SBI PO Prelims 1 Nov 2023 Memory Based Paper (Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

The correct answer is option (3) i.e. ‘as’.

Key Points

• Since: (क्योंकि) Used to introduce a reason or cause, indicating that something started or has been the case from a specific point in the past and continues into the present. 
• Example: Since it's raining outside, we decided to stay indoors.
• As: (जैसा कि) Used to introduce a comparison or explanation, often to describe how one thing relates to another.
• Example: As the sun set, the sky turned various shades of orange and pink.
• From the above example it can be said that ‘as’ is the most similar word of ‘since’.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘as’.

Additional Information 

• Until: (तक) Up to the point in time or the event mentioned; used to specify the time or event when something ends.
• Example: The store will be open until 9 PM.
• Before: (पहले) During the period of time preceding a particular event or time.
• Example: I'll finish my homework before dinner.
• Till: (तक) A shortened form of "until," indicating a point in time or an event up to which something continues.
• Example: The bakery is open till 8 PM.
• Therefore: (इसलिए) Used to indicate a conclusion or a consequence based on the information provided.
• Example: He studied hard for the exam; therefore, he performed exceptionally well.

The correct answer is option (4) i.e. ‘Type’.

Key Points 

• Form: (प्रकार) a particular type or variety of something or a way of doing something.
• Example: The artist created a unique and abstract form in her sculpture.
• Type: (प्रकार) A category or classification based on shared characteristics or features.
• Example: There are various types of flowers in the garden.

Therefore the correct answer is “Type”.

Additional Information 

• Damage: (नुकसान) Physical harm or injury to something, often causing a loss in value, functionality, or appearance.
• Example: The storm caused significant damage to the roof of the house.
• Demolish: (नष्ट करना) To completely destroy or tear down a building or structure.
• Example: They had to demolish the old building to make room for the new one.
• Collapse: (गिरना) To fall down suddenly due to a lack of support or structural integrity.
• Example: The old bridge collapsed under the weight of a heavy truck.
• Scatter: (बिखेरना) To spread or disperse things in different directions.
• Example: She decided to scatter flower petals along the path for the wedding ceremony.
• When 'form' is used as a verb it means "to make or organize something".
• Example: The workers will form a new committee to address the issues raised by the employees.

The correct answer is option (3) i.e. ‘by’.

Key Points

• According to a study _________ the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs in 2015, women's products are typically more expensive than men's without a proper reason.
• The sentence implies that a study(noun) was conducted by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs(noun phrase) in 2015.
• We know that two nouns or noun phrases are connected by a preposition.
• ‘By’ is the most appropriate preposition to fill in the blank.
• ‘by’ is generally used to show how something is done.
• For example: I'll travel by train.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘by’.

Additional Information

• Let's explore the other prepositions given in the options:
• 'In' indicates location, time, or inclusion.
• Examples: She lives in New York.
• ‘To’ denotes direction, purpose, or a limit.
• Examples: She walked to the store.
• 'On' indicates location, time, or contact.
• Examples: The book is on the table.
• ‘With’ shows association, accompaniment, or means.
• Examples: She entered the room with a smile on her face.

The correct answer is option (4).

Key Points

• Let's explain the true statement.
• Option 4 is true.
• As the first sentence of the last paragraph says about the example products and services that are included under the pink tax.

Therefore the correct answer is option (4).

Additional Information

• Let's explain the false statements.
• Option 1 is false.
• As the third sentence of the first paragraph says The pink tax is not enforced by the government but by the businesses selling the products.
• Option 2 is false.
• As the last sentence of the second last paragraph says the Women in Singapore have to pay MORE premiums for Careshield Life…..
• Option 3 is false.
• In the first sentence of the second last paragraph, we can see that there is no information about UAE among the given countries.
• Option 5 is false.
• As the first sentence of the second paragraph says the study conducted by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs in 2015 NOT in 2015-2016,

The correct answer is option (2).

Key Points 

• Let's explore the sentences.
• Sentence A is true.
• As the third sentence of the second paragraph clearly mentions the names of the products that have discrepancies in taxation.
• Sentence B is false.
• Because the last sentence of the first paragraph says that the pink tax imposes an economic burden only on women NOT on men.
• Sentence C is true.
• Because the last sentence of the last paragraph mentions that women are heavily exploited by vegan products and non-animal-tested cosmetics that are significantly more expensive, a form of taxation.
• Hence, Sentence (A) and Sentence (C) are true.

Therefore, the correct answer is C and A are true.

Additional Information

• Let's see the important words used in this question.
• imposed (लगाया गया) - enforced or applied to make a law, rule, opinion, etc. 
• Example: The government imposed new regulations to control pollution.

The correct answer is Option (2).

Key Points

• Let's check is correct option :
• Option 2
• According to the passage, the primary reason for the pricing disparity is due to Market forces, driven by supply and demand dynamics known as the "pink tax."
• It is clearly mentioned in the second last line of the first paragraph.
• Hence, option (2) is the primary reason for the pricing inequality known as the "pink tax".

Therefore, the correct answer is “Market forces, driven by supply and demand dynamics, are the primary factors behind the pricing disparity known as the "pink tax."

Additional Information 

• Let's check the other options one by one:
• Option 1
• The pricing disparity is not a result of government regulation.
• Option 3
• Gender-based taxation has not been imposed by the government. It is imposed by the business selling the products.
• Option 4
• There is no such kind of information about the guidelines of the international trade agreement regarding the pricing disparity.
• Option 5
• As per the passage Consumer preferences, influenced by advertising and social factors, are not the primary reasons for the pricing disparity.

The correct answer is option (2) i.e. ‘imposed’.

Key Points

• charged (क़ीमत माँगना) -for something to ask somebody to pay a particular amount of money
• Example: They charged a small amount for the service.
• imposed (लगाया गया) - enforced or applied to make a law, rule, opinion, etc. 
• Example: The government imposed new regulations to control pollution.
• Both ‘charged’ and ‘imposed’ are the same in meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘imposed’.

Additional Information

• confronted (सामना किया) - faced or encountered a challenging situation
• Example: She confronted her fears and decided to go skydiving.
• limited (सीमित) - restricted or constrained within certain boundaries
• Example: The company has limited resources for expansion.
• absolved (मुक्त) - freed or cleared from blame or responsibility
• Example: After a thorough investigation, he was absolved of all charges.
• altered (बदल दिया) - changed or modified
• Example: The tailor altered the dress to fit perfectly.
• Another meaning of ‘Charge’- to accuse somebody officially of doing something which is against the law.(ग़ैर-क़ानूनी काम करने के लिए औपचारिक रूप से दोषारोपण करना)
• Example: The suspect was charged with theft.

The correct answer is option (C) i.e. "Personal care/hygiene products".

Key Points

• The last sentence of the second paragraph highlights the findings from the study conducted by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, which stated that the largest discrepancy happens in the personal care/hygiene product category. Items in this category were found to cost 13 percent more for women than men.
• The passage didn’t imply that clothing (A), toys (B), accessories like jewelry (D), or vegan products (E) had the highest discrepancy between genders in terms of pricing.
• Hence, option C is the correct response.

Therefore, the correct answer is  "Personal care/hygiene products".

Additional Information

• The important word used in the question:
• Hygiene: (स्वच्छता) Conditions or practices to maintain health and prevent disease, especially through cleanliness.
• Example: Good personal hygiene can significantly reduce the risk of infections.
• Discrepancy: (अंतर) A lack of consistency or similarity between two or more things.
• Example: There was a significant salary discrepancy between the two employees, even though they had similar job roles.

Important Points

• These two spellings **'**Discrepancy' and 'Hygiene' are often asked in the examination. So read the spellings carefully.

