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CSAT APTITUDE TEST– (4292) – 2024

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1
Directions for the following 4 (four) items: 2. According to the author, the most rational
Read the following two passages and answer the items inference is:
that follow each passage. Your answers to these items (a) Homes of the future are going to be different
should be based on the passages only. from the homes of the present era.
Passage – 1 (b) While focusing on security, one must design
A new home is much more than just a place of residence, homes based on possible future demands.
it is increasingly where people are spending much more (c) With increasing social anarchy, security will
of their time working, raising their families, schooling be the most important aspect during the
their children, consuming their entertainment and living designing of any home in the future.
their lives. There is more to fortify in the modern home
(d) Considering the importance of a homes, one
and more opportunities than ever for people to access
should not take designing homes lightly.
and integrate smart home security systems into their
lives. Designs now and well into the future will need to
Passage – 2
take these considerations seriously, constantly looking
Although the wave of minimalism or “less is more”
for ways to use environment, sightlines, light, material
philosophy seems fascinating to people, it comes with a
and space to create homes that are inherently set up for
mindful responsibility. Minimalism is a subjective
security. Modern home design and designers often speak
choice to get rid of possessions that don't add meaning to
about the need to “future proof,” which is to say the need
our lives, and it's not a new concept when it comes to
to make sure current design anticipates the needs of the
India. Indians have been acquainted with this concept
future.
since Gandhi’s architecture, which was once considered
1. Based on the above passage, the following
rural and conservative. It was, in fact, modern. Humans
assumptions have been made:
are lured by high fashion labels and new gadgets and
1. Modern homes with high-security systems
have been under the impression of feeling empty without
would require heavy investments.
such possessions. However, for the past few years,
2. The utility of modern homes is not limited
consumers in India have turned their lifestyle to what it
to shelter alone.
was back in Mahatma Gandhi's era: traditional and
Which of the above assumptions is/are invalid?
(a) 1 only sustainable. Indians are followers of 'Jugaad' or frugal
(b) 2 only innovation. Be it a worn-out silk saree or close-to-end
(c) Both 1 and 2 toothpaste, we know how to utilize possessions
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 creatively and mindfully.
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3. Which of the following is/are the most rational 6. Three statements followed by four conclusions
and logical inference/inferences that can be numbered I, II, III and IV are given below. You
have to take the three given statements to be true
drawn from the passage?
even if they seem to be at variance from
1. Minimalism and consumerism can go hand commonly known facts. Study the conclusions
in hand. and then decide which of the given conclusions
logically follow/follows from the given
2. The present trend of consumerism will
statements disregarding commonly known facts.
negatively affect our lives in future. Statement-1: All lamps are printers.
Select the correct answer from the code given Statement-2: All printers are computers.
Statement-3: All mouses are computers.
below.
Conclusion-I: No lamp is a mouse.
(a) 1 only Conclusion-II: Some mouses are printers.
(b) 2 only Conclusion-III: Some computers are lamps.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Conclusion-IV: Some mouses are lamps.
Which of the above conclusions is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Either I or IV
(b) Either I or IV, and II
4. Which of the following statements best reflects (c) Only III
(d) Either I or IV, and III
the crux of the passage?
(a) Minimalism is the best way of living life and 7. Consider the following dice.
preserving limited resources.
(b) People around the world do not take the
concept of minimalism seriously.
(c) People enjoy minimalism more than
consumerism.
(d) Despite the temptations of consumerism,
some Indians prefer minimalism.
5. In a certain code language ‘4 5 3’ means “Ram,

can, do”, ‘9 5 3’ means “Manoher, can, do” and Which symbol is opposite to (arrow) in the
‘1 9 8 7 3’ means “Manoher, can, write, a, above dice?
letter”. What is the code for ‘8’?
(a)
(a) ‘write’
(b) Either ‘a’ or ‘letter’ (b)
(c) Either ‘write’ or ‘letter’

(c)
(d) Either ‘write’ or ‘a’ or ‘ letter’
(d) None of these

8. Find the missing term in the following matrix. 11. Consider the following series.
28 42 48 j_mb_a__u_b_adj_m_b_d
12 14 15
Select the combination of letters that when
4 ? 6
sequentially placed in the blanks of the given
84 98 120
series will complete the series.
(a) 5
(b) 6 (a) u b m j m b u b a
(c) 7 (b) u b d j m b j b a
(d) 8
(c) u b d j m b u b a
9. The permutations of the word CLOCK are (d) u b d j m b u m a

arranged alphabetically. Which of the following
permutations will come first?
12. In a row of students, Raman is standing in fifth
(a) CLOCK
(b) COLCK position from either end. Choose the statement
(c) CCLKO that is correct regarding the students.
(d) CCKLO (a) There are eleven students in the row.
10. The Question figure has been divided into four (b) There is an even number of students in the
parts. One part of the figure is missing, which row.
has to be identified from the four alternatives (c) The students can be rearranged into a grid
given below.
Question figure: where each row has as many students as
there are in each column.
(d) None of the above statements regarding the
students is correct.
Answer figures:
13. Five outer faces of a cube (3 cm × 3 cm × 3 cm)
are painted in red. Now, cuts are made parallel
to the faces of the cube to yield smaller cubes of
side 1 cm each. How many such smaller cubes
do not have any of their faces painted?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Find the correct Answer figure that may
complete the Question figure. Directions for the following 2 (two) items:
(a) A
Read the following two passages and answer the items
(b) B
(c) C that follow each passage. Your answers to these items
(d) D should be based on the passages only.
Passage – 1 15. Which of the following statements best reflects
Self-preservation is their most important objective. Men the logical inference from the passage given
have a right of nature to do whatever they want to above?
(a) The situation in India demands promoting
survive, so they compete against each other all the time,
the politics of love.
and this creates conflict. Their natural state is a state of
(b) Empathy and compassion when practised in
war, in which they distrust one another and try to
politics make it politics of love.
increase their power so that they can attain superiority (c) For any democratic nation, politics of love
over others. Nonetheless, men will eventually overcome should be the chosen way of governance.
these flaws because they are so self-concerned that they (d) Politics of love overpowers the politics of
will do anything to survive, even if it means cooperating hate.
with the people around them.
Directions for the following 2 (two) items:
14. Which of the following statements best reflects
Consider the following information about six villages in
the crux of the passage?
a forest.
(a) We are a social animal with the mindset of F is 1 km to west of D.
cooperation and peace. B is 1 km to east of E.
(b) Survival instinct is our highest goal and is A is 2 km to north of E
achieved only by competition and conflict. C is 1 km to east of A
(c) Without social cooperation, we will not last D is 1 km to south of A
for long. 16. Which of the following pairs of villages are
farthest away from each other?
(d) We will do anything to survive, be it
(a) A and D.
competition or cooperation.
(b) D and E
Passage – 2 (c) B and D
The Politics of Love is a radical vision of politics. It re- (d) B and C
imagines our entire politics in loving terms from the way
we treat ourselves and each other, to the policies, 17. Which of the following three villages are
institutions, and systems we establish. Of course, the collinear?
idea that politics might be loving is not new: it has (a) A, D and E.
(b) A, D and F
precedents in our relationships, and in the everyday acts
(c) B, C and E
of kindness we show to one another, as well as in
(d) F, D and E
feminist, civil rights, LGBTQIA+, and animal liberation
movements. What is new about the Politics of Love is 18. If 12 + 2 = 6,
that it represents a coherent “framework”, one which, 27 + 9 = 3,
when it is articulated, will support us in a wide variety of and 15 + 5 = 3, calculate the value of (10 + (6 +
contexts. One way of thinking about the Politics of Love (3 + (2 + 1))))
is as a “round space”. At the centre of this space is love, (a) 4
(b) 2.5
and within it we gather, with our diverse bits of
(c) 8
knowledge and histories, to debate, deliberate, and make
(d) None of these
decisions.
19. In the following problem, a square transparent 21. Which image from the bottom row should
sheet with a pattern is given. replace the question mark?
Question figure
Figure out from amongst the four alternatives as

to how the pattern would appear when the
transparent sheet is folded along the dotted line.
(a) (a) 3
(b) 2
(c) 6
(d) 5
22. There was a 4–direction pole situated at a

(b) crossroad with arrows pointing towards four
directions - East, West, South and North. Due to
an accident that damaged the pole, East pointer
is now towards the South direction.
Unfortunately, a man who wanted to go
northward took the help of this direction pole
(c)
and started moving towards North as per the
pole. Which direction is the man actually
moving towards?
(a) West
(b) South
(d) (c) North
(d) East
23. Consider the following:

