SBI Clerk Prelims Full Test 8

1. Directions: Read the following sentence and determine whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free, select ‘No Error’ as your answer.

Any forgery (A) by Farid with the help (B) of Salim do not (C) hold up in court. (D)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. No Error

Solution

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

Key Points

The sentence is in the present tense as can be seen by the use of the verb ‘do’ and ‘hold’.
The subject of the sentence is ‘forgery’ which is a singular noun.
Although there are 2 people mentioned, what they create i.e. ‘the forgery’ is singular.
The verbs in the sentence also need to be in their singular form.

Hence, ‘do’ will be replaced by ‘does’ in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Thus, the correct sentence is: ‘Any forgery by Farid with the help of Salim does not hold up in court.’

2. Directions: Read the following sentence and determine whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free, select ‘No Error’ as your answer.

Even after having promised (A) a lot of things during his campaign, (B) the minister was not able to (C) build many hospital in the village. (D)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. No Error

Solution

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

Key Points

The given sentence is in the past tense as can be seen by the use of the verbs ‘promised’ and ‘was’ in the past tense.
The sentence talks about a promise made by a minister during his campaign, a promise that did not come through.
The promise comprised of building many hospitals in the village.
The use of the adjective ‘many’ refers to something that is more than one, i.e plural.
‘Hospital‘ is however the singular form.

Hence, the noun ‘hospital’ in the sentence needs to be replaced with ‘hospitals’ in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Thus, the correct sentence will be: ‘Even after having promised a lot of things during his campaign, the minister was not able to build many hospitals in the village.’

3. Directions: Read the following sentence and determine whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free, select ‘No Error’ as your answer.

There were variety fruits,(A) imported and local that the market (B) boasted of having, sadly, (C) none of them were fresh. (D)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. No Error

Solution

The correct answer is A

Key Points

The given sentence is in the past tense as can be seen by the use of the verb ‘imported‘ and ‘boasted‘ in the past tense.
The word ‘fruit‘ is a noun and a noun is usually preceded by an article or an adjective that is used to describe a quality of the noun.
In the given sentence, the noun ‘fruits’ is preceded by another noun ‘variety’.
This would be grammatically correct if there were a preposition between ‘variety’ and ‘fruits’ and this preposition could be ‘of’.
The sentence would also make sense if the preceding noun were to be replaced with its adjective form.
The adjective form of ‘variety‘ is ‘various‘.

Hence, the noun ‘variety’ needs to be replaced with the adjective ‘various’ in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Thus, the correct sentence is: ‘There were various fruits, imported and local that the market boasted of having, sadly, none of them were fresh.’

4. Directions: Read the following sentence and determine whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free, select ‘No Error’ as your answer.

The operations department were given (A) a leave of absence without pay (B) when the company was being (C) raided by the IT department. (D)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. No Error

Solution

The correct answer is A

Key Points

The sentence is in the past tense as can be seen by the use of the verbs ‘was’ and ‘raided’ in the past tense.
An operations department of any company usually houses more than 1 person, but when they are labelled as the ‘operations department’ they become one unit and one subject.
This means that any verb used in reference to them has to be singular.
‘Were‘ is a plural verb.

Hence, ‘were‘ needs to be replaced with ‘was’ in order to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Thus, the correct sentence is: ‘The operations department was given a leave of absence without pay when the company was being raided by the IT department.’

5. Directions: In this question, a sentence has been divided into four parts (A), (B), (C), (D). Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark that part as your answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the error of punctuations if any.

Many a blindfolded (A) / tasting panel (B) / have failed to spot the difference between (C) / the apple grown without pesticides and that which has. (D)

A. (A)

B. (B)

C. (C)

D. (D)

E. No error

Solution

The correct answer is ‘(C)’.

Key Points

Each, everyone, someone, many a, more than one, none, any, one, etc. are singular.
The take singular verb, singular noun, and singular pronoun.
- For eg.- Any day of the week is fine.
Hence, in the part ‘(C)’, we will replace the plural verb ‘have‘ with the singular verb ‘has‘ to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

Blindfolded means to have deprived someone of sight by tying a piece of cloth around the head so as to cover the eyes.
- For eg.- He was blindfolded and trussed up in a cupboard.
Pesticide is a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

6. Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Co-education is a system of education in which the boys and girls study ___(1)___ in a common school or college. Co-education was not ___(2)___ in ancient times. It is a groundbreaking thought. The parents supported the case for an ___(3)___ education for the children irrespective of their sex. The countrymen ___(4)___ that the boys and girls have to move together and shoulder to shoulder in every walk of life in the free world. They started educating their children in co-educational institutions. Co-education creates an environment of ___(5)___ among boys and girls through the activities which they carry out in the schools. That is the reason why the students of co-educational institutions do better in every walk of their life.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A. Scatter

B. Together

C. Wither

D. Another

E. Rather

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Together.‘

Key Points

The given sentence “Co-education is a system of education in which the boys and girls study ___(1)___ in a common school or college” is saying that Co-education is a system of education in which the boys and girls study jointly.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is ‘Together‘.
Also, the use of the word ”Co-education” in the sentence indicates the use of the word ‘together‘ in the blank.
The word ‘Together‘ means With or in proximity to another person or people.
- Example: They crouched together on a shadowy hillside.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete Sentence: Co-education is a system of education in which the boys and girls study together in a common school or college.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
- Scatter means To move away quickly in different directions.
- Wither means To cause to decline or deteriorate; weaken.
- Another means A different thing or person.
- Rather means Quite; to some extent.

7. Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A. Deterrent

B. Agreement

C. Prevalent

D. Equivalent

E. Feculent

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Prevalent.‘

Key Points

The given sentence “Co-education was not ___(2)___ in ancient times” is saying that Co-education was not usual or general in ancient times.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is ‘Prevalent‘.
Also, the use of the phrase ”ancient times” in the sentence indicates the use of the word ‘prevalent‘ in the blank.
The word ‘Prevalent‘ means Most common in a particular place at a particular time.
- Example: These diseases are more prevalent among young children.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: Co-education was not prevalent in ancient times.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
- Deterrent means A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
- Agreement means Harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.
- Equivalent means Equal in value, amount, meaning, importance, etc.
- Feculent means Of or containing dirt, sediment, or waste matter.

8. Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A. Anticipate

B. Appreciate

C. Legitimate

D. Intimate

E. Adequate

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Adequate.‘

Key Points

The given sentence “The parents supported the case for an ___(3)___ education for the children irrespective of their sex” is talking about the suitable education for the children.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is ‘Adequate‘.
Also, the use of the word ”education” in the sentence indicates the use of the word ‘adequate‘ in the blank.
The word ‘Adequate‘ means Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
- Example: Our accommodation is barely adequate.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Complete Sentence: The parents supported the case for an adequate education for the children irrespective of their sex.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
- Anticipate means To regard as probable; expect or predict.
- Appreciate means To enjoy something or to understand the value of somebody or something.
- Legitimate means Reasonable or acceptable.
- Intimate means Very private and personal.

9. Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A. Authorized

B. Characterized

C. Organized

D. Realized

E. Analyzed

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Realized.‘

Key Points

The given sentence “The countrymen ___(4)___ that the boys and girls have to move together and shoulder to shoulder in every walk of life in the free world” is saying that the countrymen understood that the boys and girls have to move together.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is ‘Realized‘.
Also, the use of the phrase ”move together” in the sentence indicates the use of the word ‘realized‘ in the blank.
The word ‘Realized‘ means To become fully aware of something as a fact; to understand something clearly.
- Example: I realized that my trust in him was misplaced.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete Sentence: The countrymen realized that the boys and girls have to move together and shoulder to shoulder in every walk of life in the free world.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
- Authorized means To give official permission for something or for somebody to do something.
- Characterized means To be typical of somebody or something.
- Organized means Arranged or planned in the way mentioned.
- Analyzed means To look at or think about the different parts or details of something carefully in order to understand or explain it.

10. Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A. Competition

B. Exemption

C. Redemption

D. Abdication

E. Facilitation

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Competition.‘

Key Points

The given sentence “Co-education creates an environment of ___(5)___ among boys and girls through the activities which they carry out in the schools” is saying that Co-education creates an environment of contest among boys and girls.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is ‘Competition‘.
Also, the use of the word ”among” in the sentence indicates the use of the word ‘competition‘ in the blank.
The word ‘Competition‘ means A situation where two or more people or organizations are trying to achieve, obtain, etc. the same thing or to be better than somebody else.
- Example: This price reduction is due to competition among suppliers.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: Co-education creates an environment of competition among boys and girls through the activities which they carry out in the schools.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
- Exemption means The action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
- Redemption means The action of being saved from evil.
- Abdication means Failure to fulfill a responsibility or duty.
- Facilitation means The action of facilitating something.

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.

ELITE

A. She joined the elite ranks of scientists with her groundbreaking discovery.
B. Sailors take pride in their well-maintained elite of ships.
C. The elite university is renowned for its academic excellence.

A. Only B

B. Both A & C

C. Only A

D. Both A & B

E. Only C

Solution

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

To answer this question, let’s first understand the meaning of the given word –
Elite – (Noun) – a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society (अभिजात वर्ग)
- For Example –
- He aspired to join the elite ranks of the world’s top chefs.
After understanding the meaning of the given word, we can conclude that “elite” is used correctly in both sentences A and C (as a noun), while sentence B is incorrect.
Sentence B – Sailors take pride in their well-maintained elite of ships.
- This sentence is incorrect because “elite” refers to a select group of people or things, not a group of ships. “Fleet” is the correct term for a group of ships.
Therefore, the correct answer is “Both A & C.”

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.

SURREAL

A. His writing style is quite surreal, filled with intricate metaphors and deep philosophical themes.
B. Social media influencers have the power to make products go surreal with their endorsements.
C. The surreal melodies of the flute echoed through the forest, creating a sense of tranquillity and serenity.

A. Only C

B. Both B & C

C. Both A & B

D. All A, B & C

E. None of these

Solution

The correct answer is option 5.

Key Points

To answer this question, let’s first understand the meaning of the given word –
Surreal – (Adjective) – having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre (अवास्तविक)
- For Example –
- Hearing the news of my promotion at work was such a surreal and exciting surprise.
After understanding the meaning of the given word i.e. surreal, we can conclude that all the given sentences are incorrect.
Sentence A – His writing style is quite surreal, filled with intricate metaphors and deep philosophical themes.
- This sentence is incorrect because “surreal” implies a dreamlike or unreal quality, while “cerebral or intellectual” better suits the description of intricate metaphors and deep philosophical themes.
Sentence B – Social media influencers have the power to make products go surreal with their endorsements.
- This sentence is incorrect because “surreal” is not the right word here. “Surreal” means bizarre or dreamlike, while the context requires “viral,” which means widely shared or popular.
Sentence C – The surreal melodies of the flute echoed through the forest, creating a sense of tranquillity and serenity.
- This sentence is incorrect because “surreal” suggests a dreamlike or bizarre quality, which doesn’t fit the serene and peaceful atmosphere. “Ethereal or elegant” is more appropriate, conveying a delicate and otherworldly feeling.
Therefore, the correct answer is “None of these.”

