Total Questions: 100
Duration: 90 minutes
Sections:
- Section A – English Language (Q1–35) ✅ heavy emphasis
- Section B – Reasoning & Numerical Ability (Q36–65) ✅ high-level reasoning
- Section C – General Knowledge & Awareness (Q66–100) ✅ maritime + current affairs + GK
Section A – English Language (Q1–35)
Instructions:
- Includes Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Verbal Reasoning.
- PYQ-level difficulty with passages requiring inference, vocabulary in context, and grammar corrections.
Reading Comprehension Passage 1 (Q1–5)
Passage:
“Maritime security plays a critical role in national defense. The Indian Coast Guard ensures surveillance, search and rescue, and protection of offshore installations. With increasing maritime traffic, the need for trained personnel in communication, logistics, and administration has grown.”
Q1. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To describe shipping routes
B. To explain maritime security and ICG functions
C. To discuss international trade
D. To explain ship types
Q2. Which role of ICG is highlighted in the passage?
A. Patrolling deserts
B. Offshore surveillance
C. Railway safety
D. Road traffic management
Q3. The phrase “offshore installations” refers to:
A. Buildings on land
B. Platforms at sea
C. Coastal resorts
D. Military bases on land
Q4. The passage implies that:
A. Maritime traffic is decreasing
B. Trained personnel are needed
C. ICG is reducing staff
D. Shipping is illegal
Q5. Synonym of “critical” in the passage context:
A. Optional
B. Essential
C. Negligible
D. Minor
Vocabulary & Grammar (Q6–15)
Q6. Choose the correct antonym of “Increase”:
A. Grow
B. Expand
C. Decrease
D. Multiply
Q7. Fill in the blank: “If he _____ earlier, he could have joined the rescue operation.”
A. arrived
B. had arrived
C. arrives
D. arriving
Q8. Find the error: “The crew have completed their tasks before the storm hits.”
A. crew
B. have
C. completed
D. before
Q9. Choose the correct synonym of “Vigilant”:
A. Alert
B. Lazy
C. Careless
D. Slow
Q10. Idiom: “Bite the bullet” means:
A. Avoid responsibility
B. Face a difficult situation
C. Celebrate victory
D. Run away
Q11. Fill in the blank: “ICG personnel must adhere strictly _____ the safety protocols.”
A. in
B. on
C. to
D. by
Q12. Correct sentence:
A. The officer completed the report quickly.
B. The officer complete the report quickly.
C. The officer completing the report quickly.
D. The officer completes report quickly.
Q13. Analogy: Captain : Ship :: Pilot : ?
A. Airport
B. Aircraft
C. Passenger
D. Flight
Q14. Odd one out:
A. Sailor
B. Captain
C. Engineer
D. Teacher
Q15. Choose the word which best fits: “The ICG officer responded _____ to the emergency call.”
A. promptly
B. slowly
C. late
D. rarely
Reading Comprehension Passage 2 (Q16–20)
Passage:
“Climate change has impacted the Indian Ocean region. Rising sea levels threaten coastal areas and shipping lanes. The Indian Coast Guard plays a key role in disaster response, relief operations, and environmental monitoring.”
Q16. Which challenge is highlighted in the passage?
A. Desertification
B. Coastal flooding
C. Deforestation
D. Pollution on land
Q17. Which ICG role is emphasized?
A. Combat army operations
B. Disaster response and environmental monitoring
C. Road traffic monitoring
D. Railways maintenance
Q18. Synonym of “monitoring” in the passage:
A. Observing
B. Ignoring
C. Destroying
D. Reporting
Q19. The phrase “threaten coastal areas” means:
A. Protect the coasts
B. Pose danger to coasts
C. Ignore coasts
D. Survey coasts
Q20. Implication of the passage:
A. Climate change has no impact
B. ICG is involved in environmental protection
C. Maritime trade is unaffected
D. Coastal cities are safe
Vocabulary, Grammar & Verbal Reasoning (Q21–35)
Q21. Choose the correct synonym: “Relief”
A. Assistance
B. Burden
C. Threat
D. Challenge
Q22. Antonym: “Scarce”
A. Plentiful
B. Rare
C. Limited
D. Sparse
Q23. Fill in: “Had the officer been alert, the accident _____ prevented.”
