IBPS PO Mock Test Series 2025 Prelims Full Test 8

1. Direction: In the given question a sentence is given in which four parts are emboldened. Out of the four parts, one is erroneous. Choose the part that has an error. If all four parts are correct, mark option 5 i.e. All are correct as the answer.

The separate cells become intermingled with other tissue elements amongst which it lie dormant with their inherent power of proliferation in abeyance.

A. cells become intermingled

B. tissue elements amongst

C. it lie dormant

D. proliferation in abeyance

E. All are correct

Solution

The correct answer is it lie dormant- the error lies in this part.

Key Points

The part ‘it lie dormant’ Is grammatically incorrect.
The corrected form of the erroneous part is given in the table below:

Grammatical mistake	Corrected Part
”it lie dormant” is grammatically incorrect. Here the pronoun ‘it’ needs to be replaced with ‘they’ to make the sentence grammatically correct. Here ‘they‘ is used for the separate cells.	they lie dormant

Therefore, option 3) is the correct answer.

Thus, the correct sentence is: The separated cells become intermingled with other tissue elements amongst which they lie dormant with their inherent power of proliferation in abeyance.

Additional Information

Pronoun	Meaning
They	used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
It	used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified

Let us look at the meaning of the words:

Word	Meaning
abeyance	a state of temporary disuse or suspension
proliferation	the rapid increase in the number or amount of something

2. Direction: In the given question a sentence is given in which four parts are emboldened. Out of the four parts, one is erroneous. Choose the part that has an error. If all the four parts are correct, mark option 5 i.e. All are correct as the answer.

The judges who had given obnoxious decision were called to answer for their fault and were taught that they were responsible to the House of Commons as well as the king.

A. given obnoxious decision

B. their fault and were

C. were responsible to

D. as well as the king

E. All are correct

Solution

The correct answer is given obnoxious decision– the error lies in this part.

Key Points

The part ‘given obnoxious decision’ Is grammatically incorrect.

The corrected form of the erroneous part is given in the table below:

Grammatical mistake	Corrected Part
”given obnoxious decision” is grammatically incorrect. Here the word ”decision’‘ is not accurate, thus it needs to be replaced with plural noun ”decisions” to make the part grammatically correct	given obnoxious decisions

Therefore, option 1) is the correct answer.

Thus, the correct sentence is: The judges who had given obnoxious decisions were called to answer for their fault and were taught that they were responsible to the House of Commons as well as the king.

Additional Information

Singular Plural Agreement: Nouns need to agree in number with the words that refer to them. For e.g. five bananas, 21 years; these keys; that book, etc

Word	Meaning
obnoxious	extremely unpleasant

3. Direction: In the given question a sentence is given in which four parts are emboldened. Out of the four parts, one is erroneous. Choose the part that has an error. If all four parts are correct, mark option 5 i.e. All are correct as the answer.

The emperor had already made out his mind to place one of his brothers on the Spanish throne, but in order to achieve this, it was necessary to cajole the young king Ferdinand VII.

A. already made out

B. one of his brothers

C. but in order

D. to cajole the young

E. All are correct

Solution

The correct answer is already made out– the error lies in this part.

Key Points

The part ‘already made out’ Is grammatically incorrect.

The corrected form of the erroneous part is given in the table below:

Grammatical mistake	Corrected Part
”already made out” is grammatically incorrect. Here ”made out” is not accurate, thus it needs to be replaced with the phrasal verb ”made up” which means (prepare or devise) to make the part grammatically correct	already made up

Therefore, option 1) is the correct answer.

Thus, the correct sentence is: The emperor had already made up his mind to place one of his brothers on the Spanish throne, but in order to achieve this it was necessary to cajole the young king Ferdinand VII.

Additional Information

Word	Meaning
cajole	persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

4. Direction: In the given question a sentence is given in which four parts are emboldened. Out of the four parts, there is one erroneous error. Choose the part that has an error. If all the four parts are correct, mark option 5 i.e. All are correct as the answer.

The configuration seems to point to a colossal crater under the ocean, and many of the earthquakes which visit Japan appear to have their origin on this submarine region.

A. configuration seems to

B. colossal crater under

C. many of the earthquakes

D. their origin on

E. All are correct

Solution

The correct answer is their origin on- the error lies in this part.

Key Points

The part ‘their origin on’ Is grammatically incorrect.

The corrected form of the erroneous part is given in the table below:

Grammatical mistake	Corrected Part
”their origin on” is grammatically incorrect. Here the preposition ”on’‘ is not accurate, thus it needs to be replaced with ”in” to make the part grammatically correct	their origin in

Therefore, option 4) is the correct answer.

Thus, the correct sentence is: The configuration seems to point to a colossal crater under the ocean, and many of the earthquakes which visit Japan appear to have their origin in this submarine region.

Additional Information

BASIS FOR COMPARISON	IN	ON
Meaning	‘In’ is a preposition, commonly used to show a situation when something is enclosed or surrounded by something else.	‘On’ refers to a preposition that expresses a situation when something is positioned above something else.
Usage by time	Months, Years, Season, Decades, and Century.	Days, Dates, and Special Occasions.
Usage by place	Name of town, city, state, and country.	Street names.
Examples	She is sitting in her room.May I come in the class?	I will meet her on Monday.Shweta’s birthday is on the 25th of February.

5. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the given alternatives.

High achievers like Elon Musk often seem to operate on a different plane. One key factor that sets them ____ (1) is their relentless drive and an almost obsessive focus on their goals. They possess an extraordinary capacity for hard work, often putting in hours that would ____ (2) the average individual. Beyond sheer effort, they exhibit remarkable resilience, viewing setbacks not as failures but as essential learning ____ (3). Their ability to embrace unconventional thinking and challenge existing paradigms is also a crucial element of their success, allowing them to envision and pursue solutions that others might ____ (4) as impossible. Furthermore, a deep-seated curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning fuel their ____ (5) for knowledge, constantly pushing them to expand their understanding and capabilities. This holistic approach to problem-solving and self-improvement is often what allows them to truly ____ (6) their industries.

Question:

What will come in blank 1?

A. aside

B. apart

C. out

D. off

E. beyond

Solution

The correct answer is ‘apart‘.

Key Points

The sentence states: “One key factor that sets them ____ (1) is their relentless drive and an almost obsessive focus on their goals.”
The blank requires a word that completes the phrasal verb “set someone/something ____” to mean “to distinguish them from others” or “to make them unique.”
Let’s evaluate the options:
- 1) aside: To put something to one side or disregard it. This does not fit the meaning of distinguishing.
- 2) apart: To distinguish or separate (someone or something) from others. The idiom “sets them apart” perfectly conveys that their relentless drive and focus make them different and stand out from the rest.
- 3) out: Can mean to begin, display, or state clearly, none of which fit the context of differentiation.
- 4) off: Can mean to cause to start, explode, or annoy. This does not fit the context.
- 5) beyond: A preposition indicating position or going past something. It doesn’t form a common phrasal verb in this context.
**”Apart”** is the most appropriate word, forming the common idiom “sets them apart,” which means to make someone or something distinctive or different from others.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 2‘.

Complete Passage: High achievers like Elon Musk often seem to operate on a different plane. One key factor that sets them apart (1) is their relentless drive and an almost obsessive focus on their goals. They possess an extraordinary capacity for hard work, often putting in hours that would ____ (2) the average individual. Beyond sheer effort, they exhibit remarkable resilience, viewing setbacks not as failures but as essential learning ____ (3). Their ability to embrace unconventional thinking and challenge existing paradigms is also a crucial element of their success, allowing them to envision and pursue solutions that others might ____ (4) as impossible. Furthermore, a deep-seated curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning fuel their ____ (5) for knowledge, constantly pushing them to expand their understanding and capabilities. This holistic approach to problem-solving and self-improvement is often what allows them to truly ____ (6) their industries.

6. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the given alternatives.

Question:

What will come in blank 2?

A. break-up

B. sideline

C. overwhelm

D. debilitate

E. exasperate

Solution

The correct answer is ‘overwhelm‘.

Key Points

The sentence describes the effect of “extraordinary capacity for hard work” and “putting in hours” on an “average individual.” The blank needs a word that indicates the hours would be too much or too intense for most people.
Let’s evaluate the options:
- 1) break-up: To separate or end a relationship. Not relevant to the context of workload.
- 2) sideline: To prevent from being actively involved. While overwork might lead to this, the word doesn’t describe the direct impact of the “hours” themselves.
- 3) overwhelm: To cause (someone) to feel overcome or unable to cope, especially due to a large amount of something. This perfectly fits, as the extreme hours would be too much for an average person to handle.
- 4) debilitate: To make someone weak and infirm. While extreme work can debilitate, “overwhelm” more directly describes the immediate impact of the sheer volume of hours on an individual’s ability to function.
- 5) exasperate: To irritate intensely. This describes an emotion, not the physical or mental toll of work.
**”Overwhelm”** best captures the idea that the volume of work hours would be too great for an average individual to manage or cope with.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 3‘.

Complete Passage: High achievers like Elon Musk often seem to operate on a different plane. One key factor that sets them apart (1) is their relentless drive and an almost obsessive focus on their goals. They possess an extraordinary capacity for hard work, often putting in hours that would overwhelm (2) the average individual. Beyond sheer effort, they exhibit remarkable resilience, viewing setbacks not as failures but as essential learning ____ (3). Their ability to embrace unconventional thinking and challenge existing paradigms is also a crucial element of their success, allowing them to envision and pursue solutions that others might ____ (4) as impossible. Furthermore, a deep-seated curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning fuel their ____ (5) for knowledge, constantly pushing them to expand their understanding and capabilities. This holistic approach to problem-solving and self-improvement is often what allows them to truly ____ (6) their industries.

7. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the given alternatives.

Question:

What will come in blank 3?

A. curves

B. challenges

C. lessons

D. points

E. methods

Solution

The correct answer is ‘lessons‘.

Key Points

The sentence states: “Beyond sheer effort, they exhibit remarkable resilience, viewing setbacks not as failures but as essential learning ____ (3).”
The blank requires a word that describes what is gained from setbacks when viewed as opportunities for growth.
Let’s evaluate the options:
- 1) curves: While “learning curve” is a phrase, “learning curves” in this plural form does not fit the context of what is learned from individual setbacks.
- 2) challenges: A difficult task or situation. While setbacks are challenging, the phrase “learning challenges” refers to difficulties in the learning process itself, not necessarily the outcome of learning from a setback.
- 3) lessons: A thing learned or to be learned. This word perfectly fits the context, meaning that setbacks provide valuable knowledge or understanding. “Essential learning lessons” is a common and natural collocation.
- 4) points: A particular aspect or detail. While one might learn “points,” “lessons” is a more comprehensive and fitting term for the valuable takeaways from an experience.
- 5) methods: A way of doing something. This does not fit the context of what is gained from learning from setbacks.
**”Lessons”** is the most accurate word, indicating that high achievers derive valuable knowledge and insights from their setbacks.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 3‘.

Complete Passage: High achievers like Elon Musk often seem to operate on a different plane. One key factor that sets them apart (1) is their relentless drive and an almost obsessive focus on their goals. They possess an extraordinary capacity for hard work, often putting in hours that would overwhelm (2) the average individual. Beyond sheer effort, they exhibit remarkable resilience, viewing setbacks not as failures but as essential learning lessons (3). Their ability to embrace unconventional thinking and challenge existing paradigms is also a crucial element of their success, allowing them to envision and pursue solutions that others might ____ (4) as impossible. Furthermore, a deep-seated curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning fuel their ____ (5) for knowledge, constantly pushing them to expand their understanding

8. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the given alternatives.

Question:

What will come in blank 4?

A. dismiss

B. foment

C. consider

D. perturb

E. forgive

Solution

The correct answer is ‘dismiss‘.

Key Points

The sentence states: “Their ability to embrace unconventional thinking and challenge existing paradigms is also a crucial element of their success, allowing them to envision and pursue solutions that others might ____ (4) as impossible.”
The blank needs a word that describes how “others” would react to or characterize the unconventional solutions, specifically seeing them as “impossible.” This reaction would lead them not to envision or pursue these solutions.
Let’s evaluate the options:
- 1) dismiss: To treat as unworthy of serious consideration; to reject. If others dismiss solutions as impossible, it means they discard the ideas or refuse to engage with them because they deem them unfeasible. This provides a strong contrast to the high achievers’ willingness to “envision and pursue.”
- 2) foment: To instigate or stir up (an undesirable sentiment or action). This meaning is irrelevant to the context.
- 3) consider: To think carefully about. While others might consider something impossible, “dismiss” implies a more immediate and decisive rejection based on that judgment, which better highlights why they don’t pursue these solutions.
- 4) perturb: To make (someone) anxious or unsettled. This describes an emotional state, not a judgment about the feasibility of solutions.
- 5) forgive: To stop feeling angry or resentful towards. This is completely irrelevant to the context.
**”Dismiss”** is the most fitting word because it conveys the idea that others would reject these solutions outright, labeling them as impossible and thus not worthy of attention or effort. This directly contrasts with the high achievers’ approach.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 1‘.

Complete Passage: High achievers like Elon Musk often seem to operate on a different plane. One key factor that sets them apart (1) is their relentless drive and an almost obsessive focus on their goals. They possess an extraordinary capacity for hard work, often putting in hours that would overwhelm (2) the average individual. Beyond sheer effort, they exhibit remarkable resilience, viewing setbacks not as failures but as essential learning lessons (3). Their ability to embrace unconventional thinking and challenge existing paradigms is also a crucial element of their success, allowing them to envision and pursue solutions that others might dismiss (4) as impossible. Furthermore, a deep-seated curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning fuel their ____ (5) for knowledge, constantly pushing them to expand their understanding and capabilities. This holistic approach to problem-solving and self-improvement is often what allows them to truly ____ (6) their industries.

9. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the given alternatives.

Question:

What will come in blank 5?

A. intention

B. hunger

C. quest

D. passion

E. urge

Solution

The correct answer is ‘hunger‘.

Key Points

The sentence states: “Furthermore, a deep-seated curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning fuel their ____ (5) for knowledge, constantly pushing them to expand their understanding and capabilities.”
The blank requires a word that describes an intense desire or craving for knowledge, something that is continuously “fueled” by curiosity and learning.
Let’s evaluate the options:
- 1) intention: A plan or aim. This does not fit the context of a strong, inherent desire that drives continuous learning.
- 2) hunger: Figuratively, a strong desire or craving for something. “Hunger for knowledge” is a very common and idiomatic expression for an intense, almost insatiable desire to learn and acquire information. This perfectly fits the idea of something that is “fueled” by curiosity.
- 3) quest: A long or arduous search. While it implies seeking knowledge, “quest for knowledge” refers to the act of searching, not the underlying desire that initiates and sustains the search.
- 4) passion: A strong emotion or enthusiasm. While high achievers certainly have passion for knowledge, “hunger for knowledge” more specifically conveys the intense, persistent desire or need that is constantly being satisfied (“fueled”).
- 5) urge: A strong desire or impulse. While “urge for knowledge” is grammatically possible, it is less idiomatic and strong compared to “hunger” in this context.
**”Hunger”** is the most appropriate word among the given alternatives, as “hunger for knowledge” is a standard idiom that precisely conveys the intense and persistent desire for learning that drives high achievers.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 2‘.

Complete Passage: High achievers like Elon Musk often seem to operate on a different plane. One key factor that sets them apart (1) is their relentless drive and an almost obsessive focus on their goals. They possess an extraordinary capacity for hard work, often putting in hours that would overwhelm (2) the average individual. Beyond sheer effort, they exhibit remarkable resilience, viewing setbacks not as failures but as essential learning lessons (3). Their ability to embrace unconventional thinking and challenge existing paradigms is also a crucial element of their success, allowing them to envision and pursue solutions that others might dismiss (4) as impossible. Furthermore, a deep-seated curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning fuel their hunger (5) for knowledge, constantly pushing them to expand their understanding and capabilities. This holistic approach to problem-solving and self-improvement is often what allows them to truly ____ (6) their industries.

10. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the given alternatives.

Question:

What will come in blank 6?

A. dominate

B. revolutionize

C. control

D. lead

E. innovate

Solution

The correct answer is ‘revolutionize‘.

Key Points

The sentence states: “This holistic approach to problem-solving and self-improvement is often what allows them to truly ____ (6) their industries.”
The blank needs a word that describes the profound and transformative impact high achievers have on their industries, especially given their “unconventional thinking,” “challenging existing paradigms,” and pursuing “impossible” solutions.
Let’s evaluate the options:
- 1) dominate: To have a commanding influence or control. While high achievers might dominate, the context suggests a more fundamental change rather than just exerting power.
- 2) revolutionize: To change (something) fundamentally and completely, often by introducing new methods or ideas. This word perfectly captures the scale and depth of impact described by the high achievers’ traits (e.g., challenging paradigms, pursuing unique solutions). Their actions lead to radical shifts in industries.
- 3) control: To manage or direct the operations of. Similar to “dominate,” it implies oversight rather than fundamental transformation.
- 4) lead: To be in charge or direct. High achievers are leaders, but “revolutionize” speaks to the outcome of their leadership on the industry itself.
- 5) innovate: To make changes in something established by introducing new methods or products. While innovation is a part of it, “revolutionize” implies an even larger, more widespread, and foundational change across an entire industry. The word “truly” suggests a significant, far-reaching impact.
**”Revolutionize”** is the most fitting word, as it conveys the idea of a complete and fundamental transformation of industries, which aligns with the high achievers’ characteristics described throughout the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 2‘.

