1. Vacant : Occupied :: Weak : ?

A. Feeble
B. Paramount
C. Sturdy
D. None of the above
1.Answer : (c)

2. Find out missing figure (?) of the problem from the given answer
figures.

2. Answer: (1)

Entire figure rotates 90 degree CW – 1

Q3. In Syllogism concept, question and options pattern is same. Like, set of
statements, set of conclusions and options.

Options are in following manner only.

i) If only (i) conclusion follows

ii) If only (ii) conclusion follows
iii) If either (i) or (Ii) follows
iv) If neither (i) nor (ii) follows and
v) If both (i) and (ii) follow.

3. Statements:
i) Some laptops are keyboard.
 ii) All the cables are keyboard.

Conclusions:
i) Some keyboards are cable.
ii) Some keyboards are laptops.

3.Answer: Both conclusion follow.

For Conclusion (i)

For conclusion (ii)

4. There are six persons Ashwin, Kiran, Komal, Dipen, Esha and Mittal.
Komal is the sister of Mittal. Kiran is the brother of Esha's husband.
 Dipen is the father of Ashwin and grandfather of Mittal. There are two
fathers, three brothers and a mother in the group. Who is the
mother?

i) Ashwin
ii) Kiran
iii) Komal
iv) Esha
4. Answer: (iv)

Dipen is father of Ashwin and grandfather of Mittal.

So, Ashwin is father of Mittal.
Thus. Dipen and Ashwin are the two fathers.
Komal is the sister of Mittal.
So, Komal is the daughter of Ashwin.
Since there is only one mother, it is evident that Esha is the wife of Ashwin
and hence the mother of Komal and Mittal.
So, Kiran is brother of Ashwin.
Clearly, Ashwin is Esha's Husband.
So, Answer is Esha.

5. Morris is facing North and walks 10kms. He turns 270° anti-clockwise

and walks 15kms. Now, he again turns 45° clockwise and walks for
25kms. Which direction is he facing now?

A) North-West
B) South-West
C) North-East
 D) South-East
E) None of these

5.Answer: D) South-East
Diagram:

6. CEH, ?, OQT, UWZ

a) ACG
b) IKN
c) FGJ
d) KLM
6. Answer: (b)

2nd letter is obtained by skipping 1 letter in alphabet from 1stletter and

3rd letter is obtained by skipping 2 letters from 2ndletter

7. In a certain language, TEARS is coded as 18, so how will be WATER

coded

a. 25
b. 22
c. 18
d. 20
7. Answer : (b)

Numeric position of each letters is first added until it reaches to a

single digit number and then all the numeric values are added.
T=20 so 2+0=2,
E=5
A=1
R=18, 1+8=9
S=19, 1+9=10, 1+0=1;
2+5+1+9+1=18
 8. Pick the odd one out

a. 671
b. 352
c. 211
d. 561
8. Answer: (c)

Middle Number is addition of First and Third Number

Consider following scenario: (For 9-12)

 Five boys Ashwin, Dipesh, Eshan, Chetan and Bipin and five girls Parul, Komal,
Radha, Savita and Vimla sit in two rows facing towards each other. All the boys are
in one row and all the girls in the other row.
 Eshan who is to the immediate right of Bipin and opposite to Parul is not at any
end.
 Radha, who is immediate to the right of Komal and opposite to Chetan, is at one of
the ends.
 Ashwin is opposite to Komal who is the third to the right of Savita.
 Dipesh and Vimla are not opposite each other.

9. Who is in the middle of the row of boys?

a) Ashwin
b) Bipin
c) Dipesh
d) None of these

10. Who is immediately to the right of Parul?

a) Radha
b) Savita
c) Vimla
d) Komal
 11. Who is opposite of Dipesh?

a) Komal
b) Savita
c) Parul
d) Radha

12. How many boys are there between Ashwin and Bipin?

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3

Answers (9-12)

Answers:

9) b.Bipin
10) c.Vimla
11) b.Savita
12) a.0

In each question below(13-16) is given a statement followed by two conclusions

numbered 1 and 2. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then
consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them is logically correct
and related to the statement.

Give answer:
(A) If only conclusion 1 follows
(B) If only conclusion 2 follows
(C) If either 1 or 2 follows
(D) If neither 1 nor 2 follows and
(E) If both 1 and 2 follow.

13. Statement: An advertisement of a company XYZ- "If you are a software

engineer we want to hire you".

Conclusion:
1. Company hires no person with other qualification.
2. Company XYZ is in need of software engineers.

14. Statement: India is a democratic country

Conclusion:
1. No other country in the world is democratic.
2. There are many other countries in the world that are democratic.

