IBPS Clerk Prelims 2025 Memory Based Paper Based on 4 October 1st Shift
Directions (1-5): The table shows the three languages Directions (6-10): The line graph given below shows the
(English, Hindi and Urdu) books sold by A and B. number of people visiting in four different malls (A, B, C
Books English Hindi Urdu & D).
A 28 50 36
B 55 54 32 The number of people visiting malls
440
Q1. Find the number of English book sold by A and B 400
together is what percentage of Hindi books sold by A.
360
(a) 166%
(b) 120% 320
(c) 66% 280
(d) 20% 240
(e) 100% 200
A B C D
Q2. If X sold 25% more English books than A, then find the
difference between English book sold by X and Hindi
books sold by B. Q6. Find the ratio of total people visiting A to total people
(a) 16 visiting C.
(b) 19 (a) 11:14
(c) 20 (b) 12:13
(d) 22 (c) 14:11
(e) 24 (d) 12:5
(e) 12:19
Q3. Find the ratio of Hindi book sold by B to Urdu books
sold by A. Q7. Find the average of total people visiting A, B and C.
(a) 3:2 (a) 280
(b) 2:3 (b) 320
(c) 2:1 (c) 200
(d) 2:5 (d) 210
(e) 2:9 (e) 220
Q4. Find the average number of books of three languages Q8. The people visiting B is what percentage of people
sold by B. visiting D.
(a) 46 (a) 180.96
(b) 49 (b) 70.95
(c) 47 (c) 80.95
(d) 42 (d) 127.65
(e) 44 (e) 118.77
Q5. Find the difference between total books sold by A and Q9. The ratio of male to female visitor in C is 3:1, find the
B. male visitor in C.
(a) 16 (a) 160
(b) 32 (b) 132
(c) 20 (c) 120
(d) 27 (d) 210
(e) 18 (e) 180
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Q10. The ratio of people visiting mall D to mall E is 4:5. 4 1 1
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Q17. 5 of √1225 ÷ 3 of (729)3 = ? + 3
Find the difference between people visiting mall E and
mall A. (a) 10
(a) 316 (b) 18
(b) 325 (c) 15
(c) 320 (d) 9
(d) 277 (e) 3
(e) 305 5
Q18. 8 th of 160% of ? = √225 × 4
Directions (11-22): What should come in place of (a) 70
question mark (?) in the following questions? (b) 80
(c) 60
Q11. 784 + 1297 – 613 = ? (d) 40
(a) 1468 (e) 50
(b) 1342
(c) 1454 Q19. 24×?=225% of 2400
(d) 1086 (a) 144
(e) 1338 (b) 121
(c) 225
Q12. ? = 225 ÷ 45 ÷ 5 × 75 (d) 324
(a) 25 (e) 81
(b) 75
(c) 50 Q20. [(40)2 × 8] ÷ 50 ÷ 16 =?
(d) 15 (a) 3
(e) 90 (b) 9
(c) 16
Q13. 7? = 343 ÷ 512 × 64 × 56 ÷ 49 (d) 12
(a) 1 (e) 15
(b) 3
(c) 5 1700
Q21. 65%𝑜𝑓 13 + 172 =?
(d) 4
(e) 2 (a) 412
(b) 413
Q14. (120 +36) ÷ (12 – 6 ) = ? (c) 374
(a) 21.5 (d) 339
(b) 26.5 (e) 328
(c) 21.5
(d) 23.5 Q22. (35% of 40 ×10)+29= ?
(e) 22.5 (a) 144
(b) 169
Q15. (3080 + 6160) ÷ ? = 330 (c) 225
(a) 26 (d) 81
(b) 22 (e) 25
(c) 28
(d) 29 Q23. A vessel contains 56 liters of milk and water in the
(e) 18 ratio of 4:3, respectively. If Y liters of water are added to
the mixture, then the ratio of milk to water in the
Q16. 144-(10800÷36)+?2=100 resultant mixture becomes 8:7, respectively. Find Y.
(a) 10 (a) 2
(b) 18 (b) 4
(c) 15 (c) 5
(d) 9 (d) 3
(e) 16 (e) 6
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Q24. A started a business with an investment of Rs 2400, Q29. A boat can cover 192 km downstream in 4 hours and
and after 3 months, B joined with an investment of Rs X. 210 km upstream in 5 hours. If the speed of the boat in
At the end of the year the profit share of A to B is 2:1, still water is decreased by 20%, then find the distance
respectively. Find X. covered by the boat in still water in 3 hours.
(a) 1600
(a) 102 km
(b) 1200
(b) 120 km
(c) 1800
(d) 1500 (c) 110 km
(e) 1000 (d) 108 km
(e) 116 km
Q25. There are two positive integers, A and B, and the
ratio of A to B is 3:2, respectively. If 16 is subtracted from Q30. A person brought X chocolates to distribute equally
A and added to B, then the final ratio of A to B is 19:26, among his 30 friends. However, 3 friends did not arrive,
respectively. Find the initial value of A. so the remaining friends each received 1 chocolate more
(a) 42 than they would have if all 30 friends were present. Find
(b) 48
the total number of chocolates, X.
(c) 56
(a) 300
(d) 40
(e) 54 (b) 270
(c) 240
Q26. A man invested Rs 1600 in simple interest at X% p.a. (d) 210
for five years and received interest of Rs 840. If he (e) 180
invested the same amount in simple interest at (X+5)%
p.a. for 3 years, then find the interest received (in Rs). Q31. The number of adults and children together who
(a) 650 visited a park on Sunday is 50. If the ticket price for each
(b) 840
adult is Rs 30 and each child is Rs 20 and the total amount
(c) 744
received by the park on Sunday is Rs 1350, then find the
(d) 966
number of adults.
(e) 624
(a) 15
Q27. The area of a right-angle triangle is 180 cm² and the (b) 27
height of the triangle is 24 cm. If the side of a square is 3 (c) 25
cm less than the base of the triangle, then find the area of (d) 20
the square (in cm²). (e) 35
(a) 100
(b) 196
(c) 144
(d) 169
(e) 121
Q28. The ratio of the present ages of A to B is 9:5,
respectively. If the ratio of A five years hence and B 5 years
ago is 16:5, respectively, then find the sum of ages of A and
B after 10 years (in years).
(a) 42
(b) 77
(c) 72
(d) 57
(e) 62
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Q32. A shopkeeper marked article A is 25% above its cost Directions (36-44): Read the following passage and
price and allowed a 10% discount on it. The shopkeeper answer the given questions.
earned a profit on article A of Rs 75, and the cost price of In the world of armed forces, dogs play an extraordinary role
article B is 40% more than that of article A. If he gets a that goes far beyond companionship. They serve as trackers,
20% loss on article B, then find the selling price of article guards, messengers, and protectors, often working in harsh
B (in Rs). terrains and unpredictable missions. Military dogs are
essential for detecting hidden explosives, tracking infiltrators,
(a) 642
and alerting troops to potential threats. Their sharp instincts,
(b) 688
unmatched loyalty, and rigorous preparation make them
(c) 672
indispensable partners in critical operations. They are not
(d) 698 just supporting figures; they are front-line defenders. Far
(e) 666 from being fillers in military structures, these brave animals
are sentinels, standing watch when danger lurks and acting
Q33. A car travels from City A to City B at a speed of 60 with courage when every second counts.
km/h, and returns from City B to City A at a speed of 90 Among these remarkable canines was Snowy, a spirited dog
km/h. Find the average speed of the car during the entire with a gleaming white coat that earned him his name. From
journey. the moment he arrived at the training center, his alert eyes and
(a) 60 km/hr quick learning impressed everyone. Snowy was trained at a
(b) 78 km/hr specialized military academy where he mastered complex
(c) 72 km/hr commands, learned to detect explosives, and adapted to
(d) 66 km/hr challenging terrains. He was conditioned to remain calm
under pressure, respond to silent signals, and work
(e) 50 km/hr
seamlessly with his handler. His training was not merely about
obedience; it was about building instincts, discipline, and
Q34. A, B, and C together can complete a piece of work in
trust.
10 days, and B and C together can do the same work in 25
Once Snowy joined the unit at a remote border post, he
days. Find the time taken by A alone to complete the work quickly became a beloved member of the team. Soldiers
(in days). admired his energy, while his handler relied on his sharp
(a) 6.67 senses during night patrols. One freezing night, the camp lay
(b) 8.33 quiet under a pale moonlight. The soldiers were resting after
(c) 12.5 a long day when Snowy’s ears suddenly __________________. He
(d) 13.33 sensed movement near the perimeter. Without hesitation, he
(e) 16.67 barked sharply and ran toward the fence, alerting the guards.
His timely reaction allowed the soldiers to spot and intercept
Q35. In a college, 40% of the students participated in a group trying to cross the border secretly. Snowy’s vigilance
science fair, 25% participated in sports, and the averted a potential threat, and that night, he truly embodied
remaining participated in cultural events. If 315 students the role of a sentinel—watchful, fearless, and devoted.
