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IB ACIO Grade-II (Executive) Official Paper (Held On: 17 Jan, 2024 Shift 2) (Previous Year Paper)

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Current Affairs (20 questions)

1

Consider the statement about United in Science report 2023 (Sustainable Development Edition) :-

  1. To get on track to meet the Paris Agreement goals of limiting warming to well below 2 °C and preferably 1.5 °C
  2. Fossil fuel CO2 emissions increased 1% globally in 2022 compared to 2021
  3. Preliminary estimates from January - June 2023 show a further 0.8% rise of fossil fuel CO2 emissions.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Statement 1 and 2

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 and 3 

  3. ((c))

    Statement 2 and 3

  4. ((d))

    Statement 1, 2 and 3

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement 1 and 2

2

Who are the eligible beneficiaries of Abua Awas Yojna ?

A) Homeless or unattended individuals.

B) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) members will receive priority.

C) Current or retired government or semi-government employees.

  1. ((a))

    A, B

  2. ((b))

    A, C 

  3. ((c))

    A, B, C

  4. ((d))

    B, C 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A, B

3

Consider the following statement about Indian Army:

  1. Indian Army has inaugurated a Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) in October 2023
  2. This tunnel is Indian Army’s first Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT)
  3. This tunnel was inaugurated at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) in Maharashtra

Which of the statement given above is / are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Statement 2

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 and 2

  3. ((c))

    Statement 3 and 4 

  4. ((d))

    All are correct 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement 2

4

Kodava Hockey Festival is held in ________. 

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka 

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Telangana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karnataka 

5

As of November 2023, the number of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers in India is _________ approximately. 

  1. ((a))

    1 lakh

  2. ((b))

    2 lakh 

  3. ((c))

    1.6 lakh 

  4. ((d))

    1.2 lakh 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 lakh

6

________ is a Kalamkari artist from Gujarat won the Padma Shree in 2023. 

  1. ((a))

    Shri Kapil Dev Prasad 

  2. ((b))

    Shri Ramesh Parmar 

  3. ((c))

    Shri Bhanubhai Chitara 

  4. ((d))

    Shri Dilshad Hussain

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shri Kapil Dev Prasad 

7

Consider the following statement about Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas 2023:

  1. Pan - India celebrations marked the Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas on 11th November 2023
  2. This event is to pay tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary
  3. Prime Minister launched PM JANMAN (PM - Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) during this program.
  4. PM also flagged off 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' during this program

Which of the statement given above is / are correct?

  1. ((a))

    All are correct 

  2. ((b))

    Statement 2, 3 and 4

  3. ((c))

    Statement 1, 2 and 3

  4. ((d))

    Statement 1, 3, 4 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All are correct 

8

Consider the following statement about Center of Excellence (CoE) named ATMAN:

  1. Full form of the ATMAN is Advanced Technologies for Monitoring Air - quality iNdicators
  2. The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi has established this in November 2023
  3. It focuses on building indigenous low - cost sensor manufacturing and AI / ML capabilities to enhance air quality
  4. It aims to translate sustainable technologies and business models into practical products and services with cutting edge technology

Which of the statement given above is / are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Statement 2, 3 and 4

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1, 2 and 3

  3. ((c))

    Statement 1, 3, 4 

  4. ((d))

    All are correct 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement 2, 3 and 4

9

Which of the following won the 'NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AWARD - TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH' in National Technology Week 2023? 

  1. ((a))

    Ritu Trivedi 

  2. ((b))

    Jaysingh Krushnarao Chavhan

  3. ((c))

    Govindaraju Thimmaiah 

  4. ((d))

    Nimisha Brahmbhatt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ritu Trivedi 

10

Consider the following statement about ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023:

  1. Virat Kohli has been named as the player of the tournament.
  2. Mohammed Shami was the Highest Wicket Taker in the tournament
  3. South Africa hosted this tournament

Which of the statement given above is / are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Statement 1 and 2

  2. ((b))

    Only statement 2

  3. ((c))

    Only statement 3

  4. ((d))

    All are correct 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement 1 and 2

11

Consider the following statement about Global Hunger Index report 2023:

  1. India ranks 111th out of the 125 countries
  2. According to the report India has the highest child wasting rate in the world
  3. The score of India in the Global Hunger Index - 2023 is 34.6%
  4. Rate of undernourishment in India is 24.7%

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Statement 2, 3 and 4

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 and 2

  3. ((c))

    All are correct 

  4. ((d))

    Statement 1, 2 and 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement 2, 3 and 4

12

Consider the following statement about "National Family Health Survey 2023 - 24":

  1. It is sixth survey of NFHS series
  2. It was provided by the ICMR and the National AIDS Research Institute (NARI), Pune
  3. Assistance for some of the Clinical, Anthropometric, and Biochemical (CAB) tests was provided by the ICMR and the National AIDS Research Institute (NARI), Pune

Which of the statement given above is / are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Statement 2 and 3

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 and 2 

  3. ((c))

    Statement 2

  4. ((d))

    All are correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement 2 and 3

13

Consider the following statement about Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023): -

  1. India improves 2 ranks in CCPI 2023
  2. This report was published by German Watch, New Climate Institute and Climate Action Network International based in Germany.
  3. The first, second, third and fourth ranks were not awarded to any country
  4. India was best among the G20 countries.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Statement 1, 3, 4 

  2. ((b))

    Statement 2, 3 and 4

  3. ((c))

    Statement 1, 2 and 4

  4. ((d))

    All are correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement 1, 3, 4 

14

Consider the following statement about "Surat" warship:

  1. On 6th October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the crest of the Indian Navy’s warship ‘Surat.’
  2. It was the part of the project 15B
  3. Surat’ holds the distinction of being the second warship named after a city in Gujarat.
  4. India purchased this warship from Japan

Which of the statement given above is / are correct?

