IBPS Clerk 2025 Prelims Full Test 3

1. Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Eight boxes viz. P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W kept one above another such that the bottommost box is numbered 1 while the box above it is 2, and so on.

Box U is a prime-numbered box but not box 5. The number of boxes above W is equal to the number of boxes below box U. Box number of box S is twice of box number of box V. Box P is just above box U. Box Q is two boxes above box T.

Question:

Which box is just above box S?

A. U

B. Q

C. R

D. T

E. V

Solution

Given:

Eight boxes – P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W

The bottommost box is numbered 1 while the box above it is 2, and so on.

Now,

1) Box U is a prime-numbered box but not box 5.

2) The number of boxes above W is equal to the number of boxes below box U.

Box	Case I	Case II	Case III
8
7		U	W
6	W
5
4
3	U
2		W	U
1

3) Box number of box S is twice of box number of box V.

4) Box P is just above box U.

Box	Case I	Case II	Case III
8		P	S
7		U	W
6	W	S
5
4	P		V
3	U	V	P
2	S	W	U
1	V

5) Box Q is two boxes above box T. This is not possible in Cases II and III.

Thus, the final arrangement is –

Box	Case I
8	R
7	Q
6	W
5	T
4	P
3	U
2	S
1	V

Box U is just above box S.

The correct answer is U.

2. Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Eight boxes viz. P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W kept one above another such that the bottommost box is numbered 1 while the box above it is 2, and so on.

Question:

How many boxes are below box R?

A. Five

B. Three

C. Two

D. Seven

E. Six

Solution

Given:

Eight boxes – P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W

The bottommost box is numbered 1 while the box above it is 2, and so on.

Now,

1) Box U is a prime-numbered box but not box 5.

2) The number of boxes above W is equal to the number of boxes below box U.

Box	Case I	Case II	Case III
8
7		U	W
6	W
5
4
3	U
2		W	U
1

3) Box number of box S is twice of box number of box V.

4) Box P is just above box U.

Box	Case I	Case II	Case III
8		P	S
7		U	W
6	W	S
5
4	P		V
3	U	V	P
2	S	W	U
1	V

5) Box Q is two boxes above box T. This is not possible in Cases II and III.

Thus, the final arrangement is –

Box	Case I
8	R
7	Q
6	W
5	T
4	P
3	U
2	S
1	V

Seven boxes are below box R.

The correct answer is Seven.

3. Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Eight boxes viz. P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W kept one above another such that the bottommost box is numbered 1 while the box above it is 2, and so on.

Question:

Which box is just above box T?

A. R

B. V

C. W

D. U

E. S

Solution

Given:

Eight boxes – P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W

The bottommost box is numbered 1 while the box above it is 2, and so on.

Now,

1) Box U is a prime-numbered box but not box 5.

2) The number of boxes above W is equal to the number of boxes below box U.

Box	Case I	Case II	Case III
8
7		U	W
6	W
5
4
3	U
2		W	U
1

3) Box number of box S is twice of box number of box V.

4) Box P is just above box U.

Box	Case I	Case II	Case III
8		P	S
7		U	W
6	W	S
5
4	P		V
3	U	V	P
2	S	W	U
1	V

5) Box Q is two boxes above box T. This is not possible in Cases II and III.

Thus, the final arrangement is –

Box	Case I
8	R
7	Q
6	W
5	T
4	P
3	U
2	S
1	V

Box W is just above box T.

The correct answer is W.

4. Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Eight boxes viz. P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W kept one above another such that the bottommost box is numbered 1 while the box above it is 2, and so on.

Question:

Which among the following box is bottommost box?

A. P

B. T

C. R

D. V

E. Q

Solution

Given:

Eight boxes – P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W

The bottommost box is numbered 1 while the box above it is 2, and so on.

Now,

1) Box U is a prime-numbered box but not box 5.

2) The number of boxes above W is equal to the number of boxes below box U.

Box	Case I	Case II	Case III
8
7		U	W
6	W
5
4
3	U
2		W	U
1

3) Box number of box S is twice of box number of box V.

4) Box P is just above box U.

Box	Case I	Case II	Case III
8		P	S
7		U	W
6	W	S
5
4	P		V
3	U	V	P
2	S	W	U
1	V

5) Box Q is two boxes above box T. This is not possible in Cases II and III.

Thus, the final arrangement is –

Box	Case I
8	R
7	Q
6	W
5	T
4	P
3	U
2	S
1	V

V is the bottommost box.

The correct answer is V.

5. Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Eight boxes viz. P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W kept one above another such that the bottommost box is numbered 1 while the box above it is 2, and so on.

Question:

How many boxes are above box P?

A. Five

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

E. One

Solution

Given:

Eight boxes – P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W

The bottommost box is numbered 1 while the box above it is 2, and so on.

Now,

1) Box U is a prime-numbered box but not box 5.

2) The number of boxes above W is equal to the number of boxes below box U.

Box	Case I	Case II	Case III
8
7		U	W
6	W
5
4
3	U
2		W	U
1

3) Box number of box S is twice of box number of box V.

4) Box P is just above box U.

Box	Case I	Case II	Case III
8		P	S
7		U	W
6	W	S
5
4	P		V
3	U	V	P
2	S	W	U
1	V

5) Box Q is two boxes above box T. This is not possible in Cases II and III.

Thus, the final arrangement is –

Box	Case I
8	R
7	Q
6	W
5	T
4	P
3	U
2	S
1	V

There are four boxes above box P.

The correct answer is Four.

6. Direction: Read the following information and answer the question below.

In a certain code language,

“rose is very beautiful” is written as “si os ut rv”,

“she likes red rose” is written as “de os ls eh”,

“blood color is red” is written as “lr si bl de”.

Question:

If ‘blood donor’ is coded as ‘on bl’, then what is the code for ‘red donor’?

A. on os

B. os bl

C. de bl

D. de on

E. None of these

Solution

blood – bl

donor – onHence, the code for ‘red donor’ is ‘de on’.

7. Direction: Read the following information and answer the question below.

In a certain code language,

“rose is very beautiful” is written as “si os ut rv”,

“she likes red rose” is written as “de os ls eh”,

“blood color is red” is written as “lr si bl de”.

Question:

What is the code for ‘red blood’ ?

A. de lr

B. bl ls

C. de bl

D. si lr

E. cannot be determined

Solution

Code for red blood is either ‘de lr’ or ‘de bl’.Hence, cannot be determined is the correct answer.

8. Direction: Read the following information and answer the question below.

In a certain code language,

“rose is very beautiful” is written as “si os ut rv”,

“she likes red rose” is written as “de os ls eh”,

“blood color is red” is written as “lr si bl de”.

Question:

What is the code for ‘color’ ?

A. bl

B. de

C. lr

D. Either ‘bl’ or ‘lr’

E. Either ‘lr’ or ‘de’

Solution

Clearly, code for ‘color’ is either ‘lr’ or ‘bl’.

9. Direction: Read the following information and answer the question below.

In a certain code language,

“rose is very beautiful” is written as “si os ut rv”,

“she likes red rose” is written as “de os ls eh”,

“blood color is red” is written as “lr si bl de”.

Question:

What is the code for ‘red’?

A. os

B. de

C. ls

D. eh

E. ut

Solution

Hence, ‘de’ is the code for red.

10. Direction: In the question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, Read all the given conclusions and then decide which of the following conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements:

Only Buckets are Notebooks.

Only a few Buckets are Pens.

Conclusions:

I. Some Notebooks can be Pens.

II. Some Buckets are not Pens is a possibility.

A. Only I follows.

B. Only II follows.

C. Both I and II follows.

D. Neither I nor II follows.

E. Either I or II follows.

Solution

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows,

Conclusion:
I. Some Notebooks can be Pens → False (As only Buckets are Notebooks implies all Notebooks are only Buckets, no relation can be possible between Notebook and Pens. So, it is false)

II. Some Buckets are not Pens is a possibility → False (As only a few Buckets are Pens → Some Buckets are Pens and Some Buckets are not Pens, it is definite but not possible. So, it is false)

Hence, Neither I nor II follows.

Important point:

1) Only a few means some and some not.

2) Only A is B implies that all B can only be A.

3) When a conclusion is definitely true then its possibility is false.

11. Direction: In the question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statement:

Only a few Pizza are Ketchup.

All Chips are Pizza.

Conclusion:

I. At least some Pizza is Chips.

II. All Pizza being Ketchup is a possibility.

A. Only I follows

B. Only II follows

C. Either I or II follows

D. Neither I nor II follows

E. Both I and II follow

Solution

The least possible diagram for the given statements is as follows

Conclusions:

I. At least some Pizza is Chips → True (It is definite)

II. All Pizza being Ketchup is a possibility → False (It is not possible as it is given that only a few Pizza are Ketchup.)

Hence, only I follows.

12. Direction: In the question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statement:

Only a few Files are Documents.

No File is Excel.

Conclusion:

I. No Document is Excel.

II. Some Document is Excel.

A. Only I follows

B. Only II follows

C. Either I or II follows

D. Neither I nor II follows

E. Both I and II follow

Solution

The least possible diagram for the given statements is as follows

Conclusions:

I. No Document is Excel → False (It is possible but not definite)

II. Some Document is Excel → False (It is possible but not definite)

Both are complementary conclusions.

Hence, either I or II follows.

13. Direction: Following questions are based on five numbers given below.

During the festive season, the HR team of Testbook selected seven employees who would organize fun events on different days of the week starting from Monday. A, B, C, D, E, F, and G were the seven members who were selected for the task. Each member was in charge of the event only for one day. The events started on Monday and finished on Sunday.F organized the event on one of the days after E. C organized the event on one of the days after G. D was not the first person to organize the event. At least five persons were in-charge of events before G. A organized the event three days after B. Neither D nor A organized the event on Thursday.

Question:

C was made the in-charge on which day of the week?

A. Monday

B. Friday

C. Thursday

D. Saturday

E. Sunday

Solution

1) At least five persons were in charge of events before G.

(Implies, G must have organized the even either on Saturday or Sunday.)

2) C organized the event on one of the days after G.

(Implies, G must have organized the event on Saturday and C must have organized the event on Sunday.)

Day	Organizer
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

3) A organized the event 3 days after B

(There are two possibilities here:

Case I: B organized the event on Monday and A on Thursday.

Case II: B organized the event on Tuesday and A on Friday.)

4) Neither D nor A organized the event on Thursday.

(Implies, case I of the previous statement is not possible. Thus, B organized the event on Tuesday and A organized on Friday.)

Day	Organizer
Monday
Tuesday	B
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday	A
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

5) D was not the first person to organize the event.

(As D did not organize the event on Monday or Thursday, implies, he must have organized the event on Wednesday as it is the only possibility.)

6) F organized the event on one of the days after E.

(Implies, E organized the event on Monday and F organized the event on Thursday as it is the only possibility.)

Day	Organizer
Monday	E
Tuesday	B
Wednesday	D
Thursday	F
Friday	A
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

Clearly, C was made the in-charge of the Sunday event.

14. Direction: Following questions are based on five numbers given below.

Question:

Who organized the event three days before G did?

A. B

B. E

C. A

D. D

E. C

Solution

1) At least five persons were in charge of events before G.

(Implies, G must have organized the even either on Saturday or Sunday.)

2) C organized the event on one of the days after G.

(Implies, G must have organized the event on Saturday and C must have organized the event on Sunday.)

