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XAT ID XAT24043868
Candidate Name ROHIT KUMAR
TC Name Jaipur Engineering College

Section : Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q.1 A flight, traveling to a destination 11,200 kms away, was supposed to take off at 6:30
AM. Due to bad weather, the departure of the flight got delayed by three hours. The
pilot increased the average speed of the airplane by 100 km/hr from the initially
planned average speed, to reduce the overall delay to one hour.

Had the pilot increased the average speed by 350 km/hr from the initially planned
average speed, when would have the flight reached its destination?
Ans A. 7:50 PM

B. 10:36 PM

C. 5:10 PM

D. 11:30 PM

E. 8:10 PM

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Q.2 The cost of running a movie theatre is Rs. 10,000 per day, plus additional Rs. 5000 per
show. The theatre has 200 seats. A new movie released on Friday. There were three
shows, where the ticket price was Rs. 250 each for the first two shows and Rs. 200 for
the late-night show.

For all shows together, total occupancy was 80%. What was the maximum amount of
profit possible?
Ans A. Rs. 91,000

B. Rs. 87,000

C. Rs. 95,000

D. Rs. 1,20,000

E. Rs. 1,16,000

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Chosen Option : B

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Q.3 In a small college, students are allowed to take only one specialization. Traditionally,
only two specializations are offered: Science and Arts. Students enrolled to specialize
in Science must take Physics and Mathematics subjects, while students enrolled to
specialize in Arts must take Economics and Political Science subjects. Students
enrolled in Science are not allowed to take either Economics or Political Science, while
students enrolled in Arts are not allowed to take either Physics or Mathematics.

Recently, the college has started a third specialization called MatEco that requires
students to take Economics and Mathematics. However, MatEco students would not
be allowed to take either Physics or Political Science. When the college opens this
new specialization for enrolment, it allows students, originally enrolled in Science or
Arts, to switch to MatEco.

From among the students originally enrolled in Arts, 20 students switch to MatEco.
This makes the number of Science students twice the number of Arts students. After
this, from among the students who originally enrolled in Science, 45 students switch
to MatEco. This makes the number of Arts students twice the number of Science
students.

In total, how many students, from among those originally enrolled in Science or Arts,
are now taking Economics?
Ans A. 95

B. 45

C. 65

D. 80

E. None of the remaining options is correct.

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Q.4 Consider the equation , where x is a real

number.

For how many different values of x does the given equation hold?
Ans A. 2

B. 0

C. 1

D. Infinitely many

E. 4

Question ID : 1123132078
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : B

Q.5 In a school, the number of students in each class, from Class I to X, in that order, are
in an arithmetic progression. The total number of students from Class I to V is twice
the total number of students from Class VI to X.

If the total number of students from Class I to IV is 462, how many students are there
in Class VI?
Ans A. 88

B. None of the remaining options is correct.

C. 93

D. 83

E. 77

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Q.6 A farmer has a triangular plot of land. One side of the plot, henceforth called the base,
is 300 feet long and the other two sides are equal. The perpendicular distance, from
the corner of the plot, where the two equal sides meet, to the base, is 200 feet.

To counter the adverse effect of climate change, the farmer wants to dig a circular
pond. He plans that half of the circular area will be inside the triangular plot and the
other half will be outside, which he will purchase at the market rate from his
neighbour. The diameter of the circular plot is entirely contained in the base and the
circumference of the pond touches the two equal sides of the triangle from inside.

If the market rate per square feet of land is Rs. 1400, how much does the farmer must
pay to buy the land from his neighbour for the pond? (Choose the closest option.)
Ans A. Rs. 7,42,80,000

B. Rs. 3,16,80,000

C. Rs. 2,98,20,000

D. Rs. 6,33,60,000

E. Rs. 4,25,60,000

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Q.7 A group of boys is practising football in a rectangular ground. Raju and Ratan are
standing at the two opposite mid-points of the two shorter sides. Raju has the ball,
who passes it to Rivu, who is standing somewhere on one of the longer sides. Rivu
holds the ball for 3 seconds and passes it to Ratan. Ratan holds the ball for 2 seconds
and passes it back to Raju. The path of the ball from Raju to Rivu makes a right angle
with the path of the ball from Rivu to Ratan. The speed of the ball, whenever passed, is
always 10 metre per second, and the ball always moves on straight lines along the
ground.

Consider the following two additional pieces of information:

I. The dimension of the ground is 80 metres × 50 metres.

II. The area of the triangle formed by Raju, Rivu and Ratan is 1000 square metres.

Consider the problem of computing the following: how many seconds does it take for
Raju to get the ball back since he passed it to Rivu? Choose the correct option.
Ans A. I alone is sufficient to solve the problem.

B. Either of I or II, by itself, is sufficient to solve the problem.

C. II alone is sufficient to solve the problem.

D. I and II both are required to solve the problem.

E. The problem cannot be solved even with both I and II.

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Chosen Option : D

Q.8 The least common multiple of a number and 990 is 6930. The greatest common divisor
of that number and 550 is 110.

What is the sum of the digits of the least possible value of that number?
Ans A. 9

B. 18

C. 6

D. None of the remaining options is correct.

E. 14

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Q.9 Consider a right-angled triangle ABC, right angled at B. Two circles, each of radius r,
are drawn inside the triangle in such a way that one of them touches AB and BC, while
the other one touches AC and BC. The two circles also touch each other (see the
image below).

If AB = 18 cm and BC = 24 cm, then find the value of r.

Ans A. None of the remaining options is correct.

B. 3.5 cm

C. 3 cm

D. 4 cm

E. 4.5 cm

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Q.10 A local restaurant has 16 vegetarian items and 9 non-vegetarian items in their menu.
Some items contain gluten, while the rest are gluten-free.

One evening, Rohit and his friends went to the restaurant. They planned to choose two
different vegetarian items and three different non-vegetarian items from the entire
menu. Later, Bela and her friends also went to the same restaurant: they planned to
choose two different vegetarian items and one non-vegetarian item only from the
gluten-free options. The number of item combinations that Rohit and his friends could
choose from, given their plan, was 12 times the number of item combinations that Bela
and her friends could choose from, given their plan.

How many menu items contain gluten?

Ans A. 4

B. 2

C. 5

D. 3

E. 1

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Q.11 Consider a 4-digit number of the form abbb, i.e., the first digit is a (a > 0) and the last
three digits are all b.