15. Statement: Shyam is one of the probable students for securing 1st rank in
the class.

Conclusion:
1. Shyam will secure 1st rank.
2. Shyam will not secure 1st rank.

16. Statement: An advertisement- "50% off on all Electronic Goods up till

31st January".

Conclusion:
1. After 31st January, no discount will be provided.
2. No sale of electronic goods after 31st January

Answers :
 13. Answer: (B)

Option no 1 is not appropriate as nothing is mentioned in the

statement about Company XYZ not hiring people from any other
profession.

14. Answer: (D)

Neither 1 nor 2 follows. This is because in the statement, nothing is

mentioned about other countries. The statement only talks about
India.

15. Answer: (C)

Either 1 or 2 follows. As the statement says, only 2 possible

outcomes are possible. One Shyam will be 1st in his class or he
won’t be. But both the things cannot happen simultaneously. Hence
option C is appropriate.

16. Answer: (A)

Option 2 is not valid as the statement clearly says that the sale is up
till 31st Jan. Nothing like the sale of electronic goods will stop after
31st Jan is mentioned. So only option no 1 follows.

17. Statement: The authorities in Society X are cracking down on

street hawkers, blaming them for traffic jams near their society.

Actions:
I. Street hawkers should not be allowed during peak hours
II. Street hawkers should be warned and asked not to create chaos.

A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
 C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E. Both I and II follow

17.Answer: B

Explanation: Here a situation of traffic jam is depicted and the

actions mentioned, give different ways for improving the situation.

18. There are 16 teams and they are divided into 2 groups of 8 each. Each
team in a group plays against one another on a round-robin basis. Two
points are awarded for a win, one point for a tie and zero for a loss. The
top four teams from each group will qualify for the next round i.e. round 2.
In Round 2, each team of one group will play with each team of group two.
At the end of the second round, the top four teams in terms of the points
scored advance to the semi finals and the winners of the semi finals play
the finals. In case of teams having the same number of wins, the team
with better run-rate would be ranked ahead.

(Note: Write down all the key points which are mentioned in the
questions.
Like,
Total 16 teams
Two group - Each group having 8 teams.
Points - Win: 2, Tie / Draw: 1, Loss: 0
Top four from each group will go to the next round.(4 Matches)
Semi Finals (2 Matches), Final.)
What is the total number of matches played in the tournament?

a) 50
b) 56
c) 28
d) 75

18. Answer: d) 75
 Solution:

Total matches = Number of group A matches + Number of group B

matches + Round 2 + Semi-Finals + Final
= 82 + 8C2 + 4C1 x 4C1 + 2 + 1
= 28 + 28 + 16 + 2 + 1 = 75 matches.

19. If the minute hand of a clock has moved 300º, how many degrees has
the hour hand moved?

a) 25°
b) 150°
c) 50°
d) 300°

19. Answer: (a)

The speed of hour hand is 0.5 dpm (Degree per Minute)

And the speed of minute hand is 6 dpm.
So, 300 degree traverse by minute hand in 300/6 = 50 Minutes.
Thus, angle moved by the hour hand in 50 minutes is 50/0.5 = 25°
degrees.

20. In a coded message, SLOW MOVE, GET BACKWARDS, FIRE AWAY

is written as VFMD ZMWE, BEN PCTLDCOXU, QHOE CDCI.
 Based on this coding scheme, spot the codes for following words
SALTY
a. UCFNI
b. UCFIN
c. UCINF
d. UCHIN

20. Answer . A-UCFNI

Explanation:
Letter G E T A W Y F I R B C K D S M O V L
Code B E N C D I Q H O P T L X U Z M W F
Letter S A L T Y
Code U C F N I

21. Find the unit digit of (4137)754

a. 9
b. 7
c. 3
d. 1
21. Answer:(a)

Hint: Divide b by 4, if it is not divisible then find the remainder of b when

divided by 4.
Units digit = ar, r is the remainder
Number is in the form ab i.e (4137) 754
4 × 188 = 752, therefore we get remainder as 2
Units digit = (4137)2 = 17114769
9 is the digit in units place

22. Find the three consecutive odd numbers whose sum of the squares is
2531.

a. 19, 21, 23
b. 23, 25, 27
c. 27, 29, 31
d. 31, 33, 35

22. Answer: (c)

Let three consecutive odd numbers be x, x+2, x+4.

x2+(x+2)2+(x+4)2=2531
Simplifying we get,
x2+4x-837=0
 27 x 31 = 837 and also the difference between 27 and 31 is 4
Therefore,
x2+31x-27x-837=0
(x + 31) (x – 27)
X = 27 or x = –31
Hence, the value of
x = 27
(x+2) = 27 + 2 = 29
(x+4) = 27 + 4 = 31

23. Find the largest number of 4-digits divisible by 12, 15 and 18.

a. 9900
b. 9750
c. 9450
d. 9000

23. Answer: (a)

Largest 4-digit number is 9999.

