IBPS PO Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 20 October 2024 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

Here, persons are E, H, L, M, T, W and X.

1. L sits third to the left of M.

2. M sits second to the left T.

3. T and L do not sit adjacent to each other.

4. X sits third to the left of H.

5. X and T sit immediate left to each other.

6. Two persons sit between E and W who faces in North direction. Therefore, case 1 and case 4 are eliminated.

7. More than two persons sit between M and W and faces in opposite direction to each other. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated.

8. The immediate neighbours of H face in same direction but opposite to him.

9. L and T face in same direction.

Hence, T and W sits at extreme ends.

Here, persons are E, H, L, M, T, W and X.

1. L sits third to the left of M.

2. M sits second to the left T.

3. T and L do not sit adjacent to each other.

4. X sits third to the left of H.

5. X and T sit immediate left to each other.

6. Two persons sit between E and W who faces in North direction. Therefore, case 1 and case 4 are eliminated.

7. More than two persons sit between M and W and faces in opposite direction to each other. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated.

8. The immediate neighbours of H face in same direction but opposite to him.

9. L and T face in same direction.

Hence, M sits second to the left of H.

Here, persons are E, H, L, M, T, W and X.

1. L sits third to the left of M.

2. M sits second to the left T.

3. T and L do not sit adjacent to each other.

4. X sits third to the left of H.

5. X and T sit immediate left to each other.

6. Two persons sit between E and W who faces in North direction. Therefore, case 1 and case 4 are eliminated.

7. More than two persons sit between M and W and faces in opposite direction to each other. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated.

8. The immediate neighbours of H face in same direction but opposite to him.

9. L and T face in same direction.

Hence, the correct statement is Both M and T sits faces in same direction.

Here, persons are E, H, L, M, T, W and X.

1. L sits third to the left of M.

2. M sits second to the left T.

3. T and L do not sit adjacent to each other.

4. X sits third to the left of H.

5. X and T sit immediate left to each other.

6. Two persons sit between E and W who faces in North direction. Therefore, case 1 and case 4 are eliminated.

7. More than two persons sit between M and W and faces in opposite direction to each other. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated.

8. The immediate neighbours of H face in same direction but opposite to him.

9. L and T face in same direction.

Since, each person except H faces in same direction.

Hence, the correct answer is H.

Here, persons are E, H, L, M, T, W and X.

1. L sits third to the left of M.

2. M sits second to the left T.

3. T and L do not sit adjacent to each other.

4. X sits third to the left of H.

5. X and T sit immediate left to each other.

6. Two persons sit between E and W who faces in North direction. Therefore, case 1 and case 4 are eliminated.

7. More than two persons sit between M and W and faces in opposite direction to each other. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated.

8. The immediate neighbours of H face in same direction but opposite to him.

9. L and T face in same direction.

Since, E faces in South direction. Therefore, statement A is incorrect.

The immediate E faces in opposite direction. Therefore, statement B is correct.

X is the second to the right of E. Therefore, statement C is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is only B correct.

Hence, the odd one is KNV.

Here, persons are D, H, L, N, P, T and V; colours are Black, Cream, Grey, Orange, Pink, Red and White and cities are Assam, Bihar and Goa.

1. H and P posted in different cities but not in Assam.

2. H and the one who likes White colour posted in same city.

3. N lives in Bihar.

4. V and D posted in same city.

5. D likes Orange colour.

6. V likes neither Pink nor White colour.

7. P and the one who likes Black colour posted in different cities.

8. L and the one who likes Grey colour posted in same city.

9. T likes Grey colour.

10. Only one other person posted in same city with the one who likes Pink colour. (Therefore, in case 1(a) and case 1(b) there is a possibility that N likes White colour otherwise number of person becomes more than 7).

11. The person who likes Red colour and the one who likes Pink colour posted in different cities.

12. P likes neither Pink nor Cream colour. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated.

13. L likes either Cream or Red colour. Therefore, case 1(b) is eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Hence, H likes Pink colour.

Here, persons are D, H, L, N, P, T and V; colours are Black, Cream, Grey, Orange, Pink, Red and White and cities are Assam, Bihar and Goa.

1. H and P posted in different cities but not in Assam.

2. H and the one who likes White colour posted in same city.

3. N lives in Bihar.

4. V and D posted in same city.

5. D likes Orange colour.

6. V likes neither Pink nor White colour.

7. P and the one who likes Black colour posted in different cities.

8. L and the one who likes Grey colour posted in same city.

9. T likes Grey colour.

10. Only one other person posted in same city with the one who likes Pink colour. (Therefore, in case 1(a) and case 1(b) there is a possibility that N likes White colour otherwise number of person becomes more than 7).

11. The person who likes Red colour and the one who likes Pink colour posted in different cities.

12. P likes neither Pink nor Cream colour. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated.

13. L likes either Cream or Red colour. Therefore, case 1(b) is eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Since, both T and L posted in same city with P.

