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Answer Key

CSE (Prelims) Test Series-2022

Civil Services Aptitude Test
(CSAT) | Test-27
1. (b) 21. (d) 41. (b) 61. (a)
2. (b) 22. (b) 42. (c) 62. (d)
3. (b) 23. (d) 43. (c) 63. (a)
4. (c) 24. (d) 44. (c) 64. (c)
5. (d) 25. (d) 45. (c) 65. (a)
6. (d) 26. (d) 46. (d) 66. (d)
7. (c) 27. (a) 47. (a) 67. (d)
8. (c) 28. (b) 48. (b) 68. (a)
9. (b) 29. (d) 49. (c) 69. (b)
10. (b) 30. (d) 50. (c) 70. (b)
11. (b) 31. (a) 51. (b) 71. (c)
12. (a) 32. (b) 52. (d) 72. (d)
13. (a) 33. (b) 53. (a) 73. (d)
14. (c) 34. (c) 54. (a) 74. (b)
15. (b) 35. (c) 55. (d) 75. (b)
16. (a) 36. (b) 56. (a) 76. (b)
17. (a) 37. (d) 57. (c) 77. (d)
18. (a) 38. (c) 58. (c) 78. (c)
19. (d) 39. (a) 59. (d) 79. (b)
20. (c) 40. (c) 60. (c) 80. (a)
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1. (b) deficiencies in …energy’. The phrase

Option (b) is the correct choice. signifies confirms that it is symptom.
Option (a) is not correct because the 5. (d)
passage states the exact opposite i.e. protect K I NDLE E LDN I K
consumers.
Option (b) is correct because the passage
clearly states ‘required to verify such
added-value claims’.
Option (c) is not correct because it extends Therefore,
beyond the scope of the passage.
EXO TI C C I T OXE
Option (d) is not correct because the
passage does not imply that countries
‘must promote’.
2. (b)
Option (b) is the correct choice. 6. (d)
Assumption (1) is not valid because the Year : 2005 + 2006 + 2007 + 2008 + 2009 +
passage only mentions citizen-science. 2010
Based on this we cannot make broad
generalizations about validity of citizen- Odd days: 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1
science. Total number of odd days from 2005 to
Assumption (2) is valid because the passage 2010 are 7  0 odd days.
mentions this in the first and last sentence. Hence, 2011 will have the same calendar
3. (b) as that of 2005.
Option (b) is the correct choice. 7. (c)
Option (a) is not correct because ‘decision- p, q, r are integers so either all of them can
making autonomy’ is beyond scope of the be even or odd or two out of three can be
passage and it does not address the even and one can be odd or two out of three
‘keynote’ of the passage. can be odd and one can be even.
Option (b) is correct because passage In all the cases, at least one of the three
essentially describes how the current expressions, p + q, q – r and p + r is even.
systems are inadequate. Hence, the expression (p + q) (q – r) (p + r)
will be definitely even and can never be odd.
Option (c) is not correct because the passage
does not mention ‘not disadvantaged’. 8. (c)
Option (d) is not correct because it extends Let the cost price of A be Rs. x.
beyond the scope of the passage. Selling price of A = Cost price of B = Rs. 1.1
4. (c) x.
Option (c) is correct Selling price of B = Cost price of C = Rs.
1.32 x.
Statement (1) is valid as the passage
mentions ‘inadequate maternal health or Given that 1.32 x = 660  x = 500.
childcare practices’.  A bought it at Rs. 500.
Statement (2) is not valid as the passage only Thus, (c) is the correct option.
states ‘other illnesses’ and not specifically 9. (b)
diarrhoea.
Statement (3) is valid as the passage clearly 18 9
Rate downstream =  kmph
mentions that ‘undernutrition … signifies 4 2

