Capgemini Previous Year Papers and Questions: Paper-1

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Capgemini Previous Year Papers and

Questions
PAPER-1
Paragraph/Instructions
In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
(Synonym)
Question 1
CORPULENT
A. Lean
B. Gaunt
C. Emaciated
D. Obese
Explanation :
No Explanation Added
Question 2
EMBEZZLE
A. Misappropriate
B. Balance
C. Remunerate
D. Clear
Explanation :
Question 3
STERILE
A. Barren
B. Arid
C. Childless
D. Dry
Explanation :
Question 4
IRONIC
A. Inflexible
B. Bitter
C. Good-natured
D. Disguisedly sarcastic
Explanation :
Question 5
TIMID
A. Fast
B. Slow
C. Medium
D. Shy
Explanation :
In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.(Antonym)
Question 6
GULLIBLE
A. Fickle
B. Incredulous
C. Stylish
D. Easy
Explanation :
Question 7
INDUSTRIOUS
A. Indifferent
B. Indolent
C. Casual
D. Passive
Explanation :
Question 8
AUTONOMY
A. Slavery
B. Subordination
C. Dependence
D. Submissiveness
Explanation :
Question 9
LIABILITY
A. Property
B. Assets
C. Debt
D. Treasure
Explanation :
Question 10
VIRTUOUS
A. Wicked
B. Corrupt
C. Vicious
D. Scandalous
Explanation :
Question 11
PARAGRAPH COMPLETION:-
The real threat from ISIS is not territorial but ideological. Fighters are flocking to the fledgling caliphate
because they are attracted to the notion that violence and bloodshed can create a space of totalitarian
homogeneity. It’s not simply the attraction of a particular religious interpretation. ISIS offers a counter-
narrative to nationalism and the emptiness of godless globalization. The society that the caliphate has
created is multi-ethnic, transnational, and fully conversant in the latest technology.
A. We may well look back at the first year of the Islamic State and wax nostalgic about how
comparatively placid it was.
B. And yet it also offers a very specific, historically grounded identity.

C. However, ISIS is not a state. States are part of the world that ISIS rejects.
D. It has a 100-year plan for taking over the world and imposing its own version of Islamic
orthodoxy.
Explanation :
Option A- We may well look back at the first year of the Islamic State and wax nostalgic about how
comparatively placid it was. The relatively peaceful first year of ISIS is not an idea that is related to the
paragraph given.
Option B - And yet it also offers a very specific, historically grounded identity. This fits neatly in with the
idea of the paragraph. The penultimate line of the paragraph talks of the society the caliphate has
created being a diverse mix. The specific, historically grounded identity ISIS offers helps bind this society
together.
Option C -However, ISIS is not a state. States are part of the world ISIS rejects.The penultimate line talks
of the society of the caliphate and this option, at the outset, seems to be linked to that and the idea of
ISIS not being territorial mentioned in the first line of the paragraph. However, that ISIS should not be
thought of as a state- one that is concerned with governance, pensions, civil service and the like- begs
further substantiation. It does not satisfactorily complete the given paragraph, which deals with what
the attraction of ISIS ideology is - the power and control obtained through violence, the counter
narrative to nationalism and godless globalization. The idea that ISIS is not a state and that ISIS rejects
the idea of states does not develop on why ISIS ideology is effective in attracting support.
Option D - It has a 100-year plan for taking over the world and imposing its own version of Islamic
orthodoxy. “It” in the sentence above refers to ISIS. However, the penultimate line of the paragraph
talks of the society the caliphate has created. If this option were to complete the paragraph, “it” has to
refer to that society. It doesn’t. Hence, we rule out this option.
Question 12
More often than not, mothers are ____________ for oddities of behavior in their offspring.
____________, single mothers’ children, raised even in the most difficult of times, do not display
‘outrageous’ patterns of behavior, as do those of nuclear families.
A. appreciated, consequently
B. berated, therefore
C. praised, in the same manner
D. blamed, interestingly enough
Explanation :
Blank (1): We are talking of “oddities” in behavior of the offspring, which is not a positive thing. So we
can directly eliminate options A and C, which give the words “appreciated” and “praised” respectively
for the first blank.
Blank (2): The second sentence gives evidence that single mothers are better at managing kids, so they
cannot be blamed for anything. We can hence eliminate the option that suggests ‘therefore’, since it
doesn’t logically fit.
So the correct answer is choice (D).
Question 13
Sentence Completion :-
________around race, gender and religion sometimes seems to have gone beyond ___________ in
academic circles. The world would do better if we could all speak with a lighter heart more often about
these things.
A. insensitivity, the pale
B. sensitivity, parody
C. sensitivity, the pale
D. insensitivity, reality
Explanation :
It is clear from sentence 2 that talks of the need to speak with a “lighter heart” that the first sentence is
not about the general lack of sensitivity around race, gender and religion in academic circles. So the
correct word for blank (1) is sensitivity.
Blank (2): Going beyond the pale means going beyond limits of propriety. It doesn’t make sense when
used with the word ‘sensitivity’ in blank (1). The word parody makes sense when put in blank 2.
Hence, the correct answer is (b) sensitivity, parody.
Question 14
Sentence Completion:-
Democracy is better ___________through the ballot box than it is through the crowding of main
squares, which is a _______________ image, but a misleading representation of the “people’s will”.
A. focused, ineffective
B. affected, moving
C. effected, powerful
D. realized, fleeting
Explanation :
Blank (1): We can rule out focused and affected as choices, as they don’t make sense in this blank.
Effected and realized are possibilities here.
Blank (2): The part of the sentence that reads “but a misleading representation of people’s will” tells us
clearly that the appropriate word for this blank is powerful. A fleeting image does not make an impact
and so does not make sense when used with “but…” .
So the correct answer choice is (c).
Question 15
PARAGRAPH COMPLETION -
The expenditure of time, money and sparse judicial and prosecutorial resources is often justified by
claims of a powerful deterrent message embodied in the ultimate punishment- the death penalty. But
studies repeatedly suggest that there is no meaningful deterrent effect associated with the death
penalty and further, any deterrent impact is no doubt greatly diluted by the amount of time that
inevitably passes between the time of the conduct and the punishment. In 2010, the average time
between sentencing and execution in the United States averaged nearly 15 years.
A. A single federal death penalty case in Philadelphia was found to cost upwards of $10
million — eight times higher than the cost of trying a death eligible case where
prosecutors seek only life imprisonment.
B. The ethics of the issue aside, it is questionable whether seeking the death penalty is ever
worth the time and resources that it takes to sentence someone to death.
C. Apart from delaying justice, the death penalty diverts resources that could be used to help
the victims’ families heal.
D. A much more effective deterrent would be a sentence of life imprisonment imposed close
in time to the crime.
Explanation :
We see that option A talks of the cost of handling a death penalty case. This is irrelevant to the main
idea of this paragraph- the deterrent effect of death penalty. So, this option is ruled out.
Option B again talks of the time and resources involved. As seen before, this paragraph starts by asking
whether the resources spent have a deterrent effect. Option B is, therefore, ruled out.
Option C starts a new idea altogether, i.e, how the resources used for the death penalty cases could be
better utilized. Again, this is not a conclusion for the given paragraph.
Option D is talks of a “much more effective deterrent”. This is the correct concluding line for the
paragraph, as it ties in with the main idea of the paragraph of a punishment that is a “powerful
deterrent”.
Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence
meaningfully complete.
Question 16
Fate smiles ...... those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life.
A. with
B. on
C. over
D. round
Explanation :
Question 17
The miser gazed ...... at the pile of gold coins in front of him.
A. avidly
B. admiringly
C. thoughtfully
D. earnestly
Explanation :
Question 18
Catching the earlier train will give us the ...... to do some shopping.
A. chance
B. Luck
C. possibility
D. occasion
Explanation :
Question 19
The grapes are now ...... enough to be picked.
A. ready
B. mature
C. ripe
D. advanced
Explanation :
Question 20
My uncle decided to take ...... and my sister to the market.
A. I
B. mine
C. me
D. myself
Explanation :
In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given
word/sentence.
Question 21
Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool
A. Imbecility
B. Senility
C. Dotage
D. Superannuation
Explanation :
Question 22
The study of ancient societies
A. Anthropology
B. Archaeology
C. History
D. Ethnology
Explanation :
Question 23
A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power
A. Expert
B. Intellectual
C. Snob
D. Literate
Explanation :
Question 24
List of the business or subjects to be considered at a meeting
A. Schedule
B. Timetable
C. Agenda
D. Plan
Explanation :
Question 25
A person pretending to be somebody he is not
A. Magician
B. Rogue
C. Liar
D. Imposter
Explanation :
Read these questions carefully and find out the asked relationship :-
Question 26
Pointing to a photograph Lata says, "He is the son of the only son of my grandfather." How is the man in
the photograph related to Lata?
A. Brother
B. Uncle
C. Cousin
D. Data is inadequate
Explanation :
Question 27
If D is the brother of B, how B is related to C? To answer this question which of the statements is/are
necessary?
1. The son of D is the grandson of C.
1. B is the sister of D.
2. A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Either 1 or 2
D. 1 and 2 both are required
Explanation :
Question 28
Pointing to a photograph. Bajpai said, "He is the son of the only daughter of the father of my brother."
How Bajpai is related to the man in the photograph?
A. Nephew
B. Brother
C. Father
D. Maternal Uncle
Explanation :
Question 29
Pointing to Varman, Madhav said, "I am the only son of one of the sons of his father." How is Varman
related to Madhav?
A. Nephew
B. Uncle
C. Father or Uncle
D. Father
Explanation :
Question 30
If A + B means B is the brother of A; A x B means B is the husband of A; A - B means A is the mother of B

and A % B means A is the father of B, which of the following relations shows that Q is the grandmother
of T?
A. Q-P+R%T
B. PxQ%R-T
C. PxQ%R+T
D. P+Q%R-T
Explanation :
Read these questions carefully and determine the direction :-

Question 31
One morning Udai and Vishal were talking to each other face to face at a crossing. If Vishal's shadow was
exactly to the left of Udai, which direction was Udai facing?
A. North
B. East
C. South
D. West
Explanation :
Question 32
Y is in the East of X which is in the North of Z. If P is in the South of Z, then in which direction of Y, is P?
A. North
B. South
C. South-East
D. None of these
Explanation :
Question 33
If South-East becomes North, North-East becomes West and so on. What will West become?
A. North-East
B. North-West
C. South-East
D. South-West
Explanation :
Question 34
A man walks 5 km toward south and then turns to the right. After walking 3 km he turns to the left and
walks 5 km. Now in which direction is he from the starting place?
A. West
B. South
C. North-East
D. South-West
Explanation :
Question 35
Rasik walked 20 m towards north. Then he turned right and walks 30 m. Then he turns right and walks
35 m. Then he turns left and walks 15 m. Finally he turns left and walks 15 m. In which direction and how
many metres is he from the starting position?
A. 15 m West
B. 30 m East
C. 30 m West
D. 45 m East
Explanation :
Question 36
Ten years ago, P was half of Q in age. If the ratio of their present ages is 3:4, what will be the total of
their present ages?
A. 30
B. 35
C. 40
D. 45
Explanation :
Let the present age of P and Q be 3x and 4x respectively.
Ten years ago, P was half of Q in age

=> (3x - 10) = (4x - 10)/2
=> 6x - 20 = 4x - 10
=> 2x = 10
=> x = 5
Total of their present ages = 3x + 4x = 7x = (7) *(5) = 35.
Question 37
Father is aged three times more than his son Sunil. After 8 years, he would be two and a half times of
Sunil's age. After further 8 years, how many times would he be of Sunil's age?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 2
D. 3
Explanation :
Assume that Sunil's present age = x.
Then father's present age = 3x + x = 4x
After 8 years, fathers age = 2 12 times of Sunils' age

=> (4x+8) = (2) (1/2) (x+8)
=> 4x + 8 = (5/2) (x + 8)
=> 8x + 16 = 5x+ 40
=> 3x = 40-16 = 24
=> x = 24/3 = 8.
After further 8 years,
Sunil's age = x + 8+ 8 = 8+8+8 = 24.
Father's age = 4x + 8 + 8 = 4*8 + 8 + 8 = 48.
Father's age/Sunil's age = 48/24 = 2.
Question 38
The sum of ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age of the
youngest child?
A. 8 yrs
B. 16 yrs
C. 4 yrs
D. None of these
Explanation :
Let the age of first child be x years.
since all the children got birth in interval of 3 years so the age of 2nd,3rd,4th and 5th child would be x-3 ,
(x-3)-3 ,((x-3)-3)-3 ,(((x-3)-3)-3)-3 respectively,
also the sum of ages of all children is 50,
=> x+(x-3)+(x-6)+(x-9)+(x-12)=50.
=>5x-30=50.
=>5x=80.
=>x=16.
so the age of youngest child would be 16-12 = 4 years.
Question 39
A is two years older than B who is twice as old as C. If the total of the ages of A, B and C be 27, the how
old is B?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
E. 11
Explanation :
Let C's age be x years. Then, B's age = 2x years. A's age = (2x + 2) years.
=> (2x + 2) + 2x + x = 27
=> 5x = 25
=> x = 5.
Hence, B's age = 2x = 10 years.
Question 40
The average age of a class of 30 students is 20 years. The average increases by 1 when teacher's age is
also included. What is the age of the teacher?
A. 50
B. 52
C. 30
D. 51
Explanation :
Total age without including teacher =30*20=600
Total age including teacher=31*21=651
Teacher's age=51
In each of the following question there is certain relation between two given words on one side of ::
and one word is given on another side of :: while the another word is to be found from the given
alternatives , having the same relation with this word as the words of the given pair bears. Choose the
best alternative.
Question 41
CUP : LIP :: BIRD : ?
A. BUSH
B. GRASS
C. BEAK
D. AIR
Explanation :
Question 42
Paw : Cat :: Hoof : ?
A. Lamb
B. Elephant
C. Lion
D. Horse
Explanation :
Question 43
Ornithologist : Bird :: Archealogist : ?
A. Islands
B. Mediators
C. Archealogy
D. Aquatic
Explanation :
Question 44
REASON : SFBTPO :: THINK : ?

A. SGHMJ
B. UIJOL
C. UHNKI
D. UJKPM
Explanation :
Question 45
Eye : Myopia :: Teeth : ?
A. Pyorrhoea
B. Cataract
C. Trachoma
D. Eczema
Explanation :
In these series, you will be looking at both the letter pattern and the number pattern. Fill the blank in
the middle of the series or end of the series.
Question 46
SCD, TEF, UGH, ____, WKL
A. CMN
B. UJI
C. VIJ
D. IJT
Explanation :
There are two alphabetical series here. The first series is with the first letters only: STUVW. The second
series involves the remaining letters: CD, EF, GH, IJ, KL.
Question 47
ELFA, GLHA, ILJA, _____, MLNA
A. OLPA
B. KLMA
C. LLMA
D. KLLA
Explanation :
Question 48
CMM, EOO, GQQ, _____, KUU
A. GRR
B. GSS
C. ISS
D. ITT
Explanation :
Question 49
QPO, NML, KJI, _____, EDC
A. HGF
B. CAB
C. JKL
D. GHI
Explanation :
Question 50
BCB, DED, FGF, HIH, ___
A. JKJ
B. HJH
C. IJI
D. JHJ
Explanation :
Each question presents a situation and asks you to make a judgment regarding that particular
circumstance. Choose an answer based on given information.
Question 51
Eileen is planning a special birthday dinner for her husband's 35th birthday. She wants the evening to be
memorable, but her husband is a simple man who would rather be in jeans at a baseball game than in a
suit at a fancy restaurant. Which restaurant below should Eileen choose?
A. Alfredo's offers fine Italian cuisine and an elegant Tuscan decor. Patrons will feel as though
they've spent the evening in a luxurious Italian villa.
B. Pancho's Mexican Buffet is an all-you-can-eat family style smorgasbord with the best tacos
in town.
C. The Parisian Bistro is a four-star French restaurant where guests are treated like royalty.
Chef Dilbert Olay is famous for his beef bourguignon.
D. Marty's serves delicious, hearty meals in a charming setting reminiscent of a baseball
clubhouse in honor of the owner,Marty Lester, a former major league baseball all-star.
Explanation :
Since Eileen's husband does not enjoy fancy restaurants, choices a and c can be ruled out. Choice b,
although casual, doesn't sound as though it would be the kind of special and memorable evening that
Eileen is looking for. Choice d, which is owned by a former baseball star and is described as "charming"
and "reminiscent of a baseball clubhouse", sounds perfect for Eileen's husband, who is described as a
baseball fan and a man with simple tastes.
Question 52
The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during
recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess
aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?
A. A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers.
B. Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
C. Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket
scored.
D. Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on school
grounds.
Explanation :
Question 53
Zachary has invited his three buddies over to watch the basketball game on his wide-screen television.
They are all hungry, but no one wants to leave to get food. Just as they are arguing about who should
make the food run, a commercial comes on for a local pizze-ria that delivers. The phone number flashes
on the screen briefly and they all try to remember it. By the time Zachary grabs a pen and paper, each of
them recollects a different number.
#1: All of the men agree that the first three numbers are 995.
#2: Three of them agree that the fourth number is 9.