I. ‘A – B’ means A is sister of B.
II. ‘A × B’ means A is father of B.
III. ‘A + B’ means A is brother of B.
20. What group of letters should follow the
Which of the following relation shows that O is
following letter series?
the niece of Z?
mnonopqopqrs ……………………………
(a) Z + Q + P - O
(a) mnopqr
(b) Z + Q × O – P
(b) opqrst
(c) P – O × Q + Z
(c) pqrstu
(d) Z × Q + O – P
(d) oqrstu
24. P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are seven books put in a 27. Which one of the given answer figures can be
row, not necessarily in the same order. R and Q
made from the pieces given in the question
have as many books between them as V and R
have between them. P and S are placed beside figure?
each other. S, which is 3rd from the extreme left,
is 3rd to the left of T. Question figure-
Which of the following statements is true?
(a) R and T are beside each other.
(b) T is to the immediate left of U.
(c) V is to the immediate right of S.
(d) P is to the immediate left of S.
Answer figure-
25. Two friends- P and Q travel from A to B in a
bus. P finds that he has 10% less money than the
fare for two persons. Q lends half the money
with him to P to enable him to buy the tickets.
Which of the following statements are true?
(a) With the money left with Q, he can buy one (a) A
more ticket.
(b) With the money left with Q, he cannot buy (b) B
one more ticket. (c) C
(c) Q has no money left with him.
(d) Nothing can be concluded. (d) D
26. Consider the following information including

the Question and the Statements. 28. A book has page numbers 1,2, 3. ..., 50. Because
Ananya and Rudra have a total of Rs. 200 with of a technical error, the number 5 was not printed
them.
Statement-1: If Ananya gives Rs. 10 to Rudra, in the page number of the books. So, the page
the difference of the amounts with them would
number 5 was left blank; page number 15 was
be Rs. 20.
Statement-2: If Rudra gives Rs. 5 to Ananya, printed as 1 and so on. What is the sum of all the
the difference of the amounts with them would
page numbers that were printed in the book?
be Rs. 10.
Question: Does Ananya have more than Rs. 100 (a) 1275
with her?
(b) 1100
Which one of the following is correct in respect
of the above Question and Statements? (c) 1110
(a) The Question can be answered by using one
of the Statements alone, but cannot be (d) 1115
answered using the other Statement alone.
(b) The Question can be answered by using
either Statement alone. Directions for the following 4 (four) items:
(c) The Question can be answered by using both Read the following three passages and answer the items
the Statements together, but cannot be
answered using either Statement alone. that follow each passage. Your answers to these items
(d) The Question cannot be answered even by should be based on the passages only.
using both the Statements together.

41. Consider the following series. Coach John sat with the score cards of Indian players
8 2 4 5 1 7 2 8 4 8 4 2 2 8 2 6 9 8 4 from the 3 games in a one-day cricket tournament, where
5 4 8 3 2 8 4 3 1 8 3 the same set of players played for India and the Indian
How many 8’s are there in the above number team was bowled out each time.
series which are exactly divisible by
John summarised the batting performance through three
immediately preceding and also immediately
figures, one for each game. In each figure, the three outer
succeeding numbers?
triangles tell the number of runs scored by the three top
(a) 1
scorers from India. K, R, S, V and Y represent Kaif,
(b) 2
Rahul, Saurav, Virender and Yuvraj respectively. The
(c) 3
(d) 4 middle triangle in each diagram denotes the percentage
of total score that was scored by the top three Indian
42. The 4th day of September of a particular year is scorers in that game. No two players score the same
Tuesday. On what date shall the last Monday of number of runs in the same game.
the month fall?
(a) 28th
(b) 29th
(c) 24th
(d) 31st
43. Megha starts from her home and walks 3 km

west in 1 hour. Then she walks towards the north John also calculated two batting indices for each player
for 4 km in another 1 hour. Finally, she cycles based on his scores in the tournament. The R-index of a
back to her home along the shortest path in 1 batsman is the difference between his highest and lowest
hour. What was her average speed for the entire scores in the 3 games, while the M-index is the middle
journey? number, if his scores are arranged in a increasing order.
(a) 3 km/h
(b) 4 km/h 44. For how many Indian players is it possible to
(c) 2 km/h
calculate the exact M-Index?
(d) 5 km/h
(a) 0
(b) 1
Directions for the following 4 (four) items:
(c) 2
Read the information given below and answer the items
(d) More than 2
that follow.

45. Among the players mentioned, who can have the Passage – 1
lowest R-index in the tournament? In the public domain, “whether caring society can exist
(a) Only Kaif, Rahul or Yuvraj
in a market economy” is a manifestation of the crisis of
(b) Only Kaif or Rahul
conscience, because without the periodic intervention of
(c) Only Kaif or Yuvraj
(d) Only Kaif the social conscience, the economy will inevitably serve
only the interests of a small part of society, if this has not
46. How many players, from amongst those listed, been the case Gini coefficient would not have shown the
definitely scored less than Yuvraj in the
highest level of economic inequality. The current crisis
tournament?
of conscience helps those who care only about increasing
(a) 0
(b) 1 their already extensive personal fortunes.
(c) 2 49. Which of the following statements best reflects
(d) More then 2 the crux of the passage?
(a) The high inequality in society is the result of
47. Which of the players had the best M-index in the
a weak social conscience.
tournament?
(a) Rahul (b) For an inclusive society, social conscience
(b) Saurav should be given importance over the
(c) Virendra economy.
(d) Yuvraj (c) The concept of a caring society is
antithetical to the market economy.
48. A road network has parallel and perpendicular
roads running in north-south or east-west (d) Market economy is a bane and should be
directions. Junctions/Intersections on this road phased out.
network are marked as A, B, C, D….. All Passage – 2
parallel roads are exactly at a distance of half a CAP is a Conflict Avoiding Person! Avoiding conflict
kilometer from each other. The following is
gives good short-term results such as maintaining peace,
known about junctions A, B, C, H and X. ‘A’ is
to the east of ‘B’ and to the west of ‘C’. ‘H’ is to and avoiding anger or sadness, and may keep a boss
the southwest of ‘C’ and to the southeast of B. happy. Conflicts need to be faced, and not avoided.
‘B’ is to the southeast of ‘X’. Which junctions Sometimes you must argue or discuss a little bit to clear
are situated to the farthest south and to the up a misunderstanding. Conflicts feel unpleasant and we
farthest east?
want to avoid them to maintain peace at the workplace.
(a) H, B
(b) H, C Conflicts are resolved through open communication and
(c) C, H negotiation, however tough that seems. Confronting and
(d) B, H sharing our feelings makes us feel exposed and
vulnerable, so we try to avoid it. Pretending as though
Directions for the following 4 (four) items:
differences don’t exist, doesn’t help – facing them, does.
Read the following three passages and answer the items
that follow each passage. Your answers to these items It’s okay not to agree with others, and it’s okay to say
should be based on the passages only. that you disagree!

50. Which of the following statements best reflects 51. Which of the following is/are the most rational
the crux of the passage? and logical inference/inferences that can be
(a) Conflicts not only affect the peace of mind made from the passage?
1. Fear is a necessary evil for adapting to
but also the relationships with our loved
change.
ones.
2. People fail in life because they are not able
(b) Despite issues involved in facing conflicts, to overcome their fear of failure.
their resolution is better for long-term. Select the correct answer from the code given
(c) Solving an issue without facing conflicts is below.
not possible. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(d) The benefits of avoiding conflicts outweigh
(c) Both 1 and 2
the harms of facing them.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Passage – 3
The emotional response to fear is personalized to the 52. Which of the following statements best reflects
individual. Since the biology of fear involves some of the the crux of the passage?
same chemical responses to pleasant emotions, such as (a) Success due to fear seems to be a paradox
excitement and happiness, people can experience either but it is a reality.

(b) Success may induce an emotion of fear in
pleasant or unpleasant emotions to fear. For instance,
some due to the sense of change and
some people may enjoy riding extreme roller coasters,
responsibility that may come along with it.
while others may have a negative reaction and will avoid (c) Overcoming fear is critical for living a
these at all costs. In our highly competitive society, successful, happy, and content life.
where success has become synonymous with happiness, (d) Without overcoming one’s phobias, one
the fear of success may sound like a paradox. With cannot function properly in society.
success comes change. We hesitate to enter uncharted

53. In a group of five tourists, A, B, C, D and E, A
waters even if this is our best course of action. Numerous
and B speak Hindi and English. C and B speak
people resisted letting go of unhealthy habits or toxic
English and Gujarati. D and A speak Malayalam
partners because they were afraid to change their lives. and Hindi. E and B speak Punjabi and Hindi.
They preferred the certainty of the present rather than the What is the number of languages spoken by the
uncertainty that accompanies change. Many also fear person who speaks the maximum number of
success because it can come with great responsibility. languages?
(a) 5
When things go wrong, it can be easier to deflect the
(b) 4
responsibility and potential consequences that may come
(c) 6
with it.
(d) 3
54. Three statements followed by four conclusions 56. Three of the following four are alike in a certain
numbered I, II, III and IV are given below. You way and so form a group. Which is the one that
does not belong to that group?
have to take the three given statements to be true
(a) Culiseta
even if they seem to be at variance with
(b) Psorophona
commonly known facts. Read all the (c) Midge
conclusions and then decide which of the given (d) Mansonia
conclusions logically follow(s) from the given
statements disregarding commonly known facts. 57. Find the wrong term in the following series.
K33E, M33G, N33J, Q33K
Statements:
(a) M33G
A. Some cakes are bikes.
(b) N33J
B. Some bikes are hills. (c) Q33K
C. All laptops are bikes. (d) K33E
Conclusions:
I. All laptops are hills. 58. The pages of a book are numbered as I, II, III,
IV, ....XL; in roman numerals. One of the pages
II. Some laptops are cakes.
of the book is torn off. The sum of the remaining
III. Some cakes are hills.
page numbers printed in the book is 809. Which
IV. Some laptops are not cakes. of the following statements is true?
Select the answer using the correct code. (a) The torn page’s number is less than X.
(a) Only I follows (b) The torn page’s number is a prime number.
(c) The torn page’s number is greater than XX.
(b) Only either II or IV follows
(d) The torn page’s number does not has the
(c) Only either I or III follows
numeral X printed in it.
(d) Only I and IV follow
Directions for the following 2 (two) items:

