Micat Test Pack: Explanatory Answers Answer Keys

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MICAT
MICAT TEST 101

SECTION - A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
and weak link make sense. Weak tea means tea

with more milk in it. Hence, (B).
Only Genius matches with all the given clues. A

genius can be unconventional, creative, brilliant
or enigmatic. None of the other options match with
more than one clue. Hence, (C).
Only Time matches with all the given clues. Time
is ripe, time is short and time is money are
well known phrases in the English language. Aeon
refers to a long passage of time spanning eras.
Hence, (B).
Only Round fits all the given clues. Eyes can be
round, the shape of something can be round. There
can be a round of questions and one can take a round
of the park. Hence, (B).
Only Glorious matches all the clues. The sunrise,
a reign, the dawn and skies can all be or look
glorious. Hence, (D).
Only Draw matches all the clues. Draw a cheque,
draw art, draw away and draw a limit to all make
valid terms. Hence, (D).
6.
Only Birthday matches all the clues. Birthday bash,

the joy of a birthday, sixteenth birthday and
birthday party all make sense. Hence, (A).
7.
Only Lift matches all the clues. One can lift something with a crane, a lift is also called an elevator,
one can be lifted onto a stretcher and lift your
spirits is a well known phrase. Hence, (D).
8.
Only Exotic matches all the clues. Exotic shot

refers to beautiful photography. Exotic food and
exotic wine makes sense. Luxury can imply exotic
surroundings and facilities. Hence, (C).
9.
Only Speed matches all the clues. Breakneck speed

means terrific or dangerous levels of speed. Speed
breaker and speed post are both accepted terms.
A race implies use of speed. Hence, (B).
10.
Only Shatter matches all the given clues. Shatter

dreams, shatter a window pane, shatter glass and
shatter a notion, meaning to destroy some impression, all make valid terms. Hence, (B).
11.
Only Birth matches all the clues. Birth control,

birth date and birthmark are all valid terms. A
baby is born, that is, it takes birth. Hence, (C).
12.
Only Weak matches all the clues. Weak sections

means the downtrodden part of society. Weak voice
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13.
Only Thought matches all the given clues. To

Ponder, moments of thought, action springing
from thought, and thought and intelligence both being
mental faculties, all form valid connections.
Hence, (E).
14.
The only alternative that matches all the clues is

Mob, in the following wayantagonizing the mob,
pacifying the mob, mob mentality and mob violence. Hence, (B).
15.
Only Red matches all the given clues. The analogy

used here is symbolism. The colour red symbolizes
all of the given clues love, violence, communism and danger. Hence, (C).
16.
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).
17.
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 and Mercury is liquid in its natural form.
Hence,(C).
18.
Only Law matches all the clues. Arbitration, accusation, litigation and facts are all terms related
to a case in the courts of law. Hence, (D).
19.
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).
20.
Only Organization matches all given clues. Loyalty, camaraderie, motivation and incentives are
all terms used to analyse the business organization
as a part of society. Hence, (C).
21.
Only Death fits 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 aften a symbol of death.
Hence, (A).
22.
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).
MICAT
23.
24.
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).
25.
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).
26.
Only Expression matches all the clues. Apology,

delight, criticism and grief are all facets of human
expression. Hence, (B).
27.
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).
28.
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).
29.
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).
30.
decisions, the cut in the interest rate should not have

come as a surprise, thus exception fits the second
blank. Hence, (D).
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 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).
3.
Scum has a negative connotation and option (A)

can therefore be ruled out, (D) does not fit either,
Europe cannot imply a particular way of thought.
A definite area of the earths surface its geographical entity and a certain type of civilization its
culture, heritage, etc. conveys a complete idea.
Hence, (B).
4.
The second word in the pair of (A), (C) and (D)

does not go with moment. Hence, (B).
5.
Only scrutiny goes with ideological motivation.

Hence, (A).
6.
To splutter is to speak angrily in short bursts. (C)

is the closest in the given context. Hence, (C).
7.
Unctuous is an adjective, which denotes unnecessary

flattery which is quite unpleasant. Hence, (A).
8.
Impregnable is that which is unconquerable or impenetrable. Hence, (D).
9.
Benefaction is the act of giving money to someone

who needs it. That rules out all other words except
(B). Hence, (B).
10.
Mitigate means to lessen the effect of something.

Hence, (D).
11.
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).
12.
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
created the microprocessor which has now become
an indispensable part of his life. (A), (B) and (C)
all contain elements of the parent sentence, but are
verbose and make predictive in nature. Hence, (D).
13.
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 bias of all
human beings is left out. Hence, (A).
SECTION - C
1.
2.
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
MICAT
14.
(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).
15.
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).
16.
17.
18.
19.
We cannot be sure whether the theme is about industrial

revolution and (A) therefore cannot be the answer.
The passage merely mentions that jobs in the agricultural sector did not rise in the nineties while
that in the non-agricutural sector did. The fundamental theme of the passage is the difference in the
way the two sectors have behaved in terms of jobs.
Hence, (B) and (C) which harp on the theme of reforms
cannot be the answer. We cannot say for sure whether
the decline in jobs in the agricultural sector has been
due to reforms or that jobs in the sector were a function
of time. Option (D) sums up the passage. It says
that the growth in employment in agricultural sector
has not been on par with that of the non-agricultural
one, and therefore if the overall employment growth
has decelerated, then it is due to agriculture.
Hence, (D).
Here, (B) is definitely the most logical continuation
of the theme in the passage. The central theme in
the passage is that women have a lot to learn about
the behaviour of men and that it is natural for men
to become uncommunicative sometimes (go into their
cave). Hence, they need to learn that if they let
men go into their cave, they will come out and everything will be fine. Hence, (B).
Option (A) gives a brief history of Mumbai. Option

(C) gives geographical information and option (D)
speaks about the climatic conditions of Mumbai. Only
option (B) provides added data on the paragraph. It
describes Mumbai as a commercial centre. Hence, (B).
21.
The sentence in the question posits that something

exists both in theory and practice, continually. This
structure is imitated fully only in (C) where the snowman
commands both conceptual or theoretical and actual,
physical presence. The process of being and becoming
with respect to form is continual. Hence, (C).
22.
Only (A) and (D) are in close contention. But (A)

is restrictive, it speaks only of translation. The context
of deconstruction is wider, in that words per se are
open to clashing interpretations. (B) proposes the
lack of fidelity that words are seen to have in this
mode of criticism, as opposed to being simple dictates
from the author-god. Hence, (B).
23.
The concept of critisism is not of primary importance

in this passage, nor is it wholly true, so (A) is out.
With (B) it is suggested that Socrates was a
Deconstructionist in his thoughts on words, but this
is merely the introduction to a larger concept. The
newness suggested in (C) is irrelevant. Instead (D)
introduces the theme of the passage: that the meaning
of the written word is open to contradiction and is
in a perpetual state of flux. Hence,(D).
24.
Only (B) is not claimed in the passage, since content

or meaning is subject to diffrance. Hence, (B).
25.
Since the notion of control itself is not possible,

(B) does not contribute as a factor as regards the
role of Deconstruction. Hence, (B).
SECTION - D
For answers to questions 1 to 4:
The last statement in the passage provides the answer.

It talks about harnessing immigration i.e., using it
to benefit the country rather than repressing it. Hence,
statement (C), which says that immigrants can contribute to the economy and society of India is the
best alternative. Hence, (C).
U, R and the clerk could be arranged as:

(i)
Clerk
Clerk
Clerk
or
(ii)
Option (B) is incorrect as it refers to the year 1845,

whereas the paragraph speaks about 1945. Option
(C) mentions the World War II, but the paragragh
is about nuclear weapons. Option (D) may seem appropriate, but option (A) best completes the paragraph. Of the two events mentioned, option (A) speaks
about the second event. Hence, (A).
20.
or
(iii)
Arrangements (i) and (ii) are not possible as Q joins

after the clerk but before P. Only arrangement possible
is (iii).
MICAT
Now,
U
Secretary Clerk
V joins two years before S. Therefore, the clerk cannot

be S as R has joined two years before the clerk. Therefore,
the secretary has to be S and V must have joined
after U. T is the clerk.
Therefore,
U
Secretary Clerk
U, V and R are the computer operator, the office assistant

and the typist respectively.
U
Computer Office
Operator Assistant
1997
Grade 2
1-(B)
5.
Typist
Secretary
Clerk
1999
2000
2001
2002
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 4
1998
Grade 2 Grade 3
2-(B)
3-(D)
Tel. Oper. Tel. Oper.

or Steno or Steno
2003
Not
promoted
7.
S = 5
7:00
7:05
7:10
7:15
7:20
7:25
7:30
7:35
7:40
Arrival
at B
Sequence of
Arrival
8:44
8:49
8:32
8:59
9:04
8:47
9:14
9:19
9:02
The slow train takes 5 minutes between stations and

stops for
and NGUE 2041

\ (EUSGI) (NGUE) (14503) 6 (2041) 6
1 4 5 0 3
2 0 4 1
1 2 4 2 2
Station
\ (12422) ENUNN. Hence, (C).

Number of stations = 20
Slow train has to make 18 intermediate stops.

Fast train stops at following stations
= (4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 20)
The fast train has to make 6 intermediate stops.
Arrival Time
of Slow train
7:10
Arrival Time of
Fast Train
7:14
7:15:30
7:18
7:21
7:22
7:26:30
7:27
7:32
7:31
From this table, the fast train will overtake the slow
train between stations 5 and 6. Hence, (A).
Let p be the speed of the slow train.
Speed of fast train = 1.25p
8.
From the table given in answer of Q.6, time required

is 9:19 9:02 = 17 minutes. Hence, (B).
9.
As Ram and Rahim are twins, let their age be x years.

