IBPS PO Prelims Model Papers

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Maximum Marks : 100 Direction (01-05): Answer the questions based on the
Total Questions : 100 information given below.
Time Allowed : 90 Min.
Seven persons (L, M, N, O, P, Q and R) are CEO of different
companies (Quantum, Hertz, Confinity, Subway, Stag, Firebird
Reasoning Aptitude and BackRub) and each of them have different number of cars

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(3, 5, 9, 15, 17, 23 and 27), but not necessarily in the same lives on prime numbered floor. Some of the persons belong to
order. different countries.
O, who is CEO of Hertz, has 6 cars more than M. Difference Amit lives two floors above Ali. Era lives below Atul, who
between the number of cars of O and CEO of BackRub is 4 belongs to India. Mina lives above Amit. The person, who
CEO of Firebird has 10 cars more than L. R, who is CEO of belongs to China, lives one floor above Mina. Bina, who
Stag, has 6 cars more than Q. CEO of Confinity has more cars belongs to Italy, lives two floors above Bira. Nina belongs to
than CEO of Quantum but less cars than CEO of Subway. P is Japan. More than one person lives between Atul and John.
s CEO of neither Firebird nor BackRub.
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r 1. Who among the following is CEO of Confinity? (A) Bira (B) Era
e (A) M (B) P (C) John (D) Cannot be determind
s (C) Q (D) N (E) Ali
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s 11. _____ lives one floor below Amit.
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(A) 20 (B) 18 (C) John (D) Bina
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o (A) 3 (B) 5 person, who belongs to Nepal?
(C) 17 (D) 27 (A) Four (B) Three
(E) None of the above (C) Two (D) One
(E) None of the above
4. N is CEO of which of the following company?
(A) Quantum (B) Firebird 13. Which of the following statements is/are definitely
t (C) Confinity (D) Subway correct?
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e (E) None of the above I. Nina lives on 9th floor
t II. Era lives on 2nd floor
e 5. How many persons have more cars than O? III. Mina lives on 8th floor
n (A) One (B) Two (A) Only I and II (B) Only II and III
i (C) Three (D) Four (C) Only I and III (D) Only III
l (E) None of the above (E) None of the above
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Direction (06-08): Answer the questions based on the 14. Which of the following person lives below Bira?
e information given below. (A) John (B) Mina
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I. 'star trek into darkness' is coded as 'nip, pip, lip, dip'.
II. 'star trek theme song' is coded as 'aip, bip, dip, lip'. Direction (15-19): Answer the questions based on the
III. 'into the theme ship' is coded as 'nip, qip, aip, yip'. information given below.
t IV. 'trek into modern ship' is coded as 'dip, nip, yip, zip'.
s Eight persons sit in two parallel rows, such that four persons
e 6. What is the code for 'modern darkness' in the given (A, B, C and D) sit in row 1 and face south direction. Four
t language? persons (W, X, Y and Z) sit in row 2 and face in north direction.
k (A) zip, pip (B) nip, zip Persons, who sit in row 1 face the persons, who sit in row 2
c (C) dip, zip (D) lip, zip and vice versa. The distance between any two adjacent
o (E) None of the above persons is same. Each person has different laptops (HP, Dell,
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Sony, Avita, Lenovo, Mi, Samsung and Asus).
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n (A) theme (B) the has Dell. Person, who has Samsung faces C, who sits at one
i (C) song (D) ship of the extreme ends. Person, who has Lenovo, sits second to
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o faces Y.W, who has Asus, is not an immediate neighbor of the
8. "_____" and "_____" are coded as 'lip' and 'aip', person, who has HP laptop.
respectively. 15. How many persons sit to the right of the person, who
(A) theme, star (B) trek, theme has Sony laptop?
(C) star, theme (D) trek, song (A) No one (B) One
s (E) None of the above (C) Two (D) Three
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a 9. Six children A, B, C, D, E, and F are playing hide and
f seek. A hides 12m east of B, who hides 9m south of C. D 16. Z has which of the following laptop?
f hides 6m south of A. E hides 10m east of D, who hides 5m (A) Sony (B) Samsung
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north of F. Who doesn't hide in the north of F? (C) HP (D) Either (A) or (B)
t (A) C (B) B (E) None of the above
n (C) E (D) All of the above
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Nine persons (Bina, Bira, Nina, Mina, John, Ali, Era, Amit, and 18. How many persons sit to the right of the person, who
Atul) live on different floors of a nine-floor building such that faces Z?
the bottommost floor is numbered as 1 and the topmost floor is (A) No one (B) One
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(E) None of the above (A) Four (B) Five
(C) Two (D) Three
19. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way (E) None of the above.
based on a group, which among the following does not belong
to that group? 27. In the question below, there are three statements
(A) A (B) C followed by three conclusions I, II and III. You have to take the
(C) Y (D) Z three given statements to be true even if they seem to be at
(E) B variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of
the given conclusions logically follow from the three statements
Direction (20-23): Answer the questions based on the disregarding commonly known facts.
information given below. Statements: No Jar is Empty.
Only a few Empty is Full.
t Eight persons (P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W) sit around a circular No Full is Blank.
s table equidistant from one another. Each person faces towards Conclusions: I. 100% Jar cannot be Blank.
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Two persons sit between S and T (from either side of the III. No Empty is Blank.
e table). One of the immediate neighbours of T, sits 2nd to the left (A) Only conclusion I follows
n of P. W sits 2nd to the right of R. U sits immediate right of P. Q (B) Only conclusions I and III follow
i doesn't sit adjacent to W. S doesn't sit adjacent to Q. (C) Only conclusion II follows
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(E) None of the above followed by three conclusions I, II and III. You have to take the
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n 21. How many persons sit between T and Q, when variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of
i counted from left of T? the given conclusions logically follow from the three statements
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n (A) Three (B) Four disregarding commonly known facts.
o (C) Two (D) One Statements: Only Science is Illusion.
e (E) None of the above Only a few Theory is Science.
e Only a few Theory is Practical.
r 22. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way Conclusions: I. Some Theory cannot be Illusion.
sf based on a group, which among the following does not belong II. Every Theory can be Science.
r to that group? III. Every Science can never be Practical.
i (A) U and W (B) T and R (A) Only conclusion II follows
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f (C) V and Q (D) W and Q (B) Only conclusions I and II follow
f (E) P and S (C) Only conclusion I follows
A (D) Only conclusions I and III follow
t 23. If all the persons sit in alphabetical order starting from (E) None of the conclusion follows
n P (In anti- clockwise direction), then, who will remain in its
e initial position after the rearrangement (except P)? 29. In the question below, relationship between some
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r (A) S (B) T elements is shown in the statements (s). These statements are
u (C) U (D) V followed by three conclusions. Read the statements and given
c (E) W answer.
y Statements: A > B ≥ C > D; C > E = F; G < F < H ≤ I
l 24. In a class, there are certain number of students. Rank Conclusions: I. A > H II. I > E
i of Janvi is 32nd from the top and Rank of Kavya is 23rd from the III. D < G
a last. 7 students ranked between Janvi and Kavya's Rank. (A) Only conclusion I is true
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Kavya's rank is better than Janvi's rank. How many students (B) Only conclusion II is true
are there in the class? (C) Only conclusions I and II are true
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r (A) 56 (B) 45 (E) Only conclusion III is true
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f elements is shown in the statements (s). These statements are
A Direction (25-26): Answer the questions based on the followed by three conclusions. Read the statements and given
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n Statements: K = L ≥ M; O > N > L ≥ P; O < R = S
e Seven bags (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 and B7) of different Conclusions:
r weights are kept in decreasing order of their weight, from left to I. K < S II. K ≥ P III. S > M
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u right. (A) Only conclusion I is true
c B7 is lighter than at most two bags. B3's weight is more than at (B) Only conclusion II is true
y least three bags. B7's weight is just more than B3's weight. (C) Only conclusions I and II are true
l B6's weight is less than B3's weight but not immediately less. (D) Only conclusions II and III are true
h B6 is heavier than B4 and B2. B5 is lighter than B1, which is (E) All the three conclusions are true
t not the heaviest. B4 is heavier than B2, which is not the
n lightest bag. Direction (31-32): Answer the questions based on the
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25. If weight of B1 is 55kg and B4 is 48kg, then what
cannot be the weight of B6? Eight persons P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W belong to a family of
(A) 52 kg (B) 50 kg three generations. No single person in the family is a parent.
