Verbal Ability (Analogies)

Direction: Select a pair of words that expresses a best relationship in

similarity to the original pair of words
Section 1
1. Chauvinism : Country ::

A. frugality : money
B. patriotism : country
C. gluttony : food
D. jingoism : loyalty
2. Mumble : Speak ::

A. adorn : denude
B. convert : preach
C. plagiarize : write
D. delimit : expand
3. Caravan : Procession ::

A. merchant : commerce
B. wedding : ceremony
C. menagerie : animal
D. hunter : prey
4. Mansard : Roof ::

A. ice : igloo
B. spine : book
C. closet : hallway
D. dormer : window
5. Calories : Reducing ::

A. paint : brushing
B. edible : eating
C. stone : sculptor
 D. numbers : book-keeping
6. Lubricant : Friction ::

A. motor : electricity
B. speed : drag
C. insulation : heat
D. muffler : noise
7. Dusk : Dawn ::

A. senility : childhood
B. adolescence : infancy
C. loquaciousness : garrulity
D. necromancy : magic
8. Emollient : Irritation ::

A. analgesic : pain
B. anesthesia : sleep
C. balm : euphoria
D. stimulant : energy
9. Stutter : Speak ::

A. stumble : run
B. amble : walk
C. chew : gag
D. swing : flail
10. Lion : Carnivorous ::

A. jackal : herbivorous
B. invalid : omnipotent
C. human : mortal
D. man : omnivorous
11. Pride : Lions ::

A. snarl : wolves
B. gaggle : geese
 C. honor : thieves
D. arrogance : kings
12. Incorrigible : Reform ::

A. immutable : speak
B. intractable : manage
C. impartial : decide
D. intolerable : criticize
13. Industrious : Assiduous ::

A. affluent : impoverished
B. mendacious : beggarly
C. fortuitous : fortunate
D. impecunious : poor
14. Park : Recreation ::

A. kitchen : cooking
B. fence : sitting
C. tree : climbing
D. yard : playing
15. Inflate : Magnitude ::

A. measure : weight
B. extend : duration
C. magnify : coin
D. limit : speed
16. Rain : Deluge ::

A. pond : ocean
B. desert : camel
C. ore : iron
D. street : road
17. Web : Entangle ::

A. spider : spain
 B. trap : ensnare
C. treason : betray
D. ransom : kidnap
18. Documents : Archive ::

A. artifacts : museum
B. actors : stage
C. tools : worker
D. instruments : musicians
19. Auger : Carpenter ::

A. cement : mason
B. apron : chef
C. awl : cobbler
D. studio : sculptor
20. Continent : Island ::

A. river : canal
B. ocean : lake
C. plateau : plain
D. country : city
21. Juror : Judge ::

A. criminal : sentence
B. doctor : care
C. umpire : strikeout
D. decision : vacillate
22. Belligerence : Aggressor ::

A. insensitivity : boor
B. confidence : prelate
C. irascibility : pacifist
D. truculence : ingrate
23. Lethargy : Energy ::
 A. appetite : hunger
B. sorrow : pity
C. merit : remuneration
D. apathy : interest
24. Explosion : Debris ::

A. flood : water
B. famine : food
C. fire : ashes
D. disease : germ
25. Simile : Metaphor ::

A. prose : poetry
B. poetry : prose
C. real : suggested
D. same : different

Section 1: Answers
1 C 2 C 3 B 4 D 5 D
6 D 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 D
11 B 12 B 13 D 14 A 15 B
16 A 17 B 18 A 19 C 20 D
21 B 22 A 23 D 24 C 25 C
Section 2:
1. Meritorious : Praise ::

A. captious : criticism
B. kind : admiration
C. questionable : response
D. reprehensible : censure
2. Signature : Illustration ::

A. reference : recommendation
B. note : scale
C. credit : purchase
D. byline : column
3. Disinterested : Biased ::

A. pious : gullible
B. affluent : impecunious
C. ruthless : vicious
D. haughty : careless
4. Fish : Bird ::

A. rifle : tank
B. master : eagle
C. submarine : airplane
D. aquarium : tree
5. Callow : Maturity ::

A. incipient : fruition
B. spoiled : purity
C. young : old
D. eager : anxiety
6. Trap : Game ::

A. novel : author
B. net : fish
 C. leash : dog
D. wall : house
7. Snare : Animal ::

A. nest : bird
B. pouch : kangaroo
C. net : fish
D. kennel : dog
8. Secrete : Find ::

A. muffle : hear
B. cover : open
C. exude : ignore
D. smile : sadden
9. Wealth : luxuries ::

A. enemies : friend
B. sandwich : bread
C. ticket : admission
D. crying : sympathy
10. Automobile : Gasoline ::

A. fire : fuel
B. man : angry
C. airplane : propeller
D. main : food
11. Exertion : Fatigue ::

A. school : graduation
B. exercise : muscles
C. carelessness : accident
D. effort : results
12. Industrious : Assiduous ::

A. affluent : impoverished
 B. mendacious : beggarly
C. fortuitous : fortunate
D. impecunious : poor
13. Lion : Carnivorous ::

A. jackal : herbivorous
B. invalid : omnipotent
C. human : mortal
D. man : omnivorous
14. Confidence : Deception ::

A. hostility : kindliness
B. walking : running
C. dissent : commotion
D. blanket : heat
15. Mumble : Speak ::

A. adorn : denude
B. convert : preach
C. plagiarize : write
D. delimit : expand
16. Wearisome : Refreshing ::

A. choleric : apoplectic
B. tedious : dull
C. original : scintillating
D. lengthy : brief
17. Impregnable : Penetration ::

A. munificent : extravagance
B. inscrutable : understanding
C. incoherent : confusion
D. symbiotic : malignancy
18. Miscalculate : Assess ::
 A. mislead : reaffirm
B. misinform : correct
C. misappropriate : punish
D. misconstrue : interpret
19. Area : Volume ::

A. plane : circle
B. circle : triangle
C. sphere : box
D. box : sphere
20. Resolved : Doubt ::

A. confirmed : suspicion
B. announced : candidacy
C. included : guest
D. suggested : idea
21. Rubber : Elastic ::

A. dust : allergic
B. diamond : hard
C. paper : brittle
D. metal : heavy
22. Novice : Experience ::

A. questioner : knowledge
B. invader : bravery
C. narrator : objectivity
D. rube : sophistication
23. Alarm : Trigger ::

A. tunnel : dig
B. criminal : corner
C. prison : escaper
D. trap : spring
24. Indigent : Wealth ::
 A. emaciated : nourishment
B. aristocratic : stature
C. variegated : variety
D. contended : happiness
25. Malleable : Shaped ::

A. flexible : bullied
B. amenable : persuaded
C. tolerable : handled
D. negotiable : sold

Section 2: Answers
1 D 2 D 3 B 4 C 5 A
6 B 7 C 8 A 9 C 10 D
11 C 12 D 13 D 14 A 15 C
16 D 17 B 18 D 19 D 20 A
21 B 22 D 23 D 24 A 25 B
Section 3:
1. Abhor : Dislike ::

A. rebuke : ridicule
B. torture : distress
C. calcify : petrify
D. like : love
2. Chalk : Blackboard ::

A. handle : door
B. pen : paper
C. note : music
D. window : wall
3. Lend : Borrow ::

A. abridge : lengthen
B. award : deserve
C. begin : start
D. dictate : govern
4. Simile : Metaphor ::

A. prose : poetry
B. poetry : prose
C. real : suggested
D. same : different
5. Auger : Bore ::

A. oven : bake
B. knife : sharpen
C. engine : power
D. awl : pierce
6. Coerce : Coax ::

A. avenge : reform
B. suggest : demand
 C. declaim : argue
D. shove : nudge
7. Pride : Lions ::

A. snarl : wolves
B. gaggle : geese
C. honor : thieves
D. arrogance : kings
8. Secrete : Find ::

A. muffle : hear
B. cover : open
C. exude : ignore
D. smile : sadden
9. Authenticity : counterfeit ::

A. argument : contradictory
B. reliability : erratic
C. anticipation : solemn
D. reserve : reticent
10. Fox : Cunning ::

A. vixen : cute
B. colt : sturdy
C. beaver : industrious
D. dog : playful
11. Graceful : Movement ::

A. articulate : speech
B. fastidious : grime
C. humorous : laughter
D. servile : rebellion
12. Rain : Deluge ::

A. pond : ocean
 B. desert : camel
C. ore : iron
D. street : road
13. Strike : Production ::

A. manufacture : merchandise
B. injure : repair
C. employ : inflation
D. vaccinate : disease
14. Agenda : Conference ::

A. teacher : class
B. agency : assignment
C. map : trip
D. man : woman
15. Enmity : Hate ::

A. emulation : jealousy
B. glory : envy
C. intimidation : fear
D. arbitration : love
16. Drizzle : Cloudburst ::

A. grass : dew
B. wind : air
C. shore : waves
D. furry : blizzard
17. Plagiarism : Embezzlement ::

A. writing : banking
B. brushes : painting
C. blue print : etching
D. stillness : motion
18. Umpire : Playing Field ::
 A. farmer : city
B. plumber : wrench
C. carpenter : cabinet
D. judge : courtroom
19. Intrinsic : extrinsic ::

A. intentional : unintentional
B. vivid : dull
C. real : simulated
D. real : extraneous
20. Rubber : Elastic ::

A. dust : allergic
B. diamond : hard
C. paper : brittle
D. metal : heavy
21. Ungainly : Elegance ::

A. stately : majesty
B. suitable : propriety
C. vacuous : temerity
D. perfunctory : attention
22. Capricious : Predictability ::

A. barbaric : warfare
B. solvent : finance
C. subsisting : viability
D. disorient : direction
23. Explosion : Debris ::

A. flood : water
B. famine : food
C. fire : ashes
D. disease : germ
24. Porter : Terminal ::
 A. clerk : store
B. cashier : restaurant
C. lawyer : court
D. waitress : restaurant
25. Strike : Production ::

A. manufacture : merchandise
B. injure : repair
C. employ : inflation
D. vaccinate : disease

Section 3: Answers
1 B 2 B 3 A 4 C 5 D
6 D 7 B 8 A 9 B 10 D
11 A 12 A 13 D 14 C 15 C
16 D 17 A 18 D 19 D 20 B
21 D 22 D 23 C 24 D 25 D
Verbal Ability (Sentence Completion)
Direction: A word or words are omitted from a sentence. Select the
word or words that are when inserted, best fit the whole sentence to give
the true meaning.

