Direction(1-3): Each question presents a situation and asks you to make a judgment regarding that particular circumstance. Choose an answer based on given information.
1. Mrs. Jansen recently moved to Arizona. She wants to fill her new backyard with flowering plants. Although she is an experienced gardener, she isn't very well-versed in what plants will do well in the Arizona climate. Also, there is a big tree in her backyard making for shady conditions and she isn't sure what plants will thrive without much direct sunlight. Her favorite gardening catalog offers several backyard seed packages. Which one should Mrs. Jansen choose?

A. The Rainbow Collection is ideal for North-east gardens. It includes a variety of colorful perennials that thrive in cool, moist conditions. B. The Greenhouse Collection will blossom year after year if planted in brightly lit locations and watered regularly. C. The Treehouse Collection will provide lush green plants with delicate colorful flowers that thrive in shady and partially shady locations. D. The Oasis Collection includes a variety of perennials that thrive in dry climates and bright sunlight.

Answer - Option C
Explanation - The Treehouse Collection is the only package that can thrive in shady locations. Choice a requires a Northeastern climate. Choices B and D require bright sunlight.
2. Dr. Miller has a busy pediatric dentistry practice and she needs a skilled, reliable hygienist to keep things running smoothly. The last two people she hired were recommended by top dentists in the area, but they each lasted less than one month. She is now in desperate need of a hygienist who can competently handle the specific challenges of her practice. Which one of the following candidates should Dr. Miller consider most seriously?

A. Marilyn has been a hygienist for fifteen years, and her current employer, who is about to retire, says she is the best in the business. The clientele she has worked with consists of some of the wealthiest and most powerful citizens in the county B. Lindy recently graduated at the top of her class from one of the best dental hygiene programs in the state. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Lindy spent two years working in a day care center. C. James has worked as a dental hygienist for three years in a public health clinic. He is very interested in securing a position in a private dental office D. Kathy is an experienced and highly recommended dental hygienist who is also finishing up a degree in early childhood education, which she hopes will get her a job as a preschool teacher. She is eager to find a job in a pediatric practice, since she has always wanted to work with children.

Answer - Option B
Explanation - The situation described indicates that Dr. Miller's practice presents some specific challenges, namely that it is a busy environment with a child clientele. There is also some indication that even highly recommended, experienced hygienists might not be cut out for Dr. Miller's office. There is nothing to suggest that Marilyn (choice A) or James (choice C) would be a good fit for Dr.Miller's practice. Kathy (choice D) has experience and she is also interested in working with children. However, the fact that she hopes to become a preschool teacher in the not-too-distant future indicates that she might not be the kind of committed, long-term employee that Dr. Miller needs. Lindy (choice B), with her hands-on experience working with children as well as a degree from a prestigious dental hygiene program, is the most attractive candidate for the position based on the situation described
3. Rita, an accomplished pastry chef who is well known for her artistic and exquisite wedding cakes, opened a bakery one year ago and is surprised that business has been so slow. A consultant she hired to conduct market research has reported that the local population doesn't think of her shop as one they would visit on a daily basis but rather a place they'd visit if they were celebrating a special occasion. Which of the following strategies should Rita employ to increase her daily business?

A. making coupons available that entitle the coupon holder to receive a 25% discount on wedding, anniversary, or birthday cakes B. exhibiting at the next Bridal Expo and having pieces of one of her wedding cakes available for tasting C. placing a series of ads in the local newspaper that advertise the wide array of breads D. moving the bakery to the other side of town

Answer - Option C
Explanation - This is the only option that would encourage people to think of the bakery as a shop they would visit regularly and not just on special occasions.
Direction(4-5): Read the following information carefully to answer the following questions-
A * B means A is the sister of B A ÷ B means A is the brother of B A + B means A is the father of B A – B means A is the mother of B
4. What is the relation between Q and R in ‘P + Q ÷ R – S’

A. Q is the aunt of R B. Q is the brother of R C. Q is the mother of R D. Q is the father of R

Answer - Option B
Explanation -
5. In P – Q + R ÷ S, what is P to R-

A. Grandfather B. mother C. grandmother D. father

Answer - Option C
Explanation -
6. A tailor had a number of shirt pieces to cut from a roll of fabric. He cut each roll of equal length into 10 pieces. He cut at the rate of 45 cuts a minute. How many rolls would be cut in 24 minutes?

A. 30 rolls B. 58 rolls C. 120 rolls D. 150 rolls

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Number of cuts made to cut a roll into 10 pieces = 9.
Therefore Required number of rolls = [latex] 45 × \frac {24}{9} = 120.[/latex]
7. A monkey climbs 30 feet at the beginning of each hour and rests for a while when he slips back 20 feet before he again starts climbing in the beginning of the next hour. If he begins his ascent at 8.00 a.m., at what will he first touch a flag at 120 feet from the ground?

A. 4 p.m B. 5 p.m C. 6 p.m D. 8 p.m

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Let ascent of the monkey in 1 hour = ( 30 – 20 ) = 10 feet.
So, the monkey ascends 90 feet in 9 hours i.e., 5 p.m.
Clearly, in the next 1 hour i.e., till 6 p.m.
The monkey ascends remaining 3o feet to touch the flag.
8. A girl counted in the following way on the fingers of her left hand : She started by calling the thumb 1, the index finger 2, middle finger 3, ring finger 4, little finger 5 and then reversed direction calling the ring finger 6, middle finger 7 and so on. She counted upto 1994. She ended counting on which finger?

