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Reasoning Ability

Directions (1-5): Study the following information

carefully and answer the questions given below. 3. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true
Nine persons - H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O and P watch with respect to the final arrangement?
three different genre movies viz. Crime, Comedy a) J watches crime movie
and Horror, but not necessarily in the same b) I watches horror movie
order. At least two persons but not more than c) K watches the same genre movie as O
four persons watch the same genre movie. d) Both P and K watch different genre movies
J watches with N but not a crime movie. L e) None is true
neither watches horror movie nor with N. H
watches only with O. Both P and N watch 4. Who among the following pair of persons
different genre movies. I neither watches watching the same genre movie?
comedy nor horror movie. Both K and M watch I. L, O
the same genre movie but not a comedy movie. II. J, K
1. Who among the following person(s) watch III. P, I
horror movie? a) Only I
I. H b) Only III
II. O c) Only II and III
III. N d) Only I and III
a) Only II e) All I, II and III
b) Only III
c) Only I and II 5. Four of the following five are alike in a certain
d) Only II and III way as per the given arrangement and hence
e) All I, II and III form a group. Find the one that doesn’t belong to
that group.
2. If I is related to L and N is related to K in a a) N-Horror
certain way, then who among the following b) I-Comedy
person is related to O? c) P-Horror
a) The one who watches crime movie d) H-Crime
b) J e) J-Comedy
c) The one who watches Comedy movie
d) K Directions (6-10): Study the following information
e) N carefully and answer the questions given below.

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Eight persons - G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N are d) Four

living in an eight-storey building such that the e) No one
lower-most floor is numbered as one and the
top-most floor is numbered as eight, but not 9. Four of the following five are alike in a certain
necessarily in the same order. way as per the given arrangement and hence
G lives on an odd-numbered floor. I lives three form a group. Find the one that doesn’t belong to
floors below G. Only three persons live between that group.
I and M. The number of floors below M is the a) The one who lives immediately above J
same as the number of floors above N. Only two b) N
persons live between K and J, who lives c) The one who lives two persons above K
immediately below H. L doesn’t live adjacent to d) I
K. e) K
6. Who among the following person lives on the
fourth floor? 10. Who among the following person lives
a) The one who lives two floors above M exactly between J and N?
b) I a) M
c) The one who lives immediately below G b) H
d) N c) I
e) The one who lives exactly between J and G d) L
e) G
7. How many persons live between M and L?
a) One Directions (11-15): Study the following
b) Two information carefully and answer the questions
c) Three given below.
d) Four Seven persons - A, C, F, I, P, R and U were born
e) No one in different years viz. 1987, 1990, 2001, 2004,
2007, 2010 and 2012, but not necessarily in the
8. If all the persons are arranged in the same order. their ages are calculated based on
alphabetical order from top to bottom, then how the year 2021.
many persons remain unchanged in their The age of F is the multiple of 2. Only two
positions? persons were born between F and I. The
a) One difference between the ages of A and I is six. As
b) Two many persons born before U as after R. Only
c) Three

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one person was born between U and P. C is not

elder to R. 15. What is the sum of the ages of R and F?
11. P was born in which of the following year? a) 54
a) 2010 b) 55
b) 1990 c) 57
c) 2007 d) 37
d) 2012 e) 43
e) 1987
Directions (16-20): Study the following
12. Who among the following person was born in information carefully and answer the questions
2010? given below.
a) A Ten persons are sitting in two parallel rows and
b) The one who was born immediately after C facing towards each other, such that the persons
c) R T, U, V, W and X are sitting in row 1 and facing
d) The one who was born two persons after A towards south while the persons L, M, N, O and
e) U P are sitting in row 2 and facing towards north,
but not necessarily in the same order.
13. Four of the following five are alike in a M sits third to the right of N. Neither N nor M sits
certain way as per the given arrangement and opposite to X. W sits second to the left of X but
hence form a group. Find the one that doesn’t doesn’t sit at any of the ends of the row. O sits
belong to that group. immediate right of the one who sits opposite to
a) The one who was born immediately before F W. As many persons sitting between N and O as
b) A between U and V, who sits to the left of T. L
c) I doesn't sit facing towards T.
d) The one who was born two persons after P 16. Who among the following person sits second
e) R to the right of P?
a) The one who sits opposite to W
14. How many persons were born between C b) L
and U? c) The one who sits immediate right of M
a) One d) No one
b) Two e) The one who sits diagonally opposite to V
c) Three
d) Four 17. Who among the following person sits
e) No one between U and W?

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a) The one who sits opposite to L 19. If U is related to O and X is related to M in a

b) V certain way, then who among the following
c) The one who sits immediate left of X person is related to P?
d) Both a and b a) The one who sits second to the right of V
e) Both a and c b) The one who sits opposite to N
c) X
18. Four of the following five are alike in a d) W
certain way as per the given arrangement and e) None of these
hence form a group. Find the one that doesn't
belong to that group. 20. Who among the following pair of persons sits
a) U facing towards each other?
b) O a) UO
c) X b) TP
d) V c) XM
e) N d) VL
e) PW

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Answer Key with Explanation

Directions (1-5): Final arrangement
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: C
3. Answer: D
4. Answer: C We have,

5. Answer: A  J watches with N but not a crime movie.

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 L neither watches horror movie nor with 9. Answer: B (All the persons live on an even-
N. numbered floor, except option b)
From the above condition, there are three 10. Answer: E
possibilities. Final arrangement

Again we have,
 H watches only with O.
 Both P and N watch different genre
movies.
 I neither watches comedy nor horror
movie.
Here case 2 gets eliminated.

We have,
 G lives on an odd-numbered floor.
Again we have,  I lives three floors below G.
 Both K and M watch the same genre From the above condition, there are two
movie but not a comedy movie. possibilities.
So case 1 gets eliminated, hence case 3 shows
the final arrangement.

Directions (6-10):
6. Answer: C
7. Answer: D
8. Answer: A (Only K)

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Again we have,
 Only two persons live between K and J,
who lives immediately below H.
 L doesn’t live adjacent to K.
So case 2 gets eliminated, hence case 1 shows
the final arrangement.

Again we have,
 Only three persons live between I and M.
 The number of floors below M is the same
as the number of floors above N.

Directions (11-15):
11. Answer: C
12. Answer: D
13. Answer: E (All the persons were born in an
even-numbered year, except option e)
14. Answer: D
15. Answer: A
Final arrangement

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 The difference between the ages of A and

I is six.
 As many persons born before U as after
R.
 Only one person was born between U and
P.
 C is not elder to R.
So case 1 and 3 get eliminated, hence case 2
shows the final arrangement.

We have,
 The age of F is the multiple of 2.
 Only two persons were born between F
and I.
From the above condition, there are three
possibilities.

Directions (16-20):
16. Answer: C
17. Answer: E
18. Answer: C (All the persons sit at the extreme
ends, except option c)
19. Answer: A
20. Answer: B
Final arrangement

Again we have,

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Again we have,
 O sits immediate right of the one who sits
opposite to W.
 As many persons sitting between N and O
as between U and V, who sits to the left of
T.
 L doesn't sit facing towards T.
We have,
So case 2 gets eliminated, hence case 1 shows
 M sits third to the right of N.
the final arrangement.
 Neither N nor M sits opposite to X.
 W sits second to the left of X but doesn’t
sit at any of the ends of the row.
From the above condition, there are two
possibilities.

