MOCK CLAT-16 Unproc (Question Paper) : Section-I: English Usage

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Section–I: English Usage
S.1–7) Directions for Questions: Read the passage given below and answer the following
questions.
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The recent advice by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to the media to refrain
from using the word “Dalit” by implication introduces a moral hierarchy in the use of words.
Following the petition submitted by some Buddhists from Nagpur, the government argued that the
word Dalit has to be avoided because it is morally offensive and humiliating and the term
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“Scheduled Caste” is preferable as it has been given constitutionally.
However, the Constitution has no control on the use of this term on account of it being misused by
those belonging to the upper castes and who feel that they face competition from the Scheduled
Castes (SCs). This misuse of the term was evident in caste slurs that were levelled at some SC
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students in a medical college in Delhi. The upper–caste students who did not like the SCs making it
to the college were accused of disfiguring the constitutional term, Scheduled Caste, by fracturing it
into a crooked and, hence, derogatory term, “schaddu”. This deformation of the term by the upper
castes is deployed as a weapon against the SCs to morally coerce and torment both the actual and
potential beneficiaries of the category. Although the term Scheduled Caste is morally coercive, its
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beneficiaries, in fact, hoarders, take lead to protect it from falling into misuse by upper–caste free–
riders by demanding for caste authentication through verification of caste certificates via
government mechanisms. The term Scheduled Caste is also morally corroding. Codified into a
certificate, the term no doubt works as a gate pass to the opportunity structures, but it also tends to
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corrode the social solidarity of the oppressed, leading to infighting among the SCs only to prove who
among them is an authentic SC.
The word Dalit in some sense does spring from among the SCs, but is irreducible to that category. It
emerges through the negation of a pacificatory term such as Scheduled Caste. The Dalit Panthers in
the early 1970s sprang from the in activism of many SC politicians who did not take a public stand on
the growing atrocities against Dalits. It is in this strong political sense that Dalit is irreducible to
Scheduled Caste. It is an oppositional articulation, both against the forces of oppression and those
SC politicians who, by and large, felt compelled to remain on the site of the dominant politics of
conformity to the governing class and condemnation of SCs.
Since the word Dalit expresses the totality of exploitation, discrimination, and patriarchal
domination, it cannot be accused of posing any danger to the solidarity of the oppressed. Dalit is
also irreducible to Scheduled Caste in another and perhaps more fundamental moral sense. Unlike
Scheduled Caste, it does not carry the burden of having to prove its authenticity. Such a subversive
and transformative meaning of Dalit, thus, militates against the much watered–down meaning of the
word that suggests that a Dalit is someone who is trampled down, oppressed, and surpassed.
However, the word Dalit in its long career has faced many contestations, coming mainly from
Buddhist literary writers from Maharashtra, leading musicians from the southern states, and now
again from some self–proclaimed Buddhists in Maharashtra. For such people, the word Dalit is an
embarrassment as, according to them, it is a morally offensive reminder of a humiliating past. The
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MIB, through its recent advice, which has been influenced by some Buddhist petitioners, expects the
media to inculcate allegiance to the use of the term Scheduled Caste as one single category.
Q.1) Which of the following has been directed not to use the word ‘dalit’?
a) The government
b) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
*c) Media
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d) All of the above
Q.2) According to the passage where were the SC students referred to as ‘schaddu’?
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a) Nagpur
*b) Delhi
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
Q.3) What the term ‘Dalit’ now signify?

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a) A trampled down and oppressed class.
*b) It is a negation of the pacificatory term scheduled caste and is the totality of exploitation at the
hands of upper caste.
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c) Dalit Lions
d) It is reducible to the term SC, though less preferable.
Q.4) From which of the following the word Dalit has faced many contestations?
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a) Buddhist literary writers from Maharashtra

b) Musicians from the southern states
c) Self–proclaimed Buddhists
*d) All of the above
Q.5) What is the tone of the passage?
a) Inquisitorial
*b) Assertive
c) Critical
d) Narrative
Q.6) What is the source of the passage?
a) A blog about the history of schedule castes in India

*b) A scholarly article from a journal.
c) A critique of Dalit Literature in India
d) A book review
Q.7) What is the central idea of the passage?
a) Prevailing atrocities on Dalits
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b) Discriminatory laws against SC

*c) Discovering the meaning of the term Dalit
d) Restrictions on the media
S.8–10) Directions for Questions: Select the correct antonym for the give word.
Q.8) Germane
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a) impartial
b) indifferent
*c) irrelevant
d) improvident
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Q.9) Recondite
a) manifest
b) flexible
c) sociable
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*d) comprehensible
Q.10) Doleful
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a) empty
b) full
*c) vivacious
d) witty
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S.11–17) Directions for Questions: The following passage has many missing conjunctions. From
among the given options, find the correct word and mark as your answer:
__11__ form a just conception of the relation between music and architecture it is necessary that
the two should be conceived of not as standing at opposite ends of a series represented by a straight
line, __12__ rather in juxtaposition, as in the ancient Egyptian symbol of a serpent holding its tail in
its mouth, the head in this case corresponding to music, and the tail to architecture; in other words,
__13__ in one sense they are the most–widely separated of the arts, __14__ they are the most
closely related.
Music being purely in time and architecture being purely in space, each is, in a manner and to a
degree not possible with any of the other arts, convertible into the other, by reason of the
correspondence subsisting between intervals of time and intervals of space. A perception of this may
have inspired the famous saying that architecture is frozen music, a poetical statement of a
philosophical truth, __15__ that which in music is expressed by means of harmonious intervals of
time and pitch, successively, after the manner of time, may be translated into corresponding
intervals of architectural void and solid, height and width.
__16__ music and architecture are allied. They alone of all the arts are purely creative, since in them
is presented, not a likeness of some known idea, but a thing–in–itself brought to a distinct and
complete expression of its nature. Neither a musical composition nor a work of architecture depends
for its effectiveness upon resemblances to natural sounds in the one case, or to natural forms in the
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other. Of none of the other arts is this to such a degree true: they are not so much creative as re–
creative, __17__ in them all the artist takes his subject ready made from nature and presents it
anew according to the dictates of his genius.
Q.11)
a) since
b) due to
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c) also
*d) In order to
Q.12)
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a) because
*b) but
c) from
d) for
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Q.13)
a) yet
b) in as much
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*c) though
d) furthermore
Q.14)
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*a) in another
b) thereafter
c) in so far
d) while
Q.15)
a) thereby
b) by contrast
*c) since
d) inspite of
Q.16)
a) as also
*b) In another sense
c) nevertheless
d) also
Q.17)
a) again
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b) at last
c) but also
*d) for
S.18–22) Directions for Questions: Identify the part that is incorrect and mark as your answer:
Q.18) Satyanarayana, a professor at Hyderabad’s English and Foreign Languages University, (a) / said
to me that the brunt of the controversy, that followed, (*b) / was directed at the BJP, the Telangana
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government was a “principle agent” in the episode. (c). / No error (d).
Q.19) Altaf Masih, a sanitary worker and resident of Joseph Colony, (a) / a neighbourhood in Lahore,
sat on a mattress (b) / in a single room that houses his entire family. (c). / No error (*d).
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Q.20) The apex court ruled that a preliminary inquiry would have to be conducted (a) / before
registering an FIR against public servants or private individuals and (b) / that anticipatory bail for the
accused, which was unavailable before, would be now par for the course. (*c). / No error (d).
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Q.21) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena had dissolved Parliament after it became evident (a)
/ that Mahinda Rajapaksa, whom he had appointed Prime Minister two weeks ago, (b) / is not
enjoying a legislative majority. (*c). / No error (d).
Q.22) The responses should complement a dozen Indian experiments (a) / shortlisted from among
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responses (b) / which came in for the AO of April 2017. (*c). / No error (d).
S.23–27) Directions for Questions: Identify the meanings of the given words:
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Q.23) Puissance
a) timid
b) boring
c) poverty
*d) power
Q.24) Quintessential
*a) archetypal
b) cliche
c) pedagogy
d) reject
Q.25) Abjure
a) claim
*b) renounce
c) project
d) make larger
Q.26) Indefatigable
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a) smart
b) happy
*c) untiring
d) reckless
Q.27) Inchoate
*a) rudimentary
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b) difficult
c) complex
d) condition
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S.28–33) Directions for Questions: Arrange the following into coherent passages:
Q.28)
1. against Dalits and Scheduled Tribes across Rajasthan
2. Varma claims 311 FIRs were registered
3. and none of them have been withdrawn
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4. While there is no official disclosure of the number of complaints filed by the state,
*a) 4213
b) 3412
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c) 4123
d) 2134
Q.29)
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1. a 1987 ban on man–made gases that damage the fragile high–altitude ozone layer,
2. and the ongoing recovery of stratospheric ozone.
3. The four–yearly review of the Montreal Protocol,
4. found long–term decreases in the atmospheric abundance of controlled ozone–depleting
substances
a) 1234
b) 4321
*c) 3142
d) 2134
Q.30)
1. “We consider this a reunion of old friends,” says 28–year–old choreographer Ishwarya
Balabharthy,
2. Archana Raja, Shri Varsha, Vidya Krishnamoorthy, and Varsha Jayalakshmi,
3. all in their early twenties
4. of the six–member dance group comprising her sister Varsha Balabharthy and childhood best
friends:
a) 4123
b) 3214
c) 3124
*d) 1423
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Q.31)
1. I remember leaving the theatre feeling so thoroughly happy that I ended up buying absolutely
unnecessary and overpriced memorabilia from the theatre store.
2. But it’s a fun place.
3. The feeling of whispering lines under my breath, along with the actors, is one I cannot describe in
words.
4. Much to my happiness, the play was The Merchant of Venice.
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*a) 4312
b) 2413
c) 3214
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d) 1234
Q.32)
1. Amid growing demand for liquidity support for non–banking finance companies,
2. as liquidity deficit in the system is a concern
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3. though it will continue to provide funds to the banking system
4. the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to provide any special support to the sector,
a) 2314
b) 4123
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*c) 1432
d) 3124
Q.33)
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1. on new legalisations proposed by Bengaluru, Chennai, Lucknow and Mumbai.

