Mock Test 17 — IB ACIO Tier 1 Pattern (100 MCQs)
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Instructions: This test follows the exact IB ACIO Tier 1 pattern — 100 objective questions across five sections, each carrying one mark, with ¼ negative marking for every wrong answer. Time allowed: 60 minutes. Attempt all questions before checking the answer key at the end.
Section A: Current Affairs and Static GK (20 Questions)
The "Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana" provides health cover of up to how much per family per year? (a) ₹5 lakh (b) ₹2 lakh (c) ₹10 lakh (d) ₹1 lakh
Which agency is India's premier investigative agency for economic offences involving foreign exchange? (a) Directorate of Enforcement (b) NIA (c) CBI (d) IB
The "Sun Temple" at Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which state? (a) Odisha (b) West Bengal (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Tamil Nadu
Which is the northernmost state of India? (a) Jammu and Kashmir (b) Himachal Pradesh (c) Punjab (d) Uttarakhand
The "Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan" integrates which earlier schemes? (a) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, RMSA, and Teacher Education (b) Mid-Day Meal only (c) Skill India only (d) Digital India only
Which Indian scientist headed the Indian Space Research Organisation during the Mangalyaan mission? (a) K. Radhakrishnan (b) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (c) U.R. Rao (d) S. Somanath
The "International Court of Justice" is headquartered at: (a) The Hague (b) Geneva (c) Vienna (d) Brussels
Which force is primarily responsible for security of Parliament House? (a) CISF (b) Delhi Police (c) NSG (d) CRPF
The "Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana" provides cash benefits to: (a) Pregnant and lactating mothers (b) Senior citizens (c) Girl children at birth (d) Widows
Which is the currency of China? (a) Yuan (Renminbi) (b) Yen (c) Won (d) Baht
The "National Security Guard" (NSG) is popularly known as: (a) Black Cat Commandos (b) Garuda Commandos (c) Cobra Commandos (d) Ghatak Commandos
Which Indian city hosts the headquarters of the Intelligence Bureau? (a) New Delhi (b) Mumbai (c) Kolkata (d) Chennai
The "Right to Information Act" was enacted in which year? (a) 2005 (b) 2000 (c) 2010 (d) 2002
Which international organisation publishes the "World Press Freedom Index"? (a) Reporters Without Borders (b) UNESCO (c) UN (d) Amnesty International
The "Unified Payments Interface" (UPI) was launched by: (a) NPCI (b) RBI (c) SEBI (d) Ministry of Finance
Which Indian state is the largest producer of spices? (a) Kerala (b) Karnataka (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Tamil Nadu
The "Doha Round" of trade negotiations is conducted under: (a) The World Trade Organization (b) The IMF (c) The World Bank (d) The United Nations
The "Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana" provides accident insurance cover of: (a) ₹2 lakh (b) ₹1 lakh (c) ₹5 lakh (d) ₹3 lakh
Which Indian city hosts the headquarters of the National Crime Records Bureau? (a) New Delhi (b) Mumbai (c) Hyderabad (d) Pune
The "Beating Retreat" ceremony marks the culmination of which celebration? (a) Republic Day celebrations (b) Independence Day celebrations (c) Gandhi Jayanti (d) Army Day
Section B: General Studies (20 Questions)
The "Vernacular Press Act" of 1878 was aimed at: (a) Curbing the Indian-language press (b) Promoting English education (c) Regulating trade (d) Reforming the judiciary
Which Article provides for Reservation in Public Employment? (a) Article 16 (b) Article 15 (c) Article 14 (d) Article 46
The "Eastern Ghats" are less continuous than the Western Ghats because they are: (a) Broken by several rivers flowing into the Bay of Bengal (b) Higher in elevation (c) Volcanic in origin (d) Located in the north
The unit of electric charge is: (a) Coulomb (b) Ampere (c) Volt (d) Ohm
"Current Account Deficit" occurs when: (a) A country's imports of goods, services, and transfers exceed its exports (b) Exports exceed imports (c) Government spending exceeds revenue (d) The fiscal deficit is zero
