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Direction for the following four (4) items: Read the following
four passages and answer the items that follow the passages. Passage III
Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen
Passage I and oxygen using electrolysis. The electricity used to power the
The food processing sector has played a vital role in India’s electrolysis process comes from renewable energy sources,
economic development agenda due to its strong linkages and which makes green hydrogen a clean and sustainable fuel. It can
interactions between ‘agriculture’ and ‘industry’. With be used to power fuel cells, which are devices that convert the
continuous changes in standard of living and lifestyles, the chemical energy of hydrogen into electricity. Hydrogen storage
growth in demand of processed food items, thus increasing the technologies, such as hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen
scope and opportunities for food processing sector. It helps in electrolysis, are emerging as promising solutions for
diversification and commercialization of farming ecosystems, longduration energy storage and transportation. These
increasing efficiency of resources usage, generating technologies enable the conversion of excess renewable energy
employment, promoting entrepreneurship and on the overall into hydrogen, which can be stored and used to generate
bringing a balanced regional development. electricity or power fuel cell vehicles.

Q.1) Based on the above passage, the following assumptions Q.3) Based on the above passage, the following assumptions
have been made: have been made:
1. Expanding the food processing sector is crucial for achieving 1. Green hydrogen, as a clean and sustainable fuel will address
the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’. the emerging energy crisis.
2. The development of the food processing sector can help 2. Developing infrastructure for energy storage is crucial for
reduce monocultural practices in agriculture. facilitating the transition to green hydrogen.
Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct? Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only a) 1 only
b) 2 only b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2 c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2

Passage II Passage IV
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends low- Sleep is vital for supporting various bodily functions. When we
glycemic index (low-GI) diets as part of a balanced and healthy are in deep slumber, our body tends to repair cells as the
eating plan. Low-GI foods help in maintaining stable blood muscles start to rebuild and tissues heal. This can be beneficial
glucose levels, which is particularly important for people with for a speedy recovery, especially after strenuous physical
diabetes or those at risk of developing it. These foods can also activities. It can also help us relax and calm down after a stressful
have a positive effect on cholesterol levels, particularly by and hectic day. While we sleep, stress hormones like cortisol
helping to lower LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, tend to drop, helping relieve stress. This in turn reduces the risk
commonly known as 'bad' cholesterol. Also, eating foods with a of various health problems and improve our focus.
low glycemic index makes one feel full. This aids in controlling
appetite and reducing the likelihood of overeating. This can be Q.4) Which of the following statements best reflects the central
beneficial for managing weight and preventing obesity. idea of the passage?
a) Stress hormones like cortisol drop while we are asleep.
Q.2) Which one of the following statements best reflects the b) A good night’s sleep can be helpful to improve focus at work.
central idea of the passage? c) Deep sleep aids in the speedy recovery of the body after
a) Foods with a low glycemic index are beneficial for the people strenuous physical activity
suffering from diabetes. d) Sleep is vital for various bodily functions and a good mental
b) Lifestyle issues like rising obesity can be managed by health.
adopting a diet with low glycemic index.
c) Foods with a high glycemic index can increase levels of bad
cholesterol in the body.
d) A healthy and balanced diet should consist of
food with low glycemic index.
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Q.5) In an election two candidates participated. 20% of voters Q.10) The sum of the present ages of A and B is 50% of the sum
out of total voters in the voting list, did not vote. 200 votes of the present ages of C and D. 'X' years hence, the sum of the
were declared invalid and the winner got 55% of total voters in ages of A and B will be 60% of the sum of C and D. What must
the voting list and won by 500 votes. What is the total number be the present average age of the four?
of valid votes polled during the election? a) X
a) 900 b) 2X
b) 1200 c) 3X
c) 600 d) Cannot be determined
d) 800

Q.6) Three positive integers x, y, and z are in arithmetic Direction for the following four (4) items: Read the following
progression. If y - x > 1 and xyz = 8(x + y + z), then what is the four passages and answer the items that follow the passages.
value of z - x ?
a) 4 Passage I
b) 6 Across the Indian countryside, women walk miles under the
c) 10 scorching sun to fetch water for their families. This daily ordeal
d) 14 drains them, as they juggle household responsibilities,
caregiving, and farm work with limited resources. As the climate
Q.7) Seven objects — P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V — are placed in a crisis intensifies, this daily task, which impacts both household
vertical line. The following conditions hold: consumption and farming, has become even more demanding,
1. T is not positioned at the top. pushing women to find innovative ways to adapt. This calls for a
2. Q is placed exactly between P and R. partnership between non-governmental organizations, local
3. S is placed above T but below Q. governments and women led self-help groups to explore climate
4. V is placed immediately below R. smart solutions for the future.
5. P is placed above S.
6. U is placed between R and V. Q.11) Based on the above passage, the following assumptions
What is the correct order of the objects from top to bottom? have been made:
a) P, Q, S, T, R, U, V 1. Men in the households need to take responsibility for sharing
b) P, Q, S, R, T, U, V household chores.
c) P, Q, R, S, U, T, V 2. Climate resilience can be achieved through the collective
d) Q, P, S, R, T, U, V collaboration of stakeholders
Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct?
Q.8) Arun’s present age is 25% of Barun’s present age. After a) 1 only
some years, Arun’s age will become 70% of Barun’s age at that b) 2 only

