CMAT MOCK TEST

INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. You have 180 minutes to complete the test. The test contains a total of 100 questions divided into four sections - Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness. Each section contains 25 questions. There is only one correct answer to each question. You will be awarded four marks for each correct answer. Each incorrect answer will attract a penalty of one mark. You can use rough sheets while taking the test. Do not use calculators, log tables, dictionaries, or any other printed/online reference material during the test.

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Section I : Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

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X Y Y X % of and B = % of , then which of the following is true? 4 2 2 4 (a) A is smaller than B (b) A is greater than B (c) If X is greater than Y, then A is greater than B. (d) None of these
If A = A boat travels 135 km downstream in nine hours. If the speed of the current is 2.5 km/hr, how long will it take to travel a distance of 150 km upstream? (a) 12 hours (b) 15 hours (c) 8.57 hours (d) 10 hours B can complete a piece of work in 15 days and A is 25% less efficient than B . They start working together and after 6 days, B leaves the work. Find the number of days in which A will complete the remaining work. (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 8 The total number of students in two classes A and B is 60. The average weight of students in A is 35 kg and that of students in class B is 38 kg. If the average weight of students of the two classes is 36 kg, find the number of students in class B. (a) 20 (b) 30 (c) 15 (d) 25 If n2 + 12 < 8n, where n is a natural number, how many values are possible for n? (a) 5 (b) 8 (c) 2 (d) 3 In how many ways a team of 11 can be selected out of 6 bowlers and 9 batsmen such that the team contains at least 4 bowlers? (a) 41 (b) 1365 (c) 330 (d) 1170 ABC is an obtuse angled triangle and D, E and F are the mid-points of sides AB, BC and AC respectively. Find the ratio of area of quadrilateral BEFD to the rest of the triangle. (a) 1 : 2 (b) 2 : 1 (c) 1 : 1 (d) 3 : 4 The table given below shows the sales (in < lakh) and cost (in < lakh) at four plants P1, P2, P3 and P4 of a factory during the period 2008-2010. Profit = Sales Cost

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Plant Year 2008 2009 2010

P1 Sales 26 29 32 Cost 18.5 20.4 24.8 Sales 24 36 28

P2 Cost 14.5 25.6 21.2 Sales 14 30 33

P3 Cost 6.4 16.8 26.2 Sales 27 35 26

P4 Cost 17.6 21.3 19.4

What was the ratio of the profit of Plant P2 to that of Plant P4 in 2010? (a) 39 : 38 (b) 34 : 33 (c) 29 : 28 (d) 32 : 31 Page 1

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The question is followed by two statements I and II. Mark the answer as: (a) if the question can be answered by using statement I alone, but cannot be answered by using statement II alone. (b) if the question can be answered by using statement II alone, but cannot be answered by using statement I alone. (c) if the question can be answered by using both the statements together, but cannot be answered by using any one statement alone. (d) if the question can be answered by using either statement. What is the length of the train? I. The train running at a speed of 20 m/sec crosses another train running in the opposite direction at the speed of 40 m/sec in 12 seconds. II. The train running at speed of 30 m/sec crosses a platform of length 200 m in 15 seconds.

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The ratio of the present ages of Chinta and Mani is 14 : 19. The average age of Suknaya, Chinta and Mani is 43 years. If the ratio of present age of Suknaya to that of Chinta is 5 : 7, find the present age (in years) of Mani. (a) 28 (b) 42 (c) 57 (d) 56 Two perpendiculars AE and CF are drawn on BD from points A and C respectively in in a quadrilateral ABCD. If AE = 8 cm, CF = 6 cm and the area the quadrilateral, find the difference between the area of triangles ABD and BCD. (c) 10 cm2 (c) 12 cm2 (d) None of these (a) 27 cm2 A solid cylinder of height 13 cm is cut by a plane parallel to its base into two cylinders of heights 5 cm and 8 cm. If the volume of original cylinder is 2002 cm3, find the combined total surface area of the two cylinders. (b) 1353 cm2 (c) 948 cm (d) 1023 cm2 (a) 1188 cm2 Average age of A and B is 27 years. If age of C is also included, then the average becomes 30 years. If three years ago, the ratio of ages of A and C was 2 : 3, find the age of B five years from now. (a) 32 years (b) 34 years (c) 35 years (d) 37 years The ratio of number of chocolates with Munni and Chameli is 3 : 2. If Chameli has 5 chocolates less than Sheela who has three more chocolates than Munni, find the total number of chocolates with all of them. (a) 19 (b) 20 (c) 23 (d) 24 If a person can run along the perimeter of an equilateral triangle in 63 minutes, then in how many minutes can he run along the circle which circumscribe the mentioned triangle? (a) 44 2 minutes (b) 22 3 minutes (c) 44 3 minutes (d) 66 2 minutes

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Ten years ago, Swatis age was three fourth of what Rahuls age will be 6 years from now. Sahils age 3 years from now will be
3 times of what Rahuls age was 4 years ago. If the present age of 2 Sahil is 36 years, what will be the age of Swati 2 years from now? (a) 37 years (b) 30 years (c) 33 years (d) None of these

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The question is followed by two statements I and II. Mark your answer as: (a) If the question can be answered by using statement I alone. (b) If the question can be answered by using statement II alone. (c) If the question can be answered by using both the statements together, but cannot be answered by either statement alone. (d) If the question cannot be answered even by using both the statements together. What is the number of rooms in Glitz apartments? I. The apartment is 23 storey building and there are 45 rooms on third floor. II. The number of rooms on each floor is equal.

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Ruchira has some <1, <2 and <5 coins. She has a total of 20 coins amounting to <50. If number of <2 coins is five more than that of <5 coins, find the number of <1 coins. (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 10 The bar graph given below shows the production of rice (in million tonnes) in three different states during the period 2006 to 2010.
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Year UP Punjab Andhra Pradesh

If in 2011 production of rice increases by 20%, 30% and 25% over 2010 in UP, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh respectively, find the approximate total production of rice (in million tonnes) in the given three states in 2011. (a) 118 (b) 144 (c) 138 (d) 130 Page 3

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A salesman sells two products P1 and P2 . The marked price of P1 is 40% more than its cost price. The salesman allows a discount of 10% and 15% on products P1 and P2 respectively. If the prodfits made on both the products are equal, the marked price of P2 is what more than its cost price? (a) 48.23% (b) 50.36% (c) 42.36% (d) 45.23% If the roots of the equation 2px2 4px = 5 are reciprocal to each other, what are the roots of the equation? (a) 1, 1 (b) 1, 1 (c) 2p,

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Find the number of common terms in the following sequences: 2, 7, 12, 17, ... , 52. 6, 9, 12, 15, ... ,67. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5

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How many two-digit numbers are there which when divided by the sum of their digits, the resultant is 4? (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 6 (d) 8 In a survey, it was found that 40% of the persons who were surveyed had Airtel connection, 50% had Aircel connection and 10% had connections of both. If the number of persons who had only Aircel connection was 150 more than that of those who had only Airtel connection, find the number of persons who did not have either of the connections. (a) 150 (b) 250 (c) 275 (d) 300 Find the sum of the series a + (a) 2a

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a +1 a + 2 a + 3 a + 4 a + 5 + + + + + ... + . 2 4 8 16 32
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Section II: Logical Reasoning