The correct answer is option (C).

Key Points

• The passage explicitly states that Pink Tax is a situation where things associated with women are priced higher than those with men.
• The pink tax is enforced by the businesses selling the products not by the government.
• This pricing disparity isn't solely based on clothing, toys, accessories and insurance; it also includes other personal care items, hence eliminating options A, B, D, and E.

Therefore, the correct answer is **"It's a taxation form enforced by businesses where female products cost more than their male counterparts".

Additional Information

• Important word used in the question:
• Disparity: (अंतर) A difference or inequality, especially in age, amount, or quality.
• Example: There was a significant disparity in the salaries of the employees in the company.

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points 

• Part A of the sentence i.e. "people develop a attachment" is erroneous.
• The use of the article 'a' before 'attachment' is incorrect and it should it replaced with the article 'an' because the article 'an' is used before nouns that begin with a vowel sound, and 'attachment' has a vowel sound, so the article "a" should be replaced with "an" to make the sentence grammatically correct.
• Hence, the correct answer is A.
• The correct sentence would be: "People develop an attachment to a city because they find a sense of belonging within like-minded individuals."

 

 Key Points 

Use of articles a, an, and the - 

• Article 'a' is used before nouns that begin with a consonant sound.
• For Example -
• I have a book in my purse.
• (Here, article 'a' is used before the noun 'book' because it begins with a consonant sound)
• Article 'an' is used before nouns that begin with a vowel sound.
• For Example -
• Do you want an apple for breakfast?
• (Here, the article 'an' is used before the noun 'apple' because it begins with a vowel sound)
• Article 'the' is used before both singular and plural nouns when the noun is specific.
• For Example -
• I saw the play you are talking about.
• (Here, the article 'the' is used before the noun 'play' because it is the specific play that is being talked about)

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• Part B of the sentence i.e. "alterations with our lifestyle" is erroneous.
• The preposition "with" should be replaced with "to" to make the sentence grammatically correct.
• The correct phrase is "alterations to our lifestyle" because we are talking about changes made in our lifestyle to achieve a goal. So, it should be "alterations to our lifestyle" instead of "alterations with our lifestyle."
• Hence, the correct answer is B.
• The correct sentence would be: "These are just small alterations to our lifestyle that will help us achieve that perfect body."

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

• Part C of the sentence i.e. "the team of experts were" is erroneous.
• Part C of the sentence is incorrect because the subject "team" is singular, so it should be followed by the singular verb "was" instead of the plural verb "were."
• Hence, the correct answer is C.
• The correct sentence would be: "Despite their differing viewpoints on the matter, the team of experts was able to reach an agreement."

The correct answer is option 1.

 Key Points

• Part A of the sentence i.e. "when he was arriving" is erroneous.
• The phrase "was arriving" is in the past continuous tense, but the context of "last night" calls for the use of the past simple tense. Therefore, "was arriving" should be replaced with "arrived" to make the sentence grammatically correct.
• Hence, the correct answer is A.
• The correct sentence would be: "When he arrived at the party last night, she said she loved the gift, but now she regrets it deeply."

 

 Additional Information

Let's understand past simple and past continuous tense:

• Past Simple Tense Structure:
• Subject + Verb (in past simple form) + Rest of the Sentence
• Indicators of Past Simple Tense:
• Specific time expressions (e.g., yesterday, last night, in 1999).
• Regular verbs with -ed endings (e.g., walked, talked).
• Irregular verbs (e.g., went, ate) that change form to indicate the past.
• Signal words like "once," "twice," "before," or "after."
• For Example:
• She visited the museum yesterday. (Specific time - yesterday)
• He played basketball with his friends last night. (Specific time - last night)
• They went to the beach last summer. (Specific time - last summer)
• I read that book once. (Signal word - once)
• Past Continuous Tense Structure:
• Subject + Was/Were + Verb (ending in -ing) + Rest of the Sentence
• Indicators of Past Continuous Tense:
• The verb "was" or "were" (indicating past tense).
• A verb ending in -ing (present participle form).
• Indications of actions in progress at a specific time or duration in the past.
• For Example:
• He was studying all night. (Action in progress at a specific time - all night)
• They were playing soccer when it started raining. (Action in progress at a specific time - when it started raining)
• She was working on her project for hours. (Duration in the past - for hours)
• I was reading a book while waiting for the train. (Action in progress at a specific time - while waiting for the train)

The correct answer is option 5.

 Key Points 

• This sentence is error-free and it discusses the potential negative effects of constant exposure to noise, including increased stress levels, anxiety, irritability, and cognitive impairment.
• Hence, the correct answer is E.
• Let's understand some important vocab given in the sentence:
• Constant - continuous; without interruption (निरंतर)
• For Example -
• The constant noise from the construction site was bothering the residents.
• Exposure - the state of being in contact with something, especially something harmful or unpleasant (अनावरण)
• For Example -
• Prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to skin damage.
• Stress levels - the amount of stress experienced by an individual (तनाव स्तर)
• For Example -
• Her stress levels have been high due to the workload.
• Anxiety - a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can vary in intensity (चिंता)
• For Example -
• He experienced anxiety before his job interview.
• Irritability - the state of being easily annoyed or provoked (चिढ़ापन)
• For Example -
• Lack of sleep can lead to irritability.
• Cognitive impairment - a decline in cognitive function, including memory, thinking, and reasoning (मानसिक शक्ति में कमी)
• For Example -
• Older adults may experience cognitive impairment as they age.

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

Let's replace all the bold words with blanks - 

As data and technology play a _____ (A) role in the _____ (B) of services, human development systems should _____ (C) they are _____ (D) used.

• To answer the question let's first look at the meanings of all the marked words - 
• (A) Effectively - It's an adverb and it means ' such a manner as to achieve a desired result'. (प्रभावी रूप से)
• (B) Delivery - It's a noun and it means 'the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods'. (वितरण)
• (C) Ensure - It's a verb and it means 'make certain that (something) will occur or be the case'. (सुनिश्चित करना)
• (D) Crucial - It's an adjective and it means 'decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something' (महत्वपूर्ण)
• After looking at the meanings of all the marked words we can conclude that 'effectively' which is an adverb should come in the last blank followed by the verb 'ussed' as it is describing the quality of the verb 'used'.
• And the adjective 'crucial' should come in the first blank following the noun 'role' while both the words 'delivery' and 'ensure' are given in their places.
• Therefore, the correct answer is 'DBCA.​

 

The complete sentence after rearrangement would be - As data and technology play a crucial role in the delivery of services, human development systems should ensure they are effectively used.

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

Let's replace all the bold words with blanks - 

Pandemics, economic _____ (A) and _____ (B) weather events were once tail-end risks, but all three have hit South Asia in _____ (C) _____ (D) since 2020.

• To answer the question let's first look at the meanings of all the marked words - 
• (A) Succession - It's a noun and it means 'a number of people or things of a similar kind following one after the other'. (सिलसिला)
• (B) Rapid - It's an adjective and it means 'happening in a short time or at a great rate'. (तेज़)
• (C) Extreme - It's an adjective and it means 'reaching a high or the highest degree; very great'. (चरम)
• (D) Slumps - It's a verb and it means 'undergo a sudden severe or prolonged fall in price, value, or amount' (मंदी)
• After looking at the meanings of all the marked words we can conclude that 'extreme' which is an adjective should come in the second blank followed by the noun 'weather' as it is describing the quality of the noun 'weather'.
• And the verb 'rapid' should come in the first blank following the adjective 'economic'.
• Also, both the words 'rapid' and 'succession' would come in the third and fourth blanks respectively as 'succession' is a noun it will be preceded by the adjective 'rapid'.
• Therefore, the correct answer is 'DCBA'.