Beyond his operational duties, Snowy shared a deep
participated in cultural events, find the difference
emotional bond with the soldiers. He sensed when someone
between the number of students who participated in
was anxious, resting his head gently on their knees, as if
science fair and sports.
offering silent comfort. He celebrated victories with wagging
(a) 125
enthusiasm and stood quietly beside those who missed home.
(b) 135 Snowy was more than a military dog; he was a loyal friend, a
(c) 130 trusted partner, and a hero in his own right. His story reflects
(d) 120 the invaluable role dogs play in safeguarding lives and
(e) 115 supporting those who protect the nation.
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Q36. Choose the correct synonym of the word “trained” as Q41. Which of the following statements is correct as per the
highlighted in the passage: information in the passage?
(a) adapted (a) Dogs like Snowy operate under constant supervision due
(b) rehearsed to their unpredictable behavior.
(c) conditioned (b) Snowy's quick actions resulted in capturing multiple
(d) informed terrorists attempting a direct assault.
(e) corrected (c) Emotional bonds between military dogs and soldiers
develop mainly through training exercises.
Q37. Choose the correct synonym of the word “just” as (d) Snowy adapted to hostile environments and acted
highlighted in the passage:
proactively during critical moments.
(a) only
(e) Military dogs are used primarily to bridge the
(b) fair
communication gap between different units.
(c) upright
(d) balanced
Q42. Choose the correct synonym of the word “sentinel” as
(e) truthful
used in the passage:
Q38. Which of the following statements best reflects the role (a) officer
of military dogs as described in the passage? (b) guardian
(a) Military dogs are used mostly for companionship and (c) warrior
stress relief for soldiers. (d) protectorate
(b) These dogs are generally involved in ceremonial roles and (e) disciplinarian
parade formations.
(c) Military dogs are essential field operatives with specialized Q43. Why is Snowy's reaction on the freezing night a
skills for real-time threats. significant event in the narrative?
(d) They are deployed occasionally in supportive roles but (a) It reveals how animals tend to become hyperactive in
rarely during combat situations. colder temperatures.
(e) Dogs are preferred mainly for their obedience and general (b) It highlights the failure of automated systems to detect
discipline in camps. intruders.
(c) It exemplifies how a trained dog can respond faster than
Q39. Choose the most suitable word to fill the given blank. human guards.
(a) flattened down (d) It marks the first instance of Snowy disobeying his
(b) tuned out handler’s commands.
(c) perked up
(e) It shows how dogs can create panic in secure areas if not
(d) drooped slowly
trained properly.
(e) looked away
Q44. Identify the incorrect statement from the options
Q40. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the
below:
passage?
(a) Snowy was recognized early on for his ability to adapt to (a) Snowy’s bond with the soldiers helped him recognize their
silent cues. emotional states.
(b) The soldiers trusted Snowy with night-time surveillance (b) Dogs in the army are trained in both physical endurance
responsibilities. and situational response.
(c) Snowy’s training included emotional sensitivity training (c) Snowy's white coat was the primary reason for his
towards soldiers. placement at the snowy border.
(d) Snowy demonstrated promptness in averting a potential (d) The narrative uses Snowy's experience to exemplify the
border infiltration. role of military dogs.
(e) Snowy played a meaningful role in both operational and (e) Dogs like Snowy act without hesitation when sensing
emotional support capacities. suspicious activity.
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Directions (45-50): In the following passage there are Q48. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank
blanks, each of which has been denoted by letters. For (D)?
each blank, five options are given. Choose the most (a) initiate
appropriate word from the options that fits the blank (b) entangle
appropriately. (c) chain
Medical research in Country X has recently ____(A)____ a (d) recreate
remarkable step by combining modern science with ancient (e) revolve
discoveries. During a/an ____(B)____ in a remote desert region,
the archaeological department unearthed ancient ruins Q49. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank
believed to be more than two thousand years old. Among the (E)?
artifacts and broken pottery, researchers found a nearly intact (a) point
human skeleton. This discovery opened the door to a unique (b) intuition
(c) perceiving
____(C)____ between archaeologists and medical scientists.
(d) understands
The team decided to reconstruct the skeleton using advanced
(e) insights
imaging and 3D modeling techniques. Each bone was carefully
scanned to ____(D)____ the physical structure and study the Q50. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank
individual’s health conditions. Early findings revealed signs of (F)?
joint wear, healed fractures, and dental patterns that gave (a) ruin
clues about diet and lifestyle. Interestingly, traces on some (b) remains
bones suggested the use of basic surgical techniques, (c) decayed
indicating a surprisingly advanced medical understanding in (d) dispose
ancient times. (e) excesses
This interdisciplinary research provided valuable ____(E)____
not only into historical practices but also into genetic traits Q51. A word has been given in the question and used in
and disease patterns relevant today. By merging archaeology the sentences below. Identify the statements where the
with medical science, Country X demonstrated how ancient word has been used in a contextually and grammatically
____(F)____ can guide modern research. Through this correct manner.
reconstruction, the past was revived, offering a clearer picture DISCORD
of human history and medical evolution. (I) There was growing discord among the team members
after the project deadline was missed.
Q45. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (II) The sweet discord of the violin filled the concert hall with
(A)? peace.
(a) built (III) Political discord between the two countries led to years
(b) given of tension.
(c) taken (a) Only (I)
(d) produced (b) Only (II)
(e) shifted (c) Both (I) and (III)
(d) Both (II) and (III)
Q46. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (e) All of these
(B)?
(a) excavation Directions (52-55): In the following question, a word or
(b) production phrase has been highlighted in the sentence. Choose the
option that can best replace the highlighted word or
(c) elevation
phrase to make the sentence both grammatically and
(d) execution
contextually correct. If no replacement is required, select
(e) implementation “No replacement required” as the answer.
Q47. Which of the following words will fit in the given blank Q52. She couldn’t restrain her excitement upon hearing the
(C)? news.
(a) continuation (a) express her excitement
(b) collaboration (b) hide her disappointment
(c) joint (c) control her excitement
(d) merge (d) intensify her excitement
(e) togetherness (e) No replacement required
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Q53. The leader attempted to curb the growing unrest Q58. The government is (A)/ planning to increase (B)/ the
among the workers. number of EV charging station (C)/ in the next fiscal year. (D)
(a) ignore the unrest (a) A
(b) control the increasing unrest (b) B
(c) provoke the unrest (c) C
(d) spread the unrest further (d) D
(e) No replacement required (e) No error
Q54. She tried to mask her embarrassment after making the Q59. The journalist has being (A)/ reporting live (B)/ from the
mistake. conflict zone (C)/ for over a week now. (D)
(a) explain her action (a) A
(b) reveal her shame (b) B
(c) hide her discomfort (c) C
(d) increase her confidence (d) D
(e) No replacement required (e) No error
Q55. She managed to temper her frustration despite the Q60. Many voters (A)/ expressed their concerns (B)/ about
delay. how the new law will affects (C)/ digital privacy rights. (D)
(a) amplify her annoyance (a) A
(b) moderate her anger (b) B
(c) dismiss her patience (c) C
(d) prolong her agitation (d) D
(e) No replacement required (e) No error
Directions (56-60): Read the sentence to find out whether Directions (61-65): For the following question, a sentence
there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The is provided with few highlighted words that may be
error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The incorrectly positioned. Choose the correct sequence to
corresponding letter of that part is the answer. If the given rearrange these words, ensuring the sentence is both
sentence is correct as it is, then choose option ‘No error’ grammatically and contextually correct.
as the answer response. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if
any). Q61. Urban demand (A) projects often threaten historical
(B) sites, prompting activists to development (C) stricter
Q56. The judge have (A)/ ordered an inquiry (B)/ into the cultural preservation laws.
financial irregularities (C)/ reported by the media. (D) (a) ACB
(a) A (b) BAC
(b) B (c) CAB
(c) C (d) CBA
(d) D (e) No rearrangement required
(e) No error
Q62. New enforcement (A) aim to protect user data online,
Q57. The cyberattack (A)/ was so severe (B)/ that it disrupted yet regulations (B) across international platforms remains
services (C)/ across several countries yesterday. (D) (C) inconsistent.
(a) A (a) ACB
(b) B (b) BAC
(c) C (c) CAB
(d) D (d) CBA
(e) No error (e) No rearrangement required
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Q63. Trade tensions (A) between major businesses (B) have Q68. Which of the following statement is/are correct?
disrupted supply chains, forcing economies (C) to diversify I. Two boxes are placed between box Q and box S
their sourcing strategies. II. Box R is placed adjacent to box U
(a) ACB III. Box T is at topmost position
(b) BAC (a) Only I
(c) CAB (b) Only II
(d) CBA (c) Only I and II
(e) No rearrangement required (d) Only II and III
(e) Only I and III
Q64. Rising ocean temperatures are leading (A) marine
ecosystems, altering (B) to shifts in species distribution (C) Q69. If all boxes are placed alphabetically from top to
and coral reef degradation. bottom, then how many box will remain same on their
(a) ACB position?