#3: Three agree that the fifth number is 2.
#4: Three agree that the sixth number is 6; three others agree that the seventh number is also 6.
Which of the numbers is most likely the telephone number of the pizzeria?
A. 995-9266
B. 995-9336
C. 995-9268
D. 995-8266
Explanation :
Question 54
Mark is working with a realtor to find a location for the toy store he plans to open in his town. He is
looking for a place that is either in, or not too far from, the center of town and one that would attract
the right kind of foot traffic. Which of the following locations should Mark's realtor call to his attention?
A. a storefront in a new high-rise building near the train station in the center of town whose
occupants are mainly young, childless professionals who use the train to commute to their
offices each day.
B. a little shop three blocks away from the town's main street, located across the street from
an elementary school and next door to an ice cream store
C. a stand-alone storefront on a quiet residential street ten blocks away from the town's
center
D. a storefront in a small strip mall located on the outskirts of town that is also occupied by a
pharmacy and a dry cleaner
Explanation :
Question 55
Rita, an accomplished pastry chef who is well known for her artistic and exquisite wedding cakes,
opened a bakery one year ago and is surprised that business has been so slow. A consultant she hired to
conduct market research has reported that the local population doesn't think of her shop as one they
would visit on a daily basis but rather a place they'd visit if they were celebrating a special occasion.
Which of the following strategies should Rita employ to increase her daily business?
A. making coupons available that entitle the coupon holder to receive a 25% discount on
wedding, anniversary, or birthday cakes
B. exhibiting at the next Bridal Expo and having pieces of one of her wedding cakes available
for tasting.
C. placing a series of ads in the local newspaper that advertise the wide array of breads
D. moving the bakery to the other side of town
Explanation :
The bar graph given below shows the sales of books (in thousand number) from six branches of a
publishing company during two consecutive years 2000 and 2001.
Sales of Books (in thousand numbers) from Six Branches - B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 and B6 of a publishing
Company in 2000 and 2001.
Question 56
What is the ratio of the total sales of branch B2 for both years to the total sales of branch B4 for both
years?
A. 2:3
B. 3:5
C. 4:5
D. 7:9
Explanation :
Required ratio =(75 + 65) / (85 + 95)=140 / 180 =7/9.
Question 57
Total sales of branch B6 for both the years is what percent of the total sales of branches B3 for both the
years?
A. 68.54%
B. 71.11%
C. 73.17%
D. 75.55%
Explanation :
Required ratio =(75 + 65) / (85 + 95)=140 / 180 =7/9.
Question 58
What percent of the average sales of branches B1, B2 and B3 in 2001 is the average sales of branches
B1, B3 and B6 in 2000?
A. 75%
B. 77%
C. 82.5%
D. 87.5%
Explanation :
Required ratio =(75 + 65) / (85 + 95)=140 / 180 =7/9.
Question 59
What is the average sales of all the branches (in thousand numbers) for the year 2000?
A. 73
B. 80
C. 83
D. 88
Explanation :
Required ratio =(75 + 65) / (85 + 95)=140 / 180 =7/9.
Question 60
Total sales of branches B1, B3 and B5 together for both the years (in thousand numbers) is?
A. 250
B. 310
C. 435
D. 560
Explanation :
Required ratio =(75 + 65) / (85 + 95)=140 / 180 =7/9.
Study the following table and answer the questions based on it.
Question 61
What is the average amount of interest per year which the company had to pay during this period?
A. Rs. 32.43 lakhs
B. Rs. 33.72 lakhs
C. Rs. 34.18 lakhs
D. Rs. 36.66 lakhs
Explanation :
Average amount of interest paid by the Company during the given period
= Rs. [ 23.4 + 32.5 + 41.6 + 36.4 + 49.4 ] / 5 lakh
= Rs. [ 183.3 ]/ 5 00 lakhs
= Rs. 36.66 lakhs.
Question 62
The total amount of bonus paid by the company during the given period is approximately what percent
of the total amount of salary paid during this period?
A. 0.1%
B. 0.5%
C. 1%
D. 1.25%
Explanation :
= Rs. [ 23.4 + 32.5 + 41.6 + 36.4 + 49.4 ] / 5 lakh
= Rs. [ 183.3 ]/ 5 00 lakhs
= Rs. 36.66 lakhs.
Question 63
Total expenditure on all these items in 1998 was approximately what percent of the total expenditure in
2002?
A. 62
B. 66
C. 69
D. 71
Explanation :
= Rs. [ 23.4 + 32.5 + 41.6 + 36.4 + 49.4 ] / 5 lakh
= Rs. [ 183.3 ]/ 5 00 lakhs
= Rs. 36.66 lakhs.
Question 64
The total expenditure of the company over these items during the year 2000 is?
A. Rs. 544.44 lakhs
B. Rs. 501.11 lakhs
C. Rs. 446.46 lakhs
D. Rs. 478.87 lakhs
Explanation :
= Rs. [ 23.4 + 32.5 + 41.6 + 36.4 + 49.4 ] / 5 lakh
= Rs. [ 183.3 ]/ 5 00 lakhs
= Rs. 36.66 lakhs.
Question 65
The ratio between the total expenditure on Taxes for all the years and the total expenditure on Fuel and
Transport for all the years respectively is approximately?
A. 4:7
B. 10:13
C. 1:3
D. 4:13
Explanation :
= Rs. [ 23.4 + 32.5 + 41.6 + 36.4 + 49.4 ] / 5 lakh
= Rs. [ 183.3 ]/ 5 00 lakhs
= Rs. 36.66 lakhs.
The following pie chart give the information about the distribution of weight in the human body
according to different kinds of components. Study the pie charts and answer the question.
Question 66
What percentage of proteins of the human body is equivalent to the weight of its skin ?
A. 41.66
B. 52.3
C. 56.23
D. 41
Explanation :
Total percentage = (10 / 24) x 100 = 41.6666667 %
Question 67
How much of the human body is neither made of bones or skin ?

A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. 70
Explanation :
Question 68
What is the ratio of the distribution of proteins in the muscles to that of the distribution of proteins in
the bones ?
A. 2:1
B. 2:3
C. 3:2
D. Cannot be determined
Explanation :
The following pie-chart shows the sources of funds to be collected by the National Highways Authority
of India (NHAI) for its Phase II projects. Study the pie-chart and answers the question that follow.
Question 69
Near about 20% of the funds are to be arranged through:
A. SPVS
B. External Assistance
C. Annuity
D. Market Borrowing
Explanation :
20% of the total funds to be arranged = Rs. (20% of 57600) crores
= Rs. 11520 crores
~= Rs. 11486 crores.
Rs. 11486 crores is the amount of funds to be arranged through External Assistance.
Question 70
If NHAI could receive a total of Rs. 9695 crores as External Assistance, by what percent (approximately)
should it increase the Market Borrowing to arrange for the shortage of funds?
A. 4.5%
B. 7.5%
C. 6%
D. 8%
Explanation :
= Rs. 11520 crores
Question 71
If the toll is to be collected through an outsourced agency by allowing a maximum 10% commission, how
much amount should be permitted to be collected by the outsourced agency, so that the project is
supported with Rs. 4910 crores?
A. Rs. 6213 crores
B. Rs. 5827 crores
C. Rs. 5401 crores
D. Rs. 5316 crores
Explanation :
= Rs. 11520 crores
Question 72
The central angle corresponding to Market Borrowing is
A. 52
B. 187.2%
C. 192.4%
D. 137
Explanation :
= Rs. 11520 crores
Question 73
The approximate ratio of the funds to be arranged through Toll and that through Market Borrowing is
A. 2:9
B. 1:6
C. 3:11
D. 2:5
Explanation :
= Rs. 11520 crores
Study the following line graph and answer the questions.

Question 74
For which of the following pairs of years the total exports from the three Companies together are equal?
A. 1995 and 1998
B. 1996 and 1998
C. 1997 and 1998
D. 1995 and 1996
Explanation :
Total exports of the three Companies X, Y and Z together, during various years are:
In 1993 = Rs. (30 + 80 + 60) crores = Rs. 170 crores.

Clearly, the total exports of the three Companies X, Y and Z together are same during the years 1995 and
1996.
Question 75
Average annual exports during the given period for Company Y is approximately what percent of the
average annual exports for Company Z?
A. 87.12%
B. 89.64%
C. 91.21%
D. 93.33%
Explanation :
1996.
Question 76
In which year was the difference between the exports from Companies X and Y the minimum?
A. 1994
B. 1995
C. 1996
D. 1997
Explanation :
1996.
Question 77
What was the difference between the average exports of the three Companies in 1993 and the average
exports in 1998?
A. Rs. 15.33 crores
B. Rs. 18.67 crores
C. Rs. 20 crores
D. Rs 22.17 crores
Explanation :

1996.
Question 78
In how many of the given years, were the exports from Company Z more than the average annual
exports over the given years?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Explanation :
1996.
The following line graph gives the ratio of the amounts of imports by a company to the amount of
exports from that company over the period from 1995 to 2001.
Question 79
If the imports in 1998 was Rs. 250 crores and the total exports in the years 1998 and 1999 together was
Rs. 500 crores, then the imports in 1999 was ?
A. Rs. 250 crores
B. Rs. 300 crores
C. Rs. 357 crores
D. Rs. 420 crores
Explanation :
The ratio of imports to exports for the years 1998 and 1999 are 1.25 and 1.40 respectively.
Let the exports in the year 1998 = Rs. x crores.
Then, the exports in the year 1999 = Rs. (500 - x) crores.
Therefore 1.25 = 250 / x

=> x = 250/ 1.25 = 200. [Using ratio for 1998]
Thus, the exports in the year 1999 = Rs. (500 - 200) crores = Rs. 300 crores.
Let the imports in the year 1999 = Rs. y crores.
Then, 1.40 = y /300
=> y = (300 x 1.40) = 420.
Therefore Imports in the year 1999 = Rs. 420 crores.
Question 80
The imports were minimum proportionate to the exports of the company in the year ?
A. 1995
B. 1996
C. 1997
D. 2000
Explanation :
The ratio of imports to exports for the years 1998 and 1999 are 1.25 and 1.40 respectively.
Let the exports in the year 1998 = Rs. x crores.
Then, the exports in the year 1999 = Rs. (500 - x) crores.
Therefore 1.25 = 250 / x
=> x = 250/ 1.25 = 200. [Using ratio for 1998]
Thus, the exports in the year 1999 = Rs. (500 - 200) crores = Rs. 300 crores.
Let the imports in the year 1999 = Rs. y crores.
Then, 1.40 = y /300

=> y = (300 x 1.40) = 420.
Therefore Imports in the year 1999 = Rs. 420 crores.
Paper-2
Question 1
Manu working alone on a job takes 12 days more than what he would have taken if Bhanu had worked along with
him while Bhanu working alone on the same job takes 27 days more than what he would have taken if Manu had
worked along with him. Find the time that both of them working together would take to do the job.
A. 10
B. 12
C. 16
D 18
.
Explanation :
Let manu and bhanu take x days to complete the work together.
Then, their 1 day work = 1/x.
Manu take (12+x) days to complete the work alone
1 day work=1/(12+x)
Bhanu take (27+x) days to complete the work alone
=> 1/x = 1/(12+x)+1/(27+x)
=> 1/x = 39+2x/324+39x+x^2
=> x^2 = 324
=> x=18.
Question 2
A peacock is sitting on a 19 m long pole, a snake is approaching the hole which is at bottom of the pole, the snake
is 27 m away from the hole, if their speeds are same, find the distance from the hole at which the peacock pounces
over the snake.
A. 3.4 m
B. 6.8 m
C. 5.9 m
D 7.3 m
.
Explanation :
They both have same speed hence if snake moves 'x' then peacock also moves 'x' but diagonally down from the
pole.
Hence path of peacock , ground, and the pole make a triangle with diagonal (Hypotenuse) = x
Snake moves 'x' hence distance left =( 27 - x ) which is the base of triangle
and the height of the pole is the height of triangle =19.
Now, apply pythagoras' theorem i.e
=> x^2 = (27-x)^ 2 + 19^2
=> x = 20.18 m
And the distance from the hole at which the peacock pounces over the snake = 27 - 20.18 = 6.8.
Question 3
Two trains for Palwal leave Kanpur at 10 a.m and 10:30 am and travel at the speeds of 60 Kmph and 75 Kmph
respectively. After how many kilometers from Kanpur will the two trains be together?
A. 120 km
B. 75 km
C. 150 km
D 145 km
.
Explanation :
Let two train meet at X km distance.

Time taken by first train to cover X km=x/75 h
Time taken by 2nd train to cover X km=x/60 h
Now, x/60 - x/75=1/2
thus, x=150.
Question 4
Kamal started a business investing Rs 9000. After five months, Sameer joined with a capital of Rs 8000. If at the end
of the year, they earn a profit of Rs. 6970, then what will be the share of Sameer in the profit ?
A. 2500
B. 2380
C. 3214
D 4590
.
Explanation :
Ratio of their investment => 9000 : 8000 => 9:8

Kamal's share's calculated for 12 months nd sameer's share calculated for (12-5) months...
Kamal : sameer => 9*12 : 8*7 => 108:56 => 27:14
Kamal's share = 6970*27/(27+14) = 4590
Sameer's share = 6970*14/41 = 2380.
Question 5
A man buys m no. of pens for Rs. n each and sells n no. of pens for rs. m each. then what is the profit he have
earned?
A. (m^2-n^2)/n
B. (m^n-n^2)/n
C. (m^2+n^2)/n
D (m+n)/n
.
Explanation :
Given, the cost price of m no. of pens = n.
And the sell price of n no. of pens = m.

so, the sell price of 1 no. of pen = m/n.
so, the sell price of m no. of pens =(m/n)*m=m^2/n.
So profit=(m^2/n)-n=((m^2-n^2)/n).
Question 6
In a certain college, 20% of the boys and 40% of the girls attended the annual college outing. If 35% of all the
students are boys, what percent of all the employees went to the outing?
A. 33%
B. 26%
C. 22%
D 45%
.
Explanation :
Assume total students =100 in that 35 students are boys ,remaining 65 are girls.
20% of boys(35) = 7.
40% of girls(65) =26 .
Hence, totally (26+7)=33 members went to outing i.e 33%.
Question 7
If average of five student ages is 14. what will the average age of these student after 5 years?
A. 15
B. 19
C. 14
D 20
.
Explanation :
According to the question,

=> (a+b+c+d+e+f)/5=14.
=> a+b+c+d+e+f=70 ------(1)
After 5 years,
=> (a+5+b+5+c+5+d+5+e+5+f+5)/5
=> (a+b+c+d+e+f+25)/5
=> (70+25)/5
=> 19.
Question 8
In a drawer there is a pair of green gloves and pair of brown gloves. You should pull out two gloves at random.
what is the probability that you have a matched pair?
A. 1/4
B. 1/3
C. 1/2
D 2/3
.
Explanation :
Sample space = {gg,gb,bg,bb} which contains two matched pair.

Hence, the required probability is 2/4 i.e 1/2.
Question 9
A sum was put at simple interest at certain rate for 3 years. Had it been put at 1% higher rate it would have
fetched Rs. 63 more. The sum is:
A. Rs. 2,400
B. Rs. 2,100
C. Rs. 2,200
D Rs. 2,480
.
Explanation :
Amount= (P*R*T)/100
Let P(principal)= x.
T,time = 3years given
R,rate= 1% given
Amount=63
=> 63 = x*3*1/100
=> x = 2100.
Question 10
On an average, a content developer can develop 6 questions in an hour. Resource manager wants to complete the
project of 2400 questions in 20 hours. How many developers should be taken in his team ?
A. 30
B. 20
C. 40
D 10
.
Explanation :
Given, 1 developer in 1 hr develops 6 Questions.

Then, 1 developer in 20 hr will develop 6 * 20 = 120 Questions.
For 2400 Questions, the number of developers needed = 2400/120 = 20.
Question 11
A man goes to the park and sees a girl who he recognized to be his relative. The girl was the daughter of his sisters
husband wife. How is the girl related to man?
A. niece
B. sister-in-law
C. sister
D Aunt
.
Explanation :
No explanation provided
Question 12
In a certain code language, if 'ADDRESS' is coded as ZCQDRR, then how will you code the word building?
A. ATHKCMF
B. ATHLCHMF
C. ATHKDHMF
D ADHKCHNF
.
Explanation :
A-1=Z
Ommiting 1st one i.e (DD),DD-1=C.
R-1=Q
E-1=D
s-1=R
S-1=R
Hence the required answer is ATHKCMF.
Question 13
How much is the weight of 20 mangoes and 30 oranges?
A. 1 orange weighs twice that of 1 mango.

ii. 2 mangoes and 3 oranges weigh 2 kg.
B. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
C. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient

D Either I or II is sufficient
.
E. Neither I nor II is sufficient
F. Both I and II are sufficient
Explanation :
Let weight of 1 mango is x.