Section 1
1. Praise always _____ him to make greater efforts.

A. bores
B. stimulates
C. entices
D. enervates
2. If one helps a criminal, he is also considered _____
of the crime.

A. suspicious
B. daring
C. guilty
D. culpable
3. _____ owe much of their success as a group to their
unusual powers of migration.

A. that birds
B. a bird
C. the bird
D. birds
4. Although we often use "speed" and "velocity"
interchangeably, in a technical sense "speed" is not
always _____ "velocity".

A. alike
B. the same as
C. similar
D. as
5. Though it lasted only half an hour, the ponderous
lecture seemed ________ to most of the students.

A. interminable
B. cabalistic
C. waggish
D. vendible
E. expressive
6. Because light travels faster then sound lightning
appears to _____ thunder.

A. prolong
B. traverse
C. go before
D. repel
7. Urge people who smoke to _____ the habit.

A. surrender
B. abandon
C. discontinue
D. desert
8. The principal along with the students _____ gone on
the picnic.

A. has
B. have
C. were
D. are
9. Ignoring the increasing cloudiness and the
________ rumblings in the sky, they opened the
picnic basket on the shore of the lake.

A. ominous
B. blithe
C. monetary
 D. arduous
E. auspicious
10. The greater the demand, _____ the price.

A. higher
B. high
C. the higher
D. the high
11. I will meet him when he _____ .

A. will come
B. had come
C. would have come
D. comes
12. An announcement of further increase in taxes is
_____.

A. imminent
B. eminent
C. immanent
D. permanent
13. One cannot ________ to be impressed by the
structural and ________ differences between the
United States as a federal union in 1789 and the
United States as a federal union today.

A. refuse . . . legal
B. stop . . . attitudinal
C. begin . . . economic
D. fail . . . operational
E. start . . . classical
14. A seventeen-year-old is not _____ to vote in an
election.

A. old enough
 B. as old enough
C. enough old
D. enough old as
15. So long you are not well avoid _____ exercise.

A. strong
B. lusty
C. vigorous
D. powerful
16. Salma's home looked as though it had been
________ from a rag bin; her expensive burner was
her sole ________ of luxury.

A. clean ... expensive

B. computerized ... cost
C. modernized ... symbol
D. salvaged ... sign
17. There is _____ among the members of the
party.

A. contention
B. discord
C. battle
D. war
18. Truman tried to continue Roosevelt’s ________
approach to the Soviet Union, but by 1946, he had
adopted a much tougher policy toward the Russians.

A. cursory
B. strict
C. obligatory
D. uncompromising
E. conciliatory
19. I don't know _____ to value your qualities.
 A. only how
B. how
C. so how
D. that how
20. He could not _____ the incident from his
memory.

A. emboss
B. paramount
C. exculpate
D. expunge
21. It is difficult to take sides with either party
because both of the combatants are so ________ to
________.

A. indifferent . . . evasion
B. reluctant . . . compromise
C. hostile . . . interference
D. impenetrable . . . rhetoric
E. averse . . . expectation
22. The ____ of the headlights of the car almost
blinded me.

A. shine
B. glare
C. dazzle
D. luminosity
23. Whatever he does is always contrary ________
my wishes.

A. with
B. from
C. to
D. for
24. Honest poverty is better than dishonest _____.
 A. riches wealth
B. person
C. wealth
D. work
25. It is _____ that students do not repay their
loans.

A. laudable
B. unfortunate
C. unforgivable
D. regrettable

Section 1: Answers
1 B 2 D 3 D 4 B 5 A
6 C 7 B 8 A 9 A 10 C
11 D 12 A 13 D 14 A 15 B
16 D 17 B 18 E 19 B 20 D
21 B 22 C 23 C 24 C 25 B
Section 2:
1. I would like to have the newspaper as soon as you
____ it.

A. finished
B. are finish
C. will finish
D. have finished
2. Loyalty tests are ________ in their consequences
because they distract attention from truly disloyal
activities, and they ________ the criticism that true
loyalty inspires.

A. salutary . . . intimidate
B. cautionary . . . mute
C. pernicious . . . silence
D. unexceptional . . . abstract
E. perilous . . . augment
3. Students at Pennsylvania State University have
________ the Liberty Bell’s original tone, a
________ of four notes, E flat, F sharp, G sharp, and
B flat.

A. relegated . . . combination
B. replicated . . . melding
C. decanted . . . concurrence
D. reproduced . . . disjunction
E. intimated . . . knell
4. Your remarks are not _____ to the matter we are
discussing.

A. pertinent
B. prolix
C. prolonged
D. acrimonious
5. Prices for bikes can run _____ Rs. 30000/-.

A. as high as
B. as high to
C. so high to
D. so high as
6. What a _____ you were not hurt in the accident.

A. prayers
B. praise
C. blessing
D. consecration
7. It is _____ that students do not repay their loans.

A. laudable
B. unfortunate
C. unforgivable
D. regrettable
8. Nadim met a _____ accident and died at the spot.

A. fatal
B. fateful
C. crucial
D. fating
9. He flew into a _____ when I would not lend him any
money.

A. overt
B. sporadic
C. furtive
D. fury
10. The ________ problem of piracy has the music
industry worried, because the pirates overseas are
________ by the crackdown in the United States.
 A. burgeoning . . . unabashed
B. widespread . . . intimidated
C. immaterial . . . incriminated
D. minor . . . untroubled
E. evanescent . . . undeterred
11. All the family members will get together on the
_____ day of Eid.

A. suspicious
B. obvious
C. auspicious
D. conspicuous
12. If I ________ more time, I would have checked
my paper again.

A. had
B. have
C. had had
D. have had
13. Though it lasted only half an hour, the
ponderous lecture seemed ________ to most of the
students.

A. interminable
B. cabalistic
C. waggish
D. vendible
E. expressive
14. If you wait here, I _____ if the Manager is in.

A. would see
B. will have seen
C. would have seen
D. will see
15. The writing is awkward, even ________, but
the novel has nonetheless attracted a large
________.

A. felicitous . . . following
B. grotesque . . . vacuity
C. elegant . . . repertoire
D. graceful . . . audience
E. ungainly . . . readership
16. That new law went into _____ last month.

A. affect
B. effect
C. action
D. selection
17. I insisted ________ my fee paid.

A. to have
B. on having
C. to having
D. in having
E. with having
18. The principal along with the students _____
gone on the picnic.

A. has
B. have
C. were
D. are
19. Although buses are _____ to depart at a certain
hour, they are often late.

A. scheduled
B. requested
C. obligated
 D. loaded
20. He is _____ for promotion.

A. illegible
B. legible
C. eligible
D. ineligible
21. We _____ go to movies quite frequently.

A. used to
B. was used to
C. used
D. was used to be
22. You must _____ yourself to the new conditions.

A. adopt
B. adept
C. adapt
D. convert
23. The _____ from the mountain is dangerous.

A. decent
B. descent
C. ascent
D. jump
24. Govt must hold a _____ inquiry.

A. intelligent
B. judicial
C. sensible
D. discreetly
25. As the controversial argument continued, the
debaters became more _________ and their
remarks became more ________.
 A. subdued . . . hostile
B. vehement . . . acrimonious
C. reticent . . . cliché
D. affable . . . adverse
E. emotional . . . adroit

Section 2: Answers
1 D 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 A
6 C 7 B 8 A 9 D 10 A
11 C 12 C 13 A 14 D 15 E
16 B 17 B 18 A 19 A 20 C
21 A 22 C 23 B 24 B 25 B
Section 3:
1. She ________ for Karachi three days ago

A. left
B. is leaving
C. had left
D. will leave
2. He _____ our help.

A. resents
B. recants
C. remove
D. resign
3. An announcement of further increase in taxes is
_____.

A. imminent
B. eminent
C. immanent
D. permanent
4. Heavy _____ were reported in the battle

A. depreciation
B. despoliation
C. obsolescence
D. casualties
5. He is _____ for promotion.

A. illegible
B. legible
C. eligible
D. ineligible
6. An _____ agreement was reached between both the
parties.
 A. amiable
B. amicable
C. likeable
D. desirable
7. If one helps a criminal, he is also considered _____
of the crime.

A. suspicious
B. daring
C. guilty
D. culpable
8. The task seemed impossible but some-how Rashid
_____ very skillfully in the end.

A. pulled it up
B. pulled it off
C. pulled it away
D. pulled it out
9. You ________ respect your parents and teacher.

A. should
B. would
C. should have
D. would have
10. Comparing him to P.T. Barnum, Mencken called
William Jennings Bryan a ________, a mountebank,
a fake without shame or dignity.

A. coward
B. charlatan
C. poltroon
D. craven
E. demigod
11. The ________ problem of piracy has the music
industry worried, because the pirates overseas are
________ by the crackdown in the United States.