Score Booster
Directions (1-5): Study the following statements b) Either I or II follows
and then decide which of the given conclusions c) Both I and II follow
logically follow from the given statements d) Only II follows
disregarding the commonly known facts. e) Neither I nor II follows
1. Statements:
Only a few goals are aim. 2. Statements:
Only aim is dream. Only a few signals are wave.
Some fantasy is goal. No wave is tide.
Conclusions: All tides are sea.
I. Some aim can be fantasy. Conclusions:
II. All goals are aim. I. All waves can be signals.
a) Only I follows II. No sea is wave.

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a) Only I follows No colour is shade.

b) Either I or II follows At least some shades are sketch.
c) Both I and II follow All colours are bright.
d) Only II follows Conclusion:
e) Neither I nor II follows I. Some sketches are not colour.
II. Some sketch can be bright.
3. Statements: a) Only I follows
Few marks are scar. b) Either I or II follows
All scars are mole. c) Both I and II follow
No mole is freckle. d) Only II follows
Conclusions: e) Neither I nor II follows
I. All marks can never be freckle.
II. No scar is freckle. Directions (6-8): In the given question, the
a) Only I follows relationship between different elements is shown
b) Either I or II follows in the statements followed by some conclusions.
c) Both I and II follow Find the conclusion which is definitely true.
d) Only II follows 6. Statement:
e) Neither I nor II follows S>L≥K=I<H<E≤Y>J
Conclusions:
4. Statements: I. Y > K
All slits are crack. II. I ≤ S
At least some cracks are burst. a) Only I is true
Only a few burst is fire. b) Either I or II is true
Conclusions: c) Both I and II are true
I. All burst can never be fire. d) Only II is true
II. Some slits are burst. e) Neither I nor II is true
a) Only I follows
b) Either I or II follows 7. Statements:
c) Both I and II follow F < Y > U > O ≤ T; R > J ≥ Y < L = I
d) Only II follows Conclusions:
e) Neither I nor II follows I. O < I
II. R > F
5. Statements: a) Only I is true

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b) Either I or II is true
c) Both I and II are true Directions (11-15): Study the following
d) Only II is true information carefully and answer the questions
e) Neither I nor II is true given below.
345 721 925 163 249
8. Statements: 11. If the digits are written in the ascending
N ≥ T > A > J; H > V ≥ T > L; B < A order within each number from the left end, then
Conclusions: which of the following number will be the third-
I. B ≤ N lowest number?
II. H > J a) 345
a) Only I is true b) 721
b) Either I or II is true c) 925
c) Both I and II are true d) 163
d) Only II is true e) 249
e) Neither I nor II is true
12. If the second digit of the lowest number is
9. If the statement “Y > O > L ≤ S ≤ E > I” is true, added with the third digit of the second-highest
then which of the following conclusion is number, then which of the following will be the
definitely true? resultant?
a) S > O a) 6
b) I ≤ L b) 7
c) Y > L c) 8
d) E > Y d) 9
e) None of these e) 10

10. In which of the following statement, the 13. If the position of the first and the third digits
conclusions "P ≤ B" and "D > L" definitely hold is interchanged within each number, then what
true? would be the sum of the second-lowest and the
a) K ≥ L ≥ S < B > P > D third-highest number thus obtained?
b) D ≥ N < V ≥ P ≥ L > B a) 980
c) P ≥ C > L > D ≥ B < I b) 895
d) L < N = P ≤ D = B ≥ I c) 1485
e) N ≥ W > B > L = P ≤ D d) 890

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e) 468 section. Finally, he turns to his right and walks

14. If all the even digits in each number are for 6m and stops at the billing section.
dropped, then how many numbers will be 16. Towards which direction does Sam walk to
exactly divisible by 5? reach the billing section?
a) One a) North
b) Two b) South
c) Three c) West
d) Four d) East
d) None e) Cannot be determined

15. If all the numbers are arranged in the 17. What is the shortest distance between the
descending order from left to right, then what will ragi section and the biscuit section?
be the product of the second digit of the second a) √32m
number from the left end and the third digit of b) 5m
the second number from the right end? c) √55m
a) 18 d) √65m
b) 9 e) None of these
c) 10
d) 5 18. If the box section is to the right of the billing
e) None of these section, then in which of the following direction is
the box section with respect to the biscuit
Directions (16-18): Study the following section?
information carefully and answer the questions a) West
given below. b) Northwest
Sam goes to the supermarket for purchasing c) Northeast
some groceries. He enters the market, and d) North
starts walking towards east direction. He walks e) Cannot be determined
6m straight to reach ragi section. Then, he turns
to his left and walks for 7m to reach lotion 19. Point B is 10m east of Point G. Point B is 7m
section. Then, he turns to his right and walks for north of Point K, which is 4m west of Point S.
4m to reach biscuit section. Again, he turns to Point L is 3m north of Point S. What is the
his right and walks for 3m to reach wipers shortest distance between Points K and L?
a) 4m

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b) 7m the temple, which is 3km to the east of the

c) 5m hospital. Then, how far and in which direction is
d) 8m the hospital with respect to his starting point?
e) Cannot be determined a) South, 2km
b) Northeast, 7km
20. A person rides his bike 5km towards the c) Northwest, 5km
north. Then he turns right and rides 3km, further, d) North, 7km
he turns left and rides 2km, where he stops at e) West, 7km
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Answer Key with Explanation

1. Answer: A

Hence, option a is correct.

Hence, option a is correct.

3. Answer: C
2. Answer: A

Hence, option c is correct.

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8. Answer: D
4. Answer: A N ≥ T > A > J; H > V ≥ T > L; B < A
Conclusions:
I. B ≤ N (N ≥ T > A > B) --> False
II. H > J (H > V ≥ T > A > J) --> True
Hence, option d is correct.

9. Answer: C
a) S > O (S ≥ L < O) --> False
Hence, option a is correct.
b) I ≤ L (L ≤ S ≤ E > I) --> False
c) Y > L (Y > O > L) --> True
5. Answer: C
d) E > Y (E ≥ S ≥ L < O < Y) --> False

10. Answer: D
From option D,
P ≤ B (B = D ≥ P) --> True
D > L (D ≥ P = N > L) --> True

Hence, option c is correct.

11. Answer: E
345 721 925 163 249
6. Answer: A
345 127 259 136 249
S>L≥K=I<H<E≤Y>J
Conclusions:
12. Answer: B
I. Y > K (Y ≥ E > H > I = K) --> True
345 721 925 163 249
II. I ≤ S (S > L ≥ K = I) --> False
6+1=7
Hence, option a is correct.

13. Answer: D
7. Answer: C
345 721 925 163 249
F < Y > U > O ≤ T; R > J ≥ Y < L = I
543 127 529 361 942
Conclusions:
361+529=890
I. O < I (I = L > Y > U > O) --> True
II. R > F (R > J ≥ Y > F) --> True
14. Answer: B
Hence, option c is correct.
345 721 925 163 249

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35 71 95 13 9 19. Answer: C

15. Answer: A
345 721 925 163 249
925 721 345 249 163
2*9=18

Directions (16-18): 20. Answer: D

16. Answer: C
17. Answer: D
18. Answer: E

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Quantitative Aptitude

Directions (01-05): Study the following information carefully and answer the following questions.
The given below table graph shows the number of candidates who participated in three different sports
(Tennis ,Football ,Hockey ) in four different month and it is also shows the ratio between the number of
candidates who plays tennis ,Football and hockey .

