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Directions for the following 4 (four) items: Q.2) What is the crux of the passage?
Read the following four passages and answer a) Revolutions have driven significant social,
the items that follow. Your answer to these political, and cultural changes throughout
items should be based on the passages only. human history.
b) Revolutions are ineffective in bringing
Passage 1 about meaningful societal transformation.
Religion, with its intricate beliefs and c) Revolutions primarily serve personal
practices, holds enduring appeal across interests rather than driving progress and
diverse cultures. Its popularity stems from the innovation.
deep-seated human need for meaning and d) Revolutions always result in chaos and
connection. Whether through rituals, destruction, hindering progress.
teachings, or community gatherings, religion
offers solace in times of hardship, fosters a Passage – 3
sense of belonging, provides moral guidance, Inequality violates a basic democratic norm:
and promises a higher purpose to life. Despite the equal standing of citizens. Equality is a
differences in interpretation and practice, the relation that obtains between persons in
essence of religion lies in its ability to address respect of some fundamental characteristic
fundamental existential questions and provide that they share in common. Equality is, morally
a framework for understanding the world. speaking, a default principle. Therefore,
persons should not be discriminated on
Q.1) What is the essence of the passage? grounds such as race, caste, gender, ethnicity,
a) Religion provides a rigid set of rules that disability, or class. These features of human
restrict individual freedom. condition are morally irrelevant. The idea that
b) Religion offers moral guidance and a sense one should treat persons with respect not only
of purpose. because some of these persons some special
c) Religion is a declining phenomenon in features or talent, for example skilled
modern society. cricketers, gifted musicians, or literary giants,
d) Religion is based on blind faith and but because persons are human being, is by
superstition. now part of commonsense morality.

Passage 2 Q.3) With reference to the above passage, the

Throughout history, revolutions have played a following assumptions have been made:
pivotal role in reshaping human societies. 1. Equality is a prerequisite for people to
These transformative movements have participate in the multiple transactions of
sparked significant social, political, and society from a position of confidence.
cultural changes, challenging established 2. Occurrence of inequality is detrimental to
norms and power structures. From the the survival of democracy.
American and French Revolutions to the 3. Equal standing of all citizens is an idea that
Industrial and Digital Revolutions, these cannot actually be realised even in a
upheavals have driven progress, innovation, democracy.
and societal evolution. While often 4. Right to equality should be incorporated
accompanied by upheaval and uncertainty, into our values and day-to-day political
revolutions have been instrumental in driving vocabulary.
forward momentum and shaping the course of Which of the above assumptions are valid?
human history. a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 3 and 4 only

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Passage 4 Q.7) There are two Classes A and B, which have

Democracy empowers peoples by granting 30 students each. In Class-A the highest score
them a voice in governance, fostering is 23 and lowest score is 17. In Class-B the
transparency, and promoting accountability. highest score is 30 and lowest score is 21. Four
Through free and fair elections, individuals students are shifted from Class-A to Class-B.
have the opportunity to participate in Consider the following statements:
decision-making processes, ensuring their 1. The average score of Class-B may increase.
interests are represented. Additionally, 2. The average score of Class-A will definitely
democratic institutions provide avenues for increase.
civic engagement, allowing citizens to hold Which of the above statements is/are correct?
their leaders accountable and advocate for a) 1 only
their rights. By empowering citizens to shape b) 2 only
the direction of their societies, democracy c) Both 1 and 2
promotes inclusivity, equality, and social d) Neither 1 nor 2
progress.
Q.8) Consider two Statements and a Question:
Q.4) Which of the following statements best Statement-1: Ram is 5 ranks below Mohan and
reflects the crux of the passage given above? is 27th from the bottom.
a) Democracy enables citizens to actively Statement-2: Syam is 4 ranks above Mohan
participate in decision-making processes. and is 37th from the top.
b) Democratic institutions promote Question: How many students are there in the
transparency and accountability, class?
empowering individuals to hold their Which one of the following is correct in
leaders accountable for their actions. respect of the Statements and the Question?
c) Democracy fosters inclusivity and equality a) Statement-1 alone is not sufficient to
by providing avenues for civic engagement answer the Question
and advocating for the rights of all citizens. b) Statement-2 alone is not sufficient to
d) Democratic governance enhances social answer the Question
progress by encouraging dialogue, c) Either Statement-1 alone or Statement-2
cooperation, and consensus-building alone is sufficient to answer the Question
among diverse groups within society. d) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are
required to answer the Question
Q.5) In a group of 150 students, 90 are from
science and the rest are from commerce. Q.9) Consider two Statements and a Question:
There are two medium of study English and Statement-1: Each of B and D has less marks
Hindi. Further, 30 students in the group study than each of A, E and F, but none of them is
in English. The number of commerce students the lowest.
who are from Hindi medium is Statement-2: A’s marks is higher than E, but
a) 20 F’s marks is higher than A.
b) 30 Question: Who has the highest marks among
c) 30 or less A, B, C, D, E and F?
d) 30 or more Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the Statements and the Question?
Q.6) Consider all 3-digit numbers (without a) Statement-1 alone is sufficient to answer
repetition of digits) obtained using three non- the Question
zero consecutive digits. Let S be their sum. b) Statement-2 alone is sufficient to answer
Which of the following is/are correct? the Question
1. S is always divisible by 12. c) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are
2. S is always divisible by 18. required to answer the Question
Select the correct answer using the code given d) Neither Statement-1 alone nor Statement-2
below:
alone is sufficient to answer the Question
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.10) In a new order of English alphabet, the Passage 2