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18 3 13. (a)
Rate upstream =  kmph Option (a) is correct
12 2
Now, speed of the stream Option (a) is correct because does imply this
by stating ‘point to potential gaps between
Rate downstream  Rate upstream policy and enforcement’.
=
2 Option (b) is not correct because it discusses
technological improvements.
9 3
 6 3 Option (c) is not correct because it states
= 2 2 =  = 1.5 kmph. ‘especially in the transport sector’, but the
2 4 2 passage is discussing specifically in the
10. (b) aviation sector.
Option (d) is not correct because it mentions
S India. The passage does not specifically
discuss India.
P L Q N
14. (c)
T
Option (c) is the correct choice.
By folding the above figure, the alternate Assumption (1) is valid because the passage
faces are opposite. mentions ‘conducive for companies to do
business… found significant links between
P is opposite to Q.
economic growth and …how well property
L is opposite to N. rights are protected’.
S is opposite to T. Assumption (2) is valid because the passage
Choice (C) is negative whereas both given has said that ‘distortions in … competition
premises are positive. Choice (A) and policy—international competition— impact
choice (B) satisfy all the conditions. …productivity of a country’.
11. (b) 15. (b)
Option (b) is correct X’s capital be C1 = 6000
Inference (1) is not valid because the Y’s capital be C2 = 8000
passage does not indicate that value was Z’s capital be C3 = 9000
‘unknown’.
X’s time be T1 = 12 months
Inference (2) is valid because the passage
Y’s time be T2 = 6 months
states that ‘it is imperative that countries
deploy their social protection systems as a Z’s time be T3 = 8 months
core element of their rebuilding strategies’. Profit = 1000
12. (a) The profit will be divided in the ratio:
Option (a) is correct (C1 × T1): (C2 × T2): (C3 × T3)
Statement (3) is not valid as the passage (6000 × 12): (8000 × 6): (9000 × 8)
does not mention ‘monetary rewards’. i.e., 72000 : 48000 : 72000
Statement (1) is valid as the passage Or, 72 : 48 : 72
mentions ‘experience is streamlined into
meaningful career progression’. Divide the whole equation by 24.
Statement (2) is valid as the passage The ratio will be 3 : 2 : 3
mentions ‘career development Sum of the ratios will be 3 + 2 + 3 = 8
opportunities impact whether or not they Apply formula:
will stay with an organization’.

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X’s share = (X’s ratio/sum of all three ratios)

1 1 1 5 1
× total profit =    
60 60 120 120 24
Hence, X’s share is (3/8) × 1000 = 375
Therefore, they will do the work in 24 days.
X’s and Z’s share are equal in ratio, so Z’s
share = 375 The correct answer is (a).
Y’s share = 1000 – (A + B)’s share 19. (d)
= 1000 – 750 = 250 Let the length of the rectangle be ‘x’ and
breadth of the rectangle by ‘y’
Thus, (b) is correct option.
According to the question:
16. (a)
2(x + y) – x = 100
Let the lengths of the faster and the slower
trains be f and x, reprectively, 2x + 2y – x = 100
x + 2y = 100
fx
Given that, = 20 From this we cannot find ‘y’ (breadth), so
5
(36  45) the given data is inadequate.
18
20. (c)
f + x = 450 ...(1)
1 2 10 37 101 226
When the trains run in the same direction,
the time taken by the person in the faster +1
3
+2
3
+3
3
+4
3
+5
3

train to overtake the slower train =

The series is based on addition of cubes of
x consecutive natural numbers.
5 = 48
(45  36) 21. (d)
18
Option (d) is the correct choice.
x = 120
Option (a) is not correct because the passage
From (1), f = 330 only mentions ‘a portion of the population’
Thus, (a) is correct option. from high income countries.
17. (a) Option (b) is not correct because based on
the passage we cannot state that it is a
Cost of x metres of wire = Rs. d
major problem for all countries.
d Option (c) is not correct because it extends
Cost of 1 metre of wire = Rs.  
x beyond the scope of the passage.
 d Option (d) is correct because it addresses
Cost of y metre of wire = Rs.  y   the lacuna in the data discussed by the
 x
passage.
 yd  22. (b)
= Rs.  
 x  Option (b) is the correct choice.
18. (a) Assumption (1) is not valid because the
passage states that ‘growth is a necessary
1 but not sufficient condition’.
3 men’s one day work =
20 Assumption (2) is valid because the passage
One man works for half day, so his one discusses ‘benefit from … measures the level
and rate of improvement in shared
1 1
day’s work =  socioeconomic progress’. Also the passage
60  2 120 states in the first two sentences that GDP is
Sum of each man one day’s work not a sufficient measure.

