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CUET General Test Question Paper 2024 (Set B) is available here for Download. NTA conducted CUET 2024 General Test paper on 15 May in Shift 2B from 5 PM to 6 PM. CUET General Test Question Paper 2024 is based on objective-type questions (MCQs). Candidates get 60 minutes to solve 50 MCQs out of 60 in CUET 2024 question paper for General Test.
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CUET 2024 General Test Questions and Solutions (Set B)
| Question | Answer | Detailed Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Which organization developed and launched ’Ugram’ Indigenous Assault Rifle for the armed forces? (1) ISRO (2) BEL (3) HAL (4) DRDO |
(4) DRDO | The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) developed the Ugram rifle. |
| Which of the following substances is a bad conductor of electricity? (1) Diamond (2) Gold (3) Silver (4) Graphite |
(1) Diamond | Diamond is a bad conductor of electricity, despite being a form of carbon like graphite, which is a good conductor. |
| “Jhulaghat Suspension Bridge” between India and which country has become fully operational now? (1) Bhutan (2) Nepal (3) China (4) Myanmar |
(2) Nepal | The Jhulaghat Suspension Bridge connects India and Nepal. |
| Due to ocean acidification, when the ocean becomes more acidic, what happens to the pH level of the ocean? (1) The pH level goes down. (2) The pH level stays the same. (3) The pH level goes up. (4) The pH level becomes zero. |
(1) The pH level goes down | Ocean acidification refers to the lowering of pH due to increased absorption of carbon dioxide by oceans. |
| Who is the first para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan award in India? (1) Bhavina Patel (2) Devendra Jhajharia (3) Avani Lekhara (4) Mariyappan Thangavelu |
(2) Devendra Jhajharia | Devendra Jhajharia is the first para-athlete to receive the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. |
| Zemu Glacier is located in which state of India? (1) Uttarakhand (2) Himachal Pradesh (3) Sikkim (4) Arunachal Pradesh |
(3) Sikkim | Zemu Glacier is located in Sikkim, in the northeastern part of India. |
| Who among the following is Chile’s first woman President? (1) Mary Robinson (2) Michelle Bachelet (3) Kim Campbell (4) Jennifer Shipley |
(2) Michelle Bachelet | Michelle Bachelet was the first woman President of Chile. |
| Which of the following diseases is caused due to the deficiency of proteins? (1) Arthritis (2) Kwashiorkor (3) Goitre (4) Night Blindness |
(2) Kwashiorkor | Kwashiorkor is a disease caused by severe protein deficiency. |
| Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Navy Institution) List-II (Place) (A) INS Chilka (I) Goa (B) INS Hansa (II) Andhra Pradesh (C) INS Satavahana (III) Kerala (D) INS Garuda (IV) Odisha Options: (1) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV) (2) (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III) (3) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II) (4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III) |
(4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III) | INS Chilka is in Odisha, INS Hansa is in Goa, INS Satavahana is in Andhra Pradesh, and INS Garuda is in Kerala. |
| DRDO has conducted the first successful flight test of Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology. What is the full form of MIRV? (1) Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle (2) Mission India Target Re-Entry Vehicle (3) Multiple Independently Technology Re-Entry Vehicle (4) Multiple Indirect Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle |
(1) Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle | MIRV technology allows multiple warheads to be launched from a single missile and target different locations. |
| Which Indian has won the "Ramon Magsaysay Award-2023"? (1) Korvi Rakshand (2) Ashwini Kumar (3) Dipti Ranjan Sahoo (4) Dr. Ravi Kannan R. |
(4) Dr. Ravi Kannan R. | Dr. Ravi Kannan R. was awarded for his exceptional work in cancer care services in India. |
| Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission of India? (1) Ajay Narayan Jha (2) Smt. Annie George Mathew (3) Pradip Kumar Mohanty (4) Dr. Arvind Panagariya |
