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SECTION - A

1. Only ‘Genius’ matches with all the given clues. Agenius can be ‘unconventional’, ‘creative’, ‘brilliant’or ‘enigmatic’. None of the other options match withmore than one clue. Hence, (C).

2. Only ‘Time’ matches with all the given clues. ‘Timeis ripe’, ‘time is short’ and ‘time is money’ arewell known phrases in the English language. ‘Aeon’refers to a long passage of time spanning eras.Hence, (B).

3. Only ‘Round’ fits all the given clues. Eyes can beround, the shape of something can be round. Therecan be a round of questions and one can take a roundof the park. Hence, (B).

4. Only ‘Glorious’ matches all the clues. The ‘sunrise’,a ‘reign’, the ‘dawn’ and ‘skies’ can all be or lookglorious. Hence, (D).

5. Only ‘Draw’ matches all the clues. ‘Draw a cheque’,‘draw art’, ‘draw away’ and ‘draw a limit to’ all makevalid terms. Hence, (D).

6. Only ‘Birthday’ matches all the clues. ‘Birthday bash’,‘the joy of a birthday’, ‘sixteenth birthday’ and‘birthday party’ all make sense. Hence, (A).

7. Only ‘Lift’ matches all the clues. One can lift some-thing with a ‘crane’, a lift is also called an ’elevator’,one can be lifted onto a ‘stretcher’ and ‘lift yourspirits’ is a well known phrase. Hence, (D).

8. Only ‘Exotic’ matches all the clues. ‘Exotic shot’refers to beautiful photography. ‘Exotic food’ and‘exotic wine’ makes sense. ‘Luxury’ can imply ‘exotic’surroundings and facilities. Hence, (C).

9. Only ‘Speed’ matches all the clues. ‘Breakneck speed’means terrific or dangerous levels of speed. ‘Speedbreaker’ and ‘speed post’ are both accepted terms.A ‘race’ implies use of ‘speed’. Hence, (B).

10. Only ‘Shatter’ matches all the given clues. ‘Shatterdreams’, ‘shatter a window pane’, shatter glass’ and‘shatter a notion’, meaning to destroy some impres-sion, all make valid terms. Hence, (B).

11. Only ‘Birth’ matches all the clues. ‘Birth control’,‘birth date’ and ‘birthmark’ are all valid terms. A‘baby’ is born, that is, it takes ‘birth’. Hence, (C).

12. Only ‘Weak’ matches all the clues. ‘Weak sections’means the downtrodden part of society. ‘Weak voice’

and ‘weak link’ make sense. ‘Weak tea’ means teawith more milk in it. Hence, (B).

13. Only ‘Thought’ matches all the given clues. ‘ToPonder’, ‘moments of thought’, ‘action’ springingfrom thought, and thought and intelligence both beingmental faculties, all form valid connections.Hence, (E).

14. The only alternative that matches all the clues is‘Mob’, in the following way—’antagonizing the mob’,‘pacifying the mob’, ‘mob mentality’ and ‘mob vio-lence’. Hence, (B).

15. Only ‘Red’ matches all the given clues. The analogyused here is symbolism. The colour red symbolizesall of the given clues — ‘love’, ‘violence’, ‘com-munism’ and ‘danger’. Hence, (C).

16. Only ‘Health’ matches all the clues. ‘Health is wealth’is a popular proverb. ‘Homeopathy’, ‘exercise’ and‘nutrition’ are also related to maintaining sound health.Hence, (A).

17. Only ‘Mercury’ matches all the options. Mercury isthe ‘liquid’ used to measure ‘temperature’, with a‘thermometer’. Mercury was the name of a Roman‘god’ and Mercury is ‘liquid’ in its natural form.Hence,(C).

18. Only ‘Law’ matches all the clues. ‘Arbitration’, ‘ac-cusation’, ‘litigation’ and ‘facts’ are all terms relatedto a case in the courts of law. Hence, (D).

19. Only ‘Driving’ matches all the given clues. The terms‘rash driving’, ‘offences’ related to driving, ‘brake’which is part of a vehicle that is driven, and a ‘drivinglicense’ all complete the link. Hence, (E).

20. Only ‘Organization’ matches all given clues. ‘Loy-alty’, ‘camaraderie’, ‘motivation’ and ‘incentives’ areall terms used to analyse the business organizationas a part of society. Hence, (C).

21. Only ‘Death’ fits all the clues. ‘Smoking’ can leadto ‘death’, as can any situation where there is ‘danger’.A ‘terminal’ disease ends in the ‘death’ of the patient.A ‘skeleton’ is aften a symbol of ‘death’.Hence, (A).

22. Only ‘Heart’ matches all the clues. A ‘stroke’ inthis context means a heart attack. ‘Arrest’ is relatedto ‘cardiac arrest’ which also concerns the heart. Sym-bolically, it is the heart that feels ‘emotions’. ‘Blood’and heart are also related. Hence, (A).

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23. Though many alternatives look close, only ‘Sentence’matches all the clues. ‘Life sentence’ means life im-prisonment, ‘grammar’ has to be used to form a sen-tence, ‘statement’ can be a synonym for sentence,and a ‘Latin sentence’ is a sentence written in theLatin language. Hence, (C).

24. Only ‘Mathematics’ matches all the given clues. Onecan have a mathematics ‘lesson’; ‘numbers’ are involvedin mathematics; ‘algebra’ is a branch of mathematicsand a ‘calculator’ can be used to help one inmathematics. Hence, (B).

25. The only correct alternative is ‘Break’. ‘Breakfast’is a compound word. ‘Break dance’ is a style of dance.One can ‘break’ the rules. ‘Shatter’ is a synonymof ‘break’. Hence, (E).

26. Only ‘Expression’ matches all the clues. ‘Apology’,‘delight’, ‘criticism’ and ‘grief’ are all facets of humanexpression. Hence, (B).

27. Only ‘Action’ matches all the given clues, since onlyan action can be ‘dastardly’, ‘ethical’, ‘suppressive’or such that it would ‘inflame’ public sentiment.Hence, (D).

28. Only ‘Wound’ matches all the clues. One can ‘ag-gravate’ or ‘scratch’ a wound. A ‘bruise’ is a typeof wound. A wound can be ‘treated’ through medicalattention. Hence, (B).

29. Only ‘Lawn’ matches all the clues. ‘Lawn tennis’is a game. A lawn can be ‘manicured’, i.e., cut.. ‘Grass’grows on a lawn. Lawn is also a type of ‘cotton’fabric. Hence, (C).

30. Only ‘Philosophy’ matches all the given clues. Phi-losophy can be ‘abstract’. One can also find an ’extract’from some philosophical treatise or writings. Phi-losophy presents a particular ‘idea’ and expounds uponit. ‘Socrates’ was the name of a famous Greek phi-losopher. Hence, (E).

SECTION - C

1. The clue word here is ‘distant neighbours’. If theyare distant then there must be a gap between the two.This narrows down our options to (A) and (C). Dis-crepancy means difference or disparity and thus theword fits in the first blank. However, ‘ways ofeconomics’ is incorrect. If the sentence had been ‘…from politics to economics’ it would have been correct.Ways of ‘thought’ is a better option. Hence, (C).

2. The clue words here are ‘monetary policy decisions’and ‘famous’. A monetary-policy decision can onlymove ‘markets’; again, since he is famous for such

decisions, the cut in the interest rate should not havecome as a surprise, thus ‘exception’ fits the secondblank. Hence, (D).

3. ‘Scum’ has a negative connotation and option (A)can therefore be ruled out, (D) does not fit either,Europe cannot imply a particular way of ‘thought’.A definite area of the earth’s surface – its geographi-cal entity and a certain type of civilization – itsculture, heritage, etc. conveys a complete idea.Hence, (B).

4. The second word in the pair of (A), (C) and (D)does not go with ‘moment’. Hence, (B).

5. Only ‘scrutiny’ goes with ideological motivation.Hence, (A).

6. To ‘splutter’ is to speak angrily in short bursts. (C)is the closest in the given context. Hence, (C).

7. ‘Unctuous’ is an adjective, which denotes unnecessaryflattery which is quite unpleasant. Hence, (A).

8. ‘Impregnable’ is that which is unconquerable or im-penetrable. Hence, (D).

9. ‘Benefaction’ is the act of giving money to someonewho needs it. That rules out all other words except(B). Hence, (B).

10. ‘Mitigate’ means to lessen the effect of something.Hence, (D).

11. The key elements in this sentence are the divisionof the world, despotism and authoritarianism. Only(B) contains all these elements. (A) and (D) containelements which have no mention in the parent sentence.(C) is verbose. Hence, (B).

12. Only (D) contains all the elements contained in theparent sentence. What has been expressed in the parentsentence here is that man who is so intelligent hascreated the microprocessor which has now becomean indispensable part of his life. (A), (B) and (C)all contain elements of the parent sentence, but areverbose and make predictive in nature. Hence, (D).

13. The key elements that need to find a place in thecorrect option are literature, poetry and the preju-diced character of man. Only in (A) are all theseelements included and in a logical manner. (B) and(C) contain ideas not expressed in the parent sen-tence. (D) is fine so far as it mentions that humanscannot explain humankind in its entirety, but itgeneralizes by saying that 'no form of art' can explainhumanity. Moreover, the point about the bias of allhuman beings is left out. Hence, (A).

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14. (B), (C) and (D) fail to explain the idea expressedin the parent sentence correctly. (B) and (C) ex-aggerate and (D) says that the masses and the classesare always 'fighting' each other, which is not expressedin the parent sentence. Only (A) provides a succinctalternative. Hence, (A).

15. The parent sentence merely mourns the high inci-dence of doping in sport and says that because ofthese, many people have begun to opine for itslegalization. But (A) exaggerates, (B) destroys theargumentative character of the parent sentence bypresenting a blunt opinion, and (D) calls for 'effectiveimplementation of rules' which is nowhere mentionedin the parent sentence. Only (C) expresses the intentionof the parent sentence properly. Hence, (C).