13. Directions: In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark “All are correctly spelt” as your answer.

The painter’s surreal (A) artwork was both mesmerizing (B) and disorienting (C), leaving critics flabbergasted (D).

A. Surreal

B. Mesmerizing

C. Disorienting

D. Flabbergasted

E. All are correctly spelt

Solution

The correct answer is option 5.

Key Points

All the highlighted words are correctly spelt.

Surreal – Adjective meaning having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre or unreal. (अलौकिक)
Mesmerizing – Verb meaning to capture someone’s complete attention; spellbinding. (मोहक)
Disorienting – Verb meaning causing someone to lose their sense of direction or feel confused. (भ्रमित करना)
Flabbergasted – Adjective meaning to be greatly surprised or astonished. (हैरान)

Since there are no spelling errors in the highlighted words, the correct answer is “All are correctly spelt”.

14. Directions: In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark “All are correctly spelt” as your answer.

The lawyer’s persistant (A) arguments and unyielding (B) spirit turned the case in his client’s favour despite overwhelming (C) odds (D).

A. Persistant

B. Unyielding

C. Overwhelming

D. Odds

E. All are correctly spelt

Solution

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

The misspelled word is ‘persistant’.

The correct spelling would be ‘persistent’.
The word ‘persistent‘ is an adjective which means ‘continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition’. (दृढ़)
- For Example –
- Her persistent efforts eventually led to her success.

Therefore, the correct answer would be ‘persistant’.

Additional Information

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

Unyielding – not giving way to pressure; hard or solid (अडिग)
Overwhelming – very great in amount (अत्यधिक)
Odds – the chances or likelihood of something happening or being the case (संभावना)

15. Directions: In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark “All are correctly spelt” as your answer.

The critic’s review was a scathing (A) condemnation of the director’s amateurish (B) style and gratuituous (C) use of violence (D).

A. Scathing

B. Amateurish

C. Gratuituous

D. Violence

E. All are correctly spelt

Solution

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

The misspelled word is ‘gratuituous’.

The correct spelling would be ‘gratuitous’.
The word ‘gratuitous‘ is an adjective which means ‘done without good reason; uncalled for’. (अनावश्यक)
- For Example –
- The movie was criticized for its gratuitous use of violence.

Therefore, the correct answer would be ‘gratuituous’.

Additional Information

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

Scathing – witheringly scornful; severely critical (कठोर)
Amateurish – unskillful; lacking professional skill (अव्यवसायिक)
Violence – behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something (हिंसा)

16. Directions: In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark “All are correctly spelt” as your answer.

The detective relied on minuscule (A) details, obscure (B) clues, and an uncanny (C) intuition to crack the perplexing (D) case.

A. Minuscule

B. Obscure

C. Uncanny

D. Perplexing

E. All are correctly spelt

Solution

The correct answer is option 5.

Key Points

All the highlighted words are correctly spelled.

The word minuscule means “extremely small or tiny” (अत्यंत छोटा).
Example: The error was so minuscule that no one noticed it.
The word obscure means “not clear or hard to understand” (अस्पष्ट).
Example: The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
The word uncanny means “strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way” (अजीब).
Example: She has an uncanny ability to predict the weather.
The word perplexing means “confusing or puzzling” (उलझन में डालने वाला).
Example: The puzzle was so perplexing that it took hours to solve.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 5: All are correctly spelt.

17. Directions: In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark “All are correctly spelt” as your answer.

The professor’s elaborate (A) lecture was punctuated with pedantic (B) examples that seemed irrelevant (C) and superflous (D).

A. Elaborate

B. Pedantic

C. Irrelevant

D. Superflous

E. All are correctly spelt

Solution

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

The misspelled word is ‘superflous’.

The correct spelling would be ‘superfluous’.
The word ‘superfluous‘ is an adjective which means ‘unnecessary, especially through being more than enough’. (अनावश्यक)
- For Example –
- She cleared out her closet, getting rid of superfluous items she no longer wore.

Therefore, the correct answer would be ‘superflous’.

Additional Information

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

Elaborate – involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning (विस्तृत)
Pedantic – overly concerned with formal rules or small details (पांडित्यपूर्ण)
Irrelevant – not connected with or relevant to something (असंगत)

18. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Lightning is unlikely to strike the same place twice, but the Nipah virus is again wreaking havoc in Kozhikode, the fourth outbreak of the disease in Kerala over the last five years. Caused by a zoonotic spillover, the transmission of pathogens from animals to humans, the closest reservoir of the virus is fruit bats. With two persons dying of Nipah this week in Kozhikode, and three more persons, two of them relatives of one of the victims, testing positive, and being hospitalized, disturbing memories from the terrifying outbreak of 2018, in which 21 of 23 infected people died, have surfaced. The situation remains very much the same, in terms of treatment options: there is no cure, and supportive care remains the only way to handle Nipah infection even in a hospital setting. Kerala’s Health Minister Veena George said hundreds of people on the contact list of the deceased _______. One of them, a nine-year-old child, is on ventilator support. A control room has been opened in Kozhikode to monitor the situation, and all the hospitals in the district will be asked to follow infection control protocols. Sixteen teams have been formed to take forward appropriate containment protocols. A central team has also been sent to Kerala to assist the State government. Neighboring States have taken preparatory steps to ensure that porous borders do not bring the infection across from Kerala. The State’s Chief Minister assured the people via a video message that the State was taking the issue very seriously.

While experiences from the prior outbreaks (2018, 2019, 2021) have given medical teams a toolkit of protocols, across the sectors — management, isolation, containment, and treatment — constant vigil can be the only guard against such outbreaks. The biggest lesson though, from global outbreaks, is likely unlearnt yet. Research has shown that anthropogenic activity has a definite hand to play in zoonotic spillovers. In the case of Nipah, the rapid expansion of agricultural activity in the original habitat zones of the fruit bats has repeatedly shown up on post-factor analyses. As governments mount strategic efforts to control outbreaks and deaths due to infectious diseases, it is increasingly clear that the State needs to initiate a One Health approach on the way forward. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a deeper appreciation of the One Health concept, which is an integrated, unifying approach to balancing and optimizing the health of people, animals, and the environment, with the conviction that humans live in symbiosis and that the health of one impacts that of another significantly.

Question:

What does the phrase ”wreaking havoc” mean in the passage?

A. To get two things done with a single action.

B. To give away a secret.

C. To inflict or cause devastating damage.

D. To get something over with because it is inevitable.

E. To stop working on something.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘To inflict or cause devastating damage.’

Key Points

From the first line of the passage, ”Lightning is unlikely to strike the same place twice, but the Nipah virus is again wreaking havoc in Kozhikode, the fourth outbreak of the disease in Kerala over the last five years” we can interpret that the Nipah virus is again causing devastating damage in Kozhikode.
From the above sentence, we can say that the phrase ”wreaking havoc” means to inflict or cause devastating damage in the passage.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

Wreaking means “to inflict or cause“. It derives from ‘wrecan‘, an Old English word meaning “to avenge“. ‘Havoc‘ comes from Anglo-French, and was originally the order shouted to soldiers when it was time to pillage or plunder a town or battlefield. These days, we use ‘havoc‘ to refer to violent destruction or disturbance.

19. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Question:

What is the ”One Health concept”?

A. Uniform pension be paid to personnel retiring in the same rank with the same length of service.

B. A large network of 5 regional grids that includes power generation, transmission lines, towers, and consumer distribution lines.

C. A single tax on the supply of goods and services.

D. An outbreak of the disease in Kerala.

E. An integrated, unifying approach to balancing and optimizing the health of people, animals, and the environment.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘An integrated, unifying approach to balancing and optimizing the health of people, animals, and the environment.‘

Key Points

The last sentence of the second paragraph says “The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a deeper appreciation of the One Health concept, which is an integrated, unifying approach to balancing and optimizing the health of people, animals, and the environment, with the conviction that humans live in symbiosis and that the health of one impacts that of another significantly.”
From the above sentence, we can say that the One Health concept is an integrated, unifying approach to balancing and optimizing the health of people, animals, and the environment.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 5.

20. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Question:

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Neighboring States have taken preparatory steps to ensure that porous borders bring the infection across from Kerala.

B. Supportive care remains the only way to handle Nipah infection.

C. There is no need to initiate a One Health approach on the way forward.

D. Constant vigil can not be the only guard against outbreaks such as the Nipah virus.

E. The State was taking the issue very slightly.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Supportive care remains the only way to handle Nipah infection.‘

Key Points

The fourth sentence of the first paragraph says ”The situation remains very much the same, in terms of treatment options: there is no cure, and supportive care remains the only way to handle Nipah infection even in a hospital setting”.
Therefore, we can say that the second statement- Supportive care remains the only way to handle Nipah infection is TRUE.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 2.

21. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Question:

As per the passage, Kerala’s Health Minister Veena George said hundreds of people on the contact list of the deceased _______.

A. Lightning is likely to strike the same place twice.

B. Closest reservoir of the virus is fruit bats.

C. Had been put under medical observation.

D. Will be asked to not follow the infection control protocols.

E. To ignore or neglect their medical condition.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Had been put under medical observation.‘

Key Points

The fifth sentence of the first paragraph ”Kerala’s Health Minister Veena George said hundreds of people on the contact list of the deceased” talks about hundreds of people who came in contact with their deceased (dead or expired) relatives.
As the passage talks about the Nipah virus outbreak, from the above sentence we can interpret that hundreds of people who came in contact with their deceased (dead or expired) relatives had been put under medical observation.
Therefore, the only possible answer from the given options is ”Had been put under medical observation”.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

22. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Question:

Which word is the most opposite in meaning to the word ‘significantly’ used in the passage?

A. Slightly

B. Considerably

C. Substantially

D. Notably

E. Remarkably

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Slightly.‘

Key Points

The word ‘Significantly‘ means In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention. (सार्थक रूप से)
- Example: Health problems can be significantly reduced by careful diet.
Let’s look at the meaning of the given options:-
- Slightly – To a small degree; not considerably. (थोड़े रूप में इत्यादि)
  - Example: The cells are slightly irregular in shape.
- Considerably – By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent; greatly. (काफ़ी अधिक)
  - Example: The problem has worsened considerably in recent months.
- Substantially – Very much; greatly. (अत्‍यधिक; भरपूर मात्रा में, प्रचुर रूप से)
  - Example: They contributed substantially to our success.
- Notably – In a way that is striking or remarkable. (बहुत ही)
  - Example: The project has been notably successful.
- Remarkably – In a way that is worthy of attention. (अद्‍भुत या विशिष्ट तौर से)
  - Example: The population of the village has remained remarkably homogeneous.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 1.