  1. ((a))

    Statement 2 

  2. ((b))

    All are correct

  3. ((c))

    Only Statement 3 and 4 

  4. ((d))

    Statement 1 and 2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement 2 

15

Who among the following is appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard? 

  1. ((a))

    Virender Singh Pathania 

  2. ((b))

    Krishnaswamy Natarajan 

  3. ((c))

    Rajendra Singh

  4. ((d))

    Rakesh Pal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Virender Singh Pathania 

16

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced a crucial reduction in the time period for listing shares in public issues from _________. (where T is the issue closing date) 

  1. ((a))

    "T + 8" to "T + 4" 

  2. ((b))

    "T + 6" to "T + 3" 

  3. ((c))

    "T + 4" to "T + 2" 

  4. ((d))

    "T + 2" to "T" 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

"T + 8" to "T + 4" 

17

Match the list 1 and list 2 and select the correct answer using the code given below.

List 1 (Launcher)List 2 (satellite)
A.PSLV - C571.EOS - 06
B.PSLV - C562.TeLEOS - 2
C.PSLV - C553.DS - SAR
D.PSLV - C544.Aditya - L1
  1. ((a))

    A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 

  2. ((b))

    A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

  3. ((c))

     A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 

  4. ((d))

    A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 

18

As per November 2023, _________ is the third largest country in the world in ethanol production. 

  1. ((a))

    Brazil 

  2. ((b))

    Thailand 

  3. ((c))

    India 

  4. ((d))

    USA 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brazil 

19

Who became the first Indian man to win a gold medal in 3000m steeplechase at the Asian Games?

  1. ((a))

    Naveen Kumar

  2. ((b))

    Madan Singh

  3. ((c))

    Avinash Sable 

  4. ((d))

    Gopal Saini

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Naveen Kumar

20

Which of the following is the cleanest city in India in 2023? 

  1. ((a))

    Indore 

  2. ((b))

    Surat 

  3. ((c))

    Ahmedabad 

  4. ((d))

    Mysuru 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indore 

General Studies (20 questions)

21

Consider the following statements:

  1. Akbar abolished Jizya, the tax on non-Muslims, in 1564.
  2. The Mansabdari system, a grading of civil and military officials, was introduced by Shah Jahan.
  3. Aurangzeb was the last of the prominent Mughal emperors and his reign marked the beginning of the decline of the Mughal Empire.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1 and 2 only

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, and 3

  3. ((c))

     1 and 3 only

  4. ((d))

    2 and 3 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 and 2 only

22

Consider the following statements:

1.The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act provided a constitutional status to urban local bodies.

  1. The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act extends the provisions of Panchayats to the tribal areas of twelve states.
  2. The National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on April 24th every year in India.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    3 only

  2. ((b))

    2 and 3 only

  3. ((c))

    2 only

  4. ((d))

     1 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3 only

23

Which of the following are Desert Rivers which flow for some distance and are lost in the desert?

  1. ((a))

    Rukni

  2. ((b))

    Katakhal

  3. ((c))

    Rupen

  4. ((d))

    Dhaleswari

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rukni

24

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) had been devised in line with Government's commitment to provide 'Housing for All' by 2021 in the rural areas.
  2. The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) seeks to alleviate rural poverty through the promotion of diversified and gainful self-employment.
  3. The Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) encourages Members of Parliament to develop model villages.
  4. The e-Panchayat project is an initiative for the digitization of all the Panchayats in the country, enhancing transparency and accountability.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1, 3, and 4 only 

  2. ((b))

    1, 2, and 3 only

  3. ((c))

    2, 3, and 4 only

  4. ((d))

    1, 2, 3 and 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 3, and 4 only 

25

Which of the following dynasty is also known as the slave dynasty?

  1. ((a))

    Khilji Dynasty

  2. ((b))

    Lodi Dynasty

  3. ((c))

     Mamluk Dynasty

  4. ((d))

    Tughluq Dynasty

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Khilji Dynasty

26

Consider the following statements:

1.The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.

  1. The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed twenty per cent. of the total number of members of the House of the People.
  2. The President can proclaim a national emergency only after receiving a written recommendation from the Cabinet.

4.The Council of Ministers must have members from both houses of Parliament.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 3 and 4 

  2. ((b))

    2 and 4 only

  3. ((c))

    1, 2 and 3 only

  4. ((d))

    1 and 3 only 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 3 and 4 

27

The Harappan site of Indus Valley Civilization was excavated by________.

  1. ((a))

    Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni

  2. ((b))

    N.G Majumdar 

  3. ((c))

    Sir John Marshal

  4. ((d))

     R. D. Banerjee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni

28

Which of the following state has the lowest sex ratio as per 2011 census?

  1. ((a))

    Kerala

  2. ((b))

    Mizoram

  3. ((c))

    Chhattisgarh

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kerala

29

Which of the following statements is correct?

