← Combined Defence Services Examination (II)
UPSC · Elementary Mathematics

CDS (II) - Elementary Mathematics

2026 · 100 questions · First 10 Solutions Free
Questions 1–10 have full step-by-step solutions visible. Sign in to unlock all 100 →
Q1 mcq
Two positive integers x and y are in the ratio 17 : 19. If the LCM of the two numbers is 1615, then what is (x + y) equal to ?
a.
36
b.
180 Correct Answer
c.
360
d.
Cannot be determined due to insufficient data

No explanation saved for this question yet.

Q2 mcq
If p/q = q/r = r/s = k, then what is (p^3 + q^3 + r^3)/(q^3 + r^3 + s^3) equal to ?
a.
p/s Correct Answer
b.
r/q
c.
s/p
d.
q/r

No explanation saved for this question yet.

Q3 mcq
If x^2 - 4x + 3 is a factor of x^4 + px^2 + q, then what is (p - q) equal to ?
a.
-19 Correct Answer
b.
-17
c.
17
d.
19

No explanation saved for this question yet.

Q4 mcq
Suppose p and q are positive integers where q is not a perfect square. If 1/(p + √q) is a root of a quadratic equation having integer coefficients, then which of the following statements is/are correct ? I. The sum of the roots is 2p times the product of the roots. II. The sum of the reciprocals of the roots is equal to 2p. Select the answer using the code given below :
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
Both I and II Correct Answer
d.
Neither I nor II

No explanation saved for this question yet.

Q5 mcq
If 1/(2b + 2c) + 1/(2c + 2a) = 1/(a + b), then what is a^2 + b^2 + c^2 equal to ?
a.
9c^2
b.
4c^2
c.
3c^2 Correct Answer
d.
2c^2

No explanation saved for this question yet.

Q6 mcq
A train completely crossed two persons X and Y moving in the same direction as the train in 8 seconds and 8.1 seconds respectively. X is walking at a uniform speed of 3 km/hr and Y is walking at a uniform speed of 4 km/hr. What is the speed of the train ?
a.
81 km/hr
b.
82 km/hr
c.
83 km/hr
d.
84 km/hr Correct Answer

No explanation saved for this question yet.

Q7 mcq
A number is formed by three digits, each less by unity than the digit that follows it. If 15 is added to the number, then the sum is 30 times the sum of the digits of the number. What is the product of the digits of the number ?
a.
6
b.
24
c.
60 Correct Answer
d.
120

No explanation saved for this question yet.

Q8 mcq
Consider the following statements in respect of common logarithms : I. The logarithm of a number greater than 100 but less than 1000 lies between 2 and 3. II. The logarithm of a positive number less than unity is negative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
Both I and II Correct Answer
d.
Neither I nor II

No explanation saved for this question yet.

Q9 mcq
What is the number of zeros immediately after the decimal point in (0.5)^1000 ? (Given that log10 2 = 0.30103)
a.
300
b.
301 Correct Answer
c.
302
d.
303

No explanation saved for this question yet.

Q10 mcq
If x = 11 + 2√30, then what is the value of x^(1/2) + x^(-1/2) ?
a.
2√2
b.
2√3
c.
2√5
d.
2√6 Correct Answer

No explanation saved for this question yet.

🎉 10 Free Sample Solutions Completed

Unlock All 100 Questions & Solutions

Sign up free in seconds to unlock step-by-step AI answers for the remaining 90 questions.