Additional Information

The antonyms of the word ‘Significantly‘ are “Slightly, Barely, Marginally“.
The synonyms of the word ‘Significantly‘ are “Notably, Remarkably, Substantially“.

23. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Question:

Which word is the most similar in meaning to the word ‘assist’ used in the passage?

A. Hinder

B. Abet

C. Restrain

D. Impede

E. Constrain

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Abet.‘

Key Points

The word ‘Assist‘ means To help someone, typically by doing a share of the work. (सहायता करना)
- Example: The army arrived to assist in the search.
Let’s look at the meaning of the given options:-
- Hinder – To make it more difficult for somebody or something to do something. (व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु के लिए कठिनाई पैदा करना, किसी के काम में बाधा डालना)
  - Example: Landslides and bad weather are continuing to hinder the arrival of relief supplies to the area.
- Abet – To encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval. (सहायता या अनुमोदन द्वारा प्रोत्साहित करना, समर्थन करना या समर्थन देना)
  - Example: The act freed forever slaves used by rebels to aid or abet the insurrection of the states.
- Restrain – To prevent somebody or something from doing something. (व्‍यकि्त या वस्‍तु को कुछ करने से रोकना)
  - Example: The government has taken measures to restrain inflation.
- Impede – To make it difficult for somebody or something to move or go forward. (व्‍यकि्त या वस्‍तु के लिए हिलने-डुलने या आगे बढ़ने में कठिनाई उपस्थित करना, बाधा या अड़चन डालना)
  - Example: They were designed to create disorder and to impede the smooth transfer of power.
- Constrain – To limit somebody or something. (किसी व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु को सीमित करना; अवरुद्घ करना; कुछ करने के लिए बाध्य करना)
  - Example: Poor economies abroad may constrain demand for U.S. exports.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 2.

Additional Information

The synonyms of the word ‘Assist‘ are “Abet, Help, Aid“.
The antonyms of the word ‘Assist‘ are “Hinder, Restrain, Impede“.

24. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Question:

What is the most suitable title for the passage?

A. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a deeper unawareness of the One Health concept.

B. Ensuring that porous borders do bring the infection across from Kerala.

C. Kerala reports no Nipah cases, administration keeps vigilance.

D. An integrated approach to health can prevent zoonotic spillover.

E. Educational institutions to remain shut till Sept 24 in Kozhikode.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘An integrated approach to health can prevent zoonotic spillover.‘

Key Points

The third sentence of the second paragraph says “Research has shown that anthropogenic activity has a definite hand to play in zoonotic spillovers”, the fifth sentence of the second paragraph says “As governments mount strategic efforts to control outbreaks and deaths due to infectious diseases, it is increasingly clear that the State needs to initiate a One Health approach on the way forward” and the last sentence of the second paragraph concludes “The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a deeper appreciation of the One Health concept, which is an integrated, unifying approach to balancing and optimizing the health of people, animals, and the environment, with the conviction that humans live in symbiosis and that the health of one impacts that of another significantly”.
From the above sentences, we can say that the most suitable title for the passage is ”An integrated approach to health can prevent zoonotic spillover”.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 4.

25. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Question:

According to the passage, why does the State need to initiate a One Health approach?

A. To give medical teams a toolkit of protocols.

B. To assure the people that the State was taking the issue very seriously.

C. To handle Nipah infection in a hospital setting.

D. To ensure that porous borders do bring the infection across from Kerala.

E. To control outbreaks and deaths due to infectious diseases.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘To control outbreaks and deaths due to infectious diseases.‘

Key Points

The fifth sentence of the second paragraph says “As governments mount strategic efforts to control outbreaks and deaths due to infectious diseases, it is increasingly clear that the State needs to initiate a One Health approach on the way forward”.
From the above sentence, we can say that according to the passage, the State needs to initiate a One Health approach to control outbreaks and deaths due to infectious diseases.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 5.

Important Points

Given below are the points, we should keep in mind while solving questions of reading comprehension:-
- Identify the purpose of reading.
- Try to go through the question first then the passage so that you can just focus on the things you need to look at in the passage.
- Anticipate what may lie ahead.
- Look out for specific information in the passage.
- Read the passage quickly to get a general idea of meaning or to find specific information, e.g. figures or names.

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. The executive director of the bank said that its platform eliminates the need of coordinating with multiple touch points.

B. ICICI bank launched an online platform to enable foreign companies to establish or expand business in India.

C. The value-added services will be available in association with a leading cloud-based business accounting and corporate services firm.

D. Further he said that the platform offers value-added services such as incorporation of a business entity, corporate filings among others.

E. The platform termed as ‘Infinite India’ will provide banking solutions, as well as value-added facilities to customer.

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 first sentence is B as it introduces the topic by informing that ICICI has launched an online platform.
The second sentence is E as it mentions the name of the online platform.
The third sentence is A as it informs what does the executive director of the bank said about the online platform.
The fourth sentence is D as it mentions what does the platform offer.
The last sentence is C because it informs about the value added system which is mentioned in the previous sentence.
So, the correct sequence is BEADC.
The second sentence is E.

Additional Information

Eliminates: removes

Association: a connection or link between people or organizations

Incorporation: the inclusion of something

Coordinating: bringing together

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. The executive director of the bank said that its platform eliminates the need of coordinating with multiple touch points.

B. ICICI bank launched an online platform to enable foreign companies to establish or expand business in India.

C. The value-added services will be available in association with a leading cloud-based business accounting and corporate services firm.

D. Further he said that the platform offers value-added services such as incorporation of a business entity, corporate filings among others.

E. The platform termed as ‘Infinite India’ will provide banking solutions, as well as value-added facilities to customer.

Question:

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

A. B

B. C

C. D

D. E

E. A

Solution

The correct answer is A.

Key Points

The first sentence is B as it introduces the topic by informing that ICICI has launched an online platform.
The second sentence is E as it mentions the name of the online platform.
The third sentence is A as it informs what does the executive director of the bank said about the online platform.
The fourth sentence is D as it mentions what does the platform offer.
The last sentence is C because it informs about the value added system which is mentioned in the previous sentence.
So, the correct sequence is BEADC.
The third sentence is A.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Eliminates: removes

Association: a connection or link between people or organizations

Incorporation: the inclusion of something

Coordinating: bringing together

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. The executive director of the bank said that its platform eliminates the need of coordinating with multiple touch points.

B. ICICI bank launched an online platform to enable foreign companies to establish or expand business in India.

C. The value-added services will be available in association with a leading cloud-based business accounting and corporate services firm.

D. Further he said that the platform offers value-added services such as incorporation of a business entity, corporate filings among others.

E. The platform termed as ‘Infinite India’ will provide banking solutions, as well as value-added facilities to customer.

Question:

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

A. B

B. C

C. D

D. A

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is D.

Key Points

The first sentence is B as it introduces the topic by informing that ICICI has launched an online platform.
The second sentence is E as it mentions the name of the online platform.
The third sentence is A as it informs what does the executive director of the bank said about the online platform.
The fourth sentence is D as it mentions what does the platform offer.
The last sentence is C because it informs about the value added system which is mentioned in the previous sentence.
So, the correct sequence is BEADC.
The fourth sentence is D.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Eliminates: removes

Association: a connection or link between people or organizations

Incorporation: the inclusion of something

Coordinating: bringing together

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. The executive director of the bank said that its platform eliminates the need of coordinating with multiple touch points.

B. ICICI bank launched an online platform to enable foreign companies to establish or expand business in India.

C. The value-added services will be available in association with a leading cloud-based business accounting and corporate services firm.

D. Further he said that the platform offers value-added services such as incorporation of a business entity, corporate filings among others.

E. The platform termed as ‘Infinite India’ will provide banking solutions, as well as value-added facilities to customer.

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 first sentence is B as it introduces the topic by informing that ICICI has launched an online platform.
The second sentence is E as it mentions the name of the online platform.
The third sentence is A as it informs what does the executive director of the bank said about the online platform.
The fourth sentence is D as it mentions what does the platform offer.
The last sentence is C because it informs about the value added system which is mentioned in the previous sentence.
So, the correct sequence is BEADC.
The first sentence is B.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Eliminates: removes

Association: a connection or link between people or organizations

Incorporation: the inclusion of something

Coordinating: bringing together

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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. The executive director of the bank said that its platform eliminates the need of coordinating with multiple touch points.

B. ICICI bank launched an online platform to enable foreign companies to establish or expand business in India.

C. The value-added services will be available in association with a leading cloud-based business accounting and corporate services firm.

D. Further he said that the platform offers value-added services such as incorporation of a business entity, corporate filings among others.

E. The platform termed as ‘Infinite India’ will provide banking solutions, as well as value-added facilities to customer.

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 first sentence is B as it introduces the topic by informing that ICICI has launched an online platform.
The second sentence is E as it mentions the name of the online platform.
The third sentence is A as it informs what does the executive director of the bank said about the online platform.
The fourth sentence is D as it mentions what does the platform offer.
The last sentence is C because it informs about the value added system which is mentioned in the previous sentence.
So, the correct sequence is BEADC.
The last sentence is C.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Eliminates: removes

Association: a connection or link between people or organizations

Incorporation: the inclusion of something

Coordinating: bringing together

31. The average of the ages of father and son is 25 years. Also, thrice the age of son is less than father’s age by two years, then find the age of son.

A. 12 years

B. 18 years

C. 15 years

D. 20 years

E. 19 years

Solution

Given :

The average age of father and son = 25 years.

Solution:

Let the present age of father and son be F and S respectively.

⇒ (F + S)/2 = 25

⇒ F + S = 50 —-(1)

Also, thrice the age of son is less than father’s age by two years.

⇒ 3S = F – 2

⇒ F – 3S = 2 —-(2)

From equation(2), we get:

F = 2 + 3S —-(3)

Using equation(3) in equation (1), we get:

⇒ 2 + 3S + S = 50

⇒ 4S = 48

⇒ S = 48/4 = 12

∴ The age of the son is 12 years.

32. Direction: Study the given pie chart carefully and answer the following questions accordingly.

Given pie chart shows the percentage of students in different departments of a college.

Total number of students = 8500

Question:

What is the total number of students in EEE, ECE and IT departments together?

A. 4760

B. 5820

C. 6250

D. 5105

E. 5015

Solution

∴ Total number of students in EEE, ECE and IT departments together = (24 + 20 + 15)% of 8500 = 59% of 8500 = 5015

33. Direction: Study the given pie chart carefully and answer the following questions accordingly.

Given pie chart shows the percentage of students in different departments of a college.

Total number of students = 8500

Question:

If in Civil department 60% of the students are girls. Then, what is the number of boys in Civil department?