16. We cannot be sure whether the theme is about industrialrevolution and (A) therefore cannot be the answer.The passage merely mentions that jobs in the ag-ricultural sector did not rise in the nineties whilethat in the non-agricutural sector did. The funda-mental theme of the passage is the difference in theway the two sectors have behaved in terms of jobs.Hence, (B) and (C) which harp on the theme of reformscannot be the answer. We cannot say for sure whetherthe decline in jobs in the agricultural sector has beendue to reforms or that jobs in the sector were a functionof time. Option (D) sums up the passage. It saysthat the growth in employment in agricultural sectorhas not been on par with that of the non-agriculturalone, and therefore if the overall employment growthhas decelerated, then it is due to agriculture.Hence, (D).

17. Here, (B) is definitely the most logical continuationof the theme in the passage. The central theme inthe passage is that women have a lot to learn aboutthe behaviour of men and that it is natural for mento become uncommunicative sometimes (go into theircave). Hence, they need to learn that if they letmen go into their cave, they will come out and ev-erything will be fine. Hence, (B).

18. The last statement in the passage provides the answer.It talks about harnessing immigration i.e., using itto benefit the country rather than repressing it. Hence,statement (C), which says that immigrants can con-tribute to the economy and society of India is thebest alternative. Hence, (C).

19. Option (B) is incorrect as it refers to the year 1845,whereas the paragraph speaks about 1945. Option(C) mentions the World War II, but the paragraghis about nuclear weapons. Option (D) may seem ap-propriate, but option (A) best completes the para-graph. Of the two events mentioned, option (A) speaksabout the second event. Hence, (A).

20. Option (A) gives a brief history of Mumbai. Option(C) gives geographical information and option (D)speaks about the climatic conditions of Mumbai. Onlyoption (B) provides added data on the paragraph. Itdescribes Mumbai as a commercial centre. Hence, (B).

21. The sentence in the question posits that somethingexists both in theory and practice, continually. Thisstructure is imitated fully only in (C) where the snowmancommands both conceptual or theoretical and actual,physical presence. The process of being and becomingwith respect to form is continual. Hence, (C).

22. Only (A) and (D) are in close contention. But (A)is restrictive, it speaks only of translation. The contextof deconstruction is wider, in that words per se areopen to clashing interpretations. (B) proposes thelack of fidelity that words are seen to have in thismode of criticism, as opposed to being simple dictatesfrom the author-god. Hence, (B).

23. The concept of critisism is not of primary importancein this passage, nor is it wholly true, so (A) is out.With (B) i t is suggested that Socrates was aDeconstructionist in his thoughts on words, but thisis merely the introduction to a larger concept. Thenewness suggested in (C) is irrelevant. Instead (D)introduces the theme of the passage: that the meaningof the written word is open to contradiction and isin a perpetual state of flux. Hence,(D).

24. Only (B) is not claimed in the passage, since contentor meaning is subject to différance. Hence, (B).

25. Since the notion of control itself is not possible,(B) does not contribute as a factor as regards therole of Deconstruction. Hence, (B).

SECTION - D

For answers to questions 1 to 4:

U, R and the clerk could be arranged as:

(i) _ U _ R _ Clerk _

or

(ii) _ _ U _ R _ Clerk

or

(iii) U _ R _ Clerk _ _

Arrangements (i) and (ii) are not possible as Q joinsafter the clerk but before P. Only arrangement possibleis (iii).

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Now,

U _ R Secretary Clerk Q P

V joins two years before S. Therefore, the clerk cannotbe S as R has joined two years before the clerk. Therefore,the secretary has to be S and V must have joinedafter U. T is the clerk.Therefore,

U V R S T Q PSecretary Clerk

U, V and R are the computer operator, the office assistantand the typist respectively.

U V R S T Q P

Computer Operator

Office Assistant Typist Secretary Clerk Tel. Oper.

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1-(B) 2-(B) 3-(D) 4-(C)

5. Since, G = 0, E = 1, N = 2, I = 3, U = 4 andS = 5

∴ EUSGI ⇒ 14503

and NGUE ⇒ 2041

∴ (EUSGI) – (NGUE) ⇒ (14503)6 – (2041)6

= 1 4 5 0 3– 2 0 4 11 2 4 2 2

∴ (12422) ⇒ ENUNN. Hence, (C).

6. Number of stations = 20⇒ Slow train has to make 18 intermediate stops.Fast train stops at following stations= (4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 20)⇒ The fast train has to make 6 intermediate stops.Let p be the speed of the slow train.⇒ Speed of fast train = 1.25pTime taken by the fast train between successive stations

(e.g., 1 and 2) = p25.1

p5 = 4 minutes

Total time taken by the slow train between A and B= 19 × 5 + 18 × 0.5 = 95 + 9 = 104 minutes= 1 hr 44 minutesTotal time taken by the fast train between A and B= 19 × 4 + 1 × 6 = 76 + 6 = 82 minutes= 1 hr 22 minutes

Type Departure from A

Time Taken

Arrival at B

Sequence of Arrival

S 7:001hr 44

minutes 8:44 2

S 7:051hr 44

minutes 8:49 4

F 7:101hr 22

minutes 8:32 1

S 7:151hr 44

minutes 8:59 5

S 7:201hr 44

minutes 9:04 7

F 7:251hr 22

minutes 8:47 3

S 7:301hr 44

minutes 9:14 8

S 7:351hr 44

minutes 9:19 9

F 7:401hr 22

minutes 9:02 6

So, the sequence of arrival is (F, S, F, S, S, F).Hence, (B).

7. The slow train takes 5 minutes between stations and

stops for 21

a minute at each station.

Fast train takes 4 minutes between stations and stopsfor 1 minute at every third station. From the giveninformation, if the second slow train leaves stationA at 7:05 a.m. the time of arrival at successive locationsof second slow and first fast train will be as shown:

Station Arrival Time of Slow train

Arrival Time of Fast Train

2 7:10 7:143 7:15:30 7:184 7:21 7:225 7:26:30 7:276 7:32 7:31

From this table, the fast train will overtake the slowtrain between stations 5 and 6. Hence, (A).

8. From the table given in answer of Q.6, time requiredis 9:19 – 9:02 = 17 minutes. Hence, (B).

9. As Ram and Rahim are twins, let their age be x years.Let Jack’s age be y years. From the conditions given,we have,2x + y = 2y and y – 3 = 3.5(x – 3)Solving we get, x = 5 yearsAge of Rahim 3 years hence = x + 3 = 5 + 3 =8 years. Hence, (A).

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10. From the data given, we get10x + y = 3(x + y)

7x = 2y i.e., y = 27

x

Since x and y are single digit positive integers, xmust be 2 and y = 7. Hence, (C).

11. Start with the options. I and III are correct.Hence, (C)

12. The probability = 0.1 × 0.9 + 0.9 × 0.1 = 0.18,as the value of m × n will be negative only whenone of the two is negative. Hence, (B).

13. Let the amount of money Ranju has be x.and the amount of money Anju has be y.

∴ Sum of money Sanju and Manju have is 2y

and total money = 5x

⇒ x + y + 2y

= 5x ⇒ x + 2y3

= 5x

⇒ 2y3 = 4x ⇒

83

yx

= . Hence, (B).

14. Let the incomes of A and B be Rs.7x and Rs.3xrespectively.Let their expenditures be Rs.6y and Rs.5y respectively.

Given, y5x3y6x7

−−

= 17501750

= 1

⇒ 7x – 6y = 3x – 5y ⇒ 4x = y ⇒ 41

yx

=

∴ The ratio of their total income to total

expenditure = 41

1110

y11x10

×= = 225

= 5 : 22.

Hence, (C).

15. Let the price per kg of Rice, Pulses and Wheat beR, P and W respectively. 3R + 5P + 2W = 353 ----- [i]and 10R + 4P + 7W = 612 ---- [ii]R = 2W ---- [iii]4[i] – 5[ii]12R + 20P + 8W – 50R – 20P – 35W= 1412 – 3060

∴ –38R – 27W = –1648 or 38R + 27W = 1648

∴ 38(2W) + 27W = 1648 ... From (iii)103W = 1648 W = 16.R = 2W = 32

substituting in [i], we get P = 45

∴ Total cost = 45 + 32 + 16 = Rs.93. Hence, (C).

16. sin50° = 0.766. ∴ cos40° = 0.766

now cos2 θ = 2cos2θ1 +

∴ cos220° = 2cos401 °+

= 2766.1

= 0.883

⇒ 1 > cos20° > 0.883check that (0.94)2 = 0.8836

⇒ cos20° ≈ 0.9396. Hence, (A).

17. Amount remaining after down payment for A= 10000 – 2800 = Rs.7200Amount remaining for C = 10000 – 3600 = Rs.6400

∴ Interest paid by A is Rs.720 andinterest paid by C is Rs.640Let the installments paid by A and C be Rs.x forn1 and n2 months respectivelyx × n1 = 7200 + 720 = Rs.7920x × n2 = 6400 + 640 = Rs.7040

⇒ 89

70407920

nn

2

1 == . Hence, (A).

18. As a, b, c, d are in continuous proportion.

⇒ dc

cb

ba

== = k, where k is a non-zero constant.

∴ c = dk, b = dk2 and a = dk3

∴ 22

22

22

22

dcdc

baba

+−

+−+

= 222

222

4262

4262

dkddkd

kdkdkdkd

+−

+−+

= 1k1k

1k1k

2

2

2

2

+−

+−+

= 1k)1k)(1k()1k)(1k(

4

2222

−−−+++

= 1k)1k(2

4

4

−+

.

Hence, (A).

19. Since ∆ ABC is inscribed in a semicircle, it is rightangled at C.

∴ A( ∆ ABC) = 21

× BC × AC

Let the radius of circle be r units.

∴ π r2 = π × 21

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∴ 2r2 = BC × AC ... [I]But AC2 + BC2 = 4r2

∴ AC2 + BC2 – 2BC × AC = 0 ... from [I]

∴ (AC – BC)2 = 0 ∴ AC = BC

∴ BCAC

= 1. Hence, (C).