A. Ring finger B. Middle finger C. Thumb D. Index finger

Answer - Option D
Explanation - Clearly, while counting the numbers associated to the thumb will be 1,9,17,25,………
i.e., numbers of the form (8n + 1 ).
Since 1994 = 249 × 8 + 2, so 1993 shall correspond to the thumb and 1994 to the index finger.
9. Between two book ends in your study are displayed your five favourite puzzle books. If you decide to arrange the five books in every possible combination and moved just one book every minute, how long would it take you?

A. 2 hours B. 3 hours C. 4 hours D. 5 hours

Answer - Option A
Explanation - Clearly, number of ways arranging 5 books,
= 5! = 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 120.
So total time taken = 120 minutes = 2 hours.
Direction(10-12): Each of the following questions consists of five figures marked A, B, C, D and E called the Problem Figures followed by five other figures marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 called the Answer Figures. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.
10. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Answer - Option A
11. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Answer - Option D
12. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Answer - Option B
Direction(13-15): In such type of question, a group four figures is given in them three belongs to a common group with their properties and one belongs to another group. Candidates are required to choose that one figure, which does not belong to the common group. This type of approach of finding the odd figure known as figural classification.
13.

A. a B. b C. c D. d

Answer - Option C
Explanation - In figure, (c) the dot point ‘●’ is to the left of ‘T’, while in another dot point ‘●’ appears to the opposite of ‘T’.
14.

A. a B. b C. c D. d

Answer - Option D
Explanation - The two dots lie on the same side of the diagonal only in fig. (d)
15.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Answer - Option D
Explanation - In all other figures, the two double sided arrows intersect each other at right angle.
16. Find the number of rectangles in the below figure?

A. 20 B. 18 C. 28 D. 29

Answer - Option D
17. Find the number of triangles in the below figure?

A. 12 B. 10 C. 20 D. 14

Answer - Option D
18. Choose the figure which is different from the others.

A. a B. b C. c D. d

Answer - Option D
Explanation - The figures form a series. The complete figure rotates 90° CW in each step. Fig. (d) does not fit in the series as it is the same as fig. (b). Hence fig. (d) is the answer.
19. Look at this series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, ... What number should come next?

A. 7 B. 10 C. 12 D. 13

Answer - Option B
Explanation - This is a simple alternating addition and subtraction series. In the first pattern, 3 is added; in the second, 2 is subtracted.
20. Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ... What number should come next?

A. 20 B. 22 C. 23 D. 26

Answer - Option B
Explanation - This is an alternating number subtraction series. First, 2 is subtracted, then 4, then 2, and so on.
21. Look at this series: 22, 21, 23, 22, 24, 23, ... What number should come next?

A. 22 B. 24 C. 25 D. 26

Answer - Option C
Explanation - In this simple alternating subtraction and addition series; 1 is subtracted, then 2 is added, and so on.
22. Statement: Mexico’s ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), which has dominated its politics for the better part of a century, seems at risk of a defeat in the July 1 election. Conclusions: I. The PRI has won most of the elections held in Mexico in the last 100 years. II. The PRI will no longer remain the reigning party in Mexico post July. III. The leaders of PRI seemed to have irked the sentiments of the common people in Mexico.

A. Only I follow B. Only II follow C. Both I and II follow D. Both II and III follow

Answer - Option A
Explanation - Only conclusion I follows from the given statement. We have been told that the PRI has dominated Mexico’s politics for the better part of a century, from which we can easily conclude that they’ve won most of the elections that have been held in Mexico in the last 100 years. Conclusion II does not follow because we do not know for certain of the PRI is going to lose in the coming elections. The statement tells us that the ruling party seems to be at a risk of defeat. Conclusion II does not follow as we do not know the reasons for assuming that the ruling party might not win the upcoming elections.
23. Statement: Overwhelmed with grief and anger, families have been returning to what is left of their homes in the Old City of Mosul, following its liberation from Isis, the terrorist organization. Assumptions: I. The terrorist organization, Isis, destroyed the Old City of Mosul before they left. II. Most of the residents of Mosul had left/ been driven away when Isis took over their city. III. None of the residents of Mosul supported Isis, which is why they left the city.

A. If only assumption I is implicit. B. If only assumption II is implicit. C. If only assumption III is implicit. D. If both I and II are implicit.

Answer - Option D
Explanation - Both assumptions I and II are valid. The statement says that people are returning to “what is left of their homes”, from which we can assume that their homes were almost destroyed. Similarly, because the families are returning to the city, we can assume that they were driven away or left when Isis took over their city. However, assumption III is not valid as we cannot assume if all of the residents had left and none of them supported Isis from the given statement.
Direction(24-25):Study the information below and answer the following question: –
In a certain code language ‘Permission and treatment security‘ is written as ‘gh mk ru st’ ‘treatment of countries development‘ is written as ‘tl zm ak gh‘ ‘taxes security countries finer‘ is written as ‘dj ru zm pn‘ ‘finer to renew Permission‘ is written as ‘br ht dj st‘ (All codes are two-letter codes only)
24. What does the code ‘tl’ stand for in the given code language?

A. and B. Either ‘of’ or ‘development’ C. taxes D. to

Answer - Option B
Explanation -
Permission – st
Treatment – gh
Security – ru
Countries – Zm
Finer – dj
25. Which of the following may possibly represent ‘renew to‘ in the given code?