A. 306

B. 316

C. 308

D. 318

E. None of these

Solution

Number of boys in Civil department = 40% of 9% of 8500 = 40/100 × 9/100 × 8500 = 306

34. Direction: Study the given pie chart carefully and answer the following questions accordingly.

Given pie chart shows the percentage of students in different departments of a college.

Total number of students = 8500

Question:

Number of students in CSE department is approximately what percentage of the total number of students in ME and Civil department together?

A. 90%

B. 70%

C. 75%

D. 80%

E. 86%

Solution

Required Percentage =19 /(13 + 9) × 100 = 19/ 22 × 100 ≈ 86%

35. Direction: Study the given pie chart carefully and answer the following questions accordingly.

Given pie chart shows the percentage of students in different departments of a college.

Total number of students = 8500

Question:

Find the ratio of number of students in EEE and Civil together to the number of students in ECE and IT together?

A. 11 ∶ 15

B. 33 ∶ 35

C. 27 ∶ 35

D. 19 ∶ 23

E. None of these

Solution

Total percentage of students in EEE and Civil department together = 24 + 9 = 33%

Total percentage of students in ECE and IT department together = 20 + 15 = 35%∴ Required ratio = 33 ∶ 35

36. Direction: Study the given pie chart carefully and answer the following questions accordingly.

Given pie chart shows the percentage of students in different departments of a college.

Total number of students = 8500

Question:

How much more percent (approximately) number of students are there in ECE as compared to the number of students in IT?

A. 29%

B. 49%

C. 43%

D. 33%

E. 39%

Solution

Number of students in ECE: 20%

Number of students in IT: 15%

∴ Required Percentage = (20% -15%)/15% × 100 = 33.33%

= 33.33% ~ 33%

Hence, 33% is the correct answer.

37. There are two pipes A and B, pipe A can fill a tank in 24 minutes and pipe B can fill a tank in 36 mins find the time taken to fill a tank both pipes A and B together.

A. 11.4 min

B. 15.4 min

C. 14.4 min

D. 12.4 min

E. None of these

Solution

Given:

Two pipes A and B, pipe A can fill a tank in 24 minutes and pipe B can fill a tank in 36 mins

Calculation:

Pipe A can fill a tank = 24 mins

A part filled by pipe A in 1 min = 1/24mins

Pipe B can fill a tank = 36 mins

A part filled by pipe B in 1 min = 1/36 mins

Both pipes together can fill a tank in 1 min = 1/24 + 1/36

⇒ 5/72

Time is taken to fill a tank both pipes together = 72/5

⇒ 14.4 min

∴ The time is taken to fill a tank is 14.4 min.

ALTERNATE MASSAGE

Total Work = 72 units

A + B Work = 3 + 2 = 5units

A and B can complete the whole work

⇒ 72/5 min

∴ The time is taken to fill a tank is 14.4 min.

38. Find the wrong number in the given series.

1, 5, 13, 31, 61, 125, 253

A. 1

B. 5

C. 31

D. 61

E. 125

Solution

The pattern in the given series is:

1 + 2² = 5

5 + 2³ = 13

13 + 2⁴ = 29 ≠ 31

29 + 2⁵ = 61

61 + 2⁶ = 125

Hence 31 is wrong Number.

39. Find the wrong number in the given series.

298, 290, 299, 245, 260, 44

A. 299

B. 290

C. 44

D. 260

E. 245

Solution

The series follows the following pattern:

298 – 23 = 290

290 + 32 = 299

299 – 43 = 235

235 + 52 = 260

260 – 63 = 44 ∴ The wrong term in the given series is 245.

40. In each of the following number series, the wrong number is given, find out that number.

20, 21, 44, 130, 544, 2725

A. 130

B. 2725

C. 21

D. 44

E. 544

Solution

The series follows the following pattern:

20 × 1 + 1 = 21

21 × 2 + 2 = 44

44 × 3 + 3 = 135

135 × 4 + 4 = 544

544 × 5 + 5 = 2725

∴ The wrong term in the series is 130.

41. In each of the following number series, the wrong number is given, find out that number.

1, 2, 4, 10, 16, 32, 64

A. 2

B. 10

C. 16

D. 32

E. 64

Solution

Calculation∶

The series follows following pattern

1 + 2⁰ = 2

2 + 2¹ = 4

4 + 2² = 8

8 + 2³ = 16

16 + 2⁴ = 32

32 + 2⁵ = 64∴ The wrong number in the series is 10

42. In the following number series, a wrong number is given. Find out the wrong number.

43, 50, 64, 90, 148

A. 43

B. 50

C. 64

D. 90

E. 148

Solution

Given:

43, 50, 64, 90, 148

Calculation:

Pattern of the given series can be explained as,

43 + 7 = 50

50 + 14 = 64

64 + 28 = 92

92 + 56 = 148

Since 92 will come in place of 90

∴ The required wrong number will be 90.

43. Mitesh sold a watch to Banta at 20% profit and Banta sold it to Ritesh at a gain of 10%. If Ritesh bought the watch for Rs. 3960, then at what price did Mitesh purchase the watch?

A. Rs. 3000

B. Rs. 3900

C. Rs. 3600

D. Rs. 3500

E. Rs. 3400

Solution

Given:

Mitesh’s profit = 20%

Ritesh’s profit = 10%

Ritesh’s C.P = Rs. 3960

Calculations:

Let Mitesh’s C.P be x.

∴ According to the question,

⇒ x × 120/100 × 110/100 = 3960

⇒ x = (3960 × 10 × 10)/(12 × 11)

⇒ x = 3000The Cost price of the watch at which Mitesh bought it is Rs. 3000.

44. Direction: Given line graph shows the expenditure of three different companies for different days (In lakh)

Note – Expenditure of company A is overlapped with company C for Monday i.e. it remains the same for Monday

Question:

Expenditure of company A on Monday was what percentage more/less than the expenditure of company B on Thursday?

A. 25%

B. 35%

C. 45%

D. 55%

E. None

Solution

Calculation:

⇒ (80 lakh – 60 lakh)/(80 lakh) × (100) = 25%

⇒ (20/80) × 100 = 25%

⇒ Expenditure of company A is 25% less than the expenditure of B on Thursday.

∴ The required result will be 25%.

Mistake Points

Expenditure of company A is overlapped with company C for Monday i.e. it remains the same for Monday

45. Direction: Given line graph shows the expenditure of three different companies for different days (In lakh)

Note – Expenditure of company A is overlapped with company C for Monday i.e. it remains the same for Monday

Question:

What is the average expenditure of company C for all given days when earning is the same in all given days?

A. 7,135,000

B. 7,125,000

C. 7,155,000

D. 7,165,000

E. None

Solution

Calculation:

Average expenditure = expenditure of C on (Monday + Tuesday + Wednesday + Thursday)/4 = (60 + 75 + 65 + 85)/4

⇒ 71.25 lakh = 7,125,000

∴ The required result will be 7,125,000

Mistake Points

Expenditure of company A is overlapped with company C for Monday i.e. it remains the same for Monday

46. Direction: Given line graph shows the expenditure of three different companies for different days (In lakh)

Note – Expenditure of company A is overlapped with company C for Monday i.e. it remains the same for Monday

Question:

If savings of company B on Tuesday was 2000000 then the expenditure of company B on Tuesday what percent of earning of B on Tuesday (Approximately)?

A. 75.4%

B. 45.5%

C. 76.5%

D. 85.4%

E. None

Solution

Calculation:

⇒ Income = Expenditure + saving

⇒ Income = 65,00,000 + 20,00,000 = 85,00,000

⇒ (65,00,000)/(85,00,000) × (100)

⇒ (13/17) × 100 = 76.47 ≈ 76.5%

∴ The required result will be 76.5%

Mistake Points

Expenditure of company A is overlapped with company C for Monday i.e. it remains the same for Monday

47 irection: Given line graph shows the expenditure of three different companies for different days (In lakh)

Note – Expenditure of company A is overlapped with company C for Monday i.e. it remains the same for Monday

Question:

What is the ratio of the difference between the expenditure of company A and B on Monday and Wednesday respectively?

A. 1 : 2

B. 2 : 1

C. 3 : 1

D. 5 : 1

E. None

Solution

Calculation:

⇒ Difference between the expenditure of company A and B on Monday = 60 – 50 = 10 lakh

⇒ Difference between the expenditure of company A and B on Wednesday = 80 – 75 = 5 lakh

⇒ Required ratio = 10/5 = 2 : 1

∴ The required result will be 2 : 1

Mistake Points

Expenditure of company A is overlapped with company C for Monday i.e. it remains the same for Monday.

48. Direction: Given line graph shows the expenditure of three different companies for different days (In lakh)

Note – Expenditure of company A is overlapped with company C for Monday i.e. it remains the same for Monday

Question:

If company B on Thursday invest his saving at 10% per annum simple interest then what is the amount he will receive after 2 years if saving is 10% of the expenditure of company B on Thursday?

A. 95,0000

B. 96,0000

C. 76,0000

D. 86,0000

E. None

Solution

Calculation:

⇒ Saving of company B on Thursday = (80) × (10/100) = 8 lakh

⇒ After his investment he receive amount = 8 lakh + (8 × 10 × 2)/100 = 8 + 8/5

⇒ 48/5 lakh = 48,00,000 × (1/5) = 96,0000

∴ The required result will be 96,0000.

Mistake Points

Expenditure of company A is overlapped with company C for Monday i.e. it remains the same for Monday

49. Direction: Given line graph shows the expenditure of three different companies for different days (In lakh)

Note – Expenditure of company A is overlapped with company C for Monday i.e. it remains the same for Monday

Question:

Income of company A on Wednesday is 140% of the expenditure of A on Wednesday then saving of A on Wednesday is what percent of expenditure of B on Monday?

A. 68%

B. 64%

C. 65%

D. 60%

E. None

Solution

Calculation:

⇒ Saving of A on Wednesday = (140/100) × 80 – 80 = 32 lakh

⇒ The required % = (32/50) × 100 = 64%

∴ The required result will be 64%.

Mistake Points

Expenditure of company A is overlapped with company C for Monday i.e. it remains the same for Monday

50. When a person weighing 68 kg is replaced by a new person, the average weight of 10 persons increases by 1.5 kg. What will be the weight of the new person?

A. 82 kg

B. 83 kg

C. 79 kg

D. 80 kg

E. 81 kg

Solution

Shortcut Trick

Increase in average weight = 1.5 kg

Hence, total weight increased = 10 × 1.5 = 15 kg

It means the weight of the new person is 15 more than the weight of the person who weighs 68 kg.

The weight of the new person = (68 + 15) kg

⇒ 83 kg

∴ The weight of the new person will be 83 kg.

Traditional Method:

Given:

Weight of the old person = 68 kg

Increase in the average weight of 10persons = 1.5 kg

Concept:

Total weight = Average weight × Number of persons

Calculation:

Let the average weight of 10 persons be x kg and the weight of the new person be y kg.