By statement 1, weight of 1 orange = 2x.
By statement 2, 2 mango + 3 orange = 2 kg = 2000gm
=> 2*x + 3*2x = 2000 gm
=> x=250 gm
So 1 mango=250 gm weight
and, 1 orange =500 gm.
Then, 20 mangoes weight=5000 gm=5 kg
30 oranges weight=15000 gm =15kg.
Question 14
A team of five players is to be selected from a group of ten players – A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J

(i) Exactly one of G and H must be selected
(ii) H and A must be selected together, if selected
(iii) B and F must be selected together, if selected
(iv) F and J cannot be selected together
(v) C and D cannot be selected together.
Which of the following can be a possible team?
A. BCEFI
B. BFCGJ
C. HDBFI
D AHBFE
.
Explanation :
Question 15
Statement: Please do not use lift while going down - an instruction on the top floor of a five-storey building.
Assumptions: While going down, the lift is unable to carry any load.
Provision of lift is a matter of facility and not of right.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D Neither I nor II is implicit

.
E. Both I and II are implicit
Explanation :
The statement requests people not to use lift while moving down. This implies that the lift may be used to move up
and the request has been made so that more people can use the lift for ascending which would otherwise cause
more physical stress than going down the stairs. So, only II is implicit.
Question 16
Synonym:
DILLETTANTE
A. Professional
B. Charlatan
C. Practitioner
D Spontaneous
.
Explanation :
Question 17
Which of the following part of sentence is incorrect?
A. According to Buddha
B. the solution to all our woes
C. laid in our desire

D for the fulfillment of our urges
.
Explanation :
Question 18
What is the meaning of the following idiom : "Wild-goose chase"
A. going on a hunt
B. tough competition
C. A hopeless quest
D none of these
.
Explanation :
Question 19
Fill in the blanks:

The argument that the need for a new monetary policy to ______ demand outweighs the need to ______ budget
deficits its persuasive.
A. Assess, minimize
B. Outstrip, eliminate
C. Stimulate, control
D Restraint, Conceal
.
Explanation :
Laws of nature are not commands but statements of acts. The use of the word "law" in this context is rather
unfortunate. It would be better to speak of uniformity in nature. This would do away with the elementary fallacy
that a law implies a law giver. If a piece of matter does not obey a law of nature it is punished. On the contrary, we
say that the law has been incorrectly started.
Question 20
If a piece of matter violates nature's law, it is not punished because
A. it is not binding to obey it
B. there is no superior being to enforce the law of nature
C. it cannot be punished
D it simply means that the facts have not been correctly stated by law
.
Explanation :
Question 21
Laws of nature differ from man-made laws because
A. the former state facts of Nature
B. they must be obeyed
C. they are natural
D unlike human laws, they are systematic

.
Explanation :
Question 22
Antonym:
HIRSUTE
A. Scaly
B. Bald
C. Erudite
D Quiet
.
Explanation :
Question 23
Paragraph completion :
What happens to our brains as we age is of crucial importance not just to science but to public policy. By 2030, for
example, 72 million people in the US will be over 65, double the figure in 2000 and their average life expectancy
will likely have edged above 20 years. However, this demographic time-bomb would be much less threatening if
the elderly were looked upon as intelligent contributors to society rather than as dependants in long-term decline.
A. The idea that we get dumber as we grow older is just a myth, according to brain research that will
encourage anyone old enough to know better.
B. It is time we rethink what we mean by the ageing mind before our false assumptions result in
decisions and policies that marginalize the old or waste precious public resources to re-mediate
problems that do not exist.
C. Many of the assumptions scientists currently make about ‘cognitive decline’ are seriously flawed
and, for the most part, formally invalid.
D Using computer models to simulate young and old brains, Ramscar and his colleagues found they
. could account for the decline in test scores simply by factoring in experience
Explanation :
This paragraph discusses the growing aging populace and need to identify how they can be contributors to the
society. Choice (b) continues the line of thought about not wasting public resources based on existing assumptions
about cognitive decline with age.
Choice (d) is also eliminated right away as it talks of a “decline in test scores”, the test not detailed here.
Choice (a) is incorrect as it doesn't talk of the aged in the society, just lays down the basic premise that they are
not on the path of mental decline. This would have been discussed before the paragraph we are trying to complete
begins.
Choice (c) builds on the idea discussed by choice (a) and doesn't fit as well as (b) to complete the paragraph.
Question 24
Preposition:
My grand father will come here _____ a week.
A. in
B. within
C. before
D at
.
Explanation :
Question 25
Fill in the blank:
Where's _____ USB drive I lent you last week?
A a
.
B. an
C. the
Explanation :
Question 26
Series completion:
120, 99, 80, 63, 48, ?
A. 35
B. 48
C. 50
D 61
.
Explanation :
The questions are based on the pie chart given below :
Question 27
What is the amount spent by the family on commuting?
A. Rs 10076
B. Rs 10534
C. Rs 6870
D Rs 8702
.
Explanation :
The corresponding angle commuting = 79.20
Also, 3600=45800. (according to pie-chart)
Hence, 79.200 = 79.2/360 * 45800 = Rs 10076.
Question 28
What is the respective ratio of amount spent by family on medicine to the amount spent on groceries?
A. 1:2
B. 13:21
C. 3:5
D 11:23
.
Explanation :
Required ratio = 39.6:82.8 = 11:23.
Question 29
Statement: Should there be students union in college/university?
Arguments:
No. This will create a political atmosphere in the campus.
Yes, it is very necessary Students are future political leaders.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D Neither I nor II is strong

.
E. Both I and II are strong
Explanation :
The students union formation shall be a step towards giving to students the basic education in the field of politics.
However, it shall create the same political atmosphere in the campus. Thus, both the arguments hold strong.
Question 30
Syllogism:
Statements: All the windows are doors. No door is a wall.
Conclusions:
Some windows are walls.
No wall is a door.
A. Only (1) conclusion follows

B. Only (2) conclusion follows
C. Either (1) or (2) follows
D Neither (1) nor (2) follows

.
E. Both (1) and (2) follow
Explanation :
Paper-3
Question 1
One man can do a piece of work in 10 days. one boy join him & he completes the work in 6 days .If the man gets
50 rs for his work then what will be the share of the boy ?
A. 20
B. 30
C. 25
D 18
.
Explanation :
Given, 1 day work of Man=1/10.

If Boy's 1 day work=1/x, then
=> (1/10)+(1/x)=1/6, x=15
Ratio of work of Man & Boy = 1/10:1/15 = 3:2.
So, out of 50 Rs, Boy's share = 2*50/(3+2)=20.
Question 2
A man sets out to cycle from Delhi to Rohtak and at the same time another man starts from Rohtak to cycle to
cycle to Delhi. After passing each other they completed their journey in (10/3) hours and (16/3) hours
respectively.At what rate does the second man cycle if the first cycle at 8 kmph?
A. 6.12 kmph
B. 6.42 kmph
C. 6.22 kmph
D 6.32 kmph
.
Explanation :
A's Speed:B's Speed=rootof(b):rootof(a)

=>8:x=rootof(10/3):rootof(16/3)
On solving we get,
=> x=2*rootof(10)
=> x=2*3.16
=> x=6.32 kmph.
Question 3
Two trains whose respective lengths are 240 m and 360 m cross each other in 30 seconds when they are moving in
opposite directions and in 1 minute 40 seconds when they are moving in the same direction. What is the speed of
the faster train (kmph) ?
A. 39.2
B. 36.6
C. 46.8
D 33.33
.
E. 49.2
Explanation :
Given that, L1=240 and L2=360

So we know that t=s/v,
Then 30 = (240 + 360)/(v1+v2).
=> v1 + v2 = 20. .......(1)
and v1-v2 = 600/100 = 6. .......(2)
After solving the both equations we get,
v1=13 and v2=7
Hence, the required speed is 13 m /sec or 13*(18/5)km/hr=46.8km/hr.
Question 4
Three sales people are paid commissions in proportion to the amount of their sales, which total $25000, $40000,
and $60000 respectively. If a total of $20000 is allocated for these three commissions, what is the amount of the
largest commission paid?
A. $8, 000
B. $8, 400
C. $9, 600
D $10, 000
.
E. $12, 000
Explanation :
The proportion of their comission will be

=> 25000:40000:60000
=> 5:8:12
So, the lagest commission =(12/25)*20000 = $9,600.
Question 5
A sum of Rs 468.75 was lent out at simple interest and at the end of 1 year and 8 months, the total amount of Rs
500 is received. Find the rate of interest.
A. 12%
B. 4%
C. 5%
D 8%
.
Explanation :
Given, principle=468.75, Amount=Rs 500

Since, Amount =S.I + P
=> 500=[468.75*(20/12)*R]/100 + 468.75
=> 31.25 = 156.25*5R/100
=> R = 4%.
Question 6
There is a rectangular Garden whose length and width is 60m X 20m.There is a walkway of uniform width around
garden. Area of walkway is 516m2. Find width of walkway?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 8
D 6
.
Explanation :
Let the width of rectangle be x.

So the length & breath is increased by 2x.
So new total area along with walkway is (60+2x)*(20+2x)
=> (60+2x)*(20+2x)-60*20=516.
=> (60+2x)*(20+2x)=1716.
=> (30+x)*(10+x)=429=33*13.
=> x=3.
Question 7
How many different words can be formed using the letters of the word AMPLITUDE?
A. 9!
B. 9
C. 9P6
D None of these
.
Explanation :
The number of words that can be formed is the factorial of no of letters in the given word.
Hence the answer is 9!.
Question 8
In a fraction, if numerator is added by 2 and denominator by 1 it results 1, and if numerator added again by 4 and
denominator by 2 it results 1/2. Find the fraction?
A. 8/7
B. 3/7
C. 7/8
D 5/8
.
Explanation :
Let numerator=x and denominator=y.

So (x+2/y+1)=1 i.e
=> x-y+1=0 ------(1)
And, again add 4 and 2 in numerator and denominator
=> 2x-y+9=0 ------(2)
By solving eq(1) and eq(2), we get:
=> x/y = 8/7.
Question 9
If log(base x)y=100 and log(base 2)x=10, then the value of y is
A. 2^10
B. 2^100
C. 2^1000
D 2^10000
.
Explanation :
Given, log(base 2)x=10.

x=2^10.
Therefore, log(base x)y=100.
y=x^100.
=(2^10)^100
=2^1000.
Question 10
The average weight of 8 person's increases by 2.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing
65 kg. What might be the weight of the new person?
A. 76 kg
B. 76.5 kg
C. 85 kg
D Data inadequate
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Total weight increased = (8 x 2.5) kg = 20 kg.

Weight of the new person = (65 + 20) kg = 85 kg.
Question 11
Series Completion:
BCB, DED, FGF, HIH, _____
A. JKJ
B. HJH
C. IJI
D JHJ
.
Explanation :
This series consists of a simple alphabetical order with the first two letters of all segments: B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K.
The third letter of each segment is a repetition of the first letter.
Question 12
Coding and decoding :

In a certain code, a number 13479 is written as AQFJL and 5268 is written as DMPN. How is 396824 wriitten in that
code ?
A. QLPNKJ
B. QLPNMF
C. QLPMNF
D QLPNDF
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
In the given codes, the numbers are coded as shown :
1 3 4 7 9 5 2 6 8
A Q F J L D M P N
that is , 3 as Q,
9 as L, 6 as P, 8 as N, 2 as M and 4 as F.
So, 396824 is coded as QLPNMF.
Question 13
A is the father of C. But C is not his son. E is the daughter of C. F is the spouse of A. B is the brother of C. D is the
son of B. G is the spouse of B. H is the father of G. Who is the son of F ?
A. B
B. C
C. D
D E
.
Explanation :
B is the son of A and F is the spouse of A. So, B is the son of F.
Question 14
Statement-Argument:
Statement: Should children be legally made responsible to take care of their parents during their old age?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Such matter can only be solved by legal means.
II. Yes. Only this will bring some relief to poor parents.

.
Explanation :
Taking care of the parents is a moral duty of the children and cannot be thrust upon them legally, nor such a
compulsion can ensure good care of the old people. So, none of the arguments holds strong.
Question 15
Statement-Assumptions:
Statement: Cases of food poisoning due to consumption of liquor are increasing in rural areas.
Assumptions:
I.Percentage of people consuming liquor is more in rural areas.
II.There are many unauthorized spurious liquor shops in the rural areas.

.
Explanation :
The statement talks of number of cases of food poisoning due to consumption of liquor and not of the number of
cases consuming liquor. So, I is not implicit. Besides, the statement indicates that people in rural areas are getting
spurious or low-grade liquor and no check is being kept on shops selling liquor there. So, II is implicit.
Question 16
Statement-Conclusion:
Statement: He stressed the need to stop the present examination system and its replacement by other methods
which would measure the real merit of the students.
Conclusions:
I. Examinations should be abolished.
II. The present examination system does not measure the real merit of the students.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D Neither I nor II follows

.
E. Both I and II follow
Explanation :
The statement stresses the need to adopt a new method of examination. So, I does not follow. However, II directly
follows from the given statement.
Question 17
Course-action:
Statement: There has been a significant drop in the water level of all the lakes supplying water to the city.
Courses of Action:
I. The water supply authority should impose a partial cut in supply to tackle the situation.
II. The government should appeal to all the residents through mass media for minimal use of water.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows

.
Explanation :
The situation can be tackled by periodic cuts in supply, and urging people to conserve water. So both the courses
follow.
Question 18
Data sufficiency:
Question: What is Nitin's rank from the top in a class of forty students ?
Statements:
I. There are ten students between Nitin and Deepak.
II. Deepak is twentieth from the top.
A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D Neither I nor II is sufficient

.
E. Both I and II are sufficient
Explanation :
Since there are ten students between Nitin and Deepak, so Nitin may be eleven ranks above or below Deepak.
Thus, Nitin may be 9th or 31st from the top.
Question 19
Fill in the blanks:

We were thinking ________it ___________something like a requiem for our age.
A. for,because
B. for,as
C. of,since
D of,as
.
Explanation :
Question 20
Synonym:
CORPULENT
A. Lean
B. Gaunt
C. Emaciated
D Obese
.
Explanation :
Question 21
Antonym:
EXODUS
A. Influx
B. Home-coming
C. Return
D Restoration
.
Explanation :
Question 22
PARAGRAPH COMPLETION:
The better behaviour resulting from smart devices is just one threat to the insurance industry. Conventional risk
pools (for home or car insurance, for example) are shrinking as preventable accidents decline, leaving the slow-
footed giants of the industry at risk. Business is instead moving to digital-native insurers, many of which are
offering low premiums to those willing to collect and share their data. Yet the biggest winners could be tech
companies rather than the firms that now dominate the industry. Insurance is increasingly reliant on the use of
technology to change behaviour; firms act as helicopter parents to policyholders, warning of impending harm—
slow down; reduce your sugar intake; call the plumber—the better to reduce unnecessary payouts.
A. The growing mountain of personal data available to individuals and, crucially, to firms is giving those
with the necessary processing power the ability to distinguish between low-risk and high-risk
individuals.
B. Cheap sensors and the tsunami of data they generate can improve our lives; blackboxes in cars can
tell us how to drive more carefully and wearable devices will nudge us toward healthier lifestyles.
C. Yet this sort of relationship relies on trust, and the Googles and Apples of the world, on which
consumers rely day-by-day and hour-by-hour, may be best placed to win this business.
D The uncertainty that underpins the need for insurance is now shrinking thanks to better insights into
. individual risks.
Explanation :
Question 23
Sentence Completion:
As were many colonial administrators, Gregory was ____ in his knowledge of the grammar of the local language,
though his accent was ____ .
A. deficient - poor
B. competent - adequate
C. faultless - awful
D well-versed - effective
.
E. erratic - eccentric
Explanation :
Question 24
Preposition:
Most of us eat ________ a spoon.
A. with
B. in
C. for
D by
.
Explanation :
Question 25
Fill in the blank with suitable article:

We went to _______station this morning to pick up my grandfather.
A a
.
B. an
C. the
Explanation :
Question 26
Sentence Correction:
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the
grammatically correct?
He never has and ever will take such strong measures.
A. had taken nor will ever take
B. had taken and will ever take
C. has and never will take
D had and ever will take

.
E. No correction required
Explanation :
The circle-graph given here shows the spendings of a country on various sports during a particular year. Study the
graph carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Question 27
How much percent more is spent on Hockey than that on golf?
A. 27%
B. 35%
C. 75%
D 60%
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Let the total spendings on sports be Rs a. Then,
Amount spent on Golf = Rs 36/360 x a =Rs a/10.
Amount spent on Hockey=Rs 63/360 x a= Rs 7a/40.
Now, difference = Rs (7a/40 - a/10) = Rs 3a/40.
Hence, required %= [(3a/40)/(a/10)] * 100 % = 75%
Question 28
If the total amount spent on sports during the year was Rs 2 crore, the amount spent on Cricket and Hockey
together was
A. Rs 800000
B. Rs 8000000
C. Rs 12000000
D Rs 16000000
.
Explanation :
Amount spent on Cricket and hockey together = Rs [ (81+63)/360 ] * 2 crore= Rs 8000000.
It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people
maintain that pupils of school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in
their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they not only
have the specialized knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the
world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to
civilization are made by those who are expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that, unless
they have a broad general education, the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have sympathy with their
fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.
Question 29
What is the passage about?

A. Reconciliation of two different ideas about education
B. Projecting two different ideas about education
C. Career-oriented education
D Broad-based education
.
Explanation :
Question 30
According to the passage which one of the following statements is true about broad general knowledge?
A. Without it no one would get a job
B. Specialization is incomplete without it
C. It teaches us about different things
D It broadens one's outlook

.
Explanation :
Paper-4
Question 1
Two men, 3 women working full time and 3 part times can complete a job in 20 days. Four men and 9 women
working full time can complete the same job in 10 days. Find the ratio of the times taken by a woman (full-timer)
and a part timer to complete the job.
A. 2:1
B. 1:2
C. 3:2
D 2:3
.
Explanation :
Let X = single man one day work and y = single woman one day work
So single woman's part time work will be y/2.
so 1st equation :,
=> 2x+3y+3(y/2)=1/20 (as they are completing in 20 days)
And, 2nd equation :,
=> 4x+9y=1/10 (as they are completing in 10 days)
Solving both equations we get, y=1/90 (this is the single woman's full timer 1 day work)
So now taking the ratio of full-timer and a part timer we will get 90:45=2:1
Question 2
A,B,C together can do a piece of work in 10 days.All the three started workingat it together and after 4 days,A
left.Then,B and C together completed the work in 10 more days.In how many days can complete a work alone??
A. 15
B. 16
C. 50
D 25
.
Explanation :
Acording to the question,

(A+B+C) do 1 work in 10 days.
So (A+B+C)'s 1 day work = 1/10.
As they work together for 4 days so workdone by them in 4 days=4/10=2/5
Remaining work=1-2/5=3/5
(B+C) take 10 more days to complete 3/5 work.
So( B+C)'s 1 day work=3/50.
Now,
A'S 1 day work=(A+B+C)'s 1 day work -(B+C)'s 1 day work
=>1/10-3/50
=>1/25
A does 1/25 work in in 1 day
Therefore, 1 work in 25 days.
Question 3
Rajdhani Express starts from Delhi at 12:00 pm and reaches Chandigarh at 2:30 pm and Doronto Express starts
from Chandigarh at 12:15 and reach at Delhi at 2:15 . What will be the time when both the trains will cross each
other?
A. 1:15 pm
B. 2:30 pm
C. 2: 15 pm
D 3:30 pm
.
Explanation :
Time taken by Rajdhani Express= 5/2 hrs.