Complete Passage: High achievers like Elon Musk often seem to operate on a different plane. One key factor that sets them apart (1) is their relentless drive and an almost obsessive focus on their goals. They possess an extraordinary capacity for hard work, often putting in hours that would overwhelm (2) the average individual. Beyond sheer effort, they exhibit remarkable resilience, viewing setbacks not as failures but as essential learning lessons (3). Their ability to embrace unconventional thinking and challenge existing paradigms is also a crucial element of their success, allowing them to envision and pursue solutions that others might dismiss (4) as impossible. Furthermore, a deep-seated curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning fuel their hunger (5) for knowledge, constantly pushing them to expand their understanding and capabilities. This holistic approach to problem-solving and self-improvement is often what allows them to truly revolutionize (6) their industries.

11. Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.

Upgrade

A. The latest software upgrade fixed several bugs and improved performance.

B. He decided to upgrade his wardrobe with the latest fashion trends.

C. The upgrade in the traffic lights caused confusion among the drivers.

A. Only A

B. Both A & B

C. Only C

D. All A, B & 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:
Upgrade: to raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components; to enhance or improve. (उन्नयन करना, सुधार करना)
Now, let’s examine the given sentences:
Sentence A: The latest software upgrade fixed several bugs and improved performance.
- This sentence correctly uses the word “upgrade” to describe the process of improving software by fixing bugs and enhancing performance.
Sentence B: He decided to upgrade his wardrobe with the latest fashion trends.
- This sentence also correctly uses the word “upgrade” to describe the process of improving or enhancing his wardrobe with new fashion trends.
Sentence C: The upgrade in the traffic lights caused confusion among the drivers.
- This sentence might be less clear since upgrades typically imply improvements and enhancements, and causing confusion does not directly align with the typical positive connotation of an upgrade.
So, both sentences A and B correctly use the word “upgrade” to illustrate different contexts of improvement or enhancement.

Therefore, the correct answer is “Both A & B.”

12. Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.

Resilient

A. The resilient nature of the team was evident as they bounced back from a difficult situation.

B. The resilient material used in the stadium construction could withstand extreme weather conditions.C. The crowd showed a resilient attitude by cheering even in the rain.

A. Only A

B. Both A & B

C. Only C

D. All A, B & C

E. None of these

Solution

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

To answer this question, let’s first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
Resilient: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions; able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed. (लचीला, दृढ़)
Now, let’s examine the given sentences:
Sentence A: The resilient nature of the team was evident as they bounced back from a difficult situation.
- This sentence correctly uses the word “resilient” to describe the team’s ability to recover quickly from a difficult situation.
Sentence B: The resilient material used in the stadium construction could withstand extreme weather conditions.
- This sentence correctly uses the word “resilient” to describe the material’s ability to withstand extreme weather conditions.
Sentence C: The crowd showed a resilient attitude by cheering even in the rain.
- This sentence correctly uses the word “resilient” to describe the crowd’s ability to maintain a positive attitude despite the rain.
So, all three sentences correctly use the word “resilient” to illustrate different contexts of recovering quickly or withstanding difficult conditions.

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

13. Direction: Evaluate the following word, accompanied by three sentences containing it. Determine the sentence(s) that accurately convey the meaning of the given word.

Pervasiveness

A. The pervasiveness of smartphones has changed the way we communicate and access information.

B. After the rain, the pervasiveness of puddles made it difficult to find a dry path.

C. His standout performance ensured the pervasiveness of his popularity across the club.

A. Only A

B. Both A & B

C. Only C

D. All A, B & C

E. None of these

Solution

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

The word “pervasiveness” refers to the quality of spreading widely or being present throughout an area or a group of people. It denotes something that is widespread or prevalent. (व्यापकता)
- Example: The pervasiveness of the internet has made it an indispensable part of daily life.
Sentence A illustrates the pervasiveness of smartphones, highlighting how they have become widespread and affect communication and information access. (व्यापकता)
- Example: The pervasiveness of social media platforms has significantly influenced how people interact and share information.
Sentence B uses pervasiveness to describe the widespread presence of puddles after the rain, which is a correct application of the word in a physical context. (व्यापकता)
- Example: After the festival, the pervasiveness of litter across the city parks was a concern for the municipal workers.
Sentence C correctly applies the concept of pervasiveness to the widespread popularity of an individual, indicating that the person’s popularity is extensive across a particular group. (व्यापकता)
- Example: The pervasiveness of her influence in the fashion industry made her a sought-after consultant.
Therefore, all sentences A, B, and C correctly use the word “pervasiveness” to describe something that is widespread or prevalent in different contexts.

Therefore, the correct answer is: All A, B & C.

14. Read the passage and answer the following questions.

India’s first attempt to land on the Moon may have gone off-script but the ambitious Chandrayaan 2 mission has been far from a flop. With a mission life of one year, the Chandrayaan 2 orbiter remains in operation and will continue to study the Moon from afar.

“Only 5 per cent of the mission has been lost – Vikram the lander and Pragyan the rover – while the remaining 95 per cent – that is the Chandrayaan 2 orbiter – is orbiting the moon successfully,” an official of the Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO said. The orbiter can take several pictures of the moon and send it to the ISRO over the next year. The orbiter can take pictures of the lander to find out its status too, the ISRO official added. The rover inside the lander had a lifespan of only 14 days.

The successful launch of Chandrayaan 2 onboard the giant GSLV Mark 3 rocket and its insertion in the lunar orbit will be seen as a testament to India’s frugal space programme. The accomplishment has been likened by experts to firing a bullet from a moving train towards a target on another moving train hundreds of thousands of kilometres apart. The Chandrayaan 2 mission stood out because of its low cost of about $140 million. The United States spent the equivalent of more than $100 billion on its Apollo missions. The mission also holds great significance for future space exploration missions, including those to Mars.

On Saturday, contact was lost with the Moon lander Vikram just before it was due to touch down near the lunar south pole. A successful landing would have made India the fourth country — after the United States, Russia and China — to successfully land on the Moon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi watched the operation from the ISRO mission control and later asked the scientists to not “lose hope”.

ISRO had acknowledged before the landing that it was a complex manoeuvre, which Dr Sivan called “15 minutes of terror”.

Question:

Which of the following is correct according to the passage?

A. The Chandrayaan 2 mission is a milestone achieved by ISRO.

B. A successful landing would have made India the fifth country to successfully land on the Moon.

C. The mission also holds great significance for future space exploration missions, including those to Mars.

D. Both 1 and 3

E. Both 2 and 3

Solution

Statements 1 and 3 are correct according to the passage.
Thus option 4 is the correct answer.

Key Points

Statement 2, however, is not correct as the passage mentions that a successful landing would have made India the fourth country to successfully land on the Moon, not the fifth.

The passage mentions that the Chandrayaan 2 mission is significant and stood out as a milestone achieved by ISRO.

Additionally, it states that the mission holds great significance for future space exploration missions, including those to Mars.

Therefore, both statements 1 and 3 accurately reflect the information provided in the passage.

15. Read the passage and answer the following questions.

ISRO had acknowledged before the landing that it was a complex manoeuvre, which Dr Sivan called “15 minutes of terror”.

Question:

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. The mission was a difficult one due to the rare resources needed.

B. Its most significant part was the cost involved in the project.

C. The price involved in the project was an indication of the volatility of the mission.

D. The target was not difficult to be achieved but the time calculation was erroneous.

E. The United Stated had spent lesser on their space missions in comparison to the Chandrayan 2 mission.

Solution

Option 2 is the correct answer.

Key Points

From the passage, the following can be inferred: Its most significant part was the cost involved in the project.
The passage mentions that the Chandrayaan 2 mission stood out due to its low cost of about $140 million compared to the United States’ spending of more than $100 billion on its Apollo missions. This implies that the cost involved in the project is highlighted as a significant aspect or factor of the mission.
None of the other options can be directly inferred from the passage. The passage does not mention rare resources, the volatility of the mission, specific difficulties in achieving the target, or a comparison of the United States’ spending on space missions with the Chandrayaan 2 mission in terms of being lesser or greater.

Option 2 is thus the correct answer. The other options cannot be inferred from the passage.

16. Read the passage and answer the following questions.

ISRO had acknowledged before the landing that it was a complex manoeuvre, which Dr Sivan called “15 minutes of terror”.

Question:

Which of the following justifies that the mission cannot be considered a flop?

A. It has a lot of efforts involved in the progress of the project.

B. It would remain in operation for an year and will continue to study the Moon from afar.

C. The cost involved in the mission is a significant factor.

D. The mission acts as an inspiration and a lesson for the other countries.

E. It was a project related to landing on the moon.

Solution

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

However, the fact that the orbiter is still operational and will continue its study of the Moon justifies that the mission is not a failure.

The passage states that the Chandrayaan 2 mission cannot be considered a flop for several reasons. Based on the provided options, the justification for the mission not being a flop is: 2) It would remain in operation for a year and continue to study the Moon from afar.

While the other options mentioned in the passage, such as efforts involved in the project, the cost factor, and the mission’s significance for future space exploration, are valid points, they do not directly address why the mission is not considered a flop.

17. Read the passage and answer the following questions.

ISRO had acknowledged before the landing that it was a complex manoeuvre, which Dr Sivan called “15 minutes of terror”.

Question:

Which of the following expresses the meaning of the phrase ‘stood out’?

A. To be very noticeable

B. Be an object of criticism

C. Been very extravagant

D. A big modification

E. To be progressive

Solution

Option 1 is the correct answer.

Key Points

The phrase “stood out” means to be very noticeable or to attract attention. Among the given options, the one that expresses the meaning of “stood out” is: To be very noticeable
This option accurately captures the idea that something or someone stands out when they are easily distinguishable or conspicuous, drawing attention or recognition.

Additional Information

Be an object of criticism: This option does not accurately convey the meaning of “stood out.” While it is possible for something or someone to be an object of criticism and stand out in that sense, the phrase “stood out” itself does not specifically imply being criticized. It primarily refers to being noticeable or distinct.
Been very extravagant: This option does not accurately capture the meaning of “stood out.” While being extravagant can make something noticeable or distinct in certain contexts, “stood out” does not inherently imply being very extravagant. It is more about being easily distinguishable or attracting attention rather than being excessively extravagant.
A big modification: This option does not align with the meaning of “stood out.” “Stood out” refers to being noticeable or distinct, whereas a “big modification” suggests a significant change or alteration. While a big modification could potentially make something stand out, the phrase itself does not imply a modification or change as its primary meaning.
To be progressive: This option does not accurately convey the meaning of “stood out.” “Stood out” refers to being noticeable or distinct, while being progressive implies advancing or making progress. While a progressive approach or characteristic can make something stand out in certain contexts, the phrase “stood out” does not inherently imply being progressive as its primary meaning.

In summary, option 1 (“To be very noticeable”) best expresses the meaning of “stood out,” as it aligns with the idea of being easily distinguishable or attracting attention. The other options do not accurately capture the specific meaning conveyed by the phrase.

18. Read the passage and answer the following questions.

ISRO had acknowledged before the landing that it was a complex manoeuvre, which Dr Sivan called “15 minutes of terror”.

Question:

What is meant by the phrase ‘gone off script‘ in the passage?

A. An uneconomical way

B. Undecided and haphazard

C. Organized

D. Unplanned

E. Unrestrained and unpopular

Solution

Option 4 is the correct answer.

Key Points

It suggests that the landing did not go according to the predetermined plan or trajectory.

The phrase “gone off script” in the passage means: Unplanned

In the context of the passage, the phrase refers to the fact that India’s attempt to land on the Moon deviated from the planned or expected script.

19. Read the passage and answer the following questions.

ISRO had acknowledged before the landing that it was a complex manoeuvre, which Dr Sivan called “15 minutes of terror”.

Question:

Which of the following is MOST OPPOSITE in meaning to the word ‘frugal‘?

A. Desired

B. Trial

C. Perished

D. Existing

E. Extravagant

Solution

Option 5 is the correct answer.

Key Points

The word “frugal” means being economical, sparing, or avoiding wastefulness. Among the given options, the word that is most opposite in meaning to “frugal” is: Extravagant
While “frugal” implies being careful with money and resources, “extravagant” suggests excessive or wasteful spending, indulgence, or lavishness. It is the closest antonym to “frugal” in terms of spending habits and resource management.

Additional Information

Desired: This option does not accurately convey the opposite meaning of “frugal.” “Desired” refers to something that is wanted or wished for, whereas “frugal” refers to being economical or avoiding excess. While desires can sometimes involve spending, the opposite of “frugal” is not specifically being desired.
Trial: This option does not accurately capture the opposite meaning of “frugal.” “Trial” refers to a test, experiment, or a difficult or challenging experience. It does not inherently convey the opposite concept of being economical or sparing.
Perished: This option does not convey the opposite meaning of “frugal.” “Perished” means to die, cease to exist, or be destroyed. It is unrelated to the concept of being economical or avoiding wastefulness, which is the core meaning of “frugal.”
Existing: This option does not accurately represent the opposite meaning of “frugal.” “Existing” simply refers to something that currently exists or is present. It does not inherently convey the opposite idea of being economical or sparing in resource usage.

In summary, option 5 (“Extravagant”) is the most opposite in meaning to “frugal,” as it represents excessive spending and indulgence, which contrasts with the idea of being economical and avoiding waste. The other options do not accurately convey the opposite meaning of “frugal” in the context of resource management or spending habits.

20. Read the passage and answer the following questions.

ISRO had acknowledged before the landing that it was a complex manoeuvre, which Dr Sivan called “15 minutes of terror”.

Question:

Which of the following is MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the word ‘manoeuvre‘?

A. Typical

B. Movement

C. Hindrance

D. Progress

E. Unskilled

Solution

Option 2 is the correct answer.

Key Points

Similarly, “movement” refers to an act of changing position or location. Although it is a broader term, it encompasses the general concept of physical action and can be used to describe deliberate and purposeful movements, which aligns with the meaning of “manoeuvre.”

Among the given options, the word that is most similar in meaning to “manoeuvre” is: Movement

While “movement” is not an exact synonym for “manoeuvre,” it is the closest in meaning among the options provided.

“Manoeuvre” refers to a planned and skillful action or movement, often with a specific purpose or strategy.

21. Read the passage and answer the following questions.

ISRO had acknowledged before the landing that it was a complex manoeuvre, which Dr Sivan called “15 minutes of terror”.

Question:

Which of the following is the most suitable title of the passage?

A. Significance of the moon

B. Landing on the moon

C. Chandrayan 2 mission

D. Success of the Indian space technology

E. Improvement of the Indian efforts

Solution

The passage is centered around the Chandrayan 2 mission of India. It talks about India’s mission to land on the moon.

Thus option 3 is the most suitable title.

Key Points

Therefore, option 3, “Chandrayaan 2 mission,” best captures the main topic and content of the passage.

The passage primarily focuses on the Chandrayaan 2 mission, discussing its objectives, achievements, and challenges.

While other aspects such as the significance of the moon, landing on the moon, the success of Indian space technology, and the improvement of Indian efforts are mentioned, they are not the central theme of the passage.

22. In the sentence, certain words are in bold and numbered from A to E, which are the possible pairs to be interchanged. Choose the pair(s) of words which need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

All the (A) incoherent of dream life are (B) explicable as the (C) peculiarities effort, due to some (D) physiological stimulus, of certain organs, or of the (E) cortical elements of a brain otherwise asleep.

A. A-D

B. B-D

C. A-B

D. A-C

E. None of these

Solution

The correct answer is option 4) i.e. A-C.

Let us look at the sentence in the following way-

All the (A) _______ of dream life are (B) _______ as the (C) _______ effort, due to some (D) _______ stimulus, of certain organs, or of the (E) _______ elements of a brain otherwise asleep.

Meanings of the words given in bold are:
- Peculiarities means strange or unusual features or habits.
- Explicable means able to be accounted for or understood.
- Incoherent means expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear.
- Physiological means relating to the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
- Cortical is a word relating to the outer layer of the cerebrum(part of a brain).
It is clear that B and D are correct. Also, E justifies the bold word.
C requires an adjective that describes the word ‘effort’. Also, A requires a noun. Incoherent can be used at C as it means unclear or muddled. Hence, we need to interchange A and C to make the sentence correct.

Corrected sentence – All the (A) peculiarities of dream life are (B) explicable as the (C) incoherent effort, due to some (D) physiological stimulus, of certain organs, or of the (E) cortical elements of a brain otherwise asleep.

23. In the sentence, certain words are in bold and numbered from A to E, which are the possible pairs to be interchanged. Choose the pair(s) of words which need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

The (A) secret to their (B) flooded bounty was the River Lugg flowing through the middle, (C) silt the valley floor with lime and (D) fertilizing each winter it (E) wonderful.

A. C-E And A-B

B. C-A

C. B-C and D-A

D. B-E and C-D

E. D-B

Solution

The correct answer is option 4), i.e. B-E and C-D.

Key Points

We can go through the sentence the following way:

The (A)________ to their (B)________ bounty was the River Lugg flowing through the middle, (C)________ the valley floor with lime and (D)________ each winter it (E)________.

A is grammatically correct.
Flooded means to overflow.
Silt means mud or deposit.
Fertilizing means to enrich with fertilizer.
Wonderful means great; inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvellous
It is clear that the adjective ‘wonderful’ is not correctly used at the end of the sentence and it should be replaced with the word flooded. The valley floor can be fertilized with silt. Hence, B and E should be interchanged and C and D should be interchanged.

The correct sentence:

The (A) secret to their (B) wonderful bounty was the River Lugg flowing through the middle,(C) fertilizing the valley floor with lime and (D) silt each winter it (E) flooded.