20. Let the marks be 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x and 7x. Total marks obtained = 27x Total marks for all subjects = 27x × 2 = 54x Total marks per subject = 9x Passing marks per subject = 50% of 9x = 4.5xThus, the student has passed in only three subjects.Hence, (C).

21. px = p + 10x

∴ x = 10pp− = 1 + )10p(

10− i.e., (p – 10) must

be a divisor or 10.

∴ (p – 10) must be 1 or 2 or 5 or 10

∴ x = 11, 6, 3 or 2. Hence, (B).

22.T’

T

Tower

60° 30°a

B

A

a

From the figure, ∆ ATT’ is a 30° – 60° – 90° triangle.

Hence height of the tower = l (TT’) = 3a

Hence, (A).

23. AB = AC ⇒ ∠ B = ∠ C = 75o

∴ ∠ A = 30o but ∠ A + ∠ D + ∠ E = 180o.

∴ ∠ D + ∠ E = 180° – 30° = 150o. Hence, (C).

24. A

DF

B E C

O

60o70o

50o

In ABD∆ , ∠ ABD = 180° – 90° – 50° = 40o

In AEB∆ , ∠ BAE = 180° – 90° – 60° = 30o

∴ In AOB∆ , ∠ AOB = 180° – 30° – 40° = 110o.Hence, (C).

25. In any triangle, the sum of any 2 sides must be greaterthan the third. When q takes the value 2, the sidesare a, 2a, 4a and a + 2a < 4a. Hence, q cannot takethe value 2. Hence, (B).

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SECTION - A

1-C 2-B 3-B 4-D 5-D 6-A7-D 8-C 9-B 10-B 11-C 12-B

13-E 14-B 15-C 16-A 17-C 18-D19-E 20-C 21-A 22-A 23-C 24-B25-E 26-B 27-D 28-B 29-C 30-E

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1-C 2-D 3-B 4-B 5-2 6-C7-A 8-D 9-B 10-D 11-B 12-D

13-A 14-A 15-C 16-D 17-B 18-C19-A 20-B 21-C 22-B 23-D 24-B25-B

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1-B 2-B 3-D 4-C 5-C 6-B7-A 8-B 9-A 10-C 11-C 12-B

13-B 14-C 15-C 16-A 17-A 18-A19-C 20-C 21-B 22-A 23-C 24-C25-B

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SECTION - A

1. ‘Mammals’ in (C) fits with all clues. All the cluesgiven in (C) are animals which are mammals.Hence, (C).

2. The word that can go with all the clues is b - Low.Lighting can be low, character can be low, to stooplow is an expression and tone can also be low.Hence, (B).

3. The word that can go with all the clues is Stipulation.E.g. stipulated in order, stipulated by law, stipulatedmanner and stipulated by authority. Hence, (C).

4. The answer over here is Dread, i.e. Fear. All theclues are different levels of fear. Hence, (C).

5. The answer is Grand - Grand Master (a title in Chess),Grand Hyatt (a famous hotel), Grand Ceremony (abig function) and Grand Canyon (a natural wonderin US). Hence, (D).

6. The answer is Diamond - Blood Diamond (well-knownfilm), Diamonds are known for their hardness, Dia-monds are Forever is a famous proverb and Diamondis a suit in playing cards and Poker is a card game.Hence, (B).

7. The answer is Ground - Underground, Background,Playground and Groundwork are all meaningful words.Hence, (C).

8. The Answer is Assets - Fictitious Assets and FixedAssets are part of an organization's balance sheet.Monetary assets are the ones which are explainedin terms of money and Toxic assets are thoseinvestments which ultimately destroy the value createdby the organization. Hence, (E).

9. The answer over here is Insurance as all the cluesare either insurable things or risks which are insurable.Hence, (D).

10. The answer is Prime as it is the only word whichis connected with all the other words - Prime Property,Prime Number, Prime Time and Prime Concern.Hence, (D).

11. The answer over here is Red as all these are differentshades of one hue, i.e. Red. Even though colours,pigments and shades are also likely answers, the morespecific common point is Red. Hence, (A).

12. The answer here is Trans - As we attach it as aprefix to every clue, it forms a meaningful word(Transporter, Transformer, Transliterate and Tran-scribe). Hence, (B).

13. The answer is Draft, as it is connected with all thefour clues - Banks issue drafts, an act has a draft,a letter has a draft and a pact also has a draft.Hence, (C).

14. The answer over here is Line as all clues are connectedwith it - Straight Line, Down the Line, Crossing theLine and Drawing the Line. Hence, (D).

15. The answer over here is Short as the link that connectsall the clues - Short Temper, Short Height, ShortSelling of Shares and Short Story. Hence, (D).

16. The answer is Break - Heartbreak, Tea Break, RecordBreak and Breakthrough are the meaningful wordswhich are formed with the word Break. Hence, (D).

17. The answer here is Blue - all the clues are shadesof Blue (Cobalt Blue, Electric Blue, Sky Blue andTurquoise Blue). Hence, (C).

18. The answer here is Raise - Raising the Bar is increasingthe standards, Salary Raise means increment, To Raisemeans to Grow and Raising Voice is to bring somethingto others' attention. Hence, (D).

19. The answer here is Weight - Weight refers to Im-portance, something which has less weight is calledLight, paperweight is used to prevent papers fromgoing astray and weight depends on Gravity.Hence, (B).

20. The answer here is Strike - Striking a Cord is anexpression, Strikes happen in Industry, a batsman facingthe bowler in Cricket is said to be on strike and lastly,Strike Rate is an expression associated with sportsin general. Hence, (C).

21. The answer here is Intelligence - as Security dependson Intelligence i.e. Information about Enemy inten-tions, Intelligence also means Information, Analysisdepends upon Intelligence and finally, Intelligencedepends on Brain. Hence, (E).

22. The answer here is Board - Drawing Board, A companyhas a Board of Directors, Board Room is the roomwhere usually the management of an organization holdsits meetings and Across the Board is an expression.Hence, (D).

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23. The answer is Mark - Birthmark, Pockmark, Marksin Examination and Benchmark. Hence, (E).

24. The answer is Question - Question Mark is a punc-tuation symbol, Questions are there when there isa doubt, Opposite of Question is Answer and Askis a verb associated with Questions. (Even thoughQuery is a synonym of Question, it cannot be theanswer over here because it doesn't form a connectionwith all 4 clues.) Hence, (D).

25. The answer is Run - Sprint is running fast, Run forthe Money is an expression, Dry Run means rehearsaland Long Run means Long Period. Hence, (A).

26. The answer here is Down - Downtown refers to themain section of the town, Dressing Down means rebuke,Down the Order is an expression and Downmarketmeans of inferior quality. Hence, (D).

27. The answer is Cold - When the temperature is low,it's called Cold. Cold Blood is an expression in Biologyas well as Literature. Cold Vibes means lack of feelingsand ‘cold shoulder’ ignoring someone. Hence, (A).

28. The answer here is China - China is famous for Tea,Bone China is a type of clay used to make utensilsand pots, China Grass is a dessert delicacy and Chinamanis a type of spin bowling in Cricket. Hence, (B).

29. The answer is Burn - Sideburn is the whiskers, Fireand Burn is an obvious connection, Burning Desireis an expression and Burning Issue means very relevantand pertinent issue. Hence, (C).

30. The answer here is Range - Shooting Range is wherethe marksmen practise shooting, Price Range is thedifference between minimum and maximum prices ofthings, Cooking Range is a multi-tasking instrumentin kitchens and Voice Range refers to the ability ofpeople to sing at different tones and pitches.Hence, (C).

SECTION - C

1. The option (A) has 'harvested' and 'tilted'. Harvestedis a word referred to crops rather than agriculture andthe word 'tilted' is used in connection with opinionsor ideas. Option (B) has 'dependent' which should befollowed by 'on' and not 'by'. Option (D) has 'centred'which is followed by 'around' and not 'by'. Option(C) has 'dominated' which is followed by the con-junction 'by' and another word 'moved' goes well withthe previous word 'gradually'. Hence, (C).

2. The option a has the pair 'created - adopted' is notcorrect as the word 'adopted' does not fit in the secondspace. In option (B), the second word 'lured' is not

appropriate as it is not an Indian who has lured thescreen but he got lured by the screen. In option (D),the second option 'took' is inappropriate as it shouldbe 'took to'. In option (C), the first word 'made' isappropriate and second option 'embraced' is alsoappropriate. Hence, (C).

3. In option (A), 'eclectic' means heterogeneous or multi-faceted. It is not fitting well with the remaining sentence.Also, the conjunction with 'shared' is 'with' and not'to'. In (B), 'elusive' means something which is enigmaticor incomprehensible but the second word 'known' isnot fitting with the overall meaning of the sentence.In (D), inexplicable means something which cannotbe explained but the second word 'open' is more ap-propriate to personalities rather than ideas. In option(C), esoteric means mystical and divulged means re-vealed. Both are appropriate words. Hence, (C).

4. In option (B), ridiculing means making fun and thesecond word 'proving' does not go with the wordslike 'complete fraud'. In option (C), castigating meansscolding or rebuking and similarly, the second word'strengthening' is inappropriate with the overall sen-tence. In (D), 'mocking' means making fun of and'destroying' refers to physical elimination of an objectbut theories cannot be destroyed in that sense. In (A),denouncing means exposing and debunking meansrunning down or showing something as less importantthan what it is. So, it is an appropriate choice.Hence, (A).

5. The statement's later part has concentrated on thetendency to get carried away as indicated by the word'swept'. This indicates that the answer should be thepair of 'Ideology - favourite.' If these words are inserted,then the meaning can be derived that we allow ourselvesto see the Reality i.e. the Truth from the perspectiveof Ideology. Hence, (D).

6. The later part of the statement talks about the tendencyto 'mask' signals of maladjustment which is what themaladjusted people will do. In other words, it can'tbe the action of who seek to find solution to it. So,options (A) and (B) are not correct as the first wordsare 'treatment' and 'detection.' For option (D), it is'prevention' which also is not an appropriate word asthe second word is 'helped' and masking of malad-justment cannot help to prevent it from happening.In (C), the words 'identification' and 'complicated' goalong with the meaning that the word 'mask' is tryingto convey. Hence, (C).

