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1. Ans. E. 3. Ans. E.
Clearly, no one lives on the second floor of Clearly, none of the statements given are
building A. correct as per the final arrangement.
2. Ans. B. 4. Ans. B.
Clearly, there are 2 people who live in Clearly, there are 2 persons live between the
building C. floor on which Z and P live.
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8. Ans. E. Step 1: $ F 3 6 N @ K T Q 5 C % B # D S *
The correct answer is option 5, i.e. None H4WL789
can be deduced. Step 2: $ 3 F 6 N @ K T 5 Q C % B # D S *
From the question, we must understand the H4W7L98
meaning of the word, ‘corollary’. A ‘corollary’ Step 3: $ 3 F 6 @ K T 5 Q % # D * H B C N
is a proposition that follows from (and is often S4W7L98
appended to) one already proved. Thus, we 12. Ans. E.
must look for the option choice that logically
follows the information given.
Following the steps we must analyse all the
option choices carefully. (1) can be rejected
on first reading as no information as such
regarding the fact that appeals have been
made to overseas Pakistanis to donate money
for the dam. (2) can also be rejected as 13. Ans. C.
although it can be inferred that Islamabad was
desperately wanting for an international
funding for years but the fact that Pakistan is
a disputed territory by the World and Asian
Development Bank is not based on any strong
evidence. Both (3) and (4) can also be
rejected as nothing about the CPEC and the
fact that officers have been told to donate 14. Ans. D.
money from their salaries, respectively is not In each step the numbers are arranged:
evident from the facts stated. In Step 1: all the even numbers are
As none of the option choices stated capture multiplied with 2 and all the odd numbers are
the essence of the statement thus, the most multiplied with 3
appropriate answer choice is option 5. Step 2: Is given in the pattern as firstly the
9. Ans. C. numbers are added and then subtracted
Given Series: $ F 3 6 N @ 9 K T Q 5 C % 8 B respectively.
#7DS*H4WL Step 3: Digits of each number is multiplied
Step 1: $ F 3 6 N @ K T Q 5 C % B # D S * by itself.
H4WL789 Step 4: Each number is divided by 2.
Step 2: $ 3 F 6 N @ K T 5 Q C % B # D S * Input: 44 37 61 56 32 83 12 75
H4W7L98 Step 1: 88 111 183 112 64 249 24 225
Step 3: $ 3 F 6 @ K T 5 Q % # D * H B C N Step 2: 199 72 295 48 313 225 249
S4W7L98 Step 3: 81 14 90 32 9 20 72
10. Ans. B. Step 4: 40.5 7 45 16 4.5 10 36
Given Series: $ F 3 6 N @ 9 K T Q 5 C % 8 B 15. Ans. D.
#7DS*H4WL In each step the numbers are arranged:
Step 1: $ F 3 6 N @ K T Q 5 C % B # D S * In step 1: all the even numbers are
H4WL789 multiplied with 2 and all the odd numbers are
Step 2: $ 3 F 6 N @ K T 5 Q C % B # D S * multiplied with 3
H4W7L98 Step 2: Is given in the pattern as firstly the
Step 3: $ 3 F 6 @ K T 5 Q % # D * H B C N numbers are added and then subtracted
S4W7L98 respectively.
11. Ans. C. Step 3: Digits of each number is multiplied
Given Series: $ F 3 6 N @ 9 K T Q 5 C % 8 B by itself.
#7DS*H4WL Step4: Each number is divided by 2
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25. Ans. C.
26. Ans. B.
27. Ans. D.
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29. Ans. B.
30. Ans. E.
Five trains: Rajdhani express, Duranto
express, Shatabdi express, Tejas express
and Gareebrath.
Running between Delhi to Dehradoon.
Five day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
D. Saroj celebrates neither in June nor Thursday, Friday.
immediately after Suresh. 1) Two trains are running between Shatabdi
(so, case 1(a) gets eliminated here). and Duranto.
Case 1(b): 2) Shatabdi is going to Dehradoon before
Wednesday.
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Hence, Gareebrath is going to Dehradoon on and see if they seem relevant with respect to
Wednesday. the information/data provided to us.
31. Ans. B. From the statement, we can infer that Amazon
The correct answer is option 2, i.e. The is offering exclusive deals to its members in
court was hearing a habeas corpus its 36-hour blockbuster sales event. From the
petition filed by the corporal's father, option choices mentioned, we can infer that all
claiming his son was being illegally except option 3 are vague and can be
confined at the Army Base Hospital. rejected.