A. burgeoning . . . unabashed
B. widespread . . . intimidated
C. immaterial . . . incriminated
D. minor . . . untroubled
E. evanescent . . . undeterred
12. Although we often use "speed" and "velocity"
interchangeably, in a technical sense "speed" is not
always _____ "velocity".

A. alike
B. the same as
C. similar
D. as
13. Wasim was so good at Mathematics that his
friends considered him to be a _____.

A. prodigy
B. prodigal
C. primeval
D. profligate
14. He worked ____, because he aspired to stand
first in the examination.

A. very hard
B. harder
C. much hard
D. the harder
15. He never _____ and never will do such a work.

A. has
B. has done
 C. had done
D. is done
16. _____ is a person who produces works of art,
especially painting.

A. beautician
B. writer
C. artistic
D. artisan
17. We must _____ this accord.

A. greet
B. hail
C. salute
D. receive
18. Unlike most historians, an anthropologist may
not share the conventional ________ that the
written word is more ________ than a tale told by a
campfire.

A. belief . . . prolix
B. assumption . . . authentic
C. idea . . . incredible
D. tenet . . . specious
E. canon . . . interesting
19. Unless the prevailing ________ attitude toward
genetically altered food is changed, the biotech
industry will have little ________ to pursue
research and development.

A. rampant . . . motive
B. auspicious . . . occasion
C. censorious . . . disinclination
D. negative . . . incentive
E. unassailed . . . reason
20. Truman tried to continue Roosevelt’s ________
approach to the Soviet Union, but by 1946, he had
adopted a much tougher policy toward the Russians.

A. cursory
B. strict
C. obligatory
D. uncompromising
E. conciliatory
21. Face _____ with courage.

A. misery
B. poverty
C. adversity
D. affliction
22. The belief in life after death is prevalent in both
primitive societies _____ advanced culture.

A. and
B. and in
C. and also
D. also
23. Although they are now commercially ________,
caper bushes are still found growing wild in many
________ Mediterranean areas.

A. exported . . . fertile
B. marketed . . . urban
C. preempted . . . fluvial
D. eluded . . . indigenous
E. cultivated . . . remote
24. It is _____ that students do not repay their
loans.

A. laudable
 B. unfortunate
C. unforgivable
D. regrettable
25. His ______ capacity for food was abnormal.

A. venal
B. venial
C. voracious
D. veracious

Section 3: Answers
1 A 2 A 3 A 4 D 5 C
6 B 7 D 8 D 9 A 10 B
11 A 12 B 13 A 14 D 15 A
16 D 17 B 18 B 19 D 20 E
21 C 22 A 23 E 24 B 25 C
Verbal Ability (Antonyms)
Direction: Select a word that is most nearly opposite in meaning.

1. EXHUME

a. expel
b. exit
c. infer
d. refer
e. inter
f. (E. inter) Exhume means to remove from the
grave. Expel means to force out, eject. Exit
means to depart. Infer means to conclude or
deduce. Refer means to relate. Inter means to
bury a dead body.
2. NEBULOUS

a. astronomical
b. distinct
c. eccentric
d. hopeful
e. moribund
f. (B. distinct) Nebulous means vague or hazy.
Choice B distinct means clear, single, particular,
or discrete. The adjective moribund, choice E,
means dying.
3. INANE

a. foolish
b. serious
c. mature
d. nameless
e. contrary
f. (B. serious.) Inane means silly or empty. Choice
B serious means important or solemn.
4. DISPARATE

a. dissimilar
b. similar
c. disconcerted
d. contrite
e. desperate
f. (B. similar.) Disparate means different. Choice A
dissimilar means different. Choice B similar
means the same or nearly the same. Choice C
disconcerted means bewildered or confused.
Choice D contrite means repentant.
5. MANDATORY

a. dispassionate
b. obligatory
c. voluntary
d. inveterate
e. disconsolate
f. (C. voluntary) Mandatory means obligatory,
ordered. Choice A dispassionate means
impartial. Choice D inveterate means deep-
seated. Choice E disconsolate means cheerless,
unhappy.
6. ABSTEMIOUS

a. self-indulgent
b. on the dole
c. self-sacrificing
d. off the mark
e. self-satisfied
(A. self-indulgent) Abstemious means self-
denying, temperate.
7. INFIRM
 a. ailing
b. hospitalized
c. robust
d. recovering
e. firm
f. (C. robust.) Infirm means weak, especially from
illness or old age. Choice C robust means very
healthy.
8. HIDEBOUND

a. liberal
b. dishonorable
c. honorable
d. conservative
e. leathery
(A. liberal) Hidebound means narrow-
minded. Choice A liberal means
openminded.
9. LABYRINTHINE

a. flowery
b. direct
c. amazing
d. dark
e. towering
f. (B. direct) Labyrinthine means mazelike. The
best opposite is direct, which means
straightforward.
10. HERETICAL

a. skeptical
b. orthodox
c. unorthodox
d. ethereal
e. insincere
 f. (B. orthodox) Heretical means challenging
conventional beliefs. Choice A skeptical means
inclined not to believe. Choice B orthodox
means to accept conventional beliefs. Choice C
unorthodox means unconventional. Choice D
ethereal means light and delicate or heavenly.
Choice E insincere means hypocritical, not
sincere.
11. INVEIGH

a. to lose weight
b. to estimate
c. to accept meekly
d. to cherish fondly
e. to retreat
f. (C. to accept meekly) To inveigh is to protest
strongly, to rail against. The opposite is choice
C to accept meekly.
12. TACITLY

a. thoughtlessly
b. carelessly
c. coherently
d. openly expressed
e. mildly amused
f. (D. openly expressed) Tacitly means silently,
without being openly expressed.
13. PROCEED

a. secede
b. succeed
c. impede
d. lead
e. recede
 f. (E. recede.) Proceed means move forward, go
ahead as planned. Choice E recede means to
move backward. Choice A secede means to
withdraw or quit. Choice C impede means to
slow down.
14. DOWDY

a. slovenly
b. out of date
c. stylish
d. above average
e. seasonal
f. (C. stylish) Dowdy means drab or out of date.
Choice A slovenly means untidy.
15. CHIVALROUS

a. gallant
b. discourteous
c. civilized
d. armored
e. vainglorious
f. (B. discourteous.) Chivalrous means positive or
high-minded. Choice A gallant means brave or
courageous. Choice B discourteous means not
courteous. Choice E vainglorious means marked
by excessive pride and vanity.
16. ELEVATED

a. grounded
b. raised
c. excited
d. subterranean
e. moody
f. (D. subterranean.) Elevated means above the
ground. Choice A grounded means connected to
 the earth. Choice D subterranean means
beneath the surface.
17. CAPTIOUS

a. eager
b. deprived
c. indulgent
d. free
e. anxious
f. (C. indulgent) Captious means quick to find
fault, carping. The opposite is indulgent.
18. HUGGER-MUGGER

a. incarcerate
b. eat heartily
c. dance wildly
d. keep watch
e. publicize
f. (E. publicize) As a verb, hugger-mugger means
to hush up. Choice E publicize means to
announce, promote, or advertise. To
incarcerate, choice A, is to imprison.
19. NADIR

a. ebb tide
b. positron
c. mean
d. median
e. zenith
f. (E. zenith) Nadir is the bottom, the lowest
point. Choice A ebb tide means a period or state
of decline. Choice B positron means an
electrically charged particle. Choice C mean
means the average. Choice D median means the
 middle point. Choice E zenith means topmost or
highest point.
20. ORNERY

a. with many faults

b. odorless
c. agreeable in disposition
d. fetid
e. highly decorated
f. (C. agreeable in disposition) Ornery means
disagreeable, mean, crotchety. The adjective
fetid, choice D, means noisome, stinking.
21. PALPABLE

a. pliable
b. facetious
c. evident
d. intangible
e. careful
f. (D. intangible) Palpable means easily perceived,
obvious, tangible. Choice A pliable means
flexible, easily influenced. Choice B facetious
means intending to be funny. Choice D
intangible means not tangible.
22. PUNGENT

a. acrid
b. piquant
c. harmonious
d. untenable
e. insipid
f. (E. insipid) Pungent means sharply affecting the
organs of taste, or a strong sour or bitter taste.
Choice E insipid means tasteless. Choices A and
 B are synonyms of pungent. Choice D untenable
means implausible or unreasonable.
23. INDIGENT

a. inconsequential
b. nonnative
c. extraterrestrial
d. affluent
e. compliant
f. (D. affluent) Indigent means needy, poor.
Choice D affluent means rich, wealthy, or
prosperous. Choice E compliant means obliging.
24. INFIRM

a. ailing
b. hospitalized
c. robust
d. recovering
e. firm
f. (C. robust.) Infirm means weak, especially from
illness or old age. Choice C robust means very
healthy.
25. ABSTEMIOUS

a. self-indulgent
b. on the dole
c. self-sacrificing
d. off the mark
e. self-satisfied
(A. self-indulgent) Abstemious means self-
denying, temperate.
26. GARRULOUS

a. Barren
b. Funnel
 c. Censored
d. Deaf
e. Notable
f. (D. Deaf) Garrulous means talking too much.
Only Deaf; who cannot speak is the right
answer.
27. MANDATORY

a. dispassionate
b. obligatory
c. voluntary
d. inveterate
e. disconsolate
f. (C. voluntary) Mandatory means obligatory,
ordered. Choice A dispassionate means
impartial. Choice D inveterate means deep-
seated. Choice E disconsolate means cheerless,
unhappy.
28. PROCEED

