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Quantitative Ability (SA)

Q. 1 The number of triangles with integer sides and with perimeter 15 is ________

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7

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This is just a counting question, with the caveat that sum of two sides should be greater than the third.
Let us assume a ≤ b ≤ c.
a = 1, Possible triangle 1, 7, 7
a = 2, possible triangle 2, 6, 7
a = 3, possible triangles 3, 6, 6 and 3, 5, 7
a = 4, possible triangles 4, 4, 7 and 4, 5, 6
a = 5, possible triangle is 5, 5, 5
There are totally 7 triangles possible.

Q. 2 The following table shows the number of employees and their median age in eight companies located in a district.



It is known that the age of all employees are integers. It is known that the age of every employee in A is strictly less than the age of every employee in B, the age of every employee in B is strictly less than the age of every employee in C,..., the age of every employee in G is strictly less than the age of every employee in H.
The highest possible age of an employee of company A is ____

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29

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It is known that the age of all employees are integers and the age of every employee in A is strictly less than the age of every employee in B, therefore, the highest possible age of an employee of company A is just less than 30, that is., 29.

Q. 3 The price of a chocolate is increased by x% and then reduced by x%. The new price is 96.76% of the original price. Then x is ___

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18

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Q. 4 A fruit seller has oranges, apples and bananas in the ratio 3:6:7. If the number of oranges is a multiple of both 5 and 6, then the minimum number of fruits the seller has is ____

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160

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Number of oranges, apples, and bananas with fruit seller be 3x, 6x and 7x.
Given: 3x = 5k and 3x = 6m
Minimum number of oranges must be 30. So, x = 10.
Hence, the minimum number of fruits the seller has is 16x = 160.

Q. 5 Person A borrows Rs. 4,000 from another person B for a duration of 4 years. He borrows a portion of it at 3% simple interest per annum, while the rest at 4% simple interest per annum. If B gets Rs. 520 as total interest, then the amount A borrowed at 3% per annum in Rs. is _____

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3000

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6

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Q. 7 The number of pairs (x, y) of integers satisfying the inequality |x – 5| + |y – 5| ≤ 6 is ______.

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85

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Q. 8 The number of factors of 1800 that are multiple of 6 is __________·

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18

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Prime factorization of 1800 = 23 × 32 × 52
For a number to be a multiple of 6 have to a multiple of 2 and 3 both.
Number of factors that are multiple of 6 are: 3 × 2 × 3 = 18.

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6

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Q. 10 The following table shows the number of employees and their median age in eight companies located in a district.



It is known that the age of all employees are integers. It is known that the age of every employee in A is strictly less than the age of every employee in B, the age of every employee in B is strictly less than the age of every employee in C, ..., the age of every employee in G is strictly less than the age of every employee in H.
In company F, the lowest possible sum of the ages of all employees is _______.

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1510

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Number of employees in company F = 29 and Median age = 54 years
The employee with 54 years of age must be (29 + 1)/2th employee = 15th employee.
Let first 14 employees will have age of 50 years and other 15 employees will have 54 years of age, then total required age = 14 × 50 + 15 × 54 = 1510.

Q. 11 In a group of 150 students, 52 like tea, 48 like juice and 62 like coffee. If each student in the group likes at least one among tea, juice and coffee, then the maximum number of students that like more than one drink is __________.

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12

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The maximum number of students that like more than one drink is = 62 + 52 + 48 – 150 = 12.

Q. 12 The following table shows the number of employees and their median age in eight companies located in a district.



It is known that the age of all employees are integers. It is known that the age of every employee in A is strictly less than the age of every employee in B, the age of every employee in B is strictly less than the age of every employee in C. ..., the age of every employee in G is strictly less than the age of every employee in H.
The median age of employees across the eight companies is _______.

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45

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The median age of employees across the eight companies will be of the (32 + 28 + 43 + 39 + 35 + 29 + 23 + 16 + 1)/2 = 123rd employee.
123rd employee will lie in Company D. 123rd employee will be equivalent to 20th employee of company D.
Note: 20th employee of company D is the median employee and therefore, its age will be 45.

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288

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Q. 14 Let ABC be a triangle right-angled at B with AB = BC = 18. The area of largest rectangle that can be inscribed in this triangle and has B as one of the vertices is __________.

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81

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Q. 15 Let f and g be two functions defined by f(x) = |x + |x|| and g(x) = 1/x for x ≠ 0. If f(a) + g(f(a)) = 13/6 for some real a, then the maximum possible value of f(g(a)) is ________.

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6

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Quantitative Ability (MCQ)

Q. 16 If |x + 1| + (y + 2)2 = 0 and ax – 3ay = 1, then the value of a is

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2

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Q. 17 A fruit seller had a certain number of apples, bananas and oranges at the start of the day. The number of bananas was 10 more than the number of apples, and the total number of bananas and apples was a multiple of 11. She was able to sell 70% of apples, 60% of bananas, and 50% of oranges during the day. If she was able to sell 55% of the fruits she had at the start of the day, then the minimum number of oranges she had at the start of the day was

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2

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Q. 18 The number of real solutions of the equation x2 – 10|x| – 56 = 0 is

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2

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Q. 19

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4

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Q. 20

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3

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Q. 21 Let ABC be a triangle with AB = AC and D be a point on BC such that ∠BAD = 30°. If E is a point on AC such that AD = AE, then ∠CDE equals.

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1

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Q. 22 The numbers 22024 and 52024 are expanded and their digits are written out consecutively on one page. The total number of digits written on the page is

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3

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Q. 23 The terms of a geometric progression are real and positive. If the p-th terms of the progression is q and the q-th tennis p, then the logarithm of the first terms is

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4

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Q. 24 Sagarika divides her savings of 10000 rupees to invest across two schemes A and B. Scheme A offers an interest rate of 10% per annum, compounded half-yearly, while scheme B offers a simple interest rate of 12% per annum. If at the end of first year, the value of her investment in scheme B exceeds the value of her investment in scheme A by 2310 rupees, then the total interest, in rupees, earned by Sagarika during the first year of investment is

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3

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Q. 25 Let ABC be an equilateral triangle, with each side of length k. If a circle is drawn with diameter AB, then the area of the portion of the triangle lying inside the circle is

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2

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Q. 26 The greatest number among
2300, 3200, 4100, 2100 + 3100 is

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1

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Q. 27 If log4 x = a and log25 x = b, then logx 10 is

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4

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Q. 28 The side AB of a triangle ABC is c. The median BD is of length k.
If ∠BDA = θ < 90°, then the area of triangle ABC is

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2

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Q. 29 The smallest possible number of students in a class if the girls in the class are less than 50% but more than 48% is

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3

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Q. 30 In a survey of 500 people, it was found that 250 owned a 4-wheeler but not a 2-wheeler, 100 owned a 2-wheeler but not a 4-wheeler, and 100 owned neither a 4-wheeler nor a 2-wheeler. Then the number of people who owned both is

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4

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Q. 31 Let n be the number of ways in which 20 identical balloons can be distributed among 5 girls and 3 boys such that everyone gets at least one balloon and no girl gets fewer balloons than a boy does. Then

[Note:- None of the original options for this question was correct. All candidates would be awarded 4 marks for this question. Now, the options have been updated.]