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23. (d) Similarly, we can fill the hundreds place by

Option (d) is the correct choice. one of the remaining 4 digits. Therefore, the
thousands place can be filled by one of the
Assumption (1) is not valid because the remaining 3 digits. Hence, the required
passage already has mentioned that the number of the numbers = 1 × 5 × 4 × 3 = 60.
establishment and recognition of these
rights has not helped reduce pregnancies. 27. (a)
Assumption (2) is not valid because the Average = Total runs/No. of innings = 32
passage does not discuss this. So, Total = Average x No. of innings = 32 ×
10 = 320
24. (d)
Now, increase in average = 4 runs. So, new
Option (d) is the correct choice.
average = 32 + 4 = 36 runs.
Option (a) is not correct because the passage
does not make a comparison between which Total runs = New average × New no. of
companies have better survived the innings = 36 × 11 = 396
pandemic. Runs made in the 11th inning = 396 – 320
Option (b) is not correct because the passage = 76
does discuss countries with ‘larger informal 28. (b)
economies’. The word larger implies a Rs. 1,440 – 1,200 = Rs. 240 is the intereest
comparison that highlights large, larger, on Rs. 1,200 for 1 year.
moderate economies. This extends beyond
scope of the passage. 100  240
Rate of interest = = 20% p.a.
Option (c) is not correct because though the 1200  1
passage implies structural deficiencies,
If the sum is Rs. 100, then interest for
‘new risks reduce potential’ is beyond scope
second year is Rs. 24.
of the passage.
Given: Rs. 24  1200,
Option (d) is correct because the passage
essentially highlights structural challenges 100  ?
for some countries that affect how they deal
with pandemic. 100  1200
Thus, = Rs. 5,000
24
25. (d)
Looking into the alphabets there are six 29. (d)
such pairs namely ON, HONe, ST, Adding 2 to the L.H.S and R.H.S of the
TRAPHO, TRAPHON, RAP. equation:
1. ON-NO 1
x2  2  = 34 + 2
2. HONE-EFGH x2
3. ST-ST [ (a  b)2  a 2  b2  2ab]
4. TRAPHO-OPQRST 2
 1
5. TRAPHON-NOPQRST  x    36
 x
6. RAP-PQR
 1
26. (d)  x    6,  6
 x
A number is divisible by 5 if the number
30. (d)
ends with 0 or 5, but we don’t have 0 in the
given digits that means 5 should come at 16 ÷ 4  74
the unit place. 1  6  7

Now, one of the remaining 5 digits (2, 3, 4, 16 4
 4 
6 and 7) can come at the tens place. 4 

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21 ÷ 7 = 33 not suggest that all international

competition boils down to this one factor.
2  1  3
 Option (b) is correct because it addresses
21  33
 3  the point in the passage about competition
7  can take place when ‘when supply is
81 ÷ 9 = 99 limited’.
34. (c)
8  1  9
 Option (c) is correct
81  99
 9  Statement (1) is not valid as the passage does
9 
not discuss or imply this at all.
55 ÷ 5 Statement (2) is valid as the passage
discusses ‘focusing on the concept of
5  5  10 
 industrial rooftop solar can boost growth
55  1011
 11  in the sector’.
5 
Statement (3) is valid as the passage
31. (a) recommends a ‘shift in policy’.
Option (a) is the correct choice. 35. (c)
Option (a) is correct because the passage Using the proper notations in (c), we get
mentions that ‘will require major efforts the statement as:
from across society – but it also offers major 5 × 2  2 < 10 – 4 + 8 or 5 × 1 < 18 – 4 or 5
advantages’. < 14, which is true.
Option (b) is not correct because it extends 36. (b)
beyond the scope of the passage by limiting
the scope of the opportunity to 37. (d)
manufacturers only. Let number of persons in building P = p
Option (c) is not correct because the passage number of persons in building Q = q
does not discuss pledges and if the only way If 15 persons are sent from P to Q, then the
to fulfil them is through deployment of number of persons in each building is the
clean energy. same.
Option (d) is not correct because it is vague  p – 15 = q + 15
and does not justify why the opportunity
may be huge.  p – q = 30 ...(1)

32. (b) If 20 persons are sent from Q to P, then the

number of persons in P is double the
Option (b) is the correct choice. number of persons in Q.
Assumption (1) is not valid because the  2(q – 20) = p + 20
passage does not state or imply that they
have suffered equally.  2q – 40 = p + 20
Assumption (2) is valid because the states  2q – p = 60 ...(2)
‘macroeconomic risk factors increase the (1) + (2)  q = 90
risk of a prolonged jobs crisis’.
From (1), p = 30 + q = 30 + 90 = 120
33. (b)
i.e., Building P has 120 persons.
Option (b) is the correct choice.
38. (c)
Option (a) and (c) are not correct as they
39. (a)
extend beyond the scope of the passage.
Larget 4 digit number = 9999
Option (d) is not correct as the passage does

