CMAT 2020

Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

1. In how many ways a committee consisting of 5 men and 6 women can be formed from 8 men and 10 women ?

A 5041

B 5040

C 11670

D 11760

Answer: D

Explanation:
Number of ways a committee consisting of 5 men and 6 women can be formed from 8 men and 10 women
10 8
= C6 × C5
10 8
= C4 × C3
10×9×8×7 8×7×6
= 1×2×3×4 × 1×2×3

= (10 × 3 × 7) × (8 × 7)

= 210 × 56 = 11760

=> Ans - (D)

2. What is the farthest distance between two points on a cylinder of: HEIGHT 8 and RADIUS 8 ?

A 8 5

B 16 5

C 8 2

D 8 3
Answer: A

Explanation:

Height of cylinder = 8 units and radius = 8 units

=> Farthest distance = hypotenuse = (8)2 + (16)2

=8 5 units
=> Ans - (A)

3. Find the smallest number by which 2400 should be divided to make it a perfect cube.

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A 220

B 385

C 260

D 300

Answer: D

Explanation:
Prime factorization of :

2400 = (2)5 × (3) × (5)2

Now, to make it a perfect cube, we need to make the powers multiple of 3, and thus we need to divide it by = (2)2 × 3 × (5)2 = 300

=> Ans - (D)

4. In a certain town, 40% of people have brown hair, 30% of people have brown eyes and 12% have both brown hair and brown
eyes.
How many people in town have neither brown hair nor brown eyes ?

A 44%

B 43%

C 41%

D 42%

Answer: D

Explanation:

Let total number of people in the town = 100x

People who have both brown hair and eyes = b = 12x

=> People who have brown hair = a + b = 40x

=> a = 28x

Similarly, c = 18x

∴ People who have neither brown hair nor brown eyes = 100x − (12x + 18x + 28x) = 42%
=> Ans - (D)

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5. A company publishes to its customers that at a certain compound interest rate, a sum of money deposited by anyone will
become 8 times in 3 years. If the same amount is deposited at the same compound rate of interest, then in how many years will
it become 16 times ?

A 4 years

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B 3.5 years

C 3 years

D 4.5 years

Answer: A

Explanation:
If a sum of money becomes x times in a years, it will become y times in b years
1 1
=> (x) a = (y) b
1 1
Similarly, (8) 3 = (16) t
3 4
=> (2) 3 = (2) t
4
=> 1 = t

=> t = 4 years

=> Ans - (A)

6. The sum of two numbers is 135 and their HCF is 9. How many such pairs of numbers can be formed ?

A 2

B 5

C 4

D 6

Answer: C

Explanation:
Let the two numbers be 9x and 9y, where x and y are co prime numbers.

=> 9x + 9y = 135
135
=> x + y = 9 = 15

Now, pairs of natural numbers having sum 15 and co prime are = (1,14), (2,13), (4,11), (7,8)

Thus, 4 such pairs can be formed.

=> Ans - (C)

0.3×0.3+0.03×0.03−0.6×0.03
7. Simplify the following: 0.54

A 0.03

B 0.135

C 0.982

D 9.37

Answer: B

Explanation:
According to BODMAS,

first Multiply the given numbers

0.3 x0.3= 0.09

0.03 x0.03=0.0009

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0.6 x 0.03=0.018

simplifying this according to the given question,

0.09-0.0009-0.018=0.0729
0.0729
now 0.54

=> 0.135

Therefore answer is option b

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8. The LCM and HCF of two numbers are 84 and 21 respectively. If the ratio of two numbers is 1 : 4, then the larger among two
numbers is:

A 28

B 48

C 88

D 84

Answer: D

Explanation:
Let the two numbers be x and 4x

=> x × 4x = 84 × 21

=> x2 = (21)2

=> x = 21

∴ Larger number = 4 × 21 = 84
=> Ans - (D)

9. If x : y = 2 : 3, the value of (3x + 2y) : (2x + 5y) is:

12
A 25

11
B 27

11
C 15

12
D 19

Answer: D

Explanation:
Let x = 2 and y = 3
3x+2y
To find : 2x+5y
3(2)+2(3)
= 2(2)+5(3)
12
= 19

=> Ans - (D)

10. The work done by a man, woman and child are in the ratio 3: 2:1. If daily wages of 20 men, 30 women and 36 children amount
to 78/-, what will be the wages of 15 men, 21 women and 30 children for 18 weeks ?

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A 7371/-

B 8645/-

C 7532/-

D 9000/-

Answer: A

Explanation:
Let the efficiency of a man, woman and child be 3x, 2x, x espectively.

Thus, 1 day wage = (3x × 20) + (2x × 30) + (x × 36) = 78

=> 156x = 78
1
=> x = 2

∴ Wages of 15 men, 21 women and 30 children for 18 weeks = [(15 × 3x) + (21 × 2x) + (30 × x)] × 18 × 7
1
= 117 × 2 × 126

= 117 × 63 = Rs. 7, 371

=> Ans - (A)

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11. X and Y are running towards each other from their houses. X can reach Y’s house in 25 minutes which is half the time taken by
Y to run from his house to X’s house. If the two start to run towards each otherat the same time, then how much more time it
will be required by Y to reach the middle of houses ?

A 18 min.

B 25 min.

C 50 min.

D 12.5 min.

Answer: D

Explanation:
Time taken by X to reach Y's house = 25 minutes and by Y to reach X's house = 50 min

Ratio of time taken = 1 : 2

∵ speed is inversely proportional to time, let speed of X = 2x km/min and speed of Y = x km/min and distance between their houses =
2d km
Using, speed = distance/time
2d d
=> x = 50 = 25
d
=> x = 25 -------------(i)
d
Now, time taken by Y to travel d km, i.e. mid way = x

= 25 minutes
d
Now, time taken by X to travel d km, i.e. mid way = 2x

= 12.5 minutes

So, the correct answer is 25 − 12.5 = 12.5 minutes

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=> Ans - (D)

12. 25,000/- is borrowed at compound interest at the rate of 3% for first year, 4% for 2nd year and 5% for 3rd year. Find the amount
to be paid after 3 years.

A 28,117/-

B 28,118/-

C 28,120/-

D 28,119/-

Answer: D

Explanation:
Principal sum to be borrower = Rs. 25,000
R
Amount when compounded annually = P (1 + 100 )T
3 4 5
=> Amount to be paid after 3 years = 25, 000(1 + 100 ) (1 + 100 ) (1 + 100 )
26 21
= 250 × 103 × 25 × 20

= 103 × 13 × 21 = Rs. 28, 119

=> Ans - (D)

13. Two successive discounts of 8% and 12% are equal to a single discount of:

A 22%

B 19.04%

C 20%

D 20.96%

Answer: B

Explanation:
xy
Two successive discounts of x and y ≡ x + y − 100
12×8
= 12 + 8 − 100

= 20 − 0.96 = 19.04%

=> Ans - (B)

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14. A shopkeeper marks his books at 25% above the cost price. Due to slump in the market, his cost reduces by 5%. And then,to
boost his sale, he offered a discount of 8% due to which sales goes up by 25%. Compute the change in the shopkeepers profit.

A No change

B 7% change

C 2.5% change

D 8% change

Answer: A

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Explanation:
Let cost price of each article = Rs. 100 and number of articles sold be x

=> Original selling price price = Rs. 125

=> Original profit = Rs. (125 − 100)x = Rs. 25x

92
After offering discount of 8%, => New selling price = 100 × 125 = Rs. 115
95
Also, new cost price = 100 × 100 = Rs. 95

∵ Sale increases by 25%, => Number of articles now sold = 1.25x

=> New profit = Rs. (115 − 95) × 1.25x = Rs. 25x

∴ There is no change in profit.

=> Ans - (A)
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15. Brother and sister both appear for an interview. The probability of the selection of brother is 8 while the probability of rejection
4
of sister is 5 What is the probability that only one of them is selected ?

11
A 40

7
B 40

5
C 13

1
D 10

Answer: A

Explanation:
1 7
Probability of brother's selection = 8 and probability of brother's rejection = 8
1 4
Probability of sister's selection = 5 and probability of sister's rejection = 5

Probability that only one of them is selected = (prob. that brother is selected) × (prob. that sister is not selected) + (Prob. that brother is
not selected) × (Prob. that sister is selected)
1 4 7 1
= ( 8 )( 5 ) + ( 8 )( 5 )
4 7 11
= 40 + 40 = 40

=> Ans - (A)

16. Tom's salary is 150% of John’s salary. John’s salary is 80% of Steve’s salary. What is the ratio of Steve's salary to Tom’s salary
?

A 4:5

B 5:4

C 6:5

D 5:6

Answer: D

Explanation:
Let Steve's salary = Rs. 10
80
=> John's salary = 100 × 10 = Rs. 8
150
=> Tom's salary = 100 × 8 = Rs. 12

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∴ Ratio of Steve's salary to Tom’s salary = 12 =5:6
=> Ans - (D)

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17. There are six teachers. Out of them, two teach physics, other two teach Chemistry and the rest two teach Mathematics. They
have to stand in a row such that Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics teachers are always in a set. The numberof ways in which
they can do, is :

A 24

B 48

C 36

D 12

Answer: B

Explanation:
There are 2 physics teacher.They can stand in a row in P (2, 2) = 2! = 2 × 1 = 2 ways

Similarly, the two Chemistry and Mathematics teacher can stand in 2 ways each.

These three sets can be arranged in themselves in 3! = 3 × 2 × 1 = 6 ways

=> Required number of ways = 2 × 2 × 2 × 6 = 48

=> Ans - (B)

18. Five years ago, the average age of A,B,C and D was 45 years. By including X in the present lot their present average changes to
49 years. What is the present age of X?

A 40 years

B 45 years

C 49 years

D 48 years

Answer: B

Explanation:
Sum of ages of A, B, C and D five years ago = 45 × 4 = 180

Sum of their present ages = 180 + (5 × 4) = 200

Sum of present ages of all five (including X) = 49 × 5 = 245

=> Present age of X = 245 − 200 = 45 years

=> Ans - (B)

19. Which of the following sets of numbers can be used as the lengths of the sides of a triangle ?

A [5, 7, 12]

B [5, 7, 9]

C [7, 9, 17]

D [2, 4, 10]

Answer: B

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Explanation:
In a triangle, the sum of two sides is always greater than the third side.

In the last two options, sum of first two sides is less than third side, and in first two options sum is equal to third side, hence these three
are not possible.

Thus, possible lengths of triangle = [5,7,9]

=> Ans - (B)

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20. In how many different ways, can the letters of the words EXTRA be arranged so that the vowels are never together ?

A 168

B 48

C 120

D 72

Answer: D

Explanation:
Taking the vowels (EA) as one letter, the given word has the letters XTR (EA), i.e., 4 letters.

These letters can be arranged in 4! = 24 ways

The letters EA may be arranged amongst themselves in 2! = 2 ways.

Number of arrangements having vowels together = (24 × 2) = 48 ways

Total arrangements of all letters = 5! = 120 ways

=> Number of arrangements not having vowels together = (120 − 48) = 72 ways

=> Ans - (D)

21. A city has an average demand of water of 33,000 Lts. of water which lasts for 50 days. But if some people enter the city, then
the demand increases to 37,000 Lts. of water for which supply will lasts 35 days. Give an estimation of how much minimum
water should be used daily so that it could last 50 days ?

A 24,253.00 Lts.

B 23,666.66 Lts.

C 23,662.34 Lts.

D 24,123.72 Lts.

Answer: B

Explanation:
Water capacity for 50 days is

33000 x 50= 1650000.-----------(1)

water capacity for 35 days is

37000 x 35= 1295000------------(2)

Let the minimum water to be used is K litres

so, K x15=355000
355000
K= 15

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K= 23666.66litres.

Therefore, estimation of how much minimum water should be used daily so that it could last 50 days is 23666.66liters.

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Number of Boys and Girls (in hundreds) in six different years in 5 different schools data is given below :

22. What is the approximate percentage decrease in the number of boys in school D in the year 2017 as compared to the previous
year ?

A 17%

B 5%

C 9%

D 12%

Answer: A

Explanation:
Number of boys in school D in the year 2017 = 530

Number of boys in school D in the year 2016 = 640

640−530
=> Required percent decrease = 640 × 100
1100
= 64 ≈ 17%

=> Ans - (A)

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23. The number of girls in school B in the year 2018 is approximately what percent of the total number of students in school E in
the year 2015 ?

A 52%

B 65%

C 58%

D 46%

Answer: B

Explanation:
The number of girls in school B in the year 2018 = 590

Total number of students in school E in the year 2015 = 550+360 = 910

590
=> Required % = 910 × 100 ≈ 65%

=> Ans - (B)

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 24. What is the average number of girls in school A in all years taken together ?

A 860

B 600

C 760

D 800

Answer: A

Explanation:
Total number of girls in school A in all years taken together = 360+420+690+960+1290+1440 = 5160
5160
=> Required average = 6 = 860
=> Ans - (A)

25. What is the ratio of the number of boys in school C in the year 2018 to the number of girls in school A in the year 2018 ?

A 29 : 43

B 36 : 11

C 36 : 13

D 29 : 41

Answer: A

Explanation:
Number of boys in school C in the year 2018 = 870

Number of girls in school A in the year 2018 = 1290

870
=> Required ratio = 1290 = 29 : 43

=> Ans - (A)

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Logical Reasoning
26. In the following, choose the pair/ group of words having same relationship as given in question.
Elevated : Exalted :: .......... : ...........

A Disorderly : Unfaithful

B Raise : Commensurate

C Promoted : Excellence

D Dirty : Filthy

Answer: D

Explanation:
The two words given are synonyms, meaning at a higher level, similarly only pairs of synonyms in the options are Dirty : Filthy

=> Ans - (D)

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27. The question given below consists of a statement, followed by 3 arguments numbered I, II and III. You should decide which of
the arguments is/are ‘strong’ argument(s) and which is/are ‘weak’ argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from given
options.
Statement:
Should religion be taught in schools ?
Arguments:
I. No, ours is a secular state.
II. Yes, teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.
III. No, how can one dream of such a step when we want the young generation to fulfill its role in the 21% century.

A All are strong

B Only I and III are strong

C Only II is strong

D Only I is strong

Answer: C

Explanation:
The statement is Should religion be taught in schools ?
of the options only argument in II Presents a strong case in favor of teaching religion , rest options are not very strong to consider
teaching or not .
So C is the correct answer.

28. Find the missing letters.

__aba__ba_ab

A abbab

B baabb

C abba

D bbaba

Answer: A

Explanation:
The pattern followed after filling all the blanks.

(A) : a b ab a b a b a b a b

(B) : b a a b a a b b a b a b

(D) : b b a b a a b b a a a b

If we look carefully, we can find only first option making a pattern, ab/ab/ab/ab/ab/ab

=> Ans - (A)

29. What comes next ?

3, 12, 27, 48, 75, 108, .....

A 183

B 147

C 192
D 162

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 Answer: B

Explanation:
The pattern followed is that odd multiples of 3 (starting from 9 are added).

3 + 9 = 12

12 + 15 = 27

27 + 21 = 48

48 + 27 = 75

75 + 33 = 108

108 + 39 = 147

=> Ans - (B)

30. From the given alternatives find the correct relationship that holds between two terms :
FJUL : BOQQ :: LHRX : ......

A HCMM

B HMNC

C HMCM

D HMCC

Answer: B

Explanation:
Expression = FJUL : BOQQ :: LHRX :

The pattern followed is :

Similarly, LHRX : HMNC

=> Ans - (B)

31. Should all the factories in the cities be shifted to outskirts far away from the main city ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is essential step for controlling pollution in the city.
II. No, such step will lead to lot of inconvenience to the employees of the factories and their families as well.

A If both I and II are strong.

B If neither I nor II is strong.

C If only II is strong.

D If only argument I is strong.

Answer: D

Explanation:

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The given statement begs a question whether the factories should be shifted to outskirts away from the main crowded cities, if we look
at the hindsight, it will definitely help curb the pollution. Hence, I is strong because pollution control is highly desirable. II is weak. There
may be some inconvenience initially but in fact their families would live better lives in the outskirts.

=> Ans - (D)

32. A man wears gloves of two colours - Red and Green. Hehas altogether 30 Red Gloves and 10 Green Gloves. Supposing he has
to take out Gloves in dark, how many musthetake out to be sure that he has a matching pair ?

A 4

B 5

C 6

D 3

Answer: D

Explanation:
There are 30 red gloves and 10 green gloves, so he needs to take atleast two socks, to get a pair, now there can be one sock of each
colour, so to be definite sure about a matching pair, he should once again pull out a sock, and the resulting sock will definitely match
with either of the earlier ones, and he will get a pair.

Thus, he needs to take 3 to be sure for a matching pair.

=> Ans - (D)

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33. In a certain code language, RUSTICATE is written as QTTUIDBSD. How would STATISTIC be written in that code ?

A RSBUITUHB

B RSBUJTUHB

C TUBUITUMB

D RSBUIRSJD

Answer: A

Explanation:
RUSTICATE is written as QTTUIDBSD

The pattern followed is :

Similarly, STATISTIC :

=> Ans - (A)

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 34. The following question is given by 2 statements and 2 conclusions numbered I and II. Choose the right answer from given
option.
Statements:

All huts are bunglows.

All bunglows are churches.
Conclusions:
I. Some churches are huts.
II. Some churches are bunglows.

A If only conclusion II follows.

B If either conclusion I or II follows.

C If only conclusion I follows.

D If both conclusion I and II follow.

Answer: D

Explanation:
Venn diagram for above statements is :

Conclusions:
I. Some churches are huts = true
II. Some churches are bunglows = true

Thus, both conclusion I and II follow.

=> Ans - (D)

35. Choose the right answer, based on the relationship given in question.
Clasp: Bracelet

A Hook : Coat

B Cuff : Trousers

C Wrist : Watch

D Buckle : Belt

Answer: D

Explanation:
A clasp is one which holds a bracelet, similarly relationship is observed in buckle : belt.

=> Ans - (D)

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 36. Identify the odd man out.

A Brinjal

B Cabbage

C Papaya

D Cucumber

Answer: B

Explanation:
Brinjal,Papaya and cucumber have seeds but Cabbage does not have seeds.

so, Answer is option B

37. In the following question, select one alternative in which the third statement is implied by the first two statements.

A All wolve’s are wild. All tiger’s are wild. So,all tigers are wolves.

B All buses are boxes. All hens are buses. So, all boxes are hens.

C All POR can run. All ABC are POR. So, all ABC can run.

D All oranges are red. Somepeaches are strawberries. So, all peaches are red.

Answer: C

Explanation:
(A) : From the first two statements, we cannot conclude any relation between tigers and wolves.

(B) : All hens are buses, and all buses are boxes, thus all hens are boxes, and not the other way around.

(C) : The first two statements matches with the conclusion that all ABC can run.

(D) : There is no defined relation between peaches and red.

=> Ans - (C)

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Comprehension:

Mr. Ravi Reddyhas three children - Swarna, Kamal and Avinash. Avinash married Madhuri, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Chowdhry. The Chowdhry’s married their youngest daughter to the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Patel, and they had two children named
Arun and Sharada. The
Chowdhry’s have two more children Ratan and Varsha, both elder to Veeksha. Sameer and Ajay are sons of Avinash and Madhuri.
Rohini is the daughter of Arun.

38. What is the surname of Rohini ?

A Arora

B Reddy

C Chowdhry

D Patel

Answer: D

Explanation:
The above statements when represented in pictorial graph is :

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Thus, Surname of Rohini is Patel.

=> Ans - (D)

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39. How is Sameer related to Madhuri’s father ?

A Grandson

B Son-in-Law

C Son

D Father-in-Law

Answer: A

Explanation:
The above statements when represented in pictorial graph is :

Thus, Sameer is grandson of Madhuri's father.

=> Ans - (A)

40. What is the surname of Sameer ?

A Chowdhry

B Cannot be determined

C Patel

D Reddy

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 Answer: D

Explanation:
The above statements when represented in pictorial graph is :

Thus, Surname of Sameer is Reddy.

=> Ans - (D)

41. How is Mrs. Chowdhry related to Avinash ?

A Aunt

B Sister-in-Law

C Mother-in-Law

D Mother

Answer: C

Explanation:
The above statements when represented in pictorial graph is :

Thus, Mrs. Chowdhry is mother-in-law of Avinash.

=> Ans - (C)

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42. In the following alphabets, which letter is eight to the right of the fourteenth letter from the right end ?
ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY

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A S

B H

C R

D T

Answer: D

Explanation:
ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY

Eighth to the right of the fourteenth letter from the right end = 6th letter from right end = T

=> Ans - (D)

43. Saritha went 15 km to the West from her house, then turned left and walked 20 km. She then turned East and walked 25 km and
finally turning left covered 20 km. Howfar is she from her house ?

A 80 km

B 40 km

C 5 km

D 10 km

Answer: D

Explanation:
Let Saritha starts from point A and went 15 km to the West from her house to reach B, then turned left and walked 20 km southwards to
reach C. She then turned East and walked 25 km to go to D and finally turning left covered 20 km to finally stop at E.

Thus, she is 10 km east of her house.

=> Ans - (D)

44. Choose the correct order.

(A) Yarn (B) Silkworm (C) Saree (D) Silk (E) Cloth

A (C), (D), (A), (B), (E)

B (B), (D), (A), (E), (C)

C (B), (D), (E), (A), (C)

D (B), (D), (C), (E), (A)

Answer: B

Explanation:
The correct order as silkworm produces silk and then after yarn, in the end saree is made :

Silkworm -> Silk -> Yarn -> cloth -> Saree

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=> Ans - (B)

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45. What comes next ?

Answer: A

Explanation:
In the first pair of pictures, a triangle is formed by joining two hypotenuse triangles, and the second picture shows left side triangle with
a shade, similarly, for the two semi circles, we need one on the left side, i.e. curve on left with grey shade, as shown in first figure.

=> Ans - (A)

46. Standing near a bus stop, Ayush told Smitha that Koti was more than ten kilometres but less than 15 kilometres from there.
Smitha know that it was more than 12 kilometres but less than fourteen kilometres from there. If both of them were correct,
which of the following could be the distance to Koti from the bus stop ?

A 14 km

B 12 km

C 11 km

D 13 km

Answer: D

Explanation:
According to Ayushman : Koti was more than ten kilometres but less than 15 kilometres from there

=> Possible values = [11,12,13,14]

Similarly, According to Smitha, it was more than 12 kilometres but less than fourteen kilometres from there.

=> Possible values = [13]

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If both of them were correct, combining above sets, we get the require distance = 13 km

=> Ans - (D)

47. What comes next ?

Answer: C

Explanation:
As per the pattern

will be the next figure .

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48. Identify the missing numbers.

A 22, 20

B 14, 18

C 12, 13

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D 18, 15

Answer: D

Explanation:
In each row, the pattern followed is there are consecutive even or odd numbers as

(9,11,13), (13,15,17), (10,12,14)

Similarly, the missing series will be : 14,16,18 and 11,13,15

Thus, missing values = 18, 15

=> Ans - (D)

49. How is this represented using a Venn diagram ?

Shirt, Collar, Pocket

Answer: C

Explanation:
Generally, every shirt has a collar and a pocket, but these two are different from each other, thus the venn diagram that best describes
above relation is :

=> Ans - (C)

50. In the following question, different letters stand for various symbols as indicated below :
R: Addition
S: Subtraction
T: Multiplication
U: Division
V : Equal to
W: Greater than
X: Less than
Out of the four alternatives given only oneis correct according to the aboveletter symbols. Identify the correct one.

A 16T2R4U6X8

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B 16U2R4S6W8

C 16R2S4V6R8

D 16T2U4V6R8

Answer: C

Explanation:
(A) : 16T2R4U6X8

≡ 16 × 2 + 4 ÷ 6 < 8
2
L.H.S. = 32 + 3 = 32.67 which is greater than 8, hence it is not correct.

(B) : 16U2R4S6W8

≡ 16 ÷ 2 + 4 − 6 > 8
L.H.S. = 8 − 2 = 6 which is less than 8, hence it is also not correct.

(C) : 16R2S4V6R8

≡ 16 + 2 − 4 = 6 + 8
L.H.S. = 18 − 4 = 14

R.H.S. = 6 + 8 = 18

∵ L.H.S. = R.H.S., hence it is correct.

=> Ans - (C)

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Language Comprehension
Instructions [51 - 56 ]

Comprehension:
The reformer must know that what moves people is the authentic life, not mere writing. The newspaper and journals that Tilak and
other reformers ran, the books they wrote, sold little, but had an enormous effect. Their writing was known to reflect and be just an
extension of, their exemplary lives. It was the authenticity of their lives which lent weight to their message, to their example. All knew
that their lives were an integral whole - they were not moral in public life and lacking in private, not vice versa. They were not full of pious
thoughts and sacred resolutions within the walls of a temple.

A writer who is merely entertaining his readers, even one who is merely informing them, can do what he wants with the rest of his life.
But the writer, who sets out to use his pen to reform public life, can not afford such dualities. Here is the testimony of one great man -
about the influence of another, Lokmanya Tilak.

“I believe that an editor who has anything worth saying and who commands a clientele cannot easily be hushed. He delivered his
finished message as soon as he is put under duress. Tilak spoke more eloquently from the Mandalay fortress than through columns of
the printed Kesari. His influence was multiplied a thousandfold by his imprisonment and his speech and his pen had acquired much
greater power after he was discharged than before his imprisonment. By his death we have been editing his paper without pen and
speech through the sacred resolution of the people to realize his life’s dream.

He could possibly have done more if he were today in flesh preaching his view. Critics like me would perhaps be still finding fault in the
expression of this or that. Today, his message rules millions of hearts which are determined to raise permanent a living memorial by the
fulfilment of his ambition in their lives”.