55. Ajay remembers that his UPSC result came after Read the information given below and answer the items
29th June but before 2nd July, and his brother’s that follow.
These questions are based on the diagram given below
result came after 30th June but before 3rd July. If
showing four persons Amar, Bhushan, Chandu and Dilip
the result of both were declared on the same day,
stationed at the four corners of a square piece of plot.
then when did Ajay’s result come?
(a) 30th June
(b) 1st July
(c) 2nd July
(d) None

59. Amar starts crossing the plot diagonally. After 1. Lecturer from Kanpur specializes in Geology.
walking half the distance he turns right (90o), 2. Lecturer Deepak is from Shillong.
walks some distance and then turns left. Which
3. Lecturer Chandan from Delhi specializes in
direction is he facing now?
(a) Northeast Sociology.
(b) North 4. Lecturer Binod specializes neither in History nor

(c) Northwest Medicine.
(d) Southwest
5. Lecturer Anand who specializes in English
60. From their original positions, Bhushan and Dilip Literature does not belong to Hyderabad.
move one and a half length of square-side in 6. Lecturer Farhan who specializes in Computers
clockwise direction. Which one of the following belongs to Srinagar.
statements is now true?
7. Lecturer Garima who specializes in Statistics
(a) Bhushan and Dilip are both at the midpoint
belongs to Chennai.
between Amar and Chandu.
(b) Bhushan is at the midpoint between Amar 61. Who is the lecturer that specializes in Medicine?
and Chandu, and Dilip is at the corner (a) Binod
originally occupied by Amar.
(b) Emili
(c) Dilip is closer to Amar than he is to Chandu
(c) Either Emili or Deepak
and Bhushan is closer to Chandu than he is
to Amar. (d) Cannot be determined from the given data
(d) Dilip is closer to Chandu than he is to Amar
and Bhushan is closer to Amar than he is to
62. To which city does the lecturer who specializes
Chandu.
in English Literature belong?
Directions for the following 3 (three) items: (a) Hyderabad

Consider the given information and answer the 3 (three) (b) Mumbai
items that follow.
(c) Neither Hyderabad nor Mumbai
Anand, Binod, Chandan, Deepak, Emili, Farhan and
(d) Cannot be determined from the given data
Garima are speakers from different cities – Hyderabad,
Delhi, Shillong, Kanpur, Chennai, Mumbai and Srinagar
(not necessarily in the same order), who have been 63. Who of the following belongs to Mumbai?
invited as guest lecturers in an institute. Each one of
(a) Binod
them is an expert in a different subject, viz., English
(b) Emili
Literature, Computers, History, Sociology, Geology,
Medicine and Statistics (not necessarily in the same (c) Anand
order). Further it is also known that: (d) Garima

64. Animesh and Vikash are both teachers and Passage – 1
actors. Vishal and Vikash are both teachers and As China marks the 10-year anniversary of its Belt and
farmers. Animesh and Yajunvendra are both
Road Initiative (BRI) in 2023, investment into one of the
businessmen and actors. If Yajunvendra and
initiative’s most important pieces, the China-Pakistan
Vishal are both farmers and businessmen, then
name the person who is actor, teacher as well as Economic Corridor (CPEC), looks to have stalled. China
businessman? has recently demonstrated its reluctance to fund several
(a) Animesh Pakistan-requested CPEC projects, according to the
(b) Vishal
minutes of a high-level meeting of CPEC’s decision-
(c) Vikash
making body released in July. “The CPEC slowdown can
(d) Yajunvendra
be attributed to both economic and security factors.
65. Maya’s position is 9th from the left and Savita’s Pakistan’s worsening economic crisis, and China’s own
th
position is 9 from the right in a row of girls. recent slowdown, have dampened prospects for new
When they interchange their respective
projects,” Michael Kugelman, a South Asia expert at the
th
positions, Savita becomes 18 from the right.
Washington-based Woodrow Wilson International
What must be Maya’s original position from the
right? Center for Scholars, told DW. Pakistan has hoped that
(a) 18th the monumental infrastructure project would serve as a
(b) 16th lifeline for the country’s struggling economy. However,
(c) 14th
several experts assess that the actual outcomes of CPEC
(d) 15th
in Pakistan have fallen far short of expectations. “The
66. Virat Kohli cuts a cake into two halves and cuts overpromising and underdelivering have remained a
one half further into smaller pieces of equal size. crucial factor, coupled with inherent capacity issues, and
Each of the small pieces is twenty grams in instability on the political and security fronts, said
weight. If he has seven pieces of cake in all with
Azeem Khalid, a Pakistan-China relations scholar at
him, how heavy was the original cake?
COMSATS University Islamabad. Khalid told DW that
(a) 240 gm
(b) 220 gm he believes the tangible benefits of CPEC for the
(c) 225 gm Pakistani people have been limited, while the burden of
(d) Data inadequate public debt and payments to Chinese companies has
surged. “It is safe to assert that the hype surrounding

Directions for the following 3 (three) items:
CPEC was more a product of propaganda than a
Read the following two passages and answer the items
that follow each passage. Your answers to these items reflection of reality.”
should be based on the passages only.
67. Which of the following statements can be 68. Which of the following is/are significant for
inferred from the above passage? India in relation to Google deciding to shift
1. China is the biggest investor in Pakistan.
laptop manufacturing to India?
2. Propaganda has the ability to bend reality.
Select the correct answer using the codes given 1. It would help students get easy online
below. academic content.
(a) 1 only
2. It will increase local manufacturing in India.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Google can effectively compete with
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Microsoft and Linux.
Passage – 2
4. It will decrease the import dependency for
Google has started producing its Chromebook laptops in
India through a partnership forged with HP, in a major laptops.
boost to the country’s electronics manufacturing Select the correct answer using the codes given
ambitions. India recently closed the window to apply for
below.
its Rs 17,000 crore production linked incentive (PLI)
scheme for IT hardware such as laptops, personal (a) 1 and 2 only
computers and servers and has initiated the process to (b) 1 and 3 only
check imports from China after a failed bid to license (c) 2 and 4 only
such gadgets. Chromebooks are among the most popular
(d) 3 and 4 only
laptops used in educational institutions worldwide, but
are yet to find mainstream traction in India, where
laptops running on the Windows operating system 69. Which of the following statements can be
continue to rule the roost. The move will help Google
inferred from the above passage?
compete more effectively with Windows computers
from companies such as Dell, Lenovo, and Asus. 1. India wants to establish itself as a leader in
“Manufacturing Chromebook laptops in India will allow the global supply chain.
Indian students to get easy access to affordable PCs. By
2. Economic policies and political
further expanding our manufacturing operations, we
continue to support the Make in India initiative of the environment in China are compelling
government,” said Vickram Bedi, senior director of companies to look for other manufacturing
personal systems at HP India. The development is in line
hubs.
with India’s ambition to establish itself as a “trusted
partner” in global supply chains, especially at a time Select the correct answer using the codes given
when companies, especially from America, are looking below.
to diversify from China – the traditional hub of such (a) 1 only
manufacturing for decades. While India has a big
(b) 2 only
domestic demand for laptops and computers, almost all
of it is currently being fulfilled by imports from China, (c) Both 1 and 2
something New Delhi wants to change as soon as (d) Neither 1 nor 2
possible.
70. This question has a main statement followed by Directions for the following 4 (four) items:
four statements labeled I, II, III and IV. Choose Read the following two passages and answer the items
the ordered pair of statements, wherein the first that follow each passage. Your answers to these items
statement implies the second and the two should be based on the passages only.
statements are logically consistent with the main
Passage – 1
statement.
When French writer Jean-Paul Sartre received the Nobel
Main statement: Anuj either acts as Ravan or
he acts as Ram. Prize for Literature in 1964, he became one of the only
Statement- (I): Anuj acts like Ram. two individuals in history to refuse the award. Justifying
Statement- (II): Anuj does not act like Ravan. his decision, Sartre said that he didn’t want his readers to
Statement- (III): Anuj acts like Ravan. be influenced by his association to a global institution:
Statement- (IV): Anuj does not act like Ram. “If I sign myself Jean-Paul Sartre, it is not the same thing
Choose the correct answer using the code given as if I sign myself Jean-Paul Sartre, Nobel Prize winner.”
below. The rejection made headlines but the Nobel Prize,
(a) III, IV only
established in 1901, has always had an embattled history.
(b) II, I only
Being accused of anti-American and anti-Russian bias in
(c) (III, IV) or (I, II)
(d) None of these its literary prize, of awarding the peace prize to
individuals accused of genocide and massacres, of
71. If Ananya’s watch slows down by 1 hours 20 ignoring the collaborative effort inherent to science by
minutes in one week, then by how much will it awarding exactly three individuals each year – apart
slow down in 48 hours? from an overall Eurocentric White male bias, it has never
(a) 21 (6/7) minutes been a stranger to controversies. The first and most
(b) 22 (5/7) minutes crucial change the Nobel Foundation must execute is to
(c) 22 (6/7) minutes
make that nomination process public. Currently, the
(d) 22 (4/7) minutes
nominators and nominees are shrouded in secrecy, both
72. What should come in place of the question lists unveiled only 50 years after announcing the winner.
mark? An award that claims to represent the best of the best
GIVEN : MVERT :: MANGO : ? without even revealing who was considered – in the age
(a) LZHUN of online mobilisation and unrelenting demands for
(b) LTMZN inclusivity – is not only in bad taste but a horrible PR
(c) LZMTN move. Secondly, the archives of past nominees and
(d) None of these nominations must be revealed. The diversity numbers
will receive much-needed context. After her relevant
73. The pocket money of Randhir is more than the
period of secrecy was over, Austrian physicist Lise
combined pocket money of Kunal and Debu.
The combined pocket money of Kunal and Meitner was found to have been nominated 48 times
Shankar is more than that of Randhir. Sonal gets without ever winning. The first African-American to win
more pocket money than Shankar. Neha gets a Nobel Prize was political scientist Ralph Bunche, in
more pocket money than Randhir. Who among 1950, four decades after the inception of the prize – only
the following gets the highest pocket money? 16 more Black people have followed him since. Asians
(a) Randhir have fared slightly better – totalling 77 wins across fields
(b) Neha – but form a meager eight percent of the total 965
(c) Sonal
laureates.
(d) Data is inadequate.
74. Which one of the following statements best Passage – 2
reflects the most logical and rational message In April 2022, Sri Lanka declared that it had failed to
repay its debt of more than $83 billion, with more than
conveyed by the author of the passage?
half of it owed to foreign creditors. It also decided to
(a) The Nobel Prize awarding process needs to
approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that
be reformed to make it more transparent and
month. The crisis was years in the making and many
inclusive.
factors were responsible, such as President Gotabaya
(b) The Nobel Prize committee often gets
Rajapaksa’s government pushing through the largest tax
criticized for lack of transparency. cuts in Sri Lankan history, as part of the 2019 elections
(c) The Nobel Prize needs more gender equality campaign, impacting the government’s revenue sources.
measures. Another blow was dealt by the coronavirus pandemic,
which hit the tourism industry. The war in Ukraine

