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Directions for the following 3 (three) items: anemia is inherited in an autosomal recessive
Read the following three passages and answer manner, meaning that both parents must pass
the items that follow. Your answer to these on the faulty gene for a child to develop the
items should be based on the passages only. condition. Despite advances in medical
treatment, individuals with sickle cell anemia
Passage 1 still face significant challenges in managing
The discovery of the atom bomb stands as one their symptoms and maintaining their overall
of the most significant and controversial health.
advancements in human history. Stemming
from the groundbreaking work of scientists Q.2) What is the primary cause of disease
like Albert Einstein and Enrico Fermi, the mentioned in the above passage?
development of nuclear weapons during World a) Exposure to environmental toxins
War II ushered in a new era of warfare and b) Viral infection during pregnancy
global politics. The detonation of the first c) Inheritance of a mutated gene
atomic bomb in July 1945 marked a pivotal d) Poor nutrition during childhood
moment, showcasing the immense destructive
power that humanity had unleashed. While the Passage 3
bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki brought Health and well-being encompass more than
an end to the war, they also left behind a just the absence of illness; they involve
devastating legacy of death and destruction, physical, mental, and emotional vitality, as well
with countless lives lost and entire cities as a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life.
reduced to rubble. The aftermath of the atom However, the healthcare industry often
bomb unleashed a wave of fear and focuses solely on treating diseases rather than
uncertainty as nations raced to acquire their promoting holistic wellness. This narrow
own nuclear arsenals, leading to a tense and perspective has led to over-reliance on
precarious balance of power during the Cold medications and surgical interventions,
War. The specter of nuclear annihilation neglecting preventive measures and lifestyle
loomed large over the world, prompting calls interventions that address the root causes of
for disarmament and non-proliferation efforts illness. Moreover, the profit-driven nature of
to prevent a catastrophic global conflict. the healthcare system prioritizes treatments
that generate revenue over those that
Q.1) What is the most important message for genuinely improve health outcomes. As a
the future from the above passage? result, patients may receive unnecessary or
a) The atom bomb brought an end to World ineffective treatments, while the underlying
War II. factors contributing to their health issues
b) The discovery of nuclear weapons led to a remain unaddressed. To truly advance
tense global standoff. healthcare, there needs to be a paradigm shift
c) Scientists like Albert Einstein played a towards holistic and patient-centered
crucial role in the development of the atom approaches that prioritize prevention,
bomb. wellness promotion, and addressing the social
d) The aftermath of the atom bomb determinants of health.
underscores the need for international
cooperation and disarmament. Q.3) Which of the following represents the
crux of the above passage?
Passage 2 a) Importance of disease treatment over
In certain regions of the world, a genetic preventive measures in healthcare.
condition known as sickle cell anemia casts a b) Holistic understanding of health and well-
shadow over the lives of many individuals. This being beyond disease-free state.
disorder affects the shape of red blood cells, c) Profit-driven nature of the healthcare
causing them to become rigid and crescent- industry leading to ineffective treatments.
shaped, resembling a sickle. These abnormal d) Neglect of social determinants of health in
blood cells can clump together, obstructing the healthcare system.
blood flow and leading to severe pain, organ
damage, and other complications. Sickle cell

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Q.4) The number of ways in which the letters b) A x B