Let Jacks age be y years. From the conditions given,
we have,
2x + y = 2y and y 3 = 3.5(x 3)
Solving we get, x = 5 years
Age of Rahim 3 years hence = x + 3 = 5 + 3 =
8 years. Hence, (A).
Time taken by the fast train between successive stations

(e.g., 1 and 2) =
Time
Taken
1hr 44
minutes
1hr 44
minutes
1hr 22
minutes
1hr 44
minutes
1hr 44
minutes
1hr 22
minutes
1hr 44
minutes
1hr 44
minutes
1hr 22
minutes
1
a minute at each station.
2
Fast train takes 4 minutes between stations and stops
for 1 minute at every third station. From the given
information, if the second slow train leaves station
A at 7:05 a.m. the time of arrival at successive locations
of second slow and first fast train will be as shown:
\ EUSGI 14503
6.
Departure
from A
So, the sequence of arrival is (F, S, F, S, S, F).

Hence, (B).
4-(C)
Since, G = 0, E = 1, N = 2, I = 3, U = 4 and
Type
5p
= 4 minutes
1.25p
Total time taken by the slow train between A and B

= 19 5 + 18 0.5 = 95 + 9 = 104 minutes
= 1 hr 44 minutes
Total time taken by the fast train between A and B
= 19 4 + 1 6 = 76 + 6 = 82 minutes
= 1 hr 22 minutes
MICAT
10.
From the data given, we get

10x + y = 3(x + y)
substituting in [i], we get P = 45

\ Total cost = 45 + 32 + 16 = Rs.93. Hence, (C).
7
7x = 2y i.e., y =
x
2
Since x and y are single digit positive integers, x
must be 2 and y = 7. Hence, (C).
11.
12.
13.
16.
Start with the options. I and III are correct.

Hence, (C)
The probability = 0.1 0.9 + 0.9 0.1 = 0.18,
as the value of m n will be negative only when
one of the two is negative. Hence, (B).
14.
2
\ cos 20 =
1 + cos40
1.766
=
= 0.883
2
2
cos20 0.9396. Hence, (A).
17.
Amount remaining after down payment for A

= 10000 2800 = Rs.7200
Amount remaining for C = 10000 3600 = Rs.6400
and total money = 5x
3y
= 4x
2
1 + cos2
2
1 > cos20 > 0.883
y
\ Sum of money Sanju and Manju have is
2
now cos2 q =
check that (0.94) 2 = 0.8836
Let the amount of money Ranju has be x.

and the amount of money Anju has be y.
y
x + y +
2
sin50 = 0.766. \ cos40 = 0.766
\ Interest paid by A is Rs.720 and

interest paid by C is Rs.640
3y
= 5x x +
= 5x
2
Let the installments paid by A and C be Rs.x for

n1 and n 2 months respectively
x
3
=
. Hence, (B).
y
8
x n1 = 7200 + 720 = Rs.7920

x n 2 = 6400 + 640 = Rs.7040
Let the incomes of A and B be Rs.7x and Rs.3x

respectively.
n1
7920
9
=
=
. Hence, (A).
n2
7040
8
Let their expenditures be Rs.6y and Rs.5y respectively.

18.
7x - 6y
1750
Given, 3x - 5 y =
= 1
1750
7x 6y = 3x 5y 4x = y
x
1
=
y
4
5
10 x
10 1
=
=
= 5 : 22.
22
11y
11 4
Let the price per kg of Rice, Pulses and Wheat be

R, P and W respectively.
3R + 5P + 2W = 353
d 2k 6 + d 2k 4
d 2k 2 - d 2
+ 2 2
2 6
2 4
d k -d k
d k + d2
(k 2 + 1)(k 2 + 1) + (k 2 - 1)(k 2 - 1)
2(k 4 + 1)
=
.
4
k -1
k4 - 1
---- [ii]
R = 2W
---- [iii]
19.
4[i] 5[ii]
= 1412 3060
1
BC AC
2
Let the radius of circle be r units.
\ 38R 27W = 1648 or 38R + 27W = 1648

\ 38(2W) + 27W = 1648 ... From (iii)
2
\ pr =
W = 16.
R = 2W = 32
k2 + 1 k2 - 1
+
k2 - 1 k2 + 1
Since D ABC is inscribed in a semicircle, it is right

angled at C.
\ A( D ABC) =
12R + 20P + 8W 50R 20P 35W
103W = 1648
Hence, (A).
----- [i]
and 10R + 4P + 7W = 612
a 2 + b2
c2 - d 2
+ 2
a 2 - b2
c + d2
Hence, (C).
15.
a
b
c
=
=
= k, where k is a non-zero constant.
b
c
d
2
3
\ c = dk, b = dk and a = dk
\ The ratio of their total income to total

expenditure =
As a, b, c, d are in continuous proportion.
1
BC AC
2
MICAT
2
\ 2r = BC AC ... [I]
But AC 2 + BC 2 = 4r 2
24.
2
2
\ AC + BC 2BC AC = 0 ... from [I]
2
\ (AC BC) = 0 \ AC = BC
50
F
AC
= 1. Hence, (C).
BC
D
O
20.
Let the marks be 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x and 7x.
Total marks obtained = 27x
60
70
E
Total marks for all subjects = 27x 2 = 54x

Total marks per subject = 9x
In DABD , ABD = 180 90 50 = 40 o
Passing marks per subject = 50% of 9x = 4.5x
In DAEB , BAE = 180 90 60 = 30 o
Thus, the student has passed in only three subjects.

Hence, (C).
21.
\ In DAOB , AOB = 180 30 40 = 110o.

Hence, (C).
px = p + 10x
25.
p
10
\ x = p - 10 = 1 + ( p - 10) i.e., (p 10) must
be a divisor or 10.
In any triangle, the sum of any 2 sides must be greater

than the third. When q takes the value 2, the sides
are a, 2a, 4a and a + 2a < 4a. Hence, q cannot take
the value 2. Hence, (B).
\ (p 10) must be 1 or 2 or 5 or 10
\ x = 11, 6, 3 or 2. Hence, (B).
ANSWER KEY
22.
SECTION - A
B
1-C
7-D
13-E
19-E
25-E
Tower
T
60
30
a
a
A
2-B
8-C
14-B
2 0 -C
26-B
3-B
9-B
1 5 -C
21-A
27-D
4-D
10-B
16-A
22-A
28-B
5-D
1 1 -C
1 7 -C
2 3 -C
2 9 -C
6-A
12-B
18-D
24-B
30-E
SECTION - C
From the figure, D ATT is a 30 60 90 triangle.
Hence height of the tower = l (TT) =
a
3
Hence, (A).
23.
1-C
2-D
3-B
4-B
5-2
6-C
7-A
8-D
9-B
10-D
11-B
12-D
13-A
14-A
15-C
16-D
17-B
18-C
19-A
20-B
21-C
22-B
23-D
24-B
25-B
AB = AC B = C = 75 o
SECTION - D
\ A = 30o but A + D + E = 180o.

\ D + E = 180 30 = 150o. Hence, (C).
1-B
2-B
3-D
4-C
5-C
6-B
7-A
8-B
9-A
10-C
11-C
12-B
13-B
14-C
15-C
16-A
17-A
18-A
19-C
20-C
21-B
22-A
23-C
24-C
25-B
MICAT
MICAT TEST 102

SECTION - A
1.
Mammals in (C) fits with all clues. All the clues

given in (C) are animals which are mammals.
Hence, (C).
2.
The word that can go with all the clues is b - Low.

Lighting can be low, character can be low, to stoop
low is an expression and tone can also be low.
Hence, (B).
3.
The word that can go with all the clues is Stipulation.

E.g. stipulated in order, stipulated by law, stipulated
manner and stipulated by authority. Hence, (C).
4.
The answer over here is Dread, i.e. Fear. All the

clues are different levels of fear. Hence, (C).
5.
The answer is Grand - Grand Master (a title in Chess),

Grand Hyatt (a famous hotel), Grand Ceremony (a
big function) and Grand Canyon (a natural wonder
in US). Hence, (D).
6.
The answer is Diamond - Blood Diamond (well-known

film), Diamonds are known for their hardness, Diamonds are Forever is a famous proverb and Diamond
is a suit in playing cards and Poker is a card game.
Hence, (B).
7.
8.
The answer is Ground - Underground, Background,

Playground and Groundwork are all meaningful words.
Hence, (C).
The Answer is Assets - Fictitious Assets and Fixed
Assets are part of an organization's balance sheet.
Monetary assets are the ones which are explained
in terms of money and Toxic assets are those
investments which ultimately destroy the value created
by the organization. Hence, (E).
9.
The answer over here is Insurance as all the clues

are either insurable things or risks which are insurable.
Hence, (D).
10.
The answer is Prime as it is the only word which

is connected with all the other words - Prime Property,
Prime Number, Prime Time and Prime Concern.
Hence, (D).
11.
The answer over here is Red as all these are different

shades of one hue, i.e. Red. Even though colours,
pigments and shades are also likely answers, the more
specific common point is Red. Hence, (A).
12.
The answer here is Trans - As we attach it as a

prefix to every clue, it forms a meaningful word
(Transporter, Transformer, Transliterate and Transcribe). Hence, (B).
13.
The answer is Draft, as it is connected with all the

four clues - Banks issue drafts, an act has a draft,
a letter has a draft and a pact also has a draft.
Hence, (C).
14.
The answer over here is Line as all clues are connected

with it - Straight Line, Down the Line, Crossing the
Line and Drawing the Line. Hence, (D).
15.
The answer over here is Short as the link that connects

all the clues - Short Temper, Short Height, Short
Selling of Shares and Short Story. Hence, (D).
16.
The answer is Break - Heartbreak, Tea Break, Record