first 3 letters are taken starting from A, and Antibiotics have played a crucial role in
the next 3 letters are taken from the end modern medicine, saving countless lives by
starting from Z. At the end F is exchanged with effectively treating bacterial infections.
T. Which will be the third letter to the right of However, the overuse and misuse of
the 10th letter from start? antibiotics have led to the emergence of
a) N antibiotic-resistant bacteria, posing a
b) T significant threat to public health. Antibiotic
c) G resistance undermines the effectiveness of
d) I antibiotics, making it harder to treat infections
and increasing the risk of complications and
Directions for the following 4 (four) items : mortality. Urgent action is needed to address
Read the following four passages and answer antibiotic resistance through responsible
the items that follow. Your answers to these antibiotic use, research into new antibiotics,
items should be based on the passages only. and public awareness campaigns.

Passage 1 Q.12) Which of the following statements best

The rising energy and climate crisis poses a reflects the most importance message of the
significant threat to the planet, impacting passage given above?
ecosystems, economies, and human societies a) Antibiotics have revolutionized modern
worldwide. The increasing consumption of medicine by effectively treating bacterial
fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions infections and saving countless lives.
contribute to global warming, leading to more b) Urgent action is needed to address
frequent and severe weather events, rising sea antibiotic resistance through responsible
levels, and loss of biodiversity. Urgent action is antibiotic use, research into new
needed to transition to renewable energy antibiotics, and public awareness
sources, reduce carbon emissions, and campaigns.
mitigate the impacts of climate change. c) Antibiotic resistance poses a significant
Collaboration among governments, threat to public health, undermining the
businesses, and individuals is essential to effectiveness of antibiotics and increasing
address this crisis and safeguard the future of the risk of complications and mortality.
our planet. d) The overuse and misuse of antibiotics
contribute to the emergence of antibiotic-
Q.11) Which of the following statements best resistant bacteria, exacerbating the threat
reflects the crux of the passage given above? of antibiotic resistance to public health.
a) The rising energy and climate crisis poses a
significant threat to the planet, impacting Passage – 3
ecosystems, economies, and human Policy makers and media have placed the
societies worldwide. blame for skyrocketing food prices on a variety
b) Prompt measures are needed to transition of factors, including high fuel prices, bad
to renewable energy sources, reduce weather in key food producing countries, and
carbon emissions, and mitigate the impacts the diversion of land to non-food production.
of climate change. Increased emphasis, however, has been placed
c) The energy and climate crisis is inevitable on a surge in demand for food from the most
and cannot be addressed effectively by populous emerging economies. It seems highly
human intervention. probable that mass consumption in these
d) Collaboration among governments, countries could be well poised to create a food
businesses, and individuals is essential to crisis.
address the energy and climate crisis and
safeguard the future of our planet.

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Q.13) With reference to the above passage, the a) 30

following assumptions have been made: b) 36
1. Oil producing countries are one of the c) 64
reasons for high food prices. d) 16
2. If there is a food crisis in the world in the
near future, it will be in the emerging Q.17) Following is a matrix of certain entries.
economies. The entries follow a certain trend row-wise.
Which of the above statements is/are valid? Choose the missing entry (?) accordingly.
a) 1 only 8B 5C 3A
b) 2 only 14A 6B 8C
c) Both 1 and 2 17C 8A ?
d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 9B
b) 3A
Passage 4
c) 3B
In India, Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
d) 9C
measurement primarily utilizes the income
approach, which calculates GDP by summing
Q.18) You are given two identical sequences in
up the incomes earned by all individuals and
two rows:
businesses in the country. Additionally, the
Sequence-I 6 9 18 45 135
expenditure approach is employed as an
Sequence-II 8 A B C D
alternative method, estimating GDP by
aggregating the total expenditure on goods What is the entry in the place of D for the
and services within the economy. Sequence-II?
a) 120
Q.14) With reference to the above passage, the b) 150
following assumptions have been made: c) 180
1. India mainly relies on the income approach d) 210
to measure GDP.
2. India employs the expenditure approach as Q.19) A person X from a place A and another
an alternative method to measure GDP. person Y from a place B set out at the same
Which of the following assumptions are valid? time to walk towards each other. The places
a) 1 only are separated by a distance of 15 km. X walks
b) 2 only with a uniform speed of 2 km/hr and Y walks
c) Both 1 and 2 with a uniform speed of 1 km/hr in the first
d) Neither 1 nor 2 hour, with a uniform speed of 1.5 km/hr in the
second hour and with a uniform speed of 2
Q.15) 7 cricket players A, B, C, D, E, F, G are km/hr in the third hour and so on.
standing side by side. A, C, E are batsmen and Which of the following is/are correct?
rest are bowlers. B, D and E are from Australia 1. They take 4 hours to meet.
and rest are from India. A, D and C are Injured, 2. A will walk more distance than B to meet.
and rest are fit. Which bowlers from India are Select the correct answer using the code given
fit? below:
a) D and G a) 1 only
b) E and F b) 2 only
c) F and G c) Both 1 and 2
d) C and G d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.16) Replace the incorrect term by the

correct term in the given sequence
3, 2, 8, 6, 18, 14, 38, 32, 78, 62, 158, 126
Where odd terms and even terms follow the
same pattern.