Day	Organizer
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

3) A organized the event 3 days after B

(There are two possibilities here:

Case I: B organized the event on Monday and A on Thursday.

Case II: B organized the event on Tuesday and A on Friday.)

4) Neither D nor A organized the event on Thursday.

(Implies, case I of the previous statement is not possible. Thus, B organized the event on Tuesday and A organized on Friday.)

Day	Organizer
Monday
Tuesday	B
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday	A
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

5) D was not the first person to organize the event.

(As D did not organize the event on Monday or Thursday, implies, he must have organized the event on Wednesday as it is the only possibility.)

6) F organized the event on one of the days after E.

(Implies, E organized the event on Monday and F organized the event on Thursday as it is the only possibility.)

Day	Organizer
Monday	E
Tuesday	B
Wednesday	D
Thursday	F
Friday	A
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

Clearly, D organized the events three days before G did.

15. Direction: Following questions are based on five numbers given below.

Question:

Who was the in-charge of the event that was organized on Monday?

A. F

B. E

C. A

D. C

E. B

Solution

1) At least five persons were in charge of events before G.

(Implies, G must have organized the even either on Saturday or Sunday.)

2) C organized the event on one of the days after G.

(Implies, G must have organized the event on Saturday and C must have organized the event on Sunday.)

Day	Organizer
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

3) A organized the event 3 days after B

(There are two possibilities here:

Case I: B organized the event on Monday and A on Thursday.

Case II: B organized the event on Tuesday and A on Friday.)

4) Neither D nor A organized the event on Thursday.

(Implies, case I of the previous statement is not possible. Thus, B organized the event on Tuesday and A organized on Friday.)

Day	Organizer
Monday
Tuesday	B
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday	A
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

5) D was not the first person to organize the event.

(As D did not organize the event on Monday or Thursday, implies, he must have organized the event on Wednesday as it is the only possibility.)

6) F organized the event on one of the days after E.

(Implies, E organized the event on Monday and F organized the event on Thursday as it is the only possibility.)

Day	Organizer
Monday	E
Tuesday	B
Wednesday	D
Thursday	F
Friday	A
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

Clearly, E was the in-charge of the event that was organized on Monday.

16. Direction: Following questions are based on five numbers given below.

Question:

Who organized the event two days after D?

A. C

B. A

C. E

D. B

E. F

Solution

1) At least five persons were in charge of events before G.

(Implies, G must have organized the even either on Saturday or Sunday.)

2) C organized the event on one of the days after G.

(Implies, G must have organized the event on Saturday and C must have organized the event on Sunday.)

Day	Organizer
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

3) A organized the event 3 days after B

(There are two possibilities here:

Case I: B organized the event on Monday and A on Thursday.

Case II: B organized the event on Tuesday and A on Friday.)

4) Neither D nor A organized the event on Thursday.

(Implies, case I of the previous statement is not possible. Thus, B organized the event on Tuesday and A organized on Friday.)

Day	Organizer
Monday
Tuesday	B
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday	A
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

5) D was not the first person to organize the event.

(As D did not organize the event on Monday or Thursday, implies, he must have organized the event on Wednesday as it is the only possibility.)

6) F organized the event on one of the days after E.

(Implies, E organized the event on Monday and F organized the event on Thursday as it is the only possibility.)

Day	Organizer
Monday	E
Tuesday	B
Wednesday	D
Thursday	F
Friday	A
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

Clearly, A organized the event two days after D

17. Direction: Following questions are based on five numbers given below.

Question:

Who organized the event on Tuesday?

A. D

B. E

C. B

D. A

E. C

Solution

1) At least five persons were in charge of events before G.

(Implies, G must have organized the even either on Saturday or Sunday.)

2) C organized the event on one of the days after G.

(Implies, G must have organized the event on Saturday and C must have organized the event on Sunday.)

Day	Organizer
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

3) A organized the event 3 days after B

(There are two possibilities here:

Case I: B organized the event on Monday and A on Thursday.

Case II: B organized the event on Tuesday and A on Friday.)

4) Neither D nor A organized the event on Thursday.

(Implies, case I of the previous statement is not possible. Thus, B organized the event on Tuesday and A organized on Friday.)

Day	Organizer
Monday
Tuesday	B
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday	A
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

5) D was not the first person to organize the event.

(As D did not organize the event on Monday or Thursday, implies, he must have organized the event on Wednesday as it is the only possibility.)

6) F organized the event on one of the days after E.

(Implies, E organized the event on Monday and F organized the event on Thursday as it is the only possibility.)

Day	Organizer
Monday	E
Tuesday	B
Wednesday	D
Thursday	F
Friday	A
Saturday	G
Sunday	C

Clearly, B organized the event on Tuesday.

18. Direction: Study the given information carefully and answer the following questions.

Pintu is 20 m to the south of Ria. Tina is 15 m to the east of Pintu. Meena is 6 m to the south of Tina. Varun is 6 m east of Tina. Kriti is 15 m to the north of Varun.

Question:

Four among the five are the same in a certain way and thus form a group. Which among the following does not belong to the group?

A. Meena – Varun

B. Varun – Ria

C. Tina – Ria

D. Meena – Pintu

E. Meena – Ria

Solution

First person is in the south east direction with respect to the second person except Meena – Varun.

Meena is the southwest direction with respect to Varun.

Hence, Meena – Varun does not belong to the group.

19. Direction: Study the given information carefully and answer the following questions.

Pintu is 20 m to the south of Ria. Tina is 15 m to the east of Pintu. Meena is 6 m to the south of Tina. Varun is 6 m east of Tina. Kriti is 15 m to the north of Varun.

Question:

What is the shortest distance between Ria and Tina?

A. 35 m

B. 22 m

C. 25 m

D. 30 m

E. 32 m

Solution

20. Direction: Study the given information carefully and answer the following questions.

Pintu is 20 m to the south of Ria. Tina is 15 m to the east of Pintu. Meena is 6 m to the south of Tina. Varun is 6 m east of Tina. Kriti is 15 m to the north of Varun.

Question:

Kriti is in which direction with respect to Meena?

A. North – East

B. South – East

C. North –West

D. West

E. South – West

Solution

Hence, Kriti is in North – East direction with respect to Meena.

21. How many meaningful four-letter English words ending with ‘E’ can be formed from the third, the fourth and the eighth letters from the left end of the word ‘NUTRITION’?

A. Three

B. Two

C. One

D. Four

E. None

Solution

Given word: NUTRITION

The third letter is ‘T’, the fourth letter is ‘R’ and the eighth letter is ‘O’

meaningful four-letter English words starting with ‘E’ can be formed are

1. TORE – which means past of tear.

2. ROTE – which means habitual repetition of something to be learned.

Thus, two such can be formed.Hence, the correct answer is Two.

22. Eight friends Manoj, Naru, Omar, Praveen, Quadim, Ram, Sneha, and Tamim are sitting around a circular table and facing the centre.

Two person sit between Omar and Ram. Praveen sits second to the left of tamim.Two persons sit between manoj and Naru.Praveen and Sneha are not immediate neghbours. Sneha sits opposite to Naru. Omar sits second to the left of Sneha. Quadim is not a neighbour of Praveen.

Question:

Who is sitting at immediate left of Ram?

A. Manoj

B. Sneha

C. Quadim

D. Naru

E. Tamim

Solution

Two persons sit between Manoj and Naru. Sneha sits opposite to Naru. Omar sits second to the left of Sneha.

Case 1:

Case 2:

Two person sit between Omar and Ram. Praveen sits second to the left of tamim. Praveen and Sneha are not immediate neghbours. Quadim is not a neighbour of Praveen.

This is the final arrangement.

Hence, Quadim is the correct answer.

23. Eight friends Manoj, Naru, Omar, Praveen, Quadim, Ram, Sneha, and Tamim are sitting around a circular table and facing the centre.

Question:

How many persons are sitting between omar and Quadim?

A. 0

B. 4

C. 1

D. 2

E. 3

Solution

Two persons sit between manoj and Naru. Sneha sits opposite to Naru. Omar sits second to the left of Sneha.

Case 1:

Case 2:

Two person sit between Omar and Ram. Praveen sits second to the left of tamim. Praveen and Sneha are not immediate neghbours. Quadim is not a neighbour of Praveen.

This is the final arrangement.

Hence, 3 is the correct answer.

24. Eight friends Manoj, Naru, Omar, Praveen, Quadim, Ram, Sneha, and Tamim are sitting around a circular table and facing the centre.

Question:

How many person sit between Sneha and Praveen when counted from left of Praveen?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 2

D. 1

E. 0

Solution

Two persons sit between manoj and Naru. Sneha sits opposite to Naru. Omar sits second to the left of Sneha.

Case 1:

Case 2:

Two person sit between Omar and Ram. Praveen sits second to the left of tamim. Praveen and Sneha are not immediate neghbours. Quadim is not a neighbour of Praveen.

This is the final arrangement.

Hence, 4 is the correct answer.

25. Eight friends Manoj, Naru, Omar, Praveen, Quadim, Ram, Sneha, and Tamim are sitting around a circular table and facing the centre.

Question:

What is the position of Praveen with respect to Manoj.

A. Third to the right

B. Fourth to the left

C. Third to the left

D. Fifth to the right

E. Immediate right

Solution

Two persons sit between manoj and Naru. Sneha sits opposite to Naru. Omar sits second to the left of Sneha.

Case 1:

Case 2:

Two person sit between Omar and Ram. Praveen sits second to the left of tamim. Praveen and Sneha are not immediate neghbours. Quadim is not a neighbour of Praveen.

This is the final arrangement.

Hence, “Fourth to the left ” is the correct answer.

26. Eight friends Manoj, Naru, Omar, Praveen, Quadim, Ram, Sneha, and Tamim are sitting around a circular table and facing the centre.

Question:

Who among the following sits opposite to Ram?

A. Tamim

B. Sneha

C. Naru

D. Praveen

E. Omar

Solution

Two persons sit between manoj and Naru. Sneha sits opposite to Naru. Omar sits second to the left of Sneha.

Case 1:

Case 2:

Two person sit between Omar and Ram. Praveen sits second to the left of tamim. Praveen and Sneha are not immediate neghbours. Quadim is not a neighbour of Praveen.

This is the final arrangement.

Hence, Tamim is the correct answer.

27. Direction: The following questions are based on the five three-digit numbers given below.

447 347 565 842 443

Question:

If, in each number, 2 is added to the last digit and 2 is subtracted from the first digit, then which number will be the second from right if the new series of numbers is arranged in descending order?

A. 447

B. 347

C. 443

D. 842

E. 565

Solution

Given number series: 447 347 565 842 443

On adding 2 to the last digit and subtracting 2 from the first digit, we get

249 149 367 644 245

After rearranging the series in descending order, we get:

644 367 249 245 149

Hence, 245 is the second number from right which is obtained from 443Hence 443 is the required answer.

28. Direction: The following questions are based on the five three-digit numbers given below.

447 347 565 842 443

Question:

If all the three-digit numbers are arranged in descending order after arranging the digits within each number in descending order, then which of the following will be the highest number?

A. 447

B. 347

C. 565

D. 842

E. 443

Solution

Given series: 447 347 565 842 443

Arranging digits within number in descending order. 744 743 655 842 443

Arranging three-digit numbers in descending order

New series will be: 842 744 743 655 443

Hence, 842 is the highest number which is obtained from 842Hence, 842 give the highest number.

