सकता है?
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Correct Option: D (₹15,000)
Rule 13 of CCS (Conduct) Rules states that a Group A officer shall report to the government if the value of gift accepted from personal friends exceeds ₹15,000.
Rule 13 of CCS (Conduct) Rules states that a Group A officer shall report to the government if the value of gift accepted from personal friends exceeds ₹15,000.
Q42 Under the Delhi University Act 1922, which authority is designated as the Supreme Authority of the University? / दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय अधिनियम 1922 के तहत किस प्राधिकरण को विश्वविद्यालय का सर्वोच्च प्राधिकरण (Supreme Authority) नामित किया गया है?
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Correct Option: C (University Court)
The University Court is designated as the Supreme Authority of the University of Delhi under Section 18 of the DU Act 1922.
The University Court is designated as the Supreme Authority of the University of Delhi under Section 18 of the DU Act 1922.
Q43 Who acts as the Chief Executive Authority for financial administration in Delhi University? / दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय में वित्तीय प्रशासन का मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी कौन होता है?
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Correct Option: B (Finance Officer)
The Finance Officer is a whole-time officer of the University responsible for maintaining proper accounts and financial administration.
The Finance Officer is a whole-time officer of the University responsible for maintaining proper accounts and financial administration.
Q44 Under CCS (CCA) Rules 1965, Rule 14 governs the procedure for imposing which type of penalty? / CCS (CCA) नियम 1965 के तहत, नियम 14 किस प्रकार की शास्ति (Penalty) लगाने की प्रक्रिया को नियंत्रित करता है?
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Correct Option: B (Major Penalty)
Rule 14 prescribes the detailed formal inquiry procedure required for imposing Major Penalties (Dismissal, Removal, Reduction in Rank). Rule 16 governs Minor Penalties.
Rule 14 prescribes the detailed formal inquiry procedure required for imposing Major Penalties (Dismissal, Removal, Reduction in Rank). Rule 16 governs Minor Penalties.
Q45 Under CCS (Leave) Rules, Commuted Leave is granted on medical certificate up to a maximum of how many days during entire service without medical grounds? / CCS छुट्टी नियमों के तहत, संपूर्ण सेवाकाल के दौरान बिना चिकित्सीय आधार के (अध्ययन हेतु) अधिकतम कितने दिनों का रूपान्तरित अवकाश (Commuted Leave) दिया जा सकता है?
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Correct Option: B (180 Days)
Commuted leave up to a maximum of 180 days may be granted during the entire service for an approved course of study without medical certificate.
Commuted leave up to a maximum of 180 days may be granted during the entire service for an approved course of study without medical certificate.
Q46 What is the mandatory period of notice required for voluntary retirement under Rule 48-A of CCS (Pension) Rules? / CCS (पेंशन) नियमों के नियम 48-A के तहत स्वैच्छिक सेवानिवृत्ति (Voluntary Retirement) के लिए कितने महीने का अग्रिम नोटिस आवश्यक है?
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Correct Option: C (3 Months)
A government servant who has completed 20 years of qualifying service may retire voluntarily by giving a 3 months' notice in writing.
A government servant who has completed 20 years of qualifying service may retire voluntarily by giving a 3 months' notice in writing.
Q47 UGC CARE (Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics) List is maintained for identifying what? / UGC CARE (अकादमिक एवं अनुसंधान नीतिशास्त्र कंसोर्टियम) सूची किसे चिह्नित करने के लिए रखी जाती है?
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Correct Option: A (Quality Research Journals)
UGC-CARE list is maintained to promote academic integrity and identify quality research journals in all disciplines.
UGC-CARE list is maintained to promote academic integrity and identify quality research journals in all disciplines.
Q48 Under Delhi University rules, who is the custodian of the Common Seal of the University? / दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय के नियमों के तहत विश्वविद्यालय की सामान्य मोहर (Common Seal) का संरक्षक कौन होता है?
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Correct Option: B (Registrar)
The Registrar is a whole-time officer of the University and the custodian of records, common seal, and properties of the University.
The Registrar is a whole-time officer of the University and the custodian of records, common seal, and properties of the University.
Q49 Under GFR 2017 Rule 144, what is the basic principle of financial propriety? / GFR 2017 नियम 144 के तहत, वित्तीय औचित्य (Financial Propriety) का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?
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Correct Option: B (Every officer should exercise vigilance as a person of ordinary prudence)
Rule 144 lays down that every officer incurring or authorizing expenditure should exercise the same vigilance as a person of ordinary prudence would exercise in respect of their own money.
