Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
The process by which green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy is called -
A)
Photosynthesis
B)
Respiration
C)
Asphixia
D)
Oxidation
Option A is correct: Photosynthesis.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
The new snake species discovered in Mizoram in 2024 by researchers at the Mizoram University is-
A)
Sinomicrurus gorei
B)
Ahaetulla prasine
C)
Python bivittatus
D)
Smithophis mizoramensis
Option D is correct: Smithophis mizoramensis.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
The name of the technology developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangaluru that mimics the structure and function of brain tissue in a miniature platform, capable of storing and processing data in 16,500 is-
A)
Neural network chip
B)
Brain onachip
C)
Tissue chip
D)
Mini brain implants
Option B is correct: Brain onachip.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
Arrange the following letters of each group to make a meaningful word and then find the odd one out.
A)
GHIET
B)
VEENS
C)
ORFU
D)
VIDEID
Option D is correct: VIDEID.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
The BioE3 policy launched by the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology stands for-
A)
Biotechnology for Environment, Economy, and Employment
B)
Biotechnology for Environment, Economy, and Entrepreneurship
C)
Biotechnology for Ecology, Economy, and Employment
D)
Biotechnology for Ecology, Economy, and Energy
Option B is correct: Biotechnology for Environment, Economy, and Entrepreneurship.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
Find the word which holds the same relation with the third word as there in between the first two words. Oxygen : Burn :: Carbon dioxide : ?
A)
Isolate
B)
Foam
C)
Extinguishes
D)
Explode
Option C is correct: Extinguishes.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
COVAXIN, India’s first indigenous Covid-19 vaccine was developed by-
A)
Serum Institute of India in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research
B)
Bharat Biotech in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research
C)
Pfizer in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research
D)
Eli Lily and company in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research
Option B is correct: Bharat Biotech in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
If P denotes ‘=’, Q denotes ‘x’, R denotes ‘+’ and S denotes ‘—‘, then 18Q12P4R5S6=?
A)
50
B)
53
C)
56
D)
59
Step 1: Decode the symbols based on the given key:
- P denotes '='
- Q denotes 'x' (multiplication)
- R denotes '+' (addition)
- S denotes '—' (subtraction)
Step 2: Substitute the symbols in the expression '18Q12P4R5S6':
18 x 12 = 4 + 5 - 6
Step 3: Analyze the expression. In mathematical aptitude questions of this type, the 'P' (equals sign) typically separates the expression into two sides or acts as a placeholder for the result of the operations. However, looking at the options, we are asked to find the value of the expression. In such 'coded' arithmetic problems, the 'P' is often treated as a standard operator or the question asks for the evaluation of the sequence.
Wait, let's re-evaluate the expression: 18 Q 12 P 4 R 5 S 6.
If P is '=', the equation is 18 * 12 = 4 + 5 - 6, which is 216 = 3 (False).
In competitive exams for this specific pattern, if the result is a single number from the options, the 'P' is often a typo for another operator or the expression is meant to be solved linearly. However, looking at the options (50, 53, 56, 59), none match 216 or 3.
Let's re-examine the symbols. If P was actually meant to be '÷' (division) instead of '=':
18 * 12 / 4 + 5 - 6
= (18 * 3) + 5 - 6
= 54 + 5 - 6
= 59 - 6
= 53
If P was meant to be '-' and S was meant to be '=':
18 * 12 - 4 + 5 = ?
216 - 4 + 5 = 217 (Not in options)
Let's try another common substitution: If P is actually '-' and S is '+':
18 * 12 - 4 + 5 + 6 = 223 (Not in options)
Let's re-read the symbols: P(=), Q(x), R(+), S(-).
If we treat the expression as a continuous calculation and P is a typo for '÷':
18 * 12 ÷ 4 + 5 - 6 = 53 (Option b).
However, if we check the options again and the logic of these specific exam papers, often the 'P' is used as a separator and the question asks for the value of the right side or a specific part. But 4+5-6 = 3.
Let's try P as '-' and S as '÷':
18 * 12 - 4 + 5 / 6 (Not an integer).
Let's try P as '+' and R as '÷':
18 * 12 + 4 / 5 - 6 (Not an integer).
Let's try P as '÷' and R as '-':
18 * 12 / 4 - 5 + 6
= 54 - 5 + 6 = 55 (Not in options).
Let's try P as '÷' and S as '+':
18 * 12 / 4 + 5 + 6
= 54 + 5 + 6 = 65 (Not in options).
Let's try P as '-' and R as '÷':
18 * 12 - 4 / 5 + 6 (Not an integer).
Let's re-calculate 18 * 12 / 4 + 5 - 6 = 53. This matches Option b perfectly.
Wait, let's check if P could be something else to get 50 (Option a).
18 * 12 / 4 - 10... no.
If P is '-', R is '+', S is '-':
18 * 12 - 4 + 5 - 6 = 211.
Let's try: 18 * (12 / 4) + 5 - 6 = 53.
Let's try: 18 * 12 / (4 + 5 - 6) = 216 / 3 = 72.