Total weight of 10 persons = x × 10

⇒ 10x kg

According to the question,

(10x – 68 + y)/10 = x + 1.5

⇒ 10x – 68 + y = 10x + 15

⇒ y = 15 + 68

⇒ y = 83

∴ The weight of the new person will be 83 kg.

51. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

40.04% of 179.9 + 69.9% of ? = 246.9

A. 310

B. 250

C. 260

D. 240

E. 280

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and follow BODMAS rule in the bracket,

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next,

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated,

Step – 4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value,

So, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

Given expression is

40.04% of 179.9 + 69.9% of ? = 246.9

40% of 180 + 70% of ? = 247

⇒ (40/100 × 180) + (70/100 × ?) = 247

⇒ 72 + (70/100 × ?) = 247

⇒ (70/100 × ?) = 175

∴ ? = 175 × 100 /70 = 250

52. What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?

383.9 ÷ 1.925 × 2.93 + 7.88 = ?

A. 27

B. 38

C. 52

D. 44

E. 61

Solution

Concept Used:

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Calculation:

383.9 ÷ 1.925 × 2.93 + 7.88 = ?

⇒ 384 ÷ 32 × 3 + 8 = ?

⇒ 12 × 3 + 8 = ?

⇒ 36 + 8 = ?

⇒ 44

∴ The value of ? is 44

53. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

286.87 × 56.87 + 240.91 = 24.95 × ?

A. 534

B. 664

C. 482

D. 582

E. 468

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and follow BODMAS rule in the bracket,

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next,

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated,

Step – 4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value,

So, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

Given expression is

286.87 × 56.87 + 240.91 = 24.95 × ?

⇒ 287 × 57 + 241 = 25 × ?

⇒ 16359 + 241 = 25 × ?

⇒ 25 × ? = 16600

⇒ ? = 16600/25

⇒ ? = 664

54. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

555.96 × 11.92 + 227.98 = 49.95 × ?

A. 142

B. 162

C. 138

D. 128

E. 156

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and follow BODMAS rule in the bracket,

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next,

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated,

Step – 4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value,

So, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

Given expression is

555.96 × 11.92 + 227.98 = 49.95 × ?

⇒ 556 × 12 + 228 = 50 × ?

⇒ 6672 + 228 = 50 × ?

⇒ 6900 = 50 × ?

⇒ ? = 138

55. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

65.986 × 31.89 ÷ 1.923 + 8.08 = ?

A. 264

B. 288

C. 290

D. 238

E. 272

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and follow BODMAS rule in the bracket,

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next,

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated,

Step – 4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value,

So, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

Given expression is

65.986 × 31.89 ÷ 1.923 + 8.08 = ?

⇒ 66 × 32 ÷ 23 + 8 = ?

⇒ 66 × 32 ÷ 8 + 8 = ?

⇒ 66 × 4 + 8 = ?

⇒ 264 + 8 = ?

⇒ 272 = ?

56. In how many ways a committee of 4 members can be made out of 5 boys and 4 girls containing at least 2 girls?

A. 31

B. 41

C. 81

D. 51

E. 61

Solution

Given

Number of boys = 5

Number of girls= 4

Concept

ⁿC_n= ⁿC₀= 1

Calculation

As there is at least 2 girls from the committee of 4 members. Therefore there could be 2,3 and 4 girls in a committee.

So,

⁵B₀× ⁴G ₄+ ⁵B₁× ⁴G ₃+ ⁵B ₂× ⁴G ₂

⇒ 1 + (5 × 4!/1! × 4!) × (4 × 3!/3! × 1!) + (5 × 4 × 3!/2 × 1 × 3!) × (4 × 3 × 2 × 1)/(2 × 1 × 2 × 1)

⇒ 1 + 20 + 60

⇒ 81

57. On what sum of money will the difference between simple interest and compound interest is Rs. 80 for 2 years at 10% per annum.

A. Rs. 8000

B. Rs. 9000

C. Rs. 7000

D. Rs. 5000

E. None of these

Solution

Given:

Difference between simple interest and compound interest = Rs. 80

Time = 2 years

Rate = 10% per annum

Formula used:

Simple interest = (P × R × T)/100

Compound interest = P((1 + R/100)^T – 1)

Where, P → Principal

R → Rate

T → Time

Calculation:

According to the question,

Compound interest – Simple interest = Rs. 80

⇒ P((1 + R/100)^T – 1) – ((P × R × T)/100) = 80

⇒ P((1 + 10/100)² – 1) – ((P × 10 × 2)/100) = 80

⇒ P((11/10)² – 1) – (P/5) = 80

⇒ P((121/100) – 1) – (P/5) = 80

⇒ (21P/100) – (P/5) = 80

⇒ P/100 = 80

⇒ P = Rs. 8000

∴ The sum of money is Rs. 8000.

Alternate Method

Let the interest for 1 year is ‘x’.

Again interest for 1 year is ‘y’

Then S.I = 2x

C.I = 2x + y

Difference = y = 80

10% of x = 80

⇒ x = (80 × 100)/10

⇒ x = Rs. 800

10% of P = 800

⇒ P = Rs. 8000

∴ The sum of money is Rs. 8000.

58. Amala is twice as good as Kesha in making a chart and together they finish the chart in 16 days. Find the number of days taken by Amala alone to finish the chart.

A. 18 days

B. 20 days

C. 24 days

D. 22 days

E. 25 days

Solution

Given:

The efficiency of Amala = 2 × efficiency of Kesha

Time taken by Amala and Kesha together to finish the chart = 16 days

Formula Used:

Efficiency = (Total work)/(Time taken)

Calculation:

(Efficiency of Amala)/(Efficiency of Kesha) = 2/1

Then, (Time taken by Amala)/(Time taken by Kesha) = 1/2

Let the time taken by Amala and Kesha be x days and 2x days respectively.

Total work = LCM of x and 2x

⇒ 2x units

Then, total efficiency of Amala and Kesha together = 2 + 1

⇒ 3 units

Time taken by Amala and Kesha together = (2x/3) days

According to the question,

2x/3 = 16

⇒ 2x = 3 × 16

⇒ x = 24

∴ Amala alone can finish the chart in 24 days.

59. Ratio of milk and water in a mixture is 2:1. 18 liters mixture is taken and 6 liters water is added. Now ratio of milk and water is 7:5. Find the initial quantity of mixture?

A. 48

B. 60

C. 50

D. 40

E. 80

Solution

Given:

Initial ratio (milk : water) = 2 : 1

18 liters of mixture taken out

6 liters water added

Final ratio = 7 : 5

Calculations:

Milk in taken part = (2/3) × 18 = 12 L

Water in taken part = (1/3) × 18 = 6 L

New ratio: (initial milk − removed milk) : (initial water − removed water + added water) = 7 : 5

Let initial mixture = x liters

⇒ Milk = (2/3)x , Water = (1/3)x

After removal:

⇒ Milk left = (2/3)x − 12

⇒ Water left = (1/3)x − 6 + 6 = (1/3)x

New ratio: ( (2/3)x − 12 ) : ( (1/3)x ) = 7 : 5

⇒ ( (2/3)x − 12 ) / ( (1/3)x ) = 7 / 5

⇒ (2x − 36) / x = 7 / 5

⇒ 5(2x − 36) = 7x

⇒ 10x − 180 = 7x

⇒ 3x = 180

⇒ x = 60

∴ Initial quantity of mixture = 60 liters.

60. A train passes a platform in 60 sec and a woman standing on the platform in 15 sec. If the speed of the train is 144 km/h, what is the length of the platform?

A. 6200 m

B. 2200 m

C. 1800 m

D. 2400 m

E. None of the above

Solution

Speed of the train = 144 × 5/18 m/sec

⇒ 40 m/sec

Length of the train = Distance traveled to cross the woman x Time taken = (40 × 15) m

⇒ 600 m.

Let the length of the platform be x meters.

⇒ (x + 600)/60 = 40

⇒ x + 600 = 2400

⇒ x = 2400 – 600

⇒ x = 1800 m

The length of the platform is 1800 m.

61. A and B started a business investing amounts of ₹ 6000 and ₹ 8000 respectively. If both incurred loss at the end of a year and B’s share in loss is ₹ 2000, then what is the total loss incurred?

A. ₹ 3500

B. ₹ 3000

C. ₹ 2500

D. ₹ 2000

E. ₹ 1500

Solution

Given:

Investment of A = ₹ 6000

Investment of B = ₹ 8000

Profit share of B = ₹ 2000

Concept used:

Loss = Investment × Time period

Calculation:

Let loss share of A = x

(Investment of A)/(Investment of B) = (Loss of A)/(Loss of B)

6000/8000 = x/2000

⇒ x = (6000 × 2000)/8000

⇒ x = 1500

Total loss = 2000 + 1500 = 3500

∴ Total loss incurred is ₹ 3500.

62. Ratio of length and breadth of rectangle is 4:3. If diagonal of rectangle is 10m then find the perimeter?

A. 28

B. 24

C. 32

D. 44

E. 40

Solution

Given:

Length : Breadth = 4 : 3

Diagonal = 10 m

Formula used:

Diagonal² = Length² + Breadth²

Perimeter = 2(Length + Breadth)

Calculations:

Let Length = 4x, Breadth = 3x

⇒ Diagonal² = (4x)² + (3x)² = 16x² + 9x² = 25x²

⇒ Diagonal = √(25x²) = 5x

⇒ 5x = 10 ⇒ x = 2

⇒ Length = 4x = 8 m, Breadth = 3x = 6 m

⇒ Perimeter = 2(8 + 6) = 2 × 14 = 28 m

∴ Perimeter of rectangle = 28 m.

63. In the following question, two statements are numbered as A and B. On solving these statements, we get quantities A and B respectively. Solve both quantities and choose the correct option.

Quantity A: 750 gram is what percentage of 3 Kilogram?

Quantity B: 20%

A. Quantity A ≥ Quantity B

B. Quantity A ≤ Quantity B

C. Quantity A < Quantity B

D. Quantity A > Quantity B

E. Quantity A = Quantity B or No relation

Solution

Quantity A:

We know that:

⇒ 1 kilogram = 1000 gram

∴ 3 kilogram = 1000 × 3 ⇒ 3000 gram

So, Percentage of 750 gram = (750/3000) × 100 ⇒ 25%

Quantity B: 20%

∴ Quantity A > Quantity B

64. In the following question, two statements are numbered as A and B. On solving these statements, we get quantities A and B respectively. Solve both quantities and choose the correct option.

Quantity A: If the principal of Rs. 15,000 is invested at 10% per annum compound interest for 2 years and 4 months. Find the amount.

Quantity B: Rs. 18750

A. Quantity A ≥ Quantity B

B. Quantity A ≤ Quantity B

C. Quantity A < Quantity B

D. Quantity A > Quantity B

E. Quantity A = Quantity B or No relation

Solution

Quantity A:

Principal = Rs 15,000

Rate = 10% Time = 2 years and 4 months

A = P{(1 + r/100)}^t

Where A,P, t and r is amount, principal, time and rate respectively.

