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Q 1,”Which one of the following is the best explanation of the above passage? (PASSAGE – 1)”,a. Political development is not a unilinear process for it involves both growth and decay.,b. Traditional societies succeed in resisting positive aspects of political development.,c. It is impossible for traditional societies to break away from lingering loyalties.,d. Sustenance of traditional loyalties is conducive to political development.
1,a,1,The passage discusses how political development involves both growth and decay, leading people to either show loyalty or break away from political groups, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 2,”Which among the following is the most logical, rational and critical inference that can be made from the above passage? (PASSAGE – 2)”,a. Emergence of powerful mass leaders is essential to create sub-national political entities and thus ensure successful devolution decentralisation.,b. The upper tier of government should impose devolution and decentralisation on the regional communities by law or otherwise.,c. Devolution, to be successful, requires a democracy in which there is free expression of the will of the people at lower level and their active participation at the grassroots level.,d. For devolution to take place, a strong feeling of regionalism in the masses is essential.
2,c,1,The passage emphasizes that successful devolution requires an atmosphere where people are free to express opinions and actively participate, rather than imposing it through law, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 3,”Which among the following is the most logical and essential message conveyed by the above passage? (PASSAGE – 3)”,a. All problems of governance can be solved by using digital technologies.,b. Speaking of digital technologies is speaking of our life and living.,c. Our creativity and imagination cannot be expressed without digital media.,d. Use of digital systems is imperative for the existence of mankind in future.
3,b,1,The passage highlights the pervasive influence of digitalization in contemporary life, suggesting that speaking of digital technologies is speaking of our lives and living, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 4,”Which among the following is the most logical, rational and critical inference that can be made from the above passage? (PASSAGE – 4)”,a. Once a country reaches middle-income stage, it runs the risk of falling productivity which leads to stagnant incomes.,b. Falling into middle-income trap is a general characteristic of fast-growing economies.,c. There is no hope at all for emerging Asian economies to sustain the growth momentum.,d. As regards growth of productivity, the performance of Asian economies is not satisfactory.
4,b,1,The passage discusses the potential susceptibility of emerging Asian economies to the “Middle Income Trap” due to weak growth of productivity, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 5,”Which among the following is the most logical and rational assumption that can be made from the above passage? (PASSAGE – 5)”,a. Innovation and R&D is the only way to reduce rural to urban migration.,b. Every rapidly growing country needs to minimise the divergence between productivity in agricultural and other sectors.,c. Inclusive innovation and R&D can help create an egalitarian society.,d. Rapid urbanisation takes place only when a country’s economic growth is rapid.
5,c,1,The passage advocates for inclusive innovation to address the needs of the poor, suggesting that bringing stakeholders together to focus on marginalized populations is essential, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 6,”Which of the following is the most rational inference from the above passage? (PASSAGE – 6)”,a. The world will not be able to cope with large-scale migration of climate refugees.,b. We must find the ways and means to stop further climate change.,c. Climate change will be the most important reason for the migration of people in the future.,d. Relation between climate change and migration is not yet properly understood.
6,d,1,The passage discusses the relationship between climate change and migration, emphasizing that the precise mechanism is still not fully understood by the international community, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 7,”On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Synthetic pesticides should never be used in modern agriculture. 2. One of the aims of sustainable agriculture ensure minimal ecological imbalance. 3. Botanical pesticides are more effective as compared to synthetic pesticides. Which of the assumptions given above is/ are correct? (PASSAGE – 7)”,a. 1 and 2 only,b. 2 only,c. 1 and 3 only,d. 1, 2 and 3
7,b,1,The assumption that one of the aims of sustainable agriculture should be to minimize ecological imbalance aligns with the discussion in the passage about the harmful effects of synthetic pesticides, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 8,”Which of the following statements is/ are correct regarding biopesticides? 1. They are not hazardous to human health. 2. They are persistent in environment. 3.They are essential to maintain the biodiversity of any ecosystem. Select the correct answer using the code given below.”,a. 1 only,b. 1 and 2 only,c. 1 and 3 only,d. 1, 2 and 3
8,a,1,Option (1) provides a correct statement about biopesticides, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 9,”Certain 3-digit numbers have the following characteristics: 1. All the three digits are different. 2. The number is divisible by 7. 3. The number on reversing the digits is also divisible by 7. How many such 3-digit numbers are there?”,a. 2,b. 4,c. 6,d. 8
9,b,1,The four numbers provided are 168, 861, 952, and 259, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 10,Examine the following statements: 1. All colours are pleasant. 2. Some colours are pleasant. 3. No colour is pleasant. 4. Some colours are not pleasant. Given that statement 4 is true, what can be definitely concluded?,a. 1 and 2 are true,b. 3 is true,c. 2 is false,d. 1 is false
10,d,1,The statement “some colours are not pleasant” contradicts the assertion that “all colours are pleasant,” confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 11,How many numbers are there between 99 and 1000 such that the digit 8 occupies the units place?,a. 64,b. 80,c. 90,d. 104
11,c,1,By considering the possible combinations of digits for a 3-digit number, it’s determined that there are 90 such numbers between 99 and 1000, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 12,If for a sample data Mean < Median < Mode, then the distribution is,a. symmetric,b. skewed to the right,c. neither symmetric nor skewed,d. skewed to the left
12,d,1,If the mean is less than the median, and the median is less than the mode, then the distribution is skewed to the left, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 13,The age of Mr. X last year was the square of a number and it would be the cube of a number next year. What is the least number of years he must wait for his age to become the cube of a number again?,a. 42,b. 38,c. 25,d. 16
13,b,1,By solving the given equations, it’s determined that Mr. X’s present age is 26 years, and he will have to wait 38 years for his age to become the cube of a number again, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 14,P works thrice as fast as Q, whereas P and Q together can work four times as fast as R. If P, Q and R together work on a job, in what ratio should they share the earnings?,a. 3:1: 1,b. 3:2: 4,c. 4:3: 4,d. 3:1: 4
14,a,1,By analyzing the given shares, it’s concluded that the ratio of shares is 3:1:1, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 15,”Consider the following relationships among members of a family of six persons A, B, C, D, E and F: 1. The number of males equals that of females. 2. A and E are sons of F. 3. D is the mother of two, one boy and one girl. 4. B is the son of A. 5. There is only one married couple in the family at present. Which one of the following inferences can be drawn from the above?”,a. A, B and C are all females.,b. A is the husband of D.,c. E and F are children of D.,d. D is the daughter of F.
15,b,1,Given the relationships, A is identified as the husband of D, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 16,”A bag contains 20 balls, 8 balls are green, 7 are white and 5 are red. What is the minimum number of balls that must be picked up from the bag blindfolded (without replacing any of it) to be assured of picking at least one ball of each colour?”,a. 17,b. 16,c. 13,d. 11
16,b,1,After picking 15 balls, including 8 green and 7 white, the next ball must be red, ensuring that at least one ball of each color is picked, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 17,”If 2 boys and 2 girls are to be arranged in a row so that the girls are not next to each other, how many possible arrangements are there?”,a. 3,b. 6,c. 12,d. 24
17,c,1,The total possible arrangements of the 4 girls are 4!, but when two girls must sit together, their arrangement reduces to 3! * 2!, leaving 12 required arrangements, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 18,The outer surface of a 4 cm x 4 cm x 4 cm cube is painted completely in red. It is sliced parallel to the faces to yield sixty-four 1 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm small cubes. How many small cubes do not have painted faces?,a. 8,b. 16,c. 24,d. 36
18,a,1,Using the formula provided, the total number of unpainted cubes in a (4 \times 4 \times 4) cube is calculated as 8, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 19,”Consider the following: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are standing in a row facing North B is not neighbour of G. F is to the immediate right of G and neighbour of E. G is not at the extreme end. A is sixth to the left of E. H is sixth to the right of C. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above?”,a. C is to the immediate left of A.,b. D is immediate neighbour of B and F.,c. G is to the immediate right of D.,d. A and E are the extreme ends.
19,c,1,Following the given order of the arrangement, it’s evident that G is to the immediate right of D, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 20,”In a certain code, „256‟ means „red colour chalk‟, „589‟ means „green colour flower‟ and „254‟ means „white colour chalk‟. The digit in the code that indicates „white‟ is”,a. 2,b. 4,c. 5,d. 8
20,b,1,Interpreting the numbers as codes for color and chalk, it’s determined that 589 corresponds to green color, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 21,Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?,a. Our governments are not responsible enough to keep our cities pollution free.,b. There is absolutely no need for air quality indices in our country.,c. Air Quality Index is not helpful to the residents of many of our large cities.,d. In every city, public awareness about pollution problems should increase.
21,c,1,The passage discusses the limited effectiveness of the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Indian cities due to consistently high pollution levels, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 22,Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?,a. We must create conditions for the faster growth of highly productive service jobs to ensure employment growth and inclusion.,b. We must shift the farm workers to the highly productive manufacturing and service sectors to ensure the economic growth and inclusion.,c. We must create conditions for the faster growth of productive jobs outside of agriculture even while improving the productivity of agriculture.,d. We must emphasize the cultivation of high-yielding hybrid varieties and genetically modified crops to increase the per capita income in agriculture.
22,a,1,The passage emphasizes the importance of creating conditions for the growth of highly productive service jobs to ensure employment growth and inclusion, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 23,Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?,a. Agricultural practices that enhance biodiversity can often increase farm output and reduce the vulnerability to disasters.,b. All the countries of the world should be encouraged to replace Eco agriculture with conventional agriculture.,c. Eco agriculture should be permitted in protected areas without destroying the biodiversity there.,d. The yield of food crops will be very high if Eco agricultural practices are adopted to cultivate them.
23,a,1,The passage advocates for agricultural practices that enhance biodiversity to increase farm output and reduce vulnerability to disasters, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 24,”Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?”,a. India‟s GDP displays high value-added and high productivity levels in medium tech and resource processing industries.,b. Promotion of capital and technology intensive manufacturing is not possible in India.,c. India should push up the public investments and encourage the private investments in research and development, technology upgradation and skill development.,d. India has already gained a great share in global markets in sectors showing a rising trend in demand.