Time taken by Doronto Express= 2 hrs.
Let distance between Delhi and Chandigarh = D
Speed of Rajdhani= D/(5/2)= 2D/5
Speed of Doronto= D/2
Relative speed= 2D/5 + D/2 = 9D/10
Now,
at 12.15 pm, Rajdhani express covers distance = 2D/5 * (15/60) = D/10.
Remaining distance = D- D/10 = 9D/10.
So, at 12.15, both the trains are 9D/10 apart.
Therefore, time required = Distance/ Relative speed = (9D/10) / (9D/10) = 1 hr.
Hence the two trains meet at (12.15 + 1 hr) = 1.15 pm.
Question 4
Ajay and Arman started a shop investing Rs. 9000 and Rs. 12000 respectively. After 6 months, Arman withdrew half
of his investment. If after a year, the total profit was Rs. 4600, what was Arman’s share init?
A. 2000
B. 1900
C. 2600
D 2300
.
Explanation :
Ajay : Arman = 9000 * 12 : 12000 * 6 + 6000 * 6

= 1 : 1.
Arman share = Rs. [4600 *(1/2))
= Rs. 2300.
Question 5
A sum of Rs. 900 amounts to Rs. 950 in 3 years at simple interest. If the interest rate is increased by 4%, it would
amount to how much?
A. 1058
B. 1025
C. 2068
D 1254
.
Explanation :
Given, P=900, T=3.

Then, SI= 900-950=50
R = 50 x 100/900 x 3 = 50/27.
Now rate is increased by 4% and we have rate % 50/27 ....so new rate% is =50/27 + 4= 158/27
SI = (900 x 3 x 158)/ 100 x 27 = 158
Since SI=158 and P =900, so the new amount is 900+158= 1058.
Question 6
A lady runs 18km towards East and then24km towards North. how far is she from her starting point and in which
direction?
A. 42km North-east
B. 42km east
C. 6km east
D 30km north-east
.
Explanation :
Let height=h, breadth=b and length=l .
Using formula,
=> h^2=b^2+l^2.
=> h^2=24^2+18^2.
=> h^2=900.
=> h=30.
Question 7
There are 4 married couples. 3 people are needed but there should not be his/her spouse in the group .How many
group are possible ?
A. 18
B. 25
C. 32
D 30
.
Explanation :
Any three can be selected among 4 men or 4 woman in 2*4C3 ways.

Also any two men out of 4 and any one woman out of remaining 2(as other 2 are wifes we are left with only to
women) or vice versa(i.e., any two of 4 woman and one men from remaining 2 men) will make 2*4C2*2C1 ways.
In total, 2*4C3 + 2*4c2 * 2c1 = 32 ways.
Question 8
Unit digit of 2^51 is ?
A. 7
B. 5
C. 8
D 3
.
Explanation :
Since,
2^1=2 , 2^2=4
2^3=8 , 2^4=16
2^5=32, 2^6=64
Unit digit repeat after 4th power ,hence on dividing 51 by 4 we get 3 as remainder.
Therefore the unit digit will be 2^3=8.
Question 9
The value of log(base -1/3)81 is equal to:
A. -27
B. -4
C. 4
D 27
.
Explanation :
Let log(base -1/3)81=x.

Then, (-1/3)^x=81.
=> (-1/3)^x=3^4
=> (-1/3)^x=(-1/3)^-4.
=> x= -4.
Question 10
The average monthly income of P and Q is Rs. 5050. The average monthly income of Q and R is Rs. 6250 and the
average monthly income of P and R is Rs. 5200. The monthly income of P is:
A. 3500
B. 4000
C. 4050
D 5000
.
Explanation :
Let P, Q and R represent their respective monthly incomes. Then, we have:

P + Q = (5050 x 2) = 10100 .... (i)
Q + R = (6250 x 2) = 12500 .... (ii)
P + R = (5200 x 2) = 10400 .... (iii)
Adding (i), (ii) and (iii), we get:
2(P + Q + R) = 33000 or P + Q + R = 16500 .... (iv)
Subtracting (ii) from (iv), we get P = 4000.

P's monthly income = Rs. 4000.
Question 11
Series completion:
QAR, RAS, SAT, TAU, _____
A. UAV
B. UAT
C. TAS
D TAT
.
Explanation :
In this series, the third letter is repeated as the first letter of the next segment. The middle letter, A, remains static.
The third letters are in alphabetical order, beginning with R.
Question 12

If BOMBAY is written as MYMYMY, how will TAMIL NADU be written in that code ?
A. TIATIATIA
B. MNUMNUMNU
C. IATIATIAT
D ALDALDALD
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
The letters at the third and sixth places are repeated thrice to code BOMBAY as MYMYMY.
Similarly, the letters at the third, sixth and ninth places are repeated thrice to code TAMIL NADU as
MNUMNUMNU.
Question 13
Blood relation:
If Neena says, "Anita`s father Raman is the only son of my father-in-law Mahipal", then how is Bindu, who is the
sister of Anita, related to Mahipal ?
A. Niece
B. Daughter
C. Wife
D Daughter-in-law
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Only son of Neena's father--in-law Mahipal -- Neena's husband.

So, Raman is Neena's husband and Anita and Bindu are his daughters.
Thus, Bindu is the grand daughter of Mahipal.
Question 14
Statement-Argument:
Statement: Is buying things on instalments profitable to the customer?
Arguments:
I. Yes. He has to pay less.

II. No, paying installments upsets the family budget.

.
Explanation :
In buying things on instalments, a customer has to pay more as the interest is also included. So, argument I does
not hold. Moreover, one who buys an item on instalments maintains his future budget accordingly as he is well
acquainted with when and how much he has to pay, beforehand. So, argument II is also not valid.
Question 15
Statement: The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1 lakh to the family members of
those who are killed in railway accidents.
Assumptions:
I. The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation.
II. There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.


.
Explanation :
Clearly, the amount of compensation must have been decided keeping in mind the monetary position of the
Government. So, I is implicit. However, nothing can be said about the frequency of railway accidents in future. So,
II is not implicit.
Question 16
Statements: All those political prisoners were released on bail who had gone to jail for reasons other than political
dharnas. Bail was not granted to persons involved in murders.
Conclusions:
I. No political - prisoner had committed murder.
II. Some politicians were not arrested.

.
Explanation :
According to the statement, the political prisoners can be divided into two groups - those who were released and
those who were put in jail for political dharnas. However, no person involved in murder was released. This means
that no political prisoner had committed murder. So, I follows. Clearly, II is not directly related to the statement
and does not follow.
Question 17
Course-action:
Statement: The State Government has decided to declare 'Kala Azar' as a notifiable disease under the Epidemics
Act. Family members or neighbours of the patient are liable to be punished in case they did not inform the State
authorities.
Courses of Action:
I. Efforts should be made to effectively implement the Act.
II. The cases of punishment should be propagated through mass media so that more people become aware of the
stern actions.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows

.
Explanation :
The Act is aimed at eradication of the disease and so it needs to be proclaimed and promoted. So, both the courses
follow.
Question 18
Data sufficiency:
Elle is 3 times older than Zaheer. Zaheer is 1/2 as old as Waheeda. Yogesh is elder than Zaheer. What is the age of
Elle?
I. Zaheer is 10 yrs old.
II. Yogesh and Waheeda are both older than Zaheer by the same no of yrs.

.
Explanation :
Question 19
Fill in the blank :
The usually _______father shocked us by reacting violently to the insignificant and moderate comments of his
younger brother.
A. demanding
B. inarticulate
C. aggressive
D persuasive
.
E. composed
Explanation :
Question 20
Synonym:
RECKLESS
A. Courageous
B. Rash
C. Bold
D Daring
.
Explanation :
Question 21
Antonym:
NADIR
A. Modernity
B. Zenith
C. Liberty
D Progress
.
Explanation :
Question 22
Paragraph Completion:
The notion of giving offence suggests that certain beliefs are so important or valuable to certain people that they
should be put beyond the possibility of being insulted, caricatured or even questioned. The importance of the
principle of free speech is precisely that it provides a challenge to the idea that some questions are beyond
contention, and thus acts as a challenge to authority. Once we give up on the right to offend in the name of
“tolerance” or “respect,” we constrain our ability to challenge those in power, and therefore to challenge
injustice.
A. For such diverse societies to function and to be fair, we need to show respect for other peoples,
cultures, and viewpoints, and quell offensive voices.
B. The right to subject each others’ fundamental beliefs to criticism is the bedrock of an open, diverse,
just society.
C. If people are to occupy the same political space without conflict, they mutually have to limit the
extent to which they subject each others’ fundamental beliefs to criticism
D The more that policymakers give license for people to be offended, the more that people will seize
. the opportunity to feel offende
Explanation :
Question 23
The argument that the need for a new monetary policy to______demand outweighs the need to _______ budget
deficits its persuasive.
A. Assess, minimize
B. Outstrip, eliminate
C. Stimulate, control
D Restraint, Conceal
.
Explanation :
Question 24
Preposition:
He comes _________ a car.
A. at
B. by
C. with
D on
.
Explanation :
Question 25
Article:
I'm not keen on __________ food they serve in the school cafeteria.
A a
.
B. an
C. the
Explanation :
Question 26
Sentence Correction:
We demonstrated to them how we were prepared the artistic patterns.
A. are prepared
B. have prepared
C. are preparing
D had prepared
.
Explanation :
Newton’s surprising success at developing the laws of motion, as well as the development and refinement of other
physical laws, led to the idea of scientific determinism. The first expression of this principle was in the beginning of
the nineteenth century by Laplace, a French scientist. Laplace argued that if one knew the position and velocity of
all the particles in the universe at a given time, the laws of physics would be able to predict the future state of the
universe.
Scientific determinism held sway over a great many scientists until the early twentieth century, when the quantum
mechanics revolution occurred. Quantum mechanics introduced the world to the idea of the uncertainty principle,
which stated that it was impossible to accurately measure both the position and the velocity of a particle at one
time. Because Laplace’s omniscience could never occur, even in theory, the principle of scientific determinism was
thrown into doubt. However, quantum mechanics does allow for a reduced form of scientific determinism. Even
though physicists are unable to know precisely where a particle is and what its velocity is, they can determine
certain probabilities about its position and velocity. These probabilities are called wave functions. By use of a
formula known as the Schrodinger equation, a scientist with the wave function of a particle at a given time can
calculate the particle’s future wave function. These calculations can give the particle’s position or velocity, but not
both. Thus, the physicist is in possession of exactly half of the information needed to satisfy Laplace’s view of
determinism. Unfortunately, under modern physics theories, that is far as any researcher can go in predicting the
future.
Question 27
The passage suggests that if scientific determinism were true:
A. scientists would, in theory, be able to predict the future
B. all the particles in the universe would have a measurable position and velocity
C. the theory of quantum mechanics would be false
D Schrodinger’s equation could be used to calculate any particle’s Position

.
E. the quantum mechanics revolution would not have occurred
Explanation :
Question 28
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the author’s conclusion in the passage’s final sentence?
A. Some physicists believe quantum mechanics will eventually be discarded in favor of a new theory.
B. Physicists still use Newton’s laws of motion to calculate the velocities and positions of planets and
stars.
C. Even if the position and velocity of a particle were known, predicting the future would be impossible
because there are too many other variables to calculate.
D There is little to no chance that the modern theory of quantum mechanics will be overturned by
. another theory.
E. No scientists are pursuing studies in the field of determinism.
Explanation :
The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study
the pie chart and answer the questions based on it.
Question 29
What is the central angle of the sector corresponding to the expenditure incurred on royalty?
A. 150
B. 240
C. 540
D 480
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Central angle corresponding to royality = 15% of 360 0 = 15/100 x 3600 = 540.
Question 30
Which two expenditures together have a central angle of 108 0?
A. Binding cost and Transportation cost
B. Printing and Paper cost
C. Royalty and Promotion cost
D Binding cost and Paper cost

.
E. None of the above
Explanation :
Central angle of 1080 = ( 108/360 x 100) % of total expenditure = 30% of the total expenditure.
From the pie-chart,
Binding cost + Transportation cost = (20 + 10)% of total expenditure.
= 30% of the total expenditure.
Paper-5
Question 1
2 computer each produces 4800 utility bills in a day. First computer bills at a rate of 9600 per hour while other at
the rate of 7800 per hour. When first computer finished its run, how many bills did the other computer still have to
print?
A. 200
B. 1000
C. 900
D 850
.
Explanation :
Given,
First computer prints 9600 bills in 60 min.
=> Time taken to print 4800 bills
=> (60/9600)*4800 = 30 min.
Question 2
The distance between 2 persons is 800m. If they start moving towards each other simultaneously at 10m/s and
15m/s, in how much time do they meet?
A. 25 sec
B. 30 sec
C. 20 sec
D 32 sec
.
Explanation :
They will meet after (800/25)=32 sec because they are moving in relative velocity (10+15)=25m/s.
Question 3
A train covers a distance between station A and station B in 45 min.If the speed of the train is reduced by 5
km/hr,then the same distance is covered in 48 min. what is the distance between the stations A and B?
A. 64
B. 55
C. 80
D 60
.
Explanation :
According to the formula,

d=s*t.
where, d= distance, s= speed and t=time.
d= s1*(45/60) i.e s1*(3/4)
d= s2*(48/60) i.e s2*(4/5)
s1*(3/4) = s2*(4/5).
s1*(3/4) = (s1-5)*(4/5) i.e speed reduced by 5kmph
s1=80 kmph
d=s * t
d=80*(3/4)= 60 km.
Question 4
Three partners A, B, C start a business. Twice A’s capital is equal to thrice B’s capital and B’s capital is four times C’s
capital. Out of a total profit of Rs. 16,500 at the end of the year, B’ share is:
A. 2000
B. 4000
C. 5000
D 6000
.
Explanation :
Let C = a. Then, B = 4a
And 2A = 3 x 4a = 12a
or A = 6a.
=> A : B : C = 6a : 4a : a
= 6 : 4 : 1.
So, B’s capital = Rs. [16500 x 4/11] = Rs. 6000.
Question 5
Simple interest on an amount at 4% per annum for 13 months is more than the simple interest on the same sum
for 8 months at 6% per annum by rs 40.What is the principle amount ?
A. 3600
B. 12000
C. 4800
D 24000
.
Explanation :

=> P*4*13/(100*12) - p*6*8/(100*12)= 40.
=> 4p/(100*12) = 40.
=> p = 12000.
Question 6
In a Parallelogram, two adjacent sides are of 12cm and 14 cms respectively. A diagonal is of 16cm then the other
will be?
A. 20.59
B. 18.24
C. 21.50
D 17
.
Explanation :
According to parallelogram law:-

The sum of the squares of a sides is equal to the sum of the squares of the diagonal.
so,
=> 12^2+12^2+14^2+14^2 = d^2+16^2
=> d =20.59.
Question 7
12 points lie on a circle. How many cyclic quadrilaterals can be drawn by using these points?
A. 990
B. 495
C. 1980
D none
.
Explanation :
For any set of 4 points we get a cyclic quadrilateral.

Number of ways of choosing 4 points out of 12 points is 12C4=495.
Therefore, we can draw 495 quadrilaterals.
Question 8
10^10/(10^4 * 10^2) = 10^x. Find the value of x.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 2
D 1
.
Explanation :

=>10^10/(10^4 * 10^2) = 10^x
=> 10^10/ 10^(4+2)=10^x.
=> 10^10/10^6=10^x.
=> 10^(10-6)=10^x.
=> x=4.
Question 9
If log(a/b) + log(b/a) = log(a+b), then
A. a+b=1.
B. a-b=1
C. a=b
D a^2 - b^2 =1
.
Explanation :
given,
log(a/b) + log(b/a) = log(a+b)
=>log(a+b)=log(a/b * b/a) = log1.
So, a+b=1.
Question 10
The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 27 years and that of wife and the child 5 years
ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is:
A. 35 years
B. 40 years
C. 50 years
D None of these
.
Explanation :
Sum of the present ages of husband, wife and child = (27 x 3 + 3 x 3) years = 90 years.
Sum of the present ages of wife and child = (20 x 2 + 5 x 2) years = 50 years.
Husband's present age = (90 - 50) years = 40 years.
Question 11
Series completion:
FAG, GAF, HAI, IAH, ____
A. JAK
B. HAL
C. HAK
D JAI
.
Explanation :
The middle letters are static, so concentrate on the first and third letters. The series involves an alphabetical order
with a reversal of the letters. The first letters are in alphabetical order: F, G, H, I , J. The second and fourth
segments are reversals of the first and third segments. The missing segment begins with a new letter.
Question 12

If FRIEND is coded as HUMJTK, how is CANDLE written in that code ?
A. EDRIRL
B. DCQHQK
C. ESJFME
D FYOBOC
.
E. DEQJQM
Explanation :
The first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth letters of th word are respectively moved two, three, four, five, six
and seven steps forward to obtain the corresponding letters of the code.
Question 13
Blood relation:
Pointing to a girl in the photograph, Amar said, "Her mother`s brother is the only son of my mother's father." How
is the girl`s mother related to Amar ?
A. Mother
B. Sister
C. Aunt
D Grandmother
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Only son of Amar's mother's father -- Amar's maternal uncle.

So, the girl's maternal uncle is Amar's maternal uncle.
Thus, the girl's mother is Amar's aunt.
Question 14
Statement-Argument:
Statement: Should adult education programme be given priority over compulsory education programme?
Arguments:
I. No. It will also help in success of compulsory education programme.
II. Yes. It will help to eliminate the adult illiteracy.

.
Explanation :
Clearly, argument I gives a reason in support of the statement and so it does not hold strong against it. The adult
education programme needs to be given priority because it shall eliminate adult illiteracy and thus help in further
spread of education. So, only argument II is strong enough.
Question 15
Statement: Apart from the entertainment value of television, its educational value cannot be ignored.
Assumptions:
I. People take television to be a means of entertainment only.
II. The educational value of television is not realized properly.

.
Explanation :
The statement makes the first assumption clear though educational value is not to be ignored. So, I is implicit. That
the educational value must not be ignored also shows that educational value is not realised properly. So, II is also
implicit.
Question 16
Statements: The national norm is 100 beds per thousand populations but in this state, 150 beds per thousand are
available in the hospitals.
Conclusions:
I. Our national norm is appropriate.
II. The state's health system is taking adequate care in this regard.