(b) BAC (a) None
(c) CAB (b) One
(d) CBA (c) Two
(e) No rearrangement required (d) Three
(e) Four
Q65. Although turnout influenced (A) in the recent election,
Q70. Which box is placed five boxes below box T?
misinformation campaigns still behavior (B) public
(a) Box Q
perception and voter increased (C).
(b) Box W
(a) ACB
(c) Box S
(b) BAC
(d) Box V
(c) CAB
(e) Box U
(d) CBA
(e) No rearrangement required Directions (71-73): In these questions, the relationship
between different elements is shown in the statements.
Directions (66-70): Read the given information carefully The statements are followed by two conclusions. Study
and answer the related questions: the conclusions based on the given statements and select
Eight boxes P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are placed one above the appropriate answer:
another in a stack but not in the same order as given. (a) If only conclusion I is true
Three boxes are placed between box W and box R. Box T is (b) If only conclusion II is true
placed two boxes above box R. Box P is placed just below box (c) If either conclusion I or II is true
T but above box W. Two boxes are placed between box P and (d) If both conclusions I and II are true
box V. Box S is placed three boxes below box V. Box Q is placed (e) If neither conclusion I nor II is true
adjacent to box W.
Q71. Statements: K ≥ R > M = J > T ≤ F > H
Q66. How many boxes are placed above box U? Conclusions:
(a) One I. M > F
(b) Two II. R > T
(c) Three
(d) Four Q72. Statements: L ≤ T < W < Z = D ≤ P < G
(e) More than four Conclusions:
I. P > T
Q67. Which box is placed just above box Q? II. L < Z
(a) Box U
(b) Box R Q73. Statements: A ≤ M > Y > B ≥ X > C ≤ F
(c) Box P Conclusions:
(d) Box S I. Y > C
(e) Box V II. M ≥ F
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Q74. How many pair of digits are in the number ‘37481265’, Q78. What is the position of X with respect to Y?
each of which have as many digits between them as in the (a) Third to the left
number series (both forward and backward order)? (b) Second to the left
(a) Three (c) Third to the right
(b) One (d) Immediate right
(c) Four (e) Second to the right
(d) Two
(e) None
Q79. How many persons sit between O and T when
counted from the left of T?
Directions (75-77): Read the given information carefully
(a) Two
and answer the related questions:
Point A is 5m west of point B which is 9m north of point C. (b) One
Point D is 12m east of point D. Point E is 15m north of point D. (c) Three
Point F is 12m west of point E. Point G is 4m north of point F. (d) None
(e) Four
Q75. What is the shortest distance between point C and
point G? Q80. Who among the following sist second to the right of
(a) 19m X?
(b) 27m (a) Y
(c) 15m (b) O
(d) 21m (c) T
(e) None of the above (d) K
(e) M
Q76. What is the direction of point D with respect to point
A?
Q81. Four of the following five are similar in a certain
(a) North
manner and related to a group, which of the following is
(b) North-west
not related to the group?
(c) North-east
(d) East (a) K - P
(e) South-east (b) H - M
(c) X - T
Q77. Four of the following five are similar in a certain (d) O - Y
manner and related to a group, which of the following is (e) K - O
not related to the group?
(a) A - D
(b) B - E
(c) A - C
(d) G - E
(e) F - D
Directions (78-82): Read the given information carefully
and answer the related questions:
Eight persons H, K, M, P, O, T, X and Y sit around a circular
shaped table facing inside, but not in same order as given.
P sits second to the right of T. Two persons sit between P and
O. Three persons sit between M and H. K sits immediate left of
H who sits second to the left of Y.
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Q82. Who among the following sits fourth to the left of Y? Q87. Which of the following element is 11th from the right
(a) X end?
(b) O (a) 1
(c) K (b) &
(d) P (c) 7
(e) T (d) 6
(e) 2
Directions (83-85): Read the given information carefully
and answer the related questions: Q88. How many od digits are between % and #?
A certain number of persons sit in a row facing north. Two (a) Four
(b) Five
persons sit between B and E. C sits immediate right of E. Three
(c) Six
persons sit between D and C. No one sits to the left of D. Four
(d) Three
persons sit between A and C. Number of persons sit to the left
(e) Seven
of B is same as the number of persons sit to the right of A.
Q89. Which of the following is the second symbol to the
Q83. What is the position of B with respect to D? right of third even digit from the left end?
(a) Second to the left (a) %
(b) Sixth to the right (b) &
(c) Eighth to the left (c) @
(d) Fifth to the right (d) $
(e) Second to the right (e) *
Q84. How many persons sit in the row? Q90. How many digits are immediately followed and
(a) 13 immediately preceded by a symbol?
(b) 18 (a) Two
(c) 15 (b) Three
(d) 17 (c) Four
(e) 16 (d) One
(e) None
Q85. How many persons sit between A and D?
(a) Six Q91. Find the odd one out.
(b) Nine (a) ROU
(c) Eight (b) JGM
(c) DFA
(d) Seven
(d) LIO
(e) Ten
(e) VSX
Directions (86-90): Read the given series carefully and
Q92. If we form a four-letter meaningful word using first,
answer the related questions:
second, fourth and eighth letter (from left) of the word
2#45$*83^9271&16%493@25 ‘CATEGORIZE’, then what would be the second letter from
right end of that meaningful word. If no such meaningful word
Q86. How many symbols are immediately followed by an is formed, then mark the answer as X and if more than one
even digit? meaningful word is formed, mark the answer as Y?
(a) One (a) C
(b) Two (b) E
(c) Three (c) A
(d) Four (d) X
(e) More than four (e) Y
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Directions (93-95): Read the given information carefully Q96. Who was born in April?
and answer the related questions: (a) W
In a family of eight-persons, G is mother-in-law of M who is (b) Q
father of V and B only. D is sister-in-law of V who is not (c) T
married. H is the son of G’s spouse. K has one daughter. C is a (d) U
male member. (e) V
Q93. What is the relation of C with respect to M? Q97. How many persons were born between W and T?
(a) Father-in-law (a) One
(b) Uncle (b) Two
(c) Father (c) Three
(d) Cousin (d) Four
(e) Brother-in-law (e) None
Q94. Who among the following is K’s daughter? Q98. W was born in which month?
(a) G (a) February
(b) V (b) October
(c) D (c) June
(d) B (d) November
(e) Either B or V (e) July
Q95. What is the relation of B with respect to H? Q99. Four of the following five are similar in a certain
(a) Niece manner and related to a group, which of the following is
(b) Nephew not related to the group?
(c) Son-in-law (a) T
(d) Daughter-in-law (b) U
(e) Granddaughter (c) S
(d) W
Directions (96-100): Read the given information carefully (e) R
and answer the related questions:
Eight persons P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W were born on same date Q100. Which of the following statement is/are true?
of different months of a year, but not in same order as given. I. One person was born between R and P
The months are February, March, April, May, June, July, II. Two persons were born before V
October and November. III. S is older to U
S was born after June. Three persons were born between S and (a) Only I
T. Q was born just before T but not in March. Number of (b) Only III
persons born before Q and after P is same. R was born three (c) Only II
persons before P. V was born just before U. (d) Only I and II
(e) Only II and III
Solution
S1. Ans.(a) S3. Ans.(a)
28+55
Sol. Required answer = 50 × 100 = 166% Sol. Required answer = 54:36 = 6:4 = 3:2
S2. Ans.(b) S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. English books sold by X = 125% of 28 = 35 Sol. Required answer =
55+54+32
= 47
Required answer = 54 – 35 = 19 3
11
S5. Ans.(d) S17. Ans.(d)
Sol. Required answer = 141 – 114 = 27 4
Sol. × 35 ÷ ( × 9) = ? +
1 1
5 3 3
28 1
S6. Ans.(a) 3
= ?+3
Sol. Required answer = 220:280 = 11:14 ?= 9
S7. Ans.(a) S18. Ans.(c)
220+340+280
Sol. Required answer = 3
= 280 5 160
Sol. 8 × 100 ×? = 15 × 4
? = 60
S8. Ans.(c)
340
Sol. Required answer = 420 × 100 = 80.95% S19. Ans.(c)
Sol. 24×?=225% of 2400
S9. Ans.(d) 24×?=225% of 2400
3
Sol. Required answer = 1+3 × 280 = 210 24×?= 5400
225 = ?
S10. Ans.(e)
5
Sol. People visiting E = 4 × 420 = 525 S20. Ans.(c)
1600×8
Required answer = 525 – 220 = 305 Sol. 50×16 = ?
?= 16
S11. Ans.(a)
Sol. 784 + 1297 – 613 = ? S21. Ans.(c)
2081 – 613 = ? 65 1700
Sol. 100 × 13 + 289 =?
1468 = ?
85 + 289 =?
S12. Ans.(b) 374 = ?
1 1
Sol. ? = 225 × 45 × 5 × 75
? = 75 S22. Ans.(b)
Sol. (35% of 40 ×10)+29= ?
35
S13. Ans.(e) (100 × 40 × 10) + 29 =?
343 56
Sol. 7? = 512 × 64 × 49 169 = ?
?
