CMAT Mock Test 2014 1

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CMAT MOCK TEST

INSTRUCTIONS

1. You have 180 minutes to complete the test.

2. The test contains a total of 100 questions divided into four sections - Quantitative Techniques andData Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness. Eachsection contains 25 questions.

3. There is only one correct answer to each question.

4. You will be awarded four marks for each correct answer.

5. Each incorrect answer will attract a penalty of one mark.

6. You can use rough sheets while taking the test. Do not use calculators, log tables, dictionaries, orany other printed/online reference material during the test.

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Section – I : Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

1. If X

A = % 4

of Y2

and Y

B = % 2

of X

,4

then which of the following is true?

(a) A is smaller than B(b) A is greater than B(c) If X is greater than Y, then A is greater than B.(d) None of these

2. A boat travels 135 km downstream in nine hours. If the speed of the current is 2.5 km/hr, how longwill it take to travel a distance of 150 km upstream?(a) 12 hours (b) 15 hours (c) 8.57 hours (d) 10 hours

3. B can complete a piece of work in 15 days and A is 25% less efficient than B . They start workingtogether and after 6 days, B leaves the work. Find the number of days in which A will complete theremaining work.(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 8

4. The total number of students in two classes – A and B – is 60. The average weight of students in Ais 35 kg and that of students in class B is 38 kg. If the average weight of students of the two classesis 36 kg, find the number of students in class B.(a) 20 (b) 30 (c) 15 (d) 25

5. If n2 + 12 < 8n, where n is a natural number, how many values are possible for n?(a) 5 (b) 8 (c) 2 (d) 3

6. In how many ways a team of 11 can be selected out of 6 bowlers and 9 batsmen such that the teamcontains at least 4 bowlers?(a) 41 (b) 1365 (c) 330 (d) 1170

7. ABC is an obtuse angled triangle and D, E and F are the mid-points of sides AB, BC and ACrespectively. Find the ratio of area of quadrilateral BEFD to the rest of the triangle.(a) 1 : 2 (b) 2 : 1 (c) 1 : 1 (d) 3 : 4

8. The table given below shows the sales (in � lakh) and cost (in � lakh) at four plants – P1, P2, P3 andP4 – of a factory during the period 2008-2010.

Profit = Sales – Cost

PlantYear Sales Cost Sales Cost Sales Cost Sales Cost2008 26 18.5 24 14.5 14 6.4 27 17.62009 29 20.4 36 25.6 30 16.8 35 21.32010 32 24.8 28 21.2 33 26.2 26 19.4

P1 P2 P3 P4

What was the ratio of the profit of Plant P2 to that of Plant P4 in 2010?(a) 39 : 38 (b) 34 : 33 (c) 29 : 28 (d) 32 : 31

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9. The question is followed by two statements I and II.Mark the answer as:(a) if the question can be answered by using statement I alone, but cannot be answered by using

statement II alone.(b) if the question can be answered by using statement II alone, but cannot be answered by using

statement I alone.(c) if the question can be answered by using both the statements together, but cannot be answered

by using any one statement alone.(d) if the question can be answered by using either statement.

What is the length of the train?I. The train running at a speed of 20 m/sec crosses another train running in the opposite direction

at the speed of 40 m/sec in 12 seconds.II. The train running at speed of 30 m/sec crosses a platform of length 200 m in 15 seconds.

10. The ratio of the present ages of Chinta and Mani is 14 : 19. The average age of Suknaya, Chinta andMani is 43 years. If the ratio of present age of Suknaya to that of Chinta is 5 : 7, find the present age(in years) of Mani.(a) 28 (b) 42 (c) 57 (d) 56

11. Two perpendiculars AE and CF are drawn on BD from points A and C respectively in in a quadrilat-eral ABCD. If AE = 8 cm, CF = 6 cm and the area the quadrilateral, find the difference between thearea of triangles ABD and BCD.(a) 27 cm2 (c) 10 cm2 (c) 12 cm2 (d) None of these

12. A solid cylinder of height 13 cm is cut by a plane parallel to its base into two cylinders of heights5 cm and 8 cm. If the volume of original cylinder is 2002 cm3, find the combined total surface areaof the two cylinders.(a) 1188 cm2 (b) 1353 cm2 (c) 948 cm (d) 1023 cm2

13. Average age of A and B is 27 years. If age of C is also included, then the average becomes 30 years.If three years ago, the ratio of ages of A and C was 2 : 3, find the age of B five years from now.(a) 32 years (b) 34 years (c) 35 years (d) 37 years

14. The ratio of number of chocolates with Munni and Chameli is 3 : 2. If Chameli has 5 chocolates lessthan Sheela who has three more chocolates than Munni, find the total number of chocolates with allof them.(a) 19 (b) 20 (c) 23 (d) 24

15. If a person can run along the perimeter of an equilateral triangle in 63 minutes, then in how manyminutes can he run along the circle which circumscribe the mentioned triangle?

(a) 44 2 minutes (b) 22 3 minutes (c) 44 3 minutes (d) 66 2 minutes

16. Ten years ago, Swati’s age was three fourth of what Rahul’s age will be 6 years from now. Sahil’s

age 3 years from now will be 3

2times of what Rahul’s age was 4 years ago. If the present age of

Sahil is 36 years, what will be the age of Swati 2 years from now?(a) 37 years (b) 30 years (c) 33 years (d) None of these

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17. The question is followed by two statements I and II.

Mark your answer as:(a) If the question can be answered by using statement I alone.(b) If the question can be answered by using statement II alone.(c) If the question can be answered by using both the statements together, but cannot be answeredby either statement alone.(d) If the question cannot be answered even by using both the statements together.