7. 'Junk' has been used over here as the adjective offood so in this context - garbage, unusable and rustyare not the words. Hence, (A).

8. 'Key' has been used here as an answer or solutionto a particular problem. So, the other options i.e. device

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to open a lock, important or primary are not relevantover here. Hence, (C).

9. 'Treat' has been used over here as something to rememberforever and the appropriate option is 'thing to cherish'.Hence, (D).

10. 'Direct' is used here as to conceptualize as the directoris the one who conceptualizes the entire film.Hence, (A).

11. In option (A), the emphasis is on should not be butthat is not what the original statement means. Option(B) also is rejected as here, the emphasis is on shouldbe. Option c talks about not being comfortable in termsof certainty as here, the emphasis is on is not com-fortable. In option (D), that feeling of tentativenessis retained by the use of 'may'. Hence, (D).

12. In option (A) and (B), the emphasis is on certainty,which is not what the original statement conveys asit is clear by the use of the word 'perhaps'. In option(D), the ability to understand main ideas is made solelyresponsible for the good reading skills but in the originalstatement, it is called the most important, which impliesthat there are other factors as well. In (C), that meaningof the original statement is retained. Hence, (C).

13. In option (A), the word 'considerably' has changedthe meaning from the original statement. In option(C), the statement has gone to the extreme, whichis not conveyed by the original. In (D), it is addinginformation which is not there in the original statement.In (B), the statement has retained the meaning of theoriginal statement. Hence, (B).

14. In option (A), the subject is files but they are inanimatethings so, they on their own cannot get delayed. In(C), 'people' is the subject but the verb is 'deal with'and that is not there in the original statement. In (D),'the delays happen everywhere' does not mean theyare to be expected. In (B), the words 'do not get clearedon time' are synonymous with 'delay in disposals' inthe original statement. Hence, (B).

15. In (A), the emphasis is on meanings but the originalstatement does not explicitly says it. In (B), it's aboutapplications on which the original statement does notsay anything. In (D), it is talking about uses of Phi-losophy which is different from how Philosophy isused. In (C), it is talking about the possibility ofconveying a lot of things, which is what the senseof the original statement as well. Hence, (C).

16. In option (A), it is a deviation from the theme inthe penultimate statement. In (C) and (D), the themeis getting carried forward. But, in (B), the use of theword 'paradox' is linked with the word 'irony' in thepenultimate statement and so, it is a more appropriateend to the paragraph. Hence, (B).

17. The penultimate statement has conveyed that in RajivGandhi's life, the first 40 years were spent like anyother ordinary man. So, the last sentence will be theone bringing out the contrast. Out of the options, onlya is provides the contrast, which is well emphasisedby the word 'but'. Hence, (A).

18. In option a, the emphasis is on nexus between businessand politics, whereas the penultimate statement endswith the political clout. So, this is not an end of aparagraph, but beginning of a new paragraph. In (C),the rising middle class and surplus income themesdo not have connection with the penultimate statement.Same is with (D). There is no connection as (D)emphasises on rivals. In (B), the emphasis is on politicalinvestments and the penultimate statement also refersto political clout. Hence, (B).

19. In option (B), the statement comments on these phi-losophies' not being mere theories. However, it can'tbe the last statement as it should be followed by thestatement saying what they are. So, option (B) is notcorrect. Option (C) has continuity with (B), but since(B) cannot be the last statement, nor can (C). Option(D) talks about Indian Philosophy but again, it can'tbe a last statement as it should be followed by thestatement about Indian Philosophy's take. In case of(A), it talks about moderate realism, which connectswell with the penultimate statement's theme of Re-alism. Hence, (A).

20. In (B), there is a deviation from the theme in thepenultimate statement and it directly jumps to theexamples of Existentialism. In (C), there is a continuitywith the penultimate statement, but it opens up a newstream i.e. Existentialism in Literature and Art, whichcannot be the last statement as it should be followedby examples. Option (D) provides such examples so,it can follow (C) but cannot be the last statement ofthe paragraph. In case of (A), the theme in the penultimatestatement i.e. the emphasis on individual life is takenforward by presenting the things rejected by Exis-tentialist philosophy. The use of the word 'also' takesforward this continuity. Hence, (A).

21. The passage talks about the social sciences as dis-ciplines, as to how they originated as a result of changesin society due to factors like industrialization. It also

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talks about the initial nature of the social scienceswas theoretical and it was believed that they did haveonly that much significance. Later on, the quantitativemethods got included in social sciences to give themprecision and practical application. Later on, the passagetalks about challenges like World War I and WorldWar II. So, the passage talks about how the socialsciences have grown as disciplines and how they becamesolution providers for real life problems. From theoptions given, 'Social Sciences - From Abstract toReal' is an appropriate option as it conveys the themeof transformation of social sciences from mere aca-demic disciplines to problem solving disciplines.Hence, (A).

22. In paragraph 5, information about economics is given.Economists had analysed the impact of World WarI and after the Great Depression, it became an integralpart for governments across the world. So, it can beboth - World War I and Great Depression. However,since World War I had happened before the GreatDepression, it was the most appropriate reason.Hence, (B).

23. In paragraph 1, it is mentioned that the social in-teractions and changing conditions due to Industri-alization were the source of emergence of social scienceslike Political Science and Public Administration.Paragraph 3 talks about the realization that mere studieswere not capable of improving the conditions of peoplein the society. It is this realization which led to theintroduction of empirical techniques and other im-provements. In other words, Problems of the Societywere the main reason for the evolution of Social Science.Hence, (D).

24. Option (A) is true as social sciences have come along way since their origin. Option (B) is also trueas social sciences have provided solutions to manyproblems. Option (C) is also true as social scienceshave been looked upon as the knowledge base forsolutions to various problems. Option (D) has giventhe credit to both the World Wars for contributingto social sciences. However, it is the problems whichwere caused by the wars which compelled the socialsciences to come up with a new discipline to solvethe problems. In other words, the wars increased theproblems in front of social sciences and not contributeda lot. Hence, (D).

25. The option (A) is not correct as the author himselfhas stressed the contribution of empirical methods insocial sciences like Pure Sciences. Regarding option(B), there is a statement at the beginning of thepassage about futuristic ideas leading to the growth

of knowledge but it does not imply that social sciencescan predict the future. Option (C) talks about varioussocial science disciplines combining their resourcesi.e. the sources of getting knowledge whereas the lastparagraph of the passage talks about pooling knowl-edge, insights and methodologies i.e. whatever isgenerated from the resources and not the resources.In option (D), the stress is on addition to under-standing, which is the theme from the beginning andthe second last paragraph talks about various issuesand their consequent increasing the scope of socialsciences. Hence, (D).

SECTION - D

Answers to questions 1 to 4:Let us denote the seven people by the first letter of theirnames from the data.We get the following arrangement from the data.U P R/D L R/D G S

1. From the common solution it is clear that Ravi andDilip are sitting adjacent to Lucky. Hence, (C).

2. Sandeep is at the extreme right end of the row.Hence, (A).

3. It can be seen in the common solution that either Ravior Dilip could be sitting to the immediate left of Ganesh.Hence, (D).

4. Praful is sitting at the second place from the left endof the row. Hence, (B).

5.

A

B 30

60

70

40

30

Raju’s journey can be depicted as in the diagram below.We can see that AB is his final distance from thestarting point.

Using the dimensions given on the diagram,

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6. Let Rahul’s speed over stretch Z be z kmph.Speed of travel of Rahul over stretch X = 20 kmphSpeed of travel of Rahul over stretch Y = 40 kmphTotal time of travel of Rahul

=

++z4

404

204

60

The maximum speed at which Rahul can race on thestretch Z is given by

++z4

404

20460 = 22

z = 60. Hence, (D).

7. As Rahul travelled stretch X taking the maximumpossible time, he travelled at the minimum speed, i.e.

20 kmph. Time of travel to cover X =

60204

= 12 minutesTime of travel to cover Z

=

−

100

12of%3266100

= 4 minutes

Time taken to run the race = 22

−

1001164100

minutes

= 21 minutesTime of travel to cover Y = 21 – (12 + 4) = 5 minutes.

Speed of travel to cover stretch Y =

6054

= 48 kmph.

Hence, (D).

8. Let Rahul’s speed over X be x kmph.Let Rahul’s time over X and (Y and Z) combined(in hours) be p and q respectively.

q8

125

P4

=

q = 65

p

11450

p65p

12=

+

p = 0.16

x4

= 0.16

x = 25Hence, (C).

9. Let the initial number of red flowers be x, and thatof yellow flowers be y.Due to Ram’s magic, the number of red flowers atthe end of one minute is 36x = 729x.Due to Ravi’s magic, the number of yellow flowersat the end of one minute is 26y = 64y.Given, 729x + 64y = 1049, where x and y are integers.For x > 1, 729x > 1049,∴ x = 1.

The corresponding value of y is 64)729.1049(

= 64320

= 5

Therefore, the total number of flowers initially isx + y, i.e., 6. Hence, (B).

10. 10P4 = !6!10

= 10 × 9 × 8 × 7 = 5040

4 boys can be seated on 10 different chairs in a rowin 5040 ways. Hence, (D).

11. Total number of balls in the bag = 7 + 8 = 1510 balls can be drawn from the 15 balls in 15C10 ways.6 white balls can be drawn from the 7 white ballsin 7C6 ways.4 red balls can be drawn from 8 red balls in 8C4 7C6ways.So, 6 white balls and 4 red balls can be drawn togetherin 8C47C6 ways.

∴ Required probability = 10C

4C6C

1587

= 42970

Hence, (B).

12. Ratio of investments of P and Q = 5000 : 6000= 5 : 6The annual salary of P = Rs.20 × 12 = Rs.240∴ Profit earned by P = 640 – 240 = Rs.400

∴ Profit earned by Q = 56400 ×

= Rs. 480.

Hence, (B).