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Q.20) A student appeared in 6 papers. The Passage 2

maximum marks is 100 for each paper. His The possibility of life on Mars has captivated
marks in these papers are in the proportion 5 : the imagination of scientists and space
6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10. The difference between the enthusiasts alike. Recent discoveries, including
highest and lowest marks is 35. In how many the presence of water ice and evidence of
papers did he score less than 60% of the ancient riverbeds, have fueled speculation
maximum marks? about the potential for microbial life or even
a) 2 more complex organisms on the red planet.
b) 3 While Mars's harsh surface conditions, such as
c) 4 extreme cold and radiation, pose challenges
d) 5 for sustaining life as we know it, researchers
continue to explore promising habitats like
Directions for the following 4 (four) items : underground water reservoirs and subsurface
Read the following four passages and answer caves. Understanding the conditions necessary
the items that follow. Your answers to these for life on Mars not only sheds light on the
items should be based on the passages only. planet's past but also informs the search for
habitable environments beyond Earth.
Passage 1
India is renowned for its remarkable wildlife Q.22) Which of the following statements best
diversity, encompassing a plethora of species reflects the crux of the passage?
across various ecosystems. From the iconic a) The harsh surface conditions on Mars make
Bengal tiger to the elusive snow leopard, the possibility of life on the planet highly
India's diverse landscapes provide habitats for unlikely.
numerous mammals, birds, reptiles, and b) Recent discoveries have fueled speculation
amphibians. Conservation initiatives, including about the potential for microbial or even
protected areas and wildlife sanctuaries, are more complex life forms on Mars.
crucial for preserving this biodiversity and c) The presence of water ice and evidence of
ensuring the survival of endangered species. ancient riverbeds on Mars indicate the
definite existence of complex life forms.
Q.21) With reference to the passage given d) Researchers have concluded that the
above, the following assumptions have been possibility of life on Mars is negligible due
made. to its extreme environmental conditions.
1. India boasts rich wildlife diversity,
harboring numerous species of mammals, Passage 3
birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Patriarchy, deeply entrenched in Indian
2. India's wildlife conservation efforts have society, has evolved over time, manifesting in
reduced the threat to endangered species. various forms while remaining pervasive.
3. Conservation efforts, such as protected While traditional gender roles and societal
areas and wildlife sanctuaries, play a vital norms continue to perpetuate unequal power
role in safeguarding India's biodiversity. dynamics between men and women, modern
4. India's varied landscapes, including forests, manifestations of patriarchy include subtle
deserts, and mountains, provide habitats forms of discrimination and gender bias.
for a diverse range of wildlife. Despite progress in women's rights and
Which of the above assumptions are valid? empowerment, patriarchal attitudes persist,
a) 1 and 2 only shaping social structures and institutions.
b) 3 only From cultural practices to workplace
c) 2 and 4 only dynamics, patriarchal norms continue to
d) 1, 3, and 4 only influence every aspect of Indian society, albeit
in nuanced ways. Recognizing and challenging
these entrenched beliefs is essential for
fostering gender equality and social justice.