If P is '÷', the answer is 53. If the question is exactly as written (P= '='), it is mathematically an equation, not an expression. In most competitive exams, if P is given as '=', it is a common typo for '÷'.
Let's double check the calculation for 53: 18 * 12 = 216. 216 / 4 = 54. 54 + 5 = 59. 59 - 6 = 53.
Wait, let me re-read the options. a=50, b=53, c=56, d=59.
If the expression was 18 * 12 / 4 + 6 - 10... no.
If the expression was 18 * 12 / 4 - 5 + 1... no.
Actually, let's try P as '-' and S as '÷' again... no.
Let's try P as '÷' and R as '—' and S as '+':
18 * 12 / 4 - 5 + 6 = 54 - 5 + 6 = 55.
Let's try P as '÷' and R as '+' and S as '-':
18 * 12 / 4 + 5 - 6 = 53.
Given the options, the most logical conclusion is that P was intended to be '÷'. Under that assumption, the answer is 53.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
The organisation that is mandated to communicate Science and Technology to masses, stimulate scientific and technological temper and coordinate and orchestrate such efforts throughout the country is-
A)
National Council for Science Communication
B)
Science & Technology Popularisation Commission of India
C)
National Council for Science and Technology Communication
D)
National Council for Science Promotion
Option C is correct: National Council for Science and Technology Communication.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
Which one of the following is the crux of this passage?
A)
Having relationships to the divine principle is a great virtue
B)
Our duties to one another derive from our religious traditions
C)
Religious concepts of rights is primarily derived from our relationship to God
D)
Balance between rights and duties is crucial to the delivery of justice in a society
Option D is correct: Balance between rights and duties is crucial to the delivery of justice in a society.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
The National Science Day is celebrated every year on —
A)
29th January
B)
28th February
C)
16 November
D)
27 March
Option B is correct: 28th February.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
The first Scientific Policy Resolution in India was adopted in the year -
A)
1971
B)
1949
C)
1958
D)
1963
Option C is correct: 1958.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
On August, 2024 India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket from Thuruvidanthai, Chennai which marks a significant achievement in the country’s space exploration efforts. The mission is called as-
A)
Mission Dnishti
B)
Mission Chandrayaan
C)
Mission Rhumi
D)
Mission Dhanush
Option C is correct: Mission Rhumi.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
Find the one that does not belong to the series: 6, 12, 21, 32, 45, 60
A)
6
B)
12
C)
21
D)
32
Option C is correct: 21.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
The National Council of Science Museum based in Kolkata is an autonomous body functioning under which Ministry?
A)
Ministry of Science & Technology
B)
Ministry of Space
C)
Ministry of Culture
D)
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Option C is correct: Ministry of Culture.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
The National Power Transmission Corporation which was set up in 1989 to construct, operate and maintain the inter-state and inter-regional transmission systems was renamed as -
A)
National Electricity Transmission Corporation
B)
POWERGRID
C)
Power Trading Corporation
D)
National Electricity Regulatory Commission
Option B is correct: POWERGRID.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
The difference between the compound interest and single interest on a certain sum at 10% per annum for 2 years is $631. Determine the sum.
A)
70,000
B)
61,000
C)
62,000
D)
63,100
Option D is correct: 63,100.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
Choose that set of numbers from the four alternatives sets that is similar to the given set. (6:12: 18)
A)
(4:8:14)
B)
(12:24:36)
C)
(6:20:26)
D)
(30:36:45)
Option B is correct: (12:24:36).
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
In Mizo folktales, anthropomorphosis is found in -
A)
Samdala
B)
Kemi
C)
Tlingi leh Ngama
D)
Laltheri leh Chalthanga
Option A is correct: Samdala.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
Which one of the following is not a renewable source of energy?
A)
Wind power
B)
Hydro power
C)
Fossil fuels
D)
Solar energy
Option C is correct: Fossil fuels.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
It is the major player in India’s aerospace programmes and has developed world class capacity for design, development and fabrication of large components of advanced composites for civilian and combat aircraft, structural testing and analysis, aerospace electronics and system.
A)
Indian Space Research Organisation
B)
National Aerospace Laboratories
C)
Hindustan Aeronautics Pvt. Ltd.
D)
National Space Agency
Option B is correct: National Aerospace Laboratories.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
India has made significant progress in harnessing wind energy, driven by both government support and technological advancements. The most common wind turbines used in India is-
A)
Windmill
B)
Darrieus wind turbine
C)
Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT)
D)
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT)
Option C is correct: Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT).
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
The first Indian space satellite which was launched in 1975 was -
A)
Bhaskara-I
B)
Rohini
C)
Aryabhatta
D)
IRS-1A
Option C is correct: Aryabhatta.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
2, 9, 28, 65, ?
A)
121
B)
195
C)
126
D)
103
Option C is correct: 126.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2025 • General Studies Paper-III
Ritu Karidhal is a ISRO scientist who in known for her key role in-
A)
India’s Mars orbiter mission
B)
Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission
C)
GSAT-9
D)
LVM3 rocket
Option A is correct: India’s Mars orbiter mission.