24,a,1,The passage discusses the need for India to build a world-class and globally competitive high-technology industry to sustain growth and create high-value jobs, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 25,”Which among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?”,a. Increasing the efficiency of farm-to-fork value chain is necessary to reduce the poverty and malnutrition.,b. Increasing the agricultural productivity will automatically eliminate the poverty and malnutrition in India.,c. India‟s agricultural productivity is already great and it is not necessary to increase it further.,d. Allocation of more funds for social welfare and poverty alleviation programmes will ultimately eliminate the poverty and malnutrition in India.
25,a,1,Given the paradox of plenty described in the passage, addressing India’s Public Distribution System to reduce poverty and malnutrition emerges as a logical corollary, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 26,”Which one of the following views corroborates the above statement?”,a. A strong Centre and strong States make the federation strong.,b. A strong Centre is a binding force for national integrity.,c. A strong Centre is a hindrance to State autonomy.,d. State autonomy is a prerequisite for a federation.
26,b,1,The passage suggests that a strong Centre acts as a binding force for national integrity, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 27,The above statement argues for,a. distribution of wealth equally to all.,b. rule according to the consent of the governed.,c. rule of the poor.,d. expropriation of the rich.
27,b,1,The passage argues that good governance should be based on the consent of the governed, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 28,The average rainfall in a city for the first four days was recorded to be 0.40 inch. The rainfall on the last two days was in the ratio of 4: 3. The average of six days was 0.50 inch. What was the rainfall on the fifth day?,a. 0.60 inch,b. 0.70 inch,c. 0.80 inch,d. 0.90 inch
28,c,1,By solving the given equations, it’s determined that the rainfall on the fifth day is 0.80 inches, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 29,Who is specialized in Geography?,a. B,b. D,c. E,d. Cannot be determined as data are inadequate.
29,a,1,B is specialized in Geography, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 30,”To which city does the Lecturer specialized in Economics belong?”,a. Hyderabad,b. Mumbai,c. Neither Hyderabad nor Mumbai,d. Cannot be determined as data are inadequate.
30,b,1,The lecturer specialized in Economics belongs to Mumbai, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 31,Who of the following belongs to Hyderabad?,a. B,b. E,c. Neither B nor E,d. Cannot be determined as data are inadequate.
31,b,1,E belongs to Hyderabad, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 32,In a school, there are five teachers A, B, C, D and E. A and B teach Hindi and English, C and B teach English and Geography, D and A teach Mathematics and Hindi, E and B teach History and French. Who teaches maximum number of subjects?,a. A,b. B,c. D,d. E
32,b,1,B teaches the maximum number of subjects, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 33,A 2-digit number is reversed. The larger of the two numbers is divided by the smaller one. What is the largest possible remainder?,a. 9,b. 27,c. 36,d. 45
33,d,1,By considering the given numbers and their reversals, it’s determined that the largest remainder is 45, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 34,The monthly incomes of X and Y are in the ratio of 4: 3 and their monthly expenses are in the ratio of 3: 2. However, each saves Rs. 6000 per month. What is their total monthly income?,a. Rs. 28000,b. Rs. 42000,c. Rs. 56000,d. Rs. 84000
34,b,1,By solving the given equations, it’s determined that the total monthly income is Rs. 42,000, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 35,Two walls and a ceiling of a room meet at right angles at a point P. A fly is in the air 1 m from one wall, 8 m from the other wall and 9 m from the point P. How many metres is the fly from the ceiling?,a. 4,b. 6,c. 12,d. 15
35,a,1,By applying the given formula, OB is calculated to be 4 meters, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 36,While travelling from C to H, which one of the following stations must be passed through?,G,E,B,F
36,b,1,While traveling from C to H, the path includes station E, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 37,In how many different ways can a train travel from F to A without passing through any station more than once?,1,2,3,4
37,a,1,Four different paths are possible for a train to travel from F to A, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 38,If the route between G and C is closed, which one of the following stations need not be passed through while travelling from H to C?,E,D,A,B
38,c,1,While traveling from H to C, station A is not necessarily required, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 39,There are certain 2-digit numbers. The difference between the number and the one obtained on reversing it is always 27. How many such maximum 2-digit numbers are there?,3,4,5,None of these
39,d,1,By solving the given equation and considering the condition (x - y = 3), the required numbers are identified as 14, 25, 36, 47, 58, 69, 41, 52, 63, 74, 85, and 96, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 40,What is the total number of digits printed, if a book containing 150 pages is to be numbered from 1 to 150?,262,342,360,450
40,b,1,By counting the digits in the given ranges, the total number of digits is determined to be 342, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 41,The challenge the author of the above passage throws to the public is to achieve,a high standard of living, progress and privileges.,equal privileges, fulfilment of destiny and political tolerance.,spirit of adventure and economic parity.,hard work, brotherhood and national unity.
41,d,1,The passage discusses Nehru’s speech on the eve of India’s Independence, emphasizing the importance of hard work, tolerance in religion, and avoidance of communalism for achieving national unity, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 42,In the light of the above passage, the nature of General Will is best described as,the sum total of the private wills of the individuals.,what is articulated by the elected representatives of the individuals.,the collective good as distinct from private wills of the individuals.,the material interests of the community.
42,a,1,The passage discusses Jean Jacques Rousseau’s philosophy about General Will, defining it as the sum total of the private wills of individuals, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 43,What does the above passage imply?,In a democracy, force is the main phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.,In a mature democracy, force to a great extent is the main phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.,In a mature democracy, use of force is irrelevant in the actual exercise of sovereignty.,In a mature democracy, force is narrowed down to a marginal phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
43,d,1,The passage highlights that in a mature democracy, force is narrowed down to a marginal phenomenon, implying that in such democracies, laws made for the benefit of the country are generally not opposed by the general public, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 44,This passage relates to,duty to vote.,right to vote.,freedom to vote.,right to participate in politics.
44,a,1,The passage emphasizes the duty of citizens to vote in a democracy, stressing its importance in shaping the future of the country, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 45,The passage seems to suggest that,a leader foresees his future position.,a leader is chosen only by a free country.,a leader must see that his country is free from despair.,despair in a country sometimes leads to dictatorship.
45,d,1,The passage discusses the circumstances that sometimes lead a person to become a dictator, highlighting despair in a country as one such factor, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 46,With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. People always see the leisure time as a gift and use it for acquiring more material possessions. 2. Use of leisure by some people to produce new and original things has been the chief source of human progress. Which of these assumptions is/ are valid?,1 only,2 only,Both 1 and 2,Neither 1 nor 2
46,b,1,Assumption (2) is valid as it aligns with the passage’s emphasis on the use of leisure time by some people to produce new and original things as the chief source of human progress, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 47,With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. A study of the famous battles of history would help us understand the modern warfare. 2. Studying the history is essential for anyone who aspires to be a leader. Which of these assumptions is/ are valid?,1 only,2 only,Both 1 and 2,Neither 1 nor 2
47,b,1,The passage advocates for the study of history as essential for anyone aspiring to be a leader, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 48,Suppose the average weight of 9 persons is 50 kg. The average weight of the first 5 persons is 45 kg, whereas the average weight of the last 5 persons is 55 kg. Then the weight of the 5th person will be,45 kg,47.5 kg,50 kg,52.5 kg
48,c,1,By calculating the weights, it’s determined that the weight of the 5th person is 50 kg, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 49,In a group of six women, there are four tennis players, four postgraduates in Sociology, one postgraduate in Commerce and three bank employees. Vimala and Kamla are the bank employees while Amala and Komala are unemployed. Komala and Nirmala are among the tennis players. Amala, Kamla, Komala and Nirmala are postgraduates in Sociology of whom two are bank employees. If Shyamala is a postgraduate in Commerce, who among the following is both a tennis player and a bank employee?,Amala,Komala,Nirmala,Shyamala
49,c,1,From the given information, it’s deduced that Nirmala is both a tennis player and a bank employee, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 50,P = (40% of A) + (65% of B) and Q = (50% of A) + (50% of B), where A is greater than B. In this context, which of the following statements is correct?,P is greater than Q.,Q is greater than P.,P is equal to Q.,None of the above can be concluded with certainty.
50,d,1,By considering different values for A and B, it’s concluded that none of the given relationships between P and Q can be determined with certainty, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 51,A watch loses 2 min in every 24 hr. while another watch gains 2 min in every 24 hr. At a particular instant, the two watches showed an identical time. Which of the following statements is correct if 24 hr. clock is followed?,The two watches show the identical time again on completion of 30 days.,The two watches show the identical time again on completion of 90 days.,The two watches show the identical time again on completion of 120 days.,None of the above statements is correct.