A = 15,000 (1 + 10/100)²

⇒ 15,000 (1 + 10/100)²

⇒ 15,000 (110/100)²

⇒ A = Rs. 18150

Now, for the remaining 4 month interest is calculated on Rs. 18150

Interest = (18150 × 4 × 10)/(12 × 100) = 605

∴ Total amount = Rs. 18150 + Rs. 605 = Rs. 18755

Quantity B: Rs. 18750

∴ Quantity A > Quantity B

65. In the following question, two statements are numbered as A and B. On solving these statements, we get quantities A and B respectively. Solve both quantities and choose the correct option.

Quantity A: If the speed of boat along the current is 15 km/h and against the current is 12 km/h. find the speed of the current.

Quantity B: 1 km/hr

A. Quantity A ≥ Quantity B

B. Quantity A ≤ Quantity B

C. Quantity A < Quantity B

D. Quantity A > Quantity B

E. Quantity A = Quantity B or No relation

Solution

Quantity A:

Downstream speed = (x + y)

Upstream speed = (x – y)

Where x and y are speed of boat and speed of stream

x + y = 15 —-(i)

x – y = 12 —-(ii)

Solving equation (i) and (ii) we get,

x = 13.5 km/hr, y = 1.5 km/hr

∴ Speed of stream is 1.5 km/hr

Quantity B: 1 km/hr∴ Quantity A > Quantity B

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

Eight friends, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T have their birthday on either 6^th or 13^th of four different months among August, September, October and November but not necessarily in the same order. Q has birthday on 6^th of a month of 31 days. Only one person has birthday before N. Number of persons having birthday between N and P is one more than the number of persons having birthday between N and Q. R and T have their birthday in the same month having 30 days but not in the month of September. S’s birthday is after M’s birthday. Only one person has birthday between O and P. Two persons have birthday between R and S.

Question:

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

A. Q

B. M

C. P

D. T

E. S

Solution

Persons – M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T

Months having 30 days – September and November

Months having 31 days – August and October

1. Q has birthday on 6th of a month of 31 days. (So, Q’s birthday is either on 6th August or on 6th October)

2. Only one person has birthday before N. (So, N’s birthday is on 13th August)

3. Number of persons having birthday between N and P is one more than the number of persons having birthday between N and Q.(So, P’s birthday is either on 6th August or on 13th September)

Date	Months	Persons
6	August	Q
13	August	N
6	September
13	September	P
6	October
13	October
6	November
13	November

Date	Months	Persons
6	August
13	August	N
6	September
13	September
6	October	Q
13	October	P
6	November
13	November

4. R and T have their birthday in the same month having 30 days but not in the month of September.(So, their birthday are on November month)

5. S’s birthday is after M’s birthday.

6. Only one person has birthday between O and P. (So, O’s birthday is either on 6th September or on 13th October)

7. Two persons have birthday between R and S.(so, case II is eliminated. S’s birthday is on 6th October and R’s birthday is on 13th November)

Date	Months	Persons
6	August	Q
13	August	N
6	September	M
13	September	P
6	October	S
13	October	O
6	November	T
13	November	R

According to the given information and table:

All are having birthday on 6^th expect P whose birthday is on 13^th September.

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

Question:

Who has birthday on 13^th November?

A. P

B. R

C. S

D. T

E. N

Solution

Persons – M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T

Months having 30 days – September and November

Months having 31 days – August and October

1. Q has birthday on 6th of a month of 31 days. (So, Q’s birthday is either on 6th August or on 6th October)

2. Only one person has birthday before N. (So, N’s birthday is on 13th August)

3. Number of persons having birthday between N and P is one more than the number of persons having birthday between N and Q.(So, P’s birthday is either on 6th August or on 13th September)

Date	Months	Persons
6	August	Q
13	August	N
6	September
13	September	P
6	October
13	October
6	November
13	November

Date	Months	Persons
6	August
13	August	N
6	September
13	September
6	October	Q
13	October	P
6	November
13	November

4. R and T have their birthday in the same month having 30 days but not in the month of September.(So, their birthday are on November month)

5. S’s birthday is after M’s birthday.

6. Only one person has birthday between O and P. (So, O’s birthday is either on 6th September or on 13th October)

7. Two persons have birthday between R and S.(so, case II is eliminated. S’s birthday is on 6th October and R’s birthday is on 13th November)

Date	Months	Persons
6	August	Q
13	August	N
6	September	M
13	September	P
6	October	S
13	October	O
6	November	T
13	November	R

According to the given information and table:Hence, R’s birthday is on 13^th November.

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

Question:

On which of the following dates T has his birthday?

A. 6 November

B. 13^th September

C. 16^th October

D. 6^th August

E. 13^th November

Solution

Persons – M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T

Months having 30 days – September and November

Months having 31 days – August and October

1. Q has birthday on 6th of a month of 31 days. (So, Q’s birthday is either on 6th August or on 6th October)

2. Only one person has birthday before N. (So, N’s birthday is on 13th August)

3. Number of persons having birthday between N and P is one more than the number of persons having birthday between N and Q.(So, P’s birthday is either on 6th August or on 13th September)

Date	Months	Persons
6	August	Q
13	August	N
6	September
13	September	P
6	October
13	October
6	November
13	November

Date	Months	Persons
6	August
13	August	N
6	September
13	September
6	October	Q
13	October	P
6	November
13	November

4. R and T have their birthday in the same month having 30 days but not in the month of September.(So, their birthday are on November month)

5. S’s birthday is after M’s birthday.

6. Only one person has birthday between O and P. (So, O’s birthday is either on 6th September or on 13th October)

7. Two persons have birthday between R and S.(so, case II is eliminated. S’s birthday is on 6th October and R’s birthday is on 13th November)

Date	Months	Persons
6	August	Q
13	August	N
6	September	M
13	September	P
6	October	S
13	October	O
6	November	T
13	November	R

According to the given information and table:

Hence, T’s birthday is on 6^th November.

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

Question:

How many persons have their birthday between N and O?

A. None

B. One

C. Two

D. Three

E. Four

Solution

Persons – M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T

Months having 30 days – September and November

Months having 31 days – August and October

1. Q has birthday on 6th of a month of 31 days. (So, Q’s birthday is either on 6th August or on 6th October)

2. Only one person has birthday before N. (So, N’s birthday is on 13th August)

3. Number of persons having birthday between N and P is one more than the number of persons having birthday between N and Q.(So, P’s birthday is either on 6th August or on 13th September)

Date	Months	Persons
6	August	Q
13	August	N
6	September
13	September	P
6	October
13	October
6	November
13	November

Date	Months	Persons
6	August
13	August	N
6	September
13	September
6	October	Q
13	October	P
6	November
13	November

4. R and T have their birthday in the same month having 30 days but not in the month of September.(So, their birthday are on November month)

5. S’s birthday is after M’s birthday.

6. Only one person has birthday between O and P. (So, O’s birthday is either on 6th September or on 13th October)

7. Two persons have birthday between R and S.(so, case II is eliminated. S’s birthday is on 6th October and R’s birthday is on 13th November)

Date	Months	Persons
6	August	Q
13	August	N
6	September	M
13	September	P
6	October	S
13	October	O
6	November	T
13	November	R

According to the given information and table:

Hence, three persons have their birthday between N and O.

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

Question:

Who among the following have birthday between 6^th September and 13^th October?

A. Only P

B. Only S

C. Only R

D. Both R and P

E. Both P and S

Solution

Persons – M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T

Months having 30 days – September and November

Months having 31 days – August and October

1. Q has birthday on 6^th of a month of 31 days. (So, Q’s birthday is either on 6^th August or on 6^th October)

2. Only one person has birthday before N. (So, N’s birthday is on 13^th August)

3. Number of persons having birthday between N and P is one more than the number of persons having birthday between N and Q.(So, P’s birthday is either on 6^th August or on 13^th September)

Date	Months	Persons
6	August	Q
13	August	N
6	September
13	September	P
6	October
13	October
6	November
13	November

Date	Months	Persons
6	August
13	August	N
6	September
13	September
6	October	Q
13	October	P
6	November
13	November

4. R and T have their birthday in the same month having 30 days but not in the month of September.(So, their birthday are on November month)

5. S’s birthday is after M’s birthday.

6. Only one person has birthday between O and P. (So, O’s birthday is either on 6^th September or on 13^th October)

7. Two persons have birthday between R and S.(so, case II is eliminated. S’s birthday is on 6^th October and R’s birthday is on 13^th November)

Date	Months	Persons
6	August	Q
13	August	N
6	September	M
13	September	P
6	October	S
13	October	O
6	November	T
13	November	R

Hence, P’s and S’s birthday are between 6^th September and 13^th October.

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

In a certain coding language,

‘pe na gi’ means ‘happy is good’,

‘na se va bo’ means ‘is nice not great’,

‘pe se do la’ means ‘happy nice has love’,

‘do fe hi ra’ means ‘has a lie come’.

Question:

Code ‘se na gi bo va’ is for which of the following sentences in the given language?

A. love is nice not lie

B. lie is great not good

C. love is lie not nice

D. nice is love not great

E. nice is good not great

Solution

In our own representation of the information, we see:

‘se’ – nice

‘na’ – is

‘gi’ – good

‘bo’ – not or great

‘va’ – great or notTherefore, ‘se na gi bo va’ is the code for ‘nice is good not great’.

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

In a certain coding language,

‘pe na gi’ means ‘happy is good’,

‘na se va bo’ means ‘is nice not great’,

‘pe se do la’ means ‘happy nice has love’,

‘do fe hi ra’ means ‘has a lie come’.

Question:

In a certain language, ‘happy is good but has a lie come’ is coded as ‘pe na gi ki do fe hi ra’. What is the code for ‘but’?

A. na

B. do

C. ki

D. pe

E. fe

Solution

In our own representation of the information, we observed:

‘happy is good’ – ‘pe na gi’

‘has a lie come’ – ‘do fe hi ra’Therefore, code for ‘but’ is ‘ki’.

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

In a certain coding language,

‘pe na gi’ means ‘happy is good’,

‘na se va bo’ means ‘is nice not great’,

‘pe se do la’ means ‘happy nice has love’,

‘do fe hi ra’ means ‘has a lie come’.

Question:

What would be the code for ‘not great happy is a lie’?

A. va pe gi na fe ra

B. va bo pe na fe ra

C. va bo pe na fe gi

D. bo na do fe gi pe

E. na se do la ga va

Solution

In our own representation of the information, we observed:

Not – ‘va’ or ‘bo’

Great – ‘va’ or ‘bo

Happy – ‘pe’

Is – ‘na’

A – ‘fe’ or ‘hi’ or ‘ra’

Lie – ‘fe’ or ‘hi’ or ‘ra’Therefore, through elimination, the answer is ‘va bo pe na fe ra’.