Which Mughal emperor is known for reversing Akbar's policy of religious tolerance? (a) Aurangzeb (b) Jahangir (c) Shah Jahan (d) Humayun
The "Poona Pact" of 1932 was signed between Gandhi and: (a) B.R. Ambedkar (b) Jinnah (c) Nehru (d) Patel
Which vitamin is synthesised by the human body upon exposure to sunlight? (a) Vitamin D (b) Vitamin A (c) Vitamin C (d) Vitamin B12
The "Sunderbans" is the largest mangrove forest in the world, shared between India and: (a) Bangladesh (b) Myanmar (c) Sri Lanka (d) Nepal
Which body recommends the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and States? (a) The Finance Commission (b) NITI Aayog (c) The Planning Commission (d) The GST Council
Deficiency of Zinc primarily affects: (a) Immune function and wound healing (b) Vision (c) Bone density (d) Blood clotting
The "Second Anglo-Maratha War" (1803-1805) resulted in British control over: (a) Delhi and Orissa (b) Bengal (c) Punjab (d) Mysore
"Supply-side economics" emphasizes: (a) Reducing taxes and regulations to boost production (b) Increasing government spending (c) Raising interest rates (d) Currency devaluation
Which of the following is an example of biodegradable waste? (a) Vegetable peels (b) Plastic bottles (c) Glass (d) Metal cans
The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by: (a) It cannot be dissolved; it is a permanent body (b) The President at will (c) The Prime Minister (d) A no-confidence motion
The "Sambhar Lake," India's largest inland salt lake, is located in: (a) Rajasthan (b) Gujarat (c) Haryana (d) Punjab
Which of the following is a feature of a "quasi-federal" system, as India is often described? (a) A strong Centre with significant powers over states (b) Complete state autonomy (c) No central government (d) A confederation of independent states
Which of the following is a major fibre crop grown in India? (a) Jute (b) Wheat (c) Gram (d) Mustard
The "Muslim League" was founded in which year? (a) 1906 (b) 1916 (c) 1920 (d) 1885
Which of the following organs is part of the human respiratory system? (a) Lungs (b) Liver (c) Kidney (d) Pancreas
Section C: Numerical Aptitude (20 Questions)
A sum of ₹12,000 becomes ₹15,600 in 3 years at simple interest. Find the rate of interest. (a) 10% (b) 12% (c) 8% (d) 15%
Find the compound interest on ₹35,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years. (a) ₹7,350 (b) ₹7,000 (c) ₹7,500 (d) ₹6,800
Two numbers are in the ratio 5:8. If their sum is 91, find the larger number. (a) 56 (b) 50 (c) 60 (d) 52
A train 180 m long crosses a man standing on a platform in 9 seconds. Find the speed of the train in km/h. (a) 72 km/h (b) 60 km/h (c) 80 km/h (d) 65 km/h
Two pipes can fill a tank in 10 and 15 hours respectively, while a third can empty it in 25 hours. Find the time to fill the tank if all three work together. (a) 150/19 hours (b) 8 hours (c) 9 hours (d) 7.5 hours
The average of 18 numbers is 30. If each number is decreased by 3, find the new average. (a) 27 (b) 28 (c) 26 (d) 29
What is 65% of 500 minus 45% of 300? (a) 190 (b) 180 (c) 200 (d) 170
₹1,20,000 is divided among A, B, C in the ratio 3:4:5. Find A's share. (a) ₹30,000 (b) ₹28,000 (c) ₹32,000 (d) ₹25,000
Find the next number in the series: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ? (a) 63 (b) 61 (c) 65 (d) 59
A boat's speed in still water is 18 km/h and the speed of the stream is 3 km/h. Find the time to cover 63 km upstream. (a) 4.2 hours (b) 4 hours (c) 4.5 hours (d) 3.8 hours
Find the area of a rhombus with diagonals 16 cm and 12 cm. (a) 96 sq cm (b) 88 sq cm (c) 100 sq cm (d) 92 sq cm
Two numbers are in the ratio 4:9. If their product is 1,296, find the larger number. (a) 54 (b) 48 (c) 60 (d) 45
A retailer buys an article for ₹500 and sells it for ₹575. Find his profit percent. (a) 15% (b) 20% (c) 10% (d) 25%
Simplify: 5³ − 4² + 24 ÷ 6 (a) 113 (b) 110 (c) 115 (d) 108
A can complete a work in 30 days. B is 50% less efficient than A. Find the time B alone would take. (a) 60 days (b) 45 days (c) 50 days (d) 40 days
Find the simple interest on ₹32,000 at 11% per annum for 2 years. (a) ₹7,040 (b) ₹7,000 (c) ₹7,200 (d) ₹6,800
Find the smallest number which when increased by 7 is exactly divisible by 12, 16, and 24. (a) 41 (b) 45 (c) 40 (d) 44