(C) 54 kg (D) 47 kg U's only brother is S, who is brother-in-law of V. U, who is
(E) None of the above unmarried is daughter of P, who has only two children. R is
brother of P's wife. V is uncle of W, who is a male. W's mother
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(A) 90 (B) 115
31. How is T related to Q? (C) 95 (D) 120
(A) Daughter (B) Daughter-in-law (E) 85
(C) Sister (D) Sister-in-law
(E) Cannot be determined 39. What is the ratio between the number of dogs in
street 'C' and the number of cats in street 'A', respectively?
32. How is P related to W? (A) 11:7 (B) 8:5
s (A) Maternal grandfather (B) Father (C) 9:7 (D) 4:3
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i (C) Brother (D) Paternal grandfather (E) 15:8
r (E) None of the above
e 40. What is the sum of number of cats in streets 'C' and
s 33. How many such pairs of letters are in the word 'D'?
t "TYPING" which have as many letters between them both (A) 180 (B) 220
s forward and backward as in the English alphabetical series? (C) 200 (D) 210
e (A) One (B) Two (E) 160
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(C) Three (D) More than three
e (E) None of the above 41. If the ratio of number of rats in streets 'C' and 'E' is
n 6:7, respectively, then find the number of rats in streets 'C'.
i 34. How many such pair(s) of digits is in the number (A) 112 (B) 98
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n "9452347" which has as many digits between them (both (C) 70 (D) 84
o forward and backward) as in the number series? (E) 105
(A) Five (B) Four
(C) Six (D) Seven Direction (42-46): Answer the questions based on the
(E) None of the above information given below.

35. How many pairs of letters are there in the word The given pie chart shows the distribution (either in percentage
‘SARCASTICALLY' which has as many letters between them or in actual value) of number of bottles of perfumes sold by a
in the word as in the alphabetical series? shopkeeper of 5 different brands out of total number of bottles
(A) Two (B) One of perfumes sold by him of all the given 5 brands together.
(C) Four (D) Three Note: Ratio between number of bottles of Saint perfumes sold
(E) None of the above and number of Paco perfumes sold is 2:5, respectively.
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Direction (36-41): Answer the questions based on the
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sxE The bar graph given below shows the sum of number of dogs
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a of dogs and rats, in 4 different streets.
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f 250
A 220
t 200 200
n 190 190 190 190
e 200
r 170 170
r 160 42. Sum of number of bottles of Dior and Saint perfumes
u 150 150
c 150 sold is how many more than number of bottles of Gucci
perfumes sold?
(A) 240 (B) 400
(C) 480 (D) 600
100 (E) 360
Street A Street B Street C Street D
43. Number of bottles of type 'A' Guess perfumes sold is
Sum of number of dogs and cats 62.5% of the total number of bottles of Guess perfumes (type
'A' and type 'B') sold. Find the sum of number of bottles of type
s Sum of number of cats and rats 'B' Guess perfumes sold and number of bottles of Paco
b perfumes sold.
o Sum of number of dogs and rats
j (A) 2500 (B) 2350
(C) 2050 (D) 2900
t (E) 3200
v 36. What is the difference between the number of cats
o and number of dogs, in street 'B'?
G (A) 50 (B) 40 44. What is the average of the total number of bottles of
(C) 60 (D) 45 Gucci, Guess and Paco perfumes sold?
(E) 30 (A) 1280 (B) 1620
(C) 2000 (D) 1860
37. If 40% of the dogs and 45% of the rats, in street 'A', (E) 1440
are female, then find the sum of number of female dogs and
female rats, in street 'A'. 45. Bottles of Dior perfumes sold are of only two types i.e.
(A) 80 (B) 72 type 'A' and type 'B'. Ratio between number of bottles of type
(C) 90 (D) 86 'A' and type 'B' Dior perfume sold is 23:17, respectively. Find
(E) 96 the difference between number of bottles of type 'A' and type
'B' Dior perfumes sold by the shopkeeper.
38. What is the average number of rats in streets 'B' and (A) 180 (B) 220
'D' together? (C) 150 (D) 240

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(E) 200 54. What will come in place of the question mark (?) in
the following series?
46. Ratio of total selling price of bottles of Saint and Paco 30, ?, 64, 93, 130, 175
perfumes is 2:3, respectively. If selling price of 1 bottle of Paco (A) 43 (B) 41
perfume is ₹160 more than that of a bottle of Dior perfume (C) 45 (D) 48
then find the total selling price of bottles of Dior perfumes given (E) 42
that the total selling price of bottles of Saint perfume is 480000.
(A) ₹180000 (B) ₹280000 55. What will come in place of the question mark (?) in
(C) ₹300000 (D) ₹150000 the following series?
s (E) ₹240000 45, ?, 84, 114, 151, 195
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A Two shops 'A' and 'B' sold three different types of shakes i.e. 56. The following numbers form a series. Find the odd
t Peanut shake (PS), Mocha shake (MS) and Oreo shake (OS). one out.
n Number of PS sold by shop 'B' is 100 more than that by shop 84, 108, 66, 120, 48, 138
e 'A' and number of MS sold by 'B' is 25% less than the number
r of PS sold by shop 'A'. Number of OS sold by shop 'A' is 200 (A) 120 (B) 84
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u more than number of PS sold by it. Number of OS sold by 'B' is (C) 66 (D) 138
c 75% less than the total number of OS sold by both the shops (E) 108
together and number of MS sold by both the shops is same.
Number of OS sold by shop 'B' is 200. 57. What approximate value will come in place of the
question mark (?) in the following question? (Note: You are not
47. What is the ratio between number of OS sold by shop expected to calculate the exact value.)
'A' and number of PS sold by shop 'B', respectively? √(? ÷ 23.91 + 13.98) = (44.75 of 7.92 ÷ 24.28 × 17.02) ÷ 4.04 -
s (A) 3:8 (B) 6:5 57.06
r (C) 5:6 (D) 7:4 (A) 840 (B) 1400
e (E) 4:7 (C) 320 (D) 1860
p (E) 480
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P 48. What is the difference between total number of MS
sold by given two shops together and number of PS sold by 58. What approximate value will come in place of the
l shop 'A'? question mark (?) in the following question? (Note: You are not
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d (A) 240 (B) 220 expected to calculate the exact value.)
o (C) 180 (D) 160 (? + 15.81 × 22.24) ÷ √63.2 - 5.86 = 7.042
M (E) 200 (A) 60 (B) 218
(C) 42 (D) 88
49. Total number of PS sold by given two shops together (E) 160
is how much percent more/less than the number of MS sold by
shop 'B'? 59. What approximate value will come in place of the
(A) 250% (B) 100% question mark (?) in the following question? (Note: You are not
s (C) 300% (D) 200% expected to calculate the exact value.)
b (E) 150% 2? × 14.78 × 48.13 = (31.89% of 2249.83) × 15.92
o (A) 2 (B) 10
j 50. Price of each OS, PS and MS sold by shop 'A' is (C) 6 (D) 8
st ₹120, ₹150 and ₹180, respectively. Find the total revenue (E) 4
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io generated by shop 'A' from selling all three types of shakes.
rG (A) ₹1,86,000 (B) ₹1,98,000 60. What will come in place of the question mark (?) in
e (C) ₹1,74,000 (D) ₹1,80,000 the following series?
s (E) ₹1,92,000 25, ?, 50, 10, 100, 20
t (A) 30 (B) 5
s 51. In the questions, two equations I and II are given. You (C) 25 (D) 35
e have to solve both the equations to establish the correct (E) 40
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relation between x and y and choose the correct option.
e I. 3x2 - 75 = 0 II. y3 = 125 61. 'A' and 'B' together started a business where 'B'
n (A) x > y (B) x < y invested ₹200 more than 'A'. 6 months later, 'A' increased his
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l (C) x = y or the relationship cannot be established investment by 50%. Out of the total annual profit of ₹2,900, if
n (D) x ≥ y (E) x ≤ y the profit share of 'A' was ₹100 more than that of 'B', then find
o the investment made by 'A', initially.