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Q.23) Which of the following statements best 4. Scientific and micro-level interventions are
captures the essence of the passage? not sufficient to bring down the burden of
a) Patriarchal attitudes persist in Indian infectious diseases.
society, shaping social structures and 5. It is community hygiene implemented
institutions, despite advancements in through public health measures that is
women's rights. really effective in the battle against
b) Traditional gender roles and norms in infectious diseases.
Indian society have largely disappeared, Which of the above assumptions are valid?
leading to greater gender equality and a) 1 and 2 only
empowerment. b) 3 and 4 only
c) Modern manifestations of patriarchy in c) 4 and 5 only
Indian society are overt and easily d) 1, 2 and 4 only
recognizable, contributing to ongoing
gender discrimination. Q.25) A Statement followed by Conclusion-I
d) The eradication of patriarchy in Indian and Conclusion-II is given below. You have to
society has led to the establishment of take the Statement to be true even if it seems
equal opportunities and treatment for men to be at variance from the commonly known
and women. facts. Read all Conclusions and then decide
which of the given Conclusion(s) logically
Passage – 4 follows/follow from the Statement,
A social and physical environment riddled with disregarding the commonly known facts.
poverty, inequities, unhygienic and insanitary Statement: Some cats are apples. Some apples
conditions generates the risk of infectious are candles. All candles are tigers.
diseases. Hygiene has different levels: Conclusion-I: Certainly, some apples are
personal, domestic and community hygiene. tigers.
There is no doubt that personal cleanliness Conclusion-II: Some cats may not be candles.
brings down the rate of infectious diseases. Which one of the following is correct?
But the entry of the market into this domain a) Only Conclusion-I
has created a false sense of security that gets b) Only Conclusion-II
conditioned and reinforced by the onslaught c) Both Conclusion-I and Conclusion-II
of advertisements. Experience in Western d) Neither Conclusion-I nor Conclusion-II
Europe shows that along with personal
hygiene, general improvements in Q.26) A boy plays with a ball, and he drops it
environmental conditions and components from a height of 3 m. Every time the ball hits
like clean water, sanitation and food security the ground, it bounces back to attain a height
have brought down infant/child half of the previous height. The ball does not
death/infections rates considerably. The bounce further if the previous height is less
obsession with hand hygiene also brings in the than 30 cm. What is the number of times the
persisting influence of the market on personal ball hits the ground before the ball stops
health, overriding or marginalizing the bouncing?
negative impact on ecology and the a) 4
emergence of resistant germs. b) 5
c) 3
Q.24) On the basis of the passage given above, d) 6
the following assumptions have been made:
1. People who are obsessed with personal Q.27) Images of consonants of the English
hygiene tend to ignore the community alphabet (Capitals) are observed in a mirror.
hygiene. What is the number of images of these which
2. Emergence of multi-drug resistant germs look like their original shapes?
a) 5
can be prevented by personal cleanliness.
b) 7
3. Entry of the market in the domain of
c) 8
hygiene increases the risk of infectious d) 10
diseases.
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Q.28) A doctor drives 10 km towards South a) Indian schools often prioritize student-
from her house and turns to her left and drives centered learning approaches over
another 20 km. She again turns left and drives traditional methods.
40 km, then she turns to her right and drives b) The primary cause of poor learning
for another 5 km. She again turns to her right pedagogy in Indian schools is the lack of
and drives another 30 km to reach her hospital investment in teacher training.
where she works. What is the shortest c) Ineffective teaching methods in Indian
distance between her hospital and her house? schools hinder the development of critical
a) 20 km thinking and problem-solving skills among
b) 25 km students.
c) 30 km d) Despite attempts to enhance education
d) 35 km quality, the prevalence of poor learning
pedagogy remains a significant challenge in
Q.29) Integers are listed from 700 to 1000. In Indian schools.
how many integers is the sum of the digits 12 ?
a) 12 Passage 2
b) 14 The caste divide in India intertwines with the
c) 15 class divide, perpetuating socio-economic
d) 16 disparities and discrimination. Despite legal
efforts, caste-based discrimination persists,
Q.30) A man runs 15 km towards his East, then shaping access to opportunities and resources.
7 km towards her South and then 5 km The stratification, rooted in historical
towards her west. In which direction is she injustices, leads to unequal distribution of
from her starting point? educational and employment prospects.
a) An angle less than 45o South of East
b) An angle less than 45o North of East Q.32) What is the crux of the passage?
c) An angle more than 45o South of East a) The entrenched caste system significantly
d) An angle more than 45o North of East hinders social mobility in India, leading to
socio-economic disparities.
Directions for the following 4 (four) items : b) Globalization and modernization are
Read the following four passages and answer gradually eroding the caste divide in India.
the items that follow. Your answers to these c) Government policies have effectively
items should be based on the passages only. bridged the gap between caste and class
divisions in India.
Passage 1 d) Individual effort and merit, rather than
Poor learning pedagogy in Indian schools caste affiliations, are the main contributors
refers to ineffective teaching methods and to socio-economic disparities in India.
curriculum delivery that hinder students'
learning outcomes. Despite efforts to improve Passage 3
education quality, many schools continue to The rise of protectionism across the world is
rely on rote memorization and outdated evident in recent years, with many countries
teaching practices, failing to foster critical implementing trade barriers and tariffs to
thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills protect their domestic industries. This trend
among students. The lack of teacher training, has been fueled by various factors, including
inadequate infrastructure, and disparities in nationalist sentiments, concerns about job
access to quality education further exacerbate losses, and a desire to reduce reliance on
the problem. Addressing poor learning foreign imports. Additionally, geopolitical
pedagogy requires comprehensive reforms in tensions and trade disputes between major
curriculum development, teacher training, and economies have further exacerbated the
educational infrastructure. adoption of protectionist policies, leading to
increased uncertainty in global trade
Q.31) What is the crux of the passage? dynamics.

