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CSE (Prelims) Test Series-2022

Civil Services Aptitude Test
(CSAT) | Test-28
1 (a) 21 (c) 41 (d) 61 (d)
2 (a) 22 (a) 42 (d) 62 (b)
3 (b) 23 (c) 43 (c) 63 (c)
4 (b) 24 (d) 44 (a) 64 (d)
5 (b) 25 (b) 45 (d) 65 (b)
6 (b) 26 (a) 46 (a) 66 (c)
7 (c) 27 (a) 47 (c) 67 (b)
8 (b) 28 (a) 48 (b) 68 (c)
9 (d) 29 (c) 49 (a) 69 (a)
10 (b) 30 (c) 50 (a) 70 (b)
11 (d) 31 (d) 51 (b) 71 (d)
12 (b) 32 (c) 52 (c) 72 (c)
13 (c) 33 (b) 53 (c) 73 (d)
14 (d) 34 (c) 54 (b) 74 (c)
15 (c) 35 (a) 55 (b) 75 (b)
16 (c) 36 (c) 56 (d) 76 (b)
17 (b) 37 (c) 57 (d) 77 (c)
18 (a) 38 (b) 58 (c) 78 (a)
19 (c) 39 (b) 59 (b) 79 (b)
20 (a) 40 (c) 60 (b) 80 (c)
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1. (a) So, n > 40

Let’s consider the selling prices of small and Consequently, m has to be < 10 (as n + m
large chocolate boxes be ‘x’ and ‘2x’ = 50)
respectively. Students would be (n – 40) each, above the
Let’s also consider the weights of the small already existing average of 40. m(n – 40) is
and large chocolate boxes to be 100 (to make the total extra additional weight added,
it easy) and y respectively. which is shared amongst 40 + m students.
Given that, the selling price per gram of (n  40)
chocolate in the large box is 12% less than So, m  has to be maximum for the
(m  40)
that in the small box. overall average to be maximum.
x 2x At this point, use the trial and error
Therefore,  0.88 =
100 y approach (or else, go with the answer
200 options) to arrive at the answer.
y= The maximum average occurs when m = 5,
0.88
y  227 and n = 45
Hence, the weight of chocolate in a large 5
And the average is 40 + (45 – 40) × =
box exceeds 45
127% of that of a small box 5
40  = 40.56 kgs
Thus, (a) is the correct option. 9
Hence, the answer is “40.56 kgs”.
2. (a)
Choice (b) is the correct answer.
When a number is divided by 8, a
remainder of 7 can be thought of as a 4. (b)
remainder of –1. (+1 – 62), (+1 – 52), (+1 – 42), (+1 – 32), (+1 –
So, N = 5a – 1 or 22)
N + 1 = 5a Since, 60 = 95 + 1 – 62
N = 6b – 1 or N + 1 = 6b Similarly, 10 = 13 + 1 – 22
N = 7c – 1 or N + 1 = 7c 5. (b)
N = 8d – 1 or N + 1 = 8d First and second terms are in alphabetical
N = 9e – 1 or N + 1 = 9e order, while third and fourth term are in
N + 1 can be expressed as a multiple of reverse order. Therefore, missing item is
(5, 6, 7, 8, 9) IJPO.
N + 1 = 5a × 6b × 7c × 8d × 9e Hence, the answer is (b).
or N = (5a × 6b × 7c × 8d × 9e) – 1 6. (b)
Smallest value of N will be when we find Option (b) is the correct choice.
the smallest common multiple of (5, 6, 7, 8, Assumption (1) is not valid because the
9) passage states that ‘are still tied up in the
or LCM of (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) courts’.
N = LCM (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) – 1 = 2520 – 1 = 2519
Assumption (2) is valid because the passage
Thus, option (a) is correct. states that ‘of whether or not their research
3. (b) questions are important enough’.
If the overall average weight has to increase
7. (c)
after the new people are added, the average
Option (c) is the correct choice.
weight of the new entrants has to be higher
than 40. Option (a) is not correct because the passage