Both options 3 and 4 can be rejected on first Option 1 is about exact deal of ‘BPL's side by
reading as they introduce an independent idea side refrigerator’ which is not backed up by
and we cannot deduce anything that is not any evidence from the given statement.
mentioned thus, options 3 and 4 can be Option (2) only talks about ‘refrigerators’ and
rejected. Option 1 can also be eliminated as as a result is very specific to just one product.
we cannot predict the motive of the court with Option (4) can also be rejected as no
surety (mentioned as ‘Court wants to make information regarding the delivery on 19 June
sure’). Since, no such information is evident is evident from the information provided.
from the statement, we can reject it. The option closest in meaning to this is option
Option 2 makes a generalization that the court 3. All the other options seem irrelevant with
was hearing a petition filed by the corporal's respect to the data provided in the
family (hint: last sentence of the given statement.
statement). It is a perfect deduction that can Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
be made based on the given information as it 33. Ans. B.
does not introduces any new idea nor violates The correct answer is option 2, i.e.Neither
any piece of information stated. I nor III follows, i.e. only II follows.
Based on the above conclusions we can reject A course of action is something that needs to
options 1, 3, 4 and 5 and thus, the most be done considering the present scenario in
appropriate answer is option 2. mind. From the statement, it is evident that
32. Ans. C. India’s secretive nuclear missile tracking
The correct answer is option 3, i.e. Amazon ship, will get ready by this December.
Prime Day is giving shoppers a very From the options it is very much evident that
unusual - and tempting - deal in majority even if one doesn’t understand the statement
of the categories. Prime members can get given we can still mark the answer choice.
their hands on a great deal of products The hint is evident in the beginning of the
that too at massive discounts. second course of action where the word
In the question it is stated that which of the ‘next step’ is mentioned. It clearly suggests
following is a perfect conjecture, for that this is the appropriate course of action
understanding the question, we must first and also suggests that this is the nest step
understand the meaning of the word which will include sea trials.
‘conjecture’. A ‘conjecture’ is an opinion or Both (I) and (III) can be rejected as (I)
conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete suggest what the vessel will do and does not
information or in simple words we must look suggest anything regarding the future course
for a suitable option that can be inferred from of action regarding the tracking ship. (III) is
the given information. a very generic statement regarding the ship
We first make sure to read the statement and in no way suggest a possible course of
carefully and then see what immediate action thus, it can also be rejected.
inferences can be drawn based on our first Thus, all the course of actions stated except
reading. The next step is to look at the (II) are irrelevant and can be rejected.
statements given in the options, analyze them
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cannot be in the cabinet. This implies Fawad If one of Edwin and Chetan is in the cabinet,
is also not in the cabinet. the other must he in the cabinet.
Since Harsh is in the cabinet, Bardhan cannot Case I: Both Edwin and Chetan are in the
be in the cabinet. cabinet.
So, the members of the cabinet Since Edwin is in the cabinet, Harsh must be
are: Abhishek, Chetan, Edwin, Gurdeep in the cabinet. This implies Abhishek is also
and Harsh. in the cabinet.
Case II: Neither Edwin nor Chetan is in the Since Chetan is in the cabinet, Darshan
cabinet. cannot be in the cabinet. This implies Fawad
Bardhan will be in the cabinet only if Harsh is is also not in the cabinet.
not in the cabinet. Suppose Bardhan is in the Since Harsh is in the cabinet, Bardhan cannot
cabinet, then Harsh cannot be in the cabinet be in the cabinet.
and vice versa. So, the members of the cabinet
But both Edwin and Harsh cannot be out of are: Abhishek, Chetan, Edwin, Gurdeep
the cabinet as the cabinet has at least two and Harsh.
ministers who are in their fifties. Case II: Neither Edwin nor Chetan is in the
So, the members of the cabinet cabinet.
are: Abhishek, Darshan, Fawad, Gurdeep Bardhan will be in the cabinet only if Harsh is
and Harsh. not in the cabinet. Suppose Bardhan is in the
The cabinet can be selected in 2 ways cabinet, then Harsh cannot be in the cabinet
37. Ans. A. and vice versa.
Edwin is six years older than Chetan. The But both Edwin and Harsh cannot be out of
possible ages are (45,39) and (54,48). the cabinet as the cabinet has at least two
Gurdeep is three years younger than ministers who are in their fifties.
Abhishek. The possible ages are (36,39), So, the members of the cabinet
(45,48) and (54,57) are: Abhishek, Darshan, Fawad, Gurdeep
Fawad is in his fifties and is younger than and Harsh.
