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EXPLANATORY ANSWERS
Section - A
1.

2.

Only Mercury matches all the options. Mercury is

the liquid used to measure temperature, with a
thermometer. Mercury was the name of a Roman
god. Hence, (C).
Only Law matches all the clues. Arbitration, accusation, litigation and facts are all terms related to
legal matters. Hence, (D).

4.

Only Driving matches all the given clues. The terms

rash driving, offences related to driving, brake
which is part of a vehicle that is driven, and a driving
license all complete the link. Hence, (E).

5.

Only Organization matches all given clues. Loyalty, camaraderie, motivation and incentives are
all terms associated with organization. Hence, (C).

6.

Only Death matches all the clues. Smoking can

lead to death, as can any situation where there is
danger. A terminal disease ends in the death of
the patient. A skeleton is often a symbol of death.
Hence, (A).

7.

Only Heart matches all the clues. A stroke in

this context means a heart attack. Arrest is related
to cardiac arrest which also concerns the heart. Symbolically, it is the heart that feels emotions. Blood
and heart are also related. Hence, (A).

9.

The only correct alternative is Break. Breakfast

is a compound word. Break dance is a style of dance.
One can break the rules. Shatter is a synonym
of break. Hence, (E).

11.

Only Expression matches all the clues. Apology,

delight, criticism and grief are all facets of human
expression. Hence, (B).

12.

Only Action matches all the given clues, since only

an action can be dastardly, ethical, suppressive or
such that it would inflame public sentiment.
Hence, (D).

13.

Only Wound matches all the clues. One can aggravate or scratch a wound. A bruise is a type
of wound. A wound can be treated through medical
attention. Hence, (B).

14.

Only Lawn matches all the clues. Lawn tennis

is a game. A lawn can be manicured, i.e., cut.. Grass
grows on a lawn. Lawn is also a type of cotton
fabric. Hence, (C).

15.

Only Philosophy matches all the given clues. Philosophy can be abstract. One can also find an extract
from some philosophical treatise or writings. Philosophy presents a particular idea and expounds upon
it. Socrates was the name of a famous Greek philosopher. Hence, (E).

16.

None of the options are implicit in the given statement. Hence, (D).

17.

I is not an implicit assumption as nothing related

to number of travellers is implied or mentioned.
II is also not implicit, since profitability is not
mentioned. Thus, neither assumption I nor II is
implicit. Hence, (D).

18.

I is an unrelated statement and this cannot be called

an assumption. II is also an unrelated statement as
the performance of the incumbent government has
got no bearing on the amount spent by the parties
while campaigning for elections. Hence, (D).

19.

The phrase secret to success indicates that not

everyone knows how to be successful and hence, I
and II are assumed to be true. Hence, (E).

Only Health matches all the clues. Health is wealth

is a popular proverb. Homeopathy, exercise and
nutrition are also related to maintaining sound health.
Hence, (A).

3.

8.

10.

Though many alternatives look close, only Sentence

matches all the clues. Life sentence means life imprisonment, grammar has to be used to form a sentence, statement can be a synonym for sentence,
and a Latin sentence is a sentence written in the
Latin language. Hence, (C).
Only Mathematics matches all the given clues. One
can have a mathematics lesson; numbers are involved
in mathematics; algebra is a branch of mathematics
and a calculator can be used to help one in
mathematics. Hence, (B).

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21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

The given statement simply says that foreign magazines

should not be allowed to compete in domestic markets.
It does not mean that foreign magazines are posing
a threat or are the biggest competitors of the magazines
of the domestic markets. Also, assumption II is not
necessarily true. Hence, (D).

28.

Objects are placed in the following quadrants:

1
4

Starting from step (1) elements in quadrant 3, 4,

1 & 2 are replaced in each step. The other elements
(apart from the element that is replaced) rotate one
position in the clockwise direction. Hence, (B).

Statement II is a general statement about Anuradha.