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states the opposite of this. Films have led imply that interactions are inhibited.
people to believe they are interested in Inference (2) is valid because the passage
treasures. in the very first sentence refers to this.
Option (b) is not correct because it extends 11. (d)
beyond the scope of the passage. Let the breadth of the rectangle plot be
Option (c) is correct because the passage x m.
mentions ‘one of the main goals of Given, width of the path = 4m
archaeology: to document and study the Area of the path = 432 m2
evolution of ancient societies’. and length of rectangular plot = (x + 2)m
Option (d) is not correct because it states 2 × [4(x + 2) + 4x – 2 × 4 × 4] = 432 m2
‘economic principles’. 8(x + 2 + x – 8) = 432 m2
8. (b) 8(2x – 6) = 432
Option (b) is the correct choice. 16(x – 3) = 432  x = 30m
Option (a) and (d) are beyond scope as they Area of plot = x × (x + 2) = 30 × 32 = 960 m2
state ‘will be beneficial’ and ‘must be 12. (b)
pursued’. The passage uses phrases like Ram Shalaka (spouse) Ganpat (father)
‘could potentially’ to describe the potential
impacts of CDR. Kusha (daughter) Gopa (brother) Meena (spouse)
Option (b) is correct because the passage
states clearly that ‘carbon dioxide Mala (daughter) Hari (son)
removal (CDR) is not a replacement for 13. (c)
emissions reductions’. AM  GM
9. (d)
abbbcc 6
Option (d) is the correct choice  a  b3  c2
6
Option (a) is not correct because the passage 12 6
only mentions ‘large corridors can also  a  b3  c2
6
reflect’. This cannot be taken to mean they
are the primary cause. 2  6 a  b3  c2
6
Option (b) is not correct because ‘regional a  b3  c2  2
or local’ cannot be inferred. a × b3 × c2  26
Option (c) is not correct because the passage Maximum value is 64 which will occur
does not discuss technology. when a = b = c.
Option (d) is correct because it highlights Thus, (c) is the correct answer.
the words ‘the largest corridors tend to be 14. (d)
from smaller economies to larger First the given figure is labelled as shown.
economies’ from the passage. ‘Tend to be’ A B C D
in the passage can be inferred to be ‘most
J E
of the world’s largest’ mentioned in the K L
option (d).
I H G F
10. (b) Now,
Option (b) is the correct choice (i) We have 6 simplest parallelograms
Inference (1) is not valid because the passage namely, ABKJ, BCLK, CDEL, JKHI,
does not give us any information that can KLOGH, LEFG.
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(ii) The parallelograms composed of two Assumption (1) is valid because the passage
components are ACLJ, BDEK, CKFG, mentions that ‘geopolitical tension and
EFHK; LGIJ, HIAB and, BCGH and risking the erosion of multilateral
their number is 7. cooperation.’.
(iii) The parallogram composed of four
Assumption (2) is not valid because the
components are ACGI and BDFH and
passage does not mention ‘core values
their number is 2.
underpinning global governance’. So we
(iv) The parallogram composed of six
cannot draw any valid assumptions about
elements is ADFI, i.e..., one only.
this.
 The total number of parallelograms =
19. (c)
6 + 7 + 2 + 1 = 16
Option (c) is the correct choice.
 Thus, answer is (d).
15. (c) Option (a) is not correct because the passage
does not imply ‘radically overhaul’.
Let the present age of Priti and her sister be
P, Q respectively. Option (b) is not correct because the passage
y ears ago, P – y = 2 × (Q – y) clearly states ‘grid-embedded generation, is
driving an emerging focus on
P = 2Q – y ...(1)
cybersecurity’.
4y years ago, P – 4y = 3(Q – 4y)
Option (c) is correct because the passage
P = 3Q – 8y ...(2)
essentially discusses ‘emerging focus on
Equating eq. (1) & (2), we get
cybersecurity’.
Q = 7y
Option (d) is not correct because it extends
P = 13y
beyond the scope of the passage.
Difference of their ages = 13y – 7y = 6y
20. (a)
Among the given options, only 36 is a
Option (a) is the correct choice.
multiple of 6.
Assumption (1) is valid as the passage has
Thus, (c) is the correct answer.
stated ‘turf control that is generic to cricket
16. (c)
administration’.
Bus and Train are different from each other
Assumption (2) is not valid because the
but some travellers travel by bus and some
passage does not mention any such
travel by train.
principle.
17. (b)
21. (c)
Option (b) is correct
The only scalene triangles with perimeter
Statement (1) is not valid as the passage
less than 15 with integral sides are (2, 3, 4);
nowhere states ‘developing countries’. (2, 4, 5); (2, 5, 6); (3, 4, 5), (3, 4, 6) and (3, 5,
Statement (2) and (3) are valid as the 6). So, the total number of triangles possible
passage mentions ‘close linkage between is 6.
supply chains’ and ‘conflict threaten these 22. (a)
waters’.
240km
Statement (4) is not valid as the passage
discusses this as a measure which will A B 80km C
energy security.
1
18. (a) 3
Option (a) is the correct choice.
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Let V1, V2 and V3 be the speeds of the cars. This equals 2034144 – 2016 = 2032128
AB AB AB AB Hence, the correct answer is 128 which is
 =  option (c).
V1 V2 V2 V3
24. (d)
240 240
 25. (b)
V1 V2 = 1
We know that the 2 trains travel with the
V3 = 2V1
same speed.
Condition I states that the cars leave in
Let the length of the tunnel be T m.
equal intervals of time and arrive at the
same time. Or, the difference in the time Let the length of the shorter train be ‘x’ and
taken between cars 1 and 2 should be equal the length of the longer train be ‘y’.
to the time taken between cars 2 and 3. The 2 trains cross each other completely in
2 minutes (120 seconds) if they are
AB AB AB AB
We get,  =  travelling on opposite tracks.
V1 V2 V2 V3
When 2 trains travel in the opposite
As the second car arrived at C an hour directions, the total distance that should be
earlier than the first, we get a second travelled by the 2 trains to cross each other
equation completely will be equal to the sum of the
240 240 length of the trains.

