SET Exam Sample Questions
The section-wise sample questions for the SET examination are provided below to help candidates prepare effectively for the exam.
Quantitative
1. The volume of the sphere is 38,808 cm3. What is the surface area of the sphere?
4455 cm2
4433 cm2
5544.cm2
3344 cm2
Correct Option: C
Given, volume of the sphere = 38,808 cm³
Volume of the sphere = (4/3) × π × r³
(4/3) × π × r³ = 38,808
r³ = (38808 × 3 × 7) / (4 × 22) = 9261
r = 21
Surface area of the sphere = 4 × π × r²
= 4 × (22/7) × 21²
= 5544 cm²
Hence, the answer is 5544 cm².
2. How many numbers from 1 to 430 are divisible by 7 and 11 both?
5
11
9
7
Correct Option: A
LCM of 7 and 11 = 77
The number divisible by 7 and 11 both should be divisible by 77
⇒ Numbers are 77, 154, 231, 308, and 385 and the next number will be greater than 430.
Hence, the correct answer is 5.
3. Prasad goes 96 kilometres on a bike at a speed of 16 km/h, 124 kilometres at 31 km/h in a car, and 105 kilometres at 7 km/h in a horse cart. Find his average speed for the entire distance travelled.
16 km/h
13 km/h
17 km/h
11 km/h
Correct Option: B
Prasad goes 96 kilometres on a bike at a speed of 16 km/h, 124 kilometres at 31 km/h in a car, and 105 kilometres at 7 km/h in a horsecart.
Total distance travelled = 96 + 124 + 105 = 325 km
Total time taken = (96 / 16) + (124 / 31) + (105 / 7) = 6 + 4 + 15 = 25 hours
Average speed = Total distance / Total time taken = 325 / 25 = 13 km/h
Hence, the required average speed is 13 km/h.
4. A man invests a total sum of INR 10,000 in a company. A part of the sum was invested at 10% simple interest per annum and the remaining part, at 15% simple interest per annum. If the total interest accrued in two years equals INR 2,400, the sum invested at 15% simple interest per annum is:
INR 8000
INR 4000
INR 6000
INR 5000
Correct Option: B
Let the sum invested at 15% be x and the sum invested at 10% be (10000 – x).
Time = 2 years
According to the question: 2400 = (x × 15 × 2)/100 + ((10000 - x) × 10 × 2)/100
This simplifies to 2400 = (30x/100) + (200000 - 20x)/100
Further simplifying, 2400 = (30x + 200000 - 20x)/100
Which gives 240000 = 10x + 200000
Therefore, 40000 = 10x
Thus, x = 4000
Hence, the correct answer is INR 4000.
General Awareness
1. Rajaraja I and Rajendra I belonged to the ____________ dynasty.
Chola
Pallava
Pandya
Chalukya
Correct Option: A
The correct answer is Chola.
Rajendra Chola I, also known as Gangaikonda Chola or the Bringer of the Ganges, was a formidable Chola Emperor who reigned from 1014 to 1044 CE. In 1014 CE, he ascended to the throne, succeeding his father, Rajaraja I.
Revered as the 'King of Kings,' this legendary figure held the title of the most influential emperor in India during his entire rule. Rajendra Chola I is acclaimed for the restoration and consolidation of the Chola dynasty, ensuring its dominance over the Indian Ocean. His reign witnessed the unification of the southern region of India, marking a historic first in its history.
2. Who is the author of the book titled 'Numbers Do Lie'?
Anil Menon
Akash Chopra
Ian Chapell
Kunal Basu
Correct Option: B
The correct option is Akash Chopra.
Akash Chopra is an author, commentator, and former Indian cricketer. He represented India in 108 One-Day Internationals and 40 Tests. He has also served as a commentator for prominent broadcasters, including Sony Sports Network and Star Sports. The book is divided into 61 chapters, each of which explores a different statistic related to cricket.
3. Which bank secured RBI approval to open 20 new branches in India, marking its largest expansion in over a decade?
Citibank
DBS Bank
HSBC
Barclays Bank
Correct Option: C
HSBC India has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to open 20 new branches in key cities, marking its largest expansion in over a decade
4. Who claimed the Men's Singles title at the India Open Badminton 2025?
Goh Sze Fei
An Se Young
Viktor Axelsen
Jiang Zhen Bang
Correct Option: C
Denmark's Viktor Axelsen clinched the Men's Singles title at the India Open Badminton 2025.