A. is
B. would have been
C. was
D. will be
Q24. Idiom: “Keep your eyes peeled”
A. Stay alert
B. Close your eyes
C. Cry loudly
D. Move fast
Q25. Odd one out:
A. Radar
B. Compass
C. Sextant
D. Hammer
Q26. Analogy: Ship : Ocean :: Plane : ?
A. Air
B. Land
C. Sky
D. Airport
Q27. Correct sentence:
A. The officer briefed the team about safety protocols.
B. The officer briefing the team about safety protocols.
C. The officer briefed team safety protocols.
D. The officer briefs team about safety protocol.
Q28. Synonym: “Administration”
A. Management
B. Confusion
C. Disorder
D. Chaos
Q29. Fill in the blank: “The crew worked tirelessly to prevent damage _____ the storm.”
A. by
B. from
C. against
D. for
Q30. Choose the correct preposition: “The report was submitted _____ the commanding officer.”
A. to
B. for
C. by
D. at
Q31. Odd one out:
A. Maritime
B. Coastal
C. Desert
D. Offshore
Q32. Analogy: Captain : Leadership :: Engineer : ?
A. Skill
B. Knowledge
C. Intelligence
D. Authority
Q33. Grammar: Correct the sentence: “The personnel is highly trained in emergency operations.”
A. The personnel are highly trained… ✅
B. The personnel is highly trained…
C. The personnel being highly trained…
D. The personnel trains highly…
Q34. Synonym: “Surveillance”
A. Monitoring
B. Ignoring
C. Destroying
D. Attacking
Q35. Idiom: “In hot water”
A. Relaxed
B. In trouble
C. Happy
D. Confused
Section B – Reasoning & Numerical Ability (Q36–65)
Q36–40: Series & Patterns
Q36. Find the missing number in the series:
2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A. 40
B. 42
C. 44
D. 45
Q37. Find the next number: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
A. 162
B. 243
C. 324
D. 256
Q38. 5, 11, 23, 47, ?
A. 93
B. 95
C. 94
D. 89
Q39. Odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 196, 200
A. 121
B. 144
C. 196
D. 200
Q40. Complete the alphabet series: A, C, F, J, ?
A. O
B. P
C. N
D. M
Q41–45: Coding-Decoding & Direction Sense
Q41. If NAVY = 52, COAST = 54, find the code for GUARD.
A. 61
B. 63
C. 62
D. 64
Q42. In a certain code, MONDAY → OPNEBZ. How is FRIDAY written?
A. GSJEBD
B. GSKFBE
C. GSPJEA
D. GSKFBD
Q43. Pointing to a man, A says: “He is the son of my father’s brother.” How is he related to A?
A. Cousin
B. Uncle
C. Nephew
D. Brother
Q44. A man walks 5 km east, then 3 km north. Distance from starting point?
A. 6 km
B. 7 km
C. 8 km
D. 5 km
Q45. If North-East is 45°, South-West is 225°, what direction is 135°?
A. South-East
B. North-West
C. South-West
D. North-East
Q46–50: Blood Relation & Analogy
Q46. Pointing to a woman, A says: “She is the daughter of my father’s only son.” How is she related to A?
A. Sister
B. Daughter
C. Niece
D. Cousin
Q47. Teacher : School :: Doctor : ?
A. Hospital
B. Clinic
C. Patient
D. Nurse
Q48. Find the odd one out: Lion, Tiger, Panther, Elephant
A. Lion
B. Tiger
C. Panther
D. Elephant
Q49. Analogy: Ship : Sail :: Aircraft : ?
A. Fly
B. Wing
C. Engine
D. Runway
Q50. Blood relation puzzle: Pointing to a boy, she says, “He is my father’s father’s grandson.” How is he related to her?
A. Brother
B. Cousin
C. Father
D. Uncle
Q51–55: Seating Arrangement & Puzzle
Q51. Five officers A, B, C, D, E sit in a row. D is left of B and right of A. E is right of B. Who is in the middle?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Q52. Six ships P, Q, R, S, T, U anchored in a line. P left of Q. R right of S. T between R and Q. Who is at extreme right?
A. Q
B. P
C. U
D. T
Q53. A, B, C, D, E face north. A behind C. D right of B. E left of C. Who is in front of B?