V1 V2 = 1 We know that both the trains travel at
The third car covered 240 + 80 kms when 10 m/s. Since the trains are moving in the
the first on recovered 240 – 80 kms. opposite directions. The relative velocity is
10 + 10 = 20 m/s.
320 160
Therefore, = Sum of the lengths of the trains, x + y =
V3 V1
120 × 20
This gives us V3 = 2V1  x + y = 2400 m
From condition 1, y = 2400 – x
AB AB AB AB It has been given that the longer train takes
we have V  V = V  V twice as long as the shorter train to cross
1 2 2 3

Substituting V3 = 2V1 this gives us the tunnel. Distance travelled by a train to

completely cross a tunnel = Length of the
AB AB AB AB
 =  train + length of the tunnel.
V1 V2 V2 2V1
3AB 2AB 4V 2  T  x  T  2400  x 
or V  1 =
2V1 = V2 or 2 3 10 10
240 240 60 2T + 2x = T – x + 2400
Solving, V  V = 1, we get V = 1 or T + 3x = 2400 m
1 2 1

V1 = 60 kmph We have to find out the time taken by a

 V2 = 80 kmph and V3 = 120 kmph train thrice as longer as the shorter train to
cross the tunnel at the same speed as these
Hence, the answer is 60 kmph.
2 trains. Therefore, we have to find the time
23. (c) taken by a train of length 3x to cross the
Q – P = 1 + 3 × 4 + 7 × 4 + 11 × 4 + ... + 2015 tunnel at 10 m/s.
× 4 – 2017 A train of length 3x will have to cover a
This equals 4(3 + 7 + 11 + ... + 2015) – 2016 distance of T + 3x to cross the tunnel
This equals 4 × 504 × 1009 – 2016 completely.
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We know that T + 3x = 2400 m Assumption (1) is valid because the passage

