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TEST BOOKLET
GENERAL STUDIES
PAPER - II

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Read the following three passages and answer the Q.2) Based on the above passage, the following
items that follow the passages. Your answers to assumptions have been made:
these items should be based on the passages only: 1. Our ecosystem is intricately woven, with all
its elements deeply interdependent.
Passage I 2. Wildflowers should be eliminated in order to
No festival in the world is complete without a reduce metal contamination in food crops.
belly full of delicious food. While the concept of Which of the assumptions given above is/are
celebration varies across cultures and locations, correct?
hosting an event featuring both freshly prepared a) 1 only
and cooked food is a universal human tradition. b) 2 only
Many rituals and customs revolve around c) Both 1 and 2
growing, obtaining, preparing, serving, and d) Neither 1 nor 2
enjoying food. Numerous festivals celebrate the
arrival of a new season and the theme of Passage III
regeneration. In doing so, they also honor the Global Positioning System (GPS) spoofing
introduction of new seasonal produce into our involves transmitting misleading signals to
diets, whether it be fruits, vegetables, or foods navigation systems, causing them to
enriched with proteins, fats, or oils. miscalculate their position, time, or velocity.
Aircraft are especially vulnerable because Global
Q.1) Which one of the following statements best Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals,
reflects the most logical and rational inference transmitted from satellites over 20,000
that can be made from the passage? kilometers above Earth, are inherently weak.
a) Our festivals and rituals revolve around the Spoofed signals, being stronger, can be easily
renewal of nature brought about by the adopted by an aircraft's Flight Management
changing seasons. System (FMS). This misdirection may cause an
b) Humans have an inherent love for food, aircraft to veer off course, encounter
which goes far beyond mere sustenance. unexpected terrain obstacles, or misrepresent
c) Our dietary preferences are largely shaped its position to air traffic control. Consequently,
by the availability of seasonal produce. GPS spoofing is not merely a technical anomaly,
d) Food holds cultural and social significance, it could serve as a potent tool of asymmetric
often acting as a centrepiece for celebrations warfare, capable of undermining national
and rituals. security without direct confrontation.

Passage II Q.3) Which one of the following statements best

Metal contamination is a widespread issue in the reflects the central idea of the passage?
soils of cities across the globe, with a) Aircraft are particularly susceptible to GPS
contamination levels typically increasing as a spoofing, making them vulnerable to
city ages. These metals originate from various potential navigational interference.
sources, including cement dust and mining b) GPS spoofing manipulates navigation
activities. Wildflowers growing in contaminated systems by transmitting deceptive signals,
urban soils absorb these toxic metals, resulting in erroneous positioning.
subsequently passing them on to pollinators c) GPS spoofing serves as a powerful tactic in
through their nectar. Pollinators, such as bees, asymmetric warfare, posing significant
unknowingly ingest these metals while foraging threats to security and stability.
on the wildflowers. The metals are then d) Satellite signals are weaker than spoofed
transferred to food crops that depend on insect signals, exposing navigation systems to
pollination to bear fruit. interference.