What is the number of rooms in Glitz apartments?I. The apartment is 23 storey building and there are 45 rooms on third floor.II. The number of rooms on each floor is equal.

18. Ruchira has some �1, �2 and �5 coins. She has a total of 20 coins amounting to �50. If number of�2 coins is five more than that of �5 coins, find the number of �1 coins.(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 10

19. The bar graph given below shows the production of rice (in million tonnes) in three different statesduring the period 2006 to 2010.

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UP Punjab Andhra Pradesh

If in 2011 production of rice increases by 20%, 30% and 25% over 2010 in UP, Punjab and AndhraPradesh respectively, find the approximate total production of rice (in million tonnes) in the giventhree states in 2011.(a) 118 (b) 144 (c) 138 (d) 130

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20. A salesman sells two products – P1 and P2 . The marked price of P1 is 40% more than its costprice. The salesman allows a discount of 10% and 15% on products P1 and P2 respectively. If theprodfits made on both the products are equal, the marked price of P2 is what more than its costprice?(a) 48.23% (b) 50.36% (c) 42.36% (d) 45.23%

21. If the roots of the equation 2px2 – 4px = – 5 are reciprocal to each other, what are the roots of theequation?

(a) –1, –1 (b) 1, 1 (c) 2p, 1

2p(d) Cannot be determined

22. Find the number of common terms in the following sequences:2, 7, 12, 17, ... , 52.6, 9, 12, 15, ... ,67.(a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 3

23. How many two-digit numbers are there which when divided by the sum of their digits, the resultantis 4?(a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 6 (d) 8

24. In a survey, it was found that 40% of the persons who were surveyed had Airtel connection, 50% hadAircel connection and 10% had connections of both. If the number of persons who had only Aircelconnection was 150 more than that of those who had only Airtel connection, find the number ofpersons who did not have either of the connections.(a) 150 (b) 250 (c) 275 (d) 300

25. Find the sum of the series a 1 a 2 a 3 a 4 a 5

a ...2 4 8 16 32+ + + + ++ + + + + + + ∞ .

(a) 2a (b) 2a + 3 (c) 2a + 1 (d) 2(a + 1)

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26. Study the given arrangement carefully and answer the questions that follow:

L # 9 3 4 % V $ 7 Z * E ¥ M B ¤ 8 ® @ K 6 S R ! G & A +U P = ? Q ¿ µ ± C

If all the numbers are dropped from the above arrangement, which of the following will be the ninthelement to the right of twenty second element from the right?(a) ! (b) G (c) & (d) L

27. Hargobind was born in 1965. Interestingly, he knows his day of birth (Saturday), but not his date ofbirth. What would have been the day on his 37th birthday?(a) Monday (b) Tuesday (c) Wednesday (d) Cannot be determined

28. P is to the North of Q, who is to the East of S. X is to the South of Y and West of T, who is to theNorth of S. In which direction is P with respect to T?(a) East (b) North-east (c) South-east (d) Cannot be determined

29. The passage given below is followed by a question. Choose the most appropriate answer to thequestion.

Homework helps students both inside and outside the class. Homework reinforces their understandingof what was taught in class. Along with that, homework is a valuable tool for the teacher. It gives theteacher an opportunity to measure her students' academic success and knowledge. Homeworkteaches responsibility. Coming home from school every day and having to do homework makesstudents less forgetful because it creates a routine for them.

Which of the following statements, if true, weakens the argument above?

(a) Students cannot learn at the hands of their parents what they are unable to learn in 7 hours atschool in the care of trained teachers.

(b) Teachers have other tools of evaluation at their disposal, apart from homework, to measure astudent's knowledge.

(c) Students often use guide books to do their homework or blindly copy the homework done bytheir classmates, thus defeating the very purpose of a homework assignment.

(d) Some students are so bright that they do not require reinforcing or strengthening theirunderstanding of what was taught in the class.

Section – II: Logical Reasoning

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Posting students' grades publicly would not motivate students to perform better or work harder;rather it would only serve to foster resentment in the students performing poorly. Posting of anindividual's grades is a form of negative reinforcement that has no place in a positive learningenvironment. The potential for emotional harm and ridicule from other students far outweighs anypositive benefits that could occur from adopting this policy. Motivation would be far better achievedby use of positive methods already in place.

Which of the following statements, if true, weakens the above argument?

(a) Recognizing better performing students and rewarding then would motivate other pupils to put ingreater effort.

(b) Posting of grades will cause students of senior grades to improve their performance as theywould like to stand as an example to their juniors.

(c) Schools and colleges have a responsibility of providing a positive atmosphere and proper guidanceto encourage improved performances from their students.

(d) The posting of students' grade publicly increases the scope of competition among students,causing them to work harder and become more driven.


Sex education should be introduced in middle school instead of senior school, because it may bethe only education regarding sex or STDs that children receive. Middle schools can teach thesubject without crossing any ethical or moral boundaries and be nothing but beneficial to all children.Sex education falls along the same lines as health, and if health can be taught, then sex can be too.

Which of the following statements, if true, strengthens the argument above?

(a) Failure to provide sex education to school students leaves them unprepared for life’s challenges.(b) It is necessary to educate kids about sex and its consequences as early as possible so that

they can protect themselves against STDs.(c) With teen pregnancies and sexual transmitted diseases on the rise, it is crucial to educate our

youth.(d) If a parent feels that his child does not require a sex education course, he always has the right

to prevent the child from attending it.

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Too much of a good thing is bad. Doing too much of anything is bad, even if it is work or somethingthat one enjoys. Spending too much time on the computer may harm one's health and lead tofatigue and dry eyes. One's physical shape may also deteriorate due to lack of exercise andmovement. It's ok to use the computer for an extended period of time but one should also get aroundand move about in between periods of use.