A. zm ht B. bt zm C. ht co D. br ht

Answer - Option D
Explanation -
Permission – st
Treatment – gh
Security – ru
Countries – Zm
br ht

Direction(1-5): Direction: Below is given a single word with four alternatives mentioned after it. You have to select all those alternatives which are synonyms of the word in different contexts. Select the correct alternatives and then mark the correct combination from the options.
1. Stoop 1.To submit 2. To bend the body 3. a small porch. 4. To degrade oneself

A. 1, 2, 3 B. 2, 3, 4 C. 1, 3, 4 D. All of the above

Answer - Option D
Explanation - Stoop (verb) means to submit something. Stoop (Verb) also refers to the bending of body by oneself. Stoop (noun) is kind of porch or platform or staircase leading to the entrance of a house or building. Stoop refers to the lowering or degrading of one’s standard and values.
2. DOT 1. At exact time 2. Unit of printer 3. A round mark 4. To cover

A. 1 & 3 B. 2 & 4 C. 1, 2 & 3 D. All of the above

Answer - Option D
Explanation - Dot can be referred as - At exact time, Unit of printer, A round mark, to cover.
Hence All are correct.
1. At exact time
2. Unit of printer
3. A round mark
4. To cover
Thus option E is the right response.
3. Kind 1.Type 2. Influence 3. Property 4. Generous

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

Answer - Option C
Explanation - ‘Kind’ can be used in a sentence in two senses, first is used to represent a friendly, generous, and considerate nature and second is for category of people or things. Hence option C is the correct response.
4. Band 1. Combat 2. Strip 3. Staple 4. A musical group

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

Answer - Option D
Explanation - We use the ‘band’ in order to denote a group of people who have a common interest or purpose or who share a common feature. We also use the word ‘band’ for a flat, thin strip or loop of material, used as a fastener, for reinforcement, or as decoration. Hence option D is the right answer.
5. SENTENCE 1. A set of words 2. The punishment assigned by a judge in court to a guilty 3. Vague ideas 4. To move

A. 1 & 2 B. 2, 3 & 4 C. 1, 3 & 4 D. 1, 2 & 4

Answer - Option A
Explanation - 'Sentence' refers to a set or group of words that is complete in itself. 'Sentence' also means to pass judgement or punishment to a criminal by the judge in a court. Hence option A is the correct response.
6. The BCCI’s elbow room has shrunk, and it is expected that the chastised board will toe the line, though this has time till October 6 to file a reply in the Supreme Court.

A. though it have time till B. though this have time until C. though it has time until D. No correction required

Answer - Option C
Explanation - though it has time till
7. The Chinese hold lapsed on Monday, and have it not raised an objection, the resolution designating Azhar a terrorist would have been passed automatically.

A. have it not raise an objection B. had this not raised an objection C. had it not raised an objection D. has it not raised an objection

Answer - Option C
Explanation - had it not raised an objection
8. Indian exporters, especially from the employment oriented engineering (sector), suffer due to high cost production, with the situation aggravated by (government-imposed) restrictions on imports on steel, the basic raw material.

A. suffer due to high cost of productions B. suffers due to high cost production C. suffers due to high cost of production D. suffer due to high cost of production

Answer - Option D
Explanation - suffer due to high cost of production
Direction(9-13): In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite meaning. Find out the two words which are the most nearly the same or the opposite meaning.
9. A. drivel B. trifling C. blather D. putrid

A. B-D B. A-C C. A-D D. B-C

Answer - Option B
Explanation - A-C are synonyms
drivel/blather – senseless talk, nonsense
Trifling – unimportant
Putrid – of or characteristic of rotting matter.
10. A. cunning B. savvy C. limpid D. perceptive

A. A-B B. B-C C. C-D D. B-D

Answer - Option D
Explanation - B-D are synonyms
Savvy – shrewdness and practical knowledge; the ability to make good judgements.
Limpid – clear,transparent,bright
11. A. genial B. berate C. indolent D. sardonic

A. C-D B. B-C C. A-D D. A-B

Answer - Option C
Explanation - A-D are antonyms
Genial – affable
Sardonic – grimly mocking or cynical.
Indolent – lazy
Berate – scold,chide
12. A. adverse B. petrify C. pester D. soften

A. B-D B. A-C C. B-C D. A-D

Answer - Option A
Explanation - B-D are antonyms
Petrify – harden,fossilise
Pester – irritate
13. A. fecund B. cantankerous C. fertile D. credulous

A. B-C B. A-D C. B-D D. A-C

Answer - Option D
Explanation - A-C are synonyms
Fecund – productive,fertile
Cantankerous – bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Credulous – naive,gullible
14. It is incongruous that the Centre have failed / to grasp the need for reform in the / regulating of pesticides, when it is / focussed on growth in all /agricultural production and exports.

A. It is incongruous that the Centre have failed B. to grasp the need for reform in the C. regulating of pesticides, when it is D. focussed on growth in all

Answer - Option B
Explanation - In 1 Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’
In 3 Replace ‘regulating’ with ‘regulation’
In 4 Replace ‘all’ with ‘both’
15. The derivative instrument allows investors to enter in contracts / to either buy or sell gold sometime in the future on a predetermined / price, thus allowing investors for hedge any / volatility in the price of the metal, / for a price.

A. The derivative instrument allows investors to enter in contracts B. to either buy or sell gold sometime in the future on a predetermined C. price, thus allowing investors for hedge any D. volatility in the price of the metal

Answer - Option D
Explanation - In 1 Replace ‘in’ with ‘into’
In 2 Replace ‘on’ with ‘at’
In 3 Replace ‘for’ with ‘to’
16. The Centre’s decision to infuse 2.11 lakh crore of fresh / capital into public sector banks over the next two / years, through a blend of financial / mechanisms , should help revive / the growth momentum.

A. The Centre’s decision to infuse 2.11 lakh crore of fresh B. capital into public sector banks over the next two C. years, through a blend of financial D. All are correct

Answer - Option D
Explanation - The sentence is correct.
17. The theories of logical atomism is a crucial tool in Russell’s / philosophy method. Logical atomism contends that, / through rigorous and exacting analysis, / language like physical matter could be broken down / into smaller constituent parts.

