Direction (1-5): Read the following 4. Shatabadi express completes its journey information carefully and answer the in six hours with usual speed of 80 questions given below it: km/hr without stopping on any of the % - Either the hour or minute hand of station but on Friday it has to stop 15 clock on 4 minutes on each of the five stations @ - Either the hour or minute hand of between Delhi and Muradabad. So at what time the train will reach Delhi with clock on 12 its usual speed every Friday, if it departs $ - Either the hour or minute hand of at “$&” every Friday. clock on 5 A. “@&” B. “@$” # - Either the hour or minute hand of C. “@#” D. “#@” clock on 9 E. “#&” & - Either the hour or minute hand of 5. An inauguration ceremony is scheduled clock on 6 at “$$” but due to rain there will be a Note - The first symbol represents the delay of 1 hour 20 minutes. At what hours and second symbol represents the time the ceremony will start now? minutes. A. “&$” B. “&%” Example: Time “#&” represents 9 hours C. “#%” D. “$#” 30 minutes. E. “&#” 1. A train is scheduled to leave the station Direction (6-10): Read the following at “#&”. But due to technical problem information carefully and answer the questions given below it. train has been late by 3hrs. Then at Ten vehicles viz. Cycle, Scooter, Car, what time it leaves from the station? Auto, Train, Boat, Truck, Helicopter, A. “$%” B. “$#” Motorcycle and Aeroplane are given with C. “@&” D. “&$” their speeds viz. 9, 17, 30, 35, 45, 55, E. None of these 70, 224, 367 and 575 but not 2. A bus is scheduled to arrive at Delhi at necessarily in the same order. These “#$”. It takes 2 hour 40 minutes to vehicles are placed in two rows in such reach Delhi from Ambala. At what time a way that five vehicles are in each row it should depart from Ambala to arrive and each vehicle from one row is exactly Delhi at least 25 minutes before opposite a vehicle from the other row. scheduled time? The above row is facing North direction A. “$%” B. “&%” and the row below is facing south C. “&$” D. “$@” direction. All the vehicles are placed from east to west in the increasing order E. “#@” of their speeds(in km/hr). 3. If a man takes 25 minutes to reach The car is sitting third to the extreme railway station and his train is scheduled end. The vehicle car is facing immediate at “$%”. Then at what time should he neighbour of boat whose speed is leave to reach the station 10 minutes 17km/hr. Motorcycle and Helicopter are earlier? immediate neighbours of each other and A. “%$” B. “%&” one of them has even number speed and C. “%@” D. “%#” the other has odd number of speed. Only E. None of these one vehicle comes in between Train Direction (11-15): Read the following Engine and Boat neither of them has information carefully and answer the speed of 55 or 35 km/hr. Cycle and boat questions given below it. are immediate neighbours of each other. P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting around a square table in such a way that The one who faces Train Engine sits third four of them who sits at the corner are to the right of scooter and both Train facing towards the centre and other four Engine and scooter have a speed of who sits in the middle of the table are multiple of 5. Truck faces car. Aeroplane facing outside the centre. Each person is sitting at the extreme end and has the has different lucky number viz. 1, 2, 3, highest speed. The one who has speed 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, but not necessarily in of 35 and 45 km/hr are immediate the same order. neighbours of each other. Motorcycle S’s daughter lucky number is 1. Only has more speed than Train Engine. one person is sitting between P and U. Motorcycle and truck has speed more W’s brother S, sits on the immediate left of his mother whose lucky number is 6. than 50 km/hr. The speed of helicopter P is the father of V and only one person and car is 367 km/hr and 45 km sits between W’s mother and T. T sits on respectively. Scooter does not have the the immediate right of the person whose least speed. lucky number is 2. No female is an 6. Find the difference between speed of immediate neighbour of Q, who sits at motorcycle and truck? the corner of the table. S’s daughter sits A. 170km/hr B. 171km/hr second to the right of U and on the C. 169km/hr D. 168km/hr immediate left of that person whose E. 165km/hr lucky number is 3. Q sits second to the left of W’s husband whose lucky number 7. Find the odd one out? is neither 4 nor 7. U, who is sister of V, A. Cycle B. Aeroplane her lucky number is 7 and is not an C. Helicopter D. Auto immediate neighbour of W’s husband. E. Scooter Only one person sits between W and V. 8. What is the speed of auto? V sits second to the right of the person A. 224km/hr B. 35km/hr whose lucky number is 8. V is father of C. 70km/hr D. 45km/hr R and is not an immediate neighbour of E. 55Km/hr T. P is married to W. 9. Who among the following is placed to 11. How is Q related to U? the immediate left of boat? A. Mother B. Sister C. Daughter D. Grand Mother A. Train B. Cycle E. None of these C. Scooter D. Cycle 12. Who is sitting second to the right of P? E. Truck A. U B. Q 10. What is the sum of speeds of car and C. W D. V cycle? E. R A. 95km/hr B. 54km/hr 13. What is W’s lucky number? C. 36km/hr D. 39km/hr A. 2 B. 4 E. 64km/hr C. 3 D. 7 E. 8 14. Four of the following are like in a 17. Find the addition of the resultant of two certain way and form a group. Which of rows. the following does not belong to that 15 08 15 group? 35 45 13 A. W B. V A. 191 B. 195 C. R D. P C. 198 D. 207 E. 205 E. S 18. Find the difference of resultant of two 15. Which of the following statement is rows? true? 08 11 8 A. V’s lucky number is 5. 26 21 7 B. U is Q’s daughter. A. 0 B. 1 C. P sits to the immediate left of T. C. 2 D. 5 D. R is facing towards the centre. E. 6 E. P and T are sitting opposite to each 19. If X is the resultant of second row. Find other the multiplication of the resultant of Direction (16-20): Read the following two rows? information carefully and answer the X 06 15 questions given below it: 45 33 03 In the given questions, two rows are A. 38151 B. 38150 given and to find out the resultant of a C. 37541 D. 38521 E. 38542 particular row following rules are given. 20. If the sum of resultant of two rows is

30. Find the value of X? Step 1 – If an odd number is followed by 3 27 15 a even number then the resultant comes 7 03 X by multiplying the numbers. A. 10 B. 11 Step 2 – If an even number is followed C. 12 D. 14 by an odd non prime number then the E. 16 resultant will be the subtraction of two Direction (21-25): Read the following numbers. information carefully and answer the Step 3 – If an even number is followed questions given below it: by prime number (except 2) then the 6 horses P, Q, R, S, T and U are made to resultant will be the addition of two stand in a row facing north and distance numbers. between two adjacent horses increases Step 4 – If an odd number is followed by from left to right in consecutive integral multiple of 4. Distance between R and S a perfect cube then the resultant will be is 60m and only two horses stand the subtraction of two numbers. between them. U sits immediate left of Step 5 – If an odd number is followed by R. P sits somewhere to the right of U and another odd number then the resultant distance between them is in multiple of will be the addition of both the six. Distance between R and Q is 44m. numbers. Horse P starts moving towards east, 16. Find the difference of the resultant of after moving 12m, it turns to its right two rows. If A is the resultant of first and moves 60m. From there after row. turning to its left and walking for a 9 216 6 distance of 5m, it comes to halt at a A 5 11 point X. Horse U moves in north A. 15 B. 16 direction for a distance of 20m and then C. 13 D. 14 turn to its left and moves 26m. After E. 12 taking one more turn to its left it stops at a point Y after walking 5m. 21. What is the distance between horses S person lives between U and the one who and R? likes Banana is same as the number of A. 50m B. 70m floors between U and the person who C. 40m D. 60m likes Orange. S does not like Banana. E. 30m The one who likes Cherry does not lives 22. In which direction horse P is facing on the topmost floor. There are two now? floors between W and R. The one who A. North B. South likes Apple lives immediately between P C. North-East D. East and W. W likes Mango and lives on E. West bottom most floor. Q lives above P. 23. Who among the following is on the 26. Who among the following likes Papaya? immediate right of Q? A. P B. V A. S B. R C. Q D. S C. U D. T E. R E. P 27. Who among the following lives 24. How many horses are there between S immediately above the vacant floor? and P? A. S A. None B. One B. T C. Two D. Three C. The one who likes Papaya E. Four D. R 25. Point Y is in which direction with respect E. The one who likes Mango to X? 28. Which of the following is a vacant floor? A. North B. North-East A. 2 B. 7 C. North-West D. South-East C. 6 D. 9 E. West E. 4 Direction (26-29): Study the following 29. How many persons live between T and information carefully to answer the the one who likes Guava? given questions. A. Two B. Three Eight persons P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W C. Four D. One lives on ten floors building starting from E. Five ground floor number one to top floor 30. Direction : In each below is given a number ten. There were two vacant statement followed by three conclusions floors in the building. There are eight numbered I, II and III. You have to fruits Apple, Mango, Banana, Papaya, assume everything in the statement to Orange, Cherry, strawberry and Guava be true, then consider the two in which only one person likes one fruit, conclusions together and decide which but not necessarily in the same order. of them logically follows beyond a The one who likes guava lives below the reasonable doubt from the information one who likes Papaya but does not lives given in the statement Give answer: below the one who likes strawberry. Statement: There are three floors between P and Q. For the first time India will invite heads The person who likes mango lives below of ten Asian nations for the Republic day to both P and Q. There are only three 2018 celebrations. ASEAN is the floors gap between U and the one who association of south-east Asian nations. likes Banana. U lives one of the floors Its members are Vietnam, Laos, below to the one who likes Banana. Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, There are only three floors between U Indonesia, Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia and S. V lives immediately below the and Myanmar. one who likes Cherry. The number of Which of the following can be inferred D. The Food and Drug Administration, from the given statement? the American Heart Association, the Conclusions: American College of Cardiology, and the (i) Republic day 2018 will be the first Obesity Society, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the event ever where so many leaders will American College of Gastroenterology together will be the chief guests at the have identified obesity as a disease. parade which would showcase India’s E. Obesity and obesity-related health Military might. conditions cost an estimated 10% of (ii) India is the only country among annual medical spending in the United southeast Asian nations which States. celebrates Republic Day. Direction (32-36): Read the following (iii) India and ASEAN are actively information carefully and answer the questions given below it: engaged in a comprehensive economic Eight people A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H partnership, which is expected to were born in three different months (of emerge as the largest regional trading the same year) but not necessarily in the arrangement. same order, namely March, June and A. If only conclusion II follows December such that not less than two B. If only conclusion I, III follows people and not more than three people C. If only conclusion I follows were born in a month. Each of them also D. If only conclusion III follows likes different colours namely Red, E. If neither I nor II follows and III Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, White, Black and Grey but not necessarily in the same 31. A study published in PLOS Medicine order. Each belongs to different found that obesity was the cause of 1 in professions namely Doctor, Engineer, 10 deaths in the United States. Also, IAS, IPS, Scientist, Professor, Teacher obesity was the third-leading cause of and Fashion designer but not necessarily death in men and women, after high in the same order. blood pressure and smoking. Hence, The one who is a teacher was born on many doctors believe that it’s high time one of the months which have more than obesity be placed in the category of 30 days and the one who is an engineer serious diseases as it not only decreases was born on one of the months which have more than 30 days. C likes grey life expectancy but also impairs the colour and was born in the same month normal functioning of the body. as E. Only B and H were born in March. Which of the following statements, The one who likes Pink colour was born if true, undermines the given in the month which has 30 days only. F argument? was not born in the same month as E. B A. Extreme obesity can shorten a is a scientist and the one who likes pink person's life span by 10 years. colour is a doctor. D likes Orange colour B. Obesity is the result of eating of too and was born in the same month as F. G much and of a sedentary lifestyle and does not like Pink. The one who likes cannot be defined as a disease per se. Black and the one who likes Blue were C. Obesity can be a genetic disorder born in the same month. The one who such as sickle-cell anemia and Tay- likes Black, who is an IAS was not born in the same month as H. The one who Sachs, which are classified as diseases. likes red colour was born in the same month as A. B does not like green colour Statement: and E does not like pink. The one who is A knife-wielding assailant killed a 29- a scientist was born on one of the year-old man and injured four others in months which have more than 30 days a lively neighbourhood near Paris’ famed and the one who is a professor was born Opera Garnier before he was killed by on one of the months which has less police on Saturday night. than 31 days. The one who is IPS was Courses of Action: born on one of the months which have I. The government should ban the sale less than 31 days and the one who is IAS of knives in all major cities. was born on one of the months which has more than 30 days. C is neither II. Any person seen carrying a knife Fashion Designer nor IPS. H is a fashion should be immediately taken into police designer. F does not like Black colour custody. and the one who likes orange colour is III. Policemen should be posted near all an engineer. C was not born in major tourist spots to avoid such December. untoward incidents. 32. Who among the following is IAS? A. Only course of action I follows A. E B. G B. Only course of action II follows C. C D. A C. Both I and II follow E. F D. Both II and III follow 33. Who among the following likes Orange E. None of them follow Colour? 38. Direction : A statement is given A. E B. H followed by three inferences numbered C. D D. F I, II, and III. Consider the statement to E. B be true even if it is at variance with 34. Who among the following was born in December? commonly known facts. You have to A. C B. A decide which of the inferences, if any, C. B D. E follow from the given statement. E. None of these Statement: Donald Trump began the 35. Which of the following does not belong week facing accusations of treason over to the group? his embrace of Vladimir Putin and ended A. The one who is IPS it with a middle finger to his many critics B. The one who likes Pink colour. by inviting the Russian autocrat to the C. E White House. D. The one who was born in June Inferences: E. The one who is an engineer I. America and Russia are not allies. 36. Which colour does C likes? II. No prior American President has ever A. Blue B. Grey embraced a Russian counterpart. C. Pink D. White III. Russian President, Vladimir Putin, E. Red has been a long-time US enemy. 37. Direction : In the question given below, a statement is given followed by three A. Only I can be inferred courses of action. A course of action is B. Both I and II can be inferred taken for improvement, follow up, etc. C. Only III can be inferred Read the statement carefully and give D. Both I and II can be inferred your answer. E. Both II and III can be inferred Direction (39-43): Read the following 43. What is the total time slot of English information carefully and answer the and Hindi class? questions given below it. A. 2 hours B. 1.5 hours Six subjects Mathematics, Hindi, C. 4 hours D. 3.5 hours English, Science, Accounts and E. 3 hours Economics are taught at a coaching 44. Direction: The question given below centre. Each subject was given a definite consists of a statement, followed by two and continuous time slot. In a day total arguments numbered I and II. You have 14 hours class was scheduled. to decide which of the arguments is a A subject can start its slot from a whole 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' hour or half hour only (i.e. a subject can argument. start from 2 pm or 2:30 pm but it cannot Statement: Should women be allowed starts from 2:07). Mathematics class into combat arms if they meet all takes place from 11am to 12:30 pm. standards? Only one class took place between Arguments: Mathematics and Science. Time slot of I. Yes, women have already proven Science is twice the time slot of competence in combat – they have mathematics. Accounts classes starts already been exposed to combat in Iraq from 5:30 pm. English class took place and Afghanistan, so it makes no sense somewhere in between Mathematics and to officially continue excluding them. Accounts but it did not takes place II. No, the average female is physically immediately after or before Accounts. weaker than the average male. Total slot time of Hindi and Economics A. Only argument I is strong class is 4.5 hours. Number of classes B. Only argument II is strong took place between Economics and C. Either I or II is strong Accounts is same as the number of D. Neither I nor II is strong and classes between English and Economics. E. Both I and II are strong Time slot of English is 1 hour less than the time slot of Science. 45. As Washington plans to increase its 39. What is the time slot duration of military footprint in Afghanistan, it is Accounts class? tightening the screws on Pakistan for A. 2 hours B. 1.5 hours supporting terrorism as an instrument of C. 3 hours D. 1 hour state policy. Both Washington and Kabul E. Cannot be determined now view New Delhi as a player with 40. Which of the following class is considerable leverage over the evolving immediately held after English class? regional dynamic. A central feature of A. Accounts B. Economics the Trump administration’s new C. Science D. Hindi Afghanistan policy is an outreach to E. Mathematics India. 41. How many classes took place between How are relations of Pakistan with Science and Accounts? other countries? A. None B. One A. Relations of Pakistan and US are very C. Two D. Three cordial E. Four B. Pakistan wants to rule the other 42. At what time did Hindi class starts? countries A. 2:30pm – 5:30pm C. Relations are getting bitter over B. 6:30 am – 9:30am terrorism C. 9:30 am – 11:00am D. Pakistan does not want to maintain D. 12:30pm – 2:30pm any relation with any country E. 6:00am – 9:00 am E. All of the above 48. Which of the following is not true Direction (46-50): Study the following regarding the given arrangement? information carefully to answer the A. A sits immediate next to H. given questions. B. G and C face the same direction. Eight persons - A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H C. D faces the person who likes Civil. D. E and G sit opposite to each other are sitting around a circular table, but E. All of the above not necessarily in the same order. Some 49. Who among the following person faces of them are facing inside while rest of the one who sits second to the left of C? them are facing outside. Each of them A. A B. D likes different engineering branches viz. C. E D. G E. F Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, 50. Four of the following are alike in a Optical, Power, Computer and certain way and form a group. Which of Geological. the following does not belong to that F does not sit immediately next to A. group? Only two persons sit between G and H. A. F B. D C. G D. C Immediate left of A likes Mechanical, E. B who faces the opposite to centre. F and 51. Direction: In the following question, a E are facing the same side and only two sentence is given with some bold words persons are sitting between them. The which may contain errors. Below the one who likes Power sits immediately sentence, a table is given with two next to the one who likes Computer but columns in which column 'A' contains the list of bold words, and in column 'B' the not faces the one who likes Chemical. E suggested corrections are listed. You sits second to the left of A. The one who have to choose the best alternative likes Optical faces the one who likes among the four given options. If no Geological. D sits diagonally opposite to correction is required against the given B who sits to the immediate right of E bold words, mark (E), i.e., "None of the above" as your answer. and both E and B are facing same On the occasion of his golden jubilee, direction. The one who likes Chemical the generous king Maharaja of Bikaner sits between F and B. F does not like Ganga Singh, participated in the ancient Civil. A and C are facing outward Hindu TulaDaan ceremony whereby he direction but not as F. C sits second to sat on a large set of scales and was the left of G. The one who likes measured against gold bars, whose cash equivalent was then donated to Geological sits second to the right of the the charitable Golden Jubilee Fund. one who likes Chemical. D is facing same direction as F. G does not like chemical. 46. Who among the following likes Electrical? A. C B. B C. A D. H E. F 47. Who among the following sits between A. Both (1)-(5) and (4)-(8) A and G? B. (4)-(8) A. B B. D C. (1)-(5) C. C D. H D. (3)-(7) E. F E. None of these 52. Direction: In the following question, a sentence is given with some bold words which may contain errors. Below the sentence, a table is given with two columns in which column 'A' contains the list of bold words, and in column 'B' the suggested corrections are listed. You have to choose the best alternative among the four given options. If no correction is required against the given A. Both (1)-(5) and (4)-(8) bold words, mark (E), i.e., "None of the B. (2)-(6) above" as your answer. C. (1)-(5) The Bill states that companies with more D. (4)-(8) than 10 employees would periodically E. None of these debate specific terms with their workers, publish their own charter, and 54. Direction: In the following question, a create an Employee Welfare Committee sentence is given with some bold words consisting of representatives of the which may contain errors. Below the company’s workforce. sentence, a table is given with two columns in which column 'A' contains the list of bold words, and in column 'B' the suggested corrections are listed. You have to choose the best alternative among the four given options. If no correction is required against the given A. Both (1)-(5) and (4)-(8) bold words, mark (E), i.e., "None of the B. (4)-(8) C. (1)-(5) above" as your answer. D. (3)-(7) After learning that Ranjhi Rajak, a E. None of these pilgrim from Madhya Pradesh had 53. Direction : In the following question, a collapsed near Bhairo temple and sentence is given with some bold words needed immediate medical attention, which may contain errors. Below the SI Bahuguna carried Rajak on his back sentence, a table is given with two columns in which column 'A' contains the and walked uphill for over 2 kms till they list of bold words, and in column 'B' the reached the nearby hospital. suggested corrections are listed. You have to choose the best alternative among the four given options. If no correction is required against the given bold words, mark (E), i.e., "None of the above" as your answer. A warm story of humility and