(3) Pradip Kumar Mohanty | Pradip Kumar Mohanty has been selected to chair the 16th Finance Commission. |
| Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, situated in Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to which deity? (1) Lord Shiva (2) Lord Vishnu (3) Goddess Durga (4) Goddess Lakshmi |
(2) Lord Vishnu | The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and represents Dravidian architecture. |
| The Election Commission of India derives its power to conduct elections from which of the following articles? (1) Article 324 (2) Article 280 (3) Article 264 (4) Article 26 |
(1) Article 324 | Article 324 grants the Election Commission of India the authority over free and fair elections. |
| Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Centre of Handicraft) List-II (State) (A) Mon → (I) Arunachal Pradesh (B) Nalbari → (II) Assam (C) Pasighat → (III) Meghalaya (D) Tura → (IV) Nagaland Options: (1) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III) (2) (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III) (3) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II) (4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III) |
(1) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III) | Mon is in Nagaland, Nalbari is in Assam, Pasighat is in Arunachal Pradesh, and Tura is in Meghalaya. |
| In which state is “Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary” located? (1) Assam (2) Rajasthan (3) Odisha (4) Manipur |
(1) Assam | Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Assam, is renowned for its rich biodiversity. |
| India’s first 3D-printed Post Office has been inaugurated in: (1) Guwahati (2) Kolkata (3) Mumbai (4) Bengaluru |
(4) Bengaluru | India’s first 3D-printed Post Office is a significant technological advancement located in Bengaluru. |
| What should come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following alphanumeric series? A1X, B4P, E25J, J100F, ? (1) O289D (2) O225E (3) Q289D (4) Q225E |
(3) Q289D | The letters and numbers follow a progressive pattern, with numbers increasing as squares. |
| In the given analogy, choose the word which will replace the question mark: NEGI : MVTR :: SING : ? (1) TRNS (2) TRNT (3) FRMT (4) HRMT |
(2) TRNT | The analogy follows a reverse alphabetical shift pattern for each letter. |
| In a certain code language, ‘ki ru pi’ means ‘nobody like cruel’, ‘ki mi cha’ means ‘king was cruel’ and ‘ru pi cha’ means ‘nobody like king’. What is the code for ‘was’ in the given code language? (1) ki (2) mi (3) cha (4) ru |
(2) mi | By comparing the sentences, the unique word for "was" is identified as "mi." |
| Which of the following means ‘A is the son-in-law of G’? (1) A × U + S × G (2) A + S / U × G (3) A – S + U × G (4) A × U / S + G |
(1) A × U + S × G | This configuration means A is the husband of U, who is the son of G, making A the son-in-law of G. |
| If 26th January, 2020 was a Sunday, then what day of the week was it on 16th March of that year? (1) Sunday (2) Monday (3) Tuesday (4) Wednesday |
(3) Tuesday | Counting the days, 16th March is 50 days after 26th January, moving two days ahead to Tuesday. |
| What will be the measurement of the angle made by the hour and minute hands of a clock when the time is ‘quarter past 3’? (1) 6 1/2 (2) 10 (3) 7 1/2 (4) 8 1/2 |
(4) 8 1/2 | The angle is calculated using the clock angle formula: |30H − 5.5M|. |
| If in a certain code language, ‘MERCURY’ is coded as ‘NGUGZXF’, then how will ‘ENTANGLE’ be coded in the same code language? (1) FPXFSMSM (2) FPWESMSM (3) FPWESNSN (4) FPWFTNSM |
(2) FPWESMSM | Each letter is shifted alphabetically in a specific pattern to arrive at the coded text. |
| How many sisters does Sunny have? I. Sunny is the only son of his parents. II. Sunny’s parents have three children. (1) Only statement I alone is sufficient (2) Only statement II alone is sufficient (3) Statements I and II together are sufficient (4) Either statement I or II alone is sufficient |
(3) Statements I and II together are sufficient | Since Sunny is the only son and there are three children, the other two must be his sisters. |