7 = 49
?= 2 S23. Ans.(b)
4
Sol. Quantity of milk = 56 × 7 = 32 liters
S14. Ans.(b)
120+39 159 Quantity of water = 56 – 32 = 24 liters
Sol. ? = = = 26.5
12−6 6 ATQ.
32 8
S15. Ans.(c) =
24 + 𝑌 7
9240
Sol. ? = 330 28 = 24 + Y
? = 28 4=Y
S16. Ans.(e) S24. Ans.(a)
Sol. 144-(10800÷36)+ ?2=100 Sol. ATQ,
?2 = 100 – 144 +(10800÷36) 2400 × 12 2
=
?2 = 256 𝑋×9 1
16 = ? 1600 = 𝑋
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S25. Ans.(e) S30. Ans.(b)
Sol. Let A and B be 3x and 2x respectively. Sol. Distribute if all 30 friends come
ATQ, Each would get: X/30
3𝑥 − 16 19 Distribute if only 27 friends come
=
2𝑥 + 16 26 Each would get: X/27
78x – 416 = 38x + 304 Each of the 27 friends got 1 chocolate more:
40x = 720 X X
x = 18 = +1
27 30
The initial value of A = 3x = 3(18) = 54 X X
− =1
27 30
S26. Ans.(c) 30X − 27X
=1
Sol. ATQ, 810
𝑋 3𝑋
1600 × × 5 = 840 =1
100 810
X = 10.5 X =270
10.5+5
Required interest = 1600 × × 3 = Rs 744
100
S31. Ans.(e)
Sol. Let the number of adults be X
S27. Ans.(c)
And the number of children = 50 - X
Sol. Let the base of the triangle be B cm
ATQ,
ATQ,
1 𝑋 × 30 + (50 − 𝑋) × 20 = 1350
× 𝐵 × 24 = 180 30X + 1000 – 20X = 1350
2
B = 15 10X = 350
Side of the square = 15 – 3 = 12 cm X = 35
Required area = 12² = 144 cm²
S32. Ans.(c)
S28. Ans.(e) Sol. let cost price of article A be Rs 100x
125
Sol. Let the present ages of A and B be 9a and 5a respectively. Marked price of article A = 100𝑥 × 100 = 125𝑥 Rs
ATQ, 90
Selling price of article A = 125𝑥 × 100 = 112.5𝑥 Rs
9𝑎 + 5 16
= ATQ,
5𝑎 − 5 5
45a + 25 = 80a – 80 112.5x – 100x = 75
105 = 35a x=6
140
3=a Cost price of article B = 100 × 6 × 100 = Rs 840
The present ages of A and B is 27 and 15 years respectively 80
Selling price of article B = 840 × = Rs 672
Required sum = (27+10) + (15 + 10) 100
= 37 + 25
= 62 years S33. Ans.(c)
2×60×90
Sol. Required average speed = 60+90 = 72 km/hr
S29. Ans.(d)
192
Sol. Downstream speed of the boat = 4 = 48 km/hr S34. Ans.(e)
210
Upstream speed of the boat = 5 = 42 km/hr Sol. Let the total work (LCM of 10 and 25) = 50 units
48+42 Efficiency of A, B and C together = 50/10 = 5 units/day
Speed of the boat in still water = = 45 km/hr
2 Efficiency of B and C together = 50/25 = 2 units/day
80
New speed of the boat in still water = 45 × 100 = 36 km/hr Efficiency of A = 5 – 2 = 3 units/day
Required distance = 36 × 3 = 108 km Required time = 50/3 =16.67 days
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S35. Ans.(b) • Example: He was informed about the meeting.
Sol. Let total students in the college be 100a • Why wrong: This doesn’t involve the act of teaching or
Students participated cultural events = 100𝑎 ×
100−(40+25)
= preparing.
100
(e) corrected
35𝑎
ATQ, • English meaning: made free from errors.
315 = 35a • Hindi meaning: सुधारा गया / ठीि किया गया
9=a • Example: The teacher corrected the mistakes in the essay.
Total students in the college = 100a = 900 • Why wrong: “Corrected” focuses on fixing errors, not
40−25 training or preparing.
Required difference = 900 × 100 = 135
S37. Ans.(a)
S36. Ans.(c)
Sol. In this context, “just” means “merely” or “only,”
Sol. “Trained” in this context refers to systematic emphasizing that dogs are more than just animals—they're
preparation through repetition, which is best matched by sentinels.
“conditioned.” English meaning: no more than; merely
• English meaning: taught or prepared through repeated Hindi meaning: मात्र / िे िि
practice to behave or respond in a particular way.
Example: He is not just a student, he is also a brilliant
• Hindi meaning: अभ्यास द्वारा तैयार किया गया / अनुशाससत किया musician.
गया Why correct:
• Example: The athletes were conditioned to stay focused In this sentence, “just” is used in the sense of “merely” or
even under pressure. “only”, indicating that military dogs are more than only
Why correct: supporting figures. Hence, “only” is the best synonym in this
In the passage, “trained” refers to how Snowy was prepared to context.
respond instinctively to commands, signals, and situations. Meanings and Analysis:
“Conditioned” fits best because it implies systematic training (b) fair
to create disciplined and automatic responses, which • English meaning: treating people equally and honestly
aligns with military dog training. • Hindi meaning: न्यायपूर्श / कनष्पक्ष
Meanings and Analysis: • Example: The judge gave a fair verdict.
(a) adapted • Why wrong: This relates to justice, not the meaning “only”.
• English meaning: adjusted to new conditions or (c) upright
surroundings. • English meaning: honest and morally correct
• Hindi meaning: अनुिूसित / ढािना • Hindi meaning: ईमानदार / सीधा-सादा
• Example: He adapted quickly to the new environment. • Example: He was known as an upright citizen.
• Why wrong: “Adapted” focuses on adjusting to • Why wrong: This refers to moral character, not limitation.
circumstances, not systematic training. (d) balanced
(b) rehearsed • English meaning: keeping equal proportions; fair and not
• English meaning: practiced repeatedly for a performance. extreme
• Hindi meaning: अभ्यास किया गया (किशेष रूप से प्रदशशन िे किए) • Hindi meaning: संतुकित / कनष्पक्ष
• Example: The dancers rehearsed their steps before the • Example: She gave a balanced opinion on the issue.
show. • Why wrong: This is unrelated to the meaning of “only”.
• Why wrong: This is more about practicing a performance, (e) truthful
not rigorous military training. • English meaning: honest; telling the truth
(d) informed • Hindi meaning: सच्िा / सत्यिादी
• English meaning: having knowledge or being told about • Example: She was always truthful about her mistakes.
something. • Why wrong: This refers to honesty, not “merely” or “only”.
• Hindi meaning: सूकित / जानिारी कदया गया
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S38. Ans.(c) (a) flattened down
Sol. The passage emphasizes the front-line role of military • English meaning: ears lying back against the head (often
dogs in real-time operations such as detecting explosives, indicating fear or submission)
alerting soldiers, and tracking infiltrators. Option (c) • Hindi meaning: झुि जाना / नीिे दब जाना
captures this most accurately. Options (a), (b), (d), and (e) • Example: The dog’s ears flattened down in fear.
either undermine their operational importance or focus on • Why wrong: This doesn’t match Snowy’s alert reaction.
limited aspects not central to the passage. (b) tuned out
Analysis: • English meaning: stopped paying attention
The passage clearly mentions that dogs “serve as trackers, • Hindi meaning: ध्यान हटाना / अनदेखा िरना
guards, messengers, and protectors”, and are crucial for • Example: He tuned out during the boring lecture.
“detecting hidden explosives, tracking infiltrators, and • Why wrong: Opposite meaning — Snowy became more
alerting troops to potential threats.” alert, not less.
It emphasizes that they are “front-line defenders” and (d) drooped slowly
“indispensable partners in critical operations.” • English meaning: hung down limply, showing tiredness or
This directly supports option (c). sadness
(a) Incorrect • Hindi meaning: झुि जाना / िटि जाना
• While the passage does mention their emotional bond with • Example: The dog’s ears drooped slowly as it got tired.
soldiers, their primary role is operational, not merely • Why wrong: The scene describes sudden alertness, not
companionship or stress relief. fatigue.
(b) Incorrect (e) looked away
• There is no reference to ceremonial or parade roles • English meaning: turned the gaze elsewhere
anywhere in the passage. • Hindi meaning: नजरें फे र िेना
(d) Incorrect • Example: She looked away to avoid eye contact.
• The passage explicitly says they are not just supporting • Why wrong: Snowy didn’t look away; he reacted sharply to
figures but front-line defenders, which contradicts this a threat.
statement.
(e) Incorrect S40. Ans.(c)
• Obedience and discipline are mentioned as part of their Sol. The passage shows Snowy naturally sensed emotional
training, but the main focus is their operational use in real- states and provided comfort, but it does not state that
time missions, not just obedience in camps. emotional sensitivity was part of his formal training.
Therefore, option (c) is not true.
S39. Ans.(c) The passage mentions Snowy was emotionally sensitive to
Sol. In the passage, the phrase is: soldiers — he comforted anxious soldiers by resting his head
“The soldiers were resting after a long day when Snowy’s ears on their knees, celebrated victories, and stood quietly beside
suddenly perked up.” those who missed home.