26. Study the given arrangement carefully and answer the questions that follow:

L # 9 3 4 % V $ 7 Z * E M B 8 @ K 6 S R ! G & A +U P = ? Q C
If all the numbers are dropped from the above arrangement, which of the following will be the ninth element to the right of twenty second element from the right? (a) ! (b) G (c) & (d) L 27. Hargobind was born in 1965. Interestingly, he knows his day of birth (Saturday), but not his date of birth. What would have been the day on his 37th birthday? (a) Monday (b) Tuesday (c) Wednesday (d) Cannot be determined P is to the North of Q, who is to the East of S. X is to the South of Y and West of T, who is to the North of S. In which direction is P with respect to T? (a) East (b) North-east (c) South-east (d) Cannot be determined The passage given below is followed by a question. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Homework helps students both inside and outside the class. Homework reinforces their understanding of what was taught in class. Along with that, homework is a valuable tool for the teacher. It gives the teacher an opportunity to measure her students' academic success and knowledge. Homework teaches responsibility. Coming home from school every day and having to do homework makes students less forgetful because it creates a routine for them. Which of the following statements, if true, weakens the argument above? (a) Students cannot learn at the hands of their parents what they are unable to learn in 7 hours at school in the care of trained teachers. (b) Teachers have other tools of evaluation at their disposal, apart from homework, to measure a student's knowledge. (c) Students often use guide books to do their homework or blindly copy the homework done by their classmates, thus defeating the very purpose of a homework assignment. (d) Some students are so bright that they do not require reinforcing or strengthening their understanding of what was taught in the class.

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The passage given below is followed by a question. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Posting students' grades publicly would not motivate students to perform better or work harder; rather it would only serve to foster resentment in the students performing poorly. Posting of an individual's grades is a form of negative reinforcement that has no place in a positive learning environment. The potential for emotional harm and ridicule from other students far outweighs any positive benefits that could occur from adopting this policy. Motivation would be far better achieved by use of positive methods already in place. Which of the following statements, if true, weakens the above argument? (a) Recognizing better performing students and rewarding then would motivate other pupils to put in greater effort. (b) Posting of grades will cause students of senior grades to improve their performance as they would like to stand as an example to their juniors. (c) Schools and colleges have a responsibility of providing a positive atmosphere and proper guidance to encourage improved performances from their students. (d) The posting of students' grade publicly increases the scope of competition among students, causing them to work harder and become more driven.

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The passage given below is followed by a question. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Sex education should be introduced in middle school instead of senior school, because it may be the only education regarding sex or STDs that children receive. Middle schools can teach the subject without crossing any ethical or moral boundaries and be nothing but beneficial to all children. Sex education falls along the same lines as health, and if health can be taught, then sex can be too. Which of the following statements, if true, strengthens the argument above? (a) Failure to provide sex education to school students leaves them unprepared for lifes challenges. (b) It is necessary to educate kids about sex and its consequences as early as possible so that they can protect themselves against STDs. (c) With teen pregnancies and sexual transmitted diseases on the rise, it is crucial to educate our youth. (d) If a parent feels that his child does not require a sex education course, he always has the right to prevent the child from attending it.

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The passage given below is followed by a question. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Too much of a good thing is bad. Doing too much of anything is bad, even if it is work or something that one enjoys. Spending too much time on the computer may harm one's health and lead to fatigue and dry eyes. One's physical shape may also deteriorate due to lack of exercise and movement. It's ok to use the computer for an extended period of time but one should also get around and move about in between periods of use. Which of the following statements, if true, strengthens the argument above? (a) Too much time spent on video gaming or Internet browsing translates into less time socializing in the real world. (b) Spending too much time on the computer can cause eye damage, carpal tunnel syndrome and headaches. (c) While computers have brought up new opportunities in our lives, using them too much is bad because it interferes with real life. (d) Both (b) and (c)

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Each of the persons Aman, Beeru, Chaman, Deepak and Fatah lives in a flat among C111, C112, C113, C114 and C115 (not necessarily in this order) in a society. Each one of them has a different car among Alto, Honda City, Indica, Santro and Tata Safari. Beeru has Santro and he neither lives in C112 nor C113. Deepak lives in C111 and Chaman neither have Tata Safari nor Honda City. Fatah has Indica and Aman does not live in C114. Persons who live in C114 and C115, do not have Alto and Indica. Beeru lives in flat: (a) C115

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Each of the five students P, Q, R, S and T belongs to a different city among Allahabad, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai, not necessarily in the given order. Each of them is pursuing MBA from a different B-School among IWSB, IMT, IIMA, IIFT and MDI, not necessarily in the given order. Colleges are located in the mentioned cities and none of the five students is pursuing his/her MBA from his/ her home town. It is also known that: (i) Ps home city is Mumbai. (ii) Q is studying neither in Allahabad nor in Chandigarh. (iii) IMT is situated in Chandigarh. (iv) Rs home city is Delhi. (v) T is studying in IIFT which is situated in Jaipur. (vi) S is studying in Mumbai and MDI is situated in his home town Allahabad. (vii) IWSB is situated in Mumbai. Ts home town is: (a) Jaipur

(b) Chandigarh

(c) Allahabad

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Twelve friends H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S are sitting at a circular table facing the center. It is also known that: (i) N, an Architect, is sitting opposite K, who is an Artisan. (ii) I, L and Q are sitting together, not necessarily in the same order. Q is sitting to the immediate left of L, who is a Trainer. (iii) There are three Engineers and two Politicians. No two persons with the same profession are sitting adjacent to each other. (iv) M, a Teacher, is sitting to the immediate right of H, who is a Writer. (v) S is sitting two places to the right of K and is a Painter by profession. (vi) I is sitting opposite O, who is sitting three places to the left of N. (vii) H is sitting opposite the Manager, who is sitting to the immediate right of K. (viii) J and P are sitting adjacent to each other. What is the profession of the person who is sitting to the immediate left of Artisan? (a) Trainer (b) Politician (c) Painter (d) Teacher

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The following question contains four statements followed by four sets of combination of three. Choose the option as answer where first two statements logically prove the third statement. A. All black is white. B. Some shoes are black. C. Some shoes are white. D. Some black is not white. (a) ABD (b) DBC (c) BAC (d) CBA

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In the question given below there are two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. Give answer: (a) if only conclusion I follows (b) if only conclusion II follows (c) if both conclusions I and II follow (d) if neither conclusion I nor II follows Statement 1: Too much is Too soon. Statement 2: No Too soon is Too less. Conclusions: I. No Too much is Too Less II. Some Too much may be Too less.

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Given below is a pair of events A and B. You have to read both the events A and B and decide their nature of relationship. You have to assume that the information given in A and B is true and do not assume anything beyond the given information in deciding the answer. Mark the answer as: (a) If A is the effect and B is its cause. (b) If A is the cause and B is its effect. (c) Both A and B are independent causes. (d) Both A and B are independent effects. Event (A): Hyundai has announced a price hike across its model range, starting next week. Event (B): Many carmakers have announced price hikes across their model ranges in the face of rising input costs and inflation.