2. will present its report to the Rajya Sabha with its recommendations
3. The Rajya Sabha Committee,
4. constituted in 1964 as an instrument for exercising parliamentary control over executive action,
a) 1432
*b) 3421
c) 2341
d) 4123
S.34–37) Directions for Questions: Identify the odd one out:
Q.34)
a) fold
b) block
c) dome
*d) building
Q.35)
a) alluring
*b) face
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c) handsome
d) attractive
Q.36)
a) depraved
b) immoral
*c) angry
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d) wanton
Q.37)
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*a) child
b) sawbones
c) medico
d) quack
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S.38–40) Directions for Questions: Fill in the blanks:
Q.38) I don’t ____________ well with my cousins.
a) get on
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*b) get along

c) get over
d) get away
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Q.39) Rohini always looks ___________ the poor.
a) at
b) over
c) up
*d) down upon
Q.40) Aditya ____________ his father.
a) takes on
b) takes up
*c) takes after
d) takes over
Section–II: General Knowledge

Q.41) John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino have been awarded the 2019
Nobel Prize in the field of
a) Physics
b) Literature
*c) Chemistry
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d) Economics
Q.42) Which bank was categorized by the RBI as a ‘private sector bank’ for regulatory purposes with
effect from January 21, 2019?
*a) IDBI Bank

b) ICICI Bank
c) Bandhan Bank
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d) HDFC Bank
Q.43) Who among the following is the chairman of committee on Social Stock Exchanges (SSE)
constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently?
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a) Usha Thorat
*b) Ishaat Hussain
c) Injeti Srinivas
d) Raghuram Rajan
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Q.44) What is meant by Inflation Premium?
*a) It is the difference between real interest rate and nominal interest rate charged by banks.
b) When a firm accounts inflation before it bring forth its profit.
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c) The premium accrued by the government, when it resorts to print currency during high inflation.
d) All of above.
Q.45) Name the scheme that was announced by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to boost
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exports on 14 September 2019 in New Delhi.
a) STRIVE
*b) NIRVIK
c) Digital Abhiyan
d) Paramarsh
Q.46) With regard to Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), consider the
following statements:
1. In this short period of 12 months, 46.4 lakh hospital treatments, worth Rs 7,500 crores have been
carried out.
2. The scheme has been implemented in 32 States and Union Territories till date.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
*c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.47) According to which Article of the Indian Constitution, the proclamation of emergency in case
of failure of the constitutional machinery in a state can be imposed?
a) Article 370
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b) Article 360
c) Article 352
*d) Article 356
Q.48) Which among the following organizations released its first school education quality index
(SEQI) report recently?
*a) NITI Aayog
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b) Ministry of Human Resource Development
c) Ministry of Urban Development
d) Ministry of Panchayati Raj Development
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Q.49) The Union Government has instituted the highest civilian award in the field of contribution to
the unity and integrity of India, in the name of which national leader?
a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

*b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
c) Veer Savarkar
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d) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
Q.50) Fatwa-i-Alamgiri was created during the reign of

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a) Humayun
b) Shah Jahan
*c) Aurangzeb
d) Akbar
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Q.51) The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2019 has been given, for discovery of how cells
sense and adapt to oxygen availability, to
a) William G. Kaelin Jr
b) Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe
c) Gregg L. Semenza
*d) All of the above
Q.52) Which among the following statements is/are correct about Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman
Nidhi (PM Kisan)?
1. The Union Cabinet, which held its first meeting, decided to extend the Pradhan Mantri Kisan
Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) to all farmers in the country irrespective of their landholdings.
2. An additional 2 crore farmers will get the cash incentive by removal of the distinction between
small and big farmers in the PM Kisan scheme
Select the correct option:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
*c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.53) United Nations through the UNSC 1267 Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee has recently
designated who among the following as global terrorist?
*a) Masood Azhar

b) Dawood Ibrahim
c) Mohammad Musa
d) Lakhi ur Rehman Lakhvi
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Q.54) Recently India adopted new definition of which of the following base units?
a) Second
*b) Kilogram
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c) Metre
d) Candela
Q.55) Which of the following countries has its coasts along both Pacific and Atlantic oceans?
a) Peru
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*b) Chile
c) Guyana
d) Argentina
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Q.56) India initiated steps to create a special forces division, appointing a Major General rank officer
as the chief of the new Armed Forces Special Operation Division, which is expected to be the first
choice for the government to undertake any major counter-terrorism operation. Who has been
appointed as the first chief of the Armed Forces Special Operations Division?
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*a) Major General A.K. Dhingra

b) Major General A.K. Vyas
c) Major General Praveen Kumar
d) Major General Annakutty Babu
Q.57) Who among the following has been appointed as 24th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), and is the
first helicopter pilot of the Navy to become the CNS?
a) Admiral M. S. Pawar
b) Admiral G. Ashok Kumar
c) Admiral Sunil Lanba
*d) Admiral Karambir Singh
Q.58) Volodymyr Zelensky scored a landslide victory in the presidential election of which among the
following countries?
*a) Ukraine
b) Belarus
c) Croatia
d) Hungary
Q.59) Consider the following statements with regard to Emmy awards 2019:
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1. “The Young and the Restless” was named Outstanding Drama Series at the 46th Daytime Emmy
Awards.
2. Jacqueline MacInnes Wood from “The Bold and the Beautiful” took home the trophy for Lead
Actress.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
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*c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.60) Who founded the state of Hyderabad in 1724 and became the first Nizam of Hyderabad?
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a) Mujaffar Jung
b) Nasir Jung
c) Salabat Jung
*d) Chin Quilich Khan
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Q.61) Which of the statements given below about Draft educational policy 2019 is/are correct?
1. It advocates 3 language formula.
2. Clause recommending mandatory teaching of hindi in schools was dropped.
Select the correct options
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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
*c) Both 1 and 2
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d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.62) What was the code name of Balakot Air Strike, where Indian Airforce aircrafts bombarded
terrorist training infrastructure deep inside the Pakistan state?
a) Operation Vijay
b) Operation Black Tornado
c) Operation Meghdoot
*d) Operation Bandar
Q.63) Due to breaking of violent clashes, which city’s parliament suspended extradition Bill, the
cause of protest?
*a) Hongkong
b) Macau
c) Singapore
d) Ankara
Q.64) Consider the following statements:

1. India has won the unanimous support of all countries in the 55-member Asia-Pacific Group at the
United Nations in support of its bid for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council (UNSC) for a
two-year term in 2021-22.
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2. Pakistan and China opposed India’s bid for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council
(UNSC).
*a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.65) Who among the following plundered the Delhi city and also took away the Peacock Throne
and the Koh-i-noor diamond?
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*a) Nadir Shah
b) Ahmed Shah Abdali
c) Mahmud of Ghazni
d) Muhammad Ghori

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1. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was held in June 2019 at New Delhi.
2. SCO Summit 2019 is the first SCO summit after India become a full time member
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
*c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.67) Government of India announced merger of NSSO with CSO to form
a) Central Statistical Office

*b) National Statistical Office
c) Indian Statistical Office
Q.68) Tawlhlohpuan which got Geographical Indication (GI) tag given by the Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade belongs to which state?
*a) Mizoram
b) Manipur
c) Tripura
d) Nagaland
Q.69) Okjokull glacier was recently commemorated with plaque. This glacier is located in which
among the following countries?
a) Denmark
b) Russia
c) Canada
*d) Iceland
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Q.70) Which of the following river passes through both Russia and China, that is also the world's
tenth longest river?
*a) Amur
b) Chang Jiyang
c) Yenisey
d) Ural
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Q.71) Name the sports with which Anant Setalvad, who passed away recently, was associated with.
*a) Cricket
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b) Lawn Tennis
c) Volleyball
d) Football
Q.72) Which state has become the second state in India after Kerala to develop an action plan to
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manage antimicrobial resistance (AMR) recently?
a) Haryana
*b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Uttar Pradesh
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d) Punjab
Q.73) Which among the following molecule has been spotted by scientists for the first time in space
recently?
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a) Nitrate NO3-
b) Magnesium Mg2+
*c) Helium hydride (HeH+)
Q.74) World’s thinnest gold, which is 0.47 nanometre thick, has been created by researchers of
which country?
*a) United Kingdom

b) Russia
c) China
d) Japan
Q.75) Which of the following region is known as the 'cross roads of culture' a place where people,
goods, and ideas from many areas came together?
a) West Europe
b) Central Asia
*c) South East Asia
d) North Africa
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Q.76) Name the first German to be elected as European commission’s president after more than 50
years.
*a) Ursula von der Leyen

b) Jean Claude Juncker
c) Christine Lagarde
d) Mario Draghi
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Q.77) Which place in Sri Lanka finds mention in Skanda purana and is popular for centuries-old Hindu
temple of Lord Kartika?
a) Colombo
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b) Kandy
c) Trincomalee
*d) Kataragma
Q.78) Name the author of the Glass Palace and Sea of Poppies, who was given India’s highest literary
award, the Jnanpith Award in 2019?
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a) Kedarnath Singh
b) G. Sankara Kurup
c) Shri Lal Shukla
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*d) Amitav Ghosh
Q.79) The prevalence of stunting in children under five years of age is the highest in which Indian
state as per latest reports?
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*a) Bihar
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Jharkhand
d) Meghalaya
Q.80) ECOMARC is granted to such a product, which is not harmful to environment. What is the
mark of this?
*a) A pitcher of clay

b) A green Tree
c) Cloud
d) A picture of rabbit
Q.81) World Day for International Justice (WDIJ) is observed every year to promote international
criminal justice on
*a) July 17
b) July 23
c) July 15
d) July 27
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Q.82) K. Kalyanasundaram Pillai, who has been selected for the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi
Fellow or Akademi Ratna awards is associated with which classical dance?
a) Kuchupudi
b) Kathakali
c) Odissi
*d) Bharatnatyam
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Q.83) Name the organization that has received President’s award for excellent CSR in social
development in 2019.
a) HINDALCO
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*b) NALCO
c) IOC
d) ONGC
Q.84) BCCI has formally appointed who among the following as the Indian National Cricket
Academy’s Head of Cricket?
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*a) Rahul Dravid
b) Sourav Ganguly
c) Nayan Mongia
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d) Sunil Gavaskar
Q.85) The objective of the scheme of Sarva Siksha Abhiyan is to provide useful and relevant
elementary education for all children in the age group of:
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*a) 6-14 years

b) 4- 14 years
c) 6- 18 years
d) 6 – 16 years
Q.86) Name the country with which Hussain Muhammad Ershad, the former military dictator
belonged to, who passed away recently.
a) Pakistan
*b) Bangladesh
c) Myanmar
d) Maldives
Q.87) Newly appointed Director General (DG) of India’s largest paramilitary force, Border Security
Force (BSF) is
a) S K Goel
b) Rakesh Asthana
c) S S Deswal
*d) VK Johri
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Q.88) Name the ancient city, which is famous for hanging gardens, was recently conferred the tag of
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
a) Harappa
b) Alexandria
*c) Babylon
d) Athens
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Q.89) To pay tribute to South Africa’s former president for his values, legacy and contribution to
society the Nelson Mandela International Day is observed every year on-
a) July 1
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b) July 11
*c) July 18
d) July 22

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1. Mission launched by Union HRD Minister to improve Learning Outcomes at the Elementary level is
National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA).
2. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) has been conferred
the prestigious SKOCH Governance Gold Award for its Portal for Affordable Credit and Interest
Subvention Access (PAiSA).
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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
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*c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2
Section–III: Numeric Aptitude

Q.91) A certain sum increases by 50% in 5 years. Three sums x, y and z are lent for 10, 15 and 20
years respectively. If amount on each sum is equal, then find the ratio of x, y and z.
a) 9 : 6 : 5
*b) 9 : 6 : 4
c) 6 : 5 : 4
d) 9 : 4 : 6
Q.92) One diagonal of a parallelogram is 70 cms and the perpendicular distance of the diagonal from
either of the outlying vertices is 27 cms. Find the area of the parallelogram.
a) 1980 sq. cm
*b) 1890 sq. cm
c) 1920 sq. cm
d) 1880 sq. cm
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Q.93) A cricketer whose bowling average is 12.4 runs per wicket takes 5 wickets for 26 runs and
thereby decreases his average by 0.4. Find out the number of wickets taken by him before the last
match?
a) 75
b) 79
*c) 85
d) 89
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Q.94) A number is increased by 20% and again it is increased by 20%. By what percent should the
increased number be reduced so that it gets back to the original number?
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a) 40%
b) 44%
5
*c) 30 %
9
5
d) 40 %
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Q.95) An amount of Rs. x at 20% per annum compounded annually for 3 years becomes y. Find the
ratio of y : x?
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a) 36 : 25
*b) 216 : 125
c) 3 : 1
d) 8 : 1
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Q.96) The efficiency of A is half of B and together they can finish a work in 11 hours. In how much
time can B alone complete the work?
*a) 16.5 hours

b) 33 hours
c) 24 hours
d) 20 hours
Q.97) 4 men can do double the work done by 6 boys in the same time. If a work is done by 15 boys in
60 days, how many men will be required to finish the same job in 5 days?
a) 30 men
b) 40 men
c) 50 men
*d) 60 men
Q.98) When the numerator of a number is decreased by 50% while the denominator is increased by
25%, the ratio of the new values of the numerator and the denominator is 2:3. Find the original ratio
of the numerator and the denominator of the number?
a) 3:2
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b) 4:3
c) 7:5
*d) 5:3
Q.99) 17% of the students in a class failed in both maths and science. If 45% students passed in
maths while 50% students passed in science, find the percentage of students in the class who passed
in both the subjects?
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a) 10%
*b) 12%
c) 13%
d) 15%
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Q.100) Find the sum of the digits of the largest 3 digit number which when divided by 3 and 7 gives
respective remainders of 1 and 5?
a) 15
b) 18
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*c) 22
d) 20
Q.101) 5 Men and 8 women can complete a work in 10 days, while 10 men and 8 Boys can do the
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same work in 5 days. So 15 men, 8 women and 8 boys can do the same work in how many days?
a) 5 days
b) 6.66 days
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*c) 3.33 days