52. In the questions, two equations I and II are given. You (A) ₹1,400 (B) ₹1,120
have to solve both the equations to establish the correct (C) ₹1,000 (D) ₹1,200
relation between x and y and choose the correct option. (E) ₹1,080
I. x2 - 36 = 0 II. y3 = -343
(A) x > y (B) x < y 62. Age of 'B', 2 years hence from now, will be 75% more
(C) x = y or the relationship cannot be established than the age of 'A', 2 years ago from now. The sum of present
(D) x ≥ y (E) x ≤ y ages of 'A' and 'B' is 66 years. How many years ago was 'B'
twice as old as 'A'?
53. In the questions, two equations I and II are given. You (A) 12 years (B) 16 years
have to solve both the equations to establish the correct (C) 8 years (D) 10 years
relation between x and y and choose the correct option. (E) 15 years
I. (x + 5)2 = 19x + 5 II. y2 - 7y + 12 = 0
(A) x > y (B) x < y 63. Out of his monthly income of ₹25,000, Mukesh spent
(C) x = y or the relationship cannot be established 32% on rent, 52% of the remaining on other things and saved
(D) x ≥ y (E) x ≤ y the rest. Find 75% of his monthly savings.
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(C) ₹6,480 (D) ₹7,200 the familiar worlds of exploration they opened up. So, I sat and
(E) ₹6,120 read through the evergreen novels again.
As a young reader, my favourite novels involved secret
64. An article having cost price of ₹250 is marked 60% passageways, majestic palaces, rolling mountains, rushing
above its cost price. 'A' proposes to sell this article after two water, cosy cottages and daring children. Unfortunately, my
successive discounts of 20% and ₹12 while 'B' proposes to sell reality, then and now, remains quite different.
it after a single discount of 25%. What is the difference Today, I dream of heather, bramble, lakes in the middle of
between the selling prices proposed by 'A' and 'B'? hidden mountains, creepy houses and stark moors, the
(A) ₹20 (B) ₹8 isolated settings in nature, and kind friends to travel with, while
(C) ₹15 (D) ₹12 I'm caught in a reality that is defined by its isolation and lack of
(E) ₹10 exploration. And I wonder if I'll still crave the isolation once we
return to a state of normality or if I'll be more grateful for the
65. Rohit invested a certain sum in two schemes 'A' and bustling streets I had previously scorned, and appreciative of
'B' in the ratio 5:8, respectively for 3 years and 2 years, more people, and yes, even the sun that I cannot even see
u respectively. Scheme 'A' offers simple interest at 25% p.a. and from the confines of my home on many days.
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u scheme 'B' offers compound interest (compounded annually) In the past, reading the book would help me travel with valiant
g of 30% p.a. Find the total sum invested, if the difference Julian, sensible Dick, scaredy-cat Anne and admirable George
between interest earned from given two schemes is ₹885. and Timmy the dog in their boat to Kirrin Island , thrilling over
m (A) ₹7800 (B) ₹3900 the hidden well and the clanking dungeon chains. This time,
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xs (C) ₹6500 (D) ₹5200 however, I considered how our current existence is similar to
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e (E) ₹9100 life on an isolated island. As we wage our battle against this
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ak 66. A 200 litre mixture contains 60% milk and rest water soothed by reading about 12-year-old George sitting paralysed
o in it. At first, 50% of the mixture is replaced with 8 litres of in one spot, hearing the ominous footsteps of the smugglers
cl
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n water and then 36 litres of the resultant mixture is replaced echo on the cold stone flags. Her determination to dodge or
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w with 'x' litres of milk such that ratio of quantity of milk to that of confront her would-be attackers, despite her fear, is something
o water in the final mixture becomes 11:8, respectively. Find the I remind myself of today.
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n value of 'x'. Persistence and pluck in the face of undeniably distressing
sil (A) 8 (B) 10 circumstances is necessary during these times.
rn (C) 4 (D) 12 And emulating the qualities that the protagonists in Blyton's
io (E) 3 mystery and adventure series possess can pay off. Making the
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f best of an unexpected situation has been the hallmark of
f 67. 'A' and 'B' alone can complete a work in 42 days and Blyton's mysteries and adventures, and they have taught me
A 28 days, respectively. 'A' and 'B' started working on it together how to overcome them with what is at hand, to keep
t and left after 7 days and then 'C' completed the remaining persevering despite all odds, to leap into uncertainty and trust
n work in 14 days. Find the time taken by 'C' alone to complete that one will be delivered. So, while I cannot follow suspects,
e the entire work. jangle rusty locks on doors or tap against crumbling brick in
r (A) 24 days (B) 30 days real life, I can certainly tap into my intuition and chase leads on
r
u (C) 21 days (D) 18 days topics of interest to ensure that I am better equipped to deal
c (E) 20 days with any new twists life (and the world) might throw my way.
x
i 68. If 'A' is running 240 metres ahead of 'B', then 'B' can 71. Refer to the line from the passage: "Unfortunately, my
s catch 'A' in 16 seconds. 'A' can run across a 150 metre long reality, then and now, remains quite different." What can we
bridge in 6 seconds. If 'A' and 'B' run a 700 metre long race, infer from the above lines?
t then 'B' will finish the race how many seconds before 'A'? (A) The reality the author lives in does not match her dreams.
s
a (A) 14 seconds (B) 10.5 seconds
l (C) 8.5 seconds (D) 16 seconds (B) Author is more aware of reality now than she was as a
(E) 12.5 seconds child.
(C) The reality the author lives in contradicts Blyton's
69. Curved surface areas of a right circular cone and a adventures.
right circular cylinder are 160π cm2 and 120π cm2, (D) The reality the author lives in now is different from her
respectively. Find the ratio between radius of the cone and childhood.
radius of the cylinder, respectively if the slant height of the (E) More than one option is correct.
cone is (200/3)% more than the height of the cylinder.
(A) 9:10 (B) 4:7 72. Which of the following line(s) best describes 12-year-
(C) 8:5 (D) 5:8 old George's characteristic that inspired the author?
(E) 10:9 (A) George had a dauntless spirit and that inspired the author
to fight her inner monsters.
70. A bag has 2 red, 5 blue and 7 green ribbons. If five (B) George was not afraid of any situation and was always
ribbons are taken out from the bag one after another and ready to confront her would-be attackers.
without replacement, then find the probability of getting two (C) George fought her attackers even though she was
blue ribbons. paralysed and that inspired the author to fight her attackers as
(A) (66/157) (B) (60/143) well.
(C) (63/149) (D) (59/160) (D) George was afraid but she chose to fight her fear to
s (E) (57/163) confront the ones who were about to attack her.
r (E) None of the above
i
a English Language
f 73. The author compares the lockdown with which of the
f Direction (71-78): Read the passage given below and answer following(s)?
A the questions that follow. I. Being trapped in a hidden well with dungeon chains.
t II. Being trapped on an isolated island.
n After years, I found my beloved old Blytons calling out to me III. Being trapped in a dream that contradicts reality.
e during the lockdown. The comforting aura of childhood (A) Only I (B) Only II
r favourites was necessary to tide me over this strange time,
r (C) Only III (D) Only I and III
u and I recalled the rapturous hours I had spent with the books in (E) Only II and II
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(C) harboured (D) spawned
74. As per the author, what has/have been the hallmark (E) deposited
of Blyton's mysteries and adventures?
