SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper : 19 Nov 2022 Shift 2

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

Eight girls: Dia, Gia, Mia, Nia, Pia, Tia, Sia, and Ria going on a Science Excavation trip from their school on two different dates of the month 16^th and the 27^th of the months: January, February, September, and October. All information is not necessary in the same order.

Gia goes on the trip in the months which have neither a maximum number of days nor a minimum number of days. Only two girls are going on the trip between Gia and Mia. Dia goes on the trip after Gia but not on an odd date. Only three girls are going on the trip between Nia and Sia, who goes on the trip before Tia. Pia goes on the trip before Tia but neither of them will go on the trip on an even number of dates nor in October. Ria goes on the trip after Tia.

Who will go on the trip on 16^th of any month?

A. Pia

B. Tia

C. Gia

D. Nia

E. Ria

Solutions

Eight girls: Dia, Gia, Mia, Nia, Pia, Tia, Sia, and Ria.

Months: January, February, September, and October.

Dates: 16th and the 27th

1) Gia goes on the trip in the months which have neither a maximum number of days or a minimum number of days.

Gia will neither go on the trip in February as there are only 28days nor will go on the trip in January or October as there are 31days. So, She will go on the trip in September.

2) Only two girls are going on the trip between Gia and Mia.

3) Dia goes on the trip after Gia but not on an odd date.

			Girls
Months	Days	Dates	Case I	Case II.I	Case II.II
January	31	16^th
January	31	27^th		Mia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th
September	30	16^th		Gia	Gia
September	30	27^th	Gia
October	31	16^th	Dia	Dia	Dia
October	31	27^th			Mia

4) Pia goes on the trip before Tia but neither of them will go on the trip on an even number of dates nor in October.

Pia and Tia will go on the trip on the 27^th of any month but both of them will not go on the trip in October.

			Girls
Months	Days	Dates	Case I	Case II.I	Case II.II
January	31	16^th
January	31	27^th	Pia	Mia	Pia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th	Tia	Pia	Tia
September	30	16^th		Gia	Gia
September	30	27^th	Gia	Tia
October	31	16^th	Dia	Dia	Dia
October	31	27^th			Mia

5) Ria goes on the trip after Tia.

6) Only three girls are going on the trip between Nia and Sia, who goes on the trip before Tia.

Case II.I and Case II.II eliminate as in both the cases there will be only one person between Nia and Sia.

The final arrangement:

Months	Days	Dates	Girls
January	31	16^th	Sia
January	31	27^th	Pia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th	Tia
September	30	16^th	Nia
September	30	27^th	Gia
October	31	16^th	Dia
October	31	27^th	Ria

Hence, Nia will go on the trip on 16^th September.

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

Who goes on the trip exactly before last?

A. Ria

B. Dia

C. Gia

D. Nia

E. Tia

Solutions

Eight girls: Dia, Gia, Mia, Nia, Pia, Tia, Sia, and Ria.

Months: January, February, September, and October.

Dates: 16th and the 27th

1) Gia goes on the trip in the months which have neither a maximum number of days or a minimum number of days.

Gia will neither go on the trip in February as there are only 28days nor will go on the trip in January or October as there are 31days. So, She will go on the trip in September.

2) Only two girls are going on the trip between Gia and Mia.

3) Dia goes on the trip after Gia but not on an odd date.

			Girls
Months	Days	Dates	Case I	Case II.I	Case II.II
January	31	16^th
January	31	27^th		Mia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th
September	30	16^th		Gia	Gia
September	30	27^th	Gia
October	31	16^th	Dia	Dia	Dia
October	31	27^th			Mia

4) Pia goes on the trip before Tia but neither of them will go on the trip on an even number of dates nor in October.

Pia and Tia will go on the trip on the 27th of any month but both of them will not go on the trip in October.

			Girls
Months	Days	Dates	Case I	Case II.I	Case II.II
January	31	16^th
January	31	27^th	Pia	Mia	Pia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th	Tia	Pia	Tia
September	30	16^th		Gia	Gia
September	30	27^th	Gia	Tia
October	31	16^th	Dia	Dia	Dia
October	31	27^th			Mia

5) Ria goes on the trip after Tia.

6) Only three girls are going on the trip between Nia and Sia, who goes on the trip before Tia.

Case II.I and Case II.II eliminate as in both the cases there will be only one person between Nia and Sia.

The final arrangement:

Months	Days	Dates	Girls
January	31	16^th	Sia
January	31	27^th	Pia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th	Tia
September	30	16^th	Nia
September	30	27^th	Gia
October	31	16^th	Dia
October	31	27^th	Ria

Hence, Dia goes on the trip exactly before last.

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

Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and hence they form a group. Which one of the following does not belongs to that group?

A. Pia – Sia

B. Tia – Mia

C. Ria – Dia

D. Mia – Pia

E. Gia – Nia

Solutions

Eight girls: Dia, Gia, Mia, Nia, Pia, Tia, Sia, and Ria.

Months: January, February, September, and October.

Dates: 16th and the 27th

1) Gia goes on the trip in the months which have neither a maximum number of days or a minimum number of days.

Gia will neither go on the trip in February as there are only 28days nor will go on the trip in January or October as there are 31days. So, She will go on the trip in September.

2) Only two girls are going on the trip between Gia and Mia.

3) Dia goes on the trip after Gia but not on an odd date.

			Girls
Months	Days	Dates	Case I	Case II.I	Case II.II
January	31	16^th
January	31	27^th		Mia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th
September	30	16^th		Gia	Gia
September	30	27^th	Gia
October	31	16^th	Dia	Dia	Dia
October	31	27^th			Mia

4) Pia goes on the trip before Tia but neither of them will go on the trip on an even number of dates nor in October.

Pia and Tia will go on the trip on the 27th of any month but both of them will not go on the trip in October.

			Girls
Months	Days	Dates	Case I	Case II.I	Case II.II
January	31	16^th
January	31	27^th	Pia	Mia	Pia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th	Tia	Pia	Tia
September	30	16^th		Gia	Gia
September	30	27^th	Gia	Tia
October	31	16^th	Dia	Dia	Dia
October	31	27^th			Mia

5) Ria goes on the trip after Tia.

6) Only three girls are going on the trip between Nia and Sia, who goes on the trip before Tia.

Case II.I and Case II.II eliminate as in both the cases there will be only one person between Nia and Sia.

The final arrangement:

Months	Days	Dates	Girls
January	31	16^th	Sia
January	31	27^th	Pia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th	Tia
September	30	16^th	Nia
September	30	27^th	Gia
October	31	16^th	Dia
October	31	27^th	Ria

Hence, Except Mia – Pia all are born in the same month.

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

Who goes on the trip after Gia?

A. Tia

B. Pia

C. Nia

D. Sia

E. None of these

Solutions

Eight girls: Dia, Gia, Mia, Nia, Pia, Tia, Sia, and Ria.

Months: January, February, September, and October.

Dates: 16th and the 27th

1) Gia goes on the trip in the months which have neither a maximum number of days or a minimum number of days.

Gia will neither go on the trip in February as there are only 28days nor will go on the trip in January or October as there are 31days. So, She will go on the trip in September.

2) Only two girls are going on the trip between Gia and Mia.

3) Dia goes on the trip after Gia but not on an odd date.

			Girls
Months	Days	Dates	Case I	Case II.I	Case II.II
January	31	16^th
January	31	27^th		Mia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th
September	30	16^th		Gia	Gia
September	30	27^th	Gia
October	31	16^th	Dia	Dia	Dia
October	31	27^th			Mia

4) Pia goes on the trip before Tia but neither of them will go on the trip on an even number of dates nor in October.

Pia and Tia will go on the trip on the 27th of any month but both of them will not go on the trip in October.

			Girls
Months	Days	Dates	Case I	Case II.I	Case II.II
January	31	16^th
January	31	27^th	Pia	Mia	Pia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th	Tia	Pia	Tia
September	30	16^th		Gia	Gia
September	30	27^th	Gia	Tia
October	31	16^th	Dia	Dia	Dia
October	31	27^th			Mia

5) Ria goes on the trip after Tia.

6) Only three girls are going on the trip between Nia and Sia, who goes on the trip before Tia.

Case II.I and Case II.II eliminate as in both the cases there will be only one person between Nia and Sia.

The final arrangement:

Months	Days	Dates	Girls
January	31	16^th	Sia
January	31	27^th	Pia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th	Tia
September	30	16^th	Nia
September	30	27^th	Gia
October	31	16^th	Dia
October	31	27^th	Ria

Hence, Only Dia and Ria goes on the trip after Gia.

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

Who goes on the trip on 27^thFebruary?

A. Gia

B. Pia

C. Tia

D. Mia

E. Ria

Solutions

Eight girls: Dia, Gia, Mia, Nia, Pia, Tia, Sia, and Ria.

Months: January, February, September, and October.

Dates: 16th and the 27th

1) Gia goes on the trip in the months which have neither a maximum number of days or a minimum number of days.

Gia will neither go on the trip in February as there are only 28days nor will go on the trip in January or October as there are 31days. So, She will go on the trip in September.

2) Only two girls are going on the trip between Gia and Mia.

3) Dia goes on the trip after Gia but not on an odd date.

			Girls
Months	Days	Dates	Case I	Case II.I	Case II.II
January	31	16^th
January	31	27^th		Mia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th
September	30	16^th		Gia	Gia
September	30	27^th	Gia
October	31	16^th	Dia	Dia	Dia
October	31	27^th			Mia

4) Pia goes on the trip before Tia but neither of them will go on the trip on an even number of dates nor in October.

Pia and Tia will go on the trip on the 27th of any month but both of them will not go on the trip in October.

			Girls
Months	Days	Dates	Case I	Case II.I	Case II.II
January	31	16^th
January	31	27^th	Pia	Mia	Pia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th	Tia	Pia	Tia
September	30	16^th		Gia	Gia
September	30	27^th	Gia	Tia
October	31	16^th	Dia	Dia	Dia
October	31	27^th			Mia

5) Ria goes on the trip after Tia.

6) Only three girls are going on the trip between Nia and Sia, who goes on the trip before Tia.

Case II.I and Case II.II eliminate as in both the cases there will be only one person between Nia and Sia.

The final arrangement:

Months	Days	Dates	Girls
January	31	16^th	Sia
January	31	27^th	Pia
February	28	16^th	Mia
February	28	27^th	Tia
September	30	16^th	Nia
September	30	27^th	Gia
October	31	16^th	Dia
October	31	27^th	Ria

Hence, Tia goes on the 27th february.

6. Direction: In the question below are 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 variance 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 balls are dolls .

All dolls are mobiles.

All mobiles are tablets.

Conclusions:

I. All balls are tablets.II. Some mobiles are dolls.

A. Only conclusion I follow

B. Only conclusion II follows

C. Conclusion I and II both follow

D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

E. Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows

Solutions

The least possible diagram for the given statements is as follows

Conclusions:

I. All balls are tablets → True (All balls are dolls and all dolls are mobile and all mobiles are tablets so all balls are also tablets)

II. Some mobiles are dolls → True (all dolls are mobile so some mobiles are dolls)

Hence, Conclusion I and II both follow.

7. Direction: In the question below are 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 variance 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 apples are oranges.

No orange is lime.

All potatoes are limes.

Conclusions:

I. No potato is orange.

II. Some apples are limes.

A. Only conclusion I follow

B. Only conclusion II follows

C. Conclusion I and II both follow

D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

E. Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows

Solutions

The least possible diagram for the given statements is as follows

Conclusions:

I. No potato is orange → True (Because all potatoes are lime and no lime is orange so no potato is orange)

II. Some apples are limes → False (Because no orange are limes and all apples are orange so some apples are limes it is not possible)

Hence, Only conclusion I follow.

8. Direction: In the question below are given three 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.

Statements:

Only captain is america.

Only a few captain are hydra.

Few hydra are bucky.

Conclusions:

I. No bucky is captain.

II. Some america is bucky.

A. Only I follows

B. Only II follows

C. Both I and II follow

D. Neither I nor II follows

E. Either I or II follows

Solutions

Solution:

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

Conclusions:

I. No bucky is captain. → False (it is possible but not definite, because no direct relation between bucky and captain is given)

II. Some america is bucky. → False (because only captain can be america)

Hence, Neither I nor II follows is the correct answer.