2400 tells us that ‘storing food surpluses, creating
 Time taken to cross the tunnel = potential scenarios for differences in
10
population size’.
= 240 seconds
Therefore, 240 is the right answer. Assumption (2) is valid because the passage
has mentioned ‘it was not farming per se
26. (a)
that created unequal societies’.
The last two digits of 71 are 07.
30. (c)
The last two digits of 72 are 49.
Option (c) is the correct choice.
The last two digits of 73 are 43.
Implication (1) is valid because clearly states
The last two digits of 74 are 01.
‘will rely on the ability of companies …
The last two digits of powers of 7 go in a
Governments will play a critical role’.
cycle : 07, 49, 43, 01.
Implication (2) is not valid because the
So, the last two digits of 745 are 07.
passage does not state with regards to long
Hence the option (a) is correct.
term energy security and private companies.
27. (a)
Implication (3) is valid because the passage
Option (a) is the correct choice.
states ‘to ensure affordable and secure
Option (a) is correct because the passage supplies’.
mentions ‘must take the opportunity to 31. (d)
convey clearly’.
Consider the work done by 1 man in 1 day
Option (b) is not correct because though = M units and that by a woman in 1 day
the passage mentions well-wisher, that is = W units.
not a recommendation like ‘should be a Hence, (10M + 8W) × 12 = 12M × 16
well-wisher’. 120M + 96W = 192M
Option (c) is not correct because it 96W = 72M
incorrectly suggests ‘the crisis’. The passage 4W = 3M
does not discuss this. Total work = 12m × 16 = 192M
Option (d) is not correct because it is vague Let x be the number of additional women
as it uses the phrase ‘much…can do’. to be employed.
28. (a) (8M + 6W + xW)9.6 = 192 M
Option (a) is the correct choice  3M 3M 
 8M  6   x  9.6 = 192M
Inference (1) is valid because the passage  4 4 
states that ‘in a bid to cut costs,  18M 3xM 
governments always choose the lowest  8M    9.6 = 192M
 4 4 
bidder’.
 50 3x 
Inference (2) is not valid because the    = 20
 4 4 
passage has mentioned this to highlight x = 10
that the rule is violated. But implementation Thus, (d) is the correct answer.
of these rules does not guarantee that 32. (c)
hospitals will not have fires. Sum of the weight of A, B, C and D = 75 × 4
29. (c) = 300 kg
Option (c) is the correct choice. and average weight of A, B, C, D and E =
71 kg.
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Sum of weight of A, B, C, D and E a = 18, = 24, c = 4 Sum = 46

= 71 × 5 = 355 kg Least possible value = 46
Weight of E = 355 – 300 = 55 kg 37. (c)
Weight of F = 55 + 6 = 61 kg Let the number of pages in the book be x
Now, average weight of F, B, C, D and E According to the question
= 72 kg 2x 2x x 2
    15  x
Sum of the weight of F, B, C, D and E 5 5 3 5
= 72 × 5 = 360 kg 4x 2x
B + C + D = 360 – 55 – 61 = 244 kg    15  x
5 15
Weight of A = 300 – 244 = 56 kg.
 15x  14 x  225
Thus, (c) is correct option.
33. (b)  15x  14 x  225
3
C2 1  x  225
Required Probability = 9

C 2 12 38. (b)
34. (c) Option (b) is the correct choice.
35. (a) Option (a) is not correct because the passage
Let distance be LCM of speeds = 192 km does mention that they are ‘pushed
192 beyond’.
Time taken by bus without stoppage =
64 Option (b) is correct because it highlights
= 3hr the message of the passage: Indian policy
192 makers need all hands on deck and
Time taken by bus with stoppage =
48 undivided attention to cope with the
= 4 hr
multiple headwinds.
Bus stops in 4 hours for 60 min.
Option (c) is not correct because the passage
60
Bus stops in 1 hr for = 15 min. does not discuss which kind of plan will
4
work.
36. (c)
Since the product is involved, we will keep Option (d) is not correct because merely
the numbers as close as possible paying attention will not resolve the
bc = 96 and c < 9 problem. Also ‘will lead to social unrest’ is
extreme.
bc
39. (b)
12 × 8 = 96
16 × 6 = 96 Option (b) is the correct choice.
24 × 4 = 96 Statement (1) is not valid because the
ab = 432 passage does not discuss what would be
considered as imbalance.
ab
12 × 36 = 432 Statement (2) is valid because the passage
has mentioned ‘their omnipresence is mostly
16 × 27 = 432
because of...’.
24 × 18 = 432
40. (c)
So possible values of a = 36, b = 12, c = 8
Sum = 58 Option (c) is the correct choice.
a = 27, b = 16, c = 6 Sum = 49 Option (c) is correct because the central idea