Remember: The question may be asked in a tricky way. Here,
largest number does not mean H.C.F.. We have to find a number
which is divisible by 12, 15 and 18
Required largest number must be divisible by the L.C.M. of 12, 15
and 18
L.C.M. of 12, 15 and 18
12 = 2 × 2 × 3
15 =5 × 3
18 = 2 × 3 × 3
L.C.M. = 180
Now divide 9999 by 180, we get remainder as 99
The required largest number = (9999 – 99) =9900
Number 9900 is exactly divisible by 180.

24. Which of the following has fractions in ascending order?

2 3 1 4 5
a. , , , ,
5 5 3 7 6
1 2 3 5 4
b. , , , ,
3 5 5 6 7
 1 2 5 4 3
c. , , , ,
3 5 6 7 5
1 2 4 3 5
d. , , , ,
3 5 7 5 6

24. Answer: (d)

Convert fractions into decimal form. These calculations are to be solved

quickly in mind otherwise will require a lot time.
Option 1: 0.4, 0.6, 0.33, 0.5, 0.8 --- (wrong)
Option 2: 0.3, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 0.5 --- (wrong)
Option 3: 0.3, 0.4, 0.8 , 0.5, 0.6 --- (wrong)
Option 4: 0.33, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.8 --- (correct)
0.33 < 0.4 < 0.5 < 0.6 < 0.8 ---- (Ascending order)

25. Simplify: y – [y – (x + y) – {y –(y – x – y )} + 2x]

a. 0
b. x
c. 4x
d. x/2

25. Answer: (c)

Follow the rule of ‘VBODMAS’

Step 1: Solve the expression below bar

y-[y-(x+y)-{y-(y-x+y) }+2x]

Step 2: Solve () bracket

y-[y-(x+y)-{y-(2y-x) }+2x]
y-[-x-{y-2y+x}+2x]

Step 2: Solve {} bracket

y-[-x-{y-2y+x+2x}]
y-[-x-{-y+3x}]
y-[-x+y-3x]

Step 3: Solve [ ] bracket

y+4x-y
4x
 Therefore, correct answer is 4x i.e option (c)

26. Find is the value of

a. 9
b. 8
c. 6
d. 4

26. (d)

Square root of 256 is 16

Square root of 81 is 9

Square root of 36 is 6
10 + 6 = 16 = 4
 27. (1331)– (2/3)

1
a. –
11

11
b. –
121

1
c.
121

121
d.
11

27. Answer: (c)

Cube root of 1331 is 11. Therefore,

(113)– (2/3)

Hint:
Remember the law of indices (xm)n = xmn

(11) – 3 × (2/3) = 11–2

Hint:
1
x–1 =
x

1 1
Hence, 11–2 = =
112 121

28. If a : b = 2 : 3 and b : c = 5 : 7, then find a : b : c.

 a. 12 : 15 : 9
b. 10 : 15 : 21
c. 14 : 12 : 21
d. 2 : 15 : 7

28. Answer: (b)

Here, to find a : b : c, use the trick discussed in quick tips and

tricks.

a : b : c = (2 x 5) : ( 3 x 5) : (3 x 7) = (10) : (15) : (21)

29. If 30 men can do a piece of work in 20 hours, then in how many

hours will 12 men do it?

a. 18 hours
b. 30 hours
c. 40 hours
d. 50 hours

29. Answer: (d)

Hint: As number of workers increase, the time required decreases.

Hence, this is a problem related to indirect proportion.
Workers (↑),Time (↓)
Let the number of hours be x.
12 : 30 :: 20 : x

20 20
=
30 x
x = 20 × 30 = 50
 12
 12 men require 50 hours to complete the same work.

30. Two pipes A & B can fill the tank in 12 hours and 36 hours respectively. If
both the pipes are opened simultaneously, how much time will be required to
fill the tank?

a. 6 hours
b. 9 hours
c. 12 hours
d. 15 hours

30. Answer:(b)

Hint:
1
If a pipe requires 'x' hrs to fill up the tank, then part filled in 1 hr =
x

If pipe A requires 12 hrs to fill the tank, then part filled by pipe A in
1 hr = 1/12

If pipe B requires 36 hrs to fill the tank, then part filled by pipe B 1
hr = 1/36

Hence, part filled by (A + B) together in 1 hr = 1/12 + 1/36

= 48 / 432 = 1/9

In 1 hr both pipes together fill 1/9th part of the tank. This means,
together they fill the tank in 9 hrs.