It does not help in answering the question. Statement
I also is not required to answer the question, as their
living together does not mean that they are definitely
mother and daughter. They can be sisters or friends
as well. Hence, (E).
The question can be answered either by statement
I or by statement II. Statement I negates the conclusion in the question and provides another reason
for the delay in Shyams work. Statement II, confirms
the reason given in the question for the delay in
Shyams work. Hence, (D).

29.

rotates 90 clockwise and moves diagonally

rotates 90 and 45 clockwise in alternate steps and
moves diagonally y move along the centre column.
Hence, (D).

30.

takes its mirror image & water image in alternate

steps compared to the previous figure and moves di-

20.

agonally. rotates 90 clockwise and move diagonally. Element apart from is replaced at bottom
left corner by new element.
Hence, (E).

Both the statements are general statements and do

not provide any relevant data to answer the question.
Hence, (E).

31.

Position of objects
1
2
3

Statement I only implies that Namitas friends trust

her and share their problems with her. From this we
cannot ascertain her educational qualifications. From
statement II we can definitely say that since Namita
is working as a student counsellor, she must have
studied Psychology. Hence, (B).

4
5
6

Step 1 (figure (i) figure (ii)), 1 2, 2 5, 3 4,

4 1, 5 3 and at position 6 new object is introduced.
Step 2: (figure (ii) figure (iii)): 1 6, 2 5, 3 2,
6 3, 5 1 and object at 4 is replaced with a new
object. Hence, (B).

Both the statements are required to answer the question.

Statement II provides data about the place which was
considered to be the wettest place in the world till
last year. Statement I provides data regarding the
current rainfall in M, which is more than what was
considered to be the world record. Hence, (C).
Some elements move half a step and one and a half
steps in alternate steps. New element introduced at
every step in the centre of the side (moving in the
anticlockwise direction). Hence, (C).

32.

On the side where there are 2 arrows, both arrows

interchange positions in alternate figures. On the side
where there are 3 arrows each arrow moves up by
one position in a cyclical order in alternate figures.
The centre object rotates by 180 in the clockwise
direction. Hence, (E).

33.

Objects in the same row interchange position at each

step. One element starting from the top row, element
and moving down in the 2nd column gets eliminated.
Hence, (C).

1 2 3
6 5 4

Alternate steps: Step 1 (figure (i) Figure (ii)) 2 6,

3 5, 4 1, 5 2 and 6 4 and object at position
3 in figure (ii) is new.
Step 2[figure (ii) figure (iii)]: 1 5, 2 4, 6 3,
5 2, 4 6 and new object at 1 is introduced.
This pattern of the steps continues. Hence, (B).

34.

Objects of position 1-2 interchange positions in step

1, 1-3 in step 2, 3-4 in step 3, 4-2 in step 4 and
so on. Also in figure (i) 1-2 are shaded, in figure
(ii) 1-3 are shaded, in figure (iv) 3-4 are shaded and
so on. Hence, (C).

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35.
1

4
2

Step 1: i.e., figure (i) - figure (ii) Objects

13.

Nebula is the premium brand of watches from Titan.

Hence, (C).

14.

Only option (A) has the correct combination.

Hence, (A).

15.

Arundhati Bhattacharya was appointed as the first

woman Managing Director of State Bank of India
in 2013. Hence, (A).

16.

According to the new Companies Bill, a profit-making

company is required to spend 2 per cent of their
net profits after tax on social welfare as part of the
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Hence, (A).

at position 3 moves to 2 objects at position 2 moves

to 1, 1 3 new object introduced at 4.
Step 2 [(figure (ii) figure (iii)]: 4 3, 3-2 2 4
and new object at 1. Remaining steps follow a cyclical
pattern. Hence, (A).

Section - B
1.

Kishore Kumar, in his youth, had modelled for an

ad for Brylcreem. Hence, (A).

2.

Agha Khan III was the first honorary President of

the All Indian Muslim League. Hence, (D).

17.

Only option (C) has the correct combination.