Hence, the correct answer is more than one option.

Here, persons are D, H, L, N, P, T and V; colours are Black, Cream, Grey, Orange, Pink, Red and White and cities are Assam, Bihar and Goa.

1. H and P posted in different cities but not in Assam.

2. H and the one who likes White colour posted in same city.

3. N lives in Bihar.

4. V and D posted in same city.

5. D likes Orange colour.

6. V likes neither Pink nor White colour.

7. P and the one who likes Black colour posted in different cities.

8. L and the one who likes Grey colour posted in same city.

9. T likes Grey colour.

10. Only one other person posted in same city with the one who likes Pink colour. (Therefore, in case 1(a) and case 1(b) there is a possibility that N likes White colour otherwise number of person becomes more than 7).

11. The person who likes Red colour and the one who likes Pink colour posted in different cities.

12. P likes neither Pink nor Cream colour. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated.

13. L likes either Cream or Red colour. Therefore, case 1(b) is eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Since, H was posted in Bihar therefore, statement second is incorrect rest of the statements are correct.

Hence, the incorrect statement is H was posted in Goa.

Here, persons are D, H, L, N, P, T and V; colours are Black, Cream, Grey, Orange, Pink, Red and White and cities are Assam, Bihar and Goa.

1. H and P posted in different cities but not in Assam.

2. H and the one who likes White colour posted in same city.

3. N lives in Bihar.

4. V and D posted in same city.

5. D likes Orange colour.

6. V likes neither Pink nor White colour.

7. P and the one who likes Black colour posted in different cities.

8. L and the one who likes Grey colour posted in same city.

9. T likes Grey colour.

10. Only one other person posted in same city with the one who likes Pink colour. (Therefore, in case 1(a) and case 1(b) there is a possibility that N likes White colour otherwise number of person becomes more than 7).

11. The person who likes Red colour and the one who likes Pink colour posted in different cities.

12. P likes neither Pink nor Cream colour. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated.

13. L likes either Cream or Red colour. Therefore, case 1(b) is eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Since, D and the person who likes Black colour posted in same city and L and the person who likes Cream posted in same city. Therefore, N and the person who likes Pink colour posted in same city.

Hence, the correct answer is The person who likes Pink colour.

Here, persons are D, H, L, N, P, T and V; colours are Black, Cream, Grey, Orange, Pink, Red and White and cities are Assam, Bihar and Goa.

1. H and P posted in different cities but not in Assam.

2. H and the one who likes White colour posted in same city.

3. N lives in Bihar.

4. V and D posted in same city.

5. D likes Orange colour.

6. V likes neither Pink nor White colour.

7. P and the one who likes Black colour posted in different cities.

8. L and the one who likes Grey colour posted in same city.

9. T likes Grey colour.

10. Only one other person posted in same city with the one who likes Pink colour. (Therefore, in case 1(a) and case 1(b) there is a possibility that N likes White colour otherwise number of person becomes more than 7).

11. The person who likes Red colour and the one who likes Pink colour posted in different cities.

12. P likes neither Pink nor Cream colour. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated.

13. L likes either Cream or Red colour. Therefore, case 1(b) is eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Since, V likes Black colour. Therefore, statement A is incorrect.

P likes Red colour. Therefore, statement B is correct.

T was posted in Goa. Therefore, statement C is correct.

Hence, the correct answer is both B and C.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows:

Conclusions:

I. Some Teachers are Scientists. → True (As from the given diagram it is clear some Teachers are Scientists. Hence, follows.)

II. Some Professors are Students. → False (As from the statement it is clear only Teachers are Students so no one else can be Students. Hence, does not follow.)

Hence, the correct answer is only conclusion I follows.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows:

Conclusions:

I. Some Rhombus are Quadrilateral. → False (As there is no direct relation between the two is given so it can be possible but not certain. Hence, does not follow.)

II. Some Square can be Parallelogram. → True (As there is no direct relation between the two is given so it can be possible but not certain. Hence, follows.)

Hence, the correct answer is only conclusion II follows.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows:

Conclusions:

I. Some Economists are Analysts. → True (As it is clear from the above diagram. Hence, follows.)

II. At least some Data Scientists can be Economists. → True (As from the above diagram there is no direct relation between the two is given so it is not certain but possible. Hence, follows.)

Hence, the correct answer is Both conclusions I and II follows.

Here, persons are C, F, G, J, L, N, Q and V; months are April, May, June, July; dates are 9 and 26.

1. Q went for vacation two months before J but on different dates.

2. G went for vacation adjacent to Q.

3. Three persons went for vacation between G and V.

4. Only one person went for vacation between L and F. Therefore, case 1 is eliminated.

5. As many person went for vacation between N and C as many between L and J.

6. N went for vacation in the month which has even number of days.

7. Not more than one person went for vacation between C and L. Therefore, case 2(a) and case 2(b) are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Since, all the given statements are correct.

Hence, the correct answer is None of these.