forgiveness comes from the US city of A. Both (1)-(5) and (4)-(8) Fort Smith where a Masjid not only forgave the young man who B. (2)-(6) vandalised the mosque but also helped C. (1)-(5) pay his fine so that he doesn't get D. (3)-(7) charged to jail and his future is saved. E. None of these 55. Direction: In the following question, a the relationship between hunger and sentence is given with some bold words other social structures. It is, at best, an which may contain errors. Below the indirect method that does nothing to sentence, a table is given with two immediately address the alarming issue columns in which column 'A' contains the of hunger that India is facing at present. list of bold words, and in column 'B' the When the Food Security Bill was suggested corrections are listed. You being debated in Parliament, there have to choose the best alternative was a need to conceptualise hunger among the four given options. If no and malnutrition in such a way that correction is required against the given would enable the estimation of bold words, mark (E), i.e., "None of the entitlements that would be made above" as your answer. available by the government. In this The condition of the hospital and its context, an article titled Lessons on Food services reflecting on the inadequacy and Hunger in 2013 tried to understand of Bihar's healthcare system, with the “unconscionable reality” of those patients usually increasing the number who grapple with critical hunger to fill of beds available being treated on the the gaps in the discourse around floor, insipid food and long bill of hunger. The study found out that natural medication and services. and intimate narrative of food and hunger, reflecting the lives of a majority of children, are generally absent from the discourse of education. What can be found, instead, are clinical and insensitive descriptions of what constitutes a healthy diet, often illustrated with visuals of food far A. Both (1)-(5) and (4)-(8) beyond the reach of most children. B. (2)-(6) Contrary to the popularly held belief that C. (1)-(5) food insecurity is a symptom of poverty, D. Both (4)-(8) and (1)-(5) we have found that there is a growing E. None of these divergence in the relationship between Directions (56-62): Read the given poverty and hunger in India. According passage carefully and answer the to a study, India is currently questions that follow. Certain words/ experiencing a “food-budget squeeze” group of words are printed in bold to owing to shrinking social expenditure by help you locate them while answering the government. This makes the urban some of these. and rural poor dependent on private Despite the fact that India’s rank in the entities for essential services like Global Hunger Index has fallen to 103 education and transportation. (ranked out of 119) countries, the issue Consequently, the portion of income of hunger is often relegated to the that can be spent on food also shrinks. background. In terms of policy, hunger, Between 2008 and 2014, India’s position as an issue, is not dealt with directly, on the Global Hunger Index (GHI) and with urgency. Instead, it is kept seemed to have been improving. under the larger purview of economic Thereafter, India’s position began to development which expects that wealth deteriorate again. Researchers explain will percolate to solve the problem of that India’s rank fell from 2016 because, hunger. This formulation makes a from 2015, the conception of number of incorrect assumptions about malnutrition was reformulated. New parameters were introduced to expand what is understood as hunger to include A. Only I B. Both I and II stunting and wasting in children, C. Both II and III D. Both I and III because of which a more accurate E. All of the above perception of the extent of the problem 57. Which of the following statements is could be estimated. The inclusion of neither an assumption nor an inference stunting ensures consideration of rigid from the third paragraph? cultural factors, while that of wasting I. Rather than being a matter of choice, represents aspects of diet quality as the poor have been increasingly forced well. Also, stunting is an indicator of to spend more on non-food essential long-term growth failure, and therefore, items such as education, healthcare, must be accounted for in any analysis of transportation, fuel and lighting. potential threat a given level of child II. Non-food essential items absorb all malnutrition poses for a country. the increases in household incomes and Despite the fact that the rate of global keep real expenditures on food from food production has been consistently rising. higher than the rate of population III. The food budget squeeze could be growth, there is a persistent and driven by both demand and supply-side pervasive crisis when it comes to food factors. security. It is suggested that hunger can IV. Private entities are likely to be more only be dealt with by, “carrying out expensive than public entities. policies of income redistribution, which A. Only I B. Both I and II respond to objectives of social justice C. Both I and III D. Both I and IV rather than economic efficiency as E. Both II and III perceived by neo-liberalism.” In most 58. Which of the following statement cannot developing countries one of the biggest be inferred from the passage? issues, with respect to public I. Given that malnutrition is a provisioning towards social protection, multidimensional phenomenon, the to address hunger and food insecurity is revised GHI formula is able to depict a organically connected with that of relatively truer state of hunger in adequate “fiscal” or “expenditure” countries across the globe. space. Hence, a substantial push in II. Wasting and stunting are two forms public provisioning towards social of malnutrition. protection might go a long way in III. “Chronic” hunger is the elephant in ensuring food security. the room that the neo-liberals prefer to 56. Which of the following statements can brush off. be inferred from the passage? IV. That hunger exists at all shows the I. The article, Lessons on Food and urgency of redistributing income and Hunger, looked at the theme of food and assets to achieve a fairer world. hunger in the lives of young children and A. Both I and II B. Both II and III how it formed an interface to their C. Only I D. Both II and IV understanding their community and E. Both I and III place in society. 59. What does the author mean by the last II. Hunger is both a cause and a line of the first paragraph? symptom of poverty. A. The purview of economic III. A country need not wait to reach development does not address the relatively high levels of per capita alarming issue of hunger. income before it can make adequate B. Economic growth does not progress in public provisioning towards necessarily trickle down to the hungry social protection. poor. C. Economic efficiency is an indirect 62. Which of the following expresses a method to solve the problem of hunger. meaning similar to “percolate” as used D. The relationship between hunger and in the passage? other social structures is an indirect I. Permeate method that does not immediately II. Filter address the problem of hunger. III. Spread E. Economic growth alone may not A. Only III necessarily lead to poverty reduction. B. Both I and III 60. Which of the following statements can C. Both II and III replace the highlighted statement from D. Both I and II the passage: E. All of the above When the Food Security Bill was 63. Direction: Choose the option that best being debated in Parliament, there captures the essence of the text. was a need to conceptualise hunger Issue of money, in the form of and malnutrition in such a way that banknotes and current accounts subject would enable the estimation of to cheque or payment at the customer's entitlements that would be made order. These claims on banks can act as available by the government.? money because they are negotiable A. The Food Security Bill failed to ensure and/or repayable on demand, and hence the right to food as part of the right to valued at par and effectively life. transferable by mere delivery in the case B. The debates on Food Security Bill of banknotes, or by drawing a cheque failed to address the unconscionable that the payee may bank or cash. Banks reality of the unrelentingly precarious act as both collection and paying agents and uncertain existence of those who for customers, participating in interbank grapple with critical hunger and clearing and settlement systems to starvation as a part of their lived collect, present, be presented with, and everyday experience. pay payment instruments. This enables C. During the debates on Food Security banks to economize on reserves held for Bill, there was a need to ensure that the settlement of payments, since inward rights of children become entitlements and outward payments offset each through transformative justice. other. It also enables ______. D. With the unprecedented stocks of A. The offsetting of payment flows food-grains, the paradox of high levels between geographical areas, increasing of hunger and malnutrition in times of the cost of settlement between them. abundance has raised serious concerns B. The offsetting of payment flows about policy discourse and public between geographical areas, reducing perceptions that shape the Food the cost of settlement between them. Security Bill. C. The offsetting of payment flows only E. None of these. in urban areas, reducing the cost of 61. Which of the following correctly settlement between them. describes the tone of the passage? D. The offsetting of payment flows only A. Disdainful B. Evocative in rural areas, increasing the cost of C. Partisan D. Pragmatic settlement between them. E. Peremptory E. None of these 64. Direction: Read the following passage manufacture of these weapons will and complete the paragraph with the considerably be reinforced. Now the help of correct options given below. time is ripe to evaluate the responsibility Working overseas is always a challenge of scientists who knowingly use their for any professional and if you are an expertise for the construction of such Indian, always strive to give-your best weapons, which has a deleterious effect as Indians have always been considered on mankind. intelligent, hardworking, talented and spiritual. How appropriate it is that all this Working overseas was something many valuable skill should be devoted to the Indians desired but few achieved until manufacture of weapons of death in a the information technology boom world of poverty is a question that must opened several white-collar job touch the scientific conscience. opportunities for them in global A. Almost 50% of the skilled scientific markets. However, securing manpower in the world is now engaged employment abroad may be an in the armaments industry. achievement but retaining it is quite a B. To think that majority of the scientists challenge as a professional requires are promoting the manufacturing of the constant demonstration of armaments is hurtful. professionalism and exact the standards of competence. C. Scientists should use their conscience A. Indians have always excelled in a before taking up these contracts to competitive working environment. manufacture the weapons of mass B. This makes them more enjoyable destruction. company. D. Scientific manpower is used to the C. Indians have always tried to bring out interests of some selfish and careless their best in competitive working people who want to threaten the environment. existence of homo-sapiens. D. Indians are hard-working, E. Scientists must take action and follow competitive and professional their conscience to abandon all nuclear employees. related projects. E. Indians love to work overseas and therefore they come in cheap too. 66. Direction: In the question given below, 65. Direction: In the following question, a three paragraphs are given, which are short passage with one of the lines in the jumbled. Find the correct sequence of passage missing and represented by a these paragraphs so that they form a blank is given. Select the best out of the meaningful passage. five answer choices given, to make the A. Climate change is warming the ocean, passage complete and coherent but it’s warming land faster and that’s (coherent means logically complete and really bad news for air quality all over sound). the world, says a new University of There is a fairly universal sentiment that California, Riverside study. The study, the use of nuclear weapons is clearly published February 4 in Nature Climate contrary to mortality and that its Change, shows that the contrast in production probably so, does not go far warming between the continents and enough. These activities are not only sea, called the land-sea warming opposed to mortality but also to the law. contrast, drives an increased If the legal objection can be added to the concentration of aerosols in the atmosphere that cause air moral, the argument against the use and

pollution. Aerosols affect the climate B. To get a perspective, let’s turn to system, including disturbances to the some numbers. Say you started water cycle, as well as human health. investing ₹3,000 a month when you They also cause smog and other kinds of were 25, and go on till you are 60. At an air pollution that can lead to health average annual rate of 7% returns, your problems for people, animals, and corpus will grow to ₹53.24 lakh. If you plants. B. To determine this, the researchers decide to start investing at the age of 35 ran simulations of climate change under years, even if you put aside double the two scenarios. The first assumed a amount— ₹6,000 per month — till the business-as-usual warming model, in age of 60, the value of your corpus will which warming proceeds at a constant, be only ₹48.72 lakh. The example shows upward rate. The second model probed that you would need half the amount to a scenario in which the land warmed less get more in returns if you start investing than expected. In the business-as-usual early. scenario, enhanced land warming C. Adulting can’t wait when it comes to increased continental aridity and, subsequently, the concentration of savings and investing. Why you may aerosols that leads to more air pollution. ask? If you delay your investments, how C. A robust response to an increase in will you see the magic of compounding? greenhouse gases is that the land is When it comes to investing, you need to going to warm faster than the ocean. start early. In fact, you should start This enhanced land warming is also saving and investing as soon as you associated with increased continental start earning. Compounding allows you aridity. The increase in aridity leads to to build a bigger corpus with a smaller decreased low cloud cover and less rain, amount. which is the main way that aerosols are removed from the atmosphere. A. BAC B. CAB A. ACB B. BCA C. BCA D. ABC C. BAC D. CAB E. CBA E. CBA 68. Direction: A passage with three blanks, 67. Direction: In the question given below, followed by five options, each containing three paragraphs are given, which are one word, is given. Choose the word that jumbled. Find the correct sequence of can fill all the three blanks. these paragraphs so that they form a An ______is a process of buying meaningful passage. and selling goods or services by offering A. The power of compounding works the way it does because you are reinvesting them up for bid, taking bids, and then the interest that you earn back into the selling the item to the highest bidder. instrument, besides giving it time to Participants bid openly against one grow. Let’s simplify it further. Say in the another, with each subsequent bid first year you invest ₹100 and you get required to be higher than the previous 10% annual return of ₹10. Next year, bid. An auctioneer may announce prices, along with ₹110 (the first year principal bidders may call out their bids amount and the interest amount), you themselves (or have a proxy call out a will put another ₹100. The ₹10 you bid on their behalf), or bids may be earned as interest gets reinvested, submitted electronically with the highest helping you grow your money faster. current bid publicly displayed. In a Dutch ______, the auctioneer the permissible amount of specific air begins with a high asking price for some pollutants that may be released from quantity of like items; the price is specific sources over specific lowered until a participant is willing to timeframes. They are generally accept the auctioneer's price for some designed to achieve air quality quantity of the goods in the lot or until standards and to protect human life. the seller's reserve price is met. In Many emissions ______focus on economic theory, an ______regulating pollutants released by may refer to any mechanism or set of automobiles (motor cars) and other trading rules for exchange. powered vehicles. Others regulate A. Assets B. Auction emissions from industry, power plants, C. Autarky D. Arbitrage small equipment such as lawn mowers E. Amortisation and diesel generators, and other sources 69. Direction: A passage with three blanks, of air pollution. While this have been followed by five options, each containing used to dictate limits for conventional one word, is given. Choose the word that pollutants such as oxides of nitrogen and can fill all the three blanks. oxides of sulphur (NOx and SOx), this In finance, a ______is an regulatory technique may be used to instrument of indebtedness of the issuer regulate greenhouse gasses, particularly to the holders. The ______is a carbon dioxide (CO2). In the US, this is debt security, under which the issuer given in pounds of carbon dioxide per owes the holders a debt and is obliged megawatt-hour (lbs. CO2/MWhr), and to pay them interest (the coupon) or to kilograms CO2/MWhr elsewhere. repay the principal at a later date, A. Norms B. Pollutants termed the maturity date. Interest is C. Factors D. Standards usually payable at fixed intervals (semi- E. Limits annual, annual, sometimes monthly). 71. Direction: A passage with three blanks, Very often it is negotiable, that is, the followed by five options, each containing ownership of the instrument can be one word, is given. Choose the word that can fill all the three blanks. transferred in the secondary market. The ability of humans to ______This means that once the transfer the landscape and recognize the agents at the bank medallion stamp the consequences of doing so puts us in a same, it is highly liquid on the secondary peculiar position. There are several market. Thus, a ______is a form animals on earth that show this same of loan or IOU. kind of intelligence. Some animals have A. Brand B. Stock extensions to ______their C. Bond D. Barter environment and some do not. As a E. Bankruptcy species we are assigned the duty to 70. Direction: A passage with three blanks, provide and proliferate. Our goal is to followed by five options, each containing achieve stability for ourselves and our one word, is given. Choose the word that kin. However, we also have an obligation can fill all the three blanks. to maintain the environment, as we Emission ______are the legal depend on the resources and services it requirements governing air pollutants provides. The question then becomes: released into the atmosphere. Emission what is our role in nature? Do we have ______set quantitative limits on the right to ______the land, factory