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9999  88 = 113 and remainder = 55 Option (c) is correct because the passage
discusses ‘connected and stuck with no
Hence largest 4 digit number exactly
ladder of choices’ and ‘people will need to
divisible by 88 = 9999 – 55 = 9944
compete in the immediate future’.
40. (c)
Option (d) is not correct because the
Let the third number be x. passage does not discuss this gap as rule
120x 6x which will continue in the future.
Then, first number = 120% of x = 
100 5 45. (c)
150x 3x Here, S = {1, 2, 3, 4,...., 19, 20}
Second number = 150% of x = 
100 2 Let E = event of getting a multiple of 3 or 5
6x 3x = {3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 5, 10, 20}
Ratio of first two numbers = : = 12x :
5 2 n E 9
15x = 4 : 5 P(E) = 
n  S  20
41. (b)
Option (b) is correct 46. (d)
Inference (1) is not valid because the passage 1080 = 108 × 10
says nearly everybody. = 18 × 6 × 10 = 2 × 32 × 2 × 3 × 2 × 5 = 23 ×
Inference (2) is valid because the passage 33 × 5
states that ‘nearly everybody in the world
The least natural number to be multiplied
breathes air that doesn’t meet its standards’.
to make it a perfect cube = 5 × 5 = 25.
42. (c)
47. (a)
Option (c) is the correct choice.
48. (b)
Assumption (1) is valid because the passage
directly states that ‘are not natural or fixed’ Speed = 72 kmph
and that ‘National identity can influence
5
state behaviour’. = 72  = 20 m/s
18
Assumption (2) is valid because the passage
mentions that ‘emotion-laden Let length of the train = x metre
understandings of history shared by Distance covered = 250 + x
members of a group’.
Time = 26 s
43. (c)
250 + x = 20 × 26 = 520
Option (c) is correct
 x = 520 – 250 = 270
Inference (1) is valid because the passage
states that ‘national identity can also 49. (c)
constrain state actions’. As A is the husband of B, B is the mother of
Inference (2) is valid because the passage C and C is the brother of D, we can say
states that ‘National identities matter in that C and D are children of A and B. Now,
strategic competition’. E is the wife of D. Thus, B is the mother-in-
law of E.
44. (c)
husband
Option (c) is the correct choice. B A
Option (a) is not correct because the passage
mother
does not discuss ‘companies to compete’.
Option (b) is not correct because it extends brother wife
C D B
beyond the scope of the passage.

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50. (c) Option (d) is not correct because the

Let the speeds of the two cyclists be u km/ passage does not discuss ‘professional
hr and v km/hr, respectively. development opportunities’ in general but
upskilling in particular.
Let the two cyclists cover the distances x
and y, respectively in the time t. 54. (a)
x = ut y = ut1 Option (a) is the correct choice.
y = vt x = vt2 Option (a) is correct because it underscores
xy = xy the statement in the passage: ‘To address
this tension … calls for a new social
 t  t1t2 contract’.
51. (b) Option (b) is not correct because the passage
Option (b) is the correct choice. only mentions that ‘Policymakers must
Assumption (1) is not valid because the explore’. This does not mean that
passage does not suggest that it is ‘most policymakers are trying to address this dual
beneficial’. impact.
Assumption (2) is valid because the passage Option (c) is not correct because the passage
states that ‘the connection between discusses other aspects beyond just
agricultural activities and the use of natural protection that linked to the value of data.
resources beyond the economic issues’.
Option (d) is not correct because the
52. (d) passage does not discuss the impact
Option (d) is correct predicted in the past.
Statement (1) is valid as the passage has 55. (d)
mentioned that ‘fishing grounds… is Option (d) is correct
limiting prospects for sustainable peace and
Option (a) is not correct because it restates
development. Humanity’s use of these a point in the passage without summarising
resources exceeds what our planet the passage.
regenerates’.
Option (b) is not correct because it extends
Statement (2) is valid as the passage has beyond the scope of the passage.
clearly mentioned ‘it will end either by Option (c) is not correct because the passage
design or disaster’. does not mention domestic data governance
Statement (3) is not valid as the passage does vs. international governance.
not discuss how to improve bio-capacity. Option (d) is correct because it highlights
53. (a) the overall message of the author.
Option (a) is the correct choice. 56. (a)
Option (a) is correct because it highlights We have: C.I. = Rs. 318
the main conclusion drawn: ‘Investing in r = 12%
your workforce can pay … by fostering a
t = 2 years
curious and productive company culture’.
Option (b) is not correct because it extends  r 
t

beyond the scope of the passage by Apply formula: C.I = P  1    1
 100  
suggesting all companies can become
profitable.
 12 
2