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

In a certain coding language,

‘pe na gi’ means ‘happy is good’,

‘na se va bo’ means ‘is nice not great’,

‘pe se do la’ means ‘happy nice has love’,

‘do fe hi ra’ means ‘has a lie come’.

Question:

Code ‘la’ is for which word in the given language?

A. love

B. happy

C. is

D. nice

E. great

Solution

In our own representation of the information, we see that in the third line, the only remaining word without any repetition is ‘love’

Hence, the code ‘la’ is for the word ‘love’.

75. Directions: In the question below is given three statements followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variances from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements:

All Gold are Green.

Some Green are Black.

Some Black are White.

Conclusions:

I. Some White are Gold.

II. Some Gold are Black.

A. If neither conclusion I nor II follows

B. If only conclusion II follows

C. If either conclusion I or II follows

D. If only conclusion I follows

E. If both conclusions I and II follows

Solution

The least possible Venn diagram is as follows:

Conclusions:

I. Some White are Gold → False (As there is no direct relation between White and Gold. It is possible but not definite. So, it is false)

II. Some Gold are Black → False (As there is no direct relation between Black and Gold. It is possible but not definite. So, it is false)Hence, Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

76. Directions: In the question below is given three statements followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variances from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding the commonly known facts.

Statements:

No rat is a cat.

Some cats are dogs.

Some dogs are horses.

Conclusions:

I. Some cats are not horses is a possibility.II. Some dogs are not rats.

A. If only conclusion I follows.

B. If only conclusion II follows.

C. If either conclusion I or II follows.

D. If neither conclusion I nor II follows.

E. If both conclusions I and II follows.

Solution

The least possible Venn diagram is as follows,

Conclusions:

I. Some cats are not horses is a possibility → Possibility is true.

II. Some dogs are not rats → True.Hence, both conclusions I and II follows.

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

Statement:

All whatsapp is facebook.

All facebook is instagram.

Only a few instagram is twitter.

Conclusion:

I. No twitter is facebook.II. Some twitter is facebook.

A. Only I follows

B. Only II follows

C. Either I or II follows

D. Neither I nor II follows

E. Both I and II follow

Solution

The least possible diagram for the given statements is as follows

Conclusions:

I. No twitter is facebook. → False (It is possible but not definite)

II. Some twitter is facebook. → False (It is possible but not definite)

Both are complementary conclusions.Hence, either I or II follows

78. Directions: Study the given information carefully and answer the following questions below.In a supermarket, 8 boxes arrive having different food items – Cookies, Oats, Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Spices, Chocolates and Noodles. Each box has a number written on it from 1 to 8 but not necessarily in that order. The boxes are arranged one above the other in ascending order with the lowest numbered box at the top. There are five boxes kept between the box of Cookies and the box of Pulses. The box of Cookies is not kept at the top. There are six boxes between the box of Rice and the box of Cookies. The box of Chocolates is just below the box of Wheat. There is only one box between the box of Rice and box of Wheat. The box of Oats is kept just above the box of Spices. The box of Noodles is not kept just below the box of Chocolates.

Question:

What is kept inside the box which is numbered 5?

A. Wheat

B. Pulses

C. Chocolates

D. Oats

E. Spices

Solution

Food items: Cookies, Oats, Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Spices, Chocolates and Noodles.

1) There are six boxes between the box of Rice and the box of Cookies.

2) The box of cookies is not kept at the top.

(Thus, it is now clear that the box of Cookies is kept at the bottom and the box of rice is at the top)

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2
3
4
5
6
7
8	Cookies

3) There is only one box between the box of Rice and the box of Wheat.

4) The box of Chocolates is just below the box of Wheat.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5
6
7
8	Cookies

5) There are five boxes kept between the box of Cookies and the box of Pulses.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2	Pulses
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5
6
7
8	Cookies

6) The box of Noodles is not kept just below the box of Chocolates.

7) The box of Oats is kept just above the box of Spices.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2	Pulses
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5	Oats
6	Spices
7	Noodles
8	Cookies

Hence, the box numbered 5 contains Oats inside it.

79. Directions: Study the given information carefully and answer the following questions below.In a supermarket, 8 boxes arrive having different food items – Cookies, Oats, Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Spices, Chocolates and Noodles. Each box has a number written on it from 1 to 8 but not necessarily in that order. The boxes are arranged one above the other in ascending order with the lowest numbered box at the top. There are five boxes kept between the box of Cookies and the box of Pulses. The box of Cookies is not kept at the top. There are six boxes between the box of Rice and the box of Cookies. The box of Chocolates is just below the box of Wheat. There is only one box between the box of Rice and box of Wheat. The box of Oats is kept just above the box of Spices. The box of Noodles is not kept just below the box of Chocolates.

Question:

How many boxes are kept below the box of Pulses?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

E. 6

Solution

Food items: Cookies, Oats, Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Spices, Chocolates and Noodles.

1) There are six boxes between the box of Rice and the box of Cookies.

2) The box of cookies is not kept at the top.

(Thus, it is now clear that the box of Cookies is kept at the bottom and the box of rice is at the top)

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2
3
4
5
6
7
8	Cookies

3) There is only one box between the box of Rice and the box of Wheat.

4) The box of Chocolates is just below the box of Wheat.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5
6
7
8	Cookies

5) There are five boxes kept between the box of Cookies and the box of Pulses.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2	Pulses
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5
6
7
8	Cookies

6) The box of Noodles is not kept just below the box of Chocolates.

7) The box of Oats is kept just above the box of Spices.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2	Pulses
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5	Oats
6	Spices
7	Noodles
8	Cookies

Hence, 6 boxes are kept below the box of Pulses.

80. Directions: Study the given information carefully and answer the following questions below.In a supermarket, 8 boxes arrive having different food items – Cookies, Oats, Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Spices, Chocolates and Noodles. Each box has a number written on it from 1 to 8 but not necessarily in that order. The boxes are arranged one above the other in ascending order with the lowest numbered box at the top. There are five boxes kept between the box of Cookies and the box of Pulses. The box of Cookies is not kept at the top. There are six boxes between the box of Rice and the box of Cookies. The box of Chocolates is just below the box of Wheat. There is only one box between the box of Rice and box of Wheat. The box of Oats is kept just above the box of Spices. The box of Noodles is not kept just below the box of Chocolates.

Question:

What is the number of the box which is kept immediately above the box of Wheat?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

E. 5

Solution

Food items: Cookies, Oats, Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Spices, Chocolates and Noodles.

1) There are six boxes between the box of Rice and the box of Cookies.

2) The box of cookies is not kept at the top.

(Thus, it is now clear that the box of Cookies is kept at the bottom and the box of rice is at the top)

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2
3
4
5
6
7
8	Cookies

3) There is only one box between the box of Rice and the box of Wheat.

4) The box of Chocolates is just below the box of Wheat.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5
6
7
8	Cookies

5) There are five boxes kept between the box of Cookies and the box of Pulses.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2	Pulses
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5
6
7
8	Cookies

6) The box of Noodles is not kept just below the box of Chocolates.

7) The box of Oats is kept just above the box of Spices.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2	Pulses
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5	Oats
6	Spices
7	Noodles
8	Cookies

Hence, the box numbered 2 is kept immediately above the box of Wheat.

81. Directions: Study the given information carefully and answer the following questions below.In a supermarket, 8 boxes arrive having different food items – Cookies, Oats, Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Spices, Chocolates and Noodles. Each box has a number written on it from 1 to 8 but not necessarily in that order. The boxes are arranged one above the other in ascending order with the lowest numbered box at the top. There are five boxes kept between the box of Cookies and the box of Pulses. The box of Cookies is not kept at the top. There are six boxes between the box of Rice and the box of Cookies. The box of Chocolates is just below the box of Wheat. There is only one box between the box of Rice and box of Wheat. The box of Oats is kept just above the box of Spices. The box of Noodles is not kept just below the box of Chocolates.

Question:

Which box is kept immediately below the box of Chocolates?

A. Box of Wheat

B. Box Numbered 7

C. Box of Oats

D. Box Numbered 2

E. Box of Spices

Solution

Food items: Cookies, Oats, Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Spices, Chocolates and Noodles.

1) There are six boxes between the box of Rice and the box of Cookies.

2) The box of cookies is not kept at the top.

(Thus, it is now clear that the box of Cookies is kept at the bottom and the box of rice is at the top)

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2
3
4
5
6
7
8	Cookies

3) There is only one box between the box of Rice and the box of Wheat.

4) The box of Chocolates is just below the box of Wheat.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5
6
7
8	Cookies

5) There are five boxes kept between the box of Cookies and the box of Pulses.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2	Pulses
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5
6
7
8	Cookies

6) The box of Noodles is not kept just below the box of Chocolates.

7) The box of Oats is kept just above the box of Spices.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2	Pulses
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5	Oats
6	Spices
7	Noodles
8	Cookies

Hence, the Box of Oats is kept immediately below the box of Chocolates.

82. Directions: Study the given information carefully and answer the following questions below.In a supermarket, 8 boxes arrive having different food items – Cookies, Oats, Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Spices, Chocolates and Noodles. Each box has a number written on it from 1 to 8 but not necessarily in that order. The boxes are arranged one above the other in ascending order with the lowest numbered box at the top. There are five boxes kept between the box of Cookies and the box of Pulses. The box of Cookies is not kept at the top. There are six boxes between the box of Rice and the box of Cookies. The box of Chocolates is just below the box of Wheat. There is only one box between the box of Rice and box of Wheat. The box of Oats is kept just above the box of Spices. The box of Noodles is not kept just below the box of Chocolates.

Question:

Which box is numbered 7?

A. Spices

B. Noodles

C. Oats

D. Chocolates

E. Wheat

Solution

Food items: Cookies, Oats, Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Spices, Chocolates and Noodles.

1) There are six boxes between the box of Rice and the box of Cookies.

2) The box of cookies is not kept at the top.

(Thus, it is now clear that the box of Cookies is kept at the bottom and the box of rice is at the top)

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2
3
4
5
6
7
8	Cookies

3) There is only one box between the box of Rice and the box of Wheat.

4) The box of Chocolates is just below the box of Wheat.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5
6
7
8	Cookies

5) There are five boxes kept between the box of Cookies and the box of Pulses.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2	Pulses
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5
6
7
8	Cookies

6) The box of Noodles is not kept just below the box of Chocolates.

7) The box of Oats is kept just above the box of Spices.

Box Number	Food Item
1	Rice
2	Pulses
3	Wheat
4	Chocolates
5	Oats
6	Spices
7	Noodles
8	Cookies

Hence, the box of noodles is numbered 7.

83. In the word ENGINEER, first half of the letters are replaced with the letter which is three positions behind and remaining letters are replaced with the letter which is two positions ahead in the English alphabet. Then arrange the letters in the reverse alphabetical order. Which letter is fourth in the final string?