Q11 mcq
If 1/(x + k) + 1/(x + 2k) + 1/(x + 5k) = 1/k, then what is the solution of the equation ?
a.
k/3
b.
k/2
c.
2k/3
d.
k
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q12 mcq
Consider the polynomial p(x) = x^5 + 2x^4 + x^3 - x^2 - 2x - 1 : I. x^2 + 2x + 1 is a factor of p(x). II. x^2 + x + 1 divides p(x). Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
Both I and II
d.
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q13 mcq
If 5 is a root of the equation x^2 + px - 55 = 0 and the quadratic equation x^2 + px + k = 0 has equal roots, then what is the value of k ?
a.
3
b.
6
c.
9
d.
12
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q14 mcq
Had I walked 0.5 km/hr faster, I would have taken 8 minutes less to walk 2 km. What is my original speed ?
a.
2.5 km/hr
b.
2.75 km/hr
c.
3 km/hr
d.
3.25 km/hr
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q15 mcq
If the roots of the equation x^2 + mx + n = 0 are increased by the same quantity k, then they become the roots of the equation x^2 + nx + m = 0. What is the value of (m + n) ?
a.
-4
b.
-2
c.
2
d.
4
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q16 mcq
If α and β are the roots of the equation 2x^2 - 2(n + 1)x + (n^2 + n + 1) = 0, then what is (2α^3 + 2β^3) equal to ?
a.
n^3 - 1
b.
1 - n^3
c.
-(n^3 + 1)
d.
-(2n^3 + 1)
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q17 mcq
The product of two numbers is 1050. The quotient when the larger number is divided by the smaller number is 4 and the remainder is 10. What is the sum of the two numbers ?
a.
70
b.
75
c.
80
d.
85
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q18 mcq
What is the HCF of x^3 + x^2y - 10xy^2 + 8y^3 and x^3 + x^2y - 4xy^2 - 4y^3 ?
a.
(x - y)
b.
(x - 2y)
c.
(x + 2y)
d.
(x + 4y)
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q19 mcq
What is (√2 + √3 + √5)(√2 + √3 - √5)(√2 - √3 + √5)(-√2 + √3 + √5) equal to ?
a.
60
b.
40
c.
24
d.
12
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q20 mcq
The LCM and HCF of two polynomials p(x) and q(x) are (x + k)^2 (x^2 - 7x + 6) and (x + k) respectively. If [x^3 + (2k - 1)x^2 + k(k - 2)x - k^2] is one of the polynomials, then which of the following statements is/are correct ? I. The other polynomial is (x + k)(x - 6) where k ≠ -6. II. (x + k) cannot be the HCF if k = -6. Select the answer using the code given below :
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
Both I and II
d.
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q21 mcq
A shopkeeper sold his goods at the cost price. By using false weights, he gained 11 1/9 %. What weight did he use for 1 kg ?
a.
960 gm
b.
950 gm
c.
925 gm
d.
900 gm
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q22 mcq
If the roots of the equation px^2 - 40x + 96 = 0 are even integers, then what is the value of p ?
a.
1
b.
2
c.
3
d.
4
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q23 mcq
A number N consists of two digits. The digit in the tens place is 3 times the digit in the units place. The digits are reversed and the resulting number is denoted by R. If N × R = 3627, then what is the product of the digits of the number N ?
a.
27
b.
18
c.
12
d.
3
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q24 mcq
A boatman can row to a place (Y) at a distance of 24 km from the starting point (X) and back in 14 hours. If he can row 4 km with the stream in the same time as 3 km against it, what is the speed of the stream ?
a.
0.5 km/hr
b.
1 km/hr
c.
2 km/hr
d.
2.5 km/hr
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q25 mcq
An alloy (X) of gold and silver is taken in the ratio 1 : 2 and another alloy (Y) of gold and silver is taken in the ratio 2 : 3. How many parts of X and Y must be taken to obtain a new alloy Z consisting of gold and silver in the ratio 4 : 7 ?
a.
5 : 6
b.
2 : 1
c.
3 : 5
d.
6 : 5
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q26 mcq
N is a 3-digit number. The middle digit of N is equal to the sum of the other two digits and the sum of the digits is 10. How many such numbers (N) can be possible ?
a.
3
b.
4
c.
5
d.
6
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q27 mcq
The ratio of the cost price of two articles X and Y is 1 : 2. A businessman earns a profit of p% by selling X and a loss of 3p% by selling Y. If he loses 20% in this transaction, then what is the value of p ?
a.
6%
b.
8%
c.
10%
d.
12%
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q28 mcq
A sum of money at the rate of 5% per annum compounded annually becomes n times in 100 years. What is the value of n ? (Given log10 2 = 0.301, log10 3 = 0.477 and log10 7 = 0.845)