Additional Information:

Only captain is america means all america is captain and no other element can be america.

Only a few captain are hydra means some captains are hydra and some are not.

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

Y 5 @ N 2 # U 9 B E 6 % S © 3 Q A & 7 W I ¥ Z 8 £

How many such consonants are there in the above arrangement each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and immediately followed by a number?

A. Three

B. Two

C. One

D. More than three

E. None

Solutions

Given series:

(Left side) Y 5 @ N 2 # U 9 B E 6 % S © 3 Q A & 7 W I ¥ Z 8 £ (Right side)

Now, consonants which are immediately preceded by a symbol and immediately followed by a number: Symbol → Consonant → Number

Y 5 @ N 2 # U 9 B E 6 % S © 3 Q A & 7 W I ¥ Z 8 £

Hence, there are two consonants N and Z which are immediately preceded by a symbol and immediately followed by a number → @ N 2 and ¥ Z 8.Note: A, E, I, O, U are the vowels in English alphabet and all else are called consonants.

Mistake Points

Please note that U is not a consonant.

According to the question, the pattern should be

Symbol → Consonant → Number

Y 5 @ N 2 # U 9 B E 6 % S © 3 Q A & 7 W I ¥ Z 8 £

Hence, there are two consonants N and Z which are immediately preceded by a symbol and immediately followed by a number → @ N 2 and ¥ Z 8.

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

Y 5 @ N 2 # U 9 B E 6 % S © 3 Q A & 7 W I ¥ Z 8 £

What should come in place of question mark on the basis of the above arrangement?@ 2 U B 6 S ? I Z £

A. 3 A &

B. © Q &

C. A 7 I

D. 3 A 7

E. None of these

Solutions

Given series:

(Left side) Y 5 @ N 2 # U 9 B E 6 % S © 3 Q A & 7 W I ¥ Z 8 £ (Right side)

Here, each element of each term moves 6 steps forward to give the corresponding element of the next term.

@ + 6 = B; B + 6 = 3; 3 + 6 = I

2 + 6 = 6; 6 + 6 = A; A + 6 = Z

U + 6 = S; S + 6 = 7; 7 + 6 = £Hence, according to this the missing term will be 3 A 7.

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

Y 5 @ N 2 # U 9 B E 6 % S © 3 Q A & 7 W I ¥ Z 8 £

If all the vowels in the above arrangement are dropped, then which of the following will be the 8^th from the right end?

A. 3

B. &

C. Q

D. A

E. None of these

Solutions

Given series:

(Left side) Y 5 @ N 2 # U 9 B E 6 % S © 3 Q A & 7 W I ¥ Z 8 £ (Right side)

When all the vowels are dropped, the new sequence is;

Y 5 @ N 2 # 9 B 6 % S © 3 Q & 7 W ¥ Z 8 £

Now, the 8^th term from the right in the new sequence:

(Y 5 @ N 2 # 9 B 6 % S © 3 Q & 7 W ¥ Z 8 £) → Q.

Hence, “Q” is the correct answer. Note: A, E, I, O, U are the vowels in English alphabet and all else are called consonants.

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

Y 5 @ N 2 # U 9 B E 6 % S © 3 Q A & 7 W I ¥ Z 8 £

If the order of the last 12 elements is reversed, which of the following will be 6^th to the left of 21^st from the left end?

A. Z

B. 8

C. 3

D. Q

E. None of these

Solutions

Given series:

(Left side) Y 5 @ N 2 # U 9 B E 6 % S © 3 Q A & 7 W I ¥ Z 8 £ (Right side)

The new sequence after reversing the last 12 elements;

Y 5 @ N 2 # U 9 B E 6 % S £ 8 Z ¥ I W 7 & A Q 3 ©

As, Left – Left = Left

21^st from the left – 6^th from the left = 15^th from the left

Hence, 15^th from the left is 8.

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

Y 5 @ N 2 # U 9 B E 6 % S © 3 Q A & 7 W I ¥ Z 8 £

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

A. # 9 N

B. 6 S 3

C. 7 I A

D. ¥ 8 W

E. @ 2 Y

Solutions

Given series:

(Left side) Y 5 @ N 2 # U 9 B E 6 % S © 3 Q A & 7 W I ¥ Z 8 £ (Right side)

Here, the group is formed in which the first and second elements move 2 steps forward and 4 steps backward respectively to give the second and third elements.

1) # + 2 = 9; 9 – 4 = N

2) 6 + 2 = S; S + 2 = 3

3) 7 + 2 = I; I – 4 = A

4) ¥ + 2 = 8; 8 – 4 = W

5) @ + 2 = 2; 2 – 4 = Y

Hence, 6 S 3 does not belong to that group.

14. Directions: 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:

T = V < U ≥ X;

V ≤ S; H > U

Conclusions:

I. S ≥ T

II. X < H

A. Only I is True

B. Only II is True

C. Either I or II is True

D. Neither I nor II is True

E. Both I and II are True

Solutions

Given statements : T = V < U ≥ X; V ≤ S; H > U

On Combining : T = V < U ≥ X; V ≤ S; H > U

Conclusions:

I. S ≥ T → True (As V ≤ S and T = V → S ≥ T)

II. X < H → True (As H > U and U ≥ X → X < H )

Therefore Both I and II are True

15. Directions: 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: L < O < M ; Q > N ≥ P > M

Conclusions:

I. P > L

II. M > N

A. Only I is True

B. Only II is True

C. Both I and II are True

D. Either I or II is True

E. Neither I nor II is True

Solutions

Given Statements : L < O < M ; Q> N ≥ P > M

On Combining : Q > N ≥ P > M > O > L

Conclusions :

I. P > L → True ( As P > M > O > L → thus clear relation P and L can be determined )

II. M > N → False ( As N ≥ P > M → thus we conclude that M is less than N not greater )

Therefore Only I is true.

16. Directions: 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: X ≤ U < V > T; U < S; H > V

Conclusions:

I. X < H

II T ≤ S

A. Only I is True

B. Only II is True

C. Either I or II is True

D. Neither I nor II is True

E. Both I and II are True

Solutions

Given statements: X ≤ U < V > T; U < S; H > V

On combining: X ≤ U < V > T; U < S; H > V

Conclusions:

I. X < H → True (H > V and V > U ≥ X → X < H)

II. T ≤ S → False (U < S and U < V > T → thus clear relation between T and S cannot be determined)

Therfore Only conclusion I is True.

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

Seven boxes – P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are stacked one above the other but not necessarily in the same order. At most two boxes are placed below box Q. Box U is placed one of the places above box T, but not exactly above. Two boxes are placed between box R and box S, where box S is above box R. Box R is placed exactly above box Q. Box P is placed at one of the places below box S. Number of boxes above box P is the same as the number of boxes below box V. At least five boxes are placed below box S. Box T is placed near Box V.

How many boxes are placed above box U?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

E. Five

Solutions

Seven boxes P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are stacked one above the other.

1. At most two boxes are placed below box Q. (Here the word ‘at most’ means Maximum.)

2. Box R is placed exactly above box Q.

Following are the possibilities we get,

	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
Top


			Box R
		Box R	Box Q
	Box R	Box Q
Bottom	Box Q

3. Two boxes are placed between box R and box S, where box S is above box R.

4. At least five boxes are placed below box S.

Here, this statement is violated in case 1, so it is eliminated.

	Case 2	Case 3
Top		Box S
	Box S

		Box R
	Box R	Box Q
	Box Q
Bottom

5. Number of boxes above box P is the same as the number of boxes below box V.

6. Box P is placed at one of the places below box S.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 2, so it is eliminated and the following are the possibilities we get in case 3,

	Case 3a	Case 3b
Top	Box S	Box S
	Box P	Box V

	Box R	Box R
	Box Q	Box Q
	Box V	Box P
Bottom

7. Box U is placed in one of the places above box T, but not exactly above.

8. Box T is placed near Box V.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 3b, so it is eliminated. So, the final arrangement is,

	Boxes
Top	Box S
	Box P
	Box U
	Box R
	Box Q
	Box V
Bottom	Box T

Clearly, two boxes are placed above box U.

Additional Information

The word ‘at least’ means the minimum number, while ‘at most’ means the maximum number.

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

Which box is placed second from the bottom?

A. R

B. S

C. T

D. U.

E. V

Solutions

Seven boxes P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are stacked one above the other.

1. At most two boxes are placed below box Q. (Here the word ‘at most’ means Maximum.)

2. Box R is placed exactly above box Q.

Following are the possibilities we get,

	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
Top


			Box R
		Box R	Box Q
	Box R	Box Q
Bottom	Box Q

3. Two boxes are placed between box R and box S, where box S is above box R.

4. At least five boxes are placed below box S.

Here, this statement is violated in case 1, so it is eliminated.

	Case 2	Case 3
Top		Box S
	Box S

		Box R
	Box R	Box Q
	Box Q
Bottom

5. Number of boxes above box P is the same as the number of boxes below box V.

6. Box P is placed at one of the places below box S.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 2, so it is eliminated and the following are the possibilities we get in case 3,

	Case 3a	Case 3b
Top	Box S	Box S
	Box P	Box V

	Box R	Box R
	Box Q	Box Q
	Box V	Box P
Bottom

7. Box U is placed in one of the places above box T, but not exactly above.

8. Box T is placed near Box V.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 3b, so it is eliminated. So, the final arrangement is,

	Boxes
Top	Box S
	Box P
	Box U
	Box R
	Box Q
	Box V
Bottom	Box T

Clearly, box V is placed second from the bottom.

Additional Information

The word ‘at least’ means the minimum number, while ‘at most’ means the maximum number.

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

How many boxes are placed between box T and box S?

A. One

B. Three

C. Four

D. Five

E. None

Solutions

Seven boxes P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are stacked one above the other.

1. At most two boxes are placed below box Q. (Here the word ‘at most’ means Maximum.)

2. Box R is placed exactly above box Q.

Following are the possibilities we get,

	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
Top


			Box R
		Box R	Box Q
	Box R	Box Q
Bottom	Box Q

3. Two boxes are placed between box R and box S, where box S is above box R.

4. At least five boxes are placed below box S.

Here, this statement is violated in case 1, so it is eliminated.

	Case 2	Case 3
Top		Box S
	Box S

		Box R
	Box R	Box Q
	Box Q
Bottom

5. Number of boxes above box P is the same as the number of boxes below box V.

6. Box P is placed at one of the places below box S.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 2, so it is eliminated and the following are the possibilities we get in case 3,

	Case 3a	Case 3b
Top	Box S	Box S
	Box P	Box V

	Box R	Box R
	Box Q	Box Q
	Box V	Box P
Bottom

7. Box U is placed in one of the places above box T, but not exactly above.

8. Box T is placed near Box V.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 3b, so it is eliminated. So, the final arrangement is,

	Boxes
Top	Box S
	Box P
	Box U
	Box R
	Box Q
	Box V
Bottom	Box T

Clearly, five boxes are placed between box T and box S.

Additional Information

The word ‘at least’ means the minimum number, while ‘at most’ means the maximum number.

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

If box S is related to box P and box R is related to box Q in the same way box V is related to which box?

A. T

B. Q

C. R

D. U

E. P

Solutions

Seven boxes P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are stacked one above the other.

1. At most two boxes are placed below box Q. (Here the word ‘at most’ means Maximum.)

2. Box R is placed exactly above box Q.

Following are the possibilities we get,

	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
Top


			Box R
		Box R	Box Q
	Box R	Box Q
Bottom	Box Q

3. Two boxes are placed between box R and box S, where box S is above box R.

4. At least five boxes are placed below box S.

Here, this statement is violated in case 1, so it is eliminated.

	Case 2	Case 3
Top		Box S
	Box S

		Box R
	Box R	Box Q
	Box Q
Bottom

5. Number of boxes above box P is the same as the number of boxes below box V.

6. Box P is placed at one of the places below box S.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 2, so it is eliminated and the following are the possibilities we get in case 3,

	Case 3a	Case 3b
Top	Box S	Box S
	Box P	Box V

	Box R	Box R
	Box Q	Box Q
	Box V	Box P
Bottom

7. Box U is placed in one of the places above box T, but not exactly above.

8. Box T is placed near Box V.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 3b, so it is eliminated. So, the final arrangement is,

	Boxes
Top	Box S
	Box P
	Box U
	Box R
	Box Q
	Box V
Bottom	Box T

Here, box S is placed exactly above box P, and box R is placed exactly above box Q, in the same way, box V is placed exactly above box T.