A) Statutory bodies are established by an act of a parliament.

B) Constitutional bodies derive their powers from the constitution.

  1. ((a))

    Only A is true 

  2. ((b))

    Both A and B is true

  3. ((c))

    Only B is true

  4. ((d))

    Neither A nor B is true

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only A is true 

30

Who assassinated King Brihadratha of the Mauryan Empire?

  1. ((a))

    Vāsishka

  2. ((b))

    Kujula Kadphises

  3. ((c))

    Pushyamitra Sunga

  4. ((d))

    Kanishka

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vāsishka

31

In the Indian Constitution, from which country Appointment of state governors by the Centre is borrowed from?

  1. ((a))

    France

  2. ((b))

    Japan

  3. ((c))

    Canada

  4. ((d))

    United Kingdom

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

France

32

Transportation and Storage falls under which sector of economic activity?

  1. ((a))

    Secondary sector

  2. ((b))

    Primary sector

  3. ((c))

    Service sector

  4. ((d))

    Tertiary Sector

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Secondary sector

33

Match the following ports with their respective states and select the correct answer using the codes/options given below the lists.

List-I (Port)List-II (State)
A. Kandla(i) Odisha
B. Haldia(ii) West Bengal
C. Cochin(iii) Kerala
D. Paradip(iv) Gujarat
  1. ((a))

    A-ii B-iii C-i D-iv

  2. ((b))

    A-iii B-i C-iv D-ii

  3. ((c))

     A-i B-iv C-ii D-iii

  4. ((d))

     A-iv B-ii C-iii D-i 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A-ii B-iii C-i D-iv

34

Consider the following statements:

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak was considered the Father of Indian Unrest by the British colonial authorities.

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji is known as the Grand Old Man of India and was the first to calculate the national income of India.

  3. Subhas Chandra Bose went on to lead the Indian National Army (INA) after resigning from the presidency of the Indian National Congress.

  4. Bhagat Singh was one of the youngest freedom fighters of India and a member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. ((a))

    2, 3, and 4

  2. ((b))

    1,2, 3, and 4 

  3. ((c))

    1, 3, and 4 

  4. ((d))

     1, 2, and 3 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 3, and 4

35

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Hadith literature is a record of the sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad.

2.Sufism is a mystical Islamic belief system that seeks direct personal experience with God.

  1. The Five Pillars of Islam constitute the basic acts considered mandatory for Muslims.
  2. The Chishti Order is one of the four major Sufi orders (tariqas) of Islam that originated in Chishti, a small town near Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    1, 3, and 4 only

  2. ((b))

    2, 3, and 4 only 

  3. ((c))

    1, 2, and 3 only 

  4. ((d))

    1, 2, 3, and 4 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1, 3, and 4 only

36

Which of the following were the negative effects of the green revolution:

A) Increased economic disparity among regions.

B) Deficiency of micronutrients.

C) Depletion of groundwater level.

D) Physical and chemical degradation of soil.

  1. ((a))

    A, C, D only

  2. ((b))

    B, C, D only

  3. ((c))

    A, B, C only

  4. ((d))

    A, B, C, D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A, C, D only

37

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Constitution of India designates Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Government of India.
  2. English was also an associate official language for a period of 10 years only from the date of commencement of the Constitution.
  3. Marathi and Tamil are among the languages that are also used for official purposes in the Union.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    2 and 3 only

  2. ((b))

    1 and 2 only

  3. ((c))

    1 only

  4. ((d))

    1 and 3 only

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 and 3 only

38

Consider the following statements:

  1. The South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement was signed to promote trade and economic cooperation among SAARC countries.
  2. The bilateral trade between India and Pakistan has increased to USD 1.35 billion during April-December 2022 as against USD 516.36 million in the whole 2021-22.

3.Bangladesh is India's largest trade partner in South Asia.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

     1 and 3 only

  2. ((b))

    2 and 3 only 

  3. ((c))

    1 and 2 only

  4. ((d))

    1, 2 and 3 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 1 and 3 only

39

Which state has the maximum percentage of Jain population as per 2011 census?

  1. ((a))

    Delhi

  2. ((b))

    Rajasthan

  3. ((c))

    Maharashtra

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Delhi

40

Consider the following statements:

1.The Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats meet at the Nilgiri Hills.

  1. The Thar Desert is the most densely populated desert in the world.
  2. The Patkai or Purvanchal ranges are part of the Eastern Himalayas.
  3. The Satpura range is formed by a series of scarped plateaus on the south, generally at an elevation varying between 300-400 m above the mean sea level.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

  1. ((a))

    2, 3 and 4 only

  2. ((b))

    1, 2 and 4 only

  3. ((c))

     1, 2 and 3 only 

  4. ((d))

    1, 3 and 4 only 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2, 3 and 4 only

Numerical Aptitude (20 questions)

41

A mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio 4: 7. If it contains 9 litres more water than alcohol, then find the quantity of water in the mixture.

  1. ((a))

    24 litres

  2. ((b))

    21 litres

  3. ((c))

     20 litres

  4. ((d))

    18 litres

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24 litres

42

p% of Bobby's income is equal to q% of Ron's income. If Bobby's income was Rs y less than what it is and Ron's income was Rs z more than what it is, the ratio of the incomes of Bobby and Ron would have been m: n. The actual combined income of the duo is Rs x.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the Question and the Statements given below?