farm animals, and pollute waterways? 73. Direction: In each of the questions Or do we have an obligation to reduce given below, a passage has been given our numbers and merely subsist? In which are either situational based or order to answer these questions, we describes a scenario. Below each must rely on our knowledge of Earth, passage, a question has been given evolution, and our influence on the which is framed to make you to infer environment. something out of it. Mark out the correct A. Aspects B. Pollutants inference as your answer. C. Employ D. Operate A former lawmaker, Rewati Raman E. Manipulate Bhandari, who drafted the measure that 72. Direction: A passage with three blanks, criminalised chhaupadi, said the push to followed by five options, each containing eradicate the practice from villagers, the one word, is given. Choose the word that police and local politicians was still far can fill all the three blanks. too muted. Which of the following describes the Modern public administration has taken reaction of the authorities of towards the a leaf not only from the legislature’s eradication of chhaupadi? book but also from that of the judiciary. A. Subdued B. Softened Administrative ______is the C. Dampened D. Quite latest addition to the admin istrative E. Silenced techniques. Administrative 74. Direction: In each of the questions ______means the given below, a passage has been given determination of questions of a judicial which are either situational based or or quasi-judicial nature by an describes a scenario. Below each administrative department or agency. passage, a question has been given Like a regular court, administrative which is framed to make you to infer bodies hear the parties, sift evidence, something out of it. Mark out the correct and pronounce a decision in cases where inference as your answer. legal rights or duties are involved. The India's leading and most popular food main point of difference between delivery start-up, Swiggy landed in a administrative ______and soup on Wednesday, after four people administration of justice by the courts is claiming to be current and former that administrative justice is employees allegedly revealed fraudulent administered by administrative agencies and unethical means practiced at the instead of regular courts. The company, in a blog post. administrative courts follow the Which of the following can be said about principles of natural justice and common the allegations? good whereas the courts of law follow A. Defragmented B. Ambiguous the settled principles of law and C. Definitive D. Anecdotal evidence. The administrative courts are E. Speculative manned by officers belonging to the 75. Direction: In each of the questions executive branch whereas the judges given below, a passage has been given are the members of the judiciary which are either situational based or independent of executive control. describes a scenario. Below each A. Adjudication B. Division passage, a question has been given C. Hearing D. Service which is framed to make you to infer E. Legislation something out of it. Mark out the correct inference as your answer. Set in the glittering balls of genteel rural 77. Direction: In the following question, a society of 18th century England and passage is given which describes a verdant landscape of the idyllic situation. From the given options, mark Pemberley, “Pride and Prejudice” is the the correct inference that can be drawn story of young Elizabeth Bennett whose from the passage. If none of the property is entailed to the nearest male inferences follow, mark option E, “None heir. of these” as the answer. What can be said about the position The philosophy of pragmatism goes of young Elizabeth Bennett in the rural something like this. The mind is such society of 18th century England? that it deals only with ideas. It is not A. Marginal B. Immaterial possible for the mind to relate to C. Unrelated D. Extraneous anything other than ideas. Therefore, it E. Academic is not correct to think that the mind 76. Direction: In the following question, a actually can ponder reality. All that the passage is given which describes a mind can ponder is its ideas about situation. From the given options, mark reality. (Whether or not that is the way the correct inference that can be drawn from the passage. If none of the reality actually is, is a metaphysical inferences follow, mark option E, “None issue). Therefore, whether or not of these” as the answer. something is true is not a matter of how In nearly all human populations a closely it corresponds to the absolute majority of individuals can taste the truth, but of how consistent it is with our artificially synthesized chemical experience. phenylthiocarbonide (PTC). However, A. Our experiences define our concept of the percentage varies dramatically-- reality. from as low as 60% in India to as high B. Reality is a metaphysical issue. as 95% in Africa. That this C. Pragmatism and reality are two sides polymorphism is observed in non- of the same coin. human primates as well indicates a long D. Our experiences enable us to evolutionary history which, although determine the truth. obviously not acting on PTC, might E. None of these. reflect evolutionary selection for taste 78. Direction: In the question below, there discrimination of other, more significant is a word given in bold which is followed bitter substances, such as certain toxic by five options. In each of the options, a plants. pair of words is given which is either the A. Human beings show the same taste pair of synonyms or antonyms or profile as primates. synonym & antonym of the word given B. Humans prefers substances that are in bold. Choose that pair as your naturally sweet. answer. C. Only a minority of the human Tremulous population have an indeterminant taste A. Stringent, Garrulous profile. B. Quivery, Steady D. A majority of the human population C. Conjunctive, Desist have an indeterminant taste profile. E. None of these D. Abstain, Defer E. Terse, Abrupt 79. Direction: In the question below, there Zealous is a word given in bold which is followed A. Droopy, Gigantic by five options. In each of the options, a B. Tenacity, Assiduity pair of words is given which is either the C. Fervent, Apathetic pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given D. Conceited, Capacious in bold. Choose that pair as your E. Hilarity, Livid answer. 83. Direction: In the following questions a Histrionic part of a sentence is given in bold, it is A. Melodramatic, Theatrical then followed by four sentences which B. Conscientious, Diligent try to explain the meaning of the C. Tenacious, Retentive idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the D. Thrive, Tussle E. Pertinent, Appropriate alternative from the four given below 80. Direction: In the question below, there each question which explains the is a word given in bold which is followed meaning of the phrase correctly without by five options. In each of the options, a altering the meaning of the sentence pair of words is given which is either the given as question. If none of the pair of synonyms or antonyms or sentence explains the meaning of the synonym & antonym of the word given highlighted phrase, choose option (e) in bold. Choose that pair as your answer. i.e., “None of these” as your answer Nefarious choice A. Sloppy, Flurry We are used to giving benefit of a B. Unassertive, Ignoble doubt to people we are closest to, the C. Modest, Subtle ones who we know very well. This comes D. Gregarious, Magnanimous to us naturally as we know for a fact they E. Iniquitous, Atrocious are good people; and even more - we 81. Direction: In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed know they like/ love us so they wouldn't by five options. In each of the options, a do anything against us. pair of words is given which is either the A. Since we love and trust our close pair of synonyms or antonyms or ones, we often tend to believe them, synonym & antonym of the word given even when we are not sure what they in bold. Choose that pair as your are saying is true. answer. B. Given that we are very attached to Recalcitrant A. Peculiar, Convivial our relatives, we often try to hide their B. Amenable, Docile crimes and cover up for their lies. C. Taciturn, Withering C. Since humans are inherently D. Voluble, Turgid doubting, there is a tendency to be E. Pendulous, Jocular sceptic about anyone. 82. Direction: In the question below, there D. Humans have nepotism ingrained in is a word given in bold which is followed them, which means that they would by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the favour only their relatives over and pair of synonyms or antonyms or above a fool proof evidence against synonym & antonym of the word given them. in bold. Choose that pair as your E. None of these answer. 84. Direction: In the following questions a A. Though the outfit is classy, the part of a sentence is given in bold, it is speaker does not prefer wearing it. then followed by four sentences which B. The speaker finds wearing the dress try to explain the meaning of the very shameful as people would idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the disapprove of it. alternative from the four given below C. The speaker dislikes wearing the each question which explains the particular outfit. meaning of the phrase correctly without D. Wearing the particular outfit wouldn’t altering the meaning of the sentence be a great deal as it will not kill her. given as question. If none of the E. None of these sentence explains the meaning of the Directions (86-90): Read the given highlighted phrase, choose option (e) passage carefully and answer the i.e., “None of these” as your answer questions that follow. choice Over the past few years, the popularity At the start of his presentation, it of online social networks (OSNs) such as seemed that he’s out of his mind, but Facebook, Twitter, and Orkut have when he finished, we saw that grown tremendously. OSNs are built on there’s method in his madness. real-world social relationships and A. After the presentation, we realised provide their users with a wide variety of that he deliberately chose to be vague virtual-interaction mechanisms. As and absurd. OSNs have become critical online B. Though his presentation appeared a communication platforms integrated little absurd in the beginning, we into society’s daily life, the security risks ultimately found out that he had a accompanying such developments have rational purpose behind it raised concerns in industry, academia, C. There was a stark difference between and government. what he started with and how he Users provide an astonishing amount of concluded his presentation. personal information voluntarily, and D. Since he was not completely in his OSN service providers store this senses, he presented in an awkward information. Ralph Gross and Alessandro manner. Acquits studied the Facebook users in E. None of these 85. Direction: In the following questions a the Carnegie Mellon University network part of a sentence is given in bold, it is and discovered that 90.8 percent of then followed by four sentences which users uploaded their images, 87.8 try to explain the meaning of the percent revealed their birth dates, 39.9 idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the percent shared their phone numbers, alternative from the four given below and 50.8 percent listed their current each question which explains the addresses. Such an abundance of readily meaning of the phrase correctly without available personal information makes altering the meaning of the sentence privacy breach a unique angle of attack given as question. If none of the sentence explains the meaning of the in OSNs. Three primary parties interact highlighted phrase, choose option (e) with one another in an OSN: the service i.e., “None of these” as your answer provider, the users, and third-party choice applications. Because OSNs are formed I wouldn't be caught dead wearing by real people, they are tempting an outfit like that – it's like something targets for viral marketing, which has my grandmother would also not wear! therefore easily invaded them. The public perception that OSNs encompass 87. Which of the following statements is friends, family, and acquaintances NOT true with respect to the passage? makes users prone to trust messages A. The number of users of the online they receive in OSNs. In addition, aided social networks like Facebook, twitter, with the information extracted from user google, LinkedIn are going on increasing profiles, spammers can often exploit tremendously. social-engineering tricks to enhance B. To become member of the OSN the viral marketing’s effectiveness. A user has to create his profile by entering information like name, photo, date of phishing attack targets OSN users’ birth, Email ID, place of work, home confidential information (OSN account town and so on. credentials, email address, online C. Spam is abuse of electronic banking, and so on). If it targets OSN messaging systems to send unsolicited account credentials, such an attack is bulk messages indiscriminately. usually combined with spamming to D. To avoid such malicious access, it is complete the viral-marketing process. necessary to be careful while selecting Plausible defence mechanisms for security settings for various fields in the phishing attacks are mostly on the client profile. side, given the voluntary nature of E. Whenever a user accepts friend users’ sharing their confidential request it is assumed that he is having information. Digitally signed emails can distrust in that user so such access is not prevent spoofed email messages from provided. fooling recipients; browser toolbars can 88. On what does the future development also alert users when they’re prompted of OSNs depend? for usernames and passwords at A. The ability to provide enjoyable suspicious sites. services without compromising user OSNs are playing an increasingly security. important role in the Internet B. The ability to provide cashless community today. Their future entertainment on the go. development hinges on their ability to C. The ability to provide high level deliver enjoyable services without security features to those users who can pay for the same. undermining users’ information security. D. The ability to provide free 86. Which of the following statements can downloadable music as a way to stop be correctly inferred from the passage? music piracy. I. If you receive friend requests from E. The ability to provide wireless strangers, it's best to stay away. entertainment without comprising the II. Viruses and malware often find their speed and efficiency of the servers. way onto your computer through those 89. Which of the following options is a good annoying, but sometimes enticing ads. way of preventing spoofed email III. Once an account has been messages from fooling recipients? compromised, it is best to presume all A. Link to another established account your passwords are compromised. B. Digitally signed emails A. Only I B. Only II C. Network rerouting techniques C. Only III D. Both I and II D. Automatic resend to the spam folder E. Both II and III E. Digitally verified emails 90. Which of the following would be the most 96. The Headquarter of The Asian appropriate title of the passage? Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is A. Online security breaches located in? B. Common security problems A. Beijing B. Shanghai C. Security issues in online social C. Xinijiang D. Hong Kong networks E. Xian D. Connecting with strangers online 97. The 2018 ASEAN India Film Festival was E. Zendesk, Facebook and more held in which of the following cities? 91. Which of the following day National A. Lucknow B. New Delhi Statistics Day (NSD) has been C. Pune D. Gurugram celebrated in India? E. Mumbai A. 15th May B. 10th June 98. Which of the following C. 27th June D. 29th June telecommunication will acquire the E. None of these business of Telenor India for an 92. Which of the following countries have undisclosed sum in all seven circles? won a united bid to host the 23rd FIFA A. BSNL B. Tata Docomo World Cup 2026? C. Bharti Airtel D. MTS India A. Brazil, France and Argentina E. None of these B. Brazil, Mexico and Spain 99. India’s first national sports university is C. Spain, Portugal and Germany to be set in which Indian state? D. US, Mexico and Canada A. Bihar B. Punjab E. UK, Germany and France C. Assam D. Manipur 93. Which of the following Indian payment E. Uttar Pradesh and commerce company has launched 100. Which state government along with the first wealth management product WWF-India conducted the first ‘Digital Gold’? organized census for the conservation of A. DirecPay B. BHIM Indus dolphins on their population? C. PayU India D. Paytm A. Maharashtra B. Kerala E. None of these C. Punjab D. Odisha 94. Veteran journalist Shujaat Bukhari who E. Rajasthan was shot dead was the editor of which of 101. Which among the following is an the following newspaper? umbrella organization for all retail A. Jehlum Post payments system in India? B. Kashmir Observer A. RBI B. NPCI C. Kashmir Life C. SEBI D. NITI Aayog D. Rising Kashmir E. None of these E. None of these 102. Which of the following countries will host 95. LRS is a facility provided by the Reserve the International Conference on Bank of India for all the resident Information and Communication individuals to freely remit a certain Technology (ICT)? amount in terms of US dollar every A. India B. Nepal financial year for a permissible set of C. Mauritius D. Bangladesh current or capital account transactions. E. Maldives Here ‘LRS’ stands for ____. 103. The headquarter of Organisation for A. Liquidity Remittance Scheme Economic Cooperation and Development B. Liberalised Remittance Scheme (OECD) is in _____. C. Liberalised Remittance Source A. London, UK B. Vienna, Austria D. Liberalised Revenue Scheme C. Paris, France D. Beijing, China E. Liberalised Revenue Source E. Rome, Italy 104. In which one of the following States, 110. SKOCH Group has conferred the ‘Best Patratu Thermal Power Plant is proposed performing Social Sector Ministry’ award to be set up? to which of the following ministries? A. Madhya Pradesh A. Ministry of Women and Child Development B. Bihar B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare C. Jharkhand C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and D. West Bengal Climate Change E. Kerala D. Ministry of Social Justice and 105. What is the theme of the International Empowerment Yoga Day 2018? E. None of the above A. Yoga for Peace 111. Which country will host the ICC B. Connect the Youth Women’s World T20 tournament 2018? A. New Zealand B. India C. Yoga For Health C. Sri Lanka D. England D. Yoga For Environment E. West Indies E. None of these 112. The Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a 106. Hirakud dam is located in which of the negotiable money market instrument following states? and issued in the form of? A. Jharkhand B. Chhattisgarh A. Derivative Usance Promissory Note C. Odisha D. West Bengal B. Usance Promissory Note E. Karnataka C. Demand Promissory Note D. Both a & b 107. In which of the following states is the E. None of the Above Dudhwa National Park located? 113. The 105th Indian Science Congress A. Arunachal Pradesh meeting was held in ______. B. Madhya Pradesh A. IIM, Ahmadabad C. Uttar Pradesh B. Manipur University, Imphal D. Andhra Pradesh C. IIT, Bombay E. None of these D. Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Delhi 108. What is the name of country whose E. None of the Above capital is Lusaka and currency is 114. IRDAI has given its approval to LIC for the stake purchase, that will help get a Kwacha? capital support of Rs 10,000- 13,000 A. Yemen B. Uganda crore in which of the following state- C. Zambia D. Somalia owned banks? E. None of these A. Union Bank of India 109. Which of the following committees has B. IDBI Bank been constituted by Insurance C. United Bank of India Regulatory and Development Authority D. Indian Bank (IRDAI) to review regulations governing E. IDFC Bank 115. SAARC Development Fund Headquarters the Insurance Marketing Firms (IMF)? are located in which country? A. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee A. Kathmandu, Nepal B. Veerappa Moily Committee B. Islamabad, Pakistan C. Ashok Chavan Committee C. Thimpu, Bhutan D. Sachar Committee D. New Delhi, India E. Suresh Mathur Committee E. Male, Maldives 116. Bhumi Pednekar bagged the best actress 123. The Victorian and Art Deco Ensembles at Dada Saheb Phalke award ceremony inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage for which movie? Sites. The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco A. Toilet Ek Prem Katha is situated in which city? B. Rustom A. Mumbai B. Pune C. Dum Laga ke Haisha C. Bengaluru D. Hyderabad D. Lust Stories E. Ahmedabad E. Shubh Mangal Saavdhan 124. Which institute launches Bharat 117.A non-trading company used as a vehicle Inclusive Initiative? for various financial manoeuvres or kept A. IIT Bombay B. IIM Ahmedabad dormant for future use in some other C. IIT Kharagpur D. IIM Calcutta capacity? E. IIIT Hyderabad A. Chit Funds 125. Ajay Thakur is associated with which B. Shell companies sport? C. Nidhi Companies A. Hockey B. Cricket D. Indigenous Bankers C. Swimming D. Kabaddi E. Unstructured NBFC E. Volleyball 118. Indira Sagar dam is located in which 126. CBLO, a money market instrument that Indian State/City? represents an obligation between a A. Chhattisgarh B. Gujarat borrower and a lender as to the terms C. Maharashtra D. Madhya Pradesh and conditions of a loan. What does 'C' E. Andhra Pradesh stand for in CBLO? 119. Assumption island is located in which A. Clearing B. Culminative country? C. Collateralized D. Credit A. Seychelles B. Maldives E. Call C. Mauritius D. Sri Lanka 127. What does “L” stand for in PMLA? E. Monaco A. Leverage B. Limit 120. The two day ‘Kabir Mahotsav’ in UP organized by which ministry? C. Lending D. Liberalised A. Ministry of Tribal Affaris E. Laundering B. Ministry of Culture 128. PMVVY (Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana C. Ministry of Human Resource Yojana) pension limit extends to which Development timeline? D. Ministry of Home Affairs A. March, 2021 B. March, 2019 E. Ministry of Tourism C. March, 2022 D. March, 2020 121. Pilibhit wildlife sanctuary is located in E. May, 2019 which Indian State? 129. The Communications Compatibility and A. Uttar Pradesh Security Agreement dialogue between B. Madhya Pradesh foreign and defence ministers of India C. Gujarat and US scheduled to be held in which of D. Chhattisgarh the following venues? E. None of the given options A. New Delhi B. Mumbai 122. Who is the captain of Indian women C. Washington D. Geneva hockey team? E. Paris A. Sunita Lakra 130. International Organization for Migration B. Gurjit Kaur Headquarters is located in which city? C. Rani Rampal A. Rome B. London D. Deep Grace Ekka C. Washington D. Geneva E. Reena Khokhar E. Brussels 131. Malabo is the capital of which country? 138. Which city hosted Pravasi Bharatiya A. Rwanda Divas in January 2019? B. Zambia A. Varanasi B. Kolkata C. Equatorial Guinea C. Chennai D. Bengaluru D. Panama E. New Delhi E. Morocco 139. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's longest rail-road 132. Informal summit held in which city of bridge Bogibeel Bridge in which state? Russia? A. Tripura A. Moscow B. Sochi B. Sikkim C. New Delhi D. St. Petersburg C. Assam E. Hyderabad D. Arunachal Pradesh 133. What does 'C' stands for 'CAGR', a E. Manipur business specific term for the geometric 140. Reinsurance is the name given to: progression ratio that provides A. An individual taking insurance for the a constant rate over the specific time second time period? B. An insurer placing insurance with A. Control B. Compound another insurer C. Credit D. Call C. When government by insurance E. Culminative policies for government employees 134. Where will be 5th International D. All the above E. None of these conference on human excellence on Direction (141-145): Solve the given Yoga (2019) was held? quadratic equations and mark the A. Uttar Pradesh B. Chandigarh correct option based on your answer— C. New Delhi D. Uttarakhand 141. I. (x − 2)² = 9 E. Madhya Pradesh 퐈퐈. (2y + 8)² = 16 135. Kishori amonkar died recently. He was A. x < y associated with which of the following B. No relation can be established fields? between x and y. A. Classical Vocalist C. x > y B. Classical Dancer D. x ≤ y C. Sports E. x ≥ y D. Politician 142. I. x² − 16x + 64 = 0 E. Painter II. y² − 16y + 63 = 0 136. The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime A. x > y Minister Shri Narendra Modi has B. x ≤ y C. x ≥ y approved the establishment of National D. x < y Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation E. No relation can be established (NIMHR) at which state? between x and y. A. Gwalior B. Bhopal 143. I. 25/x² − 15/x + 2 = 0 C. Jammu D. New Delhi 퐈퐈. 40/y² + 1 = 13/y E. Bengaluru A. x < y 137. What does 'E' stands for in SAWEN? B. x ≥ y A. Economic B. Enforcement C. No relation can be established C. Elephant D. Enactment between x and y. E. Effective. D. x ≤ y E. x > y 144. I. 48/x² − 14/x + 1 = 0 149. A solid sphere of radius 6 cm is melted 퐈퐈. 45/y² + 1/y = 2 and re-casted into a hollow cylinder of A. No relation can be established uniform thickness. If the external radius between x and y. of the base of the cylinder is 5 cm and B. x ≤ y its height is 32 cm, find the uniform C. x < y thickness of the cylinder ? D. x > y A. 3 cm B. 1.5 cm E. x ≥ y C. 1 cm D. 2.5 cm 145. I. x² + 3x – 4 = 0 E. None of these II. y² + 10y + 24 = 0 150. X and Y entered into partnership with Rs. A. x ≤ y 700 and Rs. 600 respectively. After B. x < y another 3 months, X withdrew two- C. x > y sevenths of his stock but after 3 months, D. No relation can be established he puts back three-fifths of what he had between x and y. withdrawn. The total profit at the end of E. x ≥ y the year is Rs. 726. How much of this 146. A container contains 165 litres of milk. should X receive? Some quantity of milk is taken out and A. Rs. 336 B. Rs. 366 half of that quantity of milk, water is C. Rs. 633 D. Rs. 663 added in the container. Now ratio of milk E. None of these to water in the container becomes 5:3. Direction (151-155): Table given What is the quantity of water added in below shows percentage of men out of it? total men who worked on odd days in A. 40 litre B. 45 litre three different months and rest of the C. 60 litre D. 30 litre men are working on even days of the E. 90 litre respective month. Study the table 147. Two boxes contain 4 and 16 balls carefully and answer the following respectively. Two balls in the first box questions. and four in the second, are black. If a box is chosen randomly and two balls are drawn at random from it, what is the probability that at least one ball is black if the ball is not replaced? Note: Each man works for 8 hours per A. 11/20 B. 43/120 day C. 77/120 D. 9/20 Total man-hours = Total man worked × E. None of these Total day of work × 8 hours 148. Train A, travelling at 84 kmph, overtook 151. Total man-hours on odd days of march train B, traveling in the same direction, is what % of the total man-hours on in 10 seconds. If train B had been even days of April? traveling at twice its speed, then train A A. B. would have taken 22.5 seconds to overtake it. Find the length of train B, C. D. given that it is half the length of train A. A. 180 m B. 100 m E. C. 200 m D. 150 m E. 50 m 152. Total man hour of April is how much 157. What is the area of rectangle ? more or less than the total man hour of I. If ratio of length and breadth of the August? rectangle is 3 : 2. II. Circumference of a circle is 440 m A. 80,000 B. 83,200 and breadth of rectangle is 1/7 th of C. 84,800 D. 86,400 radius of the circle. E. 88,000 III. If length is 50% more than breadth. 153. Find the ratio between man-hour on A. Only III even days of March to man hour on even B. Only II and either I or III. C. Only II days of August? D. All I, II and III A. 6 : 1 B. 7 : 3 E. None of these C. 8 : 3 D. 3 : 7 158. How many students failed in class 11th? E. 9 : 2 I. 400 Students passed in class 11th. 154. Man-hour on odd days of April is how II. No. of students failed in class 11th is much % less than the man hour on odd 20% of those failed in class 12th. III. Ratio of student appeared to that of days of August? failed in class 11th is 5 : 3. A. B. 40% A. Only I and III B. Only II C. 37.5% D. 62.5% C. Only I and II E. 60% D. All I, II and III E. Cannot be answered even including all 155. What is the average of man hours on three statements. even days of all three months together? 159. What is the rate of interest? A. 88,000 B. 66,000 I. S.I. accrued in two years on an C. 86,000 D. 78,000 amount at same rate of interest is Rs. E. 74,000 44,000. Direction (156-160): The following II. The amount after some years on S.I. is Rs. 154000. questions are accompanied by three III. Difference between the C.I. and S.I. statements (I), (II), and (III). You have earned in two years on the same amount to determine which statement(s) is/are and at the same rate of interest is Rs. sufficient /necessary to answer the 120. questions A. Only I and III B. Only III 156. What is distance between A and B ? C. Only II and III I. Two persons Amit and Abhi started D. Cannot be answered even including simultaneously from A to B with their all statement speed in ratio 4 : 5. E. None of these II. Abhi reached B one hour earlier than 160. What is the sum of two number? Amit. I. The bigger no. is 6 more than the smaller no. III. Difference between speed of Amit II. 40% of smaller no. is equal to 30% and Abhi is 20 km/hr. of bigger no. A. Only I and II III. The ratio b/w half of the bigger no. B. Only II and III & one-third of smaller no. is 2 : 1. C. All I, II and III A. Only II & III D. Cannot be answered even including B. Only I & II C. Any two of the three statements all three statement D. All statement is required E. None of these E. None of these Direction (161-166): Answer the 162. What value will come at the place of ‘B’? questions based on the information A. 10.45 given below: B. None of the given options Rahul goes to gym and runs 40 minutes C. 11 am on treadmill. For starting 15 minutes he D. 10.30 am runs at a uniform speed of 5 km/hr and E. 10 am after that he runs at a uniform speed of 163. What value will come at the place of ‘C’? 9km/hr for remaining time. He runs total (A) km on treadmill. After that he comes A. B. 20% to his house and get ready for office which is 45km away from his house. He C. 25% D. reaches office in 1.5 hours at 9:30 a.m. In office he gives some work to his E. 50% subordinates P1 and P2 at (B). P1 can 164. What value will come at the place of ‘D’? complete that work in 6 hours while A. 2 hours B. 1.5 hours efficiency of P1 and P2 is in the ratio 5: C. D. 4. P1 and P2 together completes 75% of that work at 12:30 p.m. Rahul and P2 E. together can complete same work in 3 hours. Rahul is (C) % more efficient than 165. What value will come at the place of ‘E’? P1. After that work he comes back to A. 72 B. 42 home in upstream (Speed of stream is C. 36 D. 108 3km/hr and his speed in still water and E. 54 distance between his house and office 166. What value will come at the place of ‘F’? are same as earlier). He takes (D) hours to reach home. When he reaches home, A. None of the given options two of his friends Aman and Raman B. Cannot be determined come at his house, all three starts to C. 3 and 5 play a game in which 2 dices are used D. 4 and 4 by each person. When only Rahul & E. 2 and 6 Aman are playing, (E) was the number Direction (167-170): Two quantities of outcomes in which first Rahul and that is I and II are given in following then Aman throw their respective dices. questions. Students are expected to In a game, all three throw their dices solve the quantities and answer them and each one of them get 8 as the sum according to given options by comparing of numbers in their dices and any one of their numerical values. two not get same outcomes. Winner is 167. ퟑ풙+ퟓ . ퟗퟐ풙−ퟒ = ퟗퟓ풙−ퟏퟒ And, ퟐ풚ퟐ − ퟏퟓ풚 − ퟐퟖ the one who gets highest number as the ퟐ sum of the square of the number comes = ퟑ풚 − ퟐퟑ풚 − ퟏퟑ in dices. (F) Should be the outcomes of Quantity I: Value of ‘x’ the dices of Raman if Raman is winner of Quantity II: Value of ‘y’ the game. A. Quantity I > Quantity II 161. What value will come at the place of ‘A’? B. Quantity I < Quantity II A. 4.25 km B. 3.75 km C. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II C. 5 km D. 5.25 km D. Quantity I ≤ Quantity II E. None of the given options E. Quantity I = Quantity II or No relation 168. Quantity I: When an article sold at 28% of which 120 units are consumed by discount then profit earned is 29.6%. ‘x’ Other appliances. Units consumed by is the profit % when article sold at 30% Fans are 30 less than Units consumed by discount. Lights. Quantity II: 38 House B →Units consumed by Lights in A. Quantity I = Quantity II or No relation House ‘A’ and House ‘B’ is same. Units B. Quantity I < Quantity II consumed by Fans in House ‘B’ are 60% C. Quantity I ≤ Quantity II more than that of fans in House ‘A’. D. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II E. Quantity I > Quantity II House C →Total units consumed by 169. 12 men can complete a work in 10 days. Lights in all three houses is 200 units 18 women can do the same work in 20 and units consumed by Fans and Lights days. 27 children can do that work in 20 is same in House C. Units consumed by days. 9 women and 9 children together Other appliances is 125% more than do that work for 16 days. that by Fans in this House. Total units Quantity I: No. of men required to consumed by other appliances in all complete the remaining work in one day three houses are 320 units. Quantity II: 36 171. Number of units consumed by Lights in A. Quantity I > Quantity II House ‘B’ is what percent more of the B. Quantity I ≤ Quantity II units consumed by Lights in house ‘C’? C. Quantity I = Quantity II or No relation A. 100% B. 200% D. Quantity I < Quantity II C. 120% D. 50% E. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II 170. Quantity I: Time taken to fill the tank E. 150% when A, B and C are opened in every 172. Average number of units consumed by alternate minute starting with A and Other appliances in House ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ ending with C. A, B and C alone takes 20 is 110 units. Find the units consumed by minutes, 15 minutes and 12 minutes Other appliances in House ‘D’? respectively to fill the tank. A. 110 units Quantity II: Find the time taken by B. None of the given options waste pipe to empty the full cistern. Two C. 130 units pipes alone can fill a cistern in 10 D. 120 units minutes and 15 minutes respectively. E. 140 units When these two pipes along with the 173. Find total number of units consumed in waste pipe are opened, the cistern gets House ‘A’ and ‘C’ together? filled in 18 minutes. A. Quantity I > Quantity II A. None of the given options B. Quantity I < Quantity II B. 410 units C. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II C. 430 units D. Quantity I ≤ Quantity II D. 400 units E. Quantity I = Quantity II or No relation E. 420 units Direction (171-175): Data given 174. Find the difference between Units below shows number of units of consumed by other appliances in House electricity consumed by Fans, Lights and ‘B’ and house ‘C’? Other appliances in three different A. 10 units houses. Study the data carefully and B. 20 units answer the following questions. C. 30 units House A →Total number of units D. None of the given options consumed in House ‘A’ is 250 units out E. 40 units

175. Total units consumed by Fans and Lights 178. ‘A’, ‘F’ and ‘C’ started a business together in House ‘C’ is what percent together. F invested Rs. 4000 more than less than total units consumed by Lights amount invested by C. F left the and Other appliances together in House business after 6 months of starting of ‘A’? business. After 2 months more, ‘C’ left A. 20% B. 40% the business. Out of annual profit if A C. 50% D. 60% and C together got Rs 8750 then find E. 80% total annual profit got by all three Direction (176-178): Pie-chart given together? below shows investment (in terms of A. Rs 11,250 B. Rs 10,000 percentage) out of total investment of C. Rs 12,500 D. Rs 13,750 five different persons. Study the E. Rs 15,000 179. Cost price of a pen is 50 Rs. and that of questions carefully and answer them. notebook is 140 Rs. If pen is sold at 200% profit, then to purchase 10 such note books how many pens are required to sell if only profit money is used to buy notebooks? A. 14 B. 18 C. 15 D. 20 E. 16 180. Length of two trains are 150 m and 200 m respectively and the ratio (shorter: longer) of their speed is 2 : 5. If they cross each other in opposite direction in 15 second then in what time faster train will overtake the slower train.