Clearly, box V is related to box T.

Additional Information

The word ‘at least’ means the minimum number, while ‘at most’ means the maximum number.

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

If we rearrange all the boxes in alphabetical order from bottom to top, then the position of how many boxes remains unchanged?

A. One

B. Three

C. Four

D. Five

E. None

Solutions

Seven boxes P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are stacked one above the other.

1. At most two boxes are placed below box Q. (Here the word ‘at most’ means Maximum.)

2. Box R is placed exactly above box Q.

Following are the possibilities we get,

	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
Top


			Box R
		Box R	Box Q
	Box R	Box Q
Bottom	Box Q

3. Two boxes are placed between box R and box S, where box S is above box R.

4. At least five boxes are placed below box S.

Here, this statement is violated in case 1, so it is eliminated.

	Case 2	Case 3
Top		Box S
	Box S

		Box R
	Box R	Box Q
	Box Q
Bottom

5. Number of boxes above box P is the same as the number of boxes below box V.

6. Box P is placed at one of the places below box S.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 2, so it is eliminated and the following are the possibilities we get in case 3,

	Case 3a	Case 3b
Top	Box S	Box S
	Box P	Box V

	Box R	Box R
	Box Q	Box Q
	Box V	Box P
Bottom

7. Box U is placed in one of the places above box T, but not exactly above.

8. Box T is placed near Box V.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 3b, so it is eliminated. So, the final arrangement is,

	Boxes
Top	Box S
	Box P
	Box U
	Box R
	Box Q
	Box V
Bottom	Box T

If we rearrange all the boxes in alphabetical order from bottom to top, then

	Boxes	Alphabetical order
Top	Box S	Box V
	Box P	Box U
	Box U	Box T
	Box R	Box S
	Box Q	Box R
	Box V	Box Q
Bottom	Box T	Box P

Clearly, the position of None (None of the boxes) remains unchanged.

Additional Information

The word ‘at least’ means the minimum number, while ‘at most’ means the maximum number.

22. How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘MISUNDERSTANDING’, each of which has as many letters between them in the word (both forward and backward direction) as they have between them in the English Alphabet?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

E. More than four

Solutions

Eight pairs are there in the word ‘MISUNDERSTANDING’, each of which has as many letters between them in the word (both forward and backward direction) as they have between them in the English Alphabet.

Hence, the correct answer is more than four.

Note: Ignore the count from S to A, U to D and U to G as they start the repetition cycle again after Z.

23. Directions: Study the information given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Point R is 6 km to the south of point J. Point S is 4 km to the north of point M. Point H is 10 km to the east of point S. Point M is 7 km to the west of point R. Point P is 6 km to the north of point F. Point D is 4 km to the east of point S. Point F is 4 km to the south of point D. Point N is 3 km to the west of point H. Point U is 6 km to the south of point D.

What is the distance between points J and P?

A. 4 km

B. 5 km

C. 10 km

D. 6 km

E. 3 km

Solutions

The least possible diagram based on the given information,

Clearly, the distance between points J and P is 3 km.

24. Directions: Study the information given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

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

A. S

B. U

C. D

D. N

E. H

Solutions

The least possible diagram based on the given information,

Except U, all others lie in the same line.

Hence, U does not belong to the group.

25. Directions: Study the information given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

What is the direction of point S from point U?

A. South-East

B. West

C. East

D. North-West

E. South-West

Solutions

The least possible diagram based on the given information,

Clearly, point S is to the north-west of point U.

26. In the word “DOORLOCK” if all the vowels are replaced with the letter immediate next to it in the English alphabet series and all the consonants are replaced with the letter immediately before it in the English alphabet series, then how many vowels are there in the new word so formed?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. None

E. None of these

Solutions

Given word and the new word after the given rearrangement:

D	O	O	R	L	O	C	K
C	P	P	Q	K	P	B	J

Hence, no vowel is there in the new word.

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

Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F and G got appointment letter from IBPS in seven different days from Monday to Sunday of a week but not necessarily in the same order. G does not get appointment letter on Sunday. B got appointment letter before E. Only one person got appointment letter between A and D. F got appointment letter in one of the day after D.A got appointment letter on Wednesday. C got appointment letter before D and after B. Two people got appointment between B and E.

Which of the following is not true?

A. B got appointment letter on Monday

B. E got appointment letter immediately after A

C. Three persons got appointment letter after D

D. Both 1 and 2 are not true

E. All are not true

Solutions

Persons–A, B, C, D, E, F and G

1. A got appointment letter on Wednesday.

2.Only one person got appointment letter between A and D.(So, D got appointment letter either on Monday or on Friday)

Case I

Days	Persons
Monday	D
Tuesday
Wednesday	A
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Case II

Days	Persons
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday	A
Thursday
Friday	D
Saturday
Sunday

3.Two persons got appointment letter between B and E.

4.B got appointment letter before E.

5.C got appointment letter before D and after B.(So, case I will be eliminated and C got appointment letter on Tuesday, B got appointment letter on Monday and E got appointment letter on Thursday)

Days	Students
Monday	B
Tuesday	C
Wednesday	A
Thursday	E
Friday	D
Saturday
Sunday

6. F got appointment letter in one of the day after D.

7.G does not get appointment letter Sunday.(So, G got appointment letter on Saturday and F got appointment letter on Sunday)

Days	Students
Monday	B
Tuesday	C
Wednesday	A
Thursday	E
Friday	D
Saturday	G
Sunday	F

Hence, only two persons got appointment letter after D.

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

Which of the following combination is correct?

A. B – Monday

B. C– Sunday

C. D– Saturday

D. E– Friday

E. F– Tuesday

Solutions

Persons–A, B, C, D, E, F and G

1. A got appointment letter on Wednesday.

2.Only one person got appointment letter between A and D.(So, D got appointment letter either on Monday or on Friday)

Case I

Days	Persons
Monday	D
Tuesday
Wednesday	A
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Case II

Days	Persons
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday	A
Thursday
Friday	D
Saturday
Sunday

3.Two persons got appointment letter between B and E.

4.B got appointment letter before E.

5.C got appointment letter before D and after B.(So,case I will be eliminated and C got appointment letter on Tuesday, B got appointment letter on Monday and E got appointment letter on Thursday)

Days	Students
Monday	B
Tuesday	C
Wednesday	A
Thursday	E
Friday	D
Saturday
Sunday

6. F got appointment letter in one of the day after D.

7.G does not get appointment letter Sunday.(So, G got appointment letter on Saturday and F got appointment letter on Sunday)

Days	Students
Monday	B
Tuesday	C
Wednesday	A
Thursday	E
Friday	D
Saturday	G
Sunday	F

Hence, B got appointment letter on Monday.

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

Who got appointment letter on Friday?

A. B

B. C

C. D

D. E

E. G

Solutions

Persons–A, B, C, D, E, F and G

1. A got appointment letter on Wednesday.

2.Only one person got appointment letter between A and D.(So, D got appointment letter either on Monday or on Friday)

Case I

Days	Persons
Monday	D
Tuesday
Wednesday	A
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Case II

Days	Persons
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday	A
Thursday
Friday	D
Saturday
Sunday

3.Two persons got appointment letter between B and E.

4.B got appointment letter before E.

5.C got appointment letter before D and after B.(So,case I will be eliminated and C got appointment letter on Tuesday, B got appointment letter on Monday and E got appointment letter on Thursday)

Days	Students
Monday	B
Tuesday	C
Wednesday	A
Thursday	E
Friday	D
Saturday
Sunday

6. F got appointment letter in one of the day after D.

7.G does not get appointment letter Sunday.(So, G got appointment letter on Saturday and F got appointment letter on Sunday)

Days	Students
Monday	B
Tuesday	C
Wednesday	A
Thursday	E
Friday	D
Saturday	G
Sunday	F

Hence, D got appointment letter on Friday.

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

How many persons got appointment letter between B and F?

A. Three

B. Two

C. None

D. One

E. More than three

Solutions

Persons–A, B, C, D, E, F and G

1. A got appointment letter on Wednesday.

2.Only one person got appointment letter between A and D.(So, D got appointment letter either on Monday or on Friday)

Case I

Days	Persons
Monday	D
Tuesday
Wednesday	A
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Case II

Days	Persons
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday	A
Thursday
Friday	D
Saturday
Sunday

3.Two persons got appointment letter between B and E.

4.B got appointment letter before E.

5.C got appointment letter before D and after B.(So,case I will be eliminated and C got appointment letter on Tuesday, B got appointment letter on Monday and E got appointment letter on Thursday)

Days	Students
Monday	B
Tuesday	C
Wednesday	A
Thursday	E
Friday	D
Saturday
Sunday

6. F got appointment letter in one of the day after D.

7.G does not get appointment letter Sunday.(So, G got appointment letter on Saturday and F got appointment letter on Sunday)

Days	Students
Monday	B
Tuesday	C
Wednesday	A
Thursday	E
Friday	D
Saturday	G
Sunday	F

Hence, more than three persons got appointment letter between B and F.

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

E got appointment letter in which of the following days?

A. Monday

B. Wednesday

C. Thursday

D. Saturday

E. Tuesday

Solutions

Persons–A, B, C, D, E, F and G

1. A got appointment letter on Wednesday.

2.Only one person got appointment letter between A and D.(So, D got appointment letter either on Monday or on Friday)

Case I

Days	Persons
Monday	D
Tuesday
Wednesday	A
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Case II

Days	Persons
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday	A
Thursday
Friday	D
Saturday
Sunday

3.Two persons got appointment letter between B and E.

4.B got appointment letter before E.

5.C got appointment letter before D and after B.(So,case I will be eliminated and C got appointment letter on Tuesday, B got appointment letter on Monday and E got appointment letter on Thursday)

Days	Students
Monday	B
Tuesday	C
Wednesday	A
Thursday	E
Friday	D
Saturday
Sunday

6. F got appointment letter in one of the day after D.

7.G does not get appointment letter Sunday.(So, G got appointment letter on Saturday and F got appointment letter on Sunday)

Days	Students
Monday	B
Tuesday	C
Wednesday	A
Thursday	E
Friday	D
Saturday	G
Sunday	F

Hence, E got appointment letter on Thursday.

32. Select the one which different from other four alternatives.

A. CBD

B. GFH

C. MNO

D. RQS

E. VUW

Solutions

The positions of the letters according to the English alphabet series :

C (-1) → B (+2) → D

G (-1) → F (+2) → H

M (+1) → N (+1) → O

R (-1) → Q (+2) → S

V (-1) → U (+2) → W

Thus, MNO has a different pattern.

33. Directions: These questions are based on the following information.

Eight persons P, Q, R, S, T, V, W and X are in a family with three different generations. W is the son of T, who is the only daughter of P. P is the brother-in-law of V and does not has any siblings. Not more than three and not less than two members in the same generation. X is the niece of Q, who is the sibling of T. R is the brother-in-law of Q. V is not a female. Less than four female members are there in the family.

How is Q related to S?

A. Nephew

B. Cousin

C. Son

D. Daughter

E. Father

Solutions

From the given information,

1) W is the son of T, who is the only daughter of P.

2) P is the brother-in-law of V and does not has any siblings.

3) X is the niece of Q, who is the sibling of T.

4) R is the brother-in-law of Q.

5) V is not a female. So, S is the wife of P.

6) P has only one daughter. So Q will the son of P.

7) Less than four female members are there in the family, so Q will be male member in the family.

Therefore the final arrangement is:

Therefore Q is the son of S.

34. Directions: These questions are based on the following information.

Who among the following is the Maternal uncle of W?

A. Q

B. R

C. S

D. V

E. Cannot be determined

Solutions

From the given information,

1) W is the son of T, who is the only daughter of P.

2) P is the brother-in-law of V and does not has any siblings.

3) X is the niece of Q, who is the sibling of T.

4) R is the brother-in-law of Q.