51,d,1,Since the time difference between the two clocks is 4 minutes in 1 day, they will show identical time again after 360 days, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 52,In a city, 12% of households earn less than Rs. 30000 per year, 6% households earn more than Rs. 200000 per year, 22% households earn more than Rs. 100000 per year and 990 house-holds earn between Rs. 30000 and Rs. 100000 per year. How many households earn between Rs.100000 and Rs. 200000 per year?,250,240,230,225
52,b,1,By calculating the percentage of households earning between Rs. 100,000 and Rs. 200,000 based on the given information, it’s determined that 240 households fall within this income range, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 53,A clock strikes once at 1 o’clock, twice at 2 o’clock and thrice at 3 o’clock, and so on. If it takes 12 seconds to strike at 5 o’clock, what is the time taken by it to strike at 10 o’clock?,20 sec,24 sec,28 sec,30 sec
53,b,1,Using the given information, the time taken for the clock to strike 10 times at 10 O’clock is calculated to be 24 seconds, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 54,Consider the given statement and the two conclusions that follow: Statement: Morning walk is good for health. Conclusions: 1. All healthy people go for morning walk. 2. Morning walk is essential for maintaining good health. What is/ are the valid conclusion/ conclusions?,1 only,2 only,Both 1 and 2,Neither 1 nor 2
54,d,1,Neither of the given conclusions can be inferred from the statement, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 55,There are thirteen 2-digit consecutive odd numbers. If 39 is the mean of the first five such numbers, then what is the mean of all the thirteen numbers?,47,49,51,45
55,a,1,By solving the equation and finding the mean of the given consecutive odd numbers, the mean is calculated to be 47, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 56,Six boys A, B, C, D, E and F play a game of cards. Each has a pack of 10 cards. F borrows 2 cards from A and gives away 5 to C who in turn gives 3 to B, while B gives 6 to D who passes on 1 to E. Then the number of cards possessed by D and E is equal to the number of cards possessed by,A, B and C,B, C and F,A, B and F,A, C and F
56,b,1,By calculating the number of cards possessed by each individual and determining the sum possessed by D and E, it’s found to be equal to the sum possessed by B, C, and F, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 57,There is a milk sample with 50% water in it. If 1/3rd of this milk is added to equal amount of pure milk, then water in the new mixture will fall down to,25%,30%,35%,40%
57,a,1,Using the given information, the percentage of water in the new sample is calculated to be 25%, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 58,There are 4 horizontal and 4 vertical line, parallel and equidistance to one another on a board. What is the maximum number of rectangles and squares that can be formed?,16,24,36,42
58,c,1,By counting the total number of squares and rectangles, it’s determined that the maximum number of squares and rectangles that can be formed is 36, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 59,A freight train left Delhi for Mumbai at an average speed of 40 km/hr. Two hours later, an express train left Delhi for Mumbai, following the freight train on a parallel track at an average speed of 60 km/hr. How far from Delhi would the express train meet the freight train?,480 km,260 km,240 km,120 km
59,c,1,By solving the given equation for the distance covered by the freight and express trains, the required distance is found to be 240 km, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 60,In a test, Randhir obtained more marks than the total marks obtained by Kunal and Debu. The total marks obtained by Kunal and Shankar are more than those of Randhir. Sonal obtained more marks than Shankar. Neha obtained more marks than Randhir. Who amongst them obtained highest marks?,Randhir,Neha,Sonal,Data are inadequate
60,d,1,Based on the given information, no definitive conclusion can be drawn, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 61,What does the above passage imply?,Resource-based conflicts are always politically motivated.,There are no political solutions to resolve environmental and resource-based conflicts.,Environmental issues contribute to resource stresses and political conflict.,Political conflict based on identity or ideology cannot be resolved.
61,c,1,The passage discusses the impact of climate change on development trajectories, highlighting environmental issues contributing to resource stresses and political conflict, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 62,The keynote that seems to be emerging from the passage is that,we should first consult wisely and then resolve firmly.,we should reject suggestions of friends and remain unchanged.,we should always remain broad-minded.,we should be resolute and achievement-oriented.
62,a,1,The passage emphasizes the importance of firm resolution and dedication, suggesting that wavering decisions can hinder success, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 63,Which among the following is the most crucial message conveyed by the above passage?,Climate change has caused Arctic summer to be short but temperature to be high.,Polar bears can be shifted to South Pole to ensure their survival.,Without the presence of polar bears, the food chains in Arctic region will disappear.,Climate change poses a threat to the survival of polar bears.
63,d,1,The passage discusses the threat of climate change to the survival of polar bears due to impacts on the Arctic region, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 64,Which among the following is the most crucial message conveyed by the above passage?,The ideas of purity and pollution are so deep-rooted that they cannot be removed from the minds of the people.,People have to perceive toilet use and pit-emptying as clean and not polluting.,People cannot change their old habits.,People have neither civic sense nor sense of privacy.
64,b,1,The passage addresses issues related to open defecation and non-utilization of existing toilets, advocating for education about health hazards and promoting cleanliness, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 65,Which of the following is the most crucial inference from the above passage?,More emphasis should be laid on the development of natural capital.,The growth driven by GDP only is neither desirable nor sustainable.,The economic performance of the countries of the world is not satisfactory.,The world needs more human capital under the present circumstances.
65,b,1,The passage critiques the reliance on GDP as a measure of economic growth, emphasizing the need for an inclusive approach to calculating wealth, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 66,Which of the following is the most rational inference from the above passage?,India must control its population growth so as to reduce its unemployment rate.,Labour reforms are required in India to make optimum use of its vast labour force productively.,India is poised to achieve the double-digit growth very soon.,India is capable of supplying the skilled young people to other countries.
66,b,1,The passage discusses India’s surplus youth population and the potential for achieving double-digit growth by channelizing their skills and innovation, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 67,The main idea of the passage is that,It is essential for human beings to work.,There should be a balance between work and leisure.,Working is a tyranny which we have to face.,Human’s understanding of the nature of work is essential.
67,b,1,The passage emphasizes the importance of work and the balance between work and leisure, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 68,The author suggests that habits,Add precision to our lives.,Make it easier for us to live.,Tend to make our lives difficult.,Tend to mechanize our lives.
68,c,1,The passage discusses how habits make life easier and more manageable, suggesting that habits become part of our routine and help us live comfortably, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 69,With reference to the above information, which one among the following statements must be true?,Some supporters of „party Y‟ did not agree for the alliance with the „party X‟.,There is at least one supporter of „party Y‟ who knew some supporters of „party X‟ as a friend.,No supporters of „party X‟ supported Z‟s campaign strategy.,No supporters of „party X‟ knew Z.
69,a,1,From the given information, it can be inferred that the supporter of party X knew Z and supported his campaign strategy but did not form an alliance with party Y, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 70,With reference to the above information, consider the following statements: 1. Some supporters of „party X‟ knew Z. 2. Some supporters of „party X‟, who opposed Z‟s campaign strategy, knew Z. 3. No supporters of „party X‟ supported Z‟s campaign strategy. Which of the statements is/ are not correct?,1 only,2 and 3 only,3 only,1, 2, and 3
70,b,1,Based on the given information, it’s clear that some supporters of party X knew Z and supported his campaign strategy, and party Y had some friends in party X, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 71,If second and fourth Saturday and all the Sundays are taken as only Holidays for an office, what would be the minimum number of possible working days of any month of any year?,23,22,21,20
71,b,1,February has a minimum number of working days, with a total of 22 working days considering the maximum number of Sundays and Saturdays off, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 72,If there is a policy that 1/3rd of a population of a community has migrated every year from one place to some other place, what is the leftover population of that community after the sixty year, if there is no further growth in the population during this period?,16/243rd part of the population.,32/243rd part of the population.,32/729th part of the population.,64/729th part of the population.
72,d,1,By calculating the population growth and the part of the population remaining after 6 years, it’s determined that ( \frac{729}{64} )th part of the population is leftover, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 73,Four tests – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology are to be conducted on four consecutive days, not necessarily in the same order. The Physics test is held before the test which is conducted after Biology. Chemistry is conducted exactly after two tests are held. Which is the last test held?,Physics,Biology,Mathematics,Chemistry
73,c,1,Given the order of tests held, it’s determined that the last test held is Mathematics, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 74,The sum of income of A and B is more than that of C and D taken together. The sum of income of A and E is the same as that of B and D taken together. Moreover, A earns half as much as the sum of the income of B and D. Whose income is the highest?,A,B,C,D
74,b,1,By comparing the incomes of pairs (A + B) and (C + D) and analyzing the given equations, it’s concluded that B’s income is the highest, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 75,Consider the following: Statement: Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practising to improve and excel well in the field of music. Conclusions: I. Natural gifts need nurturing and care. II. Even though one‟s voice is not good; one can keep practising. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statement and conclusion?,Only conclusion I follows from the statement.,Only conclusion II follows from the statement.,Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows from the statement.,Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows from the statement.
75,d,1,Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows from the statement, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 76,There are three pillars X, Y and Z of different heights. Three spiders A, B and C start to climb on these pillars simultaneously. In one chance, A climbs on X by 6 cm but slips down 1 cm. B climbs on Y by 7 cm but slips down 3 cm. C climbs on Z by 6.5 cm but slips down 2 cm. If each of them requires 40 chances to reach the top of the pillars, what is the height of the shortest pillar?,161 cm,163 cm,182 cm,210 cm
76,b,1,By calculating the heights of the pillars based on the climbing pattern of spider A, it’s determined that the shortest pillar is pillar Y with a height of 163 cm, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 77,“Rights are certain advantageous conditions of social well-being indispensable to the true development of the citizen.” In the light of this statement, which one of the following is the correct understanding of rights?,Rights aim at individual good only.,Rights aim at social good only.,Rights aim at both individual and social good.,Rights aim at individual good devoid of social well-being.
77,d,1,The duties associated with human rights often involve actions like respect, protection, facilitation, and provision for social good, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 78,15 students failed in a class of 52. After removing the names of failed students, a merit order list has been prepared in which the position of Ramesh is 22nd from the top. What is his position form the bottom?,18th,17th,16th,15th
78,c,1,By calculating the position of Ramesh from the bottom of the merit list, it’s determined to be 16th, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 79,Consider the following: A + B means A is the son of B A – B means A is the wife of B What does the expression P + R – Q mean?,Q is the son of P.,Q is the wife of P.,Q is the father of P.,None of the above.
79,c,1,From the given relationships, it’s inferred that Q is the father of P, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 80,Gopal bought a cell phone and sold it to Ram at 10% profit. Then, Ram wanted to sell it back to Gopal at 10% loss. What will be Gopal‟s position if he agreed?,Neither loss nor gain,Loss 1%,Gain 1%,Gain 0.5%
80,c,1,By calculating the selling price for Ram and the gain percentage, it’s determined to be 1%, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 1,Which among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?,Greater transparency in the functioning of the government and promoting the financial inclusion are needed at present,We should concentrate more on developing manufacturing sector than service sector,Efforts should be made to push up economic growth by other means and provide licences to the poor,Launching more welfare schemes and allocating more finances for the current schemes are urgently needed
1,c,1,By analyzing the passage, it’s evident that increasing transparency and promoting financial inclusion are the most suitable strategies to address the issues raised, making Option (c) the correct choice.