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The complete sentence after rearrangement would be - Pandemics, economic slumps and extreme weather events were once tail-end risks, but all three have hit South Asia in rapid succession since 2020.

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

Let's replace all the bold words with blanks - 

The aim of the _____ (A) is not to reduce _____ (B), but to increase and improve the _____ (C) of delivery and reduce the time of _____ (D).

• To answer the question let's first look at the meanings of all the marked words - 
• (A) Dispatch - It's a verb and it means 'send off to a destination or for a purpose'. (भेजना)
• (B) Quality - It's a noun and it means 'the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something'. (गुणवत्ता)
• (C) Automation - It's a noun and it means 'the use or introduction of automatic equipment in a manufacturing or other process or facility'. (स्वचालन)
• (D) Manpower - It's a noun and it means 'the number of people working or available for work or service'. (जनशक्ति)
• After looking at the meanings of all the marked words we can conclude that this sentence talk about how the goal of automation is not to decrease manpower but to better the quality of delivery and reduce the time of dispatch.
• The noun 'automation' would come in the first blank, the noun 'manpower' would come in the second blank, the noun 'quality' would come in the third blank and the verb 'dispatch' would come in the fourth/last blank.
• Therefore, the correct answer is 'CDBA'.

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The correct sentence after rearrangement would be - The aim of the automation is not to reduce manpower, but to increase and improve the quality of delivery and reduce the time of dispatch.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

Let's replace all the bold words with blanks - 

The _____ (A) number of employees who will be _____ (B) under the new order will only be known after _____ (C) employees have _____ (D) the option.

• To answer the question let's first look at the meanings of all the marked words - 
• (A) Eligible - It's an adjective and it means 'having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions'. (योग्य)
• (B) Exercised - It's a verb and it means 'use or apply (a faculty, right, or process)'. (प्रयोग)
• (C) Exact - It's an adjective and it means 'not approximated in any way; precise'. (एकदम सही)
• (D) Covered - It's a verb and it means '(of insurance) protect against a liability, loss, or accident involving financial consequences'. (अन्तर्निहित)
• After looking at the meanings of all the marked words we can conclude that 'exact' which is an adjective should come in the first blank followed by the noun 'number' as it is describing the quality of the noun 'number'.
• And the adjective 'eligible' should come in the third blank followed by the noun 'employees' as it is describing the quality of the noun 'employees'.
• Also, the verb 'covered' should come in the second blank as it takes the preposition 'under' and hence the verb 'exercised' should come in the fourth blank.
• Therefore, the correct answer is 'CDAB'.

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The correct sentence after rearrangement would be - The exact number of employees who will be covered under the new order will only be known after eligible employees have exercised the option.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

• The given sentence talks about the budget aiming to fulfil the long-term goals of India and being the world’s fastest-growing large economy.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word for the given blank would be 'sustainable'.
• 'Sustainable' means able to be maintained at a certain rate or level. (दीर्घकालिक)
• For Example -
• The government is working on making the energy sector sustainable.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'sustainable'.

 

The complete sentence would be - The Budget aims to fulfil the long-term sustainable goals of the country along with being the world’s fastest-growing large economy. 

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Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other given options -

• Implausible means not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince. (अकल्पनीय)
• Challenging means testing one's abilities; demanding. (चुनौतीपूर्ण)
• Obnoxious means to be extremely unpleasant. (घृणित)
• Untenable means not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. (अस्थिर, असमर्थनीय)

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• The sentence is saying that for the young generation, smartwatches are another accessory to show off, for working professionals they are a watch-cum-reminder machine, and for the elderly, they are used to monitor their vitals.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word for the given blank would be 'Flaunt'.
• The word 'Flaunt' means to display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance (शान दिखाना/इठलाना)
• For Example -
• She likes to flaunt her wealth by wearing expensive jewelry.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'Flaunt'.
• The complete sentence would be 'For youngsters, smartwatches are a way to flaunt another accessory, for working professionals they are a watch-cum-reminder machine, and for the elderly, they are used to monitor vitals.'

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Additional Information

• Let's look at the meanings of all the other given options - ​​

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• ���Recruit means to enlist someone (नियुक्त करना)
• Efface means to make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous (अपने को तुच्छ समझना)
• Impel means to drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something (प्रेरित करना)
• Replace means to take the place of someone or something (स्थान लेना)

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The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

• The given sentence talks about the subject (He) being arrogant and making people feel like he has a lot of money in his bank account.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word for the given blank would be 'exaggerate'.
• 'Exaggerate' means to represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is. (अतिशयोक्ति)
• For Example -
• He always exaggerates his accomplishments.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'exaggerate'.

The complete sentence would be - He is an arrogant businessman and he likes to exaggerate his net worth, it makes him seem like he has a lot of money in his bank account.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other given options -

• Propel means to drive or push something forwards. (प्रेरित करना)
• Compensate means to give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense. (मुआवजा देना)
• Understate means to describe or represent (something) as being smaller or less good or important than it really is. (कम बतलाना)
• Trivialize means to make (something) seem less important, significant, or complex than it really is. (महत्वहीन)

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

• The given sentence talks about the class teacher telling the students about the importance of exercise and fresh fruit and vegetables in the diet.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word for the given blank would be 'emphasized'.
• 'Emphasize' means to give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing. (ज़ोर देना)
• For Example -
• They emphasized the importance of education.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'emphasized'.

 

The complete sentence would be - Today, our class teacher emphasized the importance of exercise and fresh fruit and vegetables in the diet.

 

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other given options -

• Imposed means to force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone. (अधिरोपित)
• Impeded means to delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder. (अवस्र्द्ध)
• Confirmed means (of a person) firmly established in a particular habit, belief, or way of life and unlikely to change their ways. (की पुष्टि)
• Depreciated means to disparage or belittle (something). (नीचा दिखाना)

The correct answer is B-P and C-R.

Key Points

Let us look at the sentence combinations:

• Phrase B of column 1 should be matched with the phrase P of column 2 to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• "We have been conducting training and skill­building workshops for new agencies".
• ​​​​Phrase B cannot be used with either phrase Q and phrase R because it would not make a meaningful sentence.
• We have been conducting training and it is important to develop protocols.
• We have been conducting training and American Medical Association is interesting.
• Phrase C of column 1 should be matched with the phrase R of column 2 to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• "The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association is interesting".
• ​​​​Phrase C cannot be used with either phrase P and phrase Q because it would not make a meaningful sentence.
• The research, published in the Journal of the skill­building workshops for new agencies.
• The research, published in the Journal of the it is important to develop protocols.

The correct answer is A-P, C-R and B-Q.

Key Points

Let us look at the sentence combinations:

• Phrase A of column 1 should be matched with the phrase P of column 2 to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• "Studies of the coronavirus are largely focusing on its ‘spike’ protein".
• ​**​​Phrase A cannot be used with either phrase Q and phrase R because it would not make a meaningful sentence.
• Studies of the coronavirus are largely so far, no clear answer.
• Studies of the coronavirus are largely the Maratha reservation unconstitutional.
• ​Phrase B of column 1 should be matched with the phrase Q of column 2 to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• "This is a complex question to which there is, so far, no clear answer".
• ​**​​Phrase B cannot be used with either phrase P and phrase R because it would not make a meaningful sentence.
• This is a complex question to which there is focusing on its ‘spike’ protein.
• This is a complex question to which there is the Maratha reservation unconstitutional.
• ​Phrase C of column 1 should be matched with the phrase R of column 2 to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• "The judgment declared the Maratha reservation unconstitutional".**
• ​**​​Phrase C cannot be used with either phrase P and phrase Q because it would not make a meaningful sentence.
• The judgment declared focusing on its ‘spike’ protein.
• The judgment declared so far, no clear answer.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

• 'The Prime Minister has stated in his speech that our country will be a five trillion economy in the coming years.' In this sentence, "stated" is the past tense of the verb "state", which means to express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing. Here, it is used correctly to convey that the Prime Minister has declared or announced something in his speech.
• 'I'm too nervous to stop in this horrid state where it never ceases raining.' Here, "state" is used as a noun referring to a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government. The sentence is using it to refer to a place that the speaker is nervous to stop in due to it constantly raining.
• 'It is now illegal in every state with Louisiana being the last to outlaw it in 2008.' In this sentence, "state" is once again used as a noun, but this time it refers to a territory or geographical area within a country that has its own government, laws, etc. The sentence perfectly employs this usage to mention that something is illegal in every such territory, with Louisiana being the last one to forbid it in 2008.

The correct answer is Option (1). i.e. 'B'.

Key Points

• The given paragraph is about "the rise of social media and how the influencers use it for their marketing".
• Sentence B is the FIRST sentence as it describes the rise of social media and its revolution in various aspects.
• Sentence C is the second sentence as it talks about the emergence of influencers and how they utilize social media for marketing.
• Sentence A is the third sentence. It starts with ‘however’. It highlights that "influencer" is no longer just a buzzword but has real importance in contemporary culture.
• Sentence E is the fourth sentence as it describes how the influencers create an impression on the psychology of potential consumers.
• Sentence D is the last and final sentence as it adds something about the impact of the influencers and how they realise the buying behaviour of the consumers through their persuasive skills.
• The correct sequence is BCAED.

Therefore, the correct answer is Sentence - B.

Additional Information

• We can easily eliminate Sentences A, D and E. Because a paragraph does not start with however or furthermore, there must be previous information. As there is no question mark why we start a sentence with ‘can’.

The correct answer is Option (2).

Key Points

• The given paragraph is about "the rise of social media and how the influencers use it for their marketing".
• Sentence B is the first sentence as it describes the rise of social media and its revolution in various aspects.
• Sentence C is the SECOND sentence as it talks about the emergence of influencers and how they utilize social media for marketing.
• Sentence A is the third sentence. It starts with ‘however’. It highlights that "influencer" is no longer just a buzzword but has real importance in contemporary culture.
• Sentence E is the fourth sentence as it describes how the influencers create an impression on the psychology of potential consumers.
• Sentence D is the last and final sentence as it adds something about the impact of the influencers and how they realise the buying behaviour of the consumers through their persuasive skills.
• The correct sequence is BCAED.

Therefore, the Second sentence is Sentence-C.

Additional Information

• Influencer: The persons who are popular on social media.
• Example: Whenever they post something on social media, we can see lakhs of views, comments and likes within a short time on that post.

The correct answer is Option (3). 

Key Points

• The given paragraph is about "the rise of social media and how the influencers use it for their marketing".
• Sentence B is the first sentence as it describes the rise of social media and its revolution in various aspects.
• Sentence C is the second sentence as it talks about the emergence of influencers and how they utilize social media for marketing.
• Sentence A is the THIRD sentence. It starts with ‘however’. It highlights that "influencer" is no longer just a buzzword but has real importance in contemporary culture and acknowledges that while influencers were initially a new phenomenon, they are now becoming the norm.
• Sentence E is the fourth sentence as it describes how the influencers create an impression on the psychology of potential consumers.
• Sentence D is the last and final sentence as it adds something about the impact of the influencers and how they realise the buying behaviour of the consumers through their persuasive skills.
• The correct sequence is BCAED.

Therefore, the Third sentence is Sentence-A.  

Additional Information

• Buzzword: (किसी विषय से संबंधित लोकप्रिय व प्रचलित शब्‍द या वाक्‍यांश) A buzzword is a word or expression that has become fashionable in a particular field and is being used a lot by the media. 
• Example: Biodiversity was the buzzword of the Earth Summit.

The correct answer is Option (4). 

Key Points

• The given paragraph is about "the rise of social media and how the influencers use it for their marketing".
• Sentence B is the first sentence as it describes the rise of social media and its revolution in various aspects.
• Sentence C is the second sentence as it talks about the emergence of influencers and how they utilize social media for marketing.
• Sentence A is the third sentence. It starts with ‘however’. It highlights that "influencer" is no longer just a buzzword but has real importance in contemporary culture.
• Sentence E is the FOURTH sentence as it describes how the influencers create an impression on the psychology of potential consumers.
• Sentence D is the last and final sentence as it adds something about the impact of the influencers and how they realise the buying behaviour of the consumers through their persuasive skills.
• The correct sequence is BCAED.

Therefore, the Fourth sentence is Sentence-E.

The correct answer is Option (1).

Key Points

• The given paragraph is about "the rise of social media and how the influencers use it for their marketing".
• Sentence B is the first sentence as it describes the rise of social media and its revolution in various aspects.
• Sentence C is the second sentence as it talks about the emergence of influencers and how they utilize social media for marketing.
• Sentence A is the third sentence. It starts with ‘however’. It highlights that "influencer" is no longer just a buzzword but has real importance in contemporary culture.
• Sentence E is the fourth sentence as it describes how the influencers create an impression on the psychology of potential consumers.
• Sentence D is the LAST and final sentence as it adds something about the impact of the influencers and how they realise the buying behaviour of the consumers through their persuasive skills.
• The correct sequence is BCAED.

Therefore, the Fourth sentence is Sentence-D.

Shortcut Trick

Ratio of Profit Share of A and B is (47000 − 22000) : 22000 = 25 : 22.

Profit Ratio = Ratio of (Investment × Time).

Investment of A = 15000 × 12 months = 180000 units.

Investment of B = (15000 + Y) × 4 + 0.6(15000 + Y) × 8 = 8.8 × (15000 + Y) units.

Ratio 180000 ÷ [8.8 × (15000 + Y)] = 25 ÷ 22.

7200 ÷ (15000 + Y) = 25 ÷ 62.5 ⇒ Y = 3000.

∴ The correct answer is 6000.

Alternate Method

Given → A's investment = Rs. 15000, B's investment = Rs. (15000 + Y), Time = 1 year, Total Profit = Rs. 47000, B's Profit = Rs. 22000. Formulas: Profit Ratio = (Capital₁ × Time₁) : (Capital₂ × Time₂).

⇒ Profit of A = Total Profit − B's Profit = 47000 − 22000 = Rs. 25000. ⇒ Profit Ratio A : B = 25000 : 22000 = 25 : 22. ⇒ Equivalent Capital of A = 15000 × 12 = 180000. ⇒ Equivalent Capital of B = (15000 + Y) × 4 + (15000 + Y) × (1 − 0.40) × 8. ⇒ B's Capital = 4(15000 + Y) + 4.8(15000 + Y) = 8.8(15000 + Y). ⇒ A/B = 180000 ÷ [8.8(15000 + Y)] = 25 ÷ 22. ⇒ 180000 × 22 = 25 × 8.8 × (15000 + Y). ⇒ 3960000 = 220 × (15000 + Y) ⇒ 18000 = 15000 + Y ⇒ Y = 3000. ⇒ Value of 2Y = 2 × 3000 = 6000.

∴ The correct answer is 6000.

Additional Information

Partnership Principles

When investments vary over time, the profit is distributed according to the weighted average of the investment relative to the time period.

Withdrawal Calculation

Removing 40% means the remaining investment is 60% (or 0.6) of the original amount for the rest of the duration.

Shortcut Trick

Let speed of boat in still water be u km/h and current v = 4 km/h.

Total time: 20/(u − 4) + 15/(u + 4) = 29/12 hours.

