SOLUTIONS

4B SNAP 2010

ANSWER KEY
Q. Ans. Q. Ans. Q. Ans. Q. Ans. Q. Ans. Q. Ans.
1 1 26 2 51 4 76 2 101 1 126 2
2 2 27 2 52 1 77 1 102 3 127 4
3 1 28 2 53 3 78 1 103 1 128 2
4 1 29 4 54 2 79 2 104 2 129 4
5 1 30 1 55 4 80 1 105 4 130 2
6 1 31 3 56 2 81 2 106 3 131 2
7 2 32 2 57 1 82 3 107 1 132 2
8 4 33 3 58 3 83 2 108 4 133 2
9 2 34 59 2 84 1 109 1 134 2
10 3 35 2 60 2 85 2 110 1 135 1
11 1 36 1 61 4 86 1 111 2 36 1
12 4 37 4 62 3 87 3 112 3 137 4
13 2 38 2 63 2 88 1 113 4 138 2
14 4 39 4 64 3 89 2 114 1 139 3
15 3 40 2 65 2 90 4 115 4 140 4
16 2 41 1 66 4 91 2 116 2 141 1
17 42 1 67 2 92 4 117 4 142 2
18 1 43 3 68 2 93 3 118 3 143 2
19 4 44 1 69 2 94 3 119 2 144 3
20 2 45 2 70 4 95 4 120 4 145 2
21 1 46 1 71 4 96 3 121 2 146 3
22 3 47 3 72 1 97 3 122 3 147 1
23 4 48 1 73 3 98 3 123 2 148 1
24 2 49 2 74 2 99 2 124 2 149 4
25 1 50 3 75 4 100 2 125 3 150 2

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 5. 61 and 67 are the only prime numbers that are greater
than 60 and less than 70.
∴ Sum of these numbers = 61 + 67 = 128
Hence, option 1.

6. The difference between two consecutive numbers of

the series is 2, 4, 6, 8, 10,12, …
Detailed Solutions: Note that these differences are in A.P. with the
common difference being 2.
1. Total revenue of the month = 30 × 10000 = 300000 ∴ Next term = 42 + 14 = 56
Revenue on weekend = 8 × 20000 = 160000 Hence, option 1.
∴ Revenue on other 22 days = 300000 – 160000
7. Number of rolls initially = 40 dozens.
= 140000
After selling half the rolls, the number of rolls left
= 20 dozen
∴
Now, between noon and closing time 60% of the
remaining rolls were sold.
Hence, option 1. Hence, 40% of 20 dozen rolls = 8 dozen rolls were left
unsold.
2. Prime numbers X and Y are greater than 2, hence, they Hence, option 2.
must be odd.
Difference of two odd numbers is even. Hence, option 1 8. Let Stuart finish the work in s days, Jack in j days and
is definitely false. Leo in l days.
Sum of two odd numbers is even. Hence option 2 must
be true.
Hence, option 2.

3. In 1 hour, pump A and B can fill 1/6 and 1/8 of the

tank respectively.
If C fills 1/x of the tank in 1 hour,

( )
∴ ( )

∴
∴
Hence, option 1.

4. Pipe A can fill the pool in 3 hours and pipe B can fill the ∴
pool in 6 hours.
Pump A starts at 9 am and B starts at 10 am. For two days they worked together, after which Leo
A alone fills for 1 hour. Let A and B together fill for n was shifted to some other work.
hours after 10 am. Let Stuart and Jack take n days to finish the remaining
Then work.

( ) ∴ ( )

∴ n = 7.5 days
∴ Hence, option 4.

Hence, pool will be filled by 11:20 am 9. Consider given series, 1 : 1, 8 : 4, 9 : 27, 64 : 16, 25 :
Hence, option 1. 125, ? : ?, 49 : 343

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Note that the nth term of the series, if n is odd = n2 : n3 Using statement I alone,
and if n is even, nth term = n3 : n2 p = q + 17 and p = r + 103
Hence, sixth pair will be, 63 : 62 = 216 : 36 But this is not sufficient to find the number of votes
Hence, option 2. that each received.
Hence, statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the
10. Let x be the required number.
question.
Now, increasing x by 25% gives 1.25x and 30%
decrease in x gives 0.7x Using statement II alone,
Now, 1.25x – 0.7x = 0.55x = 22 Total votes = 1703
But the breakup of these votes is not given
∴ ∴ Statement II is not sufficient to answer the question.