Here, persons are C, F, G, J, L, N, Q and V; months are April, May, June, July; dates are 9 and 26.

1. Q went for vacation two months before J but on different dates.

2. G went for vacation adjacent to Q.

3. Three persons went for vacation between G and V.

4. Only one person went for vacation between L and F. Therefore, case 1 is eliminated.

5. As many person went for vacation between N and C as many between L and J.

6. N went for vacation in the month which has even number of days.

7. Not more than one person went for vacation between C and L. Therefore, case 2(a) and case 2(b) are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Hence, three persons went for vacation between N and L.

Here, persons are C, F, G, J, L, N, Q and V; months are April, May, June, July; dates are 9 and 26.

1. Q went for vacation two months before J but on different dates.

2. G went for vacation adjacent to Q.

3. Three persons went for vacation between G and V.

4. Only one person went for vacation between L and F. Therefore, case 1 is eliminated.

5. As many person went for vacation between N and C as many between L and J.

6. N went for vacation in the month which has even number of days.

7. Not more than one person went for vacation between C and L. Therefore, case 2(a) and case 2(b) are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Since, Q went for vacation two months before F and G went for vacation just before Q.

Hence, the correct answer is G.

Here, persons are C, F, G, J, L, N, Q and V; months are April, May, June, July; dates are 9 and 26.

1. Q went for vacation two months before J but on different dates.

2. G went for vacation adjacent to Q.

3. Three persons went for vacation between G and V.

4. Only one person went for vacation between L and F. Therefore, case 1 is eliminated.

5. As many person went for vacation between N and C as many between L and J.

6. N went for vacation in the month which has even number of days.

7. Not more than one person went for vacation between C and L. Therefore, case 2(a) and case 2(b) are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Hence, the correct statement is V went for vacation in the month of June.

Here, persons are C, F, G, J, L, N, Q and V; months are April, May, June, July; dates are 9 and 26.

1. Q went for vacation two months before J but on different dates.

2. G went for vacation adjacent to Q.

3. Three persons went for vacation between G and V.

4. Only one person went for vacation between L and F. Therefore, case 1 is eliminated.

5. As many person went for vacation between N and C as many between L and J.

6. N went for vacation in the month which has even number of days.

7. Not more than one person went for vacation between C and L. Therefore, case 2(a) and case 2(b) are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Since, each person except Q went for vacation in the month which has even number of days.

Hence, the odd one is Q.

Here, "PRAYER" is written as "SUYBCU" and "SKETCH" is written as "VNCWFE".

Therefore, from the above diagram it is clear each consonant is increased by 3 and each vowel is decreased by 2.

Hence, "TABLET" is written as "WYEOCW".

Pairs in Forward direction:- 8 - 9, 2 - 4, 4 - 7, 2 - 7

Pairs in Backward direction:- 2 - 7, 6 - 8, 3 - 4, 3 - 5, 4 - 5, 1 - 6, 1 - 8

Hence, the correct answer is Eleven such pairs.

Here, persons are D, K, N, R, S and U; ice – creams are Chocobar, Coffee, Caramel, Pistachio, Strawberry and Vanilla.

1. N buys the ice – cream two days before the one who buys Coffee flavour ice – cream.

2. The one who buys Vanilla ice – cream buys just before N.

3. As many persons buy ice – cream between D and K as many between K and the one who buys Pistachio.

4. S buys ice – cream before the one who buys Strawberry ice – cream.

5. D buys before Friday.

6. R buys the ice – cream just after the one who buys Caramel ice – cream. Therefore, case 1(a), case 1(b) and case 3 are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Since, each pair represents person buys ice - cream adjacent to each other whereas one person buys ice - cream between K and the one who buys Pistachio.

Hence, the correct answer is K - Pistachio.

Here, persons are D, K, N, R, S and U; ice – creams are Chocobar, Coffee, Caramel, Pistachio, Strawberry and Vanilla.

1. N buys the ice – cream two days before the one who buys Coffee flavour ice – cream.

2. The one who buys Vanilla ice – cream buys just before N.

3. As many persons buy ice – cream between D and K as many between K and the one who buys Pistachio.

4. S buys ice – cream before the one who buys Strawberry ice – cream.

5. D buys before Friday.

6. R buys the ice – cream just after the one who buys Caramel ice – cream. Therefore, case 1(a), case 1(b) and case 3 are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Hence, the one who buys Vanilla ice - cream buys two days before K.

Here, persons are D, K, N, R, S and U; ice – creams are Chocobar, Coffee, Caramel, Pistachio, Strawberry and Vanilla.

1. N buys the ice – cream two days before the one who buys Coffee flavour ice – cream.

2. The one who buys Vanilla ice – cream buys just before N.

3. As many persons buy ice – cream between D and K as many between K and the one who buys Pistachio.

4. S buys ice – cream before the one who buys Strawberry ice – cream.

5. D buys before Friday.

6. R buys the ice – cream just after the one who buys Caramel ice – cream. Therefore, case 1(a), case 1(b) and case 3 are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Hence, the correct statement is K buys Caramel flavour ice - cream.