5) V is not a female. So, S is the wife of P.

6) P has only one daughter. So Q will the son of P.

7) Less than four female members are there in the family, so Q will be male member in the family.

Therefore the final arrangement is:

Therefore, Q is the Maternal uncle of W.

35. Directions: These questions are based on the following information.

How many females are there in the family?

A. One

B. Four

C. Two

D. Three

E. Cannot be determined

Solutions

From the given information,

1) W is the son of T, who is the only daughter of P.

2) P is the brother-in-law of V and does not has any siblings.

3) X is the niece of Q, who is the sibling of T.

4) R is the brother-in-law of Q.

5) V is not a female. So, S is the wife of P.

6) P has only one daughter. So Q will the son of P.

7) Less than four female members are there in the family, so Q will be male member in the family.

Therefore the final arrangement is:

Therefore, there are three females.

36. What should come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following question?[(27 × 10) ÷ 30 + 10500 ÷ 500] = ? × 15

A. 1

B. 4

C. 2.65

D. 0.90

E. 2

Solutions

Given:

[(27 × 10) ÷ 30 + 10500 ÷ 500] = ? × 15

Concept Used:

Calculation:

Suppose x will come in the place of the question mark;

[(27 × 10) ÷ 30 + 10500 ÷ 500] = x × 15

Applying BODMAS Rule;

⇒ [(270) ÷ 30 + 21] = 15x

⇒ 9 + 21 = 15x

⇒ 30 = 15x∴ x = 2

37. What should come in place of question mark ‘?’ in the following question?999 ÷ 3 – 165 = 75 + 111 – ?

A. 20

B. 28

C. 18

D. 22

E. 24

Solutions

Follow BODMAS (Brackets, Of, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction) rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1– Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved inside the bracket first,

Step-2- Then any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved,

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.

Given expression is,

⇒ 999 ÷ 3 – 165 = 75 + 111 – ?

⇒ 333 – 165 = 186 – ?

⇒ 168 = 186 – ?

⇒ ? = 186 – 168⇒ ? = 18

38. What will come in the place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?(71 × 8) + 90 = 132 × 4 + ?

A. 160

B. 140

C. 132

D. 130

E. 135

Solutions

Concept used:

Follow the BODMAS rule according to the table given below:

Calculation:

⇒ (71 × 8) + 90 = 132 × 4 + ?

⇒ 568 + 90 = 528 + ?

⇒ 658 = 528 + ?

⇒ ? = 658 – 528

⇒ ? = 130

∴ The value of ? is 130

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

A. 547

B. 447

C. 467

D. 647

E. 667

Solutions

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,

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.

Now, given expression:

⇒ ? = 442 + 225

⇒ ? = 667

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

(8 + 6 × 7) ÷ 10 × 3 = ?

A. 18

B. 20

C. 30

D. 15

E. 45

Solutions

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

Step-1∶ Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first and 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

(8 + 6 × 7) ÷ 10 × 3

⇒ (8 + 42) ÷ 10 × 3

⇒ 50 ÷ 10 × 3

⇒ 5 × 3 = 15

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

5 × √25 + 300 – 100 = ?²

A. 12

B. 20

C. 15

D. 25

E. 30

Solutions

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 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

5 × √25 + 300 – 100 = ?²

⇒ 5 × 5 + 200 = ?2

⇒ 225 = ?2

∴ 15 = ?

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

18 – ? + 19 + (11)² = 120

A. 38

B. 48

C. 42

D. 34

E. 24

Solutions

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 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

18 – ? + 19 + (11)2 = 120

⇒ 18 – ? + 19 + 121 = 120

⇒ ? = 121 – 120 + 19 + 18

∴ ? = 38

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

2.5% of 40 + 4.5% of 80 = ?% of 10

A. 36

B. 24

C. 46

D. 52

E. 38

Solutions

Concept used:

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

Calculations:

2.5% of 40 + 4.5% of 80 = ?% of 10

⇒ (2.5/100) × 40 + (4.5/100) × 80 = (?/100) × 10

⇒ 1 + 3.6 = ?/10

⇒ 4.6 = ?/10

⇒ ? = 46

∴ The value of ? is 46.

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

450% of ? ÷ 90 + 350% of 200 ÷ 70 = 20

A. 180

B. 190

C. 200

D. 210

E. 220

Solutions

450% of ? ÷ 90 + 350% of 200 ÷ 70 = 20

⇒ (450/100 × ?/90) + (350/100 × 200/70) = 20

⇒ ?/20 + 10 = 20

⇒ ?/20 = 10

⇒ ? = 200

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

935.5 + 555.4 + 64.5 + 1444.6 = 600% of ?

A. 200

B. 250

C. 300

D. 350

E. None of these

Solutions

935.5 + 555.4 + 64.5 + 1444.6 = 600% of ?

⇒ (935.5 + 64.5) + (555.5 + 1444.6) = 600/100 × ?

⇒ 1000 + 2000 = 6 × ?

⇒ 3000 = 6 × ?

⇒ ? = 3000/6= 500

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

256 × 2^-5 × ? = 2/25 of 50 × 75

A. 25

B. 37.5

C. 22.5

D. 50

E. 16

Solutions

256 × 2^-5 × ? = 2/25 of 50 × 75

⇒ 2⁸ × 2^-5 × ? = 2/25 of 50 × 75

⇒ 2⁸ × 2^-5 × ? = 2/25 × 50 × 75

⇒ 2⁸ × 2^-5 × ? = 2 × 2 × 75

⇒ 2⁸/2⁵ × ? = 4 × 75

⇒ 8 × ? = 4 × 75

⇒ ? = 75/2

⇒ ? = 37.5

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

23² – 413 ÷ 59 = ? × 18

A. 24

B. 34

C. 29

D. 39

E. None of these

Solutions

232 – 413 ÷ 59 = ? × 18

⇒ 529 – 7 = ? × 18

⇒ 522/18 = ?

⇒ ? = 29

48. The present ages of A and B are in the ratio 3 : 4 and ratio of B and C is 1 : 2 and ratio of C and D is 4 : 3. If the age of D is 72 years, then find the age of the oldest of the four.

A. 86 yrs

B. 80 yrs

C. 78 yrs

D. 82 yrs

E. 96 yrs

Solutions

Given:

A : B = 3 : 4

B : C = 1 : 2

C : D = 4 : 3

D’s age = 72 yrs

Explanation:

A : B : C : D = (3 × 1) : (4 × 1) : (2 × 4) : (2 × 3)

A : B : C : D = 3 : 4 : 8 : 6

A.T.Q

6 ratio = 72 yrs

1 ratio = 12 yrs

The oldest is C i.e. 8 ratio

8 ratio = 12 × 8 = 96 yrs

∴ The answer will be 96 years.

49. A train crosses a platform in 10 seconds while running at a speed of 45 km/h and it takes 15 seconds to pass a man walking at 5 m/s in the same direction of the train. Find the difference in the length of the train and length of the platform.

A. 200 m

B. 145 m

C. 100 m

D. 125 m

E. 156 m

Solutions

Given:

Speed of train = 45 km/h

Cross a platform in 10 seconds

Cross a walking man in 15 seconds

Formula used:

Speed = Distance/Time

Calculation:

⇒ Let the length of train = L metre

⇒ Length of platform = P metre

⇒ Speed of train = 45 × (5/18)

⇒ 12.5 m/s

⇒ 12.5 = (L + P)/10

⇒ 125 = L + P

⇒ Speed of train = 12.5 m/s

⇒ Speed of man = 5 m/s

⇒ Relative speed = (12.5 – 5) m/s

⇒ 7.5 m/s

⇒ 7.5 = L/15

⇒ 112.5 m = L

⇒ L + P = 125

⇒ 112.5 + P = 125

⇒ P = 125 – 112.5

⇒ P = 12.5 m

⇒ Required difference = 112.5 – 12.5⇒ 100 m

50. If the ratio of the radius of two circles is 3 : 5. The perimeter of the smaller circle is 10% more than that of the perimeter of the square. If the side of the square is 30 cm, then, find the area of the larger circle?

A. 3220 cm².

B. 4250 cm²

C. 3550 cm²

D. 3850 cm²

E. 3250 cm²

Solutions

Given:

Ratio of radius of two circles = 3 : 5

Perimeter of the circle = 110% of Perimeter of square

Side of square = 30 cm

Formula Used:

Area of square = (side × side)

Area of circle = πr²

Perimeter of circle = 2πr

Perimeter of square = 4 × side

Calculation:

Suppose the radius of the circles is 3x and 5x, respectively.

Perimeter of the square = 4 × 30 = 120 cm

The perimeter of the smaller circle = 110% of 120

⇒ 132 cm

Perimeter of smaller circle = 2π (3x) =132

⇒ 2 × 22/7 × 3x = 132

⇒ 132x/7 = 132

⇒ x = 7

The radius of the larger circle = 5x = 35 cm

∴ Area of the larger circle = πr2

⇒ π(35)²

⇒ 22/7 × 35 × 35

⇒ 3850 cm²

51. Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the given questions:

1000 students enrolled for ‘NEET EXAM”. 75% of the students appeared in an exam. 30% of the students who appeared in an exam attempts Physics in the exam and remaining attempts only Chemistry and Biology section. The number of students attempts Chemistry section is 75 more than the number of students attempts in Biology section. Ratio of girls and boys appeared in an exam is 2 ∶ 3. Number of girl’s attempt in each section are equal. 30% of the girls cleared the exam and the number of boys who cleared the exam is two times the number of girls who cleared the exam.

Students who cleared the exam is what% of the students who appeared in the exam?

A. 12%

B. 24%

C. 56%

D. 36%

E. 46%

Solutions

Total number of students = 1000

Number of students appeared in the NEET exam = 75% of 1000 = 750

Number of girls who appeared in the exam = (2/5) × 750 = 300

Number of girls cleared the exam = 30% of 300 = 90

Number of boys cleared the exam = 2 × 90 = 180

Required percentage = (270/750) × 100 = 36%

∴ Students who cleared the exam is 36% of the students who appeared in the exam

52. Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the given questions:

The total number of boys who attempts the Chemistry section is what percent of total number of students who appeared in Chemistry section?

A. 12.66%

B. 13.66%

C. 66.66%

D. 68.56%

E. 67.56%

Solutions

Total number of students = 1000

Number of students appeared in the NEET exam = 75% of 1000 = 750

Number of students attempts Only Physics sections = 30% of 750 = 225

Number of students attempts Chemistry and Biology section = 750 – 225 = 525

Let the number of students attempts Biology section = x

⇒ x + (x + 75) = 525

⇒ 2x + 75 = 525

⇒ 2x = 450

⇒ x = 225

Number of students attempts Chemistry section = 225 + 75 = 300

Number of girls who attempts Chemistry section = 300/3 = 100

Number of Boys who attempts Chemistry section = 200

Required percentage = (200/300) × 100 = 66.66%

∴ The total number of boys who attempts the Chemistry section is 66.66% of total number of students who appeared in Chemistry section

53. Direction: Read the information carefully and answer the given questions:

The total number of boys who cleared the NEET exam, is what percent of total number of students who appeared in the exam?

A. 12%

B. 24%

C. 14%

D. 16%

E. 15%

Solutions

Total number of students = 1000

Number of students appeared in the NEET exam = 75% of 1000 = 750

Number of girls who appeared in the exam = (2/5) × 750 = 300

Number of girls cleared the exam = 30% of 300 = 90

Number of boys cleared the exam = 2 × 90 = 180

Required percentage = (180/750) × 100 = 24%

∴ The total number of boys who cleared the NEET exam is 24% of total number of students who appeared in the exam

54. Two varieties of milk with different prices is mixed in the ratio 2 : 3. The price of 1st type of milk is Rs 10 per litre while the price of 2nd type of milk is Rs. 15 per litre. The average price of the mixture.

A. Rs. 11 per litre

B. Rs. 12 per litre

C. Rs. 13 per litre

D. Rs. 14 per litre

E. Rs. 15 per litre

Solutions

Given:

Ratio of two varieties of milk = 2 : 3

Price of 1st type of milk = Rs. 10

Price of 2nd type of milk = Rs. 15

Calculation:

Let the average price of mixture be ‘x’

⇒ (x – 10)/(15 – x) = 3/2

⇒ 2x – 20 = 45 – 3x

⇒ 5x = 65

⇒ x = 13

∴ The average price of mixture is 13 Rs per litre.