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Q.4) A married couple had an average age of 28 km/h but due to tides every two hours, the
at the time of their wedding, seven years ago. speed doubles and then after two hours the river
They now have two children, a daughter who is flow is back to normal. If Jeevan starts at 1:00
two years older than her brother. One year PM, when the river begins to flow at 2 km/h
following their daughter's birth, the average age (after the 2 hour period of tide was over), then at
of the father, mother, and daughter was 21. What what time will he reach his destination?
is the son's current age? a) 4:30 PM
a) 1 year b) 5:00 PM
b) 2 years c) 5:30 PM
c) 3 years d) 6:00 PM
d) 4 years
Q.9) On a school trip to Pilani museum, all
Q.5) A, B and C are three contestants in a race of students of class 10 went to Pilani and stayed in
1000 m. Assume that all run with different a hostel. In the morning 40% of the students
uniform speeds and all three finish the 1000 m went to the science exhibition in the museum. In
race at the same time. A gives B a start of 120 m the evening 60% of the students went for
and A gives C a start of 192 m. If B and C were to sightseeing in Pilani. 5% of the students took
compete in a race of 11000 m, how much start in rest for the entire day in the hostel.
terms of distance (in meters) should B give to C Based on the above information, which of the
so that both finishes the race at the same time? following conclusion(s) cannot be drawn?
a) 900 m 1. 10% of the students went to both science
b) 1000 m exhibitions as well as sightseeing.
c) 1100 m 2. 35% of the students went only for science
d) 1200 m exhibition.
3. 50% of the students went only for
Q.6) Blocks X and Y are two heavy wooden sightseeing.
objects. When block Y is placed on top of block Select the correct answer using the code given
X, the combined weight is by 50% more than the below :
weight of X. Next day it was observed that 30% a) 1 only
of block Y's weight is destroyed by termites. If b) 2 and 3
this termite-damaged portion of Y is completely c) 1 and 3
removed, by what percentage does the total d) 2 only
weight decrease, relative to the final weight of X
and the remaining part of Y? Q.10) A line of 100 individuals is formed. Starting
a) 33.33% with the first person, a collector named Anuj
b) 22.22% takes ₹100 from every third person. For each
c) 11.11% amount collected from a person at position N in
d) 09.09% the line, Anuj then distributes half of it to the
person standing at position N + 10. By the time
Q.7) Find the remainder when 2100 is divided by 3. Anuj has finished collecting from the 30th
a) 3 person in the original line (and made the
b) 0 corresponding distributions), what is the total
c) 1 sum of money he holds?
d) 2 a) 600
b) 650
Q.8) Jeevan needs to reach a destination 84 km c) 700
downstream on a river. He can row at 14 km/h d) 900
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Read the following three passages and answer the form. Yet paradoxically, it is through such
items that follow the passages. Your answers to submission that the monks attain spontaneity
these items should be based on the passages only: and grace. Discipline here is not constraint but
clarity — a sharpening of the will that liberates
Passage I rather than restricts.
In the Uttarakanda of the Ramayana, Sita’s
abandonment by Rama—despite her personal Q.12) Based on the above passage, the following
innocence—has often been interpreted as a assumptions have been made:
tragic consequence of dharma transcending 1. Discipline as an internal alchemy transforms
personal justice. Critics argue Rama's action mundane acts into spiritual exercises.
compromises individual autonomy for collective 2. The Shaolin tradition views surrender to
perception. Herein lies the deeper philosophical repetitive form as a precursor to freedom
tension between kartavya (duty) and svatantrata and mastery.
(free will). In modern jurisprudence, particularly Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
Kantian moral theory, autonomy is the a) 1 only
cornerstone of ethical accountability; yet in b) 2 only
traditional Indian cosmology, actions are often c) Both 1 and 2
predicated not upon personal volition but d) Neither 1 nor 2
cosmic rhythm and social harmony. Is one then
responsible for what one chooses, or for what Passage III
dharma demands? The tension persists— India, with the world's largest population has the
between determinism of order and freedom of world’s largest consumer base. However,
conscience. consumers remain a fragmented group, unlike
identifiable social groups like farmers or
Q.11) Which of the following most accurately students, often neglecting their rights and
captures the core philosophical tension responsibilities. In a market-driven economy,
highlighted in the passage? passive consumers are prone to exploitation. An
a) Rama’s decision represents a betrayal of organized consumer movement can carve out an
dharma in favor of political pragmatism. alternative path beyond socialism and
b) The passage critiques Kantian autonomy as capitalism. It is imperative for consumers to
incompatible with Indian fatalism. recognize and harness their collective strength
c) The conflict lies between individual freedom to ensure fairness and balance in the economic
of conscience and societal duty. landscape.
d) Dharma in Indian thought supersedes
individual volition. Q.13) Based on the above passage, the following
assumptions have been made:
Passage II 1. Capitalism inherently safeguards consumers
A young boy once arrived at the Shaolin Temple, from exploitation.
seeking mastery in kung fu. For months, he was 2. The Government of India should establish a
made to carry water, sweep leaves, and rise dedicated body to educate consumers and
before dawn to sit in stillness. Frustrated, he farmers about their rights to ensure fairness
asked when the real training would begin. The in the market.
master smiled, “It already has.” In the Shaolin Which of the assumptions given above is/are
tradition, discipline is not a means but the path not valid?
itself — motionless meditation and arduous a) 1 only
repetition coalesce into spiritual fortitude. b) 2 only
Unlike modern paradigms that valorize speed, c) Both 1 and 2
novelty, and self-expression, Shaolin discipline d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.14) A man travels a certain distance by his car b) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
at a certain speed to reach Bangalore. If he c) Only conclusion I follows
would have increased his speed by 20 km/ hr d) Both conclusions I and II follow
then he would have taken 1 hour less time to
reach Bangalore than at original speed. If he Q.18) Anaya’s home was located in a mango
would have increased his speed by 40 km/hr, forest surrounded by Mango trees in all the
then it would have taken him 1 hour and 45min directions. Anaya was given the responsibility to
less time to reach Bangalore, than at the original go and fetch a mango from the smallest tree
speed. What is the distance he travels? located in the west direction from her home.
a) 420 km She committed a mistake and assumed South-
b) 840 km East as South and so-on. As per Anaya, she will
c) 1680 km fetch mango from the smallest tree located in
d) Can’t be determined which direction?
a) North
Q.15) A banyan tree was planted in the month of b) North-East
March in the last century in the famous c) North-West
Botanical Garden at Kolkata. The present age of d) South-East
a banyan tree is such that it is the square of a
prime number, and has the same digit at unit Q.19) In a Music University, 40% students play
place as the unit digit of the prime number. Guitar. A student who does not play Guitar,
What is the age (in years) of a plant named Kalp, plays Sitar. Every Sitar player is given a table to
in the same Botanical Garden, which is 2 years place his/ her Sitar safely. Which of the
older than the banyan tree? following conclusions cannot be drawn from the
a) 37 above data ?
b) 61 1. No Guitar player is given a table.
c) 93 2. Guitar players do not play Sitar.
d) 123 Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
Q.16) If the word "BIRD" is written as a) 1 only
"8729583264" in a certain code language, then b) 2 only
how will "SHINE" be written? c) Both 1 and 2
a) 68955217292744125 d) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 68559128297244125
c) 68595217292474125 Q.20) Priyanka, Qais, and Rohit are working on a
d) 68595127292744125 project. Working together, Priyanka and Qais
can complete the project in 12 months, Qais and
Q.17) Read the given statements and conclusions Rohit can complete it in 16 months, and Rohit
carefully. Assuming that the information given in and Priyanka can complete it in 24 months.
the statements is true, even if it appears to be at Consider the following statements :
variance with commonly known facts, decide 1. Rohit alone can complete the work faster
which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) than both Priyanka and Qais working
from the statements. together.
Statements: 2. The person who is neither the fastest nor the
1. All oils are gels. slowest can alone can complete the work in
2. Some oils are lubricant. 24 months.
3. Some Syrups are oils Which among the above statements is/are
Conclusions: correct?
I. At least some lubricants are gels. a) 1 only
II. No syrup being a gel is a possibility. b) 2 only
Which of the conclusions given above is/are c) Both 1 and 2
correct? d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Read the following three passages and answer the reducing industrial pollution, lowering
items that follow the passages. Your answers to abatement costs for plants, and improving
these items should be based on the passages only: compliance with environmental regulations.