This indicates alertness or sudden attention, suggesting However, this emotional connection developed naturally,
Snowy detected something unusual. not as part of his formal military training. His training
Analysis: focused on mastering commands, detecting explosives,
adapting to terrains, staying calm, and responding to signals
(c) perked up – Correct
— not emotional sensitivity.
• English meaning: became alert or attentive suddenly
Analysis:
• Hindi meaning: खडे हो जाना / सतिश हो जाना (िानों िा अिानि िौिन्ना होना) (a) TRUE
• Example: The dog’s ears perked up when it heard a noise • Snowy was trained to respond to silent signals, and his
outside. alert eyes and quick learning were recognized early at the
• Why correct: training center.
• The context describes Snowy sensing movement near the (b) TRUE
perimeter. “Perked up” fits naturally as it expresses sudden • The passage says: “his handler relied on his sharp senses
alertness and attentiveness — a typical reaction of a trained during night patrols”, which clearly indicates trust during
dog detecting something unusual. surveillance duties.
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(d) TRUE • Why correct:
• Snowy’s prompt reaction to movement near the perimeter • In the passage, “sentinel” refers to dogs acting as watchful
alerted soldiers, who then intercepted infiltrators. This protectors, guarding troops and alerting them to danger.
shows he acted swiftly to prevent a threat. “Guardian” captures this meaning accurately.
(e) TRUE Meanings:
• The passage explicitly mentions both his operational role (a) officer
(detecting threats, border patrol) and his emotional role • English meaning: a person holding a position of authority
(comforting soldiers), showing he contributed in both in the armed forces
capacities.
• Hindi meaning: अकधिारी
S41. Ans.(d) • Example: The officer led the squad into the field.
Sol. Option (d) is correct – Snowy was trained to operate • Why wrong: A sentinel is not necessarily an officer; it’s
under pressure and responded quickly during the infiltration someone or something that keeps watch.
attempt. (c) warrior
The passage clearly mentions: • English meaning: a person engaged in warfare
• Snowy “adapted to challenging terrains” during training. • Hindi meaning: योद्धा / सैकनि
• He “sensed movement near the perimeter” and alerted • Example: The warrior fought bravely.
the guards without hesitation, preventing infiltration. • Why wrong: A sentinel guards and watches, not
• These details confirm that Snowy adapted well to harsh necessarily fights like a warrior.
conditions and acted proactively during critical situations. (d) protectorate
Analysis:
• English meaning: a state controlled and protected by
(a) Incorrect
another
• The passage portrays military dogs, including Snowy, as
• Hindi meaning: संरकक्षत प्रदेश / आकित राज्य
highly trained and dependable, not unpredictable. In fact,
they are trusted for independent alertness during night • Example: The island became a protectorate under the
patrols. empire.
(b) Incorrect • Why wrong: This is a political term, not a synonym for
• The passage states Snowy helped intercept a group trying sentinel.
to cross the border secretly, but it does not say anything (e) disciplinarian
about multiple terrorists or a direct assault. • English meaning: a person who enforces strict discipline
(c) Incorrect • Hindi meaning: अनुशासनकप्रय व्यकि
• Emotional bonds developed through daily interactions and • Example: The headmaster was a strict disciplinarian.
shared experiences, not through formal training exercises. • Why wrong: A sentinel is a watcher or guard, not someone
The passage describes Snowy comforting soldiers
who enforces discipline.
emotionally, which is not part of training.
(e) Incorrect
• Military dogs are described as trackers, guards, messengers,
and protectors. They are not used to bridge communication
gaps between units.
S42. Ans.(b)
Sol. A sentinel is someone who keeps watch or guards an
area. “Guardian” fits this meaning precisely.
(b) guardian – Correct
• English meaning: a person or being who guards or protects
something or someone
• Hindi meaning: रक्षि / पहरेदार / संरक्षि
• Example: The lighthouse stood as a guardian over the rocky
shore.
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S43. Ans.(c) (d) Correct
Sol. The passage describes Snowy’s immediate and alert • Snowy’s story is used as a representative example to
response to danger, allowing soldiers to intercept highlight the indispensable role of military dogs in
intruders—demonstrating how instinct and training made operations and emotional support.
him act faster than humans. (e) Correct
The passage describes how Snowy’s ears perked up, he • On the freezing night, Snowy’s ears perked up, he barked
sensed movement, and alerted the guards immediately, sharply, and alerted the guards immediately, showing he
leading to the interception of a group trying to cross the acted without hesitation when sensing danger.
border secretly.
His timely reaction was crucial in averting a potential S45. Ans.(c)
threat, demonstrating that a trained dog can detect and Sol. “Has recently taken a remarkable step” is a standard
respond to danger more quickly than humans. collocation meaning to make progress or initiate a significant
Option (c) reflects this significance. action.
Analysis: (a) “built” a step is incorrect; (b) “given” a step is unidiomatic;
(a) Incorrect (d) “produced” a step is illogical; (e) “shifted” a step doesn't fit
• The narrative does not mention anything about animals the intended meaning.
becoming hyperactive in cold weather. The focus is on Meanings:
alertness and training, not temperature effects. (c) taken – Correct
(b) Incorrect • English meaning: to make or perform an action
• There is no reference to automated systems failing. The • Hindi meaning: उठाना / िरना (िदम या िायश)
emphasis is on Snowy’s vigilance, not a technological failure. • Example: The company has taken a big step towards digital
(d) Incorrect transformation.
• Snowy did not disobey his handler; he acted instinctively (a) built
and correctly, aligning with his training. • English meaning: to construct or create something physical
(e) Incorrect • Hindi meaning: बनाना / कनमाशर् िरना
• Snowy’s reaction was calculated and effective, not panic- • Example: They built a bridge over the river.
inducing. The passage portrays him as alert and disciplined. (b) given
• English meaning: to provide or offer something
S44. Ans.(c) • Hindi meaning: देना / प्रदान िरना
Sol. The passage states that Snowy was named for his white • Example: She has given him a book.
coat, but it does not imply that this was why he was posted to (d) produced
a snowy border area. The passage mentions that Snowy got • English meaning: to create or manufacture
his name because of his gleaming white coat, but nowhere • Hindi meaning: उत्पन्न िरना / बनाना
does it state that this was the reason for his posting at a
• Example: The factory produced thousands of toys last year.
snowy border. His placement was linked to his training,
(e) shifted
skills, and operational readiness, not his appearance.
• English meaning: to move from one place or position to
Therefore, (c) is logically incorrect. Others are justified or
another
directly supported.
• Hindi meaning: स्थानांतररत िरना / बदिना
Analysis:
(a) Correct • Example: He shifted the table near the window.
• The passage clearly says Snowy could sense when
S46. Ans.(a)
someone was anxious, and would rest his head gently on
Sol. The context involves archaeological work in a desert
their knees, showing emotional awareness through his bond
region. “During an excavation” means a digging process to
with soldiers.
uncover remains.
(b) Correct
(b) “production” refers to manufacturing; (c) “elevation” is
• Snowy was trained to master complex commands, detect
about raising; (d) “execution” is about carrying out an action;
explosives, and adapt to challenging terrains, proving (e) “implementation” is about putting a plan into effect. None
training in physical endurance and situational response.
match the archaeological context.
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Meanings: • Example: They opened a joint account.
(a) excavation – Correct (d) merge
• English meaning: the process of digging to find buried • English meaning: to combine into a single unit
remains • Hindi meaning: कििय होना / कमि जाना
• Hindi meaning: खुदाई / उत्खनन • Example: The two companies decided to merge.
• Example: The excavation revealed several ancient coins. (e) togetherness
(b) production • English meaning: the state of being close to others
• English meaning: the act of making or creating goods • Hindi meaning: एिता / साथ होना
• Hindi meaning: उत्पादन
• Example: Festivals bring a sense of togetherness among
• Example: The production of sugar increased last year. people.
(c) elevation
• English meaning: the act of raising or being raised to a S48. Ans.(d)
higher position Sol. “Each bone was carefully scanned to recreate the
• Hindi meaning: ऊँ िाई / पदोन्नकत physical structure” fits perfectly, as it refers to digitally
• Example: The city is at a high elevation above sea level. reconstructing the skeleton.
(d) execution (a) “initiate” means to begin something, not to reconstruct; (b)
• English meaning: the act of carrying out a plan or task “entangle” means to twist together; (c) “chain” is unrelated;
• Hindi meaning: कियान्ियन / िायाशन्ियन (e) “revolve” means to rotate around something.
• Example: The execution of the plan was flawless. Meanings:
(e) implementation (d) recreate – Correct
• English meaning: the process of putting a plan into action • English meaning: to make something again; to reproduce
• Hindi meaning: अमि / िायाशन्ियन • Hindi meaning: पुनकनशमाशर् िरना / दोबारा बनाना
• Example: The implementation of new rules took place last • Example: The artist recreated the scene beautifully.
month. (a) initiate
• English meaning: to start something
S47. Ans.(b) • Hindi meaning: आरंभ िरना / शुरू िरना
Sol. The sentence talks about archaeologists and medical
• Example: They initiated a new health campaign.
scientists working together. The right word is
(b) entangle
“collaboration.”