By Option/Value verification, if u = 16: 20/12 + 15/20 = 5/3 + 3/4 = (20 + 9)/12 = 29/12 (Matches).

Upstream speed = 16 − 4 = 12 km/h.

Time for 64 km upstream = 64 ÷ 12 = 16/3 = 5(1/3) hours.

∴ The correct answer is 5(1/3) hours.

Alternate Method

Given: Upstream distance = 20 km, Downstream distance = 15 km, Current speed (v) = 4 km/h, Total time = 29/12 hours.

Formula: Time = Distance ÷ Speed; Upstream speed = u − v; Downstream speed = u + v.

⇒ 20/(u − 4) + 15/(u + 4) = 29/12

⇒ [20(u + 4) + 15(u − 4)] / (u² − 16) = 29/12

⇒ [20u + 80 + 15u − 60] / (u² − 16) = 29/12

⇒ 12(35u + 20) = 29(u² − 16)

⇒ 420u + 240 = 29u² − 464

⇒ 29u² − 420u − 704 = 0

⇒ Solving the quadratic equation, we get u = 16 km/h.

⇒ Upstream speed = 16 − 4 = 12 km/h.

⇒ Required time = 64 ÷ 12 = 16/3 = 5(1/3) hours.

∴ The correct answer is 5(1/3) hours.

Additional Information

Relative Speed in Water

Downstream speed (D) = u + v and Upstream speed (U) = u − v, where u is boat speed and v is stream speed.

Calculations for u and v

Speed of boat in still water u = (D + U) ÷ 2 and speed of stream v = (D − U) ÷ 2.

Average Speed

If distances are same, average speed = (D × U) ÷ u = (u² − v²) ÷ u.

Shortcut Trick

Days for P + Q + R = 180/11 days and P + Q = 20 days.

Total Work (LCM of 180 and 20) = 180 units.

Efficiency of R = Efficiency(P+Q+R) − Efficiency(P+Q) = 11 − 9 = 2 units/day.

60% of Total Work = 0.6 × 180 = 108 units.

Time for R = 108 ÷ 2 = 54 days.

∴ The correct answer is 54 days.

Alternate Method

Given: Time taken by P, Q, and R = 16(4/11) days = 180/11 days. Time taken by P and Q = 20 days.

⇒ Efficiency of R = (Efficiency of P+Q+R) − (Efficiency of P+Q)

⇒ Efficiency of R = 11 − 9 = 2 units/day

⇒ 60% of Total Work = (60/100) × 180 = 108 units

⇒ Time taken by R alone = 108 ÷ 2 = 54 days

∴ The correct answer is 54 days.

Additional Information

Total Work Formula

Total Work = Efficiency × Time. For fractional days, use the LCM of numerators for Total Work.

Efficiency Calculation

Efficiency of a specific person is found by subtracting the combined efficiency of others from the total group efficiency.

Percentage of Work

Time required for partial work = (Percentage of Total Work) ÷ (Efficiency of the person).

Shortcut Trick

Apply the Weighted Average deviation method.

Deviation of Boys = 90 − 92 = −2 per boy.

Total negative deviation for 3 boys = 3 × (−2) = −6.

To balance, 2 girls must have a total positive deviation of +6.

Deviation per Girl = +6 ÷ 2 = +3.

Average marks of girls = 92 + 3 = 95.

∴ The correct answer is 95 marks.

Alternate Method

Given: Average marks of Boys = 90, Average of Class = 92, Ratio of Boys : Girls = 3 : 2.

Formula Used: Average of Class = (n₁x₁ + n₂x₂) ÷ (n₁ + n₂)

Let the average marks of Girls be x.

⇒ (3 × 90 + 2 × x) ÷ (3 + 2) = 92

⇒ (270 + 2x) ÷ 5 = 92

⇒ 270 + 2x = 92 × 5

⇒ 270 + 2x = 460

⇒ 2x = 460 − 270

⇒ 2x = 190

⇒ x = 95

∴ The correct answer is 95 marks.

Additional Information

Weighted Average Formula

The overall average of two groups combined is given by A_avg = (n₁A₁ + n₂A₂) ÷ (n₁ + n₂).

Alligation Rule

Ratio of quantities = (Higher Value − Mean) : (Mean − Lower Value). This is very effective for mixture and average problems.

Deviation Method

Net sum of deviations from the mean is always zero. Use this to find missing components quickly without large calculations.

Shortcut Trick

Let the total quantity taken out from vessel A be x litres.

Since equal quantities of milk and water are taken out, milk taken out = x/2 litres, and water taken out = x/2 litres.

Mixture P consists of 4 litres of honey, x/2 litres of milk, and x/2 litres of water.

Since water is 40% of mixture P, we have: x/2 = 40% of (4 + x) ⇒ x/2 = 0.4 × (4 + x) ⇒ x/2 = 1.6 + 0.4x ⇒ 0.5x − 0.4x = 1.6 ⇒ 0.1x = 1.6 ⇒ x = 16 litres.

Percentage of mixture taken out from vessel A = (16 ÷ 45) × 100% ≈ 35.56%, which lies between 32% to 36%.

∴ The correct answer is Between 32% to 36%.

Alternate Method

Given:

Total volume of mixture in vessel A = 45 litres.

Quantity of honey in vessel B = 4 litres.

Equal quantities of milk and water are taken out from vessel A and added to vessel B to form mixture P.

Percentage of water in mixture P = 40%.

Calculations:

Let the quantity of milk taken out be y litres.

Therefore, the quantity of water taken out is also y litres.

⇒ Total quantity of mixture taken out from vessel A = 2y

⇒ Total quantity of mixture P in vessel B = Honey + Milk + Water = 4 + y + y = 4 + 2y

⇒ Water percentage in mixture P = (Water ÷ Total Mixture P) × 100

⇒ 40 = [y ÷ (4 + 2y)] × 100

⇒ 40 ÷ 100 = y ÷ (4 + 2y)

⇒ 0.4 = y ÷ (4 + 2y)

⇒ 0.4 × (4 + 2y) = y

⇒ 1.6 + 0.8y = y

⇒ 1.6 = y − 0.8y

⇒ 1.6 = 0.2y

⇒ y = 1.6 ÷ 0.2 = 8 litres

⇒ Total quantity taken out from vessel A = 2y = 2 × 8 = 16 litres

⇒ Required Percentage = (Total quantity taken out ÷ Total mixture in vessel A) × 100

⇒ Required Percentage = (16 ÷ 45) × 100

⇒ Required Percentage = 320 ÷ 9 = 35.56%

⇒ The percentage value 35.56% lies in the interval between 32% to 36%.

∴ The correct answer is Between 32% to 36%.

Additional Information

Mixture Concentration Formula

The concentration of any ingredient in a mixture is calculated as (Quantity of the ingredient ÷ Total volume of the mixture) × 100.

Equal Quantity Replacement Concept

When equal volumes of different components are removed from one container and combined in another, their ratio in the new container is 1:1, making the algebraic expression linear and easy to solve.

Shortcut Trick

Total CP = 400 × 2 = 800. Let CP of A be x and B be (800 − x).

Total SP = 1.1x + 1.2(800 − x) = 928.

1.1x + 960 − 1.2x = 928 ⇒ 0.1x = 32 ⇒ x = 320.

CP of B = 800 − 320 = 480.

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 480.

Alternate Method

Given: Average CP = Rs. 400, Profit A = 10%, Profit B = 20%, Total SP = Rs. 928.

Formulas: Total CP = Average CP × 2 | SP = CP × (100 + P%)/100

⇒ Total Cost Price (CP) of A and B = 400 × 2 = Rs. 800.

⇒ Total Profit earned = Total SP − Total CP = 928 − 800 = Rs. 128.

