General Ability and Intelligence

Revise General Ability and Intelligence for CAPF AC 2025 with this quick guide. Includes solved Practice Set 5 with answer key for last-minute preparation

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General Ability and Intelligence

Revise General Ability and Intelligence for CAPF AC 2025 with this quick guide. Includes solved Practice Set 5 with answer key for last-minute preparation

Answer Key – Practice-5  Indian and World Geography

Q. No.AnswerQ. No.AnswerQ. No.Answer
1C18D35B
2A19B36C
3C20A37A
4C21C38B
5B22A39B
6B23B40B
7B24D41A
8D25C42B
9B26D43B
10C27C44C
11C28C45A
12C29A46A
13A30B47B
14C31B48B
15B32A49B
16B33D50B
17C34B

Here is a comprehensive set of 100 MCQs on General Ability & Intelligence designed for CAPF (Assistant Commandant) Paper I (UPSC). The questions cover logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, analytical reasoning, and decision-making—aligned with typical CAPF standards.

Practice- 6

Practice-6 : General Ability and Intelligence

Logical / Analytical Reasoning (1–25)

  1. A train runs at 60 km/h and takes 30 sec to pass a pole. How long will it take to pass a platform 180 m long?
    A) 21 s B) 24 s C) 30 s D) 36 s
  2. If all Bloops are Razzies and some Razzies are Lazzies, which is true?
    A) Some Bloops are Lazzies
    B) All Lazzies are Bloops
    C) No Bloop is a Lazzie
    D) Can’t say
  3. In a code, RED = 512, BLUE = 343, then GREEN = ?
    A) 216 B) 512 C) 343 D) 729
  4. If x + y = 15 and x – y = 5, then x =?
    A) 10 B) 8 C) 5 D) 12
  5. Which figure comes next: □ ▲ △ □ ▲ ?
    A) △ B) □ C) ▲ D) none
  6. A is twice as old as B, B is 5 years older than C. Sum of ages = 65. What are ages?
    A) 40, 20, 15 B) 30, 15, 10 C) 32, 16, 11 D) 36, 18, 13
  7. A cube has how many edges?
    A) 6 B) 12 C) 8 D) 24
  8. If CODE = 3, then TEST = ?
    A) 3 B) 4 C) 2 D) 1
  9. Which number completes series: 2, 5, 10, 17, __?
    A) 24 B) 26 C) 22 D) 20
  10. A, B, C sit in a row. B is left of A. C is right of B. Who sits in middle?
    A) A B) B C) C D) Can’t say
  11. A’s salary is 20% more than B’s. B’s salary is ₹25,000. A’s salary?
    A) ₹30,000 B) ₹27,000 C) ₹29,000 D) ₹28,000
  12. Which is odd one out: Apple, Banana, Carrot, Mango?
    A) Apple B) Banana C) Carrot D) Mango
  13. If DAY = 4 and MONTH = 5, then YEAR = ?
    A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7
  14. Which word completes analogy: Tree: Forest :: Star: __?
    A) Sky B) Cluster C) Galaxy D) Planet
  15. If 7 pencils cost ₹42, how many cost ₹84?
    A) 10 B) 12 C) 14 D) 16
  16. What comes next in pattern: 121, 144, 169, __?
    A) 196 B) 225 C) 256 D) 289
  17. Which logic section: 5:25 :: 6:?
    A) 30 B) 36 C) 35 D) 40
  18. Two trains start opposite ends, meet after time t. If one’s speed doubled, meeting time=_____?
    A) t/2 B) 2t C) t/3 D) t
  19. In a family, P is mother of Q. Q is sister of R. R is father of S. How is P related to S?
    A) Grandmother B) Aunt C) Mother D) Sister
  20. Which sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, __?
    A) 20 B) 25 C) 36 D) 30
  21. A statement: “All birds can fly”. Conclusion I: Penguins can fly. II: Robins can fly. Which valid?
    A) Only I B) Only II C) Both D) None
  22. If 3x = 12, then (x + 2) ÷ 4 = ?
    A) 3 B) 4 C) 2 D) 1
  23. Which number is prime? A) 91 B) 97 C) 99 D) 95
  24. In a matrix of numbers, each row’s sum is same. Find missing number if row totals must equal 30: [8, __, 10]
    A) 12 B) 15 C) 14 D) 16
  25. Which shape has rotational symmetry of order 4?
    A) Equilateral triangle B) Rectangle C) Square D) Rhombus

Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude (26–60)

  1. The LCM of 8, 12, 20 is:
    A) 24 B) 40 C) 60 D) 120
  2. How many seconds are there in 2½ hours?
    A) 9,000 B) 9,600 C) 8,400 D) 6,000
  3. If 12 men take 15 days to build, how long for 6 men?
    A) 22.5 B) 30 C) 45 D) 60
  4. Profit percent when cost ₹40, selling ₹50:
    A) 20% B) 25% C) 30% D) 15%
  5. Circle radius=7 cm. Area= ? (π=22/7)
    A) 154 cm² B) 49 cm² C) 77 cm² D) 100 cm²
  6. √841 = ?
    A) 29 B) 31 C) 27 D) 33
  7. Compound interest for 2 years at 10% p.a. on ₹10,000 = ₹? (approx)
    A) ₹2,100 B) ₹2,200 C) ₹2,000 D) ₹1,900
  8. If ratio 3:4, profits share P gets ₹18,000. Total profit?
    A) ₹24,000 B) ₹36,000 C) ₹48,000 D) ₹54,000
  9. 5% of 600 =?
    A) 30 B) 60 C) 20 D) 50
  10. Height–base–hypotenuse right triangle: if legs 3 and 4, area = ?
    A) 6 B) 12 C) 7 D) 10
  11. Speed of boat in still water is 20 km/h, stream speed = 2 km/h. Downstream speed = ?
    A) 22 km/h B) 18 km/h C) 20 km/h D) 24 km/h
  12. Temperature conversion: 68 °F = ? °C
    A) 20 °C B) 18 °C C) 25 °C D) 10 °C
  13. Mean of 5 numbers: 12, ×, 18, 22, 8 = 14. Find ×.
    A) 6 B) 10 C) 12 D) 14
  14. Discount on ₹800 at 25% = ?
    A) ₹160 B) ₹200 C) ₹240 D) ₹180
  15. If a:b = 2:3 and b:c = 4:5, find a:c
    A) 8:15 B) 2:5 C) 3:4 D) 6:15
  16. A sum doubles itself in 8 years at simple interest. Rate = ?% p.a.
    A) 12.5% B) 15% C) 20% D) 2%
  17. 75% of what number is 60?
    A) 45 B) 70 C) 80 D) 75
  18. Volume of cube if side = 5 cm?
    A) 125 cm³ B) 25 cm³ C) 75 cm³ D) 100 cm³
  19. 15% of 240 = ?
    A) 36 B) 30 C) 28 D) 24
  20. Average of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 = ?
    A) 30 B) 25 C) 35 D) 40
  21. Which is highest: 7², 8², 6³?
    A) 49 B) 64 C) 216 D) 343
  22. In a proportion 4:16 = x:24 → x = ?
    A) 6 B) 8 C) 12 D) 24
  23. Perimeter of square with side 9 cm = ?
    A) 36 cm B) 72 cm C) 27 cm D) 18 cm
  24. 0.75 as fraction = ?
    A) ¾ B) ¼ C) ⅗ D) ¾
  25. 125% of 200 = ?
    A) 225 B) 250 C) 260 D) 240
  26. (20 × 30) ÷ (5 × 3) = ?
    A) 12 B) 30 C) 40 D) 120
  27. If a train covers 150 km in 3 hours, average speed = ?
    A) 45 km/h B) 50 km/h C) 55 km/h D) 60 km/h
  28. 5² + 12² = ?
    A) 169 B) 144 C) 169 D) 13
  29. √4096 = ?
    A) 64 B) 32 C) 16 D) 48
  30. If 1 USD = ₹82, what is ₹1,640 in USD?
    A) 20 B) 40 C) 30 D) 50
  31. A sum yields simple interest of ₹1,500 in 3 years at 10% p.a. Principal = ?
    A) ₹5,000 B) ₹4,500 C) ₹4,000 D) ₹3,000

Verbal & English Language Ability (61–80)