Which of the following conditions is both NECESSARY and SUFFICIENT to ensure that
the 4-digit number is divisible by a?
Ans A. 9b is divisible by a

B. 3b is divisible by a

C. b is divisible by a

D. 21b is divisible by a

E. b is equal to 0

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Q.12 Consider the system of two linear equations as follows: 3x + 21y + p = 0; and qx + ry –
7 = 0, where p, q, and r are real numbers.

Which of the following statements DEFINITELY CONTRADICTS the fact that the lines
represented by the two equations are coinciding?
Ans A. r and q must have same signs

B. p and q must have opposite signs

C. The largest among p, q, and r is q

D. The smallest among p, q, and r is r

E. p cannot be 0

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Q.13
The roots of the polynomial are the radii
of three concentric circles.

The ratio of their area, when arranged from the largest to the smallest, is:
Ans A. 6:2:1

B. 9:4:1

C. 16:6:3

D. None of the remaining options is correct.

E. 36:16:1

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Q.14 A king has distributed all his rare jewels in three boxes. The first box contains 1/3 of
the rare jewels, while the second box contains k/5 of the rare jewels, for some positive
integer value of k. The third box contains 66 rare jewels.

How many rare jewels does the king have?

Ans A. 240

B. Cannot be determined uniquely from the given information.

C. 990

D. 1080

E. 660

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Q.15 FS food stall sells only chicken biryani. If FS fixes a selling price of Rs. 160 per plate,
300 plates of biriyani are sold. For each increase in the selling price by Rs. 10 per
plate, 10 fewer plates are sold. Similarly, for each decrease in the selling price by Rs.
10 per plate, 10 more plates are sold. FS incurs a cost of Rs. 120 per plate of biriyani,
and has decided that the selling price will never be less than the cost price. Moreover,
due to capacity constraints, more than 400 plates cannot be produced in a day.

If the selling price on any given day is the same for all the plates and can only be a
multiple of Rs. 10, then what is the maximum profit that FS can achieve in a day?
Ans A. Rs. 25,300

B. None of the remaining options is correct.

C. Rs. 28,900

D. Rs. 41,400

E. Rs. 52,900

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

The upper hinge of a dataset is the median of all the values to the right of the median of the
dataset in an ascending arrangement, while the lower hinge of the dataset is the median of all
the values to the left of the median of the dataset in the same arrangement.

For example, consider the dataset 4, 3, 2, 6, 4, 2, 7. When arranged in the ascending order, it
becomes 2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 6, 7. The median is 4 (the bold value), and hence the upper hinge is
the median of 4, 6, 7, i.e., 6. Similarly, the lower hinge is 2.

A student has surveyed thirteen of her teachers, and recorded their work experience (in
integer years). Two of the values recorded by the student got smudged, and she cannot recall
those values. All she remembers is that those two values were unequal, so let us write them
as A and B, where A < B. The remaining eleven values, as recorded, are: 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 16,
19, 21, 21, 27, 29. Moreover, the student also remembers the following summary measures,
calculated based on all the thirteen values:

Minimum: 2
Lower Hinge: 6.5
Median: 12
Upper Hinge: 21
Maximum: 29

SubQuestion No : 16
Q.16 Which of the following is a possible value of B?
Ans A. 29

B. 8

C. 2

D. 13

E. 6

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

The upper hinge of a dataset is the median of all the values to the right of the median of the
dataset in an ascending arrangement, while the lower hinge of the dataset is the median of all
the values to the left of the median of the dataset in the same arrangement.

For example, consider the dataset 4, 3, 2, 6, 4, 2, 7. When arranged in the ascending order, it
becomes 2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 6, 7. The median is 4 (the bold value), and hence the upper hinge is
the median of 4, 6, 7, i.e., 6. Similarly, the lower hinge is 2.

A student has surveyed thirteen of her teachers, and recorded their work experience (in
integer years). Two of the values recorded by the student got smudged, and she cannot recall
those values. All she remembers is that those two values were unequal, so let us write them
as A and B, where A < B. The remaining eleven values, as recorded, are: 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 16,
19, 21, 21, 27, 29. Moreover, the student also remembers the following summary measures,
calculated based on all the thirteen values:

Minimum: 2
Lower Hinge: 6.5
Median: 12
Upper Hinge: 21
Maximum: 29

SubQuestion No : 17
Q.17 Based on the information recorded, which of the following can be the average work
experience of the thirteen teachers?
Ans A. 12.5

B. 12

C. 13

D. 14

E. 13.5

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

The upper hinge of a dataset is the median of all the values to the right of the median of the
dataset in an ascending arrangement, while the lower hinge of the dataset is the median of all
the values to the left of the median of the dataset in the same arrangement.

For example, consider the dataset 4, 3, 2, 6, 4, 2, 7. When arranged in the ascending order, it
becomes 2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 6, 7. The median is 4 (the bold value), and hence the upper hinge is
the median of 4, 6, 7, i.e., 6. Similarly, the lower hinge is 2.

A student has surveyed thirteen of her teachers, and recorded their work experience (in
integer years). Two of the values recorded by the student got smudged, and she cannot recall
those values. All she remembers is that those two values were unequal, so let us write them
as A and B, where A < B. The remaining eleven values, as recorded, are: 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 16,
19, 21, 21, 27, 29. Moreover, the student also remembers the following summary measures,
calculated based on all the thirteen values:

Minimum: 2
Lower Hinge: 6.5
Median: 12
Upper Hinge: 21
Maximum: 29

SubQuestion No : 18
Q.18 While rechecking her original notes to re-enter the smudged values of A and B in the
records, the student found that one of the eleven recorded work experience values
that did not get smudged was recorded wrongly as half of its correct value. After re-
entering the values of A and B, and correcting the wrongly recorded value, she
recalculated all the summary measures. The recalculated average value was 15.

What is the value of B?

Ans A. 9

B. 12

C. 7

D. 10

E. Cannot be determined from the given information.

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the TWO questions that follow.

Aman has come to the market with Rs. 100. If he buys 5 kilograms of cabbage and 4
kilograms of potato, he will have Rs. 20 left; or else, if he buys 4 kilograms of cabbage and 5
kilograms of onion, he will have Rs. 7 left. The per kilogram prices of cabbage, onion and
potato are positive integers (in rupees), and any type of these vegetables can only be
purchased in positive integer kilogram, or none at all.