time. By what percent will Barun’s age increase during this c) Both 1 and 2

period? d) Neither 1 nor 2

a) 200
b) 150 Passage II
c) 100 Two-third of India’s population lives in rural India. The
d) 125 government is constantly focusing on improving the quality of
life in rural areas to ensure more equitable and inclusive
Q.9) What is the smallest integer greater than development. An important indicator of this development is the
quality of education being delivered. While the Right to
(5⁸⁰ + 3⁸⁰) / (5⁷⁶ + 3⁷⁶)?
Education Act has led to universalization of elementary
a) 620
education, the quality of education is still not up to the mark.
b) 625
Shortage of standard infrastructure and lack of quality teachers
c) 630
in villages creates a rural urban divide, as urban centres have far
d) 635
better infrastructure of education in place. This impacts the
learning outcomes of students in rural areas. This calls for a re-
look at the educational structure of rural India.
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Q.12) Based on the above passage, the following assumptions Q.14) Which one of the following statements best reflects the
have been made: most logical and rational inference that can be made from the
1. The educational structure of urban India is better than rural passage?
India. a) Inbreeding among populations is not good for a healthy
2. A new legislation should replace the Right to Education Act in animal population.
order to ensure quality education. b) Animal migration is essential for survival as it enhances their
Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct? access to resources.
a) 1 only c) India has not followed the path of sustainable development,
b) 2 only leading to a reduction of forest cover.
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Infrastructure development has fragmented
d) Neither 1 nor 2 forests, disrupting migration of animals.

Passage III Q.15) The bowling average of a bowler was 16.8 runs per
Our work has been central to our identity and purpose. It has wicket. He took 10 wickets in his next innings by giving 72 runs,
shaped not only how we view ourselves but also how we due to which his bowling average improved by 0.8 run per
contribute to society. Most young people long to build skills, wicket. Find the total number of wickets taken by him at
secure their future, and derive meaning from their work. The present?
problem arises when work becomes detached from morals, a) 120
ethics, sustainability, support systems, and a sense of b) 140
community. This detachment has given rise to a disinterested c) 115
and disengaged workforce. This crisis of workplace culture is not d) 130
the fault of workers alone but also of the systems and leaders
that perpetuate toxic capitalism. Q.16) The order of the letters in the English alphabet are
changed in such a manner that all the letters occupying the first
Q.13) Based on the above passage, the following assumptions 13 positions in chronological order are replaced by the letters
have been made: occupying the next thirteen positions in reverse order, and last
1. An alternative to the current capitalist system of work culture thirteen alphabets are replaced by first thirteen alphabets in
is urgently needed. the reverse order.
2. Building a sense of community within the workplace can help In this new arrangement how will the word “DICTIONARY” be
to make work more meaningful. written?
Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct? a) WRXGRLMZIB
a) 1 only b) WXRGXMLBIZ

b) 2 only c) WRXGRMLZIB

c) Both 1 and 2 d) WXRXGLMBIZ

d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.17) Two dice are rolled, whose faces are not numbered from
Passage IV 1 to 6 but are numbered manually. If both dices have six faces
Developmental projects have led to a reduction of the forest numbered 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8, then the probability that the sum
cover in India. The forests all over the country are now separated of the numbers on the top faces is less than 11 is:
from each other by human settlements and related a) 1/5
infrastructure. These interceptions are difficult for animals to b) 1/12
traverse. Even a simple thing such as a highway is a major c) 3/4
obstacle to a wild animal. Also, the populations of animals is not d) 2/3
able to expand because of increasing food demand. The extent
of inbreeding also increases which weakens their gene pool and Q.18) Study the following information, and answer the given
eventually makes them unfit for survival. If someone was to question. On an island, two types of people live: truthtellers
isolate a village and prohibit any people from ever migrating for (who always speak the truth) and liars (who always lie). Three
better future prospects, the village would soon perish. In the residents of the island, i.e., aa, bb, and cc have been asked the
same way, animals restricted to small forests die off from lack of following question:
migration. ‘Who amongst you always lies?’ Their responses are as follows:
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aa: I am a truth-teller. bb: aa is not a truth-teller. Q.21) Based on the above passage, the following assumptions
cc: bb is not a liar. have been made:
If it is known that exactly one person amongst them is a liar and 1. Metropolitan cities are more affected by the phenomenon of
the other two are truth-tellers, then who amongst the urban floods.
following is lying? 2. The instances of urban floods have increased only due to
a) aa climate change.
b) bb Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct?
c) cc a) 1 only
d) Inadequate data b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
Q.19) A is looking for his brother. He walks 90 metres to the d) Neither 1 nor 2
east before turning to his left. He again walks 20 metres and
then turns to his left. Now, he walks 30 metres from this point Passage II
and reaches B’s place. B is his cousin. From there, he went 100 India is currently facing a unique job market challenge. Despite
metres to the south and met his brother in a shop. What is the the large number of young people entering the workforce each
shortest distance between the shop and the starting point of year, businesses are struggling to find the right talent,
A? particularly in technical roles. The root cause? Our traditional
a) 100 metres educational system emphasises memorisation and exams over
b) 125 metres practical, job ready abilities. This makes the graduates
c) 90 metres unemployable for jobs in the knowledge economy due to a lack
d) 80 metres of new-age skills. To address this rising challenge, India must
reconsider its educational policies. A new-age curriculum
Q.20) Study the information given carefully, and answer the focused on real-world skills, hands-on projects, and a strong
questions accordingly. connection to industry demands can help students bridge the
Q # S means Q is the only son of S. gap between what they study in college and what companies
Q & S means Q is married to S. want in the real world.
Q * S means Q is the father-in-law of S.
Q % S means Q is one of the parents of S. Q.22) Which one of the following statements best reflects the
If H % Y # E * L % G, then which of the following is definitely true? most logical and rational inference that can be made from the
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above passage?
Question and the Statements? a) Graduates in India are unemployable due to lack of skills
a) G is the son of L. required by the industry.
b) There are more than two males. b) India’s educational system focuses on rote learning over
c) G is the daughter of Y. practical skills.
d) H is the grandmother of G. c) Knowledge economy in India cannot thrive on obsolete skill
sets.
Direction for the following three (3) items: Read the following d) India needs to build a new educational curriculum with a
three passages and answer the items that follow the passages. renewed focus on hands on learning.