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4

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Original options were:
(1) 6000 ≤ n < 7000
(2) 7000 ≤ n < 8000
(3) 8000 ≤ n < 9000
(4) 9000 ≤ n < 10000

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1

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Q. 33 If 5 boys and 3 girls randomly sit around a circular table, the probability that there will be at least one boy sitting between any two girls, is

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2

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5 boys can be seated around a circular table in 4! ways. Now, there will be 5 gaps between them where 3 girls are needed to be seated. So, the girls can be seated in 5P3 ways.
Total number of ways of seating for these 8 people around a circular table is 7! ways. So, the probability = (4! × 5P3) / 7! ways = (4 × 3 × 2 × 1 × 5 × 4 × 3)/(7 × 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1) ways = (2/7) ways .

Q. 34 A boat goes 96 km upstream in 8 hours and covers the same distance moving downstream in 6 hours. On the next day boat starts from point A, goes downstream for 1 hour, then upstream for 1 hour and repeats this four more times, that is, 5 upstream and 5 downstream journeys. Then the boat would be

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3

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A boat goes 96 km upstream in 8 hours which means the boat covers (96 km/8 hr) = 12 kms every 1 hour. Also, given that the boat covers the same distance i.e., 96 kms moving downstream in 6 hours which means the boat covers (96 kms/6 hrs) = 16 kms every 1 hour.
So, if the boat moves 1 hour downstream and then 1 hour upstream, it will cover 16 kms downstream and 12 kms upstream, respectively. This will help boat move overall (16 kms – 12 kms) = 4 kms downstream. If this process is repeated 5 times, the boat will cover 5 × 4 kms = 20 kms downstream eventually.

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1

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Q. 36 If the shortest distance of a given point to a given circle is 4 cm and the longest distance is 9 cm, then the radius of the circle is

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2

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Q. 37 The angle of elevation of the top of a pole from a point A on the ground is 30°. The angle of elevation changes to 45°, after moving 20 metres towards the base of the pole. Then the height of the pole, in metres, is

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1

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Q. 38 The difference between the maximum real root and the minimum real root of the equation (x2 – 5)4 + (x2 – 7)4 = 16 is

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2

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Q. 39

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4

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Q. 40 The sum of a given infinite geometric progression is 80 and the sum of its first two terms is 35. Then the value of n for which the sum of its first n terms is closest to 100, is

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4

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Directions for questions 41 to 45:
Comprehension:
In an election there were five constituencies S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5 with 20 voters each all of whom voted. Three parties A, B, and C contested the elections. The party that gets maximum number of votes in a constituency wins that seat. In every constituency there was a clear winner. The following additional information is available:
● Total number of votes obtained by A, B and C across all constituencies are 49, 35 and 16 respectively.
● S2 and S3 were won by C while A won only S1.
● Number of votes obtained by B in S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5 are distinct natural numbers in increasing order.

Q. 41 Assume that A and C had formed an alliance and any voter who voted for either A or C would have voted for this alliance. Then the number of seats this alliance would have won is

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2

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S1 = 19 + 0 = 19 (majority), S2 = 7 + 8 = 15 (majority), S3 = 6 + 8 = 14 (majority), S4 = 9 + 0 = 9 (not majority) and S5 = 8 + 0 = 8 (not majority). Hence, the alliance can win 3 seats only.

Q. 42 The number of votes obtained by A in S5 is

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1

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Q. 43 The constituency in which B got lower number of votes compared to A and C is

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1

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Q. 44 The number of votes obtained by B in S2 is

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4

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Q. 45 Comparing the number of votes obtained by A across different constituencies, the lowest number of votes were in constituency

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1

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Verbal Ability

Directions for questions 46 to 51: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.

Recently, India was in the news again as a world leader – but this time for the wrong reason. According to the Swiss firm IQAir’s assessment of the air quality of world cities 2023, New Delhi is back to being the world’s most polluted capital. New Delhi’s annual air quality rating is 19 times the World Health Organization’s annual limit recommended in 2021 for its pollutant level. The picture is no better as far as the larger Union Territory of Delhi is considered – its annual record of pollutant levels makes it the third most polluted region globally.

Delhi may have hogged the headlines on air pollution, but the problem is far from unique to metropolises. IQAir’s findings reveal that even lower-tier cities and towns in India are choking because of very poor air quality. Indeed, Begusarai in Bihar is the world’s most polluted city. Partly industrialized, housing among others an oil refinery, Begusarai is primarily agrarian. And Begusarai is not an outlier: Mullanpur in Punjab, which is transitioning to an urban settlement, and Siwan in Bihar are among the 42 Indian cities/towns that are among the 50 most polluted globally.

Many judicial pronouncements have upheld “the right to clean air” as a corollary to the fundamental right to life and pushed governments to act. But Delhi’s bad air is despite the introduction of CNG in public transport and the building of a metro network in the early years of this decade, and in spite of the presence of a Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) that kicks in when the air quality turns bad and becomes more stringent as the air quality worsens.

Improving air quality across Indian cities requires three fundamental changes. One, governments must turn to science to understand, measure, and monitor the problem. Two, they have to understand that the response will have to include behavioural changes and use a combination of incentives and penalties to achieve this. And three, clean air has to be seen as a common public good. To be sure, it is not just the responsibility of the Centre or a battle for courts to wage, but a fight that states and municipal governments have to be a part of. This is the battle for our future.