29. Direction: The following questions are based on the five three-digit numbers given below.

447 347 565 842 443

Question:

If, in each number, 3 is subtracted from the 2^nd digit, then which number of the given series gives the lowest number?

A. 447

B. 347

C. 565

D. 842

E. 443

Solution

Given series: 447 347 565 842 443

Subtracting 3 from the 2^nd digit: 417 317 535 812 413

So, 317 is the lowest number, which came from 347Hence, 347 gives the lowest number.

30. Direction: The following questions are based on the five three-digit numbers given below.

447 347 565 842 443

Question:

If, in each number, 2 is added to the 2^nd digit, and then the positions of the 2^nd and the 3^rd digits are interchanged, then which number in the given series will give the highest number?

A. 447

B. 347

C. 565

D. 842

E. 443

Solution

Given series: 447 347 565 842 443

Adding 2 to the 2^nd digit: 467 367 585 862 463

Interchanging the 2^nd and the 3^rd digits: 476 376 558 826 436

So, 826 is the highest number which came from 842Hence, 842 gives the highest number.

31. Direction: The following questions are based on the five three-digit numbers given below.

447 347 565 842 443

Question:

If, in each number, the 1^st and 3^rd digits are multiplied, then the resultant of how many numbers will be divisible by 3?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

E. None

Solution

Given series: 447 347 565 842 443

If the 1^st and 3^rd digits of each of the numbers are multiplied

447 : 4 × 7 = 28

347 : 3 × 7 = 21

565 : 5 × 5 = 25

842 : 8 × 2 = 16

443 : 4 × 3 = 12

Here, 21 and 12 are divisible by 3.Hence, the resultant of two numbers will be divisible by 3.

32. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:In a family, there are 6 members – M, N, O, P, Q, and R. M is the mother of P. R is the father of Q. N is the grandmother of P. O is the father of R and P is the only son of R.

Question:

How is M related to O?

A. Daughter

B. Brother

C. Son-in-law

D. Daughter-in-law

E. Mother

Solution

From the given information,

1) M is the mother of P.

2) P is the only son of R which implies that M and R is a married couple.

3) R is the father of Q and P is the only son of R which implies that Q is the daughter of R.

4) N is the grandmother of P and O is the father of R which implies that N and O is a married couple.

From the given information,Hence, M is the daughter-in-law of O.

33. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:In a family, there are 6 members – M, N, O, P, Q, and R. M is the mother of P. R is the father of Q. N is the grandmother of P. O is the father of R and P is the only son of R.

Question:

How many female members are there in the family?

A. Two

B. Five

C. Four

D. Three

E. One

Solution

From the given information,

1) M is the mother of P.

2) P is the only son of R which implies that M and R is a married couple.

3) R is the father of Q and P is the only son of R which implies that Q is the daughter of R.

4) N is the grandmother of P and O is the father of R which implies that N and O is a married couple.

From the given information,It is clear from the above diagram that there are three female members in the family.

34. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:In a family, there are 6 members – M, N, O, P, Q, and R. M is the mother of P. R is the father of Q. N is the grandmother of P. O is the father of R and P is the only son of R.

Question:

Who is the mother of Q?

A. M

B. R

C. P

D. O

E. N

Solution

From the given information,

1) M is the mother of P.

2) P is the only son of R which implies that M and R is a married couple.

3) R is the father of Q and P is the only son of R which implies that Q is the daughter of R.

4) N is the grandmother of P and O is the father of R which implies that N and O is a married couple.

Hence, M is the mother of Q.

35. How many such pairs of letters are there in the word “TRIANGLE” each of which has as many letters between them in the word (in both forward and backward directions), as they have between them in the English alphabetical series?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. More than three

E. None

Solution

Forward Pair: 1 (AE)

Backward Pair: 2 (LN, EG)

Hence, there is three such pair.

36. I. 19x + 12y = 23

II. 14x − 5y = 363

Find (2x + y)

A. 15

B. 9

C. 10

D. 13

E. 14

Solution

I. 19x + 12y = 23

II. 14x − 5y = 363

(I) × 5 —-> 95x + 60y = 115

(II) × 12 —–> 168x – 60y = 4356

Solving the equations,

263x = 4471

x = 17

Substituting x = 17 in (I)

19 × 17 + 12y = 23

323 + 12y = 23

12y = − 300

y = − 25

Now,

(2x + y)

⇒ (2 × 17 + (-25))

⇒ 34 – 25 = 9

Hence, option(2) is correct.

37. In the given question, two equations numbered l and II are given. Solve both the equations and mark the appropriate answer.

I. x² – 6x – 40 = 0

II. y² – 7y + 12 = 0

A. x > y

B. x < y

C. x ≥ y

D. x ≤ y

E. No relation in x and y or x = y

Solution

Given:

I. x² – 6x – 40 = 0

II. y² – 7y + 12 = 0

Calculation:

From I

x² – 6x – 40 = 0

⇒ x² – 10x + 4x – 40 = 0

⇒ x(x – 10) + 4(x – 10) = 0

⇒ (x – 10)(x + 4) = 0

⇒ x = 10, -4

From II

y² – 7y + 12 = 0

⇒ y² – 3y – 4y + 12 = 0

⇒ y(y – 3) – 4(y – 3) = 0

⇒ (y – 3)(y – 4) = 0

⇒ y = 3, 4

Comparison between x and y (via Tabulation)

Value of x	Value of y	Relation between x & y
10	3	x > y
10	4	x > y
-4	3	x < y
-4	4	x < y

∴ No relation in x and y or x = y

Sign Method
Equation	Sign	Remark
ax² + bx + c = 0	-Ve, -Ve	Same signs
ax² – bx + c = 0	+Ve, +Ve	Same signs
ax² + bx – c = 0	-Ve, +Ve	Larger root is negative smaller root is positive
ax² – bx – c = 0	-Ve, +Ve	Larger root is positive smaller root is negative

38. Two equations I and II are given below in question. You have to solve these equations and give the answer.

I. x2 – 14x + 45 = 0

II. y2 + y – 30 = 0

A. x < y

B. x > y

C. x ≤ y

D. x ≥ y

E. x = y or the relation between x and y can’t be established.

Solution

Given:

I. x2 – 14x + 45 = 0

II. y2 + y – 30 = 0

Calculation:

I. x2 – 14x + 45 = 0

⇒ x²– 5x – 9x + 45 = 0

⇒ x(x – 5) – 9(x – 5)= 0

⇒ (x – 5)(x – 9) = 0

⇒ x = 5, 9

II. y2 + y – 30 = 0

⇒ y²+ 6y – 5y – 30 = 0

⇒ y(y + 6) – 5(y + 6) =0

⇒ (y + 6)(y – 5) = 0

⇒ y = (-6), 5

Value of ‘x’	Relation	Value of ‘y’
5	>	-6
5	=	5
9	>	-6
9	>	5

When we compared the values of ‘x’ and ‘y’ in the table above, we found that there is TWO relations between X and Y i.e. > and =. So, a relation between x and y is “x ≥ y”.

∴ After comparison, all the values of x and y the relation is “x ≥ y”.

39. Two equations I and II are given below in question. You have to solve these equations and give the answer.

I. x² + 9x – 70 = 0

II. y² – 9y – 70 = 0

A. x < y

B. x > y

C. x ≤ y

D. x ≥ y

E. x = y or the relation between x and y can’t be established.

Solution

Given:

I. x2 + 9x – 70 = 0

II. y2 – 9y – 70 = 0

Calculation:

I. x2 + 9x – 70 = 0

⇒ x²+ 14x – 5x – 70 = 0

⇒ x(x + 14) – 5(x + 14) = 0

⇒ (x + 14)(x – 5) = 0

⇒ x = (-14), 5

II. y2 – 9y – 70 = 0

⇒ y²– 14y + 5y – 70 = 0

⇒ y(y – 14) + 5(y – 14) = 0

⇒ (y – 14)(y + 5) = 0

⇒ y = 14, (-5)

Comparison between x and y (via Tabulation):

Value of ‘x’	Relation	Value of ‘y’
-14	<	14
-14	<	-5
5	<	14
5	>	-5

When we compared the values of X and Y in the table above, we found that there are TWO relations between X and Y i.e. < and >. So, a relation cannot be defined.

∴ After comparison all the values of x and y, the relation is “x = y or the relation between x and y can’t be established.”

Shortcut Trick

I. x2 + 9x – 70 = 0

There are three terms = a, b, and c

Where ‘a’ = value of x², ‘b’ = Value of x, ‘c’ = -70

‘c’ is negative here.

II. y2 – 9y – 70 = 0

There are also three terms = a, b, and c

Where ‘a’ = value of y², ‘b’ = Value of y, ‘c’ = -70

‘c’ is also negative here.

If the value of ‘c’ is negative in both statements, then the answer always be “x = y or the relation between x and y can’t be established.”

40. In the given question, two equations numbered l and II are given. Solve both the equations and mark the appropriate answer.

I. x2 – 20x + 91 = 0

II. y2 + 6y – 91 = 0

A. x < y

B. x > y

C. x ≤ y

D. x ≥ y

E. x = y or the relation between x and y can’t be established.

Solution

Calculation:

I. x2 – 20x + 91 = 0

⇒ x²– 13x – 7x + 91 = 0

⇒ x(x – 13) – 7(x – 13)= 0

⇒ (x – 13)(x – 7) = 0

⇒ x = 13, 7

II. y2 + 6y – 91 = 0

⇒ y²+ 13y – 7y – 91 = 0

⇒ y(y + 13) – 7(y + 13) =0

⇒ (y + 13)(y – 7) = 0

⇒ y = 7, (-13)

Value of ‘x’	Relation	Value of ‘y’
13	>	7
13	>	-13
7	=	7
7	>	-13

When we compared the values of ‘x’ and ‘y’ in the table above, we found that there is TWO relations between X and Y i.e. > and =. So, a relation between x and y is “x ≥ y”.

∴ After comparison, all the values of x and y the relation is “x ≥ y”.

41. A principal of Rs. 12000 is 3/5 th itself at x% rate of interest for 5 years. If the same principal is invested for 2 years at compound interest (x + 4)% annum. Find the interest amount.

A. Rs.4292.3

B. Rs.4890.4

C. Rs.4147.2

D. Rs. 4219.8

E. Rs.4231.9

Solution

Solution:

To find the value of x:

3/5 of 12000 = 7200

7200/5 = 1440

(1440/12000) × 100 = 12%

If the same principal is invested for 2 years at (12 + 4) = 16% rate of interest

CI = 12000 × [( 1 + 16/100)² – 1]

= 12000 × (116/100 × 116/100) – 12000

= 16147.2 – 12000

= Rs. 4147.2

Hence, option(3) is correct.

42. A goods train can cross a station master standing on a platform in 21 seconds whereas it can cross the platform in 51 seconds. Find the length of the platform if the train is 350m long.

A. 300 m

B. 400 m

C. 500 m

D. 550 m

E. 450 m

Solution

Given:

Time train takes to cross the station master = 21 s

Time train takes to cross the platform = 51 s

Length of train = 350 m

Length of the platform = L

Concept used:

Speed = distance/time

Speed by which train crosses the station master = speed of the train

Calculation:

Speed of train, S = length of train/time taken

⇒ S = 350/21

⇒ S = 50/3

Time taken by train to cross the platform = distance/speed

⇒ Time = (L + 350)/S

⇒ 51 = (L + 350)/(50/3)

⇒ 51 × 50/3 = L +350

⇒ L = 850 – 350

⇒ L = 500 m

∴ The length of the platform is 500 m.

