CUET UG 2025 General Aptitude: Important MCQs to Practice

The CUET General Aptitude Test 2025 is a vital component of Section III in the CUET Exam, covering subjects such as General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, and Quantitative Reasoning. While not compulsory for all candidates, it is essential for those applying to specific degree programs. Therefore, candidates are advised to practice important questions from these subjects to maximise their marks in the exam.

Below are curated MCQs across relevant topics, complete with answers and explanations, designed to reflect the CUET UG 2025 General Aptitude Test's format and difficulty, based on Previous Year Questions (PYQ). These questions align with the syllabus and test problem-solving, analytical, and knowledge-based skills.

General Mental Ability Questions

This section tests logical thinking, pattern recognition, and basic mathematical applications up to Grade 8 level, covering topics like time-speed-distance, geometry, work, and ratios, often seen in PYQs.

Question 1: A train travels 60 km in 1 hour. How far will it travel in 2.5 hours at the same speed?
(1) 120 km
(2) 150 km
(3) 180 km
(4) 200 km

Answer: (2) 150 km
Explanation: Distance = Speed × Time = 60 km/h × 2.5 h = 150 km.

Question 2: A clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands?
(1) 7.5°
(2) 15°
(3) 30°
(4) 52.5°

Answer: (1) 7.5°
Explanation: At 3:00, the hour hand is at 90° (3 × 30°). In 15 minutes, it moves 15 × 0.5° = 7.5°. The minute hand is at 15 × 6° = 90°. Angle = |90° - (90° + 7.5°)| = 7.5°.

Question 3: If 5 workers complete a task in 10 days, how many days will 10 workers take for the same task?
(1) 3 days
(2) 5 days
(3) 8 days
(4) 10 days

Answer: (2) 5 days
Explanation: Total work = 5 × 10 = 50 worker-days. With 10 workers, time = 50 ÷ 10 = 5 days.

Question 4: A rectangle has a length of 10 cm and width of 5 cm. What is its area?
(1) 25 cm²
(2) 50 cm²
(3) 60 cm²
(4) 75 cm²

Answer: (2) 50 cm²
Explanation: Area = Length × Width = 10 × 5 = 50 cm².

Question 5: The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:2, with 30 students total. How many girls are there?
(1) 10
(2) 12
(3) 15
(4) 18

Answer: (2) 12
Explanation: Total parts = 3 + 2 = 5. Girls = (2/5) × 30 = 12.

Logical and Analytical Reasoning Questions

This section evaluates coding-decoding, family relationships, syllogisms, and direction sense, testing deductive skills, similar to PYQ patterns.

Question 1: In a code, "CAT" is "3120" and "DOG" is "4157". How is "FISH" coded?
(1) 69189
(2) 69198
(3) 68198
(4) 68189

Answer: (2) 69198
Explanation: Letters are coded by their alphabet positions (A=1, ..., Z=26). CAT: C=3, A=1, T=20 → 3120. DOG: D=4, O=15, G=7 → 4157. FISH: F=6, I=9, S=19, H=8 → 69198.

Question 2: A family has six members: A (father of B), C (mother of B), D (sister of B), E (brother of B), F (grandfather of B). How is D related to F?
(1) Daughter
(2) Granddaughter
(3) Sister
(4) Wife

Answer: (2) Granddaughter
Explanation: D is the daughter of A and C, and F is the grandfather (father of A or C). Thus, D is F’s granddaughter.

Question 3: All roses are flowers, and some flowers fade quickly. Which statement is true?
(1) All roses fade quickly
(2) Some roses fade quickly
(3) No roses fade quickly
(4) Some flowers are not roses

Answer: (4) Some flowers are not roses
Explanation: Roses are a subset of flowers, and some flowers fade quickly. Only (4) is necessarily true, as flowers include non-rose varieties.

Question 4: A man facing north turns 90° right, then 180° left. Which direction is he facing?
(1) North
(2) East
(3) West
(4) South

Answer: (3) West
Explanation: North → 90° right = East → 180° left = West.