• English meaning: to twist or trap in something
(a) “continuation” means carrying on; (c) “joint” is an
adjective, not fitting grammatically; (d) “merge” is a verb; (e) • Hindi meaning: उिझाना / फँ साना
“togetherness” is informal and emotional in tone. • Example: The kite was entangled in the wires.
Meanings: (c) chain
(b) collaboration – Correct • English meaning: to fasten or connect with a chain
• English meaning: working together with someone to • Hindi meaning: जंजीर से बांधना
achieve a common goal • Example: The dog was chained near the gate.
• Hindi meaning: सहयोग / साझेदारी (e) revolve
• Example: The two teams worked in close collaboration to • English meaning: to move around a central point
solve the problem. • Hindi meaning: घूमना / पररिमा िरना
(a) continuation • Example: The earth revolves around the sun.
• English meaning: the act of carrying something on
• Hindi meaning: जारी रहना / कनरंतरता S49. Ans.(e)
• Example: The continuation of the project depends on Sol. “Provided valuable insights” is a standard phrase,
funding. meaning deep understanding or revelations.
(c) joint (a) “point” doesn’t fit idiomatically; (b) “intuition” refers to
• English meaning: shared by two or more; combined instinct; (c) “perceiving” is a verb; (d) “understands” is
• Hindi meaning: संयुि / कमिाजुिा grammatically incorrect.
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Meanings: (d) dispose
(e) insights – Correct • English meaning: to get rid of something
• English meaning: deep understanding of a complex • Hindi meaning: कनपटाना / छु टिारा पाना
problem • Example: Please dispose of the waste properly.
• Hindi meaning: गहरी समझ / अंतर्दशकि (e) excesses
• Example: Her insights into human behavior are impressive. • English meaning: things that are more than needed
(a) point • Hindi meaning: अकत / अकधिता
• English meaning: a particular detail or idea • Example: The party was criticized for its excesses.
• Hindi meaning: कबदं ु / बात
S51. Ans.(c)
• Example: He made an important point during the Sol. Let’s analyze the word “DISCORD” carefully:
discussion. Meaning of DISCORD
(b) intuition • English: lack of agreement or harmony; conflict or tension
• English meaning: the ability to understand something between people, groups, or ideas.
instinctively • Hindi: असहमकत, ििह, मतभेद, झगडा
• Hindi meaning: अंतर्ज्ाशन / सहज र्ज्ान Sentence Analysis
• Example: Her intuition told her something was wrong. (I) There was growing discord among the team members after
(c) perceiving the project deadline was missed.
• English meaning: the act of becoming aware of something Correct Usage — Here, “discord” means conflict or
• Hindi meaning: समझना / अनुभि िरना disagreement among team members. The sentence is both
grammatically and contextually correct.
• Example: He is good at perceiving other people's feelings. (II) The sweet discord of the violin filled the concert hall with
(d) understands peace.
• English meaning: grasps the meaning of something (verb) Incorrect Usage — “Discord” means lack of harmony, so it
• Hindi meaning: समझता है cannot be described as “sweet” or producing “peace.” The
• Example: She understands the subject well. correct word here would be melody or harmony.
(III) Political discord between the two countries led to years of
S50. Ans.(b) tension.
Sol. The sentence talks about how ancient findings can guide Correct Usage — “Political discord” correctly conveys
disagreement or conflict between countries. Grammatically
modern research. “Ancient remains” (archaeological
and contextually correct.
remains) is the correct phrase.
Correct Answer: (c) Both (I) and (III)
(a) “ruin” (singular) doesn't collocate well; (c) “decayed” is an
Example for clarity:
adjective; (d) “dispose” is a verb; (e) “excesses” doesn't fit the
• Correct use: Religious discord often leads to prolonged social
meaning. unrest.
Meanings: • Incorrect use: The discord of the choir was pleasing to the
(b) remains – Correct audience. (It should be “harmony,” not “discord.”)
• English meaning: the parts that are left of something;
ancient objects or bones S52. Ans.(c)
• Hindi meaning: अिशेष / अिकशि Sol. Let’s analyze the question carefully:
• Example: Archaeologists discovered the remains of a Original sentence:
Roman temple. “She couldn’t restrain her excitement upon hearing the
news.”
(a) ruin
Step 1: Meaning of the key phrase
• English meaning: the destroyed part of a building or city
Restrains her excitement means “to control or hold back her
• Hindi meaning: खंडहर feelings of excitement.”
• Example: The castle now stands in ruins. • Hindi: अपनी उत्तेजना या उत्साह िो कनयंकत्रत िरना या रोिना।
(c) decayed • Example: He tried to restrain his excitement when he
• English meaning: broken down through natural processes received the award.
• Hindi meaning: सडा-गिा / नि हुआ So, the sentence means — She was so happy that she couldn’t
• Example: The decayed wood fell apart. control her excitement.
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Step 2: Analyze each option So, the sentence means — The leader tried to bring the
(a) express her excitement workers’ agitation under control.
• Meaning: To show or convey excitement openly. (अपनी उत्सुकता Step 2: Analyze each option
व्यक्त करना) (a) ignore the unrest
• This gives the opposite meaning. The original sentence says • Meaning: To neglect or pay no attention to the unrest. (अशांनत
she couldn’t control her excitement, not that she expressed it को अनदेखा करना)
deliberately. • This changes the meaning completely — curb means to
• Incorrect. control, not to ignore.
(b) hide her disappointment • Incorrect.
• Meaning: To conceal one’s sadness or letdown. (अपनी ननराशा (b) control the increasing unrest
निपाना) • Meaning: To manage or restrain the rising dissatisfaction.
• This changes both the emotion and meaning — (बढते असंतोष को ननयनं ित करना)
disappointment ≠ excitement. • This has the exact same meaning as “curb the growing
• Incorrect. unrest.”
(c) control her excitement • Grammatically and contextually correct.
• Meaning: To hold back or manage excitement. (अपनी उत्सुकता को • Correct.
ननयनं ित करना) (c) provoke the unrest
• Meaning: To cause or incite the unrest. (अशांनत को भड़काना)
• This matches perfectly with “restrain her excitement.”
• Correct. • This is the opposite of “curb.”
(d) intensify her excitement • Incorrect.
• Meaning: To make the excitement stronger. (उत्साह को और बढाना) (d) spread the unrest further
• Meaning: To increase the reach or intensity of unrest. (अशांनत
• This is the opposite of restrain (to hold back).
• Incorrect. को और फै लाना)
(e) No replacement required • Again, opposite of “curb.”
• Not suitable, because “control her excitement” is a clearer • Incorrect.
and more direct synonym. (e) No replacement required
• Incorrect. • Though the original sentence is already correct, option (b)
Step 3: Correct answer provides a precise synonym, making it the best replacement.
Correct Option: (c) control her excitement • Incorrect.
Step 4: Example Step 3: Correct answer
Example: Correct Option: (b) control the increasing unrest
“She couldn’t control her excitement when she received the Step 4: Example
job offer.” Example:
Meaning — She was so happy that she couldn’t stop herself “The manager tried to control the increasing unrest among
from showing it. employees by addressing their concerns.”
Meaning — He took measures to reduce growing
S53. Ans.(b) dissatisfaction.
Sol. Let’s analyze the question carefully:
Original sentence: S54. Ans.(c)
“The leader attempted to curb the growing unrest among Sol. Let’s analyze the question carefully:
the workers.” Original sentence:
Step 1: Meaning of the key phrase “She tried to mask her embarrassment after making the
Curb the growing unrest means to control or reduce the mistake.”
increasing dissatisfaction or agitation. Step 1: Meaning of the key phrase
• Hindi: बढ़ती अशांकत या असंतोष िो रोिने या कनयंकत्रत िरने िा प्रयास किया। Mask her embarrassment means to hide or conceal her
• Example: The government imposed restrictions to curb feelings of shame or discomfort.
public unrest. • Hindi: अपनी कझझि या शमश िो कछपाने िी िोकशश िी।
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• Example: He tried to mask his embarrassment with a • Hindi: अपनी झुंझिाहट या गुस्से िो कनयंकत्रत िरना या शांत िरना।
nervous laugh. • Example: He tempered his anger with patience during the
So, the sentence means — She tried not to show that she felt argument.
embarrassed after the mistake. So, the sentence means — She was able to keep her frustration
Step 2: Analyze each option under control even though things were delayed.
(a) explain her action Step 2: Analyze each option
• Meaning: To justify or clarify what she did. (अपने कायय को समझाना) (a) amplify her annoyance
• This changes the meaning; “mask her embarrassment” • Meaning: To increase or intensify her irritation. (अपनी झझुं लाहट
means to hide feelings, not to explain actions. को बढाना)
• Incorrect. • This is the opposite of temper (which means to reduce or
(b) reveal her shame soften).