Which of the following statements, if true, strengthens the argument above?

(a) Too much time spent on video gaming or Internet browsing translates into less time socializingin the real world.

(b) Spending too much time on the computer can cause eye damage, carpal tunnel syndrome andheadaches.

(c) While computers have brought up new opportunities in our lives, using them too much is badbecause it interferes with real life.

(d) Both (b) and (c)

33. Each of the persons – Aman, Beeru, Chaman, Deepak and Fatah – lives in a flat among C111, C112,C113, C114 and C115 (not necessarily in this order) in a society. Each one of them has a differentcar among Alto, Honda City, Indica, Santro and Tata Safari. Beeru has Santro and he neither lives inC112 nor C113. Deepak lives in C111 and Chaman neither have Tata Safari nor Honda City. Fatahhas Indica and Aman does not live in C114. Persons who live in C114 and C115, do not have Altoand Indica.

Beeru lives in flat:(a) C115 (b) C114 (c) C111 (d) C114 or C115

34. Each of the five students – P, Q, R, S and T – belongs to a different city among Allahabad, Chandigarh,Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai, not necessarily in the given order. Each of them is pursuing MBA from adifferent B-School among IWSB, IMT, IIMA, IIFT and MDI, not necessarily in the given order. Collegesare located in the mentioned cities and none of the five students is pursuing his/her MBA from his/her home town. It is also known that:(i) P’s home city is Mumbai.(ii) Q is studying neither in Allahabad nor in Chandigarh.(iii) IMT is situated in Chandigarh.(iv) R’s home city is Delhi.(v) T is studying in IIFT which is situated in Jaipur.(vi) S is studying in Mumbai and MDI is situated in his home town Allahabad.(vii) IWSB is situated in Mumbai.

T’s home town is:(a) Jaipur (b) Chandigarh (c) Allahabad (d) Chandigarh or Jaipur

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35. Twelve friends – H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R and S – are sitting at a circular table facing the center.It is also known that:(i) N, an Architect, is sitting opposite K, who is an Artisan.(ii) I, L and Q are sitting together, not necessarily in the same order. Q is sitting to the immediate

left of L, who is a Trainer.(iii) There are three Engineers and two Politicians. No two persons with the same profession are

sitting adjacent to each other.(iv) M, a Teacher, is sitting to the immediate right of H, who is a Writer.(v) S is sitting two places to the right of K and is a Painter by profession.(vi) I is sitting opposite O, who is sitting three places to the left of N.(vii) H is sitting opposite the Manager, who is sitting to the immediate right of K.(viii) J and P are sitting adjacent to each other.

What is the profession of the person who is sitting to the immediate left of Artisan?(a) Trainer (b) Politician (c) Painter (d) Teacher

36. The following question contains four statements followed by four sets of combination of three.Choose the option as answer where first two statements logically prove the third statement.

A. All black is white.B. Some shoes are black.C. Some shoes are white.D. Some black is not white.

(a) ABD (b) DBC (c) BAC (d) CBA

37. In the question given below there are two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II.You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonlyknown facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion logicallyfollows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Give answer:(a) if only conclusion I follows(b) if only conclusion II follows(c) if both conclusions I and II follow(d) if neither conclusion I nor II follows

Statement 1: Too much is Too soon.Statement 2: No Too soon is Too less.

Conclusions:I. No Too much is Too LessII. Some Too much may be Too less.

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38. Given below is a pair of events A and B. You have to read both the events A and B and decide theirnature of relationship. You have to assume that the information given in A and B is true and do notassume anything beyond the given information in deciding the answer.

Mark the answer as:(a) If A is the effect and B is its cause.(b) If A is the cause and B is its effect.(c) Both A and B are independent causes.(d) Both A and B are independent effects.

Event (A):Hyundai has announced a price hike across its model range, starting next week.Event (B):Many carmakers have announced price hikes across their model ranges in the face of rising inputcosts and inflation.

39. A family of eight members – O, P, Q, R, S, T, U and V – consists of three generations. The familymembers are Politician, Clerk, Musician, Doctor, Judge, Student, Lawyer, and Teacher by profes-sion, not necessarily in the same order. It is also given that:(i) V, a Judge, is the mother-in-law of U and the Musician is the wife of Lawyer.(ii) T is the brother-in-law of Musician and U, a Doctor, is the sister-in-law of P.(iii) R, a Teacher, is the unmarried sister of P.(iv) Q, a Politician, is the father of R.(v) O is the child of the Clerk.(vi) There are three married couples in the family.

What is the profession of T?(a) Lawyer (b) Musician (c) Student (d) Clerk

40. Five friends – P, Q, R, S and T – went to Goa from Mumbai on same day. They travelled in differentcars and no two of them reached Goa at same time. They reached Goa in the same order in whichthey had left Mumbai i.e. the person who left Mumbai reached Goa first. It is also known that:(i) S was not the first one to leave Mumbai.(ii) Q reached Goa after S and T, but was not the last one to reach.(iii) R reached Goa before P.

Who was the first person to reach Goa?(a) R (b) T (c) Q (d) Either (a) or (b)

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41. Eleven football players – Lalit, Mohit, Nipul, Osho, Pankaj, Quasim, Ravi, Soham, Tarun, Umeshand Vidit – represent Goa in a State level football tournament. Ecxept Umesh who is the goalkeeper,rest of the players are made to stand in two rows such that each row has five players and a playerin any row is standing directly opposite a player in the other row. Each player (except the goalkeeper) is wearing T-shirt of a different number among 1 to 10. It is also known that:(i) Lalit’s T-Shirt number is 4 and Nipul’s T-Shirt number is 1.(ii) Mohit is standing opposite to Osho and Ravi is standing opposite to Soham.(iii) The number of players standing between Nipul and Vidit is equal to the number of players who

are standing between Ravi and Pankaj.(iv) Tarun is standing to the left of Quasim and Nipul is standing to the left of Osho.(v) T-Shirt number of players from left to right in each row forms an increasing Arithmetic Progression.(vi) Number of players to the left of Lalit is the same as the number of players to the left of Pankaj.(vii) Soham and Nipul are standing in the opposite rows.(viii) Sum of the T-Shirt numbers of every possible pair of the opposite players is the same.