(d) Nobel Prize nominations need to be more
further contributed to fuel shortages. Skyrocketing
pragmatic.
inflation saw many Sri Lankans take to the streets to
protest against their government. By July, then-President

75. Which of the following statements can be
Rajapaksa resigned. In the interim, Rajapaksa had sought
inferred from the above passage?
help from China and India, particularly assistance on fuel
1. The association of an individual with global from the latter. A diesel shipment under a $500 million
institutions can change public perceptions credit line was signed with India. Later, a $1 billion
about them. credit line for importing essentials, including food and
2. Both African Americans and Africans have medicine was also extended. In September 2022, Sri
Lanka qualified for an IMF Extended Fund Facility of

faced discrimination by the Nobel
$2.9 billion. Its first tranche of $330 million came
nominations committee.
through in March 2023. However, the IMF had said that
Select the correct answer using the codes given
this loan would be based on a “prior action” of securing
below.
financing assurances for debt sustainability from its
(a) 1 only creditors. Simply, this meant that some of the debt owed
(b) 2 only to other countries had to be managed through
(c) Both 1 and 2 negotiations (called debt restructuring), for the IMF to
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 extend its loan to Sri Lanka.

76. Which of the following statements best reflects Directions for the following 3 (three) items:
the crucial message conveyed by the author of Consider the given information and answer the three
items that follow.
the passage?
Eight cities A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are connected
(a) Bilateral relations can be improved if
either by railways or by roads. Roads are between C and
neighbouring countries help each other. A, E and G, B and F, D and H, G and C, E and C, and H
(b) Debt structuring of IMF and World Bank is and G. Rails are between A and E, G and B, F and D and
used to balance trade accounts of developing E and D.

78. While travelling from C to H without changing
countries.
the medium of transportation, which of the
(c) There is a danger that economic crisis of Sri
following city must be passed?
Lanka can spread to other parts of South (a) G
Asia. (b) E
(d) Economic crisis can be triggered by multiple (c) B

(d) F
factors.
79. While travelling from F to A in a train, how

77. With reference to the above passage, consider many cities (excluding both F and A) must be
the following statements. crossed?
1. Some democratic processes may worsen the (a) 1

(b) 2
economic conditions of a country.
(c) 3
2. Exim bank of China is involved in financing
(d) There is no train path from F to A.
countries to correct their trade deficit.
Which of the statements given above is/are not 80. If the route between G and C is closed, while
correct? driving a car from H to C, which of the following

stations need not be crossed?
(a) 1 only
(a) G and F
(b) 2 only
(b) E and F
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) G and E
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) D and B
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APTITUDE TEST–Test (4292) – 2024
1 (a)
Note: The question is about invalid assumptions.
Assumption 1 is incorrect: The given assumption is not correct because the context of investments or
related costs is not discussed in the passage. How much the security of high-security homes would cost is
not mentioned in the passage. Hence, this assumption is beyond the scope of the passage and not correct.
Assumption 2 is correct: The given statement is correct. The lines “A new home is much more than just
a place of residence, it is increasingly where people are spending much more of their time working,
raising their families, schooling their children, consuming their entertainment and living their lives”
mean that the utility of home is much more than giving shelter to people. Hence, this assumption is
correct.
2 (b)
Option (a) is incorrect: The given option is not correct because it compares the present homes with
future homes. The passage does mention future homes; however, it does not compare the homes of these
two eras. Moreover, it completely skips over the security aspect. So, this is not the most rational inference
from the passage.
Option (b) is correct: The given inference is based on the following lines “Design now and well into the
future will need to take these considerations seriously, constantly looking for ways to use environment,
sightlines, light, material, and space to create homes that are inherently set up for security. Modern
home design and designers often speak about the need to “future proof,” which is to say the need to make
sure current design anticipates the needs of the future.” These lines show that designs of the homes
should be based on future demands and the focus must be on security. So, this option is the most rational
inference.
Option (c) is incorrect: The given option is not correct because the aspect of security has not been
compared with other aspects by the author. Also, the passage does not talk about increasing social
anarchy.
Option (d) is incorrect: This option is somewhat correct; however, it is not the best answer as it does not
include the key aspect of security, which is the main point of the passage. So, this option is not the most
rational inference.
3 (d)
Inference 1 is incorrect: The given inference is incorrect because the concept of minimalism is of the
notions of „less is more,‟ while consumerism is about new objects and the feeling of emptiness without
such objects. So, these are contradictory to each other; and therefore, they cannot go hand in hand.
Moreover, the passage does not shed much light on the concept of consumerism. Hence, this inference is
incorrect.
Inference 2 is incorrect: The given statement might be true in general, but it is not a part of the
discussion of the passage. The passage does not specify how the present trend of consumerism will affect
our lives in future; and therefore, this inference is not correct.
4 (d)
Option (a) is incorrect: The passage does not state that minimalism is the best way of living, nor does it
compare it with any other way of living. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option (b) is incorrect: The passage specifically mentions “Although the wave of minimalism or “less is
more” philosophy seems fascinating to people”. This reflects that people around the world might be
taking minimalism seriously as the quoted statement is about the world, which is further confirmed when
the author goes on to compare the situation with reference to India. Hence, the given statement is not
correct.
Option (c) is incorrect: This option is not correct because the passage mentions, “Humans are lured by
high fashion labels and new gadgets and have been under the impression of feeling empty without such
possessions”. Further, whether people enjoy minimalism over consumerism cannot be conclusively said
based on the passage. The passage does not actually compare the two concepts of living. Hence, this
option is not the best crux of the passage.
Option (d) is correct: The given option is the best answer because of the lines “Humans are lured by
high fashion labels and new gadgets and have been under the impression of feeling empty without such
possessions. However, for the past few years, consumers in India have turned their lifestyle to what it
was back in Mahatma Gandhi's era: traditional and sustainable.” These lines best capture the crux -
though consumerism has its temptations, some Indians are adopting minimalism as their way of living.
Hence, this is the correct answer.
5 (d)
4 5 3 = Ram, can, do
9 5 3 = Manoher, can, do
1 9 8 7 3 = Manoher, can, write, a, letter
Since „can‟ is in all three sentences so its code must be 3 and from 1 st and 2nd sentences code of do is 5
because 5 is common in both.
Code for „Manoher‟ is 9 because „9‟ is the other common number in 2 nd and 3rd sentences, apart from 3.
So code for 8 can be either „write‟ or „a‟ or „ letter‟.
Hence, option (d) is the right answer.
6 (d)
Based on the given information, the following Venn diagrams can be drawn.
From the above Venn diagram, we can see that either conclusion I or Conclusion IV, and III follow.
7 (d)
The symbol is common in all the given dices. But we cannot see the 6 th symbol of the dice which
could be opposite to the symbol . Remaining four symbols are beside the symbol in different
positions of the dice. So, none of them can be on the opposite face of the symbol .
8 (b)
Given matrix:
C1 C2 C3
R1 28 42 48
R2 12 14 15
R3 4 ? 6
R4 84 98 120
In C1 :
84 ÷ 12 = 7; 7 × 4 = 28
Similarly, in C3 :
120 ÷ 15 = 8; 8 × 6 = 48
Applying the same pattern in C2 :
98 ÷ 14 = 7; 7 × ? = 42
So, ? = 6
Hence, option (b) is the right answer.
9 (d)
The first permutation will have all the alphabets arranged in ascending order. In this order CCKLO comes
first.
10 (c)
The answer to the question is figure (C) after 180 o clockwise rotation.
Hence, option (c) is the right answer.
11 (c)
Given: j _ m b _ a _ _ u _ b _ a d j _ m _ b _ d
By checking options and substituting accordingly, we get:
(a) j u m b b a m - j u m b b a d - j u m b b a d
(b) j u m b b a d - j u m b b a d - j j m b b a d
(c) j u m b b a d - j u m b b a d - j u m b b a d . Here, " j u m b b a d" is repeated.
(d) j u m b b a d - j u m b b a d - j u m m b a d
12 (c)
Ram is fifth from both ends. Clearly, there are 9 students in the row.
9 students may be re-arranged into 3 rows of 3 students each.
13 (b)
If all the faces were painted, number of cubes with no painted faces = (n-2)3 = 1, i.e. the innermost smaller
cube (here n = 3)
Let us say the top face of the cube is not painted. So, out of the 9 smaller cubes on the top surface, 8 will
be on the edge and will have at least one face painted. The 9 th innermost cube on the top face will have
none of its face painted.
So, Total number of smaller cubes with no faces painted = 1+1 = 2.
14 (d)
Option (a) is incorrect: The given option is not the best crux of the passage because the central theme of
the passage is how we only work for self-preservation as stated in option (d). However, this answer option
states just the opposite. Hence, this option is not the best crux of the passage.