Hence, option 3. Using both the statements together,

3p – 120 = 1703
11. 6 machine can produce 180 bottles per hour Hence, p can be calculated and hence p, q and r can be
Hence, 1 machine can produce 180/6 = 30 bottles per calculated.
hour and 15 bottles in 30 minutes. Hence, the question can be answered using both the
∴ 15 machines can produce 15 × 15 = 225 bottles per statements together.
hour. Hence, option 3.
Hence, option 1.
16. Let R and r be the radii of the outer and inner circle
12. Let the number be x. respectively.

∴ Using statement I alone,

Statement I mentions nothing about the radii of the
circles. Hence, C1 : C2 cannot be calculated.
∴ ( )
Hence, statement I alone is not sufficient to answer the
question.
∴ x = 20 × 14 = 280
Hence, option 4. Using statement II alone,

13. 461 + 462 + 463 + 464 = 1850 ( o n

Among the given options only 10 divides 1850. o l
Hence, option 2.
( )
∴
14. If a = 5, and b = 3, then 5 + 3 = 8 is positive and 5 – 3
= 2 is positive.
√
If a = 5 and b = –3, then 5 – 3 = 2 is positive and ∴
5 – (–3) = 8 is positive.
Thus b can be positive or negative irrespective of what
sign (a + b) and (a – b) take.
Hence, the question cannot be answered using
Hence, C1 : C2 can be calculated by using statement II
statement I alone or statement II alone.
alone.
Using both the statements together, Hence, option 2.
a + b + a – b is positive
17. Let the numbers be (n – 3), (n – 2), (n – 1), n, (n + 1),
i.e. 2a is positive
(n + 2) and (n + 3).
∴ a is positive.
Using the same argument as above, we still cannot say Using statement I alone,
anything about the sign of b. (n – 3)(n – 2) (n – 1) n (n + 1)(n + 2)(n + 3) = 702800
Hence, option 4. Note that the product of seven consecutive numbers
will always be unique. Hence, the data is sufficient to
15. Let p, q and r be the number of votes received by p, q
find the value of n.
and r respectively.

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Taking n = 7, we get the product as 604800, while Hence, the question cannot be answered using
taking n = 8, we get the product as 1663200. statement II alone.
Hence, there exists no whole number such that the Using both the statements together,
given condition holds true. Volume of the ice cube is known but the volume of
Hence, the question can be solved using statement I container is not known. Hence the question cannot be
alone. answered.
Hence, option 4.
Using statement II alone,
We get, 20. Using statement I alone,
(n – 3) + (n – 2) + (n – 1) + n + (n + 1) + (n + 2) + (n + 3) The dividend paid last year does not tell us anything
= 105 about the dividend paid in the current year.
∴ n = 15 Hence, the question cannot be answered using
Hence, the question can be solved using statement II statement I alone.
alone.
Using statement II alone,
There is no such option for questions which can be
We know the number of shares Ram has and the
solved using either of the statements.
denomination of shares.
18. Let p, q, r and s be the marks obtained by P, Q, R and S. ∴ Dividend that Ram got = 1500 = (350 × 10 ×
∴ p + q + r + s = 360 Rate)/100
Hence, the rate can be calculated.
Using statement I alone,
Hence, the question can be answered using statement
II alone.
( )
Hence, option 2.
∴ (q + r + s) = 3p 21. The data given is summarized (approximate values) in
∴ p + (q + r + s) = 360 the table
∴ p + 3p = 360
∴ p = 90 % increase in Sales in
2005 2006
Hence, statement I alone is sufficient to answer the 2006 over 2005
question. Voveran 16.25 23 41.5
Calpol 13 18 38.46
Using statement II alone, Nise 15 18.25 21.67
Combiflam 9 13.5 50
Dolonex 6.5 10.25 57.7
∴ q + r = 2s + 40 Sumo 5 7.5 50
∴ p + q + r + s = 360 Volini 7 9.5 35.7
∴ p + 2s + 40 + s = 360 Moov 3.5 5 42.85
∴ p + 3s + 40 = 360 NiImulid 3.25 5 53.84
Now we are left with two variables and one equation. The difference between sales of Voveran in 2006 and
Hence, the question cannot be answered using sales of Calpol in 2005 = 23 – 13 = 10 crores
statement II alone. = 1000 lakhs
Hence, option 1. Hence, option 1.
19. Using statement I alone,
22. Other than Dolonex, the sales of none of the other
The height of container is not known. Thus neither the
brands given in the options have shown an increase of
volume of the container nor the volume of the cube is
more than 50%.
known.
Hence, option 3.
Hence, the question cannot be answered using
statement I alone. 23. The percentage increase in sales of Nise is the lowest.
Hence, option 4.
Using statement II alone,
Volume of ice cube is given, but the volume of 24. The approximate percentage increase in the sales of
container is not known. voveran from 2005 to 2006 is

