Daily MCQ Paper — 1 May 2026

Daily MCQ Paper — 1 May 2026

50 Questions · 60 minutes · +1 correct, −0.25 wrong

Section breakdown: Quantitative Ability (20) · Verbal Ability (15) · Logical Reasoning (10) · Data Interpretation (5)

Quantitative Ability

Q1. If 5x + 5y = 44 and 5x + 3y = 48, then the approximate value of (x + y) is:

(A) 8   (B) 9   (C) 10   (D) 11

Q2. The roots of the equation x² + (-11)x + 30 = 0 are:

(A) 5 and 6   (B) 6 and 5   (C) -5 and -6   (D) 5 and -6

Q3. If |2x − 3| < 7, then x lies in the interval:

(A) (-2, 5)   (B) (0, 5)   (C) (-2, 6)   (D) (−7, 7)

Q4. A number is increased by 18% and then decreased by 18%. The net percentage change is closest to:

(A) No change   (B) 3.24% decrease   (C) 3.24% increase   (D) 0% decrease

Q5. A shopkeeper marks a product 35% above cost price and offers a 20% discount. His profit percentage is closest to:

(A) 8%   (B) 10%   (C) 6%   (D) 15%

Q6. A can complete a job in 14 days and B in 14 days. Working together, they finish it in approximately:

(A) 6.50 days   (B) 7.00 days   (C) 7.50 days   (D) 14.0 days

Q7. A train of length 180 m passes a pole in 20 seconds. How long will it take to pass a platform of length 190 m?

(A) 39.1111 sec   (B) 41.1111 sec   (C) 46.1111 sec   (D) 82.2222 sec

Q8. The compound interest on ₹14000 at 10% per annum for 2 years (compounded annually) is approximately:

(A) ₹2840   (B) ₹2940   (C) ₹3040   (D) ₹2800

Q9. ₹1000 is divided among A, B, C in the ratio 2:3:5. B’s share is:

(A) ₹200   (B) ₹300   (C) ₹500   (D) ₹333

Q10. The average of 7 numbers is 54. If a new number 64 is added, the new average becomes:

(A) 54.25   (B) 55.25   (C) 56.25   (D) 59

Q11. A fair die is rolled once. What is the probability of getting a prime number?

(A) 1/2   (B) 1/3   (C) 2/3   (D) 1/6

Q12. The area of a triangle with base 18 cm and height 12 cm is:

(A) 103 cm²   (B) 108 cm²   (C) 113 cm²   (D) 216 cm²

Q13. The volume of a cylinder with radius 7 cm and height 12 cm (use π = 22/7) is:

(A) 1748 cm³   (B) 1848 cm³   (C) 1948 cm³   (D) 3696 cm³

Q14. The difference between CI and SI on ₹7000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:

(A) ₹60   (B) ₹70   (C) ₹80   (D) ₹1400

Q15. What is 30% of 35% of 1000?

(A) 52.5   (B) 105   (C) 210   (D) 10.5

Q16. A father is 3 times as old as his son. 6 years ago, he was 5 times as old as his son. The present age of the son is approximately:

(A) 6 years   (B) 10 years   (C) 14 years   (D) 18 years

Q17. The LCM of 16 and 22 is:

(A) 88   (B) 176   (C) 352   (D) 352

Q18. The sum of two numbers is 44 and their difference is 12. The larger number is:

(A) 27   (B) 28   (C) 29   (D) 44

Q19. In what ratio must milk costing ₹22 per litre be mixed with milk costing ₹32 per litre to get a mixture worth ₹27 per litre?

(A) 1:1   (B) 2:1   (C) 1:2   (D) 3:2

Q20. In how many ways can the letters of the word LEADER be arranged?

(A) 120   (B) 360   (C) 720   (D) 60

Verbal Ability

Tourism contributes nearly 10% to global GDP and supports an estimated 320 million jobs. However, overtourism has degraded experiences and ecosystems in cities like Venice, Barcelona, and Kyoto. Policy responses — entry quotas, tourist taxes, accommodation caps — have multiplied. Conversely, post-pandemic recovery left many destinations dependent on tourism scrambling for visitors. The rise of sustainable tourism — emphasizing local benefit, ecological footprint, and community consent — has gained traction, though critics argue the label is often greenwashed marketing.

Q21. The passage primarily discusses:

(A) the unrelated history of tourism   (B) the central tensions and trade-offs around tourism   (C) an autobiography   (D) a fictional story

Q22. Which of the following best captures the author’s tone?