31. If a boat travels with a speed of 10 km/hr in still water and the
speed of stream is 5 km/hr, what would be the time taken by boat to go
60 km downstream?
a. 2 hrs
b. 4 hrs
c. 6 hrs
d. 8 hrs
31. Answer :(b)
Hint: In downstream, water stream increases the speed of boat as they both
are along the same directions. Hence, both the speeds are added.

Thus, Downstream speed (Sd) = (x + y) km/hr --------------(1)

Distance
Time = ------------------------------ (2)
Speed
By substituting the values of 'x' & 'y' in equation (1), we get
= 10 + 5 = 15 km/hr
We have,
Distance
Time =
Speed
Time taken by a boat to travel 60 km downstream will be equal to the ratio of
distance traveled to the downstream speed.
60
Time taken by a boat = = 4 hours
15

32. In what ratio must wheat A at Rs. 10.50 per kg be mixed with
wheat B at Rs. 12.30 per kg, so that the mixture be worth of Rs. 11 per
kg?

a. 13 : 5
b. 18 : 3
c. 17 : 5
d. 11 : 5

32. Answer :(a)

Convert Rs into paise, to make the calculation easy

(B – M)
Ratio =
(M – A)

The required ratio = 130 : 50 = 13 : 5

33. A train of length 250 m runs at a speed of 70 km/hr. What will be

the time taken to cross any stationary object standing at the railway
station?

a. 20 sec
b. 17.23 sec
c. 12.86 sec
d. 9.5 sec

33. Answer: (c)

Given: Length of train = 250 m, speed of train = 70 km/hr

Length of train is always considered as distance, and hence here distance = 250 m

1) First convert speed of km/hr into m/s

5
Speed of train = 70 x = 19.44 m/s
18
2) We know that,
Distance
Speed =
Time
250
Time taken to cross stationary object =
19.44

Time taken to cross stationary object= 12.86 sec

34. The angle of elevation of the sun is 60°. Find the length of the shadow of a
man who is 180 cm tall.

a) 127.27 cm
b) 103.92 cm
c) 311.77 cm
d) None of these

34. B.103.92 cm

SOLUTION :

Let AB be the man and BC be his shadow

AB = 180
tan60° = AB/BC
v3 = 180/BC
BC = 103.92 cm

35. Reema can complete a piece of work in 12 days while Seema can the same
work in 18 days. If they both work together, then how many days will be required to
finish the work?

a. 6 days
b. 7.2 days
c. 9.5 days
d. 12 days
35. (b)

Hint:
1
A's one day work =
12
1
B's one day work =
18
1 1 (18 + 12) 30 1
(A + B)'s one day work = + = = =
12 18 (12 x 18) 216 7.2

Together, A & B will finish the work in 7.2 days.

36. Find the simple interest on Rs. 5000 at 6 % per annum for the period from
5th Feb to 19th April, 2015.

a. Rs. 40
b. Rs. 50
c. Rs. 60
d. Rs. 70

36. (c)

We are given:
1) Principal = Rs. 5000
2) Rate of interest = 6 %
3) Time = 5th Feb to 19th April, 2015

First find the time period 5th Feb to 19th April, 2015
Feb = 28 – 5 = 23 days
March = 31 days
April = 19 days
Total days = 23 + 31 + 19 = 73 days
Convert days into years, by dividing it by 365
73 1
Time = =
365 5
(P × R × T)
Simple Interest =
100
 [5000 × 6 × (1/5)]
=
100

=Rs.60

Simple Interest = Rs. 60

37. The difference between two numbers is 1550. If 8 % of one number is 10 % of

the other number, then find the two numbers

a. 4973, 6523
b. 5450, 7000
c. 6200, 7750
d. 6500, 4950

37. (c)

Let two numbers be x and y.

It is given that, 8 % of x = 10 % of y
Therefore,
10 5
x= y= y
8 4
Difference between two numbers (x – y)= 1550
Substituting the value of x, we get
5
– y = 1550
4
y
= 1550
4
y=1550×4=6200
5
x= × 6200 = 7750
4

The two numbers whose difference is 1550 are 6200 and 7750.
 38. A trader expects a gain of 15 % on his cost price. If in a week his
sale is of Rs. 580, then what is his profit?

a. 75.65
b. 73.26
c. 72.50
d. 70.78

38. (a)

We are given selling price = Rs. 580 and expected profit of 15 %

Therefore, we can easily solve this numerical, considering basic formulae of profit
and loss.
Let cost price = x
Selling price = C.P. + Profit
S.P. = C.P. + (15% of C.P.) ---------- (We know that profit is gained on cost price)
580 = x + (0.15 x)
580 = 1.15 x
Therefore,
x = 504.347
Cost Price = Rs. 504.35
Now, we have the cost price and hence,
Profit = S. P. – C.P. = 580 – 504.35 = Rs. 75.65
The trader gets a profit of Rs. 75.65

Alternate solution: This numerical can be easily solved using the trick
specified below. Using such tricks reduce time consumed to solve the
numerical.