Note:
I)Total number of candidates =Candidates who play football +Candidates who playHockey +Candidates
who playTennis
1)The number of candidates who participated in a)10
football in January and March together is what b)50
percent of the total number of candidates who c)40
participated in January in all the sports. d)100
a)255% e)20
b)234%
c)100% 3) If the average number of candidates who
d)155% participated in Hockey in February and may is
e)120% 450 and ratio between the number of candidates
who participated in Hockey to football in may is
2) Find the difference between the average 1:2 .Find the total number of students who
number of candidates who participated in participated in Hockey and football in May?
Hockey in January and February together and a)4200
the difference between the number of candidates b)5200
who participated in football in March and April? c)1200

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d)2000 Statement I:Sumedh score 120 marks which is

e)1500 20 marks more than that of Suresh scored
Statement II:If Suresh scored 20 more marks,he
4) The ratio between the number of male would score 40% of the total Mark .
candidates to female candidates who A) If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to
participated in each sports is 2:3 ,then find the answer the question ,while the data in statement
total number of female candidates who II alone is not sufficient to answer the question .
participated in March? B) If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to
a)2760 answer the question ,while the data in statement
b)2040 I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
c)2600 C) If data either I alone or in statement II alone is
d)5100 sufficient to answer the question .
e)3255 D) If the data in both statement I and II together
are necessary to answer the question .
5) The number of candidates who participated in E)If the data given in both statement ,I and II
volleyball in January is 30% more than the together are not sufficient to answer the
number of candidates who participated in Tennis question.
in April,find the difference between the number of
candidates who participated in volleyball in 7) Find the present average age of Radhekrishna
January to tennis in January? and his brother Ramakrishna?
a)2460 Statement I: The ratio between the age of
b)1490 Radhakrishnan to ramkrishna ,2 year hence is
c)2550 2:3 ,age of Reeshu is 10 years older than
d)1500 Radhakrishnan.
e)1060 Statement II: The average age of Ramakrishna
and Reeshu is 25 years ,after 2 year ratio of their
Directions (06-10):The following questions are age will be 4:5 .
accompanied by two statements I and II .You aA) If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to
have to determine which statement is/are answer the question ,while the data in statement
sufficient to answer the question. II alone is not sufficient to answer the question .
6)A science exam is conducted by a teacher in B) If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to
the first week of October,what is the maximum answer the question ,while the data in statement
marks in the science exam ? I alone is not sufficient to answer the question

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C) If data either I alone or in statement II alone is weight of the whole class is 22 kg and number of
sufficient to answer the question . boys in the class is 20 .
D) If the data in both statement I and II together Statement II:
are necessary to answer the question . ratio between the average weight of each boys
E)If the data given in both statement ,I and II and each girls is 1:2 and total number of girls in
together are not sufficient to answer the the class is 20.
question. A) If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to
answer the question ,while the data in statement
8) Among Seema ,Reedhima and Kajol whose II alone is not sufficient to answer the question .
weight is the second heaviest? B) If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to
Statement I:Ratio between the weight of Seema answer the question ,while the data in statement
to Reedhima is 3:4 ,and difference between their I alone is not sufficient to answer the question
weight is 10 kg . C) If data either I alone or in statement II alone is
Statement II: average weight of all of Seema sufficient to answer the question .
,Reedhima and Kajol is 40 years . D) If the data in both statement I and II together
A) If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to are necessary to answer the question .
answer the question ,while the data in statement E)If the data given in both statement ,I and II
II alone is not sufficient to answer the question . together are not sufficient to answer the
B) If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to question.
answer the question ,while the data in statement
I alone is not sufficient to answer the question 10) The area of squareis how much percentage
C) If data either I alone or in statement II alone is more /less than the area of rectangle.
sufficient to answer the question . Statement I:The ratio between the length of the
D) If the data in both statement I and II together rectangleto side of a square is 2:1 , length of the
are necessary to answer the question . rectangle is 20% more than the breadth of the
E)If the data given in both statement ,I and II rectangle.
together are not sufficient to answer the Statement II: The circumference of the circle
question. whose radius is 14cm is 20 cm more than the
perimeter of the square.
9) What is the difference between the number of A) If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to
boys and number of girls in a class. answer the question ,while the data in statement
Statement I: average weight of girls and boys in II alone is not sufficient to answer the question .
the school is 20 kg and 25 kg and average

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B) If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to 13)Rohon invested Rs.X each in two different
answer the question ,while the data in statement scheme i.e A and B in simple interest.scheme B
I alone is not sufficient to answer the question provide 15% more interest than scheme A .If at
C) If data either I alone or in statement II alone is the end of 5 years the difference between the
sufficient to answer the question . interest received from both the scheme is Rs.600
D) If the data in both statement I and II together ,then find the total amount invested by Rohon in
are necessary to answer the question . scheme B?
E)If the data given in both statement ,I and II A) 600
together are not sufficient to answer the B) 700
question. C) 450
D) 800
11)The pipe A and pipe B fills a tank in 4 hours E) 780
and 6 hours respectively and pipe C empties the
tank in 5 hours .If the volume of tank is 3000 14)The diameter of two circles i.e smaller circle
litres ,how much water in the tank after 1hours, if to larger circle are in the ratio of 3:4 .Sum of the
all the pipes were opened ? circumference of both the circle is 132 cm .If the
A) 600 litres side of a square is twice of the difference
B) 850 litres between the radius of the both the circle.Find the
C) 650 litres area of the circle?
D) 550 litres A) 16cm²
E) 750 litres B) 26cm²
C) 36cm²
12)The speed of train A is 20% more than the D) 46cm²
speed of train B ,time taken by train A to cross a E) 56cm²
man who is standing in a platform is 20
seconds,and time taken by train B to cross a 15) Anu ,meenu and Rinu started a
pole in 12 seconds . length of train A is what business.Amount Invested by Anu is 50% more
percent more or less than that of train B? than the amount invested by Rinu and the ratio
A) 160% between the amount invested by Rinu to Meenu
B) 100% is 4:1. If the time period for which they Invested
C) 120% the money is 1 year and 37.5% of the profit
D) 140% share received by Rinu is Rs.3000 then find the
E) 150% difference between the profit received by Anu
and Meenu ?

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A) Rs.12,000 A) 6.36%
B) Rs.32,000 B) 36.36%
C) Rs.10,000 C) 56.36%
D) Rs.25,000 D) 26.36%
E) Rs.23,000 E) 16.36%

16) The present age of Rishu and Rama are in 19)A boat travels at y kmph in still water .The
the ratio 8:7 . eight years hence,the ratio boat covers an equal distance of (4y+24)km in
between the age of Rishu and to that of Rama is both upstream and downstream in 32 hours .If
48:43.What will the age of Mayank who is 5 the speed of the stream is 6km/hr ,then find the
years older to Rama ? total distance covered by the boat in upstream
A) 50 years Speed?
B) 20 years A) 78km
C) 40years B) 56km
D) 60years C) 55km
E) 30 years D) 52km
E) 80km
17) The Cost price of (X+2) chairs is equal to the
selling price of (2x+5) chair ,after selling each 20)In an election,40% of the voters voted to
chair shopkeeper got Rs.90 loss and cost price Candidate A where as 50% of the remaining
of each chair is 170.Find the value of 'x'? voters voted to Candidate B and the remaining
A) 10 voters are not eligible for voting due to some
B) 9 issues ,if the difference between those who
C) 7 voted the winning Candidate to number of voters
D) 6 who are not eligible is 900.Find the total number
E) 8 of eligible voters in the election?
A) 6300
18)A vessel contains milk and water in the ratio B) 5600
5:6 ,if 40% of the mixture is replaced by water C) 5690
and this process is repeated one more times D) 3460
,then the final quantity of Milk is what percent of E) 5900
that of total mixture?