Harsh. It means both of them are in fifties In either case, Bardhan is not in the cabinet.
and thus, Gurdeep and Abhishek cannot be 38. Ans. D.
aged (54,57). Six persons: A, B, C, D, E and F.
If Edwin and Chetan are (45,39), the pairs of Six different shoes brands: Adidas, Fila,
ages of Gurdeep and Abhishek is not Lotto, Nike, Puma and Reebok.
possible. Six different costs: s.1700, Rs.2200,
Hence, Edwin and Chetan are (54,48) and Rs.2500, Rs.2700, Rs.3000 and Rs.3600.
Gurdeep and Abhishek are (36,39). Also, From statement I: E bought Lotto shoes. C
Fawad must be 57 and Harsh 59. Bardhan is did not buy Fila shoes. A did not buy Nike
in his thirties, so he must be 38. shoes. The difference in cost of shoes that A
bought and Adidas shoes is Rs.800.
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Hence, statement I alone is not sufficient to Therefore, statements I and II together are
answer the question. sufficient to answer the question.
From statement II: F bought Reebok On combining I and III,
shoes, which costs Rs.3600. D did not but
Adidas shoes or Puma shoes. The cost of
Puma shoes is Rs.2500. The cost of Nike
shoes is more than that of A and C’s shoes.
The cost of shoes that C bought is more than
that of E’s shoes.
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AX = 12m
Using Pythagoras theorem:
QX2 =
=
QR = 8m = 13m.
RX = 15m Hence, statement III alone is sufficient.
Using Pythagoras theorem: Hence, data in statement I and III alone is
sufficient to answer the question.
QX2 = 40. Ans. E.
Option e) is the correct answer. Both
= Statements I and III are necessary to answer
the question.
= Using statement I and II :
= 17m. * F faces outside and H, who likes Red sits
Hence, statement I alone is sufficient. immediate right of F.
From statement II: From point W, the person * B, who likes Green sits second to the left of
moves towards south and walks for 7m till F.
point Y, then he move towards south-east * A sits second to the right of F, who sits third
direction for 8m and reach point X. to the left of G(so, G faces away from the
centre) and it is also given that G likes White
and sits second to the left of one who likes Red
(so, person who likes Red faces towards the
center).
* Person who likes Red sits third to the right
of E(so, E faces towards the center).
* F sits third to the right of D (so D faces away
Here, distance between Q and X is not from the center).
integer. * A, sits second to right of one who likes Black,
Hence, statement II alone is not sufficient. who sits immediate right of one who likes
From statement III: From point W, the Red”(so, F must like Black).
person moves in east direction for 16m and * B sits immediate left of C, who sits third to
stopped at point Y, he then moves in north the right of one who likes Pink (so, C must
direction for 6m till point Z. From point Z, he faces away from the center).
moves 5m in east direction till point X.
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Using statement II and III: * G, who sits third to the right of one who likes
* F faces outside and H, who likes Red sits Black. (so, F must like Black).
immediate right of F. * One who likes Purple sits second to the right
* B, who likes Green sits second to the left of F. of one who likes Green, who sits immediate
* one who likes Pink sits second to the right right of D. (so, E must like Purple).
of F.
* Person who likes Black sits immediate right
of one who likes Red.(only possibility is F likes
Black).
* One who likes Purple sits second to the right
of one who likes Green.
* F sits third to the right of D and it is also
given that one who likes Green, who sits
immediate right of D, who faces away from
the center.
* H sits second to the left of G, who sits third
to the right of one who likes Black.
* E sits second to the left of A, who sits second
to right of one who likes Black. After filling the remaining data,
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Option B: Clearly, this is not the opposite of of questions on the failure of the state to
the given statement. protect its citizens from hunger 70 years
Option C: This statement says that the after independence.
development model itself was based on Option III: Clearly, this is not the author’s
consumer capitalism, which has been viewpoint with respect to the paragraph 1.
achieved. So, this statement presents a Option IV: This sentence is ambiguous.
contrast to the given statement. Therefore, option B is the apt answer.