Option (c) is not correct because it extends 
318 = P   1   1
beyond the scope of the passage.  100  

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 112 112  1500

318 = P    1 D2 = = 25 days
 100 100  60

318 = P × 0.2544 60. (c)

Required length
318
P= = Rs. 1250 = HCF of 800 cm, 420cm, 1220 cm
0.2544
= 20 cm
Thus, option (a) is correct.
61. (a)
57. (c)
Capacity of each bucket = 12 liters E

20 buckets can fill the tank. So, capacity of 7

C 7
tank = 20 × 12 = 240 liters D
7
New capacity of bucket = 10 liters
A B
So, 10 liters can be poured into the tank by 7
one bucket
Let A and E be the initial and the final
1 positions. The vertical distance travelled
240 liters will be poured by  240 = BC + ED = (7 + 7) km = 14 km.
10
62. (d)
= 24 buckets
Persons worked (M1) = 104
58. (c)
Number of hours each person worked per
Given Karan has more speed than Santosh day (H1) = 8
and Sid finished the race before Vinit. Number of days they worked (D1) = 30
So, Karan > Santosh
2
Sid > Vinit Work completed (W1) =
5
Since Karan did not finish before Vinit, we Remaining days (D2) = 56 – 30 = 26
can say that
Remaining Work to be completed (W2)
Santosh finished the race last or his speed
2 3
is the lowest. = 1 =
5 5
59. (d)
Let the total number of persons who do
Apply formula used in work and time the remaining work (M2) = x
M1D1T1 M2D2T2 Number of hours each person needs to be
problems; = =
W1 W2 work per day (H2) = 9
M1 = 25 outlets, D1 = 10 days, T1 = 6 M 1 D 1 H1 M 2 D 2 H2
hours/day, W2 = to fill the reservoir =
W1 W2
M2 = 15 outlets, D2 = ? T2 = 4 hours/day,
W1 = to fill the reservoir 104  30  8 x  26  9
 =
W1 = W2 2 3
 
5
So we have; M1D1T1 = M2D2T2
25 × 10 × 6 = 15 × D2 × 4  52 × 30 × 8 = x × 26 × 3

1500 = 60 × D2  2 × 30 × 8 = 3x

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 x = 2 × 10 × 8 = 160 65. (a)
Number of additional persons required =
160 – 104 = 56.
63. (a)
Option(a) is the correct answer as the
passage argues that difference in tools was
due to differential survival requirements,
thus the use of similar tools would have
impacted the chances of survival of others.
Option(b) and (d) are not talked about in
the given passage.
Option (c) although it appears logical based
on the use of different tools by homo Erectus
and homo sapiens, it is not based on a given
passage. The passage nowhere argues about
the accessibility of foods.
64. (c)
Option (a)- The argument is purely
concerned about the vegetarian/non-
vegetarian nature of chicken-eggs.
66. (d)
Information about plants and seeds is
irrelevant to the argument.
Option (b)- The author makes the
distinction between fertile and infertile eggs
and consequently about the vegetarian/
non-vegetarian nature of chicken-eggs. As
per his reasoning, every animal product that
is infertile is vegetarian.
However, the author does not comment on 67. (d)
whether every fertile animal-product must
be non-vegetarian. There could be some
fertile products that could be vegetarian too.
We cannot make this generalization based 68. (a)
on the given information.
Option (c) is the correct answer. It is based
on the reasoning that chicken-eggs are
infertile. The author argues that Infertile eggs
are necessarily vegetarian in nature.
Option (d)-This information goes against
the information given in the passage.
Therefore, this option statement is incorrect.
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Statement 1 is correct. This option says that
it is likely that the birds will become extinct
unless they are able to counter the genetic
changes that are affecting their flying
capability. It is correctly based on the
conclusion that the flying capacity of the
birds has been declining due to
unanticipated genetic changes.
Statement 2 is incorrect. No information is
given in the passage. The passage does not
suggest that the decline in the flying
capability is at a stage where some of these
birds have or had become incapable of
flying.
Statement 3 is also incorrect - It is more of
an imagination. The passage talks about the
probability of a further decrease in their
flying capability. Also, the option does not
consider that the birds might still avoid
extinction by countering the adverse effect
of the genetic changes.
As, U U W X
2  2  2  2 
W W Y Z
Similarly, O O Q R
2  2  2  2 
Q Q S T
Expenditure on food: savings = 120° : 60°
= 2 : 1.
Hence, the correct option is (d).
70° – 54° = Rs. 1600
 16° = Rs. 1600
1600
 1° = = Rs. 100
16
 120° = 120 × 100
= Rs. 12000
Hence, the correct option is (a).
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69. (b) 73. (d)

