Mock Clat - 18: (Answer and Explanation) Section-I: English Usage

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MOCK CLAT – 18
(Answer and Explanation)
Section–I: English Usage

Q.1) Option (A).
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The passage discusses astronomy and similar aspects derived from astronomy.
Q.2) Option (B).
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they are mentioned as prehistoric.
Q.3) Option (C).

“The idea behind making images of planets and constellations was to summon the essence of the
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original and to attract their favourable influence.” (b) is partially true. (a) is not true because: “They
are not works of art created for their own sake, in the modern sense.” Given in first paragraph.
Q.4) Option (A).

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Q.5) Option (A).
the author mentions this as “many people believe”. (b) is given in second paragraph. (c) is
mentioned with reference to Stonehenge. (d) is mentioned in the last paragraph.
Q.6) Option (C).

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First paragraph: “So it should be remembered that, however beautiful some of the examples of
astrological art may be, their purpose is mainly magico-religious.” (d) is not mentioned in the
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passage. (b) goes against (c).
Q.7) Option (C).
Q.8) Option (D).

It is mentioned in the mythological origins of astrology
Q.9) Option (A).

the fact is mentioned in the passage.
Q.10) Option (A).

mascots is unrelated to the rest which are supernatural representations
Q.11) Option (A).

shared by or applied to many
Q.12) Option (B).

change or modify to suit some requirement
Q.13) Option (D).

to stop something from happening.
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Q.14) Option (A).

effect on somebody or something
Q.15) Option (C).

try hard to achieve something
Q.16) Option (B).

burgeon is to develop, flourish or increase and hence fall is the opposite
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Q.17) Option (A).
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apprise is to inform and hence hide is the opposite
Q.18) Option (D).

propinquity is closeness to person, thing etc.
Q.19) Option (C).
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logjam is deadlock or impasse and hence flowing is the closest opposite
Q.20) Option (B).

dingy is dirty or shabby and hence sunny is the closest antonym
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Q.21) Option (A).
Q.22) Option (B).

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Q.23) Option (D).

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Q.24) Option (A).
Q.25) Option (B).
Q.26) Option (A).

experienced
Q.27) Option (C).

grinding goes with ‘halt’
Q.28) Option (C).

identified problem-decided what to do- put that into action is the sequence and hence ‘execute’ is
the best choice.
Q.29) Option (A).

historic goes with ‘most successful’
Q.30) Option (B).
Q.31) Option (C).

had left instead of has left since the train had left before we ‘reached’ the station
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Q.32) Option (C).

either ‘both’ or ‘as well as’ has to be used
Q.33) Option (B).

has condemned instead of ‘have’ as the prime minister is the subject.
Q.34) Option (C).

the correct usage is: in favour of postponing it
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Q.35) Option (C).
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the subject is ‘people’ so it will be ‘don’t they’ instead of isn’t it
Q.36) Option (D).

simple present tense ‘I already have’ instead of present continuous tense
Q.37) Option (B).

‘dispose of’ instead of ‘dispose off’
Q.38) Option (B).

‘apprised of’ instead of ‘apprised about’
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Q.39) Option (B).
‘bound to attract’ instead of ‘bound to attracting’.
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Q.40) Option (B).

‘advice’ (n) instead of ‘advise’ (v)
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Section–II: General Knowledge

Q.41) Option (D).
Q.42) Option (D).
Q.43) Option (B).
Q.44) Option (A).
Q.45) Option (C).
Q.46) Option (B).
Q.47) Option (C).
Q.48) Option (A).
Q.49) Option (A).
Q.50) Option (B).
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Q.51) Option (D).
Q.52) Option (C).
Q.53) Option (B).
Q.54) Option (C).
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Q.55) Option (A).
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Q.56) Option (D).
Q.57) Option (A).
Q.58) Option (C).
Q.59) Option (A).
Q.60) Option (C).

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Q.61) Option (A).
Q.62) Option (A).

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Q.63) Option (D).