Q. 46 In the last sentence of the passage, “This is the battle for our future”, the writer is

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Question Explanation: This question assesses the ability to interpret the author’s intent and tone in the concluding statement of a passage.
Correct Answer Explanation: 4. emphasizing the need to fight for clean air.
The author emphasizes the urgency and importance of addressing air pollution by calling it “the battle for our future,” indicating a call to action for clean air.
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1. projecting a bleak future for India. Explanation: While the situation is serious, the author is emphasizing the need for action rather than projecting a bleak future.
2. being melodramatic. Explanation: The tone is serious and urgent, not exaggerated or overly emotional.
3. being ambivalent. Explanation: The author is clear and decisive in emphasizing the need to address air pollution.

Q. 47 The phrase “that kicks in” (para 3) means

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Question Explanation: This question tests the understanding of idiomatic expressions and their meanings in context.
Correct Answer Explanation: 1. comes into force. The phrase “kicks in” means to start to take effect or come into operation, which fits the context of the Graded Response Action Plan becoming active as air quality worsens.
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2. causes violence.
Explanation: This is not relevant to the context of air quality measures.
3. gains importance.
Explanation: While the plan is important, “kicks in” specifically refers to it coming into effect.
4. gets rejected. Explanation: This is the opposite of the intended meaning in the context.

Q. 48 Which of the following points is not made by the writer?

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Question Explanation: This question assesses the student’s ability to identify points that are explicitly stated or implied in the passage.
Correct Answer Explanation: 4. Clean air is the right of every consumer. The passage mentions clean air as a common public good but does not frame it as the right of every consumer.
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1. Governments at all levels should be involved in tackling the problem of air pollution.
Explanation: The passage explicitly states that tackling air pollution requires involvement from the Centre, states, and municipal governments.
2. Polluting behaviour should be punished.
Explanation: The passage mentions using a combination of incentives and penalties to address pollution.
3. Scientific methods are needed to address the problem of air pollution.
Explanation: The passage emphasizes the need for scientific understanding and measurement of air pollution.

Q. 49 The first sentence in the passage mentions that India was in the news again as a world leader. What is the writer’s intention in pointing this out?

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s ability to understand the author’s intention and tone in making a specific statement.
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1. To be critical. The author highlights India’s notoriety for poor air quality to criticize the country’s handling of pollution issues.
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2. To be judgmental.
Explanation: While critical, the author’s tone is analytical and aimed at highlighting issues, not passing personal judgment.
3. To create confusion.
Explanation: The author aims to clarify and emphasize the issue, not create confusion.
4. To be negative.
Explanation: The author is critical but focused on drawing attention to the issue rather than simply being negative.

Q. 50 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is correct?

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Question Explanation: This question assesses the student’s comprehension of specific details provided in the passage.
Correct Answer Explanation: 2. Industrialization makes Begusarai the most polluted city in the world. Begusarai is mentioned as the most polluted city partly due to its industrial activities, including housing an oil refinery.
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1. The problem of air pollution is limited to the major cities in India.
Explanation: The passage mentions that lowertier cities and towns also suffer from poor air quality.
3. The 50 most polluted cities in the world are in India.
Explanation: The passage states that 42 of the 50 most polluted cities are in India, not all 50.
4. Delhi’s air quality is the poorest in the entire world.
Explanation: The passage states that New Delhi is the most polluted capital, not necessarily the city with the poorest air quality globally.

Q. 51 Based on the information in the passage, who has endorsed the right to clean air?

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Question Explanation: This question assesses the student’s understanding of who has supported or endorsed the right to clean air according to the passage.
Correct Answer Explanation: 3. The courts. The passage mentions that many judicial pronouncements have upheld the right to clean air as a fundamental right to life.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. The media.
Explanation: The passage does not mention the media endorsing the right to clean air.
2. Parliament.
Explanation: The passage does not mention Parliament endorsing the right to clean air.
4. The government.
Explanation: The passage mentions judicial pronouncements, not government endorsements.

Directions for questions 52 to 57: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.

Anxiety is an emotion that all people experience from time to time, and we do that for good reasons. It has been built into us; we have inherited it from our evolutionary past, because, in general, anxiety has a survival function. It kicks in whenever we sense danger – we freeze, we devote all of our attention to the danger, and our bodies react with a big release of adrenalin, an increase in blood flow to the muscles, getting us ready to run as fast as we can or fight as fiercely as we might.

Anxiety also helps us to focus on things when we have deadlines and, if someone is driving too fast when we cross the road, it helps us to jump out of the way quickly. So, there is nothing wrong with anxiety in general, and in fact, we would have difficulties if we did not experience it to some extent. However, it can get problematic if the danger is imagined rather than real, or is something that is exaggerated. In those cases, particularly if the perceived danger is out of proportion to the real danger, and it is persistent and disabling, then there is a danger of an anxiety disorder.

Scientists are looking at what role genes play in the development of these disorders and are also investigating the effects of environmental factors such as pollution, physical and psychological stress, and diet. Several parts of the brain are key actors in the production of fear and anxiety. Using brain imaging technology and neurochemical techniques, scientists have discovered that the amygdala plays a significant role in most anxiety disorders. By learning more about how the brain creates fear and anxiety, scientists may be able to devise better treatments for these disorders.

The first psychotherapy treatment that was shown to be effective was ‘exposure therapy’, which essentially encourages people in a graded way to go into their feared situations and stay in them for as long as they can and build their confidence that way. Another is ‘group cognitive behaviour therapy’, a talking therapy that helps people to understand the link between negative thoughts and mood and how altering their behaviour can enable them to manage anxiety and feel in control. There are, of course, drugs that can help people with anxiety, but medication will not cure an anxiety disorder, it can only help to keep it under control while the person receives psychotherapy.

There is plenty of evidence that exercise can help with anxiety problems. When stress affects the brain, with its many nerve connections, the rest of the body feels the impact as well. Exercise and other physical activity produce endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers. Additionally, getting physically tired can help people fall asleep faster and have deeper, more relaxing sleep. As many people suffering from anxiety often have problems with insomnia, just the ability to get a good night’s rest can change their perspectives.

Anxiety is a normal but highly subjective human emotion. While normal anxiety serves a beneficial and adaptive purpose, it can also become the cause of tremendous suffering for millions of people. It is important that people recognise excessive anxiety in themselves at the earliest, as treatment can be very successful. Leaving it untreated can be a misery.