I. The author was motivated to overcome an unexpected 82. (A) diverted (B) signified
s situation with the resources at hand. (C) impacted (D) conduced
r II. They taught the author to make the best of an unexpected (E) compelled
i situation.
a III. The author learnt to keep working hard even if he is in a 83. (A) viable (B) vulnerable
f
f tight spot. (C) nominal (D) superficial
A (A) Only I (B) Only II (E) volatile
(C) Only I and II (D) Only II and III
t (E) All I, II and III Direction (84-88): In the given question, a sentence has been
n
e broken into four parts and the parts are jumbled. Choose the
r 75. Which of the following is the main idea of the option which provides the correct way to re-arrange the parts
r passage? to form a grammatically and contextually meaningful sentence.
u
c (A) The passage discusses the influence of Blyton's books on If all the parts are correctly placed, mark E as your answer.
the children of the current generation.
y (B) The passage focuses on the idea of how to spend one's 84. across the world but in India, it has resulted in (A)/
l time during the lockdown. has led to cheaper medicines for people (B)/ the insidious
i
a (C) The passage elucidates the idea of how inspiration can be growth of unscrupulous practices (C)/ proliferation of the
d drawn from the characters in Blyton's books to overcome pharmaceutical industry (D)
today's harsh realities. (A) CBDA (B) CADB
(D) The passage revolves around the correlation between (C) CABD (D) DBAC
Blyton's mysteries and adventures and the current reality. (E) No rearrangement required
(E) The passage depicts the author's love for Blyton's books
from her childhood to present. 85. exposure to harsh weather (A)/ sand inundation could
protect (B)/ some archaeologists suggest that (C)/ sites from
76. The passage is most likely extracted from: looters and (D)
t (A) A journal of paediatrics (B) A literary magazine (A) ABCD (B) CADB
s (C) An editorial (D) A biography (C) CBDA (D) ABDC
e
t (E) A book review (E) No rearrangement required
e 77. Which of the following is similar in meaning 86. is why so many times (A)/ theoretical knowledge is no
n
i to 'entranced' as used in the passage? substitute for (B)/ one's self-diagnosis is so woefully wrong (C)/
l (A) beguiled (B) charred clinical experience, which (D)
n (C) bored (D) ingested (A) CBDA (B) ADBC
o (E) ramified (C) CABD (D) BDAC
e (E) No rearrangement required
e 78. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the
r word 'emulating' as used in the passage? 87. changed lifestyle is quite scary (A)/ thinking about the
f
(A) imitating (B) ratifying future, (B)/ about a life with a completely (C)/ as well as
(C) insinuating (D) accentuating obnoxious (D)
(E) exerting (A) BDAC (B) CADB
(C) BCAD (D) DACB
Direction (79-83): In the following passage, some of the words (E) No rearrangement required
have been left out and replaced by a blank represented by a
letter. First read the passage and try to understand what it is 88. of technology, many industries face (A)/ a shortage of
about. Then fill in the blanks as per the questions given. skilled workers, which means (B)/ with the rapid advancement
(C)/ you need more education to find a job (D)
s It is ironic that despite its huge hydropower potential, Nepal (A) ACDB (B) CABD
b experiences power shortages during peak time, increasing its (C) CBDA (D) ABDC
o dependence on India to ___(79)___ the shortfall. With an (E) No rearrangement required
j
estimated potential of 83,000 MW, Nepal's electricity exports to
t India are expected to increase foreign exchange and 89. Much of the world right now is __________ with heat
v ___(80)___the power shortage. It is estimated that if the waves but in some parts of Asia, families have __________
o
G hydropower potential is fully ___(81)___, Nepal can generate their own cooling rituals over generations.
revenue to the tune of ₹310 billion in 2030. India's severe (A) fighting, adopts (B) liberating, unfolded
deficit in coal based thermal power plants in recent years, (C) grappling, developed (D) dealt, formed
which meet 70% of India's electricity demand, has (E) wrestling, creating
u ___(82)___the Government to arrange supplies through coal
r imports, accelerating the search for better alternatives. Given 90. Lawmakers in the US are considering ways to
u the growing energy demand, the West Seti Hydroelectric __________ crypto and crack down on money laundering and
g Project can provide an added alternative and ___(83)___way other __________ activities.
m to address power deficits. (A) tame, lawful (B) check, explicitly
a (C) controlling, fraud (D) regulate, illicit
x (E) constrained, unlawful
E 79. (A) convert (B) comply
(C) attempt (D) bridge Direction: (91-95): In the following question, one part of the
(E) abhor sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the
sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the
80. (A) converse (B) confer sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
(C) address (D) assume
(E) assert 91. The industrial revolution that happen in
(B) the 18th century is seen as a landmark event
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(D) human population and living standards. B. It’s impossible to E. that will alter
(E) No error know at present exactly coastlines around the
what impact world, and drown entire
92. On an average, happiness declines cities.
(B) as we approach middle age, bottoming
(C) out in our 40s but then pick back up C. Rain in a place F. we start to restore the
(D) as we head into retirement. historically defined by balance between
(E) No error bitter cold portends a predators and prey.
future
t
s 93. Science cannot solve the ultimate
e (B) mystery of nature because we ourselves (A) A and D (B) A and E
t (C) were part of nature and therefore part (C) B and D (D) B and F
(E) C and D
e (D) of the mystery that we are trying to solve.
n (E) No error
i 99.
l Column 1 Column 2
n 94. If you set overly
o (B) ambitious goals, A. Massive summertime D. in the past, no
(C) they can backfire and meltwater rivers now signs of surface water
e (D) leave you demoralise. flow over the ice sheet could be found.
es
rr (E) No error where,
fi
B. The scale of Britain’s E. as disruption from
a 95. Preferences may change over time supply chain meltdown is shortages of workers
f (B) but research shows that people
f the worst since the and materials
A (C) tend to be especially fond of 1970s, dragged down
(D) music from they're adolescent years. growth.
t (E) No error
n
e C. Britain’s economy F. when the three-day
r Direction (96-97): In the question below, a sentence is given, came close to stalling in week, power cuts and
r four words have been highlighted in bold. Find out if the words July industrial disputes
u are appropriate (grammatically and contextually). Only one saw rubbish pile up in
c
word will be inappropriate, mark that as your answer. If all are the streets.
y appropriate, mark "All are correct".
l (A) A and E (B) A and F
h (C) B and E (D) B and F
t 96. Three decades ago, the first group of human
n subjects interspersed with a mixed reality of real and virtual (E) C and D
o objects by manually performing tasks that required them to
M engage both physical and simulated objects. 100.
(A) interspersed (B) manually Column 1 Column 2
(C) required (D) simulated A. A leading scientist has D. has pushed up
(E) No error warned that viruses may not the price of various
only be found on Earth, raw materials.
97. The P'urhépechas were one of the only
B. The latest data from E. but might occur
indigienous groups in Mexico the Aztecs failed
to conquer but despite that feat, they were nearly lost to Melbourne Institute’s Covid- elsewhere in the
19 Vaccine Hesitancy universe.
history.
Tracker suggests
(A) indigienous (B) conquer
(C) feat (D) nearly C. A surge in international F. 20.3% of
(E) No error demand for microchips as Australians are
s the planet emerges from either unsure or
r Direction: (98-100): In the following question, match the lockdown unwilling when it
e sentences beginning in Column 1 with their appropriate comes to
p endings in Column 2.
a vaccination.
P
l (A) A and D (B) A and E
e (C) B and D (D) C and E
d 98. (E) C and F
q
o
cM Column 1 Column 2
m A. When we put key D. the reintroduction of
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Reasoning Aptitude Bina lives one floor below Amit.