Option (b) is incorrect: The given option states that the highest objective of survival/self-preservation of
ours is achieved only by competition and conflict, which is not correct because the passage does not
mention it to be so. The passage says – “….they are so self-concerned that they will do anything to
survive, even if it means cooperating with the people around them. ” Hence, this option is not the best
crux of the passage.
Option (c) is incorrect: The context of our species not lasting for long without social cooperation is not
mentioned in the passage. Rather, the lines “Their natural state is a state of war, in which they distrust
one another and try to increase their power so that they can attain superiority over others”, show that
we do not need social cooperation. Men cooperate only when it‟s needed for survival. Hence, this option
is not the best crux of the passage and is not correct.
Option (d) is correct: The given option is correct because of the lines “Men have a right of nature to do
whatever they want to survive, so they compete against each other all the time, and this creates
conflict…because they are so self-concerned that they will do anything to survive, even if it means
cooperating with the people around them”. These lines show that when it comes to self-preservation, we
can do anything. Hence, this is the best crux of the passage.
15 (b)
Option (a) is incorrect: The given option inherently assumes that „only‟ India needs politics of love.
However, the passage does not mention the context of India at all. The passage is generic in context and
just reflects the importance of the politics of love in general. Hence, this option is not the most rational
inference as it is beyond the scope of the passage.
Option (b) is correct: The given option summarizes the meaning of politics of love as seen in the lines
“Of course, the idea that politics might be loving is not new: it has precedents in our relationships, and in
the everyday acts of kindness we show to one another, as well as in feminist, civil rights, LGBTQIA+,
and animal liberation movements.”. These lines show that the politics of love includes empathy and
compassion towards diverse sections of society. Hence, this option is the most rational inference of the
passage.
Option (c) is incorrect: The passage is descriptive in nature and does not dictate that politics of love
should be the chosen way of governance for nations. Also, all this has nowhere been discussed in the
context of “democratic nations”.
Option (d) is incorrect: The context of the politics of hate is not discussed in the passage. The passage
only sticks to the meaning of the politics of love and its importance. Hence, to infer that the politics of
love overpowers the politics of hate would not be correct, as it is not based on the information given in the
passage.
Explanation for Questions 16 and 17:
The position of the villages is like this.
16 (d)
B and C are 2 km apart.
17 (a)
Villages A, D and E are on a straight line north-south. Villages C, F and B are to the east or west of the
line as shown.
18 (b)
It is clear that the + sign means divide.
Hence, (10 + (6 + (3 + (2 + 1)))) = (10 + (6 + (3 + 2))) = (10 + (6 + 1.5)) = (10 + 4) = 2.5
Hence, correct option is (b).
19 (d)
20 (c)
The logic is:
(mno) (nopq) (opqrs) (pqrstu)
Hence, „pqrstu‟ is the correct answer.
21 (d)
In each row, there is one figure with two legs, one with three legs and one with four legs. Hence, the third
figure in the bottom row should have 2 legs. This leaves us with figures 2, 4 and 5.
The other thing you can notice in the first two rows is that of the three figures only one figure has flat
bottom extensions to some or all of their legs. In the third row, the second figure already has flat bottom
extensions to the legs. Thus, the figure, which would replace the question mark would not have flat
bottom extensions. Thus, we need figure 4 or 5 to replace the question mark.
Similarly, the top line has to be straight, as other two figures in third row already have convex and
concave upper lines. Thus, we need figure 5 to replace the question mark.
Thus, option (d) is correct.
22 (d)
Originally direction is:
After accident position of pointer is:
Thus, the man is actually moving in the East direction.

23 (b)
Checking each statement we get,
Z+Q+P–O
Z is brother of Q, who is brother of P, who is sister of O.
Here, gender of O is not known. So, it is not correct.
Z+Q×O–P
Z is brother of Q, who is father of O, who is sister of P.
Hence, O is niece of Z.
P–O×Q+Z

P is sister of O, who is father of Q, who is brother of Z.
Here, O is male. So, it is not correct.
Z×Q+O–P
Z is father of Q, who is brother of O, who is sister of P.
Here, O is the daughter of Z. So, it is not correct.
24 (d)
S, which is 3rd from the extreme left, is 3rd to the left of T.
S T
P and S are placed beside each other. So, two cases are possible.
Case 1:
S P T
Case 2:
P S T
R and Q have as many books between them as V and R have between them.
Case 1 does not satisfy the above condition. So, it can be negated. As far as Case 2 is concerned, two
more possibilities arise.
Case 2 (a):
Q P S R T V
Case 2 (b):
V P S R T Q
So, possible final arrangements are:

Case 2 (a):
Q P S R U T V
Case 2 (b):
V P S R U T Q
Thus, P is to the immediate left of S.

25 (b)
P had borrowed 10% of the cost of 2 tickets, i.e. he borrowed 20% of the cost of 1 ticket.
So, money left with Q = 20% of the cost of one ticket. Statement (b) is correct.
26 (a)
Let the amount with Ananya and Rudra be Rs. A and Rs. R respectively.
Given, A + R = 200
So, if Ananya has more than Rs. 100, then she would have more money than Rudra. If she does not have
more than Rs. 100, then she would not have more money than Rudra.
Using statement 1:
If Ananya gives Rs. 10 to Rudra, then Ananya and Rudra would have Rs. (A – 10) and Rs. (R + 10)
respectively.
There are two possibilities.
Case 1: A – 10 > R + 10
The difference of the amounts with them is Rs. 20.
So, A – 10 – (R + 10) = 20
Or A – R = 40

Case 2: A – 10 < R + 10
R + 10 – (A – 10) = 20
Or R – A = 0
Or A = R
So, we get:
A – R = 40 or A = R
In the first case, Ananya has more money than Rudra. In the second case, she does not have more money
than Rudra.
Thus, Statement 1 alone is not sufficient.
Using statement 2:
If Rudra gives Rs. 5 to Ananya, then Ananya and Rudra would have Rs. (A + 5) and Rs. (R - 5)
respectively.
There are two possibilities.
Case 1: (R – 5) > (A + 5)
(R – 5) – (A + 5) = 10
Or R – A = 20
Case 2: (R – 5) < (A + 5)
(A + 5) – (R – 5) = 10
Or R = A
In both cases, Ananya does not have more money than Rudra.
Thus, Statement 2 alone is sufficient.
Hence, option (a) is the right answer.
27 (c)
28 (c)
The following page numbers (5, 15, 25, 35, 45 and 50) were printed erroneously as (__, 1, 2, 3, 4, 0).
Had there been no error in printing:
Sum of page numbers = (50 × 51)/2 = 1275.
Now, 5 + 15 + 25 + 35 + 45 + 50 = 175.
And 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 0 = 10
So, sum of page numbers printed = 1275 – 175 + 10 = 1110.
29 (b)
Many factors like control of effluents and dumping of construction material, removing the encroachments
from the flood plains, proper monitoring of water quality etc. are needed to improve the quality of the
water of a river. The impact of climate change has not been discussed in the passage. Keeping these things
in the mind, the most appropriate among the given answer options is option (b).
30 (d)
Option (a) is incorrect: The central theme of the passage is the psychological effects of colours on our
emotions as seen in lines “Different tints of blue evoke a wide spectrum of emotions, from serene to
distant. For example, dark shades of blue can make viewers feel lonely and detached. Light shades of
blue have a calming effect and signal dependability. The colour green has associations with the natural
world, generating tranquil and rejuvenating moods.” However, the option links colour combinations
with productivity. Even though the emotions of calmness and happiness can be linked to productivity, it is
beyond the scope of the information given in the passage. Hence, this option is not the best crux.
Option (b) is incorrect: The claim that blue, green, yellow, and red are the most important colours
affecting our emotions is not correct because in the passage there is no comparison made among any set of
colours. Hence, this option is not the best crux of the passage.