Statement 1: The values of p. q, y, z, m, n and x are respectively 40, 56, 3200, 2000, 6, 5 and 67200.

Statement 2: The values of p. q, y, z. m, n and x are respectively 20, 32, 1200, 5500, 4, 3 and 83200.

  1. ((a))

    Neither of the two statements is feasible.

  2. ((b))

    Only Statement 2 is feasible

  3. ((c))

    Only Statement 1 is feasible.

  4. ((d))

    Both Statements are feasible.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Neither of the two statements is feasible.

43

A shopkeeper buys three varieties of pulses at Rs 132, Rs 160 and Rs 192 per kg respectively and mixes them in the ratio 9:2:1. The marked price per kg of the blended pulses is fixed at Rs 238, the shopkeeper gives a discount equal to 1/n of the marked price and still earns a profit of 40%. What is the value of n?

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

44

Find the least number that should be added to 567201, so that the sum is exactly divisible by 9.

  1. ((a))

    4

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4

45

In how many years will a sum of money be 12 times itself at 44% per annum simple interest?

  1. ((a))

    35 years

  2. ((b))

    25 years

  3. ((c))

    30 years

  4. ((d))

    20 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

35 years

46

By selling an article for ₹5600, one gains₹ 1600. What is the gain percent?

  1. ((a))

    45%

  2. ((b))

    40%

  3. ((c))

    35%

  4. ((d))

    30%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45%

47

Ravi and Rajiv decided to run a 960 m long race on a track as long as the length of the race.

Which of the statement(s) below is (are) sufficient to conclude that Rajiv caught up with Ravi with 38 m of the track length still to be covered?

Statement 1: Ravi is allowed to start 5 seconds before Rajiv started running.

Statement 2: Ravi ran at 8 m per second.

Statement 3: Rajiv ran at a speed of 10 m/s?

  1. ((a))

    Statements 2 and 3 taken together are sufficient.

  2. ((b))

    All the three statements taken together is sufficient.

  3. ((c))

    Statements 1 and 3 taken together are sufficient.

  4. ((d))

    Even all the three statements taken together is not sufficient.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statements 2 and 3 taken together are sufficient.

48

On a particular day each of Danny, Edwin and Fahim sold three types of pens from their respective shops. Danny and Edwin sold an identical number of pens of Type A while Fahim sold twice as many pens of Type A as each of Danny and Edwin sold. The ratio of the mumbers of pens of Type B sold by Danny, Edwin and Fahim was 3: 5:2 respectively, while each of the trio sold an identical number of pens of Type C. The three sellers sold each of the types of pens at different prices per unit.

Assertion (A): It is possible that Danny sold each pen of Type A at a profit of Rs 2, each pen of Type B at a loss of Re 1, and each pen of Type C at a loss of Rs 12 and made an overall profit of Rs 125; Edwin sold each pen of Type A at a profit of Rs 2, each pen of Type B at a loss of Rs 6, and each pen of Type C at a profit of Rs 6 and made an overall profit of Rs 110; and Fahim sold each pen of Type A at a profit of Re 1, each pen of Type B at a profit of Re 1, and each pen of Type C at a loss of Rs 3 and made an overall profit of Rs 210

Reason (R): Framing and solving the three possible linear equations we will find that we get a unique solution.

  1. ((a))

    Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.

  2. ((b))

    Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).

  3. ((c))

    Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.

  4. ((d))

    Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.

49

The difference between the value of the number increased by 32% and the value of the number decreased by 28% is 180. Find the number 

  1. ((a))

    300

  2. ((b))

    320

  3. ((c))

    260

  4. ((d))

    280

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

300

50

The expense of a boarding house is partly fixed and partly varies with the number of boarders. What is the profit per head per month when there are 30 boarders?

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the Question and the Statements given below?

Statement 1: Each boarder pays $ 780 a month.

Statement 2: The profit is $108 per head per month when there are 50 boarders.

Statement 3: The profit is $128 per head per mouth when there are 60 boarders.

  1. ((a))

    Statement 2 and Statement 3 together are sufficient.

  2. ((b))

    Statement 1 and any one of the other two statements taken together are sufficient.

  3. ((c))

    All the three statements together are sufficient,

  4. ((d))

    Even all the three statements taken together is still not sufficient.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement 2 and Statement 3 together are sufficient.

51

The square of the natural numbers are grouped as 12,(22,32),(42,52,62),....,(....,2102)1^2, (2^2, 3^2), (4^2, 5^2, 6^2), ...., (...., 210^2)

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the Question and the Statements?

Statement 1: The sum of the terms in the last group is 804660.

Statement 2: There are 20 groups in all.

Statement 3: The sum of all the terms till the last but one group is 2304415.

  1. ((a))

    Statements 1 and 2 are both correct, but Statement 3 is incorrect.

  2. ((b))

    All three statements are correct.

  3. ((c))

    Only Statement 2 is correct.

  4. ((d))

    Statements 2 and 3 are both correct, but Statement 1 is incorrect.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statements 1 and 2 are both correct, but Statement 3 is incorrect.

52

The ratio of the number of students in the morning shift and the afternoon shift of a school was 13:9. After 'n' students moved from the moming shift to the afternoon shift, the said ratio became 19: 14. Now 153 new students sought admission in the school, and these students joined the morning and the afternoon shifts in the ratio 6: 11 respectively. If the ratio of the mumber of students in the morning shift and the afternoon shift of the school after the new admissions became 24: 19, find the value of 'n'.