⇒ Let CP of shirt B be y. Then CP of shirt A = (800 − y).

⇒ Profit from A + Profit from B = Total Profit.

⇒ (800 − y) × 10/100 + y × 20/100 = 128.

⇒ 80 − 0.1y + 0.2y = 128 ⇒ 0.1y = 48 ⇒ y = 480.

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 480.

Additional Information

Alligation Method

Overall Profit % = (128/800) × 100 = 16%. Alligating 10% and 20% with mean 16% gives CP ratio of (20−16):(16−10) = 4:6 = 2:3.

Cost Price Calculation

CP of B = Total CP × (Ratio share) = 800 × (3/5) = 480.

Shortcut Trick

Total Interest % in Scheme A = 15% × 2 = 30%

Total Interest % in Scheme B = 12% × 2 = 24%

Equation: 30% of x + 24% of (x + 500) = 4224

54% of x + 120 = 4224 ⇒ 54% of x = 4104 ⇒ x = 7600

∴ The correct answer is 7600.

Alternate Method

Given:

Principal in A = x, Rate = 15%, Time = 2 years

Principal in B = x + 500, Rate = 12%, Time = 2 years

Formula Used:

Simple Interest (SI) = (P × R × T) ÷ 100

Calculations:

⇒ SI_A = (x × 15 × 2) ÷ 100 = 0.30x

⇒ SI_B = ((x + 500) × 12 × 2) ÷ 100 = 0.24(x + 500)

⇒ SI_A + SI_B = 4224

⇒ 0.30x + 0.24x + 120 = 4224

⇒ 0.54x = 4224 − 120

⇒ 0.54x = 4104

⇒ x = 4104 ÷ 0.54 = 7600

∴ The correct answer is 7600.

Additional Information

Simple Interest Calculation

Interest remains constant every year if the principal is the same. Total SI % = Rate × Time.

Effective Rate Method

To find the total value, sum the products of each principal and its effective interest rate percentage.

Shortcut Trick

Let original length be 3x and breadth be 2x.

New Area = (3x + 5) × 2x = 2600 ⇒ 6x² + 10x − 2600 = 0 ⇒ 3x² + 5x − 1300 = 0.

Solving for x: x = 20 (as x must be positive).

Original Perimeter = 2(3x + 2x) = 10x = 10 × 20 = 200 m.

∴ The correct answer is 200 m.

Alternate Method

Given: Ratio of Length (L) to Breadth (B) = 3 : 2. Let L = 3x and B = 2x. New Length = 3x + 5. New Area = 2600 m².

Formula Used: Area of Rectangle = Length × Breadth; Perimeter = 2(Length + Breadth).

⇒ (3x + 5) × 2x = 2600

⇒ 6x² + 10x = 2600

⇒ 6x² + 10x − 2600 = 0

⇒ 3x² + 5x − 1300 = 0

⇒ 3x² + 65x − 60x − 1300 = 0

⇒ x(3x + 65) − 20(3x + 65) = 0

⇒ (x − 20)(3x + 65) = 0

⇒ x = 20 (Dimensions cannot be negative)

⇒ Original Length = 3 × 20 = 60 m; Original Breadth = 2 × 20 = 40 m

⇒ Original Perimeter = 2(60 + 40) = 2 × 100 = 200 m

∴ The correct answer is 200 m.

Additional Information

Area and Perimeter of Rectangle

Area = Length × Breadth and Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Breadth). The diagonal of a rectangle is √(L² + B²).

Quadratic Roots Method

For a quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0, roots can be found using factorisation or the formula x = [−b ± √(b² − 4ac)] / 2a.

Ratio and Scaling

When dimensions are in ratio a:b, always use a common multiplier x to represent actual values as ax and bx for algebraic consistency.

300 * 0.5 - 1 = 149

149 * 1 -1 = 148

148* 1.5 - 1 = 221

221 * 2 - 1 = 441 

441 * 2.5 - 1 = 1101.5

∴ The correct answer is 149.

100 - 25 = 75,

256 - 100 = 156,

476 - 256 = 220,

745 - 476 = 269,

1050 - 745 = 305

Again taking the difference 

156 - 75 = 81(9²)

220 - 156 = 64(82​)

269 - 220 = 49(72​)

305 - 269 = 36(6²)

Hence 100 is the correct answer

283 - 68 = 215 (6³ - 1)

407 - 283 = 124 (5³ - 1)

470 - 407 = 63 (4³-1)

496 - 470 = 26 (33 - 1)

503 - 496 = 7 (23 - 1)

Hence 283 is the correct answer.

54 + 13 = 67,

67 - 17 = 50,

50 + 13 = 63,

63 - 17 = 46

46 + 13 = 59

Next term in the series is 59

Hence next term in the series 59

61.2 - 60 = 1.2,

63.6 - 61.2 = 2.4,

70.8 - 63.6 = 7.2,

99.6 - 70.8 = 28.8,

243.6 - 99.6 = 144

Missing term in the series is 61.2

Hence 61.2 is the missing the series.

Given:

15, 34, 57, 86, ?, 170

Solution:

34 - 15 = 19

57 - 34 = 23

86 - 57 = 29

123 - 86 = 37

170 - 123 = 47

∴ Missing term in the series is 123. 

Important Points 

The difference in the numbers 19, 23, 29, 37 & 47 are multiple of 2.

⇒ 23 - 19 = 4

⇒ 29 - 23 = 6

⇒ 37 - 29 = 8

⇒ 47 - 37 = 10

Number of Male who visited Museum A = 2/9 x 1701 = 378

Number of Male who visited Museum B = 11/13 x 1924 = 1628

Number of Male who visited Museum C = 13/16 x 1920 = 1560

Number of Male who visited Museum D = 19/40 x 2000 = 950

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Number of Male who visited Museum E = 107.69% of 1560 = 1680

Number of Female who visited Museum E = 1628 - 300 = 1328

Required difference = 1680 - 1328 = 352

Number of Male who visited Museum A = 2/9 x 1701 = 378

Number of Male who visited Museum B = 11/13 x 1924 = 1628

Number of Male who visited Museum C = 13/16 x 1920 = 1560

Number of Male who visited Museum D = 19/40 x 2000 = 950

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The number of females in Rampur before Sunday = 16/31 x 1,24,000 = 64000

Total number of female population in village Rampur on Sunday = 64000 + 1323 = 65323

Required percentage = 65323/1628 x 100 = 4012.46%

Number of Male who visited Museum A = 2/9 x 1701 = 378

Number of Male who visited Museum B = 11/13 x 1924 = 1628

Number of Male who visited Museum C = 13/16 x 1920 = 1560

Number of Male who visited Museum D = 19/40 x 2000 = 950

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Average = (1323 + 296 + 360)/3 = 659.66 = 660 (Approx.)