Question 5: In a code, "PENCIL" is "QFODJM". How is "BOOK" written?
(1) APPK
(2) BPQM
(3) CPPL
(4) DQRN

Answer: (3) CPPL
Explanation: Each letter shifts forward by 1: P→Q, E→F, ..., L→M. For BOOK: B→C, O→P, O→P, K→L → CPPL.

General Knowledge and Current Affairs Questions

This section tests recent events, historical facts, and government initiatives, reflecting PYQ topics like awards, geography, and schemes.

Question 1: Who is the current President of India as of May 2025?
(1) Ram Nath Kovind
(2) Droupadi Murmu
(3) Pratibha Patil
(4) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Answer: (2) Droupadi Murmu
Explanation: Droupadi Murmu has been President since July 25, 2022.

Question 2: Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
(1) Japan
(2) France
(3) USA
(4) Brazil

Answer: (2) France
Explanation: Paris, France, hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Question 3: Which climate agreement was reaffirmed at the COP26 summit in Glasgow, 2021?
(1) Kyoto Protocol
(2) Montreal Protocol
(3) Paris Agreement
(4) Copenhagen Accord

Answer: (3) Paris Agreement
Explanation: COP26 reaffirmed the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to below 2°C.

Question 4: Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2023?
(1) Annie Ernaux
(2) Jon Fosse
(3) Abdulrazak Gurnah
(4) Louise Glück

Answer: (2) Jon Fosse
Explanation: Jon Fosse, a Norwegian author, won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature.

Question 5: Which Indian initiative promotes digital payments?
(1) Make in India
(2) Digital India
(3) Swachh Bharat
(4) Skill India

Answer: (2) Digital India
Explanation: Digital India, launched in 2015, promotes a digitally empowered society.

Question 6: Who was conferred the Bharat Ratna in 2024?
(1) Lata Mangeshkar
(2) P. V. Narasimha Rao
(3) Sachin Tendulkar
(4) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Answer: (2) P. V. Narasimha Rao
Explanation: P. V. Narasimha Rao received the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2024.

Question 7: Who is set to become the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2025?
(1) Indu Malhotra
(2) B. V. Nagarathna
(3) Hima Kohli
(4) Fathima Beevi

Answer: (2) B. V. Nagarathna
Explanation: Justice B. V. Nagarathna will succeed CJI D. Y. Chandrachud in 2025.

Question 8: The Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield, is in which state/UT?
(1) Jammu and Kashmir
(2) Ladakh
(3) Himachal Pradesh
(4) Uttarakhand

Answer: (2) Ladakh
Explanation: Siachen Glacier is in Ladakh, a Union Territory.

Question 9: Which country is NOT a G20 member?
(1) South Africa
(2) Saudi Arabia
(3) Thailand
(4) Brazil

Answer: (3) Thailand
Explanation: Thailand is not a G20 member, unlike South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil.

Question 10: Which scheme promotes digital financial inclusion in rural India?
(1) PM Jan Dhan Yojana
(2) PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
(3) Ayushman Bharat
(4) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Answer: (1) PM Jan Dhan Yojana
Explanation: PM Jan Dhan Yojana provides banking services to rural areas.

Question 11: Arrange the states in chronological order of formation:
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Chhattisgarh
(C) Telangana
(D) Uttarakhand
(1) (B), (A), (D), (C)
(2) (D), (A), (B), (C)
(3) (A), (B), (D), (C)
(4) (D), (B), (A), (C)

Answer: (2) (D), (A), (B), (C)
Explanation: Formed in 2000: Uttarakhand (Nov 9), Jharkhand (Nov 15), Chhattisgarh (Nov 1); Telangana in 2014 (Jun 2).

Question 12: What is the primary cause of coral bleaching in marine ecosystems?
(1) Ocean acidification
(2) Rising sea temperatures
(3) Plastic pollution
(4) Overfishing

Answer: (2) Rising sea temperatures
Explanation: Rising sea temperatures stress corals, causing them to expel symbiotic algae.