Break and Breakthrough are the meaningful words
which are formed with the word Break. Hence, (D).
17.
The answer here is Blue - all the clues are shades

of Blue (Cobalt Blue, Electric Blue, Sky Blue and
Turquoise Blue). Hence, (C).
18.
The answer here is Raise - Raising the Bar is increasing

the standards, Salary Raise means increment, To Raise
means to Grow and Raising Voice is to bring something
to others' attention. Hence, (D).
19.
The answer here is Weight - Weight refers to Importance, something which has less weight is called
Light, paperweight is used to prevent papers from
going astray and weight depends on Gravity.
Hence, (B).
20.
The answer here is Strike - Striking a Cord is an

expression, Strikes happen in Industry, a batsman facing
the bowler in Cricket is said to be on strike and lastly,
Strike Rate is an expression associated with sports
in general. Hence, (C).
21.
The answer here is Intelligence - as Security depends

on Intelligence i.e. Information about Enemy intentions, Intelligence also means Information, Analysis
depends upon Intelligence and finally, Intelligence
depends on Brain. Hence, (E).
22.
The answer here is Board - Drawing Board, A company

has a Board of Directors, Board Room is the room
where usually the management of an organization holds
its meetings and Across the Board is an expression.
Hence, (D).
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23.
The answer is Mark - Birthmark, Pockmark, Marks

in Examination and Benchmark. Hence, (E).
24.
The answer is Question - Question Mark is a punctuation symbol, Questions are there when there is
a doubt, Opposite of Question is Answer and Ask
is a verb associated with Questions. (Even though
Query is a synonym of Question, it cannot be the
answer over here because it doesn't form a connection
with all 4 clues.) Hence, (D).
25.
The answer is Run - Sprint is running fast, Run for

the Money is an expression, Dry Run means rehearsal
and Long Run means Long Period. Hence, (A).
26.
The answer here is Down - Downtown refers to the

main section of the town, Dressing Down means rebuke,
Down the Order is an expression and Downmarket
means of inferior quality. Hence, (D).
27.
The answer is Cold - When the temperature is low,

it's called Cold. Cold Blood is an expression in Biology
as well as Literature. Cold Vibes means lack of feelings
and cold shoulder ignoring someone. Hence, (A).
28.
The answer here is China - China is famous for Tea,

Bone China is a type of clay used to make utensils
and pots, China Grass is a dessert delicacy and Chinaman
is a type of spin bowling in Cricket. Hence, (B).
29.
The answer is Burn - Sideburn is the whiskers, Fire

and Burn is an obvious connection, Burning Desire
is an expression and Burning Issue means very relevant
and pertinent issue. Hence, (C).
30.
appropriate as it is not an Indian who has lured the

screen but he got lured by the screen. In option (D),
the second option 'took' is inappropriate as it should
be 'took to'. In option (C), the first word 'made' is
appropriate and second option 'embraced' is also
appropriate. Hence, (C).
The answer here is Range - Shooting Range is where

the marksmen practise shooting, Price Range is the
difference between minimum and maximum prices of
things, Cooking Range is a multi-tasking instrument
in kitchens and Voice Range refers to the ability of
people to sing at different tones and pitches.
Hence, (C).
3.
In option (A), 'eclectic' means heterogeneous or multifaceted. It is not fitting well with the remaining sentence.
Also, the conjunction with 'shared' is 'with' and not
'to'. In (B), 'elusive' means something which is enigmatic
or incomprehensible but the second word 'known' is
not fitting with the overall meaning of the sentence.
In (D), inexplicable means something which cannot
be explained but the second word 'open' is more appropriate to personalities rather than ideas. In option
(C), esoteric means mystical and divulged means revealed. Both are appropriate words. Hence, (C).
4.
In option (B), ridiculing means making fun and the

second word 'proving' does not go with the words
like 'complete fraud'. In option (C), castigating means
scolding or rebuking and similarly, the second word
'strengthening' is inappropriate with the overall sentence. In (D), 'mocking' means making fun of and
'destroying' refers to physical elimination of an object
but theories cannot be destroyed in that sense. In (A),
denouncing means exposing and debunking means
running down or showing something as less important
than what it is. So, it is an appropriate choice.
Hence, (A).
5.
The statement's later part has concentrated on the

tendency to get carried away as indicated by the word
'swept'. This indicates that the answer should be the
pair of 'Ideology - favourite.' If these words are inserted,
then the meaning can be derived that we allow ourselves
to see the Reality i.e. the Truth from the perspective
of Ideology. Hence, (D).
6.
The later part of the statement talks about the tendency

to 'mask' signals of maladjustment which is what the
maladjusted people will do. In other words, it can't
be the action of who seek to find solution to it. So,
options (A) and (B) are not correct as the first words
are 'treatment' and 'detection.' For option (D), it is
'prevention' which also is not an appropriate word as
the second word is 'helped' and masking of maladjustment cannot help to prevent it from happening.
In (C), the words 'identification' and 'complicated' go
along with the meaning that the word 'mask' is trying
to convey. Hence, (C).
7.
'Junk' has been used over here as the adjective of

food so in this context - garbage, unusable and rusty
are not the words. Hence, (A).
8.
'Key' has been used here as an answer or solution

to a particular problem. So, the other options i.e. device
SECTION - C
1.
2.
The option (A) has 'harvested' and 'tilted'. Harvested

is a word referred to crops rather than agriculture and
the word 'tilted' is used in connection with opinions
or ideas. Option (B) has 'dependent' which should be
followed by 'on' and not 'by'. Option (D) has 'centred'
which is followed by 'around' and not 'by'. Option
(C) has 'dominated' which is followed by the conjunction 'by' and another word 'moved' goes well with
the previous word 'gradually'. Hence, (C).
The option a has the pair 'created - adopted' is not
correct as the word 'adopted' does not fit in the second
space. In option (B), the second word 'lured' is not
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to open a lock, important or primary are not relevant

over here. Hence, (C).
9.
'Treat' has been used over here as something to remember

forever and the appropriate option is 'thing to cherish'.
Hence, (D).
10.
'Direct' is used here as to conceptualize as the director

is the one who conceptualizes the entire film.
Hence, (A).
11.
In option (A), the emphasis is on should not be but

that is not what the original statement means. Option
(B) also is rejected as here, the emphasis is on should
be. Option c talks about not being comfortable in terms
of certainty as here, the emphasis is on is not comfortable. In option (D), that feeling of tentativeness
is retained by the use of 'may'. Hence, (D).
12.
In option (A) and (B), the emphasis is on certainty,

which is not what the original statement conveys as
it is clear by the use of the word 'perhaps'. In option
(D), the ability to understand main ideas is made solely
responsible for the good reading skills but in the original
statement, it is called the most important, which implies
that there are other factors as well. In (C), that meaning
of the original statement is retained. Hence, (C).
13.
In option (A), the word 'considerably' has changed

the meaning from the original statement. In option
(C), the statement has gone to the extreme, which
is not conveyed by the original. In (D), it is adding
information which is not there in the original statement.
In (B), the statement has retained the meaning of the
original statement. Hence, (B).
14.
In option (A), the subject is files but they are inanimate

things so, they on their own cannot get delayed. In
(C), 'people' is the subject but the verb is 'deal with'
and that is not there in the original statement. In (D),
'the delays happen everywhere' does not mean they
are to be expected. In (B), the words 'do not get cleared
on time' are synonymous with 'delay in disposals' in
the original statement. Hence, (B).
15.
In (A), the emphasis is on meanings but the original

statement does not explicitly says it. In (B), it's about
applications on which the original statement does not
say anything. In (D), it is talking about uses of Philosophy which is different from how Philosophy is
used. In (C), it is talking about the possibility of
conveying a lot of things, which is what the sense
of the original statement as well. Hence, (C).
16.
In option (A), it is a deviation from the theme in

the penultimate statement. In (C) and (D), the theme
is getting carried forward. But, in (B), the use of the
word 'paradox' is linked with the word 'irony' in the
penultimate statement and so, it is a more appropriate
end to the paragraph. Hence, (B).
17.
The penultimate statement has conveyed that in Rajiv

Gandhi's life, the first 40 years were spent like any
other ordinary man. So, the last sentence will be the
one bringing out the contrast. Out of the options, only
a is provides the contrast, which is well emphasised
by the word 'but'. Hence, (A).
18.
In option a, the emphasis is on nexus between business

and politics, whereas the penultimate statement ends
with the political clout. So, this is not an end of a
paragraph, but beginning of a new paragraph. In (C),
the rising middle class and surplus income themes
do not have connection with the penultimate statement.
Same is with (D). There is no connection as (D)
emphasises on rivals. In (B), the emphasis is on political
investments and the penultimate statement also refers
to political clout. Hence, (B).
19.
In option (B), the statement comments on these philosophies' not being mere theories. However, it can't
be the last statement as it should be followed by the
statement saying what they are. So, option (B) is not
correct. Option (C) has continuity with (B), but since
(B) cannot be the last statement, nor can (C). Option
(D) talks about Indian Philosophy but again, it can't
be a last statement as it should be followed by the
statement about Indian Philosophy's take. In case of
(A), it talks about moderate realism, which connects
well with the penultimate statement's theme of Realism. Hence, (A).
20.
In (B), there is a deviation from the theme in the

penultimate statement and it directly jumps to the
examples of Existentialism. In (C), there is a continuity
with the penultimate statement, but it opens up a new
stream i.e. Existentialism in Literature and Art, which
cannot be the last statement as it should be followed
by examples. Option (D) provides such examples so,
it can follow (C) but cannot be the last statement of
the paragraph. In case of (A), the theme in the penultimate
statement i.e. the emphasis on individual life is taken
forward by presenting the things rejected by Existentialist philosophy. The use of the word 'also' takes
forward this continuity. Hence, (A).
21.
The passage talks about the social sciences as disciplines, as to how they originated as a result of changes
in society due to factors like industrialization. It also
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talks about the initial nature of the social sciences

was theoretical and it was believed that they did have
only that much significance. Later on, the quantitative
methods got included in social sciences to give them
precision and practical application. Later on, the passage
talks about challenges like World War I and World
War II. So, the passage talks about how the social
sciences have grown as disciplines and how they became
solution providers for real life problems. From the
options given, 'Social Sciences - From Abstract to
Real' is an appropriate option as it conveys the theme
of transformation of social sciences from mere academic disciplines to problem solving disciplines.
Hence, (A).
22.
23.
24.
25.
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 was 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 social sciences
have been looked upon as the knowledge base for
solutions to various problems. Option (D) has given
the credit 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
the problems. In other words, the wars increased the
problems in front of social sciences and not contributed
a lot. Hence, (D).
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.
In option (D), the stress is on addition to understanding, which is the theme from the beginning and
the second last paragraph talks about various issues
and their consequent increasing the scope of social
sciences. Hence, (D).
SECTION - D
Answers to questions 1 to 4:
Let us denote the seven people by the first letter of their
names from the data.
We get the following arrangement from the data.
U P R/D L R/D G S
1.
From the common solution it is clear that Ravi and

Dilip are sitting adjacent to Lucky. Hence, (C).
2.
Sandeep is at the extreme right end of the row.

Hence, (A).
3.
It can be seen in the common solution that either Ravi

or Dilip could be sitting to the immediate left of Ganesh.
Hence, (D).
4.
Praful is sitting at the second place from the left end

of the row. Hence, (B).
5.
30
40
30
60
70
Rajus journey can be depicted as in the diagram below.

We can see that AB is his final distance from the
starting point.
Using the dimensions given on the diagram,
AB =
402 + 302
= 50 m. Hence, (C).
The option (A) is not correct as the author himself

has stressed the contribution of empirical methods in
social sciences like Pure Sciences. Regarding option
(B), there is a statement at the beginning of the
passage about futuristic ideas leading to the growth
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6.
Let Rahuls speed over stretch Z be z kmph.

Speed of travel of Rahul over stretch X = 20 kmph
Speed of travel of Rahul over stretch Y = 40 kmph
Total time of travel of Rahul
9.
4
4
4
+
+ 60
=
20
40
z
The maximum speed at which Rahul can race on the

stretch Z is given by
4
4
4
60
+
+ = 22
20
40
z
z = 60. Hence, (D).

7.
The corresponding value of y is
320
= 5
64
Therefore, the total number of flowers initially is
x + y, i.e., 6. Hence, (B).
4
20
60
10.
= 12 minutes
Time of travel to cover Z
2
100 - 66 % of 12
3
= 4 minutes
=
100
11.
100 - 4
11
Time taken to run the race = 22

minutes
100
4
= 48 kmph.
Speed of travel to cover stretch Y =
5
60
12.
Let Rahuls speed over X be x kmph.

Let Rahuls time over X and (Y and Z) combined
(in hours) be p and q respectively.
q =
Total number of balls in the bag = 7 + 8 = 15

10 balls can be drawn from the 15 balls in 15C10 ways.
6 white balls can be drawn from the 7 white balls
in 7C6 ways.
4 red balls can be drawn from 8 red balls in 8C4 7 C6
ways.
So, 6 white balls and 4 red balls can be drawn together
in 8C47C6 ways.
15C10
70
429
Ratio of investments of P and Q = 5000 : 6000

= 5 : 6
The annual salary of P = Rs.20 12 = Rs.240
\ Profit earned by P = 640 240 = Rs.400
\ Profit earned by Q =
400 6
= Rs. 480.
5
Hence, (B).
13.
Let the pole be at a distance of x m from the point A.
5
p
6
450
12
=
5
11
p+ p
6
30
A
p = 0.16
60
500x
500m
4
= 0.16
x
x = 25
Hence, (C).
7 C 6 8C 4
Hence, (B).
Hence, (D).
4
5 8
=
P 12 q
10!
= 10 9 8 7 = 5040
6!
4 boys can be seated on 10 different chairs in a row
in 5040 ways. Hence, (D).
10P4 =
\ Required probability =
= 21 minutes
Time of travel to cover Y = 21 (12 + 4) = 5 minutes.
8.
(1049.729)
64
As Rahul travelled stretch X taking the maximum

possible time, he travelled at the minimum speed, i.e.
20 kmph. Time of travel to cover X =
Let the initial number of red flowers be x, and that

of yellow flowers be y.
Due to Rams magic, the number of red flowers at
the end of one minute is 36x = 729x.
Due to Ravis magic, the number of yellow flowers
at the end of one minute is 26y = 64y.
Given, 729x + 64y = 1049, where x and y are integers.
For x > 1, 729x > 1049,
\ x = 1.
In D AOC,
tan 30 =
12
OC
x
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Equating the values of y in (i) and (ii),

we have 2x + 10 = 3x 20
x = 30
By substituting x = 30 in (i), we get y = 70
\ Rajas present age is 30 years and his fathers
present age is 70 years.
Hence, (C).
Alternatively,
Using options, only (C) satisfies the given conditions.
\ OC = x tan 30
\ OC =
tan60 =
x
3
x
3
3 =
OC
500 - x
= (500 x) 3
x = 1500 3x
4x = 1500
x = 375m
\ The pole is at a distance of 375 m from the point
A. Hence, (C).
14.
50
2x, i.e., x votes
100
Now, 2x 200 = x + 200
x = 400
\ Total number of voters = 2x + x = 3x
= 3 400 = 1200. Hence, (C).
x
Let the function be y
40
5 = 2 cubic metre
100
and, volume of the second metal = 3 cubic metre
\ Required weight = (2 1500) + (3 2500)
= 10,500 kg. Hence, (C).
18.
The L.C.M of the weights 1500 kg per cubic metre

and 2500 kg per cubic metre is 7500.
\ In order to combine 7500 kg of both metal each,
we will have to mix both the metals in the ratio of
5 : 3; i.e., 5 cubic metres of the first metal with 3
cubic metres of the second metal. Hence, (B).
19.
Since 5 cubic metres of the first metal is mixed, the

weight of the first metal in the alloy is 1500 5
= 7500 kg
Similarly, the weight of the second metal in the alloy
is 2500 kg.
\ The percentage by weight of the second metal is
When both the numerator and the denominator are

x-y
2
decreased by 3, we have, y - 3 =
3
...(i)
3x 2y = 3
When both the numerator and the denominator are
x+y
3
increased by 7, we have y + 7 =
4
2500
100 = 25%. Hence, (A).
10000
20.
...(ii)
4x 3y = 7
Multiplying equation (ii) by 3 and equation (i) by
4 and subtracting one from the other, we have y =
33, putting y = 33 in (i) we get x = 23.
\ The required fraction is
The alloy contains 60% of the second metal and 40%

of the first metal.
6000
1500
The volume of the first metal mixed =
= 4 cubic metres
Since 4 cubic metres of the first metal is equal to
40% of the alloy,
23
33
\ Volume of the alloy =
Hence, (A).
Alternatively,
Using options, only (A) satisfies the given conditions.
4
100 = 10 cubic metres.
40
Hence, (A).
21.
16.
In 5 cubic metres of the alloy, volume of the first

metal =
Let the number of votes that A got be 2x

\ B got
15.
17.
Let Rajas age and his fathers age now be x years

and y years respectively.
Ten years from now, Rajas age will be x + 10 and
his fathers age will be y + 10.
y + 10 = 2 (x + 10)
...(i)
y = 2x + 10
Ten years ago, Rajas age was x 10 and his fathers
age was y 10
Given, y 10 = 3(x 10)
y = 3x 20
...(ii)
13
Since the alloy contains 10000 kg of the first metal,

The volume of the first metal in the alloy =
10000
2000
= 5 cubic metres
Since 5 cubic metres of the first metal is equal to
25% of the alloy,
\ The volume of second metal in the alloy
=
5
75 = 15 cubic metres. Hence, (B).
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22.
23.
From the above figure