a.
98
b.
99
c.
100
d.
More than 100
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q29 mcq
A variable y is directly proportional to a variable quantity x^n. Given that when x = 2, y = 20.8 and when x = 3, y = 105.3. Which one of the following is the constant of proportionality if it is greater than 1 ?
a.
1.1
b.
1.3
c.
2
d.
4
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q30 mcq
If x = 3 - 3^(1/3) - 3^(2/3), then what is x(x - 3)(x - 6) equal to ?
a.
-12
b.
-9
c.
0
d.
12
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q31 mcq
Consider the following statements : I. The set of all birds living on the Earth is an infinite set. II. The set of all real numbers between 0 and 10 is a finite set. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
Both I and II
d.
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q32 mcq
Consider the following sets : I. The set of even prime numbers II. {x ∈ R : x^3 + 1 = 0} III. {n ∈ Z : n^2 < 1} How many of the above are null sets ?
a.
None
b.
One
c.
Two
d.
All the three
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q33 mcq
Consider the following statements : I. If A is a subset of U and U is the Universal set, then the complement of the set A is also a subset of U. II. The complement of a Universal set is a singleton set. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
Both I and II
d.
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q34 mcq
What should be added to (x^2 - 1)/(x^2 + 1) to get (2x^3 + 3x^2 - 1)/[(x + 2)(x^2 + 1)] ?
a.
(x^2 - 1)/[(x + 2)(x^2 + 1)]
b.
(x^2 + 2)/[(x + 2)(x^2 + 1)]
c.
(x + 1)/(x + 2)
d.
(x - 1)/(x + 2)
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q35 mcq
If x + y + z = 0, then what is x(y + z)^2 + y(z + x)^2 + z(x + y)^2 equal to ?
a.
xyz
b.
2xyz
c.
3xyz
d.
6xyz
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q36 mcq
If tan 6θ · tan 3θ = 1, where 0 < θ < 30°, then what is θ equal to ?
a.
5°
b.
10°
c.
15°
d.
No such value exists
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q37 mcq
If (1 - tan x)/(1 + tan x) = 1 - 2 tan x/(1 + tan^2 x), 0 ≤ x < π/2, x ≠ π/4, then what is (sin x + cos x) equal to ?
a.
1/2
b.
3/4
c.
1
d.
√2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q38 mcq
If cos^2 x + cos^4 x = 1, where 0 < x < π/2, then what is (sin^2 x + sin^3 x) + (sin^3 x + sin^4 x) equal to ?
a.
(21 + 12√3)/16
b.
(3 + 2√2)/4
c.
9/8
d.
1
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q39 mcq
If sin^4 x + cos^4 x = 1, where 0 ≤ x ≤ π/2, then what is sin x · cos x equal to ?
a.
0
b.
1/2
c.
3/4
d.
1
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q40 mcq
If 3 cos θ + 4 sin θ = 4, where 0 ≤ θ < π/2, then what is 4 cos θ + 3 sin θ equal to ?
a.
117/25
b.
3
c.
107/25
d.
4
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q41 mcq
If cot θ + cos θ = m, cot θ - cos θ = n, where 0 < θ < π/2, then what is (m^2 - n^2)/√(mn) equal to ?
a.
1
b.
2
c.
2√2
d.
4
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q42 mcq
If 1/(cosec θ + cot θ) - 1/sin θ = p, then what is 1/sin θ - 1/(cosec θ - cot θ) equal to ?
a.
-p
b.
-1/p
c.
p
d.
1/p
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q43 mcq
If 8 sin θ - cos θ = 4, where π/6 < θ < π/3, then what is sin θ equal to ?
a.
3/5
b.
5/13
c.
4/5
d.
12/13
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q44 mcq
A person walking along a straight road observes that at two consecutive kilometer-stones the angles of elevation of a hill in front of him are 30° and 60° respectively. What is the height of the hill ?
a.
3√3 km
b.
2√3 km
c.
√3 km
d.
√3/2 km
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q45 mcq
A tower subtends an angle α at a point P on the same level as the foot of the tower. Q is a point vertically above P and PQ = h. If the angle of depression of the foot of the tower measured from Q is β, then what is the height of the tower ?
a.
h tan α tan β
b.
h cot α tan β
c.
h tan α cot β
d.
h cot α cot β
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q46 mcq
If 5 sin θ + 12 cos θ = 13, where 0 < θ < π/2, then what is tan θ + cot θ equal to ?
a.
194/65
b.
169/60
c.
313/156
d.
371/120
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q47 mcq
What is the ratio of the greatest value of sin^2 x + 2 (where 0 ≤ x ≤ π/2) to its least value ?
a.
2
b.
3/2
c.
2
d.
1/2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q48 mcq
If A + B + C = π (A, B, C > 0) and the angle C is obtuse, then which of the following is/are correct ? I. sin A · sin B < 1 II. tan A · tan B > 1 Select the answer using the code given below :