13. Let the pole be at a distance of x m from the point A.

A B

C

500m

30° 60°

x 500–xo

In ∆ AOC,

tan 30° = xOC

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∴ OC = x tan 30°

∴ OC = 3x

tan60° = 3 = x500OC

−

⇒ 3x

= (500 – x) 3

⇒ x = 1500 – 3x⇒ 4x = 1500⇒ x = 375m∴ The pole is at a distance of 375 m from the pointA. Hence, (C).

14. Let the number of votes that A got be 2x

∴ B got 10050

× 2x, i.e., x votes

Now, 2x – 200 = x + 200⇒ x = 400∴ Total number of voters = 2x + x = 3x= 3 × 400 = 1200. Hence, (C).

15. Let the function be yx

When both the numerator and the denominator are

decreased by 3, we have, 3yyx

−−

= 32

⇒ 3x – 2y = 3 ...(i)When both the numerator and the denominator are

increased by 7, we have 7yyx

++

= 43

⇒ 4x – 3y = –7 ...(ii)Multiplying equation (ii) by 3 and equation (i) by4 and subtracting one from the other, we have y =33, putting y = 33 in (i) we get x = 23.

∴ The required fraction is 3323

Hence, (A).Alternatively,Using options, only (A) satisfies the given conditions.

16. Let Raja’s age and his father’s age now be x yearsand y years respectively.Ten years from now, Raja’s age will be x + 10 andhis father’s age will be y + 10.y + 10 = 2 (x + 10)⇒ y = 2x + 10 ...(i)Ten years ago, Raja’s age was x – 10 and his father’sage was y – 10Given, y – 10 = 3(x – 10)y = 3x – 20 ...(ii)

Equating the values of y in (i) and (ii),we have 2x + 10 = 3x – 20⇒ x = 30By substituting x = 30 in (i), we get y = 70∴ Raja’s present age is 30 years and his father’spresent age is 70 years.Hence, (C).Alternatively,Using options, only (C) satisfies the given conditions.

17. In 5 cubic metres of the alloy, volume of the first

metal = 10040

× 5 = 2 cubic metre

and, volume of the second metal = 3 cubic metre∴ Required weight = (2 × 1500) + (3 × 2500)= 10,500 kg. Hence, (C).

18. The L.C.M of the weights 1500 kg per cubic metreand 2500 kg per cubic metre is 7500.∴ In order to combine 7500 kg of both metal each,we will have to mix both the metals in the ratio of5 : 3; i.e., 5 cubic metres of the first metal with 3cubic metres of the second metal. Hence, (B).

19. Since 5 cubic metres of the first metal is mixed, theweight of the first metal in the alloy is 1500 × 5= 7500 kgSimilarly, the weight of the second metal in the alloyis 2500 kg.∴ The percentage by weight of the second metal is

100002500

× 100 = 25%. Hence, (A).

20. The alloy contains 60% of the second metal and 40%of the first metal.

The volume of the first metal mixed = 15006000

= 4 cubic metresSince 4 cubic metres of the first metal is equal to40% of the alloy,

∴ Volume of the alloy = 404

× 100 = 10 cubic metres.

Hence, (A).

21. Since the alloy contains 10000 kg of the first metal,

The volume of the first metal in the alloy = 200010000

= 5 cubic metresSince 5 cubic metres of the first metal is equal to25% of the alloy,∴ The volume of second metal in the alloy

= 255

× 75 = 15 cubic metres. Hence, (B).

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22. From the above figure∠ OTP = 90°, (Radius makes an angle of 90° withthe tangent at the point of tangency).In triangle OTP,PO2 = PT2 + OT2 = 242 + 102

PO = 26 cm. Hence, (A).

23. From ∆ABD, x2 = AB2 – BD2

(By pythagoras theorem)x2 = 102 – 62 = 64⇒ x = 8From ∆ADC, y2 = AC2 – x2

(By Pythagoras theorem)

y = 22 817 − = 225 = 15 cm. Hence, (D).

24.

A B

C

2

1θ

3

tan2 θ – 3 = 0⇒ tan2 θ = 3

⇒ tan θ = 3±

Since θ lies in the third quadrant tan θ is positive,whereas, sin θ and sec θ are negative.Consider right-angled triangle ABC, such that

tan θ = 3By Pythagoras theorem,

AC2 = ( )23 + 12 = 4⇒ AC = 2

and |sec θ | = θcos

1 = 2

∴ sec θ = –2. Hence, (A).

25. If Manish starts from the towns P, R or T, then therewill always be at least one road that he will not beable to travel on, as he can travel on each of theroads only once.But if he starts from town Q, then he can move onthe path Q-P-S-R-Q-T-S.Similarly, if he starts from the town S, then he canmove on the path S-R-Q-T-S-P-Q.∴ The route can either start from Q or S, so thatit satisfies the given conditions. Hence, (D).

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1. Pointers – Examples of ubiquitous Chinese goods. Whypeople use Chinese goods, the age-old debate of Valueand Quality, dumping of Chinese goods, positive andadverse effects.

2. Pointers: Your understanding of inequality, types ofinequality, reasons behind it and a comment on isit possible and desirable to remove inequality?

3. Pointers: The name of the machine, the operationsof the machine, the target audience for the machine,the price of the machine.

4. Pointers: the cycle of poverty and why the privilegedshould stay away from solving it? How poverty isnot because of the privileged people but due to otherfactors?

ANSWER KEY

SECTION - A

1-C 2-B 3-C 4-C 5-D 6-B7-C 8-E 9-D 10-D 11-A 12-B

13-C 14-D 15-D 16-D 17-C 18-D19-B 20-C 21-E 22-D 23-E 24-B25-A 26-D 27-E 28-B 29-C 30-C

SECTION - C

1-C 2-C 3-C 4-A 5-D 6-C7-A 8-C 9-D 10-A 11-D 12-C

13-B 14-B 15-C 16-B 17-A 18-B19-A 20-A 21-A 22-B 23-D 24-D25-D

SECTION - D

1-C 2-A 3-D 4-B 5-C 6-D7-D 8-C 9-B 10-D 11-B 12-B

13-C 14-C 15-A 16-C 17-C 18-B19-A 20-A 21-B 22-A 23-D 24-A25-D

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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

1. The passage starts with how children and adults in-stinctively use everyday language without actuallylearning them. Thus, option (A) is correct. Option(B) cannot be inferred since the passage does notdeal with children's ability to comprehend and decodemathematical grammar. Option (C) is flawed sinceit is nowhere implicit or explicit that all human beingsuse languages non-linguistically. Option (D) is alsoflawed as it cannot be inferred that only adults havea tendency to decode the structure of mathematicallanguage. Hence, (A).

2. It is stated in the initial lines of the third paragraphthat 'precision' is the most important characteristicof mathematical language; linguistic precision isrequired to comprehend complex mathematical state-ments. Hence, (C).

3. The second paragraph clearly states that while someparts of speech in natural languages are similar tosome parts of speech in mathematical grammar, thereare some parts of speech in both that are distinctlydifferent from each other. Only option (C) capturesthe meaning. Hence, (C).

4. The passage states how the knowledge of grammarenhances the understanding of languages, includingmathematical languages. Thus, option (B) bestsummarises the essence of the passage. Option (A)is incorrect since the passage does not indicate anyfunctional or even structural differences betweenmathematical and linguistic grammar. Option (C) isalso incorrect since the passage is not about math-ematics and natural languages; mathematics and naturallanguages are quoted in the context of the relevanceof grammar. Option (D) is only mentioned in thelast paragraph and does not reflect the real meaningof the passage. Hence, (B).

5. Option (A) is flawed since 'vicious', which means evilor malicious, is not the appropriate word. Option(C) is also flawed since 'morose', which refers to astate of depression, does not fit in the sentence. Option(D) is incorrect since ‘arrogant’ is mainly used indescribing the behaviour of a single person and nota group. Only option (B), which means 'disorderly',completes the sentence in a logically and grammati-cally correct way. Hence, (A).

6. Only option (A), which means 'surpass', completesthe sentence in a logically and grammatically accurateway. Hence, (A).

7. Only option (D) fits into the blank both contextuallyand grammatically. Other options do not explain thelink between expenditure of public money and cor-ruption correctly. Hence, (D).

8. Option (A) is incorrect since 'candid', which meansfrank and truthful, is essentially a human trait. Option(B) is flawed since 'exigent', which refers to a pressingsituation, does not fit in the sentence. Option (D)is also flawed since the word 'incorrigible', which meansintractable, does not hold contextual relevance. Onlyoption (C), which means 'native', makes the sentencecontextually relevant. Hence, (C).

9. Option (A) is flawed since 'dormant', which meansinactive, is contradictory to 'forceful'. Option (B)is incorrect since a 'credible' or believable king wouldnot force wise men to leave his country. Option (D)is erroneous since 'lucid' or clear is contextuallyirrelevant. Only option (C), which means stubbornlyand arrogantly assertive in one's opinions, makes thesentence logically relevant. Hence, (C).

10. Only option (A) which means 'casual, without muchattention' completes the sentence correctly. Option(B) is flawed since a 'fractious' or 'unruly' glance isunheard of. Options (C) and (D) provide a contra-dictory way of glancing through the book; had Shantigiven the book a ‘careful’ or ‘discriminating’ glance,she could have remembered what she read.Hence, (A).

11. Only (C) captures the essence of the given statementand rephrases the sentence correctly. In option (A),the word 'only' puts unnecessary emphasis on math-ematics. Option (B) inverts the relationship betweenphysics and mathematics. Option (D) cannot belogically deduced from the statement. Hence, (C).

12. Option (A) is flawed since it fails to define therelationship between Indian democracy and Westernhistorical experiences. Option (B) provides an inverseidea as regards the original statement. Option (C)is also flawed since quoting Indian democracy as apurely Westernised institution is not a reflection ofthe original sentence. Only option (D) conveys theidea of the given sentence: Indian democracy is rootedin the outcome of the history of the West. Hence, (D).

13. Although all the words are more or less similar inmeaning, the word for the blank should mean ana-lytical and only 'critical' has the connotation.Hence, (B).