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Directions (01-05): Number of candidates who participated in
January: football=6x
Total number of candidates=1200 Number of players who participated in
Let the number of players who participated in Hockey=5x
tennis=2x According to the question,
Number of candidates who participated in 13x=1300
football=3x x=100
Number of players who participated in Total number of candidates who participated in
Hockey=5x tennis=2*100=200
According to the question, Total number of candidates who participated in
10x=1200 football=600
x=120 Total number of candidates who participated in
Total number of candidates who participated in Hockey=500
tennis=120*2=240 March:
Total number of candidates who participated in Total number of candidates=4600
football=120*3=360 Let the number of players who participated in
Total number of candidates who participated in tennis=6x
Hockey=5*120=600 Number of candidates who participated in
February: football=15x
Total number of candidates=1300 Number of players who participated in
Let the number of players who participated in Hockey=25x
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46x=4600 2) Answer: B
x=100 Average number of candidates who participated
Total number of candidates who participated in in Hockey in January and
tennis=600 February=(600+500)/2=550
Total number of candidates who participated in Difference between the number of candidates
football=1500 who participated in football in March and
Total number of candidates who participated in April=1500-1000=500
Hockey=2500 Required difference=550-500=50
April:
Total number of candidates=4000 3) Answer: C
Let the number of players who participated in Number of candidates who participated in
tennis=x Hockey in may=900-500=400
Number of candidates who participated in Number of candidates who participated in
football=x football=400/1*2=800
Number of players who participated in Required answer=1200
Hockey=2x
1) Answer: D 4) Answer: A
According to the question, Number of female candidates who participated in
x+x+2x=4000 tennis in March=600*3/5=360
4x=4000 Number of female candidates who participated in
x=1000 football in March=1500*3/5=900
Total number of candidates who participated in Number of female candidates who participated in
tennis=1000 Hockey in March=2500*3/5=1500
Total number of candidates who participated in Required answer=1500+900+360=2760
football=1000
Total number of candidates who participated in 5) Answer: E
Hockey=2000 Number of candidates who participated in
Number of candidates who participated in volleyball=130/100*1000=1300
football in January and March=360+1500=1860 Required difference=1300-240=1060
Total number of candidates who participated in
January=1200 6) Answer: D
Required percentage=1860/1200*100=155% From statement I:
Score scored by sumedh=120

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Score scored by Suresh=120-20=100

Hence more data required we can't find the 8) Answer: D
exam value. From statement I:
From statement II: let the weight of Reedhima=4x
Let the score scored by Suresh is =x Weight of Seema =3x
According to question, Difference=10
X+20=40/100*(total marks) According to the question
Total marks=x+20*100/40 1x=10
More data need to find answer 4x=40kg =weight of Reedhima
Statement I and II together: 3x=30kg=weight of Seema
100+20=40% Weight of Kajol is unknown so we can't find the
40%=120 exam value.
100%=300 From statement II:
So statement I and II both statement required to Total weight=40*3=120 kg
find the answer. Here age individually not given
Statement I and II together:
7) Answer: D Weight of Kajol=120-(40+30)=50
From statement I: Weight of Reedhima is second heaviest.
Let the present age of Radhakrishnan is =2x-2
Present age of Ramakrishna=3x-2 9) Answer: A
Present age of Reeshu=3x+8 From statement I:
Need moro data to find exact value By allegation
From statement II:
Sum of the age of Ramakrishna and Reeshu=50
years
After 2 years sum of their age=54 years
Age of Ramakrishna=54/9*4=24 years
Present age of Reeshu=54*5/9=30 years 3:2
Here data is inadequate to find the exam According to the question,
answer. 2x=20
From statement I and II: together: x=10
Present age of Radhakrishnan=30-10=20 years Required answer 10.
Required average=(20+24)/2=22 years From statement II:

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Let the weight of each boy=x 13) Answer: D

Weight of each girl=2x According to the question,
Total number of girls =20 Difference between the interest rate is =15%
Data insufficient to find the exact value. So total interest=15%*5=75%
75%=600
10) Answer: A 1%=600/75=8
From statement I: 100%=800
Length of the rectangle=6x Amount invested in scheme B=800
Breadth of the rectangle=5x
Side of the square=6x/2*1=3x 14) Answer: C
Area of the rectangle=6x*5x=30x² Let the Diameter of the smaller circle=6x and
Area of the Square=9x² larger diameter=8x
Required percentage=(30 – 9)/30*100=70% less Radius of the smaller circle and larger circle=3x
From statement II: and 4x respectively
Circumference of the circle=2*22/7*14=88cm According to the question,
Perimeter of the square=88+16=96 2*22/7*7x=132
Side of square=96/4=24cm x=3
Here data is not sufficient Difference between the radius=3cm
So by statement I we can find the value. Side of the square=2*3= 6cm
Area of the square=6*6 = 36cm²
11) Answer: C Required answer=36cm²
Part of the tank filled in 1hour=(1/4+1/6-1/5)
Volume of water available at 1hours 15) Answer: C
=3000*1*(1/4+1/6-1/5)=650 Let the amount invested by Anu=3x
Required answer=650 litres Amount invested by Rinu=2x
Amount invested by meenu=2/4*1=0.5x
12) Answer: B According to the question,
Let the speed of the train A=6x Total profit received by Rinu=3000*8/3=8000
Length of train A=6x*20=120x 2x=8000
Speed of the train B=5x x=4000
Length of the train B=5x*12=60x Required difference=4000*2.5=10,000
Required answer=60/60*100=100%
16) Answer: C

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Let the present age of Rishu=8x Water contains=6x

Present age of Rama=7x After removing 40% of the mixture and adding
According to the question, water 2 times ,final quantity of milk=
8x+8/7x+8=48/43 (5x*3/5*3/5)/11x *100=16.36%
344x+344=336x+384 Required answer=16.36%
8x=40
x=5 19) Answer: B
Present age of Mayank=5+35=40 years According to the question,
4y+24/(y+6) +4y+24/(y-6)=32
17) Answer: D Y+6/y-6=8-1
According to the question, 7y-42=y+6
SP/CP=(x+2)/(2x+5) 6y=48
Let the sp of each chair=(x+2)k y=8
Cp of each chair=(2x+5)k Total distance=8*4+24=56km
Loss =90 Required answer=56km
2xk+5k-xk-2k=90
Xk+3k=90-----(1) 20) Answer: A
2xk+5k=170---(2) Let the total voters=100x
After multiplying 2 in eqn 1 , Candidates A gote total votes
We will get k=10 =100x*40/100=40x
After putting the value of P in equation 2 we will Reaming votes=60x
get , Candidates B gote =60x*1/2=30x
x=6 Voters who are not eligible=30x
Required answer=6 According to the question,
40x-30x=900
18) Answer: E x=90
Let the milk contains=5x Required answer=90*70=6300
Score Booster
Directions (1-5): d) x < y
1)y²+y-42=0 e) x ≤ y
6x²-x-57=0
a) x > y 2)2y²-15y+28=0
b) x ≥ y x²+7x-170=0
c) x = y or relationship can’t be determined a) x > y