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
Both I and II
d.
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q49 mcq
If (cos 35° + cos 55°) = p, then what is sin 35° · cos 35° equal to ?
a.
(1 - p^2)/2
b.
(p^2 - 1)/2
c.
(1 + p^2)/2
d.
(p - 1)/2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q50 mcq
If p = sec θ + tan θ and q = cosec θ - cot θ, then what is (p - q - pq) equal to ?
a.
-1
b.
0
c.
1
d.
2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q51 mcq
In a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, ∠A = (4x + 3)°, ∠B = (3y + 9)°, ∠C = (4y - 3)°, ∠D = (5x - 10)°. What is ∠A + ∠B equal to ?
a.
200°
b.
190°
c.
180°
d.
170°
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q52 mcq
The area of a rhombus is 720 cm^2 and the sum of its diagonals is 98 cm. What is the perimeter of the rhombus ?
a.
160 cm
b.
164 cm
c.
168 cm
d.
172 cm
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q53 mcq
A chord of a circle makes an angle of 90° at the centre of the circle. If the area of the major segment is k times the area of the minor segment, then what is the value of k ? (Take π = 22/7)
a.
8
b.
9
c.
10
d.
11
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q54 mcq
ABC is a triangle in which (AB + BC) exceeds CA by 10 cm, (BC + CA) exceeds AB by 8 cm and (CA + AB) exceeds BC by 72 cm. What is the area of the triangle ?
a.
196 cm^2
b.
180 cm^2
c.
172 cm^2
d.
160 cm^2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q55 mcq
A reservoir is in the form of a cuboid. Its length is 30 m. If 24 kL of water is removed from the reservoir, the water level goes down by 20 cm. What is the width of the reservoir ?
a.
4 m
b.
3.5 m
c.
3 m
d.
2.5 m
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q56 mcq
A well is dug with a diameter of 3.5 m and 16 m depth. The earth soil so excavated is spread in the form of a right circular cone of radius 7 m. What is the height of the cone ?
a.
1.5 m
b.
2 m
c.
2.5 m
d.
3 m
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q57 mcq
The chord of a circle is 20 cm and the height of the minor segment is 5 cm. What is the diameter of the circle ?
a.
24 cm
b.
25 cm
c.
26 cm
d.
30 cm
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q58 mcq
On a circular metal plate of uniform thickness, 16 holes, each of diameter 2 cm, are made. If the plate thereby has lost one-ninth of its original weight, then what is the diameter of the plate ?
a.
12 cm
b.
15 cm
c.
21 cm
d.
24 cm
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q59 mcq
A square of side length 4 cm has its corners cut away in such a manner so as to form a regular octagon. What is the length of the side of the octagon ? (Take √2 = 1.41)
a.
1.00 cm
b.
1.64 cm
c.
1.68 cm
d.
1.72 cm
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q60 mcq
A tall cylindrical reservoir kept vertically is 20 m in diameter. Water is poured into it at the rate of 264 m^3 per hour. What is the rate at which the water level rises in the reservoir per minute ? (Take π = 22/7)
a.
1.0 cm
b.
1.2 cm
c.
1.4 cm
d.
14 cm
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q61 mcq
A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question : ABCD is a rhombus of side 10 cm. What is the sum of the squares of the diagonals of the rhombus ? Statement I : AC : BD = 3 : 4. Statement II : AC = 6 cm. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and Statements ?
a.
The Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone.
b.
The Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.
c.
The Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.
d.
The Question can be answered even without using both the Statements.
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q62 mcq
A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question : The diagonal of a rectangle ABCD (AB > BC) is 5√2 cm. What is its perimeter ? Statement I : Length AB is an integer. Statement II : Length BC is an integer. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and Statements ?
a.
The Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone.
b.
The Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.
c.
The Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.
d.
The Question can be answered even without using both the Statements.
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q63 mcq