Hence, (C).

3.

The correct combination is Sunil Chhetri-Football,

Parupalli Kashyap-Badminton, Shiva Thapa-Boxing
and Soumyajit Ghosh-Table Tennis. Hence, (B).

18.

Bodoland Peoples Front is a political party in Assam.

Hence, (D).

19.

Croatia became the 28 th member of the European

Union on 1 st July 2013. Hence, (B).

20.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly

behind the earth into its umbra (shadow). This can
occur only when the sun, earth and moon are aligned
exactly or very closely with the earth in the middle.
Hence, a lunar eclipse can only occur on the night
of a full moon. Hence, (B).

21.

Sheryl Sandberg is the author of Lean In: Women,

Work and the Will to Lead. Sandbergs book inspired
the Lean In movement, which aims to help women
achive their professional and personal goals by leaning into their ambitions. Hence, (A).

22.

Dabur (Dabur India Ltd.) is Indias largest Ayurvedic

medicine manufacturer. Hence, (B).

23.

Newly appointed RBI Governor, Raghuram Rajan, is

the author of Fault Lines: How Hidden Fractures
Still Threaten the World Economy. Hence, (C).

4.

Only option (B) has the correct combination.

Hence, (B).

5.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

is an agreement signed by the governments of Canada,
Mexico and the United States. Hence, (B).

6.

The office of Economic Advisor compiles and publishes the Wholesale Price Indices. Hence, (B).

7.

The Andes are the longest continental mountain range

in the world, situated along the western coast of South
America. Hence, (B).

8.

The correct match is Garnier Fructis LOreal. Sunsilk

and Clinic Plus belong to Unilever. Pantene belongs
to P&G. Hence, (A).

9.

Only option (D) has the correct combination.

Hence, (D).

10.

Aircel has partnered with Wikimedia Foundation to offer

free Wikipedia access on mobile. Hence, (A).

24.

The beaver is the national animal of Canada.

Hence, (C).

11.

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness or

shortsightedness, is a condition of the eye where the
light that comes in does not directly focus on the
retina but in front of it. This causes the image that
one sees when looking at a distant object to be out
of focus but in focus when looking at a close object.
Hence, (D).

25.

Only option (A) has the correct combination.

Hence, (A).

12.

Section - C
1.

The International Olympic Committee has awarded

the 2016 Olympics broadcast rights for seven South
Asian countries to Star India. Hence, (C).

Let x be the number of units required to be

manufactured to achieve 25 % profit.
\ 1.25(10,00,000 + 60x) = 80x
12,50,000 + 75x = 80x
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Gives x = 2,50,000
Minimum sales for 25% profit = 2,50,000 80 =
2,00,00,000. Hence, (C).
2.

Now from the given condition, we have

Original cost of producing 1 lakh toys 10,00,000 +

60 1,00,000 = 70,00,000
Revenue earned by Kids play selling 1 lakh toys =
80,00,000
Profit earned = 80 lakhs 70 lakhs = 10 lakhs
The manufacturing cost per toy is reduced by 25%.
So new manufacturing cost = 60 15 = Rs 45
Cost of producing 1 lakh toys for the company=
10,00,000 + 45,00,000 = 55,00,000
Profit earned by the company = 80 lakhs 55 lakhs
= 25 lakhs
Increase in profit earned = 25 lakhs 10 lakhs =
15 lakhs
% increase in profit earned =

also,

15
100 = 150%.
10

5.

25
16

r2 + h2
2

h
r2
h2

25
16

[Q l

= r2 + h2]

9
16

r
3
=
h
4

r =

3
h
4

\ 21 =

45 - 24 2
h
16

\ 21 =

21 2
h
16

\ h 2 = 16
\ h = 4 units.

