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Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
The Indian wearables market has blown up in the last few years, with a number of players entering thefray with
their very own smartwatches and fitness bands. And as a result of this increased number of players entering the
market, coupled with the fact that there has been some meaningful growth in technology in the segment in the
recent past, has now led to the wearables market in India reaching its all time high in India. According to an IDC
report, the segment is currently going through a purple patch that has seen the market for wearable devices grow
by 30.9 per cent sequentially in Q2 in India. During the period, the segment also showed an all-time high of 30 lakh
shipments in a single quarter. Smartwatches alone appear to be showing staggering potential for growth in the
country, with the segment showing a 99.6 per cent (Year-on-Year) and 42.9 per cent (QoQ) growth in the second
quarter of 2019. While Apple emerged as (A)/ the top dog in the (B)/ wearables segment, brands (C)/ like Fossil also
managed to make a comeback (D)/. Fossil became the leading wearable watch brand with 34 per cent category
share, said the IDC. However, continuing its lead over its competitors, Apple Watch Series 5 remained the first
choice for watch lovers in the country. This strong growth for the segment has now made smartwatch makers and
those directly involved with the business hopeful about what could lie ahead for them in 2020. According to Sanjay
Gupta (India Head), Vice President and India Country Manager, NXP Semiconductors, technological
advancements combined with machine learning abilities,______________________ Artificial Intelligence technology
along with IoT can unlock a whole new world of opportunities for the Smart Watch market in 2020.Among the
wearables that did really well in 2019, at the top of the list remained Apple Watch Series 5. The smart wearable from
Apple is powered by WatchOS 6 and comes with a new Always On’ display feature. It also features some industry
leading features and powerful specs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G also appears to have done well for Samsung this
year. The watch comes with LTE connectivity which allows it to be used without a smartphone. The Watch Active
4G lets users respond to text messages, use GPS mapping, stream music and more without a smartphone by using
Question No. 1
According to the passage, what is the category share of Fossil in the wearable market?
Options :
1. 32%
2. 36%
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3. 34%
4. 38%
5. 33.9%
Answer : 34%
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
The Indian wearables market has blown up in the last few years, with a number of players entering thefray with
their very own smartwatches and fitness bands. And as a result of this increased number of players entering the
market, coupled with the fact that there has been some meaningful growth in technology in the segment in the
recent past, has now led to the wearables market in India reaching its all time high in India. According to an IDC
report, the segment is currently going through a purple patch that has seen the market for wearable devices grow
by 30.9 per cent sequentially in Q2 in India. During the period, the segment also showed an all-time high of 30 lakh
shipments in a single quarter. Smartwatches alone appear to be showing staggering potential for growth in the
country, with the segment showing a 99.6 per cent (Year-on-Year) and 42.9 per cent (QoQ) growth in the second
quarter of 2019. While Apple emerged as (A)/ the top dog in the (B)/ wearables segment, brands (C)/ like Fossil also
managed to make a comeback (D)/. Fossil became the leading wearable watch brand with 34 per cent category
share, said the IDC. However, continuing its lead over its competitors, Apple Watch Series 5 remained the first
choice for watch lovers in the country. This strong growth for the segment has now made smartwatch makers and
those directly involved with the business hopeful about what could lie ahead for them in 2020. According to Sanjay
Gupta (India Head), Vice President and India Country Manager, NXP Semiconductors, technological
advancements combined with machine learning abilities,______________________ Artificial Intelligence technology
along with IoT can unlock a whole new world of opportunities for the Smart Watch market in 2020.Among the
wearables that did really well in 2019, at the top of the list remained Apple Watch Series 5. The smart wearable from
Apple is powered by WatchOS 6 and comes with a new Always On’ display feature. It also features some industry
leading features and powerful specs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G also appears to have done well for Samsung this
year. The watch comes with LTE connectivity which allows it to be used without a smartphone. The Watch Active
4G lets users respond to text messages, use GPS mapping, stream music and more without a smartphone by using
Question No. 2
Which of the following is the closest meaning of the word fray used in the passage?
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Options :
1. wear out
2. combat
3. truce
4. armistice
5. None of these
Answer : combat
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
The Indian wearables market has blown up in the last few years, with a number of players entering thefray with
their very own smartwatches and fitness bands. And as a result of this increased number of players entering the
market, coupled with the fact that there has been some meaningful growth in technology in the segment in the
recent past, has now led to the wearables market in India reaching its all time high in India. According to an IDC
report, the segment is currently going through a purple patch that has seen the market for wearable devices grow
by 30.9 per cent sequentially in Q2 in India. During the period, the segment also showed an all-time high of 30 lakh
shipments in a single quarter. Smartwatches alone appear to be showing staggering potential for growth in the
country, with the segment showing a 99.6 per cent (Year-on-Year) and 42.9 per cent (QoQ) growth in the second
quarter of 2019. While Apple emerged as (A)/ the top dog in the (B)/ wearables segment, brands (C)/ like Fossil also
managed to make a comeback (D)/. Fossil became the leading wearable watch brand with 34 per cent category
share, said the IDC. However, continuing its lead over its competitors, Apple Watch Series 5 remained the first
choice for watch lovers in the country. This strong growth for the segment has now made smartwatch makers and
those directly involved with the business hopeful about what could lie ahead for them in 2020. According to Sanjay
Gupta (India Head), Vice President and India Country Manager, NXP Semiconductors, technological
advancements combined with machine learning abilities,______________________ Artificial Intelligence technology
along with IoT can unlock a whole new world of opportunities for the Smart Watch market in 2020.Among the
wearables that did really well in 2019, at the top of the list remained Apple Watch Series 5. The smart wearable from
Apple is powered by WatchOS 6 and comes with a new Always On’ display feature. It also features some industry
leading features and powerful specs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G also appears to have done well for Samsung this
year. The watch comes with LTE connectivity which allows it to be used without a smartphone. The Watch Active
4G lets users respond to text messages, use GPS mapping, stream music and more without a smartphone by using
Question No. 3
Which of the following is the farthest meaning of the word purple patch used in the passage?
Options :
1. underachivement
2. triumph
3. smash
4. conquest
5. None of these
Answer : underachivement
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
The Indian wearables market has blown up in the last few years, with a number of players entering thefray with
their very own smartwatches and fitness bands. And as a result of this increased number of players entering the
market, coupled with the fact that there has been some meaningful growth in technology in the segment in the
recent past, has now led to the wearables market in India reaching its all time high in India. According to an IDC
report, the segment is currently going through a purple patch that has seen the market for wearable devices grow
by 30.9 per cent sequentially in Q2 in India. During the period, the segment also showed an all-time high of 30 lakh
shipments in a single quarter. Smartwatches alone appear to be showing staggering potential for growth in the
country, with the segment showing a 99.6 per cent (Year-on-Year) and 42.9 per cent (QoQ) growth in the second
quarter of 2019. While Apple emerged as (A)/ the top dog in the (B)/ wearables segment, brands (C)/ like Fossil also
managed to make a comeback (D)/. Fossil became the leading wearable watch brand with 34 per cent category
share, said the IDC. However, continuing its lead over its competitors, Apple Watch Series 5 remained the first
choice for watch lovers in the country. This strong growth for the segment has now made smartwatch makers and
those directly involved with the business hopeful about what could lie ahead for them in 2020. According to Sanjay
Gupta (India Head), Vice President and India Country Manager, NXP Semiconductors, technological
advancements combined with machine learning abilities,______________________ Artificial Intelligence technology
along with IoT can unlock a whole new world of opportunities for the Smart Watch market in 2020.Among the
wearables that did really well in 2019, at the top of the list remained Apple Watch Series 5. The smart wearable from
Apple is powered by WatchOS 6 and comes with a new Always On’ display feature. It also features some industry
leading features and powerful specs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G also appears to have done well for Samsung this
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year. The watch comes with LTE connectivity which allows it to be used without a smartphone. The Watch Active
4G lets users respond to text messages, use GPS mapping, stream music and more without a smartphone by using
Question No. 4
Options :
1. During the period, the segment also showed an all-time high of 30 lakh shipments in a single quarter.
2. The smart wearable from Apple is powered by WatchOS 6 and comes with a new Always On’ display
feature.
3. However, continuing its lead over its competitors, Apple Watch Series 5 remained the first choice for
4. Smartwatches alone appear to be showing staggering potential for growth in the country, with the
segment showing a 96.9 per cent (Year-on-Year) and 42.9 per cent (QoQ) growth in the second quarter of
2019.
5. None of these
Answer : Smartwatches alone appear to be showing staggering potential for growth in the country, with the
segment showing a 96.9 per cent (Year-on-Year) and 42.9 per cent (QoQ) growth in the second quarter of 2019.