Required difference = (1628 + 1560) - 660 = 3188 - 660 = 2528

Number of Male who visited Museum A = 2/9 x 1701 = 378

Number of Male who visited Museum B = 11/13 x 1924 = 1628

Number of Male who visited Museum C = 13/16 x 800 = 650

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Revenue generated by males in Museum B = 1628 × X 

Revenue generated by females in Museum B = 296(X - 5)

Total revenue = 1628 × X + 296(X - 5) = 94720

 1628X + 296X - 1480 = 94720

1925X = 94720 + 1480 = 96204

X = 96200/1925 = 50(Approx)

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Total revenue getting from male tickets from museum A = 378 x 50 = 18900

Number of Male who visited Museum A = 2/9 x 1701 = 378

Number of Male who visited Museum B = 11/13 x 1924 = 1628

Number of Male who visited Museum C = 13/16 x 1920 = 1560

Number of Male who visited Museum D = 19/40 x 2000 = 950

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Average = (1924 + 1920 + 2000)/3 = 1948

Number of Male who visited Museum A = 2/9 x 1701 = 378

Number of Male who visited Museum B = 11/13 x 1924 = 1628

Number of Male who visited Museum C = 13/16 x 1920 = 1560

 

70% of the population of Mowar village = 4200

So, on particular day, population of village = 4200 × 100/70 = 6000

then, (100 + p%) of 2000 = 6000

⇒ [(100 + p)/100] × 2000 = 6000

⇒ p = 200

The answer is option 1

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in April month = 100 x 3 = 300

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in May month = 120 x 3 = 360

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in June month = 72 x 3 = 216

Number of article sold by A in April = 20% of 300 = 60

Number of article sold by A in May = 25% of 360 = 90

Number of article sold by A in June = 50% of 216 = 108

Number of article sold by B in April = 300 - (60 + 160) = 80

Number of article sold by B in May = 360 - (90 + 70) = 200

Number of article sold by B in June = 216 - (108 + 65) = 43

 

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Number of articles sold by C in June and April months = 160 - 65 = 95

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in April month = 100 x 3 = 300

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in May month = 120 x 3 = 360

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in June month = 72 x 3 = 216

Number of article sold by A in April = 20% of 300 = 60

Number of article sold by A in May = 25% of 360 = 90

Number of article sold by A in June = 50% of 216 = 108

Number of article sold by B in April = 300 - (60 + 160) = 80

Number of article sold by B in May = 360 - (90 + 70) = 200

Number of article sold by B in June = 216 - (108 + 65) = 43

 

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Income generated by article B in June = 180 x 43 = 7740

After a discount of p%, he will get Rs. 4440

Discount = 7740 - 4440 = 3300

Discount % = (3300/ 7740) x 100 = 42.63%

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in April month = 100 x 3 = 300

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in May month = 120 x 3 = 360

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in June month = 72 x 3 = 216

Number of article sold by A in April = 20% of 300 = 60

Number of article sold by A in May = 25% of 360 = 90

Number of article sold by A in June = 50% of 216 = 108

Number of article sold by B in April = 300 - (60 + 160) = 80

Number of article sold by B in May = 360 - (90 + 70) = 200

Number of article sold by B in June = 216 - (108 + 65) = 43

 

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Total number of products sold by A in June = 108 

Number of defective articles = 27

Number of non-defective articles = 108 - 27 = 81. 

The ratio of non-defective products sold by A in June and the number of products sold by C in April

= 81 : 160 

Hence 81: 160 is the correct answer

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in April month = 100 x 3 = 300

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in May month = 120 x 3 = 360

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in June month = 72 x 3 = 216

Number of article sold by A in April = 20% of 300 = 60

Number of article sold by A in May = 25% of 360 = 90

Number of article sold by A in June = 50% of 216 = 108

Number of article sold by B in April = 300 - (60 + 160) = 80

Number of article sold by B in May = 360 - (90 + 70) = 200

Number of article sold by B in June = 216 - (108 + 65) = 43

 

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Number of TV sold by B in April = 80 x (6/10) = 48

Number of Refrigerator sold by B in April = 80 x (4/10) = 32

Difference between the total number of TVs sold by B in April and total number of products sold by B in June = 48 - 43 = 5

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in April month = 100 x 3 = 300

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in May month = 120 x 3 = 360

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in June month = 72 x 3 = 216

Number of article sold by A in April = 20% of 300 = 60

Number of article sold by A in May = 25% of 360 = 90

Number of article sold by A in June = 50% of 216 = 108

Number of article sold by B in April = 300 - (60 + 160) = 80

Number of article sold by B in May = 360 - (90 + 70) = 200

Number of article sold by B in June = 216 - (108 + 65) = 43

 

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The number of articles sold by B is May = 200

Number of articles sold by C in June = 65

Average = 265/2 = 132.5

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in April month = 100 x 3 = 300

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in May month = 120 x 3 = 360

Total number of articles sold by A, B and C together in June month = 72 x 3 = 216

Number of article sold by A in April = 20% of 300 = 60

Number of article sold by A in May = 25% of 360 = 90

Number of article sold by A in June = 50% of 216 = 108

Number of article sold by B in April = 300 - (60 + 160) = 80

Number of article sold by B in May = 360 - (90 + 70) = 200

Number of article sold by B in June = 216 - (108 + 65) = 43

 

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Number of products sold by B in June = 43

Number of products sold by B in June to Females = 43/3

Number of products sold by B to male = (43 × 2)/3

Number of products sold by A in May = 90

Product = [(43 × 2)/3] × 90 = 2580

Given:

I. x2 + 2x - 35 = 0

II. y2 - 2y - 48 = 0

Calculation:

From I,

x2 + 2x - 35 = 0

⇒ x2 + 7x - 5x - 35 = 0

⇒ x(x + 7) - 5(x + 7) = 0

⇒ (x + 7)(x - 5) = 0

Taking,

⇒ (x + 7) = 0 or (x - 5) = 0

⇒ x = -7 or 5

From II,

y2 - 2y - 48 = 0

⇒ y2 - 8y + 6y - 48 = 0

⇒  y(y - 8) + 6(y - 8) = 0

⇒ (y - 8)(y + 6) = 0

Taking,

⇒ (y - 8) = 0 or (x + 6) = 0

⇒ x = 8 or -6

Comparison between x and y (via Tabulation):

 

∴ x = y or relation between x and y can not be established.

Given:

I. x2 - 10x + 16 = 0

II. y2 - 5y - 24 = 0

Calculation:

From I,

x2 - 10x + 16 = 0

⇒ x2 - 8x - 2x + 16 = 0

⇒ x(x - 8) - 2(x - 8) = 0

⇒ (x - 2)(x - 8) = 0

⇒ x = 8, 2

From II,

y2 - 5y - 24 = 0

⇒ y2 - 8y + 3y - 24 = 0

⇒ y(y - 8) + 3(y - 8) = 0

⇒ (y - 8)(y + 3) = 0

Taking,

⇒ (y - 8) = 0 or (y + 3) = 0

⇒ y = 8 or (-3)

Comparison between x and y (via Tabulation):

 

∴ x = y or relation between x and y can not be established.

Calculation:

From I,

x2 – 52x + 51 = 0

⇒ x2 – x – 51x + 51 = 0

⇒ x(x – 51) – 1(x – 51) = 0

⇒ (x – 1)(x – 51) = 0

⇒ x = 1, 51

From II,

y2 – 57y + 56 = 0

⇒ y2 – y – 56y + 56 = 0

⇒ y(y – 1) – 56(y – 1) = 0

⇒ (y – 56)(y – 1) = 0

⇒ y = 56, 1

Comparison between x and y (via Tabulation):

∴ x = y or relationship between x and y cannot be established

I. x2 – 3x + 2 = 0

⇒ x2 – x - 2x + 2 = 0

⇒ x(x – 1) - 2(x – 1) = 0

⇒ (x - 2)(x - 1) = 0

⇒ x = 2, 1

II. y2 + 12y + 36 = 0

⇒ y2 + 6y + 6y + 36 = 0

⇒ y(y + 6) + 6(y + 6) = 0

⇒ (y + 6)² = 0

⇒ y = –6

Comparison between x and y (via Tabulation):

∴ Clearly x > y

Calculation:

From I,

x2 + 2x – 8 = 0

⇒ x2 + 4x – 2x - 8 = 0

⇒ x(x + 4) – 2(x + 4) = 0

⇒ (x + 4)(x – 2) = 0

⇒ x = -4, 2

From II,

 y2 – 8y + 12 = 0

⇒ y² – 2y – 6y + 12 = 0

⇒ y(y – 2) – 6(y – 2) = 0

⇒ (y – 2)(y – 6) = 0

⇒ y = 2, 6

Comparison between x and y (via Tabulation):

∴ x ≤ y

Let the number product sold by B 2015= x

The number of products sold by A in 2015  = 1.5 x

Number of Products sold by A in 2017 = 1.5x + 14

Number of Product sold by A in 2016 = (1.5x + 14)*0.9

Number of Product sold by B in 2016 = x + 1

Number of Product sold by B in 2017 = (8/3)x

Total number of products sold by B in all the three years is 1 less than the number of products sold by A and B together in 2017.