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Q.64) Option (D).
Q.65) Option (A).
Q.66) Option (D).
Q.67) Option (C).
Q.68) Option (A).
Q.69) Option (C).
Q.70) Option (B).
Q.71) Option (A).
Q.72) Option (B).
Q.73) Option (D).
Q.74) Option (A).
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Q.75) Option (D).
Q.76) Option (D).
Q.77) Option (D).
Q.78) Option (D).
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Q.79) Option (C).
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Q.80) Option (A).
Q.81) Option (C).
Q.82) Option (A).
Q.83) Option (C).
Q.84) Option (A).

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Q.85) Option (D).
Q.86) Option (B).

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Q.87) Option (B).
Q.88) Option (D).

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Q.89) Option (D).
Q.90) Option (B).
Section–III: Numeric Aptitude

Q.91) Option (C).
Let the height of both the candles be 24 units so their burning rate will be 24/6 and 24/8 i.e.
4unit/minute and 3 unit/minute respectively and after T minutes ratio of their heights will be 4:5
24  4T 4
Now 
24  3T 5
So T = 3 minute
Q.92) Option (B).

Ratio of efficiency is 2:1, so ratio of their time will be 1:2. Now 2T – T = 10 hence A takes 10 Days to
do it alone.
Work = Efficiency × Time = 10 × 2 = 20 unit
So twice the work = 20 × 2 = 40
So together they can do it in 40/(2 + 1) = 40/3 = 13.33 days
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Q.93) Option (A).

Use alligation
So N = 24
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Q.94) Option (B).
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Since both radius and height increased by 10% so its area will increase by
10  10
10  10   21%
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(In case of different % values ratio of height and radius must be given otherwise data insufficient for
TSA)
Q.95) Option (B). 00

After 20 + 8 = 28% expenses on food and entertainment, his remaining income will be 72%
Now 75% of remaining means he is left with 25% of 72% which will be 18% of income
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So 18% of X = 450
So X = 2500 Monthly
Hence 12 × 2500 = 30000 Yearly
Q.96) Option (C).

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Let CP of both articles be 16X and 15X respectively. So at 12.5% profit SP of first article be 9/8 of 16X
= 18X. Since SP of both are same hence other article is also sold at 18 X. Now CP is 15X and SP is 18X.
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18X  15X
Hence Profit% =  100  20%
15X
Q.97) Option (D).

Let initially total work is 36 units, so Bunty’s efficiency will be 36/12 = 3 unit/day and Bubbly’s
efficiency will be 36/18 = 2unit/day. Hence total efficiency 3 + 2 = 5
After 20% increase it will be 6
And twice of work will be 36 × 2 = 72 unit
Hence required time = 72/6 = 12 days
Q.98) Option (D).

Let consecutive odd numbers are a, a + 2, a + 4, a + 6, a + 8 so consecutive even numbers will be a –
7, a – 5, a – 3, a – 1 and a + 1 (since average is 7 more, so each odd number will also be 7 more than
each even number)
Now a = 47 and a + 1 = 48
Q.99) Option (A).

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 18  milk 27
Total replacement is done three times hence  1    
 72  solution 64
Here milk = 27 and water = 64 – 27 = 37
So water : milk = 37:27
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Q.100) Option (C).

To make minimum number of rooms, maximum students have to be taken in every room so HCF of
(36, 48 and 72) = 12. So 12 students in each room means 36/12 + 48/12 + 72/12 = 13 rooms
Q.101) Option (D).

Let X more worker be employed
Since 90 workers in 80 days have done 2/5 work working 8 hours a day.
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90  80  8  90  X   40  9
Hence 
2/5 3/5
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90 + X = 240
So X = 150
Q.102) Option (C).