of the word “PIZZA” can be arranged such that c) 0
two Z do not occur together is d) (A + B)/2
a) 120
b) 36 Q.10) Consider the following:
c) 72 I. A + B means A is neither smaller nor equal
d) 48 to B.
II. A – B means A is not greater than B.
Q.5) The flag of a country consists of three III A × B means A is not smaller than B.
horizontal strips of different colors, placed as IV. A ÷ B means A is neither greater nor equal
top, middle and bottom strips. How many flags to B.
can be made by rearranging the strips so that Statement: P - Q, P + T, T x R, R ÷ S
no single colour occupies the same position as Conclusion-1: P + S
in the original flag? Conclusion-2: S ÷ R
a) 1 Which one of the following is correct in
b) 3 respect of the above Statement and the
c) 2 Conclusions?
d) 4 a) Only Conclusion-1 follows from the
Statement.
Q.6) A big cube block is painted black from b) Only Conclusion-2 follows from the
outside on all lateral sides and white on top Statement.
and bottom. Then the cube is cut into 125 c) Both Conclusion-1 and Conclusion-2 follow
equal cubical pieces. How many cubes are from the Statement.
there which have both black and white colors d) Neither Conclusion-1 nor Conclusion-2
painted. follows from the Statement.
a) 32
b) 48 Directions for the following 4 (four) items:
c) 81 Read the following four passages and answer
d) 36 the items that follow. Your answer to these
items should be based on the passages only.
Q.7) If India celebrated the Republic Day on
Friday in 2024, how many more times will Passage 1
India have the Republic Day on Friday till the The pursuit of contentment varies greatly
year 2047? among individuals, as each person perceives
a) 2 fulfillment differently. While some find joy in
b) 3 material possessions and external
c) 4 achievements, others derive happiness from
d) 5 inner peace, meaningful relationships, or
personal growth. Cultural and societal
Q.8) For entry in a college, a student must pass influences also shape one's concept of
an entry exam. Every time a student appears in contentment, with some societies prioritizing
the entry exam, he has 1/3 probability that he material wealth and success, while others
will pass the exam. If he has maximum three emphasize spiritual well-being and community
attempts, what is the probability that will be connections. Additionally, individual
able to get admission in the college? experiences and life circumstances play a
a) 11/12 significant role in shaping one's understanding
b) 1/2 of happiness, as what brings joy to one person
c) 2/3 may not necessarily resonate with another.
d) 19/27 Ultimately, the diversity in perspectives
highlights the subjective nature of happiness
Q.9) The HCF of two numbers A, B is equal to and underscores the importance of embracing
their LCM. What is the Value of the following individual differences in the pursuit of
expression fulfillment.
A + B - (LCM + HCF)
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Q.11) Which of the following represents the authenticity of human connections. Individuals
crux of the above passage? may prioritize curated online personas over
a) Importance of material possessions and genuine face-to-face interactions, leading to a
external achievements in achieving sense of isolation and detachment from real-
contentment. life social experiences. Moreover, the
b) Diversity in perspectives on happiness due pervasive use of social media can foster a
to cultural, societal, and individual factors. culture of individualism, where self-promotion
c) Universality of joy derived from inner peace and personal branding take precedence over
and meaningful relationships. communal values and collective identities. As a
d) Influence of societal norms and result, societal cohesion and cultural bonds
expectations on individuals' understanding may weaken, as individuals increasingly
of happiness. prioritize their online personas over
meaningful engagement with their
Passage 2 communities. To mitigate these effects, it is
The proliferation of armaments worldwide essential to recognize the nuanced impact of
perpetuates a vicious cycle of militarization social media on human relationships and strive
and insecurity. As one country acquires arms for a balance between virtual and real-world
to bolster its defense capabilities, it interactions that fosters genuine connection
inadvertently prompts other nations to do the and social cohesion.
same in a bid to maintain strategic parity or
deter potential threats. This arms race not Q.13) What is the crux of the above passage?
only escalates tensions between nations but a) The positive aspects of social media in
also diverts valuable resources away from increasing social outreach.
essential social and economic development b) Transformation of interpersonal
initiatives. Moreover, the widespread interactions into virtual exchanges.
availability of arms increases the likelihood of c) The decline of communal values and
conflicts and exacerbates regional instability. cultural bonds due to social media.
Breaking free from this cycle of armament d) Striving for a balance between virtual and
requires concerted efforts and cooperation real-world interactions.
among nations to pursue disarmament and
arms control measures. Only through Passage 4
collective action and mutual trust can Adam Smith, a proponent of classical
countries work towards reducing the global economics, championed laissez-faire
stockpile of arms and fostering a more capitalism and believed in the invisible hand of
peaceful and secure world. the market to regulate economic activities
efficiently. He emphasized individual self-
Q.12) Which of the following represents the interest as the primary driver of economic
most important message from the above prosperity and advocated for minimal
passage? government intervention in the economy. In
a) The necessity of acquiring arms for contrast, John Maynard Keynes, a prominent
national defense. figure in modern economics, challenged
b) Escalation of tensions and instability due to classical economic theories and advocated for
the proliferation of armaments. active government intervention to manage
c) Diversion of resources from social and aggregate demand and stabilize the economy.
economic development to arms buildup. Keynes believed that during economic
d) Importance of joint efforts among nations downturns, government spending and
to achieve disarmament and peace. monetary policies were crucial to stimulate
demand and achieve full employment. The
Passage 3 core contrast between Smith and Keynes lies
While social media platforms are often lauded in their views on the role of government in
for their ability to connect individuals across economic affairs: Smith favored limited
vast distances, their impact on human government intervention, while Keynes
relationships extends beyond mere advocated for proactive government
connectivity. In many ways, social media has intervention to address economic challenges.
transformed interpersonal interactions into
virtual exchanges, diminishing the depth and

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Q.14) Which of the following is the most Q.19) Which of the following numbers will
important highlight of the passage? complete the given sequence?
a) Advocacy for laissez-faire capitalism and 9, 14, 23, 36,53, 74, _?
minimal government intervention in the a) 101
economy. b) 103
b) Emphasis on individual self-interest as the c) 99
driving force behind economic prosperity. d) 97
c) Contrast between active government
intervention versus minimal government Q.20) If the length of rectangle increases by 10
intervention. %, and the breadth increases by 20 %. The
d) Belief in the invisible hand of the market to area of the rectangle will change by how much
regulate economic activity efficiently. percent?
a) 30 %
Q.15) What is the remainder when 20252025 is b) 31 %
divided by 7? c) 32 %
a) 4 d) 33 %
b) 3
c) 1 Directions for the following 3 (three) items:
d) 5 Read the following two passages and answer the
items that follow. Your answer to these items
Q.16) In a certain coding language "PENCIL" is should be based on the passages only.
written as "SBQZLI" and "PAPER" is written as
"SXSBU". Based on this pattern, how is Passage 1
"PRANK" written in the code language? In the sleepy town where he grew up, there
a) STDKN lived a boy who was always found with a worn-
b) SUXKH out football at his feet. His days were marked
c) SODKN by relentless practice, dribbling through the
d) SOXKM dusty streets until the sun dipped below the
horizon. His family struggled to make ends
Q.17) Out of a total of 10 players, 3 players are meet, but his passion for the game burned
to be selected for prize distribution. Among brighter than any adversity. Despite facing
them one is numerous challenges, he remained
to be given the winner medal and the other undeterred, honing his skills with unwavering
two will be given runner up medal. In how determination. As he grew older, his talent
many ways can the prizes be distributed? caught the eye of local scouts, eventually
a) 360 earning him a spot on the national team. His
b) 240 journey was fraught with setbacks and
c) 180 sacrifices, yet he emerged as a shining beacon
d) 90 of sportsmanship and excellence.