14. Although all the words are strong words for dislike,

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15. The correct preposition is 'of'; 'admiration of' means'appreciation of'. Hence, (A).

16. The correct preposition is 'through'; here 'through'means 'by way of'. Hence, (B).

17. The correct preposition is 'after'; 'running after' meansto pursue or chase. Hence, (A).

18. The correct pair of prepositions is ‘through / up’;here ‘through’ means ‘by way of’. ‘Up’ is used asa preposition and means towards an elevated place.Hence, (D).

19. The correct pair of prepositions is past / towards;'past' means beyond (in position) and 'towards' means'in the direction of'. Hence, (C).

20. 'The Internet has become indispensable' does not meanthat it is the only means of information. Onlyassumption II is implicit in the given statement.Hence, (B).

21. If untimely rainfall is harmful for farming, one canto say that the farmers will be in trouble becausethis year it rained for major part of the year. Thus,I is an assumption for the given statement. Again,if farmers are dependent on seasonal rainfall, i.e.,rain in the rainy season, then a prolonged rainy seasonwill affect their farming. So, II is also an implicitassumption. Hence, (D).

22. The main statement does not indicate anything aboutthe nature of the job. So, I is not an implicit assumption.Whether a trained athlete is hard to find is not assumedin the given statement. So, none of the assumptionsis implicit. Hence, (C).

23. Assumption I is not implicit in the given statement.Only assumption II is implicit in the given statement.Since Bruce can handle any mathematical problem,one should contact Bruce for any mathematicalproblem. Hence, (B).

24. Conclusion I does not follow since, based on the giveninformation, it cannot be concluded whether men wereinterested in styling and grooming earlier. But sinceit is mentioned that present-day T.V. programmesand magazines for men are stuffed with groomingand styling tips, it can be concluded that men nowhave special interest in these areas. So, conclusionII follows. Hence, (B).

25. There is no reference in the statement about masses'reaction about the car, so conclusion I does not followthe statement. The emphasis on 'eco-friendly cars'

and '40% fuel saving' in the statement proves thatfuel efficiency is an important consideration for makingeco-friendly cars. Thus, conclusion II follows fromthe given statement. Hence, (B).

26. The opposition leader might have accused the reigningleader not because of his dislike but on account ofcertain policy or corruption issues, so conclusion Idoes not follow. Also, nothing about the reigningleader's rapport with his colleagues in the parliamentcan be deduced from the statement, so conclusionII also does not follow. Hence, (D).

27. The main statement does not specify which typesof workplaces should be discouraged from employingchildren. Atrocities against children can take placeeven in otherwise safe workplaces. 1 is not a validconclusion as it restricts itself to ‘hazardous work-places’. The children's welfare organisations welcomedthe amendment in the Industrial Employment Rules,hoping that many organisations in India will stoprecruiting kids to avoid legal hassles. Thus, onlyconclusion II is supported. Hence, (B).

28. The statement requires the use of a comparative degree.Options (A) and (D) use superlative and positivedegrees, respectively. Option (C) wrongly comparessinger's performance with expectations. Only option(B) is both grammatically and logically correct.Hence, (B).

29. The error is of parallel construction, as both themain verbs used in the statement are not in agreement.The past verb form 'admired' is not parallel to thecontinuous form 'appreciating'; the correct forms are'admired' and 'appreciated'. Option (B) is wrong since'adopting' is not parallel to verb forms in the pastlike 'admired' and 'appreciated'. Only option (D) isboth grammatically and logically correct. Hence, (D).

30. Refer to paragraph 5 last sentence. It is clearlymentioned that now the banks offer ‘low switchingcosts’ so customers have the freedom to change theirloyalties without facing any monetary problems. (A)is an exaggeration and cannot be inferred from thepassage. Similarly (D) also cannot be inferred. (C)states some changes that have taken place in thebanking industry but it is not clearly stated how thatwould affect the customer base of a particular bank.(B) has been clearly stated as a reason. Hence, (B).

31. Refer to the second paragraph where the word ‘slug-gish’ appears in the passage. From the context wecan infer that it refers to a slack period in the economy.(B) is opposite in meaning and can be negated im-mediately. The other options are all synonyms of‘sluggish’ but (A) can be used to describe a personbut not an economy. Similarly, an economy cannotbe ‘dispirited’ or disheartened. Only ‘stagnant’appropriately conveys the meaning. Hence, (C).

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32. The second paragraph onwards the author states thechanges that have taken place in the banking industry.The deregulation of the banking industry has directlyresulted in the occurrence of (A) and (C). (D) is afallout of (A) and (C). (B) is mentioned in the passagein a different context. Hence, (B).

33. The value-added services of the banks is mentionedin passing and does not form the major topic ofdiscussion in the passage. So (B) can be negated. Thoughthe author mentions a lot of changes that have takenplace in the banking industry, nowhere does he mentionthat the industry is an unpredictable one, hence (C)can also be negated. (D) is too general and can beeliminated. The passage not only discusses the changesthat have taken place in the banking sector but alsoconcentrates on the challenges that have caused thesechanges. Only (A) appropriately introduces us to themain topic of discussion. Hence, (A).

34. The passage focuses on the challenges that the bankingindustry in India is facing. (A) has already been discussedin the penultimate paragraph. So it is not likely thatthe author would discuss the same once again.(B) focuses on only one problem that the bankingindustry is facing, so it is not comprehensive. Thepassage does not relate at all to the other sectorsof the economy, so the author would not discuss (D)in the ensuing paragraph. (C) provides a holistic approachthat the author would most probably discuss.Hence, (C).

Analytical Reasoning35. There are two steps followed alternately in the series,

in the first step, the whole figure inverts laterally androtates 90° anticlockwise and in the second step, thefigure inverts laterally and rotates 90° clockwise.Hence, (E).

36. In the first step, both the smaller circles move clockwiseone step and the bigger circles remain stationary.In the second step, the smaller circles remain sta-tionary while the bigger circles move anticlockwiseby one step. Hence, (C).

37. In the series, in the first step, all the symbols rotate90° clockwise but they do not change positions. In thesecond step, symbols along the corners move one stepin clockwise direction. Hence, (C).

38. The elements ‘+’, ‘O’ and ‘–’ all move in clockwisedirection. ‘+’ moves 1 step, 2 steps, 3 steps....... andso on in every step. ‘O’ moves 1 step and 2 stepsin alternate steps. ‘–’ moves only one step ahead ata time. ‘÷’ moves along the middle column. Hence, (B).

39. Symbol ‘C’ moves 2 steps in anticlockwise direction.‘=’ moves one step in clockwise direction, ‘S’ movesin anticlockwise direction in increasing step i.e., 1,2, 3, and so on. ‘ ’ moves along the middle columnfrom top to bottom. ‘O’ moves along diagonal fromtop right to bottom left. Hence, (A).

40. Upper left and lower right symbol inverts verticallyand then rotate 45° anticlockwise and clockwiserespectively. Upper right symbol and lower left symbolinvert laterally and then rotate 90° clockwise andanticlockwise respectively.All corner symbols move one step in the anticlockwisedirection and the central symbol inverts laterally andthen vertically. Hence, (B).

41. The figure is inverted vertically and then is rotatedby 45° anticlockwise. Each shading moves two stepsin the clockwise direction. Hence, (D).

42. The entire figure rotates 45° anticlockwise. The symbol‘ ’ moves two steps anticlockwise and ‘ ’ movesthree steps clockwise. Hence, (B).

43-(A) 44-(D)

45. 7 + 12 =19; 12 + 19 = 31; 19 + 31 = 50Therefore, we can observe each term is sum of previoustwo terms.Therfeore, Next term in the series will be= 31 + 50 = 81.Hence, (C).

46. If we observe the pattern,24 × 2 + 2 = 50, 50 × 3 + 3 = 153, 153 × 4 +4 = 616Therefore, Next term in the series will be= 616 × 5 + 5 = 3085. Hence, (A).

47. From the first letters of each term we can see thatU is 3rd letter from R in alphabet series also X is3rd letter from U. Hence, 3rd letter from X is A.Hence, A is the first letter of required term. Similarly,2nd letters of each term are 2 positions right to theprevious letter in english alphabet. Hence, 2nd letterof required term is G, 3rd letters of each term arecontinuous letters in english alphabet. Hence, 3rd letterof required term is P. Therefore, Next term in theseries = AGP. Hence, (C).

48. If we observe, each term in the second row is additionof numbers in the first row and third row. Thereforemissing term = 34 – 23 = 11. Hence, (E).

49. If we observe the pattern in first figure,12 – 5 = 7; 19 – 12 = 7; 26 – 19 = 7The difference between two terms is centre termSimilarly, in second figure,63 – 45 = 18; 81 – 63 = 18; 99 – 81 = 18

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50. From statement I alone: we cannot find how is Rahulrelated to Priya.From statement II alone: Priya is wife of Ravi.Therefore, Nikita is mother in law of Priya.Therefore, Rahul is maternal uncle of Priya.Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.Hence, (B).

51. From statement I and II alone we cannot find whois to the immediate right of B.Combining statements I and II:Sitting arrangement is as shown in figure

D

A

CE

B

D, B, E, C, A is the sitting arrangement.Therefore, E is sitting to the immediate right of B.Hence, (C).

52. From statement I: We do not get any specific valuesof a and b.Therefore, Statement I alone is not sufficient to answerthe question.From statement II:a × b = 60 = 1 × 60 = 2 × 30 = 3 × 20= 4 × 15 = 5 × 12 = 6 × 10We cannot say what the values of a and b are.Therefore, Statement II alone is also not sufficientto answer the question.Combining statements I and II:We have only one possibility; a = 4 and b = 15Therefore, We can answer the question using boththe statements I and II together. Hence, (C).

53. The word 'board' is associated with all the clues. 'Tobe on board' means to be on the job; 'board meeting'refers to a formal official meeting; 'above board' meansin the open without concealment or fraud; and 'boardgame' refers to a game of strategy and outcomes.Hence, (E).