.
Explanation :
Whether the national norm is appropriate or not cannot be said. So, I does not follow. However, more number of
beds per thousand population are available in the state. So, II follows.
Question 17
Course-action:
Statement: Orissa and Andhra Pradesh have agreed in principle to set up a joint control board for better control,
management and productivity of several inter-state multipurpose projects.
Courses of Action:
I. Other neighbouring states should set up such control boards.
II. The proposed control board should not be allowed to function as such joint boards are always ineffective.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows

.
Explanation :
The effectiveness of such Control Boards is established by the fact that Orissa and A.P. have agreed to it for better
control of its multipurpose projects. So, only course I follows.
Question 18
Data sufficiency:
What is the age of Ramprakash?
I. Ramprakash was born when his father was 26 yrs old
II. Ramprakash's mothers age is 3yrs less than his father's

.
Explanation :
Question 19
Fill in the blank:

My mother upset the kettle of boiling water and ______ her right hand badly.
A. scorched
B. burn
C. woulded
D scalded
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Question 20
Synonym:
GARNISH
A. Paint
B. Garner
C. Adorn
D Abuse
.
Explanation :
Question 21
Antonym:
ANNOY
A. Praise
B. Rejoice
C. Please
D Reward
.
Explanation :
Question 22
As democratic nation states reorient themselves to being accountable to global financial markets, non-democratic
bodies such as the World Trade Organization, and trade agreements such as General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade and Trade in Services Agreement, they will necessarily become less responsive to the aspirations of their
own citizens. With overt repression not always the most felicitous or cost-effective policy option, it has become
imperative to find ways and means to ideologically tame the economically excluded. This is critical because
growing discontent could lead to political instability.
A. This is where behavioral economics in monitoring and ‘nudging’ the behavior of the financial elite
comes in.
B. Hence the new focus on the minds and behavior of the poor.
C. Ergo the drive to find market-led solutions to socio-economic problems.
D Development is about freeing prices and making markets more efficient.

.
Explanation :
Question 23
Most people are too __________ in their own lives to ________ much about the agonies of others.
A. absorbed, care
B. concerned, think
C. indulged, eradicate
D involved, console
.
E. entangling, worry
Explanation :
Question 24
Preposition:
My father will retire from service __________a year.
A. of
B. on
C. in
D by
.
Explanation :
Question 25
Article:
I am worried about ________ health of my aunt. She goes to the doctor every week.
A a
.
B. an
C. the
Explanation :
Question 26
Sentence correction:
He hesitated to listen to what his brother was saying.
A. listened to hesitate
B. hesitated listen to
C. hesitates to listening
D is hesitated to listen to
.
Explanation :
Study the graph carefully to answer the questions given below.

Question 27
What is the appropriate average number of hotels form all the states together ?
A. 2500
B. 3000
C. 2200
D 2012
.
E. 3100
Explanation :
Average number of hotels = 1/11[ 1.75 + 1.5+0.5+3.25+2.75+1+3+2+2.5+2.75+3.5] thousands
= 24.5/11 thousand
= 24.5 x 1000 / 11 = 2200.
Question 28
Number of hotels in state I is what percent of the total number of hotels from all the states together?
A. 15.12
B. 17.24
C. 9.36
D 11.22
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Number of hotels in state I = 2.5, number of hotels in all the states = 24.5
Hence, required percentage = 2.5 / 24.5 x 100 = 10.20%
The destruction of two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in August 1945, by the use of atomic bombs
shocked and horrified mankind beyond measure. Man had discovered a new energy of tremendous power but it
was extremely tragic to use it for the destruction of human beings. The conscience of all right thinking persons was
awakened and the problem of the proper use of the new energy became a subject for serious consideration. The
World War ended, but experiments with atomic energy continued. Most of them were confined to the production
of better and more powerful atomic weapons such as hydrogen bombs, cobalt bombs, transcontinental ballistic
missiles, etc. A very large section of the people of the world stood against the mad race for nuclear armament.
They demanded an immediate and complete ban on all kinds of nuclear tests and experiments for the purpose of
war. Most people desired to stop the production of atomic weapons altogether.
The late professor Einstein appealed to both politicians and scientists to save mankind and civilization from the
unimaginable horrors of an atomic war. He also advocated the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes,
betterment of the poor, and enhancement of the total wealth of the world. His appeal was directed in particular to
atomic scientists who should not allow their talents to be used for increasing the chance of war. They should
rather use their brains for utilizing atomic energy for the good of humanity. The soundness of this view point has
appealed to reasonable people and all lovers of peace.
Question 29
What is extremely tragic?
A. The use of atom bombs
B. Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945
C. Unchecked development of atom bombs
D Horror to mankind from atom bombs

.
E. Use of atomic bombs against mankind
Explanation :
Question 30
What became a subject of serious consideration?
A. Destruction of two Japanese cities
B. Horror to mankind beyond measure
C. Proper use of the new source of energy
D Tremendous power acquired by man in the form of atomic energy

.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Paper-6
Question 1
A task can be completed by D and E with in 12 days if they worked together. E and F however can complete with in
period of 20 days. If three of them agree to work together then how many days will be required to complete the
task ?
A. 20
B. 40
C. 50
D None of these
.
Explanation :
Since, D and E can complete within 12 days and when F is also ready to work with D and E obviously time required
would be less than 12 days.
Question 2
City bus runs two bus from a to b each making 5 round trips in a day. There are no stops between. These buses ply
back and forth on same route at diff. but uniform speed. Each bus start at 7 am from respective terminus. They
meet for the first time at 7 km from a. Their next meeting is at distance of 4 km from b,while travelling in opposite
direction. Assuming that time by buses at terminus is negligebly small, and cost of running a bus is 20 per km. Find
daily cost of buses ?
A. 3400
B. 2500
C. 3500
D 1724
.
Explanation :
Let total distance traelled by both bus is xkm.

So in 1st meet A travels 7km and B (x-7)km.
Similarly in 2nd meet A travels (x+7)km and B travels (2x-4)km.

So,
=> 7/(x-7)=(x+4)/(2x-4)
=> x=17km.
For 5 round trip, distance traveled = 17*10 = 170km.
Cost of travelling per bus = 170 * 20 = 3400.
Question 3
Two trains are travelling between two stations at a constant speed of 25kmph.The stations are 50km apart .A bird
traveling at 100kmph starts its flight along with one train and travels in the same direction until it meets the other
train. It changes its direction and goes in the reverse direction until it meets the initial train. Find the distance
travelled by the bird before the two trains collide.
A. 25 km
B. 50 km
C. 100 km
D 75 km
.
Explanation :
Train will collide after 1 hour because,both trains speed are same i.e 25km/hr.
Distance travelled by the bird in 1hr = 1*100= 100 kms.
Question 4
Ajay, Vijay and Sanjay rent a pasture. Ajay puts 10 oxen for 7 months, Vijay puts 12 oxen for 5 months and Sanjay
puts 15 oxen for 3 months for grazing. If the rent of the pasture is Rs. 175, how much must Sanjay pay as his share
of rent?
A. Rs 45
B. Rs 50
C. Rs 55
D Rs 65
.
Explanation :
Vijay : Sanjay = 10 x 7 : 12 x 5 : 15 x 3
= 70 : 60 : 45
= 14 : 12 : 9.
Therefore, Sanjay's rent = Rs. [175 x 9/35]
= Rs. 45.
Question 5
A sum of money becomes 2.5 times itself at 12.5% simple interest p.a. The period of investment is
A. 10 years
B. 12 years
C. 14 years
D 9 years
.
Explanation :
Let the period is 't' and Sum= 'p'.

Given, some amount of money becomes 2.5 times after some period.
=> 2.5p = p + interest(S.I)
=> interest S.I = 1.5p
Then, S.I=ptr/100
=> 1.5p=(pt*12.5)/100
=> t=12 years.
Question 6
If 12 box containers require 18 feet of wall space, how many feet of wall space will 30 box containers require?
A. 45
B. 25
C. 47
D 28
.
Explanation :
Given, 12 box containers require 18 feet of wall space

Since,1 box requires = 8/12ft space.
so, 30 box will require=30*(18/12)=45ft.
Question 7
Consider the word ROTOR. Whichever way you read it, from left to right or from right to left, you get the same
word. Such a word is known as palindrome. Find the maximum possible number of 5-letter palindromes?
A. 56678
B. 16789
C. 17576
D 35142
.
Explanation :
The first letter from the right can be chosen in 26 ways because there are 26 alphabets.
Having chosen this, the second letter can be chosen in 26 ways i.e The first two letters can be chosen in 26*26=676
ways.
Having chosen the first two letters, the third letter can be chosen in 26 ways i.e All the three letters can be chosen
in 676*26=17576 ways.
It implies that the maximum possible number of five letter palindromes is 17576 because the fourth letter is the
same as the second letter and the fifth letter is the same as the first letter.
Question 8
Sky Heaven is a 16 stored building with 12000 sq. feet on each floor. Zintac International rents 7 floors and Zobia
International rents 4 floors. What is the number of sq. feet of unrented floor space?
A. 95000
B. 11500
C. 60000
D 10000
.
Explanation :
Since, area of unrented floor space = area of all floors - area of rented floors.
Therefore, area of unrented floor= 12000*(16-(7+4))=60000.
Question 9
If log 125 + log 8 = x, then x is equal to
A. 1/3
B. 0.064
C. -3
D 3
.
Explanation :
Given, log 125 + log 8 = x.

=> log(125 * 8) = x.
=> x= log(1000)
=> x= log(10^3).
=> x=3log10
=> x=3.
Question 10
In Arun's opinion, his weight is greater than 65 kg but less than 72 kg. His brother doest not agree with Arun and
he thinks that Arun's weight is greater than 60 kg but less than 70 kg. His mother's view is that his weight cannot
be greater than 68 kg. If all are them are correct in their estimation, what is the average of different probable
weights of Arun?
A. 67 kg.
B. 68 kg.
C. 69 kg.
D Data inadequate
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Let Arun's weight by X kg.

According to Arun, 65 < X < 72
According to Arun's brother, 60 < X < 70.
According to Arun's mother, X <= 68
The values satisfying all the above conditions are 66, 67 and 68.
Required average = (66 + 67 + 68)/3 = 201/3 = 67 kg.
Question 11
Series completion:
0,4,5,11,____
A. 19
B. 15
C. 13
D 12
.
Explanation :
3rd term = 2nd term + 1st term +1

4th term = 3rd term + 2nd term + 2
So, 5th term = 4th term + 3rd term +3
that is, 5th term = 11+5+3= 19
Question 12

If in a certain language, COUNSEL is coded as BITIRAK, how is GUIDANCE written in that code ?
A. EOHYZKBB
B. FOHYZJBB
C. FPHZZKAB
D HOHYBJBA
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
The letters at odd positions are each moved one step backward, while the letters at even positions are respectively
moved six, five, four, three, two,... steps backward to obtain the corresponding letters of the code.
Question 13
Blood relation:
Pointing to a gentleman, Deepak said, " His only brother is the father of my daughter`s father." How is the
gentleman related to Deepak ?
A. Grandfather
B. Father
C. Brother-in-law
D Uncle
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Father of Deepak's daughter's father -- Deepak's father.

So, the man's brother is Deepak's father or the man is the brother of Deepak's father i.e., Deepak's uncle.
Question 14
Statement-Argument:
Statement: Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any
constituency?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement
for casting their vote.
II. No. In a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there
should be no restrictions.


.
Explanation :
Question 15
Statement: You know that your suit is excellent when people ask about your tailor who tailored the suit.
Assumptions:
I. People do not ask about your tailor if your suit is not good.
II. The people want to know the criterion of an excellent suit.

.
Explanation :
The statement mentions that if the people ask about the tailor, your suit is good. This means that people ask only
in the situation when the thing is good. So, I is implicit. The criteria of an excellent suit is not mentioned. So, II is
not implicit.
Question 16
Statements: Vegetable prices are soaring in the market.
Conclusions:
I. Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity.
II. People cannot eat vegetables.

.
Explanation :
The availability of vegetables is not mentioned in the given statement. So, I does not follow Also, II is not directly
related to the statement and so it also does not follow.
Question 17
Course-action:
Statement: On an average, about twenty people are run over by trains and die every day while crossing the railway
tracks through the level crossing.
Courses of Action:
I. The railway authorities should be instructed to close all the level crossings.
II. Those who are found crossing the tracks, when the gates are closed, should be fined heavily.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows

.
Explanation :
The accidents can clearly be prevented by barring people from crossing the tracks when the gates are closed, So,
only II follows.
Question 18
Raman and Gaurav Brought eggs from a vendor. How many eggs were bought by each of them?
I. Raman bought half as many as Gaurav.
II. The dealer had a stock of 500 eggs at the beginning of day.

.
Explanation :
Question 19
Fill in the blank:

You must ________ your house in order before you venture to offer advice to others.
A. arrange
B. bring
C. get
D organize
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Question 20
Synonym:
REPEAL
A. Sanction
B. Perpetuate
C. Pass
D Cancel
.
Explanation :
Question 21
Antonym:
URBANE
A. Illiterate
B. Backward
C. Discourteous
D Orthodox
.
Explanation :
Question 22
What happens to our brains as we age is of crucial importance not just to science but to public policy. By 2030, for
example, 72 million people in the US will be over 65, double the figure in 2000 and their average life expectancy
will likely have edged above 20 years. However, this demographic time-bomb would be much less threatening if
the elderly were looked upon as intelligent contributors to society rather than as dependants in long-term decline.
A. The idea that we get dumber as we grow older is just a myth, according to brain research that will
encourage anyone old enough to know better.
B. It is time we rethink what we mean by the ageing mind before our false assumptions result in
decisions and policies that marginalize the old or waste precious public resources to re-mediate
problems that do not exist.
C. Many of the assumptions scientists currently make about ‘cognitive decline’ are seriously flawed
and, for the most part, formally invalid.
D Using computer models to simulate young and old brains, Ramscar and his colleagues found they
. could account for the decline in test scores simply by factoring in experience.
Explanation :
Question 23
Sentence completion:
The _______and hypnotically soothing voice chanting from Vedas _________ over a flood of old memories.
A. Euphonious, glided
B. Dulcet,floated
C. Tuneful, drifted
D Melodious, wafted
.
Explanation :
Question 24
Preposition:
I shall meet you ________ 6 o’clock.
A. by
B. at
C. in
D during
.
Explanation :
Question 25
Article:
I need to go to the library to return ______ books I borrowed.
A a
.
B. an
C. the
Explanation :
Question 26
One of my drawbacks is that I do not have to tolerance of ambiguity.
A. do not have
B. cannot have
C. am not
D did not have to

.
Explanation :
What is immediately needed today is the establishment of a World Government or an International Federation of
Mankind. It is the utmost necessity of the world today, and all those persons who wish to see all human beings
happy and prosperous naturally feel it keenly. Of course, at times, we all feel that many of our problems of our
political, social and cultural life would come to an end if there were one Government all over the world. Travellers,
businessmen, seekers of knowledge and teachers of righteousness know very well that great impediments and
obstructions are faced by them when they pass from one country to another, exchange goods, get information,
and make an effort to spread their good gospel among their fellow-men. In the past religious sects divided one set
of people against another, colour of the skin or construction of the body set one against the other. But today when
philosophical light has exploded the darkness that was created by religious differences, and when scientific
knowledge has falsified the theory of social superiority and when modern inventions have enabled human beings
of all religious views and of all races and colours to come in frequent contact with one another, it is the
governments of various countries that keep people of one country apart from those of another. They create
artificial barriers, unnatural distinctions, unhealthy isola-tion, unnecessary fears and dangers in the minds of the
common men who by their nature want to live in friendship with their fellow-men. But all these evils would cease
to exist if there were one Government all over the world.
Question 27
What is the urgent need of the world today?
A. The establishment of an international economic order

B. The establishment of a world government
C. The creation of a cultured international social order
D The raising of an international spiritual army

.
E. The development of healthy relations among the various countries of the world
Explanation :
Question 28
The people who face impediments and obstructions when they pass from one country to another and do a lot of
good jobs are all the following except:
A. Travellers
B. Businessmen
C. Seekers of knowledge
D Teachers of righteousness
.
E. Empire builders
Explanation :
These questions are based on the following pie-charts.