What is the sum of the T-Shirt numbers of Osho and Tarun?(a) 7 (b) 13 (c) 15 (d) Cannot be determined

42. In a certain code language “tak li pa” means ‘you did good’; ‘li chi kin’ means ‘they well did’ and ‘pivic chi’ means ‘all is well’. Which of the following means ‘they’ in the code language?(a) vic (b) kin (c) chi (d) li

43. In the following question, a statement is followed by two explanatory statements numbered I and II.These explanatory statements have been given to answer the question asked in the main statement.

Mark your answer as:(a) If I alone is sufficient to answer the question.(b) If II alone is sufficient to answer the question.(c) If both I and II are needed to answer the question.(d) If neither I nor II is sufficient to answer the question.

Do educational toys restrict a child’s imagination and creativity?

I. Educational toys are designed to enhance specific abilities for example, motor movements.II. Educational toys encourage a child to think and to form ideas according to his individual capacity.

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44. Given below is a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of actionis a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regardto the problem, policy etc. on the basis of the information given in the statement. You have toassume everything in statement to be true and decide which of the two given courses of actionlogically follows.

Mark your answer as:(a) If only course of action I follows(b) If only course of action II follows(c) If neither course of action I nor II follows(d) If both courses of action follow

Statement: Some NGOs have decided to organize vocational training camps in rural areas forwomen and make them proficient in many crafts.Courses of action:I. A survey should be conducted to examine whether the crafts being taught will prove to be useful

and help the women in self-employment.II. If the women want to start something of their own, bank loans should be arranged for them.


Mark the answer as:(a) If only course of action I follows(b) If only course of action II follows(c) If neither course of action I nor II follows(d) If both courses of action follow

Statement: There has been an unprecedented increase in the number of requests for berths inmost of the long distance trains during the current holiday season.Courses of action:I. The railway authority should increase the capacity in each of these trains by attaching additional

coaches.II. The people seeking reservation should be advised to make their travel plan after the holiday

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Mark the answer as:(a) If only course of action I follows(b) If only course of action II follows(c) If neither course of action I nor II follows(d) If both courses of action follow

Statement: While laying pipes for one of the utility companies, a huge fire broke out due to damagedone to the gas pipeline.Courses of action:I. All the licences of the utility company should be immediately suspended.II. People residing in the surrounding areas should be advised to stay indoors to avoid burn injuries.

47. Five cars – C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5 – participated in a car rally. They traveled from city T1 toT2 andthen to T3 without any halt in city T2. It is also known that:(i) C4 was the last car to leave T1, first car to reach T2 and second car to reach T3.(ii) No car departed or arrived in any two cities at the same position.(iii) First car to leave city T1 was the fourth car to reach T3 and the last car to arrive in T2.(iv) C2 was the third car to reach T2 and the first car to finish the rally.(v) C5 was the fourth car to leave T1, second car to reach T2 and third car to arrive in T3.(vi) C1 was not the first car to leave city T1.

Which was the second car to leave T1?(a) C1 (b) C2 (c) C3 (d) C4

48. In the questions two rows of numbers are given. Resultant number in each row is to be worked outseparately based on the following rules and the question below the row of numbers is to be answered.The operations of numbers progress from left to right. Resultant of the first operation is the input forthe subsequent operation.

Rules:(i) If a composite even number is succeeded by a prime number, then the composite number is to

be divided by the prime number.(ii) If a composite number is succeeded by a number which is a perfect square, then these two

numbers are to be added.(iii) If a composite odd number is succeeded by an even number, then the second number is to be

subtracted from the first number.(iv) If a prime number is succeeded by any number, then these two numbers are to be multiplied(v) If an even number is succeeded by a composite number, then the second number is to be

subtracted from the first number.

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49 81 5

33 20 6

What is the product of the resultants of the two rows?(a) 2028 (b) 1950 (c) 2126 (d) None of these

49. A cube is cut into two equal parts by making a cut along a plane parallel to one of its faces. Onepiece is taken and two of its larger faces are painted by yellow color and the rest of the faces byBlue color and then it is cut into 32 identical and indistinguishable cubes. How many smallercubes have exactly one yellow and one blue colored faces?

(a) 12 (b) 16 (c) 8 (d) 18

50. Each question has main statement followed by four statements (A, B, C and D). Choose thealternative (ordered pair of the statements) where the first statement implies the second and the twostatements are logically consistent with the main statement.

If the exam gets over on time, students get to leave the examination hall.A. Exam gets over on time.B. Students do not leave the examination hall.C. Students leave the examination hall.D. Exam does not get over on time.

(a) CA (b) DC (c) BD (d) AB

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Section – III : Language Comprehension

51. In the following question, a sentence has been written in four different ways. Choose the sentencethat corresponds to the correct usage of standard written English.

(a) It is a matter of concerning when this criticism emanates from the judiciary itself, as it smacksof its helplessness.

(b) It is a matter of concern when this criticism emanates from the judiciary itself, as it smacks oftheir helplessness.

(c) It is a matter of concern when this criticism emanates from the judiciary itself, as it smacks ofits helplessness.