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A family of eight members O, P, Q, R, S, T, U and V consists of three generations. The family members are Politician, Clerk, Musician, Doctor, Judge, Student, Lawyer, and Teacher by profession, not necessarily in the same order. It is also given that: (i) V, a Judge, is the mother-in-law of U and the Musician is the wife of Lawyer. (ii) T is the brother-in-law of Musician and U, a Doctor, is the sister-in-law of P. (iii) R, a Teacher, is the unmarried sister of P. (iv) Q, a Politician, is the father of R. (v) O is the child of the Clerk. (vi) There are three married couples in the family. What is the profession of T? (a) Lawyer (b) Musician

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Five friends P, Q, R, S and T went to Goa from Mumbai on same day. They travelled in different cars and no two of them reached Goa at same time. They reached Goa in the same order in which they had left Mumbai i.e. the person who left Mumbai reached Goa first. It is also known that: (i) S was not the first one to leave Mumbai. (ii) Q reached Goa after S and T, but was not the last one to reach. (iii) R reached Goa before P. Who was the first person to reach Goa? (a) R (b) T

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Eleven football players Lalit, Mohit, Nipul, Osho, Pankaj, Quasim, Ravi, Soham, Tarun, Umesh and Vidit represent Goa in a State level football tournament. Ecxept Umesh who is the goalkeeper, rest of the players are made to stand in two rows such that each row has five players and a player in any row is standing directly opposite a player in the other row. Each player (except the goal keeper) is wearing T-shirt of a different number among 1 to 10. It is also known that: (i) Lalits T-Shirt number is 4 and Nipuls T-Shirt number is 1. (ii) Mohit is standing opposite to Osho and Ravi is standing opposite to Soham. (iii) The number of players standing between Nipul and Vidit is equal to the number of players who are standing between Ravi and Pankaj. (iv) Tarun is standing to the left of Quasim and Nipul is standing to the left of Osho. (v) T-Shirt number of players from left to right in each row forms an increasing Arithmetic Progression. (vi) Number of players to the left of Lalit is the same as the number of players to the left of Pankaj. (vii) Soham and Nipul are standing in the opposite rows. (viii) Sum of the T-Shirt numbers of every possible pair of the opposite players is the same. What is the sum of the T-Shirt numbers of Osho and Tarun? (a) 7 (b) 13 (c) 15

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In a certain code language tak li pa means you did good; li chi kin means they well did and pi vic chi means all is well. Which of the following means they in the code language? (a) vic (b) kin (c) chi (d) li In the following question, a statement is followed by two explanatory statements numbered I and II. These explanatory statements have been given to answer the question asked in the main statement. Mark your answer as: (a) If I alone is sufficient to answer the question. (b) If II alone is sufficient to answer the question. (c) If both I and II are needed to answer the question. (d) If neither I nor II is sufficient to answer the question. Do educational toys restrict a childs imagination and creativity? I. Educational toys are designed to enhance specific abilities for example, motor movements. II. Educational toys encourage a child to think and to form ideas according to his individual capacity.

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Given below is a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. on the basis of the information given in the statement. You have to assume everything in statement to be true and decide which of the two given courses of action logically follows. Mark your answer as: (a) If only course of action I follows (b) If only course of action II follows (c) If neither course of action I nor II follows (d) If both courses of action follow Statement: Some NGOs have decided to organize vocational training camps in rural areas for women and make them proficient in many crafts. Courses of action: I. A survey should be conducted to examine whether the crafts being taught will prove to be useful and help the women in self-employment. II. If the women want to start something of their own, bank loans should be arranged for them.

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Given below is a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. on the basis of the information given in the statement. You have to assume everything in statement to be true and decide which of the two given courses of action logically follows. Mark the answer as: (a) If only course of action I follows (b) If only course of action II follows (c) If neither course of action I nor II follows (d) If both courses of action follow Statement: There has been an unprecedented increase in the number of requests for berths in most of the long distance trains during the current holiday season. Courses of action: I. The railway authority should increase the capacity in each of these trains by attaching additional coaches. II. The people seeking reservation should be advised to make their travel plan after the holiday season.

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Given below is a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. on the basis of the information given in the statement. You have to assume everything in statement to be true and decide which of the two given courses of action logically follows. Mark the answer as: (a) If only course of action I follows (b) If only course of action II follows (c) If neither course of action I nor II follows (d) If both courses of action follow Statement: While laying pipes for one of the utility companies, a huge fire broke out due to damage done to the gas pipeline. Courses of action: I. All the licences of the utility company should be immediately suspended. II. People residing in the surrounding areas should be advised to stay indoors to avoid burn injuries.

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Five cars C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5 participated in a car rally. They traveled from city T1 toT2 and then to T3 without any halt in city T2. It is also known that: (i) C4 was the last car to leave T1, first car to reach T2 and second car to reach T3. (ii) No car departed or arrived in any two cities at the same position. (iii) First car to leave city T1 was the fourth car to reach T3 and the last car to arrive in T2. (iv) C2 was the third car to reach T2 and the first car to finish the rally. (v) C5 was the fourth car to leave T1, second car to reach T2 and third car to arrive in T3. (vi) C1 was not the first car to leave city T1. Which was the second car to leave T1? (a) C1 (b) C2

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In the questions two rows of numbers are given. Resultant number in each row is to be worked out separately based on the following rules and the question below the row of numbers is to be answered. The operations of numbers progress from left to right. Resultant of the first operation is the input for the subsequent operation. Rules: (i) If a composite even number is succeeded by a prime number, then the composite number is to be divided by the prime number. (ii) If a composite number is succeeded by a number which is a perfect square, then these two numbers are to be added. (iii) If a composite odd number is succeeded by an even number, then the second number is to be subtracted from the first number. (iv) If a prime number is succeeded by any number, then these two numbers are to be multiplied (v) If an even number is succeeded by a composite number, then the second number is to be subtracted from the first number.

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What is the product of the resultants of the two rows? (a) 2028 (b) 1950 (c) 2126 49. (d) None of these

A cube is cut into two equal parts by making a cut along a plane parallel to one of its faces. One piece is taken and two of its larger faces are painted by yellow color and the rest of the faces by Blue color and then it is cut into 32 identical and indistinguishable cubes. How many smaller cubes have exactly one yellow and one blue colored faces? (a) 12 (b) 16 (c) 8 (d) 18 Each question has main statement followed by four statements (A, B, C and D). Choose the alternative (ordered pair of the statements) where the first statement implies the second and the two statements are logically consistent with the main statement. If the exam gets over on time, students get to leave the examination hall. A. Exam gets over on time. B. Students do not leave the examination hall. C. Students leave the examination hall. D. Exam does not get over on time. (a) CA (b) DC (c) BD (d) AB

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Section III : Language Comprehension

51. In the following question, a sentence has been written in four different ways. Choose the sentence that corresponds to the correct usage of standard written English. (a) It is a matter of concerning when this criticism emanates from the judiciary itself, as it smacks of its helplessness. (b) It is a matter of concern when this criticism emanates from the judiciary itself, as it smacks of their helplessness. (c) It is a matter of concern when this criticism emanates from the judiciary itself, as it smacks of its helplessness. (d) It is the matter of concern when this criticism emanates from the judiciary itself, as it smacks of its helplessness. 52. In the following question, a sentence has been written in four different ways. Choose the sentence that corresponds to the correct usage of standard written English. (a) In fact, as much as we consider oneself designers, significant parts of our working hours are actually spent communicating with one another. (b) In fact, as much as we consider ourselves designers, significant parts of our working hours are actually spent communicating with one other. (c) In fact, as much as we consider ourselves designers, significant parts of our working hours are actually spend communicating with one another. (d) In fact, as much as we consider ourselves designers, significant parts of our working hours are actually spent communicating with one another. 53. There are two blanks in the following sentence. From the pairs of words given, choose the one that fills the blanks most appropriately. The first word in the pair should fill the first blank. These nations ________ become portfolio necessities ________ investors seek to generate marketbeating returns. (a) have, to 54. (b) never, on (c) then, as (d) do, with

There are two blanks in the following sentence. From the pairs of words given, choose the one that fills the blanks most appropriately. The first word in the pair should fill the first blank. By considering the current and future pay scales ________ various prospective careers, students may lean toward a degree that'll prepare them ________ a career that pays more. (a) with, to (b) of, for (c) due to, with (d) from, in