Hint:
100
Cost Price = × S.P.
(100 + Gain%)

100
Cost Price = × 580
(100 + 15)

Cost Price = 100 × 580 = Rs. 504.35

 (115)

Therefore,
Profit = C.P. – S.P.
C.P. = Rs.504. 35 and S.P. = Rs. 580
Profit = 580 – 504.35 = Rs. 75.65

The trader gets a profit of Rs. 75.65

39. The average of 11 numbers is 30. If the average of first six numbers is 17.5 and
that of last six is 42.5, then what is the sixth number?

a. 30
b. 36
c. 45
d. 47

39. (a)

Given: Average of 11 numbers = 30

Step 1: Calculate total of 11 numbers by multiplying it by average value 30 = 11 x 30

= 330
Step 2: Calculate total of first six members by multiplying it by average value 17.5 =
17.5 x 6 = 105
Step 3: Calculate total of last six members by multiplying it by average value 42.5 =
42.5 x 6 = 255

Therefore, we can find sixth number by adding value of first six and last
six numbers and subtracting it from the total value of 11 numbers.

Sixth number =(105 + 255)- 330 = 30

40. What is John’s present age, if after 10 years his age will be 5 times his age 5
years back.

a. 6.2 years
b. 7.7 years
c. 8.7 years
d. 10 years

40. (c)

1) Let John’s present age be x

2) John’s age before 5 years = (x - 5)
3) John’s age after 10 years = (x + 10)
We are given that, John’s age after 10 years (x + 10) is 5 times his age 5 years back
(x – 5)
Therefore,
(x + 10) = 5 (x – 5)
Solving the equation, we get
x + 10 = 5x – 25
4x = 35
x = 8.75 years

41. The population of a city increases 5 % annually but decreases by ¼ % due to

emigration. Find the net increase in percent in 3 years.

A. 8.63 %
b. 11.89 %
c. 13.25 %
d. 14.93 %

41. (d)

Hint: If population of a city is P1 and it increases by R % annually, then population

after n years is given by:
R n
P2 = P 1 1+
100

Solution:
We are given that, the population of a city increases 5 % annually but decreases by
¼ % due to emigration.
Assume original population of the city = 100
1) Increase in population = 5 %
2) Decrease in population due to emigration = ¼ %
Hence, net annual increase = 5 % - ¼ % = 19/4 %
Therefore,
R n
Population in 3 years = P2 = P1 1+
100
19 3
= 100 1+
4 × 100
419 3
= 100 ×
400
=114.93
Population after 3 years will be 114.93 and at present it is 100. Therefore,
Increase in population = 114.93 – 100 = 14.93 %
42. When folded into two equal halves a rectangular sheet had a perimeter of
48cm for each part folded along one set of sides and the same is 66cm when
folded along the other set of sides. Find the area of the sheet.

a) 1584
b) 1120
c) 792
d) 1320

42. B. 1120

SOLUTION :

Let the sheet be folded along its breadth and its perimeter = 48cm
Therefore, (l/2 + b) = 48 …... (i)
Now, let the sheet be folded along its length, and the perimeter = 66cm
(l + b/2)= 66 …... (ii)
Solving (i) and (ii), we get,
l = 56cm, b = 20cm
Area = l*b
Area = 1120 cm2

43. 26th January, 1996 was a Friday. What day of the week lies on 26th January,
1997?

a) Saturday
b) Sunday
c) Monday
d) Thursday

43. a. Sunday

SOLUTION :

The year 1996 was a leap year. Hence, it adds 2 odd days. As 26th January, 1996
was a Friday, 26th January, 1997 was a Sunday.