12. Answer: (B)
Direction (01-05): Era belongs to Nepal.
The final arrangement is as follows: Three persons live between Era and Bina.
Number of cars Person Company 13. Answer: (B)
3 M Quantum Only statements II and III are correct.
5 L BackRub 14. Answer: (D)
9 O Hertz Nina lives below Bira.
t 15 N Firebird Direction (15-19):
s 17 Q Confinity The final arrangement is as follows:
e Row A (HP) D B C (Mi)
t 23 R Stag
1 (Lenovo) (Dell)
27 P Subway
k 1. Answer: (C)
Row Y W (Asus) X Z
c 2 (Avita) (Sony) (Samsung)
o Q is CEO of Confinity.
m 2. Answer: (D) 15. Answer: (B)
Sum of the number of cars of N and P is 42 One person sits to the right of the person, who has Sony
e laptop.
n 3. Answer: (A)
i CEO of Quantum has 3 cars. 16. Answer: (B)
l 4. Answer: (B) Z has Samsung laptop.
n N is CEO of Firebird. 17. Answer: (D)
o D has Lenovo laptop.
5. Answer: (D)
Four persons have more cars than O. 18. Answer: (D)
Direction (06-08): Three persons sit to the right of the person, who faces Z.
Words Codes 19. Answer: (E)
t Except B, all persons sit at extreme ends of the row.
s trek dip Direction (20-23):
e
t star lip The final arrangement is as follows:
d
ae into nip
o
n
li darkness pip
n theme aip
l
w
n
o song bip
o
d
ship yip
see the qip
rr
if modern zip
a
f 6. Answer: (A)
f The code for 'modern darkness' is 'zip, pip'.
20. Answer: (C)
A 7. Answer: (B)
U sits 3rd to the right of V.
t 'the' is coded as 'qip'
21. Answer: (B)
n 8. Answer: (C)
Four persons sit between T and Q, when counted from left of
e The code for 'star' is 'lip'.
r T.
r The code for 'theme' is 'aip'.
22. Answer: (D)
u 9. Answer: (D)
Three persons sit between each combination of persons from
c We draw the following figure:
either side of the table, except for W and Q.
x 23. Answer: (D)
i V will remain in its initial position after the rearrangement.
s 24. Answer: (C)
t As, Kavya's rank is better than Janvi's rank and 7 students
s ranked between Janvi and Kavya's rank.
a So, Rank of Janvi from the bottom is: [23 - (7 + 1)]
l
= 23 - 8 = 15th.
Number of students ranked above Janvi is 14
Therefore, number of students in the class
= 32 + 14 = 46
Direction (25-26):
The final arrangement is given below:
B7 (heaviest) > B3 > B1 > B6 > B4 > B2 > B5 (lightest)
C, B, and E do not hide in the north of F. 25. Answer: (D)
Direction (10-14): As weight of M is 55kg and P is 48kg, so
The final arrangement is as follows: B7 > B3 > B1 (55kg) > B6 > B4 (48kg) > B2 > B5
Floors Persons Countries Weight of B6 must be between 55kg and 48kg.
9th John China Therefore, weight of B6 cannot be 47 kg.
8th Mina ------ 26. Answer: (B)
7th Amit ------ Five bags are heavier than B2.
6th Bina Italy 27. Answer: (C)
5th Ali ------ Following figure can be formed:
4th Bira ------
3rd Atul India
2nd Era ------
1st Nina Japan
t 10. Answer: (C)
s John belongs to China.
e 11. Answer: (D)
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o There are two such pairs 'NP', 'GI' which hasas many letters
d between them bothforward and backward as in the English
s alphabetical series.
r 34. Answer: (D)
i Given number:
a
f 9452347
f There are seven such pairs of numbers (4,9), (4,5), (4,2), (5,3),
A (2,4), (3,4), and (2,3), which have as many digits between
t them (both forward and backward) as in the number series.
n 35. Answer: (D)
e Given word ‘SARCASTICALLY'
r AC, IL and ST are the pairs which have as many letters
r
u between them in the word as in the alphabetical series.
c
x Quantitative Aptitude
i
s Direction (36-41):
In street 'A',
t Let the number of dogs, cats and rats be 'x', 'y' and 'z',
s
a respectively.
Therefore, from the above figure, only conclusion II follows.
l We have,
28. Answer: (D)
x + y = 150, y + z = 190 and x + z = 200
Following figure can be formed:
So, x + y + y + z - (x + z) = 2y = 150 + 190 - 200
= 140
So, y = (140/2) = 70
And, x = 150 - 70 = 80
And, z = 200 - 80 = 120
Similarly,
Street Number of Number of Number of
I. Some Theory cannot be Illusion definitely follows as only dogs cats rats
Science is Theory. A 80 70 120
II. Every Theory can be Science doesn't follow as Only a few B 60 100 90
s C 110 80 90
r Theory is Science.
i III. Every Science can never be Practical definitely follows as D 70 120 100
a Only Science is Theory. 36. Answer: (B)
f Required difference = 100 - 60 = 40
f Therefore, from the above figure, only conclusions I and III
A follow. 37. Answer: (D)
29. Answer: (B) Number of female dogs in street 'A' = 80 × 0.4 = 32
t Given statements: A > B ≥ C > D; C > E = F; G < F < H ≤ I Number of female rats in street 'A' = 120 × 0.45 = 54
n
e On combining, we get So, required sum = 32 + 54 = 86
r A > B ≥ C > E = F < H ≤ I; D < C > E = F > G 38. Answer: (C)
r Conclusions: Required average = (90 + 100) ÷ 2 = 95
u
c I. A > H: False (As, A > B ≥ C > E = F < H, so the exact relation 39. Answer: (A)
between A and H can't be determined) Required ratio = 110:70 = 11:7
y II. I > E: True (As, E = F < H ≤ I, so I > E) 40. Answer: (C)
l III. D < G: False (As, D < C > E = F > G, so the exact relation Required sum = 80 + 120 = 200
h
t between D and G can't be determined) 41. Answer: (E)
n Therefore, only conclusion II is true. Number of rats in street 'E' = 90 × (7/6) = 105
o 30. Answer: (E) Direction (42-46):
M
Given statements: K = L ≥ M; O > N > L ≥ P; O < R = S Percentage of number of bottles of Saint perfumes sold = 25 ×
On combining, we get (2/5) = 10%
K = L < N < O < R = S; M ≤ L ≥ P; K = L ≥ P Percentage of number of bottles of Guess perfumes sold =
Conclusions: 100% - (15 + 20 + 10 + 25)% = 30%
I. K < S: True (As, K = L < N < O < R = S, so K < S) Now, let the total number of perfumes sold by the shopkeeper
II. K ≥ P: True (As, K = L ≥ P, so K ≥ P) be '100x'
III. S > M: True (As, M ≤ L < N < O < R = S, so S > M) So, Number of Saint perfumes sold
Therefore, all the three conclusions are true. = 100x × 0.1 = 10x
Direction (31-32): According to data:
The final family tree is as follows: 10x = 800
Or, x = 80
Or, total number of bottles of perfumes sold of given five
brands = 100x = 8000
t So, number of bottles of Dior perfumes sold
s = 8000 × 0.15 = 1200
e Similarly,
T
Perfume Number of bottles sold
es 31. Answer: (B) brands
n
ri T is daughter-in-law of Q. Dior 1200
il 32. Answer: (D) Gucci 1600
an
fO P is paternal grandfather of W. Saint 800
f 33. Answer: (B) Guess 2400
A Given word: Paco 2000
t 'TYPING' 42. Answer: (B)
n Sum of number of bottles of Dior and Saint perfumes sold =
e 1200 + 800 = 2000
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Required difference = 2000 - 1600 = 400 x Relation y