Q. 52 The passage is chiefly concerned with

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s understanding of the main focus of the passage.
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1. exploring the multifaceted nature of anxiety and its adaptive functions.
The passage primarily discusses the various aspects of anxiety, its role in survival, and how it can become problematic.
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2. understanding the complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors in anxiety disorders.
Explanation: This is discussed but is not the primary focus of the passage.
3. evaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapy and medication in treating anxiety.
Explanation: This is mentioned but is not the central theme.
4. investigating the physiological benefits of exercise on anxiety management.
Explanation: This is discussed but is not the main focus of the passage.

Q. 53 In the passage, the information about anxiety treatments is organized in which of the following ways?

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s ability to identify how information about anxiety treatments is organized in the passage.
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4. By discussing various treatment options and their effectiveness.
The passage outlines different treatment options for anxiety and discusses their effectiveness.
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1. By comparing different types of anxiety disorders. Explanation: The passage focuses on treatments, not comparisons of disorders.
2. By presenting contrasting viewpoints on the subject.
Explanation: The passage discusses treatments without contrasting viewpoints.
3. By outlining the historical development of anxiety treatments.
Explanation: The passage does not provide a historical overview of treatments.

Q. 54 In what way might the relationship between exercise or physical activity and anxiety relief suggest a potential solution for individuals with anxiety disorders?

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Question Explanation: This question assesses the student’s ability to understand the relationship between exercise and anxiety relief.
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3. Physical activity could enhance sleep quality indirectly lessening anxiety symptoms.
The passage mentions that exercise improves sleep quality, which can help reduce anxiety symptoms.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. Exercise may directly target the amygdala to reduce anxiety symptoms.
Explanation: The passage does not mention exercise targeting the amygdala directly.
2. Physical activity serves as a temporary distraction from anxiety but its longterm effects remain unclear.
Explanation: The passage indicates that exercise has more than temporary benefits.
4. Exerciseinduced endorphins facilitate cognitive behavioural therapy’s effectiveness.
Explanation: The passage does not link endorphins to the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy.

Q. 55 Which of the following best indicates the relationship between anxiety and survival?

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s understanding of the relationship between anxiety and survival as discussed in the passage.
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4. Anxiety is ingrained within us due to our evolutionary heritage and generally serves to promote survival.
The passage explains that anxiety has evolved to help humans respond to danger and promote survival.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. Anxiety, an intrinsic part of human nature, often disrupts our ability to thrive by acting as an impediment to survival.
Explanation: The passage emphasizes anxiety’s role in promoting survival, not hindering it.
2. Despite being inherited from our evolutionary past, anxiety frequently undermines survival as it is not an integral part of human nature.
Explanation: The passage states that anxiety is integral to survival.
3. Anxiety is part of our evolutionary past yet has limited relevance now as it does not significantly impact our chances of survival.
Explanation: The passage indicates that anxiety still plays a role in survival.

Q. 56 Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements best describes the potential danger associated with anxiety disorder?

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Question Explanation: This question assesses the student’s understanding of the characteristics and dangers of anxiety disorders as described in the passage.
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4. It is characterized by a persistent and exaggerated perception of danger.
The passage states that anxiety disorders involve an exaggerated and persistent perception of danger.
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1. It occurs when the perceived danger is proportionate to the real danger.
Explanation: Anxiety disorders involve disproportionate perceptions of danger.
2. It primarily arises from genetic factors rather than environmental influences.
Explanation: The passage mentions both genetic and environmental factors.
3. It is always indicative of an imagined danger rather than a real one.
Explanation: Anxiety disorders can involve exaggerated perceptions of real dangers.

Q. 57 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is correct?

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s understanding of specific treatment methods for anxiety as described in the passage.
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1. Exposure therapy encourages individuals to face their feared situations gradually.
The passage explains that exposure therapy involves gradually facing feared situations to build confidence.
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2. Regular exercise does little to alleviate anxiety symptoms and improve sleep quality.
Explanation: The passage states that exercise helps alleviate anxiety and improves sleep quality. 3. Cognitive behaviour therapy is the most preferred treatment for anxiety disorders.
Explanation: The passage mentions it as an option but does not state it is the most preferred.
4. Medication is the firstline therapy and primary cure for anxiety disorders.
Explanation: The passage states that medication helps control symptoms but is not a cure.

Directions for questions 58 to 64:
Comprehension:
Complete the following sentences by choosing the most appropriate word/phrase from the options given below.

Q. 58 Anil could not go to his friend’s party, as he had fever and was __________.

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s knowledge of idiomatic expressions
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3. under the weather
 The idiom “under the weather” means feeling ill or unwell.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. beneath the weather
 Explanation: This is not a correct idiom.
2. outside the weather
 Explanation: This is not a correct idiom.
4. beside the weather
 Explanation: This is not a correct idiom.

Q. 59 In his address to the candidates contesting the student council elections the Principal said, “If you want others to take you seriously then you must __________ on issues like gender bias and inclusivity.”

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Question Explanation: This question assesses the student’s understanding of idiomatic expressions in context.
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4. walk the talk
The idiom “walk the talk” means to act according to the statements one makes.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. read the lines
Explanation: This is not relevant to the context of taking action.
2. rule the roost
Explanation: This means to be in charge but does not fit the context.
3. go around the bend
Explanation: This means to become crazy, which is not relevant here.

Q. 60 The students’ picnic plans __________ when it started raining heavily in the morning.

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3. fell through
 The idiom “fell through” means that plans failed to happen or were unsuccessful.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. dropped out
 Explanation: This means to leave or quit, which does not fit the context.
2. dropped off
 Explanation: This means to decrease or fall asleep, which does not fit the context.
4. fell behind
 Explanation: This means to lag or be delayed, which does not fit the context.

Q. 61 In a circus where performers share dressing rooms, training spaces and work in a fastpaced environment, the success of a show __________ fostering team-work and collaboration.

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3. comes down to
 The phrase “comes down to” means to be the most important factor.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. comes about
 Explanation: This means to happen or occur, which does not fit the context.
2. come along with
 Explanation: This means to accompany, which does not fit the context.
4. comes with
 Explanation: This means to be included, which does not fit the context.