Total investment flows = US $ 5706 million
Question 29
What was the value of the total investment flows through euro equities?
A. 1000
B. 960
C. 900
D 915
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Value of investment through Euro equities = 16% of 5706 = 16/100 x 5706 = 913 million.
Question 30
What is the ratio of investment flows through FIIs to NRI s?
A. 1:3
B. 3:1
C. 3.3:1
D 1:3.3
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Ratio of FII investment to NRIs investment = 33/11 i.e 3:1
Paper-7
Question 1
Amit want to make a 1000 m long wall with in 50 days he made a decision to hire 56 man however after 27 days
amit realized that team was only able to make 448 meter wall find out the additional number of man that amit
should employ as a mean of finishing work on the stipulated time.
A. 35
B. 49
C. 25
D 52
.
Explanation :
It take 56*27 = 1512 labour to complete 448 m .therefoe labour required to complete 1m = 3.375.
Now labour required to complete remaining 552 m =552*3.375 =1863 and days remaining is 23.
So labours required in one day =1863/23=81.
So additional labours required is = 81- 56 = 25.
Question 2
A man reaches his office 30 min late, if he walks from his home at 3 km per hour and reaches 40 min early if he
walks 4 km per hour. How far is his office from his house?
A. 7km
B. 14km
C. 5km
D 3km
.
Explanation :
Let distance be x.
Time taken at 30 kmph : dist/speed = x/3
Time taken at 40 kmph : x/4.
Difference between time taken : 40-(-30) = 70mins = 70/60 hours.
=> x/3- x/4 = 70/60.
=> x/12= 7/6
=> x=14 km.
Question 3
Two trains A and B start simultaneously in the opposite direction from two points A and B arrive at their
destinations 9 and 4 hours respectively after their meeting each other. At what rate dose the second train B travels
if the first train travels at 80 km per hour.
A. 60 km/h
B. 100 km/h
C. 120 km/h
D 80 km/h
.
Explanation :
If two trains (or bodies) start at the same time from points A and B towards each other and after crossing they take
a and b sec in reaching B and A respectively, then
=> (A's speed) : (B’s speed) = √b:√a.
=> speed of B= 80* √9/√4.
=> 120km/hr.
Question 4
X and Y started a business together. If X invested Rs. 16,000 for 8 months and Y invested some amount in the
business for 4 months. If Y claims 2/7 of the total profit earned. How much money was invested by Y?
A. 10500
B. 11900
C. 12800
D 13600
.
Explanation :
Let the total profit be Rs. x. Then, Y = 2x/7 and A = x - 2x/7 = 5x/7
So, X : Y = 5x/7 : 2x/7 = 5 : 2
Let Ys capital be Rs. y.
Then,
=> 16000 x 8 / (y x 4) = 5/2
=> y = 16000 x 8 x 2 /(5 x 4)
= 12800.
Question 5
A certain money market account that had a balance of $48,000 during all of last month earned $360 in interest for
the month. At what simple annual interest rate did the account earn interest last month?
A. 7%
B. 7.5%
C. 8%
D 8.5%
.
E. 9%
Explanation :
Rate = SI*100/(P*T)
Here, P=48000, SI=360, T=1/12
Thereofore, Rate = 360*100/(48000*(1/12)) = 9%.
Question 6
A builder has to pour a concrete slab 12 centimeters thick to cover an area 10 meters long and 2 meters wide. How
many cubic meters of concrete will the builder need?
A. 2.4
B. 3.6
C. 4.5
D 5.2
.
Explanation :
Given Thickness of the slab = 12cm.= 0.12m.

And, the given area is 10m. long and 2m wide.
So, total concrete needed = the volume of the area = (0.12 * 10 * 2)= 2.4 cubic meter.
Question 7
In how many ways can an animal trainer arrange 5 lions and 4 tigers in a row so that no two lions are together
A. 2880
B. 1440
C. 5760
D none
.
Explanation :
They have to be arranged in the following way: | L | T | L | T | L | T | L | T | L |.

The 5 lions should be arranged in the 5 places marked ‘L’. This can be done in 5! ways.
The 4 tigers should be in the 4 places marked ‘T’. This can be done in 4! ways.
Therefore, the lions and the tigers can be arranged in 5!*4!= 2880 ways.
Question 8
In a 2 digit no unit's place is halved and tens place is doubled. The differencce between the nos is 37.digit in unit's
place is 2 more than tens place.
A. 23
B. 37
C. 64
D 46
.
Explanation :
Let tenth place digit be x & unit place be y.

Then no. is = 10x + y.
If unit place is halved and tens place is doubled.
Then the number is = 10*2x + y/2.
=> 10*2x + y/2 -(10x+y) = 37 .
=> 10x - y/2 = 37 .....(1)
and, y-x = 2 .....(2)
On solving these euqations, we get x=4 and y=6.
The required number is 46.
Question 9
If log5 + log(5x+1) = log(x+5) + 1, then x is equal to
A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D 10
.
Explanation :
Given,log5 + log(5x+1) = log(x+5) + 1.

=>log5 + log(5x+1) = log(x+5) + log10.
=>log[5(5x+1)] = log[10(x+5)]
=> 5(5x+1) = 10(x+5).
=> 5x+1=2x+10.
=> 3x=9.
=> x=3.
Question 10
A library has an average of 510 visitors on Sundays and 240 on other days. The average number of visitors per day
in a month of 30 days beginning with a Sunday is:
A. 250
B. 276
C. 280
D 285
.
Explanation :
Since the month begins with a Sunday, to there will be five Sundays in the month.
Required average
=> (510 x 5 + 240 x 25)/30.
=> 8550/30
=> 285.
Question 11
Series completion:
15 51 216 1100 ______ 46452
A. 6630
B. 6650
C. 6560
D 6530
.
E. none of these
Explanation :
51 = 15*3 +2*3
216 = 51*4+3*4
1100= 216*5 +4*5
So, the next number will be 1100*6 +5*6 = 6630.
Question 12

If ROSE is coded as 6821, CHAIR is coded as 73456 and PREACH is coded as 961473, what will be the code for
SEARCH ?
A. 246173
B. 214673
C. 214763
D 216473
.
Explanation :
The alphabets are coded as shown :

R O S E C H A I P
6 8 2 1 7 3 4 5 9
So, in SEARCH,
S ia coded as 2,
E as 1,
A as 4,
R as 6,
C as 7,
H as 3.
Thus, the code for SEARCH is 214673.
Question 13
Blood relation:
If Kamal says, "Ravi`s mother is the only daughter of my mother", how is Kamal related to Ravi ?
A. Grandfather
B. Father
C. Brother
D Cannot be determined
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Only daughter of Kamal's mother -- Kamal's sister.

So, Ravi's mother is Kamal's sister or Kamal is the brother of Ravi's mother i.e., Ravi's maternal uncle.
Question 14
Statement-Argument:
Statement: Should the practice of transfers of clerical cadre employees from government offices of one city to
those of another be stopped?
Arguments:
I. No. Transfer of employees is a routine administrative matter and we must continue it.
II. Yes. It involves lot of governmental expenditure and inconvenience too many compared to the benefits it yields.

.
Explanation :
It is not necessary that any practice which has been in vogue for a long time is right and it must be continued.
So, argument I is not strong. Also, a practice must be continued or discontinued in view of its merits/demerits and
not on grounds of the expenditure or procedures it entails.
The policy of transfer is generally practised to do away with corruption, which is absolutely essential.
So, argument II also does not hold.s
Question 15
Statement: 'Double your money in five months.' - An advertisement.
Assumptions:
I. The assurance is not genuine.
II. People want their money to grow.

.
Explanation :
The truth or falsity of the promise made in the statement cannot be judged. So, I is not implicit. Since the
concerned firm advertises with the assurance that money can be doubled quickly by investing with it, so II is
implicit.
Question 16
Statements: This world is neither good nor evil; each man manufactures a world for himself.
Conclusions:
I. Some people find this world quite good.
II. Some people find this world quite bad.

.
Explanation :
The statement mentions that the world for a man is as he makes it himself. So, some people might find it good and
some quite bad. Thus, both I and II follow.
Question 17
Course-action:
Statement: A very large number of students have failed in the final high school examination due to faulty questions
in one of the subjects.
Courses of Action:
I. All the students who have failed in the subject should be allowed to take supplementary examination.
II. All those who are responsible for the error should be suspended and an enquiry should be initiated to find out
the facts.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows

.
Explanation :
There being faulty questions in the examination paper is a blunder on the part of school management and students
should not be made to suffer on account of this. Thus, a re-test should be organised for the students and those
responsible for the error be penalised to prevent reoccurrence of such mistake in the future. Hence, both the
courses follow.
Question 18
How much time is required for downloading the software?
I. The Data transfer rate is 6 kbps.
II. The size of the software is 4.5 megabytes.

.
Explanation :
Size of the software=4.5mb

=>4.5*1024=4608kb (since 1 mb=1024kb)
data transfer rate=6kbps (given)
so, time required for downloading the softwre
=>4608/6
=>768 sec = 12 mints 48 secs.
Question 19
Fill in the blank:

When I joined the flying club, my instructor gave me the first lecture on the ________ of flying.
A. foundations
B. basics
C. need
D theory
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Question 20
Synonym:
BROWSE
A. Heal
B. Deceive
C. Examine
D Strike
.
Explanation :
Question 21
Antonym:
VICTORIOUS
A. Defeated
B. Annexed
C. Destroyed
D Vanquished
.
Explanation :
Question 22
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has come out with the dismaying prediction that the southwest
monsoon this year will be below normal. If this prognosis holds true, it may mar the prospects of redeeming the
rabi crop output losses through bumper harvests in the later kharif season. India's farm sector has certainly
acquired a degree of resilience when it comes to the monsoon - as reflected in the positive growth numbers in all
the weak monsoon years since 2009. However, monsoon rainfall and its distribution still remain crucial.
A. They impact supplies and prices of most farm commodities, especially coarse cereals, pulses,
oilseeds, vegetables, fruit and livestock products, as well as the rural sector demand for consumer
goods.
B. A poor monsoon and subsequent food inflation might well throw off the Reserve Bank of India's
schedule for rate cuts.
C. Nevertheless, the first stage monsoon forecast of the IMD should normally be taken with a pinch of
salt, as the weather agency's accuracy record on this count is none too inspiring.
D The monsoon’s behavior this year seems to bear out the notion that climate change is affecting the
. Indian monsoon and altering its rainfall calendar.
Explanation :
Question 23
Sentence completion:
Britain for the present, is deeply __________ in economic troubles, and the economic future, and the economic
future, heavily __________ look uncertain.
A. engrossed, responsive
B. ingrained, skeptical
C. saturated, enveloped
D mired, mortgaged
.
E. Restrained, participative
Explanation :
Question 24
Preposition:
Suganya writes _________ her left hand.
A. on
B. with
C. in
D by
.
Explanation :
Question 25
Article:
I think that ________ coffee which is grown is Kenya tastes the best.
A a
.
B. an
C. the
Explanation :
Question 26
The accused now flatly denies have admitted his guilt in his first statement.
A. having admitted
B. had admitted
C. have been admitting
D has admitting
.
Explanation :
These questions are based the pie-chart given below.
Share of revenue obtained from each type(by Acity) of connection sold by VSNL out of total revenue VSNL from
sales of connections( from the year 2001)
Total revenue from sale of connections by VSNL in 2001 = Rs 15 lakh
Total number of connections = 10000.
Question 27
If VSNL's revenue from sales of 1 mbps connections in 2000 was Rs 220000 then what is the percentage increase in
the same from 2000 to 2001 ?
A. 36.36%
B. 33.33%
C. 28.56%
D 23.21%
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
VSNL's revenue from 1 Mbps connection in 20001 = 72/360 x 15 = Rs 3 lakh.
and it's revenue from 1 Mbps connection in 2000 = Rs 220000.
Increase= 300000 - 220000 = 80000.
Hence, % increase = 80000/ 220000 x 100 = 36.36%
Question 28
What is the approximate ratio of the revenues from 256 kbps connections to that of a 128 kbps connections in
2001 ?
A. 1.07
B. 1.38
C. 1.26
D 1.14
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Required ratio = 38.4 : 33.6=1.14 :1
Many men and women are so money minded that they do not undertake any serious work that does not pay. They
believe that it is foolish to exert themselves for study and brain work which cannot be converted into cash. ‘Hard
work only for money, and then plenty of play and pleasure’: this seems to be their rule of life. They value intellect
only as the key to material prosperity and regard personal mental development as a foolish fad. This miserable
materialistic psychology is very deep rooted in all classes of society. Rich and poor, all suffer from it. An old
working woman complained to me of her son’s habit of occasionally buying some books, and said, “He wastes his
money on books. What good are they to him? He is a carpenter, not a schoolmaster”.
Question 29
Why do many people not like to read books?
A. Because they do not like reading
B. Because they do not have time for it
C. Because they cannot understand books
D Because they do not get books

.
E. Because they think that books do not help them in getting money
Explanation :
Question 30
According to the passage, money minded people value
A. intellect
B. study
C. hard work
D mental pleasure
.
E. material benefits
Explanation :
Paper-8
Question 1
The work done by a men in 3 days is equal to the work done by four boys in 2 days. How many men are needed to
do a piece of work in 48 days which 72 boys can do in 16 days?
A. 10
B. 9
C. 12
D 7
.
Explanation :
According ot the question,

Work done in 3 days by 1 man in 1 day by (1*3)men= 3 men
Same work in 2 days by 4 boys in 1 day by (4*2)= 8 boys
Therefore, 3 men = 8 boys
=> 72 boys= (8*9)boys= (3*9)men= 27 men
72 boys can do a work in 16 days i.e. in 16 days a work is done by 27 men.
Hence, for 48 days number of men required = (27*16)/48 men= 9 men.
Question 2
The monthly Personal Maintenance Allowance (PMA) for a family of an employee is determined by the average
age of the family and size of the family. For every year of average age, the company pays Rs 100 per member of
the family. Jacob was drawing Rs 5700 as PMA after he got married 6 years back. At present, he draws Rs 7200 as
PMA with his family of three after the birth of a son. Whatis the age of the son?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D 5 years
.
Explanation :
Let before 6 years, there are x member.

=> x*100=5700
=> x=57.
Now, in present, let son's age be z.
=> (x+6+6+z)/3*300=7200 (added 12 because of present age of jacob and his wife=x+12)
=> 57+12+z=72
=> z=3.
Question 3
Rajdhani Express starts from Delhi at 12:00 pm and reaches Chandigarh at 2:30 pm and Doronto Express starts
from Chandigarh at 12:15 and reach at Delhi at 2:15 . What will be the time when both the trains will cross each
other?
A. 1:15 pm
B. 2:30 pm
C. 2: 15 pm
D 3:30 pm
.
Explanation :
Time taken by Rajdhani Express= 5/2 hrs.

Time taken by Doronto Express= 2 hrs.
Let distance between Delhi and Chandigarh = D
Speed of Rajdhani= D/(5/2)= 2D/5
Speed of Doronto= D/2
Relative speed= 2D/5 + D/2 = 9D/10
Now,
At 12.15, Rajdhani express covers distance = 2D/5 * (15/60) = D/10
Remaining distance = D- D/10 = 9D/10
So at 12.15, both the trains are 9D/10 apart.
Therefore time reqd = Distance/ Relative speed = (9D/10) / (9D/10) = 1 hr.
Hence, the two trains meet at (12.15 + 1 hr) = 1.15.
Question 4
The sides of the triangle are in the ratio 1/2:1/3:1/5 and its perimeter is 155 cm, What is the difference between
the largest and smallest side?
A. 45 cm
B. 60 cm
C. 100 cm
D 90 cm
.
Explanation :
Given, Ratio of sides 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/5 = 15 : 10 : 6.

Given perimeter=155 cm , So if sides are 15x, 10x & 6x, then 15x + 10x + 6x =155 ,x=5
So, side are 15*5=75 ,10*5 = 50 & 6*5 = 30 cm and
Hence, the Difference between largest & smallest side = 75 -30 = 45 cm.
Question 5
In how many ways can the letters of the word 'banking' be arranged, such that vowels do not come together?
A. 1748
B. 1800
C. 1526
D None of these
.
Explanation :
Given word = 'banking'

Total no. of words that can be formed with characters in 'banking'= 7!/2! = 2520.
Total no. of words in which vowels comes together = bnkng(ai)
= (6!/2!) * 2!=720.
Therefore, the no. of words in which vowels do not come together is = 2520-720 = 1800.
Question 6
How many rotations per minute must a wheel of diameter 1.5m make to achieve a speed of 45 kmph?
A. 160
B. 159
C. 165
D 175
.
Explanation :
Given speed = 45 kmph, so required speed per minute = 45000/60 = 750 m.

Distance covered in 1 rotation of wheel =Pi*diameter = Pi * 1.5 m.
So, rotation/minute Required = 750/(Pi*1.5) = 750/[(22/7)*1.5]=159.09.
Question 7
A man can take the same time to row 13 km downstream and 7 km upstream. His speed in still water 5 km/hr. The
speed of the stream is:
A. 5/2 km/hr
B. 3/2 km/hr
C. 7/2 km/hr
D 2 km/hr
.
Explanation :
Given that, the speed in still water = 5 km/hr

Let the speed of the stream be X km/hr.
Then speed in downstream = (5+X) km/hr
And, speed in upstream = (5-X) km/hr
The time taken to cover 13 km downstream = 13/(5+X)
The time taken to cover 7 km upstream = 7/(5-X)
Therefore, 13/(5+X) = 7/(5-X)
=> 13(5-X) = 7(5-X)
=> 65 - 13X = 35+7X
=> 30 = 20X
=> X = 30/20 = 3/2
Hence the required answer is 3/2 km/hr.
Question 8
Ramesh owns 2/3 of the travel business and sells 3/4 of his shares for Rs. 75000. What is the value of his travel
business?
A. 150000.
B. 100000.
C. 250000
D 750000
.
Explanation :
Let x be total value of the business.

He owns 2/3(x).
He sells 3/4th of his shares, => 3/4(2/3*x)
we have,
3/4(2/3*x)=75000
=> x= 150000
Therefore, his share will be 2/3*x= 100000.
Question 9
A man reaches his office 30 min late, if he walks from his home at 3 km per hour and reaches 40 min early if he
walks 4 km per hour. How far is his office from his house?
A. 7km
B. 14km
C. 5km
D 3km
.
Explanation :
Let distance be x.
Ttime taken at 30 kmph : distance/speed = x/3
Time taken at 40 kmph : x/4.
Difference between time taken : 40-(-30) = 70mins = 70/60 hours.
=> x/3- x/4 = 70/60.
=> x/12= 7/6
=> x=14 km.
Question 10
Two electronic musical instruments were purchased for Rs. 8000. The first was sold at a profit of 40% and the
second at a loss of 40%. If the sale price was the same in both the cases, what was the cost price of the electronic
musical instruments?
A. Rs 2400, Rs 5600
B. Rs 1800, Rs 2540
C. Rs 4821, Rs 3241
D Rs 2504, Rs 5450
.
Explanation :
Let CP be x and 8000-x.