Question 13: Match List-I (Person) with List-II (Field):

(1) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
(2) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
(3) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(4) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)

Answer: (1) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
Explanation: Kalidasa (poetry), Aryabhata (astronomy), Sushruta (medicine), Banabhatta (prose).

Question 14: Match List-I (Country) with List-II (Currency):

(1) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(2) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(3) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
(4) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

Answer: (1) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
Explanation: Vietnam (Dong), Thailand (Baht), South Korea (Won), Indonesia (Rupiah).

Question 15: Who won the men’s singles title at Wimbledon 2024?
(1) Carlos Alcaraz
(2) Novak Djokovic
(3) Jannik Sinner
(4) Rafael Nadal

Answer: (1) Carlos Alcaraz
Explanation: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon 2024.

Basic Mathematics Questions (Up to Grade 8 Level)

This section covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and mensuration, testing foundational math skills, as seen in PYQ.

Question 1: What is the value of ( 7² + 3² )?
(1) 48
(2) 52
(3) 58
(4) 64

Answer: (3) 58
Explanation: ( 7² = 49 ), ( 3² = 9 ), so ( 49 + 9 = 58 ).

Question 2: A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and width of 5 cm. What is its perimeter?
(1) 28 cm
(2) 34 cm
(3) 40 cm
(4) 60 cm

Answer: (2) 34 cm
Explanation: Perimeter = 2 x (12 + 5) = 34 cm.

Question 3: What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6?
(1) 8
(2) 12
(3) 18
(4) 24

Answer: (2) 12
Explanation: Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, ...; Multiples of 6: 6, 12, ... LCM = 12.

Question 4: Solve for ( x ): ( 3x + 5 = 20 ).
(1) 3
(2) 5
(3) 7
(4) 9

Answer: (2) 5
Explanation: ( 3x = 20 - 5 = 15 ), so ( x = 15/3 = 5 ).

Question 5: A triangle has sides 5 cm, 12 cm, and 13 cm. Is it a right triangle?
(1) Yes
(2) No
(3) Cannot determine
(4) Only if acute

Answer: (1) Yes
Explanation: ( 13² = 169 ), ( 5² + 12² = 25 + 144 = 169 ). Since ( 13² = 5² + 12² ), it’s a right triangle.

Question 6: A shopkeeper sells an item for ₹1200 with a 20% profit. What is the cost price?
(1) ₹960
(2) ₹1000
(3) ₹1080
(4) ₹1440

Answer: (2) ₹1000
Explanation: Selling price = 1.2 × Cost price = 1200. Cost price = ( 1200/1.2 = 1000 ).

Question 7: In a right-angled triangle, one angle is 30°. What is the third angle?
(1) 30°
(2) 45°
(3) 60°
(4) 90°

Answer: (3) 60°
Explanation: Angles sum to 180°. With 90° and 30°, the third angle = ( 180° - 90° - 30° = 60° ).

Question 8: The marks of five students are 10, 15, 20, 25, 30. What is their mean?
(1) 15
(2) 20
(3) 25
(4) 30

Answer: (2) 20
Explanation: Mean = ( (10 + 15 + 20 + 25 + 30)/5 = 100/5 = 20 ).

Question 9: A worker completes a task in 12 days. How many days will 3 workers take?
(1) 3 days
(2) 4 days
(3) 6 days
(4) 9 days

Answer: (2) 4 days
Explanation: One worker’s rate = ( 1/12 ) task/day. Three workers’ rate = ( 3/12 = 1/4 ). Time = 1/(1/4) = 4 days.

Question 10: The age ratio of two persons is 3:5, and their ages sum to 40 years. What is the younger person’s age?
(1) 15 years
(2) 18 years
(3) 20 years
(4) 25 years

Answer: (1) 15 years
Explanation: Ages = ( 3x ), ( 5x ). Sum = ( 8x = 40 ), so ( x = 5 ). Younger age = ( 3x = 15 ).

General Science and Environment Literacy Questions

This section tests NCERT Class 12-level science, environmental issues, and scientific advancements, covering physics, chemistry, biology, and ecology, as seen in PYQ.