A. D
B. C
C. A
D. E
Q54. Three boxes: one with only apples, one only oranges, one both. All labeled incorrectly. Minimum draws to correct labels?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Q55. 5 pencils cost ₹20, 8 pens cost ₹64. Cost of 3 pencils and 2 pens?
A. ₹32
B. ₹36
C. ₹34
D. ₹38
Q56–60: Logical & Analytical Ability
Q56. Ratio of father and son’s age = 7:3. After 6 years, ratio = 5:2. Find present ages.
A. 35, 15
B. 28, 12
C. 21, 9
D. 30, 15
Q57. A sum of ₹6000 amounts to ₹6300 in 1 year at simple interest. Rate?
A. 5%
B. 6%
C. 7%
D. 5.25%
Q58. Find average of first 50 natural numbers.
A. 25.5
B. 26
C. 24.5
D. 25
Q59. Train 120 m long crosses a man in 6 sec. Speed?
A. 72 km/h
B. 60 km/h
C. 54 km/h
D. 48 km/h
Q60. Container has 5 liters milk:water = 4:1. 2 liters removed, replaced by water. New ratio?
A. 7:3
B. 3:2
C. 8:2
D. 5:2
Q61–65: Miscellaneous Logical & Number Problems
Q61. A number is increased by 25%, new number = 150. Original number?
A. 120
B. 125
C. 130
D. 115
Q62. Find next number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A. 40
B. 42
C. 44
D. 45
Q63. Odd one out: 14, 21, 28, 35, 36
A. 14
B. 21
C. 36
D. 28
Q64. Analogy: Captain : Leadership :: Engineer : ?
A. Skill
B. Knowledge
C. Intelligence
D. Authority
Q65. Direction sense puzzle: A walks 3 km north, turns right 2 km, then left 1 km. Final distance from start?
A. 3 km
B. 4 km
C. 5 km
D. 2 km
Section C – General Knowledge & Awareness (Q66–100)
Q66–70: Indian Coast Guard & Maritime Awareness
Q66. What is the primary role of the Indian Coast Guard?
A. Maritime security and law enforcement
B. Air defense
C. Railways safety
D. Road traffic management
Q67. Headquarters of Indian Coast Guard is located at:
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kochi
D. Visakhapatnam
Q68. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of India extends up to:
A. 100 nautical miles
B. 200 nautical miles
C. 150 nautical miles
D. 250 nautical miles
Q69. Which ICG ship is mainly used for patrolling offshore oil rigs?
A. Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV)
B. Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)
C. Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV)
D. Hovercraft
Q70. The Sagarmala Project is associated with:
A. Coastal shipping & ports
B. Road development
C. Railways
D. Housing schemes
Q71–75: Current Affairs
Q71. Who is the current Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (2026)?
A. A K Jain
B. Rajendra Singh
C. S N Ghormade
D. R Hari Kumar
Q72. India recently signed the AUKUS agreement with:
A. Australia, UK, US
B. UK, US, Japan
C. France, US, Australia
D. UK, Japan, Australia
Q73. Which country recently joined the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)?
A. Japan
B. France
C. Germany
D. Brazil
Q74. Which Indian city hosts the headquarters of Eastern Naval Command?
A. Mumbai
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Kochi
D. Port Blair
Q75. India launched the INS Tarkash-class warship for which branch?
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Coast Guard
D. Indian Air Force
Q76–80: Science & Environment
Q76. Which gas is the primary contributor to global warming?
A. CO₂
B. O₂
C. N₂
D. CH₄
Q77. Which organ in the human body regulates balance and coordination?
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla
D. Hypothalamus
Q78. Chemical formula of washing soda is:
A. Na₂CO₃·10H₂O
B. NaHCO₃
C. Na₂SO₄
D. NaCl
Q79. Which planet rotates in the opposite direction to most planets?
A. Venus
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Saturn
Q80. The speed of sound in air at 0°C is approximately:
A. 331 m/s
B. 340 m/s
C. 300 m/s
D. 350 m/s
Q81–85: History & Polity
Q81. Who wrote the Indian National Anthem?
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
C. Sarojini Naidu
D. Subramania Bharati
Q82. First woman judge of the Supreme Court of India?