Q 2,What is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?,Improving food security is a far more complex issue than climate adaptation,Every developmental activity is directly or indirectly linked to climate adaptation,Climate adaptation should be examined in tandem with other economic development options,It is difficult to pursue climate adaptation in the developing countries
2,d,1,The passage emphasizes the need for climate adaptation policies to be designed in conjunction with other developmental concerns, as exemplified by policies aimed at improving agricultural productivity. Thus, Option (d) is the best inference.
Q 3,Which among the following is the most critical inference that can be made from the above passage?,Biodiversity sustains the ability of nature to recycle water,We cannot get potable water without the existence of living organisms,Plants, animals and microorganisms continuously interact among themselves,Living organisms could not have come into existence without hydrological cycle
3,a,1,The passage highlights the interdependence between water and biodiversity, emphasizing the role of biodiversity in the hydrological cycle. Therefore, Option (a) is the most critical inference.
Q 4,Which one of the following is the message that is essentially implied in the above passage?,Need to promote financial inclusion,Need for more automation and more products of banks,Need for a radical restructuring of our entire public finance system,Need to integrate banking and non-banking institutions
4,d,1,The passage calls for a shift in the banking sector towards catering to the common man, indicating a need for increased financial inclusion. Hence, Option (d) is the best-suited answer.
Q 5,With reference to the above passage, consider the following statements: 1. Urban sanitation problems can be fully solved by the abolition of manual scavenging only 2. There is a need to promote greater awareness on safe sanitation practices in urban areas Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?,Only 1,Only 2,Both 1 and 2,Neither 1 nor 2
5,b,1,The passage advocates for increased awareness and campaigns for safe sanitation, particularly focusing on the abolition of manual scavenging. Thus, Option (b) is the most appropriate choice.
Q 6,Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?,Nature has created a great diversity in human society,Any given human society is always short of its wants,Social life is a specific characteristic of man,Diverse natural wants forced man towards social system
6,d,1,After examining the passage, the most logical and rational inference is that the formation of society is driven by individuals’ wants, which necessitate their collaboration with society, making Option (d) the correct answer.
Q 7,The statement refers to,the antithesis of politics and economics,the interrelationship of politics and economics,the predominance of economics over politics,the predominance of politics over economics
7,b,1,The passage indicates that the legal imperatives of a state are influenced by the distribution of economic power in society, highlighting the interrelationship between politics and economics.
Q 8,Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?,Organic farming should immediately replace mechanised and chemical dependant agricultural practices all over the world,It is imperative for us to modify our land use practices in order to mitigate climate change,There are no technological solutions to the problem of greenhouse gas emissions,Tropical areas the chief sites of carbon sequestration
8,d,1,Analyzing the passage reveals that tropical areas are chief sites of carbon emission, indicating that large amounts of carbon are stored in these regions, making Option (d) the correct choice.
Q 9,A person climbs a hill in a straight path from point ‘O’ on the ground in the direction of North-East and reaches a point ‘A’ after travelling a distance of 5 km. Then, from the point ‘A’, he moves to point ‘B’ in the direction of North-West. Let the distance AB be 12 km. Now, how far is the person away from the starting point ‘o’?,7 km,13 km,17 km,11 km
9,b,13,The distance OB is calculated to be 13 km, confirming Option (b) as the correct answer.
Q 10,An agricultural field is in the form of a rectangle having length X1 m and breadth X2 m (X1 and X2 are variables). If X1 + X2 = 40 m, then the area of the agricultural field will not exceed which one of the following values?,400 sq m,300 sq m,200 sq m,80 sq m
10,a,13,By maximizing the area of the agricultural field, it’s determined that the area cannot exceed 400 sq. m, confirming Option (a) as the correct choice.
Q 11,The sum of the ages of 5 members comprising a family, 3 yr ago was 80 yr. The average age of the family today is the same as it was 3 yr ago, because of an addition of a baby during the intervening period. How old is the baby?,6 months,1 yr,2 yr,2 yr and 6 months
11,b,13,After calculating the present average age and sum of ages of the five members, the age of the baby is determined to be 1 year, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 12,The total emoluments of two persons are the same, but one gets allowances to the extent of 65% of his basic pay and the other gets allowances to the extent of 80% of his basic pay. The ratio of the basic pay the former to the basic pay of the latter is,16 : 13,5 : 4,7:5,12 : 11
12,d,13,By solving the equation for the basic pay of the first and second person, the ratio of their basic pays is found to be 12:11, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 13,A person is standing on the first step from the bottom of a ladder. If he has to climb 4 more steps to reach exactly the middle step, how many steps does the ladder have?,8,9,10,11
13,b,13,The required number of steps is calculated to be 9, confirming Option (b) as the correct answer.
Q 14,What is C’s surname?,Ribeiro,Kumar,Singh,Cannot be determined
14,a,13,According to the given information, C’s surname is Ribeiro, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 15,What is the colour of the tie?,Black,Blue,White,Cannot be determined
15,b,13,From the information provided, it’s inferred that the tie is blue in colour, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 16,Who wore the sweater?,A,B,C,Cannot be determined
16,a,13,Analyzing the given details, it’s determined that A wore the sweater, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 17,AB is a vertical trunk of a huge tree with A being the point, where the base of the trunk touches the ground. Due to a cyclone, the trunk has been broken at C which is at a height of 12 m, broken part is partially attached to the vertical portion of the trunk at C. If the end of the broken part B touches the ground at D which is at a distance of 5 m from A, then the original height of the trunk is,20 m,25 m,30 m,35 m
17,b,13,The original height of the trunk is calculated to be 25 m, confirming Option (b) as the correct answer.
Q 18,A person walks 12 km due North, then 15 km due East, after that 19 km due West and then 15 km due South. How far is he from the starting point?,5 km,9 km,37 km,61 m
18,a,1,The distance AE is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 19,A cube has all its faces painted with different colours. It is cut into smaller cubes of equal sizes such that the side of the small cube is one-fourth the big cube. The number of small cubes with only one of the sides painted, is,32,24,16,8
19,b,13,By analyzing the number of smaller cubes and the number of painted cubes on the center of each face, the correct answer is determined to be Option (b).
Q 20,Ram and Shyam work on a job together for four days and complete 60% of it. Ram takes leave then and Shyam works for eight more days to complete the job. How long would Ram take to complete the entire job alone?,6 days,8 days,10 days,11 days
20,c,13,After solving the given problem, it’s found that Ram will take 10 days to complete the work, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 21,A military code writes SYSTEM as SYSMET and NEARER as AENRER. Using the same code, FRACTION can be written as,CARFTION,FRACNOIT,NOITCARF,CARFNOIT
21,d,13,The relationship between the given terms is established, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 22,If R and S are different integers both divisible by 5, then which of the following is not necessarily true?,R – S is divisible by 5,R + S is divisible by 10,R S is divisible by 25,R2 + S2 is divisible by 5
22,b,13,By testing the values of R and S, it’s concluded that when R = 10 and S = 5, the expression is not divisible by 10, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 23,How many numbers are there between 100 and 300 which either begin with or end with 2?,110,111,112,None of these
23,a,13,The total number of numbers between 200 and 299 that either begin or end with 2 is calculated, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 24,What is the critical message conveyed by the above passage?,Our increasing demand for foods sourced from animals puts a greater burden on our natural resources,Diets based on nuts, fruits and vegetables are best suited for health in developing countries,Human beings change their food habits from time to time irrespective of the heath concerns,From a global perspective, we still do not know which type of diet is best for us
24,a,1,The critical message conveyed by the passage revolves around changing food habits and their consequences, making Option (a) the most logical inference.
Q 25,Which among the following is the most logical assumption that can be made from the above passage?,About 10000 years ago, the domestication of animals took place in some parts of the world,A permanent change in the food habits of a community can bring about a genetic change in its members,Lactose tolerant people only are capable of getting simple sugars in their bodies,People who are not lactose tolerant cannot digest any dairy product
25,b,1,The passage discusses how changing food habits have affected the function of enzymes, leading to lactose intolerance in certain populations, making Option (b) the correct assumption.
Q 26,In the above statement, the author implies that,the entire national output produced and consumed in industrialized countries passes through commercial channels,the existence of a non-commercialized sector in different underdeveloped countries renders the National Income comparisons over countries difficult,no part of national output should be produced and consumed without passing through commercial channels,a part of the national output being produced and consumed without passing through commercial channels is a sign of underdevelopment
26,b,1,By examining the passage, it’s inferred that conceptual difficulties in comparing national income arise due to underreporting in underdeveloped countries, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 27,Which among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?,Carbon dioxide is essential for the survival of microorganisms and plants,Humans are solely responsible for the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere,Microorganisms and soil carbon are mainly responsible for the increased plant growth,Increasing green cover could trigger the release of carbon trapped in soil
27,d,1,The passage indicates that increased plant cover can lead to the release of carbon from the soil, confirming Option (d) as the logical conclusion.
Q 28,According to the above passage, which of the following are the fundamental solutions for the world food security problem?,Setting up more agro-based industries,Improving the price affordability by the poor,Regulating the conditions of marketing,Providing food subsidy to one and all
28,b,1,The passage highlights the importance of addressing issues related to food production, marketing, and prices, particularly for the poor in developing countries, making Option (b) the most suitable answer.
Q 29,According to the above passage, the biggest challenge to world agriculture is,to find sufficient land for agriculture and to expand food processing industries,to eradicate hunger in underdeveloped countries,to achieve a balance between the production of food and non-food items,to achieve a balance between demand for and supply of food
29,d,1,The problem of supply-demand mismatch is explicitly mentioned in the passage, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 30,According to the above passage, which of the following helps/ help in reducing hunger and starvation in the developing economies?,Only 1,2, 3 and 4,Only 1 and 3,Only 2 and 3,Only 1
30,c,1,By increasing the purchasing power of the poor, their affordability of food will improve, which in turn helps in reducing hunger and starvation, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 31,The issue of worldwide supply of food has gained Importance mainly because of,1 and 2,Only 3,2 and 3,1, 2 and 3
31,b,1,The passage discusses the strain on the capabilities of individual countries to generate uninterrupted food supplies, confirming Option (b) as the most suitable choice.