24. In the sentence, certain words are in bold and numbered from A to E, which are the possible pairs to be interchanged. Choose the pair(s) of words which need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

Through (A) rampant overfishing, pollution and coastal (B) destruction, humanity has (C) inflicted severe (D) inhabitants on the oceans and its (E) damage for centuries.

A. A-C and B-E

B. B-D

C. B-E

D. D-E

E. C-D

Solution

The correct answer is option 4), i.e. D-E.

We can go through the given sentence the following way:

Through (A)________ overfishing, pollution and coastal (B)________, humanity has (C)________ severe (D)________ on the oceans and its (E)________ for centuries.

Rampant means uncontrolled.

Destruction means the process of damaging.

Inflicted means caused.

Clearly, A,B and C have meaningful words.

Inhabitant means resident.

Damage means harm.

It is clear that the uncontrolled behaviour of humanity has damaged the oceans.

Hence, D and E should be interchanged.

The correct sentence:

Through (A) rampant overfishing, pollution and coastal (B) destruction, humanity has (C) inflicted severe (D) damage on the oceans and its (E) inhabitants for centuries.

25. In the sentence, certain words are in bold and numbered from A to E, which are the possible pairs to be interchanged. Choose the pair(s) of words which need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

On the protein front, while there is a (A) divergence of (B) consensus on how much protein we should consume, there is (C) opinion that Indians (D) consume too much simple carbohydrates (rice and flour), and not enough (E) complex carbohydrates or proteins.

A. A-B

B. C-D

C. B-C

D. A-C

E. None of these

Solution

The correct answer is option 3) i.e. B-C.

We can look at the sentence in the following way-

On the protein front, while there is a (A)____________ of (B) ____________ on how much protein we should consume, there is (C) ____________ that Indians (D) ____________too much simple carbohydrates (rice and flour), and not enough (E) ____________carbohydrates or proteins.

Meanings of the words given in bold are:
- Divergence means a difference in opinions, interests, etc.
- Opinion means a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
- Consensus means a general agreement.
- Consume means eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink)
- Complex means consisting of many different and connected parts.
It is clear that A and D are correct and also E justifies the bold word.
There can be a difference in the opinions and not in consensus as we have seen the meaning of the above-mentioned words. Also, there is an agreement on the fact that that Indians eat simple carbohydrates. Hence, we need to interchange B and C to make the sentence correct.

Corrected sentence – On the protein front, while there is a (A) divergence of (B) opinion on how much protein we should consume, there is (C) consensus that Indians (D) consume too much simple carbohydrates (rice and flour), and not enough (E) complex carbohydrates or proteins.

26. Rearrange the following five sentences/group of sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

(A) For sustainable and livable cities a proper management of waste is important, but it remains a challenge for many developing countries and cities.

(B) Waste management can be termed as the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal.

(C) Operating this essential municipal service requires integrated systems that are efficient, sustainable, and socially supported.

(D) A report found that effective waste management is relatively expensive, usually comprising 20%–50% of municipal budgets.

(E) This includes the collection, transport, treatment and disposal of waste, together with monitoring and regulation of the waste management process and waste-related laws, technologies, economic mechanisms.

Question:

Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is B.

Key Points

The given passage is about waste management.
The first sentence is B because it defines waste management. It introduces the topic by describing the process of waste disposal.
The next sentence is E. Different stages of the process of waste management are mentioned in this sentence.
The third sentence is A. The importance of this process is discussed in this sentence.
The fourth sentence is D. In the third sentence, it is mentioned that proper management of waste is a challenge for many developing countries. In this sentence the reason behind this issue is mentioned. An effective waste management process is very expensive and consequently it is a challenge for many developing countries.
The last sentence is C. It concludes the sentence by discussing what is required for operating an effective waste management process which is an essential municipal service.
So, the correct sequence is BEADC.

Hint

After going through the sentences we can understand that we should define the process at the beginning of the passage. The definition is given only in B. Thus, we can identify the first sentence.
The pronoun ‘this‘ is used at the beginning of E and it is used here instead of the phrase ‘waste management‘. Hence, E is the second sentence.
Another important point about the topic is the importance of the process. A begins with this point. Thus we can identify the third sentence.
If we read ‘D‘ we can easily understand that it is talking about the reason behind the issue mentioned in the previous sentence. Hence, D is the next sentence.
We can conclude a passage by stating what is required in order to operate something which is very important. Only C is the appropriate sentence.

The following paragraph is formed after arranging the five sentences in proper sequence:

Waste management includes the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal. This includes the collection, transport, treatment and disposal of waste, together with monitoring and regulation of the waste management process and waste-related laws, technologies, economic mechanisms. For sustainable and livable cities a proper management of waste is important , but it remains a challenge for many developing countries and cities. A report found that effective waste management is relatively expensive, usually comprising 20%–50% of municipal budgets. Operating this essential municipal service requires integrated systems that are efficient, sustainable, and socially supported.

27. Rearrange the following five sentences/group of sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

(A) For sustainable and livable cities a proper management of waste is important, but it remains a challenge for many developing countries and cities.

(B) Waste management can be termed as the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal.

(C) Operating this essential municipal service requires integrated systems that are efficient, sustainable, and socially supported.

(D) A report found that effective waste management is relatively expensive, usually comprising 20%–50% of municipal budgets.

Question:

Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is E.

Key Points

The given passage is about waste management.
The first sentence is B because it defines waste management. It introduces the topic by describing the process of waste disposal.
The next sentence is E. Different stages of the process of waste management are mentioned in this sentence.
The third sentence is A. The importance of this process is discussed in this sentence.
The fourth sentence is D. In the third sentence, it is mentioned that proper management of waste is a challenge for many developing countries. In this sentence the reason behind this issue is mentioned. An effective waste management process is very expensive and consequently it is a challenge for many developing countries.
The last sentence is C. It concludes the sentence by discussing what is required for operating an effective waste management process which is an essential municipal service.
So, the correct sequence is BEADC.

Hint

After going through the sentences we can understand that we should define the process at the beginning of the passage. The definition is given only in B. Thus, we can identify the first sentence.
The pronoun ‘this‘ is used at the beginning of E and it is used here instead of the phrase ‘waste management‘. Hence, E is the second sentence.
Another important point about the topic is the importance of the process. A begins with this point. Thus we can identify the third sentence.
If we read ‘D‘ we can easily understand that it is talking about the reason behind the issue mentioned in the previous sentence. Hence, D is the next sentence.
We can conclude a passage by stating what is required in order to operate something which is very important. Only C is the appropriate sentence.

The following paragraph is formed after arranging the five sentences in proper sequence:

Additional Information

Inception: the starting point or beginning

28. Rearrange the following five sentences/group of sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

(A) For sustainable and livable cities a proper management of waste is important, but it remains a challenge for many developing countries and cities.

(B) Waste management can be termed as the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal.

(C) Operating this essential municipal service requires integrated systems that are efficient, sustainable, and socially supported.

(D) A report found that effective waste management is relatively expensive, usually comprising 20%–50% of municipal budgets.

Question:

Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

A. B

B. D

C. A

D. C

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is A.

Key Points

The given passage is about waste management.
The first sentence is B because it defines waste management. It introduces the topic by describing the process of waste disposal.
The next sentence is E. Different stages of the process of waste management are mentioned in this sentence.
The third sentence is A. The importance of this process is discussed in this sentence.
The fourth sentence is D. In the third sentence, it is mentioned that proper management of waste is a challenge for many developing countries. In this sentence the reason behind this issue is mentioned. An effective waste management process is very expensive and consequently it is a challenge for many developing countries.
The last sentence is C. It concludes the sentence by discussing what is required for operating an effective waste management process which is an essential municipal service.
So, the correct sequence is BEADC.

Hint

After going through the sentences we can understand that we should define the process at the beginning of the passage. The definition is given only in B. Thus, we can identify the first sentence.
The pronoun ‘this‘ is used at the beginning of E and it is used here instead of the phrase ‘waste management‘. Hence, E is the second sentence.
Another important point about the topic is the importance of the process. A begins with this point. Thus we can identify the third sentence.
If we read ‘D‘ we can easily understand that it is talking about the reason behind the issue mentioned in the previous sentence. Hence, D is the next sentence.
We can conclude a passage by stating what is required in order to operate something which is very important. Only C is the appropriate sentence.

The following paragraph is formed after arranging the five sentences in proper sequence:

Additional Information

Sustainable: able to be continued

29. Rearrange the following five sentences/group of sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

(A) For sustainable and livable cities a proper management of waste is important, but it remains a challenge for many developing countries and cities.

(B) Waste management can be termed as the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal.

(C) Operating this essential municipal service requires integrated systems that are efficient, sustainable, and socially supported.

(D) A report found that effective waste management is relatively expensive, usually comprising 20%–50% of municipal budgets.

Question:

Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is D.

Key Points

The given passage is about waste management.
The first sentence is B because it defines waste management. It introduces the topic by describing the process of waste disposal.
The next sentence is E. Different stages of the process of waste management are mentioned in this sentence.
The third sentence is A. The importance of this process is discussed in this sentence.
The fourth sentence is D. In the third sentence, it is mentioned that proper management of waste is a challenge for many developing countries. In this sentence the reason behind this issue is mentioned. An effective waste management process is very expensive and consequently it is a challenge for many developing countries.
The last sentence is C. It concludes the sentence by discussing what is required for operating an effective waste management process which is an essential municipal service.
So, the correct sequence is BEADC.

Hint

After going through the sentences we can understand that we should define the process at the beginning of the passage. The definition is given only in B. Thus, we can identify the first sentence.
The pronoun ‘this‘ is used at the beginning of E and it is used here instead of the phrase ‘waste management‘. Hence, E is the second sentence.
Another important point about the topic is the importance of the process. A begins with this point. Thus we can identify the third sentence.
If we read ‘D‘ we can easily understand that it is talking about the reason behind the issue mentioned in the previous sentence. Hence, D is the next sentence.
We can conclude a passage by stating what is required in order to operate something which is very important. Only C is the appropriate sentence.

The following paragraph is formed after arranging the five sentences in proper sequence:

Additional Information

Disposal: throwing away

30. Rearrange the following five sentences/group of sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

(A) For sustainable and livable cities a proper management of waste is important, but it remains a challenge for many developing countries and cities.

(B) Waste management can be termed as the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal.

(C) Operating this essential municipal service requires integrated systems that are efficient, sustainable, and socially supported.

(D) A report found that effective waste management is relatively expensive, usually comprising 20%–50% of municipal budgets.

Question:

Which of the following should be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is C.

Key Points

The given passage is about waste management.
The first sentence is B because it defines waste management. It introduces the topic by describing the process of waste disposal.
The next sentence is E. Different stages of the process of waste management are mentioned in this sentence.
The third sentence is A. The importance of this process is discussed in this sentence.
The fourth sentence is D. In the third sentence, it is mentioned that proper management of waste is a challenge for many developing countries. In this sentence the reason behind this issue is mentioned. An effective waste management process is very expensive and consequently it is a challenge for many developing countries.
The last sentence is C. It concludes the sentence by discussing what is required for operating an effective waste management process which is an essential municipal service.
So, the correct sequence is BEADC.

Hint

After going through the sentences we can understand that we should define the process at the beginning of the passage. The definition is given only in B. Thus, we can identify the first sentence.
The pronoun ‘this‘ is used at the beginning of E and it is used here instead of the phrase ‘waste management‘. Hence, E is the second sentence.
Another important point about the topic is the importance of the process. A begins with this point. Thus we can identify the third sentence.
If we read ‘D‘ we can easily understand that it is talking about the reason behind the issue mentioned in the previous sentence. Hence, D is the next sentence.
We can conclude a passage by stating what is required in order to operate something which is very important. Only C is the appropriate sentence.

The following paragraph is formed after arranging the five sentences in proper sequence:

Additional Information

Integrated: unified or joined

31. In five shops [P, Q, R, S and T] different number of bags [ tote + clutch]

The pie chart shows the percentage distribution of number of tote bag sold in five different shops. Total value of pie chart is 500.

The given table shows the ratio of number of bags [tote + clutch] to number of clutch bag sold.

Shop	The ratio of number of bags [tote + clutch] to number of clutch bag sold.
P	13:4
Q	2:1
R	11:6
S	5:4
T	3:1

Question:

Number of clutch bags sold in shop U is 10 more than the number of clutch bag sold in shop T. Number of bag tote bag sold in shop U is 200% of number of clutch bag sold in shop U and T together. Find the number of bags sold in shop U?

A. 190

B. 520

C. 280

D. 480

E. 720

Solution

Common Calculation –

Total number of tote bag sold in shop P is 500 × 18 /100 = 90

Let numbers of [ tote + clutch] is 13x and number of clutch bag 4x.

Number of tote bags sold in shop P is 13x – 4x = 9x

So, 9x = 90

Or, x = 90/ 9 = 10

Number of clutch bag sold in shop P is 4 × 10 = 40

Similarly, we can calculate others values also.

Shop	Total number of tote bag sold	Total number of clutch bag sold
P	90	40
Q	75	75
R	110	132
S	125	500
T	100	50

Calculation

Number of clutch bags sold in shop U is 50 + 10 = 60

Total number of clutch bags sold in shop U and T is 60 + 50 = 110

Total number of tote bag sold in shop U is 110 × 2 = 220

Total number of bag sold in shop U is 220 + 60 = 280

32. In five shops [P, Q, R, S and T] different number of bags [ tote + clutch]

The pie chart shows the percentage distribution of number of tote bag sold in five different shops. Total value of pie chart is 500.

The given table shows the ratio of number of bags [tote + clutch] to number of clutch bag sold.

Shop	The ratio of number of bags [tote + clutch] to number of clutch bag sold.
P	13:4
Q	2:1
R	11:6
S	5:4
T	3:1

Question:

Out of total number of bag sold in shop P, 30% brought by female. Each female buy one clutch bag. Find the difference between number of male buy tote bag and number male buy clutch bag?

A. 47

B. 26

C. 42

D. 89

E. 22

Solution

Common Calculation –

Total number of tote bag sold in shop P is 500 × 18 /100 = 90

Let numbers of [ tote + clutch] is 13x and number of clutch bag 4x.

Number of tote bags sold in shop P is 13x – 4x = 9x

So, 9x = 90

Or, x = 90/ 9 = 10

Number of clutch bag sold in shop P is 4 × 10 = 40

Similarly, we can calculate others values also.

Shop	Total number of tote bag sold	Total number of clutch bag sold
P	90	40
Q	75	75
R	110	132
S	125	500
T	100	50

Calculation

Total number of bags sold in shop P is 90 + 40 = 130

Female bought bag is 130 × 30 = 39

Number of males bought is clutch bag is 40 – 39 = 1

Number of males bought bag from P is 130 × 70 /100 = 91

Number of males bought tote bag is 9 1 – 1 = 90

So, difference is 90 – 1 = 89

33. In five shops [P, Q, R, S and T] different number of bags [ tote + clutch]

The pie chart shows the percentage distribution of number of tote bag sold in five different shops. Total value of pie chart is 500.

The given table shows the ratio of number of bags [tote + clutch] to number of clutch bag sold.

Shop	The ratio of number of bags [tote + clutch] to number of clutch bag sold.
P	13:4
Q	2:1
R	11:6
S	5:4
T	3:1

Question:

Find the central angle from number of tote bag sold by shop S and T together?

A. 72

B. 85

C. 185

D. 60

E. 162

Solution

Common Calculation –

Total number of tote bag sold in shop P is 500 × 18 /100 = 90

Let numbers of [ tote + clutch] is 13x and number of clutch bag 4x.

Number of tote bags sold in shop P is 13x – 4x = 9x

So, 9x = 90

Or, x = 90/ 9 = 10

Number of clutch bag sold in shop P is 4 × 10 = 40

Similarly, we can calculate others values also.

Shop	Total number of tote bag sold	Total number of clutch bag sold
P	90	40
Q	75	75
R	110	132
S	125	500
T	100	50

Calculation

Total percentage of shop S and T is = 25 + 20 = 45%

So, 100% = 360

45% = [ 360 /100] × 45 = 162

34. In five shops [P, Q, R, S and T] different number of bags [ tote + clutch]

The pie chart shows the percentage distribution of number of tote bag sold in five different shops. Total value of pie chart is 500.

The given table shows the ratio of number of bags [tote + clutch] to number of clutch bag sold.

Shop	The ratio of number of bags [tote + clutch] to number of clutch bag sold.
P	13:4
Q	2:1
R	11:6
S	5:4
T	3:1

Question:

Find the average number of clutch bag sold by shop P, Q and T?

A. 42

B. 88

C. 92

D. 55

E. 72

Solution

Common Calculation –

Total number of tote bag sold in shop P is 500 × 18 /100 = 90

Let numbers of [ tote + clutch] is 13x and number of clutch bag 4x.

Number of tote bags sold in shop P is 13x – 4x = 9x

So, 9x = 90

Or, x = 90/ 9 = 10

Number of clutch bag sold in shop P is 4 × 10 = 40

Similarly, we can calculate others values also.

Shop	Total number of tote bag sold	Total number of clutch bag sold
P	90	40
Q	75	75
R	110	132
S	125	500
T	100	50

Calculation

Total clutch bag sold in shop P, Q and T is 40 + 75 + 50 = 165

So, required average is 165 / 3 = 55

35. In five shops [P, Q, R, S and T] different number of bags [ tote + clutch]

The pie chart shows the percentage distribution of number of tote bag sold in five different shops. Total value of pie chart is 500.

The given table shows the ratio of number of bags [tote + clutch] to number of clutch bag sold.