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b) x ≥ y c) 430
c) x = y or relationship can’t be determined d) 400
d) x < y e) 320
e) x ≤ y
7)15,14,?,12,19,10
3)x²+12x-45=0 a) 11
3y²+23y+14=0 b) 17
a) x > y c) 18
b) x ≥ y d) 19
c) x = y or relationship can’t be determined e) 22
d) x < y
e) x ≤ y 8)12,14,22,?,182,694
4)2x²+7x+6=0 a) 55
y²+37y+300=0 b) 54
a) x > y c) 67
b) x ≥ y d) 59
c) x = y or relationship can’t be determined e) 60
d) x < y
e) x ≤ y 9)21,10,?,6,25,2,31
a) 23
5)x²+3x+2=0 b) 17
4y²+20y+24=0 c) 18
a) x > y d) 29
b) x ≥ y e) 10
c) x = y or relationship can’t be determined
d) x < y 10)15,22,8,29,?,36
e) x ≤ y a)1
b) 2
Directions (6-10):What value should come in the c) 11
place of (?) in the following number series? d) 21
6)577,?,401,325,257,197 e) 22
a) 485
b) 450

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Directions (11-15):What approximate value b) 66

should come in the place of question mark in the c) 70
following questions? d)40
11)189.99*56.99÷361.00=15.23*? e) 168
a) 6
b) 2 Directions (16-10): What value should come in
c) 3 theplace of (?) in the following number series?
d)4 16)300,179,98,51,24,15
e) 5 a)300
b) 179
12)26% of 799+?% of 1799=1100 c)98
a) 50 d) 51
b) 60 e) 24
c) 77 17) 12,50,85,119,146,172
d)80 a)22
e) 90 b) 50
c)85
13)?*4=900.002*33.9÷149.0 d) 119
a) 45 e) 143
b) 51
c) 67 18) 5,9,26,61,125,225
d)87 a)5
e) 90 b) 9
c)26
14)√1294-125.32% of 44.2 = ?*38 d) 125
a) 5 e) 225
b) 6
c) -1 19) 2,6,14,30,64,126
d)-1/2 a)2
e) 3 b) 6
c)14
15) 9.99*72*8÷32=2.33*5.77+? d) 30
a) 10 e) 64

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20) -10,-18,-41,-60,-77,-90 e) 1100

a)-10
b) -18 23) 12% of 25-√144+?=72÷18
c)-41 a)16
d) -77 b) 12
e) -60 c) 14
d) 7
Directions (21-25):What value should come in e) 13
the place of question mark in the following
questions? 24) 25/5 of 30/900 of 36=?*6
21)(√625 of √196) of 30% =?÷4 a)4
a)200 b) 1
b) 500 c) 3
c)420 d) 5
d)340 e) 7
e) 560
25)13% of 170-75% of 50=?-20
22)(300*20)÷15*5=3000- ? a)7.8
a)1000 b) 7.5
b) 1200 c) 7.5
c) 1500 d) 4.6
d) 1800 e) 6.7
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1) Answer: C (2x+3) (x+2) =0

y²+y-42=0 x=-3/2,-2
y²+7y-6y-42=0 y²+37y+300=0
(y-6)(y+7)=0 (y+12) (y+25) =0
y=6,-7 y=-12,-25
6x²-x-57=0 Hence ,x > y
6x²+18y-19x-57=0
x=-18/6 and 19/6=-3 and 19/6 5) Answer: B
Hence, x = y or relationship can’t be determined x²+3x+2=0
x²+2x+x+2=0
2) Answer: C x(x+2)+1(x+2)=0
2y²-15y+28=0 (x+2)(x+1)=0
2y²-7y-8y+28=0 x=-2,-1
y=7/2,8/2=3.5 and 4 4y²+20y+24=0
x²+7x-170=0 y²+5y+6=0
(x-10),(x+17) y²+2y+3y+6=0
x=10,-17 y(y+2)+3(y+2)=0
Hence x = y or relationship can’t be determined (y+2)(y+3)
y=-2,-3
3) Answer: C Hence ,x ≥ y
x²+12x-45=0
x²-3y+15x-45=0 6) Answer: A
(x+15)(x-3)=0 24²+1=577
x=-15,3 22²+1=485
3y²+23y+14=0 20²+1=401
3y²+2y+21y+14=0 18²+1=325
(y+7)(3y+21)=0 16²+1=257
y=-7,-2/3 14²+1=197
Hence ,x = y or relationship can’t be determined
7) Answer: B
4) Answer: A 15-1=14
2x²+7x+6=0 14+3=17
2x²+4x+3x+6=0 17-5=12

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12+7=19 18*?=900
19-9=10 ?=50

8) Answer: B 13) Answer: B

?*4=900.002*33.9÷149.0
?*4=900*34/150
?=204/4
?=51
9) Answer: A
21-11=10
14) Answer: D
10+13=23
√1294-125.32% of 44.2 = ?*38
23-17=6
√1296-125/100*44=?*38
6+19=25
36-55=?*38
25-23=2
?*38=-19
2+29=31
?=-1/2

10) Answer: A
15) Answer: E
15+7=22
9.99*7.2*8÷32=2.33*5.77+?
22-14=8
10*72*8÷32=2*6+?
8+21=29
180-12=?
29-28=1
168=?
1+35=36

16) Answer: D
11) Answer: B
300-11²=179
189.99*56.99÷361.00=15*?
179-9²=98
190*57÷361=15*?
98-7²=49
190*57/36=15*?
49-5²=24
30/15=?
24-3²=15
?=2

17) Answer: D
12) Answer: A
12 50 85 117 146 172
26% of 799+?% of 1799=1100
+38 +35 +32 +29 +26
25/100*800+?*1800/100=1100
-3 -3 -3 -3
200+18*?=1100

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420=?
18) Answer: C 22) Answer: A
5+2²=9 (300*20)÷15*5=3000- ?
9+4²=25 300*20/15*5=3000- ?
25+6²=61 2000=3000- ?
61+8²=125 1000=?
125+102=225
23) Answer: E
19) Answer: E 12% of 25-√144+?=72÷18
2+4=6 12/100*25-12+?=72/18
6+8=14 3-12+?=4
14+16=30 ?=13
30+32=62
62+64=126 24) Answer: B
25/5 of 30/900 of 36=?*6
20) Answer: A 5*1/30*36=?*6
11-29=-18 1/6*36=?*6
-18-23=-41 ?=1
-41-19=-60
-60-17=-77 25) Answer: D
-77-13=-90 13% of 170-75% of 50=?-20
22.1-37.5=?-20
21) Answer: C -15.4=?-20
(√625 of √196) of 30% =?÷4 4.6=?
25*14*30/100=?/4