Option (c) is incorrect: The given option is partially correct i.e., the role of colours beyond the visible
appeal. But the aspect of the visible appeal of any object due to the presence of colours (i.e. decoration) is
not discussed in the passage. The passage discusses the psychological effects of colours, which is not
mentioned in this option. Hence, this option is not the best crux as per the passage.
Option (d) is correct: The passage contains information concerning different colours and their related
impacts on life. The lines, “Different tints of blue evoke a wide spectrum of emotions, from serene to
distant. … The colour green has associations with the natural world, generating tranquil and
rejuvenating moods. …The intensity and brightness of yellow catch the eye, producing both positive and
negative effects. The primary colour red evokes some of the most intense moods and emotions.” These
lines show the different impacts of these colours on our lives.
31 (a)
Assumption 1 is correct: The given assumption is based on the following lines “Malnutrition from
overconsumption of calories affects more people than undernutrition, whilst agriculture has come to
threaten the ecosystems on which it depends”. These lines show that now overconsumption is happening.
This means that there has been a great improvement in the availability of food.
Assumption 2 is incorrect: The given statement is based on the following lines “Government
interventions to increase agricultural and dietary diversity and include social and environmental costs in
market prices can help enable such a transformation but do not address the configuration of the food
system itself, which is shaped not only by existing policies and institutions but also by incumbent
interests, social norms, and cultural values”. These lines just show that the government is not addressing
the issues related with food system. However, it would be incorrect to assume that government does not
have any role in it. The line “…food system itself, which is shaped not only by existing policies and
institutions but also by…” implicitly accepts that food system is shaped by policies and institutions too,
not only by culture. Hence, this is not a correct assumption as per the passage.
32 (a)
Option (a) is correct: The given option is the broadest in scope. The following lines “Rather, meeting
global goals, whether the SDGs or those of the Paris Agreement, will require a shift in emphasis away
from agricultural efficiency to system efficiency. Government interventions to increase agricultural and
dietary diversity and include social and environmental costs in market prices can help enable such a
transformation but do not address the configuration of the food system itself, which is shaped not only
by existing policies and institutions but also by incumbent interests, social norms, and cultural values”,
show that governments intervene using policies and institutions to address the impact of agriculture on the
environment, as steps towards fulfilling global environmental goals. However, governments alone cannot
do much. Along with the government, society and culture are crucial stakeholders to achieve global
environmental goals.
Option (b) is incorrect: This option only talks about one dimension of the broader issue of ecological
degradation. This option is inspired by the line, “Malnutrition from overconsumption of calories affects
more people than undernutrition, whilst agriculture has come to threaten the ecosystems on which it
depends.” However, the passage talks about other aspects as well, like government interventions, society,
and culture for bringing systemic changes in the food production and consumption process for a better
environment. So, this option does not cover the context of the whole passage and is not the most critical
inference of the passage.
Option (c) is incorrect: The given option is based on the following lines “The global food system evolved
out of a need to drive consumption on a global basis, at a time when lack of access to food was a real
issue and environmental degradation was not. The situation now has changed.” However, it cannot be
concluded that moving to the old pattern of consumption can solve the current issues because there were
issues with the old pattern as well, which was the of lack of sufficient food production. Moreover, the
author has not advocated such a drastic measure either. Hence, this option is not correct as per the
passage.
Option (d) is incorrect: The given statement is not correct because it mentions the context of organic
agriculture promotion by the government which is not a part of the passage.
33 (d)
It is a repetition of the string: anebb. The missing alphabets to fill in the blanks are: bnabe.
So, option (d) is correct.

34 (c)
The number is the square of the difference of the other two numbers in the circle, i.e. (32-17)2 = 225
So, option (c) is correct.
35 (b)
This question is based on odd numbers, as only with an odd value of x would you keep getting integers if
you halved the value of rice and took out another half a kg from the shop store.
From the options, let us start from the second option.
If x = 7, then (7/2) – (1/2) = 3 kg
(3/2) – (1/2) = 1 kg
(1/2) – (1/2) = 0 kg
Hence, we can conclude that option (b) is correct.
36 (d)
Given statement does not mean that Rahul is a hard worker. Neither does it mean that everyone who
works hard succeeds.
Neither of the two conclusions is definitely true.
So, option (d) is correct.
37 (c)
50 in section A + 50 in Section B + 41 in Section C + 43 in section D = 184 marks, but no calls as each of
the 6 colleges would reject the student.
38 (b)
To get a call from all the colleges, Bhama should clear all sectional cut-offs & also aggregate cut-offs.
Thus, 45 + 45 + 46 + 45 = 181 satisfies this condition.
39 (d)
A, B, C are siblings and brothers of each other. D is their sister but we cannot say anything about E‟s
gender (whether E is male or female) and hence whether E is brother or sister is unknown.
Hence, option (d) is correct.
40 (c)
The pairs of successive numbers having a difference of 2 have been shown below:
Hence, option (c) is correct.
41 (d)
The numbers that satisfy the given conditions have been shown below:
Thus, there are four such 8‟s.

Hence, the answer is option (d).
42 (c)
The first Monday is on 3rd.
Last Monday will be on 21 + 3 = 24th.
Remember: September has only 30 days.
Hence, the answer is option (c).
43 (b)
The path taken by her is depicted below:
Total Distance = 12 km.