Shop	The ratio of number of bags [tote + clutch] to number of clutch bag sold.
P	13:4
Q	2:1
R	11:6
S	5:4
T	3:1

Question:

Total amount earned by selling all the bag in shop R is Rs. 21450. Price of clutch bag is Rs. 25 more than price of tote bag. Find the price of 10 tote bag sold in shop R?

A. 1580

B. 750

C. 840

D. 960

E. 1025

Solution

Common Calculation –

Total number of tote bag sold in shop P is 500 × 18 /100 = 90

Let numbers of [ tote + clutch] is 13x and number of clutch bag 4x.

Number of tote bags sold in shop P is 13x – 4x = 9x

So, 9x = 90

Or, x = 90/ 9 = 10

Number of clutch bag sold in shop P is 4 × 10 = 40

Similarly, we can calculate others values also.

Shop	Total number of tote bag sold	Total number of clutch bag sold
P	90	40
Q	75	75
R	110	132
S	125	500
T	100	50

Calculation

Let price of each tote bag is x

Price of each clutch bag is x + 25

So, 110x + 132 [x + 25] = 21450

Or, 242x = 21450 – 132 × 25 = 18150

Or, x = 75

So, required price is 10 × 75 = 750

36. Find the missing number in the series

11, 24, 75, 304, ?, 9156

A. 1425

B. 1525

C. 1575

D. 1475

E. 1565

Solution

Calculation:

The series follows the following pattern

⇒ 11 × 2 + 2 = 24

⇒ 24 × 3 + 3 = 75

⇒ 75 × 4 + 4 = 304

⇒ 304 × 5 + 5 = 1525

⇒ 1525 × 6 + 6 = 9156

∴ The missing number is 1525

37. What should come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following number series?

3, 7, 23, 95, 479, (?)

A. 3212

B. 2879

C. 2870

D. 2979

E. 3991

Solution

Given Series:

3, 7, 23, 95, 479, (?)

The logic followed here is as follows:

⇒ 3 × 2 + 1 = 7

⇒ 7 × 3 + 2 = 23

⇒ 23 × 4 + 3 = 95

⇒ 95 × 5 + 4 = 479

⇒ 479 × 6 + 5 = 2879

Hence, 2879 will come in the place of (?).

38. What should come in the place of (?) in the given series?

484, 242, 121, 60.5, (?), 15.125

A. 30. 25

B. 31. 25

C. 29. 50

D. 28. 25

E. None of these

Solution

Given Series:

484, 242, 121, 60.5, (?), 15.125

The logic followed here is as follows:

⇒ 484 ÷ 2 = 242

⇒ 242 ÷ 2 = 121

⇒ 121 ÷ 2 = 60.5

⇒ 60.5 ÷ 2 = 30.25

⇒ 30.25 ÷ 2 = 15.125

Hence, 30.25 will come in the place of (?).

39. What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?

5, 49, 11, 169, 17, 361, ?

A. 21

B. 441

C. 23

D. 529

E. None of these

Solution

Given:

5, 49, 11, 169, 17, 361, ?

Calculation:

After 19, the next prime number is 23.

∴ The value of the ? is 23.

40. What should come in the place of (?) in the given series?

132, (?), 182, 210, 240, 272

A. 160

B. 164

C. 176

D. 167

E. 156

Solution

Given Series:

132, (?), 182, 210, 240, 272

The logic followed here is:

⇒ (12)² – 12 = 132

⇒ (13)²– 13 = 156

⇒ (14)2 – 14 = 182

⇒ (15)2 – 15 = 210

⇒ (16)2 – 16 = 240

⇒ (17)2 – 17 = 272

Hence, 156 will come in the place of (?).

41. In how many ways a group of 3 students has formed from a three classes, number of students in class VI, VII and VII are 24, 36 and 20. Ensure that one student in a group from each class.

A. 12451

B. 23412

C. 17280

D. 12675

E. 23432

Solution

Given

Number of student in class VI = 24

Number of students in class VII = 36

Number of students in class VIII = 20

Calculation:

Number of ways a group of 3 Students formed from each class ensure that one student from each class = ²⁴C₁ × ³⁶C₁ × ²⁰C₁

⇒ ²⁴C₁ × ³⁶C₁ × ²⁰C₁ = 17280

42. A vessel containing 180 litres of mixture containing milk and water are in the ratio 5: 4. If x litres of mixture is taken out and (x/3) litres of water is added then the ratio between the milk and water in the vessel becomes 1: 1.Now y litres of milk is added then the milk and water in the final mixture becomes 7: 5. Find the value of (x + y).

A. 97.5 litres

B. 82.5 litres

C. 75 litres

D. 90 litres

E. 77.5 litres

Solution

Solution:

Total quantity of mixture( Milk + Water) in vessel = 180

Quantity of milk in the vessel = 180/9 × 5 = 100

Quantity of water in the vessel = (180 – 100) = 80

Now the quantity of mixture removed = x

Quantity of milk removed from the mixture = (x × 5/9) = 5x/9

Quantity of water from the mixture = (x × 4/9) = 4x/9

[(100 – 5x/9)/(80 – 4x/9 + x/3)] = 1/1

Multiply equation by 9

9 × (100 – 5x/9) = 9 × (80 – 4x/9 + x/3)

900 – 5x = 720 – 4x + 3x

900 – 5x = 720 – x

900 = 720 = 4x

4x = 180

x = 45

Now the quantity of milk in vessel = (100 – 45 × 5/9) = 75 litres

Quantity of water in the vessel = (80 – 45 × 4/9) = 60 + 45/3 = 75 litres

Now y litres of milk is added then the milk to water in the final mixture is 7: 5.

(75 + y)/(75) = 7/5

(375 + 5y) = 525

5y = 150

y = 30

Find (x + y) = (45 + 30) = 75

43. Ratio of the speed of a boat to a stream is 8 ∶ 5. Distance travelled upstream in 5.5 hours is 33 km. What will be the downstream speed(in km/hr) if the speed of the boat is 50% more than previous speed?

A. 26

B. 29

C. 31

D. 34

E. 37

Solution

Given:

Time to travel 33 km upstream = 5.5 hours

Ratio of the speed of the boat to the speed of the stream = 8 ∶ 5

Formula used:

Speed = Distance/Time

Downstream speed = u + v

Upstream speed = u – v

u and v are boat and stream speeds

Calculation:

Let the speed of the boat to the speed of the stream be 8x and 5x respectively

Upstream speed = 33/5.5 km/hr

⇒ 6 km/hr

Now,

⇒ 8x – 5x = 6

⇒ 3x = 6

⇒ x = 2

Boat speed = 8x = 16 km/hr

Stream speed = 5x = 10 km/hr

New boat speed = 16 × (100 + 50)% = 24 km/hr

Downstream speed = 24 + 10 = 34 km/hr

∴ The downstream speed is 34 km/hr

44. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.

The given below line graph shows the number of items sold by two different companies in 5 different years from 2015 to 2019. If the total number of items manufactured by each company for every year is 500.

Note:

(i) Number of items sold by company A is more than the number of items sold by company B except 2019.

Question:

Find the ratio of the total number of items unsold by company A in 2015 and 2016 to the total number of items unsold by company B in 2017, 2018, and 2019?

A. 2: 1

B. 2: 3

C. 4: 5

D. 5: 4

E. 1: 2

Solution

General solution:

In 2015

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 175 x 2 = 350

Difference between the number of items sold by company A and B = 150

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (350 + 150)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 250 = 250

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (350 – 150)/2 = 200/2 = 100

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 100 = 400

In 2016

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 300 x 2 = 600

Difference between the number of items sold by company A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (600 + 100)/2 = 700/2 = 350

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 350 = 150

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (600 – 100)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 250 = 250

In 2017

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 350 x 2 = 700

Difference between the number of items sold by companies A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (700 + 100)/2 = 800/2 = 400

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 400 = 100

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (700 – 100)/2 = 600/2 = 300

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 300 = 200

In 2018

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 200 x 2 = 400

Difference between the number of companies sold by company A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (400 + 100)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 250 = 250

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (400 – 100)/2 = 300/2 = 150

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 150 = 350

In 2019

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 325 x 2 = 650

Difference between the number of companies sold by company A and B = 250

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (650 – 250)/2 = 400/2 = 200

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 200 = 300

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (650 + 250)/2 = 900/2 = 450

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 450 = 50

Year	Number of items sold by company A	Number of items unsold by Company A	Number of items sold by company B	Number of items unsold by Company B
2015	250	250	100	400
2016	350	150	250	250
2017	400	100	300	200
2018	250	250	150	350
2019	200	300	450	50

Solution:

The total number of items unsold by company A in 2015 and 2016 = 250 + 150 = 400

The total number of items unsold by company B in 2017, 2018 and 2019 = 200 + 350 + 50 = 600

Required ratio = 400: 600 = 2: 3

45. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.

Note:

(i) Number of items sold by company A is more than the number of items sold by company B except 2019.

Question:

The number of items sold by company A in 2020 is 20% of the number of items sold by company A in all five years. The number of items sold by company B in 2020 is 30% of the number of items sold by Company B in all five years. Find the difference between items unsold by Companies A and B in the year 2020.

A. 75

B. 120

C. 85

D. 100

E. 105

Solution

General solution:

In 2015

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 175 x 2 = 350

Difference between the number of items sold by company A and B = 150

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (350 + 150)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 250 = 250

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (350 – 150)/2 = 200/2 = 100

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 100 = 400

In 2016

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 300 x 2 = 600

Difference between the number of items sold by company A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (600 + 100)/2 = 700/2 = 350

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 350 = 150

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (600 – 100)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 250 = 250

In 2017

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 350 x 2 = 700

Difference between the number of items sold by companies A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (700 + 100)/2 = 800/2 = 400

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 400 = 100

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (700 – 100)/2 = 600/2 = 300

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 300 = 200

In 2018

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 200 x 2 = 400

Difference between the number of companies sold by company A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (400 + 100)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 250 = 250

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (400 – 100)/2 = 300/2 = 150

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 150 = 350

In 2019

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 325 x 2 = 650

Difference between the number of companies sold by company A and B = 250

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (650 – 250)/2 = 400/2 = 200

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 200 = 300

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (650 + 250)/2 = 900/2 = 450

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 450 = 50

Year	Number of items sold by company A	Number of items unsold by Company A	Number of items sold by company B	Number of items unsold by Company B
2015	250	250	100	400
2016	350	150	250	250
2017	400	100	300	200
2018	250	250	150	350
2019	200	300	450	50

Solution:

In 2020,

Number of items sold by company A = 20/100 x (250 + 350 + 400 + 250 + 200)

Number of items sold by company A = 20/100 x (1450)

Number of items sold by company A = 290

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 290 = 210

Number of items sold by company B = 30/100 x (100 + 250 + 300 + 150 + 450)

Number of items sold by company B = 30/100 x (1250)

Number of items sold by company B = 375

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 375 = 125

Required difference = 210 – 125 = 85

46. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.

Note:

(i) Number of items sold by company A is more than the number of items sold by company B except 2019.

Question:

The number of items unsold by company A in 2016 is what percentage more or less than the number of items unsold by company B in 2017?

A. 20%

B. 10%

C. 15%

D. 25%

E. 30%

Solution

General solution:

In 2015

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 175 x 2 = 350

Difference between the number of items sold by company A and B = 150

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (350 + 150)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 250 = 250

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (350 – 150)/2 = 200/2 = 100

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 100 = 400

In 2016

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 300 x 2 = 600

Difference between the number of items sold by company A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (600 + 100)/2 = 700/2 = 350

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 350 = 150

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (600 – 100)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 250 = 250

In 2017

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 350 x 2 = 700

Difference between the number of items sold by companies A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (700 + 100)/2 = 800/2 = 400

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 400 = 100

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (700 – 100)/2 = 600/2 = 300

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 300 = 200

In 2018

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 200 x 2 = 400

Difference between the number of companies sold by company A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (400 + 100)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 250 = 250

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (400 – 100)/2 = 300/2 = 150

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 150 = 350

In 2019

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 325 x 2 = 650

Difference between the number of companies sold by company A and B = 250

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (650 – 250)/2 = 400/2 = 200

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 200 = 300

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (650 + 250)/2 = 900/2 = 450

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 450 = 50

Year	Number of items sold by company A	Number of items unsold by Company A	Number of items sold by company B	Number of items unsold by Company B
2015	250	250	100	400
2016	350	150	250	250
2017	400	100	300	200
2018	250	250	150	350
2019	200	300	450	50

Solution:

Required percentage = [(200 – 150)/200] x 100

= 50/200 x 100

= 25%

47. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.

Note:

(i) Number of items sold by company A is more than the number of items sold by company B except 2019.

Question:

Find the difference between the average number of items unsold by Company A in all five years and the average number of items unsold by Company B in all five years.

A. 25

B. 150

C. 40

D. 50

E. 100

Solution

General solution:

In 2015

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 175 x 2 = 350

Difference between the number of items sold by company A and B = 150

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (350 + 150)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 250 = 250

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (350 – 150)/2 = 200/2 = 100

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 100 = 400

In 2016

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 300 x 2 = 600

Difference between the number of items sold by company A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (600 + 100)/2 = 700/2 = 350

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 350 = 150

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (600 – 100)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 250 = 250

In 2017

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 350 x 2 = 700

Difference between the number of items sold by companies A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (700 + 100)/2 = 800/2 = 400

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 400 = 100

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (700 – 100)/2 = 600/2 = 300

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 300 = 200

In 2018

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 200 x 2 = 400

Difference between the number of companies sold by company A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (400 + 100)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 250 = 250

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (400 – 100)/2 = 300/2 = 150

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 150 = 350

In 2019

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 325 x 2 = 650

Difference between the number of companies sold by company A and B = 250

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (650 – 250)/2 = 400/2 = 200

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 200 = 300

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (650 + 250)/2 = 900/2 = 450

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 450 = 50

Year	Number of items sold by company A	Number of items unsold by Company A	Number of items sold by company B	Number of items unsold by Company B
2015	250	250	100	400
2016	350	150	250	250
2017	400	100	300	200
2018	250	250	150	350
2019	200	300	450	50

Solution:

Total number of items unsold by company A in all five years = (250 + 150 + 100 + 250 + 300)/5

Average number of items unsold by company A in all five years = 1050/5 = 210

Average number of items unsold by company B in all five years = (400 + 250 + 200 + 350 + 50) = 1250/5 = 250

Required difference = 250– 210 = 40

48. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.

Note:

(i) Number of items sold by company A is more than the number of items sold by company B except 2019.

Question:

If the number of items sold at 20%, 10%, 35%, 20% and 18% returned to Company A from 2015 to 2019, respectively, then find the total number of items unsold by company A in all five years at now?

A. 1456

B. 1041

C. 1361

D. 1320

E. 1121

Solution

General solution:

In 2015

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 175 x 2 = 350

Difference between the number of items sold by company A and B = 150

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (350 + 150)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 250 = 250

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (350 – 150)/2 = 200/2 = 100

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 100 = 400

In 2016

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 300 x 2 = 600

Difference between the number of items sold by company A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (600 + 100)/2 = 700/2 = 350

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 350 = 150

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (600 – 100)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 250 = 250

In 2017

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 350 x 2 = 700

Difference between the number of items sold by companies A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (700 + 100)/2 = 800/2 = 400

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 400 = 100

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (700 – 100)/2 = 600/2 = 300

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 300 = 200

In 2018

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 200 x 2 = 400

Difference between the number of companies sold by company A and B = 100

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (400 + 100)/2 = 500/2 = 250

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 250 = 250

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (400 – 100)/2 = 300/2 = 150

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 150 = 350

In 2019

Total number of companies sold by companies A and B = 325 x 2 = 650

Difference between the number of companies sold by company A and B = 250

Number of items manufactured by company A = 500

Number of items sold by company A = (650 – 250)/2 = 400/2 = 200

Number of items unsold by company A = 500 – 200 = 300

Number of items manufactured by company B = 500

Number of items sold by company B = (650 + 250)/2 = 900/2 = 450

Number of items unsold by company B = 500 – 450 = 50

Year	Number of items sold by company A	Number of items unsold by Company A	Number of items sold by company B	Number of items unsold by Company B
2015	250	250	100	400
2016	350	150	250	250
2017	400	100	300	200
2018	250	250	150	350
2019	200	300	450	50

Solution:

Number of items returned to company A in 2015 = 250 x 20/100 = 50

Number of items returned to company A in 2016 = 350 x 10/100 = 35

Number of items returned to company A in 2017 = 400 x 35/100 = 140

Number of items returned to company A in 2018 = 250 x 20/100 = 50

Number of items returned to company A in 2019 = 200 x 18/100 = 36

Total number of items unsold by company A in all five years = 250 + 150 + 100 + 250 + 300 + 50 + 35 + 140 + 50 + 36 = 1361

49. Laxmi borrowed certain sum from Raj. Simple interest on that sum for 3 years at 8% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs. 4000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is:

A. Rs 1750

B. Rs 2000

C. Rs 1500

D. Rs 1800

E. None of these

Solution

Given:

Principle = Rs. 4000

time = 2 year

Rate = 10%

Formula:

Compound interest = P × (1 + R/100)ⁿ − P

Calculations:

Compound interest = P{(1 + R/100)ⁿ − 1}

⇒ 4000{(1 + 10/100)² – 1}

⇒ 4000{(11/10)² – 1}

⇒ 4000(1.1² – 1)

⇒ 4000(1.21 − 1)

⇒ 840

Simple interest = 840/2 = 420

⇒ 420 = Principal × Rate × Time/100

⇒ 420 = P × 8 × 3/100

⇒ Rs. 1750

∴ The sum placed on simple interest is 1750 Rs.