Passage I Passage III

The term urban floods refer to instances when a city receives An ecosystem can be visualized as a functional unit of nature,
massive levels of water due to heavy precipitation or other where living organisms interact among themselves and also with
causes such as rapid snowmelt or a storm surge caused by a the surrounding physical environment. Ecosystem varies greatly
cyclone or tsunami. Furthermore, the inability of the city in size from a small pond to a large forest or a sea. Healthy
infrastructure to drain the water quickly enough to prevent ecosystems are the base for a wide range of economic,
inundation leads to the submergence of the entire city. Climate environmental and aesthetic goods and services. The products
change and rising temperatures have intensified the overflow of of ecosystem processes are named as ecosystem services, for
rivers and lakes, snowmelt, storm surges and abnormally heavy example, healthy forest ecosystems purify air and water,
rains. This, coupled with geographical vulnerabilities have mitigate droughts and floods, cycle nutrients, provide wildlife
resulted in increased instances of urban flooding. habitat and maintain biodiversity. Though value of such services
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is difficult to determine, it seems reasonable to think that Q.27) Three friends X, Y, and Z went for a picnic. X brought
ecosystem services significantly contribute to the economy. five units of sandwiches and Y brought eight units of
sandwiches. As Z did not bring any food, they decided to
Q.23) Based on the above passage, the following assumptions share the sandwiches equally among them and asked Z to pay
have been made: Rs. 26 in total to X and Y. How much does Y receive as the
1. Organisms within an ecosystem are intricately price of the sandwiches he gave to Z?
interconnected, forming a web of relationships. a) Rs. 18
2. The destruction of an ecosystem may harm the biodiversity b) Rs. 20
of a region. c) Rs. 21
3. Ecosystem services should be included in the calculation of a d) Rs. 22
country's gross domestic product.
Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct? Q.28) In the given sequence, what will be the next term FDG,
a) 1 and 2 only JHK, NLO, RPS, ?
b) 2 and 3 only a) VZD
c) 1 and 3 only b) WAE
d) 1, 2 and 3 c) VTW
d) TWA
Q.24) Sohan is the son of Rohit’s father’s sister. Prithvi is the
son of Ritika, who is the mother of Vikas and grandmother of Q.29) An escalator moves upward at a constant speed. A child
Rohit. Prashant is the father of only daughter Neela and the playfully moves up the escalator at a speed of 6 steps per
grandfather of Sohan. Ritika is the wife of Prashant. Prithvi is second, and on reaching the top comes back down at the same
still unmarried. How is Vikas related to Rohit? speed. The time taken by the child to come down the escalator
a) Father is three times the time taken by the child to move up the
b) Uncle escalator. How many steps does the escalator move per
c) Either Father or Uncle second, considering the speed of the child is more than the
d) Cannot be determined speed of the escalator?
a) 1
Q.25) Jyoti and Rashi start simultaneously towards each other b) 2
from places from points P and Q respectively, which are 100 m c) 3
apart (Jyoti walking Eastward and Rashi walking westward). d) 4
After walking 30 m Jyoti turns left and goes 10 m, then she
turns right and goes 20 m and then turns right again and walks Q.30) Three Statements followed by three Conclusions are
for 10 m to reach back to the road on which she had started given below. You have to take the Statements to be true even
walking. If both Jyoti and Rashi walk with the same uniform if they seem to be at variance from the commonly known facts.
speed, what is the distance between them at this point of Read all the Conclusions and then decide which of the given
time? Conclusions logically follows/ follow from the Statements,
a) 70 meters disregarding the commonly known facts:
b) 10 meters Statement-1: Some Apples are Oranges.
c) 40 meters Statement-2: All Oranges are Grapes.
d) 20 meters
Statement-3: All Grapes are Banana.
Conclusion-I: Some Banana are Apples.
Q.26) Three distinct integers are taken such that the difference
Conclusion-II: All grapes are Apples.
between the smallest and the largest number is 2. If the
Conclusion-III: Some grapes are Apples.
product of the largest and the smallest number is added with a
a) Only Conclusion-I
cube of the third number, the result becomes equal to the third
b) Both Conclusion-I and Conclusion-III
number. Find the largest possible value of the largest number.
c) Both Conclusion-I and Conclusion-II
a) 0
d) Only Conclusion-III
b) 1
c) 2
d) 4
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Direction for the following three (3) items: Read the following b) 2 only
three passages and answer the items that follow the passages. c) Both 1 and 2
Passage I d) Neither 1 nor 2
The paradox of plenty in agriculture implies that a bumper crop
reaped by the farmers brings a smaller total income to them. The Passage III
fall in the income or revenue of the farmer because of the Understanding Green Technology means understanding new
bumper crop is because with greater supply the prices of the ways to help the environment. It is defined by principles such as
crop decline drastically and in the context of inelastic demand resource efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and waste
for them, bring about a fall in the income of the farmers. Thus, reduction. It can play a pivotal role in curbing pollution and
bumper crop, instead of raising their incomes, reduces them. emissions, conserving natural resources and preserving
The reason for this lies in the elasticity of demand for foodstuff. biodiversity, ensuring a healthier and more sustainable planet
The demand for foodstuff is inelastic. An increase in their supply for current and future generations. The adoption of green
tends to lower their price. The lower price does not increase the technology would also drive the economic growth by stimulating
demand for it as per the law of demand or a normal price- innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable industries. It
demand relationship. Thus, a large harvest tends to bring low creates new opportunities for green jobs and industries and
revenue to the farmers. enhancing energy security by reducing reliance on fossil fuels,
thereby contributing to long-term sustainable development.
Q.31) Which of the following is/are the most rational and
logical inference/inferences that can be made from the Q.33) Which one of the following statements best reflects the
passage? most logical and rational inference that can be made from the
1. If the farmers want to protect themselves from a sudden passage?
drop in the prices they should not aspire for a bumper crop. a) Increasing the use of renewable energy could significantly
2. Altering the demand inelasticity for foodstuff can help reduce India's import bills.
combat the issue of dropping prices. b) New employment opportunities would be created with the
Select the correct answer from the code given below. adoption of green technologies.
a) 1 only c) Use of green technologies is not only beneficial for the
b) 2 only environment but also for the development of economy.
c) Both 1 and 2 d) We need to adopt green technologies in order to curb the
d) Neither 1 nor 2 rising levels of pollution in cities.