(A) dismissive   (B) balanced and analytical   (C) sarcastic   (D) poetic

Q23. Which statement is most consistent with the passage?

(A) The issue has only one side.   (B) Trade-offs and competing perspectives exist.   (C) All experts agree.   (D) The topic is irrelevant.

Q24. The passage suggests that policymakers should:

(A) ignore the issue   (B) weigh competing considerations carefully   (C) ban all activity   (D) do nothing

Q25. A reader could most reasonably infer that:

(A) the topic is fully resolved   (B) further debate and evidence will shape the outcome   (C) the topic has no consequences   (D) the author is uninformed

Q26. In the passage above, the word “degraded” most closely means:

(A) improved   (B) reduced in quality   (C) preserved   (D) celebrated

Q27. In the passage above, the word “multiplied” most closely means:

(A) divided   (B) increased greatly   (C) stopped   (D) reduced

Q28. In the passage above, the word “greenwashed” most closely means:

(A) genuinely sustainable   (B) falsely claimed sustainable   (C) painted green   (D) old

Q29. She is senior ____ me by two years.

(A) than   (B) to   (C) from   (D) with

Q30. If she ____ harder, she would have passed.

(A) studied   (B) had studied   (C) studies   (D) would study

Q31. The cat sat ____ the mat.

(A) in   (B) on   (C) at   (D) by

Q32. Hardly had he sat down ____ the bell rang.

(A) than   (B) when   (C) then   (D) that

Q33. Best completion: “Overtourism is most problematic in ____.”

(A) sparsely visited rural areas   (B) heritage cities like Venice and Kyoto   (C) factories   (D) airports only

Q34. Arrange P-Q-R-S.
P: Tourism contributes nearly 10% of global GDP.
Q: Overtourism has degraded experiences in cities like Venice.
R: Policy responses include quotas and tourist taxes.
S: Sustainable tourism has gained traction but is sometimes greenwashed.

(A) P-Q-R-S   (B) P-Q-S-R   (C) Q-P-R-S   (D) R-P-Q-S

Q35. Pick best continuation: “Sustainable tourism critics argue the label is often ____.”

(A) accurate   (B) greenwashed marketing   (C) scientific   (D) cheap

Logical Reasoning

Q36. In a row of 10 students facing north, Rahul is 4th from the left and Priya is 7th from the left. How many students are between them?

(A) 1   (B) 2   (C) 3   (D) 4

Q37. If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the father of D, how is A related to D?

(A) Father   (B) Uncle   (C) Brother   (D) Cousin

Q38. All cats are mammals. All mammals are animals. Therefore:

(A) No cats are animals   (B) All cats are animals   (C) Some animals are not cats   (D) Some cats are not mammals

Q39. If MONDAY is coded as NPOEBZ, then FRIDAY is coded as:

(A) GSJEBZ   (B) GTKEBZ   (C) GSJEBA   (D) GSJDAZ

Q40. In a queue, A is 5th from the front and 8th from the back. How many people are in the queue?

(A) 10   (B) 11   (C) 12   (D) 13

Q41. Pointing to a man, a woman said, ‘He is the son of my mother’s only son.’ How is the man related to the woman?

(A) Brother   (B) Son   (C) Nephew   (D) Cousin

Q42. If 1=5, 2=10, 3=15, then 5=?

(A) 20   (B) 25   (C) 30   (D) 35

Q43. Find the odd one out: 4, 9, 16, 23, 25

(A) 4   (B) 9   (C) 23   (D) 25

Q44. Statements: All pens are pencils. Some pencils are erasers. Conclusion?

(A) All erasers are pens   (B) Some pens are erasers   (C) Some pencils are pens   (D) No conclusion definitely

Q45. In a certain code, BIRD = 2-9-18-4. What is CAT?

(A) 3-1-20   (B) 3-2-20   (C) 2-1-20   (D) 3-1-21

Data Interpretation

Bar chart of exports (₹ crore) by sector: Tech=240, Pharma=180, Textile=150, Auto=210, Agri=120. Total=900.

Q46. Tech share:

(A) 20%   (B) 24%   (C) 26.7%   (D) 30%

Q47. Smallest sector:

(A) Tech   (B) Pharma   (C) Textile   (D) Agri

Q48. Combined Pharma+Auto:

(A) 360   (B) 380   (C) 390   (D) 400

Q49. Average per sector:

(A) ₹150 cr   (B) ₹170 cr   (C) ₹180 cr   (D) ₹200 cr

Q50. If Textile grows 20%, new total:

(A) 920   (B) 930   (C) 940   (D) 950