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English Language

Directions (1-5): In the following questions, a A. Full of energy and enthusiasm

sentence has been given with a highlighted word B. An excessive or abundant amount of
in it. It is then followed by four alternatives that something
may represent the correct meaning of the C. The ability of a business to generate profit
highlighted word as used in the sentence. If none D. Done in secret
of the alternatives represents the correct E. None of these
meaning, choose option E (none of these) as
your answer. 4. The philanthropist's altruistic donations greatly
1. The novel left readers pondering the deeper benefited the impoverished community, providing
meaning of its ambiguous conclusion, sparking essential resources and opportunities for a
countless discussions and interpretations among brighter future.
literary enthusiasts. A. Full of energy, brightness, and vitality
A. Clear and easily understood B. People who advocate for the social, political,
B. Something that is mysterious and economic equality
C. Think about something carefully C. A state of having a large quantity of wealth,
D. The quality of being persistent and determined possessions, or resources
E. None of these D. extremely poor or lacking in resources
E. None of these
2. The arid desert landscape seemed devoid of
life, except for a single, unyielding cactus, 5. The astute detective, renowned for his sharp
standing tall as a symbol of nature's intellect, quickly figured out the culprit's identity
determination in the face of hardship. from the minutest of clues, showcasing his
A. Completely lacking or empty of something exceptional problem-solving skills.
B. Clean and fresh A. having a sharp and perceptive mind
C. In its original, unspoiled state B. Pleasant and smooth-sounding
D. Extremely beautiful or delicate C. Fluent and persuasive in speaking
E. None of these D. The occurrence of lucky events by chance
E. None of these
3. The burgeoning tech industry has created a
plethora of job opportunities for skilled Directions (6-10): A passage is given with five
professionals, leading to a surge in demand for blanks in it. Each blank is represented by a letter.
individuals with specialized expertise. From the given options, choose the most suitable

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words to fill in these blanks so as to make the D. mingling

passage meaningful. E. contrasting
The ability to communicate effectively is (A)
____________ in today's globalized world. It's not 8. Which of the following words fits correctly in
just about speaking a language; it's about blank C?
conveying your ideas, thoughts, and emotions A. experiencing
clearly, which is particularly important when (B) B. expanding
____________ with people from diverse cultural C. pursuing
backgrounds. Whether you're (C) _________ in D. thriving
business, academia, or everyday life, strong E. isolating
communication skills are essential. Without them,
(D) __________ misunderstandings and 9. Which of the following words fits correctly in
misinterpretations can occur, potentially harming blank D?
relationships and productivity. A. minor
Thus, communication is a two-way process. It B. trivial
involves not only expressing yourself but also (E) C. negligible
__________ to others. Active listening is a critical D. detrimental
component of effective communication, as it E. significant
demonstrates your interest in the speaker and
allows for a better understanding of their 10. Which of the following words fits correctly in
perspective. blank E?
6. Which of the following words fits correctly in A. conversing
blank A? B. talking
A. optional C. responding
B. inadequate D. ignoring
C. crucial E. engaging
D. excessive
E. redundant Directions (11-15): In the following questions, a
word is given in bold. It is then followed by three
7. Which of the following words fits correctly in sentences in which the highlighted word has
blank B? been used. These sentences may or may not
A. interacting use the highlighted word correctly. Find out the
B. cooperating sentence/s in which the highlighted word has
C. competing been correctly used and mark that as your

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answer. If all sentences are correct, choose 13. ACQUIESCE

option E as your answer. I. He decided to acquiesce fast food and
11. TENACIOUS embrace a healthier diet.
I. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Sarah II. The school's anti-bullying program aimed to
remained tenacious in her pursuit of a medical acquiesce students from ostracizing their peers.
degree, never giving up on her dream of III. Despite his disagreement, he had to
becoming a doctor. acquiesce to the decision made by the majority.
II. The effects of the tenacious habit of smoking A. Only II
can be seen in the long-term damage it causes B. Only III
to one's health, often leading to serious illnesses. C. Only I
III. The villain in the movie had a tenacious plan D. Both I and II
to take over the city and unleash chaos, making E. All are correct
him a truly memorable antagonist.
A. Only I 14. METICULOUS
B. Only III I. The architect's meticulous planning ensured
C. Only II that every aspect of the building's design was
D. Both I and II flawless.
E. All are correct II. The detective's meticulous investigation
uncovered crucial evidence in the case.
12. PERVASIVE III. The meticulous artist spent hours detailing
I. The pervasive use of social media has every brushstroke, ensuring that the painting was
transformed the way we communicate and share a masterpiece of precision and care.
information. A. Only I
II. The students had pervasive opinions on how B. Only II
to approach the group project, leading to a lively C. Only III
discussion. D. Both II and III
III. The pervasive influence of technology can be E. All are correct
seen in all aspects of our daily lives.
A. Only I 15. ALLEVIATE
B. Only III I. Taking over-the-counter pain relievers can help
C. Both I and III alleviate the discomfort of a headache.
D. Both II and III II. The charity's mission is to alleviate poverty by
E. All are correct providing essential resources to those in need.

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III. She tried to alleviate her friend from taking the C. Both A and D
risky job offer by highlighting the potential D. Both B and C
dangers and drawbacks. E. No error
A. Only I
B. Only III 18. After working all day, (A)/ the project was
C. Only II finally (B)/ completed by the team, (C)/ feeling a
D. Both I and II (D)/ sense of accomplishment. (E)
E. All are correct A. Only B
B. Only E
Directions (16-20): In the following questions, a C. Both B and C
sentence is divided into five parts among which D. Both A and D
one or two parts may contain grammatical or E. No error
contextual errors. Find out the part/s that
contain/s errors and mark it as your answer. If 19. The CEO delivered a (A)/ keynote address at
the sentence is error-free, choose option E as (B)/ the conference, providing (C)/ valuable
your answer. insights into the (D)/ company's future direction
16. In preparation for the marathon, (A)/ he outlook. (E)
planned to run every morning, (B)/ swimming A. Only E
every evening, and cycling every weekend, (C)/ B. Only C
ensuring that his training was (D)/ well-rounded C. Both B and D
and comprehensive. (E) D. Both A and C
A. Only A E. No error
B. Only C
C. Both A and E 20. The house which stands at the (A)/ end of
D. Both B and D the street is a historical landmark, (B)/ and the
E. No error residents who live (C)/ there have preserved its
(D)/ unique architecture for generations. (E)
17. The teacher, as well as the students, (A)/ A. Only B
was excited about the field trip (B)/ to the B. Only A
museum, who promised (C)/ to be an engaging C. Both C and D
and (D)/ educational experience for all of them. D. Both E and C
(E) E. No error
A. Only B
B. Only E

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1. Answer: C increased demand for individuals with
The word ‘ponder’ means ‘to think about or specialized knowledge.
consider something deeply and carefully’. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
The sentence conveys the meaning that the
novel's unclear ending made readers think 4. Answer: D
deeply and sparked many discussions among The word "impoverished" means extremely poor
literary enthusiasts. or lacking in resources.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer. The sentence means that the philanthropist's
selfless donations significantly improved the
2. Answer: A quality of life for the extremely poor community
The word "devoid" means completely lacking or by providing them with essential resources and
empty of. opportunities for a better future.
The sentence means that the dry desert Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
appeared to have no life.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer. 5. Answer: A
The word "astute" means having a sharp and
3. Answer: B perceptive mind. It describes someone who is
The word "Plethora" means an excessive or observant, sharp-witted, and able to make
abundant amount of something. shrewd judgments.
The sentence means that the growing tech The sentence conveys that the detective, known
industry has generated an abundance of job for his keen intellect, swiftly identified the
openings for highly skilled workers, resulting in perpetrator's identity by analyzing even the