Option D: Clearly, this statement too does not 52. Ans. E.
present a contrast to the given statement as Options A, C and D: These sentences do not
we are. fit with the sentence succeeding the
Option E: This statement is similar to the highlighted statement.
given statement as India did opt for a dirigiste Option B: Paragraph 4 is about ‘inequity in
model of industrial capitalist development. the current economic model,’ not about the
Therefore, option C is the apt answer. social security facilities. (Refer to the solution
Note- Consumer capitalism is a theoretical of Q5)
economic and social-political condition in Option E: The sentence fits perfectly in the
which consumer demand is manipulated, in a context of the passage.
deliberate and coordinated way, on a very Therefore, option E is the apt answer.
large scale, through mass-marketing 53. Ans. A.
techniques, to the advantage of sellers. Assumption I: If marginalised people have
According to the given sentence, India has access to social sector schemes, then they
moved from industrial capitalism to can be saved from protracted periods of
consumerism, something which is instigated hunger. As protracted periods of hunger can
by the suppliers. cause death, this assumption can be
50. Ans. A. considered correct.
Paragraph 3 states all the reasons that lead Assumption II: This is not an assumption, it
to cases of alleged starvation deaths. The is an inference. Thus, this assumption is
heart of all these reasons is the weak system incorrect.
of entitlements provided by the state. The Therefore, option A is the apt answer.
paragraph 4 focuses more on the current 54. Ans. B.
economic model of India and its flaws. The The phrase ‘conspicuous by its absence’ in
connective sentence should be a blend of the given context of the passage means that
these two paragraphs. Only option II the state is ‘obviously not present where one
presents this fusion. Options I and III only or it should be.’ Therefore, option B is the
connect with the paragraph 4. Therefore, apt answer.
option A is the apt answer. 55. Ans. E.
51. Ans. B. All the options can be deciphered from the
Option I: Dystopian relates to a state in paragraph 3 except option E. The paragraph
which everything is unpleasant or bad. A states ‘A truly universal system of social
dystopia is a community or society that is security that pays special attention to
undesirable. The statement says that poor reaching out to the most vulnerable
who are living in urban areas, such as New communities needs to be put in place.’
Delhi, are undesirable. They are living in ‘Put in place’ means positioned something
terrible condition. This can be considered the correctly; returned to its proper location or
author’s viewpoint with respect to the first place. This means that the universal system
sentence of paragraph 1. of social security has been already present
Option II: India has failed to address the and does not need to be established.
gruelling poverty suffered by millions that’s Therefore, option E is the apt answer.
why the author says that it raises a number
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56. Ans. A. the blank will render the first part of the
Note that in the given question we are sentence incorrect. So we can either look for
required to find a segment which when put in the segment which will make a contextual
the blank will render the first part of the error or one which causes a grammatical error
sentence incorrect. So we can either look for in the asked part. So let's first read the
the segment which will make a contextual sentence and the options thoroughly.
error or one which causes a grammatical error Here we can have a grammatical error. Since
in the asked part. So let's first read the the first part is in the simple future tense, the
sentence and the options thoroughly. rest of the sentence should be
The first statement mentions that protests structurally similar and thus the same tense
were started after the Sterlite announcement should be used throughout. All the options
was made. But the first option mentions the except A use the simple future tense (option
word “before” to indicate the time of the D uses the passive form of the simple future
initiation of the protests, which renders the tense), thus rendering the whole sentence and
first part of the sentence contextually part A correct. However, if option A is put in
incorrect. All the other options fit the blank, the first part of the sentence will
appropriately in the blank and help in become incorrect.
rendering a logical meaning to the whole 59. Ans. E.
sentence. Thus, option A is the correct Note that in the given question we are
answer. required to find a segment which when put in
57. Ans. B. the blank will render the first part of the
Note that in the given question we are sentence incorrect. So we can either look for
required to find a segment which when put in the segment which will make a contextual
the blank will render the second part of the error or one which causes a grammatical error
sentence incorrect. So we can either look for in the asked part. So let's first read the
the segment which will make a contextual sentence and the options thoroughly.
error or one which causes a grammatical error If the segments mentioned in all the options
in the asked part. So let's first read the are put in the blank, the sentence would be
sentence and the options thoroughly. grammatically and contextually correct. The
"Fiduciaries" means "trustees". The sentence simple present tense, the present perfect
implies that a particular law will apply to the tense as well as the present perfect
trustees outside India only if they are of two continuous tense would fit with the phrase
kinds- one of them being those who are doing "recently revealed" as the equipment could be
business with India. We need to find out the supplied in the present time or since some
other group. Now, when it is being said in part time in the past. Also, there may be certainty
2 that a law would be applied to someone, we as well as uncertainty about the supply. Thus,
can infer that it would be valid only when option E is the correct answer.
someone does something that harms the 60. Ans. C.
nation in some way. Options A, C and D Note that in the given question we are
mention such circumstances under which the required to find a segment which when put in
laws would be applied. Thus, all these options the blank will render the first part of the
make the sentence as well as part 2 correct. sentence incorrect. So we can either look for
Only option B mentions a circumstance the segment which will make a contextual
where the laws of the country are preserved, error or one which causes a grammatical error
hence, there would be no application of the in the asked part. So let's first read the
law. So option B becomes our answer. sentence and the options thoroughly.