Here, persons are D, K, N, R, S and U; ice – creams are Chocobar, Coffee, Caramel, Pistachio, Strawberry and Vanilla.

1. N buys the ice – cream two days before the one who buys Coffee flavour ice – cream.

2. The one who buys Vanilla ice – cream buys just before N.

3. As many persons buy ice – cream between D and K as many between K and the one who buys Pistachio.

4. S buys ice – cream before the one who buys Strawberry ice – cream.

5. D buys before Friday.

6. R buys the ice – cream just after the one who buys Caramel ice – cream. Therefore, case 1(a), case 1(b) and case 3 are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Hence, the one who buys ice - cream on Monday buys Chocobar ice - cream.

Here, persons are D, K, N, R, S and U; ice – creams are Chocobar, Coffee, Caramel, Pistachio, Strawberry and Vanilla.

1. N buys the ice – cream two days before the one who buys Coffee flavour ice – cream.

2. The one who buys Vanilla ice – cream buys just before N.

3. As many persons buy ice – cream between D and K as many between K and the one who buys Pistachio.

4. S buys ice – cream before the one who buys Strawberry ice – cream.

5. D buys before Friday.

6. R buys the ice – cream just after the one who buys Caramel ice – cream. Therefore, case 1(a), case 1(b) and case 3 are eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Since, U buys Pistachio flavour ice - cream. Therefore, statement A is correct.

K buys ice - cream on Thursday. Therefore, statement B is correct.

N likes Strawberry flavour ice - cream. Therefore, statement C is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is None of these.

1. Kavi starts walking from point A towards west direction and walks for 8 Km to reach at point B.

2. From here, he takes a right turn and walks for 6 Km to reach at point C.

3. Then he takes another right turn and walks for 5 Km to reach at point D.

4. Then after he takes a left turn and walks for 2 Km and reaches at point E.

5. From here, he takes a right turn and walks for 4 Km to reach at point F.

6. Then he takes another right turn and walks for 10 Km to reach at point G.

7. After that he takes a left turn and walks for 2 Km reaches at point H.

8. Then he takes a final left turn and walks for 2 Km to reach at his destination point I.

Hence, point I is in east direction with respect to point A.

1. Kavi starts walking from point A towards west direction and walks for 8 Km to reach at point B.

2. From here, he takes a right turn and walks for 6 Km to reach at point C.

3. Then he takes another right turn and walks for 5 Km to reach at point D.

4. Then after he takes a left turn and walks for 2 Km and reaches at point E.

5. From here, he takes a right turn and walks for 4 Km to reach at point F.

6. Then he takes another right turn and walks for 10 Km to reach at point G.

7. After that he takes a left turn and walks for 2 Km reaches at point H.

8. Then he takes a final left turn and walks for 2 Km to reach at his destination point I.

Hence, the correct statement is Point G is in Southwest direction with respect to point I.

1. Kavi starts walking from point A towards west direction and walks for 8 Km to reach at point B.

2. From here, he takes a right turn and walks for 6 Km to reach at point C.

3. Then he takes another right turn and walks for 5 Km to reach at point D.

4. Then after he takes a left turn and walks for 2 Km and reaches at point E.

5. From here, he takes a right turn and walks for 4 Km to reach at point F.

6. Then he takes another right turn and walks for 10 Km to reach at point G.

7. After that he takes a left turn and walks for 2 Km reaches at point H.

8. Then he takes a final left turn and walks for 2 Km to reach at his destination point I.

Since, each pair except EG represents first position is in Northeast direction to the second position whereas point E is in Northwest direction with respect to point G.

Hence, the odd one is EG.

Here, persons are A, G, L, O, R, S.

1. The weight of second heaviest person is 67 Kg.

2. Only one person is heavier than A.

3. The number of persons heavier than L is less than that of lighter than him.

Case – 1 

                   >   A   >   L  >      >       >       

                       67 Kg

Case – 2   

                L  >   A   >       >      >       >    

                      67 Kg

4. A is heavier than S who is heavier than G.

5. The weight of second lightest person is 58 Kg.

6. R is heavier than S.

Case – 1(a) 

                   >   A   >   L   >   R   >   S   >  G      

                       67 Kg                   58 Kg

Case – 1(b) 

                      R  >   A   >   L  >      >       >       

                             67 Kg                58 Kg

Case – 2 (a)

                    L  >   A   >   R   >  S   >   G   >    

                      67 Kg                          58Kg

Case – 2(b)

                    L  >   A   >       >   R   >   S   >   G    

                         67 Kg                      58 Kg

7. R is not lighter than L. Therefore, case 1(a), case 2(a) and case 2(b) are eliminated.

8. O is not heavier than G. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

              R    >   A    >    L    >    S    >    G    >   O

                       67 Kg                           58 Kg    

Hence, the correct statement is S is the third lightest person.