Passage II Q.34) A fruit vendor gives 1 apple free on the purchase of every
A fixed mindset views abilities and intelligence as static traits 15 apples, he also allows a discount of 4% to customers and still
that cannot be significantly changed. On the other hand, a earns 35% profit . What is the ratio of Cost Price & Marked
growth mindset views that abilities and intelligence can be Price?
developed through effort, learning and perseverance. It has a) 4/5
been found that people with a growth mindset are more aligned b) 5/6
to learn new things and evolve through their roles and c) 3/4
responsibilities as compared to people who have a fixed d) 2/3
mindset. Also, people with fixed mindset get bogged down by
failures. However, a growth mindset also does not let difficulties Q.35) One day during his regular bookkeeping exercise , Mr. X
and challenges lower self-esteem as every failure is seen as a notices that someone has torn pages from the famous award
step closer to success. winning book of Liliana’s Invincible summer. He starts counting
the number of remaining pages. He calculates that the sum of
Q.32) Based on the above passage, the following assumptions the numbers of the remaining pages comes out to be 351. The
have been made: torn page contains which of the following numbers?
1. A growth-oriented mindset helps to easily adapt to the a) 9,10
changing environment. b) 11,12
2. Failure can be a stepping stone to success. c) 13, 14
Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct? d) 15, 16
a) 1 only
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Q.36) Anil wrote 29 distinct natural numbers on the board. Direction for the following three (3) items: Read the
Akshay removed three numbers from those 29 numbers in such following three passages and answer the items that follow
a way that the average of the 26 numbers left on the board was the passages.
the same as the average of the 29 numbers. What is the
minimum value of the sum of the squares of the three numbers Passage I
that were removed? Conscious Parenting promotes self-awareness and joint
a) 476 exploration with the child, leading to personal growth and a
b) 545 better parenting experience. This involves helping the child
c) 677 develop autonomy so that it does not become difficult for them
d) 683 to make suitable life choices, especially regarding their career.
When children make their own decisions, they learn to trust
Q.37) At the time of their marriage, X was 6 years older than Y. their own intuition and make judgements using their natural
Their daughter Z was born 5 years after marriage. Today, Z is intelligence. This also helps them understand their strengths and
10, and X's age is double Y's age at marriage. How old was Y weaknesses. Conscious parenting thus enhances the parentchild
when she got married ? bond and helps raise happy, intuitive, and well-rounded
a) 18 years children, which benefits the society as well.
b) 22 years
c) 24 years Q.41) Which one of the following statements best reflects the
d) None of the above most logical and rational inference that can be made from the
passage?
Q.38) There are 5 cups of equal volume and each cup contains a) Intuition aids effective judgments by drawing on inherent
a distinct volume of water. None of the cups is completely filled intelligence.
or completely empty. Combining all the cups, 70% of the total b) Children should be allowed to make their own career choices.
volume of all cups combined is filled with water. The c) Well-rounded children grow to enrich themselves and the
percentage of the volume that each cup is filled is an integral society alike.
multiple of 10. What is the difference between the highest and d) Conscious parenting enhances parent child relationship by
lowest percentage points of the water filled in the five cups? helping the children to grow.
a) 30
b) 40 Passage II
c) 50 Water is the most critical input for agricultural productivity
d) 60 having a determining effect on the eventual yield. All other
inputs/investments fail to achieve their full potential if crops are
Q.39) Five friends, A, B, C, D, and E, are sitting in a row facing not optimally watered. Being a predominantly agricultural
north. A is not an immediate neighbor of D. E is sitting country, India needs huge amount of water for farming and
immediately to the left of B. D and E are sitting at the two ends. allied activities. In this context, farmers need to be educated on
Who is sitting in the middle of the row? various aspects of irrigation management to increase water use
a) A efficiency and equity. Use of Information Technology, drones
b) B and other cutting-edge technologies in management of
c) C irrigation systems can play a positive role in sustainable use of
d) D water.