Q. 62 All the employees agreed that the new regulations had __________ positive changes in the workplace.

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3. brought about
The phrase “brought about” means to cause or result in.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. brought up
Explanation: This means to raise or mention, which does not fit the context.
2. brought on
Explanation: This means to cause, usually something negative, which does not fit the context.
4. brought along
Explanation: This means to bring someone or something with you, which does not fit the context.

Q. 63 Sheila keeps interrupting Manohar when he is playing with his friends, but he __________ because she is his younger sister.

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Question Explanation: This question assesses the student’s understanding of phrasal verbs.
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3. puts up with her
The phrase “puts up with” means to tolerate or endure.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. puts her off
Explanation: This means to discourage or repel, which does not fit the context.
2. puts her on
Explanation: This means to deceive or joke, which does not fit the context.
4. puts along with her
Explanation: This is not a correct phrasal verb.

Q. 64 My Supervisor seemed to be in a bad mood because he __________ when I asked if I could leave an hour early.

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s understanding of idiomatic expressions.
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1. bit my head off
 The idiom “bit my head off” means to respond sharply or angrily.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
2. hit my ear off
 Explanation: This is not a correct idiom. 3. ate my head
 Explanation: This is not a correct idiom. 4. cut my voice
 Explanation: This is not a correct idiom.

Directions for questions 65 to 69: In each of the following sentences, the incorrect part of the sentence is underlined. Choose an alternative from the four given options so that the sentence is rendered correct.

Q. 65 I had been having a headache, so I will not attend the meeting.

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The sentence "I had been having a headache, so I will not attend the meeting" contains an incorrect use of tense. The correct answer should reflect the appropriate tense for the situation described.
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4. have a headache
The correct sentence is: "I have a headache, so I will not attend the meeting."
Explanation: The present tense "have" is more appropriate to indicate that the headache is a current condition influencing the decision not to attend the meeting.
Incorrect Answers and Explanations
1. used to have a headache
Explanation: "Used to have a headache"
indicates a past habitual action, which does not correctly describe the current situation.
2. have headache
Explanation: "Have headache" is grammatically incorrect because it lacks the article "a" before "headache."
3. was having a headache
Explanation: "Was having a headache" uses the past continuous tense, which suggests that the headache was happening at a specific time in the past but does not clearly indicate the current condition affecting the decision not to attend the meeting.

Q. 66 While the bustling city streets were filled with the cacophony of honking horns and chatter of pedestrians, the serene countryside, where time seemed to move at a slower pace, provide a welcome retreat for their seeking solace amidst the chaos of urban living.

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s ability to identify and correct grammatical errors.
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2. provided a welcome retreat for those seeking solace
The correct past tense and subjectverb agreement are used here.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. provides a welcome retreat for them seeking solace
Explanation: Incorrect tense and subjectverb agreement.
3. provided a welcoming retreat for who seek solace
Explanation: Incorrect relative pronoun and tense.
4. provides a welcoming retreat for those seeking solace
Explanation: Incorrect tense.

Q. 67 In my opinion, the psychological thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock, who is a master of suspense and horror, have more lasting impact than any other filmmaker in history.

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Question Explanation: This question assesses the student’s ability to identify and correct grammatical errors.
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4. have had a more lasting impact than those of any other filmmaker
The correct present perfect tense and comparison are used here.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. had more lasting impact than any filmmaker Explanation: Incorrect tense and comparison.
2. are having more lasting impact than those of other filmmakers
Explanation: Incorrect tense.
3. has had a more lasting impact than those of other filmmakers
Explanation: Incorrect subjectverb agreement.

Q. 68 He is very careless and has loosed his keys all the time.

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s ability to identify and correct grammatical errors.
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1. loses his keys
The correct present tense form is “loses.”
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
2. is loosing his keys
Explanation: Incorrect tense and spelling.
3. has loses his keys
Explanation: Incorrect tense and subjectverb agreement.
4. was losing his keys
Explanation: Incorrect tense.

Q. 69 The negotiations are unsuccessful, and the Boards’ hopes to continuing talks on a future deal seems to be increasingly improbable.

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The sentence "The negotiations are unsuccessful, and the Boards’ hopes to continuing talks on a future deal seems to be increasingly improbable" contains grammatical errors involving subject-verb agreement and word choice. The correct answer should address these issues.
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4. Boards’ hopes on continued talks on a future deal seem
The correct sentence is: "The negotiations are unsuccessful, and the Boards’ hopes on continued talks on a future deal seem to be increasingly improbable."
Explanation: The plural subject "Boards’ hopes" requires the plural verb "seem." Additionally, "hopes on continued talks" is a more appropriate construction than "hopes to continuing talks."
Incorrect Answers and Explanations
1. Board’s hopes to continuing talks on a future deal seems
Explanation: "Board’s" is singular, which does not match the plural verb "seem." Furthermore, "to continuing talks" is incorrect; "on continued talks" is the correct phrase.
2. Boards’ hopes to continued talks on a future deal seems
Explanation: Although "Boards’" is correctly plural, "seems" is a singular verb, which does not agree with the plural subject "hopes." Also, "to continued talks" is incorrect; "on continued talks" is the correct phrase.
3. Board’s hopes to continuing talks on a future deal seem
Explanation: "Board’s" is singular, which does not match the plural verb "seem." Moreover, "to continuing talks" is incorrect; "on continued talks" is the correct phrase.

Directions for questions 70 to 73: Each of the paragraphs given below has a sentence missing which is indicated by a blank. From the choices given below each paragraph, choose the sentence that seems most logically appropriate to complete the paragraph.

Q. 70 In an era where privacy and individualism are often prized above all else, Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto blurs the boundary between public and private.___________. His work is a testament to the power of architecture to break down barriers and to foster a sense of community. Through his innovative designs, he challenges traditional notions of public and private spaces, seamlessly blending the two realms.

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3. In the world of architecture, he stands out as a visionary voice advocating a return to a more interconnected way of living
This sentence logically completes the paragraph by emphasizing the architect’s unique approach.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. He is deeply committed to building harmonious societies through his architectural practice
Explanation: This is true but not the most logical completion.
2. He successfully integrates traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern design principles in his work
Explanation: This is true but does not emphasize the interconnected way of living.
4. He was recently named the 2024 Laureate of the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize
Explanation: This does not logically complete the paragraph’s main idea.