d) Cannot be determine
Q.102) Pujara scored 193 run in the first inning of 4th test match against Australia with the strike
rate of 51.73. While Rishab pant scored 159. If Rishab also played same number of balls, what is the
approximately strike rate of Rishab pant? (strike rate = number of runs per hundred balls)
*a) 42.62
b) 45.45
c) 56.34
d) 53.23
Q.103) A train of length 300 m is travelling at the speed of 63 km/hr. Another train of length 200 mt
is travelling at 27 km/hr. Find the ratio of time taken by the faster train to cross slower train when
they are running in same direction to when they are running in opposite direction?
*a) 5 : 2
b) 2 : 5
c) 4 : 9
d) 9 : 4
Q.104) A cube of length 5 cm has its faces painted and is cut into cubes of length 1cm each and one
cube is picked at random. The probability of getting a cube with two faces painted is?
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b)
125
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c)
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*d)
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Q.105) A point is selected at random inside a circle. What is the percentage of chances that the point
is closer to the centre than to the circumference?
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*a) 25
b) 50
c) 60
d) 75
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Q.106) A small group of tribals have a language all of whose words can have at most 4 letters while
they have only 4 letters in the alphabet of the language. What is the maximum number of words in
that language?
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a) 256
b) 320
c) 336
*d) 340
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Q.107) A man buys oranges at Rs. x per hundred and sells them at the rate of y for a rupee. He gains
Rs. 1 per 20 oranges. When x = 15, what is the value of y?
a) 1/5
*b) 5
c) 1/4
d) 4
Q.108) The ratio, in which tea costing Rs.192/kg is to be mixed with tea costing Rs.150/kg so that the
mixed tea, when sold for Rs.194.40 per kg, gives a profit of 20% is –
a) 3 : 5
*b) 2 : 5
c) 5 : 3
d) 5 : 2
Q.109) The hypotenuse and the semi–perimeter of right triangle are 20 cm and 24 cm respectively.
The other two sides of the triangle are –
*a) 16 cm, 12 cm
b) 12 cm, 18 cm
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c) 20 cm, 16 cm
d) None of these
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Q.110) The value of 7 4 is 
1 1 1
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2 7 1
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S.111–113) Directions for Questions: Rule (Contract Law)
Mere silence as to the facts likely to affect the willingness of a person to enter into a contract is not a
fraud, unless the circumstances of the case are such that, on close examination it is found to be the
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duty of the person keeping silent to speak, or unless his silence is, in itself, equivalent to speech.
Facts: Yamini wants to sell her old stereo. She puts an advertisement on an online portal and is
contacted by Simran, an interested buyer. Simran says that she wants to take a look at the stereo
before paying. Yamini tells her that she will be out of town but her house help, Gita, will show it to
her and Simran can pay for it to Gita and take the stereo if she wants.
Q.111) Simran visits Yamini’s place, looks at the stereo and then asks Gita, “Does this work alright?”
Gita shrugs. Simran decides to buy the stereo anyway and pays Gita for it. A few days later, the
stereo bursts into flame and Simran blames Yamini and Gita for fraud. Which of the two could be
held liable for fraud as per the Rule?
a) Simran only
b) Gita only
c) Both Simran and Gita
*d) Neither Simran nor Gita
Q.112) Simran puts her old duvet on sale in a flea market. When she is standing at the stall, a
prospective buyer, Mehek, approaches her to negotiate the price and says, “If there is any tear or
damage in the duvet, I will give Rs. 3,000, else I am willing to buy it for Rs.5,000.” Simran says, “Look
no further, miss!” She quickly packed the duvet, and handed Mehek a bill of Rs.5,000. Mehek paid
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and bought it. When she reached home and spread out the duvet, she discovered around 15–20 1
mm. holes on the left corner of the duvet. Choose the correct statement:
*a) Simran may be guilty of fraud for she lied to Mehek through her conduct.
b) Simran may be guilty of fraud for she lied to Mehek through her words.
c) Simran is not guilty of fraud.
d) It cannot be determined
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Q.113) Gita decides to make some money reselling her old stuff as well. She goes to the flea market
and puts up a table, dividing the display into products of two categories– “New/Unused– Rs.1,000”
and “Old– Rs.500.” Because she has more old things than new ones, some of the old things
inevitably encroach upon the new section on display. A buyer comes, picks out a candle stand, and
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thinking it is new (when in fact, it is old), hands over Rs. 1,000 to Gita, who quietly accepts the
payment. Is there fraud in this case?
a) Yes
*b) Yes, by conduct
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A person is said to be of sound mind for the purpose of making a contract if, at the time when he
makes it, he is capable of understanding it and of forming a rational judgment as to its effect upon
his interests.
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Facts: Uzma is a qualified Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years of experience. While she
gets a lot of work, she often suffers from seizures during winters, especially in the evenings, and of
late, work has been thinning on this front. One evening, Aman comes to her to get the accounts of
his company made and audited, and Uzma signs an agreement offering Rs. 30,000 for the whole
task.
Q.114) Is Uzma of sound mind during this contract?
a) Yes
b) Yes, because she is highly qualified and experienced
c) No
*d) It cannot be determined
Q.115) Uzma gets a call one evening from one, Noor, requesting Uzma to prepare the accounts for
her shop. Uzma says, “Sure, I’d be happy to. Why don’t you visit my office tomorrow and we can
discuss and finalize this?” Noor agrees. Is the Rule applicable here?
a) Yes
b) Yes, because Uzma has made an offer to which Noor has agreed.
*c) No
S.116–118) Directions for Questions: Rule (Criminal Law)
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A. Whoever intending to take any moveable property out of the possession of any person without
that person’s consent, moves that property out of his or her possession, is said to commit theft.
B. A person who, without lawful excuse, damages any property belonging to another intending to
damage any such property shall be guilty of causing criminal damage.
C. Damage means any impairment of the value of a property.
Facts: Gary invites George, Travis and Scott for a party at his place. George and Travis reach first and
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are sitting on the sofa, watching the cricket match, while Gary is preparing some snacks. When Scott
walks in, he also wants to sit on the sofa because that is where the best view of the match can be
obtained. He picks up Gary’s power bank, lying on the sofa and puts it in the drawer nearby. Gary
notices the power bank missing after the party is over and they have all left. He decides to sue all the
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other three for theft.
Q.116) Advise Gary.
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b) He should only sue Scott for the best result (in his favour).
*c) No theft has been committed.
d) It is partly Gary’s fault and thus penalty for theft will be mitigated.
Q.117) Soon things are sorted among the four friends, and George invites them for brunch on a
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Sunday. Travis comes early and George tells him that he needs to rush out to buy some groceries for
the meal, and requests Travis to stay and keep watch on the house till then. As luck would have it,
there is a break–in into George’s place just minutes after George’s departure. Travis is taken aback
and hides in a corner, deciding to hit the burglar on the head with his fist. As soon as the burglar is
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attempting to turn the corner, Travis hits him on the head, and the burglar crashes into an expensive
China vase kept nearby. Is Travis’ action punishable under Rule B?
a) Yes
b) Yes, but only if the vase is expensive
*c) No
Q.118) Assume that in the above case, Travis was cornered by the burglar and he used the China
vase to hit the latter on the head and render his unconscious. The vase is shattered beyond repair
here. Would the answer to the above question change now?
a) Yes
b) Yes, but only if George wants to pursue a course of action against Travis
*c) No
d) It depends on the value of the vase
S.119–120) Directions for Questions: Rule (Tort Law)
“Volenti non fit injuria”, a well–established legal principle, means that a person has no legal remedy
for the injury caused by an act to which he has consented.
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Facts: Irene enrolls in a baking workshop. She is a first–timer and is very excited about attending it.
During the workshop, the trainer, Rene, pairs up all the students, and Irene is paired with Samantha,
a trained baker. Towards the end of the workshop, Rene asks one set of partners to prepare for
plating and the other set to retrieve the cake from the oven. Irene and Samantha decide that the
former would retrieve the cake while the latter, being more trained, will prepare for plating. In a
rush, Irene forgets to wear an oven mitten and burns her hand while trying to take the cake out of
the oven.
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Q.119) Is this a case of volenti non fit injuria?
*a) Yes
b) No, because Samantha should have taken Irene’s task since she is better trained.
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c) No, because Irene was unaware of this risk when she enrolled and attended the workshop.
Q.120) Rene asks all the new students to try their hands at a new cooking technique, blow torching,
which involves working with flame while wearing protective goggles. Irene wants to opt out of this
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but consents nevertheless, being too hesitant to refuse. During this task, Irene is very nervous and
ends up blowtorching one of her fingers and is injured. Is the Rule applicable here?
*a) Yes
b) No, because she was reluctant to do this initially.
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A. If the consideration or object of an agreement is forbidden by law, or is of such a nature that

would defeat the provisions of any law, or is fraudulent, or is injurious to the person or property of
another or, the Court regards it as immoral, or opposed to public policy, then the object or
consideration shall be deemed unlawful.
B. Every agreement of which the object or consideration is unlawful is void.
C. Minors are not competent to contract as per the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
Facts: Meet enters into an agreement with Kittu, a 10–year old, to pay him Rs.1,000 per month for
helping out on his factory premises every weekend.
Q.121) Choose the correct statement:
*a) The contract is void ab initio.

