CUET General Aptitude Test Practice Quiz 2
Welcome to this comprehensive practice quiz designed to sharpen your skills for the CUET General Aptitude Test. This set of 20 medium-difficulty questions covers a broad spectrum of topics, including logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general knowledge, and current affairs.
Each question is crafted to mirror the style and complexity of the actual exam, helping you build confidence and identify areas for improvement. Work through each question carefully, and use the detailed explanations provided to deepen your understanding of the core concepts. Good luck!
Q1. In a certain code language, 'MOBILE' is written as 'NPCJMF'. How will 'LAPTOP' be written in that code?
Each letter is replaced by the next letter in the alphabet. M becomes N, O becomes P, B becomes C, I becomes J, L becomes M, E becomes F. Applying the same rule to LAPTOP: L becomes M, A becomes B, P becomes Q, T becomes U, O becomes P, P becomes Q. Therefore, LAPTOP becomes MBUQPQ.
Q2. A train 150 meters long is running at a speed of 60 km/hr. In how many seconds will it pass a pole?
First, convert the speed from km/hr to m/s: 60 km/hr = 60 * (5/18) = 50/3 m/s. Time to pass a pole = Distance / Speed = 150 / (50/3) = 150 * (3/50) = 9 seconds.
Q3. Which of the following is a primary source of energy in an ecosystem?
Producers (like plants) are the primary source of energy in an ecosystem. They convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, which is then passed on to consumers and decomposers.
Q4. If the ratio of the ages of A and B is 3:5, and the sum of their ages is 40 years, what is the age of B?
Let the common ratio be x. Then A's age is 3x and B's age is 5x. The sum is 3x + 5x = 8x = 40, so x = 5. Therefore, B's age is 5 * 5 = 25 years.
Q5. Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and is widely regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, earning him the title 'Father of the Indian Constitution'.
Q6. Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
The series follows the pattern of n*(n+1). 1*2=2, 2*3=6, 3*4=12, 4*5=20, 5*6=30. The next term is 6*7 = 42.
Q7. Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
Coal is a fossil fuel that takes millions of years to form, making it a non-renewable resource. Solar, wind, and water are renewable resources that can be replenished naturally.
Q8. In a class, the average score of 20 students is 80. If the teacher adds 5 points to each student's score, what is the new average?
Adding a constant value to each data point increases the average by that same constant. Since 5 points are added to each student's score, the new average will be 80 + 5 = 85.
Q9. Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Rising Sun'?
Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost state of India and is the first place in the country to see the sunrise, earning it the nickname 'Land of the Rising Sun'.
Q10. A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹500 and sells it for ₹600. What is his profit percentage?
Profit = Selling Price - Cost Price = 600 - 500 = ₹100. Profit Percentage = (Profit / Cost Price) * 100 = (100 / 500) * 100 = 20%.
Q11. Which of the following is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is a gas giant with a mass more than twice that of all the other planets combined.
Q12. If 'PENCIL' is coded as 'QFO DJM', how is 'ERASER' coded?
Each letter is shifted by one position in the alphabet. E becomes F, R becomes S, A becomes B, S becomes T, E becomes F, R becomes S. Therefore, ERASER becomes FSBTFS.
Q13. What is the value of 15% of 240?
15% of 240 = (15/100) * 240 = 0.15 * 240 = 36.
Q14. Which of the following is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
The Right to Equality (Articles 14-18) is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. The Right to Property was removed as a fundamental right, and the Right to Work and Free Education for All are not fundamental rights in the same way.
Q15. A man walks 5 km towards the North and then turns right and walks 3 km. He then turns right again and walks 5 km. In which direction is he now from his starting point?
The man walks 5 km North, then 3 km East, then 5 km South. He ends up 3 km East of his starting point. Therefore, he is in the East direction from his starting point.
Q16. Which of the following is the chemical formula for common salt?
Common salt, also known as sodium chloride, has the chemical formula NaCl. It is composed of one sodium (Na) atom and one chlorine (Cl) atom.
Q17. The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is:
The sum of the interior angles of any triangle is always 180 degrees. This is a fundamental property in Euclidean geometry.
Q18. Which of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
The Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is the national aquatic animal of India. It is found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers.
Q19. If the simple interest on a sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is ₹200, what is the principal amount?
Simple Interest (SI) = (Principal * Rate * Time) / 100. Given SI = 200, Rate = 5%, Time = 2 years. Therefore, Principal = (SI * 100) / (Rate * Time) = (200 * 100) / (5 * 2) = 20000 / 10 = ₹2000.
Q20. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a major greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming. Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Hydrogen are not significant greenhouse gases.