A. 20 seconds B. 25 seconds 176. B and E started a business together. B C. 32 seconds D. 35 seconds left the business 9 months after starting E. 27 seconds of business. Find the difference between 181. If length of a rectangle is decreased by profit shares of B and E if total annual 6 cm we get a square and the area of profit is Rs. 15,400? square formed is 252 cm² less than the A. Rs.2100 B. Rs.4200 area of square formed when breadth of the original rectangle is increased by 6 C. Rs.1400 D. Rs.2800 cm. Find the perimeter of the rectangle. E. Rs.3500 A. 66 cm B. 88 cm 177. A and D started a business together C. 80 cm D. 72 cm after 6 months ‘A’ is replaced by ‘C’. D E. 84 cm left the business after 2 months of ‘A’ 182. Breadth of a rectangle is equal to the while ‘C’ worked for total ‘x’ months. Out diagonal of the square whose side is 2.5√ퟐ cm. Ratio between length and of total profit of Rs 13,050, ‘A’ got Rs breadth of rectangle is 3 : 1. Find the 6750, then find the value of ‘x’. area of the rectangle (in cm2). A. 10 B. 8 A. 75 B. 90 C. 6 D. 4 C. 85 D. 80 E. 2 E. None of these 183. Equal distance is covered by a boat in 186. Ravi sold article ‘D’ to Shyam who again upstream and in downstream in total 5 sold it at 25% profit. Find the difference hours. Sum of speed of a boat in between profits earned by Ravi to profit upstream and downstream is 40 km/hr. earned by Shyam. Speed of boat in still water is 600% A. Rs. 5 B. Rs. 10 more than the speed of stream. Find the approximate distance covered by boat in C. Rs. 15 D. Rs. 20 downstream (in km). E. Rs. 25 A. 45 B. 50 187. Cost price of article A is what percent C. 55 D. 60 more/less then cost price of article C? E. None of these A. 62.5% B. 37.5% 184. A and B entered into a partnership with C. 25% D. 75% Rs.800 and Rs.1600 respectively. From E. 50% 9th months onward they each decided to 188. Ravi marked article B, 50% above its invest Rs.100 more on starting of each cost price, then what percent discount month. If total annual profit is Rs.7700 then find the profit share of A. should be given on marked price to earn A. Rs.2550 B. Rs.3200 the given profit? C. Rs.2650 D. Rs.2450 A. 40% B. 30% E. Rs.2750 C. 25% D. 20% 185. A starts a business, after 6 months B E. 10% also join him with Rs.4500 and after 2 189. Profit earned on selling article ‘E’ is how months of B’s joining C also join them much more/less than profit earned on with Rs.4500. If A gets approx. Rs 4900 selling article ‘C’. out of total annual profit of Rs. 10,000 then find the approximate value of initial A. Rs. 40 investment of A. B. None of the given options A. Rs.4800 B. Rs.4200 C. Rs. 30 C. Rs.3600 D. Rs.4400 D. Rs. 20 E. Rs.5200 E. Rs. 10 Direction (186-190): Bar chart given 190. Ravi mark-up article ‘A’ such that on below shows selling price of five articles selling article ‘A’ at 16% discount he will and profit % earned on selling these earn the given profit. Mark up price of articles by Ravi. Study the data carefully & answer the following questions. article ‘A’ is what percent more than its cost price? A. B.

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*** Solutions 1. Ans. C. Scheduled time for train to leave = “#&” = 9:30 Train late by 3 hrs. Train leaves from the station = 9 hours 30 minutes + 3 hours = 12:30 = “@&” 2. The vehicle car is facing immediate 2. Ans. B. neighbour of boat whose speed is 17km/hr. Bus to arrive at Delhi = “#$” = 9:25 Case 1: Bus to arrive Delhi at least 30 minutes before scheduled time = 9:25 – 25 minutes = 9:00 Bus to depart from Ambala = 8:60 – 2 hours 40 minutes = 6:20 = “&%” 3. Ans. D.

Scheduled time of train = “$% = 5:20 Case 2: To reach station 10 minutes earlier = 5:20 – 10 minutes = 5:10 Man take 25 minutes to reach station = 5:10 – 25 minutes = 4:45 = “%#” 4. Ans. C. Depart time of train = “$&” = 5:30

It usually completes its journey in = 6 hours 3. Only one vehicle comes in between Train On Friday = 15 × 5 = 75 minutes Engine and Boat neither of them has speed of Train is late by = 6 hours 75 minutes = 7 55 or 35 km/hr. Cycle and boat are immediate hours 15 minutes Train reach Delhi = 5 hours 30 minutes + 7 neighbours of each other. hours 15 minutes = 12 hours 45 minutes = Case 1: 12:45 = “@#” 5. Ans. E. Scheduled time of the ceremony = “$$” = 5:25 Delay by 1 hour 20 minutes

Ceremony will start on = 5 hour 25 minutes + 1 hour 20 minutes = 6 hour 45 minutes = Case 2: “&#” 6. Ans. C. Vehicles - Cycle, Scooter, Car, Auto, Train, Boat, Truck, Helicopter, Motorcycle and Aeroplane Speed – 9, 17, 30, 35, 45, 55, 70, 224, 367 and 575 4. The one who faces Train Engine sits third to 1. The car is sitting third to the extreme end. the right of scooter and both have a speed of Truck faces car. multiple of 5. This is not possible in case 2. So, case 1 is correct.

2. The vehicle car is facing immediate neighbour of boat whose speed is 17km/hr. Case 1: 5. Motorcycle and Helicopter are immediate neighbours of each other and one of them has even number speed and the other has odd number of speed. Aeroplane is sitting at the extreme end and has the highest speed.

Case 2:

6. The one who has speed of 35 and 45 km/hr are immediate neighbours of each other. 3. Only one vehicle comes in between Train Motorcycle has more speed than Train Engine. Engine and Boat neither of them has speed of Truck has speed more than 50 km/hr. All the 55 or 35 km/hr. Cycle and boat are immediate vehicles are placed from east to west in the neighbours of each other. increasing order of their speeds. Case 1:

Case 2: Hence, difference between speed of motorcycle and truck is 169km/hr. 7. Ans. D. Vehicles - Cycle, Scooter, Car, Auto, Train, Boat, Truck, Helicopter, Motorcycle and Aeroplane Speed – 9, 17, 30, 35, 45, 55, 70, 224, 367 4. The one who faces Train Engine sits third to and 575 the right of scooter and both have a speed of 1. The car is sitting third to the extreme end. multiple of 5. This is not possible in case 2. So, case 1 is Truck faces car. correct. 2. The vehicle car is facing immediate neighbour of boat whose speed is 17km/hr. Case 1:

5. Motorcycle and Helicopter are immediate neighbours of each other and one of them has even number speed and the other has odd number of speed. Aeroplane is sitting at the Case 2: extreme end and has the highest speed.

3. Only one vehicle comes in between Train 6. The one who has speed of 35 and 45 km/hr Engine and Boat neither of them has speed of are immediate neighbours of each other. 55 or 35 km/hr. Cycle and boat are immediate Motorcycle has more speed than Train Engine. neighbours of each other. Truck has speed more than 50 km/hr. All the Case 1: vehicles are placed from east to west in the increasing order of their speeds.

Case 2:

Hence, except auto all other vehicles are placed at extreme end. 8. Ans. B. Vehicles - Cycle, Scooter, Car, Auto, Train, Boat, Truck, Helicopter, Motorcycle and 4. The one who faces Train Engine sits third to Aeroplane the right of scooter and both have a speed of Speed – 9, 17, 30, 35, 45, 55, 70, 224, 367 multiple of 5. and 575 This is not possible in case 2. So, case 1 is 1. The car is sitting third to the extreme end. correct. Truck faces car.

5. Motorcycle and Helicopter are immediate Case 2: neighbours of each other and one of them has even number speed and the other has odd number of speed. Aeroplane is sitting at the extreme end and has the highest speed.

3. Only one vehicle comes in between Train Engine and Boat neither of them has speed of 55 or 35 km/hr. Cycle and boat are immediate neighbours of each other. 6. The one who has speed of 35 and 45 km/hr Case 1: are immediate neighbours of each other. Motorcycle has more speed than Train Engine. Truck has speed more than 50 km/hr. All the vehicles are placed from east to west in the increasing order of their speeds.

Case 2:

Hence, speed of auto is 35km/hr. 4. The one who faces Train Engine sits third to 9. Ans. E. the right of scooter and both have a speed of Vehicles - Cycle, Scooter, Car, Auto, Train, multiple of 5. Boat, Truck, Helicopter, Motorcycle and This is not possible in case 2. So, case 1 is Aeroplane correct. Speed – 9, 17, 30, 35, 45, 55, 70, 224, 367 and 575 1. The car is sitting third to the extreme end. Truck faces car.

5. Motorcycle and Helicopter are immediate neighbours of each other and one of them has even number speed and the other has odd 2. The vehicle car is facing immediate number of speed. Aeroplane is sitting at the neighbour of boat whose speed is 17km/hr. extreme end and has the highest speed. Case 1:

6. The one who has speed of 35 and 45 km/hr 3. Only one vehicle comes in between Train are immediate neighbours of each other. Engine and Boat neither of them has speed of Motorcycle has more speed than Train Engine. 55 or 35 km/hr. Cycle and boat are immediate Truck has speed more than 50 km/hr. All the neighbours of each other. vehicles are placed from east to west in the Case 1: increasing order of their speeds.

Case 2:

Hence, truck is placed at the immediate left of boat. 10. Ans. B. Vehicles - Cycle, Scooter, Car, Auto, Train, Boat, Truck, Helicopter, Motorcycle and 4. The one who faces Train Engine sits third to Aeroplane the right of scooter and both have a speed of Speed – 9, 17, 30, 35, 45, 55, 70, 224, 367 multiple of 5. and 575 This is not possible in case 2. So, case 1 is 1. The car is sitting third to the extreme end. correct. Truck faces car.

5. Motorcycle and Helicopter are immediate 2. The vehicle car is facing immediate neighbours of each other and one of them has neighbour of boat whose speed is 17km/hr. even number speed and the other has odd Case 1: number of speed. Aeroplane is sitting at the extreme end and has the highest speed.

Case 2:

6. The one who has speed of 35 and 45 km/hr are immediate neighbours of each other. Motorcycle has more speed than Train Engine. Truck has speed more than 50 km/hr. All the vehicles are placed from east to west in the

increasing order of their speeds. 2. S’s daughter lucky number is 1. Only one person is sitting between P and U. W’s brother S, sits on the immediate left of his mother whose lucky number is 6. P is the father of V and only one person sits between W’s mother and T. T sits on the immediate right of the person whose lucky number is 2. No female is an immediate neighbour of Q, who sits at the

corner of the table. S’s daughter sits second Hence, the sum of speeds of car and cycle is to the right of U and on the immediate left of 54km/hr that person whose lucky number is 3. Q sits 11. Ans. D. second to the left of W’s husband whose lucky From the given information, number is neither 4 nor 7. U, who is sister of V, her lucky number is 7 and is not an immediate neighbour of W’s husband. Only one person sits between W and V. V sits second to the right of the person whose lucky number is 8. V is father of R and is not an immediate neighbour of T.

1. W’s brother S, sits on the immediate left of Hence, Q is U’s grandmother. his mother whose lucky number is 6. P is the 12. Ans. A. father of V and only one person sits between From the given information, W’s mother and T. U, who is sister of V, her lucky number is 7 and is not an immediate neighbour of W’s husband. V is father of R and is not an immediate neighbour of T. P is married to W.

1. W’s brother S, sits on the immediate left 13. Ans. E. of his mother whose lucky number is 6. P is From the given information, the father of V and only one person sits between W’s mother and T. U, who is sister of V, her lucky number is 7 and is not an immediate neighbour of W’s husband. V is father of R and is not an immediate neighbour of T. P is married to W.

1. W’s brother S, sits on the immediate left of 2. S’s daughter lucky number is 1. Only one his mother whose lucky number is 6. P is the person is sitting between P and U. W’s brother father of V and only one person sits between S, sits on the immediate left of his mother W’s mother and T. U, who is sister of V, her whose lucky number is 6. P is the father of V lucky number is 7 and is not an immediate and only one person sits between W’s mother neighbour of W’s husband. V is father of R and and T. T sits on the immediate right of the is not an immediate neighbour of T. P is person whose lucky number is 2. No female is married to W. an immediate neighbour of Q, who sits at the corner of the table. S’s daughter sits second to the right of U and on the immediate left of that person whose lucky number is 3. Q sits second to the left of W’s husband whose lucky number is neither 4 nor 7. U, who is sister of V, her lucky number is 7 and is not an immediate neighbour of W’s husband. Only one person sits between W and V. V sits second to the right of the person whose lucky number is 8. V is father of R and is not an immediate neighbour of T.

2. S’s daughter lucky number is 1. Only one person is sitting between P and U. W’s brother S, sits on the immediate left of his mother whose lucky number is 6. P is the father of V and only one person sits between W’s mother and T. T sits on the immediate right of the person whose lucky number is 2. No female is Hence, U sits second to the right of P. an immediate neighbour of Q, who sits at the

corner of the table. S’s daughter sits second lucky number is 7 and is not an immediate to the right of U and on the immediate left of neighbour of W’s husband. V is father of R and that person whose lucky number is 3. Q sits is not an immediate neighbour of T. P is married to W. second to the left of W’s husband whose lucky number is neither 4 nor 7. U, who is sister of V, her lucky number is 7 and is not an immediate neighbour of W’s husband. Only one person sits between W and V. V sits second to the right of the person whose lucky number is 8. V is father of R and is not an immediate neighbour of T.

2. S’s daughter lucky number is 1. Only one person is sitting between P and U. W’s brother S, sits on the immediate left of his mother whose lucky number is 6. P is the father of V and only one person sits between W’s mother Hence, W’s lucky number is 8. and T. T sits on the immediate right of the person whose lucky number is 2. No female is 14. Ans. D. an immediate neighbour of Q, who sits at the From the given information, corner of the table. S’s daughter sits second to the right of U and on the immediate left of that person whose lucky number is 3. Q sits second to the left of W’s husband whose lucky number is neither 4 nor 7. U, who is sister of V, her lucky number is 7 and is not an immediate neighbour of W’s husband. Only one person sits between W and V. V sits second to the right of the person whose lucky number is 8. V is father of R and is not an immediate neighbour of T.

1. W’s brother S, sits on the immediate left of his mother whose lucky number is 6. P is the father of V and only one person sits between Hence, except P all are facing away from the W’s mother and T. U, who is sister of V, her centre.

15. Ans. E. an immediate neighbour of Q, who sits at the From the given information, corner of the table. S’s daughter sits second to the right of U and on the immediate left of that person whose lucky number is 3. Q sits second to the left of W’s husband whose lucky number is neither 4 nor 7. U, who is sister of V, her lucky number is 7 and is not an immediate neighbour of W’s husband. Only one person sits between W and V. V sits second to the right of the person whose lucky number is 8. V is father of R and is not an immediate neighbour of T.

1. W’s brother S, sits on the immediate left of his mother whose lucky number is 6. P is the father of V and only one person sits between Hence, P and T are sitting opposite to each W’s mother and T. U, who is sister of V, her other. lucky number is 7 and is not an immediate 16. Ans. B. neighbour of W’s husband. V is father of R and First row – 9 216 6 According to step 4: “9 216” = 216 – 9 = 207 is not an immediate neighbour of T. P is According to step 1: “207 × 6” = 1242 married to W. 1242 is the resultant of first row. Second row – 1242 5 11 According to step 3: “1242 5” = 1242 + 5 = 1247 According to step 5: “1247 11” = 1247 + 11 = 1258 1258 is the resultant of second row. Difference between the resultant of two rows = 1258 – 1242 = 16 17. Ans. C. First row – 15 8 15 According to step 1: “15 8” = 15 × 8 = 120 According to step 2: “120 15” = 120 – 15 = 105 2. S’s daughter lucky number is 1. Only one 105 is the resultant of first row. person is sitting between P and U. W’s brother Second row – 35 45 13 S, sits on the immediate left of his mother According to step 5: “35 45” = 35 + 45 = 80 whose lucky number is 6. P is the father of V According to step 3: “80 13” = 80 + 13 = 93 and only one person sits between W’s mother 93 is the resultant of second row. and T. T sits on the immediate right of the Addition of resultant of two rows = 105 + 93 person whose lucky number is 2. No female is = 198 18. Ans. B. Let distance between two horses be 4x. All the First row – 8 11 8 distances are consecutive integral multiple of According to step 3: “8 11” = 11 + 8 = 19 4. According to step 4: “19 8” = 19 – 8 = 11 4x + 4x + 4 + 4x + 8 = 60 12x + 12 = 60 11 is the resultant of first row. 12x = 60 – 12 Second row – 26 21 7 12x = 48 x = 4 According to step 2: “26 21” = 26 – 21 = 5 Hence, distances are 16, 20, 24. According to step 5: “5 7” = 5 + 7 = 12 2. U sits immediate left of R. 12 is the resultant of second row. Case 1: Difference of resultant of two rows=12–11=1 19. Ans. A. Second row - 45 33 3 According to step 5: “45 33” = 45 + 33 =

78 Case 2: According to step 3: “78 3” = 78 + 3 = 81 3. P sits somewhere to the right of U and 81 is the resultant of second row. distance between them is in multiple of six. First row – 81 6 15 Distance between R and Q is 44m. According to step 1: “81 6” = 81 × 6 = 486 Case 1: According to step 2: “486 15” = 486 – 15 = Distance between P and U must be multiple of 471 6. There is only one possibility as 12 + 16 + 471 is the resultant of first row. 20 = 48 which is multiple of 6. Multiplication of resultant of two rows = 471 × 81 = 38151 20. Ans. B. First row – 3 27 15

According to step 4: “3 27” = 27 – 3 = 24 According to step 2: “24 15” = 24 – 15 = 9 Distance between R and Q is 44m which is not 9 is the resultant of first row. possible in this case. Sum of resultant of two rows = 30 Case 2: 9 + Resultant of second row = 30 Distance between P and U must be multiple of Resultant of second row = 30 – 9 = 21 6. There is only one possibility as 24 + 28 + Second row – 7 3 X 32 = 84 which is multiple of 6. Distance According to step 5: “7 3” = 7 + 3 = 10 between R and Q is 44m. 10 + X = 21 X = 21 – 10 = 11 Hence, value of X is 11. 21. Ans. D. Horses - P, Q, R, S, T and U 1. Distance between R and S is 60m and only two horses stand between them. 4. Horse P starts moving towards east, after Case 1: moving 12m, it turns to its right and moves 60m. From there after turning to its left and walking for a distance of 5m, it comes to halt Case 2: at a point X. Horse U moves in north direction for a distance of 20m and then turn to its left and moves 26m. After taking one more turn to its left it stops at a point Y after walking 5m. Case 1: Distance between P and U must be multiple of 6. There is only one possibility as 12 + 16 + 20 = 48 which is multiple of 6.

Distance between R and Q is 44m which is not Hence, distance between horses S and R is possible in this case. 60m. Case 2: 22. Ans. D. Distance between P and U must be multiple of Horses - P, Q, R, S, T and U 6. There is only one possibility as 24 + 28 + 1. Distance between R and S is 60m and only 32 = 84 which is multiple of 6. Distance two horses stand between them. between R and Q is 44m. Case 1:

4. Horse P starts moving towards east, after Case 2: moving 12m, it turns to its right and moves 60m. From there after turning to its left and walking for a distance of 5m, it comes to halt at a point X. Horse U moves in north direction for a

distance of 20m and then turn to its left and Let distance between two horses be 4x. All the moves 26m. After taking one more turn to its distances are consecutive integral multiple of left it stops at a point Y after walking 5m. 4. 4x + 4x + 4 + 4x + 8 = 60 12x + 12 = 60 12x = 60 – 12 12x = 48 x = 4 Hence, distances are 16, 20, 24. 2. U sits immediate left of R. Case 1: Hence, horse P is now facing east direction. 23. Ans. C. Horses - P, Q, R, S, T and U 1. Distance between R and S is 60m and only two horses stand between them.

Case 1: Case 2: 3. P sits somewhere to the right of U and distance between them is in multiple of six.

Distance between R and Q is 44m.

Case 2: Horse U moves in north direction for a distance of 20m and then turn to its left and moves 26m. After taking one more turn to its left it stops at a point Y after walking 5m.