Passage I Q.22) Based on the above passage, the following

Monitoring sea turtles is a prolonged and assumptions have been made:
complex process, as these creatures are long- 1. Balancing environmental mandates with
lived, slow to mature, and highly migratory. economic feasibility can foster greater
Population changes often become apparent only adherence to regulations.
over decades. Rising global temperatures have 2. All cities should establish emission trading
been linked to an increase in female hatchlings markets modeled after Surat's system.
at Rushikulya beach, a crucial nesting site for Which of the assumptions given above is/are
Olive Ridley turtles in India. This trend raises correct?
concerns about the long-term viability of the a) 1 only
species. Since the sex of hatchlings is b) 2 only
determined by the incubation temperature, this c) Both 1 and 2
imbalance presents a significant threat to their d) Neither 1 nor 2
population dynamics.
Passage III
Q.21) Based on the above passage, the following Travelling in India is an incredible experience,
assumptions have been made: with its diverse landscapes, rich heritage, and
1. Olive Ridley turtles may soon face extinction vibrant cultures. However, the growing number
due to the rising imbalance in their sex ratio. of tourists has also led to environmental
2. Migratory species are more sensitive to concerns, such as pollution, waste
temperature changes across the globe. accumulation, and the depletion of natural
Which of the assumptions given above is/are resources. Sustainable travel is now more
correct? important than ever to preserve India’s beauty
a) 1 only for future generations. By making mindful
b) 2 only choices, from transportation and
c) Both 1 and 2 accommodation to food and activities, travelers
d) Neither 1 nor 2 can reduce their ecological impact while still
enjoying an unforgettable journey.
Passage II
The Surat Emission Trading System is the Q.23) Which one of the following statements
world’s first particulate-emissions market and best reflects the central idea of the passage?
India’s first market for any pollutant. It was a) While tourism offers new experiences, an
developed as a pilot initiative by the Gujarat uncontrolled influx of tourists poses
Pollution Control Board (GPCB), in collaboration significant environmental concerns.
with the Energy Policy Institute at the University b) India offers vast opportunities for tourism,
of Chicago. GPCB set an overall cap on the total thanks to its diverse landscapes and vibrant
mass of particulates that industries could cultural heritage.
collectively emit during a compliance period. c) Simple decisions, such as opting for eco-
Plants were then allowed to trade these permits, friendly transportation, can significantly
creating a financial incentive to reduce lower the tourism sector's carbon footprint.
emissions in the most cost-effective manner. d) India can unlock its vast tourism potential by
The program successfully delivered both promoting sustainable tourism practices.
environmental and economic benefits, by

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Q.24) The function # operates on X and Y such b) 21 January 2001

that X # Y = Y – X. If X # (Y # Z) = (X # Y) # Z, c) 21 November 2002
then what is the value of X? d) 21 January 2002
a) 3
b) 2 Q.29) Consider the following series:
c) 1 5, 91, 61, 855, X, 3059, 365
d) 0 Which one of the following would replace “X” in
the above series?
Q.25) Given that "abc" is a 3-digit number and a) 181
when the digits are reversed it becomes a two- b) 201
digit number. If there exists a 4-digit number c) 343
"efgh" such that "abc" is equal to the difference d) 786
between "efgh" and "hgfe", then which of the
following cannot be the value of "abc"? Q.30) Prasiddhi School has a sports club with
a) 750 100 members, all participating in at least one of
b) 450 Cricket, Badminton, Chess, Boxing, or Kho-kho.
c) 360 Further it is known that: 44 students play
d) 180 Cricket, 39 play Badminton, 37 play Chess, 33
play Boxing, and 27 play Kho-kho. Also, 56 play
Q.26) Study the following information carefully only one sport, 21 play exactly two, and 3 play all
to answer the question given below: five. How many members are involved in exactly
MNA1Q$P8G4@JI*2VFU%7E3U#3CLF three of these sports?
How many such consonants are there in the a) 7
above arrangement, each of which is b) 9
immediately followed by a vowel but not c) 11
immediately preceded by a number? d) 13
a) 0
b) 1 Read the following three passages and answer the
c) 2 items that follow the passages. Your answers to
d) 3 these items should be based on the passages only:

Q.27) Consider a community of 350 inhabitants. Passage I

The proportion of residents who smoke cigars is When Osho, once Rajneesh, drew Wall Street
0.40, the proportion who smoke hookah is 0.30, bankers and mystics alike to Oregon's desert, he
and the proportion who smoke cigarettes is blurred lines between spiritual emancipation
0.22. Given that (p) is the number of residents and material excess. Clad in flowing robes and
who smoke all three, i.e.. cigars, hookah, and wristwatches, he spoke against attachment—yet
cigarettes, which of the following can be amassed Rolls-Royces as if to mock
definitively concluded about “p”? renunciation. His disciples called it
a) 0≤p≤77 “transcendental irony,” critics saw it as duplicity.
b) 77≤p≤140 But perhaps Osho’s real provocation lay not in
c) 140≤p≤350 hypocrisy, but in revealing that the dichotomy
d) 0≤p≤350 between spirit and matter is itself a fiction. By
defiling sanctimonious virtue, he exposed how
Q.28) On the 21st of June in the year 2006, a often moral outrage camouflages fear of
calculation involving Anuj's age revealed that the nonconformity. Was his life a spiritual fraud or
product of his age in months on his last birthday an unflinching mirror? The line remains elusive—
and his age in months at that time was 2640. provoking those who seek morality in
What is Anuj's date of birth? monochrome.
a) 21 November 2001

