Combined Graduate Level Examination 2024 Tier I

Exam Date 17/09/2024

Exam Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Subject Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I

Section : General Intelligence and Reasoning

Q.1 Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will
complete the letter series.
_DRG_ZDR_BZD_GBZ_RGB
Ans 1. ZBDRD

2. BBGRD

3. ZBGRB

4. ZBGRD

Q.2 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets.
(429, 514), (688, 773)
(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent
digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1
and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
Ans 1. (396, 491)

2. (546, 631)

3. (319, 399)

4. (407, 512)

Q.3 Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
PJ 16, SM 25, VP 36, YS 49, ?
Ans 1. CW 81

2. BV 64

3. DW 64

4. CV 36

Q.4 In a certain code language, ‘BIRTHDAY’ is written as ‘ADHTRIBY’ and ‘CONGRESS’ is written as ‘SERGNOCS’. How will
‘DIVISION’ be written in that language?
Ans 1. NDOISIVI

2. NOISIVID

3. DNOISIVI

4. OISIVIDN
Q.5 A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Q.6 Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is
different.
Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.
Ans 1. BEH

2. SVY

3. ILN

4. KNQ
Q.7 189 is related to 21 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 234 is related to 26. To which of the following is 468
related, following the same logic?

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent
digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1
and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
Ans 1. 58

2. 54

3. 52

4. 48

Q.8 Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN.

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Q.9 Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) and logically complete the series.

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.
Q.10 G is the brother of F. E is the father of K.. C is the daughter of A. F is the mother of E. C is the sister of E. How is G related to
A?
Ans 1. Wife’s brother

2. Sister’s husband

3. Husband’s sister

4. Brother’s wife

Q.11 In a certain code language, ‘FLBS’ is coded as ‘156’ and ‘MXT’ is coded as ‘228’. How will ‘VDZN’ be coded in the same
language?
Ans 1. 160

2. 180

3. 264

4. 220

Q.12 What will come in the place of the question mark (?) in the following equation, if ‘+’ and ‘−’ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘÷’
are interchanged?
101 ÷ 48 − 13013 × 13 + 12 = ?
Ans 1. 5836

2. 5835

3. 5837

4. 5834

Q.13 A dice has numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 on its sides. Two different positions of the same dice are shown below. Select the
number that will be on the face opposite to the one having 6.

Ans 1. 8

2. 3

3. 2

4. 1

Q.14 Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if
it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the
statements.
Statements:
Some balls are toys.
All circles are balls.
All balls are pits.
Conclusions:
(I) Some circles are toys.
(II) All pits are toys.
Ans 1. Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow.

2. Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follow.

3. Only conclusion (I) follows.

4. Only conclusion (II) follows.

Q.15 Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
BKUZ, ENWB, ?, KTAF, NWCH
Ans 1. HQYD

2. HRYE

3. HRZD

4. HRYD
Q.16 Three of the following four options are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does NOT belong
to that group?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent
digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into
1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
Ans 1. 26 – 95 – 21

2. 22 – 67 – 22

3. 20 – 15 – 51

4. 16 – 45 – 21

Q.17 ‘Magnify’ is related to ‘Expand’ in the same way as ‘Curtail’ is related to ‘________’.
Ans 1. Big

2. Measure

3. Restrict

4. Small

Q.18 The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letter in the word ‘CERTAIN’ is arranged in English
alphabetical order?
Ans 1. One

2. Zero

3. Two

4. Four

Q.19 In this question, three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements
to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically
follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
All cars are birds.
Some birds are plants.
All plants are leaves.
Conclusions:
I.Some birds are cars.
II.Some plants are birds.
III.Some leaves are plants.
Ans 1. Only conclusions I and III follow.

2. None of the conclusions follows.

3. All the conclusions follow.

4. Only conclusions II and III follow.

Q.20 A transparent sheet with a pattern is given below. Select the option that depicts the pattern that would appear when the
given transparent sheet is folded at the middle horizontal line.

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.
Q.21 Identify the figure given in the options which when put in place of ? will logically complete the series.

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Q.22 What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following equation, if ‘÷’ and ‘–‘ are interchanged and ‘×’ and ‘+’ are interchanged?

4 + 9 × 48 – 6 ÷ 7 = ?
Ans 1. 30

2. 27

3. 41

4. 37

Q.23 How many triangles are there in the given figure?

Ans 1. 6

2. 4

3. 2

4. 7
 Q.24 30 is related to 41 following certain logic. Following the same logic, 14 is related to 21. To which of the following numbers is
54 related, following the same logic? (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking
down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc., to 13 can
be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
Ans 1. 63

2. 53

3. 59

4. 69

Q.25 Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
96,77,60,47,36, ?
Ans 1. 30

2. 29

3. 28

4. 32

Section : General Awareness

Q.1 Identify the Indian classical dancer associated with Kathak.

Ans 1. Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma

2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

3. Rohini Bhate

4. Sharodi Saikia

Q.2 British Parliament introduced Indian High Courts Act in which year?
Ans 1. 1860

2. 1861

3. 1859

4. 1858

Q.3 Which of the following is an example of private sector industry in India?

Ans 1. Steel Authority of India Limited

2. Tata Iron and Steel Company

3. Oil India Limited

4. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

Q.4 In which of the following years was the Election Commission of India founded?
Ans 1. 1955

2. 1952

3. 1950

4. 1947

Q.5 In Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, beneficiaries are provided with how much amount every year?
Ans 1. ₹6,000

2. ₹4,000

3. ₹5,000

4. ₹3,000
Q.6 When was pro kabaddi league inaugurated for the first time in India?
Ans 1. 2007

2. 2008

3. 2015

4. 2014

Q.7 Wood’s Dispatch of 1854 primarily dealt with which of the following subject matters?
Ans 1. Education

2. Railways

3. Finance

4. Health

Q.8 Who among the following Indian women boxers was elected as the Chairperson and a voting member of the International
Boxing Association in 2022?
Ans 1. Pooja Rani

2. Mary Kom

3. Nikhat Zareen

4. Lovlina Borgohain

Q.9 In which year was the MPLADS scheme implemented?

Ans 1. 2003

2. 1983

3. 1993

4. 2013

Q.10 The tropical cyclones in Australia are known as ________.

Ans 1. hurricanes

2. willy-willies

3. cyclones

4. typhoons

Q.11 Which of the following pairs is INCORRECTLY matched?.

Ans 1. Lactose: Milk

2. Starch: Egg yolk

3. Fructose: Grapes

4. Maltose: Wheat, cornmeal and barley

Q.12

Ans 1. i (d), ii (a), iii (b), iv (c)

2. i (b), ii (a), iii (d), iv (c)

3. i (c), ii (d), iii (a), iv (b)

4. i (b), ii (c), iii (d), iv (a)

Q.13 Prabha Atre, who received the Padma Vibhushan Award 2022, belongs to which Gharana?
Ans 1. Indore gharana

2. Kirana gharana

3. Agra gharana

4. Mewati gharana

Q.14 An inscription, Takht-i-Bahi recovered from Mardan near Peshawar, indicates the rule of which of the following dynasties in
north-western area of present Pakistan?
Ans 1. Bactrian

2. Sakas

3. Indo-Greek

4. Parthians

Q.15 According to Census of India 2011, which Union Territory has the highest slum population?
Ans 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

2. Chandigarh

3. Puducherry

4. Delhi

Q.16 If GNP is 16% higher than the last year and the rate of inflation is 9%, production in the economy has grown by:
Ans 1. 4%

2. 6%

3. 5%

4. 7%

Q.17 Bhupen Hazarika was one of the most well-known personalities from the state of ________.
Ans 1. Odisha

2. Assam

3. Nagaland

4. Manipur
Q.18 Calorimeter is a small container made of a thin sheet of _________ with good thermal conductivity.
Ans 1. silver

2. platinum

3. copper

4. cesium

Q.19 Which of the following gases get released when dilute sulphuric acid (H2SO4) reacts with magnesium (Mg)?
Ans 1. SO3

2. SO2

3. O2

4. H2

Q.20 Which of the following duties has been NOT prescribed by the Indian Constitution as Fundamental Duties?
1. To defend the country
2. To pay income tax
3. To cast the vote in election
4. To safeguard the public property
Ans 1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. 2 and 3 both

4. 2 and 4 both

Q.21 Who among the following was the successor of Mughal Emperor, Babur?
Ans 1. Shahjahan

2. Humayun

3. Jahangir

4. Aurangzeb

Q.22 Which of the following hills is located in the Eastern Ghats?

