Daily MCQ Paper — 22 April 2026

Daily MCQ Paper — 22 April 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 = 35 and 5x + 4y = 39, then the approximate value of (x + y) is:

(A) 6   (B) 7   (C) 8   (D) 9

Q2. The roots of the equation x² + (-10)x + 24 = 0 are:

(A) 4 and 6   (B) 5 and 5   (C) -4 and -6   (D) 4 and -6

Q3. If |2x − 3| < 6, then x lies in the interval:

(A) (-1.5, 4.5)   (B) (0, 4.5)   (C) (-1.5, 5.5)   (D) (−6, 6)

Q4. A number is increased by 10% and then decreased by 10%. The net percentage change is closest to:

(A) No change   (B) 1% decrease   (C) 1% increase   (D) 0% decrease

Q5. A shopkeeper marks a product 30% above cost price and offers a 20% discount. His profit percentage is closest to:

(A) 4%   (B) 6%   (C) 2%   (D) 10%

Q6. A can complete a job in 10 days and B in 13 days. Working together, they finish it in approximately:

(A) 5.15 days   (B) 5.65 days   (C) 6.15 days   (D) 11.5 days

Q7. A train of length 100 m passes a pole in 20 seconds. How long will it take to pass a platform of length 250 m?

(A) 68 sec   (B) 70 sec   (C) 75 sec   (D) 140 sec

Q8. The compound interest on ₹12000 at 9% per annum for 2 years (compounded annually) is approximately:

(A) ₹2157   (B) ₹2257   (C) ₹2357   (D) ₹2160

Q9. ₹600 is divided among A, B, C in the ratio 2:3:5. B’s share is:

(A) ₹120   (B) ₹180   (C) ₹300   (D) ₹200

Q10. The average of 6 numbers is 45. If a new number 55 is added, the new average becomes:

(A) 45.43   (B) 46.43   (C) 47.43   (D) 50

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 10 cm and height 10 cm is:

(A) 45 cm²   (B) 50 cm²   (C) 55 cm²   (D) 100 cm²

Q13. The volume of a cylinder with radius 7 cm and height 11 cm (use π = 22/7) is:

(A) 1594 cm³   (B) 1694 cm³   (C) 1794 cm³   (D) 3388 cm³

Q14. The difference between CI and SI on ₹6000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:

(A) ₹50   (B) ₹60   (C) ₹70   (D) ₹1200

Q15. What is 25% of 35% of 1000?

(A) 43.75   (B) 87.5   (C) 175   (D) 8.75

Q16. A father is 4 times as old as his son. 5 years ago, he was 6 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 20 is:

(A) 40   (B) 80   (C) 160   (D) 320

Q18. The sum of two numbers is 35 and their difference is 11. The larger number is:

(A) 22   (B) 23   (C) 24   (D) 35

Q19. In what ratio must milk costing ₹21 per litre be mixed with milk costing ₹31 per litre to get a mixture worth ₹26 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

Cricket has evolved dramatically since the introduction of T20 leagues. The IPL, launched in 2008, redefined player economics, broadcasting rights, and fan engagement. Test cricket purists argue that the shorter format compromises technique and erodes appreciation for prolonged tactical battles. Defenders counter that T20 has expanded the global audience, improved fielding standards, and created lucrative careers for previously underpaid domestic players. The economic centre of gravity has shifted firmly toward India, with the BCCI commanding the lion’s share of ICC revenues.

Q21. The passage primarily discusses:

(A) the unrelated history of T20 cricket   (B) the central tensions and trade-offs around T20 cricket   (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 “compromise” most closely means:

(A) enhance   (B) weaken or settle   (C) analyse   (D) forget

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

(A) strengthen   (B) wear away   (C) clean   (D) decorate

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

(A) unprofitable   (B) highly profitable   (C) ancient   (D) creative

Q29. If you ____ to me, I’ll be happy.

(A) will write   (B) write   (C) wrote   (D) writing

Q30. This is the man ____ I met yesterday.

(A) who   (B) which   (C) whom   (D) whose

Q31. The data ____ inconclusive.

(A) are   (B) is   (C) were   (D) have

Q32. She accepted the proposal ____ hesitation.

(A) with   (B) without   (C) by   (D) of

Q33. Best completion: “T20 cricket reshaped player economics because ____.”

(A) games are shorter   (B) of franchise leagues like the IPL   (C) jerseys are coloured   (D) matches are at night

Q34. Arrange P-Q-R-S.
P: T20 leagues changed player economics.
Q: The IPL launched in 2008.
R: Test purists argue the format compromises technique.
S: Defenders point to expanded global audience.

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

Q35. Pick best continuation: “The ICC’s revenue distribution has shifted ____.”

(A) to Australia   (B) firmly toward India and the BCCI   (C) away from cricket   (D) to junior teams

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

Marketing spend (₹ lakh) and leads (count) by channel: Channel A: spend=20, leads=400. B: 30, 540. C: 25, 600. D: 40, 720. E: 15, 240.

Q46. Cost per lead for Channel B (₹) is approximately:

(A) 4,500   (B) 5,000   (C) 5,556   (D) 6,000

Q47. Channel with the HIGHEST cost per lead is:

(A) A   (B) B   (C) C   (D) D

Q48. Channel with most leads:

(A) A   (B) B   (C) C   (D) D

Q49. Total leads:

(A) 2400   (B) 2500   (C) 2600   (D) 2700

Q50. Average spend per channel:

(A) ₹24 lakh   (B) ₹26 lakh   (C) ₹28 lakh   (D) ₹30 lakh