Q.40) Gandhali purchased 18 bottles. She sold six of these Q.42) Based on the above passage, the following assumptions
bottles at a profit of 36%, half of the remaining at a profit of have been made:
20%, and the rest at Rs. 160 per bottle. Her overall profit was 1. India is the world's largest consumer of water for agricultural
12%. How much amount was spent by Gandhali to purchase purposes.
these 18 bottles? 2. India can achieve better agricultural yields by educating its
a) Rs. 1,200 farmers in optimizing the water use.
b) Rs. 2,400 Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct?
c) Rs. 3,600 a) 1 only
d) Rs. 4,800 b) 2 only

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c) Both 1 and 2 Q.45) Find the height of the embankment formed by earth
d) Neither 1 nor 2 taken out of a well of diameter 150 cm which is dug into 700
cm depth and has been spread evenly all around the well to a
Passage III width of 200 cm to form an embankment.
Instead of living in the moment, we live for the most part in our a) 0.5625 metres
minds, cluttered with thoughts. These thoughts are in fact part b) 1.2525 metres
of our memories from the past. It is these memories that c) 1.5625 metres
prevent us from living in the present happily. As a rule, the d) 0.6525 metres
greater the like or dislike towards something or someone, the
more consumed you will be by the memory of it. We need to Q.46) In a school there are two teachers - an HOD and an
understand that what has happened is a past and the future is assistant Teacher; and two students—a boy and a girl. The
not in our control. The only thing we can do is to live in the HOD’s age is three times the girl’s age. The boy’s age is half of
moment, the present, and enjoy all that is in front of us. the assistant teacher’s age. The assistant teacher is 9 years
younger than the HOD, and the boy is seven years older than
Q.43)best reflects the most logical and rational inference that the girl. What is the assistant teacher’s age?
can be made from the passage? a) 60 years
a) Memories of the past prevent us from enjoying the present b) 50 years
moment. c) 45 years
b) One should stop worrying about what might happen in the d) 30 years
future.
c) We are more consumed by those past memories that involve Q.47) A group of friends planned a picnic which budgeted Rs.
strong emotions. 96. However, four friends couldn't join, so the remaining
d) All we have is the present as the past is gone friends had to pay Rs. 4 more per person to cover the cost. How
and the future is not in our control. many friends actually attended the picnic?
a) 12
Q.44) A statement is followed by two courses of action b) 8
numbered I and II. Read the courses of action and then decide c) 4
which of the given courses of action logically follows/ follow d) 9
from the Statement:
Statement: In a public library, the librarian has noticed a rise in Q.48) In a wildlife sanctuary, there are peacocks, deer, bison,
cases where books are being returned with torn pages. This is and rangers who take care of them. The total number of
affecting the condition of library resources and making it difficult heads is 69 less than the number of legs. The number of deer
for other readers to access complete books. In future, the is twice the number of bison and the number of peacocks is
librarian wants to avoid such mishaps. equal to the number of deer. There is one ranger for every ten
Courses of Action: animals (peacocks, deer, and bison) How many deer are
I. The Librarian should keep a record of books issued to each there?
reader, and if the pages are found torn while returning, strict a) 12
measures should be taken against the person who had been b) 10
issued that book. c) 8
II. Some funds should be collected from all library members d) 6
collectively to repair and maintain the books.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Q.49) In the question below, a statement is followed by two
a) Only course of action I follows assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the following
b) Neither course of action I nor II follows Statement and Assumptions:
c) Only course of action II follows Statement: If it is easy to become a doctor, I don't want to be a
d) Both courses of action I and II follow doctor. I would rather be an engineer.
Assumptions:
I. The person aspires to be an engineer.
II. One always desires to achieve something which is hard
earned.