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Q.31) With reference to the above passage, 4. The passage views "market efficiency" and
consider the following statements: "shareholder value" as neutral economic
1. The passage suggests that Osho’s actions principles.
deliberately challenged conventional binaries How many of the above statements are correct?
of spiritual and material life. a) Only one
2. The author defends Osho’s behaviour by b) Only two
portraying critics as envious or uninformed. c) Only three
3. The passage acknowledges the possibility d) All four
that moral judgments may stem from
discomfort with deviation. Passage III
4. The author unequivocally asserts that Osho’s Karma and Dharma, though often invoked in
life lacked genuine spiritual substance. daily discourse, remain deeply misunderstood.
How many of the above statements are correct? Karma is not mere fate, but the ripple effect of
a) Only one one’s actions—ethical causality at work. Dharma,
b) Only two meanwhile, is the compass that guides those
c) Only three actions, the duty aligned with one’s role, time,
d) All four and context. While karma governs consequence,
dharma governs conduct. The Bhagavad Gita
Passage II urges action without attachment to results—do
In the marble towers of Wall Street, greed is no your dharma, and let karma unfold. In this view,
longer whispered but institutionalized. What freedom lies not in avoiding consequence, but in
once masqueraded as ambition has become a consciously aligning choice with inner and outer
ritual, cloaked in spreadsheets and euphemisms truth. When karma and dharma are divorced, all
like "market efficiency" and "shareholder value." action, even if ethical, becomes hollow; when
The 2008 crisis laid bare the consequences: united, they form the path to harmony, both
homes lost, pensions vaporized, yet bonuses individual and cosmic.
persisted. Some defend the system as Darwinian
— a meritocracy of minds — but others argue it's Q.33) Based on the above passage, the following
a casino rigged with golden parachutes. Like assumptions have been made:
Midas, Wall Street’s touch turns everything to 1. Ethical action requires awareness of both
gold, even ethics. Yet paradoxically, it often consequence and duty.
devours the very societies it feeds on. The 2. Detachment from outcomes is essential for
tragedy lies not in individual avarice, but in a truly moral conduct.
system that rewards it with applause. Greed Which of the above assumptions is/are implicit
here isn’t a flaw — it’s a feature. in the passage?
a) Only 1
Q.32) With reference to the above passage, b) Only 2
consider the following statements: c) Both 1 and 2
1. The author suggests that systemic approval d) Neither 1 nor 2
of greed on Wall Street is more damaging
than individual excesses. Q.34) The sum of all the four-digit numbers that
2. The passage presents the financial system as can be formed using all the digits 2, 1, 5, 4 is
a transparent and merit-based structure. a) 54785
3. The reference to Midas implies that Wall b) 56662
Street's pursuit of wealth leads to unintended c) 78895
societal harm. d) 79992

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Q.35) Let a, b, and c be three natural numbers. a) 60

The smallest positive integer that is a multiple of b) 32
both a and 120 is 1320. Similarly, the smallest c) 24
positive integer divisible by both b and 120 is d) 20
1680, and for c and 120, this smallest common
multiple is 1800. Which of the following must Q.40) A Question is followed by two Statements I
hold true? and II . Consider the following question and
a) Only a and c can be perfect squares. statements:
b) Only b can be a perfect square as well as a In a code language, assuming each word has
perfect cube. single unique code
c) c is definitely a perfect square. "Amit Is Car Lover" is written as "Long Item
d) c can be a perfect square. Short Spell" and "Car Lover Live Long" is written
as "Short Spell Speak More".
Q.36) When Saurav was born, his mother Question: What is the code for "Amit"?
Lakshmi was 24 years old. Given that Lakshmi Statement I: "Sumit Is Fast Runner" is coded as "
survived until Saurav's 50th birthday, determine Unique Item Glitter Perfect".
the number of instances within Saurav's first 50 Statement II: "Amit Is Slow Runner" is coded as
years where his mother's age was an integer "Long Item Perfect Pace".
multiple of Saurav’s age. Which one of the following is correct in respect
a) 6 of the above Question and the Statements?
b) 7 a) The Question can be answered by using one
c) 8 of the Statements alone, but cannot be
d) 12 answered using the other Statement alone.
b) The Question can be answered by using
Q.37) If a is an odd natural number and b is an either Statement alone.
even natural number, then what is the total c) The Question can be answered by using both
number of solutions of the equation ab + 2 = 2a + the Statements together, but cannot be
b + 600? answered using either Statement alone.
a) 16 d) The Question cannot be answered even by
b) 12 using both the Statements together.
c) 5
d) 8 Read the following three passages and answer the
items that follow the passages. Your answers to
Q.38) Determine the count of integers that are these items should be based on the passages only:
divisible by 20082008 and simultaneously divide
20082020 without leaving a remainder? Passage I
a) 12 Silicosis remains a significant occupational
b) 481 health challenge in India, predominantly
c) 587 affecting workers exposed to silica dust across
d) 200812 various industries. Despite its critical link to
tuberculosis (TB), silicosis often goes
Q.39) A shipping company charges the shipping overlooked. There's a common misconception
cost of $10 per kg for packages weighing equal that it primarily impacts mining areas. In reality,
to 5 kg. For packages weighing more than 5 kg silica dust exposure is widespread in industries
but less than or equal to 10 kg, the shipping cost such as construction, where materials like
is $8 per kg. On a certain day, the company granite and tiles are cut. With construction
shipped a total of 140 packages and earned activities occurring in nearly every district in
$8760. The total weight of the packages was India, silicosis poses a nationwide threat to
1020 kg. How many maximum packages would workers. Addressing this issue is vital for India
weigh 6 kg? (Assume all packages have integral to achieve its goal of eliminating TB by 2025.
weight of more than or equal to 5 kg.)

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Q.41) Which one of the following statements Passage III

best reflects the central idea of the passage? Implementing heat-resistant interventions in
a) Silicosis is a widespread problem, challenging urban areas involves several key measures,
the earlier belief that it was confined to including the expansion of green and open
mining areas. spaces, promoting the use of electric vehicles
b) Despite its serious impact on health, silicosis and retrofitting buildings with heat-resistant
fails to get the attention it warrants. designs. These interventions not only enhance
c) Addressing silicosis is a key step in India's the city’s resilience to heat but also yield co-
efforts to eliminate TB, as the diseases are benefits such as energy conservation and
closely related. management along with a decrease in pollution
d) Exposure to silica dust is the primary factor levels and reduction in healthcare burden. Given
contributing to the development of silicosis. the multifaceted advantages, Indian cities must
prioritise and incorporate heat action plans as
Passage II integral components of their overall planning.
Cultural competence in education is the ability Unfortunately, however, city planners and
to engage and communicate effectively across administrators in India have yet to adequately
diverse cultural backgrounds. It equips students recognise the urgency of implementing heat
to navigate differences in language, religion, action plans.
race, ethnicity, and social norms, fostering
empathy and understanding. In today’s Q.43) Based on the above passage, the following
interconnected world, this competence is assumptions have been made:
essential for personal and professional success. 1. The lack of heat-resilient infrastructure in
To promote cultural competence, educators Indian cities exacerbates challenges posed by
must adopt inclusive teaching strategies that extreme temperatures.
celebrate diversity and create a sense of 2. Urban areas are more prone to events of
belonging for all students. By valuing extreme heat and warming.
representation, encouraging tolerance, and Which of the assumptions given above is/are
respecting cultural differences, education correct?
becomes a powerful tool for preparing students a) 1 only
to contribute meaningfully to a harmonious and b) 2 only
interconnected global community. c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.42) Which one of the following statements
best reflects the most logical and rational Directions for the following 02(two) items [Q44
inference that can be made from the passage? and 45]:
a) The ability to understand and engage across Read the following information carefully and
cultures is fundamental to thriving in the
answer the questions:
globalized era.
Eight people Manan, Naveen, Owais, Pradeep,
b) Cultural competence not only provides
Qais, Rohit, Shyam and Tisca are sitting around a
knowledge about different cultures but also
circular table, facing the centre. Pradeep sits
brings empathy for the different cultures.
second to the right of Manan. Rohit sits opposite
c) Inclusive education can foster cultural
to the person sitting to the immediate right of
competence, aiding students to succeed in
the person who is sitting second to the right of
the interconnected world.
the person sitting to the immediate left of
d) Acknowledging and celebrating diversity
Manan. Rohit sits second to the right of Owais.
leads to growth and shared prosperity.
Tisca sits second to the left of Shyam. Between
Pradeep and Manan sits only Qais. Neither Tisca
nor Shyam sits with Manan.

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Q.44) Who among the following is sitting b) z > y

opposite to Owais? c) x = y
a) Shyam d) x > y
b) Rohit
c) Manan Q.50) Six friends – Uday, Vikrant, William, Xena,
d) Can’t be determined Yasir, and Ziya – all have unique heights. If
Vikrant is taller than exactly three of his friends,
Q.45) How many people are sitting between Ziya is taller than only Xena, and William is
Tisca and Naveen? shorter than only Uday, who occupies the third
a) 5 position when they are ordered from shortest to
b) 4 tallest?
c) 3 (a) Uday
d) 2 (b) Ziya
(c) Yasir
Q.46) If we randomly select two natural (d) William
numbers, 'a' and 'b', both less than or equal to 6,
what is the likelihood that their product (a × b) Read the following three passages and answer the
results in a perfect square? items that follow the passages. Your answers to
a) 5/36 these items should be based on the passages only:
b) 2/9
c) 7/36 Passage I
d) 1/6 When it comes to mental health, the urge to fix
everything all at once can be strong. A tough day
Q.47) A merchant purchases a batch of goods, or a long stretch of feeling off, we want to
each costing Rs. 150. He then sells these items change our entire life. Eat better, sleep more,
sequentially, with the first selling for Rs. 5, the join a gym, quit caffeine, and maybe even master
second for Rs. 10, the third for Rs. 15, and so yoga before breakfast. It’s an admirable impulse,
forth. To achieve a total profit of no less than but it’s also a setup for burnout. Lasting change,
40%, what is the minimum quantity of items he especially when your mental health is involved,
must sell? rarely comes from grand gestures. More often, it
a) 41 starts with something small. And that’s exactly
b) 83 why it works.
c) 92
d) 77 Q.51) Based on the above passage, the following
assumptions have been made:
Q.48) If x and y are positive real numbers such 1. Success lies in taking small consistent steps
that 3x + 4y < 36, then the maximum possible towards the goal.
value of 12xy(36 - 3x - 4y) is: 2. Everyone wants to live in a healthy mental
a) 1331 space and therefore seeks to fix everything
b) 1728 quickly.
c) 2197 Which of the assumptions given above is/are
d) 1568 correct?
a) 1 only
Q.49) Three articles priced at Rs.x, Rs.y and Rs.z b) 2 only
were sold at profits of 10%, 15% and 20% c) Both 1 and 2
respectively. If the overall profit was 14%, which d) Neither 1 nor 2
of the following is necessarily false?
a) z > x

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Passage II b) Decision-makers are increasingly discussing

Indecision affects us all, especially during geo-engineering as a climate solution.
uncertain circumstances. It not only troubles us c) Policymakers should focus on tried-and-
but also impacts those we live and work with. tested climate solutions, as geo-engineering
People tend to avoid someone who cannot make overlooks the primary causes.
up their mind. How can this be resolved? Start d) Implementing geo-engineering techniques
by acknowledging your struggle with decision- comes with potential harm to ecosystems.
making. Seek suggestions from trusted
individuals, but don’t expect others to decide for Q.54) Two candles of equal length are lit at noon.
you. Importantly, avoid punishing yourself if a One candle takes 10 hours to completely burn
decision turns out wrong. Accept your mistake, while the other takes 5 hours to completely
learn from it, and move on. Growth comes from burn. At what time will the slower burning
remembering bad choices, avoiding repetition, candle be exactly twice as long as the faster
and striving forward with confidence. burning one?
a) 3.5 hours
Q.52) Which one of the following statements b) 3.33 hours
best reflects the most logical and rational c) 2.5 hours
inference that can be made from the passage? d) 2 hours
a) One should make their own decisions rather
than leaving them to others. Q.55) Malti tells Tanu “The only sister of your
b) Errors in judgment may happen, but growth maternal grandfather’s only son is the woman
lies in not repeating them. married to my father”. What is the familial
c) We need to recognize that decision-making relationship between Tanu and Malti?
can be quite challenging at times. a) Aunt
d) Indecision can lead to challenges in both b) Sister
personal and professional life. c) Cousin
d) Niece
Passage III
Geoengineering, once on the margins of climate Q.56) A Question is followed by two Statements I
crisis discussions, is now becoming part of and II. Consider the following question and
mainstream discourse, diverting decision- statements:
makers from urgently needed, real climate Question: How long will Aanand take to build
solutions. Defined as the “deliberate the wall?
intervention in the planetary environment on a Statement I : Aanand and Bhanu together can
scale intended to counteract anthropogenic build the wall in 8 days.
climate change and its impacts”, geoengineering Statement II : Aanand takes 5 days more than
includes speculative technical “fixes” to the Bhanu to build the wall.
crisis. However, these methods fail to address In respect of the above Question and
the root causes of rising global temperatures Statements. which of the following is correct ?
and introduce significant risks to fragile a) Only statement II is sufficient, but statement
ecosystems. Focusing on proven solutions I alone is not sufficient to answer the
remain essential to mitigate the crisis Question.
effectively. b) Only statement I is sufficient, but statement
II alone is not sufficient to answer the
Q.53) Which one of the following statements Question.
best reflects the most logical and rational c) Neither statement I nor II is sufficient to
inference that can be made from the passage? answer the Question.
a) The effects of climate change can be d) Both statements I and II together are
counteracted through geo-engineering sufficient to answer the Question.
techniques.

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Q.57) The interior angles of a polygon are in Passage I

Arithmetic Progression. The smallest angle is Nature is not merely a backdrop for human life
120°and the common difference is 5°. Find the but an essential part of Indian identity and
number of sides of the smallest possible culture. India’s rich natural heritage, from the
polygon. majestic Himalayas to its rivers and forests,
a) 7 embodies a way of life that emphasizes harmony
b) 8 and respect for the environment. This deep
c) 9 connection with nature inspires people from
d) 10 around the world to explore and admire India’s
culture and traditions, which often draw
Q.58) What is the chance that a leap year, inspiration from the natural world. By promoting
selected at random, will contain 53 Sundays? a message of environmental respect, India has
a) 2/7 the opportunity to present itself as a source of
b) 3/7 wisdom and warmth, extending its influence far
c) 1/7 beyond its borders.
d) 5/7
Q.61) Which one of the following statements
Q.59) A group of 10 participants organized a best reflects the most logical and rational
debate tournament. The format and rules are as inference that can be made from the passage?
follows: a) Indian environmental ethos promote a
1. Each participant debates against every other sustainable lifestyle, providing a model to the
participant exactly once (round-robin world.
format). b) India’s cultural practices include
2. For each match: environment as an intricate part of the lives
i) A win gives 3 points to the winner and 0 of people.
points to the loser. c) India's environmental values can be
ii) A draw gives 1 point to both participants. leveraged as a form of soft power to enhance
3. At the end of the tournament a total of 130 its global standing.
points was scored by all participants d) India's emphasis on environmental respect
combined. enhances its appeal as a tourism destination.
How many matches ended in a draw?
a) 4 Passage II
b) 5 Emotional literacy, defined as the ability to
c) 6 recognize, understand, and manage one’s own
d) 7 emotions as well as the emotions of others, plays
a critical role in mental health and well-being.
Q.60) A solid sphere of radius 6 cm is melted Emotionally literate individuals are also more
into a hollow cylinder of uniform thickness. If likely to seek help and employ effective coping
the external radius of the base of the cylinder is strategies when faced with emotional
5 cm and its height is 32 cm, find the uniform challenges, thereby reducing the risk of
thickness of the cylinder. developing mental health disorders such as
a) 2 cm anxiety or depression. Beyond its impact on
b) 3 cm individual mental health, emotional literacy
c) 1 cm contributes to fostering a supportive and
d) 3.5 cm empathetic environment in various settings,
such as the workplace or educational
Read the following three passages and answer the institutions.
items that follow the passages. Your answers to
these items should be based on the passages only:

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Q.62) Which one of the following statements a) 1

best reflects the crux of the passage? b) 2
a) Emotionally literate individuals handle their c) 3
emotions better when confronted with d) 4
challenges.
b) Emotional literacy not only helps one to Q.65) The following questions consists of some
understand their emotions but also statements followed by some conclusions.
understand the emotions of others. Consider the statements to be true even if they
c) Developing emotional literacy positively are in variance with the commonly known facts.
impacts the overall well-being of both Read all the conclusions and then decide which
individuals and society. of the given conclusions logically follows from
d) Mental health issues like depression and the given statements:
anxiety can greatly be reduced by developing Statements:
emotional intelligence. 1. All Bays are Gulfs.
2. All Gulfs are Seas.
Passage III 3. Some Seas are Oceans.
The demand for skilled professionals in 4. Some Oceans are Panthalassa.
technology-related fields is on the rise as Conclusions:
industries continue to evolve. Digitization is I. Some Oceans are Bays.
bridging the gap by enhancing access to II. All Bays are Seas.
education and skill development to individuals III. Some Gulfs are Panthalassa.
who are interested in upskilling. The online IV. Some Oceans are Gulfs.
learning platforms offer a variety of courses Which one of the following is correct?
tailored to different skill levels, making it easier a) Only Conclusions I and II follows.
for anyone to gain expertise in areas such as b) Only Conclusion III follows.
data science, programming, or digital marketing. c) Only Conclusions II and IV follows.
By providing accessible learning opportunities, d) Only Conclusions II follows.
this democratization of education not only
benefits individuals but also contributes to a Q.66) In a row of children, Bhuvan is seventh
more skilled workforce capable of driving from the left and Gauri is fourth from the right.
innovation. When Bhuvan and Gauri exchange positions,
Bhuvan will be fifteenth from the left. What will
Q.63) Based on the above passage, the following be Gauri's position from the right?
assumptions have been made: a) Eighth
1. Traditional modes of education are often b) Fourth
unsuitable for upskilling in technology- c) Eleventh
related fields. d) Twelfth
2. The digital divide may hinder the success of
digitization-led upskilling. Q.67) A trader mixes three varieties of tea T1, T2,
Which of the assumptions given above is/are and T3 priced at Rs.316 per kg, Rs.256 per kg and
correct? Rs.248 per kg, respectively in the ratio 1 : 2 : 4. To
a) 1 only 4 kg of this mixture he again adds T1 and T3 in
b) 2 only the ratio 1 : 5. Then he sells this new mixture for
c) Both 1 and 2 Rs.324.50 per kg thereby making a profit of 25%.
d) Neither 1 nor 2 What quantity (in kg) of T3 did he mix with the
mixed variety of tea?
Q.64) For all possible integers n satisfying 2.25 ≤ a) 3
2 + 2n + 2 ≤ 202, the number of possible values of b) 5
n, such that 5 + 5n + 1 gives an integer value less c) 2
than 600 is/are: d) 8