(d) It is the matter of concern when this criticism emanates from the judiciary itself, as it smacks ofits helplessness.

52. In the following question, a sentence has been written in four different ways. Choose the sentencethat corresponds to the correct usage of standard written English.

(a) In fact, as much as we consider oneself designers, significant parts of our working hours areactually spent communicating with one another.

(b) In fact, as much as we consider ourselves designers, significant parts of our working hours areactually spent communicating with one other.

(c) In fact, as much as we consider ourselves designers, significant parts of our working hours areactually spend communicating with one another.

(d) In fact, as much as we consider ourselves designers, significant parts of our working hours areactually spent communicating with one another.

53. There are two blanks in the following sentence. From the pairs of words given, choose the one thatfills the blanks most appropriately. The first word in the pair should fill the first blank.

These nations ________ become portfolio necessities ________ investors seek to generate market-beating returns.

(a) have, to (b) never, on (c) then, as (d) do, with

54. There are two blanks in the following sentence. From the pairs of words given, choose the one thatfills the blanks most appropriately. The first word in the pair should fill the first blank.

By considering the current and future pay scales ________ various prospective careers, studentsmay lean toward a degree that'll prepare them ________ a career that pays more.

(a) with, to (b) of, for (c) due to, with (d) from, in

55. Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the capitalized word.

GENUFLECT

(a) Sleep (b) Sit (c) Kneel (d) Pray

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56. Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the capitalized word.

AMNESTY

(a) Mercy (b) Punishment (c) Pardon (d) Conviction

57. Choose the option that is most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.

PRIMITIVE

(a) Ancient (b) Savage (c) Medieval (d) Novel

58. Choose the option that is most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.

RAILLERY

(a) Enjoy (b) Praise (c) Banter (d) Denounce

59. Four constituent parts of a sentence are given in a jumbled form, labeled A, B, C and D. They needto be arranged in a logical order to form a coherent sentence. From the given options, choose themost appropriate one.

A. who had to blame each other forB. the need to enforce this petty ruleC. for various managersD. we refused to pay causing a huge headache

(a) BCAD (b) DCAB (c) DCBA (d) CABD

60. Four sentences are given below, labeled A, B, C and D. They need to be arranged in a logical orderto form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options, choose the most appropriate one.

A. President Yegor Borisov wants to reduce the population to 500 through an intensive three-monthhunt, supported by a state of emergency.

B. There are 3,500 wolves in Sakha, which sounds like a lot until you discover that the republic isthe size of India.

C. Last year, apparently, they incurred 5m roubles' (£103,500) worth of losses - considerably lessthan the likely cost of the wolf hunt.

D. This "emergency" massacre is necessary, he claims, because wolves are killing too manydomestic animals.

(a) BCAD (b) ADCB (c) BADC (d) BACD

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A. The Finance Ministry on Thursday announced that Berlin received $4.41 billion in transfer paymentsin 2012.

B. Bavaria's state premier announced last summer that he would bring a suit before the ConstitutionalCourt to end the system.

C. It is expected to be filed in February.D. Bavaria paid $5.18 billion into the fund for poorer states, and Baden-Württemberg ponied up

$3.58 billion

(a) ABCD (b) BCDA (c) CDAB (d) ADBC


A. The first CDS contract was introduced by JP Morgan in 1997 and by 2012.B. In March of the same year, Greece faced the biggest sovereign default the international markets

have ever seen, resulting in an expected CDS payout of approximately $2.6 billion to holders.C. Despite a negative reputation in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the value of the market was

an estimated $24.8 trillion, according to Barclays Plc.D. Credit default swaps (CDS) are the most widely used type of credit derivative and a powerful

force in the world markets.

(a) DABC (b) DACB (c) CBDA (d) CBAD

63. Given below are four ways of writing a given word. Select the correct spelling out of these.(a) Obilterate (b) Oblitrate (c) Obiltrate (d) Obliterate

64. Given below are four ways of writing a given word. Select the correct spelling out of these.(a) Erroreous (b) Erronoeus (c) Erroneous (d) Erodeous

65. A paragraph is given below from which the last sentence has been deleted. From the given options,choose the one that completes the paragraph in the most appropriate way.

The latest in a slew of what's been an onslaught of new cars from the Bavarian premium carmakerAudi is the A3. The A3 is more than just a new model. It takes on greater significance because it'simportant not just for Audi's traditionally strong markets like Germany, but also for China and otheremerging markets. The third-generation car is all set to expand the scope of this model by addressingthe growing need for compact yet premium vehicles.

(a) So let me end by expressing the hope that Audi launches this car in India with very aggressivepricing.

(b) The A3 already accounts for 20% of global Audi sales, and the new car will only increase thatshare, in my opinion.

(c) So it's essentially going to be the most affordable and compact sedan from Audi when it hits ourshores.

(d) The Audi A3 will be positioned below the Q3, which will soon be the entry Audi model in India.

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On paper, India and Japan have been holding a "strategic" dialogue for a while. In reality, there waslittle to show in terms of defense cooperation between the two countries. That is about to change: Ina couple of days, the navies of the two countries will begin their first exercise off the coast of Japan.Four Indian vessels are participating in the exercise. Next year, Japanese ships will come sailing toIndia for similar exercises.

(a) This is of significance because, since the end of World War II, Japan has been very careful inmanaging how other countries perceive the nation when it comes to these matters.

(b) These exercises are nothing short of a sea change in its outlook and certainly its ties with India.(c) Ties between Japan and India need to be promoted and strengthened further.(d) India welcomes the exercise and sees it as a major achievement.


Producers complain that the major supermarket chains enslave them in draconian contracts thatset up a damaging chain reaction. Producers then pay low wages, which are in turn subsidized bytaxpayers via tax credits. These boost incomes that are still so low that families are forced to buyinferior food.