Q.18) In a bucket, in the first iteration, 1 cup of Q.21) What made the individual discussed in
milk is poured and 1 cup of water. Then, in the the passage a great sportsman?
next iteration, 2 cups of milk is poured and 1 a) He possessed natural talent.
cup of water is poured. Then, in the next b) He demonstrated hard work and
iteration, 3 cups of milk is poured and 1 cup of dedication.
water. If this continues for 10 iterations, then c) He had access to wealth and resources.
what will be the ratio of milk and water in the d) He was fortunate in his endeavors.
final mixture?
a) 5
b) 11/2
c) 10/3
d) 2

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Passage 2 a) 24
Amidst the backdrop of escalating tensions b) 72
and competing imperial ambitions, the First c) 108
World War erupted in 1914, plunging the world d) 36
into a cataclysmic conflict that would shape
the course of history. Several factors Q.25) Out of 160 sports persons in a club, 10%
contributed to the outbreak of the war, persons can play hockey, cricket and
including militarism, alliances, imperialism, basketball. There are 30 persons who can play
and nationalism. The rapid arms buildup and only two sports. 40 persons can play only
the glorification of military strength fueled a hockey. What is the total number of persons
sense of competition and aggression among who can play cricket only or basketball only?
European powers. Complex alliances formed a) 92
intricate webs of obligations and loyalties, b) 86
turning local disputes into international c) 74
conflicts. Imperial rivalries, particularly in d) 68
Africa and the Balkans, exacerbated tensions
as nations vied for territory and resources. Q.26) Tickets numbered 1 to 20 are mixed up
Additionally, the fervent nationalism that and then a ticket is drawn at random. What is
swept across Europe fueled animosity and the probability that the ticket drawn has a
distrust between nations, heightening the risk number which is a multiple of 3 or 5?
of conflict. These various causes converged to a) 1 / 2
create a volatile environment ripe for the b) 2/5
outbreak of war. c) 8/15
d) 9/20
Q.22) Which of the following can be
considered a reason for the First World War? Q.27) What is the number of factors of the
1. Militarism and arms buildup number 720, which are divisible by 8?
2. Economic recession in South America a) 6
3. Technological advancements in agriculture b) 12
4. Nationalistic fervor among countries c) 16
Which of the above statements is/are valid? d) 30
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only Q.28) Consider following two Statements and a
c) 3 and 4 only Question:
d) 1 and 4 only Statement-1: Each of B and D has more marks
than each of A and C, but less than each of E
Q.23) What is the most important logical and and F.
rational message from the passage? Statement-2: The marks of D and B have same
a) The intricate web of alliances led to the ratio as the ratio of marks of E and F.
escalation of local disputes into Question: Who has the highest marks among
international conflicts. A, B, C, D, E and F?
b) Socioeconomic disparities within European Which one of the following is correct in
nations fueled discontent and instability. respect of the Statements and the Question?
c) Territorial disputes over colonial a) Statement-1 alone is sufficient to answer
possessions heightened tensions among the Question
global powers. b) Statement-2 alone is sufficient to answer
d) Military advancements and strategies the Question
played a decisive role in shaping the c) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are
outcome of conflicts. required to answer the Question
d) Both Statement-1 andStatement-2 are not
Q.24) The letters A, B, C, D and E are written in sufficient to answer the Question
all different orders possible. How many ways
are there where A and E are at equal distance
from middle letter.

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Q.29) In a class of 100 students, every student emissions associated with plastic production.
must select atleast one language paper. If 50 Furthermore, promoting the use of
students took Hindi, 40 students took English biodegradable alternatives and implementing
and 30 students took Maithili, then what is the policies to regulate plastic production and
maximum number of students who have taken disposal can contribute to addressing the
more than one subject? plastic pollution crisis and fostering a more
a) 30 sustainable future.
b) 20
c) 10 Q.31) With reference to the above passage,
d) Can’t be determined following assumptions have been made:
1. Plastic pollution primarily affects marine
Q.30) Mahesh is 9th towards the top from the ecosystems and marine wildlife.
middle and Rakesh is 21st from the top and 2. Recycling initiatives aim to eliminate plastic
31st from the bottom. Find the position of waste entirely.
Mahesh from the top. 3. Sustainable practices such as reducing
a) 41 plastic consumption can mitigate the
b) 17 impacts of plastic pollution.
c) 21 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
d) 24 a) 1 only
b) 2 only
Directions for the following 4 (four) items: c) 3 only
Read the following two passages and answer the d) 1 and 3
items that follow. Your answer to these items
should be based on the passages only. Q.32) With reference to the above passage,
following assumptions have been made:
Passage 1 1. Plastic pollution has a similar impact as of
Plastic waste has emerged as a pressing climate change on the environment.
environmental concern worldwide, posing 2. Recycling programs contribute to reducing
significant threats to ecosystems, wildlife, and greenhouse gas emissions.
human health. The widespread use and 3. Implementation of policies to regulate
disposal of single-use plastics have led to the plastic production is ineffective in
accumulation of plastic debris in oceans, addressing plastic pollution.
rivers, and landfills, resulting in pollution and Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
habitat destruction. Plastic pollution not only a) 1 only
harms marine life through ingestion and b) 2 and 3 only
entanglement but also contaminates soil and c) 2 only
water sources, endangering terrestrial d) 1, 2, and 3
organisms and ecosystems.
In response to this environmental crisis,
initiatives promoting waste reduction, reuse,
and recycling have gained momentum.
Adopting sustainable practices such as
reducing plastic consumption, reusing items,
and recycling materials can mitigate the
adverse impacts of plastic waste on the
environment. Recycling programs aim to
divert plastic waste from landfills, conserve
resources, and reduce greenhouse gas