43. The line graph shows the ratio of number boys and girls in five class [A, B, C, D and E].

Question:

Difference between number of boys and girls in class A is 19. 33.33% of boys of class A like to play football. Number of boys who don’t like football is [x + 3]. Find the value of x?

A. 49

B. 47

C. 35

D. 39

E. 44

Solution

Common Calculation

Ratio of boys to girls in class A is 1.5 = 15 /10 = 3/2 = 3 : 2

Similarly,

Class B is 2:5, Class C is 8:5, Class D is 4:5, Class E is 3:2.

Calculation

Class A – Ratio of Boys : Girls = 3 : 2

Let total ratio = 3 + 2 = 5 parts

Let actual number of boys = 3x, girls = 2x

Given:

Difference = boys − girls = 19

So, 3x − 2x = 19

⇒x = 19

So:

Boys = 3 × 19 = 57

Girls = 2 × 19 = 38

Now, 33.33% (i.e., 1/3) of boys like football

⇒ Number of boys who don’t like football

= 57 × (1 – 1/3) = 57 × (2/3) = 38

Given:

Number of boys who don’t like football

=x + 3 ⇒ 38

⇒x = 35

44. The line graph shows the ratio of number boys and girls in five class [A, B, C, D and E].

Question:

Number of girls in class B is 35. Difference between boys and girls in class B is y. Find the value of 7y +32?

A. 199

B. 179

C. 275

D. 160

E. 87

Solution

Common Calculation

Ratio of boys to girls in class A is 1.5 = 15 /10 = 3/2 = 3 : 2

Similarly,

Class B is 2:5, Class C is 8:5, Class D is 4:5, Class E is 3:2.

Calculation

Class B:

Boys : Girls = 2 : 5

Girls in class B = 35

5 part = 35

1 part = 7

So, y = difference between boys and girls = 5 – 2 = 3 part = 3 × 7 = 21

Thus,

7y + 32 = 7 × 21 + 32 = 147 + 32 = 179

45. The line graph shows the ratio of number boys and girls in five class [A, B, C, D and E].

Question:

Total number of students in class C is 65. In an exam, 25% of boys and 20% girls did not qualify, Find the total number of students of class C who qualify the exam?

A. 70

B. 80

C. 90

D. 60

E. 50

Solution

Common Calculation

Ratio of boys to girls in class A is 1.5 = 15 /10 = 3/2 = 3 : 2

Similarly,

Class B is 2:5, Class C is 8:5, Class D is 4:5, Class E is 3:2.

Calculation

Class C – Boys : Girls = 8 : 5

Total students = 65

Ratio sum = 8 + 5 = 13 parts

⇒ 1 part = 65 ÷ 13 = 5

⇒ Boys = 8 × 5 = 40

⇒ Girls = 5 × 5 = 25

Now:

25% boys didn’t qualify ⇒ 75% qualified ⇒ 0.75 × 40 = 30

20% girls didn’t qualify ⇒ 80% qualified ⇒ 0.8 × 25 = 20

Total qualified = 30 + 20 = 50

46. The line graph shows the ratio of number boys and girls in five class [A, B, C, D and E].

Question:

If number of boys in class D is increased by 25% then then number of boys in class D will be 45. Find number of girls of class D if number of girls increased by 20%?

A. 60

B. 54

C. 56

D. 88

E. 75

Solution

Common Calculation

Ratio of boys to girls in class A is 1.5 = 15 /10 = 3/2 = 3 : 2

Similarly,

Class B is 2:5, Class C is 8:5, Class D is 4:5, Class E is 3:2.

Calculation

Class D – Boys : Girls = 4 : 5

Let boys = 4x, girls = 5x

Given: Boys increased by 25%

⇒ 1.25 × 4x=45

⇒5x = 45

⇒x = 9

So original girls = 5x = 5 × 9 = 45

Now girls increased by 20%

⇒ 1.2 × 45 = 54

47. The line graph shows the ratio of number boys and girls in five class [A, B, C, D and E].

Question:

Number of girls in class E is 32. Difference between number of boys and girls in class E is z. Find the value of 9z + 32?

A. 188

B. 176

C. 184

D. 162

E. 142

Solution

Common Calculation

Ratio of boys to girls in class A is 1.5 = 15 /10 = 3/2 = 3 : 2

Similarly,

Class B is 2:5, Class C is 8:5, Class D is 4:5, Class E is 3:2.

Calculation

Class E – Boys : Girls = 3 : 2

Girls = 32

2 parts = 32 ⇒ 1 part = 16

Boys = 3 parts = 48

So, difference z = 48 – 32 = 16

Now compute:

So, 9z + 32 = (9 × 16) + 32 = 144 + 32 = 176

48. Average weight of 25 students in class is 48 kg. When weight of teacher included the average weight increased by 1 kg. Find the weight of teacher?

A. 86

B. 84

C. 74

D. 76

E. 78

Solution

Calculation

Average weight of 25 students = 48 kg

New average (with teacher) = 49 kg

Total people = 26

Total weight of 25 students = 25 × 48 = 1200 kg

Total weight of 26 people = 26 × 49 = 1274 kg

Teacher’s weight = 1274 – 1200 = 74 kg

49. A steamer, at constant speed, moves 36 km downstream in 6 hours but covers the same distance in 10 hours while moving upstream. What is the speed of the stream?

A. 1.2 km/hour

B. 2.4 km/hour

C. 4.8 km/hour

D. 6.0 km/hour

E. 9.6 km/hour

Solution

Given:

A steamer can move 36 km in downstream = 6 hr

A steamer can move 36 km in upstream = 10 hr

Formula used:

Speed of the stream = (Speed in downstream – speed in upstream)/2

Calculation:

Speed in downstream = 36/6 = 6 km/h

Speed in upstream = 36/10 = 3.6 km/h

Speed of stream = (6 – 3.6)/2 = 1.2 km/h

∴ The speed of the stream is 1.2 km/h.

50. What will come in the place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

12 × 54/108 + 18 of (1/4) – (1/2) = ?

A. 10

B. 12

C. 8

D. 15

E. None of these

Solution

Concept Used

Using BODMAS Rule

Solution:

⇒ 12 × 54/108 + 18 of (1/4) – (1/2) = ?

⇒ 12 × 54/108 + (18/4) – (1/2) = ?

⇒ 12 × 0.5 + 4.5 – 0.5 = ?

⇒ 6 + 4.5 – 0.5 = ?

⇒ ? = 10

∴ The required answer is 10

51. What will come in the place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

35% of 400 – 24% of 12.5 = 110 + ?

A. 21

B. 37

C. 27

D. 32

E. 16

Solution

Given:

35% of 400 – 24% of 12.5 = 110 + ?

Concept Used:

Follow the BODMAS rule according to the table given below:

Calculation:

35% of 400 – 24% of 12.5 = 110 + ?

⇒ (35/100) × 400 – (24/100) × (25/2) = 110 + ?

⇒ 35 × 4 – (12/4) = 110 + ?

⇒ 140 – 3 – 110 = ?

⇒ ? = 27

∴ 27 will come in place of the question mark (‘?’).

52. What will come in the place of ‘y’ in the following question?

2y + (1/3) of 90 – 25% of 120 = 50

A. 25

B. 35

C. 15

D. 45

E. 65

Solution

Calculation:

2y + (1/3) of 90 – 25% of 120 = 50

⇒ 2y + 30 – (25/100) × 120 = 50

⇒ 2y + 30 – 30 = 50

⇒ 2y = 50

⇒ y = 50 / 2

⇒ y = 25

∴ The value of y is 25.

53. What will come in the place of ‘t’ in the following question?50% of 300 + (3/5) of 200 – 80 + t = 300

A. 90

B. 110

C. 130

D. 150

E. 170

Solution

Calculation:

50% of 300 + (3/5) of 200 – 80 + t = 300

⇒ (50/100) × 300 + (3/5) × 200 – 80 + t = 300

⇒ (1/2) × 300 + 120 – 80 + t = 300

⇒ 150 + 120 – 80 + t = 300

⇒ 270 – 80 + t = 300

⇒ 190 + t = 300

⇒ t = 300 – 190

⇒ t = 110

∴ The value of t is 110.

54. What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following question ?

28.314 – 31.427 + 113.928 = ? + 29.114

A. 82.112

B. 81.701

C. 80.741

D. 81.711

E. 71.721

Solution

Solution :

Given :

⇒ 28.314 – 31.427 + 113.928 = ? + 29.114

⇒ -3.113 + 113.928 = ? + 29.114

⇒ 110.815 = ? + 29.114

⇒ ? = 110.815 – 29.114

⇒ ? = 81.701

Hence 81.701 is the correct answer.

55. What will come in the place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?120% of 300 + √5184 = ? × √256

A. 25

B. 24

C. 27

D. 26

E. None of these.

Solution

Given:

120% of 300 + √5184 = ? × √256

Concept used:

Follow the BODMAS rule according to the table given below:

Calculation:

120% of 300 + √5184 = ? × √256

⇒ 360 + 72 = ? × 16

⇒ 432 = ? × 16

⇒ ? = 27

∴ The value of ? is 27.

56. What will come in the place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

60% of 700 = 12 × 7 + ? + 6 × 8

A. 288

B. 292

C. 302

D. 312

E. None of these.

Solution

Given:

60% of 700 = 12 × 7 + ? + 6 × 8

Concept used:

Follow the BODMAS rule according to the table given below:

Calculation:

60% of 700 = 12 × 7 + ? + 6 × 8

⇒ (60/100) × 700 = 84 + ? + 48

⇒ 420 – 84 – 48 = ?

⇒ ? = 420 – 132 = 288

∴ The value of ? is 288

57. What will come in the place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

40% of 150 + 24 × 25 – √81 × 8 = ?

A. 588

B. 585

C. 595

D. 593

E. None of these.

Solution

Given:

40% of 150 + 24 × 25 – √81 × 8 = ?

Concept used:

Follow the BODMAS rule according to the table given below:

Calculation:

40% of 150 + 24 × 25 – √81 × 8 = ?

⇒ (40/100) × 150 + 24 × 25 – 9 × 8 = ?

⇒ 60 + 600 – 72 = ?

⇒ ? = 660 – 72 = 588

∴ The value of ? is 588.

58. What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?

20% of 280 + 48 ÷ 36 × 9 – 4 = (?)²

A. 4

B. 64

C. 8

D. 16

E. 32

Solution

Given:

20% of 280 + 48 ÷ 36 × 9 – 4 = (?)2

Concept used:

Follow the BODMAS rule according to the table given below:

Calculation:

20% of 280 + 48 ÷ 36 × 9 – 4 = (?)²

⇒ (20/100) × 280 + 48 ÷ 36 × 9 – 4 = (?)²

⇒ (1/5) × 280 + 12 – 4 = (?)²

⇒ 56 + 12 – 4 = (?)²

⇒ (?)² = 64

⇒ ? = √64

⇒ ? = 8

∴ 8 should come in place of the question mark (?).

59. What will come in the place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

160% of 250 + ? = 120% of 400 – 60

A. 21

B. 20

C. 22

D. 19

E. None of these.

Solution

Concept used:

Follow the BODMAS rule according to the table given below:

Calculation:

160% of 250 + ? = 120% of 400 – 60

⇒ 400 + ? = 480 – 60

⇒ 400 + ? = 420

⇒ ? = 420 – 400

⇒ ? = 20

∴ The value of ? is 20.