Let Jojo invested for ‘x’ months. So, by partnership concept –
12000  12 8
18000  a 5
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x = 5 months. So, Jojo invested for 5 months and she invested 12 – 5 = 7 months after the start.
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Q.103) Option (A).
Since question is about 2 minute before the meet, so relative speed will be 12 + 18 = 30 km/h
(current speed is added in one and subtracted in other so it won’t make any difference).
Hence distance = Speed × Time = 30 × 2/60 = 1 km
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Q.104) Option (D).

Probability of at least one red
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= 1 – probability of none of the two is red

 1 – 8 C2 / 12C2  1 – 28 / 66
= 1 – 14/33 = 19/33
Q.105) Option (B).

Hundred’s place digit can be only 2, 3, and 4. Hence 3 × 5 × 5 = 75
Q.106) Option (A).

Let he invested x, y and z in three parts
Now SI for 10% in 6 years = 60%
SI for 8% in 5 years = 40%
SI for 15% in 4 years = 60%
Hence 160% of x = 140% of y = 160% of Z
Hence x : y : z = 7 : 8 : 7
So y = 8/22 of 66000 = 24000
Q.107) Option (D).

For 20 mangoes 70% of CP = 21
So at 20% profit, 120% of CP
= 21 × 120/70 = 36 Rs
Hence 20 mangoes be sold in 36 Rs to get 20% profit,
For 27 Rs ––– 20 × 27/36 = 15 mangoes
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Q.108) Option (A).

Let their initial marks are 13x and 16x
And new marks are 23y and 27y
Hence 23y – 13x = 27y – 16x
So 3x = 4y or x = 4y/3
Hence ratio of Nihit new score to that of his initial score = 23y : 13x = 23y : 13 × 4y/3
= 69 : 52
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Q.109) Option (C).
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Since half of the cones are converted into a new solid sphere
Hence ratio of volumes of old sphere to new sphere = 2:1
Ratio of radius of old sphere to new sphere = 21/3 :1
Ratio of surface area of old sphere to new sphere = 22/3 :1
Q.110) Option (B).

If A + B + C = 0 then A 3  B3  C3  3ABC
Here A = 89
B = 78
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C = -167
Hence 893  783   167 
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 3  89  78   167 
893  783  1673 3

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So
2  89  78  167 2
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Section–IV: Legal Aptitude

Q.111) Option (D).
Lack of satisfaction with the sound quality could be due to various reasons, and since Hamid has not
specified the exact reason, (d) is the most appropriate answer. If the problem with the speakers is
“too trivial, too indefinite or too difficult of proof”, then (a) would have been correct.
Q.112) Option (A).

Rule A is applicable here. Tony, as a shop-owner, is free to advertise as he pleases, as long as it is fair
and legal. The mere fact that the ‘Diwali special’ discount extends beyond Diwali is not reason
enough to hold him liable for any legal injury.
Q.113) Option (A).

Direct application of Rule B.
Q.114) Option (A).

Direct application of the Rule.
Q.115) Option (C).

While Cory may be liable under some other provision of law, he is not liable under the Rule given
because the personal calendar does not come under the category of a document he was charged
with preparing or translating.
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Q.116) Option (C).

The very first condition of the Rules, that is, “being legally bound by an oath or by an express
provision of law to state the truth, or being bound by law to make a declaration upon any subject” is
not fulfilled because Ketki is not bound to give any statement to any officer who may come knocking
at the door.
Q.117) Option (C).
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The conditions of the Rules are not fulfilled here because Ketki merely stated a fact rather than try
to implicate Himmat with Shehnaaz’s disappearance.
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Q.118) Option (A).
(d) is incorrect because of Rule B. (c) is incorrect because the Rules do not state any such excuse
available. (a) is correct because of Rule C., because Ketki claimed to know something she actually did
not.
Q.119) Option (D).

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There is no strict sequence that may be followed here. It depends on the terms of the contract. (c) is
incorrect because merely earning huge revenues by the company will not pre-pone its liability to
fulfill its promise.
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Q.120) Option (C).
The survey results are not decisive or legal evidence to tilt the balance of the agreement one way or
the other.
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Q.121) Option (A).