Question 1: Which phenomenon causes stars to twinkle?
(1) Refraction of light
(2) Diffraction of light
(3) Scattering of light
(4) Polarization of light

Answer: (1) Refraction of light
Explanation: Atmospheric refraction bends starlight, causing twinkling.

Question 2: Which gas, discovered on the sun before Earth, is the second most abundant element?
(1) Hydrogen
(2) Helium
(3) Nitrogen
(4) Oxygen

Answer: (2) Helium
Explanation: Helium was detected in the sun’s spectrum in 1868, second to hydrogen in abundance.

Question 3: What is the primary energy source for Earth’s climate system?
(1) Geothermal energy
(2) Solar radiation
(3) Tidal energy
(4) Biomass energy

Answer: (2) Solar radiation
Explanation: Solar radiation drives atmospheric and oceanic processes.

Question 4: What is a major contributor to ocean acidification?
(1) Nitrogen deposition
(2) CO₂ absorption by seawater
(3) Oil spills
(4) Plastic pollution

Answer: (2) CO₂ absorption by seawater
Explanation: CO₂ forms carbonic acid, lowering ocean pH.

Question 5: Which Indian initiative conserves biodiversity hotspots?
(1) Project Tiger
(2) Mission LiFE
(3) National Clean Air Programme
(4) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Answer: (1) Project Tiger
Explanation: Project Tiger (1973) protects tiger habitats and biodiversity.

Question 6: Which organization developed the ‘Pinaka’ rocket launcher for the Indian armed forces?
(1) ISRO
(2) DRDO
(3) HAL
(4) BARC

Answer: (2) DRDO
Explanation: DRDO developed the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher.

Question 7: Which pollutant primarily forms smog in urban areas?
(1) Carbon monoxide
(2) Sulfur dioxide
(3) Particulate matter
(4) Ozone

Answer: (4) Ozone
Explanation: Ground-level ozone, formed in sunlight, causes photochemical smog.

Question 8: Match List-I (Instrument) with List-II (Purpose):

(1) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(2) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(3) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
(4) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

Answer: (1) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
Explanation: Spectrometer (light spectra), barometer (pressure), anemometer (wind speed), hygrometer (humidity).

Question 9: What process allows plants to convert sunlight into chemical energy?
(1) Respiration
(2) Photosynthesis
(3) Transpiration
(4) Fermentation

Answer: (2) Photosynthesis
Explanation: Photosynthesis uses sunlight, CO₂, and water to produce glucose: ( 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂).

Question 10: Which greenhouse gas primarily drives climate change?
(1) Methane
(2) Carbon dioxide
(3) Nitrous oxide
(4) Ozone

Answer: (2) Carbon dioxide
Explanation: CO₂ traps heat, enhancing the greenhouse effect and causing global warming.

Question 11: What does biodiversity refer to?
(1) Variety of life forms in an ecosystem
(2) Amount of water in an ecosystem
(3) Types of rocks in an area
(4) Number of humans in a region

Answer: (1) Variety of life forms in an ecosystem
Explanation: Biodiversity includes species, genetic, and ecosystem diversity, vital for stability.

Question 12: Which process is NOT part of the water cycle?
(1) Evaporation
(2) Condensation
(3) Precipitation
(4) Photosynthesis

Answer: (4) Photosynthesis
Explanation: The water cycle involves evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection, not photosynthesis.

Question 13: Which is NOT a renewable energy source?
(1) Solar energy
(2) Wind energy
(3) Hydropower
(4) Coal

Answer: (4) Coal
Explanation: Solar, wind, and hydropower are renewable; coal is a finite fossil fuel.

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Conclusion

The CUET UG 2025 General Aptitude Test is a key opportunity to demonstrate your analytical, mathematical, and knowledge-based skills. These MCQs cover essential topics like reasoning, mathematics, general knowledge, and science, helping you prepare effectively. Regular practice with PYQ, focus on high-weightage areas (e.g., arithmetic, environmental literacy), and use of reliable resources will boost your confidence.