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of the passage is ‘Because of their potential For two years difference between
compound and simple interest
use in …, it is important to understand …
function of such microbial communities.’. = P(1  a)2  P  2Pa = Pa2 = 5400 ...(1)
Option (a) and (b) are not correct because Now for three years, the difference
they extend beyond the scope of the = P(1  a)3  P  3Pa
passage. They both do not discuss why it is
= Pa3 + 3Pa2 = 17820 ...(2)
important to study them.
Putting the value of Pa2 in (2),
Option (d) is not correct because it misses
we get 5400a + 3 × 5400 = 17820
the central point.
3
41. (d)  a= .
10
Let the cost price of the article be ‘x’.
3
When the shopkeeper marks up the price Now, on putting a = in (1), we get
10
of the article by n% and offers a discount 9
of n%, he incurs a loss of Rs. 100. P = 5400  P = 60000
100
(1 + n)(1 – n)x = x – 100 Hence, option (d) is correct.
x = xn2 = x – 100 43. (c)
 xn2 = 100 ...(1) According to question
When the shopkeeper marks up the price 12
by 2n% and offers a discount of n%, he 11 1
makes a profit of Rs. 100. 10 2
(1 + 2n)(1 – n)x = x + 100
9 3
(1 – n + 2n – 2n2)x = x + 100
x + nx – 2n2x = x + 100 8 4
Substituting (1), we get,
7 5
nx – 200 = 100 6

nx = 300 ...(2) After interchange hour and mine hand.

Dividing (1) by (2), we get, 12
11 1
1
n= and x = 900 10 2
3
When the shopkeeper marks up the price 9 3
by 3n% and offers a discount of 2n%, the
selling price of the article will be (1 + 3n) 8 4
(1 – 2n)x 7 5
6
(1 + 3n)(1 – 2n)x = (1 + n – 6n2)x
The new time shown by the watch is closet
= x + nx – 6n2x
to fourteen minutes to three.
= 900 + 300 – 600 = 600
44. (a)
 Loss = 900 – 600 = Rs. 300
Let the cost price of the notebook and the
Thus, (d) is the correct option. pad be Rs. 3x and Rs. 2x respectively.
42. (d) The profit percent on a notebook is 50%.
Assuming the amount = P the rate of
The selling price of a notebook
R
interest = R% and =a  50 
100 = 1    3x = 4.5x
 100 

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When a customer buys 10 notebooks. and Car C travel in opposite directions.

