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1. (c) Since all boxes are mislabelled one should choose the box with the label blue and black.
This box will have only black or only blue balls.
Two outcomes are possible.
(i) Sample ball is blue.
Label this box as blue.
Now the other two boxes will have labels black and blue and both are mislabelled.
Hence give blue and black label to the box labelled black and give black label to the box
labelled blue.
(ii) Sample ball is black
Mislabelled box Correct label
Blue and Black Black
Blue Blue and Black
Black Blue
Hence (c) is the correct option.
2. (b) Speed = 42 kmph
Reduction in speed no. of compartmen ts
Given Speed = 24 kmph, when compartments = 9
From the above information we get 24 = 42 9x
= 42 3x
which gives x = 6 which is a constant factor.
Now, if the speed of the train is zero, then 0 = 42 6 c , where c is the no. of compartments

42 = 6 ( c )
c = 49
Therefore if there are 48 compartments the train will move.
121 169
3. (d) Speed of Bangalore - Mumbai : Speed of Mumbai - Bangalore :: sqrt : sqrt ;
2 2
Speed of Bangalore - Mumbai : Speed of Mumbai - Bangalore :: 11:13
So Speed of Bangalore - Mumbai plane = 220 km/hr.
4. (b) A = Gymkhana, B = NSCI, C= US, D = WIA
A U BUCU D =
A + B + C + D AB BC CD AC BD
+ ABC + ABD + BCD + ACD ABCD
A = 50, B = 63, C = 41, D = 5, ABCD = 3,
ABC = 5, BCD = 3, ACD = 2, ABD = 0,
AC = 25, AB = BC = CD= AD = BD = 0.
A U B U C U D = 50 + 63 + 41 + 5 25 + 5 + 3 + 2 3 = 141
5. (a) If 81 students had taken a course in geography, then only 9 students out of the 90 (10 took
neither) took only geology. Since 63 students out of 90 had taken geology, that leaves 27
who had taken only geography.
Hence the students taking only geology or only geography = 27 + 9 = 36.

Hence the required probability = 36 100 = 0.36


Since 36 students took either geography or geology and 10 took neither, that leaves 54
percent who took at least one class in both.
6. (a) The powers of 7 have a repeating pattern for the last digit that can be found easily without
performing the entire multiplication of each power.
70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77
1 7 9 3 1 7 9 3
With a repeating pattern of four, 7 has the same remainder as 70, which is 1. Then 733
32

would be in the next column, 7 1. Its remainder is 7 when divided by 10.

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7. (b) Rendrag paid $120 for the entire trip, so for the half of the trip the students were travelling,
Rendrag paid $60.00. For the price to be mathematically equitable, the students would
each pay $20 to Rendrag for a total of $40. Rendrags portion for this part of the trip is $20
also.
8. (c) Make a grid with A, B, C, D on the side add 1, 2, 3, 4 on the other, to solve the question.
A = 3, B = 1, C = 4, D = 2.
9. (a) DO=OA=4 Since DOA = 90

DAO = 45 similarly, in EPC, ECP = 45 ABC = 90


Also, since A = C
AC 12
AB = BC = = =6 2
2 2
1
Area(ABC ) = 6 2 6 2 = 36 sq. units
2

10. (c) The last digit in the number must be 6: for only numbers ending in 6, when raised to any
power, result in another no. ending in 6.
1 1 1
11. (c) {(12 5) (24 6)} 6 = {60 4} 6 = 64 6 = (64)1/6 = (26)1/6 = 2

(63) {(20 5) (80 16)} 63 {100 5}


=
12. (c)
(25 4) {(76 38) (2 4)} 100 2 2 4 { }
216 20 236
=
100 {18} 118
=2

13. (a) We know that 2 [ ab + ac + ad + ......+bc+bd +....] = [a +b +c +....]2 - [a2+b2+c2+.....] Also by