Let distance between two horses be 4x. All the distances are consecutive integral multiple of 4. 4x + 4x + 4 + 4x + 8 = 60 12x + 12 = 60 12x = 60 – 12 12x = 48 x = 4 Hence, horse U is on the immediate right of Hence, distances are 16, 20, 24. Q. 2. U sits immediate left of R. 24. Ans. E. Case 1: Horses - P, Q, R, S, T and U 1. Distance between R and S is 60m and only two horses stand between them. Case 1:

Case 2: 3. P sits somewhere to the right of U and distance between them is in multiple of six. Case 2: Distance between R and Q is 44m. Case 1: Distance between P and U must be multiple of 6. There is only one possibility as 12 + 16 + 20 = 48 which is multiple of 6. Let distance between two horses be 4x. All the distances are consecutive integral multiple of 4. 4x + 4x + 4 + 4x + 8 = 60

Distance between R and Q is 44m which is not 12x + 12 = 60 possible in this case. 12x = 60 – 12 Case 2: 12x = 48 Distance between P and U must be multiple of x = 4 6. There is only one possibility as 24 + 28 + Hence, distances are 16, 20, 24. 32 = 84 which is multiple of 6. Distance 2. U sits immediate left of R. between R and Q is 44m. Case 1:

Case 2: 4. Horse P starts moving towards east, after 3. P sits somewhere to the right of U and moving 12m, it turns to its right and moves distance between them is in multiple of six. 60m. From there after turning to its left and Distance between R and Q is 44m. walking for a distance of 5m, it comes to halt at a point X.

Case 1: Case 2: Distance between P and U must be multiple of 6. There is only one possibility as 12 + 16 + 20 = 48 which is multiple of 6.

Let distance between two horses be 4x. All the distances are consecutive integral multiple of 4. Distance between R and Q is 44m which is not 4x + 4x + 4 + 4x + 8 = 60 possible in this case. 12x + 12 = 60 Case 2: 12x = 60 – 12 Distance between P and U must be multiple of 12x = 48 6. There is only one possibility as 24 + 28 + x = 4 32 = 84 which is multiple of 6. Distance Hence, distances are 16, 20, 24. between R and Q is 44m. 2. U sits immediate left of R. Case 1:

4. Horse P starts moving towards east, after Case 2: moving 12m, it turns to its right and moves 3. P sits somewhere to the right of U and 60m. From there after turning to its left and distance between them is in multiple of six. walking for a distance of 5m, it comes to halt Distance between R and Q is 44m. at a point X. Case 1: Horse U moves in north direction for a Distance between P and U must be multiple of distance of 20m and then turn to its left and 6. There is only one possibility as 12 + 16 + moves 26m. After taking one more turn to its 20 = 48 which is multiple of 6. left it stops at a point Y after walking 5m.

Distance between R and Q is 44m which is not possible in this case. Case 2: Distance between P and U must be multiple of 6. There is only one possibility as 24 + 28 + 32 = 84 which is multiple of 6. Distance Hence, there are four horses between S and between R and Q is 44m. P. 25. Ans. C. Horses - P, Q, R, S, T and U 1. Distance between R and S is 60m and only two horses stand between them. Case 1: 4. Horse P starts moving towards east, after moving 12m, it turns to its right and moves 60m. From there after turning to its left and walking for a distance of 5m, it comes to halt at a point X. Horse U moves in north direction for a 2. There are three floors between P and Q. The distance of 20m and then turn to its left and person who likes mango lives below to both P moves 26m. After taking one more turn to its and Q. The one who likes Apple lives left it stops at a point Y after walking 5m. immediately between P and W. W likes mango. Case 1:

Hence, point Y is in north-west direction with respect to point X. 26. Ans. C. Persons - P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W Fruits – Apple, Mango, Banana, Papaya, Orange, Cherry, strawberry and Guava Case 2: 1. There are only three floors gap between U and the one who likes Banana. U lives one of the floors below to the one who likes Banana. There are only three floors between U and S. S does not like Banana. Case 1:

3. There are two floors between W and R. This is not possible in case 2. So, case 1 is correct.

Case 2:

4. V lives immediately below the one who likes 27. Ans. B. Cherry. Persons - P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W Fruits – Apple, Mango, Banana, Papaya, Orange, Cherry, strawberry and Guava 1. There are only three floors gap between U and the one who likes Banana. U lives one of the floors below to the one who likes Banana. There are only three floors between U and S. S does not like Banana. Case 1:

5. The number of person lives between U and the one who likes Banana is same as the number of floors between U and the person who likes Orange. Hence, R likes Orange.

Case 2:

6. The one who likes Guava lives below the one who likes Papaya but does not lives below 2. There are three floors between P and Q. The the one who likes Strawberry. person who likes mango lives below to both P and Q. The one who likes Apple lives immediately between P and W. W likes mango. Case 1:

Hence, Q likes Papaya.

Case 2:

6. The one who likes Guava lives below the one who likes Papaya but does not lives below

the one who likes Strawberry. 3. There are two floors between W and R. This is not possible in case 2. So, case 1 is correct.

Hence, the T lives immediately above the vacant floor. 28. Ans. D.

Persons - P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W 4. V lives immediately below the one who likes Fruits – Apple, Mango, Banana, Papaya, Cherry. Orange, Cherry, strawberry and Guava 1. There are only three floors gap between U and the one who likes Banana. U lives one of the floors below to the one who likes Banana. There are only three floors between U and S. S does not like Banana. Case 1:

5. The number of person lives between U and the one who likes Banana is same as the number of floors between U and the person who likes Orange. Hence, R likes Orange. Case 2:

2. There are three floors between P and Q. The 4. V lives immediately below the one who likes person who likes mango lives below to both P Cherry. and Q. The one who likes Apple lives immediately between P and W. W likes mango. Case 1:

5. The number of person lives between U and the one who likes Banana is same as the number of floors between U and the person who likes Orange. Case 2: Hence, R likes Orange.

3. There are two floors between W and R. 6. The one who likes Guava lives below the This is not possible in case 2. So, case 1 is one who likes Papaya but does not lives below correct. the one who likes Strawberry. 2. There are three floors between P and Q. The person who likes mango lives below to both P and Q. The one who likes Apple lives immediately between P and W. W likes mango. Case 1:

Hence, 9 is a vacant floor. 29. Ans. A. Persons - P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W Fruits – Apple, Mango, Banana, Papaya, Orange, Cherry, strawberry and Guava 1. There are only three floors gap between U and the one who likes Banana. U lives one of the floors below to the one who likes Banana. There are only three floors between U and S. Case 2: S does not like Banana. Case 1:

3. There are two floors between W and R. Case 2: This is not possible in case 2. So, case 1 is correct.

4. V lives immediately below the one who likes 30. Ans. C. Cherry. (i) The statement can be concluded from the given statement because it describes that Republic day 2018 will witness so many leaders for the first time which is also mentioned in the given statement that for the first time India will invite heads of ten ASEAN nations for Republic day 2018 celebrations. (ii) This statement cannot be concluded from the given statement as it is not mentioned in the given statements. (iii) This also cannot be concluded as no information is given about India and Asian’s economic partnership. 5. The number of person lives between U and 31. Ans. B. the one who likes Banana is same as the The given argument states that obesity should number of floors between U and the person be categorized as a serious disease as it is who likes Orange. known to decrease life expectancy and to Hence, R likes Orange. harm the normal functioning of the body just like any other life-threatening disease. Option B undermines the argument by pointing out that obesity is mostly a lifestyle problem and not a disease. Compared to 40 years ago, people today spend more time commuting, sitting in front of a computer, watching television, playing video games, and generally exercising less, and end up burning fewer calories. Hence, option B is the correct answer. 32. Ans. B. 1. C likes grey colour and was born in the 6. The one who likes Guava lives below the same month as E. Only B and H were born in one who likes Papaya but does not lives below March. The one who likes Pink colour was born the one who likes Strawberry. in the month which has 30 days only. B is a scientist and the one who likes pink colour works is a doctor. D likes Orange colour and was born in the same month as F. H is a fashion designer. F does not like Black colour and the one who likes orange colour is an engineer.

Hence, two persons lives between T and the one who likes Guava. 2. The one who is a teacher was born on one of the months which have more than 30 days and the one who is an engineer was born on one of the months which have more than 30 days. The one who is a scientist was born on one of the months which have more than 30 days and the one who is a professor was born on one of the months which has less than 31 days. The one who is a IPS was born on one of the months which have less than 31 days and the one who is a IAS was born on one of Hence, G is an IAS. the months which has more than 30 days. 33. Ans. C. 1. C likes grey colour and was born in the same month as E. Only B and H were born in March. The one who likes Pink colour was born in the month which has 30 days only. B is a scientist and the one who likes pink colour works is a doctor. D likes Orange colour and was born in the same month as F. H is a fashion designer. F does not like Black colour

3. C likes grey colour and was born in the and the one who likes orange colour is an same month as E. F was not born in the same engineer. month as E. D likes Orange colour and was born in the same month as F. C was not born in December. C is neither Fashion designer nor IPS. B does not like green colour and E does not like pink.

2. The one who is a teacher was born on one of the months which have more than 30 days and the one who is an engineer was born on one of the months which have more than 30 4. The one who likes Black and the one who days. The one who is a scientist was born on likes Blue were born in the same month. The one of the months which have more than 30 one who likes Black was not born in the same month as H. F does not like Black colour and days and the one who is a professor was born the one who likes orange colour is an on one of the months which has less than 31 engineer. The one who likes red colour was days. The one who is a IPS was born on one born in the same month as A. B does not like of the months which have less than 31 days green colour and E does not like pink. and the one who is a IAS was born on one of the months which has more than 30 days. 34. Ans. E. 1. C likes grey colour and was born in the same month as E. Only B and H were born in March. The one who likes Pink colour was born in the month which has 30 days only. B is a scientist and the one who likes pink colour works is a doctor. D likes Orange colour and was born in the same month as F. H is a fashion designer. F does not like Black colour and the one who likes orange colour is an 3. C likes grey colour and was born in the engineer. same month as E. F was not born in the same month as E. D likes Orange colour and was born in the same month as F. C was not born in December. C is neither Fashion designer nor IPS. B does not like green colour and E does not like pink.

2. The one who is a teacher was born on one of the months which have more than 30 days and the one who is an engineer was born on one of the months which have more than 30 days. The one who is a scientist was born on one of the months which have more than 30 days and the one who is a professor was born 4. The one who likes Black and the one who on one of the months which has less than 31 likes Blue were born in the same month. The days. The one who is a IPS was born on one one who likes Black was not born in the same of the months which have less than 31 days month as H. F does not like Black colour and and the one who is a IAS was born on one of the one who likes orange colour is an the months which has more than 30 days. engineer. The one who likes red colour was born in the same month as A. B does not like green colour and E does not like pink.

3. C likes grey colour and was born in the same month as E. F was not born in the same month as E. D likes Orange colour and was born in the same month as F. C was not born in December. C is neither Fashion designer nor IPS. B does not like green colour and E does Hence, D likes orange colour. not like pink. 2. The one who is a teacher was born on one of the months which have more than 30 days and the one who is an engineer was born on one of the months which have more than 30 days. The one who is a scientist was born on one of the months which have more than 30 days and the one who is a professor was born on one of the months which has less than 31 days. The one who is a IPS was born on one of the months which have less than 31 days 4. The one who likes Black and the one who and the one who is a IAS was born on one of likes Blue were born in the same month. The the months which has more than 30 days. one who likes Black was not born in the same month as H. F does not like Black colour and the one who likes orange colour is an engineer. The one who likes red colour was born in the same month as A. B does not like green colour and E does not like pink.

3. C likes grey colour and was born in the same month as E. F was not born in the same month as E. D likes Orange colour and was born in the same month as F. C was not born in December. C is neither Fashion designer nor Hence, D,F and G was born in December. IPS. B does not like green colour and E does 35. Ans. E. not like pink. 1. C likes grey colour and was born in the same month as E. Only B and H were born in March. The one who likes Pink colour was born in the month which has 30 days only. B is a scientist and the one who likes pink colour works is a doctor. D likes Orange colour and was born in the same month as F. H is a fashion designer. F does not like Black colour and the one who likes orange colour is an engineer. 4. The one who likes Black and the one who likes Blue were born in the same month. The one who likes Black was not born in the same month as H. F does not like Black colour and the one who likes orange colour is an engineer. The one who likes red colour was born in the same month as A. B does not like green colour and E does not like pink.

Hence, except one who is an engineer all other 3. C likes grey colour and was born in the are born in June. same month as E. F was not born in the same 36. Ans. B. month as E. D likes Orange colour and was 1. C likes grey colour and was born in the born in the same month as F. C was not born same month as E. Only B and H were born in in December. C is neither Fashion designer nor March. The one who likes Pink colour was born IPS. B does not like green colour and E does in the month which has 30 days only. B is a not like pink. scientist and the one who likes pink colour works is a doctor. D likes Orange colour and was born in the same month as F. H is a fashion designer. F does not like Black colour and the one who likes orange colour is an engineer.

4. The one who likes Black and the one who likes Blue were born in the same month. The one who likes Black was not born in the same month as H. F does not like Black colour and the one who likes orange colour is an engineer. The one who likes red colour was 2. The one who is a teacher was born on one born in the same month as A. B does not like of the months which have more than 30 days green colour and E does not like pink. and the one who is an engineer was born on one of the months which have more than 30 days. The one who is a scientist was born on one of the months which have more than 30 days and the one who is a professor was born on one of the months which has less than 31 days. The one who is a IPS was born on one of the months which have less than 31 days and the one who is a IAS was born on one of the months which has more than 30 days. Hence, C likes grey colour. 37. Ans. E. 2. Accounts classes starts from 5:30 pm. None of the courses of action follow. Banning Hence, time slot of Economics class is 3 the sale of knives just because one particular hours. knife-wielding assailant went on a rampage Total slot time of Hindi and Economics class is makes no sense. Similarly, taking into police 4.5 hours. custody all those who are seen carrying knives Time slot of Hindi class is = 4.5 – 3 = 1.5 is not something practical. Knives can be used hours for so many other purposes not involving the Mathematics class takes place from 11am to killing/harming of people. Finally, it is not a 12:30 pm. Time slot of Science is twice the realistic expectation that posting policemen in time slot of mathematics. all major tourist spots would reduce or Hence, time slot of Science class is 3 hours. altogether stop instances of such occurrences. Therefore, option E is the correct answer. 38. Ans. C. Only III can be inferred. We can only deduce from the given statement that Putin and America have not been on good terms because President Trump was accused of treason simply because he embraced his Russian counterpart. We cannot draw any general conclusions about the relationship Total time for the whole day = 14 hours between both the countries. Also, we cannot 3 hours + 1.5 hours + 1.5 hours + 2 hours + infer anything about the prior presidents of 3 hours + Time slot of Accounts = 14 hours America from what is given. Therefore, option 11 hours + Time slot of Accounts = 14 hours C is the correct answer. Time slot of Accounts = 14 – 11 = 3 hours 39. Ans. C. Subjects - Mathematics, Hindi, English, Science, Accounts and Economics 1. Mathematics class takes place from 11am to 12:30 pm. Time slot of Science is twice the time slot of mathematics. Hence, time slot of Science class is 3 hours. Time slot of English is 1 hour less than the time slot of Science. Hence, time slot of English class is 2 hours. Hence, total time slot of Accounts class is 3 Number of classes took place between hours. Economics and Accounts is same as the 40. Ans. B. number of classes between English and Subjects - Mathematics, Hindi, English, Economics. English class took place between Science, Accounts and Economics Mathematics and Accounts but it did not takes 1. Mathematics class takes place from 11am place immediately after or before Accounts. to 12:30 pm. Time slot of Science is twice the Only one class took place between time slot of mathematics. Mathematics and Science. Hence, time slot of Science class is 3 hours. Time slot of English is 1 hour less than the time slot of Science. Hence, time slot of English class is 2 hours. Number of classes took place between Economics and Accounts is same as the number of classes between English and Economics. English class took place between Mathematics and Accounts but it did not takes 41. Ans. E. place immediately after or before Accounts. Subjects - Mathematics, Hindi, English, Only one class took place between Science, Accounts and Economics Mathematics and Science. 1. Mathematics class takes place from 11am to 12:30 pm. Time slot of Science is twice the time slot of mathematics. Hence, time slot of Science class is 3 hours. Time slot of English is 1 hour less than the time slot of Science. Hence, time slot of English class is 2 hours. Number of classes took place between Economics and Accounts is same as the number of classes between English and 2. Accounts classes starts from 5:30 pm. Economics. English class took place between Hence, time slot of Economics class is 3 Mathematics and Accounts but it did not takes hours. place immediately after or before Accounts. Total slot time of Hindi and Economics class is Only one class took place between 4.5 hours. Mathematics and Science. Time slot of Hindi class is = 4.5 – 3 = 1.5 hours Mathematics class takes place from 11am to 12:30 pm. Time slot of Science is twice the time slot of mathematics. Hence, time slot of Science class is 3 hours.

2. Accounts classes starts from 5:30 pm. Hence, time slot of Economics class is 3 hours. Total slot time of Hindi and Economics class is 4.5 hours. Time slot of Hindi class is = 4.5 – 3 = 1.5 hours Total time for the whole day = 14 hours Mathematics class takes place from 11am to 3 hours + 1.5 hours + 1.5 hours + 2 hours + 12:30 pm. Time slot of Science is twice the 3 hours + Time slot of Accounts = 14 hours time slot of mathematics. 11 hours + Time slot of Accounts = 14 hours Hence, time slot of Science class is 3 hours. Time slot of Accounts = 14 – 11 = 3 hours

Total time for the whole day = 14 hours 3 hours + 1.5 hours + 1.5 hours + 2 hours + Hence, Economics class is held after English 3 hours + Time slot of Accounts = 14 hours class. 11 hours + Time slot of Accounts = 14 hours Time slot of Accounts = 14 – 11 = 3 hours

Total time for the whole day = 14 hours 3 hours + 1.5 hours + 1.5 hours + 2 hours + Hence, five classes took place between 3 hours + Time slot of Accounts = 14 hours Science and Accounts. 11 hours + Time slot of Accounts = 14 hours 42. Ans. C. Time slot of Accounts = 14 – 11 = 3 hours Subjects - Mathematics, Hindi, English, Science, Accounts and Economics 1. Mathematics class takes place from 11am to 12:30 pm. Time slot of Science is twice the time slot of mathematics. Hence, time slot of Science class is 3 hours. Time slot of English is 1 hour less than the time slot of Science. Hence, time slot of English class is 2 hours. Hence, Hindi class starts at 9:30 am – 11:00 Number of classes took place between am. Economics and Accounts is same as the 43. Ans. D. number of classes between English and Subjects - Mathematics, Hindi, English, Economics. English class took place between Science, Accounts and Economics Mathematics and Accounts but it did not takes 1. Mathematics class takes place from 11am place immediately after or before Accounts. to 12:30 pm. Time slot of Science is twice the Only one class took place between time slot of mathematics. Mathematics and Science. Hence, time slot of Science class is 3 hours. Time slot of English is 1 hour less than the time slot of Science. Hence, time slot of English class is 2 hours. Number of classes took place between Economics and Accounts is same as the number of classes between English and Economics. English class took place between Mathematics and Accounts but it did not takes place immediately after or before Accounts. 2. Accounts classes starts from 5:30 pm. Only one class took place between Hence, time slot of Economics class is 3 Mathematics and Science. hours. Total slot time of Hindi and Economics class is 4.5 hours. Time slot of Hindi class is = 4.5 – 3 = 1.5 hours Mathematics class takes place from 11am to 12:30 pm. Time slot of Science is twice the time slot of mathematics.

Hence, time slot of Science class is 3 hours. 2. Accounts classes starts from 5:30 pm. 45. Ans. C. Hence, time slot of Economics class is 3 Pakistan is losing its reputation and other hours. countries are planning to take strict action Total slot time of Hindi and Economics class is against Pakistan for supporting terrorism as 4.5 hours. an instrument of state policy. Hence, option C Time slot of Hindi class is = 4.5 – 3 = 1.5 is the correct option. hours 46. Ans. E. Mathematics class takes place from 11am to Persons: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H 12:30 pm. Time slot of Science is twice the Branches: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, time slot of mathematics. Electrical, Optical, Power, Computer and Hence, time slot of Science class is 3 hours. Geological. 1) Immediate left of A likes Mechanical, who faces opposite the centre. E sits second to the left of A. F and E are facing the same side and only two persons are sitting between them. F does not sit immediately next to A. A and C are facing outward direction but not as F.

Total time for the whole day = 14 hours 3 hours + 1.5 hours + 1.5 hours + 2 hours + 3 hours + Time slot of Accounts = 14 hours 11 hours + Time slot of Accounts = 14 hours Time slot of Accounts = 14 – 11 = 3 hours

2) D sits diagonally opposite to B who sits to the immediate right of E and both E and B are facing same direction. The one who likes Chemical sits between F and B. D is facing Hence, total time slot of English and Hindi same direction as F. class is 3.5 hours. Hence, E, D and F face the centre. 44. Ans. A. Argument I is strong as it gives a proper reason as to why women should be included in combat arms – because they have already worked in this area in Iraq and other places and so it makes sense to include them officially. Argument II is weak because it talks about a general scenario in comparing an average female with an average male. However, what if a woman with exceptional athletic ability and toughness can meet and even exceed the standards currently set for male troops, on what basis should she be denied entry into combat arms? Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

3) Only two persons sit between G and H. C 47. Ans. B. sits second to the left of G. A and C are facing Persons: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H outward direction but not as F. Branches: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Hence, G faces the centre. Electrical, Optical, Power, Computer and Geological. 1) Immediate left of A likes Mechanical, who faces opposite the centre. E sits second to the left of A. F and E are facing the same side and only two persons are sitting between them. F does not sit immediately next to A. A and C are facing outward direction but not as F.

4) The one who likes Geological sits second to the right of the one who likes Chemical. The one who likes Optical faces the one who likes Geological.

2) D sits diagonally opposite to B who sits to the immediate right of E and both of them are facing each other. The one who likes Chemical sits between F and B. Hence, E, D and F face the centre.

5) The one who likes Power sits immediately next to the one who likes Computer but not faces the one who likes Chemical. The one who likes Civil does not sit immediately next to F.