b) The contract is voidable.
c) The contract is void.
Q.122) Kittu’s sister, Haifa (a 16–year old), works at their family farm everyday after school for
around three hours. Very often, she misses out on adequate sleep because she makes up for the lost
time to study and do homework at night. Can the Rules above come to Haifa’s rescue?
a) Yes
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b) Yes, because it is a conflict with her right to education and health

*c) No
Q.123) Kittu and Haifa’s mother, Gul, enters into an agreement with one, Raja to pick strawberries
from a field during the next two weeks, in return for weekly payment of Rs. 2,000. Later, it is found
that the strawberry field did not belong to Raja and he had assigned the task to Gul without
informing her about this. The field actually belonged to one Ghayur. The agreement between Gul
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and Raja is:
*a) Void
b) Voidable
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The occupier of a premise owes a duty of care to all his invitees and visitors.
Facts: Marsh invites her close friends Tim and Billy for picnic in the central park in the city. The day
of the picnic is very inviting indeed with the Sun shining and clear skies. During the picnic, Tim is
blissfully sipping lemonade when a scorpion in the grass stings him and he is rendered unconscious.
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a) Marsh is the occupier as he has invited people for the picnic.

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b) Marsh owes a duty of care to Tim and Billy.

c) Both (a) and (b)
*d) None of the above
Q.125) Two months later, to celebrate Tim’s recovery, Billy invites Tim and Marsh to his place for
dinner. A thief has been eyeing Billy’s house for long and when he notices that he is busy with
merrymaking downstairs, the thief breaks into the house from the top window and starts foraging
for jewels and money. Billy’s dog, Hansen, spots the thief and bites him. Which of the following
statements is correct as per the Rule?
*a) Billy owes a duty of care to Tim and Marsh.

b) Billy owes a duty of care only to Tim since he had been injured before.
c) Billy owes a duty of care to the thief and to his friends.
A. Negligence is committed when there is a breach of duty of care and it results in damage to a
person’s neighbour.
B. A neighbour is a person who is likely to be affected by the negligent act of the tortfeasor.
Facts: Zimu is a Zimbabwean national, living in India, to do research on exotic plant species. In order
to protect his laboratory, he has grown stinging nettle plants, which are poisonous, all around it.
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However, some branches of these plants are jutting into the neighbor, Veeru’s, backyard. Veeru’s
goat eats some of the leaves while roaming in the backyard and dies.
Q.126) Is there a duty of care owed by Zimu to Veeru?
*a) Yes
b) No, because Zimu is a foreign national.
c) No, because Zimu is living here only temporarily for research.
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Q.127) Is there negligence in this case?
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*a) Yes, by Zimu.
b) Yes, by Veeru.
c) Yes, by both Zimu and Veeru.
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Q.128) Veeru is strolling in his backyard and accidentally touches one of the stinging nettles. Is Zimu
liable for negligence in this case?
*a) Yes
b) No
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c) No, because Veeru’s goat had already suffered the consequences of the stinging nettle.
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Ignorance of fact is excused but ignorance of law is no excuse.
Facts: Terry is visiting India from the US for a brief workshop in New Delhi. He is crossing the road
with his vehicle when the traffic light is still red, and is caught and fined.
Q.129) Which of the following can he plead to escape the penalty?
a) That he is only in India for a brief visit.

b) That he is unaware of the law.
c) Either (a) or (b) would suffice.
Q.130) All of Terry’s pleas fail and so he says, “But sir, I’m a foreign national. Indian law is foreign law
and hence merely a case of fact for me rather than law itself!” Comment on Terry’s argument:
a) Such a law amounts to a question of fact for a foreign national.

*b) Such a law amounts to a question of law in the strict sense.
c) Terry must pay the fine and leave rather than argue.
S.131–133) Directions for Questions: Rule (Criminal Law)
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Nothing which is not intended to cause death, is an offence by reason of any harm which it may
cause, or be intended by the doer to cause, or be known by the doer to be likely to cause, to any
person for whose benefit it is done in good faith, and who has given a consent, whether express or
implied, to suffer that harm, or to take the risk of that harm.
Facts: Samrat consults Dr. D’Souza with a complaint of dryness in the eye and inability to keep them
open for long hours. Dr. D’ Souza tells him it is nothing to worry about and he should put some
herbal eyedrops for a week, and it will be alright. Samrat pleads with him, “But Doctor, is there
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something that would cure this faster? I am travelling in two days’ time and it will be a problem for
me!” Dr. D’ Souza sighs, asks him to sit on the chair and administers a set of eyedrops. These are
eyedrops Dr. D’Souza has been working on in his personal laboratory for some months now but they
have not been licensed yet. While Samrat feels better instantly, his vision gets blurred in the evening
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and when he wakes up the next day, his eyes are swollen and red.
Q.131) Is Dr. D’Souza protected by the Rule?
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b) Yes, because he had no mala fide intent while administering the drops.
*c) No
Q.132) Assume that when Samrat explains his problem to Dr. D’Souza the first time, Dr. D’ Souza
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tells him, “Look Samrat, there are two ways we can go about this. I could either operate on you and
you will be cured sooner but there is some risk involved in this operation and there is a 0.5% chance
of contracting blindness, or I could prescribe herbal medicines but the effects will begin to show in
about three weeks’ time.” Samrat opts for the first option. After the operation, Samrat loses vision in
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one eye. Is Dr. D’Souza protected by the Rule?
*a) Yes
b) No, because he gave a very small margin of risk to Samrat to trick him.
c) No
Q.133) Assume that when Samrat meets Dr. D’ Souza regarding his problem for the first time, he
shows him his eye, which is swollen and red, and Dr. D’ Souza informs him that he will have to
undergo surgery immediately. Either way there is a 50–50 chance of saving his vision. Samrat agrees
to the same but after the surgery, loses vision in one eye. Is Dr. D’Souza protected by the Rule?
*a) Yes
b) No, because there was only a 50% chance of recovery through the surgery.
c) No
Battery refers to a harmful, offensive and unlawful touching of a person against his will. There
should be intention to use physical force and actual physical contact.
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Facts: Xena is running in a baton race. When she is passing the baton to her teammate Albert, Will
from the opposite team loses his balance and crashes into her. Xena wants to sue Will for battery.
Q.134) Advise Xena.
a) Her claim is likely to succeed.