a. secede
b. succeed
c. impede
d. lead
e. recede
f. (E. recede.) Proceed means move forward, go
ahead as planned. Choice E recede means to
move backward. Choice A secede means to
withdraw or quit. Choice C impede means to
slow down.
29. ENIGMATIC

a. explicit
b. cryptic
c. implicit
 d. syntactic
e. impolitic
(A. explicit) Enigmatic means puzzling,
unclear, obscure. Explicit means clear
and direct. Cryptic means puzzling.
Implicit means indirect. Syntactic means
having to do with sentence structure.
Impolitic means unwise.
30. MATRICULATE

a. articulate
b. speculate
c. divorce
d. impart
e. graduate
f. (E. graduate) Matriculate means to sign up, to
register for or join, especially for college.
Choice A articulate means to express ideas
clearly. Choice B speculate means to form
opinions without definite knowledge. Choice E
graduate means to be awarded a diploma for a
course of study or to conclude school
successfully.
31. EMPATHY

a. compassion
b. lack of feeling for others
c. lack of religious certainty
d. lack of credit
e. recalcitrance
f. (B. lack of feeling for others) Empathy means
feeling for others, sympathy. Choice E
recalcitrance means disobedience,
noncompliance.
32. DISCRIMINATING
 a. racist
b. gourmet
c. crass
d. popular
e. segregated
f. (C. crass) Discriminating means being able to
make fine distinctions. Choice C crass means
gross, being unable to make fine distinctions.
33. NOVEL

a. fictional
b. poetic
c. ordinary
d. narrative
e. peerless
f. (C. ordinary) Novel means new or unique.
Fictional means made up or fabricated. Poetic
means elegant or musical. Ordinary means
common or everyday. Narrative means related
to a story. Peerless means unique.
34. SUCCULENT

a. harshly astringent
b. axiomatic
c. quietly reclusive
d. parched
e. highly spiced
f. (D. parched) Succulent means full of juice,
juicy. Choice D parched means dried out. Choice
B axiomatic means self-evident.
35. EUPHORIA

a. mandate
b. intoxicant
c. life
 d. euthanasia
e. gloom
f. (E. gloom.) Euphoria means a feeling of well-
being or elation. Choice A mandate means an
order or command. Choice B intoxicant means a
mind-altering substance. Choice D euthanasia
means mercy killing. Choice E gloom means
sadness or depression.
36. PRECURSOR

a. sequel
b. pointer
c. tyro
d. claimant
e. afterthought
(A. sequel) A precursor is a thing or person
that precedes, but a sequel, choice A, is
something that comes after. A tyro,
choice C, is a novice or beginner. A
claimant, choice D, is one who makes a
claim.
37. IMBROGLIO

a. imbibition
b. proviso
c. fracas
d. clarification
e. settlement
f. (E. settlement) Imbroglio means a noisy fight or
a dispute. Choice E settlement is the best
opposite. Choice A imbibition means to absorb
ideas into the mind. Choice B proviso means
something insisted on as part of an agreement,
with each side giving up some of its demands.
Choice C fracas is also a noisy dispute or brawl.
38. BOMBASTIC

a. Creative
b. Selfish
c. Artistic
d. Polite
e. Overbearing
f. (D. Polite) Bombastic is a very strong word that
means boastful. Notice that it simply sounds
like a strong word. The best opposite here is
Polite.
39. CHAOTIC

a. Immersive
b. Orderly
c. Hectic
d. Nervous
e. Embarrasing
f. (B. Orderly) Chaotic is a negative word that
means in a state of complete confusion or
disorder. Orderly is the positive word that is the
best opposite.
40. PROFUSE

a. extravagant
b. antinatural
c. immodest
d. sparse
e. refutable
f. (D. sparse) Profuse means lavish, lush, or
abundant. Choice A extravagant means going
beyond what is reasonable. Choice B antinatural
means against nature. Choice C immodest
means lacking in modesty or indecent. Choice D
 sparse means not thickly grown. Choice E
refutable means able to be proved wrong.
41. MATRICULATE

a. articulate
b. speculate
c. divorce
d. impart
e. graduate

(E. graduate) Matriculate means to sign up, to

register for or join, especially for college. Choice A
articulate means to express ideas clearly. Choice B
speculate means to form opinions without definite
knowledge. Choice E graduate means to be awarded
a diploma for a course of study or to conclude school
successfully.
42. APPROBATION

a. probation
b. guilt
c. disapproval
d. disavowal
e. disaffected

(C. disapproval) Approbation means approval.

Choice A probation is a period of time for
examination or evaluation. Choice C disapproval
means objection, and is the opposite of approbation.
Choice D disavowal means a denial of responsibility.
Choice E disaffection means discontent.
43. INFAMOUS

a. eager for praise

b. criminal
c. with a good reputation
 d. heinous
e. appearing often

(C. with a good reputation) Infamous means having

a bad reputation. The adjective heinous, choice D,
means evil, abominable.
44. SYNCHRONIZED

a. Arrhythmic
b. Resonating
c. Harmonized
d. Bough
e. Chronological

(A. Arrhythmic) Synchronized means occuring at the

same time or occurring together. The best opposite
would be Arrhythmic.
45. NADIR

a. ebb tide
b. positron
c. mean
d. median
e. zenith

(E. zenith) Nadir is the bottom, the lowest point.

Choice A ebb tide means a period or state of decline.
Choice B positron means an electrically charged
particle. Choice C mean means the average. Choice
D median means the middle point. Choice E zenith
means topmost or highest point.
46. INDIGENT

a. inconsequential
b. nonnative
c. extraterrestrial
 d. affluent
e. compliant

(D. affluent) Indigent means needy, poor. Choice D

affluent means rich, wealthy, or prosperous. Choice
E compliant means obliging.
47. HIDEBOUND

a. liberal
b. dishonorable
c. honorable
d. conservative
e. leathery

(A. liberal) Hidebound means narrow-minded.

Choice A liberal means openminded.
48. INVEIGH

a. to lose weight
b. to estimate
c. to accept meekly
d. to cherish fondly
e. to retreat

(C. to accept meekly) To inveigh is to protest

strongly, to rail against. The opposite is choice C to
accept meekly.
49. MANDATORY

a. dispassionate
b. obligatory
c. voluntary
d. inveterate
e. disconsolate
 (C. voluntary) Mandatory means obligatory, ordered.
Choice A dispassionate means impartial. Choice D
inveterate means deep-seated. Choice E
disconsolate means cheerless, unhappy.
50. ALTRUISTIC

a. selfish
b. below sea level
c. interdisciplinary
d. nonalcoholic
e. self-reliant

(A. selfish) Altruistic means benevolent, generous,

or unselfishly concerned for others. Choice A is the
best opposite.
51. PALPABLE

a. pliable
b. facetious
c. evident
d. intangible
e. careful

(D. intangible) Palpable means easily perceived,

obvious, tangible. Choice A pliable means flexible,
easily influenced. Choice B facetious means
intending to be funny. Choice D intangible means
not tangible.
52. CHAOTIC

a. Immersive
b. Orderly
c. Hectic
d. Nervous
e. Embarrasing
 (B. Orderly) Chaotic is a negative word that means
in a state of complete confusion or disorder. Orderly
is the positive word that is the best opposite.
53. EUPHORIA

a. mandate
b. intoxicant
c. life
d. euthanasia
e. gloom

(E. gloom.) Euphoria means a feeling of well-being

or elation. Choice A mandate means an order or
command. Choice B intoxicant means a mind-
altering substance. Choice D euthanasia means
mercy killing. Choice E gloom means sadness or
depression.
54. DISCRIMINATING

a. racist
b. gourmet
c. crass
d. popular
e. segregated

(C. crass) Discriminating means being able to make

fine distinctions. Choice C crass means gross, being
unable to make fine distinctions.
55. ABSTEMIOUS

a. self-indulgent
b. on the dole
c. self-sacrificing
d. off the mark
e. self-satisfied
 (A. self-indulgent) Abstemious means self-denying,
temperate.
56. HUGGER-MUGGER

a. incarcerate
b. eat heartily
c. dance wildly
d. keep watch
e. publicize

(E. publicize) As a verb, hugger-mugger means to

hush up. Choice E publicize means to announce,
promote, or advertise. To incarcerate, choice A, is to
imprison.
57. TRUMPET

a. fetch
b. glut
c. hone
d. idle
e. veil

(E. veil) The verb trumpet means to announce

loudly, to proclaim. The opposite is veil, which
means to cover or conceal.
58. PROCEED

a. secede
b. succeed
c. impede
d. lead
e. recede

(E. recede.) Proceed means move forward, go ahead

as planned. Choice E recede means to move
 backward. Choice A secede means to withdraw or
quit. Choice C impede means to slow down.
59. HERETICAL

a. skeptical
b. orthodox
c. unorthodox
d. ethereal
e. insincere

(B. orthodox) Heretical means challenging

conventional beliefs. Choice A skeptical means
inclined not to believe. Choice B orthodox means to
accept conventional beliefs. Choice C unorthodox
means unconventional. Choice D ethereal means
light and delicate or heavenly. Choice E insincere
means hypocritical, not sincere.
60. FERVOR

a. an unfortified place
b. patriotism
c. drollery
d. merrymaking
e. nonchalance

(E. nonchalance) Fervor means zeal or warmth of

feeling, and choice E nonchalance is cool
indifference. Choice C drollery is something
amusing.
 GAT: Picture Analogies
Direction: This type of reasoning question is similar to word analogies and is solved in
the same way as you solve word analogies. The question has a set of two pictures that
are related to each other. This set is followed by another set; a picture and an empty
box.

Each question is followed by four answer choices in the form of pictures. You have to
choose one picture that would go in the empty box so that pictures in the second set
are related to each other in the same way as the pictures in the first set are related to
each other.