A. The theories of logical atomism is a crucial tool in Russell’s B. philosophy method. Logical atomism contends that, C. through rigorous and exacting analysis, D. language like physical matter could be broken down

Answer - Option C
Explanation - In 1 Replace ‘theories’ with ‘theory’
In 2 Replace ‘philosophy’ with ‘philosophical’
In 4 Replace ‘could’ with ‘can’
18. While Amur tiger occurs exclusively in sub-temperate and / snow-covered habitats, the Bengal tigers occupies / diverse tropical habitats ranged from Himalayan / foothills to Central Indian plateau / and the Western Ghats.

A. While Amur tiger occurs exclusively in sub-temperate and B. snow-covered habitats, the Bengal tigers occupies C. diverse tropical habitats ranged from Himalayan D. foothills to Central Indian plateau

Answer - Option A
Explanation - In 2 Replace ‘tigers’ with ‘tiger’
In 3 Replace ‘ranged’ with ‘ranging’
In 4 Replace ‘Indian’ with ‘India’
Directions(19-22): In each of the following questions, a word has been used in sentences in four different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentence in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
19. Aversion

A. I was not averse to fighting with any boy who challenged me. B. She had a deep aversion to getting up early in the morning. C. They were averse to the very idea of going out on a rainy day. D. He seems to be aversing to hard work

Answer - Option D
Explanation - Replace aversing by averse
20. Resentment

A. Many urbanites would resent additional competition for school places. B. I resent the way he sneers at our efforts. C. She was filled with deep resentment at being passed over for promotion. D. I resent paying extra for my drink just because it’s in a posey bottle

Answer - Option D
Explanation - All are correct
21. Relent

A. The heat was unrelenting. B. The committee rewarded employees for their relentless pursuit to excellence. C. Her face remained unrelenting severe D. We will not relent until justice is done to the aggrieved.

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Replace unrelenting by unrelentingly
22. Redundant

A. Try to reduce redundancies in your writings. B. The company was losing money and it had to make people redundant. C. The reduntic lyrics made the song unpalatable. D. The illustration had too much redundant details.

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Replace reduntic by redundant
23. The unprecedented deluge in Kerala unleashed by heavy rain, overflowing rivers, brimming dams and massive landslips has overwhelmed the State government and rescue agencies, as they struggle to make a complete assesment of the devastation

A. unprecedented B. assesment C. overwhelmed D. devastation

Answer - Option B
Explanation - The correct spelling is assessment.
24. Two years after accepting the Justice R.M. Lodha Committee’s recommendations, the Supreme Court has now extended some concessions to those aggreived by the rigorous rules, which aimed to revamp cricket administration in the country.

A. recommendations B. concessions C. aggreived D. revamp

Answer - Option C
Explanation - The correct spelling is aggrieved.
25. Ever the contrarian, Vajpayee was equally the consensus-seeker and the alliance-builder who could traverce ideological divides and overcome political animosities with a skill set that was a throwback to the Nehruvian era.

A. traverce B. contrarian C. alliance D. animosities

Answer - Option A
Explanation - The correct spelling is traverse.

1. Can you find the the missing number in the below series 112, 85, 58, X , 4, -23

A. 30 B. 29 C. 33 D. 31

Answer - Option D
Explanation - The given series is -- 112, 85, 58, X , 4, -23
Consequtive numbers decreases by 27
Following this pattern, the Missing Number X should decrease by 27 from the previous number.
When we subract 27 to the number before X (i.e 58)
we get 58 - 27 = 31
2. Find the Missing number in the the below series 112, 139, 166, X , 220, 247

A. 192 B. 191 C. 195 D. 193

Answer - Option D
Explanation - The given series is -- 112, 139, 166, X , 220, 247
Consequtive numbers increases by 27
Following this pattern, the Missing Number X should increase by 27 from the previous number.
When we add 27 to the number before X (i.e 166) we get 166 + 27 = 193
3. A man borrows Rs. 12,500 at 20% compound interest. At the end of every year he pays Rs. 2000 as part of repayment. How much does he still owe after three such instalments?

A. 12, 000 B. 12, 864 C. 15, 600 D. 14, 320

Answer - Option D
Explanation - Principal = Rs. 12,500
Rate = 20% compounded per annum.
WKT, Amount = [latex]P[1+ {(\frac {r} {100})}^{n} [/latex]
Amount after first year = [latex]12500 \times (\frac {120} {100}) = Rs. 15,000[/latex]
Principal for second year = 15000 - 2000 = Rs. 13,000
Amount after second year = [latex]13000 \times (\frac {120} {100}) = Rs. 15,600 [/latex]
Principal for third year = 15600 - 2000 = Rs. 13,600
Amount after third year = [latex]13600 \times (\frac {120} {100}) = Rs. 16,320[/latex]
Remaining amount = 16320 - 2000 = Rs. 14,320.
4. Subash purchased a refrigerator on the terms that he is required to pay Rs.1,500 as cash down payment followed by Rs.1,020 at the end of first year, Rs.1,003 at the end of second year and Rs.990 at the end of third year. Interest is charged at the rate of 10% per annum. Calculate the cost price.

A. 5200 B. 4000 C. 6500 D. 7800

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Given
Cash Down Payment = Rs 1500
let X becomes 1020 at the end of 1st year
[latex]1020 = x ( 1 + (\frac {10}{100}) )[/latex]
x = [latex]1020 \times \frac {10}{11}[/latex]
[latex] \Rightarrow [/latex] 927.27
It becomes 1003 at the end of 2nd year
y = [latex] \frac {1003 \times 20 \times 20}{ 22 \times 22}[/latex]
[latex]\Rightarrow[/latex] 828.92
It becomes 990 at the end of 3rd year
z [latex]= 990 \times 10 \times 10 \times \frac {10}{11 \times 11 \times 11 }[/latex]
[latex]\Rightarrow[/latex] 743.80
Cost Price [latex]\Rightarrow[/latex] 1500 + 927.27 + 828.92 + 743.80
[latex]\Rightarrow[/latex] 3999.99 or 4000.
5. A sum of Rs. 700 is lent at the rate of 6% per annum. Find the interest at the end of 4 years.

A. 168 B. 158 C. 188 D. 198

Answer - Option A
Explanation - Given principal, p = 700 Rs,
rate of interest r= 6%,
time, t = 4 years
Simple interest, SI = [latex]\frac {(p x r x t)} {100} [/latex]
[latex]\Rightarrow SI = \frac {(700 x 6 x 4)}{100}[/latex]
[latex]\Rightarrow[/latex] SI = 168
[latex]\Rightarrow[/latex] At the end of 4 years, interest earned is Rs. 168
6. A sum of Rs. 1092 is lent at the rate of 10% per annum. Find the interest at the end of 7 years.

A. 618.3 B. 943.2 C. 892.6 D. 764.4

Answer - Option D
Explanation - Given principal, p = 1092 Rs,
rate of interest r= 10%,
time, n = 7 years
Simple interest, SI = [latex]\frac {(p x n x r)}{100} [/latex]
=> SI = [latex] \frac {(1092 x 7 x 10)}{100} [/latex]
=> SI = 764.4
At the end of 7 years, interest earned is Rs. 764.4
7. In a sale, perfume are available at a discount of 25% on the selling price. If a perfume costs Rs. 5895 in the sale, what is the selling price of the perfume?

A. Rs 6020 B. Rs 7860 C. Rs. 7680 D. 7000

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Given : CP - Rs. 5895; Discount - 25%
Let the SP of perfume be 'X'.
CP = SP - 25% of SP
5895 = X - 25% of X
5895 = 75% of X
X = [latex] \frac {(5895 \times 100)}{75} [/latex]
X = Rs. 7860
Therefore, SP of perfume is Rs. 7860.
8. Dev got a discount of 30% on the marked price of an article which he sold for Rs. 8750 with 25% profit on the price he bought. Find the marked price?

A. 11,000 B. 12,000 C. 10,000 D. 9870

Answer - Option C
Explanation - SP = Rs.8750; Profit =25%; Discount = 30%
WKT, CP = [latex] SP[\frac {100}{(100 + Profit)}][/latex]
CP = [latex]8750 [\frac {100}{(100 + 25)]}[/latex]
[latex]= 8750[\frac {100}{125}][/latex]
= Rs.7000
As per the question discount is 30%, so
70% of MP = CP
[latex](\frac {70}{100})[/latex] x MP = CP
MP =[latex] 7000 x (\frac {100}{70})[/latex]
MP = Rs. 10,000.
9. Find the volume of the cylinder of radius 10 cm and height 35 cm.

A. 11000 B. 11250 C. 11500 D. 11550

Answer - Option A
Explanation - Given,radius, r = 10 cm and
height, h = 35 cm.
Volume of the cylinder = [latex]pi \times r^2 \times h [/latex]
= [latex](\frac {22}{7}) \times 10^2 \times 35[/latex]
= [latex]22 \times 100 \times 5[/latex]
= 11,000
Therefore, Volume of Cylinder = 11,000 [latex]{cm}^{3}[/latex]
10. Given a trapezium of two parallel sides of length 43 and 57 cm, if the distance between the parallel side is 10 cm, find the area of the trapezium

A. 500 B. 520 C. 480 D. 400

Answer - Option A
11. Vijay requires 40% to pass. If he gets 185 marks, falls short by 15 marks, what was the maximum marks he could have got?

A. 500 B. 400 C. 450 D. 600

Answer - Option A
Explanation - If Vijay had 15 marks, more he could have secured 40 % marks.
Now, 15 marks more than 185 = 185 + 15 = 200
Let the maximum marks be k, then 40 % of m =[latex] 200 \frac {40}{100} x m = 200 m = 500[/latex], thus the maximum mark is 500.
12. Raja earns 22 % of his investment. If he earns Rs. 187, then how much did he invest ?

A. 775 B. 750 C. 840 D. 850

Answer - Option D
Explanation - Let the investment be Rs x
[latex]\Rightarrow[/latex] 22% of x = 187
[latex]\Rightarrow ( \frac {22}{100}) \times x = 187[/latex]
[latex]\Rightarrow x = 187 \times \frac {100}{22}[/latex]
[latex]\Rightarrow \frac {18700}{22} [/latex]
[latex]\Rightarrow[/latex] Rs 850.
[latex]\Rightarrow[/latex]Therefore , Radha invests Rs 850
13. Ratio between two numbers is 3:2 and their difference is 225, then the smaller number is:

A. 90 B. 675 C. 135 D. 450

Answer - Option D
Explanation - Given, the ratio of two numbers = 3 : 2
Let the two numbers be 3x and 2x
Given, their difference = 225 [latex]\Rightarrow[/latex] 3x - 2x = 225 [latex]\Rightarrow[/latex] x = 225
Smaller number = 2x = 2 [latex]\times[/latex] 225 = 450
14. Two numbers are in the ratio 7:9. If 12 is subtracted from each of them, the ratio becomes 3:5. The product of the numbers is

A. 432 B. 567 C. 1575 D. 1263

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Let the investment be Rs x
[latex]\Rightarrow [/latex] 22% of x = 187
[latex]\Rightarrow ( \frac {22}{100}) \times x = 187[/latex]
Given, ratio of two numbers = 7: 9
Let two numbers be 7x and 9x
If 12 is subtracted from each number,
[latex]\Rightarrow \frac {(7x -12)}{(9x - 12)} = \frac {3}{5} [/latex]
[latex]\Rightarrow [/latex] 5(7x - 12) = 3(9x - 12)
[latex]\Rightarrow [/latex] 35x - 60 = 27x - 36
[latex]\Rightarrow [/latex] 8x = 24
[latex]\Rightarrow [/latex] x = 3
Product of the numbers = 7x × 9x
= 7(3) × 9(3)
= 21 × 27
= 567
15. There were 45 students in a hostel, if the numbers of students increased by 7, the expenses of the mess were increased by Rs. 39 per day while the average expenditure per head diminished by Re.1. What is the original expenditure of the mess (in Rs)?