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Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the capitalized word. GENUFLECT (a) Sleep (b) Sit (c) Kneel (d) Pray

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Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the capitalized word. AMNESTY (a) Mercy (b) Punishment (c) Pardon (d) Conviction

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Choose the option that is most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word. PRIMITIVE (a) Ancient (b) Savage (c) Medieval (d) Novel

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Choose the option that is most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word. RAILLERY (a) Enjoy (b) Praise (c) Banter (d) Denounce

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Four constituent parts of a sentence are given in a jumbled form, labeled A, B, C and D. They need to be arranged in a logical order to form a coherent sentence. From the given options, choose the most appropriate one. A. B. C. D. who had to blame each other for the need to enforce this petty rule for various managers we refused to pay causing a huge headache (b) DCAB (c) DCBA (d) CABD

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Four sentences are given below, labeled A, B, C and D. They need to be arranged in a logical order to form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options, choose the most appropriate one. A. President Yegor Borisov wants to reduce the population to 500 through an intensive three-month hunt, supported by a state of emergency. B. There are 3,500 wolves in Sakha, which sounds like a lot until you discover that the republic is the size of India. C. Last year, apparently, they incurred 5m roubles' (103,500) worth of losses - considerably less than the likely cost of the wolf hunt. D. This "emergency" massacre is necessary, he claims, because wolves are killing too many domestic animals. (a) BCAD (b) ADCB (c) BADC (d) BACD

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Four sentences are given below, labeled A, B, C and D. They need to be arranged in a logical order to form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options, choose the most appropriate one. A. The Finance Ministry on Thursday announced that Berlin received $4.41 billion in transfer payments in 2012. B. Bavaria's state premier announced last summer that he would bring a suit before the Constitutional Court to end the system. C. It is expected to be filed in February. D. Bavaria paid $5.18 billion into the fund for poorer states, and Baden-Wrttemberg ponied up $3.58 billion (a) ABCD (b) BCDA (c) CDAB (d) ADBC

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Four sentences are given below, labeled A, B, C and D. They need to be arranged in a logical order to form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options, choose the most appropriate one. A. The first CDS contract was introduced by JP Morgan in 1997 and by 2012. B. In March of the same year, Greece faced the biggest sovereign default the international markets have ever seen, resulting in an expected CDS payout of approximately $2.6 billion to holders. C. Despite a negative reputation in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the value of the market was an estimated $24.8 trillion, according to Barclays Plc. D. Credit default swaps (CDS) are the most widely used type of credit derivative and a powerful force in the world markets. (a) DABC (b) DACB (c) CBDA (d) CBAD

63.

Given below are four ways of writing a given word. Select the correct spelling out of these. (a) Obilterate (b) Oblitrate (c) Obiltrate (d) Obliterate Given below are four ways of writing a given word. Select the correct spelling out of these. (a) Erroreous (b) Erronoeus (c) Erroneous (d) Erodeous A paragraph is given below from which the last sentence has been deleted. From the given options, choose the one that completes the paragraph in the most appropriate way. The latest in a slew of what's been an onslaught of new cars from the Bavarian premium carmaker Audi is the A3. The A3 is more than just a new model. It takes on greater significance because it's important not just for Audi's traditionally strong markets like Germany, but also for China and other emerging markets. The third-generation car is all set to expand the scope of this model by addressing the growing need for compact yet premium vehicles. (a) So let me end by expressing the hope that Audi launches this car in India with very aggressive pricing. (b) The A3 already accounts for 20% of global Audi sales, and the new car will only increase that share, in my opinion. (c) So it's essentially going to be the most affordable and compact sedan from Audi when it hits our shores. (d) The Audi A3 will be positioned below the Q3, which will soon be the entry Audi model in India.

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A paragraph is given below from which the last sentence has been deleted. From the given options, choose the one that completes the paragraph in the most appropriate way. On paper, India and Japan have been holding a "strategic" dialogue for a while. In reality, there was little to show in terms of defense cooperation between the two countries. That is about to change: In a couple of days, the navies of the two countries will begin their first exercise off the coast of Japan. Four Indian vessels are participating in the exercise. Next year, Japanese ships will come sailing to India for similar exercises. (a) This is of significance because, since the end of World War II, Japan has been very careful in managing how other countries perceive the nation when it comes to these matters. (b) These exercises are nothing short of a sea change in its outlook and certainly its ties with India. (c) Ties between Japan and India need to be promoted and strengthened further. (d) India welcomes the exercise and sees it as a major achievement.

67.

A paragraph is given below from which the last sentence has been deleted. From the given options, choose the one that completes the paragraph in the most appropriate way. Producers complain that the major supermarket chains enslave them in draconian contracts that set up a damaging chain reaction. Producers then pay low wages, which are in turn subsidized by taxpayers via tax credits. These boost incomes that are still so low that families are forced to buy inferior food. (a) So how could we regulate? (b) An alternative to voluntary change is to tax the food industry in just proportion to the damage it causes. (c) Ending this vicious cycle is not simply about food pricing; it's a far larger debate. (d) This is about more than pricing - it's about a sense of responsibility about what's fair.

Directions for question 68 : According to the theory of evolution, at some time in the distant past there was no life in the universe just elements and chemical compounds. Somehow, these chemicals combined and came to life. However, scientists dont really know how life came to be. Even Stanley Miller, whose experiments are cited in most biology textbooks, says that the origin of life is still unknown. 68. What is the tone of the author in the above passage? (a) Cynical (b) Philosophical (c) Descriptive (d) Analytical

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The passage given below is followed by a question. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Is it actually possible to speak of a single unique Roman culture imposed or maintained through imperial power? How were culture, identity and power shaped in particular by social factors? Was there such a society that had shared values? Is it possible to recognize a pattern of learned and shared behavior among the people of the Roman Empire? We try to find out what the Roman Empire may have meant across the multiplicity of cultures and identities that it covered. What is the primary purpose of the author of the passage? (a) (b) (c) (d) To discuss the various aspects of the Roman culture. To highlight the Roman culture and the values shared by its people. To understand the Roman Empire through its multiple cultures, shared values and identities. To recognize Roman culture through its imperial power.

70.

The passage given below is followed by a question. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. To debate about differences in beliefs is not a sin against diversity. We do not have to mute ourselves for the sake of respecting diversity, because through conversations we learn what the other holds in value. If there is one sin against diversity, it is the violent opposition against it or for example publicly humiliating someone for being different. According to the information given in the passage, which of the following statements cannot be inferred from the given passage? (a) (b) (c) (d) Publicly humiliating someone opposes the idea of diversity. Not discussing diversities doesn't necessarily mean that one respects them. Conversations help in knowing the other people's cultures and beliefs. None of these

71.

The passage given below is followed by a question. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Fructose is also metabolized to fat in your body far more rapidly than any other sugar, and the metabolism of fructose by your liver creates a long list of waste products and toxins, including a large amount of uric acid, which drives up blood pressure and can cause gout. Which of the following is not a characteristic of fructose? (a) (b) (c) (d) Fructose metabolism produces toxins and waste products. Fructose is broken down into fats. Fructose is a form of sugar. Fructose is metabolized by the liver.

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The passage given below is followed by a question. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Today, many of us have a vision of what our country should be, what it can be and what India's rightful place in the world is. Many of us dream of India becoming a superpower. But can this ever happen in a country where society is so fractured; where walls divide us? Can we ever achieve our vision if we don't believe in a shared social good? A common vision? Public property is a shared social good, a street or a road is a shared social good, and our public health system is a shared social good. Unfortunately, we are so fractured that we don't see all this as ours. Which of the following statements cannot be validly inferred from the above passage? (a) (b) (c) (d) As per the author we can't become a superpower for as long as society is fractured. India is not a superpower as of today. The nation's vision is to be a superpower. Indian public welfare system is a shared social good.