General English
1. Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
I waited for you (1) / but you never (2) / turned up. (3) / No Error (4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Correct Option: D
The sentence follows a proper subject-verb agreement and tense consistency. There are no grammatical errors in the sentence structure. Therefore, it is correctly written, and no correction is needed.
So, the correct sentence is, "I waited for you, but you never turned up."
2. Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Truth can never be concealed from anyone.
Separated
Borrowed
Disguised
Snatched
Correct Option: C
The most appropriate synonym is the third option.
Explanation: In the given sentence, the word "concealed" is used to convey the idea that truth cannot be hidden or kept secret from anyone. Among the options, "disguised" is the most suitable choice as it implies altering the appearance or nature of something to hide its true identity. In this context, when we say truth can never be disguised, we mean it cannot be hidden or camouflaged.
So, the correct sentence would be: "Truth can never be disguised from anyone."
The meaning of the other options is as follows:
Separated: It means to set apart or disconnect.
Borrowed: It means to take or use something temporarily.
Snatched: It means to grab or seize something abruptly or forcefully.
3. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. And also, they contribute to the development of social and environmental solutions for the planet's future.
B. Companies do play an important role in modern society.
C. Because of their systematic relevance and their impact on policy-making, companies must use their influence in ways that benefit the public good.
D. Some corporations have become so large that their activities and strategic decisions have a direct impact on government policy and citizens' lives.
DCAB
DBCA
ADCB
BDCA
Correct Option: D
To form a meaningful and coherent paragraph, the sentences should be arranged in the following order: BDCA.
The corrected paragraph is as follows:
B. Companies do play an important role in modern society.
D. Some corporations have become so large that their activities and strategic decisions have a direct impact on government policy and citizens' lives.
C. Because of their systematic relevance and their impact on policy-making, companies must use their influence in ways that benefit the public good.
A. And also, they contribute to the development of social and environmental solutions for the planet's future.
Explanation: The paragraph starts with a general statement about the role of companies in modern society (sentence B), then discusses the impact and responsibility of large corporations (sentence D), and emphasises the need for these companies to use their influence for the public good (sentence C). It ends by mentioning their contribution to social and environmental solutions (sentence A).
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She frankly confessed that she couldn’t __________ to purchase a car then.
Spend
Afford
Stand
Tolerate
Correct Option: B
The second option is the correct answer.
The sentence suggests that the person confessed she couldn't do something related to purchasing a car. The word that fits best in this context is "afford," which means to have the financial means or resources to buy or pay for something.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
Spend means to use money to buy or pay for something.
Stand means to tolerate or endure something.
Tolerate means to endure or withstand something unpleasant.
Therefore, the complete sentence is "She frankly confessed that she couldn’t afford to purchase a car then."
Analytical and Logical Reasoning
1. Directions: Which of the following is a leap year?
1076
1675
1354
1998
Correct Option: A
A year is a leap year if it is divisible by 4 and a century year is a leap year if it is divisible by 400.
Let's check the options –
First option: 1076; 1076 ÷ 4 = 269. 1076 is divisible by 4.
Second option: 1675; 1675 is not divisible by 4.
Third option: 1354; 1354 is not divisible by 4.
Fourth option: 1998; 1998 is not divisible by 4.
So, only the first option is a leap year as it is divisible by 4. Hence, the first option is correct.
2. Directions: Three of the following letter clusters are alike in some manner and hence form a group. Which letter cluster does not belong to that group?
PRKI
JFOQ
UWFD
XZCA
Correct Option: B
Let's check the options –
First option: PRKI → P, K and R, I are opposite pairs.
Second option: JFOQ → J, O and F, Q are not opposite pairs.
Third option: UWFD → U, F and W, D are opposite pairs.
Fourth option: XZCA → X, C and Z, A are opposite pairs.
The second option is different from the other three options because here alternate letters are not opposite pairs. Hence, the second option is correct.
3. Directions: P, Q, R and S are playing a game of carrom. P, R and S, Q are partners. S is to the right of R. If R is facing West, then Q is facing which direction?
North
South
East
West
Correct Option: A
Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –

So, Q is facing in the North direction. Hence, the first option is correct.