Rule A clearly states “for one and the same offence”. In the instant case, the second discovery
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relates to a separate offence. Just because it may have occurred during a concurrent time period
does not mean that it is the offence.
Q.122) Option (C).

(b) is not correct because the subject matter of theft can be any movable property. Thus, any sum of
money, of any denomination, so long as it is legally the property of another, can be subject of theft.
The rest of the explanation is the same as that for the previous question.
Q.123) Option (C).

Rule B, if applied here, will lead to the correct answer. Imad is not being “prosecuted” twice. The
company is a court or judicial tribunal, and can take additional action against Imad.
Q.124) Option (A).

The Rules are fulfilled in the instant case. Siddhu cannot escape liability on either of the two grounds
stated in (b) or (c).
Q.125) Option (C).

This question requires reading Rule A carefully. It states that the defendant should have
“intentionally” interfered with another person’s lawful possession. In the second case, it is not so
because Siddhu left the door open by mistake and not with an intention to cause wrongful loss to
Bindi.
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Q.126) Option (C).

A key ingredient of criminal breach of trust has not been fulfilled here, that is, “dishonestly”. The
facts show that Veer tried to follow his mother’s instructions but then took the decision to sell the
business in its best interests, hence he did not act dishonestly.
Q.127) Option (C).

A key ingredient of criminal breach of trust has not been fulfilled in the instant case, because there
should have been ‘entrustment’ of property to begin with. This did not happen. Shamsher actually
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stole the property and may be guilty of theft. As for Veer, he did not act dishonestly as regards the
property, and cannot be held guilty in this case.
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Q.128) Option (C).
It is important to note that the business was no longer Debolina’s property at the time that
Venkatesh bought it. He has not committed criminal breach of trust.
Q.129) Option (D).
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A chiropractor deals with mechanical disorders of bones, while a doctor is concerned with both
biological & physiological aspects.. Hence we cannot say that what the chiropractor said was false or
negligent citing a doctor’s report.
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Q.130) Option (C).
There is no negligence here because the facts show that it was a case of accident and not a result of
any negligence by Bano.
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Q.131) Option (A).

The injury suffered by Josh does not fit into any of the categories mentioned in Rule B.
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Q.132) Option (C).

Rule B.h. states that “the sufferer to be during the space of twenty days in severe bodily pain, or
unable to follow his ordinary pursuits”. Merely having to visit the hospital for 20 or more days does
not mean that he was in severe bodily pain or unable to follow his ordinary pursuits.
Q.133) Option (C).

While Drake’s celebration is wrong, it cannot be said that voluntarily caused Josh hurt as nothing in
the facts indicates that.
Q.134) Option (D).

For a temporary injunction to be granted, the three conditions stated therein must be fulfilled. So,
whether the injunction will be granted or not depends on whether Ishra can prove these.
Q.135) Option (C).

Rule B is applicable here. The relief sought relates to a “right which would arise in future”, and
hence, cannot be sought.
Q.136) Option (D).

There is no agreement between Matilda and Rosaline because there is no consideration. Matilda is
doing it as a goodwill gesture to help.
Q.137) Option (A).
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Rule A is not attracted here because the Rule pertains to agreement between the affected party and
another. In this case, Rosaline is not party to the agreement.
Q.138) Option (C).

The agreement states “agrees to refrain from running a similar business”. A greeting card business is
not a similar business as cake and flowers. Thus, the agreement has not been violated here.
Q.139) Option (B).
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(c) is incorrect because this protection to an accused is not limited to Constitutional matters. But by
being ordered into judicial custody, she is not being ‘compelled to be a witness against herself’. She
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can choose not to testify against herself even while being in judicial custody.
Q.140) Option (C).

Direct application of Rule B- “exposing body for the purpose of identification are not covered by the
expression ‘to be a witness’ under Article 20(3)”.
Q.141) Option (A).