51. Complete the following sentence:

Tilak’s messages were most effective ...........

A when he delivered them through editorials

B after his death

C before his imprisonment

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Answer: D

Explanation:
From the lines of the passage, "... His influence was multiplied a thousandfold by his imprisonment, and his speech and his pen had
acquired much greater power after he was discharged than before his imprisonment...", it can be inferred that it was Tilak's speech and
the news of his imprisonment, which increased his influence in big proportions.

Options A, B and C do not reflect the main reason for Tilak's unprecedented increase in influence and hence are not the most
appropriate choices.

Option D mentions one of the two aspects of Tilak's increased influence and hence, is the correct answer.

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52. Which of the following is the result of Lokmanya Tilak’s exemplary life ?

A People resolvedto fulfil his life’s dreams

B The newspapers edited by him did not incur monetary loss

C He was put in jail at Mandalay

D The books written by him are useful

Answer: A

Explanation:
Option A is the direct inference from the ending lines of the passage; ". ..Today, his message rules millions of hearts which are
determined to raise permanent a living memorial by the fulfilment of his ambition in their lives.".
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

53. Which of the following is the general tendency of critics according to the passage ?

A To condemn one and all the reformer writers

B To justify their criticism

C To praise only those writers who they like

D To find fault with oneor the other expression of a writer

Answer: A

Explanation:
From the lines of the last paragraph, ". ..Critics like me would perhaps be still finding fault in the expression of this or that ..", it can be
inferred that generally, critics find a reason to condemn the reform writers on any random interpretation of their writings or speeches.
Option A aptly captures this idea.

Options B and C are nowhere mentioned in the passage.

Although option D can be potentially misunderstood as a possible inference from the last paragraph, it is a distorted inference. The
reason behind the critics finding faults in a reform writer's composition is to condemn them.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

54. In the context of the passage, a reformer becomes effective if :

A he is a journalist with an objective view point

B he is an author with an excellent style of writing

C he is good critic of social practices

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D

Answer: D

Explanation:
From the first paragraph, it can be inferred that for a reformer to be effective, their writing should be the extension of their exemplary
lives. Since option D aptly captures this idea,

The correct answer is option D.

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55. Which of the following types of writers can be moral in their personal life and lack in public life ?

A Those who want to reform people

B Those whose writing is an extension of their exemplary lives

C Those who lead an authentic life

D Those who want to entertain people

Answer: B

Explanation:
From the first paragraph of the passage, we can infer that the people whose writing is an extension of their exemplary lives can be
moral in their personal lives and lack in public.

Hence, the answer is option B.

56. In the context of the passage, which of the following statements about Tilak and the reformers is true ?

A They were moral in private life but lack in public life

B Very few people used to read the newspapers even from inside the jail

C They were allowed to edit their newspapers even from inside the jail

D Their influence on people was negligible

Answer: A

Explanation:
From the first paragraph of the passage, we get that Tilak and reformers lead exemplary lives. They were lacking in their public life, but
moral in their personal lives. Their writing was an extension of their lives.

Hence, the answer is option A.

57. Choose the correctly spelt word.

A Foreign

B Fariegn

C Foriegn

D Forein

Answer: A

Explanation:
Foreign is the correctly spelt word.

Answer is option A.

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 58. In the following sentence, choose the nearest similar meaning word so that the meaning of sentence may not change.
Ritu asked Rashmi not a meddle in her affairs.

A enthuse

B impose

C interfere

D cross

Answer: C

Explanation:
meddle is to interfere in something without permission.

Answer is option C.

59. Radha keeps an open house every weekend to teach yoga.

What does the underlined word mean ?

A Welcomes all those who are interested

B Keeps the doors of her house open

C Welcomes selected group of people

D Welcomes yoga practioners

Answer: A

Explanation:
Keeps an open house - Welcome visitors any time

In this question, option A is most appropriate answer.

60. The appropriate meaning of stir up a hornet’s nest would be ..........

A to create trouble

B to quicken an action

C to destroy homes and settlements

D to mix the good and the bad

Answer: A

Explanation:
stir up a hornet’s nest - to create a difficult situation

Answer is option A.

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61. New Metro Rail Project was commissioned yesterday at Hyderabad by the State Railway Minister. What is the opposite of the
underlined word ?

A Closed

B Started

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C

D Terminated

Answer: D

Explanation:
commissioned - started, sanctioned

Terminated is the opposite of the given word.

Answer is option D.

62. Fill in the blank with appropriate word(s).

One who believes in no Government and the refore incites disorder in a state is called .........

A a Naxalite

B an Autocrate

C a Monarchist

D an Anarchist

Answer: D

Explanation:
An Anarchist is the one who believes in no Government and the refore incites disorder in a state.

Answer is option D.

63. Fill in the blank(s) with appropriate word/ words.

Confused and ........ Shyam fumbled to make sense of seemingly inconsistent statements, ............ the impatience of his
listeners.

A prostrate, listening to

B philosophical, overlooking

C incoherent, oblivious to

D tired, hearing

Answer: C

Explanation:
The word that will fill the first blank must be complementary to the word "Confused". Out of the given options, "incoherent" is the best
choice. Also, filling both the blanks with option C forms a grammatically sound sentence.