58. Ans. A. Note that "food economy", as mentioned in
Note that in the given question we are the first part of the sentence, is a singular
required to find a segment which when put in subject, which would take a singular verb in
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part 2. All the options except C use a singular look for the third sentence. D mentions the
verb. So they make part 1 correct. "Play" is a phrase, “Because of this dozens of children
plural verb, which renders part 1 incorrect as were given false cancer treatments”; so we
the subject must change to the plural need to find the specific reason. F carries this
accordingly- "The informal food economies, reason for the consequence mentioned in D.
which fall outside official regulation". Thus, Thus, F is the third sentence. Now we are left
option C is the correct answer. with only A and B, and B follows A as it
61. Ans. B. concludes the passage by stating how the
The given statement which needs to be anti-corruption community helped in raising
placed in the passage talks about awareness. So, the correct sequence would
development of clean alternatives to coal, oil be ECFDAB.
and gas. Thus, it should be placed after the 66. Ans. C.
second statement of the passage which talks ‘Underdevelopment’ and ‘accelerated
about the requirement for the progress’ are opposing factors and when
decarbonisation of the economy with opposing factors interact a ‘clash’ or
alternatives to alternatives for coal and cars ‘crossfire’ occurs. Thus, both i and ii can be
that run on diesel. Thus, option B is the used to fill the first blank. The second blank
correct answer. should have the alternative iii in it as ‘new
62. Ans. C. urban reality’ is being formed because of the
The first and the second statement are in interactions of various factors. Thus, option D
logical order as the first talks about the can be negated. ‘Transitions’ mean a period
invention of “nationalism” in Europe and the of change. ‘Translations’ mean the process of
second talks about the model of nationalism. changing text from one language to another.
The third sentence is also in the proper order Hence, keeping in context to the sentence,
as at it lays down the first criteria to be a alternative v is a better fit answer for the
“British”. Here the usage of “so” indicates third blank. Only option C has alternative v
that it is the first sentence in the sequence of as its choices along with iii and i. This makes
the given sentence and the last one which option C the correct answer.
mentions “finally”. Hence, the given sentence 67. Ans. D.
should replace (3) to make the sentence The given passage is about a project for
complete and coherent. urban development in China. Thus, the first
63. Ans. D. blank should have the word ‘urbanization’ in
Refer to the last sentence in the series. it as it refers to the process of making an
64. Ans. E. area more urban. So, options B and C can be
Refer to the last question in the series. negated as they don’t have alternative ii. The
65. Ans. B. second blank is preceded by the word
The passage is on corruption, so either C or E ‘strategy’ which refers to a plan of action
could logically be the opening lines of the designed to achieve a long-term or overall
passage. The other options start with such aim. Thus, this plan needs to made.
conjunctions and connectors, which indicate ‘Speculated’ means to form a theory without
that they are the continuation of other substantial evidence. ‘Formulated’ means to
statements. Between C and E, the latter create or prepare methodically. ‘Forecasted’
should be the first sentence as it lays down means to predict or estimate. Thus,
the argument that corruption affects human ‘formulated’ is the correct word for the given
rights and C takes the idea forward towards second blank as it would indicate that the
a resolution. So, E and C for the first and the said ’strategy’ is being created or prepared.
second sentence respectively. Having found Since alternatives ii and iv have to be used,
the first and the second sentence, and it remains to be seen if alternative vi can fit
having the fourth sentence fixed, we need to the third blank. The mentioned ‘strategy’ as
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per the passage is not only required for Deregulation of airlines on the watch of
sustainable cities but also for a developed Democratic President Jimmy Carter took
urban society. ‘Necessity’ means the state or place at the same time when the
fact of being required and is the correct word once unionised truck drivers became
for the given blank. This makes option d the independent contractors, the only difference
correct answer. being that they did not bargain for the pay
68. Ans. A. and benefits with their employers as was
The given passage is about a certain done by the latter.
paradigm. The attention it receives should be 71. Ans. A.
growing to make it an important factor to Because of ‘after the war,’ both options I and
garner worldwide attention at a growing II can be used. ‘On the eve of’ is a phrase
pace. Thus, the first blank should have which means ‘on the day before an important
‘increased’ in it with reference to the context. event, or during the period of time just
This makes options A and D viable. The first before it.’ So, option II basically means
sentence states that the paradigm helps to ‘before the war.’ Annexation is the
achieve ‘sustainable development’. The administrative action and concept in
second blank should thus have ‘contributes’ international law relating to the forcible
in it as it means help to cause something. transition of one state's territory by another
Thus, alternative ii should go in the second state. It is generally held to be an illegal act.