Cost price for the shopkeeper = 10 × 3x + 2 Their relative speed = Sum of the two
× 2x = 34x speeds = 45 + 54 kmph = 99 kmph.
Selling price for the shopkeeper = 10 × 5 55
(4.5x) = 45x = 99  m /s = m /s  27.5 m / s
18 2
 45x = 34x + 231 The relative distance = 220m. So, time they
 11x = 231 220
will take to cross each other = = 8
 x = 21 27.5
seconds
Hence, the total cost of a notebook and a
pad = 5x = 21 × 5 = Rs. 105 Now, car A has to overtake car B within 8
seconds. The relative distance = 50 m
Thus, (a) is the correct option.
 Relative speed should be at least
45. (d)
50
Total number of ways = 5C1 × 4C2 + 5C2 × m /s = 6.25 m/s.
4C + 5C
8
1 3 18
 6.25  kmph  22.5kmph
3 4 3 5
5 4  5  5 4   2
2 2 3 Car B travels at 45 kmph, so car A should
= 30 + 40 + 10 = 80 ways travel at least 45 + 22.5 = 67.5 kmph.
Thus, (d) is the correct option. Hence, the answer is 67.5 kmph.
46. (a) Thus, (c) is the correct answer.
Given equations are a2 + b2 = 25 and x2 + y2 48. (b)
= 169
Option (b) is correct
We know 52 = 25 and 132 = 169
Statements (1) is not correct because the
Multiply both equations to get
passage only mentions ‘development of
(a2 + b2) (x2 + y2) = 25 × 169 downstream communities’. Water usage is
(a2 + b2) (x2 + y2) = 6225 not discussed.
We know, 6225 = 652 Statements (2), (3) and (4) are correct based
We also know that ax + by = 65 on the second half of the passage.
So, numerically, 49. (a)
(a2 + b2)(x2 + y2) = (ax + by)2 Option (a) is the correct choice.
(a2 + b2)(x2 + y2) = (ax + by)2
Assumption (1) is valid because the passage
Expanding the equation, states ‘prompting local governments to
a 2 x 2 + a 2 y 2 + b 2 x2 + b 2 y 2 = a 2 x2 + b 2 y 2 + implement prevention and mitigation
2axby measures’.
a2y2 + b2x2 = 2axby
Assumption (2) is not valid because the
a2y2 + b2x2 – 2axby = 0 passage mentions that ‘controversies exist
This is of the form, (a – b)2 regarding the frequency of GLOFs over the
(ay – bx)2 = 0 past several decades’. This tells us that we
ay – bx = 0 cannot claim that it ‘has remained more or
k=0 less similar’.
Hence, option (a) is correct. 50. (a)
47. (c) Option (a) is the correct choice.
To begin with, let us ignore car A. Car B Implication (1) is valid because the passage
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states ‘in India is an outcome of dynamic As it can be seen from the figure, C and E
socio-cultural habits … correspond to their are sitting on the neighbouring chairs.
region specific attributes’. 55. (b)
Implication (2) is valid because the passage Cost price of 1 kg of broccoli
states ‘consumed globally as an integral part = Rs. 10/2 = Rs. 5
of daily diet’. Selling price of 1 kg of broccoli
Implication (3) is not valid because the = Rs. 12/2 = Rs. 6
passage does not discuss anything with Profit on 1 kg of broccoli = 6 – 5 = Rs. 1
regards to ‘will give impetus to agriculture
 overall profit = Rs. 200
in India’.
56. (d)
51. (b)
Here, each alphabet value is derived as:
Assume the cost of material = Re 1/unit and
normal marked price = 1.2/unit = 26 – < alphabet place in letter series > + 1
Consider the amount of money spent on the i.e., A = 26 – 1 + 1 = 26
given day = Rs. 100 B = 26 – 2 + 1 = 25
Then the shopkeeper will get 110 units of Z = 26 – 26 + 1 = 1
material. Simply these are alphabet’s position
The marked price of 110 units = 110 × 1.2 backwards
After giving 25% discount, new selling price BIOLOGY = 25 18 12 15 12 20 2
= 110 × 1.2 × 0.75 = 99
57. (d)
Hence on the whole transaction be makes
Assume a1, d1 and a2, d2
100 – 99 = 1% loss.
2a1  (n  1)d1
Hence, option (b) is correct. Ratio of the sum = 2a2  (n  1)d2
52. (c)
= 1 + 3/n
First and third letters have been
interchanged. Middle letter becomes a1  ((n  1) / 2)d1
 = 1 + 3/n ...(1)
capital. a2  ((n  1) / 2)d2
53. (c) Now, the ratio of 8th terms = (a1 + 7d1)(a2
Each group have a common difference of 4 + 7d2)
among its consecutive terms. Also the On putting (n – 1)/2 = 7 in (1), we can get
difference between the consecutive first the required ratio.
term of each group is 3, 5, 7, etc.  n = 15
Thus, ?, ?, ? = (10 + 7), (17 + 4), (21 + 4) 3 6
= 17, 21, 25. (a1 + 7d1)/(a2 + 7d2) = 1  =
15 5
Hence, the answer is (c). 58. (c)
54. (b) Assuming the quadratic function to be
A f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
D F
We have, f(–2) = 4a – 2b + c = 5
f(–1) = a – b + c = 8
 3a – b = – 3 ...(1)
B C Now the maximum value will occur at
E b
 = –1
2a
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 b = 2a ...(2) k
From (1) and (2), we get =
802
3a – 2a = –3
After losing the water content the weight
 a = –3 of grapes with water content x(assume)
b = 3a + 3 = –9 + 3 = –6
k
c=8+b–a price of 1 kg grapes become = .
x2
=8–6+3=5
Since the pulp mass remain constant, 0.2 =
Therefore f(–3) = 9a – 3b + c
= 9 × (–3) – 3 × (–6) + 5  x 
z1   (where z is the total mass of
= –27 + 18 + 5  100 
= –27 + 23 = –4 grape with × water content)
Hence, the option (c) is correct. 20
Hence, z = kg
59. (b) 100  x
Option (b) is the correct choice. 20 20 k
Price for kg raisin =  2
Inference (1) is not valid because the passage 100  x 100  x x
does not mention or imply why these AI 20
=–
systems are being used. (100  x)x 2
Inference (2) is valid because the passage k 20k

clearly mentions that ‘utilizes machine 80 2
(100  x)x2 1
Loss = =
learning to…identify those intent on causing k 9
potential harm’. 80 2
60. (b) 20  80 2 8
 1– 2