b) Her claim is likely to fail because she is running in a race.
*c) Her claim is likely to fail.
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Q.135) Assume that when Xena hands over the baton to Albert, his hand touches hers. After the race
is over, she feels very uncomfortable with this and decides to sue Albert for battery. Advise Xena.
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a) Her claim is likely to succeed.
b) Her claim is likely to fail because she is running in a race.
*c) Her claim is likely to fail.
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A. A minor is a person who is below the age of eighteen. However, where a guardian administers the
minor’s property, the age of majority is twenty one.
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B. A minor is not permitted by law to enter into a contract. Hence, where a minor enters into a
contract with a major person, the contract is not enforceable. This effectively means that neither the
minor nor the other party can make any claim on the basis of the contract.
C. In a contract with a minor, if the other party hands over any money or confers any other benefit
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on the minor, the same shall not be recoverable from the minor unless the other party was deceived
by the minor to hand over money or any other benefit. The other party will have to show that the
minor misrepresented her age, he was ignorant about the age of the minor and that he handed over
the benefit on the basis of such representation.
Facts: Nirvik is a 15–year old boy. He lost his father at a young age and his mother has sent him to
live with his uncle and aunt in Mumbai. Nirvik enters into a contract with his uncle, promising to sign
over his ancestral property to him three years later, provided his uncle give him Rs. 30,000 each
month.
Q.136) Is the contract between Nirvik and his uncle enforceable?
a) Yes
*b) No
c) No, because it is between two family members
Q.137) Nirvik’s uncle keeps giving him the said amount each month for a year until Nirvik’s mother
finds out about this and reprimands both of them, telling them that such a contract is unworkable.
Nirvik’s uncle demands his money back from his nephew and his mother. How likely is he to get the
money back as per the Rules?
a) Very likely
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b) Likely
*c) Not likely at all
d) It cannot be decided
Q.138) Nirvik’s uncle files a case in court to seek reimbursement of the amount he had already paid
to Nirvik. He pleads that Nirvik had lied about his age to him. Choose the correct statement in this
context:
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*a) His argument is likely to fail because he cannot claim he was ignorant of Nirvik’s actual age, being
his uncle and guardian.
b) His argument is likely to fail because he was clearly interested in usurping Nirvik’s ancestral
property.
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A. When an offer is accepted by a person to whom it is made, it becomes a promise.
B. The promise, however, is legally binding only if the acceptance of the offer is unconditional.
Facts: Uday offers to wash utensils everyday– morning and evening– at Isha’s house for Rs.2,000
monthly. Isha accepts the offer on condition that he should come not before sunrise in the morning
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and not after sunset in the evening.
Q.139) Is there a promise between Uday and Isha as per Rule A?

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*a) Yes
b) No
c) No, because it is for menial labour
Q.140) Is the arrangement between Uday and Isha legally binding as per Rule B?
a) Yes
*b) No
c) No, because there is no promise as per Rule A.
S.141–143) Directions for Questions: Rule (Constitutional Law)
A. All citizens shall have the right:

(i) to freedom of speech and expression;
(ii) to assemble peacefully and without arms;
(iii) to form associations or unions;
(iv) to move freely throughout the territory of India;
(v) to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India; and
(vi) to practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
B. However, the exercise of these rights is subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by the State.
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Facts: Amaya is a budding journalist. After making it big at a local newspaper in Meerut, she has
decided to move to Delhi to work for a more established newspaper. However, Amaya’s parents are
staunch opposers to this move, advising her against this and asking her to stay in Meerut only.
Amaya decides to sue them for curbing her right under Rule A(iv).
a) Amaya’s claim is correct.
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b) Amaya’s claim is incorrect because her right under Rule A(i) is being infringed upon.
c) Amaya’s claim is incorrect because her right under Rule A(v) is being infringed upon.
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Q.142) Amaya gets together with a group of five other girls and they decide to assemble at the city
park to protest against oppression and excessive restrictions from their families. They keep a stash
of guns hidden beneath a bench just in case the crowd gets unruly or if their efforts are attempted
to be thwarted by the police. Choose the correct statement:
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a) They are validly exercising their rights guaranteed under Rule A(i).
b) They are validly exercising their rights guaranteed under Rule A(ii).
c) Both (a) and (b)
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Q.143) Amaya decides to set up her own printing press in Meerut until such time that she can move
to another location. She takes premises on hire but it is situated directly opposite another printing
press, owned by Ahana. Ahana decides to sue Amaya for infringing her right under Rule A(vi) as it
would amount to unfair competition. Is Ahana’s claim correct?
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a) Yes
b) Yes, because Amaya should have been more careful about the location of the premises.
*c) No
S.144–145) Directions for Questions: Rule (Miscellaneous– Transfer of Property Law)
If a person transfers movable or immovable property with its full ownership and without any
consideration to some other person, then it is called a gift.
Facts: Amy just celebrated her 75th birthday. She has been running a winery on her estate in the
countryside for the last 50 years but has now decided to ask her granddaughter Kate to help her out
in running it, and then she would decide whether she should bequeath it to her.
Q.144) Does the winery constitute a gift in the instant case?
a) Yes
b) No, because it does not fit the description of property as per the Rule.
*c) No
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Q.145) Amy dies before the arrangement can be executed. Kate gives the winery to her friend,
Simon. Is this a case of gift?
a) Yes
b) No, because it does not fit the description of property as per the Rule.
*c) No
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S.146–148) Directions for Questions: Rules (Constitutional Law)
A. If the President on Governor’s report or otherwise is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which
the government of a State cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitutional provisions, he
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may issue a proclamation to that effect declaring a failure of constitutional machinery in the State.
B. On issuance of such a proclamation, the President cannot assume to himself any of the powers
vested in the High Court or to suspend any Constitutional provision relating to it.
C. The Constitution also provides that where any State failed to comply with or to give effect to
Union directives, it will be lawful for the President to hold that such a situation has arisen in which
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the State government cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitutional provisions.
Facts: The State of Bhirana is suffering from extreme poverty and drought. Things come to a head
when the local moneylenders start troubling the poor farmers even more and there is a big backlash,
where many farmers and moneylenders kill each other. The Governor of Bhirana informs the
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President about the matter and the President decides that the government of Bhirana cannot, in
fact, be carried on as usual, and he declares failure of Constitutional machinery in the State.
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*a) The President acted in accordance with Rule A.

b) The President acted in accordance with Rule C.
c) The President’s actions can be justified under either Rule A or Rule C.
Q.147) Assume that the above situation had occurred in Bhirana and the President, taking suo motu
cognizance of the same decided to impose President’s Rule in the State. Choose the correct
statement:
*a) The President’s action is justified under Rule A.

b) The President’s action is justified under Rule C.
c) The President’s action is not justified.
d) The President’s action can only be justified if taken on the Governor’s report.
Q.148) After imposing President’s Rule in Bhirana, the President directs the High Court to take suo
motu cognizance of the injustice meted out to the farmers of the State, else he will start adjudicating
claims of these farmers in New Delhi. Choose the correct statement:
a) The President is correct as per Rule A.

b) The President is correct as per Rule B.
c) The President is correct as per Rule C.
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S.149–150) Directions for Questions: Rules (Contract Law)
A. An illegal agreement is one which is forbidden to be made by law while a void agreement is one
which, if made, the courts will not enforce it.
B. If any part of a single consideration for one or more objects, or any one or any part of any one of
several considerations for a single object is unlawful, the agreement is void.
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Facts: Hema enters into an agreement with Jaya whereby the latter agrees to sell her 800kg of
marijuana for Rs.8 lakhs.
Q.149) This agreement is:
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a) Valid
*b) Illegal
c) Void
d) Voidable
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Q.150) Hema promises to give her antique brooch to Rekha if the latter learns the kathak dance in
15 days and can sell 200 tickets to her debut performance next week. Rekha agrees. Choose the
correct statement:
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a) The agreement between Hema and Rekha is void.

b) The agreement between Hema and Rekha is illegal.
c) Both (a) and (b)
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S.151–153) Directions for Questions: Rules (Miscellaneous– Negotiable Instruments)
A. A minor cannot bind himself under a negotiable instrument as his contract is absolutely void but
he may draw, endorse, negotiate instruments as to make other persons liable, but not himself.
B. A person, though usually of unsound mind, may bind himself, by a negotiable instrument entered
into by him during a lucid interval, i.e. when he was in his senses.
C. The “holder” of a promissory note, bill of exchange, or cheque means any person entitled in his
own name to the possession thereof and to receive or recover the amount thereon from the parties
thereto. Where the note, bill or cheque is lost or destroyed, its holder is the person so entitled at the
time of such loss or destruction.
Facts: Minto is a 10–year old who endorses a cheque for Rs.1,000 in favour of his twin brother,
Simba.
Q.151) In view of Rule A, which of the following is correct?
a) Minto is liable under the Rule since he is the drawer of the instrument.
b) Simba is liable under the Rule since the instrument has been drawn in his favour.
c) Both Minto and Simba are liable under the Rule.
*d) Neither Minto nor Simba are liable under the Rule.
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Q.152) Minto’s father, Jaggu, has gone into depression ever since his wife passed away since she was
the sole breadwinner of the family. However, he has tried his best to make ends meet and pays all
bills on time. He drew a cheque of Rs.2,000 with his first salary to pay the electricity bill. Choose the
correct statement:
*a) The cheque written out by Jaggu binds him.

b) The cheque written out by Jaggu does not bind him.
c) The cheque written out by Jaggu should have been signed after getting his medical examination
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done.
d) None of the above.
Q.153) Assume that the cheque had been signed by Jaggu to the Power Department but is lost.
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Choose the correct statement:
a) The holder is Jaggu.