Here, persons are A, G, L, O, R, S.

1. The weight of second heaviest person is 67 Kg.

2. Only one person is heavier than A.

3. The number of persons heavier than L is less than that of lighter than him.

Case – 1 

                   >   A   >   L  >      >       >       

                       67 Kg

Case – 2   

                L  >   A   >       >      >       >    

                      67 Kg

4. A is heavier than S who is heavier than G.

5. The weight of second lightest person is 58 Kg.

6. R is heavier than S.

Case – 1(a) 

                   >   A   >   L   >   R   >   S   >  G      

                       67 Kg                   58 Kg

Case – 1(b) 

                      R  >   A   >   L  >      >       >       

                             67 Kg                58 Kg

Case – 2 (a)

                    L  >   A   >   R   >  S   >   G   >    

                      67 Kg                          58Kg

Case – 2(b)

                    L  >   A   >       >   R   >   S   >   G    

                         67 Kg                      58 Kg

7. R is not lighter than L. Therefore, case 1(a), case 2(a) and case 2(b) are eliminated.

8. O is not heavier than G. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

              R    >   A    >    L    >    S    >    G    >   O

                       67 Kg                           58 Kg    

Hence, the possible weight of O is 55 Kg.

Here, persons are A, G, L, O, R, S.

1. The weight of second heaviest person is 67 Kg.

2. Only one person is heavier than A.

3. The number of persons heavier than L is less than that of lighter than him.

Case – 1 

                   >   A   >   L  >      >       >       

                       67 Kg

Case – 2   

                L  >   A   >       >      >       >    

                      67 Kg

4. A is heavier than S who is heavier than G.

5. The weight of second lightest person is 58 Kg.

6. R is heavier than S.

Case – 1(a) 

                   >   A   >   L   >   R   >   S   >  G      

                       67 Kg                   58 Kg

Case – 1(b) 

                      R  >   A   >   L  >      >       >       

                             67 Kg                58 Kg

Case – 2 (a)

                    L  >   A   >   R   >  S   >   G   >    

                      67 Kg                          58Kg

Case – 2(b)

                    L  >   A   >       >   R   >   S   >   G    

                         67 Kg                      58 Kg

7. R is not lighter than L. Therefore, case 1(a), case 2(a) and case 2(b) are eliminated.

8. O is not heavier than G. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

              R    >   A    >    L    >    S    >    G    >   O

                       67 Kg                           58 Kg    

Hence, R is the heaviest person among all.

Here, family members are A, C, D,  J, L, N, Q and V.

1. A is the child of V.

2. L is the son – in – law of C.

3. Q is the niece of A.

4. N is the brother – in – law of V.

5. N is the uncle of J.

6. D is the nephew of J.

7. Q is not the daughter of L. Therefore, case 1 is eliminated.

8. J is the son of N’s sibling.

9. C and A have same gender. Therefore, case 3 is eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Hence, the incorrect statement is V is the sister - in - law of N.

Here, family members are A, C, D,  J, L, N, Q and V.

1. A is the child of V.

2. L is the son – in – law of C.

3. Q is the niece of A.

4. N is the brother – in – law of V.

5. N is the uncle of J.

6. D is the nephew of J.

7. Q is not the daughter of L. Therefore, case 1 is eliminated.

8. J is the son of N’s sibling.

9. C and A have same gender. Therefore, case 3 is eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Hence, C is the mother of A.

Here, family members are A, C, D,  J, L, N, Q and V.

1. A is the child of V.

2. L is the son – in – law of C.

3. Q is the niece of A.

4. N is the brother – in – law of V.

5. N is the uncle of J.

6. D is the nephew of J.

7. Q is not the daughter of L. Therefore, case 1 is eliminated.

8. J is the son of N’s sibling.

9. C and A have same gender. Therefore, case 3 is eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Hence, L is the brother - in - law of J.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• Sentence A: The artist, along with his assistants, were preparing for the exhibition.
• This sentence is incorrect because when "along with" is used, the subject (the artist) is the one that determines the verb. So, it should be "was" instead of "were" (The artist, along with his assistants, was preparing).
• Sentence B: The book that you gave me was really interesting.
• This sentence is correct as it is grammatically sound and contextually meaningful. It uses the relative clause "that you gave me" correctly.
• Sentence C: Unless he doesn’t apologize, she won’t forgive him.
• This sentence is incorrect because "unless" already implies a negative condition, so "doesn't" is redundant. The correct sentence should be "Unless he apologizes, she won’t forgive him."

Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘Only B’.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• Sentence A: The teacher as well as the students has left the classroom.
• This sentence is correct because the verb should agree with the first subject, which is "teacher" (singular).
• Sentence B: He hardly had no time to prepare for the interview.
• This sentence is incorrect because "hardly" and "no" are redundant in a negative construction. The correct sentence is: "He hardly had time to prepare for the interview."
• Sentence C: She has been working here since five years.
• This sentence is incorrect because "since" should be used with a specific point in time, not a period of time. The correct sentence is: "She has been working here for five years."

Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘Only A’.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• Sentence A: Each of the boys have submitted his homework.
• This sentence is incorrect because "each" is singular, and the verb should agree with the singular subject. The correct sentence is "Each of the boys has submitted his homework."
• Sentence B: No sooner had she arrived than it started to rain.
• This sentence is correct because it correctly uses the "no sooner... than" construction to express the idea that one event happened immediately after another.
• Sentence C: They are planning to go for a picnic, isn’t it?
• This sentence is incorrect because the question tag should match the subject in number and person. Since "they" is plural, the correct question tag is "aren't they?" instead of "isn't it?"

Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘A and C’.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• Sentence A: He has visited London last year with his family.
• This sentence is incorrect because "has visited" is present perfect, and it should be used with a non-specific time. Since "last year" is a specific time, the past simple tense "visited" should be used instead. The correct sentence is "He visited London last year with his family."
• Sentence B: The news are spreading rapidly across social media.
• This sentence is incorrect because "news" is a singular noun, so it takes the singular verb "is" instead of "are." The correct sentence is "The news is spreading rapidly across social media."
• Sentence C: She speaks French fluently and understands German as well.
• This sentence is correct as it is grammatically and contextually sound. It correctly uses "and" to connect two related actions, and both parts are correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘A and B’.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The passage highlights the unintended consequences of overusing pesticides in Ravi's village.
• It specifically mentions the "disappearance of beneficial insects like bees."
• This indicates that the overuse of pesticides harmed the ecosystem, especially affecting these vital insects.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Supporting Sentence: “The soil's quality was deteriorating, and beneficial insects like bees were disappearing.”

Additional Information

• Option 1 (Decrease in crop yields) is incorrect because the passage states that pesticides improved yields in the short term.
• Option 2 (Improvement of soil quality) is incorrect as the soil quality actually deteriorated.
• Option 4 (Increase in rainfall) is not mentioned in the passage.
• Option 5 (Expansion of farming land) is also not discussed in the passage.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• The passage explicitly mentions Ravi’s attendance at workshops on organic farming.
• These workshops helped him learn about natural alternatives to chemical pesticides.
• This is a crucial part of Ravi's journey towards sustainable farming practices.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Supporting Sentence: "He attended workshops on organic farming, where he learned about natural alternatives to chemical pesticides."

Additional Information

• Option 1 is incorrect because Ravi moved away from using synthetic pesticides.
• Option 2 is incorrect; Sunil did consider sustainable methods, though initially skeptical.
• Option 4 is incorrect as synthetic pesticides had environmental drawbacks.
• Option 5 is incorrect; Sunil did not immediately adopt Ravi’s methods across the entire farm.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• Ravi realized that while pesticides did boost short-term yields, the long-term damage to the environment was significant.
• The repair costs for the environmental damage caused by pesticides were greater than the initial benefits they provided.
• This understanding led Ravi to seek sustainable and natural farming methods.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Supporting Sentence: "In the short term, pesticides did boost his yields, but the long-term damage to the environment and subsequent repair costs outweighed the benefits."

Additional Information

• Option 1 is incorrect as the passage indicates that short-term benefits of pesticides were noticeable.
• Option 3 is incorrect because pesticides did impact crop yields positively in the short term.
• Option 4 is incorrect as the passage specifies significant negative impacts on the ecosystem from pesticide overuse.
• Option 5 is incorrect because Ravi chose to use natural alternatives instead of continuing with synthetic pesticides.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• Ravi invited Sunil to his farm to show him the success he was having with crops grown without using synthetic chemicals.
• He wanted to provide a tangible demonstration of the effectiveness of sustainable farming methods.
• By doing this, Ravi hoped to inspire Sunil to reconsider his reliance on synthetic pesticides.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Supporting Sentence: "Together, they walked the fields, and Ravi demonstrated how his plants flourished without synthetic chemicals."

Additional Information

• Option 1 is incorrect because the passage emphasizes showing the benefits rather than just convincing Sunil of harm.
• Option 2 is incorrect as there is no mention of new machinery in the passage.
• Option 4 is incorrect because no joint venture is discussed.
• Option 5 is incorrect as the primary focus was on demonstrating the practical success of organic methods, not discussing financial gains.

The correct answer is Option 5.

Key Points

• Statement A: Ravi's initial findings showed that pesticides did not help in improving yields at all.
• This statement is incorrect because the passage indicates that pesticides did boost yields in the short term, although they had long-term negative effects.
• Statement B: Sunil was initially skeptical about Ravi's approach.
• This statement is correct as the passage mentions Sunil's initial skepticism towards Ravi's natural farming methods.
• Statement C: Ravi was known for his dedication to sustainable farming.
• This statement is correct as the passage describes Ravi's commitment to sustainable farming practices.

Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘B and C’.

The correct answer is Option 5.