blank. ‘Dwindled’ means to decrease and The sentences are not about any annexation
cannot be used in any of the blanks making instead they are about soybean trade. So,
option d null. ‘Verified’ means to make sure option III can’t be used.
or demonstrate that (something) is true, Therefore, option A is the apt answer.
accurate, or justified and is the correct fit for New statements:
the third blank. Thus, option a is the correct Before the end of the war Japan was
answer. dependent on occupied Manchuria and
69. Ans. E. colonized Korea for its soybean supply and
Alternatives i, ii and vi are synonyms and can after the war, the U.S. required that Japan
be used to fill the first blank. Alternatives iii, reconfigure its trade ties towards itself and
iv and v are synonyms and can be used to fill its bloc, away from China and Korea as the
the second blank. But no word in the given Cold War progressed.
alternatives can be utilized to fill the third On the eve of war Japan was dependent on
blank as it needs a name of a subject to occupied Manchuria and colonized Korea for
maintain continuity. Thus, option E is the its soybean supply and after the war, the
correct answer. U.S. required that Japan reconfigure its trade
70. Ans. D. ties towards itself and its bloc, away from
One can clearly decipher that to connect China and Korea as the Cold War progressed.
these two sentences, the starter should be 72. Ans. E.
such that it joins the two sentences without None of the mentioned options helps in
undermining the meaning conveyed by both connecting the sentences. Also, one can say
the parts of sentences given in the question. that the two sentences can’t be connected.
‘Though the truck companies categorized Therefore, option E is the apt answer.
that deregulation of airlines’ makes no sense 73. Ans. B.
in the context of the sentences. So, option II Option A: This option is ambiguous.
can’t be used. Option B: It can be deciphered from the
One can’t say ‘worldwide perspective’ from following line, ‘The Chinese government
the given sentences. So, option III can’t be imposed limits on plastic waste imports
used. – which were largely recycled into new
New statement: products…..’
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Option C: It can’t be deciphered from the per cent drop in use equaling a reduction of
passage. more than 1 billion bags. The tax collected
Option D: The passage states ‘..However, was funnelled into a green fund to support
Japan is in no position to suddenly expand its environmental projects. Rwanda also
capacity to recycle plastics, and a lot of the introduced a ban on the sale, manufacture,
waste ends up at landfills or incinerators.’ An use, and import of plastic bags in 2008. The
Incinerator is an apparatus for burning waste ban led to cleaner cities with less trash, less
material, especially industrial waste, at high environmental damage caused by plastic
temperatures until it is reduced to ash. So, waste and increased tourism. Second, Japan
the option is the opposite of what mentioned should establish specific targets for business
in the passage. and industry to redesign, remanufacture,
Option E: It is an effect, not the reason. substitute and/or phase out plastic
Therefore, option B is the apt answer. products.’
74. Ans. C. From the above-mentioned paragraph, one
I: This can be considered as the reason. If can decipher all the options except D
Japan exports most of its plastic waste, then because it is not a regulation rather it is an
it will be left with a small quantity of plastic initiative. Therefore, option D is the apt
waste to be recycled. answer.
II: It is stated in the following line, ‘Japanese 76. Ans. D.
waste management firms do not have the Option I: It can be deciphered from the
specialist equipment to recycle these following lines, ‘Given its ongoing preparation
plastics,…’ for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, industry
III: The passage states ‘Japanese waste sectors have been called on to reduce
management firms do not have the specialist excessive packaging for all products related
equipment to recycle these plastics, and to the event. Biodegradable alternatives are
consequently many no longer accept such being considered, drawing on lessons learned
shipments because they have nowhere to from the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de
store it.’ This means firms no longer accept Janeiro, where plastic waste was effectively
used plastic, not Japan. So, this option can’t limited.’
be used. Option II: It can be deciphered from the
IV: It is stated in the following line, ‘Japan’s passage.
Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (3Rs) policy — while Option III: It can be deciphered from the
incredibly successful at promoting recycling third paragraph.
in Japan — caused a decline in the domestic Option IV: Neither it is mentioned, nor it can
plastic recycling business.’ be deciphered from the passage.