Ans 1. Shevaroy hill

2. Mizo hill

3. Khasi hill

4. Anai Mudi hill

Q.23 Which set of diseases are caused by bacteria?

Ans 1. Influenza, Dengue, Cholera

2. Typhoid, Cholera, Tuberculosis

3. Dengue, Malaria, Cholera

4. Malaria, Common cold, Influenza

Q.24 Which of the following numbers best describes the number of white pieces used in chess?
Ans 1. 18

2. 16

3. 19

4. 17

Q.25 Paryushana festival is celebrated by the people of which of the following communities?
Ans 1. Jain

2. Muslim

3. Hindu

4. Sikh
Section : Quantitative Aptitude

Q.1 Simplify:

Ans 1. 9

2. 23
3. 27

4. 15

Q.2 The average of the squares of the first 47 natural numbers is

Ans 1. 760

2. 761

3. 759

4. 762

Q.3 Akshara and Siddharth travel from point P to Q, a distance of 72 km at a rate of 8 km/h and 10 km/h, respectively. Siddharth
reaches Q first and returns immediately and meets Akshara at R. Find the distance from P to R.
Ans 1. 65 km

2. 63 km

3. 64 km

4. 66 km

Q.4 In a collection of rare coins, there is one gold coin for every four non-gold coins. If 20 more gold coins are added to the
collection, the ratio of the number of gold coins to that of non-gold coins will be 2:3. The total number of coins in the
collection will now become ________.
Ans 1. 80

2. 60

3. 100

4. 48

Q.5 Find the least value of k for which a 7-digit number 249k876 is divisible by 6.
Ans 1. 1

2. 0

3. 5

4. 7

Q.6 If the simple interest on ₹7,200 in 3 years at the rate of 16% per annum equals the simple interest on ₹9,600 at the rate of x%
per annum in 4 years. The value of x is equal to:
Ans 1. 9

2. 11

3. 8

4. 10

Q.7

Ans 1. ₹49.5

2. ₹52.5

3. ₹48.5

4. ₹51.5
Q.8 For what value of k, the system of equations kx - 15y + 7 = 0 and 7x - 21y - 19 = 0 has NO solution?
Ans 1. 5

2. 12

3. 25

4. 6

Q.9

Ans 1. 16,436

2. 34,760

3. 16,760

4. 16,636

Q.10

Ans 1. 5012 tonnes

2. 1052 tonnes

3. 2150 tonnes

4. 2051 tonnes
Q.11

Ans 1. 3227

2. 2851

3. 3057

4. 2720

Q.12 Find the measure of the central angle of a sector if its area is 16π and the radius is 8.
Ans 1. 75°

2. 60°

3. 108°

4. 90°

Q.13

Ans 1. 70.05

2. 36.57

3. 66.75

4. 53.58

Q.14 At what angle is the arc length half the perimeter of the circle?
Ans 1. 120°

2. 180°

3. 90°

4. 270°

Q.15 In a company, all employees are getting equal wages. If the number of employees is increased by 20% and their wages per
head are decreased by 18%, what is the percentage decrease in total wages?
Ans 1. 2.4%

2. 1%

3. 1.6%

4. 1.4%

Q.16 A shopkeeper marked the price 20% more than its cost price. If he allows a discount of 30%, then find his loss percent.
Ans 1. 20%

2. 16%

3. 25%

4. 15%
Q.17 Pipes A and B can fill a tank in 15 hours and 25 hours, respectively, whereas pipe C can empty the full tank in 40 hours. All
three pipes are opened together, but pipe A is closed after 5 hours. After how many hours will the remaining part of the tank
be filled?
Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Q.18 In a right angle ABC, , if tanA = 1, then 4 sinA cosA =_________________.

Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Q.19

Ans 1. 884

2. 876

3. 754

4. 756

Q.20

Ans 1. 7/3

2. 7

3. 14

4. 49

Q.21 AP and AQ are two tangents drawn to a circle with center O from an external point A. If ∠ PAQ = 40°, then ∠ POQ is:
Ans 1. 120°

2. 130°

3. 150°

4. 140°

Q.22 If A:B = 6 : 8 and B:C = 7 : 10, then A:B:C is:

Ans 1. 21:28:40

2. 21:23:40

3. 23:32:40

4. 14:31:20
 Q.23

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Q.24

Ans 1. 38.5

2. 3.58

3. 3.85

4. 83.5

Q.25 Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.
The graph shows the sales of three products: P, Q and R by four companies: A, B, C and D.

What percentage is the total production by company C, of the total production by company A?
Ans 1. 110%

2. 90%

3. 100%

4. 105%

Section : English Comprehension

Q.1 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
It is very hard for her to provide the necessities of her family .
Ans 1. the necessities to her family

2. the necessities by her family

3. the necessity of her family

4. the necessities from her families

Q.2 The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment in which the article has been used
INCORRECTLY.
UNESCO works to / strengthen an intellectual / and moral solidarity / of humankind.
Ans 1. strengthen an intellectual

2. of humankind.

3. UNESCO works to

4. and moral solidarity

Q.3 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The study of coins
Ans 1. Numismatics

2. Choreography

3. Informatics

4. Cartography

Q.4 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Ans 1. Eficient

2. Contribution

3. Miscalculation

4. Mediation

Q.5 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who is inclined to see the worst aspect of things
Ans 1. Pessimist

2. Philanthropist

3. Optimist

4. Altruist

Q.6 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
He will give a lecture on personality development.
Ans 1. A lecture on personality development can be given by him.

2. A lecture will be given on personality development.

3. A lecture on personality development will be given by him.

4. A lecture on personality development will be giving by him.

Q.7 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful
and coherent paragraph. Note: This is an advertisement of an ice-cream brand.
(A) That’s why Silky is deliciously different and exceptionally versatile, natural, thick and durable ice cream.
(B) Beautifully firm, nice, silky rather than thin and watery, it stays in shape and stands on top of fruits or pastries without
soaking in.
(C) Silky thick double ice cream has a unique, fresh taste and texture.
Ans 1. ABC

2. BAC

3. CBA

4. BCA

Q.8 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Bully
Ans 1. Plough

2. Oxen

3. Coddle

4. Oppressor
Q.9 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Thankful
Ans 1. Ungrateful

2. Affirmation

3. Obliged

4. Obscure

Q.10 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Ram went to _____ an ice cream.

Ans 1. buy

2. by

3. byre

4. bye

Q.11 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.

Dr. Sinha has / brought about a new / book on social / impact of child labour.
Ans 1. impact of child labour

2. book on social

3. brought about a new

4. Dr. Sinha has

Q.12 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
His behaviour vexes me sometimes.
Ans 1. He is being vexing me with his behaviour

2. Sometimes he vexes me with his behaviour.

3. I am sometimes vexed by his behaviour.

4. His behaviour is vexed.

Q.13 Select the sentence that contains a spelling error.

Ans 1. The host institution must provide the delegates with accomodation at a subsidised rate.

2. The occurrence of the lunar eclipse is often a mystery for children.

3. The boss addressed the meeting.

4. Rail lines go parallel.

Q.14 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Labour
Ans 1. Mesh

2. Toil

3. Dalliance

4. Relaxation

Q.15 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
To the general public, William was best known as a crusader for peace and as an admired critic about social, political and
ethical subjects.
Ans 1. for peace and as an admired critic by

2. for peace and as an admired critic on

3. about peace and as an admired critic about

4. in peace and as an admired critic about

Q.16 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

In those days, we did not expect luxuries; we were thankful if we could keep the wolf from the door.
Ans 1. Avoid starvation

2. Wallow in poverty

3. Relish food

4. Encourage starvation

Q.17 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Entire
Ans 1. Ingress

2. Thorough

3. Incomplete

4. Undivided

Q.18 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is
required, select ‘No substitution’.
No matter how hard work you, your boss will not recognise your efforts.
Ans 1. hard you work

2. work you do hard

3. hardly you work

4. no substitution

Q.19 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

My cousin works day and night to achieve success in life.