| A boy leaves his house. He travels 6 km towards South, then travels 8 km towards West and further travels 9 km towards South. How far and in which direction is he from his house now? (1) 13 km, South West (2) 17 km, South West (3) 17 km, North West (4) 13 km, West |
(2) 17 km, South West | Using the Pythagorean theorem, the resultant distance is 17 km, and the direction is South West. |
| Find out which of the Correct Answer figures completes the figure matrix. | (4) | The missing piece in the matrix is determined by analyzing the patterns in rows and columns. |
| A clock seen through a mirror shows ‘quarter to seven’. What is the correct time shown by the clock? (1) 6:15 (2) 6:17 (3) 5:17 (4) 5:15 |
(4) 5:15 | The reflection of 6:45 in the mirror indicates the correct time as 5:15. |
| The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which it is cut is shown. How would it look when unfolded? | (3) | The unfolded paper will have symmetrical patterns based on the cuts shown before folding. |
| Find out the missing (?) number and letter: (1) 59 and K (2) 61 and L (3) 61 and K (4) 59 and L |
(3) 61 and K | The pattern involves progressive increments in both numbers and letters. |
| What will be the next number in the series: 3, 6, 10.5, 17, 26, ? (1) 31 (2) 38 (3) 40 (4) 41 |
(2) 38 | The sequence increases with consecutive differences, leading to the next number being 38. |
| In a class of 40 students, Anjali’s rank is thrice that of Anita. There are 4 students with worse ranks than Anjali. What is Anita’s rank in the class? (1) 9th (2) 10th (3) 18th (4) 12th |
(2) 10th | Anjali's rank is 12th, making Anita’s rank 10th, using basic arithmetic relations. |
| Six people E, H, K, M, S, and U are seated in a circle facing the center. U and H are immediate neighbors of M. E is the only person sitting between K and S. H is to the immediate right of S. Who is to the immediate right of U? (1) M (2) E (3) K (4) S |
(1) M | Using the seating arrangement rules, U's immediate right is M. |
| Find out which of the Correct Answer figures can be formed using all the pieces given in the problem figure. | (3) | The given figure pieces fit together logically to form the third option. |
| Read the given statements and conclusions carefully, assuming the information is true. Decide which of the conclusions logically follow: Statements: No keyboard is a mouse. All mice are computers. All computers are laptops. Conclusions: I. All mice are laptops. II. All computers can never be keyboards. (1) Only conclusion I follows. (2) Only conclusion II follows. (3) Neither conclusion I nor II follows. (4) Both conclusions I and II follow. |
(4) Both conclusions I and II follow | Using syllogism, both conclusions logically follow based on the statements provided. |
| Simplify: 24 ÷ 4 × 2 + 8 − 4 = ? (1) 1 (2) 7 (3) 16 (4) 56 |
(3) 16 | Applying BODMAS: 24 ÷ 4 = 6, 6 × 2 = 12, 12 + 8 = 20, 20 − 4 = 16. |
| The difference between the greatest and smallest fractions among 1/2, 8/11, 7/8, 7/9, and 5/6 is: (1) 3/8 (2) 6/7 (3) 7/9 (4) 1/3 |
(2) 6/7 | The greatest fraction is 7/8, and the smallest is 8/11. Their difference is 6/7. |
| The sum of LCM and HCF of two numbers is 854. If the LCM is 60 times the HCF and one of the numbers is 70, then the other number is: (1) 160 (2) 164 (3) 168 (4) 172 |
(3) 168 | Using the formula HCF × LCM = Product of the two numbers, the other number is 168. |
| The present age of Harish is 8 times the sum of the ages of his two sons. After 8 years, his age will be twice the sum of the ages of his sons. What is Harish’s current age? (1) 31 (2) 32 (3) 33 (4) 34 |
(4) 34 | By solving the given conditions with equations, Harish’s current age is 34. |
| In an examination, it is required to get 300 marks to pass. A student scores 225 marks and is declared to have failed by 10% marks. What are the maximum marks for the examination? (1) 700 (2) 750 (3) 800 (4) 850 |
(2) 750 | The student’s score represents 90% of the passing marks, so the maximum marks are calculated as 750. |