(a) So how could we regulate?(b) An alternative to voluntary change is to tax the food industry in just proportion to the damage it

causes.(c) Ending this vicious cycle is not simply about food pricing; it's a far larger debate.(d) This is about more than pricing - it's about a sense of responsibility about what's fair.

Directions for question 68 : According to the theory of evolution, at some time in the distant past therewas no life in the universe — just elements and chemical compounds. Somehow, these chemicals combinedand came to life. However, scientists don’t really know how life came to be. Even Stanley Miller, whoseexperiments are cited in most biology textbooks, says that the origin of life is still unknown.

68. What is the tone of the author in the above passage?

(a) Cynical (b) Philosophical (c) Descriptive (d) Analytical

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Is it actually possible to speak of a single unique Roman culture imposed or maintained throughimperial power? How were culture, identity and power shaped in particular by social factors? Wasthere such a society that had shared values? Is it possible to recognize a pattern of learned andshared behavior among the people of the Roman Empire? We try to find out what the Roman Empiremay have meant across the multiplicity of cultures and identities that it covered.

What is the primary purpose of the author of the passage?

(a) To discuss the various aspects of the Roman culture.(b) To highlight the Roman culture and the values shared by its people.(c) To understand the Roman Empire through its multiple cultures, shared values and identities.(d) To recognize Roman culture through its imperial power.


To debate about differences in beliefs is not a sin against diversity. We do not have to mute ourselvesfor the sake of respecting diversity, because through conversations we learn what the other holds invalue. If there is one sin against diversity, it is the violent opposition against it or for example publiclyhumiliating someone for being different.

According to the information given in the passage, which of the following statements cannot beinferred from the given passage?

(a) Publicly humiliating someone opposes the idea of diversity.(b) Not discussing diversities doesn't necessarily mean that one respects them.(c) Conversations help in knowing the other people's cultures and beliefs.(d) None of these


Fructose is also metabolized to fat in your body far more rapidly than any other sugar, and themetabolism of fructose by your liver creates a long list of waste products and toxins, including alarge amount of uric acid, which drives up blood pressure and can cause gout.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of fructose?

(a) Fructose metabolism produces toxins and waste products.(b) Fructose is broken down into fats.(c) Fructose is a form of sugar.(d) Fructose is metabolized by the liver.

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Today, many of us have a vision of what our country should be, what it can be and what India'srightful place in the world is. Many of us dream of India becoming a superpower. But can this everhappen in a country where society is so fractured; where walls divide us? Can we ever achieve ourvision if we don't believe in a shared social good? A common vision? Public property is a sharedsocial good, a street or a road is a shared social good, and our public health system is a sharedsocial good. Unfortunately, we are so fractured that we don't see all this as ours.

Which of the following statements cannot be validly inferred from the above passage?

(a) As per the author we can't become a superpower for as long as society is fractured.(b) India is not a superpower as of today.(c) The nation's vision is to be a superpower.(d) Indian public welfare system is a shared social good.

73. Four alternative summaries are given below the following text. Choose the option that best capturesthe essence of the text.

Unconsciously, right-handers associate good with the right side of space and bad with the left. Butthis association can be rapidly changed, according to a study published online March 9, 2011 inPsychological Science, by MPI researcher Daniel Casasanto and Evangelia Chrysikou (Universityof Pennsylvania). Even a few minutes of using the left hand more fluently than the right can reverseright-handers' judgments of good and bad, making them think that the left is the 'right side' of space.Conceptions of good and bad are rooted in people's bodily experiences, and can change whenpatterns of bodily experience change.

(a) Left and right are hardwired into the human brain.(b) The human body shapes human morality.(c) Human conceptions of good and bad associated with spatial perception are based upon, and

change with, bodily experiences.(d) Space and goodness are also associated in the unconscious mind, but not always in the same

way that they are linked in language.


According to Natural Law, truth always conquers but to be firm in truth, do proper deeds constantlyby being in surrender and devotion. It is only through the penance of truth that divine power isattained, which inspires us to make great sacrifices for the establishment of truth and becomes anexample and source of inspiration for others. When humans will be complementary to each othercompletely, then only the true meaning of unity is understood and that would ignite bliss.

(a) Truth is a source of inspiration and the driving force behind unity.(b) Surrender to and confession of truth brings divine power and inspires others, leading to bliss.(c) To attain divine power, man needs to be in surrender and devotion, confess the truth, and be

mutually exclusive with fellow humans.(d) Mutual cooperation among humans is the true form of unity.

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The birth and growth of writing have been the focus of more study than the death of scripts. Yetmuch more is known about script death than about script birth. This knowledge shows that nosingle theory can encompass why scripts flourish or vanish. Commerce, culture, language, politics,prestige, religion, and technology, in varying combinations, are all implicated in the survival anddisappearance of scripts. 'Their loss may be just as revealing as their first appearance', commentsthe Egyptologist John Baines in a recent collection of articles entitled The Disappearance of WritingSystems.

(a) The study of origin of a script is a more fascinating subject than its birth.(b) Even though more focus is accorded to a script's birth than its death, we know more about the

latter than the former.(c) Both the death and birth of a script tell us something about it and about the times in which it

survived.(d) It is not possible to completely study a script by studying only its death or its birth.