  1. ((a))

    36

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    27

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

36

53

Harsh was four times as old as Dev six years ago. How old is Dev today if Harsh will be 40 years old 10 years later?

  1. ((a))

    13 years

  2. ((b))

    12 years

  3. ((c))

    14 years

  4. ((d))

    11 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13 years

54

In an election, Candidate M received 67% of the votes, and Candidate N received 33% of the votes. If the total votes were 10,000, find the difference in the number of votes received by each candidate. 

  1. ((a))

    3500

  2. ((b))

    3000

  3. ((c))

    4200

  4. ((d))

    3400

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3500

55

A train, 364 meters long, passes a pole in 26 seconds. Find the speed of the train in meters per second.

  1. ((a))

    14 m/sec

  2. ((b))

    11 m/sec

  3. ((c))

    13 m/sec

  4. ((d))

    15 m/sec

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

14 m/sec

56

If the interest is compounded yearly, find the compound interest on the sum ₹ 30,000 at the rate of 4% per anmum for 3 vears.

  1. ((a))

    23525.88

  2. ((b))

    ₹4525.55

  3. ((c))

    ₹3745.92

  4. ((d))

    ₹23856.25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

23525.88

57

A salt and water mixture, of which 7.5% is salt, costs 22.50 per litre. Another salt and water mixture, of which 17.5% is salt, costs z per litre. If the cost of twelve litres of a salt and water mixture, of which 22.5% is salt, is 450, find the value of z

  1. ((a))

    32.50

  2. ((b))

     31.50

  3. ((c))

    30.60

  4. ((d))

    34 50

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

32.50

58

If x=7+723+713,x = 7 + 7^{\frac{2}{3}} + 7^{\frac{1}{3}}, then which of the options below is correct?

  1. ((a))

    x3 + 21x2 - 126x - 252 = 0

  2. ((b))

    x3 + 21x2 - 126x + 252 = 0

  3. ((c))

    x3 - 21x2 + 126x - 252 = 0

  4. ((d))

    x3 - 21x2 - 126x + 252 = 0

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

x3 + 21x2 - 126x - 252 = 0

59

The average of five numbers is 87.8. The average of the first two numbers is 81.5 and the average of the last two mumbers is 93.5. What is the third number?

  1. ((a))

    88

  2. ((b))

    90

  3. ((c))

    89

  4. ((d))

    93

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

88

60

A cistern can be filled by one of two pipes in 52 minutes and by the other pipe in 60 minutes. Both pipes are opened together for a certain time but being particularly clogged only 1320\frac{13}{20}of the full quantity of water flows through the first pipe and only 34\frac{3}{4} of the full quantity of water flows through the second pipe. The obstructions, however, were suddenly removed in both the pipes after some time and the cistern got filled in 153515{\frac{3}{5}} minutes from that moment. For how many minutes did the pipes remain clogged?

  1. ((a))

    174517{\frac{4}{5}}

  2. ((b))

    171517{\frac{1}{5}}

  3. ((c))

    173517{\frac{3}{5}}

  4. ((d))

    172517{\frac{2}{5}}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

174517{\frac{4}{5}}

Reasoning/Logical Aptitude (20 questions)

61

In a class of 140 students, 80 students like math, 88 like science, 30 like both subjects. Find the number of students who like Either Math or Science.

  1. ((a))

    135

  2. ((b))

    138

  3. ((c))

    120

  4. ((d))

    130

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

135

62

'A @ B' means 'A is the wife of B'

'A = B' means 'A is the brother of B'

'A # B' means 'A is the son of B'

'A & B' means 'A is the father of B'

'A + B' means 'A is the mother of B'

Based on the above information, find out which of the given statements can be the reason/s behind the assertion made below if it is given that 'P = F & G @M #L'.

Assertion: T is paternal grandfather of R?

Reason A: L@T

Reason B:G+R

  1. ((a))

    Both A and B are reasons behind the assertion 

  2. ((b))

    Neither A nor B is the reason behind the assertion 

  3. ((c))

    Only A is the reason behind the assertion

  4. ((d))

    Only B is the reason behind the assertion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both A and B are reasons behind the assertion 

63

A question is followed by two statements numbered (1) and (II). You have to decide whether the data provided in the statement/s is/are sufficient/necessary to answer the question. Read both the statements and decide the appropriate answer.

Question: Six students A, B, C, D, E, F are sitting in a straight line facing north direction. D is sitting third to the right of B. E is sitting third to the left of C. Who is sitting to the immediate left of B?

(I) D and E are sitting at the extreme ends.

(II)A is sitting third to the left of F.

  1. ((a))

    Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II is not

  2. ((b))

    Data in statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question. 

  3. ((c))

    Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement I is not

  4. ((d))

    Data in statements I and II together are NOT sufficient to answer the question

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question while data in statement II is not

64

Seven students named P, Q, R, S, T, U and V are sitting around a circle facing the centre. Each one of them has secured one of different Ranks from 1 to 7 in the class. U is fourth to the left of the Rank-2 student.T is second to the right of Rank-7 student. Q is sitting to the immediate right of V who secured Rank-2. S is sitting third to the left of R. P is third to the left of V. Q secured Rank-6. S secures Rank-3. Only one student is sitting between R and U. Only one student is sitting between Rank-1 and Rank-2 students. U does not secure Rank-5.