(1)

Answer: A

Explanation: A color plate is to a color brush as a reel of a thread is to a sewing needle,

i.e., color brush and sewing needle are the tools needed to perform the task. So, the
needle will go in the empty box.
(2)

Answer: C

Explanation: A ring is worn in the hand and a cap is worn on the head, so the cap
would go in the empty box.
(3)

Answer: B

Explanation: Telephone and letter are used to communicate, and an airplane and bus
are used to travel. Telephone and letter are means of communication. An Airplane and
Bus are modes of transportation. So, the bus would go in the empty box.
(4)

Answer: C

Explanation: A camera is to a picture as the electric kettle is to a cup of tea, i.e., a

camera is used to take pictures and tea cattle is used to pour tea into the teacups. So,
the teacup would go in the empty box to complete the pair.
(5)

Answer: A

Explanation: The toddler grows and turns into a man. Similarly, a caterpillar grows and
turns into a butterfly. So, the butterfly would go in the empty box.
(6) Concepts in Java

Answer: D

Explanation: A button is a part of the shirt, and it is used to fasten the shirt. Similarly, a
belt buckle is a part of a belt which is used to fasten the belt. So, the belt buckle would
go in the empty box.
(7)

Answer: D

Explanation: Guitar and harmonium are musical instruments. Similarly, hammer and
saw are carpentry tools. So, the saw will enter into the empty box.
(8)

Answer: C

Explanation: A leaf is a part of the tree and feather is a part of the bird, so a tree is to a
leaf as a bird is to a feather. So, the feather will enter into the empty box.
(9)

Answer: A

Explanation: Scissor and knife are used for cutting. The water jug and watering can are
used for watering. So, watering would go in the empty box.
(10)

Answer: A

Explanation: Books are placed in a bookshelf and milk is kept in a refrigerator. So, the
milk bottle would go in the empty box.
(11) The first pair is complete, and the second pair is incomplete. Select one picture out of
four pictures given below that will complete the second pair so that pictures in the second
pair are related to each other in the same way as the pictures in the first pair are related to
each other.

OOPs Concepts in Java

Answer: B

Explanation: A penny is to a dollar as a house is to a building. It indicates a unit and a

group of units. A penny is a unit of a dollar, and a house is a unit of a residential
building.
(12) The first pair is complete, while the second pair is not complete. Which picture out of
four pictures given below will complete the second pair so that pictures in the second pair
are related to each other in the same way as the pictures in the first pair are related to each
other?

Answer: D

Explanation: A house is to a tent as a car is to a wagon. The house is a more advanced

or sophisticated form of a shelter than a tent house, similarly, a car is an advanced or
more sophisticated mode of transportation than a wagon. So, wagon will complete the
second pair.
(13) The first pair is complete, whereas the second pair is not complete. Select one picture
out of four pictures given below that will complete the second pair so that pictures in the
second pair share the same relationship as the pictures in the first pair.

Answer: C

Explanation: Bread is to a knife as a log of wood is to an ax. The knife is used to cut
bread into slices; similarly, an ax is used to chop a log of wood. So, the log of wood will
complete the second pair.
(14) The first pair is complete, whereas the second pair is not complete. Select one picture
out of four pictures given below that will complete the second pair so that pictures in the
second pair are related to each other in the same way as the pictures in the first pair are
related to each other.

Answer: D

Explanation: A hose is to a firefighter as a syringe is to a nurse. It indicates the tools

used in a trade. A firefighter uses a hose to extinguish the fire, and a nurse uses a
syringe to inject the vaccine. So, the picture of a nurse will complete the pair.s
(15) The first pair is complete, whereas the second pair is not complete. Select one picture
out of four pictures given below that will complete the second pair so that pictures in the
second pair have the same relationship with each other as the pictures in the first pair.

Answer: A

Explanation: A newspaper is to a book as a tabla (hand drum) is to a trumpet. The

newspaper and book are meant to be read, and trumpet and tabla are intended to be
played by musicians. So, a trumpet will complete the second pair.
 GAT Quantitative Ability

1) Average of five numbers is 20. If each number is multiplied by 2, what will be the new
average?

A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60

The correct answer is B

Explanation:The new average = Initial average ∗ 2= 20 ∗ 2 = 40ymo

2) A group consists of two male, two female and three children. The average age of the male is
67 years, that of the female is 35 years, and that of the children is six years. What is the average
age of the group?

A. 30.71
B. 31.71
C. 28.71
D. 35.45

Answer: B

Explanation: Average = (67*2+35*2+6*3)/7

= (134+70+18) /7
= 222 /7
= 31.71

3) The captain of a cricket team of 11 members is 26 years old, and the wicket-keeper is three
years older than the captain. If the ages of captain and wicketkeeper are excluded, the average
age of the remaining players of the team is one year less than the average age of the whole team.
What is the average age of the team?

A. 19
B. 49
C. 17
D. 23
Answer: D

Explanation:
Let the average age of the whole team by x years.
11x - (26 + 29) = 9(x -1)
11x - 55 = 9x -9
11x - 9x = - 9 + 55
2x = 46
x = 23 Years.

4) A museum has an average of 510 visitors on Sunday and 240 on other days. Find the average
number of visitors per day in a month of 30 days beginning with a Sunday.

A. 285
B. 275
C. 237
D. 245

Answer: A

Explanation:Since, the month begins with a Sunday, so there will be 5 Sundays and 25 other
days in this month.
So, the average no. of visitor per day

= 285

5) If the number of quantities in group A is 10 and in group B is 8, and their individual average is
24 and 16 respectively, find the combined average of the two groups.

A. 20.44
B. 18.22
C. 16.22
D. 18.66

Answer: A

Explanation:
The combined average of the two groups is =

=(10*24+8*16)/(10+8)
= (240+128)/18
= 368/18
= 20.44

6) Find the average of cubes of first 7 consecutive natural numbers.

A. 112
B. 110
C. 116
D. 113

Answer: A

Explanation:
The average of cubes of first n consecutive natural numbers is given by;
= n (n+1)²/4
Here, n=7
= 7 (7+1)²/4
= 7*64/4
=448/4
= 112

7) The average weight of a group of 5 boys is 26. If we replace a boy of weight 25 in the group
with another boy so that new average increases by 3, find the weight of the new body.

A. 56
B. 34
C. 40
D. 33

Answer: C

Explanation:
The weight of new person = Weight of the removed person + No. of persons * Increase in
average.
= 25+5*3
=25+15
= 40

4) 7X2 is a three digit number and X is the missing digit. If the number is divisible by 6, the
missing digit is
 A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 5

The Correct answer is (B)

Answer with explanation: The given number is divisible by 6 so it would be divisible by 2 and
3. As the last digit is 2 whatever be the value of X, it would be divisible by 2.

Now, 7+X+2 = 9 + X, must be divisible by 3.

∴X = 3 makes the number divisible by 3, so 3 is the required digit.

7) If (2p + 1) is a prime number, which one of the following digits could be the value of p?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

The Correct answer is (B)

Answer with explanation: In such questions, each alternative should be tried.

So, if P = 3, we will get; 8 + 1= 9

If P = 4, we will get; 16 + 1 = 17

If P = 5, we will get; 32 + 1 = 33

If P= 6, we will get; 64 + 1= 65

Out of the four results, only 17 is the prime number. So, the required value of the P is 4.

8) A boy was asked to multiply a number by 25 but by mistake he multiplied by 45 and the
answer was 200 more than the correct answer. What was the number?

A. 7
B. 8
 C. 10
D. 12

The Correct answer is (C)

Answer with explanation:

9) If two-third of three-fourth of a number is 34, find the 20% of that number?

A. 13
B. 13.6
C. 14
D. 14.6

The Correct answer is (B)

Answer with explanation: Let the number is X.

As per question;

10) Find the value of √(8√(8√(8√(8√(8√(8√(8.....n.

A. 4
B. 2
 C. √64
D. 8

Answer: D

Solution: In case of same type of root values multiplication, the number itself will be the answer
i.e., the number is 8.
Hence, the answer is 8.

11) (1-1/2)(1-1/3)(1-1/4) ....... (1-1/x) = ?

A. x
B. x-1
C. 1/ (x-1)
D. 1/x

Answer: D

Explanation: This type of question can solve by a sort trick that is the first term numerator, and
the last term denominator will be the answer.
i.e., 1-1/2 = 1/2, 1-1/3 = 2/3, 1-1/4 = 3/4 and so on
(1/2)*(2/3)*(3/4) .... ((x-1)/x) = (1) (1/x)
The first term denominator cancelled by its next term numerator till the end.
In the end, we get 1/x.

12) Find the number which is completely divisible by 45.

A. 306990
B. 331145
C. 256987
D. 181660

Answer: A

Explanation: A number, which is divisible by 3, 5, and 9, is also divisible by 45.

A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of its entire digits is divisible by 3.

A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its entire digits is divisible by 9.
The number which ends with 0 or 5 is divisible by 5.

The number 306990 fulfils all the requirements, so the answer is 306990.
13) On a certain sum of money the compound interest Rs. 318 is earned in 2 years. If the rate of
interest is 12%, what is the principal amount?

A. Rs. 1250
B. Rs.1300
C. Rs. 1200
D. Rs. 1150

The Correct answer is (A)

Explanation:

We have;

C.I. = Rs. 318

r = 12%

t = 2 years

14) If the difference between Simple Interest and Compound Interest on a sum of money for 3
years is Rs. 200 and the rate of interest is 10%, what is the sum?