60. Ram is thrice as good a workman as Rohit and Rahul is twice as good a workman as Rohit. All the three took up a job and received 3600 as remuneration. Find the share of Ram.

A. Rs. 1800

B. Rs. 1200

C. Rs. 1500

D. Rs. 10000

E. Rs. 900

Solution

Given:

Ram is thrice as good a workman as Rohit and Rahul is twice as good a workman as Rohit.

Together they received 3600 as remuneration.

Concept Used:

Wages ∝ Efficiency

Efficiency ∝ 1/Time

Calculation:

Let Rohit takes x days to complete the job.

Then, Rahul will complete the job in x/2 days

And Ram will complete the job in x/3 days

So, the ratio of 1 days’ work, i.e. Ram : Rahul : Rohit

⇒ 3/x : 2/x : x = 3 : 2 : 1

Share of Ram = 3600 × (3/6) = Rs. 1800

∴ Share of Ram is Rs. 1800.

61. In a box, there are 12 prizes and 18 blanks. A draw is made at random. What is the probability of getting a prize?

A. 2/3

B. 2/5

C. 5/7

D. 1/2

E. 3/5

Solution

The total number of items is the sum of the number of prizes and the number of blanks:

Total items = 12 (prizes) + 18 (blanks) = 30

The number of prizes is given as 12.

The probability of drawing a prize is the ratio of the number of prizes to the total number of items in the box:

Probability = Number of prizes / Total number of items = 12 / 30 = 2 / 5

Thus, the probability of getting a prize is 2/5.

62. Debu started a business investing Rs. 24000. After a few months his friend Ramu joined the business with Rs. 18000. At the end of the year the total profit was divided in the ratio of 2 : 1 respectively. After how many months Ramu joined the business?

A. 4 months

B. 6 months

C. 8 months

D. 2 months

E. None of these

Solution

Given:

Debu started a business investing Rs. 24000

Ramu joined the business with Rs. 18000 after a few months

At the end of the year the total profit was divided in the ratio of 2 : 1 respectively

Calculation:

Let, Ramu stayed in the business for = p months

According to the question,

⇒ (24000 × 12)/(18000 × p) = 2/1

⇒ p = 8

So, Ramu joined the business after = (12 – 8) = 4 months

∴ The correct answer is option 1

63. Direction: Read the following pie chart carefully and answer the following questions.

Following the pie chart shows the percentage male employees of five sections.

Total number of male employees of five sections = 4400

Question:

The ratio between the number of female and male employees of section I is 2 : 5, the number of female employees of section I is approximately what percent less than the number of male employees of same section?

A. 60%

B. 55%

C. 40%

D. 35%

E. 50%

Solution

Given:

Total number of male employees of five sections = 4400

Total number of male employees of section I = 4400 × 10 / 100 = 440

Total number of female employees of section I = 440 × 2 / 5 = 176

Required percentage =

⇒ 176 = 440 – 440 × ? / 100⇒ ? = 60%

64. Direction: Read the following pie chart carefully and answer the following questions.

Following the pie chart shows the percentage male employees of five sections.

Total number of male employees of five sections = 4400

Question:

If male employees are 40% of total employees of five sections, find the difference between the female and male employees of five sections.

A. 3000

B. 2800

C. 2000

D. 2600

E. 2200

Solution

Given:

Total number of male employees of five sections = 4400

Total number of employees of five sections = 4400 × 100 / 40 = 11000

Total number of female employees of five sections = 11000 × 60 / 100 = 6600

Required difference =

= 6600 – 4400= 2200

65. Direction: Read the following pie chart carefully and answer the following questions.

Following the pie chart shows the percentage male employees of five sections.

Total number of male employees of five sections = 4400

Question:

The difference between the male and female employees of section III is 400, find the ratio between the male and female employees of section III. (No. of Males are greater than females)

A. 11 : 7

B. 7 : 5

C. 5 : 6

D. 6 : 11

E. 7 : 9

Solution

Given:

Total number of male employees of five sections = 4400

Total number of male employees of section III = 4400 × 25 / 100 = 1100

Total number of female employees of section III = 1100 – 400 = 700

Required ratio =

= 1100 : 700= 11 : 7

66. Direction: Read the following pie chart carefully and answer the following questions.

Following the pie chart shows the percentage male employees of five sections.

Total number of male employees of five sections = 4400

Question:

The number of male employees in five sections is 80% of the total number of female employees of five sections, find the average number of female employees of five sections.

A. 1200

B. 700

C. 120

D. 900

E. 1100

Solution

Given:

Total number of male employees of five sections = 4400

Total number of female employees of five sections = 4400 × 100 / 80 = 5500

Required average =

= 5500 / 5= 1100

67. Direction: Read the following pie chart carefully and answer the following questions.

Following the pie chart shows the percentage male employees of five sections.

Total number of male employees of five sections = 4400

Question:

The number of male employees of section IV is approximately what percent of total number of male employees of section V?

A. 55%

B. 50%

C. 45%

D. 65%

E. 40%

Solution

Given:

Total number of male employees of five sections = 4400

Number of male employees of section IV = 4400 × 15 / 100 = 660

Number of male employees of section V = 4400 × 30 / 100 = 1320

Required percentage =

= 660 / 1320 × 100= 50%

68. The current ages of X and Y are in the ratio 5 : 3. Four years from now, their ages will be in the ratio 7 : 5. What is Y’s current age?

A. 6 years

B. 9 years

C. 12 years

D. 15 years

E. None of these

Solution

Given:

The current ages of X and Y are in the ratio 5:3. Four years from now, their ages will be in the ratio 7:5. We need to find Y’s current age.

Let the current age of X be 5k and the current age of Y be 3k.

After 4 years, the ages of X and Y will be (5k + 4) and (3k + 4), respectively. We are given that at that time, their ages will be in the ratio 7:5:

Formula used:

(5k + 4) / (3k + 4) = 7 / 5

Calculations:

Cross-multiply the equation:

5 × (5k + 4) = 7 × (3k + 4)

⇒ 25k + 20 = 21k + 28

Now, solve for k:

25k – 21k = 28 – 20

⇒ 4k = 8

⇒ k = 2

Now, find Y’s current age:

Y’s current age = 3k = 3 × 2 = 6 years

Conclusion:

Y’s current age is 6 years.

69. A dealer decided to sell his goods at cost price but he uses a weight of 920 gm. For 1 kg weight, what is his approximate gain percentage?

A. 10%

B. 9.5%

C. 8%

D. 9%

E. 12%

Solution

70. The height of a right circular cylinder is 14 cm. Its curved surface area is 176 cm². Find the volume of the cylinder (in cm3), if its radius is doubled.

A. 528

B. 616

C. 704

D. 880

E. 792

Solution

Given:

Height of the Right Circular Cylinder = 14 cm

Curved Surface Area of the Cylinder = 176 cm²

Formulae Used:

Curved Surface Area of a Right Circular Cylinder = 2 × π × r × h

Volume of a Right Circular Cylinder = π × r² × h

Calculation:

Let the required radius of the cylinder be r

We can calculate the radius by using the relation for the curved surface area:

176 = 2 × π × r × 14

⇒ r = 2 cm

When the radius is doubled, the new radius = 2 × 2 = 4 cm

The new volume of the cylinder = π × 42 × 14 = 704 cm³

∴ The volume of the cylinder if the radius is doubled, will be 704 cm3

71. Select the segment of the sentence that contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, mark E ie. No Error as your answer.

Ram and his (A) friends like to go (B) for a trip every (C) alternate week (D). No error (E).

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is C – the error is present in this part.

Key Points

Here in the given sentence, Ram and his friends like to go for a trip every alternate week. the usage of “for” is incorrect’
Instead of ‘for’, ‘on’ will be used in the sentence.

Ram and his friends like to go for a trip every alternate week.

Ram and his friends like to go on a trip every alternate week.

Additional Information

Usage of FOR –
- For(to indicate the reason or because of) — I missed the train for I was late.
- For (to indicate the duration of time) — I attended the session for one year only.
- For (specify the use of something) — He is preparing for his final exam.
Usage of ON –
- On (refers to a surface of something)- I kept the dishes on the dining table.
- On (specifies days and dates)- I will come on Friday.
  Siya was born on 15th November.
- On (refers to any kind of devices)- She is on the phone; my favourite movie will be on TV now.
- On (refers to the parts of the body) — I keep wearing my wedding ring on my finger.
- On (to refer to a state)- The products available in the store are on sale.
  
  Mistake Point

Henry and James are coming to the picnic.

The error will not be in part B of the sentence.

The singular verb likes will not agree with the ‘plural compound subject’ Ram and his friends.

A compound subject includes two or more nouns (or pronounce or common noun clauses or noun phrases) and may be singular or plural. When the nouns are joined with word and (an apple and a banana) the compound subject is usually plural even if the individual nouns are singular.

Example:

Jack and Jill want more water.

72. Read the sentence given below to find out if it contains any error. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error free, select No error or option 5. Ignore error of punctuation if any.

Coal use is also (A)/ surging in the US,(B)/ reversing annual (C)/ declines since 2013. (D)/ No error (E)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is E i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

In part A the auxiliary verb(is) has been appropriately used as the subject(coal use) is a singular number.
In part B ‘verb+ing‘ is also appropriate because present continuous tense is used in this sentence. The preposition and the article are also grammatically correct.
In part C the verb ‘declines‘ and the preposition ‘since‘ are also grammatically correct.
Therefore, the sentence is error free.
Hence, option 5) is the answer.

Additional Information

Reversing: going backwards

Surging: increase suddenly

73. A sentence is divided into four segments marked A, B, C, D. Select the segment of the sentence that contains a grammatical error and mark the segment. If there is no error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer

It is a known fact that the rivers (A)/ of India (B)/ are larger than (C)/ those of America (D)/ No error (E)

A. a

B. b

C. c

D. d

E. e

Solution

The correct option is e) No error.

Therefore, the answer would be (E) No error.

The sentence given is grammatically correct.

“It is a known fact that the rivers of India are larger than those of America.”

In this sentence, “those” is correctly used as a plural demonstrative pronoun to refer to “the rivers of America,” making a comparison with “the rivers of India.”

Both are plural references, which is why “those” (and not “that”) is the correct usage.

The use of ‘those’ is appropriate here as it refers to the rivers (plural) of America.

74. In the following question, find out which part of the sentence has an error if the sentence is grammatically correct, mark your answer as No Error.

I don’t know much (A)/ about you, but (B)/ I think he will not pass (C)/ in the annual examination that is going to happen next month. (D)/ No Error (E)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is D.

Key Points

Reading the given sentence we find that:

The error lies in part D of the sentence.
Here the use of the preposition in is wrong.
In is a proposition that is used to denote the position of something that is enclosed.

Thus from the above point, we can infer that:

The use of a preposition here is not required.
It does not add any meaning to the sentence but instead makes the sentence superfluous.

Thus the error lies in part D of the sentence.

The correct sentence is: ‘I don’t know much about you, but I think he will not pass the annual examination that is going to happen next month.’

75. Direction: Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.

Everybody at the wedding (A)/,but she was happy (B)/ for them on (C)/ this auspicious day.(D)/ No error. (E)/

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is option (2) i.e. B.