V: The correct statement is ‘despite high Option V: The passage states ‘Japan has the
levels of participation in Japan’s recycling opportunity to stop looking for the next “easy
initiatives, efforts to reduce the use of plastic solution” and instead adopt solid resource
products in the country are failing.’ This management principles to help stem the
means efforts to reduce the use of plastic are rising tide of plastic.’ This means Japan has
failing. an opportunity to adopt solid resource
Therefore, option C is the apt answer. management principles. But this does not
75. Ans. D. mean it has adopted.
‘..Japan should introduce regulations on the Therefore, option D is the apt answer.
use of plastic products by prohibiting the sale 77. Ans. E.
— or charging a fee — for single-use plastics Option I and III: It can be inferred from the
such as bags, cups and drinking straws. In following line, ‘The Chinese government
2002 Ireland became the first country to imposed limits on plastic waste imports –
introduce a plastic bag tax, leading to a 90 which were largely recycled into new
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Given,
72% people were in retail stores.
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People working in door to door store only So option (a) is the correct answer.
was 1/36 of the retail store 84. Ans. A.
Let the number of calls received by A on
=
Friday = a
Person working in both the online and door And, the number of calls received by B on
to door store except retail store were 55. Friday = b
Person working in only online store is equal Percentage of calls executed by A on Friday
to person in door to door only + 65 = 2% + = 80% =
65
Total percentage of people working in all the Percentage of calls executed by B on Friday
three stores = 100%
= 80%
Therefore,
Statement A:
So, Total calls executed by them on Friday is 100
So,
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100 = 14
=
So option (c) is the correct answer.
Hence, statement II alone is sufficient 92. Ans. E.
From I and III
Total number of days taken to build the wall
when all the 5 workers work together
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= n(
= Let E4 = event of drawing 7 marbles in which
5 marbles are brown.
Quantity I:
n(
Half of height of conical pit =
Therefore, Probability
Quantity II:
Two less than the total number of cuboidal =
bricks made = 22 – 2 = 20
So, Quantity I = Quantity II
So option (e) is the correct answer.
95. Ans. A.
Quantity I: Total number of balls Quantity I > Quantity II
= 10 + 7 + 13 = 30 Hence, option (a) is the answer.
Let S be the sample space. Then, 96. Ans. B.
n(S) = number of ways of drawing 5 balls Quantity I:
out of 30 = Quantity of wine in the final mixture
Let E1 = event of drawing 2 red balls. =
n(E1) = =
Let E2 = event of drawing 3 balls out of white
and blue balls. litres
n (E2)= + Quantity of water in the final mixture
or 17C2 =
Therefore, Probability = =
litres
Total = 75 + 50 = 125 litres
Wine: water = 75: 50 = 3: 2
Quantity of mixture in first container
= litres
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98. Ans. C.
=
Number of laptops sold at some profit in
= 2012 = 9600 + 320 + 64 = 9984
Number of laptops sold at loss in 2012 =
= 1920 + 480 + 16 = 2416
= Ratio = 9984: 2416 = 4.13
Number of laptops sold at some profit in
= 2013 = 10920 + 1560 + 320 = 12800
Quantity of milk in the initial mixture = 13k Number of laptops sold at loss in 2013 =
= 13 x 5 = 65 litres 2240 + 840 + 120 = 3200
Quantity of water in the initial mixture = 7k Ratio = 12800: 3200 = 4
= 7 x 5 = 35 litres Number of laptops sold at some profit in
Quantity of milk in the new mixture = 65 + 5 2014 = 12750 + 3750 + 900 = 17400
= 70 litres Number of laptops sold at loss in 2014 =
Quantity of water in the new mixture = 35 + 3060 + 1190 + 350 = 4600
15 = 50 litres Ratio = 17400: 4600 = 3.78
Total = 70 + 50 = 120 litres Number of laptops sold at some profit in
Milk: water = 70: 50 = 7: 5 2015 = 22560
Remaining mixture = litres Number of laptops sold at loss in 2015 =
5440
Quantity of milk in the final mixture Ratio = 22560: 5440 = 4.15
Number of laptops sold at some profit in
= litres
2016 = 27500
Quantity of water in the final mixture Number of laptops sold at loss in 2016 =
5500
= litres Ratio = 27500: 5500 = 5
Required difference = 45 – 33 = 12 litres Therefore, the ratio of number of laptops sold
Therefore, Quantity I < Quantity II at some profit to the ratio of number of
So option (b) is the correct answer. laptops sold at loss by the two companies
97. Ans. A. together, was minimum in 2014
Quantity I: So option (c) is the correct answer.
Total number of workers = 42 99. Ans. D.
The revenue of GM in 2012 = 11250 *
Number of male workers = (9600*1.2+1920*0.8+480*0.5) = Rs.