Key Points

• Statement A: Ravi used neem oil and compost as natural alternatives to chemical pesticides.
• This statement is correct as it accurately reflects Ravi's approach as described in the passage.
• Statement B: Sunil implemented crop rotation and integrated pest management on Ravi’s advice.
• This statement is incorrect because the passage does not specifically mention Sunil adopting crop rotation and integrated pest management.
• Statement C: Ravi noticed that the disappearance of bees led to the improvement of crop yields.
• This statement is incorrect because the passage indicates that the disappearance of bees was an unintended, negative consequence of pesticide overuse.
• Hence, the statements B and C are identified as incorrect in the context of the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'B and C'.

The correct answer is 'revise'.

Key Points

• The word "revise" means to reevaluate or alter one's methods or practices (संशोधित करना).
• In the context of the passage, Ravi is determined to improve his farming methods after finding the negative impact of pesticides.
• The other options: "encourage," "abandon," "criticize," and "delay" do not fit the context as appropriately.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Sentence: Ravi decided it was time to revise his farming methods.

Additional Information

• Encourage (प्रोत्साहित करना): To give support or advice to inspire someone.
• Abandon (त्याग देना): To leave something completely.
• Criticize (आलोचना करना): To find fault or judge something.
• Delay (विलंब): To postpone or put off an action.

The correct answer is: Option 2 i.e., Calculate.

Key Points

• The word "compute" means to calculate or reckon a figure or amount. (गणना करना)
• Example: Scientists compute the distance between galaxies to understand the universe better.
• "Calculate" means to determine the amount or number of something mathematically. (गणना करना)
• Example: She calculated her monthly expenses to manage her budget efficiently.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Calculate.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Expand (विस्तार करना): To make something larger or more extensive.
• Example: The company plans to expand its operations overseas.
• Dispute (विवाद करना): To argue or debate about something.
• Example: The neighbours were in a dispute over the property line.
• Ignore (अनदेखा करना): To intentionally not pay attention to something.
• Example: He decided to ignore the negative comments.
• Represent (प्रस्तुत करना): To stand for or symbolise something.
• Example: The lawyer will represent her in court.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e., Adhere.

Key Points

• The word "stick" means to stay attached or remain fixed to a certain position. (बने रहना)
• Example: If you stick to the plan, you'll achieve your goals.
• "Adhere" means to stick firmly to something, such as a practice or a belief. (पालन करना)
• Example: She adheres to a healthy diet and regular exercise routine.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Adhere.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Remove (हटाना): To take something away or off from the position occupied.
• Example: Please remove the old documents from the table.
• Alter (बदलना): To change or make different.
• Example: The tailor will alter the dress to fit better.
• Reject (अस्वीकार करना): To dismiss or refuse.
• Example: The committee decided to reject the proposal.
• Hinder (बाधा डालना): To create difficulties for something, resulting in delay or obstruction.
• Example: The heavy traffic will hinder our travel time.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• The correct phrase is "I would have taken."
• The underlined phrase "I would be taking" is erroneous as it suggests a present or future action, which doesn’t align with the structure of a type three conditional sentence like this one.
• Here, 'I would have taken' fits better as it refers to a past action that didn’t happen due to a condition in the past, i.e., 'knowing about the traffic' in this case.
• Sentence structure of type - 3 conditional sentence:
• If + past perfect tense (had + past participle) + would + have + past participle
• For Example:
• If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
• The correct sentence after phrase replacement would be: "Had I known about the traffic, I would have taken an alternative route to avoid this delay in reaching the airport."

Additional Information

• Let's understand different types of conditional sentences:
• The Zero Conditional - General truth
• Sentence structure - If + present simple, present simple 
• For Example -
• If I get a cup of coffee in the morning, I feel energetic all day.
• The First Conditional - Future event
• Sentence structure - If + present simple, will + infinitive 
• For Example -
• If I have a test tomorrow, you will study all night.
• The Second Conditional - Hypothetical outcome
• Sentence structure - if + past simple, would + infinitive 
• For Example -
• If I had a million dollars, I would buy an island.
• The Third Conditional - Hypothetical outcome
• Sentence structure - if + past perfect, would + have + past participle 
• For Example -
• I wouldn't have gotten sick if I had taken my medicine on time.

The correct answer is 'To an international audience.'

Key Points

• In the underlined part of the given sentence, the use of the article 'a' is incorrect.
• The noun 'international' in the underlined segment is not a specified noun.
• 'A' and 'an' are indefinite articles, which means that they refer to, or introduce, an unspecified noun.
• We use 'a' before a consonant sound, and we use 'an' before a vowel sound (here, international).
• The definite article 'the' is used before singular and plural nouns when the noun is specific or particular.
• ''No article'' is used when we refer to general ideas, plurals, or uncountable nouns.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct Sentence: English is quite often the language of choice when speaking to an international audience.

Additional Information

• There are three articles: a, an, and the. Articles are used before nouns or noun equivalents and are a type of adjective.
  