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Passage 2 Q.34) With reference to the above passage,

India's economic landscape is marked by the following assumptions have been made:
presence of a substantial informal sector, 1. The informal sector in India offers better
which plays a pivotal role in providing job security compared to the formal sector.
livelihoods to a significant portion of the 2. Dependency on the informal sector leads to
population. The informal sector encompasses limited access to basic rights and services.
a wide array of economic activities, ranging 3. Structural challenges such as adequate
from street vending, small-scale infrastructure impact the growth of the
manufacturing, domestic work, to agricultural informal sector in India.
labor. A considerable portion of India's Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
workforce, particularly in rural areas, is a) 1 only
engaged in informal employment, often b) 2 and 3 only
characterized by low wages, lack of job c) 1 and 2 only
security, and limited access to social d) 1, 2, and 3
protection. Additionally, women form a
substantial part of the informal labor force, Q.35) How many zeros will be there at the end
contributing through various activities such as of the number given by 20! (n! = 1 x 2 x 3x .... x
home-based work, street vending, and n)?
agricultural labor, albeit often without a) 2
adequate recognition or remuneration. b) 4
The heavy reliance on the informal sector in c) 6
India's economy can be attributed to several d) 0
factors. Structural challenges such as limited
formal employment opportunities, inadequate
Q.36) What will be the value of 5.2464646...
infrastructure, and regulatory constraints
push a significant portion of the workforce when simplified as a fraction.
towards informal activities as a means of a) 5194/999
survival. Moreover, the informal sector b) 5246/100
provides flexibility and opportunities for self- c) 540/ 99
employment, particularly for those d) 2597/ 495
marginalized from formal employment due to
factors such as caste, gender, or lack of
education. However, this dependence on the Q.37) Consider the Question and the following
informal sector also brings about several Statements given below with respect to two
consequences, including vulnerability to natural numbers x and y.
economic shocks, exploitation, and limited Question: Whether sum x + y is even or odd?
access to basic rights and services such as
Statement-1: The product of the two numbers
healthcare, education, and social security.
is even.
Statement-2: The HCF of the two numbers is
Q.33) With reference to the above passage,
an odd number.
following assumptions have been made:
Which one of the following is correct in
1. The informal sector in India primarily
respect of the Question and the Statements?
consists of small-scale manufacturing
a) Statement-1 alone is sufficient to answer
activities.
the Question
2. Women constitute a marginal proportion of
b) Statement-2 alone is sufficient to answer
the informal labor force in India.
the Question
3. Limited formal employment opportunities
c) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are
contribute to the growth of the informal
required to answer the Question
sector in India.
d) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are not
Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
a) 1 only sufficient to answer the Question
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 3

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Q.38) Three statements followed by three Directions for the following 4(four) items:
conclusions are given below. You have to take Read the following three passages and answer
the statements to be true even if they seem to the items that follow. Your answer to these
be at variance from the commonly known items should be based on the passages only.
facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide
which of the given conclusions logically Passage 1
follows/follow from the statements, Confucianism, a philosophical and ethical
disregarding the commonly known facts: system founded by Confucius in ancient China,
Statements: emphasized the importance of moral
Statement-1: Some pens are pencils cultivation, social harmony, and virtuous
Statement-2: All pencils are Black. leadership. Central to Confucian teachings
Statement-3: some pens are blue were the concepts of Ren (benevolence), Li
Conclusions: (ritual propriety), and Xiao (filial piety), which
Conclusion-1: Some pencils are blue formed the basis of individual conduct and
Conclusion-2: Some pens are black social relationships. Confucius emphasized the
Conclusion-3: all pens are either blue or black importance of education in cultivating moral
Which one of the following is correct? character and advocated for the ideal of the
a) Only conclusion-1 follows junzi, or the morally exemplary person, who
b) Only conclusion-2 follows embodies integrity, compassion, and wisdom.
c) Both conclusion-1 and conclusion-3 follows Confucianism also emphasized the importance
d) Only either conclusion-1 or conclusion-2 of ethical governance and the cultivation of
follows virtuous leaders who prioritize the well-being
of the people. Despite evolving over time and
Q.39) The cost price of 30 articles is the same facing challenges from other philosophical

as the selling price of x articles. If the profit is schools, Confucianism remained a dominant

20%, then what is the value of x? cultural and philosophical force in China for

a) 30 centuries, shaping societal values, political

b) 35 institutions, and moral norms.