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
The Indian wearables market has blown up in the last few years, with a number of players entering thefray with
their very own smartwatches and fitness bands. And as a result of this increased number of players entering the
market, coupled with the fact that there has been some meaningful growth in technology in the segment in the
recent past, has now led to the wearables market in India reaching its all time high in India. According to an IDC
report, the segment is currently going through a purple patch that has seen the market for wearable devices grow
by 30.9 per cent sequentially in Q2 in India. During the period, the segment also showed an all-time high of 30 lakh
shipments in a single quarter. Smartwatches alone appear to be showing staggering potential for growth in the
country, with the segment showing a 99.6 per cent (Year-on-Year) and 42.9 per cent (QoQ) growth in the second
quarter of 2019. While Apple emerged as (A)/ the top dog in the (B)/ wearables segment, brands (C)/ like Fossil also
managed to make a comeback (D)/. Fossil became the leading wearable watch brand with 34 per cent category
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share, said the IDC. However, continuing its lead over its competitors, Apple Watch Series 5 remained the first
choice for watch lovers in the country. This strong growth for the segment has now made smartwatch makers and
those directly involved with the business hopeful about what could lie ahead for them in 2020. According to Sanjay
Gupta (India Head), Vice President and India Country Manager, NXP Semiconductors, technological
advancements combined with machine learning abilities,______________________ Artificial Intelligence technology
along with IoT can unlock a whole new world of opportunities for the Smart Watch market in 2020.Among the
wearables that did really well in 2019, at the top of the list remained Apple Watch Series 5. The smart wearable from
Apple is powered by WatchOS 6 and comes with a new Always On’ display feature. It also features some industry
leading features and powerful specs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G also appears to have done well for Samsung this
year. The watch comes with LTE connectivity which allows it to be used without a smartphone. The Watch Active
4G lets users respond to text messages, use GPS mapping, stream music and more without a smartphone by using
Question No. 5
Options :
1. grips
2. spate
3. overdue
4. embedded
5. None of these
Answer : embedded
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
The Indian wearables market has blown up in the last few years, with a number of players entering thefray with
their very own smartwatches and fitness bands. And as a result of this increased number of players entering the
market, coupled with the fact that there has been some meaningful growth in technology in the segment in the
recent past, has now led to the wearables market in India reaching its all time high in India. According to an IDC
report, the segment is currently going through a purple patch that has seen the market for wearable devices grow
by 30.9 per cent sequentially in Q2 in India. During the period, the segment also showed an all-time high of 30 lakh
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shipments in a single quarter. Smartwatches alone appear to be showing staggering potential for growth in the
country, with the segment showing a 99.6 per cent (Year-on-Year) and 42.9 per cent (QoQ) growth in the second
quarter of 2019. While Apple emerged as (A)/ the top dog in the (B)/ wearables segment, brands (C)/ like Fossil also
managed to make a flashback (D)/. Fossil became the leading wearable watch brand with 34 per cent category
share, said the IDC. However, continuing its lead over its competitors, Apple Watch Series 5 remained the first
choice for watch lovers in the country. This strong growth for the segment has now made smartwatch makers and
those directly involved with the business hopeful about what could lie ahead for them in 2020. According to Sanjay
Gupta (India Head), Vice President and India Country Manager, NXP Semiconductors, technological
advancements combined with machine learning abilities,______________________ Artificial Intelligence technology
along with IoT can unlock a whole new world of opportunities for the Smart Watch market in 2020.Among the
wearables that did really well in 2019, at the top of the list remained Apple Watch Series 5. The smart wearable from
Apple is powered by WatchOS 6 and comes with a new Always On’ display feature. It also features some industry
leading features and powerful specs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G also appears to have done well for Samsung this
year. The watch comes with LTE connectivity which allows it to be used without a smartphone. The Watch Active
4G lets users respond to text messages, use GPS mapping, stream music and more without a smartphone by using
Question No. 6
In the passage, a part is given in bold and is divided into four parts A, B, C and D. Among the four parts, there may
be some errors in one of the parts. Find that part and mark that as your answer.
Options :
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. No error
Answer : D
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
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The Indian wearables market has blown up in the last few years, with a number of players entering thefray with
their very own smartwatches and fitness bands. And as a result of this increased number of players entering the
market, coupled with the fact that there has been some meaningful growth in technology in the segment in the
recent past, has now led to the wearables market in India reaching its all time high in India. According to an IDC
report, the segment is currently going through a purple patch that has seen the market for wearable devices grow
by 30.9 per cent sequentially in Q2 in India. During the period, the segment also showed an all-time high of 30 lakh
shipments in a single quarter. Smartwatches alone appear to be showing staggering potential for growth in the
country, with the segment showing a 99.6 per cent (Year-on-Year) and 42.9 per cent (QoQ) growth in the second
quarter of 2019. While Apple emerged as (A)/ the top dog in the (B)/ wearables segment, brands (C)/ like Fossil also
managed to make a comeback (D)/. Fossil became the leading wearable watch brand with 34 per cent category
share, said the IDC. However, continuing its lead over its competitors, Apple Watch Series 5 remained the first
choice for watch lovers in the country. This strong growth for the segment has now made smartwatch makers and
those directly involved with the business hopeful about what could lie ahead for them in 2020. According to Sanjay
Gupta (India Head), Vice President and India Country Manager, NXP Semiconductors, technological
advancements combined with machine learning abilities,______________________ Artificial Intelligence technology
along with IoT can unlock a whole new world of opportunities for the Smart Watch market in 2020.Among the
wearables that did really well in 2019, at the top of the list remained Apple Watch Series 5. The smart wearable from
Apple is powered by WatchOS 6 and comes with a new Always On’ display feature. It also features some industry
leading features and powerful specs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G also appears to have done well for Samsung this
year. The watch comes with LTE connectivity which allows it to be used without a smartphone. The Watch Active
4G lets users respond to text messages, use GPS mapping, stream music and more without a smartphone by using
Question No. 7
What should be the most appropriate title for the given passage?
Options :
4. Apple wearable
5. None of these
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Direction:
An idiom is used in three sentences. You need to choose the right option that covers the correct usage amongst these
three sentences.
Question No. 8
Cutting edge
Options :
1. Only A
2. Only B
3. A & B
4. A & C
5. B & C
Answer : Only B
Direction:
An idiom is used in three sentences. You need to choose the right option that covers the correct usage amongst these
three sentences.
Question No. 9
A. I was angry and on top of the world after my father screamed at me.
C. She was on top of the world after her research paper was published.
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Options :
1. Only A
2. Only B
3. A & B
4. A & C
5. B & C
Answer : B & C
Direction:
An idiom is used in three sentences. You need to choose the right option that covers the correct usage amongst these
three sentences.
Question No. 10
A. I put my foot where my mouth is when I asked my friends when they are leaving from my house.
B. Shyam asked Sneha if she was his friend’s mother but she was actually his sister. Shyam put his foot where
C. It is advisable to put your foot where your mouth is as there are several miscreants of late.
Options :
1. Only A
2. Only B
3. A & B
4. A & C
5. B & C
Answer : A & B
Direction:
An idiom is used in three sentences. You need to choose the right option that covers the correct usage amongst these
three sentences.
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Question No. 11
Heads up
C. The customer was given a heads up before closing their software for maintenance issues.
Options :
1. Only A
2. Only B
3. A & B
4. A & C
5. B & C
Answer : A & C
Direction:
An idiom is used in three sentences. You need to choose the right option that covers the correct usage amongst these
three sentences.
Question No. 12
st
A. I got the 2nd bite at the cherry when I visited Niagara Falls for the 1 time.
B. When Shyam was called again after getting rejected, he got a 2nd bite at the cherry to work at Google.
C. Sourav Ganguly got a 2nd bite at the cherry when he got selected to play again for the Indian Cricket Team.
Options :
1. Only A
2. Only B
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3. A & B
4. A & C
5. B & C
Answer : B & C
Direction:
In each of the questions given below, a passage has been given which are either situational based or describes a
scenario. Below each passage, a question has been given which is framed to make you infer something out of it.
Mark out the correct inference as your answer.
Question No. 13
Vikram had recently joined the sales team of a huge company. His bosses asked him to speak about the products of
the company in a compelling manner to prospective customers. They asked him to talk about the benefits and
expect any objections that prospective customers might make and have ready answers for those too. They also
suggested him to give the best price to the prospective customers. What do the bosses want Vikram to be?
Options :
1. Happy
2. Persuasive
3. Cunning
4. Aggressive
5. Logical
Answer : Persuasive
Direction:
In each of the questions given below, a passage has been given which are either situational based or describes a
scenario. Below each passage, a question has been given which is framed to make you infer something out of it.
Mark out the correct inference as your answer.
Question No. 14
For the last few months, the bank’s NPA figures were constantly on the rise. A Clerk working in the bank came up
with an idea and told the Manager that due diligence is not being done in various branches as the processes are
manual. Having strict digitization of processes will help in NPA reduction. After 3 years of implemention of this
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process, the bank has seen reduction of NPAs due to this action. What quality best describes the clerk here?
Options :
1. Astute
2. Passive
3. Obedient
4. Courageous
5. Adaptable
Answer : Astute
Direction:
In each of the questions given below, a passage has been given which are either situational based or describes a
scenario. Below each passage, a question has been given which is framed to make you infer something out of it.
Mark out the correct inference as your answer.
Question No. 15
Heena is always in a hurry. The other day, she rushed to the bus stop and her all books fell off. While picking up,
another person came to help and she ended up scratching the stranger’s hand by mistake while collecting the
papers from the stranger. Her mobile phone was a lot of scratches and it is because she has dropped her mobile
Options :
1. Careful
2. Quick
3. Clumsy
4. Dull
5. Annoying
Answer : Clumsy
Direction:
There are two words mentioned against (i) and (ii). Three sentences are given with one blank in each sentence. The
right word out of (i) and (ii) needs to be selected to fill the blank for each sentence and the right combination in the
order of sentence, A B, C out of the 5 choices should be marked as your right answer.
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Question No. 16
i. everyday
A. Cloud is the technology that is going to solve _____ farming problems.
B. The seminar is going to be about the ______ mistakes that people make while driving sports cars.
C. Oats should become an _______ meal in people’s lives as it is full of essential nutrients and minerals.
Options :
1. (i,i,i)
2. (ii,i,ii)
3. (i,i,ii)
4. (i,ii,i)
5. (ii,ii,ii)
Answer : (i,i,i)
Direction:
There are two words mentioned against (i) and (ii). Three sentences are given with one blank in each sentence. The
right word out of (i) and (ii) needs to be selected to fill the blank for each sentence and the right combination in the
order of sentence, A B, C out of the 5 choices should be marked as your right answer.
Question No. 17
i. stationery
ii. stationary
A. The car is ______ for the past 2 hours due to the traffic jam.
B. Office _______ isn’t available in plenty due to a delay in placing the Purchase Order.
C. The pen is _____ because the lid prevents it from rolling.
Options :
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1. 1) (ii,ii,ii)
2. 2) (ii,i,i)
3. 3) (i,i,i)
4. 4) (i,i,ii)
5. 5) (ii,i,ii)
Answer : 5) (ii,i,ii)
Direction:
There are two words mentioned against (i) and (ii). Three sentences are given with one blank in each sentence. The
right word out of (i) and (ii) needs to be selected to fill the blank for each sentence and the right combination in the
order of sentence, A B, C out of the 5 choices should be marked as your right answer.
Question No. 18
i. amiable
ii. amicable
A. Amitabh Bachchan quoted that Arun Jaitley was a friendly and ____ person.
B. Dinesh has always considered Chunky one of the most ____ actors in the film industry and has raved
C. A few people sitting across the aisle from the otherwise ____ Mr. Isakson were sorry to see him and his
Options :
1. (ii,ii,ii)
2. (i,ii,i)
3. (ii,i,ii)
4. (i,i,ii)
5. (i,i,i)
Answer : (i,i,i)
Direction:
There are two words mentioned against (i) and (ii). Three sentences are given with one blank in each sentence. The
right word out of (i) and (ii) needs to be selected to fill the blank for each sentence and the right combination in the
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order of sentence, A B, C out of the 5 choices should be marked as your right answer.
Question No. 19
i. discreet
ii. discrete
A. The book is strange because it is broken up into several _____ parts, which are totally unrelated.
B. Sony made a _____ launch of its own social media platform as they did not want their competitors to
C. Investors are being _____ about where they want invest as they don’t want to sway the market
Options :
1. (ii,ii,ii)
2. (i,i,ii)
3. (ii,i,ii)
4. (ii,i,i)
5. (i,i,i)
Answer : (ii,i,i)
Direction:
There are two words mentioned against (i) and (ii). Three sentences are given with one blank in each sentence. The
right word out of (i) and (ii) needs to be selected to fill the blank for each sentence and the right combination in the
order of sentence, A B, C out of the 5 choices should be marked as your right answer.
Question No. 20
i. elicit
ii. illicit
A. Vietnam has topped the list for the world’s ____ cash flows.
B. Reddy first visited Alipiri depot where he held a 'gate meeting' to ____ the views of the workers.
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C. The International Maritime Organization has started creating a searchable database that will show ships
subject to U.N. sanctions, as part of efforts to crack down on _____ North Korean trade.
Options :
1. (ii,ii,ii)
2. (i,i,ii)
3. (ii,i,ii)
4. (ii,i,i)
5. (i,i,i)
Answer : (ii,i,ii)
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
Traffic congestion hurts the quality of life, reduces productivity and saps the economic potential of our cities. This
gridlock is the result of poor urban planning and public transportation shortfalls, which in Bengaluru have led to an
explosion in vehicle population from 50.5 lakh in 2014 to more than 80 lakh in 2019. (3) The subpar bus service and
tardy peace of metro rail expansion have made India’s Silicon Valley a commuting nightmare.
The story isn’t very different in other urban centres like Delhi where the metro service may be a lifesaver but lack of
adequate buses continues to hobble commuters. (4) Mumbai’s urban rail service still caters to millions but have’t
been modernised anywhere near potential. In the long term of course we simply need more cities across the
country, relieving the pressure on existing ones. But as the Amaravati fiasco shows, the project of building new
cities is mired in bureaucracy, land acquisition struggles and above all politics. (5) This must change, otherwise the
promise of Indian cities serving as engines of economic growth will been remain significantly unmet.
Question No. 21
Options :
2. Traffic congestion is gradually weakening the Indian urban cities and its strength
4. Over time, India will face the negative consequences of traffic congestion
5. None of these
Answer : Traffic congestion is gradually weakening the Indian urban cities and its strength
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
Traffic congestion hurts the quality of life, reduces productivity and saps the economic potential of our cities. This
gridlock is the result of poor urban planning and public transportation shortfalls, which in Bengaluru have led to an
explosion in vehicle population from 50.5 lakh in 2014 to more than 80 lakh in 2019. (3) The subpar bus service and
tardy peace of metro rail expansion have made India’s Silicon Valley a commuting nightmare.
The story isn’t very different in other urban centres like Delhi where the metro service may be a lifesaver but lack of
adequate buses continues to hobble commuters. (4) Mumbai’s urban rail service still caters to millions but have’t
been modernised anywhere near potential. In the long term of course we simply need more cities across the
country, relieving the pressure on existing ones. But as the Amaravati fiasco shows, the project of building new
cities is mired in bureaucracy, land acquisition struggles and above all politics. (5) This must change, otherwise the
promise of Indian cities serving as engines of economic growth will been remain significantly unmet.
Question No. 22
Options :
1. Informational
2. One-sided
3. Critical
4. Cynical
5. Analytical
Answer : Critical
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
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Traffic congestion hurts the quality of life, reduces productivity and saps the economic potential of our cities. This
gridlock is the result of poor urban planning and public transportation shortfalls, which in Bengaluru have led to an
explosion in vehicle population from 50.5 lakh in 2014 to more than 80 lakh in 2019. (3) The subpar bus service and
tardy peace of metro rail expansion have made India’s Silicon Valley a commuting nightmare.
The story isn’t very different in other urban centres like Delhi where the metro service may be a lifesaver but lack of
adequate buses continues to hobble commuters. (4) Mumbai’s urban rail service still caters to millions but have’t
been modernised anywhere near potential. In the long term of course we simply need more cities across the
country, relieving the pressure on existing ones. But as the Amaravati fiasco shows, the project of building new
cities is mired in bureaucracy, land acquisition struggles and above all politics. (5) This must change, otherwise the
promise of Indian cities serving as engines of economic growth will been remain significantly unmet.
Question No. 23
Against the sentence indicated as (3), in the passage, indicate which fragment
of the sentence has an error as per choices below. Mark (e) if there is no error.
Options :
4. a commuting nightmare
5. None of these
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
Traffic congestion hurts the quality of life, reduces productivity and saps the economic potential of our cities. This
gridlock is the result of poor urban planning and public transportation shortfalls, which in Bengaluru have led to an
explosion in vehicle population from 50.5 lakh in 2014 to more than 80 lakh in 2019. (3) The subpar bus service and
tardy peace of metro rail expansion have made India’s Silicon Valley a commuting nightmare.
The story isn’t very different in other urban centres like Delhi where the metro service may be a lifesaver but lack of
adequate buses continues to hobble commuters. (4) Mumbai’s urban rail service still caters to millions but have’t
been modernised anywhere near potential.
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In the long term of course we simply need more cities across the country, relieving the pressure on existing ones.
But as the Amaravati fiasco shows, the project of building new cities is mired in bureaucracy, land acquisition
struggles and above all politics. (5) This must change, otherwise the promise of Indian cities serving as engines of
economic growth will been remain significantly unmet.
Question No. 24
Against the sentence indicated as (4), in the passage, indicate which fragment
of the sentence has an error as per choices below. Mark (e) if there is no error.
Options :
5. None of these
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
Traffic congestion hurts the quality of life, reduces productivity and saps the economic potential of our cities. This
gridlock is the result of poor urban planning and public transportation shortfalls, which in Bengaluru have led to an
explosion in vehicle population from 50.5 lakh in 2014 to more than 80 lakh in 2019. (3) The subpar bus service and
tardy peace of metro rail expansion have made India’s Silicon Valley a commuting nightmare.
The story isn’t very different in other urban centres like Delhi where the metro service may be a lifesaver but lack of
adequate buses continues to hobble commuters. (4) Mumbai’s urban rail service still caters to millions but have’t
been modernised anywhere near potential. In the long term of course we simply need more cities across the
country, relieving the pressure on existing ones. But as the Amaravati fiasco shows, the project of building new
cities is mired in bureaucracy, land acquisition struggles and above all politics. (5) This must change, otherwise the
promise of Indian cities serving as engines of economic growth will been remain significantly unmet.
Question No. 25
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Against the sentence indicated as (5), in the passage, indicate which fragment
of the sentence has an error as per choices below. Mark (e) if there is no error.
Options :
5. None of these
Direction:
In each of the questions a sentence is given divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D) which are not properly
arranged. The question is followed by five alternatives each containing the pair that needs to be interchanged to
make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. You have to find that pair and mark the corresponding
alternative as the answer. If the sentence is correct in all forms, then mark option 5 i.e., ‘the sentence is correct’ as
your answer.
Question No. 26
irrespective of whether Nato survives in its present form, (A) seek strategic partnerships with Western democracies
(B) India must now shed its traditional diffidence and (C) while leaving room for flexibility in its foreign policy.(D)
Options :
1. Only B-C
3. Only A-C
Direction:
In each of the questions a sentence is given divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D) which are not properly
arranged. The question is followed by five alternatives each containing the pair that needs to be interchanged to
make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. You have to find that pair and mark the corresponding
alternative as the answer. If the sentence is correct in all forms, then mark option 5 i.e., ‘the sentence is correct’ as
your answer.
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Question No. 27
Tokyo wanted more negotiations in RCEP for (A) much of the statement of a junior Japanese minister that (B) Indian
Options :
1. Only B-C
2. Only A-B
4. Only A-C
Question No. 28
The Committee suggests amend (A)/ the clause to authorise (B)/ public information officers,to denied information
(C)/ containing ‘personal data’, if they feel that such disclosure (D)/ is like to cause harm to ‘the data principal’(E).
Options :
1. A
2. B
3. E
4. C
Answer : B
Question No. 29
The RTI Act’s core aim is (A)/ to brings accountability by (B)/ making available public records that (C)/ discloses
the actions and decisions of (D)/ specific, identifiable members for the political class and the bureaucracy (E).
Options :
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1. B
2. E
3. C
4. D
Answer : C
Question No. 30
Barring the demand on (A)/ free services in banking transactions,(B)/ there was far greater clarity and certainty (C)/
under the service tax regime and there have been limited (D)/ instances of the tax department valuing free services
(E).
Options :
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. E
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
In a significant move, the Union Cabinet has approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill,
2020, which proposes to extend the upper limit for abortion in India to 24 weeks from 20 weeks. This is welcome in
that any move that expands safe abortion choices for women is great. After all, this is about women having
autonomy over their bodies and the agency to decide when – if at all – they will have children. Robbing women of
this fundamental choice is the load-pillar of patriarchy. The latter sees women as servile baby-making machines,
that too to serve the honour of and provide socio-economic benefits to their husbands’ families. (3) This mindset
not only leads to a (i) environment in women’s status in society, hampering their (ii) development as productive
human beings, but also (iii) creates a poor (iv) diminution for new mothers and their babies. Again, in all of this it is
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the woman that suffers – it is she who can’t develop, it is she who has to give up her career, it is she who has to
give up her education, it is she who is (4) relegated to second-class status. Women should have the choice to have
children only when they are fully ready. And expanding abortion options enhances this autonomy. In this regard,
the new MTP amendment proposes the requirement of opinion of one medical provider for termination of
pregnancy up to 20 weeks of gestation and introduces the requirement of opinion of two medical providers for
termination of pregnancy of 20-24 weeks of gestation. (5) This is an (i) mandated on the current law which (ii)
improvement the opinion of two medical providers for abortion beyond 12 weeks of pregnancy up to 20 weeks of
pregnancy. Beyond 20 weeks abortion was not allowed and those (iii) seeking to terminate their pregnancy after
Question No. 31
Options :
3. The upper limit of abortion has extended in new law which is 24 weeks instead of 20 weeks.
4. The new law indicates that women have the freedom over their bodies and have the right to decide when
5. None of these
Answer : The new law indicates that women have the freedom over their bodies and have the right to decide when
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
In a significant move, the Union Cabinet has approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill,
2020, which proposes to extend the upper limit for abortion in India to 24 weeks from 20 weeks. This is welcome in
that any move that expands safe abortion choices for women is great. After all, this is about women having
autonomy over their bodies and the agency to decide when – if at all – they will have children. Robbing women of
this fundamental choice is the load-pillar of patriarchy. The latter sees women as servile baby-making machines,
that too to serve the honour of and provide socio-economic benefits to their husbands’ families. (3) This mindset
not only leads to a (i) environment in women’s status in society, hampering their (ii) development as productive
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human beings, but also (iii) creates a poor (iv) diminution for new mothers and their babies. Again, in all of this it is
the woman that suffers – it is she who can’t develop, it is she who has to give up her career, it is she who has to
give up her education, it is she who is (4) relegated to second-class status. Women should have the choice to have
children only when they are fully ready. And expanding abortion options enhances this autonomy. In this regard,
the new MTP amendment proposes the requirement of opinion of one medical provider for termination of
pregnancy up to 20 weeks of gestation and introduces the requirement of opinion of two medical providers for
termination of pregnancy of 20-24 weeks of gestation. (5) This is an (i) mandated on the current law which (ii)
improvement the opinion of two medical providers for abortion beyond 12 weeks of pregnancy up to 20 weeks of
pregnancy. Beyond 20 weeks abortion was not allowed and those (iii) seeking to terminate their pregnancy after
Question No. 32
Options :
1. Optimistic
2. Sad
3. Aggressive
4. Cynical
5. Satisfied
Answer : Satisfied
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
In a significant move, the Union Cabinet has approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill,
2020, which proposes to extend the upper limit for abortion in India to 24 weeks from 20 weeks. This is welcome in
that any move that expands safe abortion choices for women is great. After all, this is about women having
autonomy over their bodies and the agency to decide when – if at all – they will have children. Robbing women of
this fundamental choice is the load-pillar of patriarchy. The latter sees women as servile baby-making machines,
that too to serve the honour of and provide socio-economic benefits to their husbands’ families. (3) This mindset
not only leads to a (i) environment in women’s status in society, hampering their (ii) development as productive
human beings, but also (iii) creates a poor (iv) diminution for new mothers and their babies. Again, in all of this it is
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the woman that suffers – it is she who can’t develop, it is she who has to give up her career, it is she who has to
give up her education, it is she who is (4) relegated to second-class status. Women should have the choice to have
children only when they are fully ready. And expanding abortion options enhances this autonomy. In this regard,
the new MTP amendment proposes the requirement of opinion of one medical provider for termination of
pregnancy up to 20 weeks of gestation and introduces the requirement of opinion of two medical providers for
termination of pregnancy of 20-24 weeks of gestation. (5) This is an (i) mandated on the current law which (ii)
improvement the opinion of two medical providers for abortion beyond 12 weeks of pregnancy up to 20 weeks of
pregnancy. Beyond 20 weeks abortion was not allowed and those (iii) seeking to terminate their pregnancy after
Question No. 33
Against the sentences indicated as (3), in the passage, there are four words marked (i), (ii), (iii), (iv). One pair of
these words needs to be interchanged to impart the correct meaning. Choose the option that conveys the
replacement of words. If the words are already in the right places, choose option (e).
Options :
1. (i)-(iv)
2. (ii)-(iii)
3. (i)-(ii)
4. (iii)-(iv)
5. None of these
Answer : (i)-(iv)
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
In a significant move, the Union Cabinet has approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill,
2020, which proposes to extend the upper limit for abortion in India to 24 weeks from 20 weeks. This is welcome in
that any move that expands safe abortion choices for women is great. After all, this is about women having
autonomy over their bodies and the agency to decide when – if at all – they will have children. Robbing women of
this fundamental choice is the load-pillar of patriarchy. The latter sees women as servile baby-making machines,
that too to serve the honour of and provide socio-economic benefits to their husbands’ families. (3) This mindset
not only leads to a (i) environment in women’s status in society, hampering their (ii) development as productive
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human beings, but also (iii) creates a poor (iv) diminution for new mothers and their babies. Again, in all of this it is
the woman that suffers – it is she who can’t develop, it is she who has to give up her career, it is she who has to
give up her education, it is she who is (4) relegated to second-class status. Women should have the choice to have
children only when they are fully ready. And expanding abortion options enhances this autonomy. In this regard,
the new MTP amendment proposes the requirement of opinion of one medical provider for termination of
pregnancy up to 20 weeks of gestation and introduces the requirement of opinion of two medical providers for
termination of pregnancy of 20-24 weeks of gestation. (5) This is an (i) mandated on the current law which (ii)
improvement the opinion of two medical providers for abortion beyond 12 weeks of pregnancy up to 20 weeks of
pregnancy. Beyond 20 weeks abortion was not allowed and those (iii) seeking to terminate their pregnancy after
Question No. 34
Against the word indicated as (4), in the passage, choose the best word from the choices that can replace the word
Options :
1. moved
2. put down
3. accelerated
4. solitude
5. None of these
Direction:
Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions.
In a significant move, the Union Cabinet has approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill,
2020, which proposes to extend the upper limit for abortion in India to 24 weeks from 20 weeks. This is welcome in
that any move that expands safe abortion choices for women is great. After all, this is about women having
autonomy over their bodies and the agency to decide when – if at all – they will have children. Robbing women of
this fundamental choice is the load-pillar of patriarchy. The latter sees women as servile baby-making machines,
that too to serve the honour of and provide socio-economic benefits to their husbands’ families. (3) This mindset
not only leads to a (i) environment in women’s status in society, hampering their (ii) development as productive
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human beings, but also (iii) creates a poor (iv) diminution for new mothers and their babies. Again, in all of this it is
the woman that suffers – it is she who can’t develop, it is she who has to give up her career, it is she who has to
give up her education, it is she who is (4) relegated to second-class status. Women should have the choice to have
children only when they are fully ready. And expanding abortion options enhances this autonomy. In this regard,
the new MTP amendment proposes the requirement of opinion of one medical provider for termination of
pregnancy up to 20 weeks of gestation and introduces the requirement of opinion of two medical providers for
termination of pregnancy of 20-24 weeks of gestation. (5) This is an (i) mandated on the current law which (ii)
improvement the opinion of two medical providers for abortion beyond 12 weeks of pregnancy up to 20 weeks of
pregnancy. Beyond 20 weeks abortion was not allowed and those (iii) seeking to terminate their pregnancy after
Question No. 35
Against the sentences indicated as (5), in the passage, there are four words marked (i), (ii), (iii), (iv). One pair of
these words needs to be interchanged to impart the correct meaning. Choose the option that conveys the
replacement of words. If the words are already in the right places, choose option (e).
Options :
1. (ii)-(iii)
2. (i)-(iv)
3. (ii)-(iv)
4. (i)-(ii)
5. None of these
Answer : (i)-(ii)
Direction:
In the following questions as sentence is given with a word printed in bold. The sentence is followed by five options.
Among the given alternatives, one alternative can be synonym or antonym of the given bold word. You have to find
that word and mark that as your answer. If none of the alternative is related to the given word, then mark option 5
‘None of these’ as the answer.
Question No. 36
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An ever more financially integrated global world doesn’t augur well when economic turbulence slithers through the
cracks.
Options :
1. breakthrough
2. mizzle
3. adumbrate
4. bode
5. None of these
Answer : bode
Direction:
In the following questions as sentence is given with a word printed in bold. The sentence is followed by five options.
Among the given alternatives, one alternative can be synonym or antonym of the given bold word. You have to find
that word and mark that as your answer. If none of the alternative is related to the given word, then mark option 5
‘None of these’ as the answer.
Question No. 37
SC’s verdict lamented that arbitrary and groundless arrests were still common and curtailing the discretionary
Options :
1. astonish
2. described
3. bewailed
4. summoned
5. None of these
Answer : bewailed
Direction:
In the following questions as sentence is given with a word printed in bold. The sentence is followed by five options.
Among the given alternatives, one alternative can be synonym or antonym of the given bold word. You have to find
that word and mark that as your answer. If none of the alternative is related to the given word, then mark option 5
‘None of these’ as the answer.
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Question No. 38
Giving greater impetus to the tailwind is Trump’s acquittal by the US Senate in the impeachment trial.
Options :
1. erration
2. competence
3. impinge
4. incentive
5. None of these
Answer : incentive
Direction:
In the following questions as sentence is given with a word printed in bold. The sentence is followed by five options.
Among the given alternatives, one alternative can be synonym or antonym of the given bold word. You have to find
that word and mark that as your answer. If none of the alternative is related to the given word, then mark option 5
‘None of these’ as the answer.
Question No. 39
The presidency’s callous approach to equity will prove problematic in a year when developed countries must
Options :
1. bodement
2. mandate
3. surmise
4. benevolent
5. None of these
Answer : benevolent
Direction:
In the following questions as sentence is given with a word printed in bold. The sentence is followed by five options.
Among the given alternatives, one alternative can be synonym or antonym of the given bold word. You have to find
that word and mark that as your answer. If none of the alternative is related to the given word, then mark option 5
‘None of these’ as the answer.
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Question No. 40
The subpar bus service and tardy pace of metro rail expansion have made India’s Silicon Valley a commuting
nightmare.
Options :
1. taper
2. sluggish
3. compress
4. alleviate
5. None of these
Answer : sluggish
Question No. 41
Find the difference between the number of unread pages of book Q and S?
Options :
1. 55
2. 68
3. 87
4. 78
5. None of these
Answer : 68
Question No. 42
Find the ratio between the total number of pages of book Q and the unread pages of book P?
Options :
1. 125:36
2. 25:6
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3. 75:4
4. 5:3
5. None of these
Answer : 125:36
Question No. 43
Total number of pages read in book P and R together is approximately what percent of total number of pages in
Options :
1. 50%
2. 25%
3. 20%
4. 10%
5. None of these
Answer : 50%
Question No. 44
Find the average number of pages read in all the given books together?
Options :
1. 562
2. 614
3. 868
4. 756
5. None of these
Answer : 756
Question No. 45
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Find the difference between the average number of read pages in book P and S together to that of the average
Options :
1. 138
2. 114
3. 106
4. 142
5. None of these
Answer : 138
Question No. 46
Team A can built a project in 8 hours less than the time taken by Team B to built the same project.
The ratio of the strength of Team A to that of Team B is ______. If it is given that the efficiencies of each member
of both the teams is same (where the efficiency is measured in work done per hour), then which of the following
(i) 7:4
(ii) 21:32
(iii) 16:11
(iv) 19:24
Options :
Question No. 47
Two taps A and B can fill an oil tank in 10 min and 12 min respectively while a third tap is used to empty the tank.
The third tap is opened after 6 min of opening of tap A and B. If the tank empties in `16(1)/2` min after opening the
third tap, then in how much time th third tap can empty the full tank?
Options :
1. 4 min
2. 5 min
3. 6 min
4. 7 min
5. None of these
Answer : 4 min
Question No. 48
A seller calculated his intended selling price at 9% profit on the cost of a product. However, owing to some mistake
while selling, the units and tens digits of the selling price got interchanged. This reduced the profit by Rs. 240 and
Options :
1. Rs 5000
2. Rs 16000
3. Rs 4500
4. Rs 1500
5. Rs 8000
Answer : Rs 5000
Question No. 49
A Mahalaxmi tourist bus with only the driver inside has a speed of 84 kmph. Its maximum speed reduces by a
quantity which is directly proportional to the number of passengers (excluding the driver) seated inside. The
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maximum speed of the bus reduces by 20 kmph, if there are 5 passengers. A maximum of how many passengers
Options :
1. 25
2. 20
3. 14
4. 16
5. None of these
Answer : 20
Question No. 50
A sum of Rs. 3,240 was fixed to complete a work. 48 workers completed the work in 9 days and the sum was
divided equally among the workers. If the work was to be completed in 3 days then how much less money each
worker would receive compared to when the work was completed in 9 days (sum is divided equally among the
workers)?
Options :
1. Rs. 21
2. Rs. 32
3. Rs. 45
4. Rs. 35
5. None of these
Answer : Rs. 45
Question No. 51
Options :
1. 335
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2. 355
3. 457
4. 295
5. 109
Answer : 457
Question No. 52
Options :
1. 134
2. 140
3. 275
4. 831
5. 3313
Answer : 831
Question No. 53
Options :
1. 472
2. 562
3. 442
4. 532
5. 505
Answer : 505
Question No. 54
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Options :
1. 48
2. 50.4
3. 47.8
4. 50.2
5. 49.6
Answer : 49.6
Question No. 55
Options :
1. 374
2. 178
3. 183
4. 1113
5. 4454
Answer : 374
Question No. 56
Options :
1. 64386
2. 85
3. 10720
4. 174
5. 531
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Answer : 10720
Question No. 57
Options :
1. 125
2. 60.5
3. 64.5
4. 123
5. 505
Answer : 505
Question No. 58
P took a loan of Rs. 20,000 from Q. The condition that Q set for P was that for the first three years the rate of
interest would be at 8% simple interest per year and at 5% compound interest (compounded annually) from the
fourth years onwards. P played foul and did not pay anything until the end of the fifth year. How much would he
have to repay if he is to clear the entire amount only at the end of the fifth year? (in Rupees)
Options :
1. 32506
2. 27342
3. 20506
4. 25506
5. none of these
Answer : 27342
Question No. 59
A invests half of the amount invested by B. B left after 4 months. C joins them with the capital of X Rs in a month
after B had withdrawn from the business. At the end of the year A and C share same amount of profit. If capital of B
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i) 5600
ii) 8600
iii) 3360
iv) 2300
v) 4400
Options :
5. Only (ii)
Question No. 60
A goes to his office from his house at a speed of 10 km/hr and returns to his home from his office at a speed of 40
km/hr and he takes 5 hour in all. If the distance of his friend's house from his office is 25% more than the distance of
his house from his office, find the distance of his house to his friend's house.(assuming the office lies between A's
Options :
1. 83 km
2. 98 km
3. 90 km
4. 80 km
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5. none of these
Answer : 90 km
Question No. 61
Find the difference between the total number of people went for passport office P to that of total number of
people went for passport office Q, if the total number of male renewal their passports in passport office P is 900
and the total number of female apply for new passports in passport office Q is 640, which is equal to two fifth of
Options :
1. 1500
2. 1000
3. 1200
4. 1100
5. None of these
Answer : 1000
Question No. 62
Find the sum of total number of female apply for new passport in passport office Q and the total number of female
apply for new passport in passport office R together, if the total number of male in Q apply for new passport is
three fifth of total people apply for new passport in the same office and total number of male renewal their
passport in passport office Q is 1440 and the percentage of total number of male apply for new passport in
passport office R is 58%, which is equal to 192 more than the total number of female renewal their passport in the
same office?
Options :
1. 928
2. 1384
3. 1266
4. 1018
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5. None of these
Answer : 1018
Question No. 63
Find the total number of male apply for new passport office S, if the total number of male renewal their passport in
passport office S is 1125 and the ratio of the total male to that female apply for new passport in passport office S is
7:3?
Options :
1. 1925
2. 1750
3. 1675
4. 1825
5. None of these
Answer : 1925
Question No. 64
Total number of male renewal their passport in passport office Q is what percent of total number of female renewal
their passport office P, if the total number of female renewal their passport in passport office Q is 960 and the total
Options :
1. 540%
2. 420%
3. 480%
4. 360%
5. None of these
Answer : 480%
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Question No. 65
Find the percentage of total number of female apply for new passports in passport office Q, the total number of
female renewal their passport office Q is equal to the total number of male apply for new passport in the same
office?
Options :
1. 20%
2. 30%
3. 40%
4. 25%
5. None of these
Answer : 40%
Question No. 66
Number of female in department P is how much percent of the total number of persons (male and female) in
department S?
Options :
1. 45%
2. 35%
3. 65%
4. 75%
5. None of these
Answer : 65%
Question No. 67
Find the ratio between the total number of female in department Q and S to total number of female in department
P and R?
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Options :
1. 103:102
2. 13:12
3. 3:2
4. 83:92
5. None of these
Answer : 103:102
Question No. 68
Number of male in department R and S together is approximately what percent more/less than the number of
Options :
1. 9%
2. 14%
3. 18%
4. 5%
5. None of these
Answer : 5%
Question No. 69
What is the difference between the total number of female in department P and S together and total female in
Options :
1. 50
2. 150
3. 25
4. 75
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5. None of these
Answer : 50
Question No. 70
Find the approximate average of the total number of female in department Q and R and total number of male in
Options :
1. 442
2. 435
3. 482
4. 463
5. None of these
Answer : 463
Question No. 71
The average age of 7 members in a family 3 years ago was 40 years. At present, the daughter of the family got
married and daughter- in- law came into the family so their average age now decreased by 1 year then find the
Options :
1. 24 yrs
2. 20 yrs
3. 16 yrs
4. 28 yrs
5. 32 yrs
Answer : 28 yrs
Question No. 72
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The marked price of a book is 40% above its manufacturing cost. The book is sold through a retailer, who earns 12%
profit on his purchase price. The retailer gives 15% discount on marked price. What is the approximate profit
percentage for the book manufacturer who sells his book to the retailer?
Options :
1. 6%
2. 4%
3. 7%
4. 5%
5. None of these
Answer : 6%
Question No. 73
Two places A and B are at a certain distance. Rahul started from A towards B at a speed of 40 kmph. After 3 hours
Mohit started from B towards A at a speed of 60 kmph. If they meet at a place C then ratio of ratio of time taken by
Mohit to Rahul to reach Place C is 2:5. Then what is the distance between A and B?
Options :
1. 280 Km
2. 440 Km
3. 320 Km
4. 620 Km
5. None of these
Answer : 320 Km
Question No. 74
All the four lateral walls and the ceiling of a room of length 15 ft, breadth 11 ft and height 8 ft are to be painted. The
total cost of painting is Rs. 7395. If the cost of painting is Rs. 17 per sq ft then what is the area occupied by the doors
and windows?
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Options :
1. 146 sq. ft
2. 133 sq. ft
3. 125 sq. ft
4. 154 sq. ft
5. 129 sq. ft
Question No. 75
A builder borrows Rs.9100 to be paid back with CI at the rate of 20% per annum in three equal yearly installments.
Options :
1. Rs 70340
2. Rs 46305
3. Rs 13310
4. Rs 4320
5. Rs 92610
Answer : Rs 4320
Question No. 76
Options :
1. 12
2. 6
3. 8
4. 4
5. None of these
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Answer : 4
Question No. 77
Find the difference between the 50% of the amount get by B for those notes to that of 80% of the amount get by
Options :
1. Rs 120
2. Rs 140
3. Rs 160
4. Rs 180
5. None of these
Answer : Rs 160
Question No. 78
Find the sum of the total number of notes get 80% amount of person B and the total number of notes get 50%
amount of person C?
Options :
1. 108
2. 96
3. 126
4. 116
5. None of these
Answer : 108
Question No. 79
Find the average notes get full amount for mutilated notes by all the given persons?
Options :
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1. 62
2. 84
3. 76
4. 90
5. None of these
Answer : 76
Question No. 80
Find the ratio between the total number of notes get 50% amount of person C and the total number of notes get
Options :
1. 2:5
2. 12:25
3. 5:6
4. 4:9
5. None of these
Answer : 12:25
Question No. 81
A man invested a total sum of Rs 5400 which is invested in two different schemes A and B. Scheme A offers 10%
rate of interest compounded annually and B offers 20% rate of interest compounded annually. The difference in the
interest received from both the scheme after 2 years is Rs 1076. Find the amount invested in scheme A?
Options :
1. 3000
2. 4000
3. 1500
4. 2000
5. None of these
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Answer : 2000
Question No. 82
A container contains mixture of Milk and water. If 56 litres of milk added to mixture the quantity of milk becomes
680% of water and if 28 litres of milk is added than quantity milk becomes 540% of water. Find the initial quantity
of mixture in container?
Options :
1. 120 litres
2. 150 litres
3. 100 litres
4. 140 litres
5. None of these
Question No. 83
Speed of stream in River R1 is 1 km/hr more than speed of stream in river R2. Sum of speed of boat in River R1
travelling upstream and speed of boat in River R2 travelling downstream 35 km/hr. A boat can cover 73.5 km in 3 hrs
30 minutes in downstream while travelling in river R1 . Find the speed of stream of River R2 if speed of boat in still
Options :
1. 3 km/hr
2. 4 km/hr
3. 1 km/hr
4. 2 km/hr
5. None of these
Answer : 2 km/hr
Question No. 84
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A man purchases cold-drink for three consecutive years. In the first year, he purchases cold-drink at the rate of ₹
7.50 per litre, in the second year, at the rate of ₹ 9.00 per litre and in the third year, at ₹ 10.00 per litre. If he
purchases cold-drink worth ₹ 4,500 each year, the average price of cold-drink per litre for the three years is:
Options :
1. ₹ 6.77
2. ₹ 8.70
3. ₹ 11.07
4. ₹ 7.32
5. ₹ 10.90
Answer : ₹ 8.70
Question No. 85
The compound interest on a sum of Rs. 6500 is Rs.1500. Find the rate of interest.
Statement I: The simple interest on the same sum at the same rate is Rs. 1320.
Statement III: The sum doubles itself in 25 years at the rate of 5.25% per annum.
Options :
5. None of these
Question No. 86
Statement III: The difference between the age of Sumit and that of Vishal is 16 years.
Options :
1. Only Statement II
5. Statement I, II and III together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Question No. 87
Statement I: If borrowed for 4 years at 5% rate of interest per annum, she has to give double interest as earlier.
Statement II: If the rate of interest per annum increases from 5% to 9% then she could borrow 33.33% less to give
Statement III: If she gets Rs. 645.30 compound interest at 4% per annum on the borrowed amount.
Options :
4. Only II is sufficient
5. None of these
Question No. 88
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Statement I: The difference between the length and the breadth of a parallelogram is 17 cm.
Statement II: The area of the semi-circle is 2/5 of the area of the parallelogram.
Statement III: The length of the parallelogram is 3.5 times the radius of the circle.
Options :
4. Only I is sufficient
Question No. 89
Vinay sells some pens to Sanjay at a profit of 10%. Sanjay now sells all pens to Mayank at a loss of 20% .
Quantity I: The selling price of pens at the end if Mayank sells pens at a profit of 10% and Sanjay bought these pens
for Rs 200.
Options :
4. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II
5. Quantity I ≤ Quantity II
Question No. 90
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i20 sportz 2nd hand is available at 25% discount at OLX and the same is available at only 20% discount at Quikr.
Ankit has just sufficient amount of Rs. 7,50,000 to purchase it from OLX.
Options :
4. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II
5. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II
Question No. 91
Options :
1. VII
2. VI
3. V
4. IV
5. None of these
Answer : V
Question No. 92
Options :
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1. V
2. III
3. IV
4. II
5. None of these
Answer : IV
Question No. 93
Options :
5. None of these
Question No. 94
rd th
Which of the following element would be the 3 to the left of the one which is 8 from the left in step IV?
Options :
1. 25
2. AKLM
3. 67
4. DNPT
5. None of these
Answer : 25
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Question No. 95
Step V, which of the following element would be on fifth position from the right end?
Options :
1. AKLM
2. 83
3. CRTU
4. 36
5. None of these
Answer : CRTU
Question No. 96
Options :
1. Box J
2. Box T
3. Box P
4. Box K
5. Box Q
Answer : Box P
Question No. 97
Options :
1. Three
2. Two
3. Five
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4. Four
5. None of these
Answer : Four
Question No. 98
Number of boxes between T and the box having 25 balls is same between the box V and the box?
Options :
1. Box L
2. 42 balls
3. 81 balls
4. Box M
Answer : 42 balls
Question No. 99
Options :
1. 8
2. 63
3. 42
4. 81
5. None of these
Answer : 8
Options :
1. 146
2. 97
3. 121
4. 84
5. None of these
Answer : 97
Direction:
Study the following information carefully to answer the below questions.
There are three rows i.e. row 1, row 2 and row 3, such that row 2 is in the north of row 3 and row 1 is in the north of
row 2. There are four persons sitting in row 1 and 8 persons are sitting in the row 2 and 4 persons are sitting in the
row 3. Persons sitting in the row 3 faces north. Persons sitting in the row 1 faces south. First four persons sitting
from west to east in row 2 faces north and last four persons sitting from west to east in row 2 faces south. Note: All
the persons sitting in the row 1 and row 3 are facing the persons sitting in the row 2.
G faces W but does not sit at the end of the row. P is not the immediate neighbour of G. Only one person sits
between X and W. X faces the one who sits third to the right of Z. J and Y are immediate neighbours. H faces the
one who sits second to the right of P. No one sits on the left of H. D sits immediate right of O. I does not face south.
D does not sit at the end of the row. Q sits second to the right of the one who faces D. T faces the one who sits on
the immediate left of Q. J does not face D. Only two persons sit between Y and U. Only one person sits between P
and V. Only two persons sit between V and the one who faces O. More than two persons sit between B and I, who
Options :
1. Four
2. Three
3. One
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4. None
5. None of these
Answer : Three
Direction:
Study the following information carefully to answer the below questions.
There are three rows i.e. row 1, row 2 and row 3, such that row 2 is in the north of row 3 and row 1 is in the north of
row 2. There are four persons sitting in row 1 and 8 persons are sitting in the row 2 and 4 persons are sitting in the
row 3. Persons sitting in the row 3 faces north. Persons sitting in the row 1 faces south. First four persons sitting
from west to east in row 2 faces north and last four persons sitting from west to east in row 2 faces south. Note: All
the persons sitting in the row 1 and row 3 are facing the persons sitting in the row 2.
G faces W but does not sit at the end of the row. P is not the immediate neighbour of G. Only one person sits
between X and W. X faces the one who sits third to the right of Z. J and Y are immediate neighbours. H faces the
one who sits second to the right of P. No one sits on the left of H. D sits immediate right of O. I does not face south.
D does not sit at the end of the row. Q sits second to the right of the one who faces D. T faces the one who sits on
the immediate left of Q. J does not face D. Only two persons sit between Y and U. Only one person sits between P
and V. Only two persons sit between V and the one who faces O. More than two persons sit between B and I, who
Options :
1. U
2. T
3. Q
4. H
5. D
Answer : T
Direction:
Study the following information carefully to answer the below questions.
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There are three rows i.e. row 1, row 2 and row 3, such that row 2 is in the north of row 3 and row 1 is in the north of
row 2. There are four persons sitting in row 1 and 8 persons are sitting in the row 2 and 4 persons are sitting in the
row 3. Persons sitting in the row 3 faces north. Persons sitting in the row 1 faces south. First four persons sitting
from west to east in row 2 faces north and last four persons sitting from west to east in row 2 faces south. Note: All
the persons sitting in the row 1 and row 3 are facing the persons sitting in the row 2.
G faces W but does not sit at the end of the row. P is not the immediate neighbour of G. Only one person sits
between X and W. X faces the one who sits third to the right of Z. J and Y are immediate neighbours. H faces the
one who sits second to the right of P. No one sits on the left of H. D sits immediate right of O. I does not face south.
D does not sit at the end of the row. Q sits second to the right of the one who faces D. A faces the one who sits on
the immediate left of Q. J does not face D. Only two persons sit between Y and U. Only one person sits between P
and V. Only two persons sit between V and the one who faces O. More than two persons sit between B and I, who
Four of the following five belongs to a group following a certain pattern find the one that does not belong to that
group.
Options :
1. W, G
2. T, J
3. Z, U
4. I, P
5. U, B
Answer : Z, U
Direction:
Study the following information carefully to answer the below questions.
There are three rows i.e. row 1, row 2 and row 3, such that row 2 is in the north of row 3 and row 1 is in the north of
row 2. There are four persons sitting in row 1 and 8 persons are sitting in the row 2 and 4 persons are sitting in the
row 3. Persons sitting in the row 3 faces north. Persons sitting in the row 1 faces south. First four persons sitting
from west to east in row 2 faces north and last four persons sitting from west to east in row 2 faces south. Note: All
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the persons sitting in the row 1 and row 3 are facing the persons sitting in the row 2.
G faces W but does not sit at the end of the row. P is not the immediate neighbour of G. Only one person sits
between X and W. X faces the one who sits third to the right of Z. J and Y are immediate neighbours. H faces the
one who sits second to the right of P. No one sits on the left of H. D sits immediate right of O. I does not face south.
D does not sit at the end of the row. Q sits second to the right of the one who faces D. T faces the one who sits on
the immediate left of Q. J does not face D. Only two persons sit between Y and U. Only one person sits between P
and V. Only two persons sit between V and the one who faces O. More than two persons sit between B and I, who
Which among the following pairs sits at the ends of the rows?
Options :
1. XG
2. VB
3. YT
4. UO
5. None of these
Answer : VB
Direction:
Study the following information carefully to answer the below questions.
There are three rows i.e. row 1, row 2 and row 3, such that row 2 is in the north of row 3 and row 1 is in the north of
row 2. There are four persons sitting in row 1 and 8 persons are sitting in the row 2 and 4 persons are sitting in the
row 3. Persons sitting in the row 3 faces north. Persons sitting in the row 1 faces south. First four persons sitting
from west to east in row 2 faces north and last four persons sitting from west to east in row 2 faces south. Note: All
the persons sitting in the row 1 and row 3 are facing the persons sitting in the row 2.
G faces W but does not sit at the end of the row. P is not the immediate neighbour of G. Only one person sits
between X and W. X faces the one who sits third to the right of Z. J and Y are immediate neighbours. H faces the
one who sits second to the right of P. No one sits on the left of H. D sits immediate right of O. I does not face south.
D does not sit at the end of the row. Q sits second to the right of the one who faces D. A faces the one who sits on
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the immediate left of Q. J does not face D. Only two persons sit between Y and U. Only one person sits between P
and V. Only two persons sit between V and the one who faces O. More than two persons sit between B and I, who
Options :
1. Three
2. One
3. No one
4. Four
5. None of these
Answer : No one
If the code for the word ‘RE_ _ACE’ is coded as ‘ ⧫⧫ 63 3 ⧫ 4’ then what letters will come in the blanks to make it a
meaningful word?
Options :
1. LP
2. AT
3. ME
4. PL
Answer : PL
Options :
1. Only II
2. Either II or III
3. Only III
4. Either I or III
Which of the following combinations of the words and codes is/are true?
Options :
1. ARMOUR - 3⧫4672
2. AROUND – 326753
3. EDITION - 4⧫54565
4. INCREASE - 5♠2⧫4334
If the code for the words ‘VOWEL MAINS _____’ is coded as ‘4 ⧫ 553 56643 ⧫ 45 ♠ ⧫ 6 ’ in the given coded pattern,
Options :
1. LETTER
2. REVIEW
3. NUMBER
4. DIGITS
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Answer : REVIEW
Options :
1. 642⧫4♠4354
2. 642⧫4♠4⧫54
3. 64324♠4⧫54
4. 642⧫4♠4⧫64
5. None of these
Answer : 642⧫4♠4⧫54
Options :
1. West
2. North
3. North-east
4. East
5. South-east
Answer : North-east
If Z is the midpoint of the line formed between C and S, then what is the distance between Z and K?
Options :
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1. 9√14 m
2. 5√26 m
3. 14√7 m
4. 8√29 m
5. None of these
Answer : 5√26 m
Direction:
Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
K&D (17), S$K (26), C#S (41), V%C (34), X#T (21), D%X (12),
Options :
1. 13√5m
2. 8√10m
3. 6√5m
4. 5√3m
5. None of these
Answer : 8√10m
In the word ‘MEMORANDUM’ all consonants are written as their preceding letter and all vowels are written as their
following letters. Now all letters are arranged in alphabetical order from left to right and all the repeated letters are
eliminated. Then, how many such pairs of letters are there, each of which have as many letters between them in the
word (in both forward and backward direction) as they have between them in the English alphabetical series?
Options :
1. Three
2. Two
3. Four
4. One
Answer : Two
th th, th th nd th th
If we form a meaningful word by 4 , 6 10 and 12 letter of ‘COMMUNICATION’ and 2 ,4 and 8 letter of
th
‘’DECISION’ then, what will be the 4 letter from right?
Options :
1. N
2. T
3. I
4. O
5. None of these
Answer : T
Options :
4. Person who is DM
5. None of these
Options :
1. 6 years
2. 3 years
3. 5 years
4. 8 years
5. None of these
Answer : 3 years
How many persons are senior than the person who takes loan of Rs.13 lakhs?
Options :
1. One
3. None
4. Two
5. Three
Answer : One
Which of the following is the loan amount taken by the person who is PO ?
Options :
1. 12 lakhs
2. 8 lakhs
3. 10 lakhs
4. 16 lakhs
5. None of these
Answer : 16 lakhs
Options :
1. AGM – 11 lakhs
2. DGM - 8 lakhs
3. PO – 16 lakhs
4. DM – 12 years
5. None is true
Answer : PO – 16 lakhs
Direction:
In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to
assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide
which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement: The Committee has criticized the Institute for its failure to implement a dozen of regular programmes
despite an increase in the staff strength and not drawing up a firm action plan for studies and research.
Courses of Action:
1. The broad objectives of the Institute should be redefined to implement a practical action plan.
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2. The Institute should give a report on reasons for not having implemented the planned programmes
Options :
1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. either I or II follows
Direction:
In each question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume
everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them
logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Give answer:
Statements: Although we have rating agencies like Crisil, ICRA, there is demand to have a separate rating agency
Conclusions:
I. Assessment of financial worth of IT companies calls for separate set of skills, insight and competencies.
II. Now the investors investing in IT companies will get protection of their investment.
Options :
3. If either I or II follows
Direction:
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In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider
the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer
Statement: The district administration has issued a circular to all the farmers under its jurisdiction advising them for
Assumptions:
I. People may stop using ground water if the farmers continue to use pesticides indiscriminately.
Options :
4. Either I or II is implicit
Direction:
Read the following statements and answer the given question.
Effect: This year majority of the final year students of the management institute have opted for
finance specialisation.
(a) Last year most of the students with HR specialisation got better job offers than other specialization.
(b) The management institute offers only finance specialization to its final year students
(c) Last year the students with finance specialisation bagged most of the lucrative offers vis-a-vis students with to
other specialization
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(d) The management institute has recently started its finance specialization in addition to Marketing and HR being
offered earlier
Options :
1. a)
2. b)
3. c)
4. d)
5. e)
Answer : c)
Direction:
In each question below a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is
something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and
decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: It is not just the water in the Bellandur lake which is deemed ‘unsatisfactory’ in the water quality index.
Assumptions:
I.Besides Bellandur lake, there are some other lakes also which do not have a ‘satisfactory’ water quality index.
II. None of the lakes in the state have a ‘satisfactory’ water quality index.
Options :
1. If only I implicit.
2. If only II implicit.
3. If either I or II implicit.
Direction:
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In the following questions, the symbols @, %, *, & and # are used with the following meaning as illustrated below:
Now in each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the conclusion/s
given below them is/are definitely true?
Statements:
I * Z, Z @ N, K & N, N @ X
Conclusions:
I. K % I
II. Z @ K
III. K % X
Options :
5. None of these.
Direction:
In the following questions, the symbols @, %, *, & and # are used with the following meaning as illustrated below:
Now in each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the conclusion/s
given below them is/are definitely true?
Statements:
K * B, B @ P, M & P, P @ Z
Conclusions:
I. M % Z
II. B @ M
III.M % K
Options :
5. None of these.
Direction:
In the following questions, the symbols @, %, *, & and # are used with the following meaning as illustrated below:
Now in each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the conclusion/s
given below them is/are definitely true?
Statements:
D @ V # G, C & A # D, F % V
Conclusions:
I. V % C
II. G * F
III. A * F
Options :
5. None of these
Direction:
In the following questions, the symbols @, %, *, & and # are used with the following meaning as illustrated below:
Now in each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the conclusion/s
given below them is/are definitely true?
Statements:
W @ E # T, X & Z # W, U % E
Conclusions:
I. E % X
II. T * U
III. Z * U
Options :
5. None of these
Direction:
In the following questions, the symbols @, %, *, & and # are used with the following meaning as illustrated below:
Now in each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the conclusion/s
given below them is/are definitely true?
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Statement: F# G, F %H & V, B @ H
Conclusions:
I. F % V
II. G # H
III. V % B
Options :
5. None of these
Options :
1. people
2. debate
3. from
4. visiting
5. None of these
Answer : from
Options :
1. debate people
2. visiting in
3. from with
4. Can’t be determined
5. None of these
Options :
1. ps
2. ta
3. ly
4. sa
5. Can’t be determined
Answer : sa
Which of the following pairs sit between W and T, in the clockwise direction of W?
Options :
1. P, R
2. V, Q
3. U, S
4. R, V
5. None of these
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Answer : U, S
Starting from P’s position, if all the eight were arranged in alphabetical order in the clockwise direction the seating
Options :
1. None
2. One
3. Two
4. Three
5. None of these
Answer : Three
Direction:
Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Options :
1. ÷
2. ×
3. +
4. –
5. Cannot be determined
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Direction:
Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Options :
1. L is daughter of A
2. H is daughter-in-law of L
3. I is brother of L
4. H is daughter-in-law of P
5. None of these
Answer : H is daughter-in-law of L
Direction:
Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
If it is provided that H is grandfather of R, then what will come in place of ‘?’ in expression – ‘H – T ÷ C ? R’?
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Options :
1. +
2. –
3. ÷
4. ×
5. None of these
Answer : –
Direction:
Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is
a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument.
Statement: Should all the professional colleges in India be encouraged to run their own courses without affiliation
to any university?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to create more opportunities for those who seek professional training.
II. No, this will dilute the quality of professional training as all such colleges may not be equipped to conduct such
courses.
Options :
3. If either I or II is strong
Direction:
In each question given below a statement is followed by three courses of action numbered, I, II and III. A course of
action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the
problem, police etc. on the basis of the information given in the statement. You have to assume everything in the
statement to be true, then decide which of the three given/suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing
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Statement: Residents from Model Colony coming under North Ward of City have complained to the Ward Officer
that for last three days the tap water in the ward is contaminated no action is being initiated by municipal staff.
Course of action:
I. The Ward officer should ask his junior officer to visit Model Colony to assess the actual condition of water with
II. The Ward officer should ask Ward Engineer to check water installations and pipelines in the Model Colony area.
III. The Ward Officer of North Ward should initiate action against residents who have lodged complaints against
municipal staff.
Options :
3. I and II follow
5. None of these
Options :
Who became the first state to list Masala bond in Overseas Market?
Options :
1. Gujarat
2. Maharashtra
3. Kerala
4. West Bengal
5. Karnataka
Answer : Kerala
What was the aim of the NASA's PUNCH mission which is expected to be launched in 2022?
Options :
5. None of these
Options :
1. Certificate of Deposit
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2. Equities
3. Derivatives
4. Bonds
5. Debentures
According to the Union Budget 2019-20 interest subvention for all GST- registered MSMEs on fresh or incremental
loans is ____
Options :
1. 5%
2. 2.5%
3. 3%
4. 2%
5. None of these
Answer : 2%
Options :
1. Municipal bond
2. Corporate bond
3. Perpetual bond
5. None of these
The account in which the broker lends cash to an investor for purchasing stocks/other financial products is known
as
Options :
1. NRI account
2. Demat account
3. Current account
4. Margin account
5. None of these
Which type of fund is a diversified portfolio of stocks that has a capital appreciation as its primary goal, with little
or no dividend payout?
Options :
1. Growth Fund
2. Equity Fund
4. Index Fund
5. Balanced Fund
In which of the following city 21st Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship was held recently?
Options :
1. Cuttak
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2. Puri
3. Kolkata
4. Bangalore
5. Hyderabad
Answer : Cuttak
How much overdraft is allowed for every verified women SHG member having a Jan Dhan Bank Account?
Options :
1. Rs 5 lakhs
2. Rs 1.5 lakhs
3. Rs 5,000
4. Rs 50,000
5. None of these
Answer : Rs 5,000
India's first Film Festival was opened in which of the following city?
Options :
1. Kolkata
2. Ahmedabad
3. Jaipur
4. Mumbai
5. None of these
Answer : Mumbai
According to the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2019 Mid-year Update, the Indian economy
expanded by 7.2% in 2018. Domestic consumption and investment are estimated at 7% in 2019 and 7.1% in 2020.
Which of the following publishes the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report?
Options :
1. United Nations
2. IMF
3. World Bank
4. ADB
5. None of these
Options :
1. Marseille
2. Paris
3. Mont de Marsan
4. Nantes
5. None of these
Options :
1. Karnataka
2. Assam
3. Maharashtra
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4. Gujarat
5. None of these
Answer : Assam
Which city has recently been included in UNESCO World Heritage City?
Options :
1. Jaipur
2. Hyderabad
3. Kolkata
4. Bhubaneswar
5. Lucknow
Answer : Jaipur
______ summarizes the chances a company faces in the course of conducting its daily business activities,
Options :
1. Inflation risk
2. Liquidity risk
3. Credit risk
4. Operational risk
5. None of these
Who among the following is the winner of AIFF Men's Footballer of the year 2019 tittle?
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Options :
1. Sunil Chettri
3. Robin Singh
5. None of these
Which of the following organisation launched a Working on a Warmer Planet – The Impact of Heat Stress on Labour
Options :
5. None of these
Who among the following is the author of the Book “War Over Words”?
Options :
1. Amitav Gosh
2. Devika Sethi
3. Shashi Tharoor
4. Arundhati Roy
5. None of these
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Options :
1. Armenia
2. Laos
3. UAE
4. Maldives
5. None of these
Answer : Maldives
Budget 2019 has proposed to levy tax deduction at source (TDS) of 2 per cent on the cash withdrawal of more than
Options :
1. Rs 1.5 cr
2. Rs 2 cr
3. Rs 1 cr
4. Rs 3 lakhs
5. None of these
Answer : Rs 1 cr
Options :
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1. India
2. China
3. Brazil
4. Russia
5. None of these
Answer : Brazil
Options :
1. Politician
2. Bussinessman
3. Scientist
4. Freedom Fighter
5. None of these
Answer : Bussinessman
Options :
1. IMF
2. ADB
3. SBI
4. World Bank
5. None of these
Which of the following countries has signed a deal with India of Rs.200 Crore to acquire Strum Ataka?
Options :
1. France
2. Germany
3. Russia
4. USA
5. Japan
Answer : Russia
In which of the following Indian state first elephant rehabilitation centre will be set up?
Options :
1. Karnataka
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Assam
5. Kerala
Answer : Kerala
Options :
1. Roger Federer
2. Rafael Nadal
3. Alexander Zverev
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4. Novak Djokovic
5. None of these
Options :
1. Cricket
2. Boxing
3. Athletics
4. Javelin Throw
5. None of these
Answer : Boxing
Which of the following has launched STRIDE scheme recently, aimed at strengthening research culture and
Options :
1. HRD ministry
3. AICTE
4. CBSE
5. None of these
Options :
1. Common
2. Currency
3. Credit
4. Capital
5. None of these
Answer : Credit
Options :
1. Kyrgyzstan
2. Afghanistan
3. Turkmenistan
4. Shanghai
5. China
Answer : Kyrgyzstan
The final match of Cricket World Cup 2019 was played at which of the following stadium?
Options :
1. The Oval
2. Lord's
3. Old Trafford
4. Edgbaston
5. None of these
Answer : Lord's
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Options :
1. Chatra
2. Khunti
3. Kodarma
4. Giridih
5. None of these
Answer : Khunti
Which of the following bank has reportedly drawn up plans for a radical restructuring that will involve the creation
of a “bad bank”?
Options :
2. Citi Bank
3. DBS Bank
4. Deutsche Bank
5. None of these
Which of the following space agency is to send Dragonfly drone to explore Titan, Saturn’s largest moon?
Options :
1. ISRO
2. NASA
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3. JAXA
4. Roscosmos
5. None of these
Answer : NASA
Under the Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan Yojana scheme, pension benefits will be extended to 3 crore
retail traders and shopkeepers whose annual turnover is less than ________
Options :
1. Rs 2 crore
2. Rs 1.5 crore
3. Rs 3 crore
4. Rs 1 crore
5. None of these
PM unveiled the statue of former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International
Airport in
Options :
1. Lucknow
2. Rajkot
3. Baroda
4. Varanasi
5. None of these
Answer : Varanasi
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In which of the following state Hemis Festival is celebrated every year on the birth anniversary of Guru
Padamsambhav?
Options :
1. Ladakh
2. West Bengal
3. Karnataka
4. Maharashtra
5. None of these
Answer : Ladakh
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed the former Indian captain Rahul Dravid as Head of Cricket
at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). The headquarters of National Cricket Academy located in Chinnaswamy
Stadium_______
Options :
1. Bengaluru
2. Nagpur
3. Mumbai
4. Kolkata
5. Chennai
Answer : Bengaluru
Small business money back credit card announced Common Services Centres (CSCs) with which of the following
bank?
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Options :
1. ICICI Bank
2. HDFC Bank
3. Yes Bank
5. None of these
The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will be the 13th edition of the men’s Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by
Options :
1. Australia
2. India
3. Sri Lanka
4. Bangladesh
5. None of these
Answer : India
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana – PMMVY is a maternity benefit program offered by the government of
India under which a cash incentive of ____ in three installments is provided to pregnant women and lactating
mothers.
Options :
1. Rs 2500
2. Rs 5000
3. Rs 10000
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4. Rs 4000
5. None of these
Answer : Rs 5000
CH-47F (I) Chinooks arrived for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Mundra port in Gujarat. They are manufactured by
Options :
1. Airbus
2. Lockheed Martin
3. Dassault Falcon
4. Boeing
5. None of these
Answer : Boeing
Where was the India International Cooperative Trade Fair was held recently?
Options :
1. New Delhi
2. Mumbai
3. Ahmedabad
4. Chennai
5. None of these
Who among the following Union Minister attended the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Trade and Digital Economy?
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Options :
2. Piyush Goyal
3. Dharmendra Pradhan
4. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
5. None of these
What is the name of the committee which was apppointed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to review the
Options :
1. Narasiham Committee
4. K S KrishnaSwamy Committee
5. None of these
Residential Asset Price Monitoring Survey conducted by which of the following organization?
Options :
1. SBI
2. Government of India
3. LIC
4. RBI
5. None of these
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Answer : RBI
Name the first foreign bank to set up unit in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT)?
Options :
1. Deutsche Bank
2. HSBC India
4. Citi Bank
5. None of these
Dutee Chand becomes the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Summer Universiade which was held at?
Options :
1. Napoli
2. Rome
3. Turin
4. Palermo
5. None of these
Answer : Napoli
Options :
1. Hyderabad
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2. Mumbai
3. Kolkata
4. Bhopal
5. Jaipur
Answer : Hyderabad