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76. Who among the following won the Best Actor award at the 84th Academy Awards?(a) Brad Pitt (b) George Clooney(c) Jean Dujardin (d) Gary Oldman

77. Novozymes Avantec was recently in news. Its an enzyme which increases the productivity of cornto produce(a) vegetable oil (b) ethanol(c) Aspirin (d) fructose

78. SARS-CoV causes a(a) repiratory disease (b) liver disorder(c) intestinal disease (d) cardiac disorder

79. Rajat Gupta was in news recently for being convicted of leaking out confidential information. He wasformerly a director at(a) J.P. Morgan (b) Morgan Stanley(c) Barclays (d) Goldman Sachs

80. Which of the following companies is planning to acquire Jet Airways?(a) Qatar Airways (b) Etihad Airways(c) Emirates (d) Lufthansa

81. Which of the following companies has collaborated with e-commerce companies to bring in “CyberMonday” in India?(a) Google (b) Yahoo(c) Microsoft (d) Amazon

82. Which of the following countries launched Sri Lanka’s first satellite?(a) India (b) Australia(c) China (d) Malaysia

83. Starbucks Coffee Company has entered India through a joint venture with(a) Nestle (b) Tata Global Beverages(c) Hindustan Unilever (d) ITC

84. The slogan for the Diect Cash Transfer scheme is(a) Aapka Paisa, Humara Vishwas (b) Aapka Vishwas, Humare Paas(c) Aapka Paisa, Aapke Haath (d) Aapka Vishwas, Humari Mehnat

85. In India, the Information Technology Act is under(a) Section 36A of the constitution (b) Section 46A of the constitution(c) Section 56A of the constitution (d) Section 66A of the constitution

Section – IV : General Knowledge

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86. Who among the following personalties said “I feel myself partly a citizen of India”?(a) Dalai Lama (b) Hamid Karzai(c) Barack Obama (d) Aung Sang Suu Kyi

87. A recent report said that every year over 1 lakh Amur Falcons, a migratory bird and a protectedspecies, are killed for meat in(a) Odisha (b) Kerala(c) Nagaland (d) Tamil Nadu

88. Which of the following pharmaceutical companies was recently in news for slashing the prices of itscancer drugs?(a) Cipla (b) Pfizer(c) Novartis (d) Cadila

89. Salmonella are the most common cause of(a) sinusitis (b) oral ulcer(c) measles (d) food poisoning

90. Who among the following is the chairman of Bank of Baroda?(a) R.M. Malla (b) Diwakar Gupta(c) M.D. Mallya (d) K.R. Kamath

91. Which of the following recently became the first country to simultaneously hold the Davis Cup, FedCup and Hopman Cup?(a) Czech Republic (b) Spain(c) USA (d) Russia

92. The Project A119 was a top-secret plan developed by the USA in 1950s. What is Project A119?(a) To detonate a nuclear bomb on the moon(b) To detonate a nuclear bomb in the Arctic Ocean(c) To detonate a nuclear bomb on USSR(d) To detonate a nuclear bomb in the Pacific Ocean

93. Which of the following companies is going to sell its Finland head office building?(a) Nokia (b) Finnair(c) Ahlstrom (d) Skoda

94. Who is the chairman of Intel Corporation?(a) Paul Otellini (b) Andy Bryant(c) Craig Barrett (d) Jane Shaw

95. The TAPI gas pipeline project involves(a) Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India(b) Turkey, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and India(c) Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India(d) Turkey, Armenia, Pakistan and India

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96. The Headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency are in(a) Geneva (b) New York(c) Vienna (d) Monaco

97. China has purchased its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, from(a) Russia (b) Ukraine(c) Germany (d) North Korea

98. The venue for the 2012 D8 Summit is(a) Dhaka (b) Cairo(c) Kuala Lumpur (d) Islamabad

99. Who is the chairman of ICICI Bank?(a) Chanda Kochhar (b) K.V. Kamath(c) Hemant G. Contractor (d) Aditya Puri

100. Who among the following holds the record for being the youngest three-time Formula One champion?(a) Michael Schumacher (b) Ayrton Senna(c) Sebastian Vettel (d) Fernando Alonso

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CMAT Mock TestAnswers and Explanations

1 d 2 b 3 b 4 a 5 d 6 d 7 c 8 b 9 b 10 c

11 d 12 a 13 b 14 a 15 c 16 d 17 c 18 a 19 d 20 a

21 b 22 d 23 b 24 d 25 d 26 b 27 c 28 d 29 c 30 d

31 b 32 b 33 b 34 b 35 a 36 c 37 a 38 a 39 d 40 d

41 b 42 b 43 b 44 c 45 a 46 b 47 b 48 a 49 b 50 c

51 c 52 d 53 c 54 b 55 c 56 c 57 d 58 b 59 b 60 c

61 d 62 b 63 d 64 c 65 b 66 a 67 c 68 c 69 c 70 d

71 c 72 c 73 c 74 b 75 c 76 c 77 b 78 a 79 d 80 b

81 a 82 c 83 b 84 c 85 d 86 d 87 c 88 a 89 d 90 c

91 a 92 a 93 a 94 b 95 c 96 c 97 b 98 d 99 b 100 c

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1. dX

A = % 4

of Y XY

= 2 800

and X

B = %4

of Y XY

= 2 800

A = B.∴

2. b Boat’s downstream speed 135

= = 15 km/hr.9

Boat’s speed in still water = 15 – 2.5 = 12.5 km/hr.Boat’s upstream speed = 12.5 – 2.5 = 10 km/hr.

Hence, required time 150

= = 15 hours.10

3. b Let the unit of work done by B in a day be 4x units.Therefore, the unit of work done by A in a day will be3x units.

∴The number of days = 15 4x – 6(4x 3x)

6.3x

× + =

4. a Let the number of students in class B be x. Therefore,the number of students in class A will be (60 – x).

(60 – x) 35 x 38

3660

× + ×∴ =

x 20.⇒ =

5. d n2 + 12 < 8n ⇒ n2 – 8n + 12 < 0 ⇒ 2 < n < 6Hence, the required number of numbers is three andthese are 3, 4 and 5.