A square garden has a side of 40 m. Find the cost of levelling it at ₹8 per square metre. (a) ₹12,800 (b) ₹12,000 (c) ₹13,000 (d) ₹11,500
In a mixture of 120 litres, milk and water are in the ratio 5:3. Find the water to be added to make the ratio 5:6. (a) 45 litres (b) 25 litres (c) 35 litres (d) 20 litres
Find the compound interest on ₹22,000 at 15% per annum for 2 years. (a) ₹7,095 (b) ₹6,900 (c) ₹7,200 (d) ₹6,600
Section D: Reasoning and Logical Aptitude (20 Questions)
Find the odd one out: Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Shimla (a) Shimla (b) Mumbai (c) Chennai (d) Kolkata
If "TIGER" is coded as "UJHFS," how is "SNAKE" coded? (a) TOBLF (b) TOBLG (c) TOALF (d) SOBLF
Pointing to a man, a woman says, "He is the brother of my son's father." How is the man related to the woman, assuming her son's father is her husband? (a) Brother-in-law (b) Brother (c) Husband (d) Father
Complete the series: 11, 22, 44, 88, ? (a) 176 (b) 170 (c) 168 (d) 180
If all clerks are officers, and no officer is a labourer, then: (a) No clerk is a labourer (b) All labourers are clerks (c) Some clerks are labourers (d) All officers are clerks
If "FLOWER" is coded as "GMPXFS," how is "GARDEN" coded? (a) HBSEFO (b) HBSEFP (c) HBSDFO (d) GBSEFO
In a family, Y is the son of Z. W is the daughter of Z. V is the husband of W. How is Y related to V? (a) Brother-in-law (b) Brother (c) Father (d) Uncle
Find the missing number: 14, 27, 53, 105, ? (a) 209 (b) 207 (c) 211 (d) 205
If Thursday falls on the 17th of a month, what day falls on the 5th of the same month? (a) Saturday (b) Friday (c) Sunday (d) Wednesday
Choose the word that does not belong: Table, Chair, Sofa, Kitchen (a) Kitchen (b) Table (c) Chair (d) Sofa
In a row, Priya is 25th from the left and 30th from the right. How many people are in the row? (a) 54 (b) 55 (c) 53 (d) 56
Which number will replace the question mark? 9, 27, 81, 243, ? (a) 729 (b) 720 (c) 700 (d) 730
Statements: All rings are ornaments. Some ornaments are gold items. Conclusions: I. Some rings are gold items. II. Some gold items are rings. (a) Neither follows (b) Only I follows (c) Only II follows (d) Both may not necessarily follow
A person walks 9 km south, then 12 km east. How far is he from the starting point? (a) 15 km (b) 21 km (c) 18 km (d) 12 km
Find the odd pair: (2, 8), (3, 27), (4, 64), (5, 100) (a) (5, 100) (b) (3, 27) (c) (4, 64) (d) (2, 8)
A clock shows 8:00. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands? (a) 120° (b) 90° (c) 60° (d) 150°
A is the father of B. C is the daughter of B. D is the son of C. How is A related to D? (a) Great-grandfather (b) Grandfather (c) Father (d) Uncle
Complete the analogy: Judge : Court :: Actor : ? (a) Stage (b) Script (c) Camera (d) Audience
Find the next term: EG, HJ, KM, NP, ? (a) QS (b) QR (c) RS (d) PR
In a group of seven, P is taller than Q but shorter than R. S is the tallest. T is shorter than Q but taller than U. V is the shortest. Who is second tallest? (a) R (b) P (c) Q (d) T
Section E: English Language (20 Questions)
Choose the correctly spelt word: (a) Consensus (b) Concensus (c) Consenus (d) Concenssus
Choose the synonym of "ZEALOUS": (a) Enthusiastic (b) Indifferent (c) Apathetic (d) Lethargic
Choose the antonym of "SCARCE": (a) Abundant (b) Rare (c) Limited (d) Sparse
Fill in the blank: The company is known ___ its quality products. (a) for (b) with (c) about (d) of
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: "This is a difficult question." (a) Adjective (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Verb
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence: (a) Having finished his homework, he went out to play. (b) Having finished his homework he went out to play. (c) Having finished, his homework he went out to play. (d) Having finished his homework, he went out, to play
Convert to passive voice: "The government has announced a new policy." (a) A new policy has been announced by the government. (b) A new policy was announced by the government. (c) A new policy is announced by the government. (d) A new policy had been announced by the government.