Q 32,Four-digit numbers are to be formed using the digits 1, 2, 3 and 4, and none of these four digits are repeated in any manner. Further, 1. 2 and 3 are not to immediately follow each other 2. 1 is not to be immediately followed by 3 3. 4 is not to appear at the last place 4. 1 is not to appear at the first place How many different numbers can be formed?,6,8,9,None of these
32,a,1,By considering all the possible permutations of the given digits, it’s determined that 6 different numbers can be formed, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 33,A cylindrical overhead tank of radius 2 m and height 7 m is to be filled from an underground tank of size 5.5 m × 4 m × 6 m. How much portion of the underground tank is still filled with water after filling the overhead tank completely?,1/3,1/2,1/4,1/6
33,a,1,By calculating the volumes of the overhead tank and the underground tank, it’s found that one-third of the underground tank is still filled with water, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 34,In a class of 60 students, where the number of girls is twice that of boys, Kamal, a boy, ranked seventeenth from the top. If there are 9 girls ahead of Kamal, the number of boys in rank after him is,13,12,7,3
34,b,1,By determining the number of girls and boys in the class, it’s established that there are 12 boys after Kamal, confirming Option (b) as correct.
Q 35,A and B walk around a circular park. They start it 8:00 am from the same point in the opposite directions. A and B walk at a speed of 2 rounds per hour and 3 rounds per hour respectively. How many times shall they cross each other after 8:00 am and before 9:30 am?,7,6,5,8
35,a,1,By calculating the relative speed and the number of times they cross each other before 9:30 am, it’s determined that they cross each other 7 times, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 36,W can do 25% of a work in 30 days, X can do 1/4 of the work in 10 days, Y can do 40% of the work in 40 days and Z can do 1/3 of the work in 13 days. Who will complete the work first?,W,X,Y,Z
36,d,1,By calculating the time taken by each worker to complete the work individually, it’s found that Z will complete the work first, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 37,The average monthly income of a person in a certain family of 5 is Rs. 10000. What will be the average monthly income of a person in the same family, if the income of one person increased by Rs. 120000 per year?,Rs. 12000,Rs. 16000,Rs. 20000,Rs. 34000
37,a,1,By calculating the total monthly income and the increment per person, it’s determined that the required average monthly income is Rs. 12000, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 38,In a race, a competitor has to collect 6 apples which are kept in a straight line on a track and a bucket is placed at the beginning of the track which is a starting point. The condition is that the competitor can pick only one apple at a time, run back with it and drop it in the bucket. If he has to drop all the apples in the bucket, how much total distance he has to run, if the bucket is 5 m from the first apple and all other apples are placed 3 m apart?,40 m,50 m,75 m,150 m
38,d,1,By summing up the distances covered by all the participants, the total distance covered is found to be 150 m, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 39,A round archery target of diameter 1 m is marked with four scoring regions from the centre outwards as red, blue, yellow and white. The radius of the red band is 0.20 m. The width of all the remaining bands is equal. If archers throw arrows towards the target, what is the probability that the arrows fall in the red region of the archery target?,0.40,0.20,0.16,0.04
39,c,1,By calculating the probability based on the areas of the target and the red band, it’s determined to be 0.16, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 40,A person allows a 10% discount for cash payment from the marked price of a toy and still he makes a 10% gain. What is the cost price of the toy which is marked Rs. 770?,Rs. 610,Rs. 620,Rs. 630,Rs. 640
40,c,1,By calculating the cost price using the given information, it’s found to be Rs. 630, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 41,According to the passage, which of the following factor/ factors led to the adverse consequences for governance/ public administration?,Only 1,2 and 3,1 and 4,2, 3 and 4
41,a,1,By analyzing the passage, it’s inferred that the inability of civil services to strike a balance between internal and external accountability is a critical issue, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 42,With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made,Only 1,Only 2,Both 1 and 2,Neither 1 nor 2
42,d,1,By examining the passage, it’s concluded that political executives are not obstacles to the accountability of civil services, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 43,Which one of the following is the essential message implied by this passage?,Civil services are not accountable to the society they are serving,Educated and enlightened persons are not taking up political leadership,The framers of the Constitution did not envisage the problems being encountered by the civil services,There is a need and scope for reforms to improve the accountability of civil services
43,d,1,By considering the discussion in the passage about the balance of internal and external accountability, it’s inferred that the disturbance in this balance has brought adverse consequences for governance, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 44,According to the passage, which one of the following is not a means of enhancing internal accountability of civil services?,Better job security and safeguards,Supervision by Central Vigilance Commission,Judicial review of executive decisions,Seeking accountability through enhanced participation by people in decision-making process
44,d,1,By analyzing the passage, it’s inferred that enabling public participation in decision-making processes is a means to increase external accountability, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 45,With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made,Only 1,2 and 3,1 and 3,1, 2 and 3
45,a,1,By examining the discussion in the passage about religious traditions and human relationships, it’s inferred that human relations are derived from religious traditions, confirming Option (a) as correct.
Q 46,Which one of the following is the crux of this passage?,Our duties to one another derive from our religious traditions,Having relationship to the divine principle is a great virtue,Balance between rights and duties is crucial to the delivery of justice in a society,Religious concept of rights is primarily derived from our relationship to God
46,c,1,By considering the discussion in the passage about the relationship between rights and duties, it’s inferred that maintaining a balance between rights and duties is crucial for justice, confirming Option (c) as correct.
Q 47,A ate grapes and pineapple; B ate grapes and oranges; C ate oranges, pineapple and apple; D ate grapes, apple and pineapple. After taking fruits, B and C fell sick. In the light of the above facts, it can be said that the cause of sickness was,apple,pineapple,grapes,oranges
47,d,1,By analyzing the information provided about the fruits consumed by each person and the subsequent illness, it’s determined that the cause of sickness is the oranges, confirming Option (d) as correct.
Q 48,Consider the following statements 1. The rate of population growth is increasing in the country 2. The death rate is declining faster in the country compared to birth rate 3. The birth rate is declining faster in the country compared to death rate 4. Rural-urban migration is taking place regularly in the country Which one of the following conclusions may be true in the light of the given facts?,The rate of population growth is increasing due to rural-urban migration,The rate of population growth is increasing due to decline in death rate only,The rate of population growth is increasing due to increase in birth rate only,The rate of population growth is increasing due to faster decline in death rate than in birth rate
48,d,1,By comparing the options with the given statement, it’s found that only Option (d) aligns with the given facts, confirming it as correct.
Q 49,A person X was driving in a place where all roads ran either North-South or East-West, forming a grid. Roads are at a distance of 1 km from each other in a parallel. He started at the intersection of two roads, drove 3 km North, 3 km West and 4 km South. Which further route could bring him back to his starting point, if the same route is not repeated?,3 km East, then 2 km South,3 km East, then 1 km North,1 km North, then 2 km West,3 km South, then 1 km North
49,b,1,By analyzing the movements of X as described in the question, it’s determined that X will reach the starting point if he drives 3 km East and 1 km North, confirming Option (b) as correct.
50,”Consider the following statement ““We shall go either for a picnic or for trekking.”” Which of the following, if true, would falsify this claim?”,”A. We go for a picnic but not for trekking”,”B. Activities such as picnic and trekking are encouraged by the health authorities”,”C. We go for trekking and not for picnic”,”D. We do not go either for picnic or for trekking”
50,d,1,By examining the given statements, it’s inferred that the group neither goes for a picnic nor for trekking, confirming Option (d) as correct.
51,”There were 50 faculty members comprising 30 males and the rest females. No male faculty member knew music, but many of the female faculty members did. The head of the institution invited six faculty members to a tea party by draw of lots. At the party, it was discovered that no member knew music. The conclusion is that”,”A. the party comprised male faculty members only”,”B. the party comprised only those female faculty members who could not give rendering in music”,”C. the party comprised both male and female faculty members”,”D. nothing can be said about the gender composition of the party”
51,d,1,Since it’s mentioned that not all female members knew music, nothing can be concluded about the gender composition of the party, confirming Option (d) as correct.
52,”Five people A, B, C, D, and E are seated about a round table. Every chair is spaced equidistant from adjacent chairs. (i) C is seated next to A (ii) A is seated two seats from D (iii) B is not seated next to A On the basis of the above information, which of the following must be true?”,”A. D is seated next to B”,”B. E is seated next to A”,”C. D and C are separated by two seats”,”D. Neither 1 nor 2 nor 3”
52,b,1,By considering the given information, it’s determined that there are two possible scenarios, confirming Options 1 and 2 as correct.
53,”There are five hobby clubs in a college – photography, yachting, chess, electronics, and gardening. The gardening group meets every second day, the electronics group meets every third day, the chess group meets every fourth day, the yachting group meets every fifth day, and the photography group meets every sixth day. How many times do all the five groups meet on the same day within 180 days?”,”A. 5”,”B. 18”,”C. 10”,”D. 3”
53,d,1,By calculating the LCM of the given numbers, it’s determined that the required number of times is 3, confirming Option (d) as correct.
54,”There are some nectar-filled flowers on a tree and some bees are hovering on it. If one bee lands on each flower, one bee will be left out. If two bees land on each flower, one flower will be left out. The number of flowers and bees respectively are”,”A. 2 and 4”,”B. 3 and 2”,”C. 3 and 4”,”D. 4 and 3”
54,c,1,By considering the given conditions and testing the options, it’s found that if the number of flowers is 3 and the number of bees is 4, then all the conditions are satisfied, confirming Option (c) as correct.