N = [ N]3 2
rules of A.P.,
a3 + b 3 + c 3 + ....... = (a+b+c+.....)2 Combining the two,
we get :
1 3
(ab + ac + ad + .... +bc + bd+....) = [(a + b 3 + c3 + ..........) (a 2 + b2 + c2 + ..........)]
2
1 3
= [(a + b 3 + c3 + ..........) (a 2 + b2 + c2 + ..........)]
2
2
n (n + 1)
Now n3 =
2
= 55 2 = 3025 and

n (n + 1)(2n + 1)
n
21
2
= = 10 11 = 385
6 6

Answer =
1
[3025 385] = 1320
2
14. (b) X = $ 0.50 pens, Y = $ 5.50 pens, Z = $ 9.50 pens
Set up two equations as follows :
X + Y + Z = 100
$0.50 X + $5.50Y + $9.50Z = 100
Solving the two equations we get,
0.5X0.5Y 0.5Z = 50
+0.5X +5.5Y +9.5Z = 100
+5.0Y +9.0Z = 50
9
5Y = 50 9Z Y = 10 Z
5

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Since were dealing with whole numbers, Z must be a whole number and a multiple of 5. In
this case, Z can only equal 5. With any greater number, Y will become a negative number.
So, Z = 5 and Y becomes 1, leaving X to be 94 pens at $0.50. 94 pens at $0.50, 1 pen at $5.50,
5 pens at $9.50.
15. (c) Let X be the original velocity and Y the original distance between A and B Time taken
to reach from A to B = Y/X hrs
By the given condition,
30 Y 30 Y 45
+ = + .......(1)
X 4 / 5X X 60
48 Y 48 Y 36
and + = + ......(2)
X 4 / 5X X 60
on solving these two, we get X = 30, Y = 120
Also, you can do it direct from the option
16. (b) When the value of p is wrong, roots are 2,6
When the value of q is wrong roots are 2, -9
the orginal equation is = x2 + 7x + 12 = 0
(x+3) (x+4) = 0 roots are -3, -4
17. (b) The mule was carrying 5 sacks and the donkey was carrying 7 sacks.
Lets assume that the mule was carrying M sacks and the donkey was carrying
D sacks.
As the donkey told the mule, If you gave me one of your sacks Id have double
what you have.
D + 1 = 2 * (M-1) ; D + 1 = 2M - 2 ; D = 2M - 3
The donkey also said, If I give you one of my sacks wed have an even amount.
D - 1 = M + 1; D = M + 2; Comparing both the equations, 2M - 3 = M + 2;
M=5
Substituting M=5 in any of above equation, we get D=7. Hence, the mule was
carrying 5 sacks and the donkey was carrying 7 sacks.
18. (b) Let a be the amount of work done by 1 man in 1 day. Also, let n be the no. of days required
to do the job. So on the 1st day n men worked, 2nd day (n-1) men....(n-1)th day, n-(n-2) =
2 men and on the nth day 1 man worked to complete the work. The amount of work done
n ( n + 1)
by these men is na+(n-1)a+(n-2)a+....+2a+a=1, work done in n days a =1
2
an (n+1)=2. If no worker was withdrawn on any day, n men working for 2/3 n days,
complete the work. na 2/3n=1 or 2n2a=3 (1)/(2) gives n(n+1)/2n2 = 2/3 or (n+1)/n = 4/
3 giving 3n+3 = 4n or n=3. There were 3 workers in the group.
Shorter Method: From the problem itself we have the clue that the full complement of
workers would have done the job in 2/3 the time. This leads us to the alternative choice (b)
viz. 3 workers complete the job in 2 days, corresponding to 3+1+1=6 man days actually
worked.
1 1 1 1 1 1
19. (b) A : = ; B: = ;
2 2 4 3 3 9
1 1 1
C : 1 + 1 =
2 3 6

1 1
9 9 4
Ratio of profit of B = = = of total.
1 1 1 9 + 4 + 6 19
+ +
4 9 6 36
4
B' s share = 95,000 = Rs 20,000
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20. (b) SR = 48 MR = 24

S M R

P Q
O

OR = OM 2 + MR 2 = 7 2 + 24 2 = 25
arc SP arc RQ SR|| PQ
1
Area of SRQP Sum of parallel sides height
2

1 98 7
= (48 + 50) 7 = = 343 cm 2
2 2
21. (d) In a twelve-hour period starting after either 6 A.M. or 6 P.M. there will be eleven times
when the hands are directly opposite each other. Twelve divided by eleven equals 1 hour,

5 minutes, and 27 3 seconds. Subtract the 5 minutes and 27 311 seconds from 60
11
and you get 5:54 and 32 8 11 seconds.