Option (b) is the correct choice. (100  x)x 9
Option (a) is not correct because the passage  x3 – 100x2 + 144000 = 0
does not give the message that ‘will find From the options, x = 60 satisfies the given
widespread use’. equation.
Option (b) is correct because it highlights Thus, (d) is correct option.
the main message of the passage that 62. (b)
‘although such approaches have been Consider speeds (m/s) of A, B and C be a,
highly contested… related to accuracy, b and c respectively.
intrusiveness and privacy’. If A beats B by 300 meters in a 1.5 km race.
Option (c) is not correct because the passage  1500   1200 
does not just about drone technology.   =  
 a   b 
Option (d) is not correct because it does not a 5
capture the central message of the passage. or,   = ...(1)
b 4
61. (d) If B beats C by 2 minutes 30 seconds (= 150
Assuming the initial quantity to be 1 kg and seconds)
k  1500   1500 
price per kg = 2   =    150
y  c   b 
where y is the percentage content of the
1  1  1 
water and k is the proportion constant.   =    ...(2)
 c   b   10 
Price of 1 kg grapes with 80 percent water
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If A beats C by 6 minutes 40 seconds (= 400 he sold at profit = 60 – 20 + 50 – 20 = 40 +

seconds) in a 3 km race. 30 = 70
 3000   3000  66. (c)
   (400) =   These are 11 such letters.
 a   c 
A, H, I, M, O, T, U, V, W, X and Y
 1  1  1
    ...(3) 67. (b)
 a   7.5   c 
Option (b) is correct
From 1, 2 and 3, we get a = 7.5 m/s
b = 6 m/s and c = 3.75 m/s Statement (1) is not valid as the passage has
discussed ‘…capacity of a given area to
Sum of speeds of A and C = 7.5 + 3.75 =
11.25 m/s generate renewable resources’.
Thus, (b) is correct option. Statement (2) is valid as the passage has
63. (c) discussed that the ‘ability to support a
human population’.
In every figure the sum of square route of
all corner digits comes in middle box. Statement (3) is valid as the passage states
‘ecological assets a population needs …to
Here, 9 = 3. absorb its carbon emissions’.
64 = 8, 1 =1 68. (c)
Now, 3 + 8 + 1 = 12 Option (c) is the correct choice.
18 – 12 = 6 The critical message of the passage is: in
 X = (6)2 = 36 order to gauge the true impact of a country’s
Thus, (c) is correct option. ecological footprint, it must be compared
64. (d) to a parallel metric, bio-capacity.
Option (a), (b) and (d) are not correct as
Pr 2
Difference of CI and SI in 2 years = . they do not highlight the crux of the
100 2
r = 15% passage.
65. (b) Option (c) is correct because it restates the
Price of 5 bananas = Price of 4 oranges main point of the passage.
5x = 4y  x/y = 4/5 69. (a)
Assume cost price of 1 banana = 4a and Option (a) is the correct choice.
the price of 1 orange = 5a. Assumption (1) is valid because the passage
Overall price = 60 × 5a + 50 × 4a = 500a states that ‘to absorb any wastes generated
Also the number of bananas sold = x, the by their consumption—in other words, its
number of oranges sold = x ability to support a human population’.
Selling price of fruits sold at loss = (x × 4a + Assumption (2) is not valid because the
x × 5a) 0.8 = 7.2 ax passage does not state any reason to suggest
Selling price of remaining fruits = ((60 – x) that ‘ecological footprint is typically used
× 5a + (50 – x) × 4a) × 1.4 = 700a – 12.6 ax alongside …bio-capacity’.
Overall selling price = 7.2ax + 700a – 12.6ax 70. (b)
= 500a × (1 + 0.184 × 500) Option (b) is the correct choice
 700a – 5.4ax = 592a  108a = 5.4 ax Option (a) is not correct as the passage does
 x = 20 not discuss anything related to ‘difficulty
Total number of oranges and bananas that in accessing microbes’.
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Option (b) is correct because it the passage After realization of 20% profit, the selling
has stated that ‘Mud volcanoes are natural price of P is 3x
conduits for releasing abnormally high 100
pressure fluids’. Cost price of P = 3x  = 2.5x
120
Option (c) is not correct because it extends After realization of 20% profit, the selling
beyond the scope of the passage by using price of Q is 4x.
the vague phrase ‘enrich our knowledge’. 100 10x
Cost price of Q = 4x × =
Option (d) is extends beyond the scope of 120 3
the passage. After realization of 10% loss, the selling
price of R is 5x.
71. (d)
100 50x
Let ‘x’ be the number of housewives who Cost price of R = 5x  =
90 9
knew about both detergent powders. Let
205x
‘y’ be the number of housewives who didn’t Sum of the cost price =
know about any of the two brands. We can 18
Sum of the selling price = 12x
draw a Venn diagram as shown below:
20x
Sariel Turf Excel 12x 
18  100
Overall profit percentage =
205x
544–x x 378–x
18
y = 5.37%
It is given that a total of 800 housewives Hence, (c) is the correct answer.
participated in the survey. 73. (d)
 544 – x + x + 378 – x + y = 800 C
B N
 x = 122 + y
5
We know that y  0 , therefore, we can say 12
W E
10
that x  122 ...(1) 5
Also, the number of housewives who knew A S
24
about Turf/excel alone = 378 – x. Therefore,
74. (c)
378  x  0
75. (b)
 x  378 ...(2)
Let the total work be 60 units (LCM of 15,
By combining inequality (1) and (2) we can 20 and 12)
say that A can complete the work in 20 days.
 122  x  378  A’s 1 day’s work = 3 units
 122   x  378 B can complete the work in 15 days.
 544 – 122  544 – x  544 – 378  B’s 1 day’s work = 4 units
 166  544 – x  422 C can complete the work in 12 days.
Hence, the number of housewives  C’s 1 day’s work = 5 units
who knew about Sariel alone = (544 – x)  Let the total time required to complete the
(166, 422) work be x days.
We can see that only 394 lies in that range. Then, A worked for x days, C worked for
Thus, (d) is the correct answer. (x – 3) days, and B worked for (x – 5) days.
72. (c) Therefore, 3 × x + 4 × (x – 5) + 5 × (x – 3)
Let the selling price of P, Q, R be 3x, 4x, 5x = 60