Which of the following is/are true based on the given arrangement?

I. The student securing Rank-7 is sitting second to the left of the student who secure Rank-5.

II. T is sitting immediately right of the person who secures Rank-2.

III. U secures Rank-4 and is sitting to the immediate left of P.

  1. ((a))

    All I, II and III are true

  2. ((b))

    Only I and II is true

  3. ((c))

     Only II and III are true

  4. ((d))

    Only I and III are true

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

All I, II and III are true

65

Six players named K, L, M, N, O and P have different heights. They play one of six different games i.e. Chess, Polo, Tennis, Hockey, Cricket and Football. Polo player has more height than Hockey player. M plays cricket. K does not play Football. N has more height than O. Hockey player has more height than Tennis player. Football player has less height than Cricket player. K's height is more than only three other players. Polo player has lesser height than exactly three other players. P's height is more than K. O's height is more than L who plays Tennis.

Which of the following is true based on the given information?

I. P's height is more than M. M's height is less than N.

II. Chess player's height is more than Football player but less than Polo player.

  1. ((a))

    Both I and II

  2. ((b))

    Neither I nor II 

  3. ((c))

     Only II 

  4. ((d))

    Only I 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both I and II

66

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror MN is placed to the right side of the figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

67

Select the wrong term in the following number series:

9, 10, 19, 44, 93, 175

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    175

  3. ((c))

    93

  4. ((d))

    44

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

68

Select the wrong term in the given alpha-numeric series.

L11, O22, R44, U44, X55

  1. ((a))

    U44

  2. ((b))

    O22

  3. ((c))

    R44

  4. ((d))

    X55

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

U44

69

Four letter-cluster pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter-cluster pair.

  1. ((a))

    CG : DH

  2. ((b))

    UE : VF

  3. ((c))

    OS : PQ

  4. ((d))

    LT : MU

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

CG : DH

70

Read the following information carefully and answer the question that follows

Banking reforms in India encompass a range of measures such as liberalization, deregulation and technological advancements. The adoption of technology-driven initiatives like core banking solutions, electronic fund transfers and digital payment systems promoted financial inclusion and improved operational efficiency.

Which of the following will WEAKEN the argument that that Banking system in India has become an efficient system?

  1. ((a))

    The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) aims to prevent money laundering by imposing obligations on the banks and financial institutions to maintain records, report transactions and verify customer identities. 

  2. ((b))

    Steps have been taken to the issue of nonperforming assets to expedite the resolution of stressed assets and improve recovery mechanisms

  3. ((c))

    Efforts have been taken to provide access of the banking services to some identified areas by not including unbanked sections of the society.

  4. ((d))

    Financial technology and digital innovation have been adopted for the development of payment systems and other banking services.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) aims to prevent money laundering by imposing obligations on the banks and financial institutions to maintain records, report transactions and verify customer identities. 

71

In the following question, a group of letters is given which are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Select that combination of numbers so that letters arranged accordingly form a meaningful word.

E U J G D

1 2 3 4 5

  1. ((a))

    3,5,2,1,4

  2. ((b))

    4,2,3,1,5

  3. ((c))

    3,2,5,1,4

  4. ((d))

    3,2,5,4,1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3,5,2,1,4

72

Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

73

Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?

24 ÷ 2 = 20 - 4 × 6 + 8

  1. ((a))

    × and +

  2. ((b))

    = and +

  3. ((c))
    • and +
  4. ((d))

    ÷ and ×

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

× and +

74

FORTUNE is related to GILUVMF in a certain way based on certain logic. In the same way, PLINTHS is related to MROKHSG. Which of the following are correct matches following the same logic?

i. MUSICAL(W) GIVKMRZ
ii. FURIOUS(X) HFLRIGV
iii. PERTAIN(Y) ILGHWVN
iv. STORMED(Z) RHFNOZX
  1. ((a))

    i-Z, iii-Y only

  2. ((b))

    i-Z, iii-W, iv-Y only 

  3. ((c))

    ii-W, iv-Y only 

  4. ((d))

    i-Z, ii-X, iv-Y only 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

i-Z, iii-Y only

75

In a certain code language, 'SALT" is written as "25", and 'GAIT' is written as '73'. Which of the following are correct matches as per the given code language?

| WORD | | --- |WORDCODE
WORD
(i) TOMB(W) 28
(ii) BEAT(X) 96
(iii) ZOOM| (Y) 05 | | --- |(Y) 05
(Y) 05
  1. ((a))

    iii-X only

  2. ((b))

    i-Y , ii-W, iii-X only

  3. ((c))

    i-Y , iii-X only

  4. ((d))

     i-Y, iii-W only 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

iii-X only

76

In a row of boys, if Akhil who is 13th from the left, and Firoz who is 6th from the right end interchange their positions, Akhil becomes 23rd from the left. How many boys are there in the row?

  1. ((a))

    28

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    27

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

28

77

Three Statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statement I: All queens are kings.

Statement II: All kings are princesses.

Statement III: All princesses are beautiful.

Conclusion I: Some kings are beautiful.

Conclusion II: All queens are princesses.