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Q.33) Based on the passage, following significant drivers of the global economic
assumptions have been made: slowdown.
1. The rise of protectionism is primarily 4. Government policies aimed at promoting
driven by economic factors such as trade economic growth have effectively mitigated
deficits and currency manipulation. the impact of the economic slowdown.
2. Nationalist sentiments and concerns about 5. The global economic slowdown is a
preserving cultural identity are key drivers temporary phenomenon and will be
of the rise of protectionism. resolved in the near future.
3. Geopolitical tensions and trade disputes Which of the above assumptions are valid?
between major economies have a) 1 and 2 only
contributed to the adoption of b) 2 only
protectionist policies. c) 2, 4, and 5 only
4. Protectionist measures have effectively d) 1, 2, and 3 only
boosted domestic industries and created
job opportunities within the respective Q.35) If 32024 is divided by 10, then what is the
countries. remainder?
5. International cooperation and multilateral a) 1
agreements have successfully prevented b) 3
the escalation of protectionism on a global c) 7
scale. d) 9
Which of the above assumptions are valid?
a) 1 and 2 only Q.36) The number 393267P5369 is divisible by
b) 2 and 3 only 7. What is the value of the digit P?
c) 3 and 4 only a) 1
d) 3 and 5 only b) 6
c) 7
Passage 4 d) 9
The global economic slowdown can be
attributed to various factors. One major cause Q.37) The production cost per item (P) for an
is the ongoing trade tensions between major item A in factory reduces with increase in
economies, which have disrupted global number of items produced (m) as CP= 80 -
supply chains and hindered trade growth. 0.1m, where m = 1, 2, 3, …, 200 and thereafter
Additionally, geopolitical uncertainties, such as remains constant.
Brexit and political instability in certain On the other hand, selling price increases with
regions, have contributed to investor increase in production capacity as SP= 40 +
cautiousness and reduced business 0.3m, where m is the number of items. What is
confidence. Moreover, slowing economic the minimum number of items (m) produced
growth in key markets like China and Europe to have no loss?
has dampened global demand, further a) 150
exacerbating the slowdown. b) 80
c) 100
Q.34) Based on the passage, following d) 220
assumptions have been made:
1. The global economic slowdown is primarily
caused by technological advancements.
2. Geopolitical uncertainties, such as trade
tensions and political instability, have
contributed to the economic slowdown.
3. Environmental factors, such as natural
disasters and climate change, are
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Q.38) The growth rate of a mutual fund is such From the tropical heat of the south to the cold
that it doubles the money deposited in 6 years. deserts of the north, geographical divides such
What will be the value of amount (A) generated as mountain ranges and coastal plains play a
in n years for an investment of a sum P. significant role in shaping India's climate. The
a) P x 6n/2 Western Ghats, for example, influence the
b) P + 6n/2 southwest monsoon, while the Himalayas
c) P 2n/6
block cold winds from the north, contributing
d) P x 2 n/6
to the formation of the Indian monsoon
system. These geographical features not only
Q.39) In a class, 60% of students study science affect temperature and precipitation patterns
and 40% of the students are girls. If 30% of the but also influence agriculture, biodiversity, and
science students are girls, then what human settlements, highlighting the intricate
percentage of boys do not study science? relationship between geography and climate in
a) 45% India.
b) 40%
c) 30% Q.41) Based on the above passage, the
d) 20% following assumptions have been made.
1. Geographical features like mountain ranges
Q.40) A Statement followed by Conclusion-I and coastal plains significantly influence
and Conclusion-II is given below. You have to India's climate.
take the Statement to be true even if it seems 2. Human activities are the primary
to be at variance from the commonly known determinant of India's climate.
facts. Read all Conclusions and then decide 3. India's climate is uniform across the
which of the given Conclusion(s) logically country, with minimal regional variations.
follows/follow from the Statement, 4. The impact of geographical divides on
disregarding the commonly known facts. India's climate is limited to temperature
Statement: Some radios are mobiles. All variations, with little effect on precipitation
mobiles are computers. Some computers are patterns.
watches. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
Conclusion-I: Certainly, some radios are a) 1 only
watches. b) 2 and 3
Conclusion-II: Certainly, some mobiles are c) 3 and 4
watches. d) 1 and 4
Which one of the following is correct? Passage 2
a) Only Conclusion-I Jobless growth in India refers to a situation
where economic growth occurs without a
b) Only Conclusion-II
commensurate increase in employment
c) Both Conclusion-I and Conclusion-II
opportunities. Despite experiencing significant
d) Neither Conclusion-I nor Conclusion-II
GDP growth rates in recent years, India has
struggled to generate sufficient employment
Directions for the following 3(three) items : opportunities for its growing population. This
Read the following three passages and answer phenomenon has led to concerns about
the items that follow. Your answers to these income inequality, social instability, and
items should be based on the passages only. underutilization of human resources.
Addressing the challenges of jobless growth
requires concerted efforts to promote
Passage 1
inclusive economic policies, skill development
India's vast geographical expanse gives rise to
initiatives, and entrepreneurship
diverse climatic conditions, resulting in
opportunities.
distinct regional climates across the country.

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Q.42) What is the crux of the passage? b) 90°

a) Despite economic growth, India faces c) 72°
challenges in generating adequate d) 120°
employment opportunities.
b) Jobless growth in India is primarily caused Q.45) Raj visits the ground on every 7th day,
by insufficient investment in infrastructure. Rohan visits on every 21th day, while Sumit
c) The Indian government has successfully visits on every 8th day. If all three of them met
addressed the issue of jobless growth at the ground on a Sunday, then on which day
through social welfare programs. will all three of them meet again ?
d) Economic growth in India has led to a a) Monday
proportional increase in employment b) Wednesday
opportunities. c) Thursday
d) Sunday
Passage 3
High bureaucratic corruption in Indian Q.46) The difference between a 2-digit number
governance refers to the widespread practice and the 2 digit number obtained by
of bribery, extortion, and other forms of interchanging the positions of the digits is 72.
corruption within government institutions. Consider the following statements:
Despite efforts to curb corruption, it remains a 1. Two digits of the number can be
significant challenge, undermining determined.
transparency, accountability, and the efficient 2. Sum of the digits can be determined if the
delivery of public services. The nexus between product of digits is given.
politicians, bureaucrats, and business interests Which of the above statements is/are correct?
exacerbates the problem, leading to rent- a) 1 only
seeking behaviour and institutional decay. b) 2 only
Addressing high bureaucratic corruption c) Both 1 and 2
requires comprehensive reforms, including d) Neither 1 nor 2
strengthening anti-corruption laws, enhancing
oversight mechanisms, and promoting a Q.47) A said to B, "At the time of your birth I
culture of integrity and ethics in public was thrice as old as you are at present." If the
service. present age of A is 64 years, then consider the
following statements:
Q.43) What is the crux of the passage? 1. 8 years ago, the age of A was six times the
a) Recent measures have significantly reduced age of B.
bureaucratic corruption in India. 2. After 16 years, the age of A would be two
b) Corruption in Indian governance is times the age of B.
primarily due to a lack of awareness among Which of the above statements is/are correct?
citizens. a) 1 only
c) Bureaucratic corruption in India has led to b) 2 only
improved governance outcomes. c) Both 1 and 2
d) Despite reform efforts, bureaucratic d) Neither 1 nor 2
corruption remains a pervasive challenge in
Indian governance. Q.48) If a shopkeeper decides to give 20 %
discount on an item, by how much percent he
Q.44) A pie chart diagram shows the should increase the price to get same profit.
percentage contribution of marks of 5 subjects a) 20%
(A, B, C, D and E) in the total marks obtained. If b) 25% increase
marks A and B are equal to one and half the c) 15% decrease
marks C and marks D and E are equal to half of d) Cannot be determined due to insufficient
C, then what is the central angle of the sector data
representing C on the pie diagram?
a) 60°