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Which of the above assumptions are valid? operation of pumping stations and a general lack of
a) Only I maintenance are the major causes of urban flooding.
b) Only II Encroachment of waterbodies due to unrestricted and
c) Both I and II haphazard urban sprawl are further exacerbating future urban
d) Neither I nor II flooding issues by increasing concretization. With urban
population set to rise to 814 million by 2050, there is an urgent
Q.50) What should come in place of question mark (?) in the need to recognize and adopt measures to mitigate urban
following alphanumeric series? flooding.
AL20, CQ28, FU40, JX56, ?
a) FZ66 Q.52) Based on the above passage, the following assumptions
b) OZ76 have been made:
c) LM66 1. Extreme weather events are at the heart of the rising
d) HZ76 incidents of urban flooding.
2. The present-day infrastructure in cities is inefficient and thus
makes them vulnerable to flooding.
Direction for the following three (3) items: Read the following Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct?
three passages and answer the items that follow the passages. a) 1 only
b) 2 only
Passage I c) Both 1 and 2
Indian constitutional framers sought to tie their new state to d) Neither 1 nor 2
ideas of modernity and liberalism by creating a government that
would ensure citizens' rights while also creating the conditions Passage III
for democratic citizenship. Balancing these two goals has been In theory, power is the capacity to influence, lead, dominate, or
particularly challenging with regard to religion, as exemplified by otherwise have an impact on the life and actions of others in
the emergence of a peculiar Indian understanding of secularism society. The concept of power encompasses the notion of
which requires the non-establishment of religion but not the authority as it is the legitimate exercise of power. In the mid-
separation of religion and state. Supporters argue that this 20th century, a debate emerged between two contrasting
brand of secularism is best suited to the particular social and theories of power. While elitist theorists viewed power to be
historical circumstances of independent India. It provides concentrated in the hands of a few, pluralists argues that power
equality to all religions and on fosters mutual harmony among is to be widely shared among a multitude of groups. In the
religions. modern day, the theoretical boundaries of power have
expanded to include the social construction of thoughts, desires,
Q.51) Which one of the following statements best reflects the identities, truth, and knowledge. The power dynamics is critical
most critical and logical inference that can be made from the in understanding the political, social and economic conditions of
passage? the society. It is also a critical element in modern day geopolitics.
a) The concept of secularism in India does not call for absolute A state is said to be a regional power, a great power, or
separation of state from religion. a superpower on the basis of its capacity to influence the actions
b) The Indian model of secularism has evolved to suit the social of other nations.
and historical circumstances unique to India.
c) Secularism in India favours liberalism and democratic Q.53) best reflects the most logical and rational inference that
citizenship. can be made from the passage?
d) Western secularism is based on complete separation of state a) Authority is the legitimate exercise of power.
from religion unlike Indian secularism. b) The elite theorists and pluralists differed on the question of
the distribution of power.
Passage II c) Modern day theories of power see knowledge as a form of
Extensive and recurring waterlogging and floods disrupt life in power.
Indian cities almost every monsoon. At other times, sudden but d) The theoretical conception of power and
highintensity cloudbursts generate substantial runoff from the authority has evolved over time.
city’s concrete surfaces that inundate low-lying locales. The
reduced capacity of installed pipelines, drawbacks in the
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Q.54) Two statements are followed by three conclusions. Q.58) What will be the maximum sum of the sequence 60, 58,
Consider the following statements and conclusions. 56, .…?
Statements- a) 870
1. P < Q > S >= T < M < = N b) 900
2. R > N; Z < P c) 930
Conclusions - d) 960
1. P is greater than S
2. T is lesser than R Q.59)The average weight of 10 people is 60 kg. When one
3. Z is lesser than Q person weighing 80 kg is replaced by another person, the
Which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) the average weight decreases by 2 kg. This new person is again
statements? replaced by another person, whose weight is 10 kg lower than
a) Only I and II follows the person he replaced. What is the overall change in the
b) Only I and III follows average due to this dual change?
c) Only III follows a) 3 kg
d) Only II and III follows b) 4 kg
c) 5 kg
Q.55) In a Printing competition three teams take part to print d) 6 kg
maximum numbers of pages. Consider the two statement and
a question: Q.60) According to a recent survey report issued by the Finance
Statement-I: The first team and the third team print twice as Ministry, Government of India, 25% of the total FDI goes to
much as the second team prints. Maharashtra, and 30% of FDI to Maharashtra goes to rural
Statement-II: The second team and third team print three areas. If the FDI in Maharashtra, which goes to urban areas, is
times as much as the first team prints. $105 million, then find the size of FDI in rural Tamil Nadu,
Question: Which team wins the competition? Which of the which attracts 40% of the FDI that comes to Tamil Nadu, if
following is correct with respect of the above Question and Tamil Nadu attracts 15% of the total FDI in India.
the Statements? a) $ 18 million
a) The Question can be answered by using one of the b) $ 24 million
Statements alone, but can not be answered by using the c) $ 30 million
other Statement alone. d) $ 36 million
b) The Question can be answered by using either Statement
alone
c) The Question can be answered by using both the Statements Direction for the following three (3) items: Read the following
together, but can not be answered by using either Statement three passages and answer the items that follow the passages.
alone.
d) The Question can be answered by using both the Statements Passage I
together. To be self-conscious is to be aware of oneself. This deceptively
simple formulation raises a host of important questions that
Q.56) Divide Rs. 1360 among A, B, and C such that A gets 2/3 of have long been the central focus of philosophy. Some of these
what B gets and B gets 1/4 of what C gets. Now, what is the questions are metaphysical, to do with what sort of object, if
share of C? any, a self is. Others are epistemological, to do with the special
a) 840 ways we have of finding out about ourselves. Finally, and
b) 960 intersecting with these, are questions about the cognitive role
c) 760 of self-consciousness. Cognitive scientists have explored many
d) 480 new dimensions of self-consciousness in humans and other
animals. These include how perception yields self-specifying
Q.57) (16)^6 + (2)^20 is divisible by: information; self-recognition in infants and animals; the
a) 17 mechanisms and phenomenology of bodily awareness; and the
b) 9 interdependence of self-consciousness and consciousness of
c) 11 others in theory of mind.
d) 7
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Q.61) Based on the above passage, the following assumptions Ancient texts continue to inspire and influence modern Indian
have been made: literature, cinema, art and architecture.
1. The idea of self is only a reflection of the mind. Q.63) best reflects the most critical and logical inference that
2. Adults have a higher sense of selfconsciousness within can be made from the passage?
themselves a) Ancient Indian literature gives us a glimpse into the way of
3. Self-consciousness is not only a prerogative of the human life of ancient communities.
mind. b) Morality was a prominent theme in Indian literature.
Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid? c) Ancient Indian literature inspired the social and cultural
a) 1 only aspects of historical times by influencing morals, customs
b) 3 only and ways of living.
c) 1 and 2 d) The modern Indian architecture is inspired
d) 2 and 3 by the ancient Indian literature.