A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question : ABC is a triangle right-angled at A and AD is perpendicular to BC. If AD = 7.2 cm, then what is BD × CD equal to ? Statement I : AB : AC = 3 : 4. Statement II : BC = 15 cm. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and Statements ?
a.
The Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone.
b.
The Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.
c.
The Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.
d.
The Question can be answered even without using both the Statements.
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q64 mcq
A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question : ABCD is a quadrilateral with AB = 6 cm, BC = 8 cm, CD = 4√5 cm, DA = 2√5 cm and inscribed in a circle. What is the diameter of the circle ? Statement I : The area of the quadrilateral is 44 cm^2. Statement II : ∠ABC = 90°. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and Statements ?
a.
The Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone.
b.
The Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.
c.
The Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.
d.
The Question can be answered even without using both the Statements.
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q65 mcq
A Question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question : ABC is a triangle inscribed in a semi-circle such that AC coincides with the diameter of the semi-circle. Let P be any point on the arc of the semi-circle. What is AP^2 + CP^2 + AC^2 equal to ? Statement I : The radius of the circle is 5 cm. Statement II : AB = 6 cm and BC = 8 cm. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and Statements ?
a.
The Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone.
b.
The Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.
c.
The Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.
d.
The Question can be answered even without using both the Statements.
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q66 mcq
A thin metallic sheet, 1.92 m^2 in area, is cut into two equal pieces. One piece is used to make a hollow cube of volume P (in m^3) and the other is used to make a hollow cuboid of volume Q (in m^3) with dimensions in the ratio 4 : 2 : 1. If no sheet is wasted, which one of the following is correct ?
a.
343Q^2 = 216P^2
b.
343Q^2 = 225P^2
c.
49Q^2 = 64P^2
d.
49Q^2 = 25P^2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q67 mcq
ABC is a triangle such that ∠ABC = 120°. If BD is the bisector of ∠B that meets AC at D, then what is the ratio of the area of ∆ABD to the area of ∆CBD ?
a.
AB : BC
b.
BC : AB
c.
AB^2 : BC^2
d.
1 : 1
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q68 mcq
Consider the following statements : I. The areas of two similar triangles are in the ratio of the squares of the corresponding medians. II. The areas of two similar triangles are in the ratio of the squares of the corresponding heights. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
Both I and II
d.
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q69 mcq
If two similar scalene triangles ABC and PQR have the same area, then which of the following statements is/are correct ? I. Both the triangles are congruent. II. Both the triangles have equal perimeters. Select the answer using the code given below :
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
Both I and II
d.
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q70 mcq
In a triangle ABC, AB = 8 cm and D and E are points on AB and AC respectively such that DE is parallel to BC. If BC = 5DE, then what is AD × BD equal to ?
a.
10 cm^2
b.
10.24 cm^2
c.
10.56 cm^2
d.
12 cm^2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q71 mcq
How many square metres of canvas (approximately) will be required to make a conical tent 3 m high so that a man 2 m tall may stand anywhere within a radius of 1 m from its centre without stooping ?
a.
36 m^2
b.
40 m^2
c.
44 m^2
d.
48 m^2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q72 mcq
PQRS is a square. M is a point on PS such that PM : MS = 2 : 1 and N is a point on SR such that SN : NR = 1 : 2. If the area of triangle MQN is 10 square units, then what is the perimeter of the square ?
a.
24 units
b.
28 units
c.
32 units
d.
36 units
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q73 mcq
A cubical wooden block of length 10 cm is sliced to produce a cross-section of maximum area. What is the area of the cross-section ?
a.
100 cm^2
b.
100√2 cm^2
c.
100√3 cm^2
d.
200 cm^2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q74 mcq