73.

Four alternative summaries are given below the following text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text. Unconsciously, right-handers associate good with the right side of space and bad with the left. But this association can be rapidly changed, according to a study published online March 9, 2011 in Psychological Science, by MPI researcher Daniel Casasanto and Evangelia Chrysikou (University of Pennsylvania). Even a few minutes of using the left hand more fluently than the right can reverse right-handers' judgments of good and bad, making them think that the left is the 'right side' of space. Conceptions of good and bad are rooted in people's bodily experiences, and can change when patterns of bodily experience change. (a) Left and right are hardwired into the human brain. (b) The human body shapes human morality. (c) Human conceptions of good and bad associated with spatial perception are based upon, and change with, bodily experiences. (d) Space and goodness are also associated in the unconscious mind, but not always in the same way that they are linked in language.

74.

Four alternative summaries are given below the following text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text. According to Natural Law, truth always conquers but to be firm in truth, do proper deeds constantly by being in surrender and devotion. It is only through the penance of truth that divine power is attained, which inspires us to make great sacrifices for the establishment of truth and becomes an example and source of inspiration for others. When humans will be complementary to each other completely, then only the true meaning of unity is understood and that would ignite bliss. (a) Truth is a source of inspiration and the driving force behind unity. (b) Surrender to and confession of truth brings divine power and inspires others, leading to bliss. (c) To attain divine power, man needs to be in surrender and devotion, confess the truth, and be mutually exclusive with fellow humans. (d) Mutual cooperation among humans is the true form of unity. Page 19

75.

Four alternative summaries are given below the following text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text. The birth and growth of writing have been the focus of more study than the death of scripts. Yet much more is known about script death than about script birth. This knowledge shows that no single theory can encompass why scripts flourish or vanish. Commerce, culture, language, politics, prestige, religion, and technology, in varying combinations, are all implicated in the survival and disappearance of scripts. 'Their loss may be just as revealing as their first appearance', comments the Egyptologist John Baines in a recent collection of articles entitled The Disappearance of Writing Systems. (a) The study of origin of a script is a more fascinating subject than its birth. (b) Even though more focus is accorded to a script's birth than its death, we know more about the latter than the former. (c) Both the death and birth of a script tell us something about it and about the times in which it survived. (d) It is not possible to completely study a script by studying only its death or its birth.

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Section IV : General Knowledge

76. Who among the following won the Best Actor award at the 84th Academy Awards? (a) Brad Pitt (b) George Clooney (c) Jean Dujardin (d) Gary Oldman Novozymes Avantec was recently in news. Its an enzyme which increases the productivity of corn to produce (a) vegetable oil (b) ethanol (c) Aspirin (d) fructose SARS-CoV causes a (a) repiratory disease (c) intestinal disease

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(b) liver disorder (d) cardiac disorder

79.

Rajat Gupta was in news recently for being convicted of leaking out confidential information. He was formerly a director at (a) J.P. Morgan (b) Morgan Stanley (c) Barclays (d) Goldman Sachs Which of the following companies is planning to acquire Jet Airways? (a) Qatar Airways (b) Etihad Airways (c) Emirates (d) Lufthansa Which of the following companies has collaborated with e-commerce companies to bring in Cyber Monday in India? (a) Google (b) Yahoo (c) Microsoft (d) Amazon Which of the following countries launched Sri Lankas first satellite? (a) India (b) Australia (c) China (d) Malaysia Starbucks Coffee Company has entered India through a joint venture with (a) Nestle (b) Tata Global Beverages (c) Hindustan Unilever (d) ITC The slogan for the Diect Cash Transfer scheme is (a) Aapka Paisa, Humara Vishwas (b) Aapka Vishwas, Humare Paas (c) Aapka Paisa, Aapke Haath (d) Aapka Vishwas, Humari Mehnat In India, the Information Technology Act is under (a) Section 36A of the constitution (b) Section 46A of the constitution (c) Section 56A of the constitution (d) Section 66A of the constitution

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Who among the following personalties said I feel myself partly a citizen of India? (a) Dalai Lama (b) Hamid Karzai (c) Barack Obama (d) Aung Sang Suu Kyi A recent report said that every year over 1 lakh Amur Falcons, a migratory bird and a protected species, are killed for meat in (a) Odisha (b) Kerala (c) Nagaland (d) Tamil Nadu Which of the following pharmaceutical companies was recently in news for slashing the prices of its cancer drugs? (a) Cipla (b) Pfizer (c) Novartis (d) Cadila Salmonella are the most common cause of (a) sinusitis (c) measles

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(b) oral ulcer (d) food poisoning

90.

Who among the following is the chairman of Bank of Baroda? (a) R.M. Malla (b) Diwakar Gupta (c) M.D. Mallya (d) K.R. Kamath Which of the following recently became the first country to simultaneously hold the Davis Cup, Fed Cup and Hopman Cup? (a) Czech Republic (b) Spain (c) USA (d) Russia The Project A119 was a top-secret plan developed by the USA in 1950s. What is Project A119? (a) To detonate a nuclear bomb on the moon (b) To detonate a nuclear bomb in the Arctic Ocean (c) To detonate a nuclear bomb on USSR (d) To detonate a nuclear bomb in the Pacific Ocean Which of the following companies is going to sell its Finland head office building? (a) Nokia (b) Finnair (c) Ahlstrom (d) Skoda Who is the chairman of Intel Corporation? (a) Paul Otellini (c) Craig Barrett

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(b) Andy Bryant (d) Jane Shaw

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The TAPI gas pipeline project involves (a) Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India (b) Turkey, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and India (c) Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India (d) Turkey, Armenia, Pakistan and India

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The Headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency are in (a) Geneva (b) New York (c) Vienna (d) Monaco China has purchased its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, from (a) Russia (b) Ukraine (c) Germany (d) North Korea The venue for the 2012 D8 Summit is (a) Dhaka (c) Kuala Lumpur Who is the chairman of ICICI Bank? (a) Chanda Kochhar (c) Hemant G. Contractor

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(b) Cairo (d) Islamabad

99.

(b) K.V. Kamath (d) Aditya Puri

100.

Who among the following holds the record for being the youngest three-time Formula One champion? (a) Michael Schumacher (b) Ayrton Senna (c) Sebastian Vettel (d) Fernando Alonso

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CMAT Mock Test

Answers and Explanations

1 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 91

d d b b b c d c a a

2 12 22 32 42 52 62 72 82 92

b a d b b d b c c a

3 13 23 33 43 53 63 73 83 93

b b b b b c d c b a

4 14 24 34 44 54 64 74 84 94

a a d b c b c b c b

5 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 95

d c d a a c b c d c

6 16 26 36 46 56 66 76 86 96

d d b c b c a c d c

7 17 27 37 47 57 67 77 87 97

c c c a b d c b c b

8 18 28 38 48 58 68 78 88 98

b a d a a b c a a d

9 19 29 39 49 59 69 79 89 99

b d c d b b c d d b

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

c a d d c c d b c c

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1. d

A=

Y XY Y XY X X = = and B = % of % of 2 800 2 800 4 4

A = B.

a a + Therefore, required ratio = 4 4 = 1 : 1. a a 4 + 4

2. b

135 = 15 km/hr. 9 Boats speed in still water = 15 2.5 = 12.5 km/hr. Boats upstream speed = 12.5 2.5 = 10 km/hr.
Boats downstream speed = Hence, required time =

8. b

The ratio =

(28 21.2) 100000 6.8 = = 34 : 33. (26 19.4) 100000 6.6

150 = 15 hours. 10

9. b

Using statement I: Let length (in meters) of the given train and the other train be L1 and L2 respectively.