44. Find the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock when the
time is 5.45.

a) 97.5°
b) 90°
c) 100°
d) 95°

44. Solution:
Angle traced by the hour hand in 12 hours = 360°
Angle traced by the hour hand in 5 hours 45 minutes = (360 * 23) / (12 *4) = 172.5°
Angle traced by the minute hand in 60 minutes = 360°
Angle traced by the minute hand in 45 minutes = 270°
Therefore, the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand at 5.45
= (270 – 172.5) = 97.5°

45. 9, 16, 25, 36, 125, 169, 196, 225

a. 36
b. 196
c. 169
d. 125

45. (d)

Hint:
All numbers except 125 are perfect squares.
53 = 125
Hence, the odd number is 125

46. Find the value of 50P2

a. 4500
b. 3260
c. 2450
d. 1470

46. (c)

Hint:
n!
nP =
r
(n – r)!
Here n = 50 and r = 2
50! 50 × 49 × 48
= = 50 × 49 = 2450
(50 – 2)! 48!

Value of 50P2 = 2450

47. How many words can be formed by using letters of the word ‘DELHI’?

a. 50
b. 72
c. 85
d. 120

47. (d)

Hint:
The word ‘DELHI’ contains 5 letters
Therefore, required number of words = 5P5 = 5! = (5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1) = 120
120 words can be formed by using letters of the word ‘DELHI’

48. Three unbiased coins are tossed. What is the probability of getting at least 2
tails?

a) 0.75
b) 0.5
c) 0.25
d) 0.2

48. Solution :

S = {HHH, HHT, HTH, HTT, THH, THT, TTH, TTT}

E = {HTT, THT, TTH, TTT}
n(S) = 8
n(E) = 4
P(E) =n(E) / n(S) = 4/8 = 0.5

49. Smith and Kate started a business investing Rs. 84,000 and Rs. 28,000
respectively. In what ratio the profit earned after 2 years be divided between Smith
and Kate respectively?

a. 2 : 3
b. 3 : 1
c. 13 : 3
d. None of these

49. (b)

Hint:
P’s share of profit x
= - - - - - - (x and y are investments)
Q’s share of profit y

x : y = P’s share of profit : Q’s share of profit

Therefore,
Smith’s share of profit 84000 3
= =
Smita’s share of profit 28000 1
The profit earned after 2 years will be divided between Smith and Kate in the ratio of
3 : 1.

50. Find out the number that does not fit into the given series.

54, 48, 41, 34, 24

a.) 54
b.) 48
c.) 41
d.) 34

50. ANSWER : d.34

51. Put + or – between the numbers to obtain the given result.

7 3 12 13 9 = 14

a.) + - + -
b.) + + + -
c.) - - + +
d.) - + - +

51.ANSWER : - - + +

52. Choose the word or group of words which is most opposite in meaning to
the word printed in bold.

Quiescent

a. indifferent
b. weak
c. active
d. responsive

52.ANSWER: active
Explanation:
Meaning: Quiescent is being at rest; quiet; still; inactive or motionless.
Synonyms: Idle, Immobile, Dormant
Antonyms: Active, Awake, Lively

Passage :

A Mumbai-based company said it’s ...(a)... to repay a loan of around ₹4000 crore to
a consortium of public sector banks, claiming it ...(b)... a loss of around ₹1500 crore
because its vendors took it for a ...(c).... The banks promptly ...(d)... a corporate
investigator to get to the bottom of the matter and it turned out to be ...(e)... of fraud.

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered.
These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words
are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the
appropriate word in each case.

53. Choose the one that fills the blank numbered 'e' most appropriately.

a. story
b. result
c. case
d. medium
e. reason

53. ANSWER: case

54. Choose the appropriate meaning of the idiom/phrase

Caught between two stools

a. met with an accident

b. difficulty in choosing between two alternatives
c. struck in a calamity
d. none of these

54. ANSWER: difficulty in choosing between two alternatives

Explanation:
'Caught between two stools' means finding it difficult to choose between two
alternatives. OR To fail due to difficulty in choosing between two alternatives.
Example in a sentence:
He tries to be both mother and father of his daughter, but falls between two stools.
55. Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below
given word/ sentence.

The person who knows everything

a. Omnipresent
b. Omnipotent
c. Omniscient
d. Oblivious

55. ANSWER: Omniscient

Explanation:
The meanings of the words are:

Omnipresent - present everywhere

Omnipotent – To have unlimited power
Omniscient - The person who knows everything
Oblivious – Ignorant person (A person who is unaware of everything).

56. Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a
correct sentence.

1. our country
2. following greater than some
3. Salman Khan has a fan
4. of the best paid sports person in

a. 1, 3, 4, 2
b. 3, 4, 2, 1
c. 4, 1, 3, 2
d. 3, 2, 4, 1

56. d. 3, 2, 4, 1
Explanation:
The correct option is (d) 3, 2, 4, 1
Salman Khan has a fan following greater than some of the best paid sports person in
our country.
57. In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts.
Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct
sentence. Choose the proper sequence.

a. She saw her opportunity

b. to make amends
c. when he came to her home
d. to borrow some sugar.

a. bcda
b. bcad
c. adbc
d. abcd

57.ANSWER: abcd
Explanation:
The correct option is abcd because she only gets a chance to make amends when
something happens (i.e he came to borrow sugar). Another possible option could be
cdab, but this option is not available in the set of possible choices.