3) Only two persons sit between G and H. C sits second to the left of G. A and C are facing outward direction but not as F. Hence, G faces the centre. Hence, F likes Electrical. Electrical, Optical, Power, Computer and Geological. 1) Immediate left of A likes Mechanical, who faces opposite the centre. E sits second to the left of A. F and E are facing the same side and only two persons are sitting between them. F does not sit immediately next to A. A and C are facing outward direction but not as F.

4) The one who likes Geological sits second to the right of the one who likes Chemical. The one who likes Optical faces the one who likes Geological.

2) D sits diagonally opposite to B who sits to the immediate right of E and both of them are facing each other. The one who likes Chemical sits between F and B. Hence, E, D and F face the centre.

5) The one who likes Power sits immediately next to the one who likes Computer but not faces the one who likes Chemical. The one who likes Civil does not sit immediately next to F

3) Only two persons sit between G and H. C sits second to the left of G. A and C are facing Hence, D sits between A and G. 48. Ans. B. outward direction but not as F. Persons: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H Hence, G faces the centre. Branches: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, 49. Ans. C. Persons: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H Branches: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Optical, Power, Computer and Geological. 1) Immediate left of A likes Mechanical, who faces opposite the centre. E sits second to the left of A. F and E are facing the same side and only two persons are sitting between them. F does not sit immediately next to A. A and C are facing outward direction but not as F.

4) The one who likes Geological sits second to the right of the one who likes Chemical. The one who likes Optical faces the one who likes Geological.

2) D sits diagonally opposite to B who sits to the immediate right of E and both of them are facing each other. The one who likes Chemical sits between F and B. Hence, E, D and F face the centre.

5) The one who likes Power sits immediately next to the one who likes Computer but not faces the one who likes Chemical. The one who likes Civil does not sit immediately next to F.

3) Only two persons sit between G and H. C sits second to the left of G. A and C are facing outward direction but not as F. Hence, G and C do not face the same Hence, G faces the centre. direction. 50. Ans. D. Persons: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H Branches: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Optical, Power, Computer and Geological. 1) Immediate left of A likes Mechanical, who faces opposite the centre. E sits second to the left of A. F and E are facing the same side and only two persons are sitting between them. F does not sit immediately next to A. A and C are facing outward direction but not as F. 4) The one who likes Geological sits second to the right of the one who likes Chemical. The one who likes Optical faces the one who likes Geological.

2) D sits diagonally opposite to B who sits to the immediate right of E and both of them are facing each other. The one who likes Chemical sits between F and B. Hence, E, D and F face the centre. 5) The one who likes Power sits immediately next to the one who likes Computer but not faces the one who likes Chemical. The one who likes Civil does not sit immediately next to F.

3) Only two persons sit between G and H. C sits second to the left of G. A and C are facing Hence, E faces the one who sits second to the outward direction but not as F. left of C. Hence, G faces the centre. 51. Ans. D. When a person sits on a scale, it is his weight against which the gold bars are measured. Also, we measure something with a scale, not against it. 'Occasion' is a particular event or the time at which it takes place. 'Date' is the number of a day along with the month of the year specified by a number. Since no number is present, 'occasion' is correct. Wherein and whereby have the same meaning in the sentence and since none of the options mention the combination, it can be ignored. 'Equity' is 4) The one who likes Geological sits second to the quality of being fair and impartial, which the right of the one who likes Chemical. The will not suit the sentence. Hence, the correct one who likes Optical faces the one who likes answer is D. Geological. 52. Ans. C. 'Debate' results in only one of the parties involved in the argument to win. But, when employees and employers discuss the terms of working, the end results must satisfy both and not just one of them. This is called 'negotiation', not a debate. Also, employees are the same as that of workers. So, no change is required here. A committee is formed by 'representatives' from various factions. 'Capital' doesn’t require representation. 5) The one who likes Power sits immediately 53. Ans. A. next to the one who likes Computer but not Scepticism refers to doubt. The incident that is discussed in the sentence shows love and faces the one who likes Chemical. The one the positive side of a human being. Thus who likes Civil does not sit immediately next 'humanity' is the appropriate word. Hence (1) to F. should be replaced by (5). When a person is charged with a crime, a formal allegation (a statement not yet proven) of an offence is made. But the sentence says he was going to jail, which means the allegations have been proved to be true. He has already been sentenced. Thus, (4) must be replaced by (8). Vandalised and destroyed are synonyms. Also, if the Masjid forgot about the boys, they wouldn’t have bothered to pay his fine. So, no

changes in these two options. Hence, the Hence, C faces away from the centre while correct answer is A. rest faces the centre. 54. Ans. E. Option I: There is no such mention that ‘poor All the words in the sentence are correct and have been increasingly forced to spend more.’ require no changes. Hence, the correct answer Thereby, this statement is incorrect. is option E. Option II: Again, there is no such mention of 55. Ans. B. ‘increases in household incomes.’ Thereby, Abilities belong to humans, not of institutions. this statement is incorrect. The number of beds in a hospital are fixed. Option III: The statement can be inferred They cannot be increased beyond a certain from the paragraph. Increased dependence on limit. So, if the number of beds is less, the private entities for essential services like number of patients often exceed the number education and transportation on the demand of beds. Insipid and tasteless are side, and a retreat of government provisioning synonymous, so no change there. of education, health, nutrition and Both medication and medicine have bills, so, transportation on the supply side, could changing hem wouldn’t make a difference. interact to effect a squeeze on the food Hence, the correct answer is B. budget. 56. Ans. D. Option IV: The statement is an assumption. To infer means to deduce or conclude The passage says that “shrinking social something from evidence and reasoning expenditure by the government” makes “poor rather than from explicit statements. dependent on private entities for essential Option I: It can be inferred from the following services” as a result “the portion of income lines, ‘In this context, an article titled Lessons that can be spent on food” shrinks. This means that private entities are expensive, on Food and Hunger in 2013… found out that thereby absorbing a larger portion of income natural and intimate narratives of food and and a small portion of income is left to spend hunger, reflecting the lives of a majority of on food. children, are generally absent from the Therefore, option B is the apt answer. discourse of education. What can be found, 58. Ans. E. instead, are clinical and insensitive To infer means to deduce or conclude descriptions of what constitutes a healthy diet, something from evidence and reasoning often illustrated with visuals of food far rather than from explicit statements. beyond the reach of most children.’ Option I: It is stated in the last paragraph. Option II: It can’t be inferred from the Option II: It can be inferred from the following passage. lines, ‘Researchers explain that India’s rank Option III: It can be inferred from the fell from 2016 because, from 2015, the following lines, ‘It is suggested that hunger conception of malnutrition was reformulated. can only be dealt with by, “carrying out New parameters were introduced to expand policies of income redistribution,…..In most what is understood as hunger to include developing countries one of the biggest stunting and wasting in children,…….. The issues, with respect to public provisioning inclusion of stunting ensures consideration of towards social protection, to address hunger rigid cultural factors, while that of wasting and food insecurity is organically connected represents aspects of diet quality as well. with that of adequate “fiscal” or “expenditure” Also, stunting is an indicator of long-term space.’ growth failure, and therefore, must be Therefore, option E is the apt answer. accounted for in any analysis of potential 57. Ans. B. threat a given level of child malnutrition poses An assumption is something supposed or for a country.’ taken for granted. An inference is a piece of Option III: The passage states, ‘It is information which can be logically deduced suggested that hunger can only be dealt with from the given statement. by, “carrying out policies of income redistribution, which respond to objectives of option A comes out as most logical. The other social justice rather than economic efficiency options either do not speak of this point or as perceived by neo-liberalism.”..’ This give extraneous information, which cannot be statement does not say that the neo-liberals deciphered from the highlighted part. prefer to brush off the issue of “chronic” Therefore, option A is the apt answer. hunger. Thereby, this option is incorrect. 61. Ans. D. Option IV: This statement can be inferred Disdainful refers to a piece of writing that from the first and the last paragraph. shows contempt or lack of respect. Therefore, option E is the apt answer. Evocative refers to a piece of writing that 59. Ans. C. brings strong images, memories, or feelings To understand the last line of the first to mind. paragraph, it is important to understand the Partisan refers to a piece of writing that following lines first, ‘Instead, it is kept under prejudice in favour of a particular cause. the larger purview of economic development Pragmatic refers to a piece of writing that which expects that wealth will percolate to deals with things sensibly and realistically in a solve the problem of hunger. This formulation way that is based on practical rather than makes a number of incorrect assumptions theoretical considerations. about the relationship between hunger and Peremptory refers to a piece of writing that other social structures. It is, at best, an insists on immediate attention or obedience, indirect method that does nothing to especially in a brusquely imperious way. immediately address the alarming issue of Among all the options, ‘pragmatic’ can be hunger that India is facing at present.’ used as the tone of the passage. The passage The author says that the issue of hunger is is about the social issue of hunger. The author always kept under the idea that with economic is trying to rethink our understanding of development, i.e. with more wealth or money hunger and how we address it. He deals the flowing in the country, the problem of hunger issue with sensibility and reality. will be solved. Fast and good economic Therefore, option D is the apt answer. growth/development will eliminate hunger. 62. Ans. E. The author says that this relationship between Percolate is a verb which means to spread hunger and economic development is an gradually through an area or a group of indirect method for solving the issue of people. It also refers to a liquid or gas that hunger. This method is good for the long run, filter gradually through a porous surface or but it does nothing to immediately address the substance. We prepare coffee in a percolator. problem. This is best described in option C. Permeate means to spread throughout Therefore, option C is the apt answer. something. Hence, all three options are 60. Ans. A. synonymous to ‘percolate.’ The National Food Security Act, 2013 (also Therefore, option E is the apt answer. Right to Food Act) is an Act of the Parliament 63. Ans. B. of India, which aims to provide subsidized The passage is based on economic food grains to approximately two-thirds of development of the bank. It says that the India's 1.2 billion people. The highlighted economic growth of the bank in terms of the statement states that during the Food money is based on the cost of settlement. If Security Bill debate in Parliament, the concept this cost is reduced amongst the countries of hunger and malnutrition must have then the flow of payment will be maintained presented in a way that would allow one to see or vice versa. It is nowhere mentioned in the how the government presents access to food passage about rural or urban areas so we will as a right. The law failed to present that the take a general context. Hence option B is the right to food is one of the most basic human correct option. rights, closely linked to the right to life. So, 64. Ans. A. should be self-sufficient and not take part in Choice A is correct as it matches with the flow international trade. ‘Arbitrage’ means the after a statement praising the professionalism simultaneous buying and selling of securities, of Indians, it is only logical to mention their currency, or commodities in different markets excellence of working in a competitive or in derivative forms in order to take environment. It also keeps up with the tone advantage of differing prices for the same and general subject of the passage. Option B asset. ‘Amortisation’ means the running down is a bad choice as it talks about being in their or payment of a loan by instalments. The company which is not relevant in the context given passage includes the presence of an of the paragraph and therefore is incorrect as ‘auctioneer’ who is defined as a person who it is beyond the general theme. Option C is conducts auctions by accepting bids and overall correct but we as we have to choose declaring goods sold. Thus, option B is the the best option so we have to cancel out on C. correct fit for all three blanks. Option D is obviously a lengthy reproduction 69. Ans. C. of the sentence preceding the blank. As for ‘Brand’ refers to a particular identity or image option E, it is incorrect as the statement does regarded as an asset. ‘Stock’ refers to the not keep up with the flow of the paragraph. capital raised by a company or corporation Neither does it logically follow the previous through the issue and subscription of shares. sentence nor is it related to the next sentence. ‘Bond’ is an interest-bearing security issued 65. Ans. A. by governments, companies and some other Choice A is correct as it matches with the flow organisations. ‘Barter’ refers to exchange of the passage. The whole paragraph is about (goods or services) for other goods or services the devastating effects that nuclear weapons without using money. ‘Bankruptcy’ means the have due to certain curtailments on part of the state of being bankrupt. The given blanks can scientists in the moral and the conscience either use ‘bond’ or ‘stock’ as both are similar aspect. It is only logical to mention an in meaning. Bonds and stocks are both argument to support the next statement. It securities, but the major difference between also keeps up with the tone and general the two is that (capital) stockholders have an subject of the passage. equity stake in a company (that is, they are Option B is a bad choice as it talks about owners), whereas bondholders have a creditor absolutely nothing and is too naïve. Therefore stake in the company (that is, they are is incorrect as it is beyond the general theme. lenders). Being a creditor, bondholders have Option C is incorrect as it obviously does not priority over stockholders. Thus, ‘bond’ is the go with the flow of the Para. best fit word for the given blanks as it is As for option D, it is incorrect as the statement clearly stated that it is a form of loan. This is illogical. makes option C the correct answer. As for E, neither does it logically follow the 70. Ans. D. previous sentence nor is it related to the From the given passage it is evident that we anything in the next sentence. have to take the word filling the blanks in 66. Ans. A. relation to the word ‘emission’ which The correct sequence is ACB. means the production and discharge of 67. Ans. E. something, especially gas or radiation. The correct sequence is CBA. ‘Norms’ refer to a standard or pattern, 68. Ans. B. especially of social behaviour, that is typical or ‘Assets’ mean things that have earning power expected. Thus ‘emission norms’ cannot be a or some other value to their owner. ‘Auction’ correct term as it is not related social means a public sale in which goods or behaviour. ‘Pollutants’ mean a substance that property are sold to the highest bidder. pollutes something, especially water or the ‘Autarky’ refers to the idea that a country atmosphere. If this word is used in the given first blank it does not provide the correct term 73. Ans. A. being defined. ‘Factors’ refer to a Subdued means restrained in style or quality. circumstance, fact, or influence that Softened means being or made softer or less contributes to a result. ‘Standards’ refer to a loud or clear. required or agreed level of quality or Dampened means to suppress or constrain so attainment. ‘Limits’ means a restriction on the as to lessen in intensity. size or amount of something permissible or possible. Of all the given options ‘factors’ and Quite means to a degree (not used with a ‘standards’ can be seen as the most negative). appropriate words for the given blanks. But an Silenced means reduced to silence. emission factor is a representative value that The reaction of the authorities is already attempts to relate the quantity of a pollutant mentioned, i.e. muted. All the options, except released to the atmosphere with an activity 'quite', are synonymous with 'muted'. But the associated with the release of that pollutant. reaction was toned-down. Hence, the correct Thus, option D is the best fit answer for the answer is (A). given blanks. 74. Ans. E. 71. Ans. E. Defragmented means to run a process that ‘Aspects’ mean a particular part or feature of collects fragments of files and sorts them into something. ‘Pollutants’ mean a substance that contiguous sections on one or more hard disks pollutes something, especially water or the or hard disk partitions, thus speeding up file atmosphere. ‘Employ’ means give work to management. (someone) and pay them for it. ‘Operate’ Ambiguous means to be of uncertain nature or means (of a person) control the functioning of significance. (a machine, process, or system). ‘Manipulate’ means control or influence (a person or Definitive means clearly defined or situation) cleverly or unscrupulously. The formulated. passage hints towards unscrupulous usage of Anecdotal means to have the character of an the environment for our own betterment. anecdote. Thus, option E is the best fit answer for the Speculative means not based on fact or given blanks. investigation. 72. Ans. E. Hence, the correct answer is (E). The given blank is to be taken in consideration 75. Ans. B. with the word ‘administrative’. ‘Administrative Marginal means to be of questionable or Adjudication’ means a decision or sentence minimal quality. imposed by a judge. ‘Administrative Division’ refers to is a portion of a country or other Immaterial means to be of no importance or region delineated for the purpose of relevance especially to a law case. administration. ‘Administrative hearing’ refers Unrelated means lacking a logical or causal to an informal way of resolving disputes relation. between agencies and citizens without the Extraneous means something that is not strict procedural rules of a court. pertinent to the matter under consideration. ‘Administrative Service’ refer to managing, Academic means marked by a narrow focus on planning, directing, and coordinating or display of learning especially its trivial supportive services of an organization. aspects. ‘Administrative legislation’ is the body of law Despite being young, Bennett's property was and legal work that deals with government already entailed to the male heir. This means agencies. Thus, option A fits all three blanks that she did not have a significant place in correctly. the rural society of 18th century England. Hence, the correct answer is (B).

76. Ans. C. Abstain: restrain oneself from doing or The passage clearly states that several enjoying something characteristics are shared between humans Defer: put off (an action or event) to a later and primates with respect to their taste time; postpone profiles. It also states that it is because of Terse: sparing in the use of words; abrupt evolution. But to infer that both species share Abrupt: sudden and unexpected the same profile would be incorrect making Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. option a incorrect. The passage is all about the ‘quivery, steady’ forms a synonym-antonym human ability to discern different tastes. One pair of ‘tremulous’. cannot infer about the likability of certain 79. Ans. A. tastes from the given passage making option The meanings of the given words are as b incorrect. In the first sentence itself the follows: passage talks about how majority of the Histrionic: excessively theatrical or human population can taste a certain artificial dramatic in character or style flavour. Thus, it can be inferred that majority Melodramatic: characteristic of of the human population have a determinant melodrama, especially in being taste profile making the opposite as stated in exaggerated or overemotional option c also correct. This also makes option d Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively incorrect. dramatic 77. Ans. A. Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or The passage states that reality is not an duty well and thoroughly absolute truth, but a result of our consistent Diligent: having or showing care and experiences. This makes option a is a correct conscientiousness in one's work or duties inference made from the passage. Option b is Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of a direct statement already made in the given something; clinging or adhering closely passage. Option c cannot be inferred from the Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in passage as ‘pragmatism’ is considered as a retaining facts and impressions philosophy while ‘reality’ is considered as an Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or amalgamation of our experiences. According develop well or vigorously to the given passage our experiences enables Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically us to determine what is the reality which may in order to obtain or achieve something or may not be the truth. This makes option d Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a incorrect. particular matter; apposite 78. Ans. B. Appropriate: suitable or proper in the The meanings of the given words are as circumstances follows: Therefore, it can be observed that option A i.e. Tremulous: shaking or quivering slightly ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- Stringent: (of regulations, requirements, or synonym pair of ‘histrionic’. conditions) strict, precise, and exacting 80. Ans. E. Garrulous: excessively talkative, especially on The meanings of the given words are as trivial matters follows: Quivery: shaking or trembling slightly Nefarious: (typically of an action or Steady: firmly fixed, supported, or activity) wicked or criminal balanced; not shaking or moving Sloppy: careless and unsystematic; Conjunctive: relating to or forming a excessively casual connection or combination of things Flurry: a small swirling mass of something, Desist: stop doing something; cease or especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden abstain gusts of wind Unassertive: (of a person) not having or 82. Ans. C. showing a confident and forceful personality The meanings of the given words are as Ignoble: not honourable in character or follows: purpose Zealous: having or showing zeal Modest: unassuming in the estimation of one's Droopy: hanging down limply abilities or achievements Gigantic: of very great size or extent; huge or Subtle: (especially of a change or distinction) enormous so delicate or precise as to be difficult to Tenacity: the quality or fact of being able to analyse or describe grip something firmly; grip Gregarious: (of a person) fond of company; Assiduity: constant or close attention to what sociable one is doing Magnanimous: generous or forgiving, Fervent: having or displaying a especially towards a rival or less powerful passionate intensity person Apathetic: showing or feeling no interest, Iniquitous: grossly unfair and morally enthusiasm, or concern wrong Conceited: excessively proud of oneself; vain Atrocious: horrifyingly wicked Capacious: having a lot of space inside; roomy Therefore, it can be observed that option E i.e. Hilarity: extreme amusement, especially ‘iniquitous, atrocious’ forms a synonym- when expressed by laughter synonym pair of ‘nefarious’. Livid: furiously angry 81. Ans. B. Therefore, it can be observed that option C i.e. The meanings of the given words are as ‘fervent, apathetic’ forms a synonym- follows: antonym pair of ‘zealous’. Recalcitrant: having an obstinately 83. Ans. A. uncooperative attitude towards authority To give a benefit of doubt means to decide or discipline that you will believe someone, even though Peculiar: different to what is normal or you are not sure that what the person is expected; strange saying is true. Convivial: (of an atmosphere or event) 84. Ans. B. friendly, lively, and enjoyable The phrase refers to a specific, rational Amenable: open and responsive to purpose in what one is doing or planning, even suggestion; easily persuaded or though it may appear crazy or absurd to controlled another person. Docile: ready to accept control or 85. Ans. C. instruction; submissive If you say that you wouldn't be seen dead or Taciturn: (of a person) reserved or be caught dead in particular clothes, places, uncommunicative in speech; saying little or situations, you are expressing strong dislike Withering: intended to make someone feel or disapproval of them. humiliated; scornful 86. Ans. D. Voluble: (of a person) talking fluently, readily, According to the passage, some of the defence or incessantly mechanisms against phishing attacks lie with Turgid: swollen and distended or congested the clients as users often share confidential Pendulous: hanging down loosely information voluntarily. Thus, unknown Jocular: fond of or characterized by joking; people on friend lists can endanger the user. humorous or playful Hence statement I is an inference. Again, Therefore, it can be observed that option B i.e. since spammers can often exploit social- ‘amenable, docile’ forms an antonym- engineering tricks to enhance viral antonym pair of ‘recalcitrant’. marketing’s effectiveness it is evident that viruses and malware can find their way into

our computers via the advertisements. This what has been described in the passage suggests that statement II can also be making it the ideal title for the passage. inferred. But the passage does not explicitly 91. Ans. D. state the various consequences of a cyber- The National Statistics Day (NSD) is attack on an individual. Though statement III celebrated every year in India on 29th June to is true, it cannot be said that it can be inferred create public awareness about importance of from the passage. Hence option D is the statistics in socio-economic planning and correct answer. policy formulation. 87. Ans. E. Note: The 2017 theme is “Administrative All the given statements except for E are true Statistics” with respect to the given passage. Statement 92. Ans. D. A is proven by the first sentence of the The United States of America, Mexico and passage. The passage also states that users Canada have won the right to host the 23rd often share confidential information FIFA 2026 World Cup after beating Morocco in voluntarily which makes statement B true. a vote by FIFA member nations in Moscow. The passage states that ‘spamming’ enhances The North American bid received 134 of the viral marketing’s effectiveness. Thus, 203 votes, while Morocco polled 65 in the statement C is also true. Statement D is also ballot at a FIFA Congress held in Moscow. true as it falls under the various steps a user 93. Ans. D. can take to protect themselves. But statement ‘Paytm’ has launched the first wealth E is not true as OSNs often assume that management product ‘Digital Gold’ on its anybody accepted as a friend online is platform to allow customers to buy and sell trustworthy, thereby revealing sensitive gold through electronic platform. information to them. Note: Consumers can purchase 24K 999.9 88. Ans. A. purity gold online and store it in MMTC— The last sentence of the given passage states PAMP’s secure vaults free of charge. that – ‘Their future development hinges on 94. Ans. D. their ability to deliver enjoyable services Veteran journalist and editor of Srinagar without undermining users’ information based ‘Rising Kashmir’ newspaper was shot security.’ From this it is evident that option A dead by unidentified gunmen outside his office is the correct answer. in the Press Enclave area of Srinagar in 89. Ans. B. Jammu & Kashmir. The passage categorically states that, Bukhari was instrumental in organising ‘Digitally signed emails can prevent spoofed several conferences for peace in the Kashmir email messages from fooling recipients…’. Valley. Thus, option B is the correct answer. 95. Ans. B. 90. Ans. C. LRS stands for - Liberalised Remittance The passage is about the prevalence of online Scheme. social networks (OSNs) in modern life and the LRS is a facility provided by the Reserve Bank security risks accompanying the same. Option of India for all resident individuals to freely A is very specific in its terminology, whereas remit certain amount in terms of US dollar the passage goes beyond the scope of the every financial year for a permissible set of heading. Option B is extremely wide as current or capital account transactions. common security problems can range from Note: thievery to threats to national security. Option * In April 2018, the Reserve Bank of India E can refer to an introduction to various OSNs. (RBI) has tightened reporting norms for the Option D mentions a very specific problem Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) under with online users. Only option C encompasses which individual can transfer up to US $2,50,000 abroad in a year.