3. b

Let the unit of work done by B in a day be 4x units. Therefore, the unit of work done by A in a day will be 3x units.

L1 + L 2 = 12 L 1 + L 2 = 720 20 + 40 Hence, statement I alone is not sufficient.

Using statement II: Let length (in meters) of the train be L1.

The number of days =

4. a

15 4x 6(4x + 3x) = 6. 3x

Let the number of students in class B be x. Therefore, the number of students in class A will be (60 x).

(60 x) 35 + x 38 = 36 60

L1 + 200 = 15 L1 = 250. 30 Hence, statement II alone is sufficient.

10. c On the basis of the given information, we can conclude that ratio of present ages of Chinta, Mani and Suknaya is 14 : 19 : 10. Let the ages (in years) of Chinta, Mani and Suknaya be 14x, 19x and 10x respectively.

x = 20.

5. d

n2 + 12 < 8n n2 8n + 12 < 0 2 < n < 6 Hence, the required number of numbers is three and these are 3, 4 and 5.
Number of ways
6 6 6

6. d
Possibilities Bowlers Batsmen (i) (ii) (iii) 4 5 6 7 6 5 Total
A

14x + 19x + 10x = 43 x = 3 3 Age of Mani = 19x = 19 3 = 57 years.

A 8 cm B F E 6 cm D

C4 9 C7 = 540 C5 9 C6 = 504 C6 9 C5 = 126 1170

11. d

7. c

C Area of quadrilateral ABCD = Area of ABD + Area of BCD

D F

63 =
B E C

1 BD (AE + CF) 2

63 =

1 BD (8 + 6) 2

Area of ADF = Area of DBE = Area of ECF = Area of DEF =

BD = 9 cm Hence, the difference of areas = Area of ABD Area of BCD

a (Where a is the area of ABC ) 4

1 1 BD (AE CF) = 9 (8 6) = 9cm2 . 2 2

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12. a

Volume of the original cylinder = r2h (where r and h are the radius and the height of the original cylinder respectively)

Solving (i) and (ii), we get, r = 30 and s = 37 Hence, Swatis age after 2 years will be 39 years. 17. c From statement I: We dont have information about the number of rooms on the other floors except on the third floor. Hence, statement I alone is not sufficient. From statement II: Number of floors as well as number of rooms on each floor is not known. Hence, statement II alone is not sufficient. From statements I and II: Both the number of floors and the number of rooms on each floor are known. Hence, both the statements together are sufficient. Let the number of < 1, < 2 and < 5 coins be a, b and c respectively. (i) a + b + c = 20 (ii) a + 2b + 5c = 50 Subtracting (ii) from (i), we get

22 2 r 13 = 2002 r = 7cm 7 Required total surface area = 2r(r + h1) + 2r(r + h2) (where h1 and h2 are the heights of the new cylinders)

= 2

22 22 7 (7 + 5) + 2 7 (7 + 8) 7 7

= 44 (12 + 15) = 1188 cm2 .

18. a 13. b Let the present ages (in years) of A, B and C be a, b and c respectively. ...(i) a + b = 54 ...(ii) a + b + c = 90 and (a 3) : (c 3) = 2 : 3 ...(iii) Solving (i), (ii) and (iii), we get, a = 25, b = 29 and c = 36 Hence, the age of B five years hence = 29 + 5 = 34 years. 14. a Let the number of chocolates with Sheela, Munni and Chameli be s, m and c respectively.

b + 4c = 30
As, b = c + 5 a = 5. 19. d In 2011 production of rice (in million tonnes) in: UP = 52 1.2 = 62.4, Punjab = 33 1.3 = 42.9 Andhra Pradesh = 20 1.25 = 25. Hence, total production = 62.4 + 42.9 + 25 = 130.3. Let x be the cost price of product P1. Marked price of P1 = 1.4x and selling price = 1.4x 0.9 = 1.26x Profit percentage = 26% Let y be the cost price of product P2. Selling price of P2 = 1.26y (Since profit percentage is same as that of P1)

s = c + 5 and s = m + 3
mc = 2
3c c = 2 2
[3 m : c = 3 : 2]
20. a

c =4 s = 9 and m = 6
m + c + s = 6 + 4 + 9 = 19.

15. c

Let the length of the side of the triangle (in m) and speed (in m/min) of the person be x and v respectively.

1.26y = 1.4823y 0.85 Hence, the marked up percentage is 48.23.

Marked price of P2 =

3x = v 63 x = 21v Now, circumference of the circumcircle of the

equilateral triangle = 2 Hence, required time = 16. d
x = 44 3v m. 3 44 3v = 44 3 min. v

21. b

Let the roots of the equation be , and

1 .

Let the present ages (in years) of Swati and Rahul be s and r respectively. As per given information,

5 1 5 5 Product of roots = 2p = 2p p = 2 On substituting the value of p in the given equation, we get, 5x2 10x + 5 = 0 x2 2x + 1 = 0 (x 1)2 = 0 x = 1, 1

Hence, the roots of the given equation are 1 and 1.

36 + 3 = and

3 (r 4 ) 2 10 ) = 3 (r + 6 ) 4

...(i) ...(ii)

(s

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22. d

Common difference of the common terms of the given sequence (in A.P.) will be 15 (L.C.M. of 5 and 3) as the common differences of the individual sequences are 5 and 3. Let the number of common terms be n.
12 + (n 1) 15 52 n
n = 3 ( 3 n is integer).

S =

1 a + 2 = 2(a + 1). 1 1 2 22

55 15

26. b

The new arrangement will be as follows: Therefore, twenty second element from right is M and ninth element to the right of M is G.

L # % V $ Z * E M B @ K S R ! G & A +U P = ? Q C

23. b

Let the two-digit number be 10x + y.

10x + y = 4 10x + y = 4(x + y) x+y

27. c

In given period, there were 9 leap years and 28 nonleap years, so the number of odd days:

6x = 3y y = 2x Thus, putting the value of x = 1, 2, 3, 4, we get the respective value of y as 2, 4, 6, 8. Hence, the two digit numbers will be 12, 24, 36 and 48.

2 9 + 28 1 4 7 Hence, the day on 37th birthday of Hargovind was Wednesday.

28. d As distances between the persons are not known.
N W Y X T S S Y X P or X Q T S P or Q S T P Q E Y

24. d

Let x be the number of persons who were surveyed. As number of persons who use only Aircel is 150 more than that of those who use only Airtel

= 0.4x 0.3x = 150 x = 1500. Hence, the number of person who did have connection of either of the sevice providers = x ( 0.5x + 0.4x 0.1x) = 0.2x = 0.2 1500 = 0.2 1500 = 300.
S=a+ a +1 a + 2 a + 3 a + 4 a + 5 + + + + + ... 2 4 8 16 32

25. d

1 1 1 = a + (a + 1) + (a + 2) 2 + (a + 3) 3 2 2 2 1 1 +(a + 4) 4 + (a + 5) 5 + ... 2 2
Let

29. c

1 = x. 2

S = a(1 + x + x 2 + x 3 + x 4 + ...) +(x + 2x 2 + 3x 3 + 4x 4 + 5x 5 + ...)