Q. 71 Most artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the fields of healthcare, industry, finance, transportation, and writing, rely heavily on deep learning and natural language processing. However, while AI systems can mimic existing styles and patterns, there is an ongoing debate about whether AI can truly possess creativity in the same sense as humans. _________.

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4. AI generated works may lack the depth, emotional connection, and unique perspectives that come with human experiences and emotions This sentence logically completes the paragraph by addressing the ongoing debate about AI’s creativity.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. Highperformance computing has already proven a machine’s ability to perform advanced calculations far faster and more accurately than the human mind
Explanation: This does not directly address the creativity debate.
2. Man has long feared the rise of the machine his own creation becoming smarter and more intelligent than him
Explanation: This is true but not directly relevant to the creativity debate.
3. AI usage raises a number of ethical concerns such as privacy issues bias in algorithms and the potential misuse of AI in many applications Explanation: This is true but does not address the creativity debate.

Q. 72 The pursuit of a career in sports offers individuals opportunities for personal fulfilment and professional success. _______. Athletes must therefore undergo rigorous training regimens to maintain peak physical condition and hone their skills. Additionally, competition in the sports industry is fierce, requiring dedication, perseverance, and mental resilience to succeed. Despite the challenges, successful athletes can enjoy lucrative contracts, endorsements, and global recognition for their achievements.

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Question Explanation: This question assesses the student’s ability to identify the most appropriate sentence to complete a paragraph.
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1. Sports careers are often shortlived due to the physical demands and risks of injury associated with athletic competition
This sentence logically completes the paragraph by discussing the challenges and demands of sports careers.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
2. The sports industry encompasses a wide range of career paths including coaching, sports management, and sports journalism
Explanation: This is true but does not complete the main idea.
3. Athletes often face pressure from coaches, sponsors, and fans to perform at their best adding to the stress of professional sports
Explanation: This is true but does not complete the main idea.
4. Many athletes choose to pursue higher education alongside their sports careers to ensure longterm stability and success
Explanation: This is true but does not complete the main idea.

Q. 73 ____________. This happened after a lorry laden with tomatoes worth 21 lakh rupees went missing. One of the three traders who had sent his tomatoes on the lorry said that they had lost contact with the driver in Nashik and that his GPS had been switched off. The traders were not sure if the truck had been hijacked or if the driver had stolen the tomatoes. This is the third time tomatoes have been stolen following the rise of tomato prices to Rs.150 per kg.

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4. Panic and confusion reigned among traders in the Kolar agricultural produce market.
This sentence logically completes the paragraph by describing the reaction to the missing lorry.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. Three traders jointly hired a lorry to carry tomatoes Explanation: This does not complete the main idea of the paragraph.
2. Nashik overtook Kolar as the biggest tomato market in Asia
Explanation: This is not relevant to the main idea of the paragraph.
3. A couple took the hijacked vehicle to a nearby market and sold the tomatoes there
Explanation: This is not relevant to the main idea of the paragraph.

Directions for questions 74 to 79:
Comprehension:
Some of the sentences below have words that are missing. Choose the best option from those given below to complete them.

Q. 74 The outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in a health crisis and a drop in economic activity that were without ____________ in history. While containing and ___________ the spread of the virus was the first priority of public authorities, reducing the __________ of the disease and limiting the pressure on healthcare systems were also considered equally important.

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1. precedent; mitigating; incidence The words “precedent,” “mitigating,” and “incidence” correctly fit the context of the sentence.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
2. similarity; combating; prevalence
Explanation: “Similarity” does not fit the context. 3. equivalent; eradicating; toll
Explanation: “Eradicating” and “toll” do not fit the context.
4. parallel; controlling; outbreak
Explanation: “Controlling” and “outbreak” do not fit the context.

Q. 75 In an era of globalization, cultural diversity is celebrated and valued across societies. However, the rise of xenophobia and intolerance poses a __________ challenge to social cohesion and harmony. Building inclusive communities and promoting intercultural dialogue are essential for ___________ mutual understanding and respect among diverse populations. Additionally, educating individuals about the benefits of cultural diversity and challenging ____________ are crucial steps toward creating inclusive societies and encouraging peaceful coexistence.

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s understanding of vocabulary and context.
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1. pressing; nurturing; stereotypes The words “pressing,” “nurturing,” and “stereotypes” correctly fit the context of the sentence.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
2. multifaceted; stimulating; archetypes
Explanation: “Stimulating” and “archetypes” do not fit the context.
3. complicated; advancing; truisms
Explanation: “Complicated” and “truisms” do not fit the context.
4. sophisticated; expediting; propositions
Explanation: “Sophisticated” and “propositions” do not fit the context.

Q. 76 An __________ found that one of the marathon runners had ____________slowed down in the last two kilometres and after ______________ to the one behind him had let him cross the finish line just one second before he did.

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1. investigation; deliberately; signalling The words “investigation,” “deliberately,” and “signalling” correctly fit the context of the sentence.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
2. overview; purposely; beckoning
Explanation: “Overview” and “beckoning” do not fit the context.
3. appraisal; particularly; speaking
Explanation: “Appraisal” and “speaking” do not fit the context.
4. analysis; systematically; waving
Explanation: “Analysis” and “waving” do not fit the context.

Q. 77 It is widely argued that social media can benefit aspiring _________. Populists in particular latch on to social media today as a way to connect directly with people,_________ restraints on their behaviour that political parties would have provided in the pre-internet age. They can also profit from echo chambers, which reinforce the sense that a whole people ____________ supports a populist leader.

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s understanding of vocabulary and context.
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4. autocrats; bypassing; uniformly The words “autocrats,” “bypassing,” and “uniformly” correctly fit the context of the sentence.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. entrepreneurs; enforcing; presumably
Explanation: “Enforcing” and “presumably” do not fit the context.
2. democrats; avoiding; surprisingly
Explanation: “Avoiding” and “surprisingly” do not fit the context.
3. anarchists; unscrupulous; unanimously
Explanation: “Unscrupulous” and “unanimously” do not fit the context.

Q. 78 In today's fast-paced world, individuals are inundated with information, necessitating the cultivation of critical thinking skills in order to navigate the influx of data ____________. Additionally, the prevalence of fake news and misinformation presents a ___________ challenge, undermining people’s trust in media and institutions. Promoting media literacy and cultivating a culture of scepticism are vital for __________ informed citizenship and democratic values.