c) 25
d) 27 Q.41) Which of the following is the most logical
conclusion from the passage?
a) Confucianism was a dogmatic philosophy
Q.40) A and B are running a race of 200
that stifled individual freedom and
metres. Consider the question and the
creativity.
following statements.
b) Confucian teachings had a profound
Question: What is the ratio of speed of A and
influence on ancient Chinese society,
B?
shaping moral values, social relationships,
Statement 1: A beats B by a margin of 40m.
and governance.
Statement 2: A wins the race by 8 secs.
c) Confucianism advocated for radical social
Which one of the following is correct in
and political reform, challenging traditional
respect of the Question and the Statements?
power structures and institutions.
a) Statement-1 alone is sufficient to answer
d) Confucianism formed the basis of most of
the Question
the religions followed in China.
b) Statement-2 alone is sufficient to answer
the Question
c) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are
required to answer the Question
d) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are not
sufficient to answer the Question

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Passage 2 Moreover, the over-reliance on a few select

Religions and religiousness are often crops has heightened vulnerabilities within
conflated, but they represent distinct aspects India's agricultural sector, making it
of human spirituality. While religions entail susceptible to price fluctuations, climate
organized systems of beliefs, rituals, and change impacts, and pest infestations. Regions
practices, religiousness transcends heavily reliant on water-intensive crops like
institutional boundaries and encompasses rice and sugarcane face increasing water
personal spirituality, moral values, and a sense scarcity and depletion of groundwater
of connection with the divine or the sacred. resources, exacerbating environmental
Religions provide frameworks for individuals degradation and farmer distress. Furthermore,
to express their religiousness, but adherence monocropping practices have contributed to
to religious doctrines does not necessarily soil degradation, erosion, and loss of fertility,
equate to genuine religiousness. In fact, the undermining long-term agricultural
rigidity and dogmatism often associated with productivity and resilience. The distortion in
organized religions can sometimes hinder crop cultivation patterns not only perpetuates
individuals from experiencing true spiritual socio-economic inequalities but also hinders
depth and inner peace. Religiousness, on the efforts towards achieving a more sustainable
other hand, is characterized by a deep sense of and inclusive agricultural system that can
reverence, humility, and compassion, fostering meet the diverse needs of India's population.
a harmonious relationship with oneself, others,
and the universe. Q.43) With reference to the above passage,
following assumptions have been made:
Q.42) Which of the following statements best 1. Large-scale cultivation of staple crops like
reflects the essence of the passage? rice, wheat, and sugarcane has contributed
a) Importance of adhering to religious to environmental degradation.
doctrines for spiritual fulfillment. 2. India's agriculture sector
b) Distinction between organized religions disproportionately provides a livelihood to
and personal spirituality, emphasizing the more number of people.
latter as the essence of true religiousness. 3. Diverse cropping systems including pulses,
c) Significance of participating in religious millets, and oilseeds have been adequately
ceremonies and community activities to promoted by government policies.
strengthen one's spiritual connection. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
d) Argument against organized religious a) 1 only
institutions and hierarchical structures b) 2 and 3
hindering individuals from experiencing c) 3 only
genuine inner peace and spiritual depth. d) 1 and 3

Passage 3 Q.44) With reference to the above passage,

India's agricultural landscape has long been following assumptions have been made:
characterized by a disproportionate focus on 1. Regions heavily reliant on water-intensive
certain crops, leading to an imbalance in the crops face increasing water scarcity.
cultivation and consumption patterns across 2. India's agriculture sector has prioritized
the country. Traditionally, staple crops like diversification in recent years.
rice, wheat, and sugarcane have received 3. Government policies and market demand
significant attention and investment, driven by have promoted a balanced cultivation of
government policies and market demand. As a crops across the country.
result, large swathes of agricultural land are Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
dedicated to these crops, often at the expense a) 1 only
of other important crops such as pulses, b) 2 only
millets, and oilseeds. This skewed c) 3 only
prioritization has led to a neglect of diverse d) 1, 2, and 3
cropping systems and a loss of agro-
biodiversity, threatening food security and
environmental sustainability.