Total time = 3 hours
Average speed = 12/3 = 4 km/hour
Hence, the answer is option (b).
44 (c)
For Rahul the middle index will be 49 because whatever runs he scores against Pakistan, they could be
maximum 27 or minimum zero. This will not affect the M-index (i.e. middle number) 49.
For Saurav the middle index will be 50 because whatever runs he scores against Pakistan, they could be
maximum 27 or minimum zero. This will not affect the M-index (i.e. middle number) 50.
For Yuvraj, middle index cannot be determined as we don‟t know the exact runs scored by him against
South Africa. Same is the case with Kaif.
In case of Virendra, we only have one data point, i.e. his runs against Pakistan. So, we cannot calculate his
M-index.
So, we can calculate the exact M-Index only for 2 players.
Hence, the answer is option (c).
45 (d)
R-Index → Difference between highest and lowest score.
For Yuvraj the minimum R-index can be 87 – 40 = 47
For Virendra the minimum R-index can be 130 – 48 = 82
For Kaif the minimum R-index can be 51 – 28 = 23
For Sourav the minimum R-index can be 75 – 27 = 48
For Rahul the minimum R-index can be 55 – 27 = 28
So, it's Kaif who can have the minimum R-index.
Hence, the answer is option (d).
46 (a)
In the worst possible scenario, we can assume that Yuvraj scored zero against South Africa. So, we have
to find how many players definitely scored less than 127.
Kaif can score a maximum of 49 runs against Australia. So, maximum possible runs scored by Kaif = 28
+ 51 + 49 = 128
Rahul can score a maximum of 27 runs against Pakistan. So, maximum possible runs scored by Rahul =
27 + 49 + 55 = 131
Saurav can score a maximum of 27 runs against Pakistan. So, maximum possible runs scored by Saurav =
27 + 75 + 50 = 152
Virender can score a maximum of 48 runs against South Africa, and a maximum of 49 runs against
Australia. So, maximum possible runs scored by Virender = 130 + 48 + 49 = 227
So, the number of players who definitely scored less than Yuvraj is 0.
Hence, the answer is option (a).
47 (b)
Maximum possible M-index of Kaif = 49
Minimum possible M-index of Kaif = 28
Maximum possible M-index of Rahul = 49
Minimum possible M-index of Rahul = 49
Maximum possible M-index of Saurav = 50
Minimum possible M-index of Saurav = 50
Maximum possible M-index of Virender = 49
Minimum possible M-index of Virender = 0
Maximum possible M-index of Yuvraj = 48
Minimum possible M-index of Yuvraj = 40
So, Saurav‟s middle index is the best.
48 (b)
It can be inferred from the figure below that H is the farthest south and C is the farthest east.
So, option (b) is correct.
49 (c)
Option (a) is incorrect: The given option is not correct as the passage is centred around market economy
as the cause of economic inequality, not on weak social conscience.
Option (b) is incorrect: This given option may be one of the many rational suggestions. It explains what
should be done to improve the situation of high inequality. However, it is not the crux, i.e., the summary
of the passage. Also, nowhere has the author indicated that social conscience should be given importance
over the economy.
Option (c) is correct: The given option is correct because it is mentioned in the core discussion in the
passage. The lines “…“whether caring society can exist in a market economy” … because without the
periodic intervention of the social conscience, the economy will inevitably serve only the interests of a
small part of society if this has not been the case Gini coefficient would not have shown the highest level
of economic inequality”, show that a caring society is not possible in a market economy due to the lack of
social conscience in the market economy. Hence, this is the best crux of the passage.
Option (d) is incorrect: The given option is rather extreme and has not been suggested anywhere in the
passage.
50 (b)
Option (a) is incorrect: The context of conflict affecting peace of mind is seen in lines “Conflicts feel
unpleasant, and we want to avoid them to maintain peace at home or a workplace.” But that it also
affects the relationship with loved ones is not covered in the passage. So, the statement is partially correct.
Moreover, the main theme of the passage is not just conflicts, but the question of whether to face them or
not. Hence, this is not the best crux of the passage.
Option (b) is correct: The given option best captures the essence of the passage as seen in lines “…
Avoiding conflict gives good short-term results such as maintaining peace, and avoiding anger or
sadness, and may keep a boss happy … Confronting and sharing our feelings makes us feel exposed and
vulnerable, so we try to avoid it. Pretending as though differences don’t exist, doesn’t help – facing
them, does. It’s okay not to agree with others, and it’s okay to say that you disagree!” These lines show
that facing conflicts might be difficult, but it is better for long-term. Avoiding conflicts could help in the
short term but not in the long term. Hence, this is the best crux of the passage.
Option (c) is incorrect: The given statement is an extreme one which states that no issue could be solved
without facing conflicts. However, such an extreme proposition is not a part of the passage.
Option (d) is incorrect: The passage does cover the benefits of avoiding conflicts in the lines “CAP is a
Conflict Avoiding Person! Avoiding conflict gives good short-term results such as maintaining peace,
and avoiding anger or sadness, and may keep a boss happy,” but it does not compare it with facing
conflicts to conclude which is better. So, to say that avoiding conflicts outweighs the harms of facing
them would not be correct.
51 (d)
Inference 1 is incorrect: The given statement seems to be based on the following lines “In our highly
competitive society, where success has become synonymous with happiness, the fear of success may
sound like a paradox. With success comes change” However, this inference is not correct because the
passage does not mention that for adapting to change fear is a necessary element. It simply states that the
understanding that success involves changes that moves one from one‟s comfort zone may lead to the fear
of attaining success, and lists down some of the probable reasons behind it. However, it‟s not a certainty.
The necessity of fear in the adaptation to change is not specifically mentioned in the passage. Hence, this
is not the correct inference.
Inference 2 is incorrect: The context of fear of failure is not discussed in the passage. The passage only
mentions fear of success and some general information on fear as seen in lines “For instance, some people
may enjoy riding extreme roller coasters, while others may have a negative reaction and will avoid these
at all costs. In our highly competitive society, where success has become synonymous with happiness, the
fear of success may sound like a paradox. With success comes change.” Therefore, to infer that people
fail in life because they are not able to overcome the fear of failure would not be correct as this is beyond
the scope of the passage.
52 (b)
Option (a) is incorrect: The given statement is not the crux of the passage. The phrase „success due to
fear‟ is itself not correct in the context of the passage because the passage discusses „fear of success‟ and
not „success due to fear‟. It is the fear of success that is a paradox as per the lines “… where success has
become synonymous with happiness, the fear of success may sound like a paradox”. So, this option is
not the best crux of the passage.
Option (b) is correct: The given option best captures the essence of the passage in the context of fear.
The passage discusses the phenomenon of fear in detail and explains that there exists among people a fear
of success, as success comes with change or responsibility. Have a look at these lines - “In our highly
competitive society, where success has become synonymous with happiness, the fear of success may
sound like a paradox. With success comes change …. When things go wrong, it can be easier to deflect
the responsibility and potential consequences that may come with it.” Hence, this is the best crux of the
passage.
Option (c) is incorrect: This option could be a rational suggestion but not the crux. The line “We hesitate
to enter uncharted waters even if this is our best course of action. Numerous people resisted letting go of
unhealthy habits or toxic partners because they were afraid to change their lives”, shows that fear may
hamper happiness and contentment. Therefore, it would be correct to infer that overcoming fear,
especially the fear of losing the current state of comfort for future good is important for well-being.
However, the statement does not cover the entire scope of the passage, which also includes the rationale
for the fear of success. Hence, this option is not the best crux of the passage.
Option (d) is incorrect: The given option is an extreme statement and does not represent the best crux.
The lines “In our highly competitive society … With success comes change. … Many also fear success
because it can come with great responsibility”, only show that people are fearful of success as it might
bring change and responsibility which may be difficult to fulfil. However, it does not mean that without
overcoming one‟s fears one cannot even function properly in society.
53 (b)
Let‟s list the languages spoken by each of the five tourists.
Tourist Languages Spoken
A Hindi, English, Malayalam
B Hindi, English, Gujarati, Punjabi
C English, Gujarati
D Malayalam, Hindi
E Hindi, Punjabi
Hence, B speaks a maximum of 4 languages.
54 (b)
Based on the given information, the following Venn Diagram can be drawn:
It is clear from the figure that the conclusion „All laptops are hills‟ does not hold. Similarly, “Some cakes
are hills” is also not necessarily true.
If we take a look at II & IV, we can conclude that one of them necessarily has to be true.
55 (b)
Ajay‟s result came after 29th June but before 2nd July. Therefore, his result must have come on 30 th June or
1st July.
While his brother‟s result came after 30 th June but before 3rd July. That means his result must have come
on 1st or 2nd July.
Since, their results came on the same day, Ajay‟s result must have come on 1st July.
So, option (b) is the right answer.
56 (c)
Here, Culiseta, Psorophona and Mansonia are all mosquitoes, while Midge is a fly.
Hence, option (c) is different from all others.
57 (b)
Given Series: K33E, M33G, N33J, Q33K
K33E → Position number of K + Opposite position number of E = 11 + (27 - 5) = 11 + 22 = 33

M33G → Position number of M + Opposite position number of G = 13 + (27 - 7) = 13 + 20 = 33
N33J → Position number of N + Opposite position number of J = 14 + (27 - 10) = 14 + 17 = 31 ≠ 33
Q33K → Position number of Q + Opposite position number of K = 17 + (27 - 11) = 17 + 16 = 33
Hence, N33J is the wrong term.
So, option (b) is the right answer.
58 (b)
Sum of numbers 1,2,3...40 = (40 × 41)/2 = 820.
The page number of the torn page = 820 – 809 = 11, i.e. XI.
It is a prime number.
59 (d)
After walking half the distance, Amar will reach the mid-point of the diagonal. Then he turns right and
faces northwest. After that he would face the southwest direction when he turns left.
(Note that the directions in the figure are different from the usual north, south, east, west directions.)
60 (c)
Their final positions would be:
Hence, option (c) is correct.

Explanation for Questions 61 to 63:
From the given information we can complete the following table:
Using statements 2, 3, 6 and 7 we get:
Name Specialization Location
Anand
Binod
Chandan Sociology Delhi
Deepak Shillong
Emili
Farhan Computer Srinagar
Garima Statistics Chennai
Using Statements 4 and 5 we get:
Anand Eng. Lit Hyderabad
Binod History, Medicine
Deepak Shillong
Emili
Now, as per statement 1, Lecturer from Kanpur specializes in Geology. Hence, A cannot be either from
Hyderabad or Kanpur. Hence, he must be from Mumbai. So, the person from Hyderabad must be the one
who specializes in either History or Medicine. So, neither Binod nor Deepak can be from Hyderabad.
Emili must be the one from Hyderabad. The final picture that emerges has been depicted below:
Anand Eng. Lit Mumbai
Binod Geology Kanpur
Deepak History/Medicine Shillong
Emili History/Medicine Hyderabad
We have used all the information available and it cannot be decided whether Emili and Deepak are
lecturers in Medicine or in History.
61 (c)
62 (b)
63 (c)
64 (a)
From all the statements, we get:
Animesh – Teacher, Actor and Businessman
Vikash - Teacher, Actor and Farmer
Vishal – Teacher, Businessman and Farmer
Yajunvendra – Businessman, Actor and Farmer
Thus, Animesh is actor, teacher as well as businessman.
65 (a)
Total number of girls in the row = 9 + 18 - 1 = 26
Maya‟s position from the right = (26 – 9) + 1 = 18th
So, option (a) is the right answer.
66 (a)
Seven pieces consist of 6 smaller equal pieces and one half of a cake.
Weight of each small piece = 20 gm
So, total weight of cake = 2 (20×6) = 240 gm.
67 (b)
Statement 1 is incorrect: There is no explicit mention in the passage that China is the biggest investor in
Pakistan. The passage says that “…investment into one of the initiative’s most important pieces, the
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), looks to have stalled”. There is mention of CPEC and BRI,
however the quantum or the size of Chinese investment is not mentioned anywhere. Hence, statement 1
is not correct.
Statement 2 is correct: It is mentioned in the passage that “It is safe to assert that the hype surrounding
CPEC was more a product of propaganda than a reflection of reality”. It can be assumed that
propaganda was responsible for the hype regarding the CPEC, and it overshadowed reality. Hence,
statement 2 is correct.
68 (c)
Statement 1 is incorrect: Refer to these lines from the passage, “Manufacturing Chromebook laptops
in India will allow Indian students to get easy access to affordable PCs”. It talks of easy accessibility to
cheaper laptops for students. The passage does not mention students getting easy online academic content.
Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
Statement 2 is correct: It is mentioned in the passage, “By further expanding our manufacturing
operations, we continue to support the Make in India initiative of the government”. These lines imply
that laptop manufacturing firms when expanding their operations will also support Make in India, which is
a scheme to encourage local manufacturing in India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Statement 3 is not correct: There is no mention of Google competing with Microsoft in the passage.
The passage says, “The move will help Google compete more effectively with Windows computers from
companies such as Dell, Lenovo, and Asus”. So, Google will compete with laptop manufacturers who
use software of Microsoft. Also, this is not something that is significant for India. Linux has not been
mentioned in the passage. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
Statement 4 is correct: From these lines of the passage, “While India has a big domestic demand for
laptops and computers, almost all of it is currently being fulfilled by imports from China, something New
Delhi wants to change as soon as possible”, it can be implied that through this policy the Government
wants to fulfil domestic demand via domestic manufacturing. As mentioned previously, through Make in
India, local manufacturing would increase, which would in turn decrease dependency on imports. Hence,
statement 4 is correct.
69 (d)
Statement 1 is not correct: The passage says, “The development is in line with India’s ambition to
establish itself as a “trusted partner” in global supply chains”. It implies that India wants the world to
look at it as a trusted player in global supply chain. There is no mention of India aspiring to becoming a
leader in global supply chain. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.