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1. discerningly; pervasive; fostering The words “discerningly,” “pervasive,” and “fostering” correctly fit the context of the sentence.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
2. judiciously; systematic; inhibiting
Explanation: “Systematic” and “inhibiting” do not fit the context.
3. thoughtfully; holistic; furthering
Explanation: “Holistic” and “furthering” do not fit the context.
4. discreetly; global; serving
Explanation: “Discreetly” and “serving” do not fit the context.

Q. 79 Conspiracy theorists suggest that if climate change is slowly turning the planet into an oven, then this must have been the outcome of our enemies’ intentional ______________. If there are no coincidences in the world, then everything, including ______________ events, can be controlled. It is only a matter of power and ______________.

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s understanding of vocabulary and context.
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1. machinations; outstanding; determination The words “machinations,” “outstanding,” and “determination” correctly fit the context of the sentence.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
2. plotting; catastrophic; prowess
Explanation: “Catastrophic” and “prowess” do not fit the context.
3. errors; indescribable; information
Explanation: “Errors” and “information” do not fit the context.
4. inaction; advantageous; performance
Explanation: “Inaction” and “performance” do not fit the context.

Q. 80 Directions for questions 80 to 85:
Comprehension:
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately.
Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s ability to identify incorrect or inappropriate usage of a word.
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1. He received fifty lashes on his feet delivered with callus indifference.
The correct word should be “callous” (showing insensitivity), not “callus” (a thickened area of skin).
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
2. When it is not too thick, the callus protects the foot from damage.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “callus.”
3. The doctor examined the callus but neglected to treat it.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “callus.”
4. A buildup of the callus is one of the most common causes of discomfort.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “callus.”

Q. 81 Directions for questions 80 to 85:
Comprehension:
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately.
Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

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4. Due to the ban on slaughter of cattle the neglected ones often stay away wandering into fields and eating the crops.
The phrase “stay away” is incorrect; the correct phrase should be “stray away.”
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. The ownership of the property went to the eldest son of the family but the other siblings went to court and asked for a stay order.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “stay.”
2. During her summer holidays she usually went to the village to stay with her grandparents and her large extended family.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “stay.”
3. She said “I always stay awake late into the night till my daughters come home as I worry a lot about their safety.”
Explanation: This is correct usage of “stay.”

Q. 82 Directions for questions 80 to 85:
Comprehension:
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately.
Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

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Question Explanation: This question assesses the student’s ability to identify incorrect or inappropriate usage of a word.
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1. Realising that the argument between the two groups of students was getting out of control the teacher diffused the situation by quickly changing the topic.
The correct word should be “defused” (to make a situation less tense), not “diffused” (to spread out).
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2. He used a fan to diffuse the smoke that had accumulated in the kitchen while cooking.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “diffuse.”
3. The stained glass diffused the light filtering through the windows.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “diffuse.”
4. Every morning the aroma of freshly baked bread diffuses throughout the house enticing everyone to the kitchen.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “diffuse.”

Q. 83 Directions for questions 80 to 85:
Comprehension:
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately.
Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

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The task is to identify which sentence contains a word that is used incorrectly or inappropriately. Each sentence uses the word "train" in different contexts, and we need to determine if the usage is correct based on the intended meaning.
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Sentence 1: "By following the train of blood on the platform the police located the body of a young woman who had been brutally stabbed."
Explanation: The word "train" is incorrectly used in this sentence. The intended meaning is to describe a path or series of marks left by blood, for which the correct word is "trail."
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Sentence 2: "The sound of laughter and loud music from the neighbour’s house disturbed his train of thought as he was writing his farewell speech."
Explanation: The phrase "train of thought" is correctly used here. It means a sequence of thoughts or ideas that someone is thinking about.
Sentence 3: "If you really want to see the landscape and the scenic countryside, it is better to take a train or go by road, rather than by plane."
Explanation: The word "train" is correctly used in this sentence to describe a mode of transportation.
Sentence 4: "My friend has picked up a stray dog from the street and is now looking for somebody to train and domesticate the animal."
Explanation: The word "train" is correctly used in this sentence to describe the process of teaching or instructing the dog.

Q. 84 Directions for questions 80 to 85:
Comprehension:
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately.
Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

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Question Explanation: This question assesses the student’s ability to identify incorrect or inappropriate usage of a word.
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3. Bans provide the community a chance to raise objections and ensure transparency.
The correct word should be “Banns” not “bans”.
Incorrect Answers Explanation:
1. The Child Marriage Restraint Act bans the marriage of those who are below 18 years of age.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “bans.”
2. Organic farming bans the usage of all pesticides and involves manual weeding.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “bans.”
4. The government bans anyone with irregularities in their passports from travelling abroad.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “bans.”

Q. 85 Directions for questions 80 to 85:
Comprehension:
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately.
Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.

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Question Explanation: This question tests the student’s ability to identify incorrect or inappropriate usage of a word.
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1. The software manual proscribes step by step instructions for installing and configuring the program.
The correct word should be “prescribes” (to recommend or dictate), not “proscribes” (to forbid).
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2. The coach proscribes late night parties before an important game.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “proscribes.”
3. The rules of the organization proscribe members from engaging in conflicts of interest.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “proscribe.”
4. The company’s policy proscribes employees from disclosing confidential information to unauthorized individuals.
Explanation: This is correct usage of “proscribe.”

Directions for questions 86 to 90: The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph.

Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided. Only numbers are to be entered in the space provided for the answer, and no letters, characters, or spaces should be entered. For example, a response such as 53412 is valid, and responses such as 53412. or 53 41 2 are invalid.

Q. 86 (1) Meanwhile, people are posting less. The share of Americans who say they enjoy documenting their life online has fallen from 40 per cent to 28 per cent since 2020.
(2) The striking feature of the new social media is that they are no longer very social.
(3) Some of the consequences of this are welcome. Political campaigners say they have to tone down their message to win over private groups.
(4) Debate is moving to closed platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram.
(5) Inspired by TikTok, apps like Facebook increasingly serve a diet of clips selected by artificial intelligence according to a user’s viewing behaviour, not their social connections.