* The purpose of tightening of norms is to Indian citizens to have unrestricted access to improve monitoring and to ensure compliance e-payment services with LRS limits. 102. Ans. B. * The scheme was introduced in February International Conference on Information and 2004 and its regulations are provided Communication Technology (ICT) will be held under Foreign Exchange Management Act in Kathmandu, Nepal (from 17th June). (FEMA), 1999. The Theme of the two-day conference is 96. Ans. A. “Sustainable Development Goals for Smart Explanation: The Asian Infrastructure Society”. Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral The objective of the conference is to bring development bank (MDB) conceived for the government and private sector together for 21st century. The Bank's foundation is built on developing a plan of action using sustainable the lessons of experience of existing MDBs ICT applications. and the private sector. Its modus operandi will 103. Ans. C. be lean, clean and green: it is situated in The headquarter of Organisation for Economic Beijing, China. Cooperation and Development (OECD) is in 97. Ans. B. Paris, France. The ASEAN India Film Festival 2018 was held 104. Ans. C. in New Delhi. It was inaugurated Patratu Thermal Power Station is a coal-based by Information and Broadcasting thermal power plant located near Patratu town Minister Col. (Retd) Rajyavardhan Singh in Ramgarh district in the Indian state Rathore. of Jharkhand. The power plant is operated by 98. Ans. C. the Jharkhand State Electricity Board. Bharti Airtel will acquire the business of It has an installed capacity of 840 MW. The Telenor India for an undisclosed sum in all generating units of the power plant are very seven circles Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, old and are operating at around 10% PLF, Maharashtra, Gujarat, UP (East), UP (West) generating about 110 MW per day. and Assam. 105. Ans. A. Note: Telenor India (formerly known as The 2018 theme of the International Yoga Day Uninor) was an Indian mobile network is “Yoga for Peace”. operator based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. International Yoga Day (4th) is being The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of celebrated worldwide on 21st June to promote Telenor Group, a telecommunications yoga and make it a part of people’s daily company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. routine. 99. Ans. D. 106. Ans. C. The Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance Hirakud dam is located in Odisha on to set up India’s first national sports university Mahanadi. in Imphal, Manipur. The proposed university 107. Ans. C. will be spread over 325 acres and cost Rs 524 The Dudhwa National Park is a national park crore. in the Terai of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is part 100. Ans. C. of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. Punjab state government along with World 108. Ans. C. Wildlife Fund (WWF) India conducted the first The Republic of Zambia is a landlocked organized census for the conservation of country in Southern Africa. The capital city Indus dolphins on their population. is Lusaka and currency is Kwacha. 101. Ans. B. 109. Ans. E. National Payments Corporation of India is the The Insurance Regulatory and Development umbrella organisation for all retail payment Authority (IRDAI) has set up a 10-member systems in India, which aims to allow all committee headed by Suresh Mathur (ED-IMF, IRDAI) to review norms related to Insurance SDF has been established Marketing Firms (IMF) with an aim to increase (i) to promote the welfare of the people of insurance penetration in the country. SAARC region, 110. Ans. A. (ii) to improve their quality of life and (iii) to The SKOCH has conferred the ‘Best accelerate economic growth, social progress performing Social Sector Ministry’ award to and poverty alleviation in the region. “Ministry of Women and Child Development” The Fund is to serve as the umbrella financial as it has delivered the promises made and for institution for SAARC projects and its significant achievements and initiatives programmes and is aimed to contribute to from the last 4 years. Smt. Maneka Sanjay regional cooperation and integration through Gandhi has received the award on behalf of project collaboration. the Ministry. 116. Ans. A. 111. Ans. E. Bhumi Pednekar bagged the best actress at The ICC Women’s World T20 championship Dada Saheb Phalke award ceremony for Toilet 2018 will be held in the West Indies from 9 – Ek Prem Katha. 24th November this year. 117. Ans. B. 112. Ans. B. A non-trading company used as a vehicle for The Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a negotiable various financial manoeuvres or kept dormant money market instrument and issued in for future use in some other capacity is known dematerialised form or as a Usance as shell companies. Promissory Note against funds deposited at a 118. Ans. D. bank or other eligible financial institution for a Indira Sagar dam is located in Madhya specified time period. (Usance Promissory Pradesh. Note has to be paid after certain time period). 119. Ans. A. 113. Ans. B. Assumption Island is located in Seychelles. The Indian Science Congress – the largest Assumption Island is a small island situated gathering of Indian scientists – was scheduled southwest of Seychelles main and largest to be held at Osmania University in Hyderabad island of Mahe. It is situated very close to the from January 3 to 7. For the first time in its Mozambique Channel from where much Indian history, it was rescheduled to March 16-March Ocean maritime routes pass. Its location lends 20 and its venue was moved to the Manipur its strategic importance for monitoring University, Imphal after the Osmania shipping in the Mozambique Channel. University administration said it would not be 120. Ans. B. able to host the event fearing agitations on The two day ‘Kabir Mahotsav’ in UP organized campus. by Ministry of Culture. 114. Ans. B. 121. Ans. A. Life Insurance Corporation of India is all set to Pilibhit wildlife sanctuary is located in Uttar become a knight in shining armour for the Pradesh. ailing IDBI Bank. In a first-of-its-kind 122. Ans. C. transaction, the Insurance Regulatory and Rani Rampal is the captain of Indian women Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has hockey team. approved a proposal allowing the former to 123. Ans. A. acquire a majority stake in the bank. The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco is situated 115. Ans. C. in Mumbai. SAARC Development Fund Headquarters are India gets its 37th WORLD UNESCO World located in Thimpu, Bhutan. SAARC HERITAGE SITE. Development Fund (SDF), the umbrella Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble of financial institution for projects in SAARC Mumbai declared as a World Heritage Property member countries. by UNESCO. This makes Mumbai city the second city in India after Ahmedabad to under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana be inscribed on the World Heritage List. Yojana (PMVVY). In the past 5 years alone, India has managed It also extended the last date for a to get inscribed seven of its properties/sites subscription to the scheme till March 31, on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. India 2020. The time limit was earlier supposed to now has overall 37 World Heritage Inscriptions end on May 4, 2018. with 29 Cultural, 07 Natural and 01 Mixed The PMVVY is being implemented through Life sites. While India stands second largest in Insurance Corp (LIC) to provide social number after China security during old age and protect the elderly 124. Ans. B. IIM Ahmedabad launches Bharat Inclusive aged 60 years and above against a future fall Initiative. in their interest income due to uncertain IIM-Ahmedabad’s Centre for Innovation, market conditions. Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) has The scheme provides an assured pension launched a Bharat Inclusion Initiative to build based on a guaranteed rate of return of 8 knowledge and foster innovation and percent per annum for 10 years. entrepreneurial activity across areas such as 129. Ans. C. financial inclusion, livelihood, education and The Communications Compatibility and health. Security Agreement dialogue between foreign Centre for Innovation Incubation and and defence ministers of India and US Entrepreneurship (CIIE) at IIM Ahmedabad scheduled to be held in Washington. helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into viable 130. Ans. D. businesses. International Organization for Migration 125. Ans. D. Headquarters is located in Geneva, Ajay Thakur is associated with Kabaddi. Switzerland. 126. Ans. C. The International Organization for Migration CBLO stands for Collateralized Borrowing and (IOM) is an intergovernmental organization Lending Obligation. CBLO is a money market that provides services and advice concerning instrument that represents an obligation migration to governments and migrants, between a borrower and a lender as to the including internally displaced persons, terms and conditions of a loan. So, C stands refugees, and migrant workers. for Collateralized. In September 2016, it became a related 127. Ans. E. organization of the United Nations. It was initially established in 1951 as the PMLA stands for Prevention of Money Intergovernmental Committee for European Laundering Act, 2002. So, L stands Migration (ICEM) to help resettle people for Laundering. Prevention of Money displaced by World War II. As of June 2018, Laundering Act, 2002 is an Act of the the International Organization for Migration had Parliament of India enacted by the NDA 172 member states & eight observer states. government to prevent money-laundering and 131. Ans. C. to provide for confiscation of property derived Malabo is the capital of Equatorial Guinea. from money-laundering. 132. Ans. B. Informal summit held in Sochi, Russia. 128. Ans. D. 133. Ans. B. PMVVY (Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana) CAGR stands for Compound Annual Growth pension limit extends to March, 2020. Rate. So, C stands for Compound. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is a Narendra Modi approved extending the business and investing specific term for the investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 15 lakh geometric progression ratio that provides a constant rate of return over the time period.

134. Ans. D. so, x > y 5th International conference on human 142. Ans. E. excellence on Yoga (2019) was held in 퐈. x² − 16x + 64 = 0 Uttarakhand. x² − 8x – 8x + 64 = 0 135. Ans. A. x(x − 8) − 8(x − 8) = 0 Kishori amonkar died recently. He was (x − 8) (x − 8) = 0 associated with Classical Vocalist. x = 8, 8 136. Ans. B. 퐈퐈. y² − 16y + 63 = 0 The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister y² − 7y – 9y + 63 = 0 Shri Narendra Modi has approved the y(y − 7) − 9(y − 7) = 0 establishment of National Institute of Mental (y – 9) (y – 7) = 0 Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR) at Bhopal. y = 9, 7 137. Ans. B. so, No relation can be established between x • SAWEN stands for South Asia Wildlife and y. Enforcement Network. So, E stands for 143. Ans. D. Enforcement. 퐈. 25/x² − 15/x + 2 = 0 • The South Asia Wildlife Enforcement ⇒ 2x2 − 15x + 25 = 0 Network (SAWEN), an inter-governmental ⇒ 2x2 − 10x − 5x + 25 = 0 wildlife law enforcement agency, in its first 2x(x − 5) − 5(x − 5) = 0 ever meeting in India, adopted many (2x − 5)(x − 5) = 0 resolutions to curb wildlife crime in the region. x = 5/2 , 5 138. Ans. A. 퐈퐈. 40/y² + 1 = 13/y Prime minister Narendra Modi has ⇒ y 2 − 13y + 40 = 0 inaugurated the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas ⇒ y 2 − 8y − 5y + 40 = 0 at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh in January 2019. ⇒ y(y − 8) − 5(y − 8) = 0 The theme this year is, 'Role of Indian (y − 5)(y − 8) = 0 Diaspora in building New India'. y = 5, 8 139. Ans. C. so, x ≤ y th * Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 Dec 144. Ans. D. 2018 inaugurated the 4.94 km long Bogibeel 퐈. 48/x² − 14/x + 1 = 0 Bridge in Assam. ⇒ x2 − 14x + 48 = 0 * It is India’s longest rail-cum-road road ⇒ x2 − 8x − 6x + 48 = 0 bridge, on the river Bramhaputra. ⇒ x(x − 8) − 6(x − 8) = 0 * The bridge is constructed at an estimated ⇒ (x − 8)(x − 6) = 0 cost of 5,800 crore rupees. x = 8, 6 * It is situated 17 km downstream of 퐈퐈. 45/ y² + 1/y = 2 Dibrugarh city in Assam. ⇒ 2y2 − y − 45 = 0 140. Ans. B. ⇒ 2y2 − 10y + 9y − 45 = 0 Reinsurance is insurance that is purchased by an insurance company from one or more ⇒ 2y(y − 5) + 9(y − 5) = 0 insurance companies (the "reinsurer") directly ⇒ (2y + 9)(y − 5) = 0 or through a broker as a means of risk y = 5, − 9/2 management. so, x > y 141. Ans. C. 145. Ans. E. 퐈. (x − 2)² = 9 퐈. x² + 3x – 4 = 0 ⇒ (x − 2) = ± 3 x² + 4x – x – 4 = 0 ⇒ x = 5, −1 x(x + 4) – 1 (x + 4) = 0 퐈퐈. (2y + 8)² = 16 (x − 1) (x + 4) = 0 (2y + 8) = ± 4 ⇒ x = 1, −4 y = −2, −6 II. y² + 10y + 24 = 0

y² + 4y + 6y + 24 = 0 Total man-hours on odd days of March = 300 y(y + 4) + 6(y + 4) = 0 x 16 x 8 (y + 6) (y + 4) = 0 And, the total man-hours on even days of y = −4, −6 April = 1200 x 15 x 8 so, x ≥ y So, 146. Ans. B. Let amount of milk removed = 2x litre So, amount of water added = x litre So, Now → (165 − 2푥)/푥 = 5/3 x = 45 lit 147. Ans. C. So option (a) is the correct answer. At least one black can be chosen in two ways 152. Ans. D. from each box: Now, probability of choosing at least one black ball from first box 2 2 4 2 4 = 1/2 × [ ( C1× C1)/ C2 + C2/ C2 ]= 5/12 Probability of choosing at least one black ball Total man-hours of April = 1500 x 15 x 8 = from 2nd box 180000 4 12 16 4 16 = 1/2 × [( C1× C1)/ C2 + C2/ C2] = 9/40 Total man-hours of August = 57600 + 36000 Final probability = 93600 = 5/12 + 9/40 = (50 + 27)/120 = 77/120 So, required difference = 86400 148. Ans. E. So option (d) is the correct answer. Let speed of train B be 푥 m/s And length of 153. Ans. B. train B be 푦 m Then length of train A is 2푦 m Speed of train A = 84 × 5/18 = 210/9 m/s = 70/3 m/s Total man-hours on even days of March = A.T.Q, (2푦+푦)/10 = 70/3 − 푥 ………….(i) 700 x 15 x 8 and (2푦+푦)/ 22.5 = 70/3 − 2푥 …………….(ii) And, the total man-hours on even days of solving (i) and (ii), 푦 = 50 m August = 300 x 15 x 8 149. Ans. C. Let, inner radius of cylinder be ‘푥’ cm. So, 4/3 휋(6)3 = 휋 × 32 (52 − 푥2 ) So option (b) is the correct answer. or, (4 × 6 × 6 × 6) / (3 × 32) = 25 − x2 154. Ans. C. or, 푥2 = 25 − 9 or, 푥 = 4 cm Hence, thickness = 5 – 4 = 1 cm. 150. Ans. B. Total man-hours on odd days of April = 300 Profit ratio X & Y = (700 × 3) + (700 × 5/7 x 15 x 8 = 36000 × 3) + (700× 5/7 + 200 × 3/5 )× 6 : 600 × And, the total man-hours on odd days of 12 August = 450 x 16 x 8 = 57600 X:Y= 7320 : 7200= 183:180 So, ∴ X’s share from profit = 183 × 726 /(183+180) = 푅푠. 366. 151. Ans. A. So option (c) is the correct answer.

155. Ans. A. PR = 2200000 …….(i) From statement II, P + PRT/100 = 154000 ...... (ii) From statement III, Difference = PR2/1002 PR2/1002 = 120 ………(iii) by solving (i)&(iii) R can be found. Only I and III required to answer 160. Ans. E. Let the smaller no. is x & bigger no. is y. From statement I, y = x + 6 So, required average From statement II, (40/100) × 푥 = (30/100) = × 푦 From statement III, 푦/2 : 푥 /3 = 2 : 1 So option (a) is the correct answer. ⇒ 3y = 4x 156. Ans. C. statement II & From statement III give only From I, II & III ratio between the numbers, so we statement Let speed of Amit and Abhi be 4x and 5x I also along one of II or III. km/hr respectively. ∴ from I and II or I and III we can find the 5x – 4x = 20 Answer. ∴ x = 20 km/hr 161. Ans. C. So speed of Abhi= 20×5= 100 km/hr Rahul runs 40 minutes. Speed of Amit= 20×4= 80 km/hr For starting 15 minutes Let distance be D km Speed = 5 km/hr D/80 – D/100 = 1 Distance = km ∴ D = 80 × 100/20 = 400 km All I, II and III required to answer. For next 25 minutes 157. Ans. B. Speed = 9 km/hr From I and II, Let length and breadth be 3x m and 2x m respectively Distance = km 2πr = 440 [r → radius of circle] r = 70 m Total distance = ∴ breadth = 70 ×1/7 =10 m & length = 15 m So, he runs total 5 km on treadmill. ∴ Area = 10 × 15 = 150 m² P1 can complete that work in 6 hours From statement III, length : breadth= 150 : Efficiency of P1 and P2 = 5: 4. 100= 3:2 So, P2 can complete the work in So Statement I and III are same. hours Only II and either I or III required to answer. 158. Ans. A. So, the number of units of work done by them From statement I, Passed = 400 in one hours = From statement III, Let number of appeared & Failed students be 5x and 3x respectively So, they together can complete the work in 2x = 400 10/3 hours ⇒ x = 200 P1 and P2 together complete 75% of that work ∴ failed = appeared – passed = 1000 – 400 at 12:30 p.m. = 600 100% of the work is completed in 10/3hours So, Only I and III required to answer. So, 75% of the work will be completed 159. Ans. A. in hours From statement I, PR × 2/100 = 44000

So, in office Rahul gives some work to his Winner is the one who gets highest number as subordinates P1 and P2 at 12.30 – 2.5 hours the sum of the square of the number comes in = 10 am. dices. Rahul and P2 together can complete same (2, 6) = work in 3 hours. (3, 5) = (4, 4) = (5, 3) = (6, 2) =

So, Rahul can complete the whole work in 5 So, Raman will get (2, 6) and the other two hours will get (3, 5) and (4, 4) So, he runs total 5 km on treadmill. Also, P1 can complete that work in 6 hours So option (c) is the correct answer. So, ratio of the efficiency of P1 and 162. Ans. E. Rahul=6:5 Rahul runs 40 minutes. So, required percentage For starting 15 minutes = Speed = 5 km/hr

So, Rahul is 20 % more efficient than P1. Distance = km Distance between house and office = 45km. For next 25 minutes Time taken to reach office = 1.5 hours at 9:30 Speed = 9 km/hr a.m. Distance = km Speed = Total distance = Speed of stream = 3km/hr Therefore, required time So, he runs total 5 km on treadmill. = P1 can complete that work in 6 hours Efficiency of P1 and P2 = 5: 4. So, P2 can complete the work So, he takes hours to reach home. in hours Total outcomes in a single throw of 2 dice = (1, 1) (1, 2) (1, 3) (1, 4) (1, 5) (1, 6) So, the number of units of work done by them (2, 1) (2, 2) (2, 3) (2, 4) (2, 5) (2, 6) (3, 1) (3, 2) (3, 3) (3, 4) (3, 5) (3, 6) in one hours = (4, 1) (4, 2) (4, 3) (4, 4) (4, 5) (4, 6) So, they together can complete the work in (5, 1) (5, 2) (5, 3) (5, 4) (5, 5) (5, 6) 10/3 hours (6, 1) (6, 2) (6, 3) (6, 4) (6, 5) (6, 6) P1 and P2 together complete 75% of that work So, total number of outcomes in a single throw at 12:30 p.m. of two dice = 36 100% of the work is completed in 10/3 hours When first Rahul and then Aman throw their So, 75% of the work will be completed in respective dices, total number of outcomes = 36 + 36 = 72 hours In a game, all three throw their dices and each one of them get 8 as the sum of numbers in So, in office Rahul gives some work to his their dices and any one of two not get same subordinates P1 and P2 at 12.30 – 2.5 hours outcomes. = 10 am. So, the required possibility = (2, 6) (3, 5) (4, Rahul and P2 together can complete same 4) (5, 3) (6, 2) work in 3 hours.