SubQuestion No : 19
Q.19 Aman decides to buy only onion, in whatever maximum quantity possible (in positive
integer kilogram), with the money he has come to the market with.

How much money will he be left with after the purchase?

Ans A. Rs. 12

B. Rs. 9

C. Rs. 5

D. Re. 1

E. Rs. 7

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the TWO questions that follow.

Aman has come to the market with Rs. 100. If he buys 5 kilograms of cabbage and 4
kilograms of potato, he will have Rs. 20 left; or else, if he buys 4 kilograms of cabbage and 5
kilograms of onion, he will have Rs. 7 left. The per kilogram prices of cabbage, onion and
potato are positive integers (in rupees), and any type of these vegetables can only be
purchased in positive integer kilogram, or none at all.

SubQuestion No : 20
Q.20 Aman decides to buy only onion and potato, both in positive integer kilogram, in such
a way that the money left with him after the purchase will be insufficient to buy a full
kilogram of either of the two vegetables.

If all such permissible combinations of purchases are equally likely, what is the
probability that Aman buys more onion than potato?
Ans A. 4/10

B. 5/6

C. 3/10

D. 7/20

E. 2/9

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

A T20 cricket match consists of two teams playing twenty overs each, numbered 1 to 20. The
runs scored in any over is a non-negative integer. The run rate at the end of any over is the
average runs scored up to and including that over, i.e., the run rate at the end of the k-th over
is the average number of runs scored in overs numbered 1, 2, …, k, where 1 ≤ k ≤ 20, k a
positive integer.

The following table indicates the run rate of a team at the end of some of the overs during a
T20 cricket match (correct up to 2 decimal places), where 1 ≤ N – 2 < N + 6 ≤ 20, N a positive
integer. It is also known that the team did not score less than 6 runs and more than 15 runs in
any over.

SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 What is the value of N?
Ans A. 13

B. 14

C. 7

D. 12

E. 9

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

A T20 cricket match consists of two teams playing twenty overs each, numbered 1 to 20. The
runs scored in any over is a non-negative integer. The run rate at the end of any over is the
average runs scored up to and including that over, i.e., the run rate at the end of the k-th over
is the average number of runs scored in overs numbered 1, 2, …, k, where 1 ≤ k ≤ 20, k a
positive integer.

The following table indicates the run rate of a team at the end of some of the overs during a
T20 cricket match (correct up to 2 decimal places), where 1 ≤ N – 2 < N + 6 ≤ 20, N a positive
integer. It is also known that the team did not score less than 6 runs and more than 15 runs in
any over.

SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 In which of these pairs of over numbers, the team could have scored 22 runs in total?
Ans A. 7 and 8

B. 6 and 7

C. 9 and 10

D. 8 and 9

E. 10 and 11

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

A T20 cricket match consists of two teams playing twenty overs each, numbered 1 to 20. The
runs scored in any over is a non-negative integer. The run rate at the end of any over is the
average runs scored up to and including that over, i.e., the run rate at the end of the k-th over
is the average number of runs scored in overs numbered 1, 2, …, k, where 1 ≤ k ≤ 20, k a
positive integer.

The following table indicates the run rate of a team at the end of some of the overs during a
T20 cricket match (correct up to 2 decimal places), where 1 ≤ N – 2 < N + 6 ≤ 20, N a positive
integer. It is also known that the team did not score less than 6 runs and more than 15 runs in
any over.

SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 In which of the following over numbers, the team MUST have scored the least number
of runs?
Ans A. 10

B. 8

C. 9

D. 7

E. 11

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

A store offers a choice of five different discount coupons to its customers, described as
follows:

Coupon A: A flat discount of Rs. 250 on a minimum spend of Rs. 1200 in one transaction.

Coupon B: A 15% discount on a minimum spend of Rs. 500 in one transaction, up to a

maximum discount of Rs. 300.

Coupon C: A flat discount of Rs. 100 on a minimum spend of Rs. 600 in one transaction.

Coupon D: A 10% discount on a minimum spend of Rs. 250 in one transaction, up to a

maximum discount of Rs. 100.

Coupon E: A flat discount of Rs. 50 on a minimum spend of Rs. 200 in one transaction.

The customers are allowed to use at most one coupon in one transaction, i.e., two or more
coupons cannot be combined for the same transaction.

SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Four customers used four different discount coupons for their respective transactions
in such a way that they obtained a total discount of Rs. 710.

Which discount coupon was not used?

Ans A. Coupon B

B. Coupon D

C. Coupon C

D. Coupon E

E. Coupon A

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

A store offers a choice of five different discount coupons to its customers, described as
follows:

Coupon A: A flat discount of Rs. 250 on a minimum spend of Rs. 1200 in one transaction.

Coupon B: A 15% discount on a minimum spend of Rs. 500 in one transaction, up to a

maximum discount of Rs. 300.

Coupon C: A flat discount of Rs. 100 on a minimum spend of Rs. 600 in one transaction.

Coupon D: A 10% discount on a minimum spend of Rs. 250 in one transaction, up to a

maximum discount of Rs. 100.

Coupon E: A flat discount of Rs. 50 on a minimum spend of Rs. 200 in one transaction.

The customers are allowed to use at most one coupon in one transaction, i.e., two or more
coupons cannot be combined for the same transaction.

SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Four customers used four different discount coupons for their respective transactions
in such a way that nobody used any discount coupon sub-optimally. (A discount
coupon is used sub-optimally if using another discount coupon could have resulted in
a higher discount for the same transaction.)

What was the minimum combined spend (before application of any discount)?
Ans A. Rs. 1550

B. Rs. 2250

C. Rs. 2350

D. Rs. 2500

E. Rs. 2300

Question ID : 1123132106
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : D

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

A store offers a choice of five different discount coupons to its customers, described as
follows:

Coupon A: A flat discount of Rs. 250 on a minimum spend of Rs. 1200 in one transaction.

Coupon B: A 15% discount on a minimum spend of Rs. 500 in one transaction, up to a

maximum discount of Rs. 300.

Coupon C: A flat discount of Rs. 100 on a minimum spend of Rs. 600 in one transaction.

Coupon D: A 10% discount on a minimum spend of Rs. 250 in one transaction, up to a

maximum discount of Rs. 100.