OTP = 90, (Radius makes an angle of 90 with
the tangent at the point of tangency).
In triangle OTP,
PO 2 = PT 2 + OT2 = 242 + 10 2
PO = 26 cm. Hence, (A).
From D ABD, x 2 = AB 2 BD 2
(By pythagoras theorem)
x2 = 102 62 = 64
x = 8
From D ADC, y 2 = AC 2 x 2
(By Pythagoras theorem)
172 - 82 =
y =
24.
225 = 15 cm. Hence, (D).
SECTION - D
1.
Pointers Examples of ubiquitous Chinese goods. Why

people use Chinese goods, the age-old debate of Value
and Quality, dumping of Chinese goods, positive and
adverse effects.
2.
Pointers: Your understanding of inequality, types of

inequality, reasons behind it and a comment on is
it possible and desirable to remove inequality?
3.
Pointers: The name of the machine, the operations

of the machine, the target audience for the machine,
the price of the machine.
4.
Pointers: the cycle of poverty and why the privileged

should stay away from solving it? How poverty is
not because of the privileged people but due to other
factors?
C
2
q
A
ANSWER KEY
tan q 3 = 0
tan2 q = 3
SECTION - A
tan q = 3
Since q lies in the third quadrant tan q is positive,

whereas, sin q and sec q are negative.
Consider right-angled triangle ABC, such that
tan q =
3
By Pythagoras theorem,
AC 2 =
( 3)
2-B
8-E
14-D
2 0 -C
26-D
and |sec q | =
1
cos q
= 2
\ sec q = 2. Hence, (A).
4-C
10-D
16-D
22-D
28-B
5-D
11-A
1 7 -C
23-E
2 9 -C
6-B
12-B
18-D
24-B
3 0 -C
1-C
2-C
3-C
4-A
5-D
6-C
7-A
8-C
9-D
10-A
11-D
12-C
13-B
14-B
15-C
16-B
17-A
18-B
19-A
20-A
21-A
22-B
23-D
24-D
25-D
If Manish starts from the towns P, R or T, then there

will always be at least one road that he will not be
able to travel on, as he can travel on each of the
roads only once.
But if he starts from town Q, then he can move on
the path Q-P-S-R-Q-T-S.
Similarly, if he starts from the town S, then he can
move on the path S-R-Q-T-S-P-Q.
\ The route can either start from Q or S, so that
it satisfies the given conditions. Hence, (D).
3-C
9-D
15-D
21-E
27-E
SECTION - C
+ 12 = 4
AC = 2
25.
1-C
7-C
1 3 -C
19-B
25-A
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SECTION - D
1-C
2-A
3-D
4-B
5-C
6-D
7-D
8-C
9-B
10-D
11-B
12-B
13-C
14-C
15-A
16-C
17-C
18-B
19-A
20-A
21-B
22-A
23-D
24-A
25-D
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MICAT TEST 103

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
1.
The passage starts with how children and adults instinctively use everyday language without actually
learning them. Thus, option (A) is correct. Option
(B) cannot be inferred since the passage does not
deal with children's ability to comprehend and decode
mathematical grammar. Option (C) is flawed since
it is nowhere implicit or explicit that all human beings
use languages non-linguistically. Option (D) is also
flawed as it cannot be inferred that only adults have
a tendency to decode the structure of mathematical
language. Hence, (A).
2.
It is stated in the initial lines of the third paragraph

that 'precision' is the most important characteristic
of mathematical language; linguistic precision is
required to comprehend complex mathematical statements. Hence, (C).
3.
The second paragraph clearly states that while some

parts of speech in natural languages are similar to
some parts of speech in mathematical grammar, there
are some parts of speech in both that are distinctly
different from each other. Only option (C) captures
the meaning. Hence, (C).
4.
5.
6.
The passage states how the knowledge of grammar

enhances the understanding of languages, including
mathematical languages. Thus, option (B) best
summarises the essence of the passage. Option (A)
is incorrect since the passage does not indicate any
functional or even structural differences between
mathematical and linguistic grammar. Option (C) is
also incorrect since the passage is not about mathematics and natural languages; mathematics and natural
languages are quoted in the context of the relevance
of grammar. Option (D) is only mentioned in the
last paragraph and does not reflect the real meaning
of the passage. Hence, (B).
Option (A) is flawed since 'vicious', which means evil
or malicious, is not the appropriate word. Option
(C) is also flawed since 'morose', which refers to a
state of depression, does not fit in the sentence. Option
(D) is incorrect since arrogant is mainly used in
describing the behaviour of a single person and not
a group. Only option (B), which means 'disorderly',
completes the sentence in a logically and grammatically correct way. Hence, (A).
Only option (A), which means 'surpass', completes
the sentence in a logically and grammatically accurate
way. Hence, (A).
7.
Only option (D) fits into the blank both contextually

and grammatically. Other options do not explain the
link between expenditure of public money and corruption correctly. Hence, (D).
8.
Option (A) is incorrect since 'candid', which means

frank and truthful, is essentially a human trait. Option
(B) is flawed since 'exigent', which refers to a pressing
situation, does not fit in the sentence. Option (D)
is also flawed since the word 'incorrigible', which means
intractable, does not hold contextual relevance. Only
option (C), which means 'native', makes the sentence
contextually relevant. Hence, (C).
9.
Option (A) is flawed since 'dormant', which means

inactive, is contradictory to 'forceful'. Option (B)
is incorrect since a 'credible' or believable king would
not force wise men to leave his country. Option (D)
is erroneous since 'lucid' or clear is contextually
irrelevant. Only option (C), which means stubbornly
and arrogantly assertive in one's opinions, makes the
sentence logically relevant. Hence, (C).
10.
Only option (A) which means 'casual, without much

attention' completes the sentence correctly. Option
(B) is flawed since a 'fractious' or 'unruly' glance is
unheard of. Options (C) and (D) provide a contradictory way of glancing through the book; had Shanti
given the book a careful or discriminating glance,
she could have remembered what she read.
Hence, (A).
11.
Only (C) captures the essence of the given statement

and rephrases the sentence correctly. In option (A),
the word 'only' puts unnecessary emphasis on mathematics. Option (B) inverts the relationship between
physics and mathematics. Option (D) cannot be
logically deduced from the statement. Hence, (C).
12.
Option (A) is flawed since it fails to define the

relationship between Indian democracy and Western
historical experiences. Option (B) provides an inverse
idea as regards the original statement. Option (C)
is also flawed since quoting Indian democracy as a
purely Westernised institution is not a reflection of
the original sentence. Only option (D) conveys the
idea of the given sentence: Indian democracy is rooted
in the outcome of the history of the West. Hence, (D).
13.
Although all the words are more or less similar in

meaning, the word for the blank should mean analytical and only 'critical' has the connotation.
Hence, (B).
14.
Although all the words are strong words for dislike,
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MICAT
the correct word in the blank should mean dislike

for the injustice done, and only 'indignant' has the
connotation. Hence, (D).
15.
The correct preposition is 'of'; 'admiration of' means

'appreciation of'. Hence, (A).
16.
The correct preposition is 'through'; here 'through'

means 'by way of'. Hence, (B).
17.
The correct preposition is 'after'; 'running after' means

to pursue or chase. Hence, (A).
18.
The correct pair of prepositions is through / up;

here through means by way of. Up is used as
a preposition and means towards an elevated place.
Hence, (D).
19.
The correct pair of prepositions is past / towards;

'past' means beyond (in position) and 'towards' means
'in the direction of'. Hence, (C).
20.
'The Internet has become indispensable' does not mean

that it is the only means of information. Only
assumption II is implicit in the given statement.
Hence, (B).
21.
22.
If untimely rainfall is harmful for farming, one can

to say that the farmers will be in trouble because
this year it rained for major part of the year. Thus,
I is an assumption for the given statement. Again,
if farmers are dependent on seasonal rainfall, i.e.,
rain in the rainy season, then a prolonged rainy season
will affect their farming. So, II is also an implicit
assumption. Hence, (D).
The main statement does not indicate anything about
the nature of the job. So, I is not an implicit assumption.
Whether a trained athlete is hard to find is not assumed
in the given statement. So, none of the assumptions
is implicit. Hence, (C).
23.
Assumption I is not implicit in the given statement.

Only assumption II is implicit in the given statement.
Since Bruce can handle any mathematical problem,
one should contact Bruce for any mathematical
problem. Hence, (B).
24.
Conclusion I does not follow since, based on the given

information, it cannot be concluded whether men were
interested in styling and grooming earlier. But since
it is mentioned that present-day T.V. programmes
and magazines for men are stuffed with grooming
and styling tips, it can be concluded that men now
have special interest in these areas. So, conclusion
II follows. Hence, (B).
25.
and '40% fuel saving' in the statement proves that

fuel efficiency is an important consideration for making
eco-friendly cars. Thus, conclusion II follows from
the given statement. Hence, (B).
26.
The opposition leader might have accused the reigning

leader not because of his dislike but on account of
certain policy or corruption issues, so conclusion I
does not follow. Also, nothing about the reigning
leader's rapport with his colleagues in the parliament
can be deduced from the statement, so conclusion
II also does not follow. Hence, (D).
27.
The main statement does not specify which types

of workplaces should be discouraged from employing
children. Atrocities against children can take place
even in otherwise safe workplaces. 1 is not a valid
conclusion as it restricts itself to hazardous workplaces. The children's welfare organisations welcomed
the amendment in the Industrial Employment Rules,
hoping that many organisations in India will stop
recruiting kids to avoid legal hassles. Thus, only
conclusion II is supported. Hence, (B).
28.
The statement requires the use of a comparative degree.