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Q.49) When a certain number is multiplied by c) The challenges posed by increasing waste
9, the product entirely comprises ones only generation can be adequately addressed
(1111...). What is the smallest such number? through technological advancements and
a) 12345679 waste-to-energy solutions.
b) 12365789 d) Reuse and recycle initiatives are primarily
c) 12378967 driven by economic considerations rather
d) 12365479 than environmental concerns, undermining
their efficacy in waste management.
Q.50) A man completes 6/7 of a job in 60 days.
How many more days will it take him to finish Passage 2
the job if quantum of work is further increased Northeast India boasts rich cultural diversity,
by 20% with its numerous indigenous communities
a) 24 each contributing unique traditions,
b) 21 languages, and customs to the region's vibrant
c) 18 tapestry. From the colorful festivals of
d) 15 Nagaland to the traditional attire of Manipur,
the cultural landscape of the Northeast is a
Directions for the following 2 (two) items : testament to the richness and diversity of
Read the following two passages and answer the India's cultural heritage. Despite facing
items that follow. Your answers to these items challenges such as social unrest and
should be based on the passages only. insurgency, the people of Northeast India
continue to celebrate and preserve their
Passage 1 distinct identities, fostering a sense of unity
In the face of escalating waste generation, the amidst diversity.
imperative of reuse and recycle has emerged
as a critical strategy for environmental Q.52) Which of the following statements best
sustainability. With consumption patterns captures the essence of the passage?
soaring and population growth unabated, a) Northeast India is homogenous in terms of
waste management has become an culture, with little variation among its
increasingly daunting challenge. Reuse and indigenous communities.
recycle initiatives offer tangible solutions to b) The cultural diversity of Northeast India is
mitigate the adverse impacts of waste on evident in the unique traditions and
ecosystems and public health. By prolonging customs practiced by its indigenous
the lifespan of materials and reducing the communities.
demand for virgin resources, these practices c) Social unrest and insurgency in Northeast
contribute to resource conservation and India have led to the erosion of cultural
pollution prevention. Embracing a circular
diversity in the region.
economy model, where resources are
d) The cultural landscape of Northeast India is
continuously reused and recycled, is
characterized by uniformity, with little
indispensable for fostering sustainability and
variation in traditions and customs.
curbing waste generation in the long run.

Q.51) Which of the following statements best Q.53) There are three points P, Q and R on a
reflects the crux of the passage? straight line such that PQ:QR = 3:5. If n is the
a) The adoption of reuse and recycle number of possible values of PQ:PR, then what
practices is insufficient to address the is n equal to ?
complexities of waste management in the a) 1
modern era. b) 2
b) Reuse and recycle initiatives play a crucial c) 3
role in mitigating the environmental d) 4
impacts of escalating waste production and
promoting long-term sustainability.

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Q.54) On a chess board, how many black Q.60) An amount of money was distributed
squares are there which are surrounded by among A, B and C in the ratio p : q : r.
only 3 other squares. Consider the following statements :
a) 12 1. A gets the maximum share only if p is
b) 14 greater than (q+r).
c) 8 2. C gets the minimum share if r is less than
d) 16 (p-q).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q.55) In the series a) 1 only
abb_baaba_bab_a_abb_b_ab; fill in the six b) 2 only
blanks (_) using one of the following given four c) Both 1 and 2
choices such that the series follows a specific d) Neither 1 nor 2
order.
a) bababa Directions for the following 2 (two) items :
b) baabba
Read the following two passages and answer the
c) bbaabb
items that follow. Your answers to these items
d) ababaa
should be based on the passages only.