A. 562 B. 585 C. 650 D. 548

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Let the original expenditure be Rs.x
Original average expenditure = X/45
New average expenditure = [latex]\frac {(x+39)}{52}[/latex]
So [latex](\frac {x}{45}) - (\frac {(x+39)}{ 52}) = 1 \Rightarrow \frac {(52x - 45x - 45 \times 39)} { (45 * 52)} = 1 \Rightarrow \frac {(7x - 1755)} {2340} = 1 \Rightarrow 7x = 2340 + 1755 \Rightarrow[/latex] 7x = 4095
so x = 585
So, original expenditure is Rs 585
16. The average of 14 numbers is zero. Of them, at the most how many may be greater than zero ?

A. 14 B. 13 C. 12 D. 7

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Average of 14 numbers is = 0
Therefore sum of all 14 numbers = 0
It is quite possible that 13 of these numbers may be positive and if their sum is "a" then 14th number is "(-a)"
17. In the first 10 overs of a cricket game, the run rate was only 5.6. What should be the run rate in the remaining 40 overs to reach the target of 254 runs?

A. 5.445 B. 5.94 C. 4.95 D. 8.525

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Given
Target = 254 runs
First 10 overs, run rate = 5.6
Required Run rate
= [latex] \frac {( 254 - ( 5.6 x 10 )} {(40)}[/latex]
= [latex]\frac {(198 )}{(40)}[/latex]
= 4.95
18. Two taps A and B can fill the tank in 12 and 15 hours respectively. If both the taps are opened together, find the time taken to fill the tank (in minutes).

A. 410 B. 450 C. 400 D. 460

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Tap A fill the tank in 12 hours
Tap B fill the tank in 15 hours
To find the Time taken by both taps opened together to fill the tank:
[latex]\frac {1}{(A + B)} = (\frac {1}{A}) + (\frac {1}{B}) [/latex]
[latex]\Rightarrow \frac {1}{(A + B)} = (\frac {1}{12}) + (\frac {1}{15}) [/latex]
[latex] \Rightarrow \frac {1}{(A + B)} = (\frac {27}{180}) [/latex]
Taking reciprocal on both sides
[latex]\Rightarrow[/latex] A + B = [latex] \frac {180} {27}[/latex]
[latex]\Rightarrow[/latex] A + B = [latex]\frac {20}{3} hour \rightarrow [/latex] To convert hour into minute
[latex]\Rightarrow[/latex] A + B = [latex](\frac {20}{3}) \times 60[/latex] min
[latex]\Rightarrow[/latex]A + B = 400 mins
19. A, B and C can do a work in 5 days, 10 days and 15 days respectively. They started together to do the work but after 2 days A and B left. C did the remaining work (in days)

A. 2 days B. 4 days C. 5 days D. 6 days

Answer - Option B
Explanation - A's one day work = [latex]\frac {1}{5}[/latex], B's one day work [latex]\frac {1}{10}[/latex] and C's one day work [latex]\frac {1}{15}[/latex] If A, B and C work together for a day then they will finish [latex](\frac {1}{5} + \frac {1}{10} + \frac {1}{15}) = \frac {11}{30}[/latex] work. Therefore working together for two days they will finish [latex]2 \times \frac {11}{30} = \frac {11}{15}[/latex] work. C alone does remain [latex]1 - \times \frac {11}{15} = \frac {4}{15}[/latex] work. But C finishes [latex]\frac {1}{15}[/latex] work in one day. Therefore C will finish [latex]\frac {4}{15}[/latex] work in 4 days.
20. Working together, A and B can do a job in 6 days. B and C can do the same job in 10 days, while C and A can do it in 7.5 days. How long will it take if all A, B and C work together to complete the job?

A. 4 days B. 3 days C. 6 days D. 5 days

Answer - Option D
Direction(21-25): Refer to the table and answer the given questions.
Data related to number of employees in 5 different companies in December, 2012

I. Employees of the given companies can be categorised only in three types: Engineering Graduates, Science Graduates and Arts Graduates
II. Few values are missing in the table (indicated by ___). A candidate is expected to calculate the missing value, if it is required to answer the given questions, on the basis of the given data and information.
21. What is the difference between the number of Arts graduate employees and Engineering Graduates employees in Company B?

A. 17 B. 18 C. 12 D. 11

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Number of Arts graduate employees = 30% of 600 = 180
Number of Engineering Graduates employees = 28% of 600 = 168
Difference = 180 – 168 = 12
22. The Average number of Arts graduate employees and Science graduate employees in Company E was 338. what was the total number of employees in Company E?

A. 920 B. 960 C. 1120 D. 1040

Answer - Option D
Explanation -
Average no of Arts graduate employees and Science graduate employees in Company E = 338
Total no of Arts graduate employees and Science graduate employees in Company E = 676
Total number of employees in Company E = X
X = [latex] 676 \times* (\frac {100}{65}) = 1040[/latex]
23. If the respective ratio between the number of Science graduate employees and Arts graduate employees in Company A was 10:7, what was the number of Arts graduate employees in A?