(4, 4) = (5, 3) = (6, 2) = So, Raman will get (2, 6) and the other two So, Rahul can complete the whole work in 5 will get (3, 5) and (4, 4) hours So, in office Rahul gives some work to his Also, P1 can complete that work in 6 hours subordinates P1 and P2 at 12.30 – 2.5 hours So, ratio of the efficiency of P1 & Rahul= 6: 5 = 10 am. So, required percentage So option (e) is the correct answer. = 163. Ans. B. Rahul runs 40 minutes. So, Rahul is 20 % more efficient than P1. For starting 15 minutes Distance between house and office = 45km. Speed = 5 km/hr Time taken to reach office = 1.5 hours at 9:30 Distance = km a.m. Speed = For next 25 minutes Speed = 9 km/hr Speed of stream = 3km/hr Distance = km Therefore, required time = Total distance =

So, he runs total 5 km on treadmill. So, he takes hours to reach home. P1 can complete that work in 6 hours Total outcomes in a single throw of 2 dice = Efficiency of P1 and P2 = 5: 4. (1, 1) (1, 2) (1, 3) (1, 4) (1, 5) (1, 6) So, P2 can complete the work (2, 1) (2, 2) (2, 3) (2, 4) (2, 5) (2, 6) in hours (3, 1) (3, 2) (3, 3) (3, 4) (3, 5) (3, 6) (4, 1) (4, 2) (4, 3) (4, 4) (4, 5) (4, 6) So, the number of units of work done by them (5, 1) (5, 2) (5, 3) (5, 4) (5, 5) (5, 6) (6, 1) (6, 2) (6, 3) (6, 4) (6, 5) (6, 6) in one hours = So, total number of outcomes in a single throw So, they together can complete the work of two dice = 36 When first Rahul and then Aman throw their in hours respective dices, total number of outcomes = 36 + 36 = 72 P1 and P2 together complete 75% of that work In a game, all three throw their dices and each at 12:30 p.m. one of them get 8 as the sum of numbers in 100% of the work is completed in hours their dices and any one of two not get same outcomes. So, 75% of the work will be completed So, the required possibility = (2, 6) (3, 5) (4, in hours 4) (5, 3) (6, 2) Winner is the one who gets highest number as So, in office Rahul gives some work to his the sum of the square of the number comes in subordinates P1 and P2 at 12.30 – 2.5 hours dices. = 10 am. (2, 6) = Rahul and P2 together can complete same work in 3 hours. (3, 5) = (3, 5) = (4, 4) =

(5, 3) = (6, 2) = So, Rahul can complete the whole work in 5 So, Raman will get (2, 6) and the other two hours will get (3, 5) and (4, 4) Also, P1 can complete that work in 6 hours So, Rahul is 20 % more efficient than P1. So, ratio of the efficiency of P1 and Rahul = 6: So option (b) is the correct answer. 5 164. Ans. D. So, required percentage Rahul runs 40 minutes. = For starting 15 minutes Speed = 5 km/hr So, Rahul is 20 % more efficient than P1. Distance = km Distance between house and office = 45km. Time taken to reach office = 1.5 hours at 9:30 For next 25 minutes a.m. Speed = 9 km/hr Speed = Distance = km Speed of stream = 3km/hr Therefore, required time Total distance = = So, he runs total 5 km on treadmill. P1 can complete that work in 6 hours So, he takes hours to reach home. Efficiency of P1 and P2 = 5: 4. So, P2 can complete the work Total outcomes in a single throw of 2 dice = (1, 1) (1, 2) (1, 3) (1, 4) (1, 5) (1, 6) in hours (2, 1) (2, 2) (2, 3) (2, 4) (2, 5) (2, 6) So, the number of units of work done by (3, 1) (3, 2) (3, 3) (3, 4) (3, 5) (3, 6) (4, 1) (4, 2) (4, 3) (4, 4) (4, 5) (4, 6) them in one hours = (5, 1) (5, 2) (5, 3) (5, 4) (5, 5) (5, 6) (6, 1) (6, 2) (6, 3) (6, 4) (6, 5) (6, 6) So, they together can complete the work So, total number of outcomes in a single throw in hours of two dice = 36 When first Rahul and then Aman throw their P1 and P2 together complete 75% of that respective dices, total number of outcomes = work at 12:30 p.m. 36 + 36 = 72 100% of the work is completed in hours In a game, all three throw their dices and each one of them get 8 as the sum of numbers in So, 75% of the work will be completed their dices and any one of two not get same in hours outcomes. So, the required possibility = (2, 6) (3, 5) (4, So, in office Rahul gives some work to his 4) (5, 3) (6, 2) subordinates P1 and P2 at 12.30 – 2.5 hours Winner is the one who gets highest number as = 10 am. the sum of the square of the number comes in Rahul and P2 together can complete same dices. work in 3 hours. (2, 6) =

(3, 5) = (4, 4) =

(5, 3) = (6, 2) = So, Rahul can complete the whole work in 5 So, Raman will get (2, 6) and the other two hours will get (3, 5) and (4, 4) Also, P1 can complete that work in 6 hours So, ratio of the efficiency of P1 and Rahul = 6: So, he takes hours to reach home. 5 So option (d) is the correct answer. So, required percentage 165. Ans. A. = Rahul runs 40 minutes. For starting 15 minutes So, Rahul is 20 % more efficient than P1. Speed = 5 km/hr Distance between house and office = 45km. Time taken to reach office = 1.5 hours at 9:30 Distance = km a.m. For next 25 minutes Speed = Speed = 9 km/hr Distance = km Speed of stream = 3km/hr Therefore, required time Total distance = = So, he runs total 5 km on treadmill. So, he takes hours to reach home. P1 can complete that work in 6 hours Efficiency of P1 and P2 = 5: 4. Total outcomes in a single throw of 2 dice = So, P2 can complete the work (1, 1) (1, 2) (1, 3) (1, 4) (1, 5) (1, 6) in hours (2, 1) (2, 2) (2, 3) (2, 4) (2, 5) (2, 6) (3, 1) (3, 2) (3, 3) (3, 4) (3, 5) (3, 6) So, the number of units of work done by them (4, 1) (4, 2) (4, 3) (4, 4) (4, 5) (4, 6) (5, 1) (5, 2) (5, 3) (5, 4) (5, 5) (5, 6) in one hours = (6, 1) (6, 2) (6, 3) (6, 4) (6, 5) (6, 6) So, total number of outcomes in a single throw So, they together can complete the work of two dice = 36 in hours When first Rahul and then Aman throw their respective dices, total number of outcomes = P1 and P2 together complete 75% of that work 36 + 36 = 72 at 12:30 p.m. In a game, all three throw their dices and each 100% of the work is completed in hours one of them get 8 as the sum of numbers in their dices and any one of two not get same So, 75% of the work will be completed outcomes. in hours So, the required possibility = (2, 6) (3, 5) (4, 4) (5, 3) (6, 2) So, in office Rahul gives some work to his Winner is the one who gets highest number as subordinates P1 and P2 at 12.30 – 2.5 hours the sum of the square of the number comes in = 10 am. dices. Rahul and P2 together can complete same (2, 6) = work in 3 hours. (3, 5) = (4, 4) =

(5, 3) = (6, 2) = So, Rahul can complete the whole work in 5 So, Raman will get (2, 6) and the other two hours will get (3, 5) and (4, 4) Also, P1 can complete that work in 6 hours When first Rahul and then Aman throw their So, ratio of the efficiency of P1 and Rahul = 6: respective dices, total number of outcomes = 5 36 + 36 = 72 So, required percentage So option (a) is the correct answer. = 166. Ans. E. Rahul runs 40 minutes. So, Rahul is 20 % more efficient than P1. For starting 15 minutes Distance between house and office = 45km. Speed = 5 km/hr Time taken to reach office = 1.5 hours at 9:30 Distance = km a.m. Speed = For next 25 minutes Speed = 9 km/hr Speed of stream = 3km/hr Distance = km Therefore, required time = Total distance = So, he runs total 5 km on treadmill. So, he takes hours to reach home. P1 can complete that work in 6 hours Efficiency of P1 and P2 = 5: 4. Total outcomes in a single throw of 2 dice = So, P2 can complete the work in (1, 1) (1, 2) (1, 3) (1, 4) (1, 5) (1, 6) (2, 1) (2, 2) (2, 3) (2, 4) (2, 5) (2, 6) hours (3, 1) (3, 2) (3, 3) (3, 4) (3, 5) (3, 6) (4, 1) (4, 2) (4, 3) (4, 4) (4, 5) (4, 6) So, the number of units of work done by them (5, 1) (5, 2) (5, 3) (5, 4) (5, 5) (5, 6) in one hours = (6, 1) (6, 2) (6, 3) (6, 4) (6, 5) (6, 6) So, total number of outcomes in a single throw So, they together can complete the work of two dice = 36 in hours When first Rahul and then Aman throw their respective dices, total number of outcomes = P1 and P2 together complete 75% of that work 36 + 36 = 72 at 12:30 p.m. In a game, all three throw their dices and each one of them get 8 as the sum of numbers in 100% of the work is completed in hours their dices and any one of two not get same So, 75% of the work will be completed outcomes. So, the required possibility = (2, 6) (3, 5) (4, in hours 4) (5, 3) (6, 2) Winner is the one who gets highest number as So, in office Rahul gives some work to his the sum of the square of the number comes in subordinates P1 and P2 at 12.30 – 2.5 hours dices. = 10 am. (2, 6) = Rahul and P2 together can complete same work in 3 hours. (3, 5) = (4, 4) =

(5, 3) = (6, 2) = So, Rahul can complete the whole work in 5 So, Raman will get (2, 6) and the other two hours will get (3, 5) and (4, 4) Also, P1 can complete that work in 6 hours So, Raman will get (2, 6) and the other two So, ratio of the efficiency of P1 & Rahul= 6: 5 will get (3, 5) and (4, 4) So, required percentage So option (e) is the correct answer. = 167. Ans. C. 3x+5.92x−4 = 95x−14 So, Rahul is 20 % more efficient than P1. 9(x+5)/2.92x−4 = 95x−14 Distance between house and office = 45km. Comparing powers, Time taken to reach office = 1.5 hours at 9:30 (x+5)/2 + 2x-4 = 5x-14 a.m. x = 5 And, 2y2 −15y−28 = 3y2 −23y−13 Speed = ⇒ y2 −8y+15 = 0 2 Speed of stream = 3km/hr ⇒ y −3y−5y+15 = 0 Therefore, required time ⇒ y(y−3)−5(y−3) = 0 ⇒ (y−5)(y−3) = 0 ⇒ y = 5 ,3 = Quantity I: - Value of x = 5 Quantity II: - Value of y = 5 , 3 So, he takes hours to reach home. So option C Quantity I ≥ Quantity II 168. Ans. B. Total outcomes in a single throw of 2 dice = Quantity I: Let C.P. → Rs 100 (1, 1) (1, 2) (1, 3) (1, 4) (1, 5) (1, 6) So, S.P. → (100+ 29.6)=Rs 129.6 (2, 1) (2, 2) (2, 3) (2, 4) (2, 5) (2, 6) ATQ, M.P. → 129.6/72 ×100 ⇒ Rs 180 (3, 1) (3, 2) (3, 3) (3, 4) (3, 5) (3, 6) ‘x’ ⇒ [180 × (100 – 30)/100] -100 ⇒ 26% (4, 1) (4, 2) (4, 3) (4, 4) (4, 5) (4, 6) Quantity I: 26% (5, 1) (5, 2) (5, 3) (5, 4) (5, 5) (5, 6) Quantity II: 38 (6, 1) (6, 2) (6, 3) (6, 4) (6, 5) (6, 6) So Quantity I < Quantity II So, total number of outcomes in a single throw 169. Ans. A. of two dice = 36 Let efficiency of 1 man, 1 woman and 1 child When first Rahul and then Aman throw their is m, w and c respectively respective dices, total number of outcomes = ATQ, 10 × 12m = 18w × 20 = 27c × 20 36 + 36 = 72 2m = 6w = 9c In a game, all three throw their dices and each So, 9w=3m & 9c=2m one of them get 8 as the sum of numbers in Let total work = 120 m their dices and any one of two not get same Quantity I: (9w + 9c) × 16 = (3m + 2m) × outcomes. 16 = 80 m So, the required possibility = (2, 6) (3, 5) (4, Remaining work = 120 m – 80 m = 40 m 4) (5, 3) (6, 2) Number of men required to complete Winner is the one who gets highest number as remaining work in one day = 40 the sum of the square of the number comes in Quantity I= 40 dices. Quantity II = 36 (2, 6) = Quantity I > Quantity II

170. Ans. A. Units consumed by Fans in House B: 80 Quantity I:- Units consumed by Lights in House B: 80 Let total capacity of tank be 60 unit. Units consumed by Other Appliances in A capacity= 60/20= 3 unit/min House B: 110 B capacity= 60/15= 4 unit/min Total units consumed by House C: 170 C capacity= 60/12= 5 unit/min Units consumed by Fans in House C: 40 Units filled in first three minutes = 3 + 4 + 5 Units consumed by Lights in House C: 40 = 12 unit Units consumed by Other Appliances in 12 unit filled time= 3 min House C: 90 60 unit filled time= 3×60/12= 15 min Units consumed by Other Appliances in Hence, total time taken= 15 minutes House B: 110 Quantity II:- Let waste pipe can empty the Units consumed by Other Appliances in cistern in x min House C: 90 1/ 10 + 1 /15 − 1 /푥 = 1 /18 Units consumed by Other Appliances in ⇒ 1 /푥 = (9+6−5)/ 90 = 10/90 House D: x ⇒ x = 9 minutes Given, Quantity I= 15 Quantity II=9 Quantity I > Quantity II 171. Ans. A. Total units consumed by House A: 250 Units consumed by Fans in House A: 50 Units consumed by Lights in House A: 80 So option (c) is the correct answer. Units consumed by Other Appliances in 173. Ans. E. House A: 120 Total units consumed by House A: 250 Total units consumed by House B: 270 Units consumed by Fans in House A: 50 Units consumed by Fans in House B: 80 Units consumed by Lights in House A: 80 Units consumed by Lights in House B: 80 Units consumed by Other Appliances in Units consumed by Other Appliances in House A: 120 House B: 110 Total units consumed by House B: 270 Total units consumed by House C: 170 Units consumed by Fans in House B: 80 Units consumed by Fans in House C: 40 Units consumed by Lights in House B: 80 Units consumed by Lights in House C: 40 Units consumed by Other Appliances in Units consumed by Other Appliances in House B: 110 House C: 90 Total units consumed by House C: 170 Units consumed by Lights in House B: 80 Units consumed by Fans in House C: 40 Units consumed by Lights in House C: 40 Units consumed by Lights in House C: 40 Therefore, required percentage Units consumed by Other Appliances in House C: 90 = Total units consumed by House A: 250 So option (a) is the correct answer. Total units consumed by House C: 170 172. Ans. C. So, required sum = 250 + 170 = 420 units Total units consumed by House A: 250 So option (e) is the correct answer. Units consumed by Fans in House A: 50 174. Ans. B. Units consumed by Lights in House A: 80 Total units consumed by House A: 250 Units consumed by Other Appliances in Units consumed by Fans in House A: 50 House A: 120 Units consumed by Lights in House A: 80 Total units consumed by House B: 270 Units consumed by Other Appliances in House A: 120 Total units consumed by House B: 270 = Units consumed by Fans in House B: 80 Units consumed by Lights in House B: 80 Investment of B Units consumed by Other Appliances in = House B: 110 Total units consumed by House C: 170 Units consumed by Fans in House C: 40 Investment of C = Units consumed by Lights in House C: 40 Units consumed by Other Appliances in Investment of D = House C: 90 Units consumed by Other Appliances in Investment of E = House B: 110 Units consumed by Other Appliances in Investment of B House C: 90 = So, required difference = 110-90 = 20 units So option (b) is the correct answer. Investment of E = 175. Ans. D. Total units consumed by House A: 250 Total investment of B = 28000 × 9 Units consumed by Fans in House A: 50 Total investment of E = 12000 × 12 Units consumed by Lights in House A: 80 Ratio of profit of B and E Units consumed by Other Appliances in = 28 × 9 : 12 × 12 = 7 : 4 House A: 120 Profit of B = Total units consumed by House B: 270 Units consumed by Fans in House B: 80 Profit of E = Units consumed by Lights in House B: 80 Units consumed by Other Appliances in So, required difference House B: 110 = Total units consumed by House C: 170 Units consumed by Fans in House C: 40 So option (b) is the correct answer. Units consumed by Lights in House C: 40 177. Ans. D. Units consumed by Other Appliances in Total investment = 80000 House C: 90 Investment of A = Units consumed by Lights in House A: 80 Units consumed by Other Appliances in House A: 120 Investment of B = So, total units consumed by Lights and Other appliances together in House ‘A’ = 200 Investment of C = Units consumed by Fans in House C: 40 Units consumed by Lights in House C: 40 Investment of D = So, total units consumed by Fans and Lights together in House ‘C’ = 80 Investment of E = So, required percentage = Investment of A =

So option (d) is the correct answer. Investment of C = 176. Ans. B. Total investment = 80000 Investment of D = Investment of A Total investment of A = 20000 × 6 Total investment of D = 8000 × 8 180. Ans. D. Total investment of C = 12000 × x Let speed of slower train = 2x Ratio of profit of A, D and C = 120: 64: 12x ⇒ speed of faster train = 5x = 30: 16: 3x ATQ, (150 + 200)/(2x + 5x) = 15 Total profit = 13050 x = 10/3 Share of A = Time required=350/[50/3–20/3]= 35 seconds 181. Ans. E. So, Let length and breadth of rectangle be L cm So, and B cm respectively So, ATQ So, x = 4 Area1= (L-6)×B So option (d) is the correct answer. But this is square, so L-6=B 178. Ans. A. Area1= (L-6) × (L-6) Total investment = 80000 Case 2, Area2= L × (B+6), L=B+6 Investment of A = So, Area2= L × L, Given, Area2-Area1= 252 Investment of B = (L)2-(L-6)2=252 Solving this, L= 24 Investment of C = B= 18 Perimeter= 2(L+B)= 2(24+18)= 84 cm Investment of D = 182. Ans. A. Diagonal of Square = Side √2= 2.5√2 × √2 Investment of E = = 5 cm Breadth = 5 cm Investment of A = Length of rectangle = 5 × 3 = 15 cm Area of rectangle = 15 × 5 = 75 cm2 Investment of C = 183. Ans. B. let speed of boat= X, speed of stream= Y Investment of F = 12000 + 4000 = 16000 Upstream speed= X-Y Total investment of A = Downstream speed= X+Y Total investment of C = Sum of upstream & downstream= (X-Y) + (X+Y)= 2X Total investment of F = So, 2X= 40 Ratio of profit = 20 x 12: 12 x 8: 16 x 6 = X= 20 km/hr 20: 8: 8 = 5: 2: 2 Speed of boat : speed of stream= 600+100 : 100= 7:1 Profit of A and C = So speed of Stream= 20/7 km/hr ATQ, D/( X-Y) + D/( X+Y) = 5 So, total profits = D/(120/7) + D/(160/7)= 5 D= 480×5/49= 48.97 km= 50 Km(approx) So option (a) is the correct answer. 184. Ans. C. 179. Ans. A. Ratio of profit, C.P. of 10 note books ⇒ 140 × 10 = 1400 Rs. A : B = (800 × 8+ 900+ 1000+ 1100+ 1200) Profit on selling one pen ⇒ 50×200/100 = Rs : (1600 × 8+ 1700+ 1800+ 1900+ 2000) 100 A : B = 53 : 101 Number of pen required ⇒ 1400/100 = 14 Profit of A ⇒ 7700 ×53/154 = 2650 Rs.

185. Ans. C. 187. Ans. B. Let initial investment of A = x Ratio of profit A : B : C = 12 × x : 6×4500 : 4×4500 A :B:C = x : 2250: 1500 Selling price of A = 105 Now ATQ Profit Percentage = 40% x/(x+2250+1500) = 4900/10000 CP = solving this we get, x ≈ Rs 3600 Selling price of B = 60 186. Ans. C. Profit Percentage = 20% CP =

Selling price of C = 150 Selling price of A = 105 Profit Percentage = 25% Profit Percentage = 40% CP = CP = Selling price of D = 120 Selling price of B = 60 Profit Percentage = 60% Profit Percentage = 20% CP =

CP = Selling price of E = 90 Profit Percentage = 80% Selling price of C = 150 Profit Percentage = 25% CP = CP = CP of article A = Selling price of D = 120 Profit Percentage = 60% CP = CP of article C = Required percentage Selling price of E = 90 Profit Percentage = 80% = CP = So option (b) is the correct answer. Selling price of D = 120 188. Ans. D. Profit Percentage = 60% CP = Selling price of A = 105 For Ravi, Profit Percentage = 40% Profit = 120 – 75 = 45 CP of Shyam = 120 CP = Profit = 25% Selling price of B = 60 SP = Profit Percentage = 20% For Shyam, CP = Profit = 150 – 120 = 30 So, required difference = 45 – 30 = 15 Selling price of C = 150 So option (c) is the correct answer. Profit Percentage = 25% CP =

Selling price of D = 120

Profit Percentage = 60% CP = CP = Profit = 150 – 120 = 30 Selling price of E = 90 Selling price of E = 90 Profit Percentage = 80% Profit Percentage = 80% CP = CP = Profit = 90 – 50 = 40 Selling price of B = 60 Required difference = 40 – 30 = 10 Profit Percentage = 20% So option (e) is the correct answer. CP = 190. Ans. B. Profit = 60 – 50 = 10 Marked price = Selling price of A = 105 Let, the percentage discount given = x Profit Percentage = 40% CP =

Selling price of B = 60 Profit Percentage = 20% CP = So option (d) is the correct answer. 189. Ans. E. Selling price of C = 150 Profit Percentage = 25% CP =

Selling price of A = 105 Selling price of D = 120 Profit Percentage = 40% CP = Profit Percentage = 60% Selling price of B = 60 CP = Profit Percentage = 20% Selling price of E = 90 CP = Profit Percentage = 80% Selling price of C = 150 CP = Profit Percentage = 25% Selling price of A = 105 CP = Profit Percentage = 40%

Selling price of D = 120 CP = Profit Percentage = 60% Let marked price = x CP = So,

Selling price of E = 90 So, x = Profit Percentage = 80% CP = Required percentage = Selling price of C = 150 Profit Percentage = 25% So option (b) is the correct answer