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Q.45) Consider the following addition problem: Q.50) How many numbers from the given table
5P+6P+PP+PP = RQ8; where P, Q and R are are divisible by all 3, 4 and 5.
different non-zero digits. 123321 346248 496284
What is the value of P+ Q + R?
a) 9 332642 843250 854749
b) 8
c) 10 394560 767843 236180
d) Cannot be determined a) 2
b) 3
Q.46) What is the unit digit in the expansion of c) 4
(2023)2024. d) 1
a) 3
b) 1 Directions for the following 3 (three) items:
c) 9 Read the following three passages and answer
d) 7 the items that follow. Your answer to these
items should be based on the passages only.
Q.47) Consider the set of given statements
followed by conclusions. You must assume Passage 1
everything in the statement to be true, then Isolation, whether self-imposed or enforced,
consider the two conclusions and decide can have profound psychological effects on
which of them logically follows beyond a individuals. Humans are inherently social
reasonable doubt from the information given beings, and prolonged periods of isolation can
in the statement. lead to feelings of loneliness, depression, and
Statement 1 - Only people with good anxiety. The absence of social interaction and
handwriting qualify for the exam. support systems can exacerbate existing
Statement 2 - All the people who qualified for mental health conditions and contribute to the
the exam are intelligent people. development of new ones. Additionally,
Conclusions : isolation can impair cognitive function and
Conclusion 1 – Intelligent people have good lead to difficulties in concentration, memory,
handwriting. and decision-making. The lack of external
Conclusion 2- People with good handwriting stimuli and meaningful engagement can result
and intelligence will always qualify for the in a sense of detachment from reality and a
exam. loss of purpose or direction in life. It is
Which of the above conclusions is/are valid? essential to recognize the psychological toll of
a) 1 only isolation and take proactive measures to
b) 2 only mitigate its negative effects.
c) both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.51) What is the central message of the
passage?
Q.48) Let A be a two-digit positive integer such a) Isolation can be a transformative
that 11 A + 108 is divisible by A. How many experience that fosters self-awareness and
values of A are possible personal growth.
a) 9 b) Isolation poses significant risks to mental
b) 10 health and cognitive function, necessitating
c) 11 intervention and support.
d) 12 c) Isolation is a natural state of being that
individuals should embrace to enhance
Q.49) What is the sum of all digits which resilience and independence.
appear in all the integers from 200 to 300. d) Isolation may have varying effects on
a) 1003 mental health and cognitive function
b) 903 depending on individual differences and
c) 993 coping strategies.
d) 1103

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Passage 2 environmental degradation, soil depletion,

Fungi play a crucial role in forest ecosystems, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
serving as key decomposers and symbiotic Moreover, the benefits of the Green
partners to trees and other plants. Through Revolution were not evenly distributed,
their mycelial networks, fungi break down exacerbating social inequalities and economic
organic matter, recycling nutrients and disparities. Despite its shortcomings, the
facilitating nutrient cycling within the Green Revolution remains a pivotal chapter in
ecosystem. Additionally, certain fungi form the history of agriculture, shaping farming
symbiotic relationships with tree roots, known practices, food systems, and global food
as mycorrhizae, which enhance the plants' security.
ability to absorb water and nutrients from the
soil. This mutualistic association benefits both Q.53) What is the most logical conclusion from
the fungi and the plants, promoting the health the passage?
and resilience of forest ecosystems. a) The Green Revolution successfully
Furthermore, some fungi are pathogenic, addressed global hunger and food
causing diseases in trees and regulating insecurity by increasing crop yields.
population dynamics within the forest b) Despite its drawbacks, the Green
community. Overall, fungi are integral Revolution played a significant role in
components of forest ecosystems, influencing increasing food production and alleviating
nutrient cycling, plant health, and ecosystem hunger worldwide.
dynamics. c) The Green Revolution brought about
significant environmental degradation and
Q.52) What is the most logical conclusion from exacerbated social inequalities.
the passage? d) The Green Revolution failed to achieve its
a) Fungi serve primarily as decomposers in objectives of increasing food production
forest ecosystems, with limited and alleviating hunger worldwide.
involvement in other processes.