Options (A) and (D) use superlative and positive
degrees, respectively. Option (C) wrongly compares
singer's performance with expectations. Only option
(B) is both grammatically and logically correct.
Hence, (B).
29.
The error is of parallel construction, as both the

main verbs used in the statement are not in agreement.
The past verb form 'admired' is not parallel to the
continuous form 'appreciating'; the correct forms are
'admired' and 'appreciated'. Option (B) is wrong since
'adopting' is not parallel to verb forms in the past
like 'admired' and 'appreciated'. Only option (D) is
both grammatically and logically correct. Hence, (D).
30.
Refer to paragraph 5 last sentence. It is clearly

mentioned that now the banks offer low switching
costs so customers have the freedom to change their
loyalties without facing any monetary problems. (A)
is an exaggeration and cannot be inferred from the
passage. Similarly (D) also cannot be inferred. (C)
states some changes that have taken place in the
banking industry but it is not clearly stated how that
would affect the customer base of a particular bank.
(B) has been clearly stated as a reason. Hence, (B).
31.
Refer to the second paragraph where the word sluggish appears in the passage. From the context we
can infer that it refers to a slack period in the economy.
(B) is opposite in meaning and can be negated immediately. The other options are all synonyms of
sluggish but (A) can be used to describe a person
but not an economy. Similarly, an economy cannot
be dispirited or disheartened. Only stagnant
appropriately conveys the meaning. Hence, (C).
There is no reference in the statement about masses'

reaction about the car, so conclusion I does not follow
the statement. The emphasis on 'eco-friendly cars'
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MICAT
32.
The second paragraph onwards the author states the

changes that have taken place in the banking industry.
The deregulation of the banking industry has directly
resulted in the occurrence of (A) and (C). (D) is a
fallout of (A) and (C). (B) is mentioned in the passage
in a different context. Hence, (B).
33.
The value-added services of the banks is mentioned

in passing and does not form the major topic of
discussion in the passage. So (B) can be negated. Though
the author mentions a lot of changes that have taken
place in the banking industry, nowhere does he mention
that the industry is an unpredictable one, hence (C)
can also be negated. (D) is too general and can be
eliminated. The passage not only discusses the changes
that have taken place in the banking sector but also
concentrates on the challenges that have caused these
changes. Only (A) appropriately introduces us to the
main topic of discussion. Hence, (A).
34.
The passage focuses on the challenges that the banking

industry in India is facing. (A) has already been discussed
in the penultimate paragraph. So it is not likely that
the author would discuss the same once again.
(B) focuses on only one problem that the banking
industry is facing, so it is not comprehensive. The
passage does not relate at all to the other sectors
of the economy, so the author would not discuss (D)
in the ensuing paragraph. (C) provides a holistic approach
that the author would most probably discuss.
Hence, (C).
39.
Symbol C moves 2 steps in anticlockwise direction.

= moves one step in clockwise direction, S moves
in anticlockwise direction in increasing step i.e., 1,
2, 3, and so on. moves along the middle column
from top to bottom. O moves along diagonal from
top right to bottom left. Hence, (A).
40.
Upper left and lower right symbol inverts vertically

and then rotate 45 anticlockwise and clockwise
respectively. Upper right symbol and lower left symbol
invert laterally and then rotate 90 clockwise and
anticlockwise respectively.
All corner symbols move one step in the anticlockwise
direction and the central symbol inverts laterally and
then vertically. Hence, (B).
41.
The figure is inverted vertically and then is rotated

by 45 anticlockwise. Each shading moves two steps
in the clockwise direction. Hence, (D).
42.
The entire figure rotates 45 anticlockwise. The symbol

moves two steps anticlockwise and moves
three steps clockwise. Hence, (B).
43-(A)
45.
7 + 12 =19; 12 + 19 = 31; 19 + 31 = 50
Therefore, we can observe each term is sum of previous
two terms.
Therfeore, Next term in the series will be
= 31 + 50 = 81.
Hence, (C).
46.
If we observe the pattern,

24 2 + 2 = 50, 50 3 + 3 = 153, 153 4 +
4 = 616
Therefore, Next term in the series will be
= 616 5 + 5 = 3085. Hence, (A).
47.
From the first letters of each term we can see that

U is 3 rd letter from R in alphabet series also X is
3 rd letter from U. Hence, 3 rd letter from X is A.
Hence, A is the first letter of required term. Similarly,
2nd letters of each term are 2 positions right to the
previous letter in english alphabet. Hence, 2nd letter
of required term is G, 3 rd letters of each term are
continuous letters in english alphabet. Hence, 3rd letter
of required term is P. Therefore, Next term in the
series = AGP. Hence, (C).
48.
If we observe, each term in the second row is addition

of numbers in the first row and third row. Therefore
missing term = 34 23 = 11. Hence, (E).
49.
If we observe the pattern in first figure,

12 5 = 7; 19 12 = 7; 26 19 = 7
The difference between two terms is centre term
Similarly, in second figure,
63 45 = 18; 81 63 = 18; 99 81 = 18
Analytical Reasoning
35.
There are two steps followed alternately in the series,

in the first step, the whole figure inverts laterally and
rotates 90 anticlockwise and in the second step, the
figure inverts laterally and rotates 90 clockwise.
Hence, (E).
36.
In the first step, both the smaller circles move clockwise

one step and the bigger circles remain stationary.
In the second step, the smaller circles remain stationary while the bigger circles move anticlockwise
by one step. Hence, (C).
37.
In the series, in the first step, all the symbols rotate

90 clockwise but they do not change positions. In the
second step, symbols along the corners move one step
in clockwise direction. Hence, (C).
38.
The elements +, O and all move in clockwise

direction. + moves 1 step, 2 steps, 3 steps....... and
so on in every step. O moves 1 step and 2 steps
in alternate steps. moves only one step ahead at
a time. moves along the middle column. Hence, (B).
44-(D)
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MICAT
\ Centre term is 18.

In the third figure,
146 105 = 41; 187 146 = 41; 229 187 = 41
\ Missing term = 41.
Hence, (C).
50.
51.
From statement I alone: we cannot find how is Rahul

related to Priya.
From statement II alone: Priya is wife of Ravi.
Therefore, Nikita is mother in law of Priya.
Therefore, Rahul is maternal uncle of Priya.
Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.
Hence, (B).
From statement I and II alone we cannot find who
is to the immediate right of B.
Combining statements I and II:
Sitting arrangement is as shown in figure
B
55.
The word 'eye' is associated with all the clues. 'Eye

of the storm' is a region of mostly calm weather
found at the centre of strong tropical cyclones; 'eyelid'
is the upper/lower fold of skin that covers the exposed
portion of the eyeball when the eye is closed; 'eyesore'
refers to something that has an ugly and unpleasant
view; and 'to be the apple of someone's eye' is to
be special or dear to someone. Hence, (C).
56.
The word 'hide' is associated with all the clues. 'Hide

nor hair' is a phrase, which means without trace; a
'hideout' is a place of hiding or concealment; the
noun 'hide' means skin of an animal; and the verb
'to hide' means to conceal. Hence, (A).
57.
The word 'burn' is associated with all the clues. The

verb 'to burn' can mean both 'to engrave', as in 'her
insulting words are burned in my heart', and 'to cause
pain', as in 'iodine burned his scar'. The idiom 'to
burn one's bridges' means to make an irrevocable
decision with regard to return or retreat; 'to burn
the candle at both ends' means to work tirelessly
throughout the day and night with very little rest.
Hence, (D).
D
A
E
C
D, B, E, C, A is the sitting arrangement.

Therefore, E is sitting to the immediate right of B.
Hence, (C).
58.
Writer
52.
53.
54.
From statement I: We do not get any specific values

of a and b.
Therefore, Statement I alone is not sufficient to answer
the question.
From statement II:
a b = 60 = 1 60 = 2 30 = 3 20
= 4 15 = 5 12 = 6 10
We cannot say what the values of a and b are.
Therefore, Statement II alone is also not sufficient
to answer the question.
Combining statements I and II:
We have only one possibility; a = 4 and b = 15
Therefore, We can answer the question using both
the statements I and II together. Hence, (C).
Handsome
Only conclusion I logically follows both the given

statements as explained in the following diagram. Conclusion II is flawed since only some writers who are
actors are definitely handsome. Hence, (A).
Ink
Blue
59.
The word 'board' is associated with all the clues. 'To

be on board' means to be on the job; 'board meeting'
refers to a formal official meeting; 'above board' means
in the open without concealment or fraud; and 'board
game' refers to a game of strategy and outcomes.
Hence, (E).
The word 'track' is associated with all the clues. 'Track
and field' is the general name for a particular group
of competitive sports, including various activities like
running and jumping; 'track record' is the record of
actual accomplishments of an individual or a company; 'to track down' means to hunt, to pursue until
found; and 'to keep track' means to keep oneself
informed or be aware. Hence, (B).
Actor
18
OR
Sapphire
Blue
Ink
Sapphire
If no blue is ink then ink and blue are mutually exclusive

categories, but sapphire can be part of both or only
blue. Thus conclusion I will follow from logically as
explained in the 1st diagram, and conclusion II will
follow logically as explained in the second diagram,
but both of them cannot follow from the statements
at the same time. Hence, (C).
MICAT
60.
of action. II is a sensible measure. So, only course

II follows. Hence, (B).
BeekeeOR
per
Traveller
Traveller
Farmer
Farmer
Beekeeper
Conclusion I is flawed since, according to statement