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Hence, option 2.

28. 100 + 0.1n = 85 + 0.15n

∴ n = 300
Option 2 is the closest answer.
But n ≠ 300, as the price of Darjeeling Tea remains
Hence, option 2.
constant after the 100th day
25. The first two shapes are same with the sequence of On the 100th day and later the price of Darjeeling Tea is
colours interchanged. Following a similar pattern, Rs. 110 per kg.
option 1 is the correct answer. The price of Ooty tea becomes 110 on the 167th day
Hence, option 1. which is 16th June.
Hence, option 2.

29. Using statement I alone,

Two triangles can have the same area even they are
Hence, option 2.
not congruent.
27. Note – If we solve for the ratio of the area of ABCQPD ∴ Statement I is not sufficient to answer the question.
to the remaining area of ABCD none of the option
Using statement II alone,
matches.
Just by having the information that two triangles are
We assume that the question asks for the ratio of area
right angled triangle one cannot conclude that the two
of polygon ABQCDP to the remaining area of ABCD.
triangles are congruent.
∴ Statement II is not sufficient to answer the question.

Using both the statements together,

Let b1 and h1 be the base and height of ΔABC and let b2
and h2 b h b s nd h h o ΔPQR

∴ b1h1 = b2h2
This does not necessarily mean that the base and
height of the two triangles are correspondingly equal.
Let s be the side of the square. Hence, the question cannot be answered using both the
Also ∠APH = 60°, ∠AHP = 90° and ∠PAH = 30° statements together.
Hence, option 4.

30. Let A’s salary and expenditure be 3x and 4y.

∴ Let B’s salary and expenditure be 4x and 5y.
√
∴ A’s and B’s savings are (3x – 4y) and (4x – 5y)
respectively.
∴ ( )
√ √ Using statement I alone,
4x – 5y = 0.25 (4x)
( )
√ ∴ 3x = 5y
We can find the ratio of savings using this.
A(ABQCDP) = A(▭ABCD) – Δ PD –A ΔBQC ∴ Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question.
( √ ) Hence, option 1.
√ √
31. Let x be the average height of the class and let n be the
( ) number of students.
∴
( )
Using statement I alone,
( √ ) √
√
√

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∴ nx – 56 = nx – n – x + 1
∴
∴ n + x = 57 … i)
∴ 15x2 – 2 – x > 0
But this is not sufficient to answer the question.
Hence, the question cannot be answered using ∴( )( )
statement I alone.
Using statement II alone,
∴

The correct answer is not there in the options.

∴ nx – 42 = nx + n – x – 1 35. Let there be x liters of 30% alcohol solution.
∴ x – n 41 … ∴ x (0.3) + 40 (0.6) = (40 + x) 0.5
This is also not sufficient to answer the question. ∴ x = 20
Hence, the question cannot be answered using Hence, option 2.
statement II alone.
36. Radius of wire = 0.05 cm
Using both the statements together, As the volume of silver in the wire is 66 cc,
From statement I and II we get, 66 π × 0.05 2 × l
n + x = 57 and ∴ l = 8400 cm
x – n = 41 ∴ l = 84 m
x = 49 Hence, option 1.
Hence, the question can be answered using both the
statements together. 37. Length of first train = 0.108 km
Hence, option 3. Length of second train = 0.112 km.
Let the speed of second train be x.
32. If “>” d no s the taller than relation , we have As the trains are moving towards each other,
Ram > Shyam and Vikram > Jay

