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UPSC CAPF AC Mock Test
A timed 25-question mock for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) Examination covering indian polity, history & geography, world general knowledge, logical reasoning, percentages, english grammar. Answer, submit and review every question with its explanation; set negative marking to match your exam’s current scheme.
UPSC CAPF AC mock test
25 questions · 1 mark each · the timer starts with your first answer and the test submits itself when time runs out.
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Q1.Indian Polity, History & GeographyWhich mountain range separates the Indo-Gangetic plain from the Deccan Plateau?
Answer: B — Vindhya
The Vindhya range forms the traditional boundary between North and South India.
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Q2.World General KnowledgeMount Everest lies on the border of Nepal and:
Answer: A — China (Tibet)
Everest is on the Nepal–China (Tibet) border.
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Q3.Logical ReasoningWhat is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 7:10?
Answer: A — 155°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×7 − 5.5×10| = 155°.
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Q4.PercentagesWhat is 85% of 860?
Answer: C — 731
85% of 860 = 85/100 × 860 = 731.
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Q5.English GrammarIdentify the error: “One of my friend is a doctor.”
Answer: C — my friend
After “one of” use a plural noun: “one of my friends”.
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Q6.Indian Polity, History & GeographyThe first Indian satellite was:
Answer: C — Aryabhata
Aryabhata was launched on 19 April 1975.
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Q7.World General KnowledgeThe Sahara Desert is located in:
Answer: A — Africa
The Sahara covers much of North Africa.
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Q8.Logical ReasoningIf MILK is coded as PLON, how is LAMP coded?
Answer: C — ODPS
Each letter moves 3 places forward in the alphabet (MILK → PLON), so LAMP → ODPS.
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Q9.PercentagesWhat is 35% of 400?
Answer: D — 140
35% of 400 = 35/100 × 400 = 140.
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Q10.English GrammarChoose the correct comparative: This road is ___ than that one.
Answer: B — narrower
Two-syllable adjectives ending in -ow usually take -er: “narrower”.
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Q11.Indian Polity, History & GeographyThe longest river flowing entirely within India is:
Answer: D — Ganga
The Ganga is the longest river in India (about 2,525 km).
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Q12.World General KnowledgeThe Cold War was mainly between the USA and:
Answer: C — The Soviet Union
The rivalry was between the USA and the USSR (1947–1991).
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Q13.Logical ReasoningWhat is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 5:50?
Answer: C — 125°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×5 − 5.5×50| = 125°.
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Q14.PercentagesThe price of an item changes from ₹625 to ₹687.5. What is the percentage change?
Answer: B — 10% increase
Change = 62.5 on a base of 625: 62.5/625 × 100 = 10% increase. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q15.English GrammarChoose the correct preposition: She is good ___ mathematics.
Answer: B — at
The idiom is “good at” a subject or skill.
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Q16.Indian Polity, History & GeographyThe Chipko Movement was primarily concerned with:
Answer: B — Protection of trees
Villagers hugged trees to stop logging in the Garhwal Himalayas (1970s).
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Q17.World General KnowledgeThe United Nations was founded in:
Answer: B — 1945
The UN Charter came into force on 24 October 1945.
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Q18.Logical ReasoningWhat is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 5:30?
Answer: C — 15°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×5 − 5.5×30| = 15°.
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Q19.PercentagesTwo successive discounts of 25% and 20% are equivalent to a single discount of:
Answer: B — 40%
Net discount = a + b − ab/100 = 25 + 20 − 25×20/100 = 40%.
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Q20.English GrammarChoose the correct option: The committee ___ divided in their opinions.
Answer: A — were
When members of a collective noun act individually (divided opinions), a plural verb is used: “were”.
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Q21.Indian Polity, History & GeographyThe Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed from the constitution of:
Answer: C — Ireland
The DPSPs (Part IV) were inspired by the Irish Constitution.
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Q22.World General KnowledgeWhich is the largest desert in the world, including polar deserts?
Answer: C — Antarctic
Antarctica is the largest desert (a polar desert); the Sahara is the largest hot desert.
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Q23.Logical ReasoningIf STAR is coded as VWDU, how is CODE coded?
Answer: A — FRGH
Each letter moves 3 places forward in the alphabet (STAR → VWDU), so CODE → FRGH.
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Q24.PercentagesWhat is 5% of 320?
Answer: C — 16
5% of 320 = 5/100 × 320 = 16.
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Q25.English GrammarChoose the correct option: I would rather you ___ now.
Answer: A — left
“Would rather + subject” is followed by the past tense for present/future meaning: “left”.
How the mock test works
- The timer starts with your first answer; the test submits itself when time runs out.
- Choose the negative marking that matches your exam (many Indian exams deduct ¼ or ⅓ of a mark — check the official notification).
- After submitting you get your score, accuracy, time taken and a topic-wise breakdown, then every explanation.
- “New mock test” builds another paper — calculation questions get new numbers.
About UPSC CAPF AC
Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) Examination — conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Recruits Assistant Commandants for BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
UPSC CAPF AC practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
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| Indian Polity, History & Geography | General awareness | Question bank |
| World General Knowledge | General awareness | Question bank |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |