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 General Intelligence and Reasoning
1. Looking at a picture of a woman Vineeta said, "She is the wife of my father's brother's father." How is the
woman in the picture related to Vineeta?

A Father's sister

B Mother-in-law

C Mother

D Father's mother

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2. Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is
related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.
MGX:VPG :: TZC:CIL :: HPX:?

A PXF

B QZG

C RZG

D QYG
3. Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary?
1.Greed
2.Green
3.Grown
4.Grip
5.Granite

A 5, 2, 1, 4, 3

B 5, 4, 1, 2, 3

C 5, 1, 2, 4, 3

D 5, 1, 4, 3, 2
4. Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first
term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term.
6 : 646 :: 5: ? :: 4 : 190

A 373

B 377

C 337

D 376

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5. Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following
series.
80, 73,64, 53,40,?

A 19

B 25

C 33

D 23
6. Select the set in which tile numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.
(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its
constituent digits. E.g. 13 - Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be
performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT
allowed.
[( 79 ) , ( 31
​ ​
3 15
39 )] , [( 5 ) , ( 23 )] ​ ​

A [( 11 47
13 ) , ( 55 )]
​ ​

9
B [( 13 ) , ( 37
​

55 )] ​

9
C [( 11 ) , ( 32
37 )]
​ ​

D [( 17 ​
36
19 ) , ( 77 )] ​

7. Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at as shown below.

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8. Each vowel in the word "ETHICAL" is changed to the following letter in the English alphabetical series and
each consonant is changed to the previous letter in the English alphabetical series. In the newly formed
word, how many alphabets are there in the English alphabetical series between the alphabet which is 3rd
from the left and 1st from the right?

A Four

B Three

C Two

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 D Five
9. Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given set.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the number into its
constituent digits.E.g. 13- Operations on 13 such as adding /Subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be
performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not
allowed.)
(312, 24, 13)
(645, 43, 15)

A (347,27,12)

B (341,22,11)

C (374,11,12)

D (374,22,17)
10. 'P @ Q' means 'P is the brother of Q'
'P & Q' means 'P is the father of Q'
'P # Q' means 'P is the daughter of Q'
If 'A # B @ C & D # E', then how is B related to E?

A Brother's daughter

B Brother's wife

C Husband's brother

D Brother

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11. In a certain code language, 'PLAY' is coded as RICV and 'TREE' is coded as VOGB.
How will 'BOOK' be coded in the same language?

A HLQD

B DQQH

C DLQH

D DLLH
12. Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark(?) in the following
series.

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 B

13. The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s)
on the first number. The same operation(s) is/are followed in all the number-pairs, except one. Find that odd
number-pair.
(NOTE: The relation should be found without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits)

A 225 : 169

B 361 : 400

C 529 : 576

D 441 : 484

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14. Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the* signs and to balance the
given equation.
5 * 23 * 24 * 4 * 10 * 111

A ÷, +, −, ×, =

B −, ×, +, ÷, =

C ×, ÷, +, −, =

D +, −, ÷, ×, =
15. Select the figure that will replace the question mark(?) in the following figure series.

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 A

16. Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
MGB, NIE, OKH, PMK, ?

A QON

B PQJ

C OQN

D OPK

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17. Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance
the given equation.
32 * 42 * 7 * 7 * 17 = 202

A × ÷ −+

B × − +÷

C + ÷ ×−

D + × ÷−
18. Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
82, 79, 71 , ?, 60, 57, 49

A 61

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 B 63

C 68

D 62
19. Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first
word.
(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based
on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)
Hands : Mittens : : Feet : ?

A Shrug

B Scarf

C Socks

D Jacket

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20. Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III.
Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts,
decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
All computers are laptops.
All laptops are mobiles.
Some mobiles are tablets.
Conclusions:
I. Some mobiles are computers.
II. All computers are mobiles.
III. Some computers are tablets.

A Only conclusions II and III follow.

B Only conclusions I and II follow.

C Only conclusions I and III follow.

D All conclusions follow.

21. Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite to the face
showing '5'.

A 4

B 2

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 C 1

D 6
22. Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary?
1.Highway
2.History
3.Hired
4.Hierarchy
5.Hibiscus

A 5, 4, 3, 1, 2

B 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

C 5, 4, 1, 3, 2

D 5, 4, 2, 1, 3

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23. Select the option figure which is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed).

24. Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks
below, will complete the letter series.
PRKY _LOP __ YOLO _RKYO _OPRK __ LO

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 A ORKLPOD

B ORPKYLP

C 0RPLKYO

D ORKPLYO
25. Which of the answer figures is the exact mirror image of the given problem figure when the mirror is held at
the right side?
Problem figure:

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26. Consider the following statements about unemployment in India:
a) Seasonal unemployment is mainly found in urban areas.
b) Educated unemployed people are mainly found in rural areas of India.
c) Higher cropping intensity is desirable for reducing unemployment in the rural economy.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?

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 A Only c

B Only b and c

C Only a and b

D Only a

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27. The folk dance of Kummi is performed by the women of which Indian state?

A Rajasthan

B Madhya Pradesh

C Tamil Nadu

D Jharkhand
28. Fundamental duties were not placed in Part III of the Indian Constitution because Part III is ______________.

A non-justiciable

B justiciable

C not enforceable

D absolute
29. Which of the following is NOT a function of money?

A Medium of exchange

B Problem in storage

C Measure of value

D Standard of deferred payments

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30. ___________ is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula (C6 H5 )2 CO .
​ ​ ​

A Methcathinone

B Propiophenone

C Acetophenone

D Benzophenone
31. What is the priority zone of the AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) mission,
which was launched by the Government of India in 2015?

A Water supply followed by sewerage

B Electricity and power generation

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 C Primary education for all

D Health care of urban dwellers

32. Who was the founder of Harijan Sevak Sangh founded in 1932?

A Jawaharlal Nehru

B Mahatma Gandhi

C Jyotiba Phule

D BR Ambedkar

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33. Sohan Singh Bhakna and Har Dayal were primarily associated with which of the following organisations?

A Ghadar Party

B Kisan Sabha

C Anushilan Samiti

D Yugantar
34. During the reign of which of the following rulers did Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese traveller, come to India?

A Chandragupta II

B Samudragupta

C Ashoka

D Harshavardhana
35. What was India's rank in Paralympic 2020?

A 21

B 25

C 24

D 19

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36. Shahid Parvez Khan, Budhaditya Mukherjee and Anoushka Shankar are associated with which of the
following musical instruments?

A Been

B Santoor

C Sitar

D Sarod

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37. Who was awarded the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice 2021?

A Sumaira Abdulali

B Rajendra Singh

C Jadav Payeng

D Anil Prakash Joshi

38. Identify the element one that does NOT belong to Group 1 of the Modern Periodic Table.

A Sodium

B Lithium

C Hydrogen

D Rubidium

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39. One of the important institutes associated with green revolution is the Indian Agriculture Research Institute.
Where is it located?

A Mumbai

B Ludhiana

C New Delhi

D Patna
40. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for a bicameral Parliament of India?

A Article 49

B Article 59

C Article 79

D Article 89
41. Satyaram Reang received the Padma Shri for promoting the Hojagiri dance form. He belongs to which of
the following states?

A Sikkim

B Manipur

C Assam

D Tripura

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42. Which of the following pairs is INCORRECTLY matched?

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 A Wuchereria - Filaria worm

B Ancylostoma - Pinworm

C Taenia - Tapeworm

D Ascaris - Roundworm
43. Which sodium compound is the most popular additive to various items such as sauces, salad dressings
and beverages for its preservative action?

A Sodium bicarbonate

B Sodium fluoride

C Sodium hypochlorite

D Sodium benzoate
44. Mawsynram in the southern ranges of the ___ receives the highest average rainfall in the world.

A Shivalik

B Khasi hills

C Aravali

D Nilgiri

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45. The Bailadila range of Chhattisgarh is famous for which of the following minerals?

A Copper

B Bauxite

C Iron ore

D Coal
46. On 28 June 2021, the Supreme Court held that persons with disabilities have a right to reservation in
promotion under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the case of:

A Indra Sawhney v. Union of India

B Rajeev Kumar Gupta v. Rangachari

C State of Kerala v. Leesamma Joseph

D State of Kerala v. N.M. Thomas

47. In the Olympic flag, the total number of rings are ____________.

A 3

B 5

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 C 7

D 4

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48. Who is the author of Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi?

A Ziauddin Sarani

B Amir Khusrow

C AI-Biruni

D lbn Battuta
49. The Desh Ke Mentor Programme launched by the Delhi government in October 2021 is for the students of
classes ___________.

A VI to XII

B I to V

C IX to XII

D VI to VIII
50. The Hemis Festival is widely celebrated in which state of India?

A Arunachala Pradesh

B Lakshadweep

C Assam

D Ladakh

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Quantitative Aptitude
51. If a cot θ + b cosec θ = p and b cot θ + a cosec θ = q then p2 − q 2 is equal to __________.

A a2 + b2

B a2 − b2

C b2 − a2

D b−a

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52. What is the value of the given expression?

(a + b + c)2 − a2 − b2 − c2

A 2abc

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 B 2(ab + bc + ca)

C 2(a + b + c)

D 2ab + be - 2ca
53. Study the given table and answer the question that follows.
The table shows the classification of 100 students based on the marks obtained by them in Statistics and
Mathematics in an examination out of 50.

If at least 60% marks in Mathematics are required for pursuing higher studies in Mathematics, then how
many students will be eligible to pursue higher studies in Mathematics?

A 33

B 27

C 90

D 10
54. After allowing a discount of 15%, the value of a washing machine is ₹29,750. If no discount is allowed, then
the shopkeeper gains 12%. The cost price of the washing machine is:

A ₹31,250

B ₹31,500

C ₹31,150

D ₹32,000

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55. Pratima and Diksha can complete a typing work separately in 10 hours and 15 hours, respectively. After
typing for 4 hours alone, Pratima leaves the work. In how many hours will Diksha complete the remaining
typing work?

A 8

B 10

C 9

D 7
56. What is the volume of a cube if the perimeter of one face of the cube is 40 cm?

A 1000 cm3

B 820 cm3

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 C 600 cm3

D 800 cm3

57. The following table gives the information of the number of students (in thousands) placed in five different
companies during six different years.

What is the difference (in thousands) between the students placed in all companies in the year 2014 and
2012?

A 9000

B 1800

C 8200

D 1500

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58. One quality of rice at ₹45 per kg is mixed with another quality at a certain rate in the ratio of 3 : 2. If the
mixture so formed is worth ₹50 per kg, what is the rate per kg of the second quality of rice?

A ₹57

B ₹57.5

C ₹58

D ₹58.5
59. What is the radius of circle which circumscribes the triangle ABC whose sides are 16, 30, 34 units,
respectively?

A 16 units

B 17 units

C 28 units

D 34 units
60. How many of the following numbers are divisible by 132?
660, 754, 924, 1452, 1526, 1980, 2045 and 2170

A 3

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 B 6

C 5

D 4

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61. In a constituency, 90% of the total number of people on the electoral roll cast their votes during an election.
15% of the votes cast were declared invalid. Jeeta secured 60% of the valid votes. If Jeeta secured 91,800
valid votes, what was the total number of people on the electoral roll?

A 2,16,000

B 2,25,ooo

C 1,80,000

D 2,00,000
62. 12 men and 16 boys can do a piece of work in 5 days, while 13 men and 24 boys can do it in 4 days. In how
many days can 29 men and 22 boys complete the work?