Statement 2 is not correct: It is mentioned in the passage, “The development is in line with India’s
ambition to establish itself as a “trusted partner” in global supply chains, especially at a time when
companies, especially from America, are looking to diversify from China – the traditional hub of such
manufacturing for decades”. It just tells us that companies are looking for manufacturing hubs outside
China. However, it is not specifically mentioned that the search for diverse sources are driven by the
country‟s economic policies or political environment. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
70 (c)
Main statement: Anuj either acts as Ravan or he acts as Ram.
This question is based on and either – or premise.
Thus, we can see that III, IV is correct. Since, if he acts like Ravan (statement III), he will not act like
Ram (Statement IV).
Similarly, we can see that I, II is correct. Since, if he acts like Ram (statement-I), he will not act like
Ravan (Statement II).
Thus, statements (III, IV) or (I, II) are correct.
71 (c)
The time by which Ananya‟s watch slows down in 7 days = 80 minutes
∴ The time by which it will be slow down in 1 day = 80/7 minutes
∴ The time by which it will be slow down in 48 hours, i.e. in 2 days = (80/7) × 2 minutes
= 160/7 minutes
= 22(6/7) minutes
72 (b)
Let‟s find the pattern being followed.
G's opposite letter  T
I's opposite letter  R
V's opposite letter  E
E's opposite letter  V
N's opposite letter  M
Reverse order of TREVM is MVERT.
Similarly, in case of MANGO:
M's opposite letter  N
A's opposite letter  Z
N's opposite letter  M
G's opposite letter  T
O's opposite letter  L
Reverse order of NZMTL is LTMZN.
Hence, required analogy is MANGO : LTMZN
73 (d)
As per question, Randhir gets more pocket money than the combined pocket money of Kunal and Debu.
So, pocket money of Kunal and Debu individually must also be less than Randhir.
Randhir > (Kunal + Debu)
Combined pocket money of Kunal and Shankar is more than that of Randhir. So, pocket money of
Shankar can be more than or less than that of Randhir.
Shankar > Randhir or Shankar < Randhir
Sonal gets more pocket money than Shankar, i.e. Sonal > Shankar
Neha gets more pocket money than Randhir, i.e Neha > Randhir
It‟s evident that we cannot tell for sure who (Neha or Sonal) amongst them attained the highest pocket
money.
Hence, option (d) is correct.

74 (a)
Option (a) is correct: The central theme of the passage is “the reformation of the Nobel Prize awarding
process”. The passage describes the controversies and allegations related to this process and how it can be
rectified. This is reflected in the following lines, “Being accused of anti-American and anti-Russian
bias in its literary prize, of awarding the peace prize to individuals accused of genocide and massacres,
of ignoring the collaborative effort inherent to science by awarding exactly three individuals each year
– apart from an overall Eurocentric White male bias”. The passage further gives suggestions for
reforming the process of awarding the prize. The suggestions begin with the following line - “The first
and most crucial change the Nobel Foundation must execute is to make that nomination process
public”. The passage further describes steps needed to reform the Nobel Prize awarding process. Hence,
option (a) is correct.
Option (b) is not correct: The passage mentions, “The first and most crucial change the Nobel
Foundation must execute is to make that nomination process public”. Further, it mentions the need for
transparency in nominations for the Nobel Prize. So, the stress of the author is on the possible solutions.
While this option statement is more descriptive in nature and limited in scope. Hence, option (b) is not
correct.
Option (c) is not correct: The passage mentions the reforms needed for Nobel Prize nominations and
nominators, but it neither specifically mentions the issue of gender discrimination nor the reforms for
bringing in gender equality in the awarding process. Hence, option (c) is not correct.
Option (d) is not correct: This statement is rather general and even absurd, and does not fully convey the
most logical and rational message of the passage. Hence, option (d) is not correct.
75 (a)
Statement 1 is correct: Refer to the lines, “Sartre said that he didn’t want his readers to be influenced
by his association to a global institution: “If I sign myself Jean-Paul Sartre, it is not the same thing as if I
sign myself Jean-Paul Sartre, Nobel Prize winner.” From these lines, it can be inferred that association
with a global institution may change public perception of an individual. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 is not correct: Although it is mentioned in the passage that, “The first African-American to
win a Nobel Prize was political scientist Ralph Bunche, in 1950, four decades after the inception of the
prize – only 16 more Black people have followed him since”, it cannot be assumed from the limited
information given in the passage that African-Americans have faced discrimination by the nomination
committee. Also, the passage does not shed any light on Africans in this regard. Hence, Statement 2 is
not correct.
76 (d)
Option (a) is not correct: The passage mentions that Sri Lanka sought the help of India and China amid
financial turmoil. However, there is no mention of improvement of bilateral relations as a result of this
help. The author wants to convey the reason for the economic crisis that Sri Lanka is facing. It can be
assumed that this is not the crucial message that the author wants to convey. Hence, option (a) is not
correct.
Option (b) is not correct: From the following lines of the passage - “Simply, this meant that some of the
debt owed to other countries had to be managed through negotiations (called debt restructuring), for
the IMF to extend its loan to Sri Lanka”, it can be implied that debt restructuring is a facility employed
by IMF in helping developing countries like Sri Lanka tide over balance of trade crisis. However, this
statement is only a peripheral information deduced from the passage, and cannot be considered as the
„crucial message‟ conveyed by the passage. Also, World Bank has not been mentioned in the passage.
Hence, option (b) is not correct.
Option (c) is not correct: The passage mentions the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, its reasons, and the
help Sri Lanka sought from India and China. The passage revolves only around the economic crisis of Sri
Lanka. The passage does not mention the crisis spreading to other countries of South Asia. Hence, option
(c) is not correct.
Option (d) is correct: The passage mentions the multiple reasons behind the economic crisis of Sri Lanka
and how it got help to come out of the crisis. The passage says, “The crisis was years in the making and
many factors were responsible, such as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s government pushing through
the largest tax cuts in Sri Lankan history, as part of the 2019 elections campaign, impacting the
government’s revenue sources. Another blow was dealt by the coronavirus pandemic, which hit the
tourism industry. The war in Ukraine further contributed to fuel shortages.” The passage further talks
about the efforts of Sri Lanka to come out of this crisis caused by multiple factors. Thus, this statement
can be considered to be the crucial message conveyed by the author. Hence, option (d) is correct.
77 (b)
Statement 1 is correct: It is mentioned in the passage, “President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s government
pushing through the largest tax cuts in Sri Lankan history, as part of the 2019 elections campaign,
impacting the government’s revenue sources”. It implies that in Sri Lanka, election processes impacted
the revenue sources of government and contributed to the economic crisis of Sri Lanka. Hence, statement
1 is correct.
Statement 2 is not correct: Even though there is mention of Chinese help to Sri Lanka, there is no
particular mention of the EXIM bank of China. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
Explanation for Questions 78 to 80:
Consider the following map to answer the given questions:
78 (a)
C H path is CEGH by road or CGH by road.
City G needs to be crossed in every route going from CH.
79 (b)
FA by rail path is FDEA.
Thus, two cities, D and E need to be crossed.
80 (d)
When GC is closed, HC path by road is HGEC.
So, D and B need not be crossed.
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(c) Both 1 and 2 toothpaste, we know how to utilize possessions

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9. The permutations of the word CLOCK are (d) u b d j m b u m a

Figure out from amongst the four alternatives as

22. There was a 4–direction pole situated at a

23. Consider the following:

26. Consider the following information including

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43. Megha starts from her home and walks 3 km

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excitement and happiness, people can experience either but it is a reality.

success comes change. We hesitate to enter uncharted

Directions for the following 2 (two) items:

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(b) North 4. Lecturer Binod specializes neither in History nor

Directions for the following 3 (three) items: (a) Hyderabad

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surged. “It is safe to assert that the hype surrounding

measures. Another blow was dealt by the coronavirus pandemic,

which hit the tourism industry. The war in Ukraine

protest against their government. By July, then-President

Lanka qualified for an IMF Extended Fund Facility of

(b) 2 only to other countries had to be managed through

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 extend its loan to Sri Lanka.

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used to balance trade accounts of developing E and D.

(d) Economic crisis can be triggered by multiple (c) B

79. While travelling from F to A in a train, how

1. Some democratic processes may worsen the (a) 1

correct? driving a car from H to C, which of the following

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ANSWERS & EXPLANATION

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After accident position of pointer is:

Thus, the man is actually moving in the East direction.

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So, possible final arrangements are:

Thus, P is to the immediate left of S.

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Hence, option (c) is correct.

Thus, there are four such 8‟s.

Total Distance = 12 km.

So, option (b) is correct.

K33E → Position number of K + Opposite position number of E = 11 + (27 - 5) = 11 + 22 = 33

Hence, option (c) is correct.

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