24187 - 12000
100%
24187

\ r =

For fixed rate amount to be paid after three years

= (1.06) 3 300000
= 1.191 300000 = Rs.357304.8
For floating rate
Amount for first year = 1.07 300000
= Rs.321000
Amount for second year = 1.06 321000
= Rs.340260
Amount for third year = 1.05 340260
= Rs.357273
Hence floating rate is beneficial by
357304.8 357273 = Rs.31.8. Hence, (C).

3
3
h =
4 = 3 units.
4
4

\ Volume of a cone =

1 2
pr h
3
=

p
(3)2 4
3

= 12 p unit 3.
Hence, (A).

6.

If y is real and non-zero y 2 > 0, i.e.,

Case (i):

If the solid cylinder is melted to form the solid right

circular cone having same radius and height. Then
three cones can be formed. [ Q Volume of cone =

(x 5)(x 3)
0
(x 1)

If numerator and denominator are > 0

x > 3 or x < 5 and x > 1

Case (ii): If numerator and denominator are < 0

5 < x < 3 and x < 1. Hence, (C).

1
volume of cylinder]
3
Change in curved surface area is

7.

21p = (3 prl) - 2prh

\ 21 = 3rl 2rh

3
5

h h
h
h 2
21 = 3
4
4
4

= 50.386% less
Hence, (C).
4.

l2

\ Equation (i) becomes,

Initially invested amount = Rs.12000.

Total amount after 5 years = (1.2) 5 12000
= Rs.29860
Original price of car = Rs.29860
Depreciated value of car after 2 years = (0.9) 2
29860 Rs.24187
Selling price of car = Rs.12000
% difference =

5
h
4

\ l =

Hence, (D).
3.

l
5
=
h
4

For a cone,

f(1, 0) = f(2, 1) 1
= f(3, 0) 1 3 = f(3, 0) 4
= f(6, 3) 4 3 = f(6, 3) 7

..... (i)

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= f(9, 0) 7 6 3 = f(9, 0) 16.
\ f(9, 0) f(1, 0) = 16
Hence, (C).
8.

Numbers divisible by 2 leaving a remainder 1 are

all the odd numbers. There are 50 odd numbers less
than 100, but 1 is not included. Thus, there are 49
numbers are there.

11.

\ Remaining

7
own flats as well.
8

\ n(Both) =

7
8

1
1
7
+

6
4
48

n(Bunglows Flats) =

8 12 7
13
=
48
48
This means that the total fraction owning either a

The numbers which when divided by 4 leave a remainder

1 are,

bunglow or a flat =
Thus, there are 24 such numbers but these have already
been included in the list of 2.

12.

The numbers which when divided by 5 leave a

remainder 1 are,

But all the odd numbers in this list have already

been included in the list of 2 and 4. Thus only the
ten even numbers are included.

13
. Hence, (C).
48

The fraction of society owning neither a bunglow

nor a flat = 1

13.

Therefore, the probability =

6 = 48 . Hence, (B).

35
13
=
. Hence, (A).
48
48

The number of ways in which none of the wires are

connected with their respective telephones according
to their extension number

1
1
1
1
1
1
6!1
1! 2! 3! 4 ! 5! 6!

24
24
.
=
49 + 10
59

1 1
1
1
1
6!

2 6 24 120 720

Hence, (C).

53
6!

144

9.

Total number of ways of connecting six wires = 6!

\ The required probability
53
6!
144
53

6!
144
Hence, (D).
14.
tan 60 =

CM
MD

CM
3 = 60

MA = CA CM = 150

n(Bunglows) =

n
36
2a (n 1)d =
2 500 35 500
2
2
= 18 [1000 + 17500] = 333000
\ Extra amount paid = 333000 300000 = 33000
Hence, (D).
Sn

60 3 ft.

60 3

MA = DB = 150 60 3 ft.

10.

\ CM =

a = 500, d = 500, n = 3 12 = 36

Hence, (B).
15.

1
6

144 out of 150 = 96%

X 8 90
100 365
( Q 2003 is not a leap year. There are total 90 days
from 1 st January to 1 st April)
\ X Rs.24333.33. Hence, (A).
\ 96 5 =

1
4
Since, one-eight of those who own bunglows do not
own flats.
n(Flats) =

16.