55,”Consider the following information: There are five persons in a group – P, Q, R, S, and T. The group has one doctor, one lawyer, and one artist. P and S are unmarried students. T is a man married to one of the members. Q is the brother of P and is neither a doctor nor an artist. R is not a doctor. Who is the doctor?”,”A. T”,”B. P”,”C. Q”,”D. “
55,a,1,By analyzing the relationships described in the statements, it’s inferred that T is the doctor, confirming Option (a) as correct.
56,”Who is the artist?”,”A. P”,”B. Q”,”C. R”,”D. T”
56,c,1,By analyzing the relationships described in the statements, it’s inferred that R is the artist, confirming Option (c) as correct.
57,”Who is the spouse of R?”,”A. P”,”B. T”,”C. Q”,”D. S”
57,b,1,By analyzing the relationships described in the statements, it’s inferred that T is the spouse of R, confirming Option (b) as correct.
58,”Who is the lawyer?”,”A. P”,”B. Q”,”C. R”,”D. S”
58,b,1,By analyzing the relationships described in the statements, it’s inferred that Q is the lawyer, confirming Option (b) as correct.
59,”Who of the following is definitely a man?”,”A. P”,”B. S”,”C. Q”,”D. None of these”
59,c,1,By analyzing the relationships described in the statements, it’s inferred that Q is definitely a man, confirming Option (c) as correct.
60,”There is an order of 19000 quantity of a particular product from a customer. The firm produces 1000 quantity of that product per day out of which 5% are unfit for sale. In how many days will the order be completed?”,”A. 18”,”B. 19”,”C. 20”,”D. 22”
60,c,1,By calculating the quantity available for sale after unfit items are removed, it’s determined that 20 days are required to complete the order, confirming Option (c) as correct.
61,”What is/ are the present constraint/ constraints in power generation?”,”A. Lack sustainable supply biomass”,”B. Biomass production competes with food production”,”C. Bio-energy may not always low carbon life-cycle basis”,”D. “
61,d,1,By examining the discussion in the passage about biomass and biofuel, it’s inferred that corn-based ethanol may aggravate rather than ameliorating carbon emissions, confirming Option (d) as correct.
62,”Which of the following can lead to food security problem?”,”A. Using agricultural and forest residues as feedstock for power generation”,”B. Using biomass for carbon capture and storage”,”C. Promoting the cultivation of energy crops”,”D. “
62,b,1,By analyzing the potential competition between energy and food crops as discussed in the passage, it’s inferred that promoting the cultivation of energy crops can lead to competition with food production and food insecurity, confirming Option (b) as correct.
63,”In the context of using biomass, which of the following is/ are the characteristic/ characteristics of the sustainable production of biofuel?”,”A. Biomass as a fuel for power generation could meet all the primary energy requirements of the world by 2050”,”B. Biomass as a fuel for power generation does not necessarily disrupt food and forest resources”,”C. Biomass as a fuel for power generation could help in achieving negative emissions, given certain nascent technologies.”,”D. “
63,b,1,By considering the discussion in the passage about biomass and biofuel, it’s inferred that although biomass can capture and store carbon, research on negative emissions from biomass is still ongoing, confirming Option (b) as correct.
64,”With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made”,”A. Some climate-energy models suggest that the use of biomass as a fuel for power generation helps in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions”,”B. It is not possible to use biomass as a fuel for power generation without disrupting food and forest resources”,”C. Both 1 and 2”,”D. Neither 1 nor 2”
64,a,1,By analyzing the passage and considering the given assumptions, it’s determined that the first assumption aligns with the discussion about biofuel in the passage, confirming Option (a) as correct.
65,”Which among the following is the most logical and critical inference that can be made from the above passage?”,”A. In our agricultural practices, we have become heavily dependent on expensive chemical fertilisers and toxic pesticides only due to Green Revolution”,”B. Monocropping vast fields with high-yield varieties is possible due to Green Revolution”,”C. Monocropping with high-yield varieties is the only way to ensure food security to millions”,”D. Green Revolution can pose a threat to biodiversity in food supply and food security in the long-run”
65,d,1,By examining the discussion in the passage about the Green Revolution and its effects, it’s inferred that the passage discusses the negative consequences of focusing on increasing food production without considering future risks, confirming Option (d) as correct.
66,”A class starts at 11:00 am and lasts till 2:27 pm. Four periods of equal duration are held during this interval. After every period, a rest of 5 min is given to the students. The exact duration of each period is”,”A. 48 min”,”B. 50 min”,”C. 51 min”,”D. 53 min”
66,a,1,By calculating the duration of each period and considering the given information, it’s determined that each period lasts for 48 minutes, confirming Option (a) as correct.
67,”Four friends A, B, C and D need to cross a bridge. A maximum of two persons can cross it at a time. It is night and they just have one lamp. Persons that cross the bridge must carry the lamp to find the way. A pair must walk together at the speed of slower person. After crossing the bridge, the person having faster speed in the pair will return with the lamp each time to accompany another person in the group. Finally, the lamp has to be returned at the original place and the person who returns the lamp has to cross the bridge again without lamp. To cross the bridge, the time taken by them is as follows A: 1 min, B: 2 min, C: 7 min, D: 10 min What is the total minimum time required by all the friends to cross the bridge?”,”A. 23 min”,”B. 22 min”,”C. 21 min”,”D. 20 min”
67,a,1,By calculating the total time required for each group to cross the bridge and considering the given conditions, it’s determined that the total time for A to complete all tasks is 23 minutes, confirming Option (a) as correct.
68,”30 g of sugar was mixed in 180 mL water in a vessel A, 40 g of sugar was mixed in 280 mL of water in vessel B and 20 g of sugar was mixed in 100 mL of water in vessel C. The solution in vessel B is”,”A. sweeter than that in C”,”B. sweeter than that in A”,”C. as sweet as that in C”,”D. less sweet than that in C”
68,d,1,By comparing the fractions of sugar in vessel B and C, it’s determined that the solution in vessel B is less sweet than that in vessel C, confirming Option (d) as correct.
69,”In aid of charity, every student in a class contributes as many rupees as the number of students in that class. With the additional contribution of Rs. 2 by one student only, the total collection is Rs. 443. Then, how many students are there in the class?”,”A. 12”,”B. 21”,”C. 43”,”D. 45”
69,b,1,By solving the given equation for the total number of students, it’s determined that there are 21 students, confirming Option (b) as correct.
70,”Anita‟s mathematics test had 70 problems carrying equal marks, i.e. 10 Arithmetic, 30 Algebra and 30 Geometry. Although she answered 70% of the Arithmetic, 40% of the Algebra and 60% of the Geometry problems correctly, she did not pass the test because she got less than 60% marks. The number of more questions she would have to answer correctly to earn a 60% passing marks is”,”A. 1”,”B. 5”,”C. 7”,”D. 9”
70,b,1,By calculating the number of questions attempted and the passing marks, it’s determined that 5 questions need to be attempted to pass, confirming Option (b) as correct.
71,”In a class, there are 18 very tall boys. If these constitute three-fourths of the boys and the total number of boys is two-thirds of the total number of students in the class, what is the number of girls in the class?”,”A. 6”,”B. 12”,”C. 18”,”D. 21”
71,b,1,By solving the given equations and using the relationship between boys and girls, it’s determined that the total number of students is 36, confirming Option (b) as correct.
72,”Consider the following statements: 1. Either A and B are of the same age or A is older than B 2. Either C and D are of the same age or D is older than C 3. B is older than C Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the above statements?”,”A. A is older than B”,”B. B and D are of the same age”,”C. D is older than C”,”D. A is older than C”
72,d,1,By analyzing the given statements, it’s concluded that A is older than C, confirming Option (d) as correct.
73,”The monthly average salary paid to all the employees of a company was Rs. 5000. The monthly average salary paid to male and female employees was Rs. 5200 and Rs. 4200, respectively. Then, the percentage of males employed in the company is”,”A. 75%”,”B. 80%”,”C. 85%”,”D. 90%”
73,b,1,By solving the equations and calculating the percentage of male employees, it’s determined to be 80%, confirming Option (b) as correct.
74,”Six boxes A, B, C, D, E and F have been painted with six different colours viz., violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow and orange and arranged from left to right (not necessarily either kept or painted with the colours in the same order). Each box contains a ball of any one of the following six games: cricket, hockey, tennis, golf, football and volleyball (not necessarily in the same order). The golf ball is in violet box and is not in the box D. The box A which contains tennis ball is orange in colour and is at the extreme right. The hockey ball is neither in box D nor in box E. The box C having cricket ball is painted green. The hockey ball is neither in the box painted blue nor in the box painted yellow. The box C is fifth from right and next to box B. The box B contains volleyball. The box containing the hockey ball is between the boxes containing golf ball and volleyball. Which one of the following boxes contains the golf ball?”,”A. F”,”B. E”,”C. D”,”D. None of these”
74,b,1,By matching the items with their respective boxes and balls, it’s found that Box E contains the golf ball, confirming Option (b) as correct.
75,”Six boxes A, B, C, D, E and F have been painted with six different colours viz., violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow and orange and arranged from left to right (not necessarily either kept or painted with the colours in the same order). Each box contains a ball of any one of the following six games: cricket, hockey, tennis, golf, football and volleyball (not necessarily in the same order). The golf ball is in violet box and is not in the box D. The box A which contains tennis ball is orange in colour and is at the extreme right. The hockey ball is neither in box D nor in box E. The box C having cricket ball is painted green. The hockey ball is neither in the box painted blue nor in the box painted yellow. The box C is fifth from right and next to box B. The box B contains volleyball. The box containing the hockey ball is between the boxes containing golf ball and volleyball. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?”,”A. D is painted yellow”,”B. F is painted indigo”,”C. B is painted blue”,”D. All of these”
75,b,1,By matching the items with their respective colors, it’s found that F is painted indigo, confirming Option (b) as correct.