= a + (x + 2x 2 + 3x 3 + 4x 4 + 5x 5 + ...) 1 x

Let s1 = x + 2x 2 + 3x 3 + 4x 4 + 5x 5 + ... xs1 = 0 + x 2 + 2x 3 + 3x 4 + 4x 5 + ...

(1 x)s1 = x + x 2 + x 3 + x 4 + x 5 + ... (1 x)s1 = s1 = x 1 x

30. d

The argument here is that homework is good for students as it helps them both inside and outside the class and teaches them responsibility. Also, it is a tool to measure a student s academic success and knowledge. Option (a) is incorrect as it assumes that the purpose of homework is to learn from their parents something that the students did not learn in school. However, this assumption cannot be made from the above passage. Also, the argument states that homework serves as a valuable tool for measuring a student s academic success and knowledge (by the teacher). But the presence of other tools of evaluation does not undermine the value of homework. So, option (b) is also incorrect. Option (d) is incorrect as the fact that some students are so bright that they do not need homework does not mean that it is of no use at all in reinforcing or strengthening their understanding. The argument is only weakened by option (c). The fact that students use dubious methods such as referring to guide books and copying from others means that homework does not serve its rightful purpose (reinstating students understanding). The argument here is that posting students' grades publicly would affect students negatively and should not be done. Option (a) does not weaken but rather

x (1 x)2

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strengthens the argument by stating that recognition of better performing students will motivate others. Option (b) weakens the argument only partially since it only addresses what the technique will do for students of senior grades. Option (c) is incomplete and does not connect with the argument logically. It asks us to assume that posting of students' grades will lead to a negative atmosphere and will interfere with giving proper guidance to the students. Only option (d) weakens the argument as it states that posting of students' grade publicly would make students work harder while the argument states the opposite - "Posting students' grades publicly would not motivate students to perform better or work harder. . . performing poorly." 31. b The argument here is that Sex education should be introduced in middle school instead of waiting till senior school. Option (a) doesn't talk about sex education in middle school, it just talks about sex education in school and hence can be ruled out. Option (c) is ambiguous on the definition of youth, whether it refers to middle school or senior school children. Option (d) is unrelated to the argument and does nothing to strengthen or weaken it. Option (b) talks about the fact that the earlier sex education is given the better it is; hence it is wiser to introduce sex education in middle school than wait till senior school. Thus, option (c) strengthens the argument. The argument here is that spending too much time on the computer is harmful. Option (a) does not strengthen the argument as we cannot say for sure that 'socializing' is always good or that there is no need to cut down on it. Option (b) clearly spells out the health hazards which spending too much time on computer can cause and hence strengthens the argument. Option (c) is incomplete as it doesn't say how computers interfere with real life. The given information can be shown as:

34. b The given information can be tabulated as below.

Student P Q R S T

Home City Mumbai Jaipur Delhi Allahabad Chandigarh

Place of Study Allahabad/Chandigarh Delhi Chandigarh/Allahabad Mumbai Jaipur

College MDI/IMT IIMA IMT/MDI IWSB IIFT

35. a Given information can be shown as:

N (A rchitect) J/P (E n gine er) P /J (P olitician ) O (E ng in ee r) S (P ainter) R (M a na ge r) K (A rtisa n)

H (W rite r) M (Tea che r) I (E ng in ee r/P olitician ) Q (P olitician /E n gine er) L (Traine r)

36. c

W hite

Black Sh oes

32. b

From the above Venn diagram we can see that statement C ( Some shoes are white ) logically follows statements B and C. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer. 37. a
Too S oon Too M u ch Too Le ss

33. b

Person Aman Beeru Chaman Deepak Fatah

Flat C115 C114 C112/C113 C111 C113/C112

Car Tata Safari/Honda City Santro Alto Honda City/Tata Safari Indica
38. a From the above Venn diagram we can see that only conclusion I logically follows. Thus, the correct answer is option (a). It is quite clear that B is the cause and A is its effect. Like other carmakers, Hyundai has also announced a price hike in its cars as a result of rising input costs and inflation.

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39. d

The given information can be shown as:

V (Fe ) Ju dg e Q (M ) P oliticia n

Ravi 9 2

Left to Right Vidit Osho Pankaj 7 4 5 6 3 8

Nipul 1 Quasim 10

Soham Lalit Mohit Tarun Left to Right

S (Fe ) M u sicia n

P (M ) La yw er

R (Fe) T (M ) Te acher C le rk O (M /F e) Stude nt

U (Fe) D octor

Note: The number in the bracket below a players name represents its T-shirt number. Hence, the sum is thirteen. 42. b From first and second statements li means did From second and third statements chi means well Hence, they means kin. Statement II clearly suggests that a child who plays with toys is encouraged to think and form own ideas. This infact incourages creativity. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer. Both courses of action I and II do not follow in the given case. I does not follow because we do not know the reason or need for such a survey to be conducted. The NGOs have already decided to organize vocational camps for women. Additionally, we cannot say for sure that the purpose of the training is providing self-employment to these women. Course of action II does not follow as it is a very far-fetched move. As of now the NGOs have only decided to train the rural women, the provision of bank loans will be needed only once the training is over. Only course of action I follows. By increasing the train capacity, the problem can be resolved to some extent as more people can be accommodated in the trains. II does not follow as the problem is about the current and existing rush in requests for berths. Asking people to plan their holidays later does not resolve this issue. It is their decision when they want to travel (during or after holiday season). Since a huge fire has broken out, the most immediate solution is to advise people living in nearby areas to remain indoors. Course of action II ensures primary prevention of harm to these people. I does not follow as suspension of licenses is a very harsh step. Before this, a formal enquiry should be initiated into the matter.

M = M ale , Fe = Fe m ale = M a rried co uple

40. d

The given information can be shown as:

T S Q R P T S R Q P R T S Q P R S T Q P T R S Q P

43. b

44. c

41. b

Let Lalit, Mohit, Nipul, Osho, Pankaj, Quasim, Ravi, Soham, Tarun and Vidit be represented by L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T and V respectively. From statement (iii), N and V must be in the same row and R and P must be in the same row. From statement (iv), O must be in the same row as N and P. From statement (vii), S must be in the opposite row as that of O, N and V and hence, from statement (ii), R must be in the same row as O, N and V whereas M must be in the same row as S. Therefore, we can conclude that O, N, P, R and V are in the one row whereas L, M, Q, S and T are in the other row. Also, a different number from 1 to 10 is written on TShirt of each player. From statement (viii), sum of TShirt numbers of every possible pair of the opposite

45. a

10 11 5 i.e. 11. From statement (v), 2 we require two different increasing A.P. There are two possibilities: Case I: The two A.P. are 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 and 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10. Case II: The two A.P. are 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 and 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9.
players must be From the conclusions made above, L and N are in the opposite rows and combining it with statement (i), only case II is possible. Further analysis leads to the final table as below.

46. b

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47. b The given information can be shown as below.