Using statement I alone,

It is given that Ram is tallest, but still we cannot
∴ x = 82 km/hr.
comment that whether Shyam or Jay is the shortest
Hence, option 4.
one.
Hence, the question cannot be answered using
( )
statement I alone. √

Using statement II alone,

It is given that Shyam > Vikram
∴ We have the following relation: Ram > Shyam > ∴ √
Vikram >Jay.
∴ Jay is the shortest. Q = 4R
Hence, statement II is sufficient to answer the question. Hence, option 2.
Hence, option 2.
39. Let the original length, breadth and height of the room
33. Let the sales in July be 300 be 3x, 2x and x respectively.
∴ Sales in September = 200 The area of the four walls = 2[(length × height) +
Sales in November = 200 × 1.05 = 210 (breadth × height)]
= 2(3x2 + 2x2) = 10x2
∴ The new length, breadth and height are 6x, x and x/2
respectively.
= –30%
Hence, option 3.
∴ [ ]

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Now, note that D has no further transaction and has 35

∴
chocolates at the end

∴
Hence, option 4.

40. The following figure gives the distribution of the ∴ d = 10

p opl who d “Golm l” m z n n h v n h ∴ Option 3 and 4 can be eliminated.
months. Now, using d = 10, we check for the options 1 and 2.
Only the number of chocolates in option 1 satisfies all
the given conditions.
Hence, option 1.
42. 201 = 09 + 102 + 90
∴ The lowermost number is the sum of the other three
numbers.
∴ Missing number = 07 + 203 + 70 = 280
Hence, option 1.

43. Consider 1st letter of each term of the series.

T + 2 alphabets = V, V + 2 alphabets = X
∴ The first letter of the missing term is X + 2 alphabets
=Z
Consider 2nd letter of each term of the series.
B + 3 alphabets = E, E + 3 alphabets = H
∴ H + 3 alphabets = K
Consider 3rd letter of each term of the series.
L + 4 alphabets = P, P + 4 alphabets = T
∴ T + 4 alphabets = X
As 24 people did not read the magazine in any of the Consider last letter
three months, 76 people read it in at least one of the D + 5 alphabets = I, I + 5 alphabets = N
three months. ∴ N + 5 alphabets = S
∴ 76 – 48 – 18 – 2 = 8 people read it only in August. ∴ Missing term = ZKXS
∴ Number of people who read it exactly for two Hence, option 3.
consecutive months (i.e. July and August but not
September, and August and September but not July) 44. Only one statement of each person is true.
=7+2=9 ∴ Only on o S h n’s s m ns s u .
Hence, option 2. Assume that Sachin’s first statement is true.
If Sachin got the top score then the first statements of
41. Let A, B, C and D have a, b, c and d chocolates both Brian and Ricky turn out to be false.
respectively. However, since Sachin got the top score the second
A gives b, 2c and 3d number of chocolates to B, C and D statements of both Brian and Ricky also turn out to be
respectively. false.
∴ At the end of 1st iteration the number of chocolates This is not possible as both the statements of a person
with each of them are, cannot be false.
A B C D So Sachin’s s s m n is false.
a – b – 2c – 3d 2b 3c 4d Hence, Ricky was second. Hence B n’s second
statement is false. Hence, Brian got the top score and
D gives 1/8th of his chocolates. i.e. (d/2) chocolates to B Sachin was third.
∴ At the end of 2nd iteration Hence, option 1.
A B C D
45. Let the number of people who drink tea = 6x
a – b – 2c – 3d ( ) 3c ∴ The number of people who drink coffee = 4x
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∴ Number of people who drink neither = 2x 49. A, B, C – Don school