Q.56) Using 3, 3, 4, 5, 5 as digits, how many

Passage 1
distinct numbers greater than 50000 can be
The mainstreaming of tribals in India has
formed?
evolved over time, marked by shifts in policies,
a) 3
socio-economic changes, and cultural
b) 6
c) 9 transformations. Initially marginalized, tribal
d) 12 communities have gradually integrated into
mainstream society through various
government initiatives, education, and
Q.57) Consider the following statements :
1. The sum of 4 consecutive integers can be economic opportunities. However, this
100. process has also brought challenges such as
2. The product of three consecutive natural loss of traditional livelihoods and cultural
numbers can be equal to their sum. identity. Balancing development with the
Which of the above statements is/are correct? preservation of tribal culture and rights
a) 1 only remains a central concern in India's tribal
b) 2 only mainstreaming efforts.
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.61) Which of the following statements best
reflects the crux of the passage?
Q.58) A cuboidal vessel of has dimensions 1 x 2 a) Tribal communities in India have always
x 3 m is filled completely with water. How remained marginalized and isolated from
many millilitres of water is contained in it mainstream society.
(neglect thickness of the vessel) ? b) The mainstreaming of tribals in India has
a) 6000 been facilitated by government initiatives,
b) 60000 education, and economic opportunities.
c) 6,00,000 c) The integration of tribals into mainstream
d) 60,00,000 society has led to the loss of their
traditional livelihoods and cultural identity.
Q.59) There are 4 boys and 3 girls standing in d) Balancing development initiatives with the
row. Any two boys or two girls cannot stand preservation of tribal culture and rights is a
consecutive to each other. In how many key challenge in India's tribal
distinct possible combinations can they form
mainstreaming efforts.
the row?
a) 24
b) 72
c) 144
d) 288
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Passage 2
The landscape of globalization is undergoing Q.64) A is 13 more than B which is 10 % less
significant changes in recent years, marked by than C. if A and C are equal. How much is the
shifts in economic, social, and technological value of A + B + C ?
aspects. One notable trend is the emergence a) 360
of digital globalization, characterized by the b) 380
rapid expansion of digital technologies and c) 377
connectivity across borders. This has d) 427
facilitated the growth of e-commerce, remote
work, and digital communication, reshaping Q.65) A person P asks one of his three friends
traditional business models and employment X as to how much money he had. X replied, "If
patterns. Additionally, there is a growing Y gives me Rs. 40, then Y will have half of as
emphasis on sustainable globalization, with much as Z, but if Z gives me Rs. 40, then three
increased awareness of environmental and of us will have equal amount." What is the total
social impacts, leading to calls for more amount of money that X, Y and Z have ?
responsible and inclusive globalization a) Rs. 420
practices. b) Rs. 360
c) Rs. 300
Q.62) Based on the passage, following d) Rs. 270
assumptions have been made:
1. Digital globalization is primarily driven by Q.66) If in a code language "MATHEMATICS" is
the need for cost efficiency and market coded as "OYVFGKCARKU", how is
expansion. "CHEMISTRY" written in that code language?
2. Traditional business models are becoming a) EFGKKQVPA
obsolete due to the rise of digital b) EQFKKQVPA
globalization. c) XQOSFJKQV
3. Sustainable globalization prioritizes d) XQOSFJLQV
environmental and social considerations
over economic growth. Q.67) At which one of the following times, do
4. Inclusive globalization practices aim to the hour hand and the minute hand of the
address inequalities and ensure equitable clock make an angle of 180° with each other?
access to opportunities for all. a) At 5:00 hours
5. Globalization is a static phenomenon that b) Between 4:55 hours and 5:00 hours
remains unchanged over time. c) At 4:55 hours
Which of the above assumptions are valid? d) Between 4:50 hours and 4:55 hours
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only Q.68) In an objective type test of 80 questions,
c) 3 and 4 only 4 marks are allotted for every correct answer
d) 4 and 5 only and 3/2 marks are deducted for every wrong
answer. After attempting all the 80 questions,
Q.63) Ajay spent half amount of money as a student got a total of 243 marks. What is the
compared to Raj to buy pens and pencils of the number of incorrect responses?
same quality from the same store. If Ajay a) 12
bought 3 pens and 5 pencils, and Raj bought 5 b) 14
pens and 12 pencils, then which one of the c) 16
following is correct? d) 18
a) A pencil costs more than a pen.
b) The price of a pencil is equal to that of a
pen
c) The price of a pen is two times the price of
a pencil
d) The price of a pen is three times the price
of a pencil
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Q.69) Consider the following addition problem emphasizes individualism, rationality, and
5P+6P+PP+PP = RQ8; where P, Q and R are empiricism.
different non zero digits. c) Cross-cultural dialogue and integration
What is the value of P+ Q + R ? have effectively bridged the gap between
a) 9 Eastern and Western philosophical
b) 8 traditions.
c) 10 d) Eastern and Western philosophies share
d) Cannot be determined more similarities than differences, with
both traditions striving towards a common
Q.70) Consider the following multiplication understanding of human existence.
problem:
(AB)× 6 = 2BB, Passage 2
where A and B are different non zero digits. Challenges in the reach of governance to the
What is the value of (A + B)? last mile in India persist despite efforts at
a) 9 reform and development. Factors such as
b) 12 geographic remoteness, inadequate
c) 8 infrastructure, bureaucratic inefficiency, and
d) Cannot be determined due to insufficient socio-economic disparities contribute to the
data uneven delivery of public services and
benefits. While initiatives like decentralization
Directions for the following 4 (four) items : and technology adoption aim to improve
Read the following four passages and answer governance accessibility, systemic issues and
the items that follow. Your answers to these implementation gaps remain. Bridging the gap
items should be based on the passages only. between policy formulation and on-the-
ground implementation is crucial for ensuring
Passage 1 inclusive and effective governance across all
The gap between Eastern and Western segments of society.
philosophy has been a subject of scholarly
inquiry for centuries. While Western Q.72) Which of the following statements best
philosophy often emphasizes individualism, reflects the crux of the passage?
rationality, and empiricism, Eastern a) Governance challenges in India stem from
philosophy tends to prioritize bureaucratic inefficiency and inadequate
interconnectedness, harmony, and spiritual infrastructure.
enlightenment. These differing philosophical b) Geographic remoteness, inadequate
perspectives have led to distinct approaches infrastructure, and socio-economic
to understanding the nature of reality, ethics, disparities contribute to the uneven
and the purpose of human existence. Despite delivery of public services in India.
efforts at cross-cultural dialogue and c) Decentralization and technology adoption
integration, the gap between Eastern and have effectively addressed governance
Western philosophical traditions remains a challenges in reaching the last mile in India.
significant aspect of global intellectual d) Bridging the gap between policy
discourse. formulation and on-the-ground
implementation is insignificant in
Q.71) Which of the following statements best addressing governance challenges in India.
reflects the crux of the passage?
a) The gap between Eastern and Western
philosophy is insurmountable, with
irreconcilable differences in fundamental
principles.
b) Eastern philosophy prioritizes
interconnectedness, harmony, and spiritual
enlightenment, while Western philosophy