A. Fathima Beevi
B. Indu Malhotra
C. R Banumathi
D. Gyan Sudha Misra
Q83. The Purna Swaraj Declaration was passed in:
A. 1928
B. 1930
C. 1942
D. 1947
Q84. Who was the founder of the Maratha Empire?
A. Shivaji Maharaj
B. Baji Rao I
C. Peshwa Balaji
D. Chhatrapati Sambhaji
Q85. Treaty of Salbai ended which war?
A. First Anglo-Maratha War
B. First Anglo-Sikh War
C. First Anglo-Burmese War
D. Third Anglo-Maratha War
Q86–90: Geography
Q86. Longest river in India:
A. Ganga
B. Godavari
C. Brahmaputra
D. Yamuna
Q87. India shares its longest land border with:
A. China
B. Pakistan
C. Bangladesh
D. Nepal
Q88. Largest island in India:
A. Little Andaman
B. Great Nicobar
C. Andaman
D. Majuli
Q89. Indian state with the longest coastline:
A. Gujarat
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Odisha
Q90. Mountain range separating India from Tibet:
A. Himalayas
B. Aravalli
C. Western Ghats
D. Eastern Ghats
Q91–95: Indian Defence & Armed Forces
Q91. ICG full form:
A. Indian Coast Guard
B. Indian Civil Guard
C. Indian Coastal Group
D. Indian Combat Guard
Q92. Which of the following is not a primary responsibility of ICG?
A. Maritime security
B. Search & rescue
C. Environmental protection
D. Air defense
Q93. Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) are mainly used for:
A. Patrolling open seas
B. Inland rivers
C. Desert operations
D. Air traffic monitoring
Q94. Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) are mainly used for:
A. Quick interception
B. Long-term offshore deployment
C. Environmental monitoring
D. Air support
Q95. Hovercrafts in ICG are used primarily for:
A. Shallow water operations
B. Deep sea patrolling
C. Long-range transport
D. Air defense
Q96–100: Miscellaneous GK
Q96. The Indian Coast Guard was formally established in:
A. 1978
B. 1982
C. 1990
D. 1985
Q97. India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier is:
A. INS Vikrant
B. INS Viraat
C. INS Shivalik
D. INS Chakra
Q98. Which of the following rivers flows entirely in India?
A. Ganga
B. Brahmaputra
C. Indus
D. Meghna
Q99. Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Navy”?
A. Chhatrapati Shivaji
B. Admiral Nanda
C. Admiral Karambir Singh
D. Admiral R Hari Kumar
Q100. Which Indian city is famous for its maritime museum?
A. Mumbai
B. Kochi
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Chennai
Short Disclaimer:
This sample paper is for practice and educational purposes only. It is inspired by previous years’ question patterns and difficulty levels of the Indian Coast Guard Navik (Domestic Branch) exam. It is not an official question paper. Aspirants should always refer to official ICG notifications and syllabus for exam preparation.
| Q | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Main idea: maritime security & ICG functions |
| 2 | B | Offshore surveillance highlighted |
| 3 | B | Offshore = at sea platforms |
| 4 | B | Implies trained personnel needed |
| 5 | B | Critical = essential |
| 6 | C | Antonym of Increase = Decrease |
| 7 | B | Correct tense: had arrived |
| 8 | B | Error: “have” should be “has” for singular crew? Actually crew singular/plural → B correct |
| 9 | A | Vigilant = alert |
| 10 | B | Bite the bullet = face difficulty |
| 11 | C | Adhere to protocols |
| 12 | A | Correct sentence structure |
| 13 | B | Pilot flies aircraft |
| 14 | D | Teacher unrelated to maritime context |
| 15 | A | Responded promptly |
| 16 | B | Coastal flooding |
| 17 | B | Disaster response + environmental monitoring |
| 18 | A | Monitoring = observing |
| 19 | B | Threaten = pose danger |
| 20 | B | ICG involved in environmental protection |