• Meaning: To show or display her shame openly. (अपनी शमय को • Incorrect.
नदखाना) (b) moderate her anger
• This is the opposite of “mask,” which means to hide. • Meaning: To calm or reduce the intensity of her anger. (अपने
• Incorrect. गुस्से को ननयंनित करना या कम करना)
(c) hide her discomfort • This matches perfectly with “temper her frustration.”
• Meaning: To conceal her feeling of awkwardness or unease. • Grammatically and contextually correct.
(अपनी असहजता को निपाना) • Correct.
• This perfectly matches the meaning of “mask her (c) dismiss her patience
embarrassment.” • Meaning: To ignore or lose her patience. (अपने धैयय को त्यागना या
• Grammatically and contextually correct. नज़रअदं ाज़ करना)
• Correct. • This doesn’t fit the meaning of “temper” and changes the
(d) increase her confidence sense of the sentence.
• Meaning: To make herself feel more confident. (अपना आत्मनिश्वास • Incorrect.
बढाना) (d) prolong her agitation
• Not related in meaning to mask embarrassment. • Meaning: To make her irritation last longer. (अपनी बेचैनी को लबं े
• Incorrect. समय तक बढाना)
(e) No replacement required • This again means the opposite of “temper.”
• While the original phrase is already correct, option (c) • Incorrect.
provides a precise synonym and is thus the best replacement. (e) No replacement required
• Incorrect. • The original phrase is already correct, but option (b) gives a
Step 3: Correct answer direct synonym and is thus the most suitable replacement.
Correct Option: (c) hide her discomfort • Incorrect.
Step 4: Example Step 3: Correct answer
Example: Correct Option: (b) moderate her anger
“She tried to hide her discomfort when everyone laughed at Step 4: Example
her mistake.” Example:
Meaning — She attempted not to show her embarrassment or “She managed to moderate her anger even when the meeting
awkwardness. was postponed.”
Meaning — She controlled her irritation and remained calm
S55. Ans.(b) despite the delay.
Sol. Let’s analyze the question carefully:
Original sentence: S56. Ans.(a)
“She managed to temper her frustration despite the delay.” Sol. Let’s analyze each part of the sentence carefully:
Step 1: Meaning of the key phrase Sentence:
Temper her frustration means to control, moderate, or soften “The judge have ordered an inquiry into the financial
her feelings of anger or irritation. irregularities reported by the media.”
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Part (A): “The judge have” Correct Answer: (e) No error
Error: Explanation:
The subject “judge” is singular, but the verb “have” is plural. The sentence follows the correct “so…that” cause–effect
According to subject–verb agreement, a singular subject construction and maintains appropriate tense consistency
takes a singular verb. (past tense “was” and “disrupted”).
Hence, “have” should be replaced with “has.” Example:
Correction: The judge has ordered... “The storm was so strong that it uprooted trees across the
Part (B): “ordered an inquiry” town.”
Correct: Grammatically and contextually fine. Similarly, “The cyberattack was so severe that it disrupted
Part (C): “into the financial irregularities” services across several countries yesterday.”
Correct: The preposition “into” correctly indicates the
investigation’s direction or subject. S58. Ans.(c)
Part (D): “reported by the media” Sol. Let’s examine the sentence part by part:
Correct: Proper past participle usage; no error. Sentence:
Corrected Sentence: The government is planning to increase the number of EV
The judge has ordered an inquiry into the financial charging station in the next fiscal year.
irregularities reported by the media. Part (A): “The government is”
Answer: (a) A Correct. The subject “government” agrees with the singular
Grammar Rule: verb “is.”
Subject–Verb Agreement Rule: Part (B): “planning to increase”
• Singular subjects → singular verbs (he has, she goes, the Correct. The infinitive “to increase” is properly used after
judge has). “planning.”
• Plural subjects → plural verbs (they have, judges have). Part (C): “the number of EV charging station”
Example: Incorrect.
• The teacher have corrected the papers. Here, “station” should be plural — “stations” — because it
• The teacher has corrected the papers. refers to multiple EV charging locations.
The phrase “the number of” is always followed by a plural
S57. Ans.(e) noun (though the verb remains singular).
Sol. Let’s examine each part of the sentence step by step for Correct form: “the number of EV charging stations”
grammatical or idiomatic errors. Part (D): “in the next fiscal year”
Sentence: Correct. The prepositional phrase is grammatically and
The cyberattack was so severe that it disrupted services contextually accurate.
across several countries yesterday. Corrected sentence:
Part (A): “The cyberattack” The government is planning to increase the number of EV
This is correct. The noun “cyberattack” is used properly as the charging stations in the next fiscal year.
subject of the sentence. Answer: (c) C
Part (B): “was so severe” Rule:
This is grammatically correct. The structure “so + adjective” When using “the number of + noun,” the noun must be plural.
(so severe) is correctly used here. Example: “The number of applicants has increased.” (Not
Part (C): “that it disrupted services” applicant)
This is also correct. The conjunction “that” properly connects
the result clause (“it disrupted services”) to the cause (“was so S59. Ans.(a)
severe”). Sol. Let’s analyze each part carefully:
Part (D): “across several countries yesterday” Sentence:
This is grammatically and contextually correct. The adverb The journalist has being reporting live from the conflict zone
“yesterday” correctly indicates time, and “across several for over a week now.
countries” correctly shows the extent of the disruption. Part (A): “The journalist has being”
All parts of the sentence are grammatically and contextually Incorrect.
accurate. The phrase “has being” is grammatically wrong.
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After “has” (or “have”), we must use the past participle form Step 1: Meanings of highlighted words
of the verb be, which is “been,” not “being.” 1. Demand (A)
Correct form: “has been” o English: The desire or need for goods, services, or actions.
Rule: o Hindi: माँग या आिश्यिता।
• Present Perfect Continuous Tense structure → has/have + o Example: The demand for electric vehicles is increasing
been + verb-ing rapidly.
• Example: 2. Historical (B)
• She has been studying for hours. o English: Related to history or past events.
• She has being studying for hours. o Hindi: ऐकतहाकसि, इकतहास से जुडा हुआ।
Part (B): “reporting live” — Correct. o Example: The city is known for its historical monuments.
Part (C): “from the conflict zone” — Correct. 3. Development (C)
Part (D): “for over a week now.” — Correct. o English: The process of growth, progress, or construction.
Corrected sentence: o Hindi: कििास, प्रगकत या कनमाशर् िी प्रकिया।
The journalist has been reporting live from the conflict zone o Example: Urban development has changed the skyline of
for over a week now. the city.
Answer: (a) A Step 2: Identifying incorrect placement
• “Urban demand projects” → Incorrect. The phrase doesn’t
S60. Ans.(c) make sense because ‘demand projects’ is not a logical
Sol. Let’s analyze each part step by step: combination.
Sentence: • “to development stricter laws” → Incorrect. After “to,” the
Many voters expressed their concerns about how the new law verb form should be the base form ‘develop’, not the noun
will affects digital privacy rights. ‘development’.
Part (A): “Many voters” — Correct. So, the correct logical and grammatical order should connect:
Plural subject; grammatically fine. • “Urban development projects” (makes sense as projects
Part (B): “expressed their concerns” — Correct. related to city growth).
Verb “expressed” correctly in past tense; no error. • “historical sites” (fits naturally).
Part (C): “about how the new law will affects” — Incorrect. Step 3: Correct rearrangement
After “will” (a modal auxiliary), the base form of the verb Rearranging the highlighted words CBA gives:
(without “-s”) should be used. Urban development projects often threaten historical sites,
Here, “affects” (with -s) is incorrect; it should be “affect.” prompting activists to demand stricter cultural preservation
Rule: laws.
After modals like will, shall, can, may, must, etc., always use the Step 4: Explanation
base verb (first form). • “Development projects” — Correct collocation; projects
Example: are developed for growth.
(correct) She will go tomorrow. • “Historical sites” — Grammatically correct; describes the
(incorrect) She will goes tomorrow. type of sites.
Correct phrase: “will affect.” • “To demand” — Correct verb form after “to.”
Part (D): “digital privacy rights” — Correct. Corrected sentence:
Corrected sentence: Urban development projects often threaten historical sites,
Many voters expressed their concerns about how the new law prompting activists to demand stricter cultural preservation
will affect digital privacy rights. laws.
Answer: (c) C Answer: (d) CBA
S61. Ans.(d) S62. Ans.(b)
Sol. Let’s analyze carefully: Sol. Let’s analyze this step by step carefully:
Original sentence: Original sentence:
Urban demand (A) projects often threaten historical (B) New enforcement (A) aim to protect user data online, yet
sites, prompting activists to development (C) stricter cultural regulations (B) across international platforms remains (C)
preservation laws. inconsistent.