A. 294 B. 266 C. 280 D. 308

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Number of Science Graduate employees = 32% of 1000 = 320
Number of Science Graduate employees and Arts graduate employees = 1000 -320 = 680
Number of Arts graduate employees in A = 680 * [latex](\frac {7}{17})[/latex] = 280
24. Total number of employees in Company B increased by 20% from December 2012 to 2013, If 20% of the total number of employees in Company B in December, 2013 was Engineering graduates, what was the number of Engineering graduate employees in Company B in December 2013?

A. 194 B. 166 C. 144 D. 152

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Total number of employees in Company B in 2013 = 720
Engineering graduate employees in Company B in December 2013 = 20% of 720 = 144
25. Total number of employees in Company C was 3 times the total number of employees in Company D. If the difference between number of Arts graduate employees in Company D and that of Science graduate employees in the same Company was 120, what was the total number of employees in Company C?

A. 1200 B. 1400 C. 1800 D. 1600

Answer - Option D
Explanation - 40% – 20% = 120
20% = 120; Total number of employees in Company D = 600
Total number of employees in Company C = 1800

1. Jack Ma stepped down as the Chairman of which among the following companies?

A. Huawei B. Alibaba C. Oppo D. Xiaomi

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Alibaba Chairman Jack Ma will step down from his position on September 10, 2019. Jack Ma’s retirement will mark the end of an era for Alibaba and mark a new beginning. Daniel Zhang, Alibaba's CEO, will replace Jack Ma as Executive Chairman of the group.
2. When will the National Animal Disease Control Programme be launched?

A. September 12th B. September 15th C. September 11th D. September 13th

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be launching the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) on September 11, 2019 in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh to eradicate the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis in the livestock. The move is aimed at empowering farmers and doubling their income, as promised under the Union Budget.
3. Which body has urged India to end lockdown, curfew in Jammu and Kashmir?

A. UNHRC B. UNSC C. ICJ D. UN

Answer - Option A
Explanation - The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) urged India on September 10, 2019 to end the lockdown and curfew in Kashmir and restore basic communications services. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet expressed concern about the Indian government's actions in Kashmir and called for an end to the lockdown and communication blockage.
4. PM has inaugurated South Asia’s first cross-border oil pipeline. The pipeline will connect India with which nation?

A. Nepal B. Malaysia C. Bhutan D. Bangladesh

Answer - Option A
Explanation - Prime Minister Narendra Modi jointly inaugurated South Asia’s first cross-border pipeline to enhance the energy security of Nepal. The India-Nepal cross-border petroleum pipeline is South Asia’s first cross-border pipeline. The project will ensure a reduction in fuel prices by substantially cutting down on transit costs.
5. Union Government has set up a panel consisting of how many members to oversee bifurcation of J&K into two Union Territories?

A. Three B. Five C. Two D. Four

Answer - Option A
Explanation - The Union Government has set up a three-member panel to oversee the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories. The committee headed by Former Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra will have Retired IAS officer Arun Goyal and Retired Indian Civil Accounts Service officer Giriraj Prasad Gupta as members.
6. Which Committee has been constituted by the Union Government to oversee the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) into Union Territories?

A. Sanjay Mitra Committee B. Rajnath Singh Committee C. Amit Shah Committee D. Ajay Kumar Committee

Answer - Option A
Explanation - The Union government recently constituted a 3-member committee chaired by former defence secretary Sanjay Mitra to oversee the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) into two Union Territories. The other Members of the Committee are Arun Goyal, retired IAS officer and Giriraj Prasad Gupta, retired Indian Civil Accounts Service officer. The Committee will look into distribution of assets and liabilities of J&K between two UTs.
7. Which Committee has been de-recognised recently for violation of Sports Code?

A. National Olympic Committee B. Paralympic Committee of India C. Empowered Steering Committee D. Physical education Committee

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Union Sports Ministry recently derecognised the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) for violating the National Sports Code by sacking the PCI President Rao Inderjit Singh.The Committee was penalised for misgovernance.
8. India’s second Multi-Modal Terminal (MMT) will soon be inaugurated by PM Modi. The Terminal is located in which city?

A. Prayagraj B. Gaya C. Sahibganj D. Cuttack

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon be launching India’s second Multi-Modal Terminal (MMT) at Sahibganj in Jharkhand. This is the second of the planned three Multi-Modal Terminals being built over River Ganga under the Jal Marg Vikas Project. The first Terminal was inaugurated at Varanasi in November 2018.
9. Who took oath as the Governor of Rajasthan recently?

A. Ravindra Bhatt B. Kalyan Singh C. Satyadev Narayan Arya D. Kalraj Mishra

Answer - Option D
Explanation - Kalraj Mishra took oath as the Rajasthan Governor on September 9, 2019. He was administered the oath by the Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, Justice Ravindra Bhatt. Mishra succeeds Kalyan Singh.
10. When is the World Suicide Prevention Day observed every year?

A. 9th September B. 10th September C. 11th September D. 12th September

Answer - Option B
Explanation - The World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed on 10 September with an aim to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented. The Day is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been the co-sponsor of the day.
11. Water has been discovered on which potentially habitable super-Earth?

A. K2-18d B. K2-18c C. K2-18a D. K2-18b

Answer - Option D
Explanation - Water has been detected by scientists in the atmosphere of a potentially habitable super-Earth. The exoplanet, named K2-18b, is twice the size and eight times the mass of Earth. K2-18b is the first planet outside the solar system in the habitable zone of its star known to have water in its atmosphere.
12. According to Sports Ministry sources, who is the first female sportsperson to be recommended for Padma Vibhushan?