Choose the one-word substitute for "a person who talks too much": (a) Garrulous (b) Reticent (c) Taciturn (d) Reserved
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to hit the sack": (a) To go to bed (b) To work hard (c) To leave a job (d) To celebrate
Identify the error: "The committee have decided to postpone it's meeting." (a) it's (b) committee (c) postpone (d) decided
Choose the correct article: "It was ___ unforgettable experience." (a) an (b) a (c) the (d) no article
Choose the correctly spelt word: (a) Conscience (b) Consciense (c) Conscence (d) Conscienсe
Fill in the blank: The concert will begin ___ 8 PM sharp. (a) at (b) in (c) on (d) by
Choose the synonym of "IMPECCABLE": (a) Flawless (b) Faulty (c) Defective (d) Imperfect
Choose the antonym of "ELATED": (a) Depressed (b) Joyful (c) Happy (d) Cheerful
Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence: (P) is often (Q) the best teacher (R) experience (S) in life (a) RPQS (b) RQPS (c) PRQS (d) QRPS
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence: (a) The CEO announced, "We will expand next year." (b) The CEO announced "We will expand next year." (c) The CEO announced, We will expand next year. (d) The CEO announced: "we will expand next year"
Identify the error: "Mathematics are a difficult subject for many students." (a) are (b) Mathematics (c) difficult (d) students
Choose the one-word substitute for "one who eats everything, including meat and vegetables": (a) Omnivore (b) Herbivore (c) Carnivore (d) Vegetarian
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "to be in hot water": (a) To be in trouble (b) To be very comfortable (c) To be angry (d) To take a bath
Answer Key with Explanations — Mock Test 17
1.(a) The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat) provides health cover of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year.
2.(a) The Directorate of Enforcement handles offences involving foreign exchange violations.
3.(a) The Sun Temple at Konark is located in Odisha.
4.(a) Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost region of India.
5.(a) Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan integrates Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, RMSA, and Teacher Education schemes.
6.(a) K. Radhakrishnan headed ISRO during the Mangalyaan mission.
7.(a) The ICJ is headquartered at The Hague.
8.(a) The CISF is primarily responsible for security of Parliament House.
9.(a) The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana provides cash benefits to pregnant and lactating mothers.
10.(a) Yuan (Renminbi) is the currency of China.
11.(a) The NSG is popularly known as Black Cat Commandos.
12.(a) The Intelligence Bureau's headquarters is in New Delhi.
13.(a) The RTI Act was enacted in 2005.
14.(a) Reporters Without Borders publishes the World Press Freedom Index.
15.(a) UPI was launched by the NPCI.
16.(a) Kerala is the largest producer of spices among Indian states.
17.(a) The Doha Round is conducted under the WTO.
18.(a) The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana provides accident cover of ₹2 lakh.
19.(a) The NCRB headquarters is in New Delhi.
20.(a) The Beating Retreat ceremony marks the culmination of Republic Day celebrations.
21.(a) The Vernacular Press Act aimed at curbing the Indian-language press.
22.(a) Article 16 provides for Reservation in Public Employment.
23.(a) The Eastern Ghats are broken by several rivers flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
24.(a) The unit of electric charge is the Coulomb.
25.(a) A Current Account Deficit occurs when a country's imports exceed its exports and transfers.
26.(a) Aurangzeb reversed Akbar's policy of religious tolerance.
27.(a) The Poona Pact was signed between Gandhi and Ambedkar.
28.(a) Vitamin D is synthesised upon exposure to sunlight.
29.(a) The Sunderbans is shared between India and Bangladesh.
30.(a) The Finance Commission recommends distribution of tax proceeds between Centre and States.
31.(a) Zinc deficiency primarily affects immune function and wound healing.
32.(a) The Second Anglo-Maratha War resulted in British control over Delhi and Orissa.
33.(a) Supply-side economics emphasises reducing taxes and regulations to boost production.
34.(a) Vegetable peels are biodegradable waste.
35.(a) The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved.
36.(a) Sambhar Lake is located in Rajasthan.
37.(a) India's quasi-federal system features a strong Centre with significant powers over states.
38.(a) Jute is a major fibre crop grown in India.
39.(a) The Muslim League was founded in 1906.