A. Rs. 6451.6
B. Rs. 6351.6
C. Rs. 6251.6
D. Rs. 6151.6

The Correct answer is (A)

Explanation: If the difference between C.I. and S.I. on a certain sum for 3 years at rate of
interest r% is Rs. X, then the sum is given by;

Sum =

We have;

X = Rs. 200

r = 10%
Therefore, sum is:

15) A's and B's shares in a business are in the ratio of 5:3. If A has invested Rs. 70000 for 12
months, for what period B has invested Rs. 60000?

A. 7 months
B. 7.4 months
C. 8 months
D. 8.4 months

The Correct answer is (D)

Explanation:

A's capital be C1 = 70000

B's capital be C2 = 60000

A's time be T1= 12 months

Let B's time be T2 = X months

A's share: B's share = 5:3

Apply formula:
300000 X = 2520000

16) X and Y enter into a partnership for a year. X invests Rs. 6000, and Y invests Rs. 8000. After
4 months, they admit Z, who invests Rs. 9000. If Y withdraws his contribution after 6 months,
how would they share a profit of Rs 1000 at the end of the year?

A. 350, 300, 350

B. 375, 250, 375
C. 400, 300, 300
D. 100, 600,300

Answer: B

Explanation:

X's capital be C1 = 6000

Y's capital be C2 = 8000
Z's capital be C3 = 9000
X's time be T1 = 12 months
Y's time be T2 = 6 months
Z's time be T3 = 8 months
Profit = 1000

The profit will be divided in the ratio:-

(C1 * T1): (C2 * T2): (C3 * T3)

(6000*12): (8000*6): (9000*8)
i.e., 72000: 48000: 72000
Or, 72:48:72
Divide the whole equation by 24.
The ratio will be 3: 2: 3
Sum of the ratios will be 3+2+3= 8

Apply formula:
X's share = (X's ratio/ sum of all three ratios)* total profit
Hence, X's share is (3/8) * 10000 = 375
X's and Z's share are equal in ratio, so Z's share =375
Y's share = 1000 - (A + B)'s share
= 1000 - 750 = 250

17) The age of John 10 years ago was thrice the age of his son. After ten years, John's age will be
twice that of his son. What is the ratio of their present ages?

A. 7:3
B. 3:7
C. 9:4
D. 4:9

Answer: A

Explanation:
Let the age of son 10 years ago = x years
Then age of John = 3x
According to question
After 10 years
2(x+20) = 3x+20
2x + 40 = 3x + 20
X= 20
The present of son and John are x+10 and 3x+ 10 respectively
Son's age = 20+10 = 30 years
John's age = 3 ×20 + 10 = 60+10 = 70 years
Ratio of their present age is =70:30 =7:3

18) On February 5, 1998, it was Thursday. The day of the week on February 5, 1997, was

A. Wednesday
B. Monday
C. Friday
D. Sunday

The correct option is (A)

Explanation: 1997 was an ordinary year, it had 1 odd day. So, the day on February 5, 1998,
would be one day beyond the day on February 5, 1997.
∴ Thursday on February 5, 1998, would be one day beyond the day on February 5, 1997, so the
day on February 5, 1997, was Wednesday.

19) The day on 5th April of a year will be the same day on 5th of which month of the same year?

A. 5th July
B. 5th August
C. 5th June
D. 5th October

The Correct answer; option (A)

Explanation: April & July for all years have the same calendar. So, a day on any date of April
will be the same day on the corresponding date in July.

∴The same day will fall on 5th July of the same year.

20) A man can row a boat at a speed of 20 km/hr in still water. If the speed of the stream is 5
km/hr, in what time he can row a distance of 75 km downstream?

A. 1.5 hours
B. 2 hours
C. 2.5 hours
D. 3 hours

The correct answer is D

Answer with explanation: Speed of boat = 20 km/hr

Speed of stream = 5 km/hr

∴ Speed downstream = 20 + 5= 25 km/hr

Required Time = = = 3 hours

21) A boat travels upstream from Q to P and downstream from P to Q in 3 hours. If the distance
between P to Q is 4km and the speed of the stream is 1kmph, then what is the velocity of the boat
in still water?
 A. 3kmph
B. 4kmph
C. 5kmph
D. 7.2kmph

Answer: A

Answer with the Explanation: Let the velocity or speed of the boat in still water is x km/hr.
And the Speed of the stream = 1km/hr

So, the speed of the boat along the stream = (x+1) km/hr.
The speed of the boat against the stream = (x-1) km/hr.

Note: time = Distance / Speed

So, [4/ (x+1)] + [4/ (x-1)] = 3 hrs.

Note: go through the given options to get the answer quickly or solve the equation as
follows:

Or, [4 (x+1+x-1)]/ [(x+1) (x-1)] = 3

Or, 8x = 3(x2-12)
Or, 8x = 3x2-3
Or, 3x2-8x-3=0
Or, 3x2- 9x+ x-3 = 0
Or, (x-3) (3x+1) = 0
Therefore x=3 or, x=-1/3 (speed can't be -ve)
Hence, the speed or velocity of the boat in still water is 3 km/hr.

22) How many times the hands of a clock coincide in a day?

A. 24
B. 22
C. 23
D. 21

The Correct answer is (B)

Explanation: The hands of a clock coincide only once between 11 O' clock and 1 O' clock, so in
every 12 hours, the hands of a clock will coincide for 11 times.

∴ In a day or 24 hours, the hands of a clock will coincide for 22 (11+11) times.
23) How much does a watch lose per day, if its hands coincide every 63 minutes?

A. 56 min.

B. 57 min.

C. 55 min.

D. 54 min.

The Correct answer is (A)

Explanation: The hands of a clock coincide once after 65 minutes in every hour.

As per question, the hands coincide in every 63 minutes.

Therefore, the loss in 63 minutes =

Now, loss in 63 minutes =

∴ Loss per day or in 24 hours=

24) A man 1.5 meter tall is 30√3 meter away from a building. When he sees the top of building
the angle of elevation is 30°. Find the height of the building?

A. 31.5m
B. 30 m
C. 53.4m
D. 48 m

The Correctoption is(A)

Answer with explanation:

Let AD be the man and BE the building.

Now draw a line DC so that DC is perpendicular to BE.

Now, BC = AD = 1.5 m

And, DC = AB = 30√3 m

Now, Height of building, BE = BC + EC

= 1.5 + 30 = 31.5 m (Option A)

25) A plane is flying over two villages which are 4 km apart. If at an instant the angles of
depression of these villages from the plane are 45° and 60° respectively, find the height of the
plane at that instant?
The Correct option is(4)

Answer with explanation:

Let the plane is at point D and villages at points B and C respectively.

Let the height of the plane be AD = h.

h = X + 4 ..................(2)

Put value of X in equation (2) from equation (1)

25) An exam comprises 80 questions carrying one mark each,Parvez answers 65% of the first 40
questions correctly. How much percent of the remaining 40 questions does he need to answer
correctly to score 75% in this exam?

a. 80%
b. 85%
c. 73%
d. 40%

Answer: b

Explanation: Total marks = 80

65% of 40 = (65/100) * 40 = 26
And, 75% of 80 = (75/100) * 80 = 60
i.e., the required marks 60-26 = 34
So, he needs to answer 34 questions correctly out of the remaining 40 questions.
The required percentage = 34/40 * 100 = 85%

26) In an election, 2 candidates participate in which the winner gets 60% of the total votes, and
he wins the election by 2000 votes. Find the total number of votes in the election.
 a. 3200
b. 6400
c. 10000
d. 13250

Answer: c

Explanation: Let total votes= 100

So, as per question, the winner gets 60 votes and the loser gets 40 votes.
Now, the difference between votes = 20, but ATQ, it is 2000.
So, we have to multiply 20 by 100 to make it equal to 2000.
So, 100 (the assumed total votes) are also required to be multiplied with 100.
Therefore, the total votes= 100 * 100= 10000.

27) Three pipes A, B and C can fill a cistern in 8 minutes,12 minutes and 16 minutes
respectively. What is the time taken by three pipes to fill the cistern when they are opened
together?

A. 3.7 minutes
B. 4 minutes
C. 4.5 minutes
D. 5 minutes

Correct answer; option (A)

Answer with explanation: Part of the tank filled by A in one minute =

Part of the tank filled by B in one minute =

Part of the tank filled by C in one minute =

Net part of the tank filled by A+B+C in one minute;

= + +
=

Part of the cistern is filled in one minute.

∴ The whole tank will be filled in = 3.7 minutes

28) A cylindrical tank of diameter 25 cm is full of water. If 11 litres of water is drawn off, the
water level in the tank will drop by (use π =22/7).

A. 10 cm

B. 12 cm
C. 14 cm

D. 22 cm

The correct answer is D.

Answer with explanation:

Volume of cylinder = π r2 h

π r2 h = 11 litres = 11000 cm3

Or = 11000 cm3

h=

h= = 22 cm

Therefore, the water level in the will be drop by 222/5 cm

29) A shopkeeper purchases a table and sells it for Rs. 4200. If he incurs a loss of 20%, find the
cost price of table.
 A. Rs.5250
B. Rs.5150
C. Rs.5052
D. Rs.5200

The Correct answer is (A)

Answer with explanation:

S.P. of the table = Rs. 4200

C.P. of the table =?

Loss incurred = 20%

Apply formula: Cost Price = ∗ S.P.

C.P. = ∗4200

=100 ∗4200
80

= 5250

30) Ayaan bought 30 kg of rice at the rate of Rs 9.50/ kg and 40 kg rice at the rate of Rs 8.50/kg
and mixed them. He sold the mixture at the rate of Rs. 8.90/kg. Find his total profit or loss in the
transaction.