∴ Number of people who drink only tea = 6x – 2x = 4x P, Q, R – Elite school
∴ Number of people who drink only coffee = 4x – 2x I “X > Y” d no s h X is brighter than Y then,
= 2x Q>R
∴ 4x + 2x + 2x + 2x = 60 ∴ Q is duller than the Don School student who is
∴x=6 brighter than A. The same student is brighter than C. So
∴ No of people who drink both tea and coffee = 2x = the student has to be B.
= 2 × 6 = 12 ∴ B > Q > R and B > A
Hence, option 2. P>B>C
From the last statement we get,
46. At n o’ lo k, h lo k s k s n times.
P > B > C , B > Q > R and B > A
It takes 6 seconds to strike thrice. Assuming that the
∴ P is brightest.
strikes are instantaneous, there are 3 seconds between
Hence, option 2.
two strikes.
Hence, to strike 9 times there will be 8 striking 50. Among the students from Elite School, R is the dullest.
intervals. Hence, option 3.
Hence, time taken to strike 9 times 9 o’ lo k 8 × 3
51. We have two possibilities.
= 24 seconds.
Hence, option 1. Case (i): Rafael entered before Roger
Note: If the strikes are not instantaneous the answer Then we have:
will depend on the length of interval of the strike. 10 students + Rafael + 5 students + Roger + 10
= 27 students
47. E-1, E-2, E-3 are writing assignments.
It is given that the digit in their name and the order of Case (ii): Roger entered before Rafael
their starting and completing the assignment is Then we have:
certainly not the same. 4 students + Roger + 5 students + Rafael + 4 students
This means that E-1 was neither the first to start and = 15 students
nor the first to end. Hence, there are two possible answers.
Hence, option 4.
Student Start
E-1 2/3 52. From the given information we get the arrangement as
E-2 3/1
E-3 1/2

Now, the last student to start is the first to finish.

Only, E-1 or E-2 can be the last to start.
However, E-1 cannot be the first to finish.
∴ E-2 was the last to start and first to finish.
∴ E-1 was the second to start and last to finish.
∴ E-3 was the first to start and second to finish.
Hence, the table becomes, ∴ Arijit is sitting to the immediate right of Himadri.
Hence, option 1.
Student Start End
53. Fredrik is sitting opposite Biplab.
E-1 2 3
Hence, option 3.
E-2 3 1
E-3 1 2 54. Biplab is sitting to the immediate right of Chintan.
Hence, option 2.
E-3 starts writing first.
Hence, option 3. 55.

48. From the table, E-1 is the last to complete the

assignment.
Hence, option 1.

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Also, now we can check that all the conditions are

I satisfied by option 4.
Hence, option 4.

Rocks Baloons = Tables 62. This question was camouflaged. The inference was
given as main data and the questions stem required
you to identify the premise (given in the answer
options) based on which the given inference was
II
drawn.
Option 2 identifies Marx as a non-German and hence
Rocks Baloons = Tables can be eliminated.
Option 4 provides incomplete data and hence can be
eliminated as a premise for the inference.
Option 1 implies that All Germans are idealist
Tables
philosophers.
Only Option 3 can be a premise that allows us to arrive
According to fig I, conclusions 1 & 3 are not valid.
at the inference given in the questions stem.
According to fig II, conclusion 2 is not valid.
Hence, option 3.
Hence, option 4.
63. Let the lengths of the two candles be h.
56. From the given information we get the seating
Rate of burning of the thicker candle = h/6 per hour
arrangement as,
Rate of burning of the thinner candle = h/4 per hour
A/E B/D C B/D E/A
Let Ramaswami study for t hours.
∴ C is sitting in the middle of the bench.
∴ From the given information we get,
Hence, option 2.
h – (h/6)t = 2[h – (h/4)t]
57. A and E are sitting at the extreme ends of the bench. ∴ 1 – t/6 = 2 – t/2
Hence, option 1. ∴t=3
Hence, option 2.
58. Commission earned by salesman D in 1994 = 29800
Commission earned by salesman A in 1994 = 24600
∴ The amount by which the commission earned by
salesman D is more than that of A = 5200
∴ ( )( )
∴
∴
Hence, option 3.
∴x=9
59. In 1993, commission earned by B = 28000
Hence, numerator of the original fraction = 2x = 18
To l omm ss on n d n 1993 146960 ≈ 147000
Hence, option 3.

∴ 65. Best way to solve this question is by evaluating

options.
The closest among the given options is 20.
Hence, option 2. Consider Option 1:
X = 3 and Y = 6
60. The number in the second row of the first column is 2 Hence, he wanted to withdraw 306 paise but he got
less than the square of the number in the first row of 603 paise.
the same column. But 603 – 20 ≠ 2 × 306
∴ Missing number = 82 – 2 = 64 – 2 = 62 Hence, option 1 is incorrect.
Hence, option 2. Consider Option 2:
We get X = 26 and Y = 53
61. From the given options, only option 4 has vol.5 to the
Hence, he should have got 2653 paise but he got 5326
right of vol.2.
paise.