Passage II Q.64) If x, y, z and w are distinct single-digit positive numbers,

A study published in the scientific journal Nature showed that then what is the smallest value of (x + y)(z + w)?
seven of India's 10 most severe floods in the monsoon seasons a) 25
between 1985 and 2020 were associated with atmospheric b) 21
rivers. The study said that there is an increase in the variability c) 17
in the moisture transported towards the Indian subcontinent d) 24
during the monsoon season. As a result, there are short spells
when all that moisture from the warm seas is dumped by the Q.65) What is the sum of all digits that appear in all the integers
atmospheric rivers in a few hours to a few days. This has led to from 20 to 200?
increased landslides and flash floods across Southeast Asia. At a) 1784
the moment, the phenomena is relatively under-studied in this b) 1802
region. But as heavy rains continue, it's become more important c) 1824
to study atmospheric rivers and its potential devastating impact. d) 1828

Q.62) Consider the following statements: Q.66) Rakesh has 24 books on International Relations and
1. The pattern of monsoon is changing globally in a uniform Rajeev has 18 books on Indian History. They want to arrange
way. the books in such a way that each row contains an equal
2. Atmospheric rivers is emerging as a cause of changing number of books, and each row must contain either only
monsoon patterns in Southeast Asia. International Relations books or only history books. What is
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? the greatest number of books that can be arranged in a row?
a) 1 only a) 3
b) 2 only b) 6
c) Both 1 and 2 c) 8
d) Neither 1 nor 2 d) 12

Passage III Q.67) Consider the following information: Out of the total
Ancient Indian literature holds immense significance in population of a village, 40% were females. Out of the total
understanding the rich cultural heritage and societal dynamics males, 75% were literate and the remaining 225 were
of India. It unravels the intricate tapestry of ancient illiterates. 70% of total women were literates. Out of illiterate
Indian society, its social structure, customs, rituals, and way of males, 20% were unemployed and out of literate males 8%
life. It enables us to gain a deeper understanding of our roots were unemployed. 85% of females were employed.
and heritage. The texts also serve as moral guides by depicting What is the total number of unemployed people in the village?
virtues of integrity, loyalty and sacrifice. It has also impacted a) 183
Indian classical arts and performance, shaping various art forms b) 185
such as music, dance, and theater. The architectural motifs and c) 187
carvings on ancient monuments are based on ancient literature. d) 189