55. Sachin’s batting average for 50 innings is 60 runs. His highest score exceeds his lowest score by 182 runs. If these two innings are excluded, the average of the remaining 48 innings is 58 runs. The lowest score made by Sachin in his inning is:

A. 16

B. 17

C. 18

D. 29

E. None of these

Solutions

Given

Average of 50 innings = 60 runs

Formula Used

Average = sum of data/ No. of data

Calculation

So, the sum of 50 innings runs = 60 × 50 = 3000

Let the highest score of the innings = x

and the score of lowest innings = y

then, x – y = 182 runs —–(1)

According to the question

when these two innings are excluded, the average of the remaining 48 innings = 58 runs

so, the sum of 48 innings runs = 58 × 48 = 2784

⇒ x + y = 3000 – 2784 = 216 runs

Now, x + y = 216 —-(2)

By solving both the eq , we get x = 199 runs and y = 17 runs

∴ The lowest score is 17 runs.

56. A boat travels 30 km upstream and 30 km downstream in 8 hours. Time taken for the same boat to travel 50 km downstream if its speed against the stream is 6 kmph.

A. 10 hours

B. 6 hours

C. 8 hours

D. 4 hours

E. 5 hours

Solutions

Given:

Speed of the boat against the stream = 6 kmph

Formula used:

Speed downstream = Speed of a boat in still water + speed of the stream

Speed upstream = Speed of a boat in still water – speed of the stream

Calculation:

Let downstream speed be A kmph.

⇒ 30/A + 30/6 = 8

⇒ A = 10 kmph

Speed of downstream of boat = 10 kmph

⇒ 50/10 hours = 5 hours

∴ Required time is 5 hours

57. A seller mixes 26 kg rice of a price of Rs. 20/kg, with 30 kg of different variety rice of a price of Rs. 36/kg. He sells both the mixed rices at Rs. 30/kg. What will be the profit in percentage?

A. 25%

B. 10%

C. 15%

D. 20%

E. 5%

Solutions

Shortcut TrickGiven:

Cost price of 26 kg of rice = Rs. 20/kg

Cost price of 30 kg of rice = Rs. 36/kg

Selling price of mixture = Rs. 30/kg

Formula Used:

Profit = Selling price – Cost price

Profit percent = {[(SP – CP)/CP] × 100}

Where, SP = Selling price and CP = Cost price

Calculation:

By using Mixture and Alligation,

⇒ 540 – 15x = 13x – 260

⇒ x = 28.57

Total cost price of 56 kg of rice = 56 × 28.57 = Rs. 1600

Selling price of 56 kg of rice = 56 × 30 = Rs.1680

Profit percent = {[(SP – CP)/CP] × 100}

⇒ {[(1680 – 1600)/1600] × 100}

⇒ (80/1600) × 100 = 5%

∴ The profit percentage is 5%.

Alternate MethodGiven:

Cost price of 26 kg of rice = Rs. 20/kg

Cost price of 30 kg of rice = Rs. 36/kg

Selling price of mixture = Rs. 30/kg

Formula Used:

Profit = Selling price – Cost price

Profit percent = {[(SP – CP)/CP] × 100}

Where, SP = Selling price and CP = Cost price

Calculation:

According to the question,

Cost price of 26 kg of rice = 26 × 20

⇒ Rs. 520

Cost price of 30 kg of rice = 30 × 36

⇒ Rs. 1080

Total cost price of 56 kg of rice = 520 + 1080

⇒ Rs. 1600

Selling price of 56 kg of rice = 56 × 30

⇒ Rs.1680

Profit percent = {[(SP – CP)/CP] × 100}

⇒ {[(1680 – 1600)/1600] × 100}

⇒ (80/1600) × 100

⇒ 5%

∴ The profit percentage is 5%.

Mistake PointsWhen using Mixture and Alligation, take two ingredients in such a way that first ingredient is lower than the mean value and the other one is higher than the mean value.

Thus the required ratio is: R =

58. Raj lends an amount of Rs.50,000 to Sumesh at a rate of 12% for five years. But after two years Raj decided to increase the rate to 20%. Find the extra amount Sumesh has to pay due to this hike in interest.

A. Rs. 8,000

B. Rs. 10,000

C. Rs. 12,000

D. Rs. 14,000

E. Rs. 16,000

Solutions

Given:

Principal The amount = Rs. 50,000

Initial rate of interest = 12%

Time for which it was invested for = 5 years

Increased rate of interest after three years = 20%

Formula used:

SI = PNR/100

Calculation:

Simple interest at 12% rate of interest for 5 years = 50,000 × 5 × 12/100

⇒ Simple interest at 12% rate of interest = Rs. 30,000

Simple interest for 5 years at increased rate = SI for 2 years at 12% rate + SI for 3 years at 20% rate

Simple interest at for 5 years at increased rate = 50,000 × 2 × 12/100 + 50,000 × 3 × 20/100

Simple interest for 5 years at an increased rate = Rs. 42,000

The extra amount Sumesh has to pay = SI for 5 years at an increased rate – SI at the initial rate

The extra amount Sumesh has to pay = 42,000 – 30,000

The extra amount Sumesh has to pay = Rs.12,000

Short Cut

Interest to be paid on (20% rate for 3 years + 12% for 2 years) = interest paid on 12% rate for 5 years + interest paid for (20 – 12)% rate for 3 years

That is, extra amount to be paid by Sumesh = 8% interest for 3 years on the principal

The extra amount to be paid by Sumesh = 50,000 × 3 × 8/100

The extra amount to be paid by Sumesh = Rs. 12,000

∴ Sumesh has to pay an extra of Rs. 12,000.

59. In a mixture, the ratio between milk and water is 8 : 1. If 18 litres of mixtures is removed and 4 lires of water is added, then the quantity of milk is 24 litres more than that of water. Find the initial quantity of milk in the mixture.

A. 56 litres

B. 48 litres

C. 40 litres

D. 42 litres

E. 64 litres

Solutions

Given:

Ratio of milk and water = 8 : 1

Mixture removed = 18 litres

Quantity of water added = 4 litres

Quantity of milk in final quantity = 24 litres more than water

Concept used:

Ratio of milk and water taken out from the mixture will be in the same ratio as present in the mixture

Calculation:

Let the quantity of milk and water be 8x and x respectively

so, Quantity of milk removed from mixture = (8x/9x) × 18 litres

⇒ 16 litres

Quantity of water removed from mixture = (18 – 16) litres

⇒ 2 litres

According to question,

⇒ 8x – 16 = 24 + (x – 2) + 4

⇒ 8x – 16 = 24 + x + 2

⇒ 8x – x = 42

⇒ 7x = 42

⇒ x = 6

Initial quantity of milk in mixture = (8 × 6) litres

⇒ 48 litres

∴ The initial quantity of milk in the mixture is 48 litres

60. A and B started a business with Rs. 95000 and Rs. 57000 respectively. But B was a business partner they decided to share their profit in the ratio of 4 : 3. If C joins with a condition that they will share profit and loss in the ratio of 2 : 1 : 3. Find the sacrifice ratio of A and B.

A. 10 : 11

B. 11 : 10

C. 5 : 7

D. 13 : 19

E. 21 : 17

Solutions

GIVEN:

Here, the capital-share is in the ratio of 95000 : 57000 = 5 : 3. But their profit sharing ratio is different than the capital ratio. i.e. 4 : 3.

CONCEPT:

When Capital ratio and Profit and loss (PNL) ratios are different, we will always calculate the calculations based on the PNL ratio.

FORMULA USED:

Sacrifice = Older share – Newer share.

CALCULATION:

Sacrifice of A = 4/7 – 2/6 = (24 – 14) /42 = 10/42

Sacrifice of B = 3/7 – 1/6 = (18 – 7) /42 = 11/42

Sacrifice ratio = Sacrifice of A : Sacrifice of B

⇒ Sacrifice ratio = 10/42 : 11/42

⇒ Sacrifice ratio = 10 : 11.∴ The sacrifice ratio will be 10 : 11.

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

38, 39, 35, 44, 28, ?

A. 43

B. 53

C. 48

D. 58

E. 63

Solutions

The series follows the following pattern:

38 + 12 = 39

39 – 22 = 35

35 + 32 = 44

44 – 42 = 28

28 + 52 = 53

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

12, 23, 45, ?, 177, 353

A. 93

B. 97

C. 101

D. 83

E. 89

Solutions

The series follows the following pattern:

12 × 2 – 1 = 23

23 × 2 – 1 = 45

45 × 2 – 1 = 89

89 × 2 – 1 = 177

177 × 2 – 1 = 353

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

11.5, 12.5, 27, ?, 340, 1705

A. 84

B. 96

C. 74

D. 114

E. 106

Solutions

The series follows the following pattern:

11.5 × 1 + 1 = 12.5

12.5 × 2 + 2 = 27

27 × 3 + 3 = 84

84 × 4 + 4 = 340

340 × 5 + 5 = 1705

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

50, 54, 45, 61, ?, 72

A. 46

B. 36

C. 106

D. 56

E. 96

Solutions

The series follows the following pattern:

50 + 22 = 54

54 – 32 = 45

45 + 42 = 61

61 – 52 = 36

36 + 62 = 72

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

14, 18, 26, ?, 74, 138

A. 32

B. 42

C. 52

D. 22

E. 62

Solutions

The series follows the following pattern:

14 + 4 = 18

18 + 8 = 26

26 + 16 = 42

42 + 32 = 74

74 + 64 = 138

66. Direction: Read the following graph carefully and answer the following questions:

The Bar Graph given below shows the number of ice creams and chocolates sold by four different companies.

The number of chocolates sold by company P and Q together is what percentage more than the number of ice creams sold by company Q and R together?

A. 5%

B. 15%

C. 30%

D. 40%

E. 20%

Solutions

In company P:

Number of Chocolates sold = 980

In company Q:

Number of Chocolates sold = 820

Total number of chocolates sold by company P and Q together = 980 + 820 = 1800

In company Q:

Number of Ice creams sold = 900

In company R:

Number of Ice creams sold = 600

Total number of Ice creams sold by company R and Q together = 900 + 600 = 1500

Required% = (1800 – 1500)/1500 × 100

⇒ 300/1500 × 100

⇒ 20%

67. Direction: Read the following graph carefully and answer the following questions:

The Bar Graph given below shows the number of ice creams and chocolates sold by four different companies.

The number of chocolates sold by company U is 25% more than the number of ice creams sold by company Q. Find the average of the number of chocolates sold by all five companies together.

A. 865

B. 825

C. 805

D. 860

E. 820

Solutions

The number of chocolates sold by company U = 125% of 900 = 1125

Total number of Chocolates sold by the five companies = 980 + 820 + 740 + 660 + 1125 = 4325

Required average = 4325/5

⇒ 865

68. Direction: Read the following graph carefully and answer the following questions:

The Bar Graph given below shows the number of ice creams and chocolates sold by four different companies.

What is the difference between the total number of Ice creams and chocolates sold by company P and Q and the total number of chocolates sold by company R and S?

A. 1955

B. 1950

C. 1900

D. 1850

E. 1940

Solutions

In company P:

Number of Ice creams sold = 640

Number of Chocolates sold = 980

In company Q:

Number of Ice creams sold = 900

Number of Chocolates sold = 820

In company R:

Number of Chocolates sold = 740

In company S:

Number of Chocolates sold = 660

Required difference = [(640 + 980 + 900 + 820) – (740 + 660)]

⇒ 3340 – 1400 = 1940

69. Direction: Read the following graph carefully and answer the following questions:

The Bar Graph given below shows the number of ice creams and chocolates sold by four different companies.

If the ratio of Ice creams to Chocolates sold by another company T is 7 : 8 and the number of both items i.e., Ice creams and Chocolates sold by company T increased by same number to company S, then by what percent number of Ice creams and Chocolates respectively increased with repsect to company S?