141 out of 150 = 94%

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(x + 2)(x 3) = 0 x = 2 or x = 3

X 8 90
X 8 91
or
100 365
100 366
\ X Rs.23826 or Rs.23891
Total amount received by topper
= Rs.23826 + (1% of 23826)
= Rs.24064.26 or
= Rs.23891 + (1% of 23891)
= Rs.24130. Hence, (C).
94 5 =

17.

Possible values of (x, y) can be (2, 0) and (3, 0)

Hence, (A).
Alternatively,
Substitute values of x from option and check.
20.

Marks in the language skills for Ajay

In one day Meera can paint 10

= 46.2 + 58.5
3

250
sq.ft per day.
3
Let the number of days Ashok works be x.
So, together they can paint

2
1
1
85.8 ) + (
99) + 31.2]
=
[ 48 + (
3
3
3
1
169.4
[48 + 57.2 + 33 + 31.2] =
= 56.47
3
3
Hence, (A).

Work done in 9 days = 50(9 x) +

450 50x +

Total cost of 20 deliveries for one type A truck

= 20 15 + 100 = 400

250x
3

400
= Rs. 20
20
Total cost of 25 deliveries for 1 type B truck
Cost per delivery for 1 type A truck =

21.

25 10 + 150 = 400
Cost per delivery for 1 type B truck =

400
= Rs. 16
25

= 200

250x
3

250
x = 650
3

= 650

x = 6 days. Hence, (D).

For the mixture already present in the local dairy

container.
Let the quantity of milk and water in the local dairy
container be x and y respectively.

\ 22.5 =

Q Cost per delivery is lesser for type B truck we

should use maximum possible number of type B trucks
Since maximum possible type B trucks to be used
is 12
Total deliveries made by 12 trucks = 12 25 = 300
So balance 700 deliveries will be carried out by type
A truck i.e.,

10
= 50 sq.ft
2

10
100
=
sq.ft,
3
3

Ashok can paint 10

= 30.8 + 19.5 = 50.3

Performance in the written test for Vijay

18.

Total area to be painted = 10 15 (ceiling) + 2

10 10 (wall) + 2 10 15 (wall) = 650 sq.ft.

25 x + 15 y
x+y

(22.5 - 15)

\ y = (25 - 22.5) = 1

For the mixture sold by the milkman to the local

dairy owner.
Let the ratio of milk and water be a : b.
2

50 - 10

50
a
2
=
\
50 - 10
b
1-

50

700
= 35 trucks of type A should
20

be used so that deliveries are carried out a minimum

cost. Hence, (B).

0.64
16
=
0.36
9

Final quantity of milk in the local dairy container

19.

x 5 = 2

As we can see in all options y = 0

3
16
= 40 + 50 = 62 l .
4

25

2
y
0
\ x x 5 = 1 ( Q 2 = 2 = 1)

Hence, (B).

x2 x 6 = 0

x 2 3x + 2x 6 = 0
x(x 3) + 2(x 3) = 0
(x + 2)(x 3) = 0

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22.

27.

4cm
4cm

4cm

6cm

8cm

6cm

10cm

10cm

16cm

8cm

10cm

35
k = .
6

External surface area of the closed bottle

= p .2 2 + 2 p .2.4 + p 10.(2 + 8) + 2 p .8.10
+ p .8 2
= 4 p + 16 p + 100 p + 160 p + 64 p
= 344 p cm 2
Hence, (B).
23.

24.

Thus total amount = Rs.35

Hence, (C).
Alternatively,
Solving the three equations we have,
D =

In an hour a maximum of 400 bottles can be filled

and sealed.
Hence, (B).