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

• The correct phrase is "calculates its position by analyzing."
• The underlined phrase "calculates it's position" is erroneous due to the use of "it's," which means "it is" or "it has." The correct term here is "its," showing possession.
• Hence, it should be "calculates its position" to indicate that the GPS receiver determines its own position, not "it is position" or "it has position."
• The correct sentence after phrase replacement would be: "The GPS receiver calculates its position by analyzing signals from multiple satellites, relying on the speed of light."

Additional Information

• Let's understand the meaning of its and it's:
• "Its" is a possessive pronoun, showing ownership, while "It's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has."
• For Example:
• Its colour is blue. (possessive)
• It's raining heavily. (contraction for "it is")
• The dog chased its tail. (possessive)
• It's been a long day. (contraction for "it has")

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

• The correct phrase is "dulls our ability to remember."
• The underlined phrase "dulls our ability to remembering" is incorrect because after the preposition "to," we need to use the base form of the verb, which is "remember," not its gerund form (-ing).
• The correct structure is "dulls our ability to remember," indicating the action that is affected by reliance on digital storage.
• The correct sentence after phrase replacement would be: "Our reliance on digital storage for numbers dulls our ability to remember even essential phone numbers."

Additional Information

• Let's understand some important vocabulary given in the question:
• Reliance - the state of depending on or trusting in something or someone (आश्रितता)
• For Example -
• The team's reliance on accurate data was crucial for making informed business decisions.
• Ability - the quality or state of being able; capacity to do something (क्षमता)
• For Example -
• Her ability to adapt to new challenges made her a valuable asset to the company.
• Essential - absolutely necessary; extremely important (आवश्यक)
• For Example -
• Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health and well-being.

The correct answer is 'Deployed.'

Key Points

• The given sentence "Amidst the 2020 Belarusian protests and Polish and Western calls for a renewed election, declaring the 2020 Belarusian presidential election invalid, Belarus (1) troops near Eastern Poland'' is saying that the Belarus government moved troops into position for military action near Eastern Poland amidst protests.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Deployed'.
• Also, the use of the word ''troops'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'deployed' in the blank.
• The word 'Deployed' means To move troops or equipment into position for military action.
• Example: The troops were deployed for battle.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: Amidst the 2020 Belarusian protests and Polish and Western calls for a renewed election, declaring the 2020 Belarusian presidential election invalid, Belarus deployed troops near Eastern Poland.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Appreciated means To enjoy something or to understand the value of somebody or something.
• Relished means To enjoy something or to look forward to something very much.
• Surrendered means To stop fighting and admit that you have lost.
• Contented means To accept something even though it was not exactly what you wanted.

The correct answer is 'Fled.'

Key Points

• The given sentence "After the forceful suppression of Belarusian protests, the main opposition challenger Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya (2) the country to Poland, then to Lithuania'' is saying that after the forceful suppression of Belarusian protests, the main opposition challenger ran away or escaped from the country to Poland, then to Lithuania.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Fled'.
• Also, the use of the phrase ''the country to'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'fled' in the blank.
• The word 'Fled' means To run away or escape from something.
• Example: The family fled from Nazi Germany to Britain in 1936.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Complete Sentence: After the forceful suppression of Belarusian protests, the main opposition challenger Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya fled the country to Poland, then to Lithuania.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Imagined means To suppose or assume.
• Expected means To regard something as likely to happen.
• Sustained means To strengthen or support physically or mentally.
• Welcomed means To greet someone arriving in a polite or friendly way.

The correct answer is 'Allotted.'

Key Points

• The given sentence "The Polish government has (3) a villa in the Praga-Południe district of Warsaw for 10 years to be used by the Belarusian opposition'' is saying that the Polish government has given a villa to the Belarusian opposition for 10 years.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Allotted'.
• Also, the use of the word ''villa'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'allotted' in the blank.
• The word 'Allotted' means To give or apportion something to someone.
• Example: They allotted a separate villa to everyone.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: The Polish government has allotted a villa in the Praga-Południe district of Warsaw for 10 years to be used by the Belarusian opposition.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Motivated means To cause someone to have interest in or enthusiasm for something.
• Encouraged means To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
• Inspired means To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
• Provoked means To cause a particular feeling or reaction.

The correct answer is 'Refuge.'

Key Points

• The given sentence "It has also given (4) to opposition leader Valery Tsepkalo'' is saying that the Polish government has also given a place providing safety or shelter to opposition leader Valery Tsepkalo.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Refuge'.
• Also, the use of the phrase ''also given'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'refuge' in the blank.
• The word 'Refuge' means A place or situation providing safety or shelter.
• Example: She had fled from her violent husband to a women's refuge.
  

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete Sentence: It has also given refuge to opposition leader Valery Tsepkalo.

Additional Information

• Let us explore  the other options:
• Demolish means To destroy something.
• Ruin means The state of being destroyed or very badly damaged.
• Consume means To eat or drink something.
• Dismantle means To take something to pieces; to separate something into the parts it is made from.