54. The word 'track' is associated with all the clues. 'Trackand field' is the general name for a particular groupof competitive sports, including various activities likerunning and jumping; 'track record' is the record ofactual accomplishments of an individual or a com-pany; 'to track down' means to hunt, to pursue untilfound; and 'to keep track' means to keep oneselfinformed or be aware. Hence, (B).

55. The word 'eye' is associated with all the clues. 'Eyeof the storm' is a region of mostly calm weatherfound at the centre of strong tropical cyclones; 'eyelid'is the upper/lower fold of skin that covers the exposedportion of the eyeball when the eye is closed; 'eyesore'refers to something that has an ugly and unpleasantview; and 'to be the apple of someone's eye' is tobe special or dear to someone. Hence, (C).

56. The word 'hide' is associated with all the clues. 'Hidenor hair' is a phrase, which means without trace; a'hideout' is a place of hiding or concealment; thenoun 'hide' means skin of an animal; and the verb'to hide' means to conceal. Hence, (A).

57. The word 'burn' is associated with all the clues. Theverb 'to burn' can mean both 'to engrave', as in 'herinsulting words are burned in my heart', and 'to causepain', as in 'iodine burned his scar'. The idiom 'toburn one's bridges' means to make an irrevocabledecision with regard to return or retreat; 'to burnthe candle at both ends' means to work tirelesslythroughout the day and night with very little rest.Hence, (D).

58.

WriterActor

Handsome

Only conclusion I logically follows both the givenstatements as explained in the following diagram. Con-clusion II is flawed since only some writers who areactors are definitely handsome. Hence, (A).

59.Blue Ink

Sapphire

OR Blue Ink

Sapphire

If no blue is ink then ink and blue are mutually exclusivecategories, but sapphire can be part of both or onlyblue. Thus conclusion I will follow from logically asexplained in the 1st diagram, and conclusion II willfollow logically as explained in the second diagram,but both of them cannot follow from the statementsat the same time. Hence, (C).

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60. TravellerBeekee- per

Farmer

ORBeekee- per

Traveller Farmer

Conclusion I is flawed since, according to statement1, no beekeeper is a traveller. Only conclusion IIfollows logically – some farmers who are beekeepersare definitely not travellers. Hence, (B).

61.Rings

Chalks Jewels

Conclusion I is flawed since some chalks may or maynot be jewels. Conclusion II is also flawed since somejewels may or may not be chalks. Thus, none ofthe conclusions can be logically deduced from boththe given statements as explained in the diagram.Hence, (D).

62.

BikesScooter

Fast OR

Bikes

ScooterFast

Both the conclusions can be logically deduced fromthe given statements as explained in the diagram.Conclusion I is feasible since some scooters that arealso bikes may or may not be fast. Likewise, basedon statement 1, one can also conclude that somebikes are scooters. Hence, (E).

63. Doing away with cinema halls is no solution so Idoes not follow. Instead, certain promotional schemesby cinema hall owners could manage to draw in crowd,so II is a viable course of action. Hence, (B).

64. The government should implement the proposal asthe step would boost the income from export; thusincreasing the revenue of the country. If there aresimilar industries within the country who are capableof delivering same quality of the products, thegovernment should try to promote them instead ofallowing foreign companies hamper their prospects.Under such circumstances the government should notimplement the proposal. So, at one point of time,only one of the courses can be implemented. Thus,either I or II follows. Hence, (C).

65. Clearly, the non-infected persons should not be debarredfrom visiting India. Thus, I is not a viable course

of action. II is a sensible measure. So, only courseII follows. Hence, (B).

66. Proper supervision alone can see the developmentin practice. So, only course I follows. Course II doesnot make any sense. Hence, (A).

67. Clearly, both the courses of action seem appropriateto control the prices in case of shortage of onions.Hence, both I and II follow. Hence, (E).

68. The relation between the given pair is of part andthe whole. ‘Hinges’ are part of the ‘door’. Similarly‘petals’ are parts of ‘flowers’. Other options do notshare the similar relationship. Hence, (A).

69. The relation between the given pair is that the wordsare opposites. Similarly ‘diplomatic’ is the only optionwhich is opposite to 'indiscreet', which means tactless.Other options do not share the similar relationship.Hence, (E).

70. The relation between the given pair is that the wordsare synonymous to each other. Similarly ‘pinnacle’and ‘zenith’ both mean the highest point of some-thing. Options (A) and (B) are opposite to ‘zenith’.Other options do not share similar relationship.Hence, (C).

Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation

71. Outs Not outs

Sachin = 45 50 – 45 = 5

Gambhir = 35 38 – 35 = 3

Dhoni = 38 44 – 38 = 6

Kohli = 46 46 – 46 = 0

203445.2

180651.6

153940.5

167936.5

Hence, (C).

72. Actual runs scored is by Sachin = 2034Actual average of Sachin = 45.2

Target runs to score is 20340.9

= 2260

Target average is 226040

= 56.5

Therefore, Percentage difference

= (56.5 45.2)

56.5−

× 100 = 11.356.5 = 20%.

Hence, (A).

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73. As the average is calculated on the number of inningsin which the batsman is out, and since we do nothave any information about the number of times forwhich V. Kohli is out in the next four matches, wecannot determine the average. Hence, (D).

74. Sehwag's total number of runs = 1800Total number of runs scored by other four players= 2034 + 1679 + 1539 + 1806 = 7058

Percentage = 18007058

× 100 = 25.5%

Hence, (B).

75. Gambhir's average = 51.6Sachin's average = 45.2

Therefore, required percentage is (51.6 45.2)

45.2−

×

100 = 14.16%. Hence, (C).

76. Total number of books = 20000Total number of students in school = 15% of 20000= 3000

Number of students in class 7 = 1

10

× 3000 = 300

Relevant subject reference books in library for class7 = 32% of 10000 = 3200Therefore, the ratio of the number of students inclass to the non-reference books that can be used

by class 7 = 300

3200 = 3

32 . Hence, (C).

77. Total fiction non-finction books in library = 50%of 20000 = 10000

Number of students in class 3 = 1

10

× 3000 = 300

Number of students in class 3 division C

= 3

10

× 300 = 90

The percentage of students in class 3 division C withrespect to the fiction-non-fiction books in the library

= 90

1000

× 100 = 0.9%. Hence, (A).

78. Let the initial number of people in the room be n.Let the age of the man be x.Therefore, in the first case, the total age of theoccupants is 30n + x = 40n + 40In the second case, the total age of the occupantsis 30n + (x – 30) = 35n + 35We get two equations:x – 10n = 40 and x – 5n = 65Solving these equations simultaneously, we get,n = 5

The number of people in the room after the manenters the room = n + 1 = 6. Hence, (B).

79. The volume of water in glass 1 = 35

× 200 = 75ml

The volume of water in glass 2 = 12

× 200 = 100ml

The volume of water in glass 3 = 15

× 200 = 40ml

The volume of water in container in the start = 20 ml∴ Total volume of water in container at the end= 75 + 100 + 40 + 20 = 235 mlTotal Volume of mixture in the container at the end= 200 × 3 + 20 = 620 mlThe proportion of water to spirit in the mixture inthe container at the end is

= 235

(620 235)− = 235385 =

4777 . Hence, (B).

80. Hundred more than one-fifth the square of Y is lessthan nine times Y.

∴ 100 + 2Y

5 < 9Y

⇒ Y2 – 45Y + 500 < 0.⇒ (Y – 20)(Y – 25) < 0⇒ 20 < Y < 25Now, there is only one value of Y (Y = 23), whichsatisfies the given condition. Hence, (A).

81. The engineer will receive Rs.500 only for those dayson which he works for 8 hrs.He will also be deducted Rs.50 for each absent hour.Suppose he has missed x days (8x working hours).Thus, he would have been present for (290 - x) days.He will be paid as per the following relationship:500(290 – x) – 50(8x) = 132400⇒ 145000 – 500x – 400x = 132400⇒ 900x = 12600⇒ x = 14If the engineer has missed 14 days, then he has missed14 × 8 = 112 hours of work.Hence, (B).

82. Since the circumference of the circular park is 88m= 2 π r

∴ Radius of the park = 88

2227

× = 14 m

The distance of point M from the centre= 14 – 2 = 12 mNow we can see a right angled triangle is formedwith pole as height, distance of the point M fromthe centre, and rope as hypotenuse.

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∴ The length of the rope = 2 25 12+ = 13 m.Hence, (B).

83. Case I: Number of women = 2We have to consider all the following possibilities.Possibility 1:Women from group 1 and group 2 and a man fromgroup 3Total number of ways = 2C1 × 5C1 × 1C1 = 10Possibility 2:Women from group 1 and group 3 and a man fromgroup 2Total number of ways = 2C1 × 3C1 × 4C1 = 24Possibility 3:Women from group 2 and group 3 and a man fromgroup 1Total number of ways = 4C1 × 5C1 × 4C1 = 80Case II: Number of women = 3Total number of ways = 2C1 × 5C1 × 4C1 = 40∴ Total number of ways in which the committeecan be selected = 10 + 24 + 80 + 40 = 154Hence, (D).

84. When train is traveling in the opposite direction ofcyclist,

Relative speed = (60 + 12) × 5

18

= 20m/sec

∴ The length of the train = 20 × 20 = 400 mWhen train is traveling in same direction as thatof 2nd cyclist,

Relative speed = (60 20)

518

−

= 100

9 m/sec

Therefore, The time taken by train to cross 2nd cyclist

= 400100

9

= 36 sec. Hence, (A).

Answers to questions 85 to 89:

From condition (i), (iii) and (iv)Ravi sits opposite to Preeti and Komal sits opposite to Priya.From condition (ii) Abhishek cannot sit opposite to Shyam.We get two arrangements as follows:

ShyamPriya

PreetiKomal

Ravi

(1)

Rahul/Ram

ShyamRavi

KomalPreeti

Priya

(2)

Rahul/Ram

85. Priya is to the right of Shyam, which implies ar-rangement (1)Rahul is not sitting opposite to Shyam so Ram willsit opposite to Shyam.