SP1=x+(x*40)/100===140x/100
SP2=(8000-x)-(8000-x)*40/100===(480000-60x)/100
Given,sp1=sp2
=> 140x/100=(480000-60x)/100
=> x=2400
Hence, the prices are 2400 and 5600.
Question 11
Series Completion:
625, 5, 125, 25, 25, ?, 5
A. 5
B. 25
C. 125
D 625
.
Explanation :
The given sequence is a combination of two series:

(I) 625, 125, 25, 5 and (II) 5,25
The pattern in I. is 'division by 5' while that in II is 'multiply with 5'.
So, the missing term = 25 * 5 = 125.
Question 12
Coding and Decoding :
In a certain code 'NOIDA' is written as '24 25 19 14 11'. How is 'AMBALA' will be written in that code.
A. 11 25 24 11 11 11
B. 11 23 12 11 22 11
C. 11 25 24 11 12 11
D 24 25 11 14 19 11
.
Explanation :
Given,
N O I D A
24 25 19 14 11
According to the above code,
A-> 11, So B-> 12, M-> 23, L -> 22
Hence, AMBALA-> 11 23 12 11 22 11
Question 13
Blood Relation:
Give that:
(1) A is brother of B.
(2) C is brother of A.
(3) D is brother of E.
(4) E is brother of B.
Then uncle of D is:
A. A
B. B
C. C
D D
.
Explanation :
Question 14
Decision Making :
Read the following information to answer the given questions. Following are the criteria for selecting a marketing
officer by a company. The candidate must:
(A) Be a graduate with at least 50% marks
(B) Have secured at least 40% marks in the written test
(C) Not be less than 24 hours and not more than 29 years as on 10th Dec, 1996.
(D) Should have work experience of at least two years as a Marketing officer.
However, if a candidate:
(I) Fulfils all other criteria except at D above, but has a diploma in Marketing Management, his/her case is to be
referred to General Manager, Marketing
(II) Fulfils all other criteria except at C above, but has worked as Marketing officer at least for three years, his/her
case is to be referred to Director, Marketing.
Based on the above criteria and the information given in each of the following questions, you have to take the
decision in regard to each case. You are not to assume anything. These cases are given to you as on 10th Dec,
1996.
Now based on above information, Choose appropriate option:
" Archana Bhalchor is a graduate with 1st class and has secured 60% marks in the written test. She has been
working as an Marketing officer for the last 3 years. She was born on 20th July, 1971."
A. candidate is to be appointed
B. candidate is not to be appointed
C. the data given are not sufficient to take a decision
D the case is to be referred to General Manager, Marketing

.
E. the case to be referred to Director, Marketing
Explanation :
Archana fulfills all the criteria given. Hence, she should be selected.
Question 15
Statement-Arguments:
Statement : Three persons were caught with huge arms and ammunition in the city
Arguments:
(I) The police should be instructed for night patrolling
(II)The three persons should be set free and their movements should be carefully watched to nab the other
criminals.
A. if only argument I is strong
B. if only argument II is strong
C. if either I or II is strong
D if neither I or II are strong
.
E. if both I and II follow
Explanation :
Question 16
Statement Assumptions:
Statement: “I have not received telephone bills for nine months inspite of several complaints” – A telephone
customer’s letter to the editor of a daily.
Assumptions:
Every customer has a right to get bills regularly from the telephone company. The customer’s complaints point to
defect in the services which are expected to be corrected.
A. Either I or II is implicit
B. Neither I nor II is implicit
C. Only assumption II is implicit
D Both I and II are implicit

.
Explanation :
Question 17
Statement-Conclusions:
Statements: The eligibility for admission to the course is minimum second class Master’s degree. However, the
candidates who have appeared for the final year examination of Master’s degree can also apply.
Conclusions:
(I) All candidates who have yet to get their Master’s degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
(II) All candidates having obtained second class Master’s degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
A. Only conclusion II follows
B. Only conclusion I follows
.
Explanation :
Question 18
Course of Action:
Statement: The kharif crops have been affected by the insects for consecutive three years in the district and the
farmers harvested less than fifty percent of produce during these years.
Courses of Action:
(I) The farmers should seek measures to control the attack of insects to protect their crops next year.
(II) The Government should increase the support price of kharif crops considerably to protect the economic
interests of farmers.
A. Either I or II follows
B. Only II follows
C. Only I follows
D Both I and II follow

.
Explanation :
The following Pie chart shows the percentage of Literate and Illiterate males and females in a city. Answer the
question based on this pie chart.
Question 19
What is the difference between the number of Literate Males and Literate Females, If total number is 2,50,000 ?
A. 3500
B. 4500
C. 5000
D 6000
.
Explanation :
Difference = (35%of 250000)-(33% of 250000)
= (35% - 33%) of 250000
= 2% of 250000
= 2/100 * 250000
= 5000
Question 20
What is the difference between the number of llliterate Males and Literate Females, If total number is 2,50,000 ?
A. 22500
B. 33500
C. 42500
D None of these
.
Explanation :
The required difference = 250000 * (33- 24)/100
=> 2500 * 9 = 22500
Question 21
Fill in the blank :

Art only works utterly unspoilt,and _______ is only art gone utterly wrong.
A. mirth
B. edict
C. drudgery
D None of these
.
Explanation :
Question 22
Synonym:
FOSTERING :
A. Safeguarding
B. Neglecting
C. Ignoring
D Nurturing
.
Explanation :
Question 23
Antonym:
Impediments :
A. Handicaps
B. Obstacles
C. Obstructions
D Promoters
.
Explanation :
Question 24
Most firms consider expert individuals to be too elitist, temperamental, egocentric, and difficult to work with.
Force such people to collaborate on a high-stakes project and they just might come to fisticuffs. Even the very
notion of managing such a group seems unimaginable. So most organizations fall into default mode, setting up
project teams of people who get along nicely. ________________________.
A. The result, however, is disastrous.
B. The result is mediocrity.
C. The result is creation of experts who then become elitists.
D Naturally, they drive innovations.

.
Explanation :
Question 25
Book publishing has long been _______ profession, partly because, for younger editors, the best way to win a raise
or a promotion was to move on to another publishing house.
A. an innovative
B. a prestigious
C. an itinerant
D a rewarding
.
Explanation :
Question 26
Error Correction:
If he would have revised his first draft, he would have received a better grade.
A. would have revised
B. had revised
C. could of revised
D had of revised
.
E. would revise
Explanation :
Question 27
Preposition:
I am tired __________ writing to him.
A. with
B. of
C. by
D from
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Question 28
Article:
What was ________ last book that you loved ?
A. a
B. an
C. the
D Article not required

.
Explanation :
At this stage of civilization, when many nations are brought in to close and vital contact for good and evil, it is
essential, as never before, that their gross ignorance of one another should be diminished, that they should begin
to understand a little of one another's historical experience and resulting mentality. It is the fault of the English to
expect the people of other countries to react as they do, to political and international situations. Our genuine
goodwill and good intentions are often brought to nothing, because we expect other people to be like us. This
would be corrected if we knew the history, not necessarily in detail but in broad outlines, of the social and political
conditions which have given to each nation its present character.
Question 29
According to the author of 'Mentality' of a nation is mainly product of its ________.
A. present character
B. international position
C. politics
D history
.
Explanation :
Question 30
The character of a nation is the result of its_______.
A. gross ignorance
B. cultural heritage
C. socio-political conditions
D mentality
.
Explanation :
Paper-9
Question 1
Helpers are needed to prepare for a fete. each helper can make either 2 large cakes or 35 small cakes per hr.the
kitchen is available for 3 hours and 20 large cakes and 700 small cakes are needed.how many helpers are required?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D 25
.
E. 30
Explanation :
The answer is 10 because either 2 large cakes or 35 small cakes per hour can make.
2 large cakes can make in 1 hour by 1 helper
10 helper can make 20 large cake in 1 hour
same as 35 small cakes per hour by one helper
10 helper can make 350 smaller cake in 1 hour
10 helper can make 700 smaller cake in 2 hour
As per question, kitchen is available for 3 hours
So, for 20 large cakes and 700 small cakes 10 helpers are required.
Question 2
If the digits of my present age are reversed then i get the age of my son. If 1 year ago my age was twice as that of
my son. Find my present age.
A. 37
B. 73
C. 27
D 40
.
Explanation :
Let father's age be 10x+y and son's age be 10y + x.

So,
=> 10x + y-1 = 2*(10y+x-1).
=> x = (19y-1)/8. ---------- (i)
Put the values of x=1,2,3,4,5,6,7 in eq (i),
At x=7 and y=3, the condition given in the question satisfies.
Hence, father's age is 73 and sons age is 37.
Question 3
A and B are two stations 300 km apart. Two trains T1 and T2 start from A and B respectively, towards each other at
the same time. T1 reaches B nine hours and T2 reaches A four hours after they meet. Find the difference between
the speeds of T1 and T2.
A. 10 km/hr
B. 15 km/hr
C. 20 km/hr
D 25 km/hr
.
Explanation :
Let the speed of train T1 is S1 and that of T2 is S2.

Since, speed is inversely proportional to time.
=> (S1/S2) = sqrt of (4/9)
=> (S1/S2) = 2/3-------(1)
=> S1=2(S2)/3
Now, 9S1+4S2=300-----------(2),
=> 9(2s2/3)+4s2=300
=> s2=30.
On solving these equation we get, S1=20 km/hr therefore S2-S1=10 km/hr.
Question 4
The sum of six consecutive odd nos. is 888. What is the average of the nos.?
A. 150
B. 148
C. 145
D 130
.
Explanation :
Let the first number be x,(x+2),(x+4),(x+6),(x+8),(x+10)

so, 6X + 30 = 888.
which gives 6x = 858.
=>x = 143.
Six numbers are 143,145,147,149,151,153
=> 143 + 145 + 147 + 149 + 151 + 153 = 888 = 888/6 = 148.
Hence, The required average is 148.
Question 5
Jay and Rohit stole some diamonds from a jewellery shop. The distribution of diamonds was done in such a
manner that Rohit has 3 times the no. of diamonds than Jay.However,if Rohit gives to Jay as many diamonds as
Jay's age in years,Rohit will be left with twice the no. of diamonds than jay. Also,if Jay gives Rohit as many
diamonds as Rohit's age, Rohit will have 11 times the no. of diamonds than Jay will be left with. If Jay is 24yrs
old,what is the Rohit's age ?
A. 40
B. 48
C. 50
D 45
.
Explanation :
Let the Jay has 'j' diamonds, then Rohit has 3j diamonds.
Given Jay's age= 24 years
Condition 1:
When Rohit gives to jay as many diamonds as jay's age, Rohit will be left with twice the number of diamonds than
jay.
So 2*(j+24)= 3j- 24 , 2j+48 = 3j -24 , j=72
Hence Jay has 72 diamonds and Rohit has 3*72=216 diamonds.
Condition 2:
When Jay gives Rohit as many diamonds as Rohit's age, Rohit will have 11 times the number of diamonds than Jay
will be left with.
Let the present age of Rohit be 'x' years ,then
=> 11*(72 -x) = 216 + x.
=> 792 -11x = 216 + x.
=> 12x = 576.
=> x = 48.
Question 6
A boat takes 7 hours to cover 24 km distance and comes back. And, it can cover 2 km with the stream in the same
time as 1.5 km against the stream. The speed of the stream is:
A. 1 km/hr
B. 2 km/hr
C. 3 km/hr
D 4 km/hr
.
Explanation :
Let the boat takes X hours to cover 2 km in downstream.

Then, speed in downstream = (2/X) km/hr
and, speed in upstream = (1.5/X)km/hr
Given that, the boat takes 7 hours to cover 24 km distance and comes back.
That is, 24/(2/X) + 24/(1.5/X) = 7
=>24X/2 + 48X/3 = 7
=> 168X/6 = 7
=> X = 42/168 = 1/4.
Question 7
Find the 20th term from the last in the sequence 3,7,11.... 407 ?
A. 331
B. 381
C. 257
D 201
.
Explanation :
Reverse the Series 407,403,.......,3

Now using formula,
Tn = a + (n-1)d.
where, a=407, d=-4 and n=20
After solving, we get T20 = 407+(20-1)(-4) = 331.
Question 8
Henna invested Rs.5000 at 12% simple interest p.a. The interest she will receive after 2 years is:
A. 1500
B. 1300
C. 1200
D 1400
.
Explanation :
SI = (P*R*T)/100
P= 5000, R= 12 and T= 2
SI = (5000*12*2)/100 = 1200.
Question 9
Ashok bought an article and spent Rs110 on its repair. He then sold it to Bhushan at a profit of 20%. Bhushan sold
it to Charan at a loss of 10%. Charan sold it for Rs1188 at a profit of 10%. How much did Ashok pay for the article?
A. 990 Rs
B. 890 Rs
C. 790 Rs
D 690 Rs
.
Explanation :
If Ashok pays Rs. x for an article,then
=> (x+110)*(120/100)*(90/100)*(110/100)=1188
=> (x+110)*12*9*11/1000 = 1188
=> (x+110)*12*9/1000 = 108
=> x = 1000 - 110 = 890.
Question 10
In a party , where there were 200 quests, 60% had veg food, 50% had non veg, 30% of guest had both veg and non
veg, how many % did not dine at the party?
A. 30
B. 35
C. 40
D 45
.
Explanation :
Given, Total guests =200

Dine members=(veg + nonveg - both)%
=> (60+50- 30)%
=> 80%
Not Dine members=100%- 80%
=> 20% of 200
=> 40 members.
Question 11
Series Completion:
20, 20, 19, 16, 17, 13, 14, 11, ? , ?
A. 10 10
B. 10 11
C. 13 14
D 13 16
.
Explanation :
The given sequence is a combination of two series:

(I) 20, 19, 17, 14, ? and (II) 20, 16, 13, 11, ?
The pattern in I : -1, -2, -3, ....... missing term = 14 - 4 =10
The pattern in II : -4, -3, -2, ......so, missing term = 11 - 1 = 10
Question 12

In a certain code BANK POWER is written as REWOP NAB. How is GREENLAND written in that code?
A. DNALGREEN
B. NEERGDNAL
C. DNALGRNEE
D DNALNEERG
.
Explanation :
Question 13
Blood Relation:
A is the son of B. C, B's sister has a son D and a daughter E. F is the maternal uncle of D.
How is E related to F ?
A. Sister
B. Daughter
C. Niece
D Wife
.
Explanation :
Question 14
Decision Making :
Following are the criteria for appointing persons for the post of Technical Officer in an organization. The candidate
must :
(A) Be a graduate in Engineering discipline with at least 50% marks
(B) Have passed XIIth examination with at least aggregate percentage of 60% in Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics.
(C) Have passed the written examination
(D) Have passed group discussion and interview with at least 50% marks
(E) Not be more than 22 years as on 15th July, 1994.
In case of a candidate who satisfies all other criteria except:
(I) A above, in terms of percentage of marks but has secured 90% marks in graduation, may be appointed.
(II) C above, but is a post-graduate in Engineering is to be referred to the Director-Personnel.
(III) A above, but has appeared in the final degree examination, may be provisionally appointed.
Based on the above criteria and information provided below, decide the course of action in each case. You are not
to assume anything. If the data provided is not adequate to decide the given course of action, your answer will be
'data inadequate'. These case are given to you as on 1st June, 1994.
" Priya Mirchandani has secured 70% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in XIIth Std. and 80%
in graduation in Metallurgy and 50% in Post-graduation. She was born on 25th Feb, 1972. She has passed the
written examination and has secured 55% marks both in group discussion and interview."
A. Appoint provisional
B. Don’t appoint
C. Refer to Director - Personnel
D Appoint
.
E. Data inadequate
Explanation :
Priya Mirchandani is more than 22 years as on 1st June, 1994, but is a Post graduate in Engineering. Hence, her
case should be referred to Director – Personnel.
Question 15
Statement :Banks should always check financial status before lending money to a client.
Arguments:
A. Checking before lending would give a true picture of the client’s financial status
II. Clients something may not present the correct picture of their ability to repay loan amount to the
bank.
B. if only argument I is strong
C. if only argument II is strong
D if either I or II is strong
.
E. if neither I or II are strong
F. if both I and II follow
Explanation :
Question 16
Statement: It will be a substantial achievement in the field of education if one provides one school for every village
in our country and enforce attendance.
Assumptions:
(I) Children in villages do not attend school regularly.
(II) Providing school to every village is desirable.
A. Only assumption II is implicit
B. Either I or II is implicit
C. Neither I nor II is implicit
D Both I and II are implicit

.
Explanation :
Question 17
Statements: The eligibility for admission to the course is minimum second class Master’s degree. However, the
candidates who have appeared for the final year examination of Master’s degree can also apply.
Conclusions:
(I) All candidates who have yet to get their Master’s degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
(II) All candidates having obtained second class Master’s degree will be there in the list of selected candidates.
A. Only conclusion II follows
B. Only conclusion I follows

.
Explanation :
Question 18
Course of Action:
Statement: Most of those who study in premier engineering colleges in India migrate to developed nations for
better prospects in their professional pursuits.
Courses of Action:
(I) All the students joining these colleges should be asked to sign a bond at the time of admission to the effect that
they will remain in India at least for ten years after they complete education.
(II) All those students who desire to settle in the developed nations should be asked to pay entire cost of their
education which the government subsidises.
A. Only II follows
B. Either I or II follows
C. Only I follows
D Both I and II follow

.
Explanation :
Read the table below and based on this table answer the following questions:
Question 19
Which of the following two years have recorded the highest rate of increase in area under the total horticulture?
A. 2005-06 & 2006-07
B. 2006-07 & 2008-09
C. 2007-08 & 2008-09
D 2006-07 & 2007-08

.
Explanation :
Question 20
What has been the share of area under fruits, vegetables and flowers in the area under total horticulture in 2007-
08?
A. 53%
B. 68%
C. 79%
D 100%
.
Explanation :
The required percentage = [ (58 + 78 + 2)/202 ] * 100.
=> (138/202) * 100
=> 68%(approx)
Question 21
He ________________ catch the first train tonight.
A. is to
B. was have to
C. is have to
D None of the above

.
Explanation :
Question 22
Synonym:
DISPARAGE :
A. Scatter
B. Discriminate
C. Belittle
D Waste
.
E. Parable
Explanation :
Question 23
Antonym:
Haunts :
A. Permeates
B. Includes
C. Repels
D Attracts
.
Explanation :
Question 24
Most Western industrialized nations have an individualistic orientation, which values independence and self-
assertiveness. ________________________. They stress the interdependence of people within the community.
A. There is no internal evidence to suggest this.
B. Individuals in collectivist Asian cultures are even less likely to commit such errors.
C. In contrast, many non-Western cultures have a more collectivist orientation.
D This is why Americans tend to use psychological traits to describe themselves.