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A combined reading of Rules A and B indicates that George is indeed strictly liable in the instant
case, because he has domesticated tiger cubs that may be dangerous, and hence, it comes under the
category of ‘an ultrahazardous activity’.
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Q.142) Option (C).
The qualifier in Rule A- “even if the person engaged in the activity took every reasonable precaution
to prevent others from being injured”- when applied to this question shows that the answer would
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remain unchanged.
Q.143) Option (D).

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Direct application of Rule C. Albert is a trespasser and hence, cannot sue George under a strict
liability theory.
Q.144) Option (C).

It is clear that the intention of the parties was that Cassius should personally do the work. It does not
matter whom he substitutes- even his son- because he demanded that hefty fee for doing the work
himself.
Q.145) Option (B).

It is clear from the facts that Artemis agreed to Cassius performing the work on Julius’ behalf and
hence, should pay him the amount agreed initially.
Q.146) Option (C).

Alfaiz has not said anything to bring Rohina into the picture. In fact, Rohina seems to have taken this
upon herself for no reason. Such columns are a staple of many fashion magazines and the statement
given does not indicate intentional false/disparaging communication.
Q.147) Option (C).

The facts again do not show that Alfaiz was particularly targeting Rohina. In fact, he was not
targeting anyone at all. He was expressing opinions on a particular style of apparel.
Q.148) Option (A).
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(b) is incorrect because any individual may sue for defamation, whether he/she is a public figure or
not. The statements made by Kadam regarding Rohina tend to disregard and disparage her
reputation.
Q.149) Option (D).

The facts do not state whether time is of the essence of the contract, and hence, (d) is correct.
Merely stating a deadline does not mean that time is of the essence.
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Q.150) Option (A).
Shanaya had clearly stated that time was of the essence for delivery of the devices. Since she did not
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receive them all on time, she can void it, as per Rule A.
Q.151) Option (B).

The rules do not concern any discrimination on the basis of age. Hence, the guard can restrict
admission on this ground.
Q.152) Option (C).
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The manager has clearly discriminated against the girls by allowing the boys to drink despite none of
them having produced their IDs. Rule A is applicable here.
Q.153) Option (A).

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(b) is incorrect because assessing safety is a subjective assessment and also depends on Deepa
personally. The guard’s comment is uncalled for. However, he is justified in stopping Deepa because
the official closing time of the park is 9pm and he has not discriminated against her only. The
scenario would have been different if he had stopped her but allowed another person inside the
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park at that time.
Q.154) Option (A).

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Raveena and Karishma were authorized to wrestle with each other but not to use pins and objects in
the task. Thus, Raveena’s act amounts to battery.
Q.155) Option (C).

At most, Bhumeet and Snigdha may be liable for assault, but it is not a case of battery because actual
touching/use of force on Raveena did not occur.
Q.156) Option (A).
Q.157) Option (A).

He is appointed by the President of India on advice of the Union Cabinet under Article 76(1) of
the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President. He is the chief legal advisor of
the Government of India.
Q.158) Option (C).

Section 360 deals with kidnapping from India while Section 361 deals with kidnapping from lawful
guardianship.
Q.159) Option (B).
Q.160) Option (C).
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Section–V: Logical Reasoning

Q.161) Option (D).
Q.162) Option (D).

I and IV are complementary statements, so one of them must be true.
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Q.163) Option (B).
Q.164) Option (A).
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Q.165) Option (D).
Q.166) Option (A).
Q.167) Option (C).
Q.168) Option (B).

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Q.169) Option (D).
Q.170) Option (D).
Q.171) Option (A).

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Q.172) Option (D).

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Q.173) Option (C).
Q.174) Option (B).
Q.175) Option (B).
Q.176) Option (C).
Q.177) Option (C).
Q.178) Option (A).
Q.179) Option (C).
Q.180) Option (C).
Q.181) Option (C).

Since Neha and Saumya exchange places, so Neha’s new position is the same as Saumya’s earlier
position. This position is 17th from the right and 10th from the left. Therefore Number of girls in the
row
= (16 + 1 + 9) = 26.
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S.182–185) Solution for Questions:
Q.182) Option (C).