Hence, the answer is option C.

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64. In this question, a word is underlined in the given sentence. For the underlined word, four words are listed below. Choose the
word nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The football coach had a sympathetic presence, albeit a commanding one.

A Although

B Further more

C Because

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D

Answer: A

Explanation:
Albeit - though, although, even-though

Answer is option A.

65. In this question, you are given a sentence, a part of which is underlined. This is followed by four waysof phrasing the underlined
part. Select the version that best rephrases the underlined part.
We want the teacher to be him who has the best rapport with the students.

A We want him to be the teacher.

B We want the teacherto be he.

C We anticipate the teacher to be him.

D We desire the teacher to be him.

Answer: A

Explanation:
B: "to be he" is grammatically incorrect.

C: "anticipate" is a wrong choice to replace "want"

D: "desire" is also the wrong word to replace "want"

Option A is the correct answer.

66. The question has a group of sentences marked A, B, C, D and E. Arrange these to forma logical sequence.
(A) but there is some merit in it
(B) as distinct from consumption
(C) the bifurcation of plan and non-plan funds
(D) in so far as it focuses attention on development expenses
(E) in the budget in artificial

A (D), (C), (A), (B), (E)

B (D), (E), (A), (C), (B)

C (C), (E), (A), (B),(D)

D (C), (D), (B), (E), (A)

Answer: B

Explanation:
Only option B forms a coherent sequence as "in so far as it focuses attention on development expenses / in the budget in artificial / but
there is some merit in it / the bifurcation of plan and non-plan funds / as distinct from consumption "

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67. Rajiv's utopian idea was entertaining, but not acceptable. What does the underlined word mean ?

A imaginary idea

B classic idea

C big idea

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D

Answer: A

Explanation:
utopia - imagined place or things

Similarly, utopian idea is an imaginary idea.

Answer is option A.

68. Form a meaningful sentence from the given sentences.

(A) It results from a carefully revised plan
(B) Men work together for a cause or purpose
(C) Team work does not just happen
(D) It must be clearly known to them

A (C), (A), (B), (D)

B (B), (C), (D), (A)

C (B), (C), (A), (D)

D (C), (B), (D), (A)

Answer: A

Explanation:
C and A form a logical pair as the "It" in A refers to "Team work" in C.

Similarly, B and D form a logical pair as the "It" in D refers to the "cause or purpose" mentioned in B.

As C mentions "Team Work", it is a better opening statement than B.

Hence, the correct order is CABD.

69. What do you understand by - FRATRICIDE ?

A murder of a foetus

B murder of oneself

C murder of father

D murder of brother

Answer: D

Explanation:
fratricide - killing of one's brother or sister

Answer is option D.

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70. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
You are advised to show clemency to the defeated enemy.

A Mercy

B Cruelty
C Kindness

D Leniency

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Explanation:
Clemency means Kindness, Mercy

The opposite of Clemency is cruelty, brutality

Therefore answer is option b.

71. Fill in the blank(s) with appropriate word/ words.

As ......... head of the organisation, he attendedsocial functions andcivil meetings, but had no ........ in the formulation of
companypolicy.

A hypothetical, vote

B former, pride

C nominal, competition

D titular, voice

Answer: B

Explanation:
Let us see the meaning of the given words
Word
Meaning
Titular Holding or constituting a purely formal position
or title without any real authority.
Hypothetical being or involving a hypothesis. Hypothesis is a
supposition or

proposed explanation made on the basis of

limited evidence as a starting

point for further investigation.

Nominal (of a role or status) Existing in name only
While ‘titular’, ‘former’ and ‘nominal’ are possible options for

the first blank, ‘competition’ is totally out of context for the second

blank.

Now we are down to two choices, (B) or (D). One does not ‘have pride’ but ‘takes pride’ in the formulation of company policy.

Moreover, the sentence subtly indicates a non-appreciative tone in reference to the head of the organization.

Hence, option (D) would fit the blank.

72. Choose the most suitable word for the given expression.
One who cannot die.

A Invulnerable

B Perpetual

C Mortal

D Immortal

Answer: D

Explanation:
Immortal - living forever, one who cannot die

Answer is option D.

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73. Fill in the blank with appropriate word/words.
Harris ....... thirteen pages when his laptop crashed.

A is typing

B had already typed

C has typed

D typed

Answer: B

Explanation:
The last part of the sentence, "when his laptop crashed", indicates that the event took place in the past perfect tense. Out of the given
options, only option B satisfies.

74. Rajni is a Voracious reader.

The meaning of the underlined word is:

A tenacious

B truthful

C spacious

D ravenous

Answer: D

Explanation:
voracious - having a huge appetite, excessively eager

Among the given options, ravenous is the most appropriate one.

Answer is option D.

75. Choose an appropriate synonym for the given word:

WREAK

A to sweat

B to sting

C to twist

D to inflict

Answer: D

Explanation:
Wreak means to cause the infliction of

Therefore, answer is D

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76. Who wrote the book “The Paradoxical Prime Minister” ?

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A Khushwant Singh

B Shashi Tharoor

C Arundhati Roy

D Vikram Seth

Answer: B

Explanation:
The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi And His India is a 2018 non-fiction book written by senior leader of the Indian National
Congress, Shashi Tharoor, about the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

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77. VAIO is the product of which company ?