6. d

6 94 7

6 95 6

6 96 5

NumberPossibilities Bowlers Batsmen

of ways

(i) 4 7 C C 540

(ii) 5 6 C C 504

(iii) 6 5 C C 126

× =× =× =

Total 1170

7. c A

B

C

D

E

F

Area of ADF∆ = Area of DBE∆ = Area of ECF∆

= Area of ∆ aDEF =

4 (Where a is the area of ABC∆ )

Therefore, required ratio

a a4 4= = 1 : 1.a a4 4

+ +

8. b The ratio (28 – 21.2) × 100000 6.8= = = 34 : 33.

(26 – 19.4) × 100000 6.6

9. b Using statement I:Let length (in meters) of the given train and the othertrain be L1 and L2 respectively.

+ = ⇒ + =+

1 21 2

L L12 L L 720

20 40Hence, statement I alone is not sufficient.

Using statement II:Let length (in meters) of the train be L1.

+ = ⇒ =11

L 20015 L 250.

30

Hence, statement II alone is sufficient.

10. c On the basis of the given information, we canconclude that ratio of present ages of Chinta, Maniand Suknaya is 14 : 19 : 10.Let the ages (in years) of Chinta, Mani and Suknayabe ‘14x’, ‘19x’ and ‘10x’ respectively.

14x 19x 10x43

3+ +∴ = ⇒ x = 3

∴ Age of Mani = 19x = 19 × 3 = 57 years.

11. d A

B

C

DEF

8 cm

6 cm

Area of quadrilateral ABCD = Area of ∆ABD + Areaof ∆BCD⇒

163 BD (AE CF)

2= × × +

⇒ 1

63 BD (8 6)2

= × × +

⇒ BD = 9 cmHence, the difference of areas = Area of ∆ABD –Area of ∆BCD

= 21 1

BD (AE CF) 9 (8 6) 9cm2 2

× × − = × × − = .

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12. a Volume of the original cylinder = πr2h (where ‘r’ and‘h’ are the radius and the height of the original cylinderrespectively)

⇒ 222

r 13 2002 r 7cm7

× × = ⇒ =

∴ Required total surface area= 2πr(r + h1) + 2πr(r + h2)(where h1 and h2 are the heights of the newcylinders)

22 222 7 (7 5) 2 7 (7 8)

7 7= × × × + + × × × +

244 (12 15) 1188cm= × + = .

13. b Let the present ages (in years) of A, B and C be ‘a’, ‘b’and ‘c’ respectively.

a b 54∴ + = ...(i)

+ + = a b c 90 ...(ii) and (a – 3) : (c – 3) = 2 : 3 ...(iii)

Solving (i), (ii) and (iii), we get, a = 25, b = 29 and c = 36

Hence, the age of B five years hence = 29 + 5 = 34 years.

14. a Let the number of chocolates with Sheela, Munniand Chameli be ‘s’, ‘m’ and ‘c’ respectively.

s c 5 and s m 3= + = + m c 2⇒ − =

3cc 2

2⇒ − = [ m : c 3 : 2]=�

c 4⇒ = ∴ s = 9 and m = 6

∴ + + = + + =m c s 6 4 9 19.

15. c Let the length of the side of the triangle (in m) andspeed (in m/min) of the person be ‘x’ and ‘v’respectively.

∴ 3x v 63 x 21v= × ⇒ =Now, circumference of the circumcircle of the

equilateral triangle = x

2 44 3v m.3

π =

Hence, required time 44 3v

44 3v

= = min.

16. d Let the present ages (in years) of Swati and Rahulbe ‘s’ and ‘r’ respectively.As per given information,

( )336 3 r 4

2+ = − ...(i)

( ) ( )− = +3a n d s 1 0 r 6

4 ...(ii)

Solving (i) and (ii), we get, r = 30 and s = 37

Hence, Swati’s age after 2 years will be 39 years.

17. c From statement I: We don’t have information aboutthe number of rooms on the other floors except onthe third floor.Hence, statement I alone is not sufficient.From statement II: Number of floors as well asnumber of rooms on each floor is not known.Hence, statement II alone is not sufficient.From statements I and II: Both the number of floorsand the number of rooms on each floor are known.Hence, both the statements together are sufficient.

18. a Let the number of ��1, ��2 and ��5 coins be a, b andc respectively.∴ a + b + c = 20 (i)

+ + =a 2b 5c 50 (ii)

Subtracting (ii) from (i), we get

b 4c 30+ =

As, b c 5= + ⇒ a = 5.

19. d In 2011 production of rice (in million tonnes) in:UP = 52 × 1.2 = 62.4,

Punjab = 33 × 1.3 = 42.9 Andhra Pradesh = 20 × 1.25 = 25.

Hence, total production = 62.4 + 42.9 + 25 = 130.3.

20. a Let x be the cost price of product P1.∴ Marked price of P1 = 1.4xand selling price = 1.4x × 0.9 = 1.26x∴ Profit percentage = 26%Let y be the cost price of product P2.∴ Selling price of P2 = 1.26y(Since profit percentage is same as that of P1)

∴ Marked price of P2 =1.26y

1.4823y0.85

=

Hence, the marked up percentage is 48.23.

21. b Let the roots of the equation be ,α and 1α .

∴ Product of roots = 52p

1 52p

⇒ α × =α

5p

2⇒ =

On substituting the value of p in the given equation,we get,5x2 – 10x + 5 = 0 ⇒ x2 – 2x + 1 = 0

⇒ (x – 1)2 = 0 ⇒ x = 1, 1

Hence, the roots of the given equation are 