Ans 1. vale of tears

2. around the clock

3. great dealing

4. a handful

Q.20 Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.
Feeling discouraged, she finally finds the motivation for pursing her goal.
Ans 1. inspired

2. energetic

3. admired

4. disappointed

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
I have a recurring dream. Actually, I have a few: one is about dismembering a body , I’d rather not get into it, but the (1) ________
pertinent one is about college. It’s the end of the semester, and I suddenly (2) ________ that there is a class I forgot to attend, ever,
and now I have to sit for the final exam. I wake up panicked, my GPA in peril. How could I have done this? Why do I so (3) ________
dissatisfy myself? Then I remember I haven’t been in college in more than a decade.
Someone with (4) ________ knowledge of my academic career might point out that this nightmare scenario is not that far removed
from my actual collegiate experience, and that at certain times in my life, it did not take the magic of slumber to find me completely
unprepared for a final. And, well, (5) ________ of what may or may not be true of my personal scholastic rigour, I suspect the school-
stress dream is quite a common one.

SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Ans 1. better

2. best

3. strong

4. more
 Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
I have a recurring dream. Actually, I have a few: one is about dismembering a body , I’d rather not get into it, but the (1) ________
pertinent one is about college. It’s the end of the semester, and I suddenly (2) ________ that there is a class I forgot to attend, ever,
and now I have to sit for the final exam. I wake up panicked, my GPA in peril. How could I have done this? Why do I so (3) ________
dissatisfy myself? Then I remember I haven’t been in college in more than a decade.
Someone with (4) ________ knowledge of my academic career might point out that this nightmare scenario is not that far removed
from my actual collegiate experience, and that at certain times in my life, it did not take the magic of slumber to find me completely
unprepared for a final. And, well, (5) ________ of what may or may not be true of my personal scholastic rigour, I suspect the school-
stress dream is quite a common one.

SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Ans 1. realise

2. praise

3. offer

4. promise

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
I have a recurring dream. Actually, I have a few: one is about dismembering a body , I’d rather not get into it, but the (1) ________
pertinent one is about college. It’s the end of the semester, and I suddenly (2) ________ that there is a class I forgot to attend, ever,
and now I have to sit for the final exam. I wake up panicked, my GPA in peril. How could I have done this? Why do I so (3) ________
dissatisfy myself? Then I remember I haven’t been in college in more than a decade.
Someone with (4) ________ knowledge of my academic career might point out that this nightmare scenario is not that far removed
from my actual collegiate experience, and that at certain times in my life, it did not take the magic of slumber to find me completely
unprepared for a final. And, well, (5) ________ of what may or may not be true of my personal scholastic rigour, I suspect the school-
stress dream is quite a common one.

SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Ans 1. unpredictability

2. consistently

3. conflictingly

4. clumsily

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
I have a recurring dream. Actually, I have a few: one is about dismembering a body , I’d rather not get into it, but the (1) ________
pertinent one is about college. It’s the end of the semester, and I suddenly (2) ________ that there is a class I forgot to attend, ever,
and now I have to sit for the final exam. I wake up panicked, my GPA in peril. How could I have done this? Why do I so (3) ________
dissatisfy myself? Then I remember I haven’t been in college in more than a decade.
Someone with (4) ________ knowledge of my academic career might point out that this nightmare scenario is not that far removed
from my actual collegiate experience, and that at certain times in my life, it did not take the magic of slumber to find me completely
unprepared for a final. And, well, (5) ________ of what may or may not be true of my personal scholastic rigour, I suspect the school-
stress dream is quite a common one.

SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Ans 1. instigate

2. distant

3. remote

4. bleak
 Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
I have a recurring dream. Actually, I have a few: one is about dismembering a body , I’d rather not get into it, but the (1) ________
pertinent one is about college. It’s the end of the semester, and I suddenly (2) ________ that there is a class I forgot to attend, ever,
and now I have to sit for the final exam. I wake up panicked, my GPA in peril. How could I have done this? Why do I so (3) ________
dissatisfy myself? Then I remember I haven’t been in college in more than a decade.
Someone with (4) ________ knowledge of my academic career might point out that this nightmare scenario is not that far removed
from my actual collegiate experience, and that at certain times in my life, it did not take the magic of slumber to find me completely
unprepared for a final. And, well, (5) ________ of what may or may not be true of my personal scholastic rigour, I suspect the school-
stress dream is quite a common one.

SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Ans 1. nevertheless

2. notwithstanding

3. regardless

4. inasmuch