Coupon E: A flat discount of Rs. 50 on a minimum spend of Rs. 200 in one transaction.

The customers are allowed to use at most one coupon in one transaction, i.e., two or more
coupons cannot be combined for the same transaction.

SubQuestion No : 26
Q.26 A family wanted to purchase four products worth Rs. 1000 each, and another product
worth Rs. 300. They were told that they could:

I) pay for the five products through one or more transactions in any way they wanted,
as long as the purchase amount of any one product would not get split into different
transactions,
and

II) use the same discount coupon repeatedly for separate transactions, if they opt for
more than one transaction.

What was the maximum discount that they could obtain for their purchase?
Ans A. Rs. 600

B. Rs. 645

C. Rs. 700

D. Rs. 650

E. None of the remaining options is correct.

Question ID : 1123132107
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : E

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the TWO questions that follow.

41 applicants have been shortlisted for interviews for some data analyst positions. Some of
the applicants have advanced expertise in one or more fields among the following: data
analysis, database handling and coding. The numbers of applicants with different advanced
expertise are given in the 2 × 8 table below.

The number of applicants with advanced expertise in all three fields is given as x in the table,
where x is a non-negative integer.

SubQuestion No : 27
Q.27 What BEST can be concluded about the value of x?
Ans A. 1 or 2 only

B. 1 only

C. 2 only

D. 0, 1 or 2

E. 0 or 1 only

Question ID : 1123132094
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : E

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the TWO questions that follow.

41 applicants have been shortlisted for interviews for some data analyst positions. Some of
the applicants have advanced expertise in one or more fields among the following: data
analysis, database handling and coding. The numbers of applicants with different advanced
expertise are given in the 2 × 8 table below.

The number of applicants with advanced expertise in all three fields is given as x in the table,
where x is a non-negative integer.

SubQuestion No : 28
Q.28 How many applicants DID NOT have advanced expertise in any of the three given
fields?
Ans A. 26

B. 25

C. 27

D. 28

E. Cannot be determined uniquely from the given information.

Question ID : 1123132095
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : E

Section : Decision Making

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

DeepSea is a natural gas extraction company that retrieves natural gas from rock formations
beneath the seabed. This gas is then transported through its extensive pipeline network to a
bottling plant, located at the sea surface, for processing. The gas in rock formations is
pressurized, enabling it to flow to the surface and reach the bottling plant. Yet, excessive
pressure can cause bursts in the pipeline, leading to uncontrolled gas release, known as
blowout. A blowout carries a staggering cost, encompassing not only environmental damage
but also reputation loss and financial losses totaling crores of rupees. Additionally, the
impacted section of the pipeline requires a complete replacement.

Industry safety regulations divide the pipeline network into three levels: Level 3 is the part
under the seabed, Level 2 is the part above the seabed but in the deep sea, while Level 1 is
near the surface. The safety regulations require multiple blowout preventer valves, from now
on simply referred to as valves, to be placed at the three different levels of the pipeline
network. The valves are normally kept closed, but when the pressure in any part of the
pipeline rises beyond a critical level, nearby valves are opened remotely to release the
pressure in a controlled manner to prevent blowout. The number of valves across the pipeline
helps localize the pressure release, with a greater number of valves providing a backup
mechanism, helping in improving pressure localization in case of a blowout. Given that the
valves themselves can occasionally malfunction and not release the pressure when needed,
using a higher number of valves ensures that a malfunctioning valve can seek the safety of a
nearby functioning valve.

A valve can malfunction in two ways: it may fail to release pressure when needed, as
previously mentioned, or it can leak gas during regular operation, resulting in unwanted
losses. When a valve malfunctions, it necessitates manual replacement.

In the DeepSea Network, 30% of the valves are located at Level 3, which is the deepest level.
The remaining valves are evenly distributed between the top two levels. These valves are
critical to ensuring safety and are exclusively supplied by GoValve, a highly specialized
manufacturer that holds a monopoly in the country’s market.

SubQuestion No : 29
Q.29 GoValve has recently proposed a maintenance package for the valves to DeepSea,
which includes a clause that whenever a valve at Level 3 malfunctions, all valves at
that level will be replaced. Accepting the clause will cost a significant premium. The
management of DeepSea have the following pieces of additional information under
consideration:

A. The valves are known to be prone to malfunction.

B. Any malfunction in one valve often results in leakage from the neighboring valves.
C. GoValve is ready to negotiate a discount if the clause is accepted.
D. Replacing the valves at Level 3 is a very difficult job, which is best done by
GoValve.
E. The chances of pressure buildups are higher near the seabed.

Which of the following combinations, of the above pieces of additional information,

will help the management of DeepSea the MOST in accepting the clause?
Ans A. A, C & D

B. B, C & D

C. A, B & D

D. A, B & E

E. C, D & E

Question ID : 1123132133
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : E

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

DeepSea is a natural gas extraction company that retrieves natural gas from rock formations
beneath the seabed. This gas is then transported through its extensive pipeline network to a
bottling plant, located at the sea surface, for processing. The gas in rock formations is
pressurized, enabling it to flow to the surface and reach the bottling plant. Yet, excessive
pressure can cause bursts in the pipeline, leading to uncontrolled gas release, known as
blowout. A blowout carries a staggering cost, encompassing not only environmental damage
but also reputation loss and financial losses totaling crores of rupees. Additionally, the
impacted section of the pipeline requires a complete replacement.

Industry safety regulations divide the pipeline network into three levels: Level 3 is the part
under the seabed, Level 2 is the part above the seabed but in the deep sea, while Level 1 is
near the surface. The safety regulations require multiple blowout preventer valves, from now
on simply referred to as valves, to be placed at the three different levels of the pipeline
network. The valves are normally kept closed, but when the pressure in any part of the
pipeline rises beyond a critical level, nearby valves are opened remotely to release the
pressure in a controlled manner to prevent blowout. The number of valves across the pipeline
helps localize the pressure release, with a greater number of valves providing a backup
mechanism, helping in improving pressure localization in case of a blowout. Given that the
valves themselves can occasionally malfunction and not release the pressure when needed,
using a higher number of valves ensures that a malfunctioning valve can seek the safety of a
nearby functioning valve.