  1. ((a))

    Both conclusions I and II follow

  2. ((b))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Only conclusion II follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both conclusions I and II follow

78

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13-Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(17, 9, 132)

(24, 8, 136)

  1. ((a))

    (16, 7, 118)

  2. ((b))

    (28, 12, 144) 

  3. ((c))

    (26, 6, 114)

  4. ((d))

    (18, 10, 160)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(16, 7, 118)

79

Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80

Three of the following four figure pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

English (20 questions)

81

Select the correct conclusion based on the meaning of the underlined idiom:

The whole agitation against the new regulations was a storm in a tea cup.

i. The agitation was so profound that it spread to all parts of the country.

ii. The disagreement over the crucial policy garnered universal support.

iii. The protest died down quickly as it was an unnecessary fuss over a trivial matter.

iv. The agitation was joined by thousands of people despite the adverse weather conditions.

  1. ((a))

    Both i and iv are correct

  2. ((b))

    Only iii is correct

  3. ((c))

    Both ii and iv are correct 

  4. ((d))

    Only ii is correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both i and iv are correct

82

The sentence below has been divided into three parts. Select the part of the sentence that has an error. If the sentence has no error, select the option 'No Error'.

I wrote to Giordano this morning,/ and when we return to Paris/ all will have been being arranged.

  1. ((a))

     and when we return to Paris

  2. ((b))

    I wrote to Giordano this morning, 

  3. ((c))

    No error

  4. ((d))

    all will have been being arranged. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 and when we return to Paris

83

Match the following groups of words with the correct one-word substitutions.

one-word substitutionphrase
A. turncoat1. one who is unable to pay debts
B. insolvent2. To increase the importance, position or wealth
C. abnegate3. one who switches to an opposing party
D. aggrandize4. to refuse or deny oneself
  1. ((a))

    A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

  2. ((b))

    A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

  3. ((c))

    A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2

  4. ((d))

    A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

84

In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Select the correct option to fill in the blanks.

<br>

The seemingly hummingbird (1)is one of the toughest beasts in the animal kingdom. Some 330 species(2) in diverse and often brutal environments. Mysteriously, the birds are found only in North and South America. 'They're living (3)_ the edge of what's possible for vertebrates, and they're mastering it,' says Karl Schuchmann, a German (4), who studied a captive hummer that lived 17 years. 'Imagine the (5) of an organism  of only five or six grams to live that long,' he says.

  1. ((a))

    1-vulnerable, 2- endure, 3- on, 4- opthalmologist,5- durability

  2. ((b))

    1-robust, 2- sustain, 3- by, 4- antiquarian,5- stamina

  3. ((c))

    1-fragile, 2- thrive, 3- at, 4- ornithologist,5- endurance 

  4. ((d))

    1-delicate, 2- survive, 3- in, 4- geologist,5- persistence 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1-vulnerable, 2- endure, 3- on, 4- opthalmologist,5- durability

85

Select the correct conclusion based on the meaning of the underlined word:

Statement: She is a philatelist who can boast of a rare collection.

Conclusion:

i. She has a huge collection of stamps from all over the world.

ii. She is a lover of books and possesses a fine collection.

iii. It is her hobby to collect and study coins and medals.

iv. Her collection of antiques is unique and very valuable.

  1. ((a))

    Both i and iv are correct 

  2. ((b))

     Only i is correct

  3. ((c))

    Both iii and iv are correct

  4. ((d))

    Only iii is correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both i and iv are correct 

86

Match the following groups of words with the correct one-word substitutions.

Phraseone-word substitution
A. a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.1. gibberish
B. outrageous and disgraceful2. ensemble
C. unintelligible speech3. maxim
D. a group of dancers, actors or performers4. egregious
  1. ((a))

    A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 

  2. ((b))

     A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3 

  3. ((c))

    A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2 

  4. ((d))

    A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 

87

Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below Exemplary

  1. ((a))

    Deplorable

  2. ((b))

    Substandard

  3. ((c))

    Unworthy

  4. ((d))

    Impeccable

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Deplorable

88

Select the correct conclusion based on the meaning of the underlined word:

Statement: These days he is working on a monograph which is very important for him.

i. He is writing a memoire of his father who was a successful poet.

ii. His work on a specialized subject is an important resource for scholars.

iii. He is rehearsing his lines for the play to be performed at the annual function.

iv. He is creating an architectural masterpiece out of a single piece of stone.

  1. ((a))

    Only i is correct

  2. ((b))

    Only iii is correct

  3. ((c))

    Only ii is correct

  4. ((d))

    Only iv is correct

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only i is correct

89

Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below. Sardonic

  1. ((a))

    Gracious

  2. ((b))

    Lengthy

  3. ((c))

    Podgy

  4. ((d))

    Eternal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gracious

90

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom

It’s a small world

  1. ((a))

    Make all possible efforts

  2. ((b))

    You frequently see the same people in different places

  3. ((c))

    An aggressive and bold confrontation 

  4. ((d))

    A competition where the outcome is difficult to judge or predict

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Make all possible efforts

91

Some parts of a sentence have been jumbled up, and labelled P, Q, R and S. Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. Opening and Closing sentence indicate the start of the paragraph and end of the sentence paragraph.

Opening Sentence: The immediate context of the Dunkirk evacuation was Germany's invasion of the Low Countries and northern France in May 1940.