A. 40%, 16.66%

B. 25%, 21.21%

C. 25%, 16.66%

D. 24%, 16%

E. 18%, 6.66%

Solutions

Let the number of each items sold is increased by ‘x’

⇒ (560 + x)/(660 + x) = 7/8

⇒ 4480 + 8x = 4620 + 7x

⇒ x = 140

∴ Percent increase in items sold,

Ice creams = 140/560 × 100 = 25%

Chocolates = 140/660 × 100 = 21.21%

70. Direction: Read the following graph carefully and answer the following questions:

The Bar Graph given below shows the number of ice creams and chocolates sold by four different companies.

What is the ratio of the total number of Ice creams and Chocolates sold by the four companies?

A. 27:32

B. 29:31

C. 26:33

D. 23:32

E. None of these

Solutions

In company P:

Number of Ice creams sold = 640

Number of Chocolates sold = 980

In company Q:

Number of Ice creams sold = 900

Number of Chocolates sold = 820

In company R:

Number of Ice creams sold = 600

Number of Chocolates sold = 740

In company S:

Number of Ice creams sold = 560

Number of Chocolates sold = 660

Total number of Ice creams sold by the four companies = 640 + 900 + 600 + 560 = 2700

Total number of Chocolates sold by the four companies = 980 + 820 + 740 + 660 = 3200

Required ratio = 2700 : 3200 = 27:32

∴ The correct answer is 27:32.

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

Heatwaves unfolding on the bottom of the ocean can be more intense and last longer than those on the sea surface, new research suggests, but such extremes in the deep ocean are often overlooked. A team of scientists with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has conducted the first _______ of marine heatwaves along North America’s continental shelves. They found that these bottom heatwaves ranged from 0.5 degrees Celsius to 3C warmer than normal temperatures and could _______ more than six months — much longer than heatwaves at the surface. “We simply don’t have a ton of instruments on the ocean bottom along continental shelves,” said study co-author Dillon Amaya, an NOAA climate scientist. The ocean is a powerful thing. It destroys instruments that we have in the water for too long. Surface heat waves can be picked up by satellites and can result in huge algal blooms. But, Amaya said, often no one knows a bottom marine heatwave is happening until the impacts show up in commercial bottom-dwelling species like lobsters and crabs.

The assessment, published in the journal Nature Communications, used computer models of the ocean and observations to analyze seafloor heat waves. It found that while sometimes a marine heatwave can hit both the sea surface and ocean bottom at the same time, bottom heatwaves can also occur on their own. The ocean has absorbed about 90% of the excess heat from global warming, with the ocean’s average temperature increasing by about 1.5C over the last century. Marine heatwaves have become about 50% more frequent over the past decade. “It’s a little less clear if climate change is strongly impacting bottom marine heatwaves in the same way it would at the surface,” Amaya said, saying changes to ocean circulation patterns could also play a role. Past bottom marine heatwaves have decimated Pacific cod and snow crab populations. “Pacific cod in the Gulf of Alaska is an important fishery and … that population has declined by 75% following the big marine heatwave in 2015,” said Michael Jacox, a scientist at NOAA’s Southwest Fisheries Science Center. Warmer water, he said, can increase the energy needs of species at the same time that there’s less prey available for them to eat, leading to more deaths and fewer births.

According to the passage, for what purpose does computer models of the ocean and observations are used?

A. To more deaths and fewer births.

B. To hit both the sea surface and ocean bottom at the same time.

C. To decimate Pacific cod and snow crab populations.

D. To increase the energy needs of species.

E. To analyze seafloor heat waves.

Solutions

The correct answer is ‘To analyze seafloor heat waves.‘

Key Points

The first sentence of the second paragraph says “The assessment, published in the journal Nature Communications, used computer models of the ocean and observations to analyze seafloor heat waves.”
From the above sentence, we can say that computer models of the ocean and observations are used to analyze seafloor heat waves.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 5.

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

When does one get to know a bottom marine heatwave is happening?

A. When a marine heatwave hit both the sea surface and ocean bottom at the same time.

B. When heatwaves unfolding on the bottom of the ocean is more intense.

C. When the impacts show up in commercial bottom-dwelling species like lobsters and crabs.

D. When the bottom heatwaves ranged from 0.5 degrees Celsius to 3C warmer than normal temperatures.

E. When the ocean’s average temperature increases by about 1.5C.

Solutions

The correct answer is ‘When the impacts show up in commercial bottom-dwelling species like lobsters and crabs.‘

Key Points

The last sentence of the first paragraph says “But, Amaya said, often no one knows a bottom marine heatwave is happening until the impacts show up in commercial bottom-dwelling species like lobsters and crabs.”
From the above sentence, we can say that one gets to know a bottom marine heatwave is happening when the impacts show up in commercial bottom-dwelling species like lobsters and crabs.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 3.

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

How does less availability of prey affect marine species?

A. It leads to more deaths and fewer births of marine species.

B. It destroys instruments that we have in the water for too long.

C. It strongly impacts bottom marine heatwaves in the same way it would at the surface.

D. It absorbs about 90% of the excess heat from global warming.

E. It leads to less fewer and more births of marine species.

Solutions

The correct answer is ‘It leads to more deaths and fewer births of marine species.‘

Key Points

The last sentence of the second paragraph says “Warmer water, he said, can increase the energy needs of species at the same time that there’s less prey available for them to eat, leading to more deaths and fewer births.”
From the above sentence, we can say that less availability of prey (an animal that is caught and killed by another for food) leads to more deaths and fewer births of marine species.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 1.

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

Which of the following is/are incorrect according to the given passage?

A. The ocean’s average temperature is decreasing by about 1.5C over the last century.

B. The ocean has absorbed only 10% of the excess heat from global warming.

C. The ocean destroys instruments that are inside the water for too long.

A. Only A

B. Both A and B

C. Only B

D. Both B and C

E. Only C

Solutions

The correct answer is ‘Both A and B.‘

Key Points

The sixth sentence of the first paragraph says “It (the ocean) destroys instruments that we have in the water for too long.”
- From the above sentence, we can say that statement C is correct according to the given passage.
The third sentence of the second paragraph says “The ocean has absorbed about 90% of the excess heat from global warming, with the ocean’s average temperature increasing by about 1.5C over the last century”.
- From the above sentences, we can say that statements A and B are incorrect according to the given passage.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 2.

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

Which of the following is/are correct according to the given passage?

A. It is found that a marine heatwave can never hit both the sea surface and ocean bottom at the same time.

B. Surface heat waves can’t be picked up by satellites and can’t result in huge algal blooms.

C. Heatwaves unfolding on the bottom of the ocean are often ignored.

A. Only A

B. Both A and B

C. Only B

D. Both B and C

E. Only C

Solutions

The correct answer is ‘Only C.‘

Key Points

The first sentence of the first paragraph says “Heatwaves unfolding on the bottom of the ocean can be more intense and last longer than those on the sea surface, new research suggests, but such extremes in the deep ocean are often overlooked.”
- From the above sentence, we can say that statement C is correct according to the given passage.
The second sentence of the second paragraph says “It found that while sometimes a marine heatwave can hit both the sea surface and ocean bottom at the same time, bottom heatwaves can also occur on their own” and the second-last sentence of the first paragraph says “Surface heat waves can be picked up by satellites and can result in huge algal blooms”.
- From the above sentences, we can say that statements A and B are incorrect according to the given passage.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 5.

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

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage: ”They found that these bottom heatwaves ranged from 0.5 degrees Celsius to 3C warmer than normal temperatures and could _______ more than six months — much longer than heatwaves at the surface.”

A. Last

B. Conclusion

C. Termination

D. Begin

E. Prior

Solutions

The correct answer is ‘Last.‘

Key Points

The given sentence “They found that these bottom heatwaves ranged from 0.5 degrees Celsius to 3C warmer than normal temperatures and could _______ more than six months — much longer than heatwaves at the surface” is talking about the bottom heatwaves ranged from 0.5 degrees Celsius to 3C warmer than normal temperatures that could continue or go on for more than six months.
Also, the use of the word ”longer” in the sentence indicates the use of the word ‘last‘ in the blank.
The word ‘Last‘ means To continue for a period of time. (कुछ समय तक जारी रहना, चलना, बने रहना)
- Example: The guitar solo will last for twenty minutes.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: They found that these bottom heatwaves ranged from 0.5 degrees Celsius to 3C warmer than normal temperatures and could last more than six months — much longer than heatwaves at the surface.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
- Conclusion means An end to something. (समाप्ति, समापन)
- Termination means The action of terminating something or the fact of being terminated. (समाप्ति)
- Begin means To start doing something; to do the first part of something. (कोई काम आरंभ करना, शुरू करना; पहले चरण का आरंभ करना)
- Prior means Coming before or earlier. (पूर्ववर्ती, किसी से पहले या शुरू में आने वाला)

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

What will fit in the blank taken from the passage: ”A team of scientists with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has conducted the first _______ of marine heatwaves along North America’s continental shelves.”

A. Disappointment

B. Contentment

C. Adamant

D. Assessment

E. Amusement

Solutions

The correct answer is ‘Assessment.‘

Key Points

The given sentence “A team of scientists with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has conducted the first _______ of marine heatwaves along North America’s continental shelves” is talking about a team of scientists conducting the first judgment or evaluation of marine heatwaves along North America’s continental shelves.
Also, the use of the word ”conducted” in the sentence indicates the use of the word ‘assessment‘ in the blank.
The word ‘Assessment‘ means The process of making a judgment or evaluation about someone or something. (सोचा-समझा अभिमत, मूल्‍यांकन, राय)
- Example: After the blind date, her assessment was that the man did not have polite manners.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete Sentence: A team of scientists with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has conducted the first assessment of marine heatwaves along North America’s continental shelves.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
- Disappointment means Sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations. (निराशा)
- Contentment means A feeling of happy satisfaction. (मधुर संतुष्टि, संतोष)
- Adamant means Very sure; refusing to change your mind. (अपने मत पर अटल, दृढ़; अड़ियल)
- Amusement means The feeling caused by something that makes you laugh or smile, or by something that entertains you. (मन-बहलाव, मनोविनोद)

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

Choose the antonym of the word ‘Decimated‘.

A. Ruined

B. Raised

C. Wrecked

D. Devastated

E. Shattered

Solutions

The correct answer is ‘Raised.‘

Key Points

The word ‘Decimated‘ means To badly damage something or make something weaker. (किसी को अत्‍यधिक नुक़सान पहुँचाना या अशक्त कर देना)
- Example: The category five hurricane decimated the small beach town.
Let’s look at the meaning of the given options:-
- Ruined – To damage something so badly that it loses all its value, pleasure, etc. (किसी चीज़ को तबाह कर देना, बरबाद कर देना)
  - Example: The bad weather ruined the party.
- Raised – To increase the level of something or to make something better or stronger. (किसी वस्‍तु के स्‍तर में वृद्धि करना या उसे बेहतर या अधिक सशक्त करना)
  - Example: He worked diligently at practical reforms and raised the standard of clerical life and work.
- Wrecked – To spoil completely. (बरबाद कर देना)
  - Example: Bad weather wrecked our vacation.
- Devastated – To destroy or ruin. (सर्वनाश करना, तबाह करना)
  - Example: The area has been devastated by war.
- Shattered – To destroy something completely. (पूर्णतया नष्‍ट कर देना, छिन्‍न-भिन्‍न कर देना)
  - Example: The force of the explosion shattered the windows.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 2.

Additional Information

The antonyms of the word ‘Decimated‘ are “Raised, Built, Created”.
The synonyms of the word ‘Decimated‘ are “Ruined, Devastated, Acute”.

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

Choose the synonym of the word ‘Overlooked‘.