P is daughter of R, who is father of S, who is father of Q. So, P must be aunt of Q
Q.183) Option (A).

P is wife of R, who is father of Q. So, P is mother of Q. (Note: gender of Q is not known)
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Q.184) Option (D).
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P is brother of R, who is daughter of Q. So, P is son of Q
Q.185) Option (A).

P is brother of R, who is wife of Q. So, P is brother in law of Q
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According to the info given in the question, Following is the arrangement:
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Q.186) Option (C).
Q.187) Option (B).
Q.188) Option (D).
Q.189) Option (D).
Q.190) Option (A).
Q.191) Option (A).

3829 + (3 + 8 + 2+ 9) = 3851
Similarly 2987 + (2 + 9 + 8 + 7) = 3013
Q.192) Option (D).

B (2 × 1 = 2) = B;
A (1 × 2 = 2) = B;
D (4 × 3 = 12) = L;
Similarly,
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J (10 × 1 = 10) = J;
D (4 × 2 = 8) = H;
F (6 × 3 = 18) = R;
E (5 × 4 = 20) = T;
From condition (ii) and (iii), we get the following arrangement:
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Thakur
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Fernandez Maruthi
As Bishnoi’s and Handa’s live opposite to each other and at one end and Tiwari lives between
Bishnoi and Mishra, We get the following final arrangement:
Thakur
Fernandez
Q.193) Option (C).

Mishra
Maruthi
Tiwari
Fule 00
Bishnoi
Handa
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Q.194) Option (A).
Q.195) Option (D).

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Q.196) Option (C).

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Q.197) Option (A).
Q.198) Option (D).

1994 is not a leap year. So it has only one odd day. Hence, 8th February 1994 was a Tuesday.
Q.199) Option (B).

In order to have same calendar between these two months the number of odd days should be zero.
So, Jan (3) + Feb (1) + Mar (3) + Apr (2) + May (3) + Jun (2) + Jul
At the completion of June the number of odd days is zero. Hence, January and July will have the
same calendar.
(Note: this will happen in April also but the number of days in Jan and Apr is not same)
Q.200) Option (D).

Mirror time = 12 – actual time
12 – 10:40 = 1:20

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Section–I: English Usage

Q.2) Option (B).

Q.3) Option (C).

Q.4) Option (A).

Q.6) Option (C).

passage. (b) goes against (c).

Q.7) Option (C).

Q.8) Option (D).

Q.9) Option (A).

Q.10) Option (A).

Q.11) Option (A).

Q.12) Option (B).

Q.13) Option (D).

Q.14) Option (A).

Q.15) Option (C).

Q.16) Option (B).

Q.18) Option (D).

Q.19) Option (C).

Q.20) Option (B).

Q.22) Option (B).

Q.23) Option (D).

Q.24) Option (A).

Q.25) Option (B).

Q.26) Option (A).

Q.27) Option (C).

Q.28) Option (C).

Q.29) Option (A).

Q.30) Option (B).

Q.31) Option (C).

Q.32) Option (C).

Q.33) Option (B).

Q.34) Option (C).

Q.36) Option (D).

Q.37) Option (B).

Q.38) Option (B).

Q.40) Option (B).

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Q.42) Option (D).

Q.43) Option (B).

Q.44) Option (A).

Q.45) Option (C).

Q.46) Option (B).

Q.47) Option (C).

Q.48) Option (A).

Q.49) Option (A).

Q.50) Option (B).

Q.51) Option (D).

Q.52) Option (C).

Q.53) Option (B).

Q.54) Option (C).

Q.57) Option (A).

Q.58) Option (C).

Q.59) Option (A).

Q.60) Option (C).

Q.62) Option (A).

Q.63) Option (D).

Q.64) Option (D).

Q.65) Option (A).

Q.66) Option (D).

Q.67) Option (C).

Q.68) Option (A).

Q.69) Option (C).