In how many ways a committee consisting of 5 men and 6 women can be formed from 8 men and 10 women ?
CMAT 2020 Question Paper
For the following questions answer them individually
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Number of ways a committee consisting of 5 men and 6 women can be formed from 8 men and 10 women
= $$C^{10}_6\times C^8_5$$
= $$C^{10}_4\times C^8_3$$
= $$\frac{10\times9\times8\times7}{1\times2\times3\times4}\times\frac{8\times7\times6}{1\times2\times3}$$
= $$(10\times3\times7)\times(8\times7)$$
= $$210\times56=11760$$
=> Ans - (D)
What is the farthest distance between two points on a cylinder of: HEIGHT 8 and RADIUS 8 ?
Solution
Height of cylinder = 8 units and radius = 8 units
=> Farthest distance = hypotenuse = $$\sqrt{(8)^2+(16)^2}$$
= $$8\sqrt{5}$$ units
=> Ans - (A)
Find the smallest number by which 2400 should be divided to make it a perfect cube.
Solution
Prime factorization of :
$$2400=(2)^5\times(3)\times(5)^2$$
Now, to make it a perfect cube, we need to make the powers multiple of 3, and thus we need to divide it by = $$(2)^2\times3\times(5)^2=300$$
=> Ans - (D)
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 ?
Solution
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, $$c=18x$$
$$\therefore$$ People who have neither brown hair nor brown eyes = $$100x-(12x+18x+28x)=42\%$$
=> Ans - (D)
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 ?
Solution
If a sum of money becomes $$x$$ times in $$a$$ years, it will become $$y$$ times in $$b$$ years
=> $$(x)^{\frac{1}{a}}=(y)^{\frac{1}{b}}$$
Similarly, $$(8)^{\frac{1}{3}}=(16)^{\frac{1}{t}}$$
=> $$(2)^{\frac{3}{3}}=(2)^{\frac{4}{t}}$$
=> $$1=\frac{4}{t}$$
=> $$t=4$$ years
=> Ans - (A)
The sum of two numbers is 135 and their HCF is 9. How many such pairs of numbers can be formed ?
Solution
Let the two numbers be $$9x$$ and $$9y$$, where $$x$$ and $$y$$ are co prime numbers.
=> $$9x+9y=135$$
=> $$x+y=\frac{135}{9}=15$$
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)
Simplify the following: $$\frac{0.3 \times 0.3 + 0.03 \times 0.03 - 0.6 \times 0.03}{0.54}$$
Solution
According to BODMAS,
first Multiply the given numbers
0.3 x0.3= 0.09
0.03 x0.03=0.0009
0.6 x 0.03=0.018
simplifying this according to the given question,
0.09-0.0009-0.018=0.0729
now $$\ \frac{\ 0.0729}{0.54}$$
=> 0.135
Therefore answer is option b
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:
Solution
Let the two numbers be $$x$$ and $$4x$$
=> $$x\times4x=84\times21$$
=> $$x^2=(21)^2$$
=> $$x=21$$
$$\therefore$$ Larger number = $$4\times21=84$$
=> Ans - (D)
If x : y = 2 : 3, the value of (3x + 2y) : (2x + 5y) is:
Solution
Let $$x=2$$ and $$y=3$$
To find : $$\frac{3x+2y}{2x+5y}$$
= $$\frac{3(2)+2(3)}{2(2)+5(3)}$$
= $$\frac{12}{19}$$
=> Ans - (D)
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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 ?
Solution
Let the efficiency of a man, woman and child be $$3x,2x,x$$ espectively.
Thus, 1 day wage = $$(3x\times20)+(2x\times30)+(x\times36)=78$$
=> $$156x=78$$
=> $$x=\frac{1}{2}$$
$$\therefore$$ Wages of 15 men, 21 women and 30 children for 18 weeks = $$[(15\times3x)+(21\times2x)+(30\times x)]\times18\times7$$
= $$117\times\frac{1}{2}\times126$$
= $$117\times63=Rs.$$ $$7,371$$
=> Ans - (A)
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 ?
Solution
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 = $$1:2$$
$$\because$$ 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
=> $$x=\frac{2d}{50}=\frac{d}{25}$$
=> $$\frac{d}{x}=25$$ -------------(i)
Now, time taken by Y to travel $$d$$ km, i.e. mid way = $$\frac{d}{x}$$
= $$25$$ minutes
Now, time taken by X to travel $$d$$ km, i.e. mid way = $$\frac{d}{2x}$$
= $$12.5$$ minutes
So, the correct answer is $$25-12.5=12.5$$ minutes
=> Ans - (D)
25,000/- is borrowed at compound interest at the rate of 3% for first year, 4% for $$2^{nd}$$ year and 5% for $$3^{rd}$$ year. Find the amount to be paid after 3 years.
Solution
Principal sum to be borrower = Rs. 25,000
Amount when compounded annually = $$P(1+\frac{R}{100})^T$$
=> Amount to be paid after 3 years = $$25,000(1+\frac{3}{100})$$ $$(1+\frac{4}{100})$$ $$(1+\frac{5}{100})$$
= $$250\times103\times\frac{26}{25}\times\frac{21}{20}$$
= $$103\times13\times21=Rs.$$ $$28,119$$
=> Ans - (D)
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Two successive discounts of 8% and 12% are equal to a single discount of:
Solution
Two successive discounts of $$x$$ and $$y$$ $$\equiv x+y-\frac{xy}{100}$$
= $$12+8-\frac{12\times8}{100}$$
= $$20-0.96=19.04\%$$
=> Ans - (B)
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.
Solution
Let cost price of each article = Rs. 100 and number of articles sold be $$x$$
=> Original selling price price = Rs. 125
=> Original profit = Rs. $$(125-100)x = Rs.$$ $$25x$$
After offering discount of 8%, => New selling price = $$\frac{92}{100}\times125=Rs.$$ $$115$$
Also, new cost price = $$\frac{95}{100}\times100=Rs.$$ $$95$$
$$\because$$ Sale increases by 25%, => Number of articles now sold = $$1.25x$$
=> New profit = Rs. $$(115-95)\times1.25x = Rs.$$ $$25x$$
$$\therefore$$ There is no change in profit.
=> Ans - (A)
Brother and sister both appear for an interview. The probability of the selection of brother is $$\frac{1}{8}$$ while the probability of rejection of sister is $$\frac{4}{5}$$ What is the probability that only one of them is selected ?
Solution
Probability of brother's selection = $$\frac{1}{8}$$ and probability of brother's rejection = $$\frac{7}{8}$$
Probability of sister's selection = $$\frac{1}{5}$$ and probability of sister's rejection = $$\frac{4}{5}$$
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)
= $$(\frac{1}{8})(\frac{4}{5})+(\frac{7}{8})(\frac{1}{5})$$
= $$\frac{4}{40}+\frac{7}{40}=\frac{11}{40}$$
=> Ans - (A)
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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 ?
Solution
Let Steve's salary = $$Rs.$$ $$10$$
=> John's salary = $$\frac{80}{100}\times10=Rs.$$ $$8$$
=> Tom's salary = $$\frac{150}{100}\times8=Rs.$$ $$12$$
$$\therefore$$ Ratio of Steve's salary to Tom’s salary = $$\frac{10}{12}=5:6$$
=> Ans - (D)
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 :
Solution
There are 2 physics teacher.They can stand in a row in $$P(2,2)=2!=2\times1=2$$ ways
Similarly, the two Chemistry and Mathematics teacher can stand in 2 ways each.
These three sets can be arranged in themselves in $$3!=3\times2\times1=6$$ ways
=> Required number of ways = $$2\times2\times2\times6=48$$
=> Ans - (B)
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?
Solution
Sum of ages of A, B, C and D five years ago = $$45\times4=180$$
Sum of their present ages = $$180+(5\times4)=200$$
Sum of present ages of all five (including X) = $$49\times5=245$$
=> Present age of X = $$245-200=45$$ years
=> Ans - (B)
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Which of the following sets of numbers can be used as the lengths of the sides of a triangle ?
Solution
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)
In how many different ways, can the letters of the words EXTRA be arranged so that the vowels are never together ?
Solution
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 = $$(24 \times 2) = 48$$ ways
Total arrangements of all letters = $$5!=120$$ ways
=> Number of arrangements not having vowels together = $$(120 - 48) = 72$$ ways
=> Ans - (D)
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 ?
Solution
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
K=$$\ \frac{355000\ }{15}$$
K= 23666.66litres.
Therefore, estimation of how much minimum water should be used daily so that it could last 50 days is 23666.66liters.
Number of Boys and Girls (in hundreds) in six different years in 5 different schools data is given below :
What is the approximate percentage decrease in the number of boys in school D in the year 2017 as compared to the previous year ?
Solution
Number of boys in school D in the year 2017 = 530
Number of boys in school D in the year 2016 = 640
=> Required percent decrease = $$\frac{640-530}{640}\times100$$
= $$\frac{1100}{64}\approx17\%$$
=> Ans - (A)
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 ?
Solution
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
=> Required % = $$\frac{590}{910}\times100\approx65\%$$
=> Ans - (B)
What is the average number of girls in school A in all years taken together ?
Solution
Total number of girls in school A in all years taken together = 360+420+690+960+1290+1440 = 5160
=> Required average = $$\frac{5160}{6}=860$$
=> Ans - (A)
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 ?
Solution
Number of boys in school C in the year 2018 = 870
Number of girls in school A in the year 2018 = 1290
=> Required ratio = $$\frac{870}{1290}=29:43$$
=> Ans - (A)
For the following questions answer them individually
In the following, choose the pair/ group of words having same relationship as given in question.
Elevated : Exalted :: .......... : ...........
Solution
The two words given are synonyms, meaning at a higher level, similarly only pairs of synonyms in the options are Dirty : Filthy
=> Ans - (D)
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.
Solution
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.
Find the missing letters.
_ _ a b a _ _ b a _ a b
Solution
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)
What comes next ?
3, 12, 27, 48, 75, 108, .....
Solution
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)
From the given alternatives find the correct relationship that holds between two terms :
FJUL : BOQQ :: LHRX : ......
Solution
Expression = FJUL : BOQQ :: LHRX :
The pattern followed is :
Similarly, LHRX : HMNC
=> Ans - (B)
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.
Solution
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)
A man wears gloves of two colours - Red and Green. He has altogether 30 Red Gloves and 10 Green Gloves. Supposing he has to take out Gloves in dark, how many must he take out to be sure that he has a matching pair ?
Solution
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)
In a certain code language, RUSTICATE is written as QTTUIDBSD. How would STATISTIC be written in that code ?
Solution
RUSTICATE is written as QTTUIDBSD
The pattern followed is :
Similarly, STATISTIC :
=> Ans - (A)
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.
Solution
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)
Choose the right answer, based on the relationship given in question.
Clasp: Bracelet
Solution
A clasp is one which holds a bracelet, similarly relationship is observed in buckle : belt.
=> Ans - (D)
Identify the odd man out.
Solution
Brinjal,Papaya and cucumber have seeds but Cabbage does not have seeds.
so, Answer is option B
In the following question, select one alternative in which the third statement is implied by the first two statements.
Solution
(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)
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.
What is the surname of Rohini ?
Solution
The above statements when represented in pictorial graph is :
Thus, Surname of Rohini is Patel.
=> Ans - (D)
How is Sameer related to Madhuri’s father ?
Solution
The above statements when represented in pictorial graph is :
Thus, Sameer is grandson of Madhuri's father.
=> Ans - (A)
What is the surname of Sameer ?
Solution
The above statements when represented in pictorial graph is :
Thus, Surname of Sameer is Reddy.
=> Ans - (D)
How is Mrs. Chowdhry related to Avinash ?
Solution
The above statements when represented in pictorial graph is :
Thus, Mrs. Chowdhry is mother-in-law of Avinash.
=> Ans - (C)
For the following questions answer them individually
In the following alphabets, which letter is eight to the right of the fourteenth letter from the right end ?
ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY
Solution
ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY
Eighth to the right of the fourteenth letter from the right end = 6th letter from right end = T
=> Ans - (D)
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. How far is she from her house ?
Solution
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)
Choose the correct order.
(A) Yarn (B) Silkworm (C) Saree (D) Silk (E) Cloth
Solution
The correct order as silkworm produces silk and then after yarn, in the end saree is made :
Silkworm -> Silk -> Yarn -> cloth -> Saree
=> Ans - (B)
What comes next ?
Solution
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)
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 ?
Solution
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]
If both of them were correct, combining above sets, we get the require distance = 13 km
=> Ans - (D)
What comes next ?
Solution
As per the pattern
will be the next figure .
Identify the missing numbers.
Solution
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)
How is this represented using a Venn diagram ?
Shirt, Collar, Pocket
Solution
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)
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.
Solution
(A) : 16T2R4U6X8
$$\equiv16\times2+4\div6<8$$
L.H.S. = $$32+\frac{2}{3}=32.67$$ which is greater than 8, hence it is not correct.
(B) : 16U2R4S6W8
$$\equiv16\div2+4-6>8$$
L.H.S. = $$8-2=6$$ which is less than 8, hence it is also not correct.
(C) : 16R2S4V6R8
$$\equiv16+2-4=6+8$$
L.H.S. = $$18-4=14$$
R.H.S. = $$6+8=18$$
$$\because$$ L.H.S. = R.H.S., hence it is correct.
=> Ans - (C)
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
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”.
Complete the following sentence:
Tilak’s messages were most effective ...........
Solution
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.
Which of the following is the result of Lokmanya Tilak’s exemplary life ?
Solution
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. No other option really captures the question's ask, 'which of the following is the result of Tilak's exemplary life?'
Which of the following is the general tendency of critics according to the passage ?
Solution
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.
In the context of the passage, a reformer becomes effective if :
Solution
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.
Which of the following types of writers can be moral in their personal life and lack in public life ?
Solution
The passage suggests that a writer who is merely entertaining his readers can afford to have a duality in their life, being moral in their personal life but lacking in public life. This is because their main goal is entertainment, not social reform or influencing public life. Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.
In the context of the passage, which of the following statements about Tilak and the reformers is true ?
Solution
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.
For the following questions answer them individually
Choose the correctly spelt word.
Solution
Foreign is the correctly spelt word.
Answer is option A.
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.
Solution
meddle is to interfere in something without permission.
Answer is option C.
Radha keeps an open house every weekend to teach yoga.
What does the underlined word mean ?
Solution
The phrase "keeps an open house" means Radha welcomes anyone who wants to join without restrictions or invitations.
"Radha keeps an open house every weekend to teach yoga." → This means Radha Welcomes all those who are interested.
In this question, option A is the most appropriate answer.
The appropriate meaning of stir up a hornet’s nest would be ..........
Solution
The phrase "stir up a hornet’s nest" means to provoke trouble, cause a disturbance, or create a difficult situation. Option A is the correct answer.
New Metro Rail Project was commissioned yesterday at Hyderabad by the State Railway Minister. What is the opposite of the underlined word ?
Solution
commissioned - started, sanctioned
Terminated is the opposite of the given word.
Answer is option D.
Fill in the blank with appropriate word(s).
One who believes in no Government and the refore incites disorder in a state is called .........
Solution
An Anarchist is the one who believes in no Government and the refore incites disorder in a state.
Answer is option D.
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.
Solution
Out of the given options, "incoherent" is the best choice for the first blank. The word "incoherent" means lacking clarity or logical connection, often used to describe speech or thought that is jumbled or unclear. In this context, Shyam is struggling to make sense of inconsistent statements, so "incoherent" fits perfectly to describe his confused state of mind or speech.
The phrase "oblivious to" means unaware of or not noticing something. Here, Shyam is so caught up in his confusion that he doesn’t notice the impatience of his listeners, making "oblivious to" the best fit.