In a triangle ABC, AD is the bisector of angle A that meets BC at D. If AB = 21 cm, DC = 20 cm and AB : AC = 3 : 4, then what is AC^2 - BD^2 equal to ?
a.
441
b.
559
c.
588
d.
784
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q75 mcq
A square of maximum area is inscribed in an equilateral triangle. If the side of the triangle is equal to (6 + 4√3) cm, then what is the area of the square ?
a.
36 cm^2
b.
27 cm^2
c.
21 cm^2
d.
18 cm^2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q76 mcq
A room is L m long, B m wide and H m high. Further, L > B > H and L, B and H are integers. The length of the longest pole that can be placed in the room is 17 m and the length of the longest pole that can be placed on the floor is 15 m. What is the volume of the room ?
a.
432 m^3
b.
864 m^3
c.
1296 m^3
d.
Cannot be determined due to insufficient data
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q77 mcq
A spherical metal ball is molten and made into n smaller identical spheres. In this process, the surface area of the smaller balls increases by 900%. What is the value of n ?
a.
729
b.
900
c.
1000
d.
Cannot be determined due to insufficient data
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q78 mcq
ABCD is a parallelogram with ∠ABC = 150° and the sides have integer values. If the area of the parallelogram is 17.5 cm^2, then consider the following statements : I. It is possible to have a perimeter equal to 24 cm. II. It is possible to have a perimeter equal to 72 cm. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
Both I and II
d.
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q79 mcq
N number of cubes each of side length equal to 10 cm are joined end to end in a row. If the total surface area of the resulting cuboid is 3800 cm^2, then what is the value of N ?
a.
8
b.
9
c.
10
d.
12
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q80 mcq
In a quadrilateral ABCD, ∠ABC = 90° and ∠ACD = 90°. Let AB = p units, BC = q units, AC = r units, CD = s units, AD = t units, where p < q < r < s < t < 15. If p, q, r, s and t are integers, then what is the area of the quadrilateral ?
a.
24 square units
b.
36 square units
c.
48 square units
d.
Cannot be determined due to insufficient data
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q81 mcq
The centre O of a circle inside a triangle ABC is at a distance of 13 cm from each of the vertices of the triangle. The diameter of the circle is 10 cm and the circle touches only two sides of the triangle, AB and AC. If x is the perimeter, in cm, of the triangle, then which one of the following is correct ?
a.
63 cm < x < 65 cm
b.
65 cm < x < 67 cm
c.
67 cm < x < 69 cm
d.
69 cm < x < 71 cm
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q82 mcq
The centre O of a circle inside a triangle ABC is at a distance of 13 cm from each of the vertices of the triangle. The diameter of the circle is 10 cm and the circle touches only two sides of the triangle, AB and AC. If y is the area in cm^2 of the triangle, then which one of the following is correct ?
a.
190 cm^2 < y < 200 cm^2
b.
200 cm^2 < y < 210 cm^2
c.
210 cm^2 < y < 220 cm^2
d.
220 cm^2 < y < 230 cm^2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q83 mcq
The centre O of a circle inside a triangle ABC is at a distance of 13 cm from each of the vertices of the triangle. The diameter of the circle is 10 cm and the circle touches only two sides of the triangle, AB and AC. Consider the following statements : I. ∠ABC lies between 60° and 90°. II. If z is the distance in cm from the centre O of the circle to the midpoint of BC, then 7 cm < z < 8 cm. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
Both I and II
d.
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q84 mcq
A circle with centre O passes through the vertex A of an equilateral triangle ABC and touches BC at its midpoint M. The circle cuts AB at D and AC at E. What is AD : DB equal to ?
a.
2 : 1
b.
3 : 2
c.
3 : 1
d.
4 : 3
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q85 mcq
A circle with centre O passes through the vertex A of an equilateral triangle ABC and touches BC at its midpoint M. The circle cuts AB at D and AC at E. If x is the area of the circle and y is the area of the triangle such that z = (x/y)^2, then which one of the following is correct ?
a.
0.5 < z < 1
b.
1 < z < 1.5
c.
1.5 < z < 2
d.
z > 2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q86 mcq
A circle with centre O passes through the vertex A of an equilateral triangle ABC and touches BC at its midpoint M. The circle cuts AB at D and AC at E. What is the ratio of the area of the triangle ADO to the area of the quadrilateral BDOM ?