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smallest clues, highlighting his remarkable the idea that effective communication plays a
problem-solving abilities. crucial role in achieving success and progress in
Therefore, option A is the correct answer. these domains.
Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
6. Answer: C
The word ‘crucial’ fits correctly in blank A. 9. Answer: E
The word "crucial" means of great importance or The word ‘significant’ fits correctly in blank D.
necessity. In the context, it emphasizes that "Significant" means important, substantial, or
effective communication is of utmost importance noteworthy. In this context, it highlights that the
when dealing with people from diverse cultural potential misunderstandings and
backgrounds, making it the correct choice for the misinterpretations are not minor or trivial but
blank. rather of great importance and consequence. It
Therefore, option C is the correct answer. emphasizes that effective communication is
crucial to prevent major issues in relationships
7. Answer: A and productivity.
The word ‘interacting’ fits correctly in blank B. Therefore, option E is the correct answer.
"Interacting" means engaging or communicating
with others. In this context, it emphasizes that 10. Answer: C
clear and effective communication is crucial The word ‘responding’ fits correctly in blank E.
when engaging in conversations, discussions, or "Responding" means reacting or replying to
any form of interaction with individuals who others. In this context, it emphasizes that
come from different cultural backgrounds. This effective communication is not just about talking
highlights the significance of effective but also about actively engaging with and
communication when dealing with diversity. reacting to what others are saying.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

8. Answer: D 11. Answer: A

The word ‘thriving’ fits correctly in blank C. "Tenacious" means holding firmly to a purpose
"Thriving" means to flourish or prosper. In this or course of action and not easily giving up.
context, it suggests that strong communication In the context of the sentences:
skills are necessary not only for survival but also  Sentence I is Correct: Sarah remained
for success and growth in various areas such as tenacious (persistent and determined) in
business, academia, and daily life. It emphasizes pursuing her medical degree.

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 Sentence II is incorrect: The habit of  Sentence 2 is incorrect; "acquiesce"

smoking is not tenacious. It's better doesn't fit. "Dissuade" or "prevent" would
described as harmful or detrimental to be more appropriate.
health.  Sentence 3 is correct. "Acquiesce" is used
 Sentence III is incorrect: Plans cannot be properly to express that he reluctantly
tenacious. The villain's actions or agreed to the majority's decision despite
intentions can be described as tenacious, his disagreement.
not the plan itself. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer.
14. Answer: E
12. Answer: C All three sentences correctly use the word
"Pervasive" means widespread or prevalent "meticulous," which means marked by extreme
throughout an area or group. attention to detail.
In the context of the sentences: "Meticulous" is used to describe extreme
 Sentence I is correct because it describes attention to detail in different contexts: planning,
the widespread use of social media. investigation, and artistic work.
 Sentence II is wrong; "pervasive" is not Therefore, option E is the correct answer.
suitable for describing opinions.
 Sentence III is correct as it appropriately 15. Answer: D
describes how technology's widespread "Alleviate" means to make a problem or suffering
impact is seen in various facets of our less severe.
daily routines. It does not fit in the sentence because it means
Therefore, option C is the correct answer. to make something less severe or reduce
suffering, whereas the context requires a word
13. Answer: B like "dissuade" to convey the intent of preventing
"Acquiesce" means to accept or comply with or discouraging a risky decision.
something reluctantly but without protest. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
In the context of the sentences:
 Sentence 1 is incorrect because 16. Answer: B
"acquiesce" is not suitable. The word The error in part C is due to a lack of parallel
‘avoid’ would be a better choice instead of structure. In this context, parallel structure
‘acquiesce’. requires that all the activities listed (to run, swim,

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and cycle) should follow the same grammatical

form to make the sentence clear and balanced. 18. Answer: C
Thus, the correct sentence is: Both parts B and C suffer from dangling
In preparation for the marathon, (A)/ he planned sentence errors.
to run every morning, (B)/ swim every evening,  The rule is to ensure that introductory
and cycle every weekend, (C)/ ensuring that his phrases or clauses are followed by the
training was (D)/ well-rounded and subject that performs action to avoid
comprehensive. (E) dangling sentence errors.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer.  The structure of the sentence implies that
"the project" is the one working and
17. Answer: D completing itself, which is not the
 The error in part B occurs because the intended meaning.
verb should agree with the nearest  To correct this, the sentence should be
subject, which in this case is "the rephrased to clearly indicate that it was
students." the team that worked all day and
 When dealing with compound subjects completed the project.
connected by phrases like "as well as," Thus, the correct sentence is:
"along with," or "together with," the verb After working all day, (A)/ the team (B)/ finally
should agree with the subject closest to it. completed the project, (C)/ feeling a (D)/ sense
In this sentence, "the students" is the of accomplishment. (E)
nearest subject, so the verb should match Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
with it.
 The error in part C involves a relative 19. Answer: A
pronoun issue. The use of "who" is The redundancy error in part E lies in the phrase
incorrect in this context. Instead, it should "future direction outlook."
be "which" since it refers to "the  It's redundant because "future direction"
museum," which is a non-human entity. and "outlook" convey similar meanings in
Thus, the correct sentence is: this context.
The teacher, as well as the students, (A)/ were  Therefore, it's more concise and correct to
excited about the field trip (B)/ to the museum, use one of the terms, not both.
which promised (C)/ to be an engaging and (D)/ Thus, the correct sentence is:
educational experience for all of them. (E) The CEO delivered a (A)/ keynote address at
Therefore, option D is the correct answer. (B)/ the conference, providing (C)/ valuable

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insights into the (D)/ company's future direction  Example: The car that is parked in front of
outlook. (E) the house belongs to John.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer.  Rule: Use "that" for restrictive clauses
without commas, which are essential to
20. Answer: B the sentence's meaning, specifying which
Which: Non-restrictive clauses (providing one among several.
additional, non-essential information) From the above rule, it is clear that "that" should
 Example: The car, which is red, belongs be used instead of "which" to introduce the
to John. relative clause in part A.
 Rule: Use "which" for non-restrictive Thus, the correct sentence is:
clauses, set off by commas, to provide The house that stands at the (A)/ end of the
extra information that doesn't change the street is a historical landmark, (B)/ and the
sentence's core meaning. residents who live (C)/ there have preserved its
That: Restrictive clauses (essential to the (D)/ unique architecture for generations. (E)
sentence's meaning) Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
Score Booster
Directions (1-7): Read the passage carefully and Political parties also provide a mechanism for
answer the questions that follow. Some of the citizens to organize and collectively advocate for
words have been highlighted to help you locate their interests. By joining a political party,
the same. individuals can have a greater influence on
Political parties play a crucial role in democratic shaping public policy. Parties act as
systems around the world. They serve as intermediaries between the government and the
vehicles for citizens to participate in the political people, ensuring that the voices of the electorate
process, influence government policies, and elect are heard and represented. In addition to their
their representatives. While the structure and role in elections, political parties can serve as
functions of political parties may vary from one watchdogs, holding those in power accountable.
country to another, their fundamental purpose They scrutinize government actions, challenge
remains constant. One primary function of decisions they disagree with, and provide an
political parties is to offer a choice to voters. They essential check and balance in the political
present different policy platforms, ideologies, and system.
candidates for public office, allowing citizens to However, political parties are not without their
express their preferences and elect leaders who challenges. Issues such as polarization, money in
align with their views. This competitive aspect of politics, and partisan gridlock can hinder the
politics is essential for a healthy democracy. effective functioning of democracy. Striking a