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Q.68) A task is given to three friends: P, Q, and R. agriculture, hydropower, and various ecosystem
We know that R can complete 60% of the entire services. To address these challenges and
job in 15 days. Q’s work efficiency is 25% greater ensure long-term food, water, and energy
than R’s efficiency. Q and R began working on resilience, we must urgently adopt science-
the job together and then stopped after 8 days. based policies and foster regional cooperation
The remaining portion of the job was finished by for transboundary water management and
P in 7 days. By what percentage is P’s efficiency emissions mitigation.
higher or lower than Q’s efficiency?
a) 25% Q.71) Based on the above passage, the following
b) 15% assumptions have been made:
c) 20% 1. The Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra are
d) 24% integral to the economy of the Hindu Kush
Himalayas.
Q.69) Find how many pairs of two – digit positive 2. The regions downstream of the Hindu Kush
integers “ab” and “cd” exist, such that all the Himalayas may face water scarcity in the
digits a, b, c, and d are different from one near future.
another and (ab) × (cd) = (dc) × (ba)? 3. A siloed approach for the management of
a) 30 river water may prove to be insufficient to
b) 40 tackle climate change.
c) 20 Which of the assumptions given above is/are
d) 80 correct?
a) 2 only
Q.70) Meeta starts walking from her office 60 m b) 2 and 3 only
towards the east. She then takes a right turn and c) 1 and 3 only
walks 40 m. She then turns left and walks 36 m. d) 1, 2 and 3
She then takes a final left turn and walks 40 m to
reach a park. In which direction is the park with Passage II
reference to Meeta’s office? (All turns are 90- Drug trafficking in the BIMSTEC region has
degree turns only) expanded significantly in scope, sophistication,
a) North East and geographic spread, severely impacting
b) South West security, public health, and economic
c) East development. Nestled between the Golden
d) West Triangle and Golden Crescent, two of the
world's largest drug-producing zones, the
Read the following four passages and answer the region faces endemic vulnerabilities. One of the
most alarming trends has been the surge in
items that follow the passages. Your answers to
synthetic drug production, especially
these items should be based on the passages only:
methamphetamines and Yaba pills. These
narcotics traverse porous borders into Thailand,
Passage I
Bangladesh, and India's Northeast before
The Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra river basins,
dispersing into Nepal and, via sea route to Sri
which support the livelihoods and water security
Lanka. Widespread corruption within
of millions, are facing reduced flows due to
enforcement agencies exacerbates the problem,
declining snowfall. Approximately a quarter of
enabling the persistence and expansion of these
the total river flow in the Hindukush Himalayas
criminal enterprises.
region comes from snowmelt. Seasonal
snowmelt is crucial for regional and local water
availability, particularly during the early melt
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Q.72) Which one of the following statements of agricultural stakeholders and opened up
best reflects the crux of the passage? avenues to bring greater efficiency and
a) The proliferation of synthetic drugs has led productivity in farming. For the uninitiated,
to a surge in the drug trade in the BIMSTEC precision agriculture is a farm management
region. strategy that involves gathering, processing and
b) The BIMSTEC region is in the grip of drugs analysing temporal, spatial and individual data.
due to multiple endemic and systemic These datasets are then combined with other
factors. information helping farmers make smarter
c) Drug trafficking negatively affects the decisions on the field. For instance, the available
communities by severely impacting the data that is usually accessed via a smartphone
health. helps farmers understand crops and soil receive
d) The geographical position of BIMSTEC exactly what they need for optimum health and
countries makes them vulnerable to drug productivity. Given that precision farming is a
trafficking. promising concept in the agrarian sector, there’s
merit in adopting it to meet the needs of Indian
Passage III farmers since India is an agriculture dominating
Human or animal, all have their own unique country with almost half of the working
modes of communication. Birds communicate population involved in this sector. To give an
through sound and recognise individuals by example, excessive use of input materials such
their unique calls, just as we humans identify as fertilizers, insecticides, agrochemicals often
each other by our distinct voices. Calling lead to land degradation and affects ecological
patterns vary across species. Though all calls balance. But precision farming can help to
may initially sound the same to the human ear, reduce high dependency on these
each bird’s call contains subtle distinctions. environmentally harmful inputs by providing
Birdwatchers take advantage of these farmers with the ability to identify fields that
differences! Distinctive sounds help identify require treatment and determine the optimum
unseen birds and reveal their presence in dense amount of water, fertilizers and pesticides to
foliage, tall grass, or high in the sky. But playing apply. However, there are various structural
recorded bird calls or songs on gadgets to lure challenges that have led to a slower adoption of
birds for sighting or photography is both precision farming technique in India. One such
unethical and harmful. challenge is lack of understanding on part of
Indian farmers to grasp the concept of precision
Q.73) Based on the above passage, the following farming. It is undoubtedly a complex concept
assumptions have been made: and one needs to be well versed with the
1. Humans often exploit bird species to serve nuances of data collection, sensor technology,
their own desires and advantages. remote sensing, satellite imaging and other
2. Humans should refrain from disrupting technical details before even venturing into this
nature's natural processes. area. Another challenge is lack of capital.
Which of the assumptions given above is/are Precision farming is a heavy investment area
correct? bolstered by the presence of equipment,
a) 1 only machines, tools and sensors. Over 70% of
b) 2 only farmers in India are smallholders owning only
c) Both 1 and 2 30% of cultivated land. They don’t have the
d) Neither 1 nor 2 wherewithal nor adequate farmland to lean on
precision farming technique.
Passage IV
Precision agriculture is a farm management
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Q.74) With reference to the above passage, Q.77) Read the given data carefully and answer
which of the following are the most rational, the questions that follow.
plausible and practical implications regarding Find the 578th term in the series
Precision Farming (PF)? 1,2,2,4,4,4,4,8,8,8,8,8,8,8,8, .......?
1. PF will alleviate the problems faced due to a) 512
labour shortages. b) 256
2. Government should provide incentives to c) 1024
startups working in this field. d) 128
3. PF will contribute significantly in doubling
farmer’s income in India. Q.78) Price of the diesel is increased from Rs
4. PF will play a crucial role in promoting 60/litre to Rs 70/litre. By how much percent
sustainable agriculture practices. should the consumption of the diesel be reduced
5. The widespread adoption of PF in India may by Ravi so as to increase his expenditure by only
require a considerable amount of time. 5%?
Select the correct answer using the code given a) 15
below. b) 7.5
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only c) 12
b) 2, 3 and 4 only d) 10
c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
d) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only Q.79) A person has just sufficient money to buy
either 30 guavas, 50 plums or 70 peaches. He
Q.75) A merchant invested a total of Rupees 840 spends 20% of the money on travelling, and buys
to buy two different types of sugar. If each type 14 peaches, x guavas and y plums using rest of
was sold at a price per kilogram that was Rupees the money. If x, y > 0, what is the minimum value
10 higher than its purchase price per kilogram, of the sum of x and y?
the total profit would be Rupees 450. Given that a) 20
the purchase price per kilogram of the first type b) 22
was Rupees 5 less than that of the second type, c) 24
and the amounts bought were in the ratio of 2 to d) 26
1, what was the purchase price per kilogram of
the second type of sugar (in Rupees)? Q.80) In a box containing 15 apples, there are 6
a) 20 rotten apples. Each day one apple is taken out
b) 22 randomly from the box. What is the probability
c) 35 that after four days there are exactly 8 apples in
d) 40 the box that are not rotten?
a) 12/91
Q.76) When 50% of a number p is added to b) 1/7
another number q, the sum becomes 140% of the c) 2/13
value of q. When 40% of the number p is added d) 2/7
to another number r, then the sum becomes
150% of the value of r. which one of the
following is correct?
a) p > q > r
b) p > r > q
c) q > r > p
d) q > p > r

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