A. Rs 2 loss
B. Rs 5 profit
C. Rs 2 profit
D. Rs 7 loss

Answer: A

Explanation:

The total cost price = 30* 9.5 + 40* 8.5 = 625

The total selling price = 8.9(30+40) = 623
cost price> selling price = Loss
Hence, the total loss in this transaction = 625-623= Rs 2

31) A running man crosses a bridge of length 500 meters in 4 minutes. At what speed he is
running?

A. 8.5 km/hr
B. 7.5 km/hr
C. 9.5 km/hr
D. 6.5 km/hr

The correct answer is (B)

Answer with explanation:

o Distance = 500 meters

o Time = 4 minutes ⟶ 4 x 60 = 240 seconds

Speed =500⁄240=25⁄12m/s

We need answer in km/hr:

Speed in km/hr=25⁄12*18⁄5=90⁄12⟶30⁄4= 7.5 km/hr

32) Two buses 200 km apart, start moving from the bus stations at the same time towards each
other on parallel roads. If they cross each other at a distance of 120 km from one of the bus
stations, find the ratio of their speeds.

A. 4⁄2
B. 5⁄2
C. 3⁄2
D. 6⁄2

The Correct answer is (C)

Answer with explanation:

The total distance between the bus stations is 200 km. So, when the buses cross each other the
sum of the distances travelled the buses will be equal to 200 km.
We have given that buses cross each other at a distance of 120 km from one of the stations. So
one bus covers a distance of 120 km and the other bus covers the rest of the distance (200-
120=80km).

The ratio of their speeds will be equal to the ratio of distances covered by them.

So, ratio of speeds = 120⁄80→3⁄2(Option C)

33) A moneylender charges Rs. 180 as simple interest on a sum of Rs. 600 for four months.
What is the rate of interest per annum?

A. 80%
B. 85%
C. 90%
D. 95%

The Correct answer is (C)

Answer with explanation:

Principal = Rs. 600

Interest = Rs. 180

34) A train of length 200 meters crosses a man running at 10 km/hr in the same direction in 10
seconds. What is the speed of the train?

A. 72 km/hr
B. 95 km/hr
 C. 85 km/hr
D. 82 km/hr

The correct option is (D).

Answer with explanation:

When the train and man are moving in same direction then relative speed will be the difference
between their individual speeds. In this problem the other way to find the relative speed is to
divide the distance covered (length of train) by the time taken by the train to cross the man.

Relative Speed=

We will convert it into Km/hr

= 72 km/hr

Now, let the speed of the train is X km/hr. So, the relative speed, 72 km/hr = X km/hr - 10 km/hr

X-10=72

X= 72+10

X= 82 km/hr

35) A can finish a work in 8 hours, B can finish the same work in 12 hours, and C can do it in 24
hours. All the three starts work at 3 am, 4 am, and 5 am respectively. At what time work will be
completed? in Java | Dynamic Method Dispatch

A. 6 am
B. 7: 40 am
C. 8 am
D. 5 am

Answer: B

Explanation:

Note: Assume the total work = LCM of the given time

Take the LCM of hours = LCM of (8, 12, and 24) = 24

Let the total work = 24
Note: One hour work = (total work/ time)

Now,

A's one hour work = 24/8 = 3 unit

B's one hour work = 24/12 = 2 unit
C's one hour work = 24/24= 1 unit

ATQ, between 3 am - 4 am, A works alone and finish 3 units of work

Between 4 am - 5 am, A and B work and complete 3+2 = 5 units of work
Between 5 am - 6 am, A, B, and C works and finishes 3+2+1 = 6 units of work

Or, between 3 am to 5 am, 8 unit of work is finished.

Remaining 24-8= 16 unit (till 5am)
After 5 am, A+B+C work together and finish 6 unit of work per hours.

i.e., 6 unit work = 1 hour

To complete the 16 unit work, multiply both sides with 2

i.e., 12 unit work = 2 hours

Remaining work = 16-12 = 4 unit work

As we know, 6 work = 1 hour

Or, 1 work = 1/6 hours
Or, 4 work = 4/6 or 2/3 hours.

That means (2 + 2/3) hours requires after 5 am.

So, time taken to complete the work is (5 +2 + 2/3) = 7:40am

36) A 20 liter mixture contains 30% alcohol and 70% water. If 5 liters of water is added to the
mixture, what will be the percentage of alcohol in the new mixture ?

A. 22%
B. 23%
C. 24%
D. 25%

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The Correct answer is (C)

Answer with explanation:

Initially, the mixture contains 30% alcohol = 30 ∗20=6 liters of alcohol
100

And, 70% of water = 70 ∗20=14 liters of water

100

After adding 5 liters of water, the mixture contains (14+5) 19 liters of water and 6 liters of
alcohol.

∴Percentage of alcohol = 6 ∗100=24%

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37) Value of (256)0.16 x (256)0.09 is

A. 64
B. 4
C. 8
D. 16

Answer: B

Explanation:

(256)0.16 x (256)0.09
(256)0.16+0.09 = (256)0.25 = (256)1/4
= (44)1/4 = 44 x 1/4 = 4

38) Which least number should be subtracted from 1936 so that the resulting number, when
divided by 9, 10, and 15, will leave the same remainder 8 in each case?

A. 39
B. 38
C. 37
D. 36

Answer: B

Explanation:

Take LCM of 9, 10, and 15. Their LCM is = 90

If the number 1936 is divided by 90, we get the remainder 46, but we need 8 as remainder.

Hence, the required number is 46 - 8 = 38.

39) The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 10: 24:26 and its perimeter is 300 m. What is its area?

A. 2500 m2
B. 3000 m2
C. 3500 m2
D. 4000 m2

Explanation:

Let the sides are 10x, 24x, and 26x.

The perimeter is 300 m.
So, 10x + 24x + 26x = 300
60x = 300
x= 5

So, the sides are 10 *5 = 50 meters

24 * 5 = 100 meters
26 * 5 = 130 meters
102 + 242 = 262 so, it is a right triangle.
100 + 576 = 676

The area of a right triangle is = 1/2 * base * height

= 1/2 * 50 * 100
= 2500 m2

40) 5600 is to be divided into A, B, C, and D in such a way that the ratio of share of A: B is 1: 2,
B: C is 3: 1, and C: D is 2: 3. Find the sum of (A and C) and (B and C).

A. Rs 2400, Rs 3000
B. Rs 2000, Rs 3000
C. Rs 2400, Rs 3200
D. Rs 2000, Rs 3200

Answer: D

Explanation:
ATQ,
A: B = 1: 2........... (i)
B: C = 3: 1........... (ii)
C: D = 2: 3...........(iii)
Now,
Find A: B: C: D
Step 1: A: B: C: D
1: 2 (A: B value by equation i)

Note: To understand the shortcut, remember you need to make the right-hand side missing
numbers the same as that of last given number, and for the right-hand side the same is
done.

i.e., C: D will contain 2: 2 because 2 is the last number on the right side.

Or, A: B: C: D
1: 2: 2: 2
3: 3: 1: 1 (B: C value by equation ii)
2: 2: 2: 3 (C: D value by equation iii)

Now, multiply vertically and to get A: B: C: D.

So, A: B: C: D = (1*3*2): (2*3*2): (2*1*2): (2*1*3)

= 6: 12: 4: 6
= 3: 6: 2: 3

Now, the share of A and C = [(A+C)/ (A+B+C+D)] * total amount

Or, the share of A and C = [(3+2)/ (3+6+2+3)] * 5600
Or the share of A and C = (5/14)*5600 = 2000
Similarly, the share of B and C = (8/14)*5600 = 3200

41) In a race of 600 m, A can beat B by 50 m, and in another race of 500 m, B can beat C by 60
m. Then by how many meters will A beat C in a race of 400 meters?

A. 77 m
B. 77 m
C. 70 m
D. None of these.

Answer: A
Explanation:

When A runs 600 m,

Then B runs (600 - 50) = 550 m
Now, When B runs 500 m,
Then C runs (500 - 60) = 440 m

When B runs 550 m then C runs = = 484 m

When A runs 600 m then C runs 484 m,

Now in a 400 meters race, when A runs 400 runs, C will run:

∴ A beats C in a 400 m race by

42) A box contains 2 red, 3 green, and 2 blue balls. What is the probability that none of the balls
drawn is blue?

A. 10/25
B. 10/21
C. 10/31
D. 10/21

Answer: B

Explanation:

Total number of balls = (2+3+2) = 7

Let S be the sample space.
Then, n (S) = the total number of ways of drawing two balls out of 7:
= 7 C2

Let E is the event of drawing 2 balls, none of which is blue.

n (E) = number of ways of drawing 2 balls out of (2+3) balls.

= 5 C2
43) In a group of students, there are 15 boys and 10 girls. If three students are selected at
random, what is the probability that 1 girl and 2 boys are selected?

A. 21/46
B. 21/36
C. 21/26
D. 21/56

Answer: A

Explanation:

Let sample space = S.

n (S) = number of ways to select 3 students ( 1 girl and 2 boys) out of 25 students
= 25C3

= 2300
n (E) = 10C1 * 15C2

=10 *

= 1050

Apply formula:

44) 4 cubes each of 6 cm2 total surface area and another cube of 24 cm2 total surface area are
placed together in such a way to form a rectangular parallelepiped. The total surface area of the
parallelepiped so formed is

A. 48 cm2
B. 40 cm2
C. 36 cm2
D. 32 cm2

Answer: A

Explanation: Total surface area of parallelepiped = total surface area of 4 cubes + Surface area
of another cube

So, the required surface area = 4 x6 + 24 = 48 cm2

45) What is the value of (25.732)2 - (15.732)2?