Key Points

Explanation:

The error lies in the wrong usage of the pronoun ‘she’ in Part B.
“she” will be replaced with “her”, objective case of the pronoun.
But is used as a conjunction as well as preposition.
But when used as conjunction gives the sense of connecting two sentence giving reasoning.
But when used as preposition gives the sense of except,excluding something.
In this sentence ‘but’ is used as preposition.
Whenever any preposition is used in a sentence , we will always use objective case after it.
Preposition +Subjective caseObjective caseabove, across, against, along, among, around, at, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between Correct Sentence: “Everybody at the wedding ,but her was happy for them on this auspicious day.”

Additional Information

PersonNumberSubject.Object.Poss. Adj.Poss. Pro.1stSingularIMeMyMine”PluralWeUsOurOurs2ndSingularYouYouYourYours”PluralYouYouYourYours3rdSingularHeHimHisHis””SheHerHerHers””ItItIts-“PluralTheyThemTheirTheirs

76. Below a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses
the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 (None of these) if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences.

Flout

A. Before long, Epstein, now 66, was not just helping the rich get richer but was building his own fortune – and flouting it with a dazzling array of properties and perks.

B. Others have been accused of flouting some of their most basic duties in the courtroom.

C. He was known to flout his wealth at parties.

A. B

B. A

C. C

D. A and B

E. None of these

Solution

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

To answer this question, let’s first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
Flout: to openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention); to show contempt for something. (उल्लंघन करना, अवज्ञा करना)
Now, let’s examine the given sentences:
Sentence A: Before long, Epstein, now 66, was not just helping the rich get richer but was building his own fortune – and flouting it with a dazzling array of properties and perks.
- This sentence incorrectly uses the word “flouting.” The word “flout” means to disregard rules or conventions, but here it seems the intended word should have been “flaunting” (to show off).
Sentence B: Others have been accused of flouting some of their most basic duties in the courtroom.
- This sentence correctly uses the word “flouting” to describe a situation where individuals are openly disregarding their duties.
Sentence C: He was known to flout his wealth at parties.
- This sentence incorrectly uses the word “flout.” The intended word should have been “flaunt” (to display wealth in an ostentatious manner).
So, only Sentence B correctly uses the word “flout.”

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1 (B).

77. Below a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses
the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 (None of these) if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences

Foul

A. Those brown patches are now covered by water with pond grasses that provide cover to whistling ducks, great blue herons, and another water foul.

B. Fredrick secured the defensive rebound, then worked to get out of a double-team in the backcourt and draw a foul.

C. And because there will be no delay on broadcasting the live event, ABC will not be able to edit out foul language, the network told the candidates.

A. A and B

B. B and C

C. C

D. All A, B and C

E. None of these

Solution

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

To answer this question, let’s first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
Foul: something offensive to the senses (such as smell or taste), morally or legally wrong, or a rule violation in sports. (गंदा, अनुचित, गलत)
Now, let’s examine the given sentences:
Sentence A: Those brown patches are now covered by water with pond grasses that provide cover to whistling ducks, great blue herons, and another water foul.
- This sentence incorrectly uses the word “foul” instead of “fowl“, which refers to birds like ducks and herons. Therefore, this sentence is incorrect.
Sentence B: Fredrick secured the defensive rebound, then worked to get out of a double-team in the backcourt and draw a foul.
- This sentence correctly uses the word “foul” to describe a rule violation in sports (basketball in this case). Therefore, this sentence is correct.
Sentence C: And because there will be no delay on broadcasting the live event, ABC will not be able to edit out foul language, the network told the candidates.
- This sentence correctly uses the word “foul” to describe offensive or inappropriate language. Therefore, this sentence is correct.
So, Sentences B and C correctly use the word “foul” in their respective contexts, while Sentence A does not.

Therefore, the correct answer is “B and C.”

78. Below a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses
the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 (None of these) if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences.

Incite

A. Psych experts explain what might motivate someone to incite another person to take their own life.

B. The river offers powerful incite into the prevalence and spread of drug-resistant infections, one of the world’s most pressing public health problems.

C. Other indicators offer incite into where the local economy is headed.

A. Only A

B. Only C

C. Both A and C

D. Both B and C

E. None of these

Solution

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

To answer this question, let’s first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
Incite: to encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior); to provoke someone to do something, especially bad or harmful. (उकसाना, भड़काना)
Now, let’s examine the given sentences:
Sentence A: Psych experts explain what might motivate someone to incite another person to take their own life.
- This sentence correctly uses the word “incite” to describe provoking or encouraging harmful behavior.
Sentence B: The river offers powerful incite into the prevalence and spread of drug-resistant infections, one of the world’s most pressing public health problems.
- This sentence incorrectly uses the word “incite” because the intended meaning seems to be “insight,” which refers to a deep understanding of something.
Sentence C: Other indicators offer incite into where the local economy is headed.
- This sentence also incorrectly uses the word “incite” because the appropriate word here would be “insight” instead of “incite.”
So, only Sentence A correctly uses the word “incite” in the proper context.

Therefore, the correct answer is “Only A.”

79. In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been printed in bold. One bold part in the sentence is not acceptable in Standard English. Pick up that part and mark its number. If there are no errors in the bold parts, mark (5) i.e. No error as the answer.

He was unable to ace the exam and was really depressed. His best friend was trying to bemuse him by making weird faces.

A. Ace

B. Depressed

C. Bemuse

D. Weird

E. No error

Solution

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

The incorrect word in the sentence is ‘Bemuse’.

The word ‘Bemuse’ means ‘to confuse or bewilder someone’.
In the context of the sentence, the word ‘Bemuse’ does not fit appropriately, as the intention was likely to cheer up the friend, rather than confuse them.
A better word choice would be ‘amuse’, which means ‘to entertain or make someone laugh’.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Bemuse’.

Additional Information

Let’s understand the meanings of the other marked words:

Weird – Strange or unusual in a way that is unsettling or difficult to understand. (अजीब)

Ace – To perform exceptionally well in something, especially an exam. (उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन करना)

Depressed – Feeling sad, hopeless, or low. (उदास)

80. In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been printed in bold. One bold part in the sentence is not acceptable in Standard English. Pick up that part and mark its number. If there are no errors in the bold parts, mark (5) i.e. No error as the answer.

Talking about incidents that shook up the world, the 9/11 attacks were such an enormous travesty.

A. Incident

B. Shook up

C. Enormous

D. Travesty

E. No error

Solution

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

The incorrect word in the sentence is ‘travesty’.

The word ‘travesty’ is inappropriate in this context.
Explanation: The term ‘travesty’ refers to a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something. It is not suitable for describing the 9/11 attacks, which were a tragic and serious event.
A more appropriate word could be ‘tragedy’ or ‘disaster’, which better conveys the gravity of the event.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘travesty’.

Additional Information

Let’s understand the meanings of the other marked words –

Enormous – very large in size, quantity, or extent (विशाल)

Incident – an event or occurrence (घटना)

Shook up – to upset or distress someone deeply (हिला देना)

81. In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been printed in bold. One bold part in the sentence is not acceptable in Standard English. Pick up that part and mark its number. If there are no errors in the bold parts, mark (5) i.e. No error as the answer.

Ashima and her friends had passed out from the Mumbai University in the year 2016.

A. Friends

B. Passed out

C. University

D. Year

E. No error.

Solution

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

The incorrect phrase is ‘passed out’.

The phrase ‘passed out’ is not used in Standard English to mean graduating or completing a degree. The correct term would be ‘graduated’.
The word ‘graduated‘ refers to successfully completing an academic degree.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be:

Ashima and her friends graduated from the Mumbai University in the year 2016.

Additional Information

Let’s understand the meanings of the other marked words –

Year – a period of 12 months (साल)

Friends – people whom one knows, likes, and trusts (मित्र)

University – a high-level educational institution (विश्वविद्यालय)

82. In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been printed in bold. One bold part in the sentence is not acceptable in Standard English. Pick up that part and mark its number. If there are no errors in the bold parts, mark (5) i.e. No error as the answer.

You have made a blunder mistake in the presentation.

A. You

B. Made

C. Blunder

D. Presentation

E. No error

Solution

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

The incorrect phrase is ‘blunder mistake’.

‘Blunder’ itself means a serious mistake, so the use of ‘mistake’ along with ‘blunder’ is redundant and incorrect.
Correct Usage: You have made a blunder in the presentation.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘blunder mistake’.

Additional Information

Let’s understand the meaning of ‘blunder’ –

He made a blunder by forgetting the main points during his speech.

Blunder: A stupid or careless mistake. (भूल)

For Example –

83. In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been printed in bold. One bold part in the sentence is not acceptable in Standard English. Pick up that part and mark its number. If there are no errors in the bold parts, mark (5) i.e. No error as the answer.

They were all ready very excited to go on a vacation with their parents.

A. All ready

B. Excited

C. Vacation

D. Parents

E. No error

Solution

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

The word ‘all ready’ is incorrect in this context.

The correct phrase would be ‘already’.
The word ‘already‘ is an adverb which means ‘before or by now’. (पहले से ही)
- For Example –
- He had already finished his homework when I arrived.

Therefore, the correct answer would be ‘already’.

Additional Information

Explanation of other marked words –

Parents – a mother and father or someone who acts as a caretaker (माता-पिता)

Excited – feeling or showing enthusiasm or eagerness (उत्साहित)

Vacation – a period of time spent away from home or work for relaxation (अवकाश)

84. Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

“Europe faces “unprecedented risks” to its natural gas supplies this winter after Russia cut off most pipeline shipments and could wind up competing with Asia for already scarce and expensive liquid gas that comes by ship,” the International Energy Agency (IEA) said. The Paris-based IEA said in its quarterly gas report released on Monday that European Union (EU) countries would need to reduce use by 13% over the winter in case of a complete Russian cut-off amid the war in Ukraine. “Much of that cutback would have to come from consumer behavior such as turning down thermostats by one degree and adjusting boiler temperatures as well as industrial and utility conservation,” the group said.

The EU, on September 30 agreed to mandate a reduction in electricity consumption by at least 5% during peak price hours. Just a trickle of Russian gas is still arriving in pipelines through Ukraine to Slovakia and across the Black Sea through Turkey to Bulgaria. Two other routes, under the Baltic Sea to Germany and through Belarus and Poland, have shut down. Another hazard in the study was a late winter cold snap, which would be particularly challenging because underground gas reserves flow more slowly at the end of the season due to less gas and lower pressure in the storage caverns. The EU has already filled storage to 88%, ahead of its goal of 80% before winter. The IEA assumed 90% would be needed in its Russian cut-off scenario. Businesses in Europe have already cut back natural gas use, sometimes simply by abandoning energy-intensive activities such as making steel and fertilizer, while smaller businesses such as bakeries are feeling a severe crimp in their costs.

High prices for gas, which is used for heating homes, generating electricity, and a host of industrial processes are feeding through to record consumer inflation of 10% in the 19 EU member countries that use the euro and sapping so much consumer purchasing power that economists predict a recession at the end of this year and the beginning of next. European governments and utilities have made up much of the Russian shortfall by purchasing expensive supplies of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, that comes by ship from countries such as the U.S. and Qatar and by obtaining increased pipeline supply from Norway and Azerbaijan. The goal is to prevent storage levels from falling so far that governments must ration gas to businesses. Gas storage must remain above 33% for a secure winter, according to the IEA, while levels below that risk shortages if there’s a late cold snap.