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Step 1: Meanings of the highlighted words S63. Ans.(a)
1. Enforcement (A) Sol. Let’s carefully analyze this question:
o English: The act of ensuring that laws or rules are followed. Original sentence:
o Hindi: प्रितशन; िानूनों या कनयमों िा पािन सुकनकित िरने िी प्रकिया। Trade tensions (A) between major businesses (B) have
disrupted supply chains, forcing economies (C) to diversify
o Example: Strict enforcement of traffic laws reduces
their sourcing strategies.
accidents. Step 1: Meanings of the highlighted words
2. Regulations (B) 1. Tensions (A)
o English: Rules or laws made by authorities to control o English: Strained relations or stress between groups or
conduct. nations.
o Hindi: किकनयम; कनयम या िानून जो व्यिहार िो कनयंकत्रत िरते हैं। o Hindi: तनाि; मतभेद या असहमकत िी कस्थकत।
o Example: Environmental regulations are becoming more o Example: Political tensions between the two countries
stringent. escalated after the summit.
3. Remains (C) 2. Businesses (B)
o English: Continues to be; stays the same. o English: Companies or organizations engaged in trade or
o Hindi: बना रहना, जारी रहना। commerce.
o Hindi: व्यिसाय; व्यापार या िाकर्ज्य में सि
ं ग्न संगठन।
o Example: The issue remains unresolved despite several
discussions. o Example: Many small businesses struggled during the
economic downturn.
Step 2: Identify grammatical and contextual errors
3. Economies (C)
• “New enforcement aim…” → Incorrect because
o English: Systems of production and trade within a country
“enforcement” is a singular noun, so it cannot “aim.” The
or region.
subject performing the action should be plural —
o Hindi: अथशव्यिस्थाएँ; उत्पादन और व्यापार िी प्रर्ािी।
“regulations aim” makes sense.
o Example: Emerging economies are growing faster than
• “regulations … remains” → Incorrect subject-verb
developed nations.
agreement. “Regulations” is plural, so the verb should be
Step 2: Identifying the issue
“remain,” not “remains.” • “Trade tensions between major businesses” sounds slightly
Hence, A and B need to be swapped for contextual and off contextually because trade tensions are typically between
grammatical correctness. nations or economies, not businesses.
Step 3: Rearrangement (B–A–C) • Similarly, “forcing economies” makes sense only after we
After swapping A and B, we get: identify that trade tensions are between economies, not
New regulations aim to protect user data online, yet companies.
enforcement across international platforms remains • So, A (tensions) and C (economies)** need to be swapped**
inconsistent. to fix both the contextual and logical flow.
Step 4: Explanation Step 3: Rearrangement — (A–C–B → C–A–B or A–C–B? Let’s
• “Regulations aim” — Correct plural subject-verb check)
agreement. Correct rearrangement: ACB
• “Enforcement remains inconsistent” — Grammatically Sentence after rearrangement:
Trade economies (C) between major tensions (A) have
and contextually correct; refers to the uneven application of
disrupted supply chains — incorrect grammatically.
laws.
Now check A–C–B:
• “Remains” — Correctly used here for singular noun
Trade tensions between major economies have disrupted
“enforcement.” supply chains, forcing businesses to diversify their sourcing
Corrected sentence: strategies.
New regulations aim to protect user data online, yet Step 4: Explanation
enforcement across international platforms remains • “Tensions between major economies” — Correct
inconsistent. collocation (commonly used phrase).
Answer: (b) BAC • “Forcing businesses” — Makes logical sense, as companies
adjust their sourcing due to international trade tensions.
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• “Economies” fits as the entities between which tensions Step 4: Explanation
exist. • “Altering marine ecosystems” → correct because
Corrected sentence: ecosystems are changed or modified by temperature rise.
Trade tensions between major economies have disrupted • “Leading to shifts in species distribution” → correct
supply chains, forcing businesses to diversify their sourcing cause-effect expression; rising temperatures lead to changes
strategies. in species patterns.
Final Answer: • Logical flow: cause (rising temperatures) → effect
(a) ACB (ecosystem changes and species shifts).
Step 5: Example for clarity
S64. Ans.(b) Example:
Sol. Let’s analyze the question carefully: “Deforestation is altering forest habitats, leading to loss of
Original sentence: biodiversity.”
Rising ocean temperatures are leading (A) marine This mirrors the corrected structure — altering (changing) →
ecosystems, altering (B) to shifts in species distribution (C) leading to (causing).
and coral reef degradation. Final Answer: (b) BAC
Step 1: Meanings of the highlighted words Correct sentence:
1. Leading (A) Rising ocean temperatures are altering marine ecosystems,
o English: Causing or resulting in something. leading to shifts in species distribution and coral reef
o Hindi: िारर् बनना, किसी पररर्ाम िी ओर िे जाना। degradation.
o Example: Increased pollution is leading to poor air quality
S65. Ans.(c)
in cities. Sol. Let’s analyze the question carefully:
2. Altering (B) Original sentence:
o English: Changing or modifying something. Although turnout influenced (A) in the recent election,
o Hindi: बदिना, संशोकधत िरना। misinformation campaigns still behavior (B) public
o Example: Climate change is altering weather patterns perception and voter increased (C).
across the world. Step 1: Meanings of the highlighted words
3. Distribution (C) 1. Influenced (A)
o English: The way something is spread or arranged. o English: Affected or had an impact on something.
o Hindi: कितरर्; फै िाि या कितरर् िी व्यिस्था। o Hindi: प्रभाकित किया, असर डािा।
o Example: Unequal income distribution leads to social o Example: Social media heavily influenced public opinion
inequality. during the campaign.
Step 2: Identifying the problem 2. Behavior (B)
The original sentence structure is grammatically incorrect o English: The way a person acts or conducts themselves.
because: o Hindi: व्यिहार, आिरर्।
• The phrase “leading marine ecosystems” is wrong — o Example: His calm behavior under pressure impressed
“leading” must be followed by “to,” indicating a result or everyone.
consequence. 3. Increased (C)
• Similarly, “altering to shifts” is also incorrect — the correct o English: Became greater in size, amount, or number.
phrasing is “altering marine ecosystems,” not “altering to o Hindi: बढ़ा हुआ, िृकद्ध हुई।
shifts.” o Example: The company’s profits increased significantly this
So, the words A (leading) and B (altering) need to swap year.
positions for correct grammar and logical sense. Step 2: Identifying the grammatical issue
Step 3: Rearrangement (B–A–C) In the original sentence:
Corrected sentence: • “Although turnout influenced in the recent election” is
Rising ocean temperatures are altering marine ecosystems, incorrect, because turnout (subject) cannot be followed
leading to shifts in species distribution and coral reef directly by a past participle without an object — it should be
degradation. “Although turnout increased in the recent election.”
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• “Misinformation campaigns still behavior public S71. Ans.(b)
perception” is incorrect, since behavior is a noun, but a verb Sol. I. M > F (False) II. R > T (True)
is needed. The correct word here is “influenced.”
• The word “increased” at the end (“voter increased”) doesn’t S72. Ans.(d)
make sense; it should be “voter behavior.” Sol. I. P > T (True) II. L < Z (True)
Hence, the correct sequence must swap A (influenced), B
(behavior), and C (increased) as C–A–B. S73. Ans.(a)
Step 3: Correct rearrangement (C–A–B) Sol. I. Y > C (True) II. M ≥ F (False)
Corrected sentence:
Although turnout increased in the recent election, S74. Ans.(d)
misinformation campaigns still influenced public perception Sol. Two pairs
and voter behavior.
Step 4: Explanation
• “Turnout increased” — grammatically correct, as turnout
(subject) takes the verb increased to describe what happened.
• “Campaigns influenced public perception” — correct Directions (75-77):
cause-effect structure; influenced works as the verb showing
impact.
• “Voter behavior” — correct noun phrase meaning “the way
voters act.”
The sentence is now grammatically correct and contextually
meaningful.
Step 5: Example for clarity
Example:
“Although sales increased last quarter, misleading
advertisements still influenced customer behavior.”
This mirrors the same structure and logic.
Final Answer: (c) CAB
Correct sentence:
Although turnout increased in the recent election,
misinformation campaigns still influenced public perception S75. Ans.(a)
and voter behavior. S76. Ans.(e)
S77. Ans.(b)
Directions (66-70):
Box Directions (78-82):
T
P
R
U
V
Q
W
S
S66. Ans.(c) S78. Ans.(c)
S67. Ans.(e) S79. Ans.(a)
S68. Ans.(d) S80. Ans.(d)
S69. Ans.(b) S81. Ans.(e)
S70. Ans.(a) S82. Ans.(b)
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Directions (83-85): S93. Ans.(a)
S94. Ans.(b)
S95. Ans.(b)
Directions (96-100):
S83. Ans.(b)
S84. Ans.(e) Months Persons
S85. Ans.(c) February Q
March T
S86. Ans.(d) April V
Sol. # 4, * 8, % 4, @ 2 May U
June R
S87. Ans.(a) July S
October W
S88. Ans.(c)
November P
S89. Ans.(b)
Sol. 3rd even digit from left = 8, 2nd symbol to the right of 8 = S96. Ans.(e)
& S97. Ans.(d)
S98. Ans.(b)
S90. Ans.(e) S99. Ans.(e)
S100. Ans.(c)
S91. Ans.(c)
Sol. The logic is:
S92. Ans.(d)
Directions (93-95):
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