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95 11 Relative speed is 25 m/s. The total distance

On solving, we get x = days = 7 days
12 12 covered is 25 × 14 = 350 m.
Thus, (b) is the correct answer. Circumference = 150 + 100 + 350 = 600 m
76. (b) Hence, option (a) is correct.
15 th August, 2010 = (2009 years + time 79. (b)
period 1.1.2010 to 15.8.2010) Let son’s age 8 years ago be x years. Then,
Odd days in 1600 years = 0 Rohit’s age 8 years ago = 4x years.
Odd days in 400 years = 0 Son’s age after 8 years = (x + 8) + 8 = (x +
16) years.
9 years = 7 normal years + 2 leap years = (7
× 1 + 2 × 2) = 11 = 4 odd days. Rohit’s age after 8 years = (4x + 8) + 8 = (4x
+ 16) years.
January February March April May June
July August 2(x + 16) = 4x + 16
2x = 16  x = 8.
(31 + 28 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 15) =
227 days that is 3 odd days Hence, son’s present age = (x + 8) = 16
years.
Total number of odd days = (0 + 0 + 4 + 3)
= 0 odd days Rohit’s present age = (4x + 8) = 40 years.
Given day is Sunday. Thus, sum of ages of Rohit and his son is
77. (c)
40 + 16 = 56
Hence, (b) is correct option.
Given, CI = 3310, r = 10% per annum, t = 3 years.
80. (c)
Amount (A) = Principal + CI
3
Let the CP of milk be Rs. 100/litre.
 10  As he is claiming 10% profit. SP of the total
 P 1    P  3310
 100  mixture = Rs. [(15 + 3) × 110] = Rs. 1980
or, 1.331 P = P + 3310 Actual profit = 20%
or, 0.331P = 3310 Let actual CP be Rs. x.
or, P = Rs. 10, 000 Then, x + 20% of x = Rs. 1980
78. (a) Solving for x, we get x = Rs. 1650
Muthu meets Vivek after 15 seconds with So, Actual CP = Total CP of milk + Total
speed 10 m/s. Distance covered is 150 m. CP of water
Vivek travels till point A in 10s. Hence, Or, Total CP of water = Rs. 1650 – (15 ×
Vivek travels at a speed of 15 m/s. 100) = Rs. 150
When Vivek reaches A, Muthu would have Or, CP of water = Rs. 50/litre
covered a Distance of 100 m. Required ratio = 100 : 50 = 2 : 1
They meet together after 14 seconds. Thus, option (c) is correct.

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