Rule 144 lays down that every officer incurring or authorizing expenditure should exercise the same vigilance as a person of ordinary prudence would exercise in respect of their own money.
Q50 Under Central Government Rules, what is the maximum amount of Gratuity payable on retirement/death with effect from 1st January 2024 (post 50% DA hike)? / केंद्र सरकार के नियमों के तहत, 50% मंहगाई भत्ता (DA) वृद्धि के बाद सेवानिवृत्ति/मृत्यु पर देय ग्रेच्युटी की अधिकतम राशि कितनी कर दी गई है?
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Correct Option: B (₹25 Lakhs)
When DA reached 50%, the maximum cap of Retirement and Death Gratuity was automatically enhanced by 25% from ₹20 Lakhs to ₹25 Lakhs.
When DA reached 50%, the maximum cap of Retirement and Death Gratuity was automatically enhanced by 25% from ₹20 Lakhs to ₹25 Lakhs.
4. Complete Official Answer Key Table (Q1–Q50)
| Q. No. | Correct Answer | Subject Category |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | C (Vice-Chancellor) | DU Administration |
| Q2 | B (Right to Education) | Indian Polity |
| Q3 | C (1930) | Indian History |
| Q4 | B (Tropic of Cancer) | Indian Geography |
| Q5 | B (Pascal) | General Science |
| Q6 | B (Rickets) | General Science |
| Q7 | B (Chandragupta Maurya) | Indian History |
| Q8 | C (Article 360) | Indian Polity |
| Q9 | C (Ganga) | Indian Geography |
| Q10 | B ($3 \times 10^8$ m/s) | General Science |
| Q11 | C (Speaker of Lok Sabha) | Indian Polity |
| Q12 | B (Ministry of Education) | Education Governance |
| Q13 | B (Carbon Dioxide) | General Science |
| Q14 | B (Jawaharlal Nehru) | Indian Literature |
| Q15 | B (Mercury) | General Science |
| Q16 | A (TZIVVM) | Reasoning (Opposite Letter Coding) |
| Q17 | B (52) | Reasoning (Number Series) |
| Q18 | C (Granddaughter) | Reasoning (Blood Relations) |
| Q19 | C (North) | Reasoning (Direction Test) |
| Q20 | B (144) | Reasoning (Number Analogy) |
| Q21 | B (33rd) | Reasoning (Ranking) |
| Q22 | D (Student) | Reasoning (Classification) |
| Q23 | A (Friday) | Reasoning (Calendar) |
| Q24 | C (C) | Reasoning (Seating Arrangement) |
| Q25 | C (Both I and II follow) | Reasoning (Syllogism) |
| Q26 | C (28) | Math (Averages) |
| Q27 | A (8%) | Math (Discount & Profit) |
| Q28 | B (30 days) | Math (Time & Work) |
| Q29 | B (154 sq cm) | Math (Mensuration) |
| Q30 | B (6.25%) | Math (Simple Interest) |
| Q31 | B (5:4) | Math (Ratio & Percentage) |
| Q32 | B (6.67 minutes) | Math (Pipes & Cisterns) |
| Q33 | B (66.0) | Math (Average Correction) |
| Q34 | B (₹820) | Math (Compound Interest) |
| Q35 | B (11/12) | Math (Fractions) |
| Q36 | C (₹2,50,000) | GFR 2017 Rules |
| Q37 | A (Micro and Small Enterprises & Startups) | GFR 2017 Procurement |
| Q38 | B (24 Months) | CCS Leave Rules |
| Q39 | D (120 Days) | RTI Act 2005 |
| Q40 | B (₹10) | RTI Rules 2012 |
| Q41 | D (₹15,000) | CCS Conduct Rules |
| Q42 | C (University Court) | DU Act 1922 |
| Q43 | B (Finance Officer) | DU Financial Administration |
| Q44 | B (Major Penalty) | CCS (CCA) Rules |
| Q45 | B (180 Days) | CCS Leave Rules |
| Q46 | C (3 Months) | CCS Pension Rules |
| Q47 | A (Quality Research Journals) | UGC Policies |
| Q48 | B (Registrar) | DU Administration |
| Q49 | B (Every officer should exercise vigilance as a person of ordinary prudence) | GFR 2017 Principles |
| Q50 | B (₹25 Lakhs) | CCS Pension Rules |
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General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, Mathematical Aptitude, and Higher Education Governance (DU Act 1922, GFR 2017, CCS Rules).
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