A 2.5

B 2.45

C 2.6

D 2.4
63. A bag contains ₹550 in the form of 50 p, 25 p and 20 p coins in the ratio 2: 3: 5. The difference between the
amounts that are contributed by the 50 p and the 20 p coins is:

A ₹30

B ₹20

C ₹10

D ₹0

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64. The distance between the centres of two circles having radii 16 cm and 8 cm, is 26 cm. The length (in cm)
of the direct common tangent of the two circles is:

A 2 132 ​

B 153 ​

C 2 153 ​

D 132 ​

65. Find the area of the sector of a circle with radius 5 cm and angle 60∘ (rounded off to one decimal).

A 12.8 cm2

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 B 14.1 cm2

C 13.1 cm2

D 15.1 cm2

66. Solve the following expression. (−25) × 8 + (−25) × 2

A -210

B 250

C -250

D 210

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67. The product of 277 and 323 is:

A 89471

B 88471

C 91311

D 89391
68. If cos x = − 12 , x lies in third quadrant, then tan x = ?
​

A 3 ​

B 3 ​

2 ​

2
C 3
​

1
D 3
​

69. A person took a loan at 5% per annum simple interest during the first year and with an increase of 0.5%
simple interest every year from the second year onwards. After 4 years, he paid ₹4,600 as a total interest to
settle the loan completely. How much was the loan?

A ₹20,000

B ₹19,000

C ₹18,000

D ₹21,000

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70. Using cos(A + B) = cos A cos B − sin A sin B , find the value of cos 75∘ .

A 5−1 ​

4 ​

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 B 5+1 ​

4 ​

C 6− 2 ​ ​

4
​

D 6+ 2 ​ ​

4 ​

71. A constable Ram is 225 m behind a thief Somesh. Ram runs 50 m and Somesh runs 30 m in a minute. At
what time will the constable Ram catch the thief Somesh?

A 10 minutes 16 seconds

B 15 minutes 11 seconds

C 16 minutes 10 seconds

D 11 minutes 15 seconds
72. A table was bought for ₹3,000 and sold for ₹3,200. Find the gain or loss in terms of money.

A Gain ₹200

B Loss ₹200

C Gain ₹100

D Loss ₹150

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73. Sarthak and Mohan have been assigned a work to design a room for a ceremony, Sarthak can design the
entire room in 12 days, while Mohan can design the room in 15 days. In how many days will the work be
completed if they work together? (Rounded off to 2 decimal places)

A 5.67

B 6.67

C 1.33

D 6.00
74. A man is walking at a speed of 14 km/h. After every km, he takes rest for 7 minutes.
How much time will he take to cover a distance of 7 km?

A 1 15 hours ​

B 2 13 hours
​

C 1 13 hours
​

1
D 5 hours
​

75. If X + x1 = −6, what will be the value of x5

​ + 1
x5 ?
​

A -7776

B -6726

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 C -6738

D -6732

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English Comprehension
76. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Triumph

A Defeat

B Capture

C Attainment

D Succeed

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77. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Ranen feels that the notion of democracy is a farce.

A Quotient

B Law

C Reality

D Portion
78. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Wax

A Polish

B Cane

C Wail

D Wane
79. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A Connotation

B Pattron

C Dearth

D Quarry

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80. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

She was upset seeing the scattered documents.

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 A Perished

B Dissipated

C Sprinkled

D Gathered
81. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
A. The Supriya is the best girl in the class.
B. Supriya is the best girl in the class.
C. Supriya is best girl in the class.
D. The Supriya is a best girl in the class.

A C

B A

C D

D B
82. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
You are the ____________ to the throne and should behave in such a manner.

A hair

B here

C hare

D heir

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83. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Pudding had already been prepared by her.

A She has already prepared pudding .

B She had already prepared pudding.

C She have already prepared pudding.

D She will prepare pudding.

84. Describe how you will tell your parents that Darshana was laughed at by all her classmates in active voice.

A All her classmates laughed at Darshana.