A. Regarded

B. Valued

C. Discerned

D. Noticed

E. Ignored

Solutions

The correct answer is ‘Ignored.‘

Key Points

The word ‘Overlooked‘ means To fail to see or notice something. (किसी वस्‍तु को देखने या उस पर ध्यान देने से चूक जाना, अनदेखी कर जाना)
- Example: The detective overlooked an important clue.
Let’s look at the meaning of the given options:-
- Regarded – To make note of something; to take into consideration. (ध्यान देना)
  - Example: She regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged.
- Valued – To consider someone or something to be important or beneficial. (किसी व्‍यकि्त या वस्‍तु को महत्वपूर्ण या मूल्‍यवान मानना)
  - Example: The cooperation of other countries is highly valued, so we try to stay on good terms with them when we can.
- Discerned – To recognize or find out. (किसी वस्‍तु को देख या पहचान पाना)
  - Example: He discerned their capabilities, studied their characters, and sought to remedy their defects by frank and searching criticism.
- Noticed – To see and become conscious of something. (किसी बात को देखना और सतर्क हो जाना)
  - Example: People should not hesitate to contact the police if they’ve noticed anyone acting suspiciously.
- Ignored – To pay no attention to somebody or something. (व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु पर कोई ध्यान न देना, की उपेक्षा करना)
  - Example: They ignored the warning signs.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 5.

Additional Information

The synonyms of the word ‘Overlooked‘ are “Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded“.
The antonyms of the word ‘Overlooked‘ are “Regarded, Valued, Inhibited“.

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

Choose the antonym of the word ‘Intense‘.

A. Fierce

B. Acute

C. Moderate

D. Severe

E. Ferocious

Solutions

The correct answer is ‘Moderate.‘

Key Points

The word ‘Intense‘ means Extreme in degree, power, or effect. (बहुत अधिक, उग्र या गंभीर)
- Example: The intense heat allowed me to fry an egg on the sidewalk.
Let’s look at the meaning of the given options:-
- Fierce – Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness; very strong. (बहुत कड़ा; ज़बरदस्‍त, उग्र, प्रचंड, भीषण)
  - Example: Fierce winds were blowing, threatening to capsize our boat.
- Acute – Very serious; very great. (बहुत गंभीर; बहुत अधिक)
  - Example: The war has aggravated an acute economic crisis.
- Moderate – Average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree. (मध्‍यम स्‍तर का न बहुत अधिक न बहुत कम)
  - Example: His new wealth had only a moderate effect on his way of life.
- Severe – Very great; intense. (बहुत अधिक; उग्र या गंभीर)
  - Example: Both changes are having a severe effect on science.
- Ferocious – Very great; extreme. (बहुत अधिक; उग्र व ख़ूनख्‍़वार)
  - Example: Compared to the natural process of ruination, human destruction seems much more ferocious.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 3.

Additional Information

The antonyms of the word ‘Intense‘ are “Moderate, Mild, Light“.
The synonyms of the word ‘Intense‘ are “Fierce, Severe, Acute”.

81. Directions: In the given sentence, three words are marked as (A), (B), and (C). These words may or may not be placed in their right places. Four options with different arrangements of these words are given below, mark the option with the correct arrangement as your answer. If no change is required mark ‘No rearrangement required’ as your answer.

Many mechanism(A) banks are over-cautious about using this restrictions(B) so that it would not invite any secondary Indian(C) from the U.S.

A. BAC

B. CAB

C. ACB

D. CBA

E. No rearrangement required

Solutions

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

The given sentence is –

Many _______(A) banks are over-cautious about using this ________(B) so that it would not invite any secondary _______(C) from the U.S.

To answer the question let’s first look at the meanings of all the marked words –
(A) Mechanism – It’s a noun that means ‘a natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about’. (क्रियाविधि)
(B) Restrictions – It’s a noun that means ‘the limitation or control of someone or something, or the state of being restricted.’ (प्रतिबंध)
(C) Indian – It’s an adjective that means ‘relating to India or its people, customs, or languages’. (भारतीय)
After looking at the meanings of all the marked words we can conclude that in the given sentence ‘Indian’ should come in the first blank because it is an adjective and it should be followed by the noun ‘banks’.
Also, the word ‘restrictions’ is given in the wrong place because it is preceded by ‘this’ which is a singular pronoun and thus, ‘mechanism’ should come in the second blank.
Therefore, the correct answer is ‘CAB’.

The correct sentence after rearrangement would be – Many Indian(C) banks are over-cautious about using this mechanism(A) so that it would not invite any secondary restrictions(B) from the U.S.

82. Directions: In the given sentence, three words are marked as (A), (B), and (C). These words may or may not be placed in their right places. Four options with different arrangements of these words are given below, mark the option with the correct arrangement as your answer. If no change is required mark ‘No rearrangement required’ as your answer.

He was hired for the job because he was persuade(A) at speaking and able to eloquent(B) people and these are the skills that the company(C) was looking for.

A. BAC

B. CAB

C. ACB

D. CBA

E. No rearrangement required

Solutions

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

The given sentence is –

He was hired for the job because he was _______(A) at speaking and able to ______(B) people and these are the skills that the _______(C) was looking for.

To answer the question let’s first look at the meanings of all the marked words –
(A) Persuade – It’s a verb that means ‘induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument’. (राज़ी करना)
(B) Eloquent – It’s an adjective that means ‘fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing’. (सुवक्ता)
(C) Company – It’s a noun that means ‘a commercial business’.
After looking at the meanings of all the marked words we can conclude that the word ‘company’ is given in its right place while ‘persuade’ and ‘eloquent’ are given in the wrong places because ‘eloquent’ is an adjective and we need a verb in the second blank.
Thus, ‘persuade’ and ‘eloquent’ should switch places.
Therefore, the correct answer is ‘BAC’.

The correct sentence after rearrangement would be – He was hired for the job because he was eloquent(B) at speaking and able to persuade(A) people and these are the skills that the company(C) was looking for.

83. Directions: In the given sentence, three words are marked as (A), (B), and (C). These words may or may not be placed in their right places. Four options with different arrangements of these words are given below, mark the option with the correct arrangement as your answer. If no change is required, mark ‘No rearrangement required’ as your answer.

“The company(A) announced a new partnership(B) with a leading technology firm(C).”

A. BAC

B. ACB

C. CAB

D. CBA

E. No rearrangement is required

Solutions

The correct answer is option (5) No rearrangement is required.

Key Points

The given sentence is – “The ____ (A) announced a new ______(B) with a leading _____firm(C).”
To answer the question, let’s look at the meanings of the marked words:
(A) Company – It’s a noun that refers to an organization or business entity.
(B) Partnership – It’s a noun that means a cooperative relationship between two or more parties.
(C) Technology – It’s a noun that refers to the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
After considering the meanings of the marked words, the correct arrangement is:
“The company announced a new partnership with a leading technology firm.“

84. Directions: In the given sentence, three words are marked as (A), (B), and (C). These words may or may not be placed in their right places. Four options with different arrangements of these words are given below, mark the option with the correct arrangement as your answer. If no change is required, mark ‘No rearrangement required’ as your answer.

“The ahead(A) successfully completed the project team(B) of the deadline(C).”

A. BAC

B. ABC

C. CAB

D. CBA

E. No rearrangement required

Solutions

The correct answer is option a) BAC.

Key Points

The given sentence is – “The ahead(A) successfully completed the project team(B) of the deadline(C).”
To answer the question, let’s look at the meanings of the marked words:
(A) Team – It’s a noun that refers to a group of people working together towards a common goal.
(B) Ahead – It’s an adverb that means in advance or before a specified time or event.
(C) Deadline – It’s a noun that refers to a time or date by which something must be completed.
After considering the meanings of the marked words, the correct arrangement is:
“The team successfully completed the project ahead of the deadline.”

85. Select the part of the sentence which has an error from the given options. Select ‘No error’ if all are correct

Mary speaks more higher of the iTouch than the iPod.(A)/ The price variation between multiple (B)/ variants is a staggering ten thousand rupees, so please do consider (C)/ other brands rather than following the shepherd. (D)/

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. No error

Solutions

The correct option is option 1) i.e. A.

Key Points

Instead of ‘more higher’ it would be better to remove the -er and use the adverb in its comparative degree i.e. ‘highly‘ should be used.
In this sentence, the correct sequence would be ‘more highly‘.
- Mary speaks more highly of the iTouch than the iPod.

Additional Information

Some participles can be used as adjectives.
Past participles such as ‘bored’, ‘tired’ are used to describe how someone feels at a particular moment.
Present participles such as ‘boring’ or ‘tiring‘ refer to the things that cause those feelings.
- Example: A shocked person is someone who feels extremely surprised, while a shocking person is someone who makes others feel shocked.

Correct answer: “Mary speaks more highly of the iTouch than the iPod. The price variation between multiple variants is a staggering ten thousand rupees, so please do consider other brands rather than following the shepherd.”

86. Select the part of the sentence which has an error from the given options. Select ‘No error’ if all are correct

Justin is the most fastest runner on the track team.(A) He has won the nationals (B) twice, but there has been a (C) deterioration in his form over the years. (D)

A. D

B. B

C. A

D. C

E. No error

Solutions

The correct option is 3) i.e A

Key Points

The superlative degree (or superlative) compares more than two things to show which has the least or greatest degree of the quality (e.g., brightest, most bright).
- The use of “most” is incorrect as ‘fastest’ is in the superlative degree. We avoid the use of double superlative.
- Justin is the fastest runner on the track team.

Additional Information

The superlative degree is used to denote the multiple things and state the highest degree for the adjective, it formed by adding -est at the end of the adjective.
- Example: Smart (Adjective) Smartest (Superlative degree)

Correct sentence: Justin is the fastest runner on the track team. He has won the nationals twice, but there has been a deterioration in his form over the years.

87. Select the part of the sentence which has an error from the given options. Select ‘No error’ if all are correct

Mussolini may be said to have done more (A) for the unity of Italy than other man. (B) His methods were inhuman (C) and probably controversial.(D)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. No error

Solutions

The correct option is 2) i.e. B

Key Points

When a comparison is instituted (here between ‘Mussolini’ and ‘others’) by means of a comparative followed by ‘than’, the compared thing must be excluded by using words such as ‘any‘.
After ‘the unity of Italy than‘ the word ‘any‘ is placed before ‘other man‘.
- The correct sentence is ‘ for the unity of Italy than any other man’
Any other used to refer to a person or thing that is not particular or specific but is not the one named, and also in addition to the person or thing just mentioned.
- Example: Any other day but tomorrow would be okay
- Example: Does anyone have any other ideas?

Additional Information

Any is used in the negative or interrogative sentences to express quantity or degree.
For example:
- a) I shall not buy any bananas.
- b) Have you bought any bananas?

Correct sentence: Mussolini may be said to have done more for the unity of Italy than any other man. His methods were inhuman and probably controversial.

88. Directions. Identify the segment of the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

If Stefan had studied well (A)/ during his board exams, (B)/ he will have secured a rank (C)/ among the top ten rank holders of his school. (D)/ No error

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. No error

Solutions

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e., ‘he will have secured a rank’– the error lies in this part only.

Key Points

This is a conditional sentence, and in this type of sentence, one sentence depends upon the other because of cause and effect.
In this case, this type of sentence follows a special structure.
Conditional words are If, until, unless, as soon as, when, while, as long as, since, etc.

Conditional word + subject + v1/v5 + object, subject + will/ shall/ may + v1 + object.If + subject + v2 + object, subject + would/ should/ could/ might + v1 + object.If + subject + had + v3 + object, subject + would/ should/ could/ might + have + v3 + object.Had + subject + v3 + object, subject + would + have + v3 + object.

The given sentence follows rule number ‘3’, and according to the rule, the error lies in Part ‘C’.

For example- If we had reached the theatre on time, we would have seen Robert Pattinson.

In the given sentence, ‘will’ is wrongly used before ‘have’ instead of ‘would’ in the main clause.

Hence, ‘will have secured’ should be replaced by ‘would have secured’.

So, the correct sentence is:

“If Stefan had studied well during his board exams, he would have secured a rank among the top ten rank holders of his school.”

Mistake Point:

It is important to remember that when we use the Third Conditional, the Past Perfect Tense is used only in the subordinate clause and not in the main clause.

For example-

♦If we had reached the airport on time, we would have bid goodbye to Stefan.

♦If we had reached the airport on time, we had bid goodbye to Stefan.

89. Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from errors, select option ‘No error’.

We need more psychiatrists (A) who specializes in (B) treating mentally (C) ill people in crisis. (D) No error (E)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solutions

The correct answer is ‘B’ i.e. error lies in part B of the sentence.