1 1 1 47
22. (b) Probability of 1 of the 3 horses winning is + + =
6 10 8 120
2L 2L 2L
23. (d) Let the speed be V and v; V>v. Given, =T and =t. What is required is
V+v Vv V
V+v 1 Vv 1
= , = .
2L T 2L t
V 1 1 T+t 2L 2Tt
Adding = + = , =
L T t Tt V T+t
24. (d) p = 5, q = 5, r = 5, 5 > 5
> ; 5 < 5 < 5 > 5; > ;
(p q )(p r ) 25( )( )
=?
qr 5( )
(Cannot be determined)
25. (c) The numbers whose sum of digits is divisible by 9 is itself divisible by 9.
Hence, the sum of the series 108, 117, 126, 135... upto 198 is required.

S=
11
{2(108) + 10(9)} = 11 {216 + 90} = 11 306 = 1683
2 2 2
26. (c) Let % profit at marked price = x% of C.P.
S.P. of article marked at Rs. 150 = Rs. 150.
150 150
C.P. = and profit = 150 -
x x
1+ 1+
100 100
S.P. of article marked at Rs. 250 = 0.8 250 = Rs. 200
250 250
C.P. = profit = 200
x x
1+ 1+
100 100

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250 150
200 = 150
x x
1+ 1+
100 100
100 x x
50 = 1 + =2 = 1 x = 100
x 100 100
1+
100
lo(12.4) 12
27. (b) = =4
gr(2.3) 3
28. (a) Try all the alternatives.
29. (c) 3|x| - |x-3| 0
for x 3 3x ( x 3) 0 or 2 x + 3 0 is true
for 0 x 3 3x {(x 3)} 0
3
or 3x + x 3 0 or 4x 3 0 x
4
For x 0, 3x + (x 3) 0
3
or 3x + x 3 0 or 2x 3 0 x
2
3 3
x and x
2 4
30. (a) Since the Y-coordinates is 4 for two of the vertices, the side will be parallel to x axis. Side
of the triangle = 2 - (-2) = 4
2
So height = 6 = 3m. So co-ordinates of the 3rd vertex is [(0,7) or (0,1)] i.e. (0, 4 3)
4
31. (d) With two players for each match through seven rounds, 27 or 128 players enter.

32. (c) Since Gear R has to make a complete trip around both fixed gears, it doesnt make any
difference where we begin. For claritys sake, well start as shown here.

F Start
Opposite
starting
point R

Keep in mind that if Gear R were to revolve around only the top fixed gear, it would make
two revolutions, since their diameters are the same. Therefore, Gear R will make one
revolution when it reaches the position of the dashed circle.
In order for Gear R to continue to a position opposite its starting point, it needs to travel
1 1
60 more, as shown. Since 60 / 180 = , Gear R makes an additional revolution, for a
3 3
1
total of 1 revolutions to its halfway point. Multiply that by 2 for the whole rotation, to
3
2
get the answer 2 revolutions.
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33. (d) Shortest route = 2x(x=side of the cube)
Longest route = 6x
8x = 5040 or x = 630 m
x2 = (630 630)m2 = 396900 m2
34. (c) 45 mice.
This answer can be obtained easily by working backwards.
35. (c) If he runs up 8 steps, then he needs 35 seconds to reach the top. If he runs up 13 steps,
then he needs 22.5 seconds to reach the top. The 5 additional steps take 12.5 seconds.
Therefore, each step takes 2.5 seconds. Total steps in escalator = 8 + 35 / 2.5 = 22 or Total
steps in escalator = 13 + 22.5 / 2.5 = 22. If Justin did not run up any steps at all, he would
reach the top of the escalator in 55.0 seconds (i.e., 22 steps x 2.5 seconds/step).
36. (c) Total 36 medals were awarded and the contest was for 6 days.
On day 1: Medals awarded = (1 + 35/7) = 6 : Remaining 30 medals
On day 2: Medals awarded = (2 + 28/7) = 6 : Remaining 24 medals
On day 3: Medals awarded = (3 + 21/7) = 6 : Remaining 18 medals
On day 4: Medals awarded = (4 + 14/7) = 6 : Remaining 12 medals
On day 5: Medals awarded = (5 +7/7) = 6 : Remaining 6 medals
On day 6: Medals awarded 6 .I got this answer by writing small program. If anyone know
any other simpler method, do submit it.
37. (b) Let the original message have N words. The 243rd member deleted 243 words. Hence,
242nd member must have added 242 words, the 241th deleted 241 words and so on. The
first one deleted one word and the second added 2 [odd numbers delete and even number
add]
N - 1 + 2 - 3 + 4 - 5 + 6..... - 243 = 125
N + (2-1) + (4-3)+ ... (242-241)-243=125