a.
3 : 5
b.
4 : 5
c.
3 : 3
d.
2 : 3
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q87 mcq
ABC is an equilateral triangle. BP is perpendicular to AC, PR is perpendicular to AB, and PQ is perpendicular to BC. What is the ratio of AB^2 : BP^2 : PR^2 ?
a.
4 : 3 : 1
b.
16 : 12 : 3
c.
16 : 12 : 5
d.
5 : 4 : 3
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q88 mcq
ABC is an equilateral triangle. BP is perpendicular to AC, PR is perpendicular to AB, and PQ is perpendicular to BC. What is the ratio of the area of ∆PRB to the area of ∆PQC ?
a.
1 : 1
b.
2 : 1
c.
3 : 1
d.
3 : 2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q89 mcq
PQR is a triangle such that QP = QR = 15 cm and PR = 18 cm. PN, QM and RT are the altitudes of the triangle which intersect at O. What is QT : QO equal to ?
a.
3 : 4
b.
4 : 5
c.
3 : 5
d.
1 : 2
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q90 mcq
PQR is a triangle such that QP = QR = 15 cm and PR = 18 cm. PN, QM and RT are the altitudes of the triangle which intersect at O. What is the ratio of QO to OM ?
a.
11 : 9
b.
11 : 8
c.
25 : 27
d.
7 : 9
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q91 mcq
If the mean of a set of 7 observations is 10 and the mean of a set of 3 observations is 5, then what is the combined mean ?
a.
9
b.
8.5
c.
6.5
d.
5.5
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q92 mcq
The average weekly wages of male employees in a company is ₹ 4,200 and that of females is ₹ 3,200. If the average weekly wage of all employees is ₹ 4,000, then what is the ratio of male to female employees ?
a.
3 : 2
b.
5 : 3
c.
4 : 1
d.
3 : 5
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q93 mcq
Consider the observations x, x + 4, 30, 33, 74, 78, 49, 52, 98, 85. If the median of the data is 67, then what is the value of x ?
a.
66
b.
65
c.
63
d.
Cannot be determined due to insufficient data
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q94 mcq
A cyclist pedals from her house to her office at a speed of 3 kmph and back from the office to her house at 6 kmph. What is the average speed ?
a.
5 kmph
b.
4.5 kmph
c.
4 kmph
d.
3.5 kmph
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q95 mcq
If the heights (in cm) of 9 students of a class are 150, 165, 145, 149, 150, 147, 152, 144 and 148, then what is the algebraic sum of the heights measured from their arithmetic mean ?
a.
-5
b.
0
c.
5
d.
150
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q96 mcq
Consider the following grouped data : Class 0 - 10 : Frequency 4 Class 10 - 20 : Frequency 8 Class 20 - 30 : Frequency 15 Class 30 - 40 : Frequency 10 Class 40 - 50 : Frequency 3 What is the mode of the above distribution ?
a.
25.83
b.
25.43
c.
25.00
d.
24.73
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q97 mcq
If the mean of 15 observations, namely x1, x2, x3, ..., x15 is 2.5, then what is the value of ∑(i=1 to 15) [5(4x_i + 1)] ?
a.
400
b.
525
c.
625
d.
825
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q98 mcq
Consider the following discrete grouped data : x = 12 : f = 6 x = 14 : f = 8 x = 10 : f = 10 x = 16 : f = 9 x = 18 : f = 3 What is the arithmetic mean of the above distribution ?
a.
13.69
b.
13.39
c.
13.19
d.
13.09
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q99 mcq
Consider the following incomplete frequency distribution with a total frequency of 100 : Class 0 - 10 : Frequency 10 Class 10 - 20 : Frequency x Class 20 - 30 : Frequency 20 Class 30 - 40 : Frequency y If the mean of the frequency distribution is 25, then what are the missing frequencies ?
a.
x = 15, y = 55
b.
x = 50, y = 20
c.
x = 20, y = 45
d.
x = 25, y = 45
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.

Q100 mcq
The following data gives the investment in different categories by a governmental organization : 1. Science, Technology and Environment : ₹ 7,200 crores 2. Transport and Communication : ₹ 3,000 crores 3. Rural Development : ₹ 1,500 crores 4. Industry and Minerals : ₹ 3,800 crores 5. Agricultural Services : ₹ 2,500 crores Which of the following statements is/are correct ? I. The percentage investment in the 'Science, Technology and Environment' category is 40%. II. The angle (in degrees) for 'Agricultural Services' in a pie diagram is 50°. Select the answer using the code given below :
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
Both I and II
d.
Neither I nor II
Correct Answer & Step-by-Step Solution Locked

Sign in free to reveal the correct answer and AI explanation for this question.