Mock Clat - 17: (Answer and Explanation) Section-I: English Usage

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MOCK CLAT – 17
(Answer and Explanation)
Section–I: English Usage

Q.1) Option (A).
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The sentence needs present perfect tense.
Q.2) Option (A).
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The first sentence gives us something immensely positive about the story. Since one will love to read
such a story instead of passing it up, option A is the most appropriate one.
Q.3) Option (A).
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Epitaph refers to a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially
as an inscription on a tombstone. Since the compliment is not written, we can eliminate it. The man
has already died so this could not be his memory. Farewell is the best option for the blank.
Q.4) Option (D).

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It’s is the contraction of ‘it is’. Its is the possessive case of the pronoun ‘it’.
Q.5) Option (C).

A and D can be ruled out due to subject–verb agreement. Between B and C, C gives us the correct
idea.
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Q.6) Option (C).

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When we start a sentence with a negative expression, it is usually followed by the auxiliary/helping
verb.
Q.7) Option (A).

The correct idiomatic is ‘a far cry’.
Q.8) Option (B).

Whom is used to replace an object and therefore it won’t be right. Making A wrong We shouldn’t
use which for people in this context. Thus, C is incorrect. D has a subject–verb agreement error.
Q.9) Option (B).

We need a word that means ‘in addition to’.
Q.10) Option (B).

The verb reconcile can be followed by the preposition to or with.
The expression reconcile to means to cause (a person) to accept something difficult or disagreeable.
The expression reconcile with means to restore harmonious or friendly relations with another
person.
Q.11) Option (B).

The given paragraph provides the reason how people who were first considered guilty now are set
free by the court And, how administrative law is different from criminal law. It opens with sentence
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B introducing the argument. It is sequentially followed by A which provides a link between the rest
of the paragraph and the opening sentence. It is then followed by D which showcases the
consequences of that judgment given by the SC. C follows D stating the latest verdict of the trial
court setting all those arraigned free. E provides a fitting conclusion stating that all the efforts given
by CBI went in vain.
Q.12) Option (C).

The given paragraph discusses in details the consequence Europe might face because of the newly
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formed coalition government in Austria which is a ‘sobering reminder of the persistent danger of the
populist upsurge.’ The paragraph is in correct sequence. A introduces the topic followed by B which
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further enhances the topic. C and D as a mandatory pair showcase the result of the election in
details and how Sebatian Kurz got the popular support. It ends with E which provides the exact
conclusion to the given paragraph.
Q.13) Option (C).
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The given paragraph portrays the new achievements of the scientists as they have discovered two
exoplanets, Kepler–90i and Kepler–80g. A introduces the topic, followed by C which in general states
that exoplanets are routinely discovered. B follows C sequentially and states that although it’s a
regular occurrence, but this announcement is significant. D and E follow B forming a mandatory pair
describing the importance of this particular discovery.
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Q.14) Option (C).
It is clear that the para describes a process by which things appear colourful In this context E is
introductory in nature, introducing the idea of colours in nature. The 'trick' in E is elaborated in the
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remaining sentences. D and B are linked by references to periodic rows and periodic structure. So
they go together (as they do in choices 3 and 4) 'This' in C refers to the apparent colour of thin
surface' in A and so C follows A. A follows B because the 'particles' in A refer to the beads or crystals
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or voids in B. Hence EDBAC.
Q.15) Option (B).

A and B seem to go together but D has to come between them since the reasonable assumption' in D
refers to the assumption in A, So we have ADB, C and E Supply the background and lead to the ideas
in ADB. Hence CEADB. Choice B.
Q.16) Option (C).

Something superlative; Cream of the cream; refers to the best of the best.
Example: The crème de la crème of the world is invited to attend the Oscar Awards night.
Q.17) Option (A).

Between ourselves; confidentially
Example: Entre nous, their marriage is on the rocks.
Q.18) Option (C).
Q.19) Option (A).
Q.20) Option (A).
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Q.21) Option (A).
Q.22) Option (D).
Q.23) Option (B).
Q.24) Option (B).
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Q.25) Option (A).
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Q.26) Option (C).
Q.27) Option (B).
Q.28) Option (C).
Q.29) Option (B).
Q.30) Option (D).

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Q.31) Option (C).
Option (1) is incorrect as a reading of the last paragraph of the passage suggests that the author
thinks Nabokov’s actions were conscious and not ‘unaware’. Option (2) is incorrect as Kinbote’s
opinion is the opposite i.e. accurate historical information may be present in the novel. Option (4) is
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irrelevant as the author has not made this assumption and it is not related to the question. Option
(3) is correct. For the author to reach the conclusion that Nabokov had changed his outlook, one has
to believe the words of the unstable Kinbote.
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Q.32) Option (D).