43. Answer: (D) 5 = 5
Number of bottles of type 'B' Guess perfume sold -5 < 5
= 0.375 × 2400 = 900 So, x ≤ y
Required sum = 2000 + 900 = 2900 52. Answer: (A)
44. Answer: (C) From I:
Required average = {(1600 + 2400 + 2000)/3} x2 - 36 = 0
= 6000/3 = 2000 Or, x2 = 36
t 45. Answer: (A) Or, x = 6, -6
s Number of bottles of type 'A' Dior perfume sold From II:
e = 1200 × (23/40) = 690 y3 = -343
t Number of bottles of type 'B' Dior perfume sold Or, y = -7
e = 1200 - 690 = 510 'x' Relation 'y'
n Required difference = 690 - 510 = 180 6 > -7
i 46. Answer: (E)
l -6 > -7
n Total selling price of all the bottles of Paco perfumes = 480000 So, x > y
o × (3/2) = 720000 53. Answer: (D)
Selling price of 1 bottle of Dior perfumes From I:
e = (720000/2000) - 160 = 360 - 160 = 200
e (x + 5)2 = 19x + 5
r Required selling price = 200 × 1200 = ₹240000 Or, x2 + 10x + 25 = 19x + 5
f Direction (47-50): Or, x2 - 9x + 20 = 0
Number of Oreo shake (OS) sold by shop 'B' = 200 Or, x2 - 5x - 4x + 20 = 0
And, total number of Oreo shake (OS) sold by both shops Or, x(x - 5) - 4(x - 5) = 0
together = 200 × {100/(100 - 75)} = (200 × 4) Or, (x - 4)(x - 5) = 0
= 800 Or, x = 4, 5
s So, number of Oreo shake (OS) sold by shop 'A'
r From II:
i = (800 - 200) = 600 y2 - 7y + 12 = 0
a Number of Peanut shake (PS) sold by shop 'A' = (600 - 200) = Or, y2 - 3y - 4y + 18 = 0
f 400
f Or, y(y - 3) - 4(y - 3) = 0
A And, number of Peanut shake (PS) sold by shop 'B' Or, (y - 3)(y - 4) = 0
= (400 + 100) = 500 Or, y = 3, 4
t So, total number of Peanut shake (PS) sold by both shops
n 'x' Relation 'y'
together = (400 + 500) = 900
e 4 > 3
r Number of Mocha shake (MS) sold by shop 'B'
4 = 4
r = (400 - 400 × 0.25) = 300
u Number of mocha shake sold by shop 'A' = 300 5 > 3
c So, total number of Mocha shake (MS) sold by both shops 5 > 4
q together = (300 + 300) = 600 So, x ≥ y
c 54. Answer: (A)
m Shakes Sold by Sold by Total number of
shop 'A' shop 'B' shakes sold
s Oreo 600 200 800
r
i shake
a (OS)
f Peanut 400 500 900
f
A shake
(PS) 55. Answer: (A)
t Mocha 300 300 600
n
e shake
r (MS)
r 47. Answer: (B)
u Required ratio = 600:500 = 6:5
c
48. Answer: (E) 56. Answer: (E)
Required difference = (600 - 400) = 200 84 + 18 × 1 = 102
49. Answer: (D) 102 - 18 × 2 = 66
Required percentage = {(900 - 300)/300} × 100 66 + 18 × 3 = 120
= 200% 120 - 18 × 4 = 48
50. Answer: (A) 48 + 18 × 5 = 138
For shop 'A': Therefore, 102 should come in place of 108.
Revenue generated from selling OS = (600 × 120) 57. Answer: (A)
= ₹72,000 √(? ÷ 23.91 + 13.98) = (44.75 of 7.92 ÷ 24.28 × 17.02) ÷ 4.04 -
s Revenue generated from selling PS = (400 × 150) 57.06
r = ₹60,000
e √(? ÷ 24 + 14) ~ (8 का 45 ÷ 24 × 17) ÷ 4 – 57
p Revenue generated from selling MS = (300 × 180)
√(? ÷ 24 + 14) ~ 255 ÷ 4 - 57
a = ₹54,000
P √(? ÷ 24 + 14) ~ 256 ÷ 4 - 57
Total revenue generated = (72000 + 60000 + 54000) =
√(? ÷ 24 + 14) ~ 64 - 57
l ₹1,86,000
√(? ÷ 24 + 14) ~ 7
e 51. Answer: (E)
? ÷ 24 + 14 ~ 49
d From I:
o 3x2 - 75 = 0
? ÷ 24 ~ 49 - 14 ~ 35
M ? ~ 35 × 24
Or, 3x2 = 75
? ~ 840
Or, x2 = 25
58. Answer: (D)
x = 5, -5
(? + 15.81 × 22.24) ÷ √63.2 - 5.86 = 7.042
From II:
(? + 16 × 22) ÷ √64 - 6 ~ 72
y3 = 125
(? + 352) ÷ 8 - 6 ~ 72
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(? + 352) ~ 55 × 8 Or, x = (885/117) × 100 = 5 × 100 = 500
? ~ 440 - 352 Required sum = 13x = (13 × 500) = ₹6500
? ~ 88 66. Answer: (C)
59. Answer: (E) Ratio of quantity of milk to that of water, in the initial mixture =
2? × 14.78 × 48.13 = (31.89% of 2249.83) × 15.92 60:40 = 3:2
2? × 15 × 48 ~ (32% of 2250) × 16 After replacing 50% of the mixture with 8 litres of water,
2? × 15 × 3 ~ 0.32 × 2250 quantity of milk in the mixture = (200 - 100) × (3/5) = 60 litres
2? × 45 ~ 720 After replacing 50% of the mixture with 8 litres of water,
t 2? ~ 16 quantity of water in the mixture = (200 - 100) × (2/5) + 8
s 2? = 24 = 48 litres
e ?=4 So, ratio of quantity of milk to that of water, now
t 60. Answer: (B) = 60:48 = 5:4
e 25 ÷ 5 = 5 After replacing 36 litres of the mixture with 'x' litres of milk,
n 5 × 10 = 50 quantity of milk = {(60 + 48) - 36} × (5/9) + x
i 50 ÷ 5 = 10 = (40 + x) litres
l
n 10 × 10 = 100 After replacing 36 litres of the mixture with 'x' litres of milk,
o 100 ÷ 5 = 20 quantity of water = {(60 + 48) - 36} × (4/9)
61. Answer: (D) = 32 litres
e Let the amount invested by 'A', initially = ₹'Y' So, (40 + x):(32) = 11:8
e
r Then, amount invested by 'B', initially = ₹(Y + 200) Or, 320 + 8x = 352
f Let the annual profit share of 'B' = ₹'K' Or, x = (352 - 320) ÷ 8
Then, annual profit share of 'A' = ₹(K + 100) So, x = 4
According to the question, 67. Answer: (A)
K + K + 100 = 2900 Let the total work = L.C.M of 28 and 42 = 84 units
Or, 2K + 100 = 2900 Then, efficiency of 'A' alone = 84 ÷ 42 = 2 units/day
So, K = (2900 - 100) ÷ 2 = 1400 Efficiency of 'B' alone = 84 ÷ 28 = 3 units/day
So, ratio of profit shares of 'A' and 'B' respectively So, combined efficiency of 'A' and 'B' = 2 + 3
= (1400 + 100):(1400) = 15:14 = 5 units/day
Also, ratio of profit shares of 'A' and 'B' respectively So, work complete by 'A' and 'B' together in 7 days
s = (Y × 6 + Y × 1.5 × 6):{(Y + 200) × 12)} = 5 × 7 = 35 units
b So, {15Y:(12Y + 2400)} = (15:14) Remaining work = 84 - 35 = 49 units
o Or, 210Y = 180Y + 36000 So, efficiency of 'C' alone = 49 ÷ 14 = 3.5 units/day
j So, Y = 36000 ÷ 30 = 1200 So, time taken by 'C' alone to complete the entire work = 84 ÷
t 62. Answer: (A) 3.5 = 24 days
v Let the present age of 'A' = 'x' years 68. Answer: (B)
o Let the present age of 'B' = 'y' years Speed of 'A' = 150 ÷ 6 = 25 m/s
G 2 years ago, age of 'A' = (x - 2) years Relative speed of 'B' with respect to 'A' = 240 ÷ 16
2 years hence from now, age of 'B' = (x - 2) × 1.75 = 15 m/s
t = (1.75x - 3.5) years So, speed of 'B' = 25 + 15 = 40 m/s
s So, present age of 'B' = 1.75x - 3.5 - 2 = (1.75x - 5.5) years So, time taken by 'A' to finish the 700 metre race
e So, sum of present ages of 'A' and 'B' = x + (1.75x - 5.5) = = 700 ÷ 25 = 28 seconds
T 2.75x - 5.5 = 66 Time taken by 'B' to finish the 700 metre long race
e So, x = (66 + 5.5) ÷ 2.75 = 26 = 700 ÷ 40 = 17.5 seconds
n So, present ages of 'A' and 'B' are 26 years and 40 years, So, difference in time taken = 28 - 17.5
i respectively = 10.5 seconds
ls
n
eO Difference between ages of 'A' and 'B' = 14 years 69. Answer: (C)
i Therefore, 'B' was twice as old as 'A', when 'A' was 14 years Let the height and radius of cylinder be 'h' cm and 'r 1' cm
r old And, slant height and radius of the cone be 'l' cm and 'r 2' cm