Key Points

In part B of the sentence, the usage of ‘specializes’ is incorrect Instead, use ‘specialize’

According to the rule of grammar, Whenever the relative pronoun is used ‘who’ the verb after it should be according to the antecedent of the relative pronoun.
In the given sentence, the antecedent is ‘psychiatrists’ which is a plural noun hence use the plural verb.
Let’s see an example-
- He is the man who is responsible for this mischief.

So the correct sentence is→ We need more psychiatrists who specialize in treating mentally ill people in crisis.

90. A passage is given below with five blanks labelled (A)-(E). Below the passage, five options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage, and mark the corresponding answer.

Graphic art and design ___(A)___ the history of humankind from cave paintings to the dazzling neon signs of the modern era. In both its history and in the relatively recent ___(B)___ of visual communication in the twenty-first century, there is sometimes a blurring distinction and overlapping relation of advertising art, graphic design and fine art. They ___(C)___ many of the common elements, theories, principles, practices and language. The ___(D)___ of graphic design lies in representing information, providing form to ideas, expression and feeling and giving shapes to artefacts that ___(E)___ the human experience.

Which of the following words would most appropriately fit in the blank (A)?

A. Surmount

B. Leap

C. Travel

D. Slide

E. Span

Solutions

The correct answer is option 5), i.e. span.
The passage is about graphic art and design.
Following are the meaning of the words given in the options –

Surmount: (verb) to overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).
Leap: (verb) to move quickly and suddenly.
Travel: (verb) to make a journey, typically of some length.
Slide: (verb) to move something smoothly along a surface.
Span: (verb) to extend across (a period of time or a range of subjects).

“Graphic art and design ___(A)___ the history of humankind from cave paintings to the dazzling neon signs of the modern era.” – the sentence is about the gradual evolution of graphic art and design over the years. Given the context of the sentence and the meanings of the words given in the options, option 5), i.e. span will be the most appropriate.

91. A passage is given below with five blanks labelled (A)-(E). Below the passage, five options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage, and mark the corresponding answer.

Which of the following words would most appropriately fit in the blank (B)?

A. Expansion

B. Exhilaration

C. Jubilation

D. Supervision

E. Illusion

Solutions

The correct answer is option 1), i.e. expansion
The passage is about graphic art and design.

Following are the meaning of the words given in the options –

Expansion: (noun) the action of becoming larger or more extensive.
Illusion: (noun) a deceptive appearance or impression.
Supervision: (noun) the action of supervising someone or something.
Jubilation: (noun) a feeling of great happiness and triumph.
Exhilaration: (noun) a feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.

“In both its history and in the relatively recent ___(B)___ of visual communication in the twenty-first century, there is sometimes a blurring distinction and overlapping relation of advertising art, graphic design and fine art.” – here, we need a noun to state what happened to the field of visual communication. Option 1), i.e. expansion fits here contextually.

92. A passage is given below with five blanks labelled (A)-(E). Below the passage, five options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage, and mark the corresponding answer.

Which of the following words would most appropriately fit in the blank (C)?

A. Differ

B. Share

C. Penetrate

D. Predict

E. Preserve

Solutions

The correct answer is option 2), i.e. share.
The passage is about graphic art and design.

Following are the meaning of the words given in the options –

Differ: (verb) to be unlike or dissimilar.
Share: (verb) to possess (a view or quality) in common with others.
Preserve: (verb) to maintain something in its original or existing state.
Predict: (verb) to say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.
Penetrate: (verb) to go into or through (something), especially with force or effort.

“They ___(C)___ many of the common elements, theories, principles, practices and language.” – the given sentence states that there are many common aspects shared between advertising art, graphic design and fine art. The word “common” suggests the same. In the previous sentence, it has been mentioned that there is no clear distinction among them.
Thus, only option 2), i.e. share is the correct answer.

93. A passage is given below with five blanks labelled (A)-(E). Below the passage, five options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage, and mark the corresponding answer.

Which of the following words would most appropriately fit in the blank (D)?

A. Correspondence

B. Precariousness

C. Acceptance

D. Essence

E. None of the above

Solutions

The correct answer is option 4), i.e. essence.

The passage is about graphic art and design.

Following are the meaning of the words given in the options –

Correspondence: (noun) a close similarity, connection, or equivalence.
Precariousness: (noun) the state of being dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
Acceptance: (noun) the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.
Essence: (noun) the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character.

“The ___(D)___ of graphic design lies in representing information, providing form to ideas, expression and feeling…”- the given sentence mentions the distinct qualities of graphic art and designs. Out of all the options, option 4), i.e. “essence” matches the context of the sentence and the theme of the passage.

94. A passage is given below with five blanks labelled (A)-(E). Below the passage, five options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage, and mark the corresponding answer.

Which of the following words would most appropriately fit in the blank (E)?

A. Deliberate

B. Personify

C. Document

D. Demolish

E. Brag

Solutions

The correct answer is option 3), i.e. document.
The passage is about graphic art and design.

Following are the meaning of the words given in the options –

Demolish: (verb) to pull or knock down a building. It also means to comprehensively refute an argument or its proponent.
Brag: (verb) to say something in a boastful manner.
Document: (verb) to record something in written, photographic, or other forms.
Personify: (verb) to represent (a quality or concept) by a figure in human form.
Deliberate: (verb) to engage in long and careful consideration.

“…giving shapes to artefacts that ___(E)___ the human experience.” – the given sentence states the role of graphic art in giving shapes to artefacts. An artefact is an object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest. Only option 3), i.e. “document” can form a contextually correct sentence.

95. Directions: In a question given below an incomplete sentence that must be filled/completed with one of the sentences/phrases given below i.e. one of the sentences/phrases can be fit into the given blanks. Choose the correct option and complete the given sentence.

It must be remembered that the Galwan clash,______________________________ after an agreement to disengage

A. in which India lost 20 soldiers, occur immediately

B. in which India lost 20 soldiers, occurred immediately

C. in which India loss 20 soldiers, occurred immediately

D. in which India lost 20 soldiers, occurred immediate

E. India in which lost 20 soldiers, occurred immediately

Solutions

The correct answer is ‘in which India lost 20 soldiers, occurred immediately’.

Key Points

Let’s see the grammatical structure of the sentence:
- In the sentence after the comma, we have a pronoun i.e. which it is representing Galwan clash, and the preposition ‘in’ means expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else.
- The rule of plagiarism is working here, all the verbs are in simple past, so all the verbs should be in past form.
- Immediately is an adverb and modifying the verb occurred which is correct.

Thus, the correct answer is– It must be remembered that the Galwan clash, in which India lost 20 soldiers, occurred immediately after an agreement to disengage

Additional Information

In statement 1, each and every verb is in past therefore by the rule of parallelism occur should be in past tense too. Therefore the usage of occur is incorrect.
In statement 3, same as in statement 1 the verb ‘loss’ should be in past tense by the rule of parallelism therefore incorrect.
In statement 4, Immediate is an adjective which is used to modify the noun or pronoun but it is being used after the verb ‘occured’ therefore incorrect because verbs are modified by adverbs.
In statement 5, two nouns i.e. the galwan clash and India is joined by a comma which is incorrect.
Thus, only statement 2 fits the blank.

96. Directions: In a question given below an incomplete sentence that must be filled/ completed with one of the sentences/phrases given below i.e. one of the sentences/phrases cab be fit into the given blanks. Choose the correct option and complete the given sentences.

Modi’s attempt to convey personal ______________________________ contentious is a good step.

A. warmth so show that politics need not just be

B. warmth and show that politics need not just is

C. warmth and show the politics need not just be

D. warmth and showed that politics need not just be

E. warmth and show that politics need not just be

Solutions

The correct answer is ‘warmth and show that politics need not just be’.

Key Points

In the sentence, we see that the word personal needs a noun.
Here personal is an adjective, which is defining a noun.
So, the noun warmth is perfect to be used next to the adjective personal.
“And show that politics need not just be” Here ‘and’ is a conjunction, adding more information to the sentence.
The other options will be grammatically incorrect.
The final and correct sentence is: Modi’s attempt to convey personal warmth and show that politics need not just be contentious is a good step.
Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

97. In the given question, a sentence is given with a part of it missing and represented by a blank. Choose the phrase that can be placed in the given blank to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.

Some countries__________ their citizens to monitor if quarantine laws are being followed, or even welding some residents in their homes to stop the spread of the virus.

A. are annoying

B. are analyzing

C. are depending on

D. are spying on

E. None of these

Solutions

The correct answer is option 4), i.e. are spying on.

The given sentence is about how some countries are trying to enforce quarantine laws.
Option 1) cannot be chosen.The meaning of the word annoying is irritating and it is not suitable for the sentence.
Option 2) and option 3) are not suitable for the sentence.
Option 4) is the best fit.The word spying means to keep an eye on and it is suitable for the sentence.

Hence, option 4) is the answer.

98. In the given question, a sentence is given with a part of it missing and represented by a blank. Choose the phrase that can be placed in the given blank to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.

Our willingness __________ leaves us vulnerable to the insidious threat of creeping authoritarianism.

A. to determine sacrifice

B. to increase sacrifice

C. to accept sacrifice

D. to answer sacrifice

E. None of these

Solutions

The correct answer is option 3), i.e. to accept sacrifice.

The given sentence is about the consequence of something.
Option 1) cannot be chosen.The word determine means control and sacrifice cannot be determined willingly.
Option 2) and option 4) are irrelevant for this sentence.
Option 3) is the best fit because one may accept sacrifice willingly.

Hence, option 3) is the answer.

99. The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. formation of the stars

B. is gravitational instability

C. one simple

D. physical concept which

E. lies behind the

A. CDEAB

B. BCEAD

C. CDBEA

D. DBEAC

E. ADEBC

Solutions

The correct answer is CDEAB.

Key Points

C is the part that tells about the beginning of the matter,i.e., ‘ One simple ‘. Hence, it will be the first part after rearrangement.
Part D refers to the physical concept that comes after part C. Hence, D follows C.
Part E and A talk about the fact that there is a concept responsible for the formation of stars. So, first part E follows D. Then, A follows E.
Part B talks about the factor that is gravitational instability. Hence, B follows A.

Correct rearrangement of segments is – One simple physical concept which lies behind the formation of the stars is gravitational instability.

Hint

While solving jumbles, one must first look for any independent sentences/segments or the option which establishes the subject matter.
Then, one must look for connections between the sentences/segments.
Some sentences/segments might have some concluding notion. So these parts will always be at the end.

100. The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. after waking

B. people are

C. more susceptible

D. to heart attacks

E. in the first few hours

A. CABDE

B. BCDEA

C. DEACB

D. AEBCD

E. BACDE

Solutions

The correct answer is BCDEA.

Key Points

B is the part that establishes the beginning of the matter,i.e., ‘People are ‘. Hence, it will be the first part after rearrangement.
Part C refers to that people are more prone to the disease. Hence, C follows B.
Part D talks about heart attacks. So, part C follows D.
Part E and A convey the chances of heart attacks occurring in the first few hours after waking. Hence, E must come after part D. Then, part A follows E.

Correct rearrangement of segments is – People are more susceptible to heart attacks in the first few hours after waking.

Hint

While solving jumbles, one must first look for any independent sentences/segments or the option which establishes the subject matter.
Then, one must look for connections between the sentences/segments.
Some sentences/segments might have some concluding notion. So these parts will always be at the end.

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper : 19 Nov 2022 Shift 2

Dailymocktest.com

Related Post

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper : 19 Nov 2022 Shift 2 Mock Test

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper : 19 Nov 2022 Shift 1 Mock Test

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper : 19 Nov 2022 Shift 1

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper : 6 Jan 2024 Shift 2 Mock Test

SBI Clerk Prelims 12 Jan 2024 Shift 1 Memory Based Paper Mock Test

12 Jan 2024 Shift 1 SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper : 19 Nov 2022 Shift 2 Mock Test

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper : 19 Nov 2022 Shift 2

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper : 19 Nov 2022 Shift 1 Mock Test

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper : 19 Nov 2022 Shift 1

SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper : 6 Jan 2024 Shift 2 Mock Test

SBI Clerk Prelims 12 Jan 2024 Shift 1 Memory Based Paper Mock Test

12 Jan 2024 Shift 1 SBI Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper

Catagory

More Link

Follow Us

Related Post

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Latest Update

Catagory

More Link

Follow Us