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Passage 3 b) Genetic engineering has revolutionized

The horrors of technological disruption have medical technology.
become increasingly apparent in modern c) Designer babies represent a panacea for
society. While technological advancements genetic disorders
have brought numerous benefits, they have d) The ethical debates surrounding designer
also led to widespread job displacement, babies are in support of it.
privacy concerns, and social inequalities.
Automation, artificial intelligence, and Q.75) Consider the following Table:
digitalization have transformed industries, Previous New
leaving many workers unemployed or price price
underemployed. Moreover, issues like data Item A 11 15
breaches and surveillance raise significant Item B 13 19
ethical and privacy dilemmas. Addressing the Item C 7 10
negative impacts of technological disruption Item D 12 17
requires careful consideration of regulatory
Which item has highest percentage change in
frameworks, ethical guidelines, and social
price?
safety nets.
a) A
b) B
Q.73) Which of the following statements best
c) C
reflects the crux of the passage?
d) D
a) Technological disruption has uncertain
impacts on modern society.
Q.76) One-third of students failed in hindi.
b) Technological disruption is primarily
One-fifth of the students failed in English.
beneficial for modern society.
Three-Fourth of the have attendence more
c) The negative impacts of technological
than 75 %. Two-fifth of students failed in
disruption in modern society are
maths. Which one of the following statements
overstated.
is certainly correct?
d) Job displacement is significant in the face
a) some students who failed Hindi have also
of the overall progress brought about by
failed in maths.
technological disruption in modern society.
b) some students who have attendance more
than 75% failed in english.
Passage 4
c) some students who don't have attendance
The emergence of designer babies epitomizes
of more than 75% failed in Hindi.
a groundbreaking era in medical innovation,
d) some students who passed in English have
igniting discourse around its multifaceted
failed in Hindi.
implications. Through genetic engineering,
traits like intelligence, appearance, and disease
Q.77) Consider two Statements and a Question:
resistance can be selectively enhanced. While
Statement-1: The last day of the month is a
proponents highlight its potential in
Tuesday.
eradicating genetic disorders and augmenting
Statement-2: The month has five sundays.
human capacities, skeptics caution against
Question: What day is the fifteenth day of the
ethical dilemmas and societal repercussions.
given month?
The ethical and regulatory landscapes
Which one of the following is correct in
governing designer babies remain intricate,
respect of the Statements and the Question ?
prompting ongoing deliberation on the ethical
a) Statement-1 alone is sufficient to the
boundaries of scientific progress.
answer of the Question
b) Statement-2 alone is sufficient to answer
Q.74) Which of the following statements best
the Question
reflects the crux of the passage?
c) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are
a) The concept of designer babies presents a
required to answer the Question
novel avenue for medical advancement, but
d) Neither Statement-1 alone nor Statement-2
it faces an ethical challenge.
alone is sufficient to answer the Question

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Q.78) Which day in the first week of April 2030

is Saturday?
a) 3rd
b) 4th
c) 6th
d) 7th

Q.79) Consider two Statements and four

Conclusions given below. You have to take the
Statements to be true even if they seem to be
at variance from the commonly known facts.
Read all Conclusions and then decide which of
the given Conclusion(s) logically
follows/follow from the Statements,
disregarding the commonly known facts.
Statement-1 : Some reds are blacks.
Statements-2 : No greens are reds.
Conclusion-1 : Some greens are blacks.
Conclusion-2 : No green is black.
Conclusion-3 : Some blacks are reds.
Which one of the following is correct?
a) Conclusion-1 and Conclusion-2 only
b) Conclusion-2 and Conclusion-3 only
c) Conclusion-3
d) Neither Conclusion 1 nor 2 nor 3.

Q.80) What is the value of ‘X’ in the sequence

3, 7, 20, 81, 404, X ?
a) 2424
b) 2420
c) 2423
d) 2425

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