  1. Choose the word opposite to “obscure”.
    A) Unclear B) Vague C) Clear D) Murky
  2. Identify the synonym of “arduous”.
    A) Easy B) Difficult C) Boring D) Fast
  3. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
    A) He don’t like apples.
    B) He doesn’t likes apples.
    C) He doesn’t like apples.
    D) He not likes apples.
  4. Fill in blank: I ____ to Delhi tomorrow.
    A) go B) going C) will go D) went
  5. Choose correct passive form: “They will complete the work”.
    A) The work will be completed by them.
    B) The work will completed by them.
    C) The work be completed by them.
    D) The work will have completed.
  6. One-word substitution: “Fear of heights”.
    A) Agoraphobia B) Claustrophobia C) Acrophobia D) Hydrophobia
  7. Error in sentence: “She is more taller than me.”
    A) more B) taller C) than D) me
  8. Idiom: “Break a leg” means:
    A) Be careful B) Good luck C) Get injured D) Fall
  9. Fill in blank: Neither of the options ____ suitable.
    A) is B) are C) were D) be
  10. Synonym of “candid”.
    A) Frank B) Shy C) Insincere D) Secretive
  11. Antonym of “scarce”.
    A) Rare B) Abundant C) Sparse D) Meagre
  12. Correct the sentence: “I look forward to meet you.”
    A) meet B) meeting C) to meeting D) met
  13. Choose the correct preposition: “He is good ___ math.”
    A) in B) at C) with D) on
  14. Fill in blank: She has ___ experience working here.
    A) much B) many C) many of D) a lot
  15. Spot the error: “Everyone should do their duty.”
    A) Everyone B) should C) their D) duty
  16. Idiom: “Under the weather” means:
    A) Happy B) Sick C) Tired D) Angry
  17. Select odd one:
    A) Apple B) Banana C) Carrot D) Mango
  18. Fill blank: If I ____ you, I would agree.
    A) is B) am C) were D) was
  19. Error: “Neither he nor I were aware.”
    A) Neither B) nor C) were D) aware
  20. Correct form: “He asked me where did I live.”
    A) I lived B) did I live C) I live D) live I

Decision-making / Situational Judgment (81–100)

  1. If a witness withdraws statement in court under pressure, you should:
    A) Ignore B) Report to superior C) Threaten witness D) Accept
  2. A traffic jam blocks your route. You should:
    A) Ask bystanders B) Hit horn C) Take alternate route D) Ignore
  3. You hear rumors affecting unit morale. Your response:
    A) Spread more B) Ignore C) Clarify with command D) Celebrate
  4. Lost your wallet during beat duty. You should:
    A) Keep quiet B) Report lost property immediately C) Search later D) Blame
  5. Found suspicious unattended bag. You should:
    A) Touch it B) Report to bomb squad C) Open to inspect D) Ignore
  6. You identify harassment in your team. Then you should:
    A) Join it B) Escalate to higher authority C) Laugh along D) Share with friends
  7. Civilian claims illegal detention by CAPF. Your immediate action:
    A) Deny B) Report to commandant C) Arrest civilian D) Document claim
  8. Subordinate reporting late regularly. You should:
    A) Punish instantly B) Counsel him C) Ignore D) Gossip
  9. You witness peer misusing official vehicle. You should:
    A) Ignore B) Report misuse to authorities C) Join in D) Use without permission
  10. Unauthorized photography near sensitive site. You should:
    A) Prosecute B) Warn & ask deletion C) Join photographer D) Ignore
  11. Fire breaks during patrol. You should:
    A) Save only documents B) Evacuate area & inform control room C) Hide D) Run away
  12. You find a road accident victim. You should:
    A) Move victim violently B) Provide first aid & call ambulance C) Ignore & pass by D) Take photos
  13. In riot crowd, you find lone child. You should:
    A) Leave him B) Help reach safe zone C) Ignore D) Use child as shield
  14. Incorrect government orders given you. You should:
    A) Follow blindly B) Verify & consult seniors C) Disobey publicly D) Ignore orders
  15. Mistakes occurred under pressure. You should:
    A) Hide them B) Report & correct immediately C) Blame others D) Ignore
  16. You witness bribery demand from superior. You should:
    A) Pay quietly B) Comply C) Report corruption D) Quit
  17. Probable terrorist prevented assault. You should:
    A) Celebrate B) Report incident in detail C) Share on social media D) Dismiss
  18. You notice missing rifle ammo. First step?
    A) Panic B) Check inventory logs immediately C) Accuse colleague D) Hide loss
  19. Media asks for sensitive info. You should:
    A) Share details B) Politely refuse & refer to protocol C) Lie D) Ignore calls
  20. If unfamiliar with CAPF law, you should:
    A) Guess during action B) Consult manuals/training materials C) Avoid responsibility D) Ignore training
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