2.4 Option A,B and C are incorrect. As we can see from the last sentence of the sixth paragraph,
Charles Kinbote is a character in Pale Fire.
Q.33) Option (A).

Option B is incorrect as the passage clearly mentions that Nabokov came up with this method. We
cannot attribute this to other writers as is mentioned in the option. Option C uses the term ‘entirely
fruitless’ which is nowhere implied in the passage. Option D has nowhere been implied in the
passage. As the passage mentions that Nabokov came up with the method we cannot attribute it to
any other writers. Option A is correct. From the last sentence of the passage we can surmise that
reading a novel whilst making connections with biographical facts is considered as rewarding not just
by the author of the passage but also by Nabokov.
Q.34) Option (B).

Option A is incorrect. This option tries to imply that the thoughts of a supporting character may not
be the thoughts of the novelist. The last line of the sixth paragraph clearly states, ‘he let one
character directly make a plea’. This suggests that the author of the passage has reached his
conclusion despite the fact that the Kinbote may be a supporting character. Option C is incorrect
because even if the survey may be true, ‘nearly half’ suggests most of the readers could spot clues.
This strengthens the conclusion. Option D is incorrect as it is about poetry and not about the
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question. Option B is correct as the purpose of the passage would be lost if Nabokov was in fact
mocking the readers and not trying to make any particular point using the character of Kinbote.
Q.35) Option (A).

Option A has been clearly mentioned in the first two paragraphs of the passage. Option B and C
extend beyond the scope of the passage. Option D is invalid.
Q.36) Option (B).
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As can be seen from the beginning of the passage— ‘I’ve spent the last five years exploring the
links….’, ‘but I can’t write Bend Sinister, let alone Lolita’ shows that the author admired Nabokov’s
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works. The fact that the author proceeds to doubt Nabokov’s opinion and his changing mindset on a
certain issue shows the author’s objectivity. The use of ‘yielding’, ‘puzzled’ and ‘indifferent’ make the
other options incorrect.
Q.37) Option (C).
Q.38) Option (A).
Q.39) Option (D).

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The last paragraph clearly mentions that not looking at the author’s influences can leave one
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muddle–headed and thus option D is the best answer choice.
Q.40) Option (C).

All the other options contain information mentioned in the passage. C contradicts what the passage
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says and is therefore incorrect.
Section–II: General Knowledge

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Q.41) Option (A).

Justice AK Goel was appointed Chairperson of National Green Tribunal (NGT) in 2018. He will have
tenure of five years from date he assumes office or till he reaches age of 70 years, whichever is
earlier. The NGT was established in 2010 under National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
Q.42) Option (C).

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of Independent India. He served as President of the
Constituent Assembly that drafted the Constitution of the Republic from 1948 to 1950.
Q.43) Option (B).

IGMDP was an Indian Ministry of Defence programme for the research and development of the
comprehensive range of missiles. The project started in 1982–83 under the leadership of Abdul
Kalam who oversaw its ending in 2008 after these strategic missiles were successfully developed.
Q.44) Option (C).

The Reserve Bank of India was nationalised with effect from 1st January, 1949 on the basis of the
Reserve Bank of India (Transfer to Public Ownership) Act, 1948.
Q.45) Option (A).
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The dhyana mudra (also called the samadhi mudra) is a hand gesture that is formed with upturned
hands overlapping one another with the thumbs lightly touching. The circling of energy created by
this triangular shape promotes a cleansing of any impurities.
Q.46) Option (D).

Article 23 under Fundamental rights prohibits human trafficking, making it an offence punishable by
law, and also prohibits forced labour or any act of compelling a person to work without wages where
he was legally entitled not to work or to receive remuneration for it.
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Q.47) Option (D).
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Two deer appear on feet proto shiva, apart from four animals. The chief female deity was the
Mother Goddess represented in terracotta figurines.
Q.48) Option (B).

The Treaty of Allahabad was signed on August 16, 1765 between Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II and
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Lord Clive of the British East India Company after the Battle of Buxar (1764) . Based on the terms of
the agreement, Shah Alam II granted Diwani rights to the East India Company.
Q.49) Option (A).

Abhignanshakuntalam was written by Kalidasa and translated by a civil servant in East India
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company sir William Jones. He also established Asiatic society in Bengal.
Q.50) Option (D).

Panchatantra has been written by Vishnu Sharma. Devdas is written by Saratchandra
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Chattopadhyay. Rakta Karabi is written by Rabindranath Tagore.
Q.51) Option (C).