1, no beekeeper is a traveller. Only conclusion II
follows logically some farmers who are beekeepers
are definitely not travellers. Hence, (B).
66.
Proper supervision alone can see the development

in practice. So, only course I follows. Course II does
not make any sense. Hence, (A).
67.
Clearly, both the courses of action seem appropriate

to control the prices in case of shortage of onions.
Hence, both I and II follow. Hence, (E).
68.
The relation between the given pair is of part and

the whole. Hinges are part of the door. Similarly
petals are parts of flowers. Other options do not
share the similar relationship. Hence, (A).
69.
The relation between the given pair is that the words

are opposites. Similarly diplomatic is the only option
which is opposite to 'indiscreet', which means tactless.
Other options do not share the similar relationship.
Hence, (E).
70.
The relation between the given pair is that the words

are synonymous to each other. Similarly pinnacle
and zenith both mean the highest point of something. Options (A) and (B) are opposite to zenith.
Other options do not share similar relationship.
Hence, (C).
61.
Rings
Chalks
Jewels
Conclusion I is flawed since some chalks may or may

not be jewels. Conclusion II is also flawed since some
jewels may or may not be chalks. Thus, none of
the conclusions can be logically deduced from both
the given statements as explained in the diagram.
Hence, (D).
OR
62.
Fast
Scooter
Bikes
Fast
Bikes
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation
Scooter
71.
Both the conclusions can be logically deduced from
the given statements as explained in the diagram.
Conclusion I is feasible since some scooters that are
also bikes may or may not be fast. Likewise, based
on statement 1, one can also conclude that some
bikes are scooters. Hence, (E).
63.
Doing away with cinema halls is no solution so I

does not follow. Instead, certain promotional schemes
by cinema hall owners could manage to draw in crowd,
so II is a viable course of action. Hence, (B).
Outs
Not outs
Sachin
2034
= 45
45.2
50 45 = 5
Gambhir
1806
= 35
51.6
38 35 = 3
Dhoni
1539
= 38
40.5
44 38 = 6
Kohli
1679
36.5
46 46 = 0
= 46
Hence, (C).
64.
65.
The government should implement the proposal as

the step would boost the income from export; thus
increasing the revenue of the country. If there are
similar industries within the country who are capable
of delivering same quality of the products, the
government should try to promote them instead of
allowing foreign companies hamper their prospects.
Under such circumstances the government should not
implement the proposal. So, at one point of time,
only one of the courses can be implemented. Thus,
either I or II follows. Hence, (C).
72.
Clearly, the non-infected persons should not be debarred

from visiting India. Thus, I is not a viable course
19
Actual runs scored is by Sachin = 2034

Actual average of Sachin = 45.2
Target runs to score is
2034
= 2260
0.9
2260
= 56.5
40
Therefore, Percentage difference
Target average is
(56.5 - 45.2)
11.3
=
= 20%.
100 =
56.5
56.5
Hence, (A).
MICAT
73.
74.
As the average is calculated on the number of innings

in which the batsman is out, and since we do not
have any information about the number of times for
which V. Kohli is out in the next four matches, we
cannot determine the average. Hence, (D).
The number of people in the room after the man

enters the room = n + 1 = 6. Hence, (B).
79.
Sehwag's total number of runs = 1800

Total number of runs scored by other four players
= 2034 + 1679 + 1539 + 1806 = 7058
1
The volume of water in glass 2 = 200 = 100ml
2
1800
Percentage =
100 = 25.5%
7058
Hence, (B).
75.
1
5
The volume of water in container in the start = 20 ml
\ Total volume of water in container at the end
= 75 + 100 + 40 + 20 = 235 ml
Total Volume of mixture in the container at the end
= 200 3 + 20 = 620 ml
The proportion of water to spirit in the mixture in
the container at the end is
Gambhir's average = 51.6

Sachin's average = 45.2
(51.6 - 45.2)
Therefore, required percentage is

45.2
100 = 14.16%. Hence, (C).

76.
Total number of books = 20000

Total number of students in school = 15% of 20000
= 3000
235
235
47
=
. Hence, (B).
= (620 - 235) =
385
77
80.
1
Number of students in class 7 = 3000 = 300
10
Relevant subject reference books in library for class
7 = 32% of 10000 = 3200
Therefore, the ratio of the number of students in
class to the non-reference books that can be used
by class 7 =
77.
Y2
< 9Y
5
Y 2 45Y + 500 < 0.
(Y 20)(Y 25) < 0
20 < Y < 25
Now, there is only one value of Y (Y = 23), which
satisfies the given condition. Hence, (A).
81.
The engineer will receive Rs.500 only for those days

on which he works for 8 hrs.
He will also be deducted Rs.50 for each absent hour.
Suppose he has missed x days (8x working hours).
Thus, he would have been present for (290 - x) days.
He will be paid as per the following relationship:
500(290 x) 50(8x) = 132400
145000 500x 400x = 132400
900x = 12600
x = 14
If the engineer has missed 14 days, then he has missed
14 8 = 112 hours of work.
Hence, (B).
82.
Since the circumference of the circular park is 88m

= 2p r
1
Number of students in class 3 = 3000 = 300
10
Number of students in class 3 division C
3
= 300 = 90
10
The percentage of students in class 3 division C with
respect to the fiction-non-fiction books in the library
90
=
100 = 0.9%. Hence, (A).
1000
78.
Let the initial number of people in the room be n.

Let the age of the man be x.
Therefore, in the first case, the total age of the
occupants is 30n + x = 40n + 40
In the second case, the total age of the occupants
is 30n + (x 30) = 35n + 35
We get two equations:
x 10n = 40 and x 5n = 65
Solving these equations simultaneously, we get,
n = 5
Hundred more than one-fifth the square of Y is less

than nine times Y.
\ 100 +
300
3
=
. Hence, (C).
3200
32
Total fiction non-finction books in library = 50%

of 20000 = 10000
3
5
20
\ Radius of the park =
88
22
2
7
= 14 m
The distance of point M from the centre

= 14 2 = 12 m
Now we can see a right angled triangle is formed
with pole as height, distance of the point M from
the centre, and rope as hypotenuse.
MICAT
\ The length of the rope =

Hence, (B).
83.
84.
52 + 122
= 13 m.
Case I: Number of women = 2

We have to consider all the following possibilities.
Possibility 1:
Women from group 1 and group 2 and a man from
group 3
Total number of ways = 2C 1 5C 1 1C 1 = 10
Possibility 2:
group 2
Possibility 3:
group 1
Case II: Number of women = 3
\ Total number of ways in which the committee
can be selected = 10 + 24 + 80 + 40 = 154
Hence, (D).
85.
Ram
Komal
86.
Consider solution of 85.

If only one girl is sitting next to Abhishek then
Abhishek is sitting in between Komal and Ravi.
Therefore, Abhishek is sitting to the left of Komal.
Hence, (B).
87.
Ravi sits to the right of Shyam which implies arrangement (2)

Rahul is sitting to the right of Komal and Abhishek
is sitting in between two girls which implies
Abhishek is sitting in between Priya and Preeti, and
Ram is sitting in between Ravi and Komal.
Rahul
Preeti
Abhishek
100
(60 - 20)
=
m/sec
9
5
18

Ravi
Shyam
Then Ravi is sitting between Ram and Shyam, and

only Ram is in options. Hence, (D).
88.
If Preeti and Komal interchange their seats then arrangement will be as follows:
Answers to questions 85 to 89:
Rahul
From condition (i), (iii) and (iv)

Ravi sits opposite to Preeti and Komal sits opposite to Priya.
From condition (ii) Abhishek cannot sit opposite to Shyam.
We get two arrangements as follows:
Rahul/Ram
Preeti
Ram
Priya
400
= 36 sec. Hence, (A).
100
9
Rahul/Ram
Priya
Shyam
Therefore, Either Abhishek or Rahul is sitting to the
right of Priya. Hence, (D).
Therefore, The time taken by train to cross 2nd cyclist
Komal
Abhishek
Rahul
Ravi
5
Relative speed = (60 + 12) = 20m/sec
18
\ The length of the train = 20 20 = 400 m
When train is traveling in same direction as that
of 2 nd cyclist,
Preeti
Abhishek/
Rahul
When train is traveling in the opposite direction of

cyclist,
Relative speed =
Priya is to the right of Shyam, which implies arrangement (1)

Rahul is not sitting opposite to Shyam so Ram will
sit opposite to Shyam.
Preeti
Komal
Preeti
Abhishek
Ram
Priya
Komal
Ravi
Shyam
Then Rahul is sitting to the left of Komal.

Hence, (A).
Ravi
Priya
Priya
Ravi
Shyam
Shyam
(1)
(2)
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MICAT
89.
If Abhishek leaves the room then their will be vacant

seat in between Preeti and Priya.
abc
Circumradius of D ABC = 4A ( DABC)
Rahul
Preeti
=
Ram
Priya
Similarly, inradius of D ABC =
Therefore, there is an empty seat between Preeti and

Priya. Hence, (C).
92.
94.
The amount he had invested in Fixed Deposits

= 1.05 4000000 = Rs.4200000
Profit he gains on Rs.3 lakhs = 300000 1 +
100
300000 = Rs.49920
Profit he gains on Rs.400000
= 1.09 4200000 400000
= 4578000 400000 = Rs.578000
st
\ Total profit of Somesh on 1 April 2010
= 49920 + 578000 = Rs.627920. Hence, (C).
91.
\ Remainder of
10 25 - 7
= 10 7 = 3
11
96.
Let the total sales of company in A.P. in 2009 be

100 units.
Then, the sales of FMCG in A.P. in 2009 will be
20 units.
The sales of construction in A.P. in 2009 will be
30 units.
The sales of IT in A.P. in 2009 will be 50 units.
\ The sales of FMCG in 2010 will be 22.8 units.
The sales of construction in A.P. in 2010 will be
32.55 units.
The sales of IT in A.P. in 2010 will be 52.6 units.
The total sales in A.P. in 2010 will be 107.95 units.
\ Percentage contribution of FMCG business in total
Since the two sides of D ABC are of length 5 cm

and 6 cm, the length of the third side should be less
than the sum of measures of these two sides.
\ Maximum length of the third side = 10 cm
Semiperimeter of D ABC, s
5 + 6 + 10
21
=
= 10.5
2
2
Maximum area of D ABC:
A( D ABC) =
10.5 5.5 4.5 0.5
x
7500
100
b boys have an average weight of b kg.