= 2(30 27) 6(6 15) + 7(9 25)

= 6 + 54 112 = 52

400 bottles will be ready to be transported in an

hour. The comparative rates are

For the first 20cartons

Next 10 cartons
Next 10 cartons
Total

Dx =
= 6(39k 36k) 7(65k 54k) + 11k(30 27)
= 18k 77k + 33k = 26k

Alpha Beta Gama

120
160
140
45
50
55
40
35
30
205
245
225

Dy =
= 2(36k 39k) 11k(6 15) + 7(13k 30k)
= 2(3k) 11k(9) + 7(17k)
= 6k + 99k 119k = 26k

Hence, (A).
25.

Let the required distance be x km.

Kims normal speed =

x
4

Dz =

kmph.

40
x

Now x = - 3 4 +

4
60

= 2(65k 54k) 6(13k 30k) + 11k(9 25)

= 2(11k) 6(17k) + 11k(16)
= 22k + 102k 176k = 52k

2
x

x = 4 - 3 4 + 3

Dx
k
k
=
, y =
, z = k
D
2
2
Also, 8x = 32
\ x = 4 k = 8 y = 4, z = 8
\ Irfan has 4(25p) coins, 20(50p) coins and 24(1
Re) coins.
\ Money with Irfan
= 4 0.25 + 20 0.5 + 24 1 = Rs.35
Hence, (C).
\ x =

\ x = 84. Hence, (B).

26.

Coins with Rahul = 2x + 6y + 7z = 11k ... (i)

Coins with Irfan = x + 5y + 3z = 6k
... (ii)
Coins with Balaji = 5x + 9y + 6z = 13k ... (iii)
The total number of 25 paise coins can be represented
as x.
\ x(2 + 1 + 5) = 32
\ (x = 4)
We get the following equations
6y + 2z 11k = 8
... (iv)
Substituing x = 4 in (i), (ii) and (iii)
5y + 3z 6k = 4
... (v)
and 9y + 6z 13k = 40
... (vi)

Consider the digit in the thousands place in the numbers

formed by using the digits 1, 3, 7, 9, 0.
Each of the digit 1, 3, 7, 9 occurs in 4 3 2
= 24 times in each place of these numbers.
0 cannot take thousandth place.
\ Sum of digits = (1 + 3 + 7 + 9) 24 = 480.
Hence, (C).

28.

Let AB = BC = x km.

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Considering the options,
(A) time required =

x
x
x
6x
+
=
=
10
10
5
30

(B) time required =

x
x
4x
8x
+
=
=
5
15
15
30

(C) time required =

x
x
5x
+
=
15
10
30

to both the World Wars for contributing to social

sciences. However, it is the problems which were caused
by the wars which compelled the social sciences to
come up with a new discipline to solve those problems.
In other words, the wars increased the problems in
front of social sciences and not contributed a lot
to the solutions for those problems. Hence, (D).
4.

The option (A) is not correct as the author himself

has stressed the contribution of empirical methods
in social sciences. Regarding option (B), there is a
statement at the beginning of the passage about
futuristic ideas leading to the growth of knowledge
but it does not imply that social sciences can predict
the future. Option (C) talks about various social science
disciplines combining their resources i.e. the sources
of getting knowledge whereas the last paragraph of
the passage talks about pooling knowledge, insights
and methodologies i.e. whatever is generated from
the resources and not the resources themselves. In
option (D), the stress is on addition to understanding
of social sciences and their applications, which is also
the theme of the passage and the second last paragraph
talks about various issues and their contribution in
increasing the scope of social sciences. Hence, (D).

5.

This is a factual question. Refer to the first line of

the passage, Practiced at least since the 5th century
BC... indicates that art may have existed before the
5th century. The other statements can be easily derived
from the passage. Hence, (A).

6.

This too is a factual question. Refer to the last sentence

of the penultimate paragraph. Only a, b and c are
mentioned. Hence, (C).

7.

Refer to the second and third paragraphs. That Indian

wrestlers won many medals for freestyle and Greco-Roman
wrestling indicates [a] is true. However, though 8 wrestlers
did compete in the Commonwealth Games, it has not
been indicated that they won more than 12 medals. The
last paragraph clearly states that pehlwani has been pushed
to the brink of obscurity. Thus, [c] is also true.
Hence, (B).