242
N+1+1+1+.... - 243= 125 or N + 243 = 125
2
N+121-243= 125 N = 247
38. (d) Case (a): Bird flies at a speed greater than that of the train. The train (at a speed of 60
miles per hour) travels 60 miles in 60 minutes. Therefore, the train travels from Atena to
Barcena (90 miles) in 90 minutes. Importantly, the bird makes the journeys continuously
back and forth for this same amount of time (namely, 90 minutes). Thus, the total distance
traveled by the bird = 90 miles per hour x 90 minutes = 90 x 90 / 60 miles = 135 miles.
Case (b): Bird flies at a speed less than that of the train. In this case, train travels from
Atena to Bascena in one hour
The total distance travelled by bird = 72 1 = 72 miles
39. (b) A = set of Delhites liking cheese
and B = set of Delhites liking butter
By the given data : n (A ) = 63%, n (B) = 76%, n (A I B) = x %.
Let total number of Delhites surveyed be 100
n (A ) = 63, n (B) = 76, n (A I B) = x.
We have n (A U B) 100
n (A) + n (B) n (A I B) 100
63 + 76 x 100 x 39 ...(1)
Also, A I B A implies n (A I B) n (A)
x 63 ...(2)
Combining (1) and (2), we get 39 x 63.

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40. (c)

R
Let OQ = R OC =
2

R
Side of square ABCD = 2 = R
2

Perimeter of outer circle 2R


Required ratio = = =
Perimeter of square ABCD 4(R ) 2
41. (c) Let AB = x & AD = y
then Area ABCD = xy
1 x y xy
Now, area of shaded region = 4 . . =
2 2 2 2
xy xy
and area PQRS = xy =
2 2
42. (b) (I) 2 x + 4 = 221
21
A. M. of x and y = = 10.5
2
(II) H. M. of 10 and 15 = 12
43. (c) (I) Let the number of correct questions = x
then the number of incorrect questions = 100 x
1 3
Q x (100 x) = 83 = 335
4 4
x = 87
incorrect questions = 13
(II) Hypotenuse = 25 + 144 = 13
69.31 28.71
44. (c) Required % = 100 73%
69.31 13.86
72.27 23.76
45. (b) For china, required % = 100 = 74%
72.27 6.93
Similarly, for indonesia, Required % = 65%
and for phillipines, Required % = 50%
46. (b) It is obvious from the table
47. (a) Disparity of countries in coverage of Rural sector
India = 64.35 Highest
Bangladesh = 51.48
China = 48.51
Pakistan = 46.53
Phillipines = 13.86
Indonesia = 13.88
Srilanka = 9.9
Napal = 47.52

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48. (a) G R L A K W
Sweater
Jacket
Raincoat

49. (c) A K W
G
R
L

50. (b) In a 31-day month = 4 weeks and 3 days


and these 3 days are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Total Saturday =4
and Total Sunday = 5
Holidays = 5 + 2 = 7