b) Fungi have a varied and complex role in Q.54) The ratio of a two-digit number and the
forest ecosystems, impacting nutrient number obtained by reversing the digits is 4: 7.
cycling, plant health, and ecosystem How many such numbers are possible?
dynamics. a) 4
c) Fungi play a minor role in forest b) 2
ecosystems compared to other c) 6
microorganisms such as bacteria and d) 3
viruses.
d) Fungi contribute to forest ecosystems Q.55) Let XYZ be a three-digit number, where
mainly through their parasitic relationships the sum digits X, Y, and Z is always greater
with plants and trees. than 10. Then the value of the expression (XYZ
+ YZX + ZXY) will always be greater than?
Passage 3 a) 1234
The Green Revolution, a period of rapid b) 1111
agricultural innovation and expansion that c) 1110
began in the mid-20th century, has had a d) 3333
profound impact on global agriculture.
Through the introduction of high-yielding Q.56) How many 6-digit numbers are there
crop varieties, synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, such that sum of all digits is 3?
and irrigation technologies, the Green a) 20
Revolution aimed to increase food production b) 18
and alleviate hunger worldwide. While it led to c) 21
significant increases in crop yields and helped d) 16
to avert famines in many regions, the Green
Revolution also had unintended consequences.
Intensive agricultural practices resulted in
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Q.57) If P is the average of 5 consecutive behavior. Additionally, invasive plants like the
integers, where in Q is the first integer. Now, water hyacinth choke waterways, disrupting
first integer is multiplied by 1, second by 2, natural habitats and hindering the movement
third by 3, fourth by 4 and fifth by 5. What will of native species. The ecological impact of
be the average of new 5 integers obtained invasive species in the Amazon rainforest
after this transformation? extends beyond biodiversity loss to affect
a) 3q + 2 ecosystem functions, such as nutrient cycling
b) 3p +2 and water regulation.
c) 4q –2
d) 5q Q.61) What is the most important and logical
message from the passage?
Q.58) A chess tournament is to be held a) Invasive species pose a significant threat to
between 50 players. If every match is a the biodiversity of Amazon rainforest.
knockout match (ie any player who loses a b) The Africanized honeybee is the most
match is out of tournament. How many total destructive invasive species in the Amazon
matches are required for the tournament to rainforest.
select one winner? c) Invasive plants like the water hyacinth
a) 25 primarily affect human populations in the
b) 50 Amazon region.
c) 49 d) The Amazon rainforest is losing its status as
d) 37 the "lungs of the Earth" due to invasive
species.
Q.59) The students of a school have to stand in
rows for prayers. If the teachers make a row of Passage 2
students of 7 or 8 or 9 each, there will be 3 Stoicism, a school of philosophy that
students left in each case. What is the originated in ancient Greece, emphasizes the
minimum number of students present in the importance of virtue, rationality, and
school acceptance of the things beyond our control.
a) 75 Founded by Zeno of Citium in the 3rd century
b) 504 BCE, Stoicism gained popularity among the
c) 510 educated elite in Greece and later spread
d) 507 throughout the Roman Empire. Stoics believe
in living in accordance with nature and
Q.60) In how many different combinations of maintaining inner tranquility amidst external
singles, doubles, and fours a batsman can hardships. Central to Stoic teachings is the
score 25 runs? concept of "eudaimonia," or flourishing,
a) 52 achieved through the cultivation of wisdom,
b) 32 courage, temperance, and justice. Stoicism
c) 24 continues to influence modern philosophical
d) 49 thought and psychology, offering practical
wisdom for navigating life's challenges.
Directions for the following 3 (three) items:
Read the following two passages and answer the Q.62) What is the crux of the passage?
items that follow. Your answer to these items a) Stoicism promotes the pursuit of material
should be based on the passages only. wealth and external success.
b) Stoicism misses the importance of
Passage 1 rationality and acceptance of what cannot
The Amazon rainforest, often hailed as the be controlled.
"lungs of the Earth," is facing a significant c) The central concept of Stoicism is
threat from invasive species. These non-native "eudaimonia," or flourishing, achieved
organisms, introduced either intentionally or through virtue.
accidentally, disrupt the delicate balance of d) Stoicism originated in ancient Rome and
the ecosystem. One such invader is the was later adopted by ancient Greece.
Africanized honeybee, which outcompetes
native species for resources and poses a threat
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Passage 3 Q.65) What is the sum of all two digit numbers