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Note that 2(2653) = 5306 which is same as (5326 – 20)

Hence, option 2 satisfies the given conditions. II
Hence, option 2.

66. If one takes out 3 pieces, at least two of them will be of

the same color.
Hence, a pair will be formed. Disciplined + Bad athletes
Hence, 3 pieces must be taken out.
Well balanced diet
Hence, option 4.

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Good athletes

67.
Options 1 and 4 are true according to figure I but false
according to figure II.
According to figure I and II, option 3 is not necessarily
true.
Option 2 is true in both the figures.
Hence, option 2.

69. The triangle is symmetric across a line passing through

the middle of the triangle.
Hence, the missing letter in third row should be 8.
From the data given
From the given options only option 2 has 8.
x + y + z = 1000
We can further verify that option 2 is correct by seeing
x + y = 750
that the triangle formed by substituting the values is
x + z = 450
symmetric.
∴ x = (x + y) + (x + z) – (x + y + z)
Hence, option 2.
= 450 + 750 – 1000
= 200
Hence, option 2.

68. ∴ ( )

I ∴

Disciplined + Well balanced diet ∴ ( )

Hence, option 4.

111. Th ollow n x , “W bl o s n literary

Good athletes
works the perspective...reforming canons and
n p n l u ...b un o h n ” would mply
that a fresh perspective has arrived in literary
criticism. Further, (as per the passage) women are now
Those who want to win
reforming the canons of interpreting literature. This
validates option 2 as our correct answer option.
Option 1 is the literary criticism that occurred before.
Bad athletes
The works of early twentieth-century writers have not
been studied in any detail. We can eliminate option 3.

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No feminist book has been cited in the passage. 119. Two independent clauses are connected with a semi-
Eliminate option 4. colon.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

112. The passage mentions the modernist’s view that the 120. Th o p ov b s, “L h sl p n do s l ”.
deepest fight for 200 years has been the fight for Options 1, 2 and 3 are not correct proverbs.
women's independence. This would imply that prior to Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
that women's issues would not have been authored in
121. Th o p ov b l s o, “ ool nd h s mon y
any great detail in literature. This validates option 3.
p d s ly”.
Option 1, while correct does not adequately answer the
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
question stem.
The passage does not mention the modernists to be 122. Th o m n n o h d om, “You h bomb”
ineffectual- nor can this be inferred. Eliminate option 2. is that you are exceptional and/or wonderful.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3. Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

113. The author mentions that literary criticism has begun 123. “ l h y” p son s on who s “ nd s v nd
o “ h up” w h wom n's vol ns m l spons bl ”.
domination in literature. They (women) are bringing a The other options do not convey the meaning of a
new perspective and reforming the canons of literary flighty person.
criticism. The author has not criticised this in the Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
slightest. Therefore, this validates option 4. 124. “To k h n my down” m ns “ o k ll h n my”.
The author has not expressed any ambivalence over Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
this. Eliminate option 1.
The author has not expressed any antogonism or 125. “D m doz n” m ns “ ny h n h s ommon nd
indifference. We can eliminate options 2 and 3. sy o ”.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4. Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

114. The author has expressed his opinion of literature only 126. “Th ow h b by ou w h h b hw ” m ns o
in terms of issues related to female emancipation- “ h ow ou h ood h n s w h h unw n d”.
through the quotation of Virginia Woolf. Eliminate Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
option 2.
127. “B k up h w on ” m ns o “m k h w on
Literature has not been transformed- rather literary
ho ”.
criticism has. Eliminate option 3.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
The search for equality between the sexes is the
highlight or the principal feature of the passage. 128. Th o wo d o h bl nk w ll b “ od ”.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1. “R d ” would b n o ns .
115. Th vow l “ ” n n h opolo s m ns h h l “Ro d” nd “Rhode”- if used - will make the sentence
p dn should b “ n” nd no “ ”. W n nonsensical.
eliminate option 1. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
“Th ” n op on 2 nd s n o . 129. The correct word for the blank would b “p v n ”- as
“ s” s op on 3 nd s incorrect. in one prevents further heat loss.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4. The other options if used would render the sentence
116. An apostrophe is used to indicate possession. logically incorrect.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2. Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