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Sentence 2: "The striking feature of the new social media is that they are no longer very social."
This sentence introduces a broad observation about the current state of social media.
Sentence 5: "Inspired by TikTok, apps like Facebook increasingly serve a diet of clips selected by artificial intelligence according to a user’s viewing behaviour, not their social connections."
This provides a specific example supporting the observation that social media is no longer very social.
Sentence 1: "Meanwhile, people are posting less. The share of Americans who say they enjoy documenting their life online has fallen from 40 per cent to 28 per cent since 2020."
This sentence provides data showing the decline in social media engagement, supporting the broad observation in Sentence 2.
Sentence 4: "Debate is moving to closed platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram."
This indicates a shift in user behaviour, supporting the changes described in Sentences 2 and 5.
Sentence 3: "Some of the consequences of this are welcome. Political campaigners say they have to tone down their message to win over private groups." This concludes with a specific consequence of the changes in social media behaviour, tying back to the overall theme.

Q. 87 (1) The muddy concoction – made by grinding the kava plant’s roots and mixing it with water to create a dark, earthy liquid – holds a deep cultural significance throughout the region, and the drink is often shared between friends, guests, and colleagues.
(2) Regular kava drinkers often describe this blissful state as a sort of peace, a way for the body and mind to uncoil from itself.
(3) Called yaqona in Fiji, ‘ava in Samoa and sakau in Micronesia, kava has occupied a sacred role in Pacific countries for centuries.
(4) A swig (or two) taken from a bowl or shell – sometimes quite literally a coconut shell cut in half – can lead to profound relaxation, a sort of numbness that trickles down from your mouth through your shoulders and spine.

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Sentence 3: "Called yaqona in Fiji, ‘ava in Samoa and sakau in Micronesia, kava has occupied a sacred role in Pacific countries for centuries."
Starts with the historical and cultural context of kava.
Sentence 1: "The muddy concoction – made by grinding the kava plant’s roots and mixing it with water to create a dark, earthy liquid – holds a deep cultural significance throughout the region, and the drink is often shared between friends, guests, and colleagues."
Describes the preparation and cultural practices surrounding kava.
Sentence 4: "A swig (or two) taken from a bowl or shell – sometimes quite literally a coconut shell cut in half – can lead to profound relaxation, a sort of numbness that trickles down from your mouth through your shoulders and spine."
Provides specific details on how kava is consumed and its immediate physical effects.
Sentence 2: "Regular kava drinkers often describe this blissful state as a sort of peace, a way for the body and mind to uncoil from itself."
Concludes with the overall experience and sensation described by regular drinkers.

Q. 88 (1) By contrast, in America, it is estimated that even after post-COVID decline, total giving came to almost $ 500 billion in 2022.
(2) There are no comparable data on different countries. But one report by Dasra, a Mumbai-based NGO, estimates total private giving in India came to about $ 13 billion in 2022.
(3) A strategic sort of giving, involving philanthropy professionals, a long-term lens, and big ambitions of transforming society is gradually emerging. It differs, of course, between countries.
(4) Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, put total giving in China at $ 21 billion in 2020.
(5) By any measure, however, organised philanthropy across Asia is on a much smaller scale than in the West.

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Sentence 3: "A strategic sort of giving, involving philanthropy professionals, a long-term lens, and big ambitions of transforming society is gradually emerging. It differs, of course, between countries."
This sentence introduces the concept of a new, strategic form of philanthropy that varies between countries.
Sentence 2: "There are no comparable data on different countries. But one report by Dasra, a Mumbaibased NGO, estimates total private giving in India came to about $13 billion in 2022."
This sentence provides data specific to India, contrasting with the previous general statement.
Sentence 4: "Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences put total giving in China at $21 billion in 2020."
This sentence provides data specific to China, adding another country for comparison.
Sentence 1: "By contrast, in America, it is estimated that even after post-COVID decline, total giving came to almost $500 billion in 2022."
This sentence contrasts the data from China and India with that of the United States.
Sentence 5: "By any measure, however, organised philanthropy across Asia is on a much smaller scale than in the West."
This sentence concludes by comparing the overall scale of organized philanthropy in Asia versus the West, summarizing the previous sentences.

Q. 89 (1) In this microgravity environment, your blood also tends to move towards the heart and head.
(2) Both effects are only short-lived and, after a brief period of readjustment on arriving back home, the heart and spine return to normal.
(3) The heart interprets this as an increase in the amount of blood in the body and that it needs to pump less, so it shrinks.
(4) In space with less gravitational force than on Earth, there’s less pressure on your spine and so it’ll get a bit longer, effectively making you as much as two inches taller.

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Sentence 4: "In space with less gravitational force than on Earth, there’s less pressure on your spine and so it’ll get a bit longer, effectively making you as much as two inches taller."
This sentence introduces the primary changes that happen to the body in microgravity: changes to the spine and overall body height.
Sentence 1: "In this microgravity environment, your blood also tends to move towards the heart and head." This sentence builds on the concept of microgravity introduced in Sentence 4, adding another effect: the movement of blood.
Sentence 3: "The heart interprets this as an increase in the amount of blood in the body and that it needs to pump less, so it shrinks."
This sentence explains the body's reaction to the blood movement described in Sentence 1.
Sentence 2: "Both effects are only short-lived and, after a brief period of readjustment on arriving back home, the heart and spine return to normal." This sentence concludes by mentioning that the changes discussed in the previous sentences are temporary and will revert after returning to Earth.

Q. 90 (1) Farmers, however, especially during the peak farming season, ignore the warnings of the weather forecast.
(2) People from some states of India have demanded that families of those who have been killed by lightning strikes should receive compensation.
(3) The Minister for Disaster Management announced that over 2800 people have died after being struck by a lightning last year.
(4) The Minister responded that pamphlets on the dangers of lightning and precautions to be taken are being distributed in villages.

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Sentence 3: "The Minister for Disaster Management announced that over 2800 people have died after being struck by a lightning last year."
This sentence introduces the context by providing a statistic about lightning-related deaths.
Sentence 2: "People from some states of India have demanded that families of those who have been killed by lightning strikes should receive compensation." This sentence follows logically as a response to the statistic, showing public reaction and demand for compensation.
Sentence 4: "The Minister responded that pamphlets on the dangers of lightning and precautions to be taken are being distributed in villages."
This sentence continues with the Minister's response to the public demand mentioned in Sentence 2.
Sentence 1: "Farmers, however, especially during the peak farming season, ignore the warnings of the weather forecast."
This sentence adds a specific detail about the ongoing challenge of farmers ignoring weather warnings despite the measures taken by the Minister.

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