Passage :

(A) Thus, you have no choice but to give your resume an attractive physical
arrangement.

(B) The attractiveness of your resume will say as much about you as the words.

(C) Designing the resume for eye appeal is no routine matter.

(D) Your objective is to design an arrangement of type and space that appeals to the
eye.

(E) There is no best arrangement, but a good procedure is to approach the task as
graphic designer would.
58. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after the
rearrangement?

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

58.ANSWER: A
Explanation:
The correct sequence should be: BCEDA

59. In the sentence given below, replace the underlined part with its alternate
meaning. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. “None of these” as the
answer.

Kiran was in high spirits, when he was called upon the stage to deliver his
speech
a. was very cheerful
b. was highly depressed
c. was deeply engrossed in thoughts
d. None of these

59. ANSWER: was very cheerful

Explanation:
' in high spirits ' means he was in a very happy state of mind or was very cheerful.

60. The officer has stayed away from _____ populism such as raising the
income tax exemption limit.
a. restricted
b. classified
c. overt
d. furtive
60.ANSWER: overt

61. Select the appropriate word which makes the sentence meaningful.

Sachin Tendulkar is an __________ player.

a. eminent
b. imminent

61. ANSWER: eminent

Explanation:
The correct option is (a) eminent

'Eminent' means a person who is successful, well-known, outstanding, etc.

'Imminent' means about to happen or likely to occur, possible, etc.
Use of Imminent in a sentence:
Imminent - The earthquake is imminent, so be prepared to face it.

62. In the sentence given below, replace the underlined phrase to make the
sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e.
“No correction required” as the answer.

The woman to who I sold my house was a criminal.

a. to whom I selled
b. to whom I sell
c. to whom I sold
d. No correction required
62. ANSWER: to whom I sold
Explanation:
Correct option is (c) to whom I sold.
The woman to whom I sold my house was a criminal is the correct form of the
sentence.
The word 'who' is used if it is answered for he.
The word 'whom' is used as direct or indirect object of a verb or preposition. 'Whom'
is used if it is answered for him.

63.
1. Hillock 2. Mileage 3. Vilify 4. Hillarious

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
63.ANSWER: d
Explanation:
Correct Spelling: Hilarious

Breakdown: Hi-lar-i-ous

Meaning: Hilarious is something or someone that is marked by or causing hilarity,

extremely funny.

64. The economic disparity 1)/ has grown rapid 2)/ in the era of 3)/
globalization. 4)/ No error 5)

a. 1 b. 2
c. 3 d. 4 e. 5

64. ANSWER: b
Explanation:
Replace ‘rapid’ with ‘rapidly’.

The correct sentence should be: The economic disparity has grown rapidly in the
era of globalization.

65. Vicissitude
a. sorrows
b. misfortunes
c. changes
d. surprises
65. ANSWER: c. changes
Explanation:
Meaning: A change of circumstances, typically one that is unwelcome or
unpleasant.
Synonyms: Alteration, Change, Transition
Antonyms: Stagnation, Uniformity, Stability

66. Author is related to Book as Choreographer is related to _____?

a. Drama
b. Ballet
c. Masque
d. Opera
66.ANSWER: b. Ballet
Explanation:
Author composes the book. Similarly, Choreographer composes the Ballet.

67. The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the
sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below.
He has a gut feeling that his brother may be keeping a secret.
a. He has a gut feeling that a secret may be being kept by his brother.
b. A gut feeling is had that a secret is kept by his brother.
c. He had a gut feeling that a secret was kept by his brother.
d. He has a gut feeling that maybe his brother kept a secret.
67. ANSWER: He has a gut feeling that a secret may be being kept by his
brother.

68. Change of Speech

My uncle said to me, “Has your uncle returned from Sambalpur?”

a. My uncle said to me that my uncle has returned from Sambalpur.

b. My uncle asked me If my uncle had returned from Sambalpur.
c. My uncle told me his uncle had returned from Sambalpur.
d. My uncle enquired me if his uncle had returned from Sambalpur.

68. ANSWER: My uncle asked me If my uncle had returned from Sambalpur.

69. “Uncle” said Luke to the old Sean “You seem to be well fed, though I know no
one looks after you. Nor have I seen you leave your residence at any time. Tell me
how you manage it?”