360° = Rs. 36000 In case of same type of root values
multiplication, the number itself will be the
36000 answer i.e., the number is 8.
1° = = Rs. 100
360 Hence, the answer is 8.
 60° = 60 × 100 = Rs. 6000 74. (b)
 Annual savings
2 3 4
= Rs. (6000 × 12)
3 5 3
= Rs. 72000 1 1 2

Hence, the correct option is (b). (i) (ii) (iii)

70. (b) 75. (b)

The two faces of a cube to be painted can Let the two numbers be N1 and N2. Let the
be either adjacent or opposite to each other. divisor be D.
The number of ways in which two adjacent N1 = Q1D + 248 ...(1)
faces of a cuboid can be chosen is 3 ways.
N2 = Q2D + 372 ...(2)
The number of ways in which two opposite
faces of a cuboid can be chosen is 3. Adding (1) and (2), we get

71. (c) N1 + N2 = D(Q1 + Q2) + 620

Cost price (CP) of 1 kg mixture = Rs. 68.20  552 

= D  Q1  Q2    68
Profit = 10%  D 
Cost Price (CP) of 1 kg mixture
552
As Q1  Q 2  must be an integer, D
100 100 D
= (100  Pr ofit%)  SP = (100  10)  68.20 must be a factor of 552. As any divisor is
greater than the remainder, D > 372 (from
100 682 (1)), D = 552.
=  68.20   Rs. 62
110 11 Hence, 552 is the divisor.
By Rule of alligation 76. (b)

CP of 1 kg tea CP of 1 kg tea ×3 +
6 6
st nd 3+
of 1 kind of 2 kind
×

60 65
× 3 +6
× 3 +6

Mean Price
62

65 – 62 = 3 62 – 60 = 2

Hence required ratio = 3 : 2. 18 × 3 + 6 = 60

72. (d) 60 × 3 + 6 = 186

P  43 186 × 3 + 6 = 564
L  65 564 × 3 + 6 = 1698
A  62 1698 × 3 + 6 = 5100
Y  45 77. (d)

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12 | CSE (Prelims) Test Series-2022

If the distance covered down the stream is

Cherry Basanti
1
2 times that covered up the stream, the
2
Saxena
1
the speed down the steam will aso be 2
2
times the speed up the stream.
Maggi
Let the speed of stream = v
14  v 5 From (i) and (iv), neither Toto nor Gaddar is
We get,   v  6 km / h
14  4 2 adjacent to Basanti.
78. (c)  Prachi must be adjacent to Basanti.
Suppose that Shyam purchased 3 kg for Rs. As Toto is not adjacent to Prachi, Gaddar must
1800 be adjacent to Prachi.
Cost price of 1 kg = Rs. 600 The final arrangement of the person can be
He sold one kg at a loss of 20%. Hence, his represented as follows.
selling price of this kg = Rs. 480.
Cherry Basanti
His total selling price must be (1.2) × 1800
= Rs. 2160
Saxena Prachi
Hence, selling price of the remaining 2 kg
must be Rs. 1680. Toto Gaddar
Cost price of 2 kg = 2 × 600 = Rs. 1200 Maggi

1680  1200
 Profit percentage =  100 79. (b)
1200
Maggi is sitting four places away to the left
= 40%
of Cherry.
Thus, (c) is correct option.
Thus, option (b) is correct.
Solutions for questions 79 and 80: From (ii) and
80. (a)
(iii), the arrangement of the persons can be
represnted as follows Choice (a) is the correct representation.

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