Making Option C the correct answer.
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.
Solution
Albeit - though, although, even-though
Answer is option A.
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.
Solution
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.
The question has parts marked A, B, C, D and E. Arrange these parts to form a coherent sentence.
(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 is artificial
Solution
The sentence talks about the bifurcation (or classification) of the budget into two parts (plan and non-plan funds) as being purely artificial. It then goes on to describe that the classification is still useful (merit), because it allows us to describe development expenses as different from consumption. Thus the correct sequence is as follows:
The bifurcation of plan and non-plan funds\ in the budget is artificial\ but there is some merit in it\ in so far as it focuses attention on development expenses\ as distinct from consumption.
And the correct arrangement will be (C), (E), (A), (D), (B).
Rajiv's utopian idea was entertaining, but not acceptable. What does the underlined word mean ?
Solution
utopia - imagined place or things
Similarly, utopian idea is an imaginary idea.
Answer is option A.
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
Solution
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.
What do you understand by - FRATRICIDE ?
Solution
fratricide - killing of one's brother or sister
Answer is option D.
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.
Solution
Clemency means Kindness, Mercy
The opposite of Clemency is cruelty, brutality
Therefore answer is option b.
Fill in the blank(s) with appropriate word/ words.
As ......... head of the organisation, he attended social functions and civil meetings, but had no ........ in the formulation of company policy.
Solution
Let' see the meaning of the given words:
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.
Choose the most suitable word for the given expression.
One who cannot die.
Solution
Immortal - living forever, one who cannot die
Answer is option D.
Fill in the blank with appropriate word/words.
Harris ....... thirteen pages when his laptop crashed.
Solution
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.
Rajni is a Voracious reader.
The meaning of the underlined word is:
Solution
voracious - having a huge appetite, excessively eager
Tenacious means something that is persistent and not easily deterred.
Spacious means something open, or which has a lot of space.
Ravenous means extremely hungry and would be the correct answer.
Choose an appropriate synonym for the given word:
WREAK
Solution
The appropriate synonym for "wreak" is "inflict."
"Wreak" means to cause something, especially something harmful or destructive, like wreaking havoc. "Inflict" carries a similar meaning, indicating the imposition or causing of something, often damage or harm.
Who wrote the book “The Paradoxical Prime Minister” ?
Solution
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.
VAIO is the product of which company ?
Solution
VAIO was originally a brand of Sony, introduced in 1996
How many overs were allowed persidein the inaugural 1975 Cricket World Cup ?
Who is the founding member of Muslim League?
In India, how many banks were nationalised during Second Round of Nationalization in 1980 ?
EXIM Policy of India is prepared by ..........
Which Indian has becomethe first woman in the world to be awarded with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) award for Exceptional Bravery at sea ?
What do you call the study of inscriptions ?
Solution
Epigraphy (Ancient Greek: ἐπιγραφή), "inscription", is the study of inscriptions
‘Grapevine’ is the term used in relation to ..........
Birla Industrial and Technological Museum is located in the state ........
The length of the longest railway platform in India is ..........
Solution
The world's longest station platform is at Gorakhpur Junction in India at 1,355.40 metres (4481.627ft)
MDMK is Political Party, what does it stand for ?
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 ?
The country which is also known as Persia is ......
Which is the oldest Veda ?
Solution
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
Who is the only batsman to score five centuries in a single edition of ICC World Cup ?
To which field of literature is the ‘Booker Prize’ awarded every year ?
Solution
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.
The bank which merged with Capital First was ........
Which city is known for its ‘Chicken embroidery’ ?
Solution
Chikan embroidery is produced in the city of Lucknow, the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
......... is gained whena bulletis fired upwards vertically.
Solution
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
The famous hill station ‘Kodaikanal’ is in .........
Solution
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.
What strait divides Moracco and Spain ?
Who won the Miss Universe Australia title in 2019 ?
The longest circle which can be drawn onthe Earth’s surface passes through :
Solution
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).
‘Siamese Fighting Fish’is the national aquatic animal of which country ?