2
\ Total weight of all the boys = b kg
Also, g girls have an average weight of g kg.
2
\ Total weight of all the girls = g kg
If the average weight of the boys and girls are
interchanged then total weight of the class reduces
by 169 kg.
bg + bg = b2 + g2 169
b2 + g2 2bg = 169
(b g) 2 = 169
|b g| = 13
Hence, (D).
Hence, (C).
93.
C.P. of goods for the trader = Rs.22500

S.P. = 1.25 22500 = Rs. 28125
\ Profit = Rs.5625
95.
10 x
= 10, where x is an odd integer
11
7
= 7.
11
6.04. Hence, (A).
5625 = 325 + 900 + 75x

75x = 5625 1225 75x = Rs.4400
This is profit from sale of third lot. Hence, (B).
10 25 - 7
1025
7
=
11
11
11
and remainder of
circumradius
6.58
=
inradius
1.09
5625 = 0.0625 5000 + 0.09 10000 +
Since, the speeds of Rohit and Salman are in the

ratio of 5 : 3 and they are running in the same direction,
they should meet for the first time after Rohit has
completed 2.5 laps.
Thus, after 17.5 laps, Rohit overtakes Salman for
the seventh time.
17.5 1.2 = 21. Hence, (A).
Remainder of
A(DABC)
11.4
=
s
10.5
= 1.09 cm
Ravi
Shyam
90.
5 6 10
55
25
=
=
= 6.58 cm
4 11.4
3.8
3.8
11.4 cm 2
22
sales of BIL in A.P. in 2010 =

= 21.12%. Hence, (A).
22.8
100
107.95
MICAT
97.
104.
Mario Vargas Llosa from Peru won the Nobel Prize

in Literature in 2010. Hence, (C).
105.
The Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prize

is a British prize for excellence in architecture.
Hence, (B).
106.
Grameen Bank is best known for its system of 'Solidarity

Lending', which is a lending practice where small groups
borrow collectively and group members encourage each
other to repay. This is an important building block
of microfinance. Hence, (E).
107.
In economics, 'BRIC' or 'the Big Four' is a grouping

acronym that refers to the countries of Brazil, Russia,
India and China. They are considered to be at a similar
stage of newly advanced economic developement. Japan
is not included in the group. Hence, (D).
108.
Kaushik Basu is the Chief Economic Advisor to the

Indian Finance Ministry. Hence, (A).
109.
Yahoo Inc. owns the website 'Flickr'. Hence, (C).
110.
Amitabh Bachchan won the Best Actor Award for

his work in the movie Paa at the 57 th National Film
Awards in 2010. Hence, (A).
111.
In 2010, the central government of India granted

the 'Maharatna' status to all the companies mentioned.
Hence, (D).
112.
In 2010, India has been identified as the most important country for tigers with 18 source sites dedicated
solely to their conservation. Hence, (C).
113.
Meera Shankar is India's ambassador to the US.

Hence, (B).
114.
POSCO, a steel major from South Korea, is setting

up a 12-million-tone mega steel plant in Orissa.
Hence, (B).
115.
German Carmaker, Volkswagen had used an innovative

audio advertisement in print to create a buzz for its
entry-level sedan, Vento. Hence, (C).
116.
Shiv Shankar Menon has become India's National Security Advisor in 2010. Hence, (D).
117.
Laura Chinchilla Miranda is a Costa Rican politician

and the first female President of Costa Rica. She
was elected as the President in 2010. Hence, (E).
In February 2011, Sachin Tendulkar's autobiography

will be released with his blood on one of its pages.
Hence, (E).
118.
Bombay Stock Exchange launched India's first ShariahCompliant Index in December 2010. Hence, (A).
2011 will be represented in the Roman Numerals as

MMXI. Hence, (A).
119.
Iker Casillas, the Spanish goalkeeper, won the Adidas

Golden Glove Award in the FIFA World Cup, 2010.
Hence, (D).
The total sales of company in M.P. in 2010 is Rs.2500

crore
3
The sales of IT in M.P. in 2010 = 2500
10
= Rs.750 crore
\ The sales in IT business in the year 2009
750
=
100 = 649.35 Rs.650 crore.
115.5
Hence, (B).
98.
The total sales of construction in U.P. in 2009

= Rs.225 crores
Therefore, the total sales of construction in W.B.
1
225 = Rs.75 crores.
3
Therefore, the total sales of company in U.P. in
in 2009 =
113.5
225 = Rs.255.375 crores.
100
Therefore, the total sales of company in W.B. in
2010 =
110.8
2010 =
75 = Rs.83.1 crores.
100
Therefore, the combined total sales of company in
U.P. and W.B. in the year 2010 = 255.375 + 83.1
= Rs.338.475 crores. Hence, (B).
99.
Since the sales of the company from IT business in

all the five states were equal in the year 2009, the
total percentage growth in IT business of the company
in 2010 in all five states combined will be average
of the growth of IT business in all five states.
Therefore required percentage
(5.2 + 10.3 + 15.5 + 3.0 + 8.8)

= 8.56 8.6%
5
Hence, (C).
=
100.
As we do not know the exact value of sales in any

of the years, we cannot find the total percentage
growth in the sales of company BIL in 2010.
Hence, (D).
General Awareness
101.
102.
103.
Bajrang Lal Takhar is the winner of the first individual

gold medal in rowing for India in Asian Games, 2010.
Hence, (A).
23
MICAT
120.
Leander Paes and Cara Black won the Wimbledon

mixed doubles title in 2010. Hence, (A).
123.
Graham Turner is the author of the book Catching

up with Gandhi. Hence, (B).
121.
India's 'Palace on Wheels' train ranks 4th among the

top ten luxury trains of the world list of 2010 prepared
by the travel magazine Conde Nast. Hence, (C).
124.
India's Nicole Faria won the Miss Earth 2010 title.

Hence, (C).
125.
122.
3 Idiots won the Best Film award at the Micromax

IIFA Awards, 2010. Hence, (B).
Goldman Sachs has invested $50 billion in the social

networking site Facebook in January, 2011.
Hence, (C).
ANSWER KEY
SECTION - 1
1-A
2-C
3-C
4-B
5-A
6-A
7-D
8-C
9-C
10-A
1 1 -C
12-D
13-B
14-D
15-A
16-B
17-A
18-D
1 9 -C
20-B
21-D
2 2 -C
23-B
24-B
25-B
26-D
27-B
28-B
29-D
30-B
3 1 -C
32-B
33-A
3 4 -C
SECTION - 2
35-E
3 6 -C
3 7 -C
38-B
39-A
40-B
41-D
42-B
43-A
44-D
4 5 -C
46-A
4 7 -C
48-E
4 9 -C
50-B
5 1 -C
5 2 -C
53-E
54-B
5 5 -C
56-A
57-D
58-A
5 9 -C
60-B
61-D
62-E
63-B
6 4 -C
65-B
66-A
67-E
68-A
69-E
7 0 -C
SECTION - 3
7 1 -C
72-A
73-D
74-B
7 5 -C
7 6 -C
77-A
78-B
79-B
80-A
81-B
82-B
83-D
84-A
85-D
86-B
87-D
88-A
8 9 -C
9 0 -C
91-A
9 2 -C
93-A
94-B
95-D
96-A
97-B
98-B
9 9 -C 100-D
SECTION - 4
101-A
102-E 103-A 104-C 105-B
106-E 107-D 108-A 109-C 110-A
111-D 112-C 113-B 114-B 115-C 116-D

121-C 122-B 123-B 124-C 125-C
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MICAT TEST 101

and weak link make sense. Weak tea means tea

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Only Red matches all the given clues. The analogy

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Only Mercury matches all the options. Mercury is

Only Driving matches all the given clues. The terms

Only Death fits all the clues. Smoking can lead

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Only Mathematics matches all the given clues. One

The only correct alternative is Break. Breakfast

Only Expression matches all the clues. Apology,

Only Action matches all the given clues, since only

Only Lawn matches all the clues. Lawn tennis

decisions, the cut in the interest rate should not have

Though many alternatives look close, only Sentence

Scum has a negative connotation and option (A)

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

Only scrutiny goes with ideological motivation.

To splutter is to speak angrily in short bursts. (C)

Unctuous is an adjective, which denotes unnecessary

Impregnable is that which is unconquerable or impenetrable. Hence, (D).

Benefaction is the act of giving money to someone

Mitigate means to lessen the effect of something.

The key elements in this sentence are the division

Only (D) contains all the elements contained in the

The key elements that need to find a place in the

The clue word here is distant neighbours. If they

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

We cannot be sure whether the theme is about industrial

Option (A) gives a brief history of Mumbai. Option

The sentence in the question posits that something

Only (A) and (D) are in close contention. But (A)

The concept of critisism is not of primary importance

Only (B) is not claimed in the passage, since content

Since the notion of control itself is not possible,

The last statement in the passage provides the answer.

U, R and the clerk could be arranged as:

Option (B) is incorrect as it refers to the year 1845,

Arrangements (i) and (ii) are not possible as Q joins

V joins two years before S. Therefore, the clerk cannot

U, V and R are the computer operator, the office assistant

Tel. Oper. Tel. Oper.

The slow train takes 5 minutes between stations and

and NGUE 2041

\ (12422) ENUNN. Hence, (C).

Slow train has to make 18 intermediate stops.

The fast train has to make 6 intermediate stops.

Let p be the speed of the slow train.

Speed of fast train = 1.25p

From the table given in answer of Q.6, time required

As Ram and Rahim are twins, let their age be x years.

Time taken by the fast train between successive stations