8.

Giving way to means yeilding to or allowing some

new thing to happen. In this context, only (D) would
be the best replacement. Hence, (D).

9.

The key elements in this sentence are the division

of the world, despotism and authoritarianism. Only
(B) contains all these elements. (A) and (D) contain
elements which have no mention in the parent sentence.
(C) is verbose. Hence, (B).

10.

Only (D) contains all the elements contained in the

parent sentence. What has been expressed in the parent
sentence here is that man, who is so intelligent has

x
x
3x
9x
(D) time required =
+
=
=
.
10
5
10
30
Hence, (D).
20 5
= 27 second.
18
(Note that the speed of train in this case is immaterial)
Hence, (A).

29.

The required time = 150

30.

The revenue of country in 2005 is

= 45.8 1750 = 77860 billion rupees
The revenue of country in 2008 is 1000 44.7
Thus required answer = Rs.34450 billion.
Hence, (A).

Section - D
1.

2.

3.

In paragraph 5, information about economics is given.

Economists had analysed the impact of World War
I and after the Great Depression, it became an integral
part for governments across the world. So, it can
be both - World War I and Great Depression. However,
since World War I had happened before the Great
Depression, it is the most appropriate reason.
Hence, (B).
In paragraph 1, it is mentioned that the social interactions and changing conditions due to industrialization were the source of emergence of social
sciences like political science and public administration. Paragraph 3 talks about the realization that
mere studies were not capable of improving the
conditions of people in the society. It is this realization which led to the introduction of empirical
techniques and other improvements. In other words,
problems of the society were the main reason for
the evolution of social science. Hence, (D).
Option (A) is true as social sciences have come a
long way since their origin. Option (B) is also true
as social sciences have provided solutions to many
problems. Option (C) is also true as scholars feel
that social sciences should provide solutions or address
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lization its culture, heritage, etc. conveys a complete idea. Hence, (B).

created the microprocessor which has now become

an indispensable part of his life. (A), (B) and (C)
change the meaning of the sentence. Hence, (D).
11.

The key elements that need to find a place in the

correct option are literature, poetry and the prejudiced character of man. Only in (A) are all these
elements included and in a logical manner. (B) and
(C) contain ideas not expressed in the parent sentence. (D) is fine so far as it mentions that humans
cannot explain humankind in its entirety, but it
generalizes by saying that 'no form of art' can explain
humanity. Moreover, the point about the biased nature
of all human beings is left out. Hence, (A).

12.

(B), (C) and (D) fail to explain the idea expressed

in the parent sentence correctly. (B) and (C) exaggerate and (D) says that the masses and the classes
are always 'fighting' each other, which is not expressed
in the parent sentence. Only (A) provides a succinct
alternative. Hence, (A).

13.

The parent sentence merely mourns the high incidence of doping in sport and says that because of
these, many people have begun to opine for its
legalization. But (A) exaggerates, (B) destroys the
argumentative character of the parent sentence by
presenting a blunt opinion, and (D) calls for 'effective
implementation of rules' which is nowhere mentioned
in the parent sentence. Only (C) expresses the intention
of the parent sentence properly. Hence, (C).

14.

15.

16.

The clue word here is distant neighbours. If they

are distant then there must be a gap between the
two. This narrows down our options to (A) and (C).
Discrepancy means difference or disparity and thus
the word fits in the first blank. However, ways of
economics is incorrect. If the sentence had been
from politics to economics it would have been
correct. Ways of thought is a better option.
Hence, (C).
The clue words here are monetary policy decisions
and famous. A monetary-policy decision can only
move markets; again, since he is famous for such
decisions, the cut in the interest rate should not have
come as a surprise, thus exception fits the second
blank. Hence, (D).

17.

The second word in the pair of (A), (C) and (D)

does not go with moment. Hence, (B).