| In a class of 40 students, the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2. The average marks scored by boys is 42, and that by girls is 46. What is the average marks scored by the whole class? (1) 43.4 (2) 43.6 (3) 43.8 (4) 44 |
(2) 43.6 | Using the weighted average formula, the average marks are calculated as 43.6. |
| The sum of three numbers is 136. If the ratio between the first number and the second number is 2:3, and that between the second and the third number is 5:3, then the first number is: (1) 42 (2) 40 (3) 36 (4) 32 |
(2) 40 | By solving the ratio equations and given conditions, the first number is determined to be 40. |
| An item is sold for Rs.504 after allowing a 20% discount and still a profit of 5% is earned. The marked price is how much more than the cost price? (1) Rs.120 (2) Rs.135 (3) Rs.150 (4) Rs.160 |
(2) Rs.135 | The marked price is calculated using the relationship between cost price, selling price, and profit percentage. |
| A certain sum becomes Rs.2356 in 3 years and Rs.2660 in 5 years on simple interest. What is the value of the sum? (1) Rs.1800 (2) Rs.1880 (3) Rs.1900 (4) Rs.1980 |
(3) Rs.1900 | Using the simple interest formula, the principal sum is determined to be Rs.1900. |
| In a square, the lengths of the diagonals are (4k + 6) cm and (7k − 3) cm. What is the area of the square (in cm²)? (1) 144 (2) 162 (3) 169 (4) 172 |
(3) 169 | By equating the diagonals and solving for k, the area of the square is found to be 169 cm². |
| The volume of a cylinder having a base radius of 3 cm is 396 cm³. Find its curved surface area (in cm²). (Use π = 22/7) (1) 280 (2) 301.5 (3) 264 (4) 320.6 |
(2) 301.5 | Using the volume formula for cylinders, the height is calculated, and the curved surface area is derived as 301.5 cm². |
| A tap can fill a tank in 6 hours. After half the tank is filled, three more similar taps are opened. What is the total time taken to fill the tank completely? (1) 4 hours (2) 5 hours (3) 3 hours 30 minutes (4) 3 hours 45 minutes |
(4) 3 hours 45 minutes | The time is calculated based on the combined filling rates of all taps after half the tank is filled. |
| A train running at the speed of 80 km/h crosses a 350 m long tunnel in 36 seconds. What is the length of the train (in meters)? (1) 350 (2) 380 (3) 420 (4) 450 |
(3) 420 | By calculating the total distance covered and subtracting the tunnel length, the train's length is found to be 420 meters. |
| If the mean of 3, 4, 9, 2k, 10, 8, 6 and (k + 6) is 8, and the mode of 2, 2, 3, 2p, (2p + 1), 4, 4, 5 and 6 (where p is a natural number) is 4, then the value of k − 2p is: (1) 0 (2) 1 (3) 2 (4) 3 |
(1) 0 | The mean calculation gives k = 6, and for mode 2p = 4, so p = 2. Therefore, k − 2p = 0. |
| In triangle ABC, points D and E are on AB and AC, respectively, such that DE is parallel to BC. If AD = 6 cm, DB = 4 cm, and AE = 9 cm, then the length of EC (in cm) is: (1) 7 (2) 6.4 (3) 6 (4) 5.5 |
(2) 6.4 | Using similarity of triangles, EC is calculated as 6.4 cm. |
| If sin A = 4/5, then (3 − tan A)(2 + cos A) is: (1) 12/5 (2) 13/3 (3) 13/5 (4) 3 |
(2) 13/3 | Using trigonometric values derived from sin A = 4/5, tan A = 4/3, and cos A = 3/5, the expression simplifies to 13/3. |
| A man can row a boat at 8 km/h in still water. If the speed of the water current is 2 km/h and it takes him 2 hours to row to a place and come back, how far off (in km) is the place? (1) 7.5 (2) 6 (3) 9.5 (4) 10 |
(1) 7.5 | Using relative speed concepts, the distance is calculated as 7.5 km. |
| From the given options, which pass connects Jammu with Srinagar? (1) Banihal pass (2) Nathu La pass (3) Niti pass (4) Rohtang pass |
(1) Banihal pass | Banihal pass connects Jammu with Srinagar and is part of the Pir Panjal mountain range. |
| Which of the following is not correctly matched regarding Padma Awards-2024? (1) Padma Vibhushan Award → Shri Konidela Chiranjeevi (2) Padma Shri Award → Mithun Chakraborty (3) Padma Bhushan Award → M. Fathima Beevi (4) Padma Bhushan Award → Sitaram Jindal |
(2) Padma Shri Award → Mithun Chakraborty | Mithun Chakraborty has not received the Padma Shri Award in 2024. |
| Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Person) List-II (Area of work) (A) Vishakhadatta (I) Medicine (B) Kartikeya Sarabhai (II) Poet (C) Charaka (III) Environmentalist (D) Satyendra Nath Bose (IV) Mathematics Options: 1. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 2. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV) 3. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) 4. (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) |
(2) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV) | The correct matches are Vishakhadatta - Poet, Kartikeya Sarabhai - Environmentalist, Charaka - Medicine, Satyendra Nath Bose - Mathematics. |
| The following states were formed after 1960. What was the correct sequence of their formation? (A) Haryana (B) Sikkim (C) Nagaland (D) Goa (1) (C), (B), (A), (D) (2) (C), (A), (B), (D) (3) (C), (D), (A), (B) (4) (D), (C), (A), (B) |
(2) (C), (A), (B), (D) | The correct sequence of formation is Nagaland, Haryana, Sikkim, and Goa. |
| Out of the given options, which scheme’s objective is to conduct an annual survey at the gram panchayat level to monitor the progress in the development process of rural areas? (1) Mission Antyodaya (2022-23) (2) Mission Karmayogi (2022-23) (3) Mission Rashtriya Gokul (2022-23) (4) Mission Atmanirbhar Bharat (2022-23) |
(1) Mission Antyodaya (2022-23) | Mission Antyodaya aims to conduct annual surveys at the gram panchayat level to monitor rural development. |
| Which one of the following countries is not a member of the “Quadrilateral Security Dialogue”, also known as “QUAD”? (1) China (2) Japan (3) India (4) Australia |
(1) China | QUAD consists of the USA, Japan, India, and Australia. China is not a member. |
| Who has become the first woman chairperson of the Railway Board of Indian Railways in 2023? (1) Jaya Verma Sinha (2) Mita Vashishth (3) Ravneet Kaur (4) Vasudha Gupta |
(1) Jaya Verma Sinha | Jaya Verma Sinha became the first woman chairperson of the Indian Railway Board in 2023. |
| Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Country) List-II (Currency) (A) Myanmar (I) Ruble (B) Russia (II) Ngultrum (C) Malaysia (III) Kyat (D) Bhutan (IV) Ringgit Options: 1. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) 2. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 3. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II) 4. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) |
(2) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) | Myanmar's currency is Kyat, Russia's currency is Ruble, Malaysia's currency is Ringgit, and Bhutan's currency is Ngultrum. |
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2. Rakesh is 17th from the right and Ankit is 15th from the left in a line of students. If they interchange their places, the position of Ankit becomes 19th from the left. How many students are there in the line?
Rakesh is 17th from the right and Ankit is 15th from the left in a line of students. If they interchange their places, the position of Ankit becomes 19th from the left. How many students are there in the line?
- 36
- 35
- 34
- 33
3. A woman leaves her home. She walks 40 m in North-West direction and then 90 m in South-East direction. Then, she moves 30 m in North direction. How far is she now from her initial position?
A woman leaves her home. She walks 40 m in North-West direction and then 90 m in South-East direction. Then, she moves 30 m in North direction. How far is she now from her initial position?
- 30 m
- 60 m
- 50 m
- 40 m
4. Match List I with List II :List-I (Indian Notes) List-II (Pictures) (A) Rs. 10 (I) Ellora Caves (B) Rs. 100 (II) Konark, Sun Temple (C) Rs. 500 (III) Rani Ki Vav (D) Rs. 20 (IV) Red Fort
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Match List I with List II :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
| List-I (Indian Notes) | List-II (Pictures) |
| (A) Rs. 10 | (I) Ellora Caves |
| (B) Rs. 100 | (II) Konark, Sun Temple |
| (C) Rs. 500 | (III) Rani Ki Vav |
| (D) Rs. 20 | (IV) Red Fort |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
- (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
- (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
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