50. In an Aptitude Test, Raj scored 360 marks, which was 40 less than Sohan’s score. The marks of Tina were 30% of the sum of Raj and Sohan’s marks together or 18.75% of the total marks. If the marks of Uday were 50 more than the thrice of Tina’s marks, find what percentage Uday scored in the examination.

A. 60.4%

B. 62.8%

C. 59.2%

D. 56.5%

E. 47.6%

Solution

Calculation:

Raj’s marks = 360

Raj scored 40 less than Sohan.

Sohan’s marks = Raj’s marks + 40 = 360 + 40 = 400

Tina’s Marks = 30% of (Raj + Sohan)

Sum of Raj and Sohan’s marks = 360 + 400 = 760

Tina’s marks = 30% of 760 = 0.30 × 760 = 228

Also, Tina’s Marks = 18.75% of Total Marks

Let Total Marks = x.

Tina’s marks = 18.75% of x = 0.1875x.

Tina’s marks = 228.

So, 0.1875x = 228

x = 22/ / 0.1875 = 1,216 (Total Marks)

Uday’s marks = 50 + 3 × Tina’s marks = 50 + 3 × 228 = 50 + 684 = 734

Uday’s Percentage:
Percentage = (Uday’s Marks / Total Marks) × 100 = (734 / 1,216) × 100 ≈ 60.36% ≈ 60.4%

Thus, the correct answer is 60.4%.

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

I. 3√3x²– √27 = 0

II. ∛125y² – 125 = 0

A. x > y

B. x < y

C. x ≥ y

D. x ≤ y

E. x = y or relation between x and y can not be established.

Solution

Given:

I. 3√3×2 – √27 = 0

II. ∛125y2 – 125 = 0

Calculation:

From I,

3√3×2 – √27 = 0

⇒ 3√3×2 = √27

⇒ 3√3×2 = 3√3

⇒ x2 = (3√3)/(3√3)

⇒ x2 = 1

⇒ x = ±√1

⇒ x = ±1

⇒ x = 1 or -1

From II,

∛125y2 – 125 = 0

⇒ 5y2 = 125

⇒ y2 = 125/5

⇒ y2 = 25

⇒ y = ±√25

⇒ y = ±5

⇒ y = 5 or -5

Comparison between x and y (via Tabulation):

Value of x	Value of y	Relation
1	5	x < y
1	-5	x > y
-1	5	x < y
-1	-5	x > y

∴ x = y or relation between x and y can not be established.

52. In the following question, two equations numbers I and II are given. you have to solve both equations and give the answer.

(I) 18×2 – 11x + 1 = 0

(II) 36y2 – 13y + 1 = 0

A. x > y

B. x < y

C. Either x = y or we can’t determined the relation between x and y.

D. x ≥ y

E. x ≤ y

Solution

Calculation:

From equation I

(I) 18x² – 11x + 1 = 0

18x² – 9x – 2x + 1 = 0

9x(2x – 1) – (2x – 1) = 0

(9x – 1)(2x – 1) = 0

x = 1/9 , 1/2

From equation II

(II) 36y2 – 13y + 1 = 0

36y² – 9y – 4y + 1 = 0

9y(4y – 1) – 1(4y – 1) = 0

(4y – 1)(9y – 1) = 0

y = 1/4 , 1/9

Value of x	Value of y	Relation between x and y
1/9	1/4	x < y
1/9	1/9	x = y
1/2	1/4	x > y
1/2	1/9	x > y

Hence, from the above values, we get that either x = y or we can’t determine the relation between them.

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

I. x² – 24x + 143 = 0

II. 6y² – 25y + 26 = 0

A. x > y

B. x < y

C. x ≥ y

D. x ≤ y

E. x = y or relation between x and y can not be established.

Solution

Given:

I. x² – 24x + 143 = 0

II. 6y² – 25y + 26 = 0

Calculation:

From I,

x² – 24x + 143 = 0

⇒ x² – 13x – 11x + 143 = 0

⇒ x(x – 13) – 11(x – 13) = 0

⇒ (x – 13)(x – 11) = 0

Taking,

⇒ (x – 13) = 0 or (x – 11) = 0

⇒ x = 13 or 11

From II,

6y² – 25y + 26 = 0

⇒ 6y² – 13y – 12y + 26 = 0

⇒ y(6y – 13) – 2(6y – 13) = 0

⇒ (6y – 13)(y – 2) = 0

Taking,

⇒ (y – 2) = 0 or (6y – 13) = 0

⇒ y = 2 or (13/6)

Comparison between x and y (via Tabulation):

Value of x	Value of y	Relation
13	2	x > y
13	13/6	x > y
11	2	x > y
11	13/6	x > y

∴ x > y.

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

I. 2x² – 15x + 22 = 0

II. 2y² – 17y + 36 = 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. 2×2 – 15x + 22 = 0

II. 2y2 – 17y + 36 = 0

Calculation:

From I

2×2 – 15x + 22 = 0

⇒ 2x² – 11x – 4x + 22 = 0

⇒ x(2x – 11) – 2(2x – 11) = 0

⇒ (2x – 11)(x – 2) = 0

⇒ x = 2, 11/2

From II

2y2 – 17y + 36 = 0

⇒ 2y² – 8y – 9y + 36 = 0

⇒ 2y(y – 4) – 9(y – 4) = 0

⇒ (y – 4)(2y – 9) = 0

⇒ y = 4, 9/2

Comparison between x and y (via Tabulation)

Value of x	Value of y	Relation between x & y
2	4	x < y
2	9/2	x < y
11/2	4	x > y
11/2	9/2	x > y

∴ No relation in x and y or x = y

Important Points

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

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

I. x² – 41x + 420 = 0

II. y² – 39y + 380 = 0

A. x > y

B. x < y

C. x ≥ y

D. x ≤ y

E. x = y or relationship between x and y cannot be established

Solution

Calculation:

From I,

x² – 41x + 420 = 0

⇒ x² – 21x – 20x + 420 = 0

⇒ x(x – 21) – 20(x – 21) = 0

⇒ (x – 20)(x – 21) = 0

⇒ x = 20, 21

From II,

y² – 39y + 380 = 0

⇒ y² – 20y – 19y + 380 = 0

⇒ y(y – 20) – 19(y – 20) = 0

⇒ (y – 19)(y – 20) = 0

⇒ y = 19, 20

Comparison between x and y (via Tabulation):

Value of x	Value of y	Relation
20	19	x > y
20	20	x = y
21	19	x > y
21	20	x > y

∴ x ≥ y.

56. The ratio between the marks obtained in Unit test by P and Q is 3 : 4. But due to wrong question each student get 5 marks as a bonus, then the ratio of marks obtained in Unit test by P and Q is 7 : 9. Find the difference between the original marks obtained by Q and P in Unit test.

A. 10

B. 25

C. 30

D. 15

E. 21

Solution

Given:

Let marks obtained by P and Q in unit test be 3a and 4a respectively.

⇒ (3a + 5) : (4a + 5) = 7 : 9

⇒ 27a + 45 = 28a + 35

⇒ a = 10

The original marks obtained by P = 3 × 10 = 30

The original marks obtained by Q = 4 × 10 = 40

∴ Required difference = 40 – 30 = 10

57. A man, 2 women or 4 boys can complete a piece of work in 15 days, 45 days and 18 days respectively. How many boys (to the nearest approximate whole number) must assist 5 men and 6 women so as to complete the work in 2 days?

A. 7

B. 8

C. 5

D. 6

E. None of these

Solution

Given:

Time taken by a man to complete a work = 15 days

Time taken by 2 women to complete the work = 45 days

Time taken by 4 boys to complete the work = 18 days

Concept Used:

Efficiency = 1/Time taken

If “n” persons can complete the task in x days,

then 1 person can complete the same task in nx days.

Calculation:

Let the number of boys required for assisting be x

Time taken by a woman to complete the work = 45 × 2 = 90 days

Time taken by a boy to complete the work = 18 × 4 = 72 days

Hence, we can calculate the efficiency of 5 men, 6 women and x boys as:

⇒ (5/15) + (6/90) + (x/72) = (1/2)

⇒ (1/3) + (1/15) + (x/72) = (1/2)

⇒ (2/5) + (x/72) = (1/2)

⇒ x/72 = (1/2) – (2/5)

⇒ x = 7.2

∴ The required number of boys is approximately 7

58. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.

The below bar chart shows the total number of notes and number of ruled notes sold in five different branches of a store.

Note: Total number of notes sold = Number ruled notes sold + Number of unruled notes sold

Question:

Find the difference between the sum of the number of ruled notes sold in Branches A and C together and the sum of the number of unruled notes sold in Branches B and D together.

A. 25

B. 15

C. 30

D. 32

E. 40

Solution

General Solution

Branch A

Total number of notes sold in branch A = 440

Number of ruled notes sold in branch A = 185

Number of unruled notes sold in branch A = 440 – 185 = 255

Branch B

Total number of notes sold in branch B = 470

Number of ruled notes sold in branch B = 270

Number of unruled notes sold in branch B = 470 – 270 = 200

Branch C

Total number of notes sold in branch C = 400

Number of ruled notes sold in branch C = 225

Number of unruled notes sold in branch C = 400 – 225 = 175

Branch D

Total number of notes sold in branch D = 450

Number of ruled notes sold in branch D = 210

Number of unruled notes sold in branch D = 450 – 210 = 240

Branch	Number of ruled notes sold	Number of unruled notes sold	Total number of notes sold
A	185	255	440
B	270	200	470
C	225	175	400
D	210	240	450

Solution:

The sum of the number of ruled notes sold in Branch A and C together = 185 + 225 = 410

The sum of the number of unruled notes sold in Branch B and D together = 200 + 240 = 440

Difference = 440 – 410 = 30

59. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.

The below bar chart shows the total number of notes and number of ruled notes sold in five different branches of a store.

Note: Total number of notes sold = Number ruled notes sold + Number of unruled notes sold

Question:

Find the ratio of the sum of the number of unruled notes in branches A, B and C together to the sum of the number of ruled notes in branches B, C and D together.

A. 42: 47

B. 32: 37

C. 19: 21

D. 23: 27

E. 27: 31

Solution

General Solution

Branch A

Total number of notes sold in branch A = 440

Number of ruled notes sold in branch A = 185

Number of unruled notes sold in branch A = 440 – 185 = 255

Branch B

Total number of notes sold in branch B = 470

Number of ruled notes sold in branch B = 270

Number of unruled notes sold in branch B = 470 – 270 = 200

Branch C

Total number of notes sold in branch C = 400

Number of ruled notes sold in branch C = 225

Number of unruled notes sold in branch C = 400 – 225 = 175

Branch D

Total number of notes sold in branch D = 450

Number of ruled notes sold in branch D = 210

Number of unruled notes sold in branch D = 450 – 210 = 240

Branch	Number of ruled notes sold	Number of unruled notes sold	Total number of notes sold
A	185	255	440
B	270	200	470
C	225	175	400
D	210	240	450

Solution:

The sum of the number of unruled notes in branches A, B and C together = 255 + 200 + 175 = 630

The sum of the number of ruled notes in branches B, C and D together = 270 + 225 + 210 = 705

Ratio = 630: 705 = 42: 47

60. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.

The below bar chart shows the total number of notes and number of ruled notes sold in five different branches of a store.

Note: Total number of notes sold = Number ruled notes sold + Number of unruled notes sold

Question:

If the average of unruled notes sold in the branches A, B and C together is X and the average of ruled notes sold in all branches B, C and D together is Y, then find the value of 7(Y – X).

A. 135

B. 115

C. 175

D. 150

E. 125

Solution

General Solution

Branch A

Total number of notes sold in branch A = 440

Number of ruled notes sold in branch A = 185

Number of unruled notes sold in branch A = 440 – 185 = 255

Branch B

Total number of notes sold in branch B = 470

Number of ruled notes sold in branch B = 270

Number of unruled notes sold in branch B = 470 – 270 = 200

Branch C

Total number of notes sold in branch C = 400

Number of ruled notes sold in branch C = 225

Number of unruled notes sold in branch C = 400 – 225 = 175

Branch D

Total number of notes sold in branch D = 450

Number of ruled notes sold in branch D = 210

Number of unruled notes sold in branch D = 450 – 210 = 240

Branch	Number of ruled notes sold	Number of unruled notes sold	Total number of notes sold
A	185	255	440
B	270	200	470
C	225	175	400
D	210	240	450

Solution:

The average of unruled notes sold in the branches A, B and C together = X = (255 + 200 + 175)/3 = 630/3 = 210

The average of ruled notes sold in all branches B, C and D together = Y = (270 + 225 + 210)/3 = 235

The value of = 7(Y – X) = 7(235 – 210) = 7 x 25 = 175

61. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.

The below bar chart shows the total number of notes and number of ruled notes sold in five different branches of a store.

Note: Total number of notes sold = Number ruled notes sold + Number of unruled notes sold

Question:

The number of ruled notes sold in branch C is what percentage of the total number of notes sold by branch D.

A. 55%

B. 48%

C. 50%

D. 40%

E. 45%

Solution

General Solution

Branch A

Total number of notes sold in branch A = 440

Number of ruled notes sold in branch A = 185

Number of unruled notes sold in branch A = 440 – 185 = 255

Branch B

Total number of notes sold in branch B = 470

Number of ruled notes sold in branch B = 270

Number of unruled notes sold in branch B = 470 – 270 = 200

Branch C

Total number of notes sold in branch C = 400

Number of ruled notes sold in branch C = 225

Number of unruled notes sold in branch C = 400 – 225 = 175

Branch D

Total number of notes sold in branch D = 450

Number of ruled notes sold in branch D = 210

Number of unruled notes sold in branch D = 450 – 210 = 240

Branch	Number of ruled notes sold	Number of unruled notes sold	Total number of notes sold
A	185	255	440
B	270	200	470
C	225	175	400
D	210	240	450

Solution:

The number of ruled notes sold in branch C = 225

Total number of notes sold by branch D = 450

Required Percentage = 225/450 x 100 = 50%

62. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions.

The below bar chart shows the total number of notes and number of ruled notes sold in five different branches of a store.

Note: Total number of notes sold = Number ruled notes sold + Number of unruled notes sold

Question:

If the average number of notes sold by branches C, D, and E is 410, and the ratio of the number of unruled notes sold by branch B to branch E is 4: 3, then find the number of ruled sold by branch E.

A. 180

B. 220

C. 230

D. 210

E. 200

Solution

General Solution

Branch A

Total number of notes sold in branch A = 440

Number of ruled notes sold in branch A = 185

Number of unruled notes sold in branch A = 440 – 185 = 255

Branch B

Total number of notes sold in branch B = 470

Number of ruled notes sold in branch B = 270

Number of unruled notes sold in branch B = 470 – 270 = 200

Branch C

Total number of notes sold in branch C = 400

Number of ruled notes sold in branch C = 225

Number of unruled notes sold in branch C = 400 – 225 = 175

Branch D

Total number of notes sold in branch D = 450

Number of ruled notes sold in branch D = 210

Number of unruled notes sold in branch D = 450 – 210 = 240

Branch	Number of ruled notes sold	Number of unruled notes sold	Total number of notes sold
A	185	255	440
B	270	200	470
C	225	175	400
D	210	240	450

Solution:

The total number of notes sold by branches C, D, and E = 410 *3 = 1230

The total number of notes sold by branch E = 1230 – 400 – 450 = 380

The number of unruled notes sold by branch E = 200 x 3/4 = 150

The number of ruled notes sold by branch E = 380 – 150 = 230

63. The ratio of the age of A five years ago to the age of B after five years is 5 : 6. The ratio of present ages of A and B is 6 : 5. What is the ratio of the age of A five years later to the ratio of age of B after 15 years?

A. 7 : 8

B. 8 : 7

C. 8 : 9

D. 9 : 8

E. 7 : 9

Solution

Given:

The ratio of the age of A five years ago to the age of B after five years is 5 : 6

The ratio of present ages of A and B is 6 : 5

Calculation:

Let, the present age of A = 6x, and B = 5x

According to the question,

(6x – 5)/(5x + 5) = 5/6

⇒ 36x – 30 = 25x + 25

⇒ 11x = 55

⇒ x = 5

The age of A after 5 years = (6 × 5) + 5 = 35 years

The age of B after 15 years = (5 × 5) + 15 = 40 years

Respective ratio of A and B = 35 : 40 = 7 : 8

∴ The correct answer is option 1

64. A, B and C entered into the partnership of Rs. 3000 , Rs. 4000 and Rs. 5500. After 6 months A added Rs. x and after another 3 months B added Rs. (x + 1000) at the end of the year the profit share of A, B and C is 7: 9: 11. Find the value of 2x

A. Rs. 1600

B. Rs. 1800

C. Rs. 2000

D. Rs. 1200

E. Rs. 1400

Solution

Given:

Investments of:

A = Rs. 3000

B = Rs. 4000

C = Rs. 5500

A adds Rs. ( x ) after 6 months.

B adds Rs. ( x + 1000 ) after another 3 months.