*b) The holder is the Power Department.
c) There is no holder now that the cheque is lost.
d) None of the above.
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S.154–155) Directions for Questions: Rules (Tort Law)
Contributory negligence means the failure by a person to use reasonable care for the safety of either
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of himself or his property, so that he becomes blameworthy in part as an “author of his own wrong”.
Facts: Shikha is roaming on the street when she notices a baby’s pram carelessly parked by the side
of the road and the baby lying inside it is crying. Shikha looks around and finding no one, takes the
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baby out of the pram for some minutes to soothe him. Just then, the baby’s mother, Savitri,
approaches them and mistaking Shikha for a thief, she hits her with the cutlery set she had just
bought, injuring Shikha.
Q.154) When Shikha claims damages from Savitri, the latter states the Rule to argue that Shikha also
contributed to her injury by interfering with the baby. Is Savitri correct?
a) Yes
b) Yes, because Savitri acted out of maternal instinct.
*c) No
Q.155) When Savitri hits Shikha with the cutlery set, her baby, who is in Shikha’s arms, also falls to
the ground from Shikha’s hands, though it only sustains minor injuries. If contributory negligence
were to apply here, upon whom would it be applicable?
a) Against Shikha
*b) Against Savitri
c) Against the baby
Q.156) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is a:
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a) Statutory body
b) Constitutional body
c) Both (a) and (b)
Q.157) The case of Jarnail Singh v. Union of India (2018) pertains to:
a) Article 12 of the Constitution
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b) Article 17 of the Constitution
c) Article 18 of the Constitution
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Q.158) The Latin phrase primus inter pares means:
a) Everyone is equal.
*b) First among equals.
c) No two people are equal.
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Q.159) The subject matter writ jurisdiction is wider in case of:
a) The Supreme Court

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*b) The High Courts

c) The Subordinate Courts
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Q.160) The Goods and Services Tax was introduced in India by which of the following Constitutional
amendments?
*a) 101st
b) 102nd
c) 103rd
d) 99th
Section–V: Logical Reasoning

Q.161) If @(2, 2, 3, 4) = 33 and @ (3, 2, 5, 4) = 54, find @ (6, 5, 4, 3) =
a) 78
b) 82
c) 94
*d) 86
Q.162) Manisha ranked 16th from the top and 29th from the bottom among those who passed the
examination. Six boys did not write the examination and five failed in it. How many students were
there in class?
a) 44
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*b) 55
c) 54
d) 50
Q.163) A, B, C, D and E play a game of cards. A says to B “If you give me 3 cards, you will have as
many as I have at this moment while if D takes 5 cards from you, he will have as many as E has”. A
and C together have twice as many cards as E has. B and D together also have the same number of
cards as A and C taken together. If they all together have 150 cards, how many cards has C got?
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*a) 28
b) 29
c) 31
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d) 35
Q.164) In a coded language CAP = 6 and NO = 6, then BAT =
a) 12
*b) 15
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c) 16
d) 14
Q.165) If in a certain code 7  5  4 = 57354, 8  7  3 = 78563, then what will be the value of 6  8 
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5?
a) 86585
b) 86855
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c) 68485
*d) 86485
S.166–167) Direction for Questions: These questions are based on information below.
Five men A, B, C, D and E read a book. The one who reads it first gives it to C. The one who reads it
last had taken from A. E was not the first or last to read. There were two readers between B and A.
Q.166) B passed the book to?
a) A
*b) C
c) D
d) E
Q.167) Who read the book last?
a) A
b) B
c) C
*d) D
Q.168) Find the next term in the series: 2A10, 4E9, 8I7, 16M6, ______?
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a) 31U7
b) 30U6
c) 32U5
*d) 32Q4
Q.169) In a code language if POSE is coded as OQNPRTDF, then the word TYPE will be coded as
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a) SUXZOQFD
b) SUXZQOFD
*c) SUXZOQDF
d) SUXZQODE
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Q.170) A person is walking in the North direction. He goes straight for 7 m and then takes a 45
degree turn towards west and travels 5 m. He takes a right turn and starts walking. Which direction
is the person finally facing?
*a) North–East
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b) South–East
c) South–West
d) North–West
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Q.171) Complete the series: 1, 9, 31, 73, ?
a) 114
*b) 141
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c) 127
d) None of these
S.172–175) Directions for Questions:
An award is to be given to a bowler & for that ICC need 4 nominees & final award will be decided by
Polling. There are 8 outstanding bowlers chosen who are A, B, C, D, E, F, G & H. While C, D, E & H are
fast bowlers, the rest 4 are spin bowlers.
1. Out of 4 nominees, at least 1 each must be from fast bowlers & Spin bowlers.
2. There must be at least 1 nominee from A & D.
3. If H is chosen, neither B nor F can be chosen.
4. If E is chosen, exactly 1 from A or G has to be chosen.
5. If C is chosen, D cannot be a nominated.
Q.172) Which of the following cannot be an acceptable combination for nominees?
a) C, H, A & G
b) D, E, A & B
*c) D, H, F & G
d) C, E, A & B
Q.173) If D is 1 of the 2 nominees from fast bowlers, how many possible combinations exist?
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a) 4
b) 7
c) 6
*d) 5
Q.174) If there are 2 bowlers nominated from spin bowlers, which of the following combinations is
not possible for the bowlers to be nominated from fast bowlers?
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a) D & E
b) D & H
*c) E & H
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d) C & E
Q.175) If G is only nominee chosen from spin bowlers, which bowler is definitely not chosen from
fast bowlers?
a) H
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b) D
c) E
*d) C
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S.176–177) Directions for Questions:
This month, it is five years since Nargis first arrived in Delhi. The Afghan journalist in Herat,
Afghanistan had to flee her country after the Taliban threatened to kill her. But as a refugee in India,
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she has had no opportunity to earn a living and has been unable to rebuild her life. Today, India is
host to over 200,000 refugees like her who have been forced to flee conflict and persecution in their
home countries. On World Refugee Day (June 20), there is a need to reassess India’s approach to
refugee protection, particularly in light of the regional refugee crisis after the mass exodus of the
Rohingya from Myanmar.
Although India has hosted refugees of varying nationalities for decades, the country has done little
beyond providing asylum. There have been some attempts to introduce a refugee law in the country,
the latest being the Asylum Bill 2015, introduced as a private member’s bill by Shashi Tharoor.
However, none has gone the distance and the government continues to adopt an ad hoc approach
towards this group. Given that most refugees have been unable to return to their countries, leading
to protracted refugee situations, there is an urgent need for the government to develop a uniform
framework for their management during their stay in India.
Q.176) Which of the following would strengthen the argument on the plight of refugees?
a) Due to their unclear legal status and lack of uniform documentation, refugees have limited access
to essential services and almost no avenues for livelihood. While some refugees have been able to
generate income by working in the informal sector, many of them, especially vulnerable women like
Nargis, are at the mercy of touts and traffickers even within their own community.
b) At best, they are forced to rely on income from odd jobs which is an unsustainable livelihood
option that often leaves them exposed to exploitation.
c) Neither a nor b
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*d) Both a and b
Q.177) Choose a suitable course of action to overcome the plight being faced by refugees:
a) The States must identify gaps and opportunities for employment and income generation for
refugees in a bid to enhance their self–reliance.
b) There is a need to include the host community in enabling mapping skills, vocational training and
capacity–building among refugee populations, thereby fostering understanding and cooperation
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among the communities and paving the way for a socially cohesive approach.
*c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
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S.178–180) Directions for Questions: Choose the correct course of action for the following:
Q.178) Statement: A large number of people in Kerala are infected by Nipah virus creating scare
amongst people.
Courses of Action:
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I. The city municipal authority and health ministry should take immediate steps to take the Nipah
virus scare under control.
II. Kerala must be on high alert.
a) Only I follows
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b) Only II follows
*c) Both I and II follow
d) Neither I nor II follows
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Q.179) Statement: A large number of people die every year due to drinking polluted water during
the summer.
Courses of Action:
I. The government should make adequate arrangements to provide safe drinking water to all its
citizens.
II. The people should be educated about the dangers of drinking polluted water.
a) Only I follows
b) Only II follows
*c) Both I and II follow
Q.180) Statement: Courts take too long in deciding important disputes of various departments.
Courses of Action:
I. Courts should be ordered to speed up matters.
II. Special powers should be granted to officers to settle disputes concerning their department.
a) Only I follows
*b) Only II follows
c) Both I and II follow
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S.181–185) Directions for Questions: Pair of words given in the question are related to each other
in some way. Choose the best word to replace the question mark.
Q.181) Cube : Square :: ? : Triangle
*a) Pyramid
b) Tent
c) Equilateral
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d) Minaret
Q.182) Ship : passengers :: Newspaper : ?
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*a) Readers
b) Subscribers
c) Advertisers
d) Hawkers
Q.183) MLA : Election :: Governor : ?