e So, 'B' was twice as old as 'A' 12 years ago. So, l = h + h × (2/3) = 5h/3
s 63. Answer: (E) According to data:
t Amount spent by Mukesh on Rent = 25000 × 0.32 120π = 2π × r1 × h .... (eq. i)
s = ₹8,000 And, 160π = π × r2 × (5h/3) .... (eq. ii)
e Remaining amount = (25000 - 8000) = ₹17,000 After solving (eq. i) and (eq. ii) -
t
Amount saved by Mukesh per month = 17000 × (1 - 0.52) = 120/160 = (2 × r1 × 3h)/(r2 × 5h)
e 17000 × 0.48 = ₹8,160 (3/4) = 6r1/5r2
n Required amount = 8160 × 0.75 = ₹6,120 r1:r2 = 5:8
i
l 64. Answer: (B) Therefore, required ratio = 8:5
n Marked price of the article = 250 × 1.60 = ₹400 70. Answer: (B)
o Selling price proposed by 'A' = 400 × 0.80 - 12 = 320 - 12 = Required probability = {(5C2 × 9C3)/14C5} = {(5 × 2 × 3 × 4 ×
₹308 7)/(14 × 13 × 11)} = (60/143)
Selling price proposed by 'B' = 400 × 0.75 = ₹300
So, required difference = 308 - 300 = ₹8 English Language
65. Answer: (C)
Let the total sum invested be ₹'13x' 71. Answer: (A)
So, amount invested in scheme 'A' = 13x × (5/13) Refer to the lines: "Today, I dream of heather, bramble, lakes
= ₹5x in the middle of hidden mountains, creepy houses and stark
And, amount invested in scheme 'B' = 13x - 5x = ₹8x moors, the isolated settings in nature, and kind friends to travel
Simple interest earned = {(5x × 25 × 3)/100} with, while I'm caught in a reality that is defined by its isolation
= ₹(15x/4) and lack of exploration." The above lines imply that there is a
Compound interest earned = 8x × {(1 + 30/100) 2 - 1} contrast between the author's dreams and current reality.
= ₹(552x/100) Thus, A is the right answer.
According to question: II is incorrect as it is not mentioned in the passage.
(552x/100) - (15x/4) = 885 III is incorrect as it is actually the opposite, the author finds the
Or, {(552x - 375x)/100} = 885 lockdown similar to adventures found in Blyton's book.
Or, (177x/100) = 885 IV is incorrect as it is not mentioned in the passage.
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Refer to the lines: "As we wage our battle against this invisible
robber, the virus, my sometimes failing courage was soothed
by reading about 12-year-old George sitting paralysed in one
s spot, hearing the ominous footsteps of the smugglers echo on
r the cold stone flags. Her determination to dodge or confront
i
a her would-be attackers, despite her fear, is something I remind
f myself of today." From the above lines, we can infer that
f George did have her fears but she chose to fight them and
A
confront the ones who were about to attack here. D perfectly
t sums up George's nature, which makes D the right answer.
n A is incorrect as it mentions George's dauntless (unafraid)
e spirit, which is not true as per the passage. Likewise for B.
r
r C is incorrect as the author fighting his attackers is not
u mentioned in the passage.
c 73. Answer: (B)
y Refer to the lines: "This time, however, I considered how our
l current existence is similar to life on an isolated island." III is
h explicitly stated in the above lines, which makes B the right
t answer.
n
o I is incorrect as the author does not compare the lockdown
M with a hidden well.
III is incorrect as it is not mentioned in the passage.
74. Answer: (E)
E is the right answer. Refer to the lines: "Making the best of an
unexpected situation has been the hallmark of Blyton's
mysteries and adventures, and they have taught me how to
s overcome them with what is at hand, to keep persevering
r
i despite all odds, to leap into uncertainty and trust that one will
a be delivered." The above lines imply both I and II are correct.
f PERSEVERING means persisting in an unfavourable situation.
f
A The phrase IN A TIGHT SPOT indicates a difficult situation.
Thus, III also can be inferred from the given lines.
t 75. Answer: (C)
n
e C is the right answer. The author throws light on how the
r hardships of the characters found in Blyton's novel can inspire
r one to overcome one's inner fear and get going in difficult
u situations. The author discusses the fact today's reality seems
c
different than what she expected to be and she found solace in
y Blyton's books. C best sums the idea, which makes it the right
l answer.
i
a A is incorrect as influence on children of the current generation
d is not discussed in the passage.
B is incorrect as the passage does not focus on what to do
during the lockdown.
D The author does discuss the similarities between Blyton's
adventures and today's reality but that just forms the basis for
the main idea, not the main idea of the passage. Thus, D is
incorrect.
E is incorrect as this is not discussed throughout the passage.
76. Answer: (B)
The author discusses the influence of Blyton's books on her life
and how one can draw inspiration from the characters to tackle
real life situations. Hence, we can infer that it is most likely an
essay taken from a literary magazine as a literary magazine is
u a periodical devoted to literature consisting of essays, short
r stories, poetry, etc. Thus, B is the right answer.
u A is incorrect as the subject of the passage is comparison
g between children's fiction and the realities of today, and how
m we can take inspiration from them. However, it does not talk
a about children's diseases and their treatment.
x C is incorrect as an editorial publishes an individual's opinion
E on current events and social issues, and does not contain
personal experiences of the individual.
D is incorrect as a biography talks about life events, which is
not the case here.
s E is incorrect as a particular book is discussed in a book
b review but the author discusses Blyton's book as a whole.
o
j 77. Answer: (A)
ENTRANCED used in the passage is used to indicate the
t author being enchanted by Blyton's novel. BEGUILED
v
o (charmed) will be its antonym. Thus, A is the right answer.
G CHARRED - burnt
BORED - lost interest
INGESTED - absorbed
RAMIFIED - spread out
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78. Answer: (A)
EMULATING means copying something. It is used in the
passage to talk about copying the qualities of Blyton's
protagonists. IMITATING will be its synonym. Thus, A is the
right answer.
RATIFYING - approving
INSINUATING - suggesting
ACCENTUATING - emphasising
EXERTING - applying
79. Answer: (D)
(d) is the right answer. We need a verb in base form to fit in TO
+ VERB infinitive construction. The sentence talks about
Nepal's dependence on India during its power shortages to
meet its energy demands. BRIDGE (join or connect) will fit
here contextually.