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balance between party loyalty and the broader A. Striking a balance between party loyalty and
national interest remains an ongoing challenge in the national interest
many political systems. Political parties are B. Encouraging healthy competition in elections
integral to democratic governance. They facilitate C. Eliminating party loyalty entirely
choice, organize citizen participation, and help D. Overcoming partisan gridlock
maintain accountability in government. While they E. None of these
face challenges, their role in shaping democratic
societies cannot be understated. 4. In what way do political parties act as
watchdogs in a democratic system?
A. By supporting all government actions
1. What is one of the fundamental purposes of B. By suppressing any challenges to government
political parties in democratic systems? decisions
A. Promoting political polarization C. By challenging decisions they disagree with
B. Suppressing citizen participation and providing a check and balance
C. Offering a choice to voters D. By avoiding scrutiny of government actions
D. Controlling government policies E. By solely focusing on their own interests
E. Eliminating the need for elections without considering the government's actions

2. How do political parties serve as intermediaries 5. What role do political parties play in shaping
between the government and the people? democratic societies, as stated in the passage?
A. By limiting citizens' ability to express their A. They hinder the functioning of democracy by
preferences promoting gridlock.
B. By acting as a means to control government B. They suppress citizens' preferences in
actions elections.
C. By preventing citizens from organizing and C. They eliminate the need for elections.
advocating for their interests D. They facilitate choice, organize citizen
D. By empowering and representing the participation, and help maintain accountability in
electorate's voices. government.
E. All the above E. They prioritize party loyalty over the national
interest.
3. What is one of the key challenges facing
political parties in democratic systems, as 6. Which of the following is the SYNONYM of the
mentioned in the passage? word ‘PARTISAN’ as used in the passage?

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A. Biased
B. Neutral 9. the Paris Agreement gaining renewed focus,
C. Unbiased and the urgent need (A)/ with international
D. Impartial agreements like (B)/ climate change remained a
E. Objective pressing issue, (C)/ for carbon reduction
strategies became (D)/ increasingly evident as
7. Which of the following is the ANTONYM of the extreme weather events intensified (E)
word ‘UNDERSTATE’ as used in the passage? A. ADEBC
A. Diminish B. CDABE
B. Minimize C. CBADE
C. Downplay D. DECAB
D. Emphasize E. DBCAB
E. Underrate
10. trade, technology, and human rights, (A)/
Directions (8-12): In the following questions, a creating a complex geopolitical dynamic (B)/
sentence has been divided into five parts and tensions between the United States (C)/ and
arranged in jumbled form. Rearrange the parts of China persisted, with disputes over (D)/ that
the sentence in order to form a meaningful affected global economies (E)
sentence. Choose the correct combination from A. DBCAB
the given options. If none of the combinations is B. ADEBC
correct, choose oprion E as your answer. C. CBADE
D. DECAB
8. to the pandemic, economic recovery, and (A)/ E. CDABE
a renewed focus on climate change mitigation
(B)/ promising a comprehensive response (C)/ 11. the United Kingdom officially left (A)/
the United States witnessed a transition of power relationship with the EU, leading (B)/ to changes
(D)/ as Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th in trade, travel, and diplomatic relations (C)/ the
President, (E) European Union, implementing (D)/ Brexit and
A. CDABE establishing a new (E)
B. DECAB A. ACEBD
C. CBADE B. CDABE
D. ADEBC C. DECAB
E. DBCAB D. ADEBC

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E. CBADE A. CDABE
B. DECAB
12. social media platforms, prompting debates C. CBADE
(A)/ on regulation and digital ethics (B)/ antitrust D. ADEBC
concerns, and misinformation on (C)/ the tech E. DBCAB
industry saw increasing scrutiny (D)/ over issues
like data privacy, (E)
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Answer Key with Explanation

1. Answer: C This means that political parties play a role in
The passage states that “One primary function of conveying the interests and preferences of
political parties is to offer a choice to voters. citizens to the government and advocating for
They present different policy platforms, their concerns, making them a bridge between
ideologies, and candidates for public office, the government and the people.
allowing citizens to express their preferences Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
and elect leaders who align with their views.”
Therefore, option C is the correct answer. 3. Answer: A
The passage discusses the ongoing challenge in
2. Answer: D many political systems of finding a balance
The passage mentions that political parties act between loyalty to political parties and the
as intermediaries between the government and broader national interest.
the people by ensuring that the voices of the This challenge can sometimes hinder the
electorate are heard and represented. effective functioning of democracy and
governance.

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Therefore, option A is the correct answer. "Understate" means to downplay or make

something appear less important or significant
4. Answer: C than it actually is.
The passage mentions that political parties So, the antonym, "emphasize," means to do the
scrutinize government actions, challenge opposite – to exaggerate or give something more
decisions they disagree with, and provide an importance than necessary.
essential check and balance in the political Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
system.
This role of critical oversight and opposition to 8. Answer: B
government decisions is a fundamental aspect of The correct combination of the sentence is:
how political parties serve as watchdogs in a DECAB
democracy. The United States witnessed a transition of
Therefore, option C is the correct answer. power (A)/ as Joe Biden was inaugurated as the
46th President, (B)/ promising a comprehensive
5. Answer: D response (C)/ to the pandemic, economic
The passage states that “Political parties are recovery, and (D)/ a renewed focus on climate
integral to democratic governance. They change mitigation.(E)
facilitate choice, organize citizen participation, Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
and help maintain accountability in government.
While they face challenges, their role in shaping 9. Answer: C
democratic societies cannot be understated.” The correct combination of the sentence is:
Therefore, option D is the correct answer. CBADE
Climate change remained a pressing issue, (A)/
with international agreements like (B)/ the Paris
Agreement gaining renewed focus, and the
6. Answer: A urgent need (C)/ for carbon reduction strategies
"partisan" and "biased" are synonymous became (D)/ increasingly evident as extreme
because they both indicate a strong preference weather events intensified. (E)
or favoritism toward a particular position or Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
group.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer. 10. Answer: E
The correct combination of the sentence is:
7. Answer: D CDABE

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Tensions between the United States (A)/ and leading (D)/ to changes in trade, travel, and
China persisted, with disputes over (B)/ trade, diplomatic relations. (E)
technology, and human rights, (C)/ creating a Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
complex geopolitical dynamic (D)/ that affected
global economies.(E) 12. Answer: B
Therefore, option E is the correct answer. The correct combination of the sentence is:
DECAB
11. Answer: D The tech industry saw increasing scrutiny (A)/
The correct combination of the sentence is: over issues like data privacy, (B)/ antitrust
ADEBC concerns, and misinformation on (C)/ social
The United Kingdom officially left (A)/ the media platforms, prompting debates (D)/ on
European Union, implementing (B)/ Brexit and regulation and digital ethics. (E)
establishing a new (C)/ relationship with the EU, Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

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