76,”Six boxes A, B, C, D, E and F have been painted with six different colours viz., violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow and orange and arranged from left to right (not necessarily either kept or painted with the colours in the same order). Each box contains a ball of any one of the following six games: cricket, hockey, tennis, golf, football and volleyball (not necessarily in the same order). The golf ball is in violet box and is not in the box D. The box A which contains tennis ball is orange in colour and is at the extreme right. The hockey ball is neither in box D nor in box E. The box C having cricket ball is painted green. The hockey ball is neither in the box painted blue nor in the box painted yellow. The box C is fifth from right and next to box B. The box B contains volleyball. The box containing the hockey ball is between the boxes containing golf ball and volleyball. The football is in the box of which colour?”,”A. Yellow”,”B. Indigo”,”C. Cannot be determined as data are inadequate”,”D. Blue”
76,c,1,Based on the given information, it cannot be determined which box contains the hockey ball, confirming Option (c) as correct.
77,”Two numbers X and Y are respectively 20% and 28% less than a third number Z. By what percentage is the number Y less than the number X?”,”A. 12%”,”B. 10%”,”C. 9%”,”D. 8%”
77,b,1,By calculating the required percentage using the given values, it’s determined to be 10%, confirming Option (b) as correct.
78,”A daily train is to be introduced between station A and station B starting from each end at 6 am and the journey is to be completed in 42 h. What is the number of trains needed in order to maintain the shuttle service?”,”A. 2”,”B. 3”,”C. 4”,”D. 7”
78,c,1,By analyzing the schedule and considering the time taken for the journey, it’s determined that 4 trains are needed to maintain the shuttle service, confirming Option (c) as correct.
79,”A piece of tin is in the form of a rectangle having length 12 cm and width 8 cm. This is used to construct a closed cube. The side of the cube is”,”A. 2 cm”,”B. 3 cm”,”C. 4 cm”,”D. 6 cm”
79,c,1,By calculating the area of the tin and using it to find the side length of the cube, it’s determined to be 4 cm, confirming Option (c) as correct.
80,”In a question paper, there are five questions to be attempted and answer to each questions has two choices – True (T) or False (F). It is given that no two candidates have given the answers to the five questions in an identical sequence. For this to happen the maximum number of candidates is”,”A. 10”,”B. 18”,”C. 26”,”D. 32”
80,d,1,By calculating the total number of candidates based on the given information, it’s determined to be 32, confirming Option (d) as correct.
1,What is the most logical, rational and crucial message that is implied in the above passage?,”a) Under the present circumstances, India should completely avoid all trade liberalisation policies and all subsidies.”,”b) Due to its peculiar socio-economic situation, India is not yet ready for trade liberalisation process.”,”c) There is no solution in sight for the problems of continuing poverty and inflation in India in the near future.”,”d) Economic reforms can often high inflation economy.”
1,d,1,The passage implies that economic reforms can lead to a high inflation economy, confirming Option (d) as correct.
2,In the light of the argument in the above passage, which one of the following statements is the most convincing explanation?,”a) The Right of personal property is a Natural Right duly supported by statutes and scriptures.”,”b) Personal property is a theft and an instrument of exploitation. The Right of personal property is therefore violative of economic justice.”,”c) The Right of personal property is violative of distributive justice and negates the principle of cooperation.”,”d) The comprehensive idea of economic justice demands that the Right of each person to acquisition of property has to be reconciled with that of others.”
2,d,1,The passage convincingly explains that economic justice demands reconciling the right to property acquisition with that of others, confirming Option (d) as correct.
3,The author’s viewpoint can be best summed up in which of the following statements?,”a) The conflict between the claims of State and individual remains unresolved.”,”b) Anarchy and chaos are the obvious results of democratic traditions.”,”c) Old values, ideas and traditions persist despite the dynamic nature of human society.”,”d) Constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech is not in the interest of society.”
3,a,1,The passage suggests that the conflict between the claims of the state and individuals remains unresolved, confirming Option (a) as correct.
4,According to the passage, which of the following is/are a matter of intense debate in the multilateral negotiations under UNFCCC regarding the role of developing countries in climate change?,”1. The scale and size of required financial support. 2. The crop loss due to climate change in the developing countries. 3. To enhance the mitigation and adaptation actions in the developing countries.”,”a) 1 only”,”b) 2 and 3 only”,”c) 1 and 3 only”,”d) 1, 2 and 3”
4,c,1,Considering the scale and size of financial support needed for mitigation and adaptation actions in developing countries is crucial, confirming Option (c) as correct.
5,In this passage, the Convention puts the responsibility for the provision of financial support on the developed countries because of,”1. their higher level of per capita incomes. 2. their large quantum of GDP. 3. their large contribution to the stock of GHGs in the atmosphere.”,”a) 1 only”,”b) 1 and 2 only”,”c) 3 only”,”d) 1, 2 and 3”
5,c,1,The convention places responsibility for financial support on developed countries due to their significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, confirming Option (c) as correct.
6,With regards to developing countries, it can be inferred from the passage that climate change is likely to have implications on their,”a) 1 only”,”b) 2 only”,”c) Both 1 and 2”,”d) Neither 1 nor 2”
6,a,1,The passage infers that climate change is likely to have implications on the domestic finances of developing countries, confirming Option (a) as correct.
7,Which one of the following is essentially discussed in the passage?,”a) Conflict between developed and developing countries regarding support for mitigation”,”b) Occurrence of climate change due to excessive exploitation of natural resources by the developed countries”,”c) Lack of political will on the part of all the countries to implement adaptation plans.”,”d) Governance problems of developing countries as a result of climate change”
7,a,1,There is a conflict between developed and developing countries regarding support for mitigation, confirming Option (a) as correct.
8,Between 6 PM and 7 PM the minute hand of a clock will be ahead of the hour hand by 3 minutes at,”a) 6: 15 PM”,”b) 6: 18 PM”,”c) 6: 36 PM”,”d) 6: 48 PM”
8,c,1,By using the given formula and substituting the values, the time is calculated to be 6:36 PM, confirming Option (c) as correct.
9,There are 5 tasks and 5 persons. Task-l cannot be assigned to either person-l or person-2. Task-2 must be assigned to either person-3 or person-4. Every person is to be assigned one task. In how many ways can the assignment be done?,”a) 6”,”b) 12”,”c) 24”,”d) 144”
9,c,1,By considering the possible ways of assigning tasks to persons, it’s determined that there are 24 ways to do so, confirming Option (c) as correct.
10,The monthly incomes of Peter and Paul are in the ratio of 4: 3. Their expenses are in the ratio of 3 :2. If each saves Rs. 6,000 at the end of the month, their monthly incomes respectively are (in Rs.),”a) 24,000 and 18,000”,”b) 28,000 and 21,000”,”c) 32,000 and 24,000”,”d) 34,000 and 26,000”
10,a,1,By solving the equations and calculating the monthly incomes of Peter and Paul, it’s determined that Peter’s monthly salary is Rs. 24,000 and Paul’s is Rs. 18,000, confirming Option (a) as correct.
11,Two cities A and B are 360 km apart. A car goes from A to B with a speed of 40 km/hr and returns to A with a speed of 60 km/hr. What is the average speed of the car?,”a) 45 km/hr”,”b) 48 km/hr”,”c) 50 km/hr”,”d) 55 km/hr”
11,b,1,By calculating the average speed based on the given distances and speeds, it’s determined to be 48 km/hr, confirming Option (b) as correct.
12,Which one of the following is possible?,”a) D is 20 years old”,”b) F is 18 years old”,”c) F is 19 years old”,”d) F is 20 years old”
12,b,1,By analyzing the given order of cousins’ ages, it’s found that F is 18 years old, confirming Option (b) as correct.
13,What is the number of logically possible orders of all six cousins in terms of increasing age?,”a) 1”,”b) 2”,”c) 3”,”d) 4”
13,b,1,By considering the possible orders of all six cousins, it’s determined that there are 2 possible orders, confirming Option (b) as correct.
14,In a society it is customary for friends of the same sex to hug and for friends of opposite sex to shake hands when they meet. A group of friends met in a party and there were 24 handshakes. Which one among the following numbers indicates the possible number of hugs?,”a) 39”,”b) 30”,”c) 21”,”d) 20”
14,c,1,By calculating the number of handshakes based on the given information, it’s determined to be 21, confirming Option (c) as correct.
15,Two men, Anil and David, and two women, Shabnam and Rekha are in a sales group. Only two speak Tamil. The other two speak Marathi. Only one man and one woman can drive a car. Shabnam speaks Marathi. Anil speaks Tamil. Both Rekha and David can drive. Which of the following statements is true?,”a) Both the Tamil speakers can drive a car.”,”b) Both the Marathi speakers can drive a car.”,”c) Both of those who can drive a car speak Marathi.”,”d) One of those who can drive a car speaks Tamil.”
15,a,1,By analyzing the given information, it’s inferred that Anil can drive a car and speaks Tamil, confirming Option (a) as correct.
16,In a plane, line X is perpendicular to line Y and parallel to line Z; line U is perpendicular to both lines V and W; line X is perpendicular to line V. Which one of the following statements is correct?,”a) Z, U and W are parallel.”,”b) X, V and Y are parallel.”,”c) Z, V and U are all perpendicular to W.”,”d) Y, V and W are parallel.”
16,d,1,By interpreting the given information, it’s concluded that Y, V, and W are parallel, confirming Option (d) as correct.
17,A cow costs more than 4 goats but less than 5 goats. If a goat costs between Rs. 600 and Rs. 800, which of the following is a most valid conclusion?,”a) A cow costs more than Rs. 2,500.”,”b) A cow costs less than Rs. 3,600.”,”c) A cow costs between Rs. 2,600 and Rs. 3,800.”,”d) A cow costs between Rs. 2,400 and Rs. 4,000.”
17,d,1,By considering the given information and calculating the possible cost of a cow, it’s determined to be between Rs. 2400 and Rs. 3400, confirming Option (d) as correct.