CONVERT - change state. COMPLY - yield. ATTEMPT - try.
ABHOR - detest; hate.
80. Answer: (C)
(c) is the right answer. We need a verb in base form to fit in TO
+ VERB infinitive construction. The sentence tells us how
Nepal's electricity exports to India are expected to solve the
power shortage. ADDRESS (tackle) will fit here contextually.
CONVERSE - to talk informally or exchange views or opinions.
CONFER - give somebody a special right or advantage.
ASSUME - accept something to be true without proof.
ASSERT - claim something to be true.
81. Answer: (B)
(B) is the right answer. We need a verb in past participle form
to fit in IS + VERB passive voice construction. The sentence
talks about the amount of revenue that can be generated by
Nepal if its hydropower potential is fully controlled.
HARNESSED (gained control over something) will fit here
contextually.
DISCARDED - got rid of something. HARBOURED - kept a
particular thought or feeling in one's mind for a long time.
SPAWNED - caused. DEPOSITED - submitted.
82. Answer: (E)
(e) is the right answer. We need a verb in past participle form
to fit in HAS + VERB present perfect tense construction.
COMPELLED (drove or urged forcefully) will fit here
contextually as the sentence talks about India's energy
demands forcing the Government to arrange supplies through
coal
imports.
DIVERTED - caused to change direction. SIGNIFIED - marked
its importance. IMPACTED - affected. CONDUCED - led or
tend to something.
83. Answer: (A)
(a) is the right answer. We need an adjective to modify the
noun WAY. The sentence talks about the possibility of the
West Seti Hydroelectric Project providing an alternative and
workable way to address power deficits. VIABLE (capable of
being done) will fit here contextually.
VULNERABLE - able to be easily hurt. NOMINAL - very small.
SUPERFICIAL - shallow. VOLATILE - unstable.
84. Answer: (D)
(d) is the right answer. DBAC is the correct sequence. D
begins the sentence by introducing the topic - proliferation of
pharmaceutical industry. BA follows as a pair by telling us what
this proliferation has led to - cheaper medicines for people
across the world. C concludes the sentence by telling us the
impact of this proliferation in India.
85. Answer: (C)
(c) is the right answer. CBDA is the correct sequence. C
begins the sentence by talking about archaeologists
suggesting something. B elaborates on that 'something' - sand
inundation. DA concludes the sentence by telling us what it
protects from - looters and exposure to harsh weather.
86. Answer: (D)
(d) is the right answer. BDAC is the correct sequence. B
begins the sentence by introducing the topic - theoretical
knowledge. D tells us that theoretical knowledge cannot be
substituted by clinical experience. AC follows as a pair by
adding that due to this reason, one's self diagnosis is wrong
many times.
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87. Answer: (C) The sentence tells us that the P'urhépechas were one of the
(c) is the right answer. BCAD is the correct sequence. B only native groups in Mexico the Aztecs failed to conquer
begins the sentence by talking about thoughts revolving round (defeat) but despite the feat (achievement), they nearly
s the future, C further adds that thoughts about a completely (almost) lost to history. A is incorrectly spelled; the correct
r changed lifestyle. AD follows as a pair by describing those spelling of the word is INDIGENOUS. Thus, A is the right
i
a thoughts - scary and obnoxious. answer.
f 88. Answer: (B) 98. Answer: (C)
f (b) is the right answer. CABD is the correct sequence. C (c) is the right answer. The correct pairs are AF, BD and CE.
A
begins the sentence by talking about the rapid advancement of AF - A talks about putting key species back into a broken
t something. A follows by mentioning that 'something' and ecosystem. F tells us what happens when we do so - we start
n consequence of this advancement. BD follows by elaborating to restore the balance between predators and prey.
e on the consequence - shortage of skilled labour and BD - B says that it is impossible to know the impact of
r
r requirement of more education. something. D clarifies that the sentence talks about the impact
u 89. Answer: (C) of the reintroduction of mammoths to the Siberian steppes.
c C is the right answer. Much of the world right is grappling with CE - C talks about how the occurrence of rain in a place
y heat waves but in some parts of Asia, families have developed historically defined by bitter cold predicts a certain future. E
l their own cooling rituals over generations. tells us what future it predicts - one that will alter coastlines
h In A, ADOPTS is incorrect because it a singular verb, while the around the world, and drown entire cities.
t preceding word HAVE indicates that a past participle verb is 99. Answer: (D)
n
o required. (d) is the right answer. The correct pairs are AD, BF and CE.
M In B, LIBERATING is incorrect because if they were liberated AD - A says that massive summertime meltwater rivers now
from heat waves, they would not be required to form their own flow over a certain ice sheet. D tells us that in the past, no
cooling rituals over generations. signs of surface water could be found on the ice sheet.
In D, DEALT is incorrect because it is in past participle form, BF - B tells us that the scale of Britain’s supply chain meltdown
while the sentence requires a continuous form verb to fit in IS + is the worst since the 1970s. F adds what happened in the
VERB present continuous form construction. 1970s - the three-day week, power cuts and industrial disputes
In E, CREATING is incorrect because it is a continuous form saw rubbish pile up in the streets.
verb but we need a past participle form to fit in the present CE - C says that Britain’s economy came close to stalling in
perfect tense construction HAVE + VERB. July. E tells us that this happ
90. Answer: (D) 100. Answer: (D)
D is the right answer. Lawmakers in the US are considering (d) is the right answer. The correct pairs are AE, BF and CD.
ways to regulate crypto and crack down on money laundering AE - A says that a leading scientist has warned that viruses
and other illicit activities. may not only be found on Earth. E adds that they may also be
REGULATE - keep a check on. ILLICIT - unlawful. found elsewhere in the universe.
In A, LAWFUL is incorrect because if the activities were lawful, BF - B talks about the latest data from Melbourne Institute’s
s the lawmakers would not need to crack down on them. Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Tracker. F says that according to
b In B, EXPLICITLY is incorrect because it is an adverb, while the data, 20.3% of Australians are either unsure or unwilling
o
j the sentence requires an adjective to modify the noun when it comes to vaccination.
ACTIVITIES. CD - C says that there has been a surge in international
t In C, CONTROLLING is incorrect as a base form verb is demand for microchips as the planet emerges from lockdown.
v
o needed to fit in the TO + VERB infinitive construction. D gives us its effect - it has pushed up the price of various raw
G In E, CONSTRAINED is incorrect because it is in past materials.
participle form but the sentence needs a base form verb.
s 91. Answer: (A)
r (a) is the right answer. In A, replace the base form verb
e
p HAPPEN with second form HAPPENED as the sentence is in
a simple past tense, and talks about an event that took place in
P the past (the 18th century).
l 92. Answer: (C)
e (c) is the right answer. In C, replace the base form verb PICK
d with continuous form verb PICKING to be parallel in form with
o BOTTOMING, as the two clauses are joined by the conjunction
M
t BUT.
s 93. Answer: (C)
e (c) is the right answer. In C, replace the past tense plural verb
t WERE with present tense verb ARE as the sentence states an
e universal truth - us being part of nature.
n 94. Answer: (D)
i (d) is the right answer. In D, replace the base form verb
l DEMORALISE with the adjective DEMORALISED to modify
n
o the pronoun YOU.
95. Answer: (D)
e (d) is the right answer. In D, replace the contraction THEY'RE
e
r (THEY ARE) with the possessive pronoun THEIR as the
f sentence talks of the adolescent years of people.
96. Answer: (A)
The sentence tells us how three decades back, the first group
of humans communicated with a mixed reality of real and
virtual objects by manually (using hands) performing tasks that
needed to engage both physical and simulated (fake) objects.
INTERSPERSED (scattered) is contextually inapt; it should be
replaced with INTERACTED (communicated). Thus, A is the
right answer.
97. Answer: (A)

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