“Because” Sean replied, “I have a good feed every night at Emperor’s orchard. After
dark, I go there myself and pick out enough fruits to last a fortnight.”

Luke proposed to accompany his uncle to the orchard. Though reluctant because of
Luke’s habit of euphoric exhibition of extreme excitement, Sean agreed to take him
along. At the orchard while Sean hurriedly collected the fruits and left, Luke on the
other hand at the sight of unlimited supply of fruits was excited and lifted his voice
which brought Emperor’s men immediately to his side. They seized him and mistook
him as the sole cause of damage to the orchard. Although Luke reiterated that he
was a bird of passage, they pounded him mercilessly before setting him free.
What does “bird of passage”; mean in the context of the given passage?

a. There was a bird in the orchard

b. Other people stole from the orchard
c. Emperor knew him personally
d. He did not visit orchard regularly
e. Bird’s song alerted Emperor’s men

69. ANSWER: He did not visit orchard regularly.

70.Select the option that completes the given para in most appropriate way.

The _________ science of seismology has grown just enough so that the first
overly bold theories have been ___________.

A. magnetic..accepted
B. fledgling..refuted
C. tentative..analyze
D. predictive..protected

70.ANSWER : fledgling..refuted

71. Salient
A. Narrow
B. significant, conspicuous
C. clear
D. big

71.ANSWER : B. significant, conspicuous

72. There are four boys. Tom is shorter than John. Dave is taller than Tom but
shorter than John. James is shorter than John but taller than Dave. Who is shortest?

A. John
B. Tom
C. Dave
D. James

72. ANSWER : B.Tom

Directions for questions: Study the following bar graph carefully and answer the
questions that follow (73-75).
Number of units of three different products P1, P2 and P3, produced (units in
hundreds) at four different locations (L1, L=, L3 and L4) of a factory the graph.

73. What is the total number of units of P2 produced (in hundreds) in the
four locations together?

A. 540
B. 550
C. 510
D. 530
E. None of these

73. Answer : B. 550

74. What is the average number of units (in hundreds) of P1 produced

per location?
A. 135
B. 155
C. 165
D. 175
E. None of these

Answer : A : 135

75. In which location is the maximum number of units produced?

A. L2
 B. L1
C. L4 and L2
D. L3 and L1
E. None of these

Answer : C : L4 and L2

76. which of the following is the folk dance of Rajasthan_________

A. Bhangra
B. Changu
C. Ghoomar
D. Dumhal
E. None of these

76.Answer : C. Ghoomar

77. What is the capital of Manipur__________

A. Gangtok
B. Imphal
C. Shillong
D. Aizwal
E. None of these

77. Answer : B. Imphal

78. The Sunderbans Wildlife Sanctuary is located at_________

A. Karnataka
B. Uttrakhand
C. West Bengal
D. Madhya Pradesh
E. None of these

78. C. West Bengal

79. The great Victoria Desert is located in

A. Canada
B. West Africa
C. Australia
D. North America

79. Answer: C

80. The layer of the earth, immediately below the crust, is called
A. outer core
B. inner core
C. inner mantle
D. outer mantle
80. Answer: D

81. The largest part of our hydrosphere is

A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Indian Ocean
C. Pacific ocean
D. Antarctica ocean

81. Answer: C

82. The imaginary axis at which the earth rotates remains inclined at an
angle of ____ to the plane of earth's orbit.

A. 44 1/2 °
B. 55 1/2 °
C. 66 1/2 °
D. 0°

82. Answer: C

83. The meridian passing through London is called the

A. equator
B. Tropic of Cancer
C. Prime Meridian of 0°Meridian
D. Tropic of Capricorn

83. Answer: C

84. The most salty sea in the world is

A. Red sea
B. Dead sea
C. Arabian sea
D. Mediterranean sea

84.Answer: B

85. The major countries of central America are

A. Belize, Costa Rica, Panama

B. China, Taiwan, Japan
C. Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
D. All of the above

85. Answer: A

86. The India's highest annual rainfall is reported at

A. Namchi, Sikkim
B. Churu, Rajasthan
C. Mawsynram, Meghalaya
D. Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

86. Answer: C

87. The number of major languages, recognized in the Indian Union

as official language, are

A. 15
B. 22
C. 12
D. 9

87. Answer: B

88. Excise duty is a tax levied on the

A. import of goods
B. export of goods
C. production of goods
D. sale of goods

88. Answer: C
 89. The headquarters of the UNESCO is at

A. Rome
B. Geneva
C. New York
D. Paris
89. Answer: D

90. Canberra is the capital of which country?

A. Austria
B. Australia
C. Angola
D. Andorra

90. Answer: B