Ethics, often regarded as a guiding principle of formed by using digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
moral conduct, is a concept that varies without repetition.
significantly across different societies and a) 1120
cultures. What constitutes ethical behavior in b) 1155
one society may not necessarily align with the c) 1050
norms and values of another. Cultural, d) 1250
religious, and historical factors influence the
development of ethical standards, shaping Q.66) Any two-digit prime number can always
individuals' perceptions of right and wrong. be written as which of the following?
Moreover, ethical relativism posits that ethical a) 8n + 1
truths are contingent upon cultural contexts, b) 6n + 1
challenging the notion of universal moral c) 7n + 1
principles. As societies evolve and undergo d) 5n + 1
cultural shifts, so too do their ethical
frameworks, leading to diverse interpretations Q.67) In a class there are two groups A and B of
of ethical behavior. While certain ethical 30 students each. The highest and and lowest
principles may be widely accepted, such as marks of students from both groups is given
honesty and respect for others, the application below.
and significance of these principles can vary
Highest Marks Lowest Marks
greatly depending on cultural perspectives.
Thus, the notion of ethics remains inherently Group A 43 32
subjective, reflecting the complexities and
diversity of human societies. Group B 30 23
Five (5) students are shifted from group A to B.
Q.63) What is the most important logical consider the following statements
message from the above passage? 1. Average marks of group B will increase.
a) Recognition of the universality of ethical 2. Average marks of group A will decrease.
principles across different societies. Which of the above statements are correct?
b) Acknowledgment of the influence of a) 1 only
cultural factors on the development of b) 2 only
ethical standards. c) Both 1 and 2
c) Emphasis on the role of religion in shaping d) Neither 1 nor 2
ethical frameworks.
d) Understanding of the inherent subjectivity Q.68) What is the value of ‘X’ in the sequence
of ethics and its dependence on cultural 4, 5, 12, 39, 160, X ?
contexts. a) 800
b) 815
Q.64) Let A3BC and DE2F be two four-digit c) 803
numbers where each letter represents a d) 805
different digit greater than 3. If the sum of the
numbers is 11285, then what is the difference Q.69) In the series
between the values of C and F?
a) 1 abb_baa_abb_baab_b_ab_ab ;
b) 2
fill in the six blanks (_) using one of the
c) 4
following given four choices such that the
d) 5 series follows a specific order.
a) bababa
b) baabba
c) bbaabb
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Q.70) Find the smallest number that leaves a significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. In
remainder of 4 on division by 5, 5 on division contrast, developing nations, despite
by 6, 6 on division by 7. contributing relatively less to global emissions,
a) 119 bear the brunt of the adverse effects of climate
b) 209 change. These countries often lack the
c) 179 resources and infrastructure to adapt to
d) 211 changing environmental conditions, resulting
in heightened vulnerability to extreme
Directions for the following 3 (three) items: weather events, rising sea levels, and
Read the following two passages and answer the ecosystem degradation. The disproportionate
items that follow. Your answer to these items impact of climate change underscores the
should be based on the passages only. importance of global cooperation and
equitable solutions to address the
Passage 1 environmental challenges facing humanity.
Beekeeping has emerged as an increasingly
popular form of livelihood, offering Q.72) What is the most important logical
opportunities for sustainable income message from the above passage?
generation and environmental conservation. a) Recognition of the role of industrialized
As people become more aware of the nations as primary contributors to climate
importance of pollinators like bees, interest in change.
beekeeping has surged. Beekeepers not only b) Acknowledgment of the vulnerability of
harvest honey for commercial purposes but developing nations to the adverse effects of
also play a crucial role in supporting crop climate change.
pollination and biodiversity. With proper c) Emphasis on the need for equitable
training and management practices, solutions and global cooperation to address
beekeeping can provide a steady source of climate change.
income while contributing to the health of d) Understanding of the importance of
ecosystems. This age-old practice is individual actions in mitigating climate
experiencing a renaissance as communities change impacts.
around the world recognize its potential
economic and ecological benefits. Passage 3
In recent years, protectionism has emerged as
Q.71) Which of the following represents the a dominant force in shaping the global
most logical and rational message of the economic landscape, often overshadowing
passage? efforts towards establishing a free trade
a) Beekeeping offers lucrative opportunities regime. Protectionist policies, characterized
for entrepreneurs seeking sustainable by tariffs, trade barriers, and nationalist
livelihoods. economic agendas, have gained traction in
b) Beekeeping contributes to environmental various countries, reflecting a shift towards
conservation and crop pollination. prioritizing domestic interests over global
c) Beekeeping requires extensive training cooperation. These policies aim to shield
and management practices to be domestic industries from foreign competition,
successful. ostensibly to safeguard jobs and promote
d) Beekeeping is a traditional practice that is economic growth. However, the resurgence of
becoming obsolete in modern times. protectionism has led to heightened trade
tensions and undermined the principles of free
Passage 2 trade and globalization. Despite the benefits of
In the context of climate change, the open markets and international cooperation,
contributors and the impacted nations are not protectionist measures have gained popularity
always synonymous, leading to in response to perceived economic
disproportionate consequences across uncertainties and inequalities. The rise of
different regions. Industrialized nations, with protectionism signals a departure from the
their high levels of carbon emissions and ideals of free trade and underscores the
resource consumption, are often the primary challenges facing the global economy in
contributors to climate change. These reconciling competing national interests with
countries have historically relied on fossil fuels the imperatives of global integration.
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Q.73) What is the most important logical Q.77) A and B together complete a work in 24
message from the above passage? days. B and C together complete the same
a) Recognition of the benefits of protectionist work in 30 days. C and A together complete
policies in safeguarding domestic the same work in 40 days.
industries. Consider the following statements:
b) Acknowledgment of the challenges posed 1. A is fastest, and C is slowest.
by protectionism to global economic 2. B is 3 times faster than C.
integration. Which of the following statements are
c) Emphasis on the need for countries to correct?
prioritize domestic interests over global a) 1 only
cooperation. b) 2 only
d) Understanding of the economic c) Both 1 and 2
uncertainties and inequalities driving the d) Neither 1 nor 2
resurgence of protectionism.
Q.78) Seven persons L, M, N, O, P, Q, R are
Q.74) If A = 25 x 34 x 53 x 7, B = 23 x 3 x 53 x7 x 112 sitting in a straight-line facing east and west
and C = 2 x 32 x 5 x 72. What is the HCF of the alternatively. Consider following question and
three numbers A, B and C ? statements:
a) 30 Question: Who is sitting in the middle?
b) 210 Statements:
c) 330 1. O, Q are sitting in extreme ends.
d) 6 2. N, L, M faces east.
3. N has more people sitting on his right than
Q.75) Consider the following including the left & vice versa for M.
Question and the Statements: How many of the above statements are
There are 5 members A, B, C, D, E in a family. required to answer the question?
Question: What is the relation of B to D? a) Only one
Statement-1: A and D are siblings. b) Only two
Statement-2: B is the father of C. c) All three
Statement-3: A is E’s son. d) Question cannot be answered even after
Statement-4: D is sister of C using all the statements
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above Questions and Q.79) What is the remainder when
Statements? 3+33+333+3333+………..till 50 terms is divided
a) Statement-1, Statement-2 and Statement-3 by 8?
are sufficient to answer the Question. a) 1
b) only Statement-2 and Statement-4 are b) 4
sufficient to answer the Question. c) 0
c) All four statement together are sufficient to d) 6
answer the Question.
d) All four statements are not sufficient to
answer the Question.

Q.76) How many natural numbers are there

which give a remainder of 31 when 1641 is
divided by these
natural numbers
a) 8
b) 9
c) 10
d) 12

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Q.80) Consider Three Statements and Three

Conclusions given below. You have to take the
Statements to be true even if they seem to be
at variance from the commonly known facts.
Read all Conclusions and then decide which of
the given Conclusion(s) logically
follows/follow from the Statements,
disregarding the commonly known facts.
Statement - 1: Some reds are blacks.
Statements - 2: No greens are reds.
Statement - 3: All greens are blue.
Conclusion - 1: Some reds are blue.
Conclusion - 2: No green is black.
Conclusion - 3: Some blacks are blue.
Which one of the following is correct?
a) Conclusion-1 and Conclusion-2 only
b) Conclusion-2 and Conclusion-3 only
c) Conclusion-3
d) Neither Conclusion 1 nor 2 nor 3.

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