117. A declarative and imperative sentence ends in a period. 130. When we mention inflation- h wo d “h h” s mo
Hence, the correct answer is option 4. p h n “l ”, “ ” o “ ll”.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
118. Two clauses- a subordinate and the main- are
connected by a comma. 131. bo ons s s o “s ls” wh h h lp o p op l h bo .
Hence, the correct answer is option 3. “S l s”, “s l s” s w ll s “s lls” n o us s
contextually.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

132. Th o wo d on x u lly s “ u h ”.
‘F s d ls’ would b n o us . 140. “Py ophob ” s ‘ n bno m l o ’.
“F h ” would mply ‘ w y’ n ms o d s n Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
which is contextually incorrect.
141. A kangaroo word is a word that contains a smaller
“Fu hu ” s n n o sp ll n o h wo d “ u h ”.
word that is actually a synonym of itself.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
‘M s ul n ’ on ns h wo d ‘m l ’, bo h o wh h
133. b by d s ll d “ wn”. synonymous.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2. Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

134. Op on 1 s wkw d w h ‘ ’ nd ‘ n ’. 142. “R sp ” m ns ‘ n n v l o l o s’ nd

Option 3 is incorrect since the words in the two blanks on ns h wo d ‘ s ’.
are contradictory. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
Op on 4 s n o sn h wo d ‘ h n ’ do s no
143. The word ‘w h ’ ompl s h wo d ‘p p ’ o o m
m h h dj v ‘ s ’.
h wo d ‘p p w h ’, nd b ns h wo d ‘l ’ o
Th ‘ s d s ov y’ n b h ‘ hum n b n n
o m ‘w h l ’.
l h s l by l n hs ud ’.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
144. Outshine, outnumber and outrun are meaningful
135. Th k y wo d n h s s n n s “m nd-l ”. I s unusu l
words.
s u u s p ll l o h wo d “ -l ”. Thus, wh n
‘Ou ’ nno b oupl d w h ‘bu ’.
it comes to staying young, a mind-lift (that is,
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
rejuvenating your mind) is better than a face-lift.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1. 145. Newsletter, newsstand and newspaper are meaningful
words.
136. The author has used antithesis, a figure of speech in
‘N ws’ nno b oupl d w h ‘w k’. l hou h m y
which contrasting or opposite words are used for
sound familiar, it is a proper noun and not a dictionary
emphasis. Thus, non so ‘ mp y’ s hos who
word.)
‘ ull’ o h ms lv s. Th s m n s u lly
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
criticism of people who are full of themselves.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1. 146. The noun ‘p y’ h s o b p d d by h p pos on
‘ ’ – at the party.
137. Option 1 is not logical and can be eliminated.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
Options 2 and 3, though logical, are too simplistic.
Option 4 brings out the true meaning of the sentence, 147. Th o d om s ‘ s ool s u umb ’, m n n
since it implies that unhappy customers, who point out ‘ x m ly lm’.
your faults, enable you to learn from your mistakes, Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
and thereby lead to an overall improvement.
Therefore, unhappy customers are your greatest 148. Th o d om s ‘ s sh s d sy’, m n n ‘ sh
source of learning. nd l ’.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4. Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

138. “Eulo z ” m ns ‘ o p s h hly’. Th n onym o 149. “Conso ” s o ‘ h spous o n n mon h’.

ulo z s ‘ z ’, s n h s h oppos m n n . I s s m l o ‘spous ’ nd ‘p n ’. Th wo d ‘ l ’ s
Hence, the correct answer is option 2. clearly unrelated to the other words.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
139. “P d n ” m ns ‘ov ly concerned with minute
details or formalisms, especially in teaching; 150. “N d” m ns ‘ bo n o unpopul p son,
x ss v ly on n d w h m no d ls o ul s’. I especially one obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or
implies being finicky in teaching or learning. pu su ’ Eg. a computer nerd). Therefore, a nerd is an
Options 1 and 4 are unrelated to this context. uninteresting person.
Option 2 is incorrect since the term teaching Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
methodology (the method of teaching) is too broad.

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