A valve can malfunction in two ways: it may fail to release pressure when needed, as
previously mentioned, or it can leak gas during regular operation, resulting in unwanted
losses. When a valve malfunctions, it necessitates manual replacement.

In the DeepSea Network, 30% of the valves are located at Level 3, which is the deepest level.
The remaining valves are evenly distributed between the top two levels. These valves are
critical to ensuring safety and are exclusively supplied by GoValve, a highly specialized
manufacturer that holds a monopoly in the country’s market.

SubQuestion No : 30
Q.30 A startup, SafeValve, has started importing a technologically superior brand of valves
from abroad, which boasts a significant reduction in gas leakage. SafeValve has
established a large inventory of these imported valves but is struggling to gain
foothold in the local market. An NGO, working for the protection of marine lives, has
appealed to DeepSea to replace their existing valves with the product from SafeValve.
However, the installation of this new valve will require substantial modification in the
pipeline, entailing unknown challenges in installation and maintenance.

Which of the following reasons, if TRUE, can DeepSea BEST cite to publicly reject the
appeal?
Ans A. GoValve is a reputed brand and had a partnership with DeepSea for a long time.

B. GoValve follows the strictest global industry standards of leakage prevention.

C. SafeValve depends exclusively on imports and may be prone to procurement issues.

D. Only some developed countries have mandated the use of the new valves.

E. The new valves cost twice as much as the existing valves.

Question ID : 1123132134
Not Attempted and
Status :
Marked For Review
Chosen Option : --

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

DeepSea is a natural gas extraction company that retrieves natural gas from rock formations
beneath the seabed. This gas is then transported through its extensive pipeline network to a
bottling plant, located at the sea surface, for processing. The gas in rock formations is
pressurized, enabling it to flow to the surface and reach the bottling plant. Yet, excessive
pressure can cause bursts in the pipeline, leading to uncontrolled gas release, known as
blowout. A blowout carries a staggering cost, encompassing not only environmental damage
but also reputation loss and financial losses totaling crores of rupees. Additionally, the
impacted section of the pipeline requires a complete replacement.

Industry safety regulations divide the pipeline network into three levels: Level 3 is the part
under the seabed, Level 2 is the part above the seabed but in the deep sea, while Level 1 is
near the surface. The safety regulations require multiple blowout preventer valves, from now
on simply referred to as valves, to be placed at the three different levels of the pipeline
network. The valves are normally kept closed, but when the pressure in any part of the
pipeline rises beyond a critical level, nearby valves are opened remotely to release the
pressure in a controlled manner to prevent blowout. The number of valves across the pipeline
helps localize the pressure release, with a greater number of valves providing a backup
mechanism, helping in improving pressure localization in case of a blowout. Given that the
valves themselves can occasionally malfunction and not release the pressure when needed,
using a higher number of valves ensures that a malfunctioning valve can seek the safety of a
nearby functioning valve.

A valve can malfunction in two ways: it may fail to release pressure when needed, as
previously mentioned, or it can leak gas during regular operation, resulting in unwanted
losses. When a valve malfunctions, it necessitates manual replacement.

In the DeepSea Network, 30% of the valves are located at Level 3, which is the deepest level.
The remaining valves are evenly distributed between the top two levels. These valves are
critical to ensuring safety and are exclusively supplied by GoValve, a highly specialized
manufacturer that holds a monopoly in the country’s market.

SubQuestion No : 31
Q.31 A startup, SafeValve, has started importing a technologically superior brand of valves
from abroad, which boasts a significant reduction in gas leakage. An update to
industry safety regulations has come out, which allows a lower number of valves in a
pipeline network, if technologically superior valves, similar to those imported by
SafeValve, are used for the entire network.

DeepSea is aware that the more the number of valves, the better is DeepSea’s ability to
contain blowouts. However, a higher number of valves increases the chance of a
leakage. Therefore, DeepSea is contemplating a proposal to reduce the number of
valves to almost half, by replacing the existing valves (by GoValve) with the valves
sold by SafeValve.

A team, tasked with evaluating the proposal, has made some observations, listed
below.

Which of the following observations is the MOST helpful in REJECTING the proposal?
Ans A. The superiority of the SafeValve products is only in terms of preventing leakage, not
blowouts.
B. At Level 1, the chance of a pressure rise is much lesser compared to the other two
levels.
C. There is no clear industry standard for the minimum number of valves required at a
certain level.
D. If a GoValve valve is opened to prevent a blowout, the chance of leakage from the
valves within a certain distance increases.
E. At Level 3, a blowout results in more time consuming and expensive repairs
compared to the other two levels.

Question ID : 1123132135
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : A

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

ABC Business School was a school with a difference. Regarded as one of the top business
schools in western India, but relatively unknown beyond that, the school catered to smaller
organizations seeking to hire students for sales and marketing positions, with occasional
openings in HR roles. These students were open to secure job opportunities, even if they
offered relatively lower salaries. The organizations, that recruited from ABC, did not really
care for the talent, but appreciated the students' ability to follow orders without questioning
them. The school’s strength laid in its alumni, who consistently returned to the institution for
recruitment, thereby ensuring the school’s continued existence. Given the placement record,
the school attracted a specific segment of business school aspirants, who wanted a solid job
but were not excited about learning.

SubQuestion No : 32
Q.32 Recently, some alumni of ABC threatened that their children should be given
preference in admissions, or they would withdraw as recruiters. The director was,
however, hesitant about allowing alumni to interfere in running the school because the
fairness of the admissions process had earned ABC high respect within the corporate
world that recruited from the school.

Which of the following reasons, if true, will BEST help the director NOT to worry about
pandering to those alumni?
Ans A. ABC has not entertained any requests from the alumni till date.

B. The alumni depend upon ABC’s success to enhance their employability.

C. Some of the alumni were regularly teaching as guest faculty in the school.

D. No business school, in the region, has allowed alumni any say in managing the
operations.
E. The alumni were the reason that ABC was able to attract corporates.

Question ID : 1123132129
Status : Marked For Review
Chosen Option : B

Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

ABC Business School was a school with a difference. Regarded as one of the top business
schools in western India, but relatively unknown beyond that, the school catered to smaller
organizations seeking to hire students for sales and marketing positions, with occasional
openings in HR roles. These students were open to secure job opportunities, even if they
offered relatively lower salaries. The organizations, that recruited from ABC, did not really
care for the talent, but appreciated the students' ability to follow orders without questioning
them. The school’s strength laid in its alumni, who consistently returned to the institution for
recruitment, thereby ensuring the school’s continued existence. Given the placement record,
the school attracted a specific segment of business school aspirants, who wanted a solid job
but were not excited about learning.