Number of female workers = 42 – 26 = 16 149580000
The revenue of GM in 2013 = 11900 *
So,
(10920*1.2+2240*0.8+840*0.5) = Rs.
So, 182260400
The revenue of GM in 2014 = 12700 *
So,
(12750*1.2+3060*0.8+1190*0.5) = Rs.
So, x = 53.625 232956100
So, the value of x = 53.625 kg The revenue of GM in 2015 = 13700 *
Quantity II: (11520*1.2+3200*0.8+1280*0.5) = Rs.
25x = 24 x (x – 2) + 100 233228800
25x = 24x – 48 + 100 The revenue of GM in 2016 = 14900 *
x = 52 (9100*1.2+2860*0.8+1040*0.5) = Rs.
So, the value of ‘x’ is 52 kg 204547200
Therefore, Quantity I > Quantity II Therefore, the revenue of GM was maximum
So option (a) is the correct answer.
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The other key destinations include China, The new telecom policy aims to attract $100
Singapore, UK, Germany, billion investments in the digital
Bangladesh, Vietnam and Nepal. communications sector by 2022.
129. Ans. D. 140. Ans. C.
• Amangarh Tiger Reserve is located in RRBs has to maintain the minimum
Amangarh in Bijnor district in the prescribed Capital to Risk Weighted Assets
state of Uttar Pradesh. Ratio (CRAR) of 9%.
• It is a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger. 141. Ans. B.
• It is home to tigers, elephants and a Commerce Min approves 15 projects for
wide variety of other wild animals. infrastructure under TIES. TIES is Trade
130. Ans. D. Infrastructure for Export Scheme. Here, TIES
Asteroid Day is observed on 30th June, 2018. is related to export.
131. Ans. C. 142. Ans. E.
Numaligarh Refinery Plant is in Assam. The Motif of Rs. 50 bank notes is Hampi with Chariot.
132. Ans. A. 143. Ans. B.
Noted artist Anjolie Ela Menon had received Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana is related
the National Kalidas Samman in Delhi for to Organic farming.
visual arts from Madhya Pradesh. 144. Ans. C.
133. Ans. C. According to the Socio-Economic Survey, 4%
Swadhaar FinServe Pvt Ltd fully acquired by of Indian houses have mechanised tractors.
RBL Bank. 145. Ans. D.
134. Ans. D. Bank of China has received a license from the
HDI stands for Human Development Index. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in July 2018 to
Here, H stands for Human. launch operations in India.
135. Ans. A. The Reserve Bank of India has issued license
Rupees 5000 crores approve for dedicated to the Bank of China to start its business in
micro irrigation fund. India. The 106-year-old bank is now set to
The government approved a dedicated Rs open a branch in Mumbai – its first in India.
5,000 crore fund to bring more land area The BoC, which came into existence in 1912,
under micro-irrigation as part of its objective is going to be the second bank of China to
to boost agriculture production and farmers open branch in India. The Industrial and
income. Commercial Bank of China already has a
The fund has been set up under NABARD, branch in Mumbai.
which will provide this amount to States on 146. Ans. B.
concessional rate of interest to promote Under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
micro-irrigation, which currently has a 2016, 90 days of the deadline is given after
coverage of only 10 million hectares as completion of 180 days to a company.
against the potential of 70 million hectares. 147. Ans. C.
136. Ans. D. tal Pension Yojana (APY) was launched in
The World Bank South Asia Economic Focus May 2015 and current number of subscriber
report for Spring 2018 titled ‘Jobless Growth, stands at 1.10 crore.
India must grow at 18% 148. Ans. A.
137. Ans. B. Dynamic fuel pricing of petrol and diesel is
Payments Bank cannot accept NRI deposits. done on Daily Basis.
138. Ans. D. 149. Ans. A.
The RBI is set to roll out a coin of Rs 350 Bharat QR code is developed by National
denomination to mark the 350th Birth Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
Anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. BharatQR, developed by NPCI, Mastercard,
139. Ans. C. and Visa, is an integrated payment system in
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India. The system, which was launched used for storing URLs or other information.
in September 2016, facilitates users to These can easily be read by the camera of a
transfer their money from one source to smartphone.
another. The money transferred through 150. Ans. E.
BharatQR is received directly in the user's According to the World Investment Report,
linked bank account. 2018 by the UN Conference on Trade and
About QR Code – Development (UNCTAD), FDI into India
The QR code or Quick Response code is a two- decreased to USD 40 billion last year from
dimensional machine-readable code, which is USD 44 billion in 2016.
made up of black and white squares and is
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