S (House wife) U(contractor)


51. (a)
Grand
mother Q (Doctor) Grand father
father
T R
52. (d) Q X4X5 is even
at least X4 or X5 must be even.
53. (a) Since either X4 or X5 may be even
statements (II) & (III) may be true
54. (d) Since the actual amount of exports of company Q is not given
55. (b) years for which ratio > 1 are 1988, 89, 90 & 91
56. (d) The year was 1987 for which ratio < 1
57-58

Parvati Saraswati Laxmi Durga


Ram
Shyam
Krishan
Ganesh

Guddu Monu Sonu Pappu Parents Chinku Rinku Minku Pintu


Ram&Durga
Shyam & Laxmi
Kishan &Parvati
Ganesh & Saraswati

57. (a) 58. (b)

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59. (a) Subjects A(M) B C D(M) E(L) F G(L)


Mathematics
Chemistry
Zoology
Physics
Social science
Commerce

C is married to the teacher who teaches chemistry


By the table, it can be shown easily that chemistry & commerce are tought by either D
or F and Since F is unmarried
Chemistry is taught by D and then obviously C is female teacher

C E G Female teachers
Now,
Social science Zoology Physics
The wife of A will be E
1
60. (a) radius = (x 2 x1 ) 2 + (y 2 y1 )2 , where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are on the circle.
2
61. (b) required % = 10%
62. (d) Since the position of E is not mentioned.
63. (d) The data is inadequate as nothing is known about the weight of the shelf
64. (d) Deficit = 9.4% of 5716 4.1 % of 4765 = 341.9 mn$ = 342 mn$

4095 106
65. (c) In 1996, % export of GDP = = 0.3%
13.5 109
In 1997, % export of GDP = 0.3%
In 1998, % export of GDP = 0.3%
In 1999, % export of GDP = 0.29% 0.3%
Hence option (c) is right-one
39.9
66. (c) Export to US in 1999 = 4765 = 1901.2 mn$
100

1901.2
In 1998, %exports to US = 100 = 40.1%
4735
67. (c) Let the age of Peter's wife =a
The age of Paul's second wife = a
The age of Paul's daughter = b
The age of Paul's son = c
At present, the age of Peter's grand father = G
1 G
x = b + 6, b = (G 6) , c = a-8, c =
6 6
x 8x
a = x+ = G = 96
7 7
68. (a) From (a), we know that Pat can't be either the Rabbit or the Fly. So he must be either Bear
or Walleye. We know from (b) that Tom cannot be either the Rabbit or Walleye. So he must
be either Bear or Fly. From (c), we know that Bob can't be Bear or Rabbit. Since he is faster
than both Pat and Bear, Pat must be Walleye (since Pat was either Walleye or Bear). Bill
must be Rabbit, Tom has to be Bear, and Bob must be Fly.

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Rabbit Fly Walleye Bear


Bob
Bill
Pat
Tom

I day II day III days


JM
JO
KN
69-70
KL
LO

69. (d) Q Kumar is paired with Laxman for third day


Options (a), (b) & (c) are ruled out
70. (b) Clearly, for second day
Kumar cannot be paired with Laxman and Nandu
Kumar cannot be paired with Janak and Omkar
Hence, Kumar must pairup with Manu.
71. (a) A Photographer (married to D; male)
B Badminton Player (married to C; female)
C Magician (male; married to B)
D Musician (female; married to A)
E Musician (male; Unmarried)
F Badminton Player (Unmarried male)
72. (a) Minimum he needs 15 coconuts but that would mean that he will have to carry two bags till
5 gates. Hence he will have to carry 5 more coconuts (since for every bag he has, to offer one
coconut at each gate).
Hence he will have to carry 20 coconuts.

73. (b) Snake lies on every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.