Profit ratio = 7: 9: 11

Formula Used:

Effective Investment = Initial Investment × Time (in months) + Additional Investment × Time (remaining months)

Investment Ratios = Profit Ratios

Calculation:

Effective Investment of A:

First 6 months: 3000 × 6 = 18000

Next 6 months: (3000 + x) × 6 = 18000 + 6x

Total for A = 18000 + 18000 + 6x = 36000 + 6x

Effective Investment of B:

First 9 months: 4000 × 9 = 36000

Last 3 months: (4000 + x + 1000) × 3 = (5000 + x) × 3 = 15000 + 3x

Total for B = 36000 + 15000 + 3x = 51000 + 3x

Effective Investment of C:

Full year: 5500 × 12 = 66000

Given profit ratio: 7 : 9 : 11

Equate ratios of investments to profit shares:

(36000 + 6x)/7 = (51000 + 3x)/9 = 66000/11

Let’s start with A and C:

(36000 + 6x)/7 = 66000/11

Cross-multiplying:

⇒ (36000 + 6x) × 11 = 66000 × 7

⇒ 396000 + 66x = 462000

⇒ 66x = 462000 – 396000

⇒ 66x = 66000

⇒ x = 1000

Value of (2x):

2x = 2 × 1000 = 2000

The value of (2x) is Rs. 2000.

65. The difference between successive discounts of 35% followed by 25% and 40% followed by 15% on the marked price of an article is Rs. 45. The marked price of the article is:

A. Rs. 1500

B. Rs. 1800

C. Rs. 2000

D. Rs. 2400

E. Rs. 2600

Solution

Let the marked price = M

Case 1: Successive discounts of 35% and then 25%

⇒ After 35% discount: Price = M × (1 − 0.35) = M × 0.65

⇒ Then 25% discount on this: Final Price = M × 0.65 × (1 − 0.25) = M × 0.65 × 0.75 = 0.4875M

Case 2: Successive discounts of 40% and then 15%

⇒ After 40% discount: Price = M × 0.60

⇒ Then 15% discount on this: Final Price = M × 0.60 × 0.85 = 0.51M

Difference in final prices = 0.51M − 0.4875M = 0.0225M

We are told this difference = Rs. 45

⇒ 0.0225M = 45

⇒ M = 45 ÷ 0.0225 = Rs. 2000

Thus, the correct answer is Rs. 2000.

66. Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions based on given information.

Nine persons B, F, G, L, M, Q, R, S and T invest in a stock market by using three different investing applications which are Upstox, Groww and Angel one but not necessarily in same order. At least two persons use the same application but not more than four person use the same application. Neither B nor Q uses Groww app. M and R uses the same type of investing app but not the Angel one. S uses the same app with only one other person but not Upstox. G uses the app which is preferred by most of the person. L and Q uses different investing app. T uses Groww app. M does not use the same investing app as of L. Neither G nor L uses Upstox app. F and T use different investing apps. S doesn’t uses Angel One app.

Question:

Which investing app used by G?

A. Groww

B. The same investing app as used by R.

C. Angel One

D. The same app used by T.

E. More than one option

Solution

Here given persons are B, F, G, L, M, Q, R, S and T and the investing apps are Upstox, Groww and Angel one.

1) M and R uses the same type of investing app but not the Angel one.

2) S uses the same app with only one other person but not Upstox.

3) T uses Groww app.

Investing Apps	Case – 1	Case – 2	Case – 3
Investing Apps	Persons	Persons	Persons
Upstox	M, R	M, R
Groww	T , S	T	T, M, R
Angel one		S	S

4) M does not use the same investing app as of L.

5) L and Q uses different investing app.

6) Neither B nor Q uses Groww app.

Investing Apps	Case – 1	Case – 2(a)	Case – 2(b)	Case – 2(c)	Case – 3(a)	Case – 3(b)
Investing Apps	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons
Upstox	M, R, Q	M, R, Q	M, R, Q	M, R, B	L	Q
Groww	T , S	T	T, L	T, L	T, M, R	T, M, R
Angel One	L	S , L	S	S, Q	S, Q	S, L

7) Neither G nor L uses Upstox app. Therefore, case 3(a) is eliminated.

8) G uses the app which is preferred by most of the person. Since, in case 2(a) B can use only Upstox app which is contradictory to this condition. Therefore, case 2(a) is eliminated.

9) F and T use different investing apps. S doesn’t uses Angel One app. By combining condition 8 and 9, cases 2(b), 2(c), 3(a) and 3(b) are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Investing Apps	Persons
Upstox	M, R, Q
Groww	T, S
Angel One	L, B, F, G

Hence, G uses Angel One.

67. Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions based on given information.

Question:

Who among them uses the same app as of S?

A. R

B. M

C. G

D. L

E. T

Solution

Here given persons are B, F, G, L, M, Q, R, S and T and the investing apps are Upstox, Groww and Angel one.

1) M and R uses the same type of investing app but not the Angel one.

2) S uses the same app with only one other person but not Upstox.

3) T uses Groww app.

Investing Apps	Case – 1	Case – 2	Case – 3
Investing Apps	Persons	Persons	Persons
Upstox	M, R	M, R
Groww	T , S	T	T, M, R
Angel one		S	S

4) M does not use the same investing app as of L.

5) L and Q uses different investing app.

6) Neither B nor Q uses Groww app.

Investing Apps	Case – 1	Case – 2(a)	Case – 2(b)	Case – 2(c)	Case – 3(a)	Case – 3(b)
Investing Apps	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons
Upstox	M, R, Q	M, R, Q	M, R, Q	M, R, B	L	Q
Groww	T , S	T	T, L	T, L	T, M, R	T, M, R
Angel One	L	S , L	S	S, Q	S, Q	S, L

7) Neither G nor L uses Upstox app. Therefore, case 3(a) is eliminated.

8) G uses the app which is preferred by most of the person. Since, in case 2(a) B can use only Upstox app which is contradictory to this condition. Therefore, case 2(a) is eliminated.

9) F and T use different investing apps. S doesn’t uses Angel One app. By combining condition 8 and 9, cases 2(b), 2(c), 3(a) and 3(b) are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Investing Apps	Persons
Upstox	M, R, Q
Groww	T, S
Angel One	L, B, F, G

Hence, T uses the same app as of S.

68. Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions based on given information.

Question:

Which of the following app is the most preferred investing app?

A. Upstox

B. Groww

C. Angel One

D. Either Upstox or Groww

E. Either Groww or Angel One

Solution

Here given persons are B, F, G, L, M, Q, R, S and T and the investing apps are Upstox, Groww and Angel one.

1) M and R uses the same type of investing app but not the Angel one.

2) S uses the same app with only one other person but not Upstox.

3) T uses Groww app.

Investing Apps	Case – 1	Case – 2	Case – 3
Investing Apps	Persons	Persons	Persons
Upstox	M, R	M, R
Groww	T , S	T	T, M, R
Angel one		S	S

4) M does not use the same investing app as of L.

5) L and Q uses different investing app.

6) Neither B nor Q uses Groww app.

Investing Apps	Case – 1	Case – 2(a)	Case – 2(b)	Case – 2(c)	Case – 3(a)	Case – 3(b)
Investing Apps	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons
Upstox	M, R, Q	M, R, Q	M, R, Q	M, R, B	L	Q
Groww	T , S	T	T, L	T, L	T, M, R	T, M, R
Angel One	L	S , L	S	S, Q	S, Q	S, L

7) Neither G nor L uses Upstox app. Therefore, case 3(a) is eliminated.

8) G uses the app which is preferred by most of the person. Since, in case 2(a) B can use only Upstox app which is contradictory to this condition. Therefore, case 2(a) is eliminated.

9) F and T use different investing apps. S doesn’t uses Angel One app. By combining condition 8 and 9, cases 2(b), 2(c), 3(a) and 3(b) are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Investing Apps	Persons
Upstox	M, R, Q
Groww	T, S
Angel One	L, B, F, G

Hence, the most preferred investing app is Angel One.

69. Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions based on given information.

Question:

Find the odd one out.

A. F

B. B

C. L

D. G

E. Q

Solution

Here given persons are B, F, G, L, M, Q, R, S and T and the investing apps are Upstox, Groww and Angel one.

1) M and R uses the same type of investing app but not the Angel one.

2) S uses the same app with only one other person but not Upstox.

3) T uses Groww app.

Investing Apps	Case – 1	Case – 2	Case – 3
Investing Apps	Persons	Persons	Persons
Upstox	M, R	M, R
Groww	T , S	T	T, M, R
Angel one		S	S

4) M does not use the same investing app as of L.

5) L and Q uses different investing app.

6) Neither B nor Q uses Groww app.

Investing Apps	Case – 1	Case – 2(a)	Case – 2(b)	Case – 2(c)	Case – 3(a)	Case – 3(b)
Investing Apps	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons
Upstox	M, R, Q	M, R, Q	M, R, Q	M, R, B	L	Q
Groww	T , S	T	T, L	T, L	T, M, R	T, M, R
Angel One	L	S , L	S	S, Q	S, Q	S, L

7) Neither G nor L uses Upstox app. Therefore, case 3(a) is eliminated.

8) G uses the app which is preferred by most of the person. Since, in case 2(a) B can use only Upstox app which is contradictory to this condition. Therefore, case 2(a) is eliminated.

9) F and T use different investing apps. S doesn’t uses Angel One app. By combining condition 8 and 9, cases 2(b), 2(c), 3(a) and 3(b) are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Investing Apps	Persons
Upstox	M, R, Q
Groww	T, S
Angel One	L, B, F, G

Since, all the persons except Q use Angel One but Q uses Upstox.

Hence, the odd one is Q.

70. Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions based on given information.

Question:

Which of the following statement(s) is / are correct?

A. Both S and T use different investing apps.

B. Both G and L use Groww app.

C. M uses neither Upstox nor Angel One.

D. Only two person use Groww app.

E. B uses Upstox app.

Solution

Here given persons are B, F, G, L, M, Q, R, S and T and the investing apps are Upstox, Groww and Angel one.

1) M and R uses the same type of investing app but not the Angel one.

2) S uses the same app with only one other person but not Upstox.

3) T uses Groww app.

Investing Apps	Case – 1	Case – 2	Case – 3
Investing Apps	Persons	Persons	Persons
Upstox	M, R	M, R
Groww	T , S	T	T, M, R
Angel one		S	S

4) M does not use the same investing app as of L.

5) L and Q uses different investing app.

6) Neither B nor Q uses Groww app.

Investing Apps	Case – 1	Case – 2(a)	Case – 2(b)	Case – 2(c)	Case – 3(a)	Case – 3(b)
Investing Apps	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons
Upstox	M, R, Q	M, R, Q	M, R, Q	M, R, B	L	Q
Groww	T , S	T	T, L	T, L	T, M, R	T, M, R
Angel One	L	S , L	S	S, Q	S, Q	S, L

7) Neither G nor L uses Upstox app. Therefore, case 3(a) is eliminated.

8) G uses the app which is preferred by most of the person. Since, in case 2(a) B can use only Upstox app which is contradictory to this condition. Therefore, case 2(a) is eliminated.

9) F and T use different investing apps. S doesn’t uses Angel One app. By combining condition 8 and 9, cases 2(b), 2(c), 3(a) and 3(b) are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Investing Apps	Persons
Upstox	M, R, Q
Groww	T, S
Angel One	L, B, F, G

Hence, the correct statement is only two person use Groww app.

71. If 2 is subtracted from each odd digit and 3 is subtracted to each even digit in the number 84537946, then what is the sum of the digits which are 3rd from the left and 5th from the right respectively?

A. 8

B. 12

C. 11

D. 17

E. 4

Solution

Given number: 82537946

Before	8	4	5	3	7	9	4	6
Addition andSubtraction	Even -3	Even -3	Odd -2	Odd -2	Odd -2	Odd -2	Even -3	Even -3
After	5	1	3	1	5	7	1	3

The 3^rd digit from the left end is 3 and the 5^th digit from the right end is 1.
So, sum = 3 + 1 = 4.Hence, option (5) is correct.

72. Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

There are 7 persons B, C, D, E, F, G and H and they borrowed a different item from their friend among book, glass, plant, burger, calculator, bike and lamp on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Starting the week from Sunday but not necessarily in the same order. (Assume that they borrowed a different item in the same month of the year.)

The one who borrowed bike borrowed after Wednesday but before D. F borrowed glass. Two persons borrowed between F and D. The one who borrowed burger borrowed two persons before B, who borrowed immediately before C. The one who borrowed book borrowed before G but after F. At least three persons borrowed between the one who borrowed book and plant. E did not borrow plant.

Question:

Which item does H borrowed?

A. burger

B. calculator

C. plant

D. bike

E. book

Solution

Persons – 7; B, C, D, E, F, G and H;

Items – book, glass, plant, burger, calculator, bike and lamp;

Days – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday;

1. The one who borrowed bike borrowed after Wednesday but before D.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday	bike	bike
Friday	D		bike
Saturday		D	D

2. F borrowed glass.

3. Two persons borrowed between F and D.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday		F – glass	F – glass
Thursday	bike	bike
Friday	D		bike
Saturday		D	D

4. The one who borrowed burger borrowed two persons before B, who borrowed immediately before C.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday	burger
Tuesday	F – glass	burger	burger
Wednesday	B	F – glass	F – glass
Thursday	C – bike	B – bike	B
Friday	D	C	C – bike
Saturday		D	D

5. The one who borrowed the book borrowed before G but after F.

From this case, 1a and case 2 are eliminated as we cannot determine on which day the one who borrowed book and G borrowed. In case 1, either B or D borrowed book. Hence, G borrowed on Saturday.

Days	Case 1
Days	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday	burger
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday	B
Thursday	C – bike
Friday	D
Saturday

6. At least three persons borrowed between the one who borrowed book and plant.

7. E did not borrow plant.

This implies E borrowed burger. H borrowed plant. B and G borrowed either calculator or lamp.

From this the final arrangement is as follows.

Days	Case 1
Days	Person – Item
Sunday	H – plant
Monday	E – burger
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday	B – calculator/lamp
Thursday	C – bike
Friday	D – book
Saturday	G – lamp/calculator

Hence, H borrowed plant.

73. Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Question:

If only two persons borrowed between the one who borrowed lamp and G, then who borrowed calculator?

A. E

B. C

C. D

D. G

E. Cannot be determined

Solution

Persons – 7; B, C, D, E, F, G and H;

Items – book, glass, plant, burger, calculator, bike and lamp;

Days – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday;

1. The one who borrowed bike borrowed after Wednesday but before D.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday	bike	bike
Friday	D		bike
Saturday		D	D

2. F borrowed glass.

3. Two persons borrowed between F and D.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday		F – glass	F – glass
Thursday	bike	bike
Friday	D		bike
Saturday		D	D

4. The one who borrowed burger borrowed two persons before B, who borrowed immediately before C.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday	burger
Tuesday	F – glass	burger	burger
Wednesday	B	F – glass	F – glass
Thursday	C – bike	B – bike	B
Friday	D	C	C – bike
Saturday		D	D

5. The one who borrowed book borrowed before G but after F.

From this case 1a and case 2 are eliminated as we cannot determine on which day the one who borrowed book and G borrowed. In case 1, either B or D borrowed book. Hence, G borrowed on Saturday.

Days	Case 1
Days	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday	burger
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday	B
Thursday	C – bike
Friday	D
Saturday

6. At least three persons borrowed between the one who borrowed book and plant.

7. E did not borrow plant.

This implies E borrowed burger. H borrowed plant. B and G borrowed either calculator or lamp.

From this the final arrangement is as follows.

Days	Case 1
Days	Person – Item
Sunday	H – plant
Monday	E – burger
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday	B – calculator/lamp
Thursday	C – bike
Friday	D – book
Saturday	G – lamp/calculator

If only two persons borrowed between the one who borrowed lamp and G, then we get the arrangement as follows.

Days	Case 1
Days	Person – Item
Sunday	H – plant
Monday	E – burger
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday	B – lamp
Thursday	C – bike
Friday	D – book
Saturday	G – calculator

Hence, G borrowed calculator.

74. Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Question:

How many persons borrowed after F?

A. One

B. Four

C. Three

D. Five

E. Two

Solution

Persons – 7; B, C, D, E, F, G and H;

Items – book, glass, plant, burger, calculator, bike and lamp;

Days – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday;

1. The one who borrowed bike borrowed after Wednesday but before D.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday	bike	bike
Friday	D		bike
Saturday		D	D

2. F borrowed glass.

3. Two persons borrowed between F and D.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday		F – glass	F – glass
Thursday	bike	bike
Friday	D		bike
Saturday		D	D

4. The one who borrowed burger borrowed two persons before B, who borrowed immediately before C.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday	burger
Tuesday	F – glass	burger	burger
Wednesday	B	F – glass	F – glass
Thursday	C – bike	B – bike	B
Friday	D	C	C – bike
Saturday		D	D

5. The one who borrowed book borrowed before G but after F.

From this case 1a and case 2 are eliminated as we cannot determine on which day the one who borrowed book and G borrowed. In case 1, either B or D borrowed book. Hence, G borrowed on Saturday.

Days	Case 1
Days	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday	burger
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday	B
Thursday	C – bike
Friday	D
Saturday

6. At least three persons borrowed between the one who borrowed book and plant.

7. E did not borrow plant.

This implies E borrowed burger. H borrowed plant. B and G borrowed either calculator or lamp.

From this the final arrangement is as follows.

Days	Case 1
Days	Person – Item
Sunday	H – plant
Monday	E – burger
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday	B – calculator/lamp
Thursday	C – bike
Friday	D – book
Saturday	G – lamp/calculator

Hence, four persons borrowed after F.

75. Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Question:

Which of the following combination is true?