SubQuestion No : 33
Q.33 Across the country, business schools were ranked by popular magazines. A few
business schools in the same region were applying for rankings, hoping that rankings
will affect their visibility among corporate houses and recruiters. To achieve a good
rank, ABC faculty members, who have primarily focused on teaching thus far, would
need to actively engage in research and consulting activities. The director was aware
that asking the faculty to switch to research and consulting would not be easy.

Which of the following facts will BEST help the director not to worry about applying for
rankings?
Ans A. ABC’s placements in the previous year were completed in 4 days.

B. The alumni do not follow research publications in general.

C. The alumni do not care for the teachers, or classes, in general.

D. ABC could never break into the top 40 ranks in the country when it applied earlier.

E. The alumni are aware that ABC offers a retainable talent pool.

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Status : Not Answered
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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

ABC Business School was a school with a difference. Regarded as one of the top business
schools in western India, but relatively unknown beyond that, the school catered to smaller
organizations seeking to hire students for sales and marketing positions, with occasional
openings in HR roles. These students were open to secure job opportunities, even if they
offered relatively lower salaries. The organizations, that recruited from ABC, did not really
care for the talent, but appreciated the students' ability to follow orders without questioning
them. The school’s strength laid in its alumni, who consistently returned to the institution for
recruitment, thereby ensuring the school’s continued existence. Given the placement record,
the school attracted a specific segment of business school aspirants, who wanted a solid job
but were not excited about learning.

SubQuestion No : 34
Q.34 A few faculty members complained to the director regarding the lack of attendance
and seriousness among many students during classes and exams. The director knew
that this had been the case for decades but became more rampant in the last few
years. He was also aware that the classes were mostly rituals, conducted to tell the
world that ABC believed in education and had little bearing on placements. However,
he believed that students must be told to attend classes and take exams with serious
attitude.

Which of the following announcements by the director will BEST ensure that faculty
stop complaining about student attendance?
Ans A. Students should be rewarded for contributing to in-class discussions and learning.

B. Students, who attend every class, should be given “thank you” notes from the
director.
C. Faculty members, who make classes very engaging, should be felicitated during the
convocation.
D. Students should be asked to pay a monetary penalty for missing classes.

E. Only students, with at least 85 percent class attendance, will participate in

placements.

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Status : Answered
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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

Raman had been working tirelessly as a Project Manager in the IT department of Flying
Groceries, a renowned app-based supply chain company, for the past three years. Having
graduated from a top-tier engineering college, he dived straight into the corporate world,
managing projects with great zeal that inspired his seniors.

At the end of his first year with Flying Groceries, impressed with his hard work, Raman’s
boss, Suraj, the founder-CEO of Flying Groceries, fast-tracked his promotion and made him
Delivery Manager responsible for multiple projects of a vertical. Suraj also promised Raman
the position of Chief Operation Officer in the fifth year of his tenure.

In search of a greater career trajectory, Raman pursued entrance exams for business
schools. His efforts bore fruits as he secured a place in the country’s best business school,
known for a strong alumni base, stellar placement records and demanding academic
requirements.

Raman was delighted; he had three months to join the business school. Flying Groceries
demanded that any employee who wished to leave the organization should give at least a
month’s notice. Raman decided to continue working and enriching his work experience, which
will be beneficial when applying to companies after graduating from the business school.
Therefore, he decided not to share the news of the offer with anyone else for the time being.

SubQuestion No : 35
Q.35 Flying Groceries was planning to implement a much-needed update to enhance the
functionality and user experience of their app. According to Suraj, the update was
expected to take at least six months to complete. Suraj wanted Raman to lead this
project because his leadership was critical for the project’s success. However, Raman
knew that he would be there only for three months; he was not sure whether he should
accept the project.

Which of the following information, if true, will BEST assist Raman in accepting the
role of leading the project?
Ans A. Raman could requisition more human resources to his team for the next three
months.
B. During his time with Flying Groceries, Raman finished some projects ahead of
schedule.
C. Raman had previously taken many projects home, and the business school would
have no classes during the weekends.
D. The last two projects Raman led were successfully completed by his subordinates
during his exams.
E. Suraj might advise against the update if he got to know that Raman was leaving
soon.

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Status : Not Answered
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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

Raman had been working tirelessly as a Project Manager in the IT department of Flying
Groceries, a renowned app-based supply chain company, for the past three years. Having
graduated from a top-tier engineering college, he dived straight into the corporate world,
managing projects with great zeal that inspired his seniors.

At the end of his first year with Flying Groceries, impressed with his hard work, Raman’s
boss, Suraj, the founder-CEO of Flying Groceries, fast-tracked his promotion and made him
Delivery Manager responsible for multiple projects of a vertical. Suraj also promised Raman
the position of Chief Operation Officer in the fifth year of his tenure.

In search of a greater career trajectory, Raman pursued entrance exams for business
schools. His efforts bore fruits as he secured a place in the country’s best business school,
known for a strong alumni base, stellar placement records and demanding academic
requirements.

Raman was delighted; he had three months to join the business school. Flying Groceries
demanded that any employee who wished to leave the organization should give at least a
month’s notice. Raman decided to continue working and enriching his work experience, which
will be beneficial when applying to companies after graduating from the business school.
Therefore, he decided not to share the news of the offer with anyone else for the time being.

SubQuestion No : 36
Q.36 After a couple of months, Raman resigned. Suraj was shocked by Raman’s resignation
and asked him to reconsider his decision. When Raman expressed his inability to
continue, Suraj felt betrayed. This led to a series of heated arguments between them,
and they swore to never work together again.

Raman joined the business school; however, he soon realized that that summer
internship placements were approaching. Consequently, he would require verification
of his responsibilities from Flying Groceries.

Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate for Raman to obtain his
verification?
Ans A. Raman should write a sincere and professional apology letter, expressing regret for
the argument Raman had with Suraj.
B. Raman should reach out to a mutual acquaintance within the company and ask her to
intervene.
C. Raman should re-establish communication with Suraj through social media platforms
like Facebook and persuade him there.
D. Raman should contact the HR representative to facilitate the verification of Raman’s
responsibilities.
E. Raman should write an email to Suraj, emphasizing Raman’s roles and
responsibilities, and request him to approve them.