Lower levels also would make it harder for Europe to refill storage next summer, while higher reserves from conservation would help lower extremely high prices. European leaders say the cutback on Russian gas is energy blackmail aimed at pressuring governments over their support for Ukraine and sanctions against Moscow. Since Russia halted flows this month through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline running under the Baltic Sea to Germany, and the parallel Nord Stream 2 — built but never operated after Germany refused to certify it — were damaged in underwater explosions that European governments say are _______.

Demand for liquefied gas has driven up prices and tightened supply to the extent that poorer countries in Asia cannot afford it. Bangladesh is experiencing widespread power blackouts, while Pakistan faces rolling blackouts and has introduced reduced working hours for shops and factories to save electricity. “Interregional competition in LNG procurement may create further tension, as additional European needs would put more pressure on other buyers, especially in Asia, and conversely cold spells in Northeast Asia could limit Europe’s access to LNG,” the agency said. The gas crisis in Europe has also deprived Asian countries of the limited number of floating regasification terminals, which were expected to play a major role in LNG imports in Southeast Asia. Europe has secured 12 of the vessels and plans another nine.

Question:

How many countries in the EU use the euro?

A. Nineteen

B. Thirty

C. Twenty Seven

D. Twelve

E. Seven

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Nineteen.‘

Key Points

The first sentence of the third paragraph says “High prices for gas, which is used for heating homes, generating electricity, and a host of industrial processes are feeding through to record consumer inflation of 10% in the 19 EU member countries that use the euro and sapping so much consumer purchasing power that economists predict a recession at the end of this year and the beginning of next.”
From the above sentence, we can say that nineteen countries in the EU use the euro.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 1.

85. Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

Question:

According to the passage, which Asian country is experiencing widespread power blackouts?

A. Pakistan

B. Bangladesh

C. India

D. Sri Lanka

E. Afghanistan

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Bangladesh.‘

Key Points

The second sentence of the fifth paragraph says “Bangladesh is experiencing widespread power blackouts, while Pakistan faces rolling blackouts and has introduced reduced working hours for shops and factories to save electricity.”
From the above sentence, we can say that according to the passage, Bangladesh is experiencing widespread power blackouts.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 2.

86. Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

Question:

What has deprived Asian countries of the limited number of floating regasification terminals?

A. Massive power crisis in Bangladesh.

B. India facing a critical coal shortage.

C. Sri Lanka’s economic crisis.

D. Devastating floods in Pakistan.

E. The gas crisis in Europe.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘The gas crisis in Europe.‘

Key Points

The fourth sentence of the fifth paragraph says “The gas crisis in Europe has also deprived Asian countries of the limited number of floating regasification terminals, which were expected to play a major role in LNG imports in Southeast Asia.”
From the above sentence, we can say that the gas crisis in Europe has deprived Asian countries of the limited number of floating regasification terminals.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 5.

87. Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

Question:

Read the passage and select the inference(s) that hold true based on the facts in the passage.

Inferences:

I: European governments and utilities are purchasing expensive supplies of liquefied natural gas, or LNG.

II: Mismanaging the Sri Lankan economy led to a subsequent economic crisis involving severe inflation, daily blackouts, and a shortage of fuel and domestic gas.

III: Pakistan urges IMF to ease harsh terms on power tariffs, and fuel taxes.

A. Only inference I follows.

B. Only inference II follows.

C. Both I and II follow.

D. Only inference III follows.

E. Both I and III follow.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Only inference I follows.‘

Key Points

Inference I holds true based on the facts in the passage.
- The second sentence of the third paragraph says “European governments and utilities have made up much of the Russian shortfall by purchasing expensive supplies of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, that comes by ship from countries such as the U.S. and Qatar and by obtaining increased pipeline supply from Norway and Azerbaijan.”
  - From the above sentence, we can say that Inference I is correct according to the given passage.
The information given in Inference II about Sri Lanka is not mentioned anywhere in the passage.
The information given in Inference III about Pakistan urging IMF is not mentioned anywhere in the passage.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 1.

88. Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

Question:

Read the passage and select the inference(s) that hold true based on the facts in the passage.

Inferences:

I: Pakistan has introduced reduced working hours for shops and factories to save electricity.

II: Europe faces exceptional risks to its natural gas supplies this winter.

III: Germany expects recession next year as gas crisis bites.

A. Only inference I follows.

B. Both I and II follow.

C. Only inference II follows.

D. Both II and III follow.

E. Only inference III follows.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Both I and II follow.‘

Key Points

Inference I holds true based on the facts in the passage.
- The second sentence of the fifth paragraph says “Bangladesh is experiencing widespread power blackouts, while Pakistan faces rolling blackouts and has introduced reduced working hours for shops and factories to save electricity.”
  - From the above sentence, we can say that Inference I is correct according to the given passage.
Inference II holds true based on the facts in the passage.
- The first sentence of the first paragraph says “Europe faces “unprecedented risks” to its natural gas supplies this winter after Russia cut off most pipeline shipments and could wind up competing with Asia for already scarce and expensive liquid gas that comes by ship, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.”
  - From the above sentence, we can say that Inference II is correct according to the given passage.
The information given in Inference III about the recession in Germany is not mentioned anywhere in the passage.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 2.

89. Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

Question:

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage: ”Since Russia halted flows this month through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline running under the Baltic Sea to Germany, and the parallel Nord Stream 2 — built but never operated after Germany refused to certify it — were damaged in underwater explosions that European governments say are _______.”

A. Expedite

B. Salvage

C. Facilitate

D. Sabotage

E. Retrieve

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Sabotage.‘

Key Points

The given sentence is saying that according to the European governments Russia deliberately destroyed or damaged the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines running under the Baltic Sea to Germany for political or military advantage.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is ‘Sabotage‘.
Also, the use of the word ”halted” in the sentence indicates the use of the word ‘sabotage‘ in the blank.
The word ‘Sabotage‘ means To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something, especially for political or military advantage.
- Example: The rebels had tried to sabotage the oil pipeline.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete Sentence: Since Russia halted flows this month through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline running under the Baltic Sea to Germany, and the parallel Nord Stream 2 — built but never operated after Germany refused to certify it — were damaged in underwater explosions that European governments say are sabotage.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
- Expedite means To make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
- Salvage means To retrieve or preserve something from potential loss or adverse circumstances.
- Facilitate means To make an action or process easy or easier.
- Retrieve means To make a bad situation or a mistake better; to put something right.

90. Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

Question:

Choose the synonym of the word ‘Scarce‘.

A. Copious

B. Innumerable

C. Exiguous

D. Myriad

E. Profuse

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Exiguous.‘

Key Points

The word ‘Scarce‘ means Insufficient for the demand; not existing in large quantities.
- Example: Food and fuel were scarce in this region.
Let’s look at the meaning of the given options:-
- Copious – Abundant in supply or quantity.
  - Example: She vomited copious amounts of fluid every two to three hours.
- Innumerable – Too many to be counted; countless.
  - Example: The innumerable stars in the sky are too far from us.
- Exiguous – Very small in size or amount.
  - Example: Energy production is the most direct and exiguous resource to the life of mankind.
- Myriad – Countless or extremely great in number.
  - Example: They offered no solution for all our myriad problems.
- Profuse – Very plentiful; abundant.
  - Example: The company accepted blame and sent us profuse apologies.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 3.

Additional Information

The synonyms of the word ‘Scarce‘ are “Exiguous, Insufficient, Scanty“.
The antonyms of the word ‘Scarce‘ are “Copius, Myriad, Profuse“.

91. Fill in the blank with an appropriate word from the given options.

The place has its ____________by virtue of its historical background.

A. Choice

B. Significant

C. Importance

D. Characteristics

E. None of the above

Solution

Here, understanding the context is essential in determining the correct usage of the given option. The correct word will be in its noun form to make the sentence complete.

Key Points

Choice means an act of choosing between two or more possibilities.
Significant means important to be worthy of attention.
Importance means the state or fact of being of great significance or value.
Characteristics mean a feature or quality belonging to a person, place or thing.
In the above sentence, the correct answer will be ‘importance’ as it makes the context relevant.
The place has its importance by virtue of its historical background.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3

92. Direction: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word from the given options.

The city lies ____________in the lap of the mountains.

A. Rest

B. Nestled

C. Settle

D. Cornered

E. None of the above

Solution

Here, understanding the context is essential in determining the correct usage of the given options. The correct word will be in its verb form to make the sentence complete.

Key Points

Rest means to allow to be inactive in order to regain strength or health.
Nestled means to be situated in a half-hidden or sheltered position.
Settle means to make one’s permanent home somewhere.
Cornered means to force into a place or situation from which it is hard to escape.
In the above sentence, the correct answer will be ‘nestled’ as it makes the context relevant.
The city lies nestled in the lap of the mountains.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 2

93. In the following question, the sentence given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.As a part of a __________ questionnaire, Alex was under observation through hidden cameras.

A. Sacrifice

B. Culpable

C. Personality

D. Paranormal

E. Ethereal

Solution

The correct answer is ‘personality’. Personality is the way a person seems to another or the combination of a person’s values and attitudes.

The meanings of other words, along with their usage, are:

Sacrifice: an act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity.
For eg, The tribals offer sacrifices to the spirits in the hopes of timely rains.

Culpable: deserving blame.
For eg, The debate is regarding the issue of whether mercy killings are less culpable than ‘ordinary’ murders or not.

Paranormal: denoting events or phenomena such as telekinesis or clairvoyance that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding.
For eg, A mystic who can prove he has paranormal powers will gain supreme power in a country like India.

Ethereal: extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world.

For eg., The ethereal beauty of the goddess mesmerised the devotees.

Thus the correct answer is option 3.

94. The sentence given with a blank is to be filled with an appropriate word. Five alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative and click the option corresponding to it.

Rohit Kumar’s Spring Collection was sensational with the ___________ colours of the season.

A. Myriad

B. Caramel

C. Monochromatic

D. Samey

E. None of the above

Solution

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Myriad

Key Points

Here, it is important to understand the context so that the words given in the options become easy to interpret.
- Myriad means uncountable.
- Caramel is the colour of honey, almost gold.
- Monochromatic means one coloured.
- Samey means to be repetitive or boring.
Since it is clear through the statement that the word ‘myriad’ is more suitable than the other options, hence the correct answer is option 1.

Correct sentence : “Rohit Kumar’s Spring Collection was sensational with the myriad colours of the season.”

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95. Fill in the blanks.

Hard work and constant __________ makes lofty goals attainable.

A. Boredom

B. Curiosity

C. Pursuit

D. Concern

E. None of the above

Solution

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. pursuit.

Key Points

Here, it is important to understand the context so that the words given in the options become easy to interpret.
- Curiosity means inquisitiveness.
- Pursuit means to chase or go in quest of.
- Concern means to be worried or bothered about.
Since it is clear through the statement that the word ‘pursuit’ is more suitable than the other options, hence the correct answer is option 3.

Correct sentence : “Hard work and constant pursuit makes lofty goals attainable.”

Was the solution helpful?Yes

96. Directions: In the following question, the sentences of a paragraph are jumbled. They are given as A, B, C, D, and E. Identify the correct order of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph and answer the following questions.

A: Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance, powers countless digital services worldwide.

B: Moreover, their artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms underpin everything from search engines to personalized recommendations.