City Pos ition 1 2 3 4 5 C3 C2 C1 C5 C4 C4 C5 C2 C1 C3 C2 C4 C5 C3 C1 T1 T2 T3

should not be used. It should be replaced by 'ourselves'. In option (b) the phrase 'one other' is grammatically incorrect and should be replaced by 'one another' (used to indicate a reciprocal relationship). Option (c) is incorrect because the past participle of the verb 'spend' i.e. spent should be used. 53. c In case of the first blank, all the given options can fit in. However, if we look at the second blank, the only word that fits in correctly is 'as'. Thus, the correct sentence is "These nations then become portfolio necessities as investors seek to generate marketbeating returns. All the given prepositions, except 'due to' fit into the first blank. However, only the preposition 'for' fits correctly into the second blank. One is only prepared for something and not prepared to or prepared in. So, the correct sentence is "By considering the current and future pay scales of various prospective careers, students may lean toward a degree that'll prepare them for a career that pays more." GENUFLECT (verb) means to kneel or to bow. Hence option (c) is the correct answer. AMNESTY (noun) means an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses. So, option (c) is the correct answer. PRIMITIVE means something that is ancient or of the earliest or original stage or state. Hence, its antonym is 'Novel', which means something new. RAILLERY means good-natured or light-hearted ridicule. So, its antonym is 'Praise'. 'Banter' means to speak or tease lightly or jokingly. 'CAB' forms a mandatory sequence because the pronoun 'who' mentioned in A refers to the 'various managers' mentioned in C. Also, B follows A as it gives the reason as to why various managers had to blame each other. This mandatory sequence exists only in options (b) and (d). However, D will only be placed at the beginning of the sentence in order to make it logically correct. Thus, the correct sequence is 'DCAB'. A follows B because 'the population' mentioned in A refers to the '3,500 wolves' mentioned in B. 'AD' forms a mandatory pair as the pronoun 'he' (mentioned in D) refers to President Yegor Borisov (mentioned in A). Hence, option (c) is the correct answer. Sentence A states that Berlin received a certain amount ($4.41 billion) in transfer payments and B states the contributions made by Bavaria and Baden (German states). Hence, 'AB' forms a mandatory pair.

48. a

Row 1 From rule (ii), 49 + 81 = 130 From rule (i), 130 5 = 26. Row 2 From rule (iii), 33 20 = 13 From rule (iv), 13 6 = 78 Product of the resultants = 26 78 = 2028.

54. b

49. b

Let the dimensions of the original cube be 2x 2x 2x. Therefore, the dimensions of the pieces obtained after cutting will be of 2x 2x x, as shown in the figure.

55. c

56. c
Ye llo w

57. d

Ye llo w

Hence, the number of cubes that have exactly one yellow and one blue colored face = 2 8 = 16. 50. c The students did not leave the examination hall implies that the exam did not get over on time. Because, if the exam had got over on time, students would have left. The correct sentence is "It is a matter of concern when this criticism emanates from the judiciary itself, as it smacks of its helplessness." In option (a) the word 'concerning' (preposition) is incorrectly used in place of 'concern' (verb). Option (b) is incorrect because the possessive pronoun 'their' is used in place of 'its' to modify 'judiciary' (singular noun). Option (d) is incorrect because of the incorrect use of the definite article 'the' before 'matter' (noun). Here the article 'a' should be used, as we are not referring to something definite or particular. The correct sentence is "In fact, as much as we consider ourselves designers, significant parts of our working hours are actually spent communicating with one another." Option (a) is incorrect because with the plural pronoun 'we' the pronoun 'oneself'

58. b

59. b

51. c

60. c

52. d

61. d

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In sentence B Bavaria's state premier announces that he will file a suit before the Constitutional Court, while sentence C states that the suit expected to be filed in February. So, 'BC' also forms a mandatory pair. Hence, the correct sequence is 'ADBC'. 62. b Sentence D is the opening sentence as it introduces the subject of the passage i.e. Credit default swaps (CDS). This is followed by A which provides information about the first CDS contract. 'CB' forms a mandatory pair because the phrase 'same year' mentioned din D refers to the year 2008 (mentioned in C). Hence, the correct sequence is 'DACB'. Obliterate is the correct spelling. It means to completely wipe out or erase. The correct spelling is 'Erroneous', which means something mistaken or characterized by error. Option (b) is the correct answer as it furthers the author's idea that there is a growing need for compact yet premium vehicles, by stating that the addressal of that need will hopefully lead to increase in sales. Option (a) is abrupt and without proper preface and does not fit in with the flow because it talks about aggressive pricing instead of the need for such vehicles. Option (c) assumes that the car will be hitting our shores soon and does not further the idea of addressal of a growing need in the market, which has been expressed in the penultimate sentence. Option (d) is unrelated to the flow as there has been no discussion so far of the Q3 or introduction in India specifically. Option (a) continues the paragraph by explaining the importance of the move in real terms as opposed to being only on paper (opening sentence). It fits in with the flow of the paragraph - while there has been a dialogue on for some time, the first time something concrete has resulted, and that is of significance because of. (As provided by option a). Option (b) talks about a 'sea change in outlook', which is indicative of a drastic change in approach. This is not supported by the paragraph. The paragraph indicates that the change has been in execution and not in outlook. Option (c) is an abrupt conclusion without introduction or support. Option (d) though related, is incomplete (major achievement in what area?) and does not directly follow the last sentence. Option (c) furthers the author's idea by calling the given process a vicious cycle and by stating that food pricing is not a solution to end this cycle. Options (a) and (b) are incorrect as the paragraph does not talk about any regulation or voluntary change. Option (d) would come later in the passage, after option (c).

68. c

In the passage the author talks about the theory of evolution and describes what was life in the universe (in the distant past). He also tells us how life on Earth came to be. Hence, the tone of the author is Descriptive. The primary purpose of the author is 'To understand the Roman Empire through its the multiple cultures, shared values and identities', refer to the line - "We try to find out what the Roman Empire may have meant across the multiplicity of cultures and identities that it covered." Hence, option (c) is the correct answer. The passage states that debates about differences in beliefs and conversations are not a sin against diversity, rather they help in understanding cultures. The author feels that the only sin against diversity is its opposition. We can see that all the given statements can be inferred from the passage. Hence, the correct answer is option (d). All the given options, except for (c) are characteristics of fructose. The passage states - "Fructose is also metabolized to fat in your body far more rapidly than any other sugar." However, we cannot assume just on the basis of this that fructose is a form of sugar. Option (a) can be clearly inferred from the passage "Many of us dream of India becoming a superpower. But can this ever happen in a country where society is so fractured." The author also states that we (Indians) dream of becoming a superpower which implies that we are not a superpower as of now. Hence, option (b) can be inferred from the passage. Option (d) can be inferred from the fact that public property is a shared social good. Only option (c) cannot be inferred because as per the above passage, many of us but not all dream of India becoming a superpower. The passage speaks about how the body's association of left and right with good and bad are associated with how people use the left and right sides of their body. Furthermore, a change in the usage of the left and right sides of their body alters the associations with good and bad accordingly. This is best summarized in option (c). Options (a) and (d) have not been stated in the passage and option (b) states human body shapes human morality, while the passage talks only about bodily experiences.

69. c

63. d

70. d

64. c

65. b

71. c

72. c

66. a

73. c

67. c

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74. b

The passage talks about truth and how one needs to surrender to it in order to attain divine power and make great sacrifices. The passage is best summarized in option (b). Option (a) is incorrect as per the passage as the author states that to understand the true meaning of unity, humans need to be complementary to each other (truth is not the driving force behind it). Option (c) is incorrect because of the word 'mutually exclusive' which means incompatible or contradictory (the passage states that humans need to be complementary to each other). Option (d) is true as per the passage but is too brief to be labeled a summary. The passage states that more is known about a script's death than its birth and that both of these reveal a lot about a script. This is best summarized in option (c). Option (a) has not been stated in the passage. Option (b) is true as per the passage (Read first two lines), however it does not qualify as a valid summary of the given text. Option (d) has not been stated in the passage.

76. c 81. a 86. d 91. a 96. c

77. b 82. c 87. c 92. a 97. b

78. a 83. b 88. a 93. a 98. d

79. d 84. c 89. d 94. b 99. b

80. b 85. d 90. c 95. c 100. c

75. c

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