18,A society consists of only two types of people fighters and cowards. Two cowards are always friends. A fighter and a coward are always enemies. Fighters are indifferent to one another. If A and B are enemies, C and D are friends, E and F are indifferent to each other, A and E are not enemies, while B and F are enemies. Which of the following statements is correct?,”a) B, C and F are cowards.”,”b) A, E and F are fighters.”,”c) B and E are in the same category.”,”d) A and F are in different categories.”
18,b,1,By analyzing the given information, it’s determined that A, E, and F are fighters, confirming Option (b) as correct.
19,In a box of marbles, there are three less white marbles than the red ones and five more white marbles than the green ones. If there are a total of 10 white marbles, how many marbles are there in the box?,”a) 26”,”b) 28”,”c) 32”,”d) 36”
19,b,1,By calculating the total number of marbles based on the given information, it’s determined that there are 5 green marbles, confirming Option (b) as correct.
20,Candidates in a competitive examination consisted of 60% men and 40% women. 70% men and 75% women cleared the qualifying test and entered the final test where 80% men and 70% women were successful. Which of the following statements is correct?,”a) Success rate is higher for women.”,”b) Overall success rate is below 50%.”,”c) More men cleared the examination than women.”,”d) Both (a) and (b) above are correct.”
20,c,1,By calculating the number of successful candidates based on the given percentages, it’s determined that more men cleared the examination than women, confirming Option (c) as correct.
21,Which among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?,”a) Government should allocate more funds to poverty alleviation programmes and increase food subsidies to the poor communities.”,”b) Poverty and climate impacts reinforce each other and therefore we have to re-imagine our food systems.”,”c) All the countries of the world unite in fighting poverty and malnutrition and treat poverty global problem.”,”d) We must stop unsustainable agricultural practices control food prices.”
21,b,1,The most logical corollary from the passage is that poverty and climate impacts reinforce each other, necessitating a re-imagining of food systems, confirming Option (b) as correct.
22,Which among the following is the most rational and critical inference that can be made from the above passage?,”a) Foreign portfolio investments are not good for emerging economies.”,”b) Advanced economies undermine the global financial stability.”,”c) India should desist from accepting foreign portfolio investments in the future.”,”d) Emerging economies are at a risk of shock from advanced economies.”
22,d,1,The most rational inference from the passage is that emerging economies are at risk of shocks from advanced economies, confirming Option (d) as correct.
23,Which among the following is the most critical inference that can be made from the above passage?,”a) The Central and State governments in India do not have enough resources to afford a latrine for each household.”,”b) Open defecation is the most important public health problem of India.”,”c) Open defecation reduces the human capital of India’s workforce.”,”d) Open defecation is a public health problem in all developing countries.”
23,c,1,The most critical inference from the passage is that open defecation reduces the human capital of India’s workforce, confirming Option (c) as correct.
24,Which one of the following statements best sums up the above passage?,”a) Our country has a lot of diversity with its many castes, communities and religions.”,”b) True democracy could be established by providing equal opportunities to all.”,”c) So far none of us have actually understood the meaning of democracy.”,”d) It will never be possible for us to establish truly democratic governance in our country.”
24,b,1,The best summary of the passage is that true democracy could be established by providing equal opportunities to all, confirming Option (b) as correct.
25,With reference to the above passage, consider the following statements: 1. Indian financial institutions do not offer any financial instruments to rural households to mobilise their savings. 2. Poor households tend to spend their earnings/savings due to lack of access to appropriate financial instruments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?,”a) 1 only”,”b) 2 only.”,”c) Both 1 and 2”,”d) Neither 1 nor 2”
25,b,1,It’s inferred from the passage that poor households tend to spend their earnings savings due to lack of access to appropriate financial instruments, confirming Option (b) as correct.
26,What is the crucial message conveyed in the passage?,”a) Establish more banks.”,”b) Increase the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate”,”c) Increase the interest rate of bank deposits”,”d) Promote financial inclusion”
26,d,1,The crucial message conveyed in the passage is to promote financial inclusion, confirming Option (d) as correct.
27,Which among the following is the most logical assumption that can be made from the above passage?,”a) Government should always be given wide discretionary power in all matters of administration.”,”b) The supremacy of rules and safeguards should prevail as opposed to the influence of exclusive discretion of authority.”,”c) Parliamentary democracy is possible only if the Government has wider discretionary power.”,”d) None of the above statements is a logical assumption that can be made from this passage.”
27,d,1,None of the statements provided can be logically assumed from the passage, confirming Option (d) as correct.
28,A selection is to be made for one post of Principal and two posts of Vice-Principal. Amongst the six candidates called for the interview, only two are eligible for the post of Principal while they all are eligible for the post of Vice-Principal. The number of possible combinations of selectees is,”a) 4”,”b) 12”,”c) 18”,”d) None of the above”
28,b,1,By calculating the number of possible combinations of selecting candidates, it’s determined to be 12 ways, confirming Option (b) as correct.
29,A student has to opt for 2 subjects out of 5 subjects for a course, namely, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics I and Mathematics II. Mathematics II can be offered only if Mathematics I is also opted. The number of different combinations of two subjects which can be opted is,”a) 5”,”b) 6”,”c) 7”,”d) 8”
29,e,1,The given list exhaustively covers all possible combinations of subjects chosen by the students, confirming Option (e) as correct.
30,A person ordered 5 pairs of black socks and some pairs of brown socks. The price of a black pair was thrice that of a brown pair. While preparing the bill, the bill clerk interchanged the number of black and brown pairs by mistake which increased the bill by 100%. What was the number of pairs of brown socks in the original order?,”a) 10”,”b) 15”,”c) 20”,”d) 25”
30,d,1,By solving the equation, it’s determined that the correct number of brown socks is 25, confirming Option (d) as correct.
31,The number of persons who read magazine X only is thrice the number of persons who read magazine Y. The number of persons who read magazine Y only is thrice the number of persons who read magazine X. Then, which of the following conclusions can be drawn? 1. The number of persons who read both the magazines is twice the number of persons who read only magazine X. 2. The total number of persons who read either one magazine or both the magazines are twice the number of persons who read both the magazines. Select the correct answer using the code given below:,”a) 1 only”,”b) 2 only”,”c) Both 1 and 2”,”d) Neither 1 nor 2”
31,d,0,Neither statement 1 nor statement 2 provides a convincing explanation or inference, confirming Option (d) as correct.
32,From the graph, which one of the following can be concluded?,”a) On the average A earned more than B during this period.”,”b) On the average B earned more than A during this period.”,”c) The earnings of A and B were equal during this period.”,”d) The earnings of A were less as compared to B during this period.”
32,a,1,It’s concluded that, on average, A earned more than B during the period, confirming Option (a) as correct.
33,Two pipes A and B can independently fill a tank completely in 20 and 30 minutes respectively. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, how much time will they take to fill the tank completely?,”a) 10 minutes”,”b) 12 minutes”,”c) 15 minutes”,”d) 25 minutes”
33,b,1,By calculating the time taken by both pipes to fill the tank, it’s determined to be 12 minutes, confirming Option (b) as correct.
34,Each of the six different faces of a cube has been coated with a different colour i.e., V, I, B, G, Y andO. Following information is given: 1. Colours Y, O and B are on adjacent faces. 2. Colours I, G and Y are on adjacent faces. 3. Colours B, G and Y are on adjacent faces. 4. Colours O, V and B are on adjacent faces. Which is the colour of the face opposite to the face coloured with O?,”a) B”,”b) V”,”c) G”,”d) I”
34,c,1,By considering the arrangement of colors on a die, it’s determined that the green face is opposite to the orange face, confirming Option (c) as correct.
35,Consider the following statements followed by two conclusions: Statements: Some men are great. Some men are wise. Conclusion I: Men are either great or wise. Conclusion II: Some men are neither great nor wise Which one of the following is correct?,”a) Only conclusion I is valid”,”b) Only conclusion II is valid”,”c) Both the conclusions are valid”,”d) Neither of the conclusions is valid”
35,d,0,Neither of the given conclusions is valid based on the information provided, confirming Option (d) as correct.
36,Consider the following statements: 1. Some claim to have seen UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects). 2. Life on other heavenly bodies is considered to be a possibility. 3. Voyage to space is now an established fact. From the above statements, it may be concluded that,”a) UFOs are heavenly bodies”,”b) UFOs are sent from other heavenly bodies”,”c) Some living species in other heavenly bodies are more intelligent than man”,”d) Nothing definite can be said about the UFOs”
36,d,0,The passage does not provide sufficient information to make any definite statements about UFOs, confirming Option (d) as correct.
37,If ABC x DEED = ABCABC; where A, B, C, D and E are different digits, what are the values of D and E?,”a) D = 2, E = 0”,”b) D = 0, E = 1”,”c) D = 1, E = 0”,”d) D = 1, E = 2”
37,c,1,By multiplying the given numbers, it’s determined that the values of D and E are 1 and 0, respectively, confirming Option (c) as correct.
38,The price of the commodity in the year 1990,”a) must have been Rs. 10”,”b) must have been Rs. 12”,”c) must have been anywhere between Rs. 10and Rs. 20”,”d) is higher than that in the year 1991”
38,c,1,The price of the commodity in 1990 must have been between Rs 10 and Rs 20 based on the given information, confirming Option (c) as correct.
39,From these charts, we can conclude that,”a) Family A spent more money on food than Family B.”,”b) Family B spent more money on food than Family A.”,”c) Family A and Family B spent the same amount on food.”,”d) The expenditure on food by Family A and Family B cannot be compared.”
39,c,1,Both Family A and Family B spent the same amount on food, confirming Option (c) as correct.
40,Usha runs faster than Kamala, Priti runs slower than Swati, Swati runs slower than Kamala. Who is the slowest runner?,”a) Kamala”,”b) Priti”,”c) Swati”,”d) Usha”
40,b,1,By analyzing the given information, it’s determined that Usha > Kamala > Swati > Priti, confirming Option (b) as correct.