C: Consequently, their influence extends far beyond mere consumer electronics, shaping industries and economies globally.

D: These companies often invest heavily in research and development, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible.

E: Colossal technology companies, like Google and Amazon, have redefined modern life with their innovative products and services.

Question:

Which of these should be the FIRST sentence in the paragraph?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is Option 5.

Key Points

To arrange the jumbled sentences into a meaningful paragraph, we need to identify the introductory sentence, the supporting sentences, and the concluding sentence.
E: Colossal technology companies, like Google and Amazon, have redefined modern life with their innovative products and services. This sentence acts as a general introduction, presenting the main topic (colossal technology companies) and their overarching impact. It doesn’t rely on any prior sentence for context.
- Example: Pioneering scientists, like Marie Curie, redefined our understanding of radioactivity.
D: These companies often invest heavily in research and development, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible. The phrase “These companies” directly refers back to the “Colossal technology companies” introduced in E, explaining their operational approach to innovation.
A: Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance, powers countless digital services worldwide. The phrase “for instance” indicates that this sentence provides a specific example of the “innovative products and services” mentioned in E or the “technologically possible” advancements from D.
B: Moreover, their artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms underpin everything from search engines to personalized recommendations. “Moreover” signals an addition to the examples given, highlighting another significant technological area.
C: Consequently, their influence extends far beyond mere consumer electronics, shaping industries and economies globally. “Consequently” indicates a result or conclusion drawn from the pervasive nature of their technology discussed in A and B, summarizing their broad influence.
Therefore, the logical sequence is E-D-A-B-C.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 5‘.

Additional Information

A (Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance…): Starts with a pronoun (“Their”) and a phrase indicating an example (“for instance”), meaning it cannot be the opening sentence.
B (Moreover, their artificial intelligence…): Starts with a conjunction (“Moreover”) which connects it to a previous idea, thus it cannot be the first sentence.
C (Consequently, their influence…): Starts with a word indicating a consequence (“Consequently”), implying it follows other statements, making it unsuitable as an opener.
D (These companies often invest…): Starts with a demonstrative pronoun (“These companies”) that refers back to a previously mentioned group of companies, so it cannot be the first sentence.

97. Directions: In the following question, the sentences of a paragraph are jumbled. They are given as A, B, C, D, and E. Identify the correct order of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph and answer the following questions.

A: Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance, powers countless digital services worldwide.

B: Moreover, their artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms underpin everything from search engines to personalized recommendations.

C: Consequently, their influence extends far beyond mere consumer electronics, shaping industries and economies globally.

D: These companies often invest heavily in research and development, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible.

E: Colossal technology companies, like Google and Amazon, have redefined modern life with their innovative products and services.

Question:

Which of these should be the SECOND sentence in the paragraph?

A. B

B. A

C. C

D. E

E. D

Solution

The correct answer is Option 5.

Key Points

To arrange the jumbled sentences into a meaningful paragraph, we need to identify the introductory sentence, the supporting sentences, and the concluding sentence.
The logical flow is as follows:
1. E: Colossal technology companies, like Google and Amazon, have redefined modern life with their innovative products and services. (This is the best introductory sentence as it introduces the main topic – colossal technology companies – and their overall impact.)
2. D: These companies often invest heavily in research and development, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible. (This sentence logically follows E. “These companies” refers back to the “Colossal technology companies” in E, and it explains *how* they achieve the “innovative products and services” mentioned.)
  - Example: Large corporations often invest heavily in R&D to stay competitive.
3. A: Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance, powers countless digital services worldwide. (This sentence provides the *first specific example* of their technology, using “for instance” to elaborate on their capabilities.)
4. B: Moreover, their artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms underpin everything from search engines to personalized recommendations. (“Moreover” signals an *additional example* of their technological impact, building on the previous one.)
5. C: Consequently, their influence extends far beyond mere consumer electronics, shaping industries and economies globally. (“Consequently” indicates a conclusion or a broader implication derived from the preceding statements about their technology.)
Based on this logical order (E-D-A-B-C), the second sentence in the paragraph should be D.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 5‘.

Additional Information

A (Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance…): Starts with a pronoun (“Their”) and a phrase indicating an example (“for instance”), meaning it cannot be the opening sentence, nor typically the second unless immediately following a general introduction of who “their” refers to, which is not the case here.
B (Moreover, their artificial intelligence…): Starts with a conjunction (“Moreover”) which connects it to a previous idea, thus it cannot be the second sentence.
C (Consequently, their influence…): Starts with a word indicating a consequence (“Consequently”), implying it follows other statements, making it unsuitable as the second sentence.
E (Colossal technology companies…): This is the introductory sentence, so it cannot be the second.

98. Directions: In the following question, the sentences of a paragraph are jumbled. They are given as A, B, C, D, and E. Identify the correct order of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph and answer the following questions.

A: Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance, powers countless digital services worldwide.

B: Moreover, their artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms underpin everything from search engines to personalized recommendations.

C: Consequently, their influence extends far beyond mere consumer electronics, shaping industries and economies globally.

D: These companies often invest heavily in research and development, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible.

E: Colossal technology companies, like Google and Amazon, have redefined modern life with their innovative products and services.

Question:

Which of these should be the THIRD sentence in the paragraph?

A. A

B. C

C. E

D. B

E. D

Solution

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

To arrange the jumbled sentences into a meaningful paragraph, we need to identify the introductory sentence, the supporting sentences, and the concluding sentence.
The logical flow is as follows:
1. E: Colossal technology companies, like Google and Amazon, have redefined modern life with their innovative products and services. (This is the best introductory sentence as it introduces the main topic – colossal technology companies – and their overall impact.)
2. D: These companies often invest heavily in research and development, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible. (This sentence logically follows E. “These companies” refers back to the “Colossal technology companies” in E, and it explains *how* they achieve the “innovative products and services” mentioned.)
3. A: Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance, powers countless digital services worldwide. (This sentence provides the *first specific example* of their technology, using “for instance” to elaborate on their capabilities, directly following the general statement about pushing boundaries.)
  - Example: For instance, solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.
4. B: Moreover, their artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms underpin everything from search engines to personalized recommendations. (“Moreover” signals an *additional example* of their technological impact, building on the previous one in A.)
5. C: Consequently, their influence extends far beyond mere consumer electronics, shaping industries and economies globally. (“Consequently” indicates a conclusion or a broader implication derived from the preceding statements about their technology.)
Based on this logical order (E-D-A-B-C), the third sentence in the paragraph should be A.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 1‘.

Additional Information

B (Moreover, their artificial intelligence…): Starts with a conjunction (“Moreover”), indicating it is adding to a previous point, so it cannot be the third sentence unless there were two preceding specific examples.
C (Consequently, their influence…): Starts with a word indicating a consequence (“Consequently”), making it a concluding sentence, not a middle one.
E (Colossal technology companies…): This is the introductory sentence, so it cannot be the third.
D (These companies often invest…): This is the second sentence, providing general information after the introduction, but not a specific example, which A provides as the third.

99. Directions: In the following question, the sentences of a paragraph are jumbled. They are given as A, B, C, D, and E. Identify the correct order of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph and answer the following questions.

A: Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance, powers countless digital services worldwide.

B: Moreover, their artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms underpin everything from search engines to personalized recommendations.

C: Consequently, their influence extends far beyond mere consumer electronics, shaping industries and economies globally.

D: These companies often invest heavily in research and development, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible.

E: Colossal technology companies, like Google and Amazon, have redefined modern life with their innovative products and services.

Question:

Which of these should be the FOURTH sentence in the paragraph?

A. C

B. A

C. D

D. B

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

To arrange the jumbled sentences into a meaningful paragraph, we need to identify the introductory sentence, the supporting sentences, and the concluding sentence.
The logical flow is as follows:
1. E: Colossal technology companies, like Google and Amazon, have redefined modern life with their innovative products and services. (This is the best introductory sentence as it introduces the main topic – colossal technology companies – and their overall impact.)
2. D: These companies often invest heavily in research and development, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible. (This sentence logically follows E. “These companies” refers back to the “Colossal technology companies” in E, and it explains *how* they achieve the “innovative products and services” mentioned.)
3. A: Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance, powers countless digital services worldwide. (This sentence provides the *first specific example* of their technology, using “for instance” to elaborate on their capabilities, directly following the general statement about pushing boundaries.)
4. B: Moreover, their artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms underpin everything from search engines to personalized recommendations. (“Moreover” signals an *additional example* of their technological impact, building on the previous one in A.)
  - Example: Moreover, the new policy will improve efficiency.
5. C: Consequently, their influence extends far beyond mere consumer electronics, shaping industries and economies globally. (“Consequently” indicates a conclusion or a broader implication derived from the preceding statements about their technology.)
Based on this logical order (E-D-A-B-C), the fourth sentence in the paragraph should be B.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 4‘.

Additional Information

C (Consequently, their influence…): Starts with a word indicating a consequence (“Consequently”), making it a concluding sentence, generally found at the end of a cohesive paragraph.
A (Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance…): This is the third sentence, providing the first specific example.
D (These companies often invest…): This is the second sentence, providing a general explanation after the introduction.
E (Colossal technology companies…): This is the introductory sentence, so it cannot be the fourth.

100. Directions: In the following question, the sentences of a paragraph are jumbled. They are given as A, B, C, D, and E. Identify the correct order of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph and answer the following questions.

A: Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance, powers countless digital services worldwide.

B: Moreover, their artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms underpin everything from search engines to personalized recommendations.

C: Consequently, their influence extends far beyond mere consumer electronics, shaping industries and economies globally.

D: These companies often invest heavily in research and development, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible.

E: Colossal technology companies, like Google and Amazon, have redefined modern life with their innovative products and services.

Question:

Which of these should be the FIFTH sentence in the paragraph?

A. E

B. D

C. C

D. B

E. A

Solution

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

To arrange the jumbled sentences into a meaningful paragraph, we need to identify the introductory sentence, the supporting sentences, and the concluding sentence.
The logical flow is as follows:
1. E: Colossal technology companies, like Google and Amazon, have redefined modern life with their innovative products and services. (This is the best introductory sentence as it introduces the main topic – colossal technology companies – and their overall impact.)
2. D: These companies often invest heavily in research and development, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible. (This sentence logically follows E. “These companies” refers back to the “Colossal technology companies” in E, and it explains *how* they achieve the “innovative products and services” mentioned.)
3. A: Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance, powers countless digital services worldwide. (This sentence provides the *first specific example* of their technology, using “for instance” to elaborate on their capabilities, directly following the general statement about pushing boundaries.)
4. B: Moreover, their artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms underpin everything from search engines to personalized recommendations. (“Moreover” signals an *additional example* of their technological impact, building on the previous one in A.)
5. C: Consequently, their influence extends far beyond mere consumer electronics, shaping industries and economies globally. (“Consequently” indicates a conclusion or a broader implication derived from the preceding statements about their technology, making it the natural concluding sentence.)
  - Example: Consequently, the city implemented new traffic laws.
Based on this logical order (E-D-A-B-C), the fifth sentence in the paragraph should be C.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 3‘.

Additional Information

E (Colossal technology companies…): This is the introductory sentence.
D (These companies often invest…): This is the second sentence.
A (Their cloud computing infrastructure, for instance…): This is the third sentence.
B (Moreover, their artificial intelligence…): This is the fourth sentence.

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