P. The Dutch defenders fell back westward, and by noon on May 12 German tanks were on the outskirts of Rotterdam.

Q. The Dutch Queen Wilhelmina and her government left the country for England on May 13, and the next day the Dutch army surrendered to the Germans.

R. On May 10 the German blitzkrieg attack on the Netherlands began with the capture by parachutists of key bridges deep within the country, with the aim of opening the way for mobile ground forces.

S. The invasion of Belgium also began on May 10, when German airborne troops landed on the fortress of Eben Emael, immediately opposite Maastricht, and on bridges over the Albert Canal.

Closing Sentence: On May 11 the Belgian front was broken, and German tanks ran on westward while Belgian, French, and British divisions fell back to a line between Antwerp and Namur.

  1. ((a))

    QPRS

  2. ((b))

    PSRQ

  3. ((c))

    RPQS

  4. ((d))

    RPSQ

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

QPRS

92

Four sentences are given below. Find the odd sentence out.

A. Subsequent generations of kings hid their tombs in the Valley of the Kings in an attempt to elude the robbers.

B. The most imposing tombs are the famous pyramids, shaped like the sacred mound where the gods first appeared in the creation story.

C. The ongoing deciphering of hieroglyphic writings and research on the life of the peasants is answering several questions on Egyptian culture.

D. The gigantic pyramids were conspicuous targets for tomb robbers, whose plundering jeopardizes the hope for eternal life.

  1. ((a))

    Sentence D

  2. ((b))

    Sentence B

  3. ((c))

    Sentence C

  4. ((d))

    Sentence A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sentence D

93

The sentence below has been divided into three parts. Select the part of the sentence that has an error. If the sentence has no error, select the option 'No Error'.

Start to relax a hour/ before bedtime with a/ hot bath or your favourite music

  1. ((a))

    Start to relax a hour

  2. ((b))

    before bedtime with a

  3. ((c))

    hot bath or your favourite music.

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Start to relax a hour

94

The sentence below has been divided into three parts. Select the part of the sentence that has an error. If the sentence has no error, select the option 'No Error'.

If he had been entered a fatstock/ competition, I am sure his story would/ have been one of unrivalled success.

  1. ((a))

    If he had been entered a fatstock

  2. ((b))

    have been one of unrivalled success. 

  3. ((c))

    competition, I am sure his story would

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

If he had been entered a fatstock

95

Arrange the given sentences (A-F) in the correct order to form a coherent paragraph.

A. Nature writing encompasses a wide variety of works.

B. Nature writing often draws heavily on scientific information and facts about the natural world.

C. At the same time, it is frequently written in the first person and incorporates personal observations and philosophical reflections upon nature.

D. Nature writing is nonfiction or fiction prose or poetry about the natural environment.

E. These include natural history essays, poetry, essays of solitude or escape, as well as travel and adventure writing.

F. These works range from those that place primary emphasis on natural history facts to those in which philosophical interpretation predominates.

  1. ((a))

    BFECAD

  2. ((b))

    ACFDBE

  3. ((c))

    DAFEBC

  4. ((d))

    DBFAEC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BFECAD

96

Which of the following statements correctly uses the idiom 'red rag to a bull' by substituting the underlined words?

A. The poor subordinates are made scapegoats for the misdeeds of their superiors.

B. For me, a person playing a double game is someone who specially provokes me.

C. Since your boss is well disposed towards you, you must act promptly and ask for a promotion.

D. The huge loss to our factory due to the floods was a totally unexpected disaster.

  1. ((a))

    Statement D

  2. ((b))

    Statement A

  3. ((c))

    Statement C

  4. ((d))

    Statement B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Statement D

97

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given proverb from the options

Knowledge is power

  1. ((a))

    Said when a son is similar to his father; also, “Like mother, like daughter” 

  2. ((b))

    No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be healthy

  3. ((c))

    When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through that situation

  4. ((d))

    The more you know, the more powerful you can be in different areas of your life

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Said when a son is similar to his father; also, “Like mother, like daughter” 

98

There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (1, 2, 3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.

Sentence: As a result, they held a trial and sentenced Socrates to death. Socrates had many disciples and the greatest of these was Plato. Plato wrote several books which have come down to us. ____1______It is through these books that we know a great deal of his teacher, Socrates. The Athenian government-just after the time of Pericles- did not like the methods of Socrates.2 They told him that if he promised to give up his discussions with common people and changed his ways, they would pardon him and let him off.3 But Socrates refused to do so and preferred to drink the cup of poison which brought about his death, to giving up what he considered to be his duty. 4

  1. ((a))

    Blank 2

  2. ((b))

    Blank 1 

  3. ((c))

    Blank 3

  4. ((d))

    Blank 4

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Answer: ((a))

Blank 2

99

The sentence below has been divided into three parts. Select the part of the sentence that has an error. If the sentence has no error, select the option 'No Error'.

Chasing the white stag through the/ forests, never catching it, of/ course, for it is a creature of legend.

  1. ((a))

     No error

  2. ((b))

    Chasing the white stag through the

  3. ((c))

    course, for it is a creature of legend.

  4. ((d))

    forests, never catching it, of 

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Answer: ((a))

 No error

100

Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below Inertia

  1. ((a))

    Ardour

  2. ((b))

    Zeal

  3. ((c))

    Idleness

  4. ((d))

    Stamina

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Answer: ((a))

Ardour

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