B All her classmates laughing at Darshana.

C Darshana is laughed at by all her classmates.

D All her classmates will been laugh at Darshana.

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85. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to
form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. "Well, you can't make me", she said, looking back at me.
B. She went on, "Well, you might try", I responded, and she laughed.
C. She came in and we said hello, then she just looked at me and said, "What do you want?" McKechnie
remembered.
D. "Well, I want you to grin and seem pleased", I added.

A ACBD

B DCBA

C BCDA

D CDAB

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86. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to
form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. After examining these three approaches carefully I crossed the bridge and examined the Kedarnath
pilgrim road for half a mile.
B. There were three approaches to the bridge; one from the north, one from the south and between these
two a well-beaten footpath from the Rudraprayag bazaar.
C. Satisfied that the leopard had not crossed the river, I determined to put in operation my plan for closing
the two bridges at night and thus confining the leopard to my side of the river.
D. Next, I examined the footpath on which three nights previously my goat had been killed.

A ABC

B CDAB

C ABCD

D BADC
87. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The patient found the doctor to be obtuse and distracted by constant calls on his phone.

A astute

B obese

C banal

D obsolete
88. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If
there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
He was so curious that he rose many questions in the meeting.

A that he raised many questions

B that he rose much questions

C that he aroused many questions

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 D No substitution

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89. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Carolina opened a savings account to save money for later.

A for a cold day

B for a rainy day

C for a sunny day

D for a hot day

90. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.
A similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based.

A Analogy

B Amalgamation

C Apathy

D Ambiguity
91. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Do not beat about the bush when you have anything to say.

A To try to influence

B To shift blame on others

C To argue

D To avoid giving a definite answer or position

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92. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A Astute

B Absolute

C Abrupt

D Abendance
93. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The money paid to former wife, husband or partner when the marriage is ended .

A Alimony

B Compensation

C Recompense

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 D Maintenance
94. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A group of people travelling together in a van

A Gypsies

B Caravan

C Brood

D Constellation

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95. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
I think Jeremy will not/ have save enough money / by the time / the year ends.

A the year ends

B have save enough money

C by the time

D I think Jeremy will not

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most
appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The (1) _______ of birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of
eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _______ to survive and thrive
in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast
distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many
species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _______ by
humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This
might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other
harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _______ populations to track changes
over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more
intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only
important for the birds themselves but also for the broader ecosystems they are a part of, and the many
benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) _______ opportunities.
96. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

A assortment

B variability

C multitude

D diversity
97. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

A failures

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 B strategies

C shortcomings

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98. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

A safeguarding

B preservation

C exploitation

D migration
99. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

A neglecting

B monitoring

C overlooking

D forgetting
100. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

A arduous

B recreational

C work-related

D strenuous

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Answers
General Intelligence and Reasoning

1.D 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.A 7.D 8.B

9.D 10.C 11.C 12.A 13.A 14.C 15.C 16.A
17.A 18.C 19.C 20.B 21.C 22.C 23.C 24.D
25.C

General Awareness

26.A 27.C 28.B 29.B 30.D 31.A 32.B 33.A

34.D 35.C 36.C 37.D 38.C 39.C 40.C 41.D
42.B 43.D 44.B 45.C 46.C 47.B 48.A 49.C
50.D

Quantitative Aptitude

51.C 52.B 53.A 54.A 55.C 56.A 57.C 58.B

59.B 60.D 61.D 62.A 63.D 64.C 65.C 66.C
67.A 68.A 69.A 70.C 71.D 72.A 73.B 74.A
75.B

English Comprehension

76.A 77.C 78.D 79.B 80.D 81.D 82.D 83.B

84.A 85.D 86.D 87.A 88.A 89.B 90.A 91.D
92.D 93.A 94.B 95.B 96.D 97.B 98.C 99.B
100.B

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Explanations
General Intelligence and Reasoning

General Awareness

Quantitative Aptitude

English Comprehension

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