A. PV Sindhu B. Mary Kom C. Vinesh Phogat D. Mithali Raj

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Mary Kom has been recommended for the Padma Vibhushan Award, India’s second-highest civilian award, as per Sports Ministry sources. She is the first female athlete to be recommended for the Padma Vibhushan.
13. Which country has become the newest member of the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Development Hub?

A. China B. US C. India D. Bangladesh

Answer - Option C
Explanation - India has become the newest member of the Global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Research and Development (R&D) Hub. With India’s inclusion, the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Development hub now has 16 member nations. The hub also has the European Commission, two philanthropic foundations as members and four international organisations as observers.
14. India’s tallest Air Traffic Control tower was inaugurated in which among the following airports?

A. Kempegowda International Airport B. Cochin International Airport C. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport D. Indhira Gandhi International Airport

Answer - Option D
Explanation - India’s tallest Air Traffic Control tower was inaugurated in India earlier this month at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The tower will ensure up-to-date services and systems for efficient, smooth and uninterrupted air traffic management.
15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the new assembly building in which state?

A. Jharkhand B. Bihar C. Uttarakhand D. Telangana

Answer - Option A
Explanation - Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Mandhan Yojana' to the nation from Ranchi, Jharkhand. He also inaugurated the new Jharkhand Assembly building in Ranchi and a multi-modal terminal at Sahibganj.
16. Which of the following countries became the 79th member of the International Solar Alliance?

A. Cuba B. St. Vincent and Grenadines C. St. Lucia D. Dominican Republic

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Saint Vincent and Grenadines became the 79th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA). It is an initiative by India aimed at combating the threats of climate change and global warming. The International Solar Alliance is a group of 121 solar resource-rich countries with headquarters in Gurugram, India.
17. The portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) was successfully tested by DRDO recently in which state?

A. Odisha B. Kerala C. Andhra Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired an indigenously-developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) system. This test was conducted at Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. It has been developed by DRDO in partnership with Bharat Dynamics Limited.
18. Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-2019 will be conducted between India and which country in Meghalaya?

A. Indonesia B. Thailand C. Maldives D. Singapore

Answer - Option B
Explanation - India and Thailand will conduct the Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-2019 from 16-29 September 2019 at Foreign Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya. Over 50 soldiers from each Navy will be participating in the exercise.
19. Which missile was recently flight-tested by the DRDO in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh?

A. NAG B. Dhanush C. Nirbhay D. MPATGM

Answer - Option D
Explanation - The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight-tested Man Portable Antitank Guided Missile (MPATGM), an indigenously developed low weight and fire and forget missile. The flight test was conducted in the ranges of Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh.
20. Which State Government recently announced to launch an online portal to offer cows for adoption?

A. Haryana B. Punjab C. Madhya Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Madhya Pradesh Government recently announced to launch an online portal offering cows for adoption to those who want to adopt a cow and could provide shelter to them at gaushalas (cow shelters).
21. Which of the following personalities has been bestowed with the 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award?

A. Ravish Kumar B. Kiran Bedi C. Arvind Kejriwal D. Arnab Goswami

Answer - Option A
Explanation - Indian journalist Ravish Kumar has been honoured with the prestigious 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award. The four other winners of the Award are Ko Swe Win from Myanmar, Raymundo Pujante Cayabyab from the Philippines, Angkhana Neelapaijit from Thailand, and Kim Jong-Ki from South Korea.
22. Which among the following Union Territories will have a common high court?

A. Ladakh and Chandigarh B. Jammu & Kashmir and Daman and Diu C. Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh D. Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh

Answer - Option C
Explanation - The two Union Territories- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will have a common high court, Jammu and Kashmir High Court. Among the old laws, 164 state laws would be repealed and 166 state laws will continue to be applicable and 108 Central Laws would be made applicable for the two Union Territories.
23. Ram Jethmalani, one of India’s most renowned and respected criminal lawyers, passed away at the age of 95 on September 8, 2019. Jethmalani had not fought in which among the following cases?

A. Ajmal Kasab death penalty case B. Indira Gandhi Assassination case C. Rajiv Gandhi assassination case D. Jessica Lall case

Answer - Option A
Explanation - Ram Jethmalani, senior Supreme Court lawyer passed away on September 8, 2019. He was 95. Jethmalani, a criminal lawyer par excellence, fought several high-profile cases such as Indira Gandhi and Rajib Gandhi’s assassination case, the Jessica Lall case, Jayalalitha disproportionate assets case and Arun Jaitely defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal among others.
24. PM has inaugurated South Asia’s first cross-border oil pipeline. The pipeline will connect India with which nation?

A. Nepal B. Malaysia C. Bhutan D. Bangladesh

Answer - Option A
Explanation - Prime Minister Narendra Modi jointly inaugurated South Asia’s first cross-border pipeline to enhance the energy security of Nepal. The India-Nepal cross-border petroleum pipeline is South Asia’s first cross-border pipeline. The project will ensure a reduction in fuel prices by substantially cutting down on transit costs.
25. Which Committee has been constituted by the Union Government to oversee the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) into Union Territories?

A. Sanjay Mitra Committee B. Rajnath Singh Committee C. Amit Shah Committee D. Ajay Kumar Committee

Answer - Option A
Explanation - The Union government recently constituted a 3-member committee chaired by former defence secretary Sanjay Mitra to oversee the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) into two Union Territories. The other Members of the Committee are Arun Goyal, retired IAS officer and Giriraj Prasad Gupta, retired Indian Civil Accounts Service officer. The Committee will look into distribution of assets and liabilities of J&K between two UTs.