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Status : Not Answered
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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

Raman had been working tirelessly as a Project Manager in the IT department of Flying
Groceries, a renowned app-based supply chain company, for the past three years. Having
graduated from a top-tier engineering college, he dived straight into the corporate world,
managing projects with great zeal that inspired his seniors.

At the end of his first year with Flying Groceries, impressed with his hard work, Raman’s
boss, Suraj, the founder-CEO of Flying Groceries, fast-tracked his promotion and made him
Delivery Manager responsible for multiple projects of a vertical. Suraj also promised Raman
the position of Chief Operation Officer in the fifth year of his tenure.

In search of a greater career trajectory, Raman pursued entrance exams for business
schools. His efforts bore fruits as he secured a place in the country’s best business school,
known for a strong alumni base, stellar placement records and demanding academic
requirements.

Raman was delighted; he had three months to join the business school. Flying Groceries
demanded that any employee who wished to leave the organization should give at least a
month’s notice. Raman decided to continue working and enriching his work experience, which
will be beneficial when applying to companies after graduating from the business school.
Therefore, he decided not to share the news of the offer with anyone else for the time being.

SubQuestion No : 37
Q.37 Raman received a verification letter from Flying Groceries outlining his basic job
responsibilities during his tenure there. However, Raman required a document to
substantiate the additional responsibilities he undertook at Flying Groceries by going
beyond his call of duty. Sadly, he did not have any documentation of such additional
responsibilities.

Which of the following options will BEST help substantiate the additional
responsibilities Raman undertook?
Ans A. Raman should write a public post on social media, appealing to Suraj, mentioning the
challenges he faced while taking additional responsibilities, and how he overcame them.
B. Raman should call Suraj and explain that he will not be able to get a consulting or an
operations job without verification.
C. Raman should reach out to the recently recruited Chief Supply Chain officer at Flying
Groceries to highlight the additional work he contributed to facilitate the officer’s tasks.
D. Raman should collect testimonials on his additional responsibilities from his ex-
teammates at Flying Groceries.
E. Raman should create documentation, detailing quantifiable metrics and results about
his extra work based on his memory.

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Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

In Symbolis, an upcoming medium sized IT services organization, only 1% of the employees

were awarded an annual performance bonus. This annual performance bonus was decided
by a committee formed of different functional heads. When Ms. Nalini Kattakayam received
the annual bonus for the first time in her five years at Symbolis, Ms. Shalini Sampath, a
colleague with seven years of tenure at Symbolis, told Nalini that this annual bonus was less
a reflection of Nalini’s performance and more a recognition of those who have fostered a
strong rapport with the powers that be. Incidentally, Shalini had never received any
performance bonus in her tenure at the company.

SubQuestion No : 38
Q.38 Shalini’s comments deeply hurt Nalini, especially since she had always considered
Shalini to be a close friend. Nalini felt like declining the bonus, given her respect for
and relationship with Shalini.

Which of the following reasons, if true, will BEST dissuade Nalini from declining the
bonus?
Ans A. In her close group, Nalini is the first person to receive the bonus.

B. Shalini is known for confronting her boss whenever they changed deadlines.

C. Shalini’s irreverent comment about her previous boss pushed her out of that team.

D. Very few people, who are not considered loyal, receive the bonus.

E. Shalini, good at heart, is known for making insensitive comments.

Question ID : 1123132113
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : E

Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

In Symbolis, an upcoming medium sized IT services organization, only 1% of the employees

were awarded an annual performance bonus. This annual performance bonus was decided
by a committee formed of different functional heads. When Ms. Nalini Kattakayam received
the annual bonus for the first time in her five years at Symbolis, Ms. Shalini Sampath, a
colleague with seven years of tenure at Symbolis, told Nalini that this annual bonus was less
a reflection of Nalini’s performance and more a recognition of those who have fostered a
strong rapport with the powers that be. Incidentally, Shalini had never received any
performance bonus in her tenure at the company.

SubQuestion No : 39
Q.39 Since receiving the performance bonus, Nalini noticed a change in how her teammates
behaved with her; they appeared indifferent towards her. Although there were no major
issues, Nalini could not help but sense that her teammates began to perceive her as
having a closer relationship with the top brass, following her recent accomplishment.
Nalini assumed that her teammates might be influenced by Shalini; consequently, they
seemed to be avoiding informal interactions with her.

As Nalini had to rely on the support of her teammates, what could Nalini BEST do to
normalize her relationship with them?
Ans A. Invite her teammates for dinner on a weekend.

B. Do nothing in the hope that things will normalize in time.

C. Start saying negative things about their bosses to her teammates.

D. Confront Shalini and ask her to stop spreading rumors.

E. Talk to her teammates regarding their indifference towards her.

Question ID : 1123132114
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : E

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

In Symbolis, an upcoming medium sized IT services organization, only 1% of the employees

were awarded an annual performance bonus. This annual performance bonus was decided
by a committee formed of different functional heads. When Ms. Nalini Kattakayam received
the annual bonus for the first time in her five years at Symbolis, Ms. Shalini Sampath, a
colleague with seven years of tenure at Symbolis, told Nalini that this annual bonus was less
a reflection of Nalini’s performance and more a recognition of those who have fostered a
strong rapport with the powers that be. Incidentally, Shalini had never received any
performance bonus in her tenure at the company.

SubQuestion No : 40
Q.40 A significant project recently arrived at Symbolis, and Nalini was chosen to spearhead
it. She was given the autonomy to create her own team to collaborate and drive this
project to success. Nalini wanted to build a team where each of the team members
worked with great comradery. As Shalini had previous experience of working with the
client, Nalini offered her to join the team. However, Shalini expressed her willingness
to work on the project only on the condition that she would be appointed as a team
leader.

Nalini was aware that the client was very difficult to work with. Of the three previous
projects with the client, only the one, where Shalini was a team member, was
successfully completed.

What should be the BEST course of action for Nalini regarding the inclusion of Shalini
in the team?
Ans A. Tell her boss that Shalini should lead the team as she has worked with the client
before.
B. Request her boss to order Shalini to join the team.