A. 414.64
B. 414.256
C. 414.128
D. 414.52

Answer: A

Explanation: We know that, a2 - b2 = (a+b) (a - b)

Or, (25.732)2 - (15.732)2 = (25.732 + 15.732) (25.732 - 15.732)

Or, the value = 41.464 * 10 = 414.64

46) If 1.125 * 10k = 0.001125, the value of k is

A. -4
B. -5
C. -3
D. -1

Answer: C

Explanation:

The given expression is 1.125 * 10k = 0.001125

Or, we can say 0.001125 = 1.125/103 = 1.125 * 10-3
Now, 1.125 * 10k = 1.125* 10-3
On comparing both sides, we get 10k = 10-3
Hence, k = -3
Quantitative Reasoning (Section 1)
Quantitative Reasoning (Section 2)
 GAT Logical Reasoning
1. Look at this series: F2, __, D8, C16, B32, ... What number should fill the blank?
A. A16
B. G4
C. E4
D. E3
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The letters decrease by 1; the numbers are multiplied by 2.

2. Look at this series: 8, 43, 11, 41, __, 39, 17, ... What number should fill in the blank?
A. 8
B. 14
C. 43
D. 44
Answer: Option B
Explanation: This is a simple alternating addition and subtraction series. The first series begins
with 8 and adds 3; the second begins with 43 and subtracts 2.

3.CMM, EOO, GQQ, _____, KUU

A. GRR
B. GSS
C. ISS
D. ITT
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The first letters are in alphabetical order with a letter skipped in between each
segment: C, E, G, I, K. The second and third letters are repeated; they are also in order with a
skipped letter: M, O, Q, S, U.
4.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: Option C
Explanation: This is an alternating series. In the first segment, the letter "E" faces right, then
down, then right. In the second segment, the letters all face down. To follow this pattern, in the
fourth segment, the letters must all face up.

5. Which word does NOT belong with the others?

A. unique
B. beautiful
C. rare
D. exceptional
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Unique, rare, and exceptional are all synonyms. Beautiful has a different meaning.

5. CAGE: The necessary part of the underlined word is:

A. enclosure
B. prisoner
C. animal
D. zoo
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A cage is meant to keep something surrounded, so enclosure is the essential
element. A prisoner (choice b) or an animal (choice c) are two things that may be kept in cages,
among many other things. A zoo (choice d) is only one place that has cages.
6. SLAPSTICK : LAUGHTER
A. fallacy : dismay
B. genre : mystery
C. satire : anger
D. mimicry : tears
E. horror : fear
Answer: Option E
Explanation: Slapstick results in laughter; horror results in fear.

7. Here are some words translated from an artificial language.

malgauper means peach cobbler
malgaport means peach juice
moggagrop means apple jelly
Which word could mean "apple juice"?

A. moggaport
B. malgaauper
C. gropport
D. moggagrop
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Malga means peach; uper means cobbler; port means juice; mogga means apple;
and grop means jelly. Therefore, moggaport means apple juice.

8. People speculate when they consider a situation and assume something to be true based on
inconclusive evidence. Which situation below is the best example of Speculation ?
A. Francine decides that it would be appropriate to wear jeans to her new office on Friday
after reading about "Casual Fridays" in her employee handbook.
B. Mary spends thirty minutes sitting in traffic and wishes that she took the train instead of
driving.
C. After consulting several guidebooks and her travel agent, Jennifer feels confident that the
hotel she has chosen is first-rate.
D. When Emily opens the door in tears, Theo guesses that she's had a death in her family.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: This is the only situation in which someone makes an assumption that is not based
on conclusive evidence. Choices a and c reflect situations in which assumptions are made based
on evidence. In choice b, Mary is not assuming anything to be true. She is simply wishing that
she'd made a different decision.

9. The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard
during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked
the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?
A. A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers.
B. Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
C. Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last
basket scored.
D. Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on
school grounds.
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Seeing four girls surrounding another girl, while in possession of her backpack, is
the most suspicious of the incidents described.

10. Tim's commute never bothered him because there were always seats available on the train
and he was able to spend his 40 minutes comfortably reading the newspaper or catching up on
paperwork. Ever since the train schedule changed, the train has been extremely crowded, and by
the time the doors open at his station, there isn't a seat to be found.
A. Tim would be better off taking the bus to work.
B. Tim's commute is less comfortable since the train schedule changed.
C. Many commuters will complain about the new train schedule.
D. Tim will likely look for a new job closer to home.
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The passage tells us that Tim's commute didn't bother him because he was always
able to sit down and comfortably read or do paperwork. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that
Tim's commute has become less comfortable since the schedule change, because it is very
crowded and he can no longer find a seat. There is no information given that supports choices a,
c, and d.
11. In a four-day period Monday through Thursday each of the following temporary office
workers worked only one day, each a different day. Ms. Johnson was scheduled to work on
Monday, but she traded with Mr. Carter, who was originally scheduled to work on Wednesday.
Ms. Falk traded with Mr. Kirk, who was originally scheduled to work on Thursday. After all the
switching was done, who worked on Tuesday?
A. Mr. Carter
B. Ms. Falk
C. Ms. Johnson
D. Mr. Kirk
Answer: Option D
Explanation: After all the switches were made, Mr. Kirk worked on Tuesday. Mr. Carter
worked on Monday, Ms. Johnson on Wednesday, and Ms. Falk on Thursday.

12. One New York publisher has estimated that 50,000 to 60,000 people in the United States
want an anthology that includes the complete works of William Shakespeare. And what accounts
for this renewed interest in Shakespeare? As scholars point out, his psychological insights into
both male and female characters are amazing even today.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
A. Shakespeare's characters are more interesting than fictional characters today.
B. people even today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters.
C. academic scholars are putting together an anthology of Shakespeare's work.
D. New Yorkers have a renewed interested in the work of Shakespeare.
E. Shakespeare was a psychiatrist as well as a playwright.
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The last sentence in the paragraph clearly gives support for the idea that the
interest in Shakespeare is due to the development of his characters. Choice a is incorrect because
the writer never makes this type of comparison. Choice c is wrong because even though scholars
are mentioned in the paragraph, there is no indication that the scholars are compiling the
anthology. Choice d is wrong because there is no support to show that most New Yorkers are
interested in this work. There is no support for choice e either.
13. Statement: "To make the company commercially viable, there is an urgent need to prune the
staff strength and borrow money from the financial institutions." - Opinion of a consultant.
Assumptions:
I. The financial institutions lend money for such proposals.

II. The product of the company has a potential market.

III. The employees of the company are inefficient.

A. None is implicit
B. All are implicit
C. Only I and II are implicit
D. Only II and III are implicit
E. Only I and III are implicit
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Since the consultant talks of borrowing money from financial institutions, so I is
implicit. That the owners wish to make the company 'commercially viable' makes II implicit.
Also, it is mentioned that staff strength is to be reduced to make the company 'commercially
viable'. So, III is not implicit.

14. Statement: Courts take too long in deciding important disputes of various departments.
Courses of Action:
I. Courts should be ordered to speed up matters.
II. Special powers should be granted to officers to settle disputes concerning their
department.

A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E. Both I and II follow
Answer: Option E
Explanation: Clearly, either the work in the court needs to be speeded up or the system be
reorganized so that more number of problems can be resolved at the lower levels itself, to
provide speedy justice to the people. So, both the courses follow.

15. Statements: The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.
Conclusions:
I. Your life will be dull if you don't face a problem.
II. To escape from problems, you should always have some solutions with you.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E. Both I and II follow
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Clearly, both I and II do not follow from the given statement.

16. Though the waste of time or the expenditure on fashions is very large, yet fashions have
come to stay. They will not go, come what may. However, what is now required is that strong
efforts should be made to displace the excessive craze for fashion from the minds of these
youngsters.
The passage best supports the statement that:
A. fashion is the need of the day.
B. the excessive craze for fashion is detrimental to one's personality.
C. the hoard for fashion should be done away with so as not to let down the constructive
development.
D. work and other activities should be valued more than the outward appearance.
Answer: Option C
Explanation: No answer description is given (try for yourself!).
17. Statements:
I. India has surpassed the value of tea exports this year over all the earlier years due to an
increase in demand for quality tea in the European market.
II. There is an increase in demand of coffee in the domestic market during the last two years.

A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The two statements discuss two separate statistical and generalised results.

18. Statement: Should trade unions be banned completely?

Arguments:
I. Yes. Workers can concentrate on production.
II. No. This is the only way through which employees can put their demands before the
management.
III. Yes. Employees get their illegal demands fulfilled through these unions.
IV. No. Trade unions are not banned in other economically advanced countries.

A. Only I is strong
B. Only II is strong
C. Only I and II are strong
D. Only I, II and III are strong
E. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Clearly, trade unions provide a common platform for the workers to voice their
demands and protests and thus ensure that they are not subdued or exploited. So, argument II
holds strong, while I and III do not. Besides, the idea of imitation of other countries in the
implementation of a certain policy holds no relevance. So, argument IV also does not hold
strong.
19. Statements: All cups are glasses. Some glasses are bowls. No bowl is a plate.
Conclusions:
I. No cup is a plate.
II. No glass is a plate.
III. Some plates are bowls.
IV. Some cups are not glasses.

A. None follows
B. Only either I or III follows
C. Only II and III follow
D. Only III and IV follow
E. None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation: All cups are glasses. Some glasses are bowls.

Since the middle term 'glasses' is not distributed even once in the premises, no definite
conclusion follows.

Some glasses are bowls. No bowl is a plate.

Since one premise is particular and the other negative, the conclusion must be particular negative
and should not contain the middle term. So, it follows that 'Some glasses are not plates'.