(a) Say, it was a Tuesday and the snake lies on tuesday. Then the second statement which
says tomorrow is Wednesday..... will be incorrect. Hence it is not possible.
(b) Let the day be Thursday. In this case both the statements are lies and this is the correct
answer. Thus the conservation took place on Thursday.
74. (a) We can easily reach to the following table from the given question;
Eng Spanish French Portuguese Italian
A
B
C
D
E
From statement 6 we need one person who speaks only one language. The only possibility
is D. From statement 4 we know that there are 3 people who speak Portuguese. They
cannot be C & E (stat. 3). Therefore two Portuguese must be A and B. From statement 6 we
need a person who speaks only 2 languages. It can be only E. Theres only one option
which satisfies this. Hence the answer is option (a).
75. (c) (1) is known fact. For example 121
Sum of odd digits = 1+1 = 2 = sum of even digits
Statement (2) is not correct. For example 137
sum of all digits = 11, which is divisible by 11 but the number 137 is not divisible by 11

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A B C D E F G
76. (d) Civil , , , , , ,
MP ML ML ML FP FL FL
(Where MP : Male Professor; ML : Male Lecturer; FP : Female Professor; FL : F e m a l e
Lecturer)

H I J K L M N
Mechanical , , , , , ,
MP MP ML ML FP FL FL

O P Q R S T
Electrical , , , , ,
MP MP ML ML FP FL
Hence the only possible combination is E, L, S which are three lady professors; and M, N,
T which are three lady lecturers.
77. (a) Given : G and M cannot be on the same day. H & N must be done on the same day. I must
preceed G. O must preceed N.
The three arrangements that are possible are as follows :
I II III
I G H J J H I G I G HJ
M O N L O N M L L O NM
Hence, it is obvious that H is the only job which cannot be scheduled for Monday.
78. (d) For odd numbered floor For even numbered floor

A B C D A B C D
M M

T T
W W
Th Th
F F
Sat Sat
Sun Sun

On Tuesday, For the even numbered floors either lift A or C can be used.
79-80. The solution can be found by making the following table with the help of the data given in
the question:
M F PR PER S
M001
M002
M003
M004
M005
(M : Marketing; F : Finance; PR : Production; PER : Personnel; S : Systems)
79. (c)
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Section III
81. .(b) Refer para 4, second sentence, "What is this rhythm? .................... harmonious restric-
tion" which clearly answers the question.
82. (a) Refer the last para, opening statement, In perfect rhythm, .............. but movement". Here
the author has compared motionless flame with perfect rhythm.
83. (c) Refer para 3, last sentence, " the fundamental ................... and circumstances".
84. (a) (a) seems to be the most obvious title as it is the only one which is discussed in the whole
passage.
85. (c) This kind of passage can only be published in a philosophy book. The passage is a
philosophical style of an author where he has tried to show that various art forms show
rhythmic style.
86. (d) The last line of the last para clearly indicates that by the end of nineties, the Over the
Counter Exchange, in volume terms, will be equivalent to the BSE. (b) is not correct as
investment decisions will be based on the quality of management, as discussed in 4th
para. (c) is wrong as the problem is going to be that of identifying opportunities.
87. (d) The productivity level of a worker is highest in Toyota which is equal to 70 cars per
worker, followed by G M equal to 11 cars per worker, followed by Telco equivalent to 2.5
cars per worker.
88. (c) Futures and options are the innovative financial instruments as discussed in the 9th para,
first line.
89. (c) Refer 4th para, first line, "Indian investors ......................... substitute product".
90. (c) As mentioned in third para, second sentence, the only thing which can prevent fiscal
deficit is the atleast 5% return from the PSU's.
91. (b) The last para, opening line, "It liberalization .......... benefit the country" which clearly says
that a market oriented economy will emerge.
92. (d) Ethical standards in business have gone down. Even companies like Tata's have lost
them. Tax avoidance has reduced. It is only the (d) option which is correct. Refer 5th para,
3rd and 4th sentence.
93. (c) Refer to the last para, third line, " But regardless ............... for the last 45 years", it becomes
clear that Nehruvian Socialism implies controlled economy.
94. (a) 1 is the only appropriate choice as the whole passage talks about how psycho-history
arise, what it means and what it intends. It lacks the traditional approach, as discussed in
para 2, but still is in fashion because of its analytical approach.
95. (a) Refer para 2, last six lines, "Psycho-history is not ............... and in all circumstances," it
clearly says that it imposes upon the past the same determinism that it imposes upon the
present, thus robbing the people and events of their individuality and of their complexity.
96. (c) Refer para 2, seventh sentence, " And it violates ............. refute their theses", which
clearly answers the question.
97. (b) 98. (d) 99. (c)
100. (d) 101. (c) 102. (a)
103. (d) This is a misplaced modifier question. Who was "upset by the recent downturn"? it was
the board of directors. This eliminates choices 1 and 2. Choice 4 correctly positions the
prepositional phrase " at its quarterly meeting" and avoids the passive " being added"
in 3.
104. (d) This is a subject-verb question. The verb is in the underlined portion seems to agree
with the subject of the sentence, Sweden, but in fact, the noun is must agree with
nations, which is plural. We are down to 3,or 4. 3 keeps the singular pronoun its so we
can eliminate that making 4 the best answer.
105. (a) In (b), the conjuction and wrongly gives the impression that the second half of the
sentence is merely an added thought, instead of a new and dangerous development that
goes eyond what generally happens. c needlessly changes the verb tense. d's in a trace
amount does not agree with the plural heavy metals
I I P
R I P I
P
106. (d) R P R R
(A) (B)
Not correct Not correct Not correct Correct

