Daily MCQ Paper — 24 April 2026

Daily MCQ Paper — 24 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 4x + 5y = 37 and 5x + 4y = 41, 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) 6 and 5   (B) 7 and 4   (C) -6 and -5   (D) 6 and -5

Q3. If |2x − 3| < 8, then x lies in the interval:

(A) (-2.5, 5.5)   (B) (0, 5.5)   (C) (-2.5, 6.5)   (D) (−8, 8)

Q4. A number is increased by 14% and then decreased by 14%. The net percentage change is closest to:

(A) No change   (B) 1.96% decrease   (C) 1.96% increase   (D) 0% decrease

Q5. A shopkeeper marks a product 40% above cost price and offers a 15% discount. His profit percentage is closest to:

(A) 19%   (B) 21%   (C) 17%   (D) 25%

Q6. A can complete a job in 12 days and B in 15 days. Working together, they finish it in approximately:

(A) 6.17 days   (B) 6.67 days   (C) 7.17 days   (D) 13.5 days

Q7. A train of length 140 m passes a pole in 15 seconds. How long will it take to pass a platform of length 170 m?

(A) 31.2143 sec   (B) 33.2143 sec   (C) 38.2143 sec   (D) 66.4286 sec

Q8. The compound interest on ₹16000 at 11% per annum for 2 years (compounded annually) is approximately:

(A) ₹3614   (B) ₹3714   (C) ₹3814   (D) ₹3520

Q9. ₹800 is divided among A, B, C in the ratio 2:3:5. B’s share is:

(A) ₹160   (B) ₹240   (C) ₹400   (D) ₹266

Q10. The average of 8 numbers is 47. If a new number 57 is added, the new average becomes:

(A) 47.11   (B) 48.11   (C) 49.11   (D) 52

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 14 cm and height 14 cm is:

(A) 93 cm²   (B) 98 cm²   (C) 103 cm²   (D) 196 cm²

Q13. The volume of a cylinder with radius 7 cm and height 13 cm (use π = 22/7) is:

(A) 1902 cm³   (B) 2002 cm³   (C) 2102 cm³   (D) 4004 cm³

Q14. The difference between CI and SI on ₹8000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:

(A) ₹70   (B) ₹80   (C) ₹90   (D) ₹1600

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

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

Q16. A father is 4 times as old as his son. 7 years ago, he was 6 times as old as his son. The present age of the son is approximately:

(A) 5 years   (B) 9 years   (C) 13 years   (D) 17 years

Q17. The LCM of 14 and 24 is:

(A) 84   (B) 168   (C) 336   (D) 336

Q18. The sum of two numbers is 37 and their difference is 13. The larger number is:

(A) 24   (B) 25   (C) 26   (D) 37

Q19. In what ratio must milk costing ₹23 per litre be mixed with milk costing ₹33 per litre to get a mixture worth ₹28 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

Microfinance was once hailed as a transformative tool for poverty alleviation. Pioneered most famously by the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, the model extended small collateral-free loans to women in rural communities. Initial impact studies suggested significant improvements in household income and women’s empowerment. However, randomized controlled trials in the 2010s produced more sober results: average effects on consumption and business outcomes were modest. Critics also noted that aggressive lending in some markets — notably Andhra Pradesh in 2010 — produced borrower distress and over-indebtedness.

Q21. The passage primarily discusses:

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

(A) passive   (B) forceful   (C) quiet   (D) gentle

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

(A) intoxicated   (B) measured and serious   (C) funny   (D) random

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

(A) worsening   (B) relief   (C) creation   (D) exposure

Q29. The news ____ shocking.

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

Q30. Each of the boys ____ given a prize.

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

Q31. He prefers tea ____ coffee.

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

Q32. ____ being late, he attended the lecture.

(A) Despite   (B) Although   (C) Though   (D) In spite

Q33. Best completion: “Microfinance impact studies in the 2010s produced ____.”

(A) spectacular gains   (B) more sober results than initial studies suggested   (C) no result   (D) negative results only

Q34. Arrange P-Q-R-S.
P: Initial studies suggested strong income gains.
Q: Microfinance was once hailed as transformative.
R: Later RCTs produced more modest results.
S: Aggressive lending in some markets caused borrower distress.

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

Q35. Pick best continuation: “Andhra Pradesh in 2010 became a cautionary tale because ____.”

(A) of a flood   (B) of borrower distress and over-indebtedness   (C) of rapid growth   (D) of new banks

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

Project hours by task: Design=120, Development=240, Testing=80, Deployment=40, Documentation=20.

Q46. Total project hours:

(A) 480   (B) 500   (C) 520   (D) 540

Q47. Development as % of total:

(A) 40%   (B) 45%   (C) 48%   (D) 52%

Q48. Smallest task by hours:

(A) Design   (B) Testing   (C) Deployment   (D) Documentation

Q49. Ratio Design:Testing is:

(A) 2:1   (B) 3:2   (C) 3:1   (D) 4:3

Q50. If Testing increases by 50%, new total:

(A) 520   (B) 540   (C) 560   (D) 580