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Q.68) A person buys 20 local tickets for ₹160. Each first-class Q.71) Which one of the following statements best reflects the
ticket costs ₹10 and each second-class ticket costs ₹6. What most logical and rational inference that can be made from the
will another lot of 20 tickets in which the number of firstclass passage?
and second-class tickets are interchanged cost? a) Cities in India are facing the challenge of rapid urbanization
a) ₹140 in an unplanned manner
b) ₹150 b) Disposal of untreated wastewater has grave environmental
c) ₹160 consequences.
d) ₹170 c) India would face the brunt of a severe water crisis in the
coming decade.
Q.69) A marriage party has 180 guests in attendance where d) Reusing wastewater can help mitigate the
different cuisines are offered to guests as part of the menu. The escalating water crisis in Indian cities.
cuisines offered are: Italian, Mexican and Fusion and the
number of guests choosing each of these cuisines are 80, 90 Passage II
and 100 respectively. The number of guests who choose more A common misconception about investing in India is that the
than one of the three cuisines is 50% more than the number of country is politically homogenous. The truth is that ease of doing
guests who enjoy all the three cuisines. There are no guests in business and the pace at which American companies can
the party who choose none of the three cuisines. Then how establish themselves in India is highly dependent on the Indian
many guests choose all three cuisines? state in which they want to set up shop. In that sense, India is
a) 140 somewhat like the European Union, where different states offer
b) 180 considerably different experiences. State laws differ in terms of
c) 280 labor law, environmental law, and property laws. This can affect,
d) 360 for example, land acquisition terms for factory construction. So,
it is very important, especially for large projects, to be mindful
Q.70) 20 men and 10 women can complete a piece of work in of different state laws.
25 days. In how many days can 10 men and 20 women
complete the same piece of work? Q.72) Which of the following is the most logical inference based
a) 25 days on the passage regarding ease of doing business?
b) More than 25 days a) The ease of doing business in India is misunderstood by
c) Less than 25 days American companies as it is based on the laws prevalent in
d) Data is inadequate to answer the question the Indian state in which they want to set up shop.
b) The variations in state laws affect the ease of doing business
Direction for the following three (3) items: Read the following in India, making it imperative for American companies to
three passages and answer the items that follow the passages. understand those before setting up shop here.
c) India and the European Union are similar in the sense that
they are made up of different states with different laws that
Passage I
affect the ease of doing business differently.
Cities in India are staring at a scenario where their sources will
d) The misconception about India’s political homogeneity hides
completely run out of water. As India witnesses rapid unplanned
the variation in laws across its various states which affects
urbanization, the situation will get even worse. Reuse of
the ease of doing business.
wastewater is thus being seen as a new way of supplementing
the water supply and mitigating the impending water shortage.
Cities in India generate wastewater in large amounts. But most Passage III
of it is not reused because management of wastewater has It is being proposed that the minimum legal age of marriage for
largely been considered from a “disposal” perspective, and not women should be raised from 18 to 21 years. This would
from a “reuse” point of view. Its reuse however will serve the eliminate the age distinction between men and women in the
twin purpose of augmenting water resources while reducing the definition of a child, ensuring that both genders are treated
environmental impacts of disposing untreated wastewater. equally under the law. It would also enhance the opportunities
for education and personal development for women. The move
can help in improving maternal health and lower infant mortality
rates. Critics point out that matters are not quite so simple.
Unless healthcare infrastructure improves concurrently along
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with schooling, the benefits of raising the age of marriage might Q.77) A Question is followed by two Statements I and II.
bypass the most vulnerable sections of society. Consider the following Question and the Statements.
Question : Who is to the immediate right of P among five
Q.73) Which one of the following statements best reflects the persons P, Q, R, S and T, all of whom are facing North?
most logical and rational inference that can be made from the Statements :
passage? I. R is third to the left of Q and P is second to the right of R.
a) Child marriages can be curbed by raising the minimum legal II. Q is to the immediate left of T who is second to the right of
age of marriage for women. P.
b) Raising the minimum legal age of marriage for women from Which of the following is correct with respect of the above
18 to 21 years can act as a facilitator in women education and Question and the Statements?
empowerment. a) The Question can be answered by using one of the
c) Raising the minimum age of marriage for women can be Statements alone, but can not be answered by using the
productive if other supportive social infrastructure is put in other Statement alone.
place. b) The Question can be answered by using either Statement
d) National law on raising the legal age of alone
marriage for women in India is contested. c) The Question can be answered by using both the Statements
together, but can not be answered by using either Statement
Q.74) In a single-elimination badminton tournament with 128 alone.
entrants, a player is eliminated whenever they lose a match. d) The Question can be answered by using both
It is given that no match results in a tie/draw. How many the Statements together.
matches are played in the entire tournament?
a) 130 Q.78) In how many ways can a cricketer score 150 runs using
b) 128 only fours (4 runs) and sixes (6 runs)?
c) 129 a) 11
d) 127 b) 12
c) 13
Q.75) Two vessels contain mixtures of milk and water in the d) 14
ratios 2:3 and 3:2 respectively. In what ratio should these two
mixtures be combined to obtain a new mixture in which the Q.79) In a certain lottery, the prize is ₹50 lakhs, and 10,000
ratio of milk to water is 4:5? tickets have been sold. What is the expectation of a person
a) 8:3 who holds 20 tickets?
b) 7:2 a) ₹25,000
c) 11:4 b) ₹15,000
d) 8:5 c) ₹20,000
d) ₹10,000
Q.76) What will be the sum of the digits of the smallest five-
digits number which when divided by 9,12, 15 and 24 leaves Q.80) A certain number of workers can complete a piece of
remainders 1, 4, 7 and 16 respectively? work in 12k days, where k is a natural number. By what percent
a) 10 should the number of workers be increased so that the work
b) 12 can be completed in 8k days?
c) 8 a) 33.33
d) 11 b) 40
c) 50
d) 15

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