40.(a) The lungs are part of the human respiratory system. 41. SI=15600−12000=3600 over 3 years; rate=(3600×100)/(12000×3)=10%. (a) 42. CI=35000×(1.1²−1)=35000×0.21=₹7,350. (a) 43. Total parts=13; larger number=91×8/13=56. (a) 44. Speed=180/9=20 m/s=72 km/h. (a) 45. Combined rate=1/10+1/15−1/25=15/150+10/150−6/150=19/150; time=150/19 hours. (a) 46. New average=old average−decrease=30−3=27. (a) 47. 65% of 500=325; 45% of 300=135; 325−135=190. (a) 48. Total parts=12; A's share=120000×3/12=₹30,000. (a) 49. Pattern ×2+1: 1×2+1=3, 3×2+1=7, 7×2+1=15, 15×2+1=31, 31×2+1=63. (a) 50. Upstream speed=18−3=15 km/h; time=63/15=4.2 hours. (a) 51. Area=½×d1×d2=½×16×12=96 sq cm. (a) 52. Numbers=4x,9x; product=36x²=1296; x²=36; x=6; larger=9×6=54. (a) 53. Profit=575−500=75; profit%=75/500×100=15%. (a) 54. 5³=125; 4²=16; 24÷6=4; 125−16+4=113. (a) 55. B's efficiency=50% of A's, so B takes twice as long: 30×2=60 days. (a) 56. SI=(32000×11×2)/100=₹7,040. (a) 57. LCM of 12,16,24=48; required number=48−7=41. (a) 58. Area=40²=1600 sq m; cost=1600×8=₹12,800. (a) 59. Milk=75 litres, water=45 litres. For the new ratio 5:6 with milk fixed at 75, water needed = 75×6/5 = 90 litres; water to be added = 90−45 = 45 litres. (a) 60. CI=22000×(1.15²−1)=22000×0.3225=₹7,095. (a)
61.(a) Shimla is a hill station; the others are coastal or major metropolitan cities.
62.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: S→T, N→O, A→B, K→L, E→F = TOBLF.
63.(a) The woman's son's father is her husband; her husband's brother is her brother-in-law.
64.(a) Each term doubles: 88×2=176.
65.(a) Since all clerks are officers and no officer is a labourer, no clerk can be a labourer.
66.(a) Each letter shifts forward by one: G→H, A→B, R→S, D→E, E→F, N→O = HBSEFO.
67.(a) Y and W are siblings (both children of Z); V is W's husband, making Y and V brothers-in-law.
68.(a) Pattern ×2−1: 14×2−1=27, 27×2−1=53, 53×2−1=105, 105×2−1=209.
69.(a) From the 5th to the 17th is 12 days; 12 mod 7=5, so the day shifts forward by 5 from the 5th's day to reach Thursday; working backward 5 days from Thursday gives Saturday.
70.(a) Kitchen is a room; the others are pieces of furniture.
71.(a) Total = 25+30−1 = 54.
72.(a) Each term is multiplied by 3: 243×3=729.
73.(a) Since some ornaments are gold items and not all rings are necessarily among those ornaments, neither conclusion follows with logical certainty from the given statements alone.
74.(a) Using the Pythagorean theorem: distance=√(9²+12²)=√(81+144)=√225=15 km.
75.(a) In the others, the second number is the cube of the first (2³=8, 3³=27, 4³=64); 5³=125, not 100, so (5,100) is the odd pair.
76.(a) At 8:00, the gap between hour and minute hands is 4 hours, equal to 4×30°=120°.
77.(a) B is A's child and C's parent; C is D's parent, so A is D's great-grandfather.
78.(a) An actor's typical workplace is the stage, paralleling judge-court.
79.(a) Each pair starts 3 letters after the previous (E,H,K,N,Q) with the second letter 2 ahead of the first, giving QS.
80.(a) With S the tallest and R taller than P, R is second tallest.
81.(a) "Consensus" is the correct spelling.
82.(a) Zealous means enthusiastic.
83.(a) Abundant is the antonym of scarce.
84.(a) "Known for" is the correct idiomatic usage.
85.(a) "Difficult" describes the noun "question" — it is an adjective.
86.(a) Correct punctuation: Having finished his homework, he went out to play.
87.(a) Passive form: A new policy has been announced by the government.
88.(a) Garrulous means a person who talks too much.
89.(a) "To hit the sack" means to go to bed.
90.(a) "It's" (a contraction of "it is") is incorrect here; the possessive form "its" is needed to show the meeting belongs to the committee.
91.(a) "Unforgettable" begins with a vowel sound, so it takes "an."
92.(a) "Conscience" is the correct spelling.
93.(a) "At" is used with a specific clock time.
94.(a) Impeccable means flawless.
95.(a) Depressed is the antonym of elated.
96.(a) Correct order: RPQS — "Experience is often the best teacher in life."
97.(a) Correct punctuation: The CEO announced, "We will expand next year."
98.(a) "Are" should be "is" since "Mathematics" (as a subject name) is treated as singular.
99.(a) Omnivore means one who eats everything, including meat and vegetables.
100.(a) "To be in hot water" means to be in trouble.