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*a) Selection
b) Anointment
c) Elevation
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d) Esteemed
Q.184) Storm : Tea cup :: ? : China Shop

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a) Crow
b) Cyclone
*c) Bull
d) Chaos
Q.185) Barometer : Pressure :: Thermometer : ?
a) Heat
b) Weather
*c) Temperature
d) Mercury
S.186–190) Directions for Questions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two
sentences (assumptions) marked I and II. Mark your answer as:
Q.186) Statement: The Director has asked all managers to submit the week’s data by Saturday.
Assumptions:
I. The managers will be able to collect the required data by Saturday.
II. Sunday will be weekly off.
*a) If only assumption I is implicit.

b) If only assumption II is implicit.
c) If neither I nor II is implicit.
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d) If both I and II are implicit.
Q.187) Statement: One should not panic when share prices crash and remain invested.
Assumptions:
I. Remaining invested may reverse the price crash.
II. People may not be able to make a good decision under stress.
a) If only assumption I is implicit.
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*d) If both I and II are implicit.
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Q.188) Statement: The farmers are upset with the government for not paying the minimum support
price for their crops.
Assumptions:
I. Expectations from the government are usually high.
II. The farmers have not been able to sell their crops at a good price.
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*b) If only assumption II is implicit.
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Q.189) Statement: In order to build muscles, Ajit wants to join a gym.

Assumptions:
I. Joining a gym may help building muscles.
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II. Nothing can be achieved without making efforts.
*a) If only assumption I is implicit.

Q.190) Statement: The law admission test will be administered on computer terminals, over a period
of ten days.
Assumptions:
I. There seem to be a large number of candidates taking the test.
II. Enough number of working computer terminals will be available during the ten day period.

*d) If both I and II are implicit.
S.191–195) Directions for Questions: Each question has two statements marked I and II. Mark your
answers as follows:
Q.191) Statements:
I. During the last few years, the value of the Indian rupee has risen against most foreign currencies.
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II. After a long time, India has a prime minister who is popular not only in the country but abroad as
well.
a) Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

b) Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
c) Both the statements I and II are effects of a common cause.
*d) Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
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Q.192) Statements:
I. Gutta had a large home crowd cheering her during the international match.
II. Gutta won the match with a good margin.
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a) Statement I is the main cause and statement II is its main effect.
b) Statement II is the main cause and statement I is its main effect.
c) Statement I is a cause but statement II is not its main effect.
*d) Statement II is an effect but statement I is not the main cause.
Q.193) Statements:
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I. A number of organisations are encouraging people to exercise their right to elect a government in
the forthcoming elections.
II. More the participation of the people in the democratic process, healthier the democracy.
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*b) Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
c) Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
d) Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
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Q.194) Statements:
I. India produces some of the best teas of the world.
II. Tea consumption is very high in India.

*c) Statement I is an effect but statement II is not the main cause.
d) Statement II is an effect but statement I is not the main cause.
Q.195) Statements:
I. The tax laws of the country are lax.
II. The number of tax evasion cases in the country is very high.
*a) Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

c) Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
d) Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
S.196–200) Directions for Questions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed
by two arguments numbered I and II. Give answer:
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Q.196) Statement: Should we prefer drinking water from home water–purifiers to packaged drinking
water?
Arguments:
I. No, packaged drinking water is better.
II. Yes, home water–purifier water quality can be monitored.
a) If only argument I is strong

*b) If only argument II is strong
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c) If neither I nor II is strong and
d) If both I and II are strong.
Q.197) Statement: Should the voting age in the country raised from 18 to 21?
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Arguments:
I. No, people at 18 are economically productive and have aspirations from the government.
II. Yes, 18 may be a tender age and even marriageable age is considered to be 21.
*a) If only argument I is strong

b) If only argument II is strong
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Q.198) Statement: Should health care be free for every citizen of the country?
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Arguments:
I. No. Those who can, should pay until better health care infrastructure and services may be
developed, which will help us achieve free health care.
II. Yes. Every citizen should be healthy.
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Q.199) Statement: Should begging be abolished in the country?

Arguments:
I. Yes. This will force beggars to do productive work.
II. Yes. People will not be attracted to an easy way to earn a living.

Q.200) Statement: Should fuel prices in the country be subsidised by the government?
Arguments:
I. No. All economies are moving away from subsidies of any kind.
II. No. Lower fuel prices are a discouragement to fuel saving.
a) If only argument I is strong

*b) If only argument II is strong
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Q.3) What the term ‘Dalit’ now signify?

a) Buddhist literary writers from Maharashtra

Q.5) What is the tone of the passage?

Q.6) What is the source of the passage?

a) A blog about the history of schedule castes in India

Q.7) What is the central idea of the passage?

a) Prevailing atrocities on Dalits

b) Discriminatory laws against SC

1. on new legalisations proposed by Bengaluru, Chennai, Lucknow and Mumbai.

S.34–37) Directions for Questions: Identify the odd one out:

Q.38) I don’t ____________ well with my cousins.

*b) get along

Q.39) Rohini always looks ___________ the poor.

Q.40) Aditya ____________ his father.

Section–II: General Knowledge

*a) IDBI Bank

exports on 14 September 2019 in New Delhi.

*a) NITI Aayog

a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Q.50) Fatwa-i-Alamgiri was created during the reign of

*a) Masood Azhar

*a) Major General A.K. Dhingra

Q.64) Consider the following statements:

Q.66) Consider the following statements:

Q.67) Government of India announced merger of NSSO with CSO to form

a) Central Statistical Office

*a) United Kingdom

*a) Ursula von der Leyen

*d) Amitav Ghosh

*a) A pitcher of clay

*a) 6-14 years

Q.90) Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

*c) Both 1 and 2

Section–III: Numeric Aptitude

*a) 16.5 hours

*c) 3.33 days

Section–IV: Legal Aptitude

S.111–113) Directions for Questions: Rule (Contract Law)

S.114–115) Directions for Questions: Rule (Contract Law)

Q.114) Is Uzma of sound mind during this contract?

S.116–118) Directions for Questions: Rule (Criminal Law)

Q.116) Advise Gary.

a) He can go ahead with this course of action.

S.119–120) Directions for Questions: Rule (Tort Law)

S.121–123) Directions for Questions: Rule (Contract Law)

A. If the consideration or object of an agreement is forbidden by law, or is of such a nature that

Q.121) Choose the correct statement:

*a) The contract is void ab initio.

b) Yes, because it is a conflict with her right to education and health

S.124–125) Directions for Questions: Rule (Tort Law)

Q.124) Choose the correct statement:

a) Marsh is the occupier as he has invited people for the picnic.

b) Marsh owes a duty of care to Tim and Billy.

*a) Billy owes a duty of care to Tim and Marsh.

S.126–128) Directions for Questions: Rule (Tort Law)

Q.126) Is there a duty of care owed by Zimu to Veeru?

Q.127) Is there negligence in this case?

S.129–130) Directions for Questions: Rule (Miscellaneous)

Ignorance of fact is excused but ignorance of law is no excuse.

Q.129) Which of the following can he plead to escape the penalty?