2x + (8/3)x + 1 = 1.5x + 14 + (8/3)x -1 

x = 24

 

Product unsold by A in 2017 = 0.6 × 50 = 30

Product unsold by B in 2017 = 0.36 ×  64 = 23.04

Difference between unsold product = 30 - 23 = 7

Let the number product sold by B 2015= x

The number of products sold by A in 2015  = 1.5 x

Number of Products sold by A in 2017 = 1.5x + 14

Number of Product sold by A in 2016 = (1.5x + 14)*0.9

Number of Product sold by B in 2016 = x + 1

Number of Product sold by B in 2017 = (8/3)x

Total number of products sold by B in all the three years is 1 less than the number of products sold by A and B together in 2017.

2x + (8/3)x + 1 = 1.5x + 14 + (8/3)x -1 

x = 24

Product sold by C in 2017 = (5/4) * 36 = 45

Sum of number of products sold by C in 2017 and that by B in 2016 = 45 + 25 = 70

Let the number product sold by B 2015= x

The number of products sold by A in 2015  = 1.5 x

Number of Products sold by A in 2017 = 1.5x + 14

Number of Product sold by A in 2016 = (1.5x + 14)*0.9

Number of Product sold by B in 2016 = x + 1

Number of Product sold by B in 2017 = (8/3)x

Total number of products sold by B in all the three years is 1 less than the number of products sold by A and B together in 2017.

2x + (8/3)x + 1 = 1.5x + 14 + (8/3)x -1 

x = 24

In 2016, if 40% of the number of products sold by A were sold in the local market and rest were transported to outside, means 60% is sold to outside market

Number of products sold by A outside = 60% of 45 = 27

Let the number product sold by B 2015= x

The number of products sold by A in 2015  = 1.5 x

Number of Products sold by A in 2017 = 1.5x + 14

Number of Product sold by A in 2016 = (1.5x + 14)*0.9

Number of Product sold by B in 2016 = x + 1

Number of Product sold by B in 2017 = (8/3)x

Total number of products sold by B in all the three years is 1 less than the number of products sold by A and B together in 2017.

2x + (8/3)x + 1 = 1.5x + 14 + (8/3)x -1 

x = 24

In 2017, B sold two types of products i.e. type X and type Y. If out of the total products sold by B in 2017, 3/8th were of type Y, then find the ratio of number of products sold by A in 2015 and number of type X products sold by B in 2017?

Number of type Y sold by B in 2017 = (3/8) * 64 = 24 

Number of type X sold by B in 2017 = 64 - 24 = 40

Ratio of of number of products sold by A in 2015 and number of type X products sold by B in 2017 = 36 : 40 = 9 : 10

Given word - “BONAFIDE” 

There are a total of 6 pairs of letters in the word which has as many letters between them as there are in the English alphabetical series, 4 pairs forward and 2 pairs backward.

Hence, the correct answer is Six.

The 2nd, 5th, 7th, and 11th letters from the left end of the word "SHOWERING" are H, E, I and G respectively.

No any four-letter meaningful word can be formed using the letters H, E, I and G.

If no meaningful word is formed, then we have to mark X as our answer.

Hence, the correct answer is X.

The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements will be as follows,

 

I. All inequality can be coding → False (as no puzzle is coding and some puzzle is inequality therefore some inequality which is puzzle is not coding. Certainly, all inequality can never be coding)

II. Some puzzle is not input → False (as we cannot established any relation between puzzle and input that’s why it would be considered as false)

Hence, neither I nor II follow.

The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements will be as follows,

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I. Some false can be wrong → False (as no false is correct and all wrong is correct. certainly, no false is wrong)

II. Some true can be correct → True (as we know only some true cannot be correct but there might be some true which is correct. So, the possibility holds true)

Hence, only II follow.

Given:

Ten persons 

Ten floors in the same building. 

The ground floor is numbered 1 and the topmost floor is numbered 10.

1. N lives on an even number floor above the sixth floor. It means N either lives on the eighth or tenth floor.

2. Only two persons live between N and A.

3. Only three floors are there between A and J who does not live on the ninth floor.

 

4. More than four floors between J and B who lives below N. it means there are atleast five floors between J and B.

5. Only three persons live between B and H.

6. The number of floors between N and H same as the number of floors between J and F.

 

7. G lives on the prime number floor. It means G lives on the second floor.

8. G lives below D and above E. This is not possible in Case I so it gets eliminated.

9. C does not live on the sixth floor. It means D lives on the sixth floor and C lives on the fourth floor.

Thus, the final arrangement is -

 

Hence, the correct answer is C lives on an even-numbered floor.

Given:

Ten persons 

Ten floors in the same building. 

The ground floor is numbered 1 and the topmost floor is numbered 10.

1. N lives on an even number floor above the sixth floor. It means N either lives on the eighth or tenth floor.

2. Only two persons live between N and A.

3. Only three floors are there between A and J who does not live on the ninth floor.

 

4. More than four floors between J and B who lives below N. it means there are atleast five floors between J and B.

5. Only three persons live between B and H.

6. The number of floors between N and H same as the number of floors between J and F.

 

7. G lives on the prime number floor. It means G lives on the second floor.

8. G lives below D and above E. This is not possible in Case I so it gets eliminated.

9. C does not live on the sixth floor. It means D lives on the sixth floor and C lives on the fourth floor.

Thus, the final arrangement is -

 

A lives on the floor immediately above D.

The correct answer is A.

Given:

Ten persons 

Ten floors in the same building. 

The ground floor is numbered 1 and the topmost floor is numbered 10.

1. N lives on an even number floor above the sixth floor. It means N either lives on the eighth or tenth floor.

2. Only two persons live between N and A.

3. Only three floors are there between A and J who does not live on the ninth floor.

 

4. More than four floors between J and B who lives below N. it means there are atleast five floors between J and B.

5. Only three persons live between B and H.

6. The number of floors between N and H same as the number of floors between J and F.

 

7. G lives on the prime number floor. It means G lives on the second floor.

8. G lives below D and above E. This is not possible in Case I so it gets eliminated.

9. C does not live on the sixth floor. It means D lives on the sixth floor and C lives on the fourth floor.

Thus, the final arrangement is -

 

D lives on floor number 6.

The correct answer is D.

Given:

Ten persons 

Ten floors in the same building. 

The ground floor is numbered 1 and the topmost floor is numbered 10.

1. N lives on an even number floor above the sixth floor. It means N either lives on the eighth or tenth floor.

2. Only two persons live between N and A.

3. Only three floors are there between A and J who does not live on the ninth floor.

 

4. More than four floors between J and B who lives below N. it means there are atleast five floors between J and B.

5. Only three persons live between B and H.

6. The number of floors between N and H same as the number of floors between J and F.

 

7. G lives on the prime number floor. It means G lives on the second floor.

8. G lives below D and above E. This is not possible in Case I so it gets eliminated.

9. C does not live on the sixth floor. It means D lives on the sixth floor and C lives on the fourth floor.

Thus, the final arrangement is -

 

Six persons live between the floors of G and B.

The correct answer is Six.