A. T

B. P

C. K

D. G

E. D

Solution

Given word: ENGINEER
According to the condition,
I. First half of the letters à three positions behind and remaining letters à two positions ahead.

II. Arrange the letters in the reverse alphabetical order

Letters	E	N	G	I	N	E	E	R
First half – -3, Second half – +2	-3	-3	-3	-3	+2	+2	+2	+2
Resultant	B	K	D	F	P	G	G	T
Reverse alphabetical order	T	P	K	G	G	F	D	B

Hence, ‘G’ is fourth in the final string.

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

Ten people are sitting in two parallel rows containing five people each, in such a way that there is an equal distance between adjacent people. In Row – 1, V, W, X, Y and Z are seated and all of them are facing south. In Row – 2, H, I, J, K and L are seated and all of them are facing north. Therefore, in the given seating arrangement each member seated in a row faces another member of the other row.Y is sitting to the immediate left of W. H is to the immediate left of person who faces V. L is sitting third to the right of J. Z is at the extreme end of the line. X faces L. W is sitting second to the right of the person who faces K. J is at the extreme end of the line.

Question:

Who among the following sits exactly between X and Y?

A. W

B. V

C. Z

D. Cannot be determined

E. There is no person between X and Y

Solution

In Row – 1, V, W, X, Y and Z are seated and all of them are facing south.

In Row – 2, H, I, J, K and L are seated and all of them are facing north.

1) L is sitting third to the right of J who is at extreme end of line. X faces L.

2) W is sitting second to the right of the person who faces K. There are two possibilities.

3) Y is sitting to the immediate left of W. First possibility in step 2 says that X is sitting to immediate left of W. So first possibility is eliminated.

4) Z is at extreme end of line.

5) H is to the immediate left of person who faces V.

Clearly, V sits exactly between X and Y.

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

Question:

Which of the following statements is true regarding J?

A. J is at extreme right position.

B. J is sitting between H and L.

C. J faces V

D. K is an immediate neighbor of J.

E. None of true

Solution

In Row – 1, V, W, X, Y and Z are seated and all of them are facing south.

In Row – 2, H, I, J, K and L are seated and all of them are facing north.

1) L is sitting third to the right of J who is at extreme end of line. X faces L.

2) W is sitting second to the right of the person who faces K. There are two possibilities.

3) Y is sitting to the immediate left of W. First possibility in step 2 says that X is sitting to immediate left of W. So first possibility is eliminated.

4) Z is at extreme end of line.

5) H is to the immediate left of person who faces V.

None of the given statement is true.

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

Question:

Which of the following statements is true regarding K?

A. K sits third to the right of J.

B. K is not an immediate neighbor of H.

C. K sits second to the left of I.

D. K faces X

E. There are three persons to the left of K.

Solution

In Row – 1, V, W, X, Y and Z are seated and all of them are facing south.

In Row – 2, H, I, J, K and L are seated and all of them are facing north.

1) L is sitting third to the right of J who is at extreme end of line. X faces L.

2) W is sitting second to the right of the person who faces K. There are two possibilities.

3) Y is sitting to the immediate left of W. First possibility in step 2 says that X is sitting to immediate left of W. So first possibility is eliminated.

4) Z is at extreme end of line.

5) H is to the immediate left of person who faces V.

The only correct statement is, K sits second to the left of I.

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

Question:

Who amongst the following sit at the extreme ends of the two rows?

A. I, J, W, Z

B. X, Z, J, L

C. W, X, K, J

D. Z, Y, J, H

E. W, Z, J, L

Solution

In Row – 1, V, W, X, Y and Z are seated and all of them are facing south.

In Row – 2, H, I, J, K and L are seated and all of them are facing north.

1) L is sitting third to the right of J who is at extreme end of line. X faces L.

2) W is sitting second to the right of the person who faces K. There are two possibilities.

3) Y is sitting to the immediate left of W. First possibility in step 2 says that X is sitting to immediate left of W. So first possibility is eliminated.

4) Z is at extreme end of line.

5) H is to the immediate left of person who faces V.

Clearly, W, Z, J, I are sitting at the extreme ends of the two rows.

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

Question:

Who amongst the following is sitting second to the left of V?

A. Y

B. X

C. W

D. Z

E. Can not be determined

Solution

In Row – 1, V, W, X, Y and Z are seated and all of them are facing south.

In Row – 2, H, I, J, K and L are seated and all of them are facing north.

1) L is sitting third to the right of J who is at extreme end of line. X faces L.

2) W is sitting second to the right of the person who faces K. There are two possibilities.

3) Y is sitting to the immediate left of W. First possibility in step 2 says that X is sitting to immediate left of W. So first possibility is eliminated.

4) Z is at extreme end of line.

5) H is to the immediate left of person who faces V.

Hence Z is sitting second to the left of V.

89. Directions: In the following question assuming the given statement to be True, find which of the conclusion among given conclusions is / are definitely True and then give your answers accordingly.

Statement:

L > M ≤ N = O ≤ P; N ≥ Q = R > S

Conclusions:

I. R ≤ P

II. L > S

A. None is True

B. Both I and II are True

C. Only II is True

D. Only I is True

E. Either I or II is True

Solution

Given Statement: L > M ≤ N = O ≤ P; N ≥ Q = R > S

On combining: L > M ≤ N = O ≤ P; L > M ≤ O = N ≥ Q = R > S

Conclusions:

I. R ≤ P → True (as N = O ≤ P; N ≥ Q = R > S which implies R ≤ N ≤ P)

II. L > S → False (as it is given that L > M ≤ O = N ≥ Q = R > S thus no relationship between D and M can be established)Hence, only conclusion I is true.

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

Statements:

Y ≤ D ≥ P ≤ V; M ≤ Q = E = Y

Conclusions:

I. E ≥ P

II. Q > D

A. Only conclusion II is true.

B. Both conclusions I and II are true.

C. Only conclusion I is true.

D. Neither conclusion I nor II is true.

E. Either conclusion I or II is true.

Solution

Given statements: Y ≤ D ≥ P ≤ V; M ≤ Q = E = Y

On combining the given statements: M ≤ Q = E = Y ≤ D ≥ P ≤ V

Conclusions:

I. E ≥ P → False (as E = Y ≤ D ≥ P) → thus relation between E and P cannot be determined.

II. Q > D → False (as Q = E = Y ≤ D)So, neither conclusion I nor II is true.

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

Statements:

F = T > G ≥ S; W > Q ≥ F = J < H

Conclusions:

I. W ≥ GII. H ≥ S

A. Neither conclusion I nor II is true.

B. Both conclusions I and II are true.

C. Only conclusion I is true.

D. Only conclusion II is true.

E. Either conclusion I or II is true.

Solution

Given statements: F = T > G ≥ S; W > Q ≥ F = J < H

On combining the given statements: W > Q ≥ F = J = T > G ≥ S and F = J = T < H

Conclusions:

I. W ≥ G → False (as W > Q ≥ F = J = T > G → W > G)

II. H ≥ S → False (as H > J = F = T > G ≥ S → H > S)Hence, neither conclusion I nor II is true.

92. Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions:R 3 # K A 4 M $ D E % 9 2 F I B U H 5 I 7 @ W © Z 6 * 8 N P Q

Question:

Which of the following is the fourth to the left of the Thirteenth from the left end of the above arrangement?

A. U

B. 1

C. W

D. D

E. None of these

Solution

Given series:

As, Left – Left = Left

13th from the left – 4th from the left = 9th from the leftClearly, 9th from the left is D.

93. Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions:

Question:

What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following series based on the above arrangement?3K4, $E9, FBH, ?

A. 5 7 W

B. 7 W Z

C. 5 7 @

D. I @ W

E. None of these

Solution

Given series:

3K4, $E9, FBH, ?

Here,

4 + 2 = $, 9 + 2 = F, H + 2 = I

94. Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions:

Question:

How many such consonants are there in the above arrangements, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and not immediately followed by another consonant?

A. None

B. One

C. Two

D. Three

E. More than three

Solution

Given series:

1) Consonants which are immediately preceded by a number and not immediately followed by another consonant:

Hence, there are 2 Consonants which is immediately preceded by a number and not immediately followed by another consonant:4 M $, 2 F I

95. Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions:

Question:

Four of the following five are like in a certain way based on their positions in the above arrangement and so from a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

A. D % M

B. K 4 #

C. W Z 7

D. 6 8 ©

E. 9 F E

Solution

Given series:

Here the group is formed in which second element is second to the right of the first element, and the third element is second to the left of the first element.Hence, K 4 # does not belong to the group.

96. Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer the given questions:

Question:

How many such symbols are there in the above arrangement, each of which are immediately followed by a number but not immediately preceded by a consonant?

A. None

B. Two

C. One

D. Three

E. More than three

Solution

Given series:

1) Symbols which are immediately followed by a number but not immediately preceded by a consonant:

Hence, there are 2 symbols which is immediately followed by a number but not immediately preceded by a consonant:E % 9, 6 * 8

97. Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the following questions.There are eight members P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W in a family. U is brother of T who is sister in law of R. S is grandson of P who is father of Q. V is only daughter of R who is wife of U. Q is the son of W who is mother of U. S is the only son of U.

Question:

How is R related to P?

A. Daughter in law

B. Daughter

C. Granddaughter

D. Son

E. None of these

Solution

We will use following table to draw family tree diagram:

Family tree diagram:

Hence, Daughter in law is the correct answer.

98. Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the following questions.There are eight members P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W in a family. U is brother of T who is sister in law of R. S is grandson of P who is father of Q. V is only daughter of R who is wife of U. Q is the son of W who is mother of U. S is the only son of U.

Question:

How is Q related to V?

A. Grandfather

B. Father

C. Uncle

D. Aunt

E. None of these

Solution

We will use following table to draw family tree diagram:

Family tree diagram:

Hence, Uncle is the correct answer.

99. Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the following questions.There are eight members P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W in a family. U is brother of T who is sister in law of R. S is grandson of P who is father of Q. V is only daughter of R who is wife of U. Q is the son of W who is mother of U. S is the only son of U.

Question:

How is W related to V?

A. Mother

B. Grandmother

C. Sister

D. Aunt

E. None of these

Solution

We will use following table to draw family tree diagram:

Family tree diagram:

Hence, the Grandmother is the correct answer.

100. If it is possible to make only one 4 letters meaningful word without repetition of the letter with the first, third, fifth and the eighth letters of the word ‘ULTIMATELY’, which would be the second letter of the word? If more than one such word can be formed, give X as the answer. If no such word can be formed, give K as your answer.

A. E

B. T

C. U

D. K

E. X

Solution

First, third, fifth and the eighth letters of the word ‘ULTIMATELY’ are U, T, M and E respectively.

The words that can be formed with U, T, M and E = MUTE

Only one such word can be formed.Hence, ‘U’ will be the second letter of the word.

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