A Dell

B Verizon Associates

C Sony

D Compac

Answer: C

Explanation:
VAIO was originally a brand of Sony, introduced in 1996

78. How many overs were allowed persidein the inaugural 1975 Cricket World Cup ?

A 60

B 50

C 25

D 40

Answer: A

79. Who is the founding member of Muslim League?

A Md.Ali Jinnah

B Aga Khan

C Shaukat Ali

D Nawab Khwaja Salimullah

Answer: A

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80. In India, how many banks were nationalised during Second Round of Nationalization in 1980 ?

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A 7 Banks

B 6 Banks

C 8 Banks

D 5 Banks

Answer: B

81. EXIM Policy of India is prepared by ..........

A SEBI

B Ministry of Finance

C Ministry of Commerce

D RBI

Answer: C

82. Which Indian has becomethe first woman in the world to be awarded with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) award
for Exceptional Bravery at sea ?

A P.V. Sindhu

B Radhika Menon

C Bhawana Kanth

D Avani Chaturvedi

Answer: B

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83. What do you call the study of inscriptions ?

A Palaeography

B Archaeology

C Numismatics

D Epigraphy

Answer: D

Explanation:
Epigraphy (Ancient Greek: ἐπιγραφή), "inscription", is the study of inscriptions

84. ‘Grapevine’ is the term used in relation to ..........

A E-mail Communication

B Group Communication

C Formal Communication

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D

Answer: D

85. Birla Industrial and Technological Museum is located in the state ........

A Maharashtra

B West-Bengal

C Bihar

D Karnataka

Answer: B

86. The length of the longest railway platform in India is ..........

A 4481.6 ft.

B 4412 ft.

C 4492 ft.

D 4432 ft.

Answer: A

Explanation:
The world's longest station platform is at Gorakhpur Junction in India at 1,355.40 metres ( 4481.627ft)

87. MDMK is Political Party, what does it stand for ?

A Makkal Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

B Munnetra Dravida Marumalarchi Kazhagam

C Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

D Madras Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Answer: C

88. Which city houses the headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the World’s ‘Atoms for Peace’ organisation
set-up in 1957 within the United Nations family ?

A Vienna (Austria)

B NewYork (USA)

C Tokyo (Japan)

D Geneva (Switzerland)

Answer: A

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89. The country which is also known as Persia is ......

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A Iran

B Iraq

C Qatar

D Kuwait

Answer: A

90. Which is the oldest Veda ?

A Atharveda

B Samveda

C Rigveda

D Yajurveda

Answer: C

Explanation:
The Rigveda Samhita is the oldest extant Indic text. It is a collection of 1,028 Vedic Sanskrit hymns and 10,600 verses in all, organized
into ten books

91. Who is the only batsman to score five centuries in a single edition of ICC World Cup ?

A Rohit Sharma

B Hardik Pandya

C Clive Loyd

D Virat Kohli

Answer: A

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92. To which field of literature is the ‘Booker Prize’ awarded every year ?

A Fiction

B Autobiography

C Religion

D Philosophy

Answer: A

Explanation:
The International Booker Prize is awarded annually for a single work of fiction, translated into English and published in the UK by a
registered imprint. Both works of long form fiction and collections of short stories are eligible.

93. The bank which merged with Capital First was ........

A IDBI

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B

C IDFC

D SBI

Answer: C

94. Which city is known for its ‘Chicken embroidery’ ?

A Surat

B Pune

C Indore

D Lucknow

Answer: D

Explanation:
Chikan embroidery is produced in the city of Lucknow, the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

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95. ......... is gained whena bulletis fired upwards vertically.

A Synergy

B Kinetic Energy

C Energy

D Potential Energy

Answer: D

Explanation:
If you fire a bullet vertically upwards, it may rise as high as 10000 feet or around 2.7 km. When the bullet is fired it has Kinetic energy
and the direction is vertically upward. The bullet continues to loose Kinetic energy and gains potential energy at higher heights.

Therefore answer is option D

96. The famous hill station ‘Kodaikanal’ is in .........

A Nilgiri Hills

B Palani Hills

C Javadi Hills

D Cardomom Hills

Answer: B

Explanation:
Kodaikanal is one of the very popular holiday destination hill resorts in South India. This hill station stands 7200 feet above sea level
and situated in upper palani hills of the westernghats near Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Kodaikanal is also popularly known as the princes
of Hill Stations.

97. What strait divides Moracco and Spain ?

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A Strait of Malacca

B Strait of Hormuz

C Strait of Bosporus

D Strait of Gibraltar

Answer: D

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98. Who won the Miss Universe Australia title in 2019 ?

A Sushmitha Rao

B Preethi Lamba

C Priya Serrao

D Kalpana Chawla

Answer: C

99. The longest circle which can be drawn onthe Earth’s surface passes through :

A Tropic of Capricorn

B Tropic of Cancer

C Arctic circle

D Equator

Answer: D

Explanation:
The equator is the circle that is equidistant from the North Pole and South Pole. It divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and
the Southern Hemisphere. Of the parallels or circles of latitude, it is the longest, and the only 'great circle' (a circle on the surface of the
Earth, centered on Earth's center).

100. ‘Siamese Fighting Fish’is the national aquatic animal of which country ?

A Australia

B New Zealand

C Thailand

D Singapore

Answer: C