18.

Only scrutiny goes with ideological motivation.

Hence, (A).

19.

The first blank needs the singular pronoun as indicated

by the noun a quesiton, which the blank refers to.
So (B) and (D) stand eliminated. The second blank
needs a comparative adjective before 'than any other'.
Only (C) has words that appropriately fit the blanks.
Hence, (C).

20.

Option (A) is eliminated because the verb 'is' causes

tense error. Wish in (B) creates subject-verb disagreement. Also 'must' without 'be' is grammatically
incorrect. In (C), the reporting verb 'told' cannot
be used without mentioning the person spoken to.
Only the pair in (D), using the subjunctive, agrees
grammatically. Hence, (D).

21.

Though (A) makes grammatical sense, it doesnt explain

why Einstein had compared life to a bicycle. (C) is
absurd. (D) caters to cycling alone and makes no sense.
Only (B) conveys the meaning and is grammatically
correct as well. Hence, (B).

22.

The first blank needs a noun and the second blank,

a plural noun. (D) is thus eliminated. The second
blank needs a noun that would mean necessity to
become a politician. (A) and (B) are therefore negated.
Willingness qualifications is apt. Hence, (C).

23.

Acceptance cannot be used in the second blank as

of is missing. So, (B) and (D) can be eliminated.
Unlike (A), (C) keeps the rules of parallelism in mind.
Hence, (C).

24.

The rule of parallelism makes the use of the present

participle necessary. No other form of the given verb
fits the blank except hanging. Hence, (C).

25.

The strongest links in the sentences are ba and ec.

The usual hunting trait of the lions is mentioned in
the main statement, but the unusual hunting trait is
mentioned in b (even when the heat is 120 F). This
unusual trait is mentioned as 'uncommon traits' in a.
Thus, the link ba. This ba link is followed by dc.
When the herd is rarely let out of sight by the lionesses,
it is for the purpose of attacking. Thus, the correct
sequence is badc. Hence, (B).

Scum has a negative connotation. Hence, option

(A) can be ruled out. (C) does not fit either, as Europe
cannot imply a particular way of thought. The correct
expression is face of the earth. So, (D) is also
incorrect. A definite area of the earths surface
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26.

The most obvious link is dc and the clue words are

'sometimes' and 'other times', and also 'completely in
charge' and 'struggle lasting for hours'. a connects to
the main statement as the breaking into a run in a
is due to the hunt that is mentioned in the main statement.
dc is the result of the hunt. Thus, the correct order
is abdc. Hence, (C).

27.

The main statement refers to scars, which shows

that the pride has faced hardship. The remaining
sentences talk about what the pride went through.
d should come next as it talks about the situation
that once existed. Abandon in d connects with
the fearlessness displayed by one lioness in c. b,
which states that fearlessness took its toll, should
come next. The bleak situation of the present (i.e.
a) should follow. Hence, (C).

28.

The main statement talks about the futility of finetuning music at home. ba are connected as b talks
about one adjustment that might be made on stage,
and a talks about another adjustment. Even in
a makes it an additional point, thus placing it after
b. c should come after ba as it is a concluding
sentence about these last-minute adjustments. In any
case, only one option contains ba. Hence, (C).

29.

The sentence that should follow the main sentence

is c. Him in sentence c refers to the authors
grandfather who is mentioned in the main statement.
The next sentence should be b because it tells us
about the people who conversed with the authors
grandfather. There is a strong da link. The villagers
worked under the sun (d) and got tired and after
that they refreshed themselves in the way mentioned
in a. Hence, (C).

30.

The main sentence states that sightseeing was not

the objective of the Japanese visitors. Hence, the
following sentence should mention their real motive,
which is mentioned in d. Statement c describes
the geographical specifications of Neemrana. The geographical advantages in b are those mentioned in
c. So b should follow c. a should follow b
as it talks about the benefits, other than the geographical ones, to the investors. So the correct sequence
is dcba. Hence, (B).

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