| 21 | A | Relief = assistance |
| 22 | A | Scarce → plentiful |
| 23 | B | Correct conditional form |
| 24 | A | Idiom = stay alert |
| 25 | D | Hammer unrelated to maritime tools |
| 26 | A | Ship moves on ocean |
| 27 | A | Correct grammar |
| 28 | A | Administration = management |
| 29 | B | Prevent damage from storm |
| 30 | A | Submitted to commanding officer |
| 31 | C | Desert unrelated |
| 32 | A | Engineer → skill |
| 33 | A | Personnel are (plural) |
| 34 | A | Surveillance = monitoring |
| 35 | B | In hot water = in trouble |
| Q | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | B | Series: n²+n → 2,6,12,20,30,42 |
| 37 | B | Series ×3: 3,9,27,81,243 |
| 38 | B | Pattern ×2–1 or doubling sequence → 95 |
| 39 | D | Perfect squares except 200 |
| 40 | A | Alphabet series: +2,+3,+4,+5 → O |
| 41 | B | Letter sum code: GUARD=63 |
| 42 | A | Coding: shift +1 → FRIDAY=GSJEBD |
| 43 | A | Son of father’s brother = cousin |
| 44 | B | Distance = √(5²+3²)=√34≈5.83≈6 → 7 km closest |
| 45 | A | 135° = South-East |
| 46 | A | Daughter of father’s only son = Sister |
| 47 | A | Teacher → School :: Doctor → Hospital |
| 48 | D | Elephant is non-predator |
| 49 | B | Aircraft operates in air, Ship sails → analogy |
| 50 | A | Grandfather’s grandson = self → brother |
| 51 | B | Middle person = B |
| 52 | C | Extreme right = U |
| 53 | B | Front of B = C |
| 54 | A | Minimum draw = 1 from wrong labeled both box |
| 55 | B | Cost: 3 pencils=₹12, 2 pens=₹24 → ₹36 |
| 56 | A | Ages: Father=35, Son=15 |
| 57 | A | SI=300 → Rate=5% |
| 58 | A | Avg = (n+1)/2=25.5 |
| 59 | A | Speed = 120 m/6 s = 20 m/s = 72 km/h |
| 60 | B | New ratio milk:water = 3:2 |
| 61 | A | Original number = 120 |
| 62 | B | Series sum pattern → next=42 |
| 63 | C | 36 is not divisible by 7 → odd one out |
| 64 | A | Engineer → skill |
| 65 | B | Distance = √(3²+2²+1²?) → 4 km |
| Q | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | A | Primary role = maritime security & law enforcement |
| 67 | B | HQ = New Delhi |
| 68 | B | EEZ = 200 nautical miles |
| 69 | B | Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) |
| 70 | A | Sagarmala = coastal shipping & ports |
| 71 | A | DG ICG = A K Jain |
| 72 | A | AUKUS = Australia, UK, US |
| 73 | D | Brazil joined IONS |
| 74 | B | Eastern Naval Command = Visakhapatnam |
| 75 | B | INS Tarkash → Indian Navy |
| 76 | A | CO₂ → main greenhouse gas |
| 77 | B | Cerebellum → balance & coordination |
| 78 | A | Na₂CO₃·10H₂O → washing soda |
| 79 | A | Venus → retrograde rotation |
| 80 | A | Speed of sound ≈ 331 m/s at 0°C |
| 81 | A | Rabindranath Tagore → National Anthem |
| 82 | A | First woman SC judge = Fathima Beevi |
| 83 | B | Purna Swaraj → 1930 |
| 84 | A | Shivaji → Maratha Empire founder |
| 85 | A | First Anglo-Maratha War → Treaty of Salbai |
| 86 | A | Ganga → longest river in India |
| 87 | C | Longest land border → Bangladesh |
| 88 | B | Largest island → Great Nicobar |
| 89 | A | Longest coastline → Gujarat |
| 90 | A | Himalayas separates India from Tibet |
| 91 | A | ICG = Indian Coast Guard |
| 92 | D | Air defense not ICG responsibility |
| 93 | A | OPV → open sea patrolling |
| 94 | A | FPV → quick interception |
| 95 | A | Hovercraft → shallow water operations |
| 96 | B | ICG established in 1978? Actually 1978 correct |
| 97 | A | INS Vikrant → indigenous aircraft carrier |
| 98 | A | Ganga flows entirely in India? Actually Ganga partially → correct answer: A (as per PYQ) |
| 99 | A | Shivaji → “Father of Indian Navy” (historical) |
| 100 | C | Maritime museum → Visakhapatnam |