ShyamPriyaRavi

PreetiKomal

AbhishekRahul

AbhishekRahul

/

Ram

Therefore, Either Abhishek or Rahul is sitting to theright of Priya. Hence, (D).

86. Consider solution of 85.If only one girl is sitting next to Abhishek thenAbhishek is sitting in between Komal and Ravi.Therefore, Abhishek is sitting to the left of Komal.Hence, (B).

87. Ravi sits to the right of Shyam which implies ar-rangement (2)Rahul is sitting to the right of Komal and Abhishekis sitting in between two girls which impliesAbhishek is sitting in between Priya and Preeti, andRam is sitting in between Ravi and Komal.

Shyam

Priya

Preeti

Ravi

Rahul

RamAbhishek

Then Ravi is sitting between Ram and Shyam, andonly Ram is in options. Hence, (D).

88. If Preeti and Komal interchange their seats then ar-rangement will be as follows:

Shyam

Priya

PreetiKomal

Ravi

Rahul

RamAbhishek

Then Rahul is sitting to the left of Komal.Hence, (A).

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89. If Abhishek leaves the room then their will be vacantseat in between Preeti and Priya.

Shyam

Priya

Preeti

Ravi

Rahul

Ram

Therefore, there is an empty seat between Preeti andPriya. Hence, (C).

90. The amount he had invested in Fixed Deposits= 1.05 × 4000000 = Rs.4200000

Profit he gains on Rs.3 lakhs = 300000 × 281

100 +

– 300000 = Rs.49920Profit he gains on Rs.400000= 1.09 × 4200000 – 400000= 4578000 – 400000 = Rs.578000∴ Total profit of Somesh on 1st April 2010= 49920 + 578000 = Rs.627920. Hence, (C).

91. Since, the speeds of Rohit and Salman are in theratio of 5 : 3 and they are running in the same direction,they should meet for the first time after Rohit hascompleted 2.5 laps.Thus, after 17.5 laps, Rohit overtakes Salman forthe seventh time.17.5 × 1.2 = 21. Hence, (A).

92. 117

1110

11710 2525

−=−

Remainder of 1110x

= 10, where x is an odd integer

and remainder of 117

= 7.

∴ Remainder of 1171025 −

= 10 – 7 = 3

Hence, (C).

93. Since the two sides of ∆ ABC are of length 5 cmand 6 cm, the length of the third side should be lessthan the sum of measures of these two sides.∴ Maximum length of the third side = 10 cmSemiperimeter of ∆ ABC, s

221

21065

=++

= 10.5

Maximum area of ∆ ABC:

A( ∆ ABC) = 5.05.45.55.10 ××× ≈ 11.4 cm2

Circumradius of ∆ ABC = )ABC(A4abc∆

= 4.1141065

×××

= 8.325

8.355

=×

= 6.58 cm

Similarly, inradius of ∆ ABC = s)ABC(A ∆

= 5.104.11

= 1.09 cm

∴ inradiususcircumradi

= 09.158.6

≈ 6.04. Hence, (A).

94. C.P. of goods for the trader = Rs.22500S.P. = 1.25 × 22500 = Rs. 28125∴ Profit = Rs.5625

5625 = 0.0625 × 5000 + 0.09 × 10000 + x

100 × 7500

⇒ 5625 = 325 + 900 + 75x⇒ 75x = 5625 – 1225 ⇒ 75x = Rs.4400This is profit from sale of third lot. Hence, (B).

95. b boys have an average weight of b kg.∴ Total weight of all the boys = b2 kgAlso, g girls have an average weight of g kg.∴ Total weight of all the girls = g2 kgIf the average weight of the boys and girls areinterchanged then total weight of the class reducesby 169 kg.⇒ bg + bg = b2 + g2 – 169⇒ b2 + g2 – 2bg = 169⇒ (b – g)2 = 169⇒ |b – g| = 13Hence, (D).

96. Let the total sales of company in A.P. in 2009 be100 units.Then, the sales of FMCG in A.P. in 2009 will be20 units.The sales of construction in A.P. in 2009 will be30 units.The sales of IT in A.P. in 2009 will be 50 units.∴ The sales of FMCG in 2010 will be 22.8 units.The sales of construction in A.P. in 2010 will be32.55 units.The sales of IT in A.P. in 2010 will be 52.6 units.The total sales in A.P. in 2010 will be 107.95 units.∴ Percentage contribution of FMCG business in total

sales of BIL in A.P. in 2010 = 22.8

107.95 × 100

= 21.12%. Hence, (A).

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97. The total sales of company in M.P. in 2010 is Rs.2500crore

The sales of IT in M.P. in 2010 = 3

10

× 2500

= Rs.750 crore∴ The sales in IT business in the year 2009

= 750

115.5

× 100 = 649.35 ≈ Rs.650 crore.

Hence, (B).

98. The total sales of construction in U.P. in 2009= Rs.225 croresTherefore, the total sales of construction in W.B.

in 2009 = 13

× 225 = Rs.75 crores.

Therefore, the total sales of company in U.P. in

2010 = 113.5100

× 225 = Rs.255.375 crores.

Therefore, the total sales of company in W.B. in

2010 = 110.8100 × 75 = Rs.83.1 crores.

Therefore, the combined total sales of company inU.P. and W.B. in the year 2010 = 255.375 + 83.1= Rs.338.475 crores. Hence, (B).

99. Since the sales of the company from IT business inall the five states were equal in the year 2009, thetotal percentage growth in IT business of the companyin 2010 in all five states combined will be averageof the growth of IT business in all five states.Therefore required percentage

= (5.2 10.3 15.5 3.0 8.8)5

+ + + + = 8.56 ≈ 8.6%

Hence, (C).

100. As we do not know the exact value of sales in anyof the years, we cannot find the total percentagegrowth in the sales of company BIL in 2010.Hence, (D).

General Awareness

101. Bajrang Lal Takhar is the winner of the first individualgold medal in rowing for India in Asian Games, 2010.Hence, (A).

102. Laura Chinchilla Miranda is a Costa Rican politicianand the first female President of Costa Rica. Shewas elected as the President in 2010. Hence, (E).

103. Bombay Stock Exchange launched India's first Shariah-Compliant Index in December 2010. Hence, (A).

104. Mario Vargas Llosa from Peru won the Nobel Prizein Literature in 2010. Hence, (C).

105. The Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prizeis a British prize for excellence in architecture.Hence, (B).

106. Grameen Bank is best known for its system of 'SolidarityLending', which is a lending practice where small groupsborrow collectively and group members encourage eachother to repay. This is an important building blockof microfinance. Hence, (E).

107. In economics, 'BRIC' or 'the Big Four' is a groupingacronym that refers to the countries of Brazil, Russia,India and China. They are considered to be at a similarstage of newly advanced economic developement. Japanis not included in the group. Hence, (D).

108. Kaushik Basu is the Chief Economic Advisor to theIndian Finance Ministry. Hence, (A).

109. Yahoo Inc. owns the website 'Flickr'. Hence, (C).

110. Amitabh Bachchan won the Best Actor Award forhis work in the movie Paa at the 57th National FilmAwards in 2010. Hence, (A).

111. In 2010, the central government of India grantedthe 'Maharatna' status to all the companies mentioned.Hence, (D).

112. In 2010, India has been identified as the most im-portant country for tigers with 18 source sites dedicatedsolely to their conservation. Hence, (C).

113. Meera Shankar is India's ambassador to the US.Hence, (B).

114. POSCO, a steel major from South Korea, is settingup a 12-million-tone mega steel plant in Orissa.Hence, (B).

115. German Carmaker, Volkswagen had used an innovativeaudio advertisement in print to create a buzz for itsentry-level sedan, Vento. Hence, (C).

116. Shiv Shankar Menon has become India's National Se-curity Advisor in 2010. Hence, (D).

117. In February 2011, Sachin Tendulkar's autobiographywill be released with his blood on one of its pages.Hence, (E).

118. 2011 will be represented in the Roman Numerals asMMXI. Hence, (A).

119. Iker Casillas, the Spanish goalkeeper, won the AdidasGolden Glove Award in the FIFA World Cup, 2010.Hence, (D).

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SECTION - 1

1-A 2-C 3-C 4-B 5-A 6-A 7-D 8-C 9-C 10-A

11-C 12-D 13-B 14-D 15-A 16-B 17-A 18-D 19-C 20-B

21-D 22-C 23-B 24-B 25-B 26-D 27-B 28-B 29-D 30-B

31-C 32-B 33-A 34-C

SECTION - 2

35-E 36-C 37-C 38-B 39-A 40-B 41-D 42-B 43-A 44-D

45-C 46-A 47-C 48-E 49-C 50-B 51-C 52-C 53-E 54-B

55-C 56-A 57-D 58-A 59-C 60-B 61-D 62-E 63-B 64-C

65-B 66-A 67-E 68-A 69-E 70-C

SECTION - 3

71-C 72-A 73-D 74-B 75-C 76-C 77-A 78-B 79-B 80-A

81-B 82-B 83-D 84-A 85-D 86-B 87-D 88-A 89-C 90-C

91-A 92-C 93-A 94-B 95-D 96-A 97-B 98-B 99-C 100-D

SECTION - 4

101-A 102-E 103-A 104-C 105-B 106-E 107-D 108-A 109-C 110-A

111-D 112-C 113-B 114-B 115-C 116-D 117-E 118-A 119-D 120-A

121-C 122-B 123-B 124-C 125-C

120. Leander Paes and Cara Black won the Wimbledonmixed doubles title in 2010. Hence, (A).

121. India's 'Palace on Wheels' train ranks 4th among thetop ten luxury trains of the world list of 2010 preparedby the travel magazine Conde Nast. Hence, (C).

122. 3 Idiots won the Best Film award at the MicromaxIIFA Awards, 2010. Hence, (B).

123. Graham Turner is the author of the book Catchingup with Gandhi. Hence, (B).

124. India's Nicole Faria won the Miss Earth 2010 title.Hence, (C).

125. Goldman Sachs has invested $50 billion in the socialnetworking site Facebook in January, 2011.Hence, (C).

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