C. Ask Shalini to reconsider as this project can be important to both of them.

D. Form a team without Shalini and inform her boss about Shalini’s demand.

E. Complain about Shalini’s attitude to the human resource manager.

Question ID : 1123132115
Not Attempted and
Status :
Marked For Review
Chosen Option : --

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

Ms. Vineeta Lama, a respected figure in the small town of Jampur, found herself stranded on
the road, once again, when her old small hatchback car broke down. Finding herself alone on
the deserted road with no one to help, Vineeta, in desperation called Shyam Saigal, the
General Manager of Balaji Motors − the only dealership in Jampur that sells Diplomatico cars,
the brand that Vineeta drives. Vineeta knew Shyam from her frequent visits for getting her
hatchback car serviced. Surprisingly, he arrived within fifteen minutes, accompanied by a
mechanic from his dealership. Further, he arranged for the vehicle to be towed and kindly
offered Vineeta a ride home. On the way back, he advised Vineeta to exchange her old car
with a new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) on a good discount from his dealership. He assured
her that he would add several additional services to ensure her SUV remained in excellent
condition for many years ahead.

SubQuestion No : 41
Q.41 Due to her old car’s frequent breakdowns, Vineeta decided it was a time to replace it.
She was afraid whether buying a Diplomatico SUV from Balaji Motors, as suggested by
Shyam, will be a right decision for her.

Which of the following pieces of additional information will help her the MOST in
taking the right decision?
Ans A. Her brother, an SUV enthusiast, staying in a metro city, has advised her to stay away
from Diplomatico Cars.
B. She has no idea which SUV to choose, and she feels that all SUVs are the same.

C. A new dealership of Panther Motors, the highest selling car brand in the country, is
about to come to the town soon.
D. Jampur, being an old city with congested roads, has a parking problem in many
areas.
E. In Jampur, SUVs have a 6-month waiting period; however, one red-coloured
Diplomatico SUV, not her favourite colour, is available at Balaji Motors.

Question ID : 1123132125
Not Attempted and
Status :
Marked For Review
Chosen Option : --

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

Ms. Vineeta Lama, a respected figure in the small town of Jampur, found herself stranded on
the road, once again, when her old small hatchback car broke down. Finding herself alone on
the deserted road with no one to help, Vineeta, in desperation called Shyam Saigal, the
General Manager of Balaji Motors − the only dealership in Jampur that sells Diplomatico cars,
the brand that Vineeta drives. Vineeta knew Shyam from her frequent visits for getting her
hatchback car serviced. Surprisingly, he arrived within fifteen minutes, accompanied by a
mechanic from his dealership. Further, he arranged for the vehicle to be towed and kindly
offered Vineeta a ride home. On the way back, he advised Vineeta to exchange her old car
with a new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) on a good discount from his dealership. He assured
her that he would add several additional services to ensure her SUV remained in excellent
condition for many years ahead.

SubQuestion No : 42
Q.42 Shyam’s satisfaction from meeting the month’s quota for selling SUVs turned to
dismay when one of his young executives nervously told him that he mistakenly
punched an extended warranty for free to Vineeta’s purchase contract earlier that
morning. This could not be reversed from the company’s system and meant a loss of
Rs. 19,000 for the dealership. The executive was very sorry and was ready to take
accountability. However, the amount was too large to be borne by the executive.

Shyam was not concerned about placing accountability, but rather the recovery of the
loss. He was unsure whether he should ask Vineeta for the money.

The following pieces of information are available to Shyam:

A. Shyam is aware that Vineeta is very happy with the deal he gave her for the car.
B. Shyam feels that Diplomatico’s software system is complicated for new employees,
which might have also played a role in the error.
C. Vineeta has a wide network and can connect Shyam with many potential customers.
D. Vineeta’s brother, a car enthusiast, has enough knowledge of how car dealers
operate.
E. Shyam feels that if he maintains the current sales volume, he might be able to
persuade Diplomatico to write off the amount (Rs. 19,000).

Which of the following combinations, of the above pieces of information, will MOST
likely stop Shyam from trying to recover the money from Vineeta?
Ans A. B & E

B. C & D

C. A & B

D. C & E

E. A & D

Question ID : 1123132126
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : D

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Comprehension:
Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.

Ms. Vineeta Lama, a respected figure in the small town of Jampur, found herself stranded on
the road, once again, when her old small hatchback car broke down. Finding herself alone on
the deserted road with no one to help, Vineeta, in desperation called Shyam Saigal, the
General Manager of Balaji Motors − the only dealership in Jampur that sells Diplomatico cars,
the brand that Vineeta drives. Vineeta knew Shyam from her frequent visits for getting her
hatchback car serviced. Surprisingly, he arrived within fifteen minutes, accompanied by a
mechanic from his dealership. Further, he arranged for the vehicle to be towed and kindly
offered Vineeta a ride home. On the way back, he advised Vineeta to exchange her old car
with a new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) on a good discount from his dealership. He assured
her that he would add several additional services to ensure her SUV remained in excellent
condition for many years ahead.

SubQuestion No : 43
Q.43 Three months passed. While returning from a friend’s house, Vineeta’s new SUV was
hit by another car. Fortunately, she was not injured, but the SUV was badly damaged.
Surprisingly, when Vineeta took the car for repairs to Balaji Motors, she was told that
the repairs would not cost her anything as the extended warranty on her car covered
such accidents. Vineeta could not recall purchasing such a warranty; hence, she
contacted Shyam. Shyam informed her that the extended warranty was mistakenly
punched into her contract by an executive. As this mistake could not be reversed due
to the company’s rigid policies, Shyam bore the cost of Rs. 19,000. He further added
that Vineeta should consider it a gift from Balaji Motors for purchasing the highest-
priced Diplomatico SUV.

As Vineeta rode back home, she wondered if she should pay Rs. 19,000 to Shyam
since the extended warranty came to her aid that day.

Which of the following is the MOST compelling rationale for Vineeta to justify not
paying Rs. 19,000 to Shyam?
Ans A. She is aware that for expensive SUVs like hers, dealers often offer free extended
warranty.
B. She paid more for the Diplomatico SUV, compared to the price of a similar SUV from
Panther.
C. The mistake happened three months back and is water under the bridge now.

D. Shyam would have come back to her if he had needed the money.

E. Had the accident not happened, she would not have been aware of the warranty.

Question ID : 1123132127
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : A

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