ADRE Previous Year Question Paper (PYQ Vault)

Explanation: The word 'Arrival' means reaching a destination, whereas 'Departure' means leaving or setting off. Thus, 'Departure' is the exact antonym of 'Arrival'.

Explanation: The sentence asks a direct question, so it requires a question mark '{?}' at the end.

Explanation: A collective noun used specifically to refer to a group of bees is a 'swarm'.

Explanation: The idiom 'hang up one's boots' is commonly used in sports and work to mean retiring from active participation or service.

Explanation: 'Accurate' means correct in all details, exact, or free from error. Therefore, 'Correct' is its closest synonym.

Explanation: The standard and correct English spelling for a chart showing days, weeks, and months of a year is 'Calendar'.

Explanation: The verb 'insist' is followed by the preposition 'on' when expressing a firm demand (e.g., 'insisted on paying').

Explanation: 'Run' is an action word representing a physical activity, making it a verb. 'Black' is an adjective, 'Faster' is an adjective/adverb, and 'Human' is a noun/adjective.

Explanation: Being 'resistant to infection' means having protection or resistance to a disease, which is defined by the word 'Immune'.

Explanation: 'on' is a preposition showing the physical spatial relationship between 'sleeping' and 'a cot'.

Explanation: The Chola Dynasty (especially under Rajendra Chola I) expanded its maritime influence, conquest, and culture deep into Southeast Asia.

Explanation: Mula Gabharu fought against the Turko-Afghan invader Turbak Khan to avenge her husband Phrasengmung Borgohain's death during the Ahom-Mughal conflicts.

Explanation: NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was formed on January 1, 2015, replacing the Planning Commission of India.

Explanation: Raipur is the capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Explanation: Alexander the Great was the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon (Macedonia).

Explanation: Assam shares international borders with two countries: Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south/west. Among the options, Bhutan is correct.

Explanation: Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is the Upper House of the Parliament of India, whereas Lok Sabha is the Lower House.

Explanation: The Preamble to the Constitution of India includes terms like Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, and Dignity, but does NOT contain the word 'Modesty'.

Explanation: The Aravalli Range is an ancient mountain range running across northwestern India, passing through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and ending near Delhi.

Explanation: Barak Valley consists of three southern districts of Assam: Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi.

Explanation: Padma Bhushan Krishnakanta Handique was the founder Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University, serving from 1948 to 1957.

Explanation: A barometer is a scientific instrument used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.

Explanation: Ali-Aye-Ligang is a spring festival associated with agriculture, celebrated by the Mishing indigenous tribe of Assam.

Explanation: A glacier is a large, perennial accumulation of crystalline ice, snow, rock, sediment, and often liquid water that originates on land. Its principal component is ice.

Explanation: India shares land borders with 7 neighboring countries: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Afghanistan.

Explanation: Karbi Anglong district was originally known as the Mikir Hills district when it was formed, later renamed to Karbi Anglong in 1976.

Explanation: The McMahon Line is the international boundary line between India and China, agreed upon at the Shimla Convention in 1914.

Explanation: Kathakali is a major form of classical Indian dance-drama native to the southwestern state of Kerala.

Explanation: The Gobha King (Gobha Raja) is an institutional ruler associated with the traditional monarchy and cultural rituals of the Tiwa (Lalung) community.

Explanation: Belgium is traditionally nicknamed the 'Cockpit of Europe' because it has been the site of numerous key battles throughout European history.

Explanation: The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, facilitating direct maritime transport between Europe and Asia.

Explanation: 'Choklong' is the traditional marriage system and ritual followed by the Ahom community of Assam.

Explanation: Kurseong is a town and hill station located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India.

Explanation: Razia Sultana was the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate from 1236 to 1240, becoming the first female Muslim ruler of South Asia to sit on the throne of Delhi.

Explanation: The Ahom dynasty ruled the Ahom kingdom in present-day Assam for nearly 600 years (from 1228 to 1826).

Explanation: The introduction or introductory statement to the Constitution of India setting out guiding principles is called 'The Preamble'.

Explanation: Under the Citizenship Act of 1955, citizenship can be acquired by Birth, Descent, Registration, Naturalization, and Incorporation of Territory. Simply buying property does not grant citizenship.

Explanation: Sati Sadhani was the legendary queen of the Sutiya dynasty (Chutia Kingdom) who resisted Ahom annexation.

Explanation: George Washington was an American military officer and founding father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

Explanation: Geographically, Cauvery (Kaveri) flows in southern India (Karnataka and Tamil Nadu), making it the southernmost river among the listed choices.

Explanation: Let son's age = $s$, father's age = $f$. Given $f + s = 60 \implies f = 60 - s$. After 15 years: $(f + 15) = 2(s + 15) \implies (60 - s + 15) = 2s + 30 \implies 75 - s = 2s + 30 \implies 3s = 45 \implies s = 15$ years.

Explanation: Using exponent laws: Left side = $2^{m - 6 + 4} = 2^{m - 2}$. Right side = $2^{-12 - 5} = 2^{-17}$. Equating powers: $m - 2 = -17 \implies m = -15$. (Note: Based on the official answer key key 'A' / Option 5).

Explanation: Let numbers be $3x$ and $4x$. $3x + 4x = 49 \implies 7x = 49 \implies x = 7$. Thus, numbers are $3(7)=21$ and $4(7)=28$.

Explanation: $(-1)^5 = -1$ (odd power) and $(-1)^6 = 1$ (even power). Their sum is $-1 + 1 = 0$.

Explanation: Calculating square root: $43 \times 43 = 1849$, so $\sqrt{1849} = 43$.

Explanation: $40\% \text{ of } 60 = 0.4 \times 60 = 24$. $60\% \text{ of } 40 = 0.6 \times 40 = 24$. Sum = $24 + 24 = 48$.

Explanation: XIV = 14 and IV = 4. $14 + 4 = 18$. In Roman numerals, 18 is XVIII.

Explanation: Factoring the numerator: $x^2 - 3x - 4 = (x - 4)(x + 1)$. Dividing by $(x + 1)$ gives $(x - 4)$.

Explanation: Let $x = 5.\overline{12}$. Then $100x = 512.\overline{12}$. Subtracting gives $99x = 507 \implies x = \frac{507}{99}$.

Explanation: Half-yearly rate $r = \frac{10}{2} = 5\%$. Time $n = 2$ periods. $A = 1000 \left(1 + \frac{5}{100}\right)^2 = 1000 \times 1.05^2 = 1000 \times 1.1025 = 1102.50$. $CI = 1102.50 - 1000 = \text{₹ } 102.50$.