A. D – burger

B. E – glass

C. C – bike

D. F – lamp

E. All the options are true

Solution

Persons – 7; B, C, D, E, F, G and H;

Items – book, glass, plant, burger, calculator, bike and lamp;

Days – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday;

1. The one who borrowed bike borrowed after Wednesday but before D.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday	bike	bike
Friday	D		bike
Saturday		D	D

2. F borrowed glass.

3. Two persons borrowed between F and D.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday		F – glass	F – glass
Thursday	bike	bike
Friday	D		bike
Saturday		D	D

4. The one who borrowed burger borrowed two persons before B, who borrowed immediately before C.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday	burger
Tuesday	F – glass	burger	burger
Wednesday	B	F – glass	F – glass
Thursday	C – bike	B – bike	B
Friday	D	C	C – bike
Saturday		D	D

5. The one who borrowed book borrowed before G but after F.

From this case 1a and case 2 are eliminated as we cannot determine on which day the one who borrowed book and G borrowed. In case 1, either B or D borrowed book. Hence, G borrowed on Saturday.

Days	Case 1
Days	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday	burger
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday	B
Thursday	C – bike
Friday	D
Saturday

6. At least three persons borrowed between the one who borrowed book and plant.

7. E did not borrow plant.

This implies E borrowed burger. H borrowed plant. B and G borrowed either calculator or lamp.

From this the final arrangement is as follows.

Days	Case 1
Days	Person – Item
Sunday	H – plant
Monday	E – burger
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday	B – calculator/lamp
Thursday	C – bike
Friday	D – book
Saturday	G – lamp/calculator

Hence, C – bike combination is true.

76. Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:

Question:

Which item was borrowed on Friday?

A. bike

B. lamp

C. burger

D. book

E. glass

Solution

Persons – 7; B, C, D, E, F, G and H;

Items – book, glass, plant, burger, calculator, bike and lamp;

Days – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday;

1. The one who borrowed bike borrowed after Wednesday but before D.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday	bike	bike
Friday	D		bike
Saturday		D	D

2. F borrowed glass.

3. Two persons borrowed between F and D.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday		F – glass	F – glass
Thursday	bike	bike
Friday	D		bike
Saturday		D	D

4. The one who borrowed burger borrowed two persons before B, who borrowed immediately before C.

Days	Case 1	Case 1a	Case 2
Days	Person – Item	Person – Item	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday	burger
Tuesday	F – glass	burger	burger
Wednesday	B	F – glass	F – glass
Thursday	C – bike	B – bike	B
Friday	D	C	C – bike
Saturday		D	D

5. The one who borrowed book borrowed before G but after F.

From this case 1a and case 2 are eliminated as we cannot determine on which day the one who borrowed book and G borrowed. In case 1, either B or D borrowed book. Hence, G borrowed on Saturday.

Days	Case 1
Days	Person – Item
Sunday
Monday	burger
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday	B
Thursday	C – bike
Friday	D
Saturday

6. At least three persons borrowed between the one who borrowed book and plant.

7. E did not borrow plant.

This implies E borrowed burger. H borrowed plant. B and G borrowed either calculator or lamp.

From this the final arrangement is as follows.

Days	Case 1
Days	Person – Item
Sunday	H – plant
Monday	E – burger
Tuesday	F – glass
Wednesday	B – calculator/lamp
Thursday	C – bike
Friday	D – book
Saturday	G – lamp/calculator

Hence, book was borrowed on Friday.

77. Direction: In the following question assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the conclusion among given some conclusion is/are definitely true and then give your answers accordingly:

Statement:

C > H < R O < L < Y > B ≥ K

Conclusions:

I. C < T

II. R < N

III. I > O

IV. A > K

A. Only conclusion III follows

B. Only conclusion II and III follows

C. Only conclusion II follows

D. All follows

E. None follows

Solution

Statement:

C > H < R O < L < Y > B ≥ K

Conclusions:

I. C < T → False (C > H < R < I ≤ S ≤ T → No definite relation between the two can be determined)

II. R < N → True (R < I ≤ S ≤ T ≤ A = N → R < N)

III. I > O → False (I ≤ S ≤ T ≤ A = N > O → No definite relation between the two can be determined)

IV. A > K → False (A = N > O < L < Y > B ≥ K → No definite relation between the two can be determined)

Hence, only conclusion II follows.

78. Direction: In the following question assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the conclusion among given some conclusion is/are definitely true and then give your answers accordingly:

Statement:

F = E < A = C ≤ L ≤ D ≤ O ≤ W Z ≥ Y Q

Conclusions:

I. C ≤ W

II. A < R

III. E < Z

IV. P > Q

A. Only conclusion I and II follows

B. Only conclusion III and IV follows

C. Only conclusion I, II and III follows

D. Either conclusion I or II follows

E. All follows

Solution

Statement:

F = E < A = C ≤ L ≤ D ≤ O ≤ W Z ≥ Y Q

Conclusions:

I. C ≤ W → True (C ≤ L ≤ D ≤ O ≤ W → C ≤ W)

II. A < R → True (A = C ≤ L ≤ D ≤ O ≤ W < P = R → A < R)

III. E < Z → False (E < A = C ≤ L ≤ D ≤ O ≤ W Z→ No definite relation between the two can be determined)

IV. P > Q → False (P = R > Z ≥ Y Q → No definite relation between the two can be determined)

Hence, Only conclusion I and II follows

79. Direction: In the following question assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the conclusion among given some conclusion is/are definitely true and then give your answers accordingly:

Statement:

P < A < T ≥ R = O ≤ N ≤ G = E > L < X > Y ≥ M > K = I

Conclusions:

I. P < N

II. T > X

III. O > Y

IV. E > K

A. Only conclusion II and III follows

B. Only conclusion I, II and III follows

C. Only conclusion I and IV follows

D. All follows

E. None follows

Solution

Statement:

P < A < T ≥ R = O ≤ N ≤ G = E > L < X > Y ≥ M > K = I

Conclusions:

I. P < N → False (P < A < T ≥ R = O ≤ N → No definite relation between the two can be determined)

II. T > X → False (T ≥ R = O ≤ N ≤ G = E > L < X → No definite relation between the two can be determined)

III. O > Y → False (O ≤ N ≤ G = E > L < X > Y → No definite relation between the two can be determined)

IV. E > K → False (E > L < X > Y ≥ M > K → No definite relation between the two can be determined)

Hence, None follows

80. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:

Eight persons viz. Monalisa, Nitu, Oliver, Pintu, Divya, Rahul, Shyam, and Tina are working in an organization on eight different designations i.e., General Manager (GM), Deputy General Manager (DGM), Assistant General Manager (AGM), Chief Manager (CM), Senior Manager (SM), Branch Manager (BM), Assistant Manager (AM), and Clerk but not necessarily in the same order. The order of seniority is the same as given above such that the General Manager (GM) is the seniormost person and the Clerk is the juniormost person.

Shyam is three positions senior to Monalisa. Nitu’s position is immediately above Divya’s position. Neither Nitu nor Divya is immediate senior or immediate junior to Monalisa. Nitu is not the General Manager. At least two persons are junior to Monalisa. Pintu’s position is above Rahul but below Tina. Pintu is not the Assistant General Manager. Oliver is immediate senior to Tina. Rahul is not the Clerk.

Question:

Who is the Assistant Manager?

A. Divya

B. Nitu

C. Rahul

D. Tina

E. Monalisa

Solution

Eight persons are Monalisa, Nitu, Oliver, Pintu, Divya, Rahul, Shyam, and Tina.

Eight designations are General Manager (GM), Deputy General Manager (DGM), Assistant General Manager (AGM), Chief Manager (CM), Senior Manager, Branch Manager, Assistant Manager, and Clerk.

1) Shyam is three positions senior to Monalisa.

2) Nitu’s position is immediately above Divya’s position.

3) Neither Nitu nor Divya is immediate senior or immediate junior to Monalisa.

4) Nitu is not the General Manager.

5) At least two persons are junior to Monalisa.

	Case I	Case II	Case III	Case IV
Designations	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons
GM	Shyam			Shyam
DGM		Shyam
AGM			Shyam
CM	Monalisa			Monalisa
SM		Monalisa
BM			Monalisa	Nitu
AM	Nitu	Nitu		Divya
Clerk	Divya	Divya

In Case III we cannot place Nitu and Divya. Hence, the case will be cancelled.

6) Pintu’s position is above Rahul but below Tina.

7) Pintu is not the Assistant General Manager.

8) Oliver is immediate senior to Tina.

9) Rahul is not the Clerk.

	Case I	Case II	Case IV
Designations	Persons	Persons	Persons
GM	Shyam		Shyam
DGM	Oliver	Shyam	Oliver
AGM	Tina		Tina
CM	Monalisa	Pintu	Monalisa
SM	Pintu	Monalisa	Pintu
BM	Rahul	Raul	Nitu
AM	Nitu	Nitu	Divya
Clerk	Divya	Divya	Rahul

In Case II we cannot place Oliver and Pintu. Hence, Case II will be cancelled and case IV will be cancelled as Rahul is not the Clerk.

The final arrangement is——

Designations	Persons
GM	Shyam
DGM	Oliver
AGM	Tina
CM	Monalisa
SM	Pintu
BM	Rahul
AM	Nitu
Clerk	Divya

Hence, Nitu is the Assistant Manager.

81. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:

Question:

In a certain pattern If ‘Oliver’ is related to ‘General Manager’ and ‘Monalisa’ is related to ‘Assistant General Manager’ then, ‘Rahul’ is related to whom in the same pattern?

A. Senior Manager

B. Clerk

C. Assistant manager

D. Branch Manager

E. None of these

Solution

Eight persons are Monalisa, Nitu, Oliver, Pintu, Divya, Rahul, Shyam, and Tina.

Eight designations are General Manager (GM), Deputy General Manager (DGM), Assistant General Manager (AGM), Chief Manager (CM), Senior Manager, Branch Manager, Assistant Manager, and Clerk.

1) Shyam is three positions senior to Monalisa.

2) Nitu’s position is immediately above Divya’s position.

3) Neither Nitu nor Divya is immediate senior or immediate junior to Monalisa.

4) Nitu is not the General Manager.

5) At least two persons are junior to Monalisa.

	Case I	Case II	Case III	Case IV
Designations	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons
GM	Shyam			Shyam
DGM		Shyam
AGM			Shyam
CM	Monalisa			Monalisa
SM		Monalisa
BM			Monalisa	Nitu
AM	Nitu	Nitu		Divya
Clerk	Divya	Divya

In Case III we cannot place Nitu and Divya. Hence, the case will be cancelled.

6) Pintu’s position is above Rahul but below Tina.

7) Pintu is not the Assistant General Manager.

8) Oliver is immediate senior to Tina.

9) Rahul is not the Clerk.

	Case I	Case II	Case IV
Designations	Persons	Persons	Persons
GM	Shyam		Shyam
DGM	Oliver	Shyam	Oliver
AGM	Tina		Tina
CM	Monalisa	Pintu	Monalisa
SM	Pintu	Monalisa	Pintu
BM	Rahul	Raul	Nitu
AM	Nitu	Nitu	Divya
Clerk	Divya	Divya	Rahul

In Case II we cannot place Oliver and Pintu. Hence, Case II will be cancelled and case IV will be cancelled as Rahul is not the Clerk.

The final arrangement is——

Designations	Persons
GM	Shyam
DGM	Oliver
AGM	Tina
CM	Monalisa
SM	Pintu
BM	Rahul
AM	Nitu
Clerk	Divya

‘Oliver’ is one position junior to General Manager, ‘Monalisa’ is one position junior to ‘Assitant General Manager’, in the same way ‘Rahul’ is one position junior to ‘Senior Manager’.

Hence, Rahul is related to Senior Manager.

82. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:

Question:

Who is the Chief Manager?

A. Divya

B. Rahul

C. Pintu

D. Nitu

E. Monalisa

Solution

Eight persons are Monalisa, Nitu, Oliver, Pintu, Divya, Rahul, Shyam, and Tina.

Eight designations are General Manager (GM), Deputy General Manager (DGM), Assistant General Manager (AGM), Chief Manager (CM), Senior Manager, Branch Manager, Assistant Manager, and Clerk.

1) Shyam is three positions senior to Monalisa.

2) Nitu’s position is immediately above Divya’s position.

3) Neither Nitu nor Divya is immediate senior or immediate junior to Monalisa.

4) Nitu is not the General Manager.

5) At least two persons are junior to Monalisa.

	Case I	Case II	Case III	Case IV
Designations	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons
GM	Shyam			Shyam
DGM		Shyam
AGM			Shyam
CM	Monalisa			Monalisa
SM		Monalisa
BM			Monalisa	Nitu
AM	Nitu	Nitu		Divya
Clerk	Divya	Divya

In Case III we cannot place Nitu and Divya. Hence, the case will be cancelled.

6) Pintu’s position is above Rahul but below Tina.

7) Pintu is not the Assistant General Manager.

8) Oliver is immediate senior to Tina.

9) Rahul is not the Clerk.

	Case I	Case II	Case IV
Designations	Persons	Persons	Persons
GM	Shyam		Shyam
DGM	Oliver	Shyam	Oliver
AGM	Tina		Tina
CM	Monalisa	Pintu	Monalisa
SM	Pintu	Monalisa	Pintu
BM	Rahul	Raul	Nitu
AM	Nitu	Nitu	Divya
Clerk	Divya	Divya	Rahul

In Case II we cannot place Oliver and Pintu. Hence, Case II will be cancelled and case IV will be cancelled as Rahul is not the Clerk.

The final arrangement is——

Designations	Persons
GM	Shyam
DGM	Oliver
AGM	Tina
CM	Monalisa
SM	Pintu
BM	Rahul
AM	Nitu
Clerk	Divya

Hence, Monalisa is the Chief Manager.

83. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:

Question:

Who is immediate junior to Monalisa?

A. Tina

B. Divya

C. Pintu

D. Rahul

E. None of these

Solution

Eight persons are Monalisa, Nitu, Oliver, Pintu, Divya, Rahul, Shyam, and Tina.

Eight designations are General Manager (GM), Deputy General Manager (DGM), Assistant General Manager (AGM), Chief Manager (CM), Senior Manager, Branch Manager, Assistant Manager, and Clerk.

1) Shyam is three positions senior to Monalisa.

2) Nitu’s position is immediately above Divya’s position.

3) Neither Nitu nor Divya is immediate senior or immediate junior to Monalisa.

4) Nitu is not the General Manager.

5) At least two persons are junior to Monalisa.

	Case I	Case II	Case III	Case IV
Designations	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons
GM	Shyam			Shyam
DGM		Shyam
AGM			Shyam
CM	Monalisa			Monalisa
SM		Monalisa
BM			Monalisa	Nitu
AM	Nitu	Nitu		Divya
Clerk	Divya	Divya

In Case III we cannot place Nitu and Divya. Hence, the case will be cancelled.

6) Pintu’s position is above Rahul but below Tina.

7) Pintu is not the Assistant General Manager.

8) Oliver is immediate senior to Tina.

9) Rahul is not the Clerk.

	Case I	Case II	Case IV
Designations	Persons	Persons	Persons
GM	Shyam		Shyam
DGM	Oliver	Shyam	Oliver
AGM	Tina		Tina
CM	Monalisa	Pintu	Monalisa
SM	Pintu	Monalisa	Pintu
BM	Rahul	Raul	Nitu
AM	Nitu	Nitu	Divya
Clerk	Divya	Divya	Rahul

In Case II we cannot place Oliver and Pintu. Hence, Case II will be cancelled and case IV will be cancelled as Rahul is not the Clerk.

The final arrangement is——

Designations	Persons
GM	Shyam
DGM	Oliver
AGM	Tina
CM	Monalisa
SM	Pintu
BM	Rahul
AM	Nitu
Clerk	Divya

Hence, Pintu is immediate junior to Monalisa.

84. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:

Question:

How many persons are senior to Rahul?

A. Two

B. Three

C. Four

D. Five

E. Six

Solution

Eight persons are Monalisa, Nitu, Oliver, Pintu, Divya, Rahul, Shyam, and Tina.

Eight designations are General Manager (GM), Deputy General Manager (DGM), Assistant General Manager (AGM), Chief Manager (CM), Senior Manager, Branch Manager, Assistant Manager, and Clerk.

1) Shyam is three positions senior to Monalisa.

2) Nitu’s position is immediately above Divya’s position.

3) Neither Nitu nor Divya is immediate senior or immediate junior to Monalisa.

4) Nitu is not the General Manager.

5) At least two persons are junior to Monalisa.

	Case I	Case II	Case III	Case IV
Designations	Persons	Persons	Persons	Persons
GM	Shyam			Shyam
DGM		Shyam
AGM			Shyam
CM	Monalisa			Monalisa
SM		Monalisa
BM			Monalisa	Nitu
AM	Nitu	Nitu		Divya
Clerk	Divya	Divya

In Case III we cannot place Nitu and Divya. Hence, the case will be cancelled.

6) Pintu’s position is above Rahul but below Tina.

7) Pintu is not the Assistant General Manager.

8) Oliver is immediate senior to Tina.

9) Rahul is not the Clerk.

	Case I	Case II	Case IV
Designations	Persons	Persons	Persons
GM	Shyam		Shyam
DGM	Oliver	Shyam	Oliver
AGM	Tina		Tina
CM	Monalisa	Pintu	Monalisa
SM	Pintu	Monalisa	Pintu
BM	Rahul	Raul	Nitu
AM	Nitu	Nitu	Divya
Clerk	Divya	Divya	Rahul

In Case II we cannot place Oliver and Pintu. Hence, Case II will be cancelled and case IV will be cancelled as Rahul is not the Clerk.

The final arrangement is——

Designations	Persons
GM	Shyam
DGM	Oliver
AGM	Tina
CM	Monalisa
SM	Pintu
BM	Rahul
AM	Nitu
Clerk	Divya

Hence, five persons are senior to Rahul.

85. Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
Eight people – P, Q, R, S, T, W, V, and X, sit around a circular table facing outside. Each of them like different colors among Blue, Green, Red, White, Black, Yellow, Orange, and Purple. W sits second to the left of the one who likes Red. T sits opposite P, who likes Yellow. The one who likes Blue sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Green. R, who likes Purple, sits opposite V, who sits to the immediate right of the one who likes Red. S, who sits opposite W, likes Black. Q sits to the immediate left of the one who likes White. X likes Orange and sits opposite Q.

Question:

Who sits fifth to the left of the one sitting between the one who likes Orange and the one who likes Black?

A. W – Red

B. R – Purple

C. W – Blue

D. T – Green

E. R – Yellow

Solution

8 people – P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and X
8 colors – Blue, Green, Red, White, Black, Purple, Yellow, and Orange

1. W sits second to the left of the one who likes Red.
2. S, who sits opposite W, likes Black.
3. R, who likes Purple, sits opposite V, who sits to the immediate right of the one who likes Red.

4. Q sits to the immediate left of the one who likes White.
5. X likes Orange and sits opposite Q.

Case 1

Case 2

6. The one who likes Blue sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Green.
7. T sits opposite P, who likes Yellow. Hence case 1 get eliminated.

X likes Orange. S likes Black. P sits between X and S.

Hence, W – who likes Blue, sits fifth to the left of P.

86. Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
Eight people – A, B, C, D, P, Q, R, and S sit in a row some are facing north and some are facing south. The people sitting at the ends of the row faces in opposite directions. D and A sit to the fourth from the row each side, both are facing the South direction. Only C sits beside S, who is facing South. B sits between R and P, who faces the opposite direction as that of B. C and Q face in the same direction. R who sits to the immediate right of D face in opposite directions. C sits second from the right end of the row and is facing North.

Question:

Which among the following is true?

A. Four people sit between C and D

B. Q sits to the left of S

C. C sits at the right end of the row

D. R sits third from the left end of the row

E. A sits between C and Q

Solution

Given:

Eight people – A, B, C, D, P, Q, R, and S
The people facing at the ends of the row face opposite directions.

1. D and A sit to the fourth of the row from each side, both facing the South direction.
2. R sits to the immediate right of D, facing opposite directions.
3. Only C sits beside S who is facing South.

4. C sits second from the right end of the row, facing North.
5. B sits between R and P, who faces the opposite direction as that of B.
6. C and Q face the same direction.

(P faces North as it is given that the people facing at the ends of the row face opposite directions)
(Case 1a will not be possible as it will contradict point 4)

Hence, only ‘R sits third from the left end of the row’ is correct.

87. Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
Eight people – P, Q, R, S, T, W, V, and X, sit around a circular table facing outside. Each of them like different colors among Blue, Green, Red, White, Black, Yellow, Orange, and Purple. W sits second to the left of the one who likes Red. T sits opposite P, who likes Yellow. The one who likes Blue sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Green. R, who likes Purple, sits opposite V, who sits to the immediate right of the one who likes Red. S, who sits opposite W, likes Black. Q sits to the immediate left of the one who likes White. X likes Orange and sits opposite Q.

Question:

Who sits opposite the one who sits third to the right of the one who likes Blue?

A. W

B. The one who likes Green

C. V

D. The one who likes Purple

E. P

Solution

8 people – P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and X
8 colors – Blue, Green, Red, White, Black, Purple, Yellow, and Orange

1. W sits second to the left of the one who likes Red.
2. S, who sits opposite W, likes Black.
3. R, who likes Purple, sits opposite V, who sits to the immediate right of the one who likes Red.

4. Q sits to the immediate left of the one who likes White.
5. X likes Orange and sits opposite Q.

Case 1

Case 2

6. The one who likes Blue sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Green.
7. T sits opposite P, who likes Yellow. Hence case 1 get eliminated.

W likes Blue. V sits third to the right of W.

Hence, R – who likes Purple, sits opposite V.

88. Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
Eight people – P, Q, R, S, T, W, V, and X, sit around a circular table facing outside. Each of them like different colors among Blue, Green, Red, White, Black, Yellow, Orange, and Purple. W sits second to the left of the one who likes Red. T sits opposite P, who likes Yellow. The one who likes Blue sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Green. R, who likes Purple, sits opposite V, who sits to the immediate right of the one who likes Red. S, who sits opposite W, likes Black. Q sits to the immediate left of the one who likes White. X likes Orange and sits opposite Q.

Question:

How many people sit between the one who likes Orange and the one who likes White, when counted from the right of the one who likes Orange?

A. 1 person

B. 2 people

C. 3 people

D. 4 people

E. 5 people

Solution

8 people – P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and X
8 colors – Blue, Green, Red, White, Black, Purple, Yellow, and Orange

1. W sits second to the left of the one who likes Red.
2. S, who sits opposite W, likes Black.
3. R, who likes Purple, sits opposite V, who sits to the immediate right of the one who likes Red.

4. Q sits to the immediate left of the one who likes White.
5. X likes Orange and sits opposite Q.

Case 1

Case 2

6. The one who likes Blue sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Green.
7. T sits opposite P, who likes Yellow. Hence case 1 get eliminated.

X likes Orange. V likes White.

Hence, 4 people sit between X and V, when counted from the right of X.

89. Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
Eight people – P, Q, R, S, T, W, V, and X, sit around a circular table facing outside. Each of them like different colors among Blue, Green, Red, White, Black, Yellow, Orange, and Purple. W sits second to the left of the one who likes Red. T sits opposite P, who likes Yellow. The one who likes Blue sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Green. R, who likes Purple, sits opposite V, who sits to the immediate right of the one who likes Red. S, who sits opposite W, likes Black. Q sits to the immediate left of the one who likes White. X likes Orange and sits opposite Q.

Question:

Who sits opposite the one who likes Green?

A. P – Black

B. W – Purple

C. Q – Red

D. P – Yellow

E. V – White

Solution

8 people – P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and X
8 colors – Blue, Green, Red, White, Black, Purple, Yellow, and Orange

1. W sits second to the left of the one who likes Red.
2. S, who sits opposite W, likes Black.
3. R, who likes Purple, sits opposite V, who sits to the immediate right of the one who likes Red.

4. Q sits to the immediate left of the one who likes White.
5. X likes Orange and sits opposite Q.

Case 1

Case 2

6. The one who likes Blue sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Green.
7. T sits opposite P, who likes Yellow. Hence case 1 get eliminated.

T likes Green.

Hence, P – who likes Yellow, sits opposite T.

90. Direction: In each question below, there are three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assume the statements are true, even if they seem to contradict known facts. Read both conclusions and decide which one(s) logically follow based only on the statements.

Statements:

Only books is digital.

Only a few books is permanent.

All papers are permanent.

Conclusions:

I. Some books are papers.

II. All digital being papers is a possibility.

A. Only I follows

B. Only II follows

C. Both I and II follows

D. Either I or II follow

E. Neither I nor II follow

Solution

The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements will be as follows,

I. Some books are papers → False (Because there is no direct relation given between books and papers, hence, false).

II. All digital being papers is a possibility → False (As it is given that only books is Cooler. That is why, All or some digital cannot be papers. Hence, false).Hence, Neither I nor II follows.

91. Direction: In each question below, there are three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assume the statements are true, even if they seem to contradict known facts. Read both conclusions and decide which one(s) logically follow based only on the statements.

Statements:

All gamers are logical people.

Only a few logical people are coders.

No coder is a procrastinator.

Conclusions:

I. Some gamers are not procrastinators.

II. All coders being gamers is a possibility.

A. Only I follows

B. Only II follows

C. Both I and II follows

D. Either I or II follow

E. Neither I nor II follow

Solution

The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements will be as follows,

I. Some gamers are not procrastinators → False (There is no direct relation given between gamers and procrastinators so it can be possible but not definite, hence, false).

II. All coders being gamers is a possibility → True (It is given that only a few logical people are coders but with this information, we cannot say that some coders being gamers. So, All coders being gamers is a possibility)

Another possible Venn diagram:

Hence, Only II follows.

92. irection: In each question below, there are three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assume the statements are true, even if they seem to contradict known facts. Read both conclusions and decide which one(s) logically follow based only on the statements.

Statements:

Only a few engineers are designers.

No designer is a chef.

All chefs are professional.

Conclusions:

I. Some engineers are not professionals.

II. Some designers are not professionals.

A. Only I follows

B. Only II follows

C. Both I and II follows

D. Either I or II follow

E. Neither I nor II follow

Solution

The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements will be as follows,

I. Some engineers are not professionals → False (There is no direct relation given between engineers and professional so it can be possible but not definite, hence, false).

II. Some designers are not professionals → False (There is no direct relation given between designers and professional so it can be possible but not definite, hence, false).Hence, neither I nor II follows.

93. Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
12 people sit in 2 rows. A, B, C, D, E, and F sit in Row 2 facing South, while P, Q, R, S, T, and U sit in Row 1 facing North. The people in Row 1 sit facing the people in Row 2. A sits opposite Q, who sits 3^rd to the left of P. 3 people sit between F and B, one of whom sits at the end of the row. T does not sit opposite F. S does not sit near U. R sits to the immediate right of P. C faces S, who does not sit beside P. D sits at the left end of the row. F does not sit beside E.

Question:

Who sits opposite the people sitting at the ends of row 1?

A. F

B. U

C. D

D. R

E. Both option 1 and 3

Solution

Given:

12 people – A, B, C, D, E, F, P, Q, R, S, T, and U
The people in Row 1 sit facing the people in Row 2.
A, B, C, D, E, and F sit in Row 2 facing South, while P, Q, R, S, T, and U sit in Row 1 facing North.

1. D sits at the left end of the row.
2. A sits opposite Q, who sits 3rd to the left of P.
3. R sits to the immediate right of P.

4. 3 people sit between F and B, one of whom sits at the end of the row.
5. C faces S, who does not sit beside P.
6. T does not sit opposite F.

(Case 1b will not be possible as it will not satisfy point 4.)

7. S does not sit near U.
8. F does not sit beside E.

(Case 1c and 1d will not be possible as they will not satisfy points 8 and 7, respectively.)

Final Arrangement:

U and R sit the ends of Row 1.

Hence, F sits opposite U and D sits opposite R.

94. Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
12 people sit in 2 rows. A, B, C, D, E, and F sit in Row 2 facing South, while P, Q, R, S, T, and U sit in Row 1 facing North. The people in Row 1 sit facing the people in Row 2. A sits opposite Q, who sits 3^rd to the left of P. 3 people sit between F and B, one of whom sits at the end of the row. T does not sit opposite F. S does not sit near U. R sits to the immediate right of P. C faces S, who does not sit beside P. D sits at the left end of the row. F does not sit beside E.

Question:

Who sits at the end of same row?

A. F and R

B. F and U

C. R and U

D. D and U

E. R and T

Solution

Given:

1. D sits at the left end of the row.
2. A sits opposite Q, who sits 3rd to the left of P.
3. R sits to the immediate right of P.

4. 3 people sit between F and B, one of whom sits at the end of the row.
5. C faces S, who does not sit beside P.
6. T does not sit opposite F.

(Case 1b will not be possible as it will not satisfy point 4.)

7. S does not sit near U.
8. F does not sit beside E.

(Case 1c and 1d will not be possible as they will not satisfy points 8 and 7, respectively.)

Final Arrangement:

Hence, R and U sit at the ends of the same row i.e. Row 1.

95. Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
12 people sit in 2 rows. A, B, C, D, E, and F sit in Row 2 facing South, while P, Q, R, S, T, and U sit in Row 1 facing North. The people in Row 1 sit facing the people in Row 2. A sits opposite Q, who sits 3^rd to the left of P. 3 people sit between F and B, one of whom sits at the end of the row. T does not sit opposite F. S does not sit near U. R sits to the immediate right of P. C faces S, who does not sit beside P. D sits at the left end of the row. F does not sit beside E.

Question:

Who sits opposite the one sitting 2 places away from the one sitting beside the R?

A. F

B. A

C. C

D. E

E. B

Solution

Given:

1. D sits at the left end of the row.
2. A sits opposite Q, who sits 3rd to the left of P.
3. R sits to the immediate right of P.

4. 3 people sit between F and B, one of whom sits at the end of the row.
5. C faces S, who does not sit beside P.
6. T does not sit opposite F.

(Case 1b will not be possible as it will not satisfy point 4.)

7. S does not sit near U.
8. F does not sit beside E.

(Case 1c and 1d will not be possible as they will not satisfy points 8 and 7, respectively.

Final Arrangement:

P sits beside R.
S sits 2 places away from P.

Hence, C sits opposite S.

96. Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
12 people sit in 2 rows. A, B, C, D, E, and F sit in Row 2 facing South, while P, Q, R, S, T, and U sit in Row 1 facing North. The people in Row 1 sit facing the people in Row 2. A sits opposite Q, who sits 3^rd to the left of P. 3 people sit between F and B, one of whom sits at the end of the row. T does not sit opposite F. S does not sit near U. R sits to the immediate right of P. C faces S, who does not sit beside P. D sits at the left end of the row. F does not sit beside E.

Question:

How many people sit between the one sitting at the left end of the row 1 and the one sitting opposite B?

A. 1 person

B. 2 people

C. 3 people

D. 4 people

E. None of the above

Solution

Given:

1. D sits at the left end of the row.
2. A sits opposite Q, who sits 3rd to the left of P.
3. R sits to the immediate right of P.

4. 3 people sit between F and B, one of whom sits at the end of the row.
5. C faces S, who does not sit beside P.
6. T does not sit opposite F.

(Case 1b will not be possible as it will not satisfy point 4.)

7. S does not sit near U.
8. F does not sit beside E.

(Case 1c and 1d will not be possible as they will not satisfy points 8 and 7, respectively.)

Final Arrangement:

U sits at the left end row 1.
P sits opposite B.

Hence, 3 people sit between P and U.

97. Direction: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions.
12 people sit in 2 rows. A, B, C, D, E, and F sit in Row 2 facing South, while P, Q, R, S, T, and U sit in Row 1 facing North. The people in Row 1 sit facing the people in Row 2. A sits opposite Q, who sits 3^rd to the left of P. 3 people sit between F and B, one of whom sits at the end of the row. T does not sit opposite F. S does not sit near U. R sits to the immediate right of P. C faces S, who does not sit beside P. D sits at the left end of the row. F does not sit beside E.

Question:

Who sits opposite T?

A. D

B. B

C. E

D. C

E. A

Solution

Given:

1. D sits at the left end of the row.
2. A sits opposite Q, who sits 3rd to the left of P.
3. R sits to the immediate right of P.

4. 3 people sit between F and B, one of whom sits at the end of the row.
5. C faces S, who does not sit beside P.
6. T does not sit opposite F.

(Case 1b will not be possible as it will not satisfy point 4.)

7. S does not sit near U.
8. F does not sit beside E.

(Case 1c and 1d will not be possible as they will not satisfy points 8 and 7, respectively.)

Final Arrangement:

Hence, E sits opposite T.

98. Comprehension:(Que No. 33 – 35)

Directions: A, B, C, D, P, Q, R, and S are eight-person. A faces towards the north and walk 4km to reach B then B turn right and walk 5km to reach C. C faces east direction turn right and walk 1km to reach D and D takes left turn and walks 5 km to reach P. P takes right turn and walk 4km to reach Q again takes right turns and walks 5km to reach R . R takes right turn and walk 3km to reach point S.

Question:

In which direction is B with respect to P?

A. South

B. East

C. North-West

D. South-West

E. West

Solution

We have drawn the figure according to the information given in the question,

By above figure, we see that P is in north-east direction and and B is in north-west direction . So we can say that B is in north-west direction with respect to P.

Hence, B is in north-west direction with respect to P.

99. Directions: A, B, C, D, P, Q, R, and S are eight-person. A faces towards the north and walk 4km to reach B then B turn right and walk 5km to reach C. C faces east direction turn right and walk 1km to reach D and D takes left turn and walks 5 km to reach P. P takes right turn and walk 4km to reach Q again takes right turns and walks 5km to reach R . R takes right turn and walk 3km to reach point S.

Question:

If a person M start walking same point where B starts and walk 2km in the same direction of B then find the distance between M and C?

A. 5km

B. 2km

C. 3km

D. 1km

E. 7km

Solution

We have drawn the figure according to the information given in the question,

By above figure we see that BC = 5km and BM = 2km and we have to find MC=?

BC = BM + MC

MC = BC – BM

MC = 5 km – 2 km

MC = 3 km

Hence, distance between M and C is 3km.

100. Directions: A, B, C, D, P, Q, R, and S are eight-person. A faces towards the north and walk 4km to reach B then B turn right and walk 5km to reach C. C faces east direction turn right and walk 1km to reach D and D takes left turn and walks 5 km to reach P. P takes right turn and walk 4km to reach Q again takes right turns and walks 5km to reach R . R takes right turn and walk 3km to reach point S.

Question:

If a person T start walking from initial position of A and turn left and walk 5km then what is the distance between T and B?

A. √80 km

B. √40 km

C. √41 km

D. 41 km

E. 80 km

Solution

We have drawn the figure according to the information given in the question,

By the above figure, we say that distance between AB = 4km and the distance between TA = 5km, and we have to find BT =?

by using Pythagoras theorem
H = √(P²+B² )
H = √(4²+5² )
H = √(16+25)

H = √41 ( Here Perpendicular (P) = BA , Hypotenuse (H) = TB, Base (B) = TA )

Hence, TB = √41 km is the distance between T and B.

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