.
E. Actually, situational factors also play quite an important role.
Explanation :
Question 25
Part of the confusion in our societies ______________ from our pursuit of efficiency and economic growth, in the
__________ that these are the necessary ingredients of progress.
A. sterns, conviction
B. derives, evaluation
C. emerges, consideration
D extends, planning
.
Explanation :
Question 26
Error Correction:
Sumit would have been looked smart in traditional clothes.
A. would have looked
B. had looked
C. would be looked
D No improvement required.
.
Explanation :
Question 27
Preposition:
What do you make _________ all this ?
A. with
B. of
C. by
D for
.
E. to
Explanation :
Question 28
Article:
I wrote her number on ______ back of this sheet.
A a
.
B. an
C. the
Explanation :
Nature is like business. Business sense dictates that we guard our capital and live from the interest. Nature's
capital is the enormous diversity of living things. Without it, we cannot feed ourselves, cure ourselves of illness or
provide industry with the raw materials of wealth creation. Professor Edward Wilson, of Harvard University says,
"The folly our descendants are least likely to forgive us is the ongoing loss of genetic and species diversity. This will
take millions of years to correct."
Question 29
Why does the author compare 'nature' to business?
A. Because of the capital depletion in nature and business
B. Because of the similarity with which one should use both
C. Because of the same interest level yield
D Because of the diversity of the various capital inputs

.
E. None of These
Explanation :
Question 30
"The folly our descendants are least likely to forgive us." What is the business equivalent of the folly the author is
referring to?
A. Reducing the profit margin
B. Not pumping some money out of profits into the business.
C. Eroding the capital lease of the business
D Putting interest on capital buck into the business

.
E. one of These
Explanation :
Paper-10
Question 1
A garrison had provision for a certain number of days. After 10 days, 1/5 of the men desert and it is found that the
provisions will now last just as long as before. How long was that?
A. 15
B. 25
C. 35
D 50
.
Explanation :
If earlier food was there for x men for y days.

Total quantity = xy
After 10 days , quantity = xy - 10x.
As per given condition
=> x * 4/5 * y = xy-10x
=> y(1-4/5) = 10
=> y = 50 days.
Question 2
A is 4 years old and B is thrice the age of A. When A is 12 years, how old will B be?
A. 20
B. 18
C. 16
D 12
.
Explanation :

B = 3 times A i.e 3 * 4 = 12 years
Since, A will be 12 after 8 years, B will be 12 + 8 = 20 years.
Question 3
A girl wants to buy a bag. She decides to save her pocket money to buy it. On the first day, she saves Rs.10, and on
every subsequent day, she saves Rs.10 more than the money she has saved on the previous day. When the girl
would be able to save Rs.1200 for her bag?
A. 12th day
B. 13th day
C. 13th day
D 15th day
.
Explanation :
Given, a=10, d=10, sum=1200, n = ?

Sum = n/2[2a+(n-1)d]
=> 1200=n/2[20+(n-1)10]
=> 2400=n[20+10n-10]
=> 2400=n[10n-10]
=> 2400=10 n^2+10n
=> 10^2+10n-2400=0
=> n=15 or n=-16
=> n=15
Hence, On 15th day girl would be able to save Rs 1200.
Question 4
During a given week an author spends 1/4 of his time preparing first drafts, 3/8 of his time editing the drafts and
the rest of the time in preparing final drafts. If he works 48 hours during the week, how many hours did he spend
in preparing final drafts?
A. 16hrs
B. 15hrs
C. 12hrs
D 18hrs
.
Explanation :

Time taken to prefare first drafts =48/4 =12 hours.
Time taken to editing the drafts = (3*48)/8 =18 hours.
Hence, time spend in preparing final drafts = 48-(12+18)= 18 hours.
Question 5
A boat takes 40 mins time each way and 20 mins waiting time at each end. How many round trips does it make
during the journey?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 3
D 6
.
Explanation :
Total time taken for the whole journey=40min + 40min + 20min + 20min=2hours
In 1st trip,boat carries 400 passengers & time taken=2hrs
2nd trip,it carries 400 passengers again & time taken=2hrs
3rd trip,it carries 400 passengers again & time taken=2hrs
4th trip,it carries 300 passengers again & time taken=2hrs
total time=8hours
Hence, the total trip = 4.
Question 6
The sum of first 20 numbers in an A.P. is equal to the sum of first 30 numbers. Find the sum of first 50 numbers of
the A.P.?
A. 0
B. 450
C. 525
D 623
.
Explanation :

Sum = (n/2)(2a + (n - 1)d).
=> (20/2)(2a + 19d)= (30/2)(2a + 29d)
=> 20a + 190d = 30a + 435d
=> 10a = - 245d
=> a =(-49/2)d
Hence, Sum of 50 first terms = 25(-49d +49d)= 0
Question 7
Two trains whose respective lengths are 240 m and 360 m cross each other in 30 seconds when they are moving in
opposite directions and in 1 minute 40 seconds when they are moving in the same direction. What is the speed of
the faster train (kmph) ?
A. 39.2 km/h
B. 36.6 km/h
C. 46.8 km/h
D 33.33 km/h
.
E. 49.2 km/h
Explanation :
Given that L1=240 and L2=360

so we know that t=s/v, then 30= (240+360)/(v1+v2),
=> v1 + v2 = 20 .......(1)
and, v1-v2 = 600/100 = 6 .......(2)
After solving the both equations we get
v1 = 13 and v2 = 7
Hence, speed of the faaster train is 13*18/5 = 46.8 km/h.
Question 8
Karl invested Rs.4000 at 10% interest compounded annually. The interest he will receive after 2 years is:
A. 748
B. 900
C. 840
D 625
.
Explanation :
Since, Interest = amount - principal

Amount=p(1 + r/100)^n
=> 4000*(1 + 10/100)^2
=> 4000*(110/100)*(110/100)
=> 4840
Hence, Interest after 2 years = 4840 - 4000 = 840.
Question 9
5 tables and 10 chairs were sold for 20000.There was 15% gain for table and 10% loss on chair. The overall profit
was Rs 750. The CP of the table is ?
A. 2500
B. 2140
C. 2000
D 1150
.
Explanation :
Let the cost of table is X and chair is Y.

Total selling price is 20000 and profit is 750 .
So, cost for both is (20000 - 750) i.e 19250.
=> 5X + 10Y = 19250. -----------(i)
=> 5*(115/100)X + 10* (90/100)Y= 20000 ----------(ii)
On Solving both equations, we get X = 2140.
Question 10
In a certain company 20% of the men, 40% are the women attend the anual comany picnic. if 35% of all the
employees are men,wat % of all the employess went to picnic?
A. 45%
B. 33%
C. 44%
D 40%
.
Explanation :
Let the number of employee =100.

Then,
Total number of men =35
Tot num of women =65
Men attending annual picnic is 20% of 35=7.
And, Men attending annual picnic is 40% of 65=26
Hence, the number of employee went to picnic=33%.
Question 11
Series Completion:
13, 35, 57, 79, 911, ?
A. 1110
B. 1112
C. 1113
D 1315
.
Explanation :
The terms of the given series are numbers formed by joining together consecutive odd numbers in order i.e 1 and
3, 3 and 5, 5 and 7, 7 and 9, 9 and 11,.....
so, the next term = number formed by joining 11 and 13 = 1113.
Question 12

In a certain language ,MADRAS is coded as NBESBT, how is BOMBAY coded in that code?
A. CPNCBX
B. CPNCBZ
C. CPOCBZ
D CQOCBZ
.
Explanation :
The given code: M + 1 -> N, A + 1 -> B, d + 1 -> E, in the same way, BOMBAY -> CPNCBZ.
Question 13
Blood Relation:
A is the son of B. C, B's sister has a son D and a daughter E. F is the maternal uncle of D. How many nephews does F
have ?
A. Nil
B. One
C. Two
D Three
.
Explanation :
Question 14
Decision Making :
The student must
(A) Have passed XIIth Std. examination in science with at least 80% marks
(B) Not be more than 20 years old as on 1st Aug, 1994.
(C) Have secured at least 90 marks in the entrance test out of the total of 150 marks
(D) Be able to pay Rs.15,000 as tution fee for 1st semester and Rs.5,000 admission charges at the+ time of
taking admission.
In the case of a candidate, who satisfies all other criteria except at
(I) C above but can pay, at least 60% of the stipulated fees, the case may be referred to the Admission Committee.
(II) D above but has secured more than 95% marks in XIIth Std. examination, the case may be referred to Chairman
– Admissions
You are given the following cases as on 1st Aug, 1994. Depending upon the information provided in each case and
based on the criteria mentioned above, recommend your decision. You are not to assume anything. If the
information provided is not adequate to take a decision, mark data inadequate’ as the answer.
" Salil Malhotra was born on 25th Sep. 1975. He has secured 85% and 65% marks in XIIth Std. examination in
Science stream and the entrance test, respectively. He can pay the requisite tution fee and admission charges. "
A. Admit
B. Don’t admit
C. Refer to the Chairman - Admissions
D Refer to Admission Committee

.
E. Data inadequate
Explanation :
The candidate satisfies all the criteria, and hence should be admitted for the course.
Question 15
Anyone found smoking in the ‘Non smoking’ area would be penalised
Arguments:
I .There are separate smoking and non smoking areas
II.There are some people who do not smoke
A. if only argument I is strong
B. if only argument II is strong
C. if either I or II is strong
D if neither I or II are strong

.
E. if both I and II follow
Explanation :
Question 16
Statement: The State government has decided to appoint four thousand primary school teachers during the next
financial year.
Assumptions:
(I) There are enough schools in the state to accommodate four thousand additional primary school teachers.
(II) The eligible candidates may not be interested to apply as the government may not finally appoint such a large
number of primary school teachers.
B. Neither I nor II is implicit
C. Only assumption II is implicit
D Either I or II is implicit
.
Explanation :
Question 17
Statements: A Corporate General Manager asked four managers to either submit their resignations by the next day
or face termination orders from service. Three of them had submitted their resignations by that evening.
Conclusions:
A. The next day, the remaining manager would also resign.

B. The General Manager would terminate his services the next day.
C. Only conclusion I follows
D Either I or II follows
.
E. Only conclusion II follows
F. Neither I nor II follows
Explanation :
Question 18
Course of Action:
Statement: The Central Bureau of Investigation receives the complaint of an officer taking bribe to do the duty he
is supposed to.
Courses of Action:
(I) CBI should try to catch the officer red-handed and then take a strict action against him.
(II) CBI should wait for some more complaints about the officer to be sure about the matter.
A. Only II follows
B. Only I follows

.
Explanation :
The total CO2 emissions from various sectors are 5 mmt. In the Pie Chart given below, the percentage contribution
to CO2 emissions from various sectors is indicated.
Question 19
What is the absolute CO2 emission from domestic sector?
A. 1.5 mmt
B. 2.5 mmt
C. 1.75 mmt
D 0.75 mmt
.
Explanation :
Required emission of CO2 = 15% of 5 mmt = 0.75 mmt
Question 20
What is the absolute CO2 emission for combined thermal power and transport sectors?
A. 3.25 mmt
B. 1.5 mmt
C. 2.5 mmt
D 4 mmt
.
Explanation :
The required co2 emission = (30 + 35)% of 5 mmt = 3.25 mmt.
Question 21
Had you told me earlier I ______ the meeting.
A. had attended
B. have attended
C. attended
D would have attended

.
Explanation :
Question 22
Synonym:
PIOUS:
A. Religious
B. Sympathetic
C. Afraid
D Faithful
.
Explanation :
Question 23
Antonym:
Haunts :
A. Permeates
B. Includes
C. Repels
D Attracts
.
Explanation :
Question 24
People arguing for a position have been known to cast the opposite in an unnecessarily feeble light.
_______________. People who indulge in this fallacy may be fearful or ignorant of a strong counter argument.
Detecting this fallacy often depends on having already heard a better refutation, or having information on which
one to construct.
A. Casting the opposite as weaker than it really is, is a very effective strategy.
B. This portrayal of a refutation as weaker than it really is, is a sure way of proving your point.
C. Casting the opposite as weaker than it really is, is not a very effective strategy.
D This portrayal of refutation as weaker than it really is, is unwarranted.

.
Explanation :
Question 25
His presentation was so lengthy and ______ that it was difficult for us to find out the real ________ in it.
A. verbose, content
B. tedious, skill
C. laborious, coverage
D simple, meaning
.
Explanation :
Question 26
Error Correction:
During colonial days, a school room looked rather empty.
A. colonial days, a school room looked
B. colonial days, a schoolroom looked
C. colonial days, a schoolroom looked
D colonial days, a school room looked

.
E. colonial days,a schoolroom looked
Explanation :
Question 27
Preposition:
Good citizens always abide ______the law.
A. with
B. of
C. by
D for
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Question 28
Article:
My father drives _______ expensive car.
A a
.
B. an
C. the
Explanation :
The great sage once had a group of disciples. They were all very bright and eager students and the sage had all the
reasons to be proud of them. One day the sage realized that he had imparted enough knowledge to his disciples.
Now they were all very learned. There was only one thing the sage had not taught them, and that was the special
verse that could bring the dead back to life. The sage knew that such knowledge was too wonderful and could
prove to be a dangerous thing in the hands of someone who was not very wise. The sage pondered over this for a
long time. But he also knew that if he did not pass on this secret verse, it could die with him. So, at last he called
his cleverest disciple aside and said "I am going to teach you a very special verse. If you chant this you can bring to
life a dead person or animal. Use only when you need it to and never misuse or test your powers vainly. He then
called all the disciples together and said, "I am sending you all into the forest for forty days. Go together and come
back together. Each one of you has to guide one another and do good things.
So the disciples started out together into the forest. They were all united. But the clever disciple who knew the
verse wanted to show he was better than the others. As they walked into the forest, they came across a dead tiger
on the way. It was huge and looked wickedly fierce even when dead. The clever disciple stopped and said to the
others. "Now I am going to show you what our teacher has taught me alone. He has taught me how to bring life
back into the dead. The others would not believe him and he said, "I would prove it to you by bringing this tiger
back to life. "But other disciple said "do not do anything to prove your knowledge vainly. Moreover, if you put life
into this tiger, it will only turn on us and kill us all. This will not be a wise thing to do.
Question 29
Why did the other disciples climb the highest branches of the nearby tree ?
A. To save their lives from the tiger
B. They disliked the clever disciple and were hiding away from him
C. To enjoy watching the tiger kill the disciple from a safe distance
D Because the sage had not taught the other disciples the secret verse
.
E. None of these
Explanation :
Question 30
Why did the sage decide to pass on his secret verse to his disciples ?
A. So that the cleverest of the disciples may teach other disciples as well
B. He did not want the verse to die with him
C. So that the tiger may eat the cleverest disciple
D So that he could prove his genius to his disciples

.
E. None of these
Explanation :

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B. And yet it also offers a very specific, historically grounded identity.

C. praised, in the same manner

D. blamed, interestingly enough

Sentence Completion :-

A. insensitivity, the pale

C. sensitivity, the pale

Hence, the correct answer is (b) sensitivity, parody.

So the correct answer choice is (c).

The grapes are now ...... enough to be picked.

My uncle decided to take ...... and my sister to the market.

Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool

The study of ancient societies

A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power

List of the business or subjects to be considered at a meeting

A person pretending to be somebody he is not

1. The son of D is the grandson of C.

D. 1 and 2 both are required

If A + B means B is the brother of A; A x B means B is the husband of A; A - B means A is the mother of B

Read these questions carefully and determine the direction :-

Let the present age of P and Q be 3x and 4x respectively.

Ten years ago, P was half of Q in age

Assume that Sunil's present age = x.

Then father's present age = 3x + x = 4x

After 8 years, fathers age = 2 12 times of Sunils' age

Let the age of first child be x years.

also the sum of ages of all children is 50,

so the age of youngest child would be 16-12 = 4 years.

=> (2x + 2) + 2x + x = 27

Hence, B's age = 2x = 10 years.

CUP : LIP :: BIRD : ?

Paw : Cat :: Hoof : ?

Ornithologist : Bird :: Archealogist : ?

REASON : SFBTPO :: THINK : ?

Eye : Myopia :: Teeth : ?

SCD, TEF, UGH, ____, WKL

ELFA, GLHA, ILJA, _____, MLNA

CMM, EOO, GQQ, _____, KUU

QPO, NML, KJI, _____, EDC

BCB, DED, FGF, HIH, ___

#2: Three of them agree that the fourth number is 9.

D. moving the bakery to the other side of town

Required ratio =(75 + 65) / (85 + 95)=140 / 180 =7/9.

Required ratio =(75 + 65) / (85 + 95)=140 / 180 =7/9.

Required ratio =(75 + 65) / (85 + 95)=140 / 180 =7/9.

Required ratio =(75 + 65) / (85 + 95)=140 / 180 =7/9.

Required ratio =(75 + 65) / (85 + 95)=140 / 180 =7/9.

A. Rs. 32.43 lakhs

B. Rs. 33.72 lakhs

C. Rs. 34.18 lakhs

D. Rs. 36.66 lakhs

= Rs. [ 183.3 ]/ 5 00 lakhs

= Rs. 36.66 lakhs.

= Rs. [ 23.4 + 32.5 + 41.6 + 36.4 + 49.4 ] / 5 lakh

= Rs. [ 183.3 ]/ 5 00 lakhs

= Rs. 36.66 lakhs.

= Rs. [ 183.3 ]/ 5 00 lakhs

= Rs. 36.66 lakhs.

A. Rs. 544.44 lakhs

B. Rs. 501.11 lakhs

C. Rs. 446.46 lakhs

D. Rs. 478.87 lakhs