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du bl du
de bl de de
107. (c)
du de bl bl
du
A B C D
Not correct Not correct Not correct correct
108. (a) A(3) is the clear link as 'listened and heard' as discussed in 3, refers to the noise /sound
mentioned in A. Again C(1) is quite clear as the accident reminds of he past disasters
(something else).
109. (b) B(1) gives the immediate link as both talks about colour in B and 1
A(3) is obvious as it is the helicopter which catches fire during the crash.
C(4) is again clear as 4 talks about food.
110. (c) A (3) is clear as both A and 3 talks about hair.
F(5); Fuzzy logic is nothing but computer logic.
C(1) is obvious as C and 1 are talking about pictures.
111. (c) The answer is clear from para 2 , second sentence, 'I am suggesting ............ West alike'.
Again in third para the chosen option becomes more clear after reading the last line, " To
see that knowledge .................. propaganda".
112. (d) It is clear from the fifth para, opening sentence, "I think it is ....................... new world".
113. (c) The answer to the question becomes clear from the sixth para, opening sentence which
clearly says, " It is progress .......................... has made imperative".
114. (b) Option (b) is the best option representing the theme of the passage which enlists about
Researchers having identified a number of benefits .. which we control the events on
our own. The passage further says that people unable to control important events may
suffer .. and may hand over the control to others in whom they can place their trust.
Option (a) does not represent the theme of the passage as it is incomplete in its summing
up. Option (c) handles the first aspect but then trails off, leaving the theme wanting.
Option (d) also does not represent the entire theme, hence not considered.
115. (b) Honesty (b) is the best option as it finds maximum usage. Sentences (A), (C) and (D)
make Honesty a suitable fit in them. Gallantry (a) finds use in only sentence (B) while
dexterity (c) and cruelty (d) do not find any usage.
116. (c) D has to come before 6 as D talks about the change in the role of the neighbouring
countries and 6 continues talking about the same. 1 has to be followed by C as in C, 'That
has been achieved' is referring the reconsolidation of the former soviet Union.
117. (b) C has to come before 6, as in 6, 'his way' refers to Dr. Spock mentioned in C. B has to be
followed by D.
118. (c) C has to be followed by B, because 'They' in B refers to the 'gangsters' mentioned in C.
Again B has to be followed by A as in A the author continues to talk about the Gangsters.
119. (c) (d) is useless. Although (a) and (b). find a mention in the passage they are not exactly
derived at. What the auther derives is that " Thoughtful imagination needs a stimulus".
120. (b) The best possible option is (b). (a) is not correct as the author is not trying to discuss the
implications of factory productivity. Further (c) is not justify as it doesn't find a mention
in the passage as such. (b) is correct as firing at both lower and higher level is difficult to
be justified.

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