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Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, who played a key role in negotiating the Rafale deal, has
been appointed the new Chief of the Indian Air Force. Punjab Kesari Group of newspapers’ chief
editor Vijay Kumar Chopra was unanimously elected Chairman of Press Trust of India (PTI) – India’s
premier news agency. Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora assumed Chairmanship of Association
of World Election Bodies, AWEB.
Q.52) Option (D).

Justice D.Y. Chandrachud was not Chief Justice of India.
Q.53) Option (A).

V. Narahari Rao was an Indian civil servant who served the Indian Audit and Accounts service in the
post–independence India. He served as the first CAG from 1948 to 1954.
Q.54) Option (B).

Mahatma Gandhi led a mass civil disobedience movement in 1942, demanding an end to British rule
in India. The British must quit India immediately, he told them. To the people he said, “do or die” in
your effort to fight the British – but you must fight non–violently.
Q.55) Option (C).
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The Rowlatt Act curbed fundamental rights of the people such as the freedom of expression and
strengthened police powers. A protest meeting was held in Jallianwala bagh against arrest of leaders
who opposed the act, where the massacre occurred on 13th April 1919.
Q.56) Option (A).

Venus is called ‘Earth’s–Twin’ because its size and shape are very much similar to that of the earth.
Q.57) Option (C).
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The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was set up in 1982 as an apex
body to coordinate the activities of all institutions involved in the rural financing system.
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Q.58) Option (D).
Solvent is a one which dissolves solids to form a solution.
Q.59) Option (C).
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Malaria is caused by protozoa, Typhoid and Cholera are caused by bacteria.
Amitabh Bachhan has been recently announced as winner of Dada Saheb Phalke Award, the
prestigious award in film making.
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Q.61) Option (A).
Pusarla Venkata Sindhu won India’s first–ever title at the world badminton championships when she
comfortably beat Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara 21–7 21–7 to win the women’s singles in Basel.
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Q.62) Option (D).

Former President Pranab Mukherjee, Assamese singer–composer Bhupen Hazarika and social activist
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Nanaji Deshmukh were awarded the country’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, by President
Ram Nath Kovind. Bhupen Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh will be honoured posthumously.
Q.63) Option (A).

Greta Thunberg started Friday for Futures Movement against climate change. The Riksdag is the
national legislature and the supreme decision–making body of Sweden.
Q.64) Option (B).

CGA is the apex accounting authority under the Central Government. Gupta succeeds Anthony
Lianzuala as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) under the Finance Ministry.
Q.65) Option (C).

Union Finance Commission, is constituted every 5 years for deciding the distribution of tax revenues
between centre and state under article 280 of the constitution.
Q.66) Option (A).

The SICC is a division of the Singapore high court and part of the Supreme Court of that country,
designed to deal with transnational commercial disputes. It currently has 16 international judges as
part of its panel.
Q.67) Option (D).
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International Monetary Fund is headquartered in Washington DC, USA
Q.68) Option (C).

The second five year plan is based on so called Mahalanobis model. This was the USSR model
indianized by PC Mahalanobis, the founder of Indian Statistical Institute and a close aide of Nehru.
Q.69) Option (C).

The most important characteristic of India’s foreign trade throughout the colonial period was the
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generation of a large export surplus. However, this export surplus did not result in any flow of gold
or silver into India.
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Q.70) Option (C).
Marco Polo from Italy came during 1288–1292 AD. Ibn–e–Batuta from Morocco came during the
rule of Mohammad Bin Tughlaq in 1333–1342 AD. Nicoloi Conti from Italy during the Reign of Dev
Ray I (Vijay Nagar) in 1420–1422 AD. Abdur Razzak from Iran travel from 1442–1443 AD under Reign
of Dev Ray II (Vijay Nagar).
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Samachar Darpan was the first newspaper in Bengali language. It was published by Serampore
Mission press on May 23, 1818.
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Q.72) Option (A).
The Stars, including the sun, glow because of the very high pressure in their core such that,
Hydrogen fuses to create Helium. This process releases a great amount of energy, in from of heat,
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light.
Q.73) Option (A).

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The American space agency’s Mars rover Curiosity has noticed high concentration of methane on
Mars, of 21 parts per billion (ppb). The observations are fascinating because on Earth, methane is
produced in large part by living things.
Q.74) Option (B).

Shaktikanta Das is currently serving as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) , he was
earlier a member of the Fifteenth Finance Commission.
Q.75) Option (D).

The chairman and members of UPSC do not hold office during pleasure of President in fact they hold
a fixed tenure.
Q.76) Option (D).

The Jnanpith Award is the highest literary award in India and can only be conferred upon an Indian
citizen. The first Jnanpith award which was given in 1965 was given to writer of Malayalam language,
G. Sankara Kurup.
Q.77) Option (A).

Charaka wrote Charakasamhita, book on ayurveda, ancient Indian medicine.
Q.78) Option (B).
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Arjuna Awards were instituted in 1961. Bajrang Punia and Deepa Malik were given Khel Ratna for
2019.
Q.79) Option (C).

IMF had called on the country to use monetary policy and broad–based structural reforms to
address cyclical weakness and strengthen confidence.
Q.80) Option (A).
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Conservative Alejandro Giammattei was elected as Guatemala’s president, defeating former first
lady Sandra Torres in a run–off
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Q.81) Option (B).
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India’s highest military decoration awarded for displaying
distinguished acts of valour during wartime.
Q.82) Option (D).
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Oxygen, fluorine, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and hydrogen
sulphide are heavier than air.The common gases that are lighter than air are hydrogen, helium,
neon, nitrogen, ammonia, methane and carbon monoxide .
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Q.83) Option (A).
Father of Artificial Intelligence is John Mccarthy, Father of White Revolution is Varghese khurien and
Father of Bio Technology is Karl ereky.
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Q.84) Option (C).

The United Nations designates specific days, weeks, years and decades as occasions to mark
particular events or topics in order to promote, through awareness and action, the objectives of the
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Organization.
Q.85) Option (D).

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is an Indian stock exchange located at Dalal Street, Mumbai.
Established in 1875, the BSE is Asia’s first stock exchange.
Q.86) Option (D).

The 2019 Indian general election was held in seven phases and result was declared on 23 May.
About 900 million people were eligible to vote and voter turnout was over 67 per cent – the highest
ever as well as the highest participation by women voters.
Q.87) Option (B).

Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, currently second in seniority in the Supreme Court, will be India’s new
Chief Justice, heading the highest judicial court of the country.
Q.88) Option (C).

The 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) will take place in the Kazakh capital of Nur–Sultan on 8–11
June 2020.
Q.89) Option (B).
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Peter Handke is Austrian author. The Nobel Prize in Literature is a Swedish literature prize that is
awarded annually, since 1901.
Q.90) Option (C).

The private Smart Dragon–1 rocket, built by the China Rocket Co. Ltd., completed its first mission on
Aug. 17, successfully launching three small satellites to Earth orbit.
Section–III: Numeric Aptitude
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Q.91) Option (C).
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Total marks obtained by the class
Average marks obtained by the class =
Total number of students
68  63+85  81
  73
68  85
Q.92) Option (A).

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First, one odd number starting from 21 then two consecutive even numbers then three consecutive
odd numbers then four consecutive even numbers and so on..
Hence, the next term will be 37.
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Q.93) Option (D).
The bells toll at an regular interval of 1 min 20 sec (= 80 sec), 100 sec and 2 min (= 120 sec)
They will toll together again at an interval of = LCM (80 sec, 100 sec and 120 sec)
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= 1200 sec = 20 min.

Next time = 7:10:00 + 20min = 7:30:00 AM
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Q.94) Option (B).

2xy 2  24  36
Average speed when two distances are same =  = 28.8 km/h
xy 60
Q.95) Option (B).

Let his total salary be x, he invested 1/3rd (33.33%) in stocks, 1/4th of the remaining in gold and
1/5th of the rest in property.
2 3 4
So, x     12000
3 4 5
Hence, x = 30000
Q.96) Option (B).

Let the number of employees before and after = 7x and 4x
Let their daily wages before and after = 8y and 9y
7x  8y
Ratio of overall wages bill before and after =  14 : 9
4x  9y
Q.97) Option (C).

30 60 40 15
Given,  A   B
100 100 100 100
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Solving, A/B = 1/3

If A = 1 then B = 3
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Hence, the required percentage change =  100 = 200% more
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Q.98) Option (C).

Let the total work = LCM (18, 24) = 72 units
A’s per day work = 72/18 = 4 units per day
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B’s per day work = 72/24 = 3 units per day
If the work together, per day work = 4 + 3 = 7 units per day
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72 2
Hence, the required time =  10 days
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Q.99) Option (A).

Let the cost of one table = Rs. x and the cost of one chair = Rs. y
Given, 4x + 5y = 1800….. (i)
And 5x + 4y = 2700…. (ii)
Adding (i) and (ii), 9x + 9y = 4500
Hence, x + y = Rs.500
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Q.100) Option (D).
15  5
His overall profit or loss % = 15  5  = 9.25% profit
100
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Q.101) Option (B).

Pr2
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The difference between CI and SI for two years =

1002
P  144
72 
10000
P = Rs.5000
Q.102) Option (A).

Length of the longest rod = 122  162  152  25 m
Q.103) Option (C).

Length of the diagonal d = 16 cm
Let the side of the square = a cm
Then, a2  a2  162
Solving, a = 8 2 cm
Hence, perimeter = 32 2 cm
Q.104) Option (B).

Let the number of two wheelers = x and the number of four wheelers = y
Then, x + y = 110
2x + 4y = 340
Solving above equations,
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x = 50 and y = 60
Hence, the number of four wheelers = 60
Q.105) Option (B).

For managing, A received = 5% of Rs.7400 = Rs.370
Balance = 7400 – 370 = Rs.7030
Ratio of their profits = (6500 × 6) : (8400 × 5) : (10000 × 3)
39000 : 42000 : 30000
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13 : 14 : 10
B’s share = (7030) × 14/37 = 2660
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Q.106) Option (D).
Speed upstream = 7.5 km/h
Speed downstream = 10.5 km/h
105 105

Total time taken =
Q.107) Option (D).

7.5 10.5
= 24 hours
Amount of milk left after 3 operations = 40 

00 36 36 36
  = 29.16 L
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40 40 40
Q.108) Option (C).

Let the mother’s present age = x
Then, the person’s present age = 2x/5
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According to the question,

2x x8
8 
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5 2
Solving, x = 40
Q.109) Option (A).

Number of ways of selecting 3 students out of 25 = 25
C 3  2300
Number of ways of selecting 1 girl and 2 boys =  10
C1  15C2   1050
1050 21
Required probability = 
2300 46
Q.110) Option (C).

Let the number of children be x
x x
Then, x    16
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x = 64
1  64  64   512
Number of Notebooks = x 2 
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Section–IV: Legal Aptitude

Q.111) Option (C).
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The principle requires that a proposal must be made by “one person” to “another”. Since the
stadium was uninhabited and thus no proposal could have been made.
Q.112) Option (D).

The facts themselves indicate the setting to be a filial one rather than a business arrangement.
Moreover the relationship is that of a son and father which would indicate a social relationship.
Lastly, the setting, evening dinner, and the father making the utterance, “casually” does not indicate
any intention to create a legally binding relationship.
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Q.113) Option (B).
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As per the principle, acceptance must be communicated to Raj or an authorised agent of Raj. In this
case, however, acceptance is communicated to Riya who is a stranger and therefore no valid
contract could arise between Raj and Raja.
Q.114) Option (B).
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Here we have to interpret “reasonable time”. An acceptance made after five years cannot be
reasonable time by any standards especially if it is a contract to simply sell equipment and that too
the amount involved is only Rs 1000.
Q.115) Option (C).

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No valid contract could have arisen as Allu Arjun being a minor the contract would have been “void”
from the very beginning.
Q.116) Option (A).

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As per the principle the adequacy of consideration is irrelevant, so long as it is legal, valid and
specified freely by the parties. In the facts given there is nothing to indicate that Adarsh did not give
his consent freely, thus the contract will be a valid one.
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Q.117) Option (C).

The object of the contract being to commit a crime and indemnity from criminal consequences
would make the object unlawful and as such the contract will be void.
Q.118) Option (D).

The principle though once again on consideration is slightly different from the one given in the
preceding question. In this question if the object or consideration is opposed to public policy which
implies those acts which are unhealthy in public interest, a court can declare the contract to be void.
In this case the object of the contract is one which promotes corruption.
Q.119) Option (D).

The contract is one where there is consent though it is not free. Therefore, the contract shall be
“voidable” at the option of Nana, as Nana gave his consent under coercion.
Q.120) Option (C).

Agreements in restraint of marriage are void, not voidable, hence (d) cannot be a correct answer.
Since the agreement puts a kind of restraint on Jogi, (c) is the correct option.
Q.121) Option (A).
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In this case the money was handed to Baba, in Baba’s personal capacity (as a neighbour of) and not
as an employee of the bank. Therefore Sambha’s actions cannot be said to be in the course of
employment.
Q.122) Option (B).

This is a common and foreseeable risk associated with cricket, i.e. the ball shall land in the stands
while hitting a six, a four or unluckily sometimes even in no balls. As a spectator Ramu agreed to the
risk implicitly while consenting to watch the match in a stadium.
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Q.123) Option (B).
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Clear application of the principle. It does not matter whether Anil Mansoor was aware of income tax
law or not. He was bound to cough up his taxes.
Q.124) Option (A).

The principle requires legal right to be violated in order for an injury to be committed. In this case no
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doubt the setting up of the new college affect the business of the established college and causes it
financial damage, but the principle is clear to the extent that damage without injury does not result
in an actionable claim.
Q.125) Option (B).

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In this case though no damage was caused to Amit Shaho (his preferred candidate won the election),
yet his legal right was violated as he had a legal right to cast his vote. Therefore, the violation of this
right shall result in an injury which entitles him to bring an action and recover
damages/compensation though he may have suffered no actual loss.
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Q.126) Option (A).

Even assuming if Deenanath was speaking the truth, the principle places a burden of proving the
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truth on the defendant. The principle also makes it abundantly clear that the defendant will be liable
if s/he is unable to prove his/her assertion. In this case Deenanath is unable to back his assertion as
clearly stated in the facts. In such a case he will liable to Pappu.
Q.127) Option (D).

Understand the principle. The principle states that when a single gift is made partially of property
which the person making the gift owns at the time of making the gift and partially of such property
he shall acquire in the future, only the first part of such gift shall be valid. In this case Robert makes a
gift to Anumeha consisting of a house which he owns and land which he is expected to get. As per
the principle only the gift of the house shall be a valid one.
Q.128) Option (B).

As per the principle the burden of being judicious while selecting a cloth for the purpose of uniforms
lay with the buyer, which is Ashok Masale in this case. Moreover Banarasi is not at fault in any case
as Banarasi was neither informed by Ashok Masale nor was there any other way in which he could
know that Ashok Masale was looking specifically for a cloth fit for sewing uniforms. It was Ashok
Masale’s duty to enquire about such fitness of the cloth.
Q.129) Option (B).

Since Brock Lesner never acquired a legal title himself, having stolen the goods he could not pass a
legal title to John Cena.
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Q.130) Option (A).

(c) and (d) are too vague to begin with and can be eliminated as options at the very outset. Amongst
(a) and (b), read the principle and the question very carefully. The manufacturer makes any good
keeping in mind the fact that it is the consumer who ultimately purchases the good and therefore
must be conscious that any negligence on its account shall be directly affect the consumer.
Therefore (b) cannot be a correct option, which leaves us with (a).
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Q.131) Option (C).
Two distinct hints in the facts point to this answer. Firstly Dharmesh was on a lunch break, thus, off
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duty and secondly, there was no connection of picking up a fight and carrying out Monte Carlo’s
employment.
Q.132) Option (D).

The last part of the principle clarifies that the right to live with human dignity does not confer the
right to die. (See: Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab)
Q.133) Option (A). 00

As per the principle, trespass can be committed either by the person himself or through tangible
objects as well. By throwing flower petals Ashmit Patel has committed trespass.
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Q.134) Option (B).
What the principle is saying is that if one directly interferes with the property of another, the tort of
trespass is committed. If it is not direct but a consequence of one’s actions, the act may amount to
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nuisance. In this case, the person does not plant the tree on someone else’s property. The tree is
planted on Alaukik’s land. But as “consequence” of Alaukiks’s actions, Balveen’s enjoyment of his
land is affected. Hence, it would amount to nuisance.
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Q.135) Option (B).

The principle is not on negligence and therefore we are not concerned with the liability of the
watchman. We are verifying whether the actions of Rohit amount to conversion. Rohit’s actions
were such that they led to stealing of SooryaS’s bike. Rohit may not have the intention nor may have
foreseen it, but nevertheless his act of leaving the bike outside the stand lead to it being stolen.
Therefore Rohit’s act amounts to conversion against Soorya.
Q.136) Option (B).

This is one of those rare questions which require a little insight (and application of legal knowledge)
in order to solve them. There are certain offences under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, which are
called cognizable offences. In case of cognizable offences no warrant is necessary and the police
officer is free to take notice of the crime himself/herself. In case of non-cognizable offences, a
warrant is necessary and the police officer cannot arrest without a warrant. This tends to happen for
less serious crimes. Cognizable offences include waging war against India, being member of an
unlawful assembly, receipt of illegal gratification by a public servant, murder, etc. Example of non-
cognizable offences includes cheating, mischief, forgery, etc. In this case since the crime is of a very
serious nature, murder, the police officer does not require a warrant and may cause arrest on his
own accord.
Q.137) Option (C).
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In this case all the three proceeded to Sugreev’s house with a common intention. Thus, the first
requirement of the principle is met. Thereafter all of them proceeded to fire including Krish, thus
becoming party to the criminal act. Therefore as per the principle Krish is equally guilty irrespective
of the fact whether his bullet hit the victim or not.
Q.138) Option (B).

The communication was made in “good faith”.
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Q.139) Option (B).
Baahubali had “wilfully misinformed” the Magistrate while being fully aware of the fact that the act
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was not an accident but a murder.
Q.140) Option (A).

Karan Johari had the knowledge that he was suffering from Cholera at the time of travelling. It is also
common knowledge that while travelling in a train he would be directly interacting with a large
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number of passengers and that he would be using the common facilities thereby exposing his co-
passengers to a similar risk. Therefore K was negligent.
Q.141) Option (C).

The facts themselves state that the driver was driving in a “rash and negligent” fashion. Even if the
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same was not mentioned, further climbing on the footpath is rash and negligent by any standards
(unless being compelled to for some reason).
Q.142) Option (B).

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In this case Baldev did not know Sunny to be behind the bush, therefore Baldev did not shoot with
the intention to kill. In fact it was Ayushman who was responsible for the entire act as Ayushman,
intending to cause, or knowing it to be likely to cause Sunny’s death, induces Baldev to fire at the
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bush.
Q.143) Option (B).

As per the principle theft is committed when the person committing the theft “moves” the property
from the owner’s possession. In this case Salman himself gave the plate to Arbaaz; therefore even if
Arbaaz’s actions may not be justified in selling the plate elsewhere, he has not committed theft as
defined in the principle.
Q.144) Option (C).

As the entire action was committed with a malafide intention of misleading Batman by passing of
Ironman’s property as his own.
Q.145) Option (A).

As the palanquin was halted by Devender’s own bodily strength in order to rob Manohar. As per the
principle the employment of such force in order to commit an offence constitutes criminal use of
force.
Q.146) Option (B).

In order to solemnise the marriage under the SMA, 1954, the female must be of 18 years of age
which is not the case here.
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Q.147) Option (B).

Read the principle carefully. Desertion is a withdrawal from the marriage itself and not from a place.
Navneet was in constant touch with his wife and wishes that she live with him, however, Navneet
cannot be said that he has wilfully abandoned his wife.
Q.148) Option (C).

As per the principle one of the conditions of taking a child is that the child has not already been
adopted. Therefore, only the first adoption shall be valid.
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Q.149) Option (A).
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As per the principle the work created may not have a literary value. It is sufficient that it is a fruit of
hard labour or application of mind or a product of method.
Q.150) Option (A).

The principle specifies “the exercise of criminal jurisdiction depends upon the locality of the offence
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committed and not upon the nationality or locality of the offender”. The offender was in Islamabad
but the victim was cheated out of his money in Chandigarh, therefore, the cheating took place in
Chandigarh and shall fall within the jurisdiction of IPC,1860.
Q.151) Option (B).

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All of them had the intention to commit the crime and all of them were involved in planning. Even
though they might have not committed the crime, but all of them shall be guilty of criminal
conspiracy on account of being involved.
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Q.152) Option (C).

Narendra did not have Yogendra’s permission to take the pen.
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Q.153) Option (B).

The value of article does not matter. Since the stapler pin was taken without permission, there shall
be wrongful loss.
Q.154) Option (A).

As Donald’s unsoundness of mind does not restrict Jimmy’s right of private defence.
Q.155) Option (C).

As per the principle, the transferee in this case CD may at his option exercise the right even if KK was
to acquire an interest in flat titled Z subsequently.
Q.156) Option (B).

The deity does not qualify as a living person and as per the principle transfer can only be made
between one living person to another.
Q.157) Option (C).

Since Ranbir’s transfer is not gratuitous, it is not a gift. Since he does not receive money in lieu it
cannot be sale. The principle does not speak of mortgage, therefore by elimination it can only be an
exchange. Even by selection of options, he has received shopping building in exchange for his flat;
thus, exchange, or option (c) will be the right answer.
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Q.158) Option (A).

The process of selection was different for other candidates as contrasted to Chcha Chowdhary as
they had to face an extra examiner. Further as examiner Chacha Chowdhary was aware of the
process and questions before hand and also of the standard and performance of other candidates.
Moreover, the board is likely to be prejudiced, notwithstanding his absence, while awarding marks
to another member of the selection board.
Q.159) Option (C).
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Since we are speaking of actions of the employer, (a) cannot be an option. Since there was no
permanent closure, (d) cannot be an option. Since no person was fired, (b) cannot be an option
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which only leaves us with (c).
Q.160) Option (A).

As suspension can be treated to be a temporary “discharge” from work.
Section–V: Logical Reasoning

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Q.161) Option (B).
Q.162) Option (D).
Q.163) Option (D).

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Q.164) Option (A).

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The words given in the question stem are synonyms.
Q.165) Option (A).

The words given in the question stem are synonyms.
Q.166) Option (D).
Q.167) Option (B).
Q.168) Option (D).
Q.169) Option (D).
Q.170) Option (C).
Q.171) Option (B).
Q.172) Option (B).
Q.173) Option (A).
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Q.174) Option (D).
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descending order of their heights are: M > P > N > O. So, m is the tallest
Q.175) Option (A).
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Q.176) Option (C).
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Read it like this– my wife—grandfather ––only child ––only daughter. So the person in the
photograph is the wife of Vimal.
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Q.177) Option (B).

Read it like this– my father–in–law–––– only son—only son. So, Midha is the mother of that person.
Q.178) Option (A).

Read it like this–
Son–in–law of Meena’s mother—is the father of –––lady’s son.
Meena is sister of that lady.
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Q.179) Option (A).
Only daughter of my mother is the lady herself so lady is the mother of man.
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Q.180) Option (B).
Read it like this– Atul’s maternal grandfather's brother’s sister's son is Vimal’s maternal grandfather.
So Vimal is the uncle of Atul.
Q.181) Option (C).

The sequence will be APRC_ _ _ OR _ _ _ CAPR 00
APR has to be together in this order only, R can’t be at the end so second case is not possible.
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Q.182) Option (D).
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S.183–184) Solution for Questions:

Diana is older than Jackson; Jackson is older than Edward and Edward is older than Stphen.
Q.183) Option (B).

Diana is older than Jackson, who is older than Edward, who is older than Stephen
Q.184) Option (D).

Jackson is how much older than Edward is not known.
Q.185) Option (C).

Their order of arrangement in increasing order of their height will be
Vinita, Pawan / kalpana, Sunita, Kusum
Q.186) Option (A).

Direction post has changed thru 90 degree in the clock wise direction. New direction is written in
brackets. So, the car is actually travelling in the south direction
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Q.187) Option (D).
10 × 2 – 1 = 19
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19 × 2 – 2 = 36
36 × 2 – 3 = 69
69 × 2 – 4 = 134
134 × 2 – 5 = 263
263 × 2 – 6 = 520
Q.188) Option (B). 00

Next Difference between the two consecutive numbers is twice the previous difference.
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Q.189) Option (A).
Next Difference between the two consecutive numbers is two more than the previous difference.
Q.190) Option (B).

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Q.191) Option (A).

Z(26) + 1 = 27, X(24) + 3 = 27, V(22) + 5 = 27, T(20) + 7 = 27
Q.192) Option (A).

West, two left turn is equal to 180 degree turn
DAY SUBJECT PERSON
Monday Biology Subhash

Tuesday Physics Bhupesh
Wednesday Botany Saurabh
Thursday Zoology Rakesh
Friday English Mahesh
Q.193) Option (C).
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Q.194) Option (A).
Q.195) Option (D).
The complete info can be summarised as
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Q.196) Option (C).
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Q.197) Option (D).
Q.198) Option (D).

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Q.199) Option (C).

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Q.200) Option (D).

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Section–I: English Usage

Q.2) Option (A).

Q.3) Option (A).

Q.4) Option (D).

Q.5) Option (C).

Q.6) Option (C).

Q.7) Option (A).

Q.8) Option (B).

Q.9) Option (B).

Q.10) Option (B).

Q.11) Option (B).

Q.12) Option (C).

Q.13) Option (C).

or voids in B. Hence EDBAC.

Q.15) Option (B).

Q.16) Option (C).

Q.17) Option (A).

Q.18) Option (C).

Q.19) Option (A).

Q.20) Option (A).

Q.21) Option (A).

Q.22) Option (D).

Q.23) Option (B).

Q.24) Option (B).

Q.27) Option (B).

Q.28) Option (C).

Q.29) Option (B).

Q.30) Option (D).

Q.32) Option (D).

Q.33) Option (A).

Q.34) Option (B).

Q.35) Option (A).

Q.36) Option (B).

Q.37) Option (C).

Q.38) Option (A).

Q.39) Option (D).

Q.40) Option (C).

says and is therefore incorrect.

Section–II: General Knowledge

Q.41) Option (A).

Q.42) Option (C).

Q.43) Option (B).

Q.44) Option (C).

Q.45) Option (A).

Q.46) Option (D).

Q.48) Option (B).

Q.49) Option (A).

Q.50) Option (D).

Chattopadhyay. Rakta Karabi is written by Rabindranath Tagore.

Q.51) Option (C).

Q.52) Option (D).

Q.53) Option (A).

Q.54) Option (B).

Q.55) Option (C).

Q.56) Option (A).

Q.57) Option (C).

Q.59) Option (C).

Q.60) Option (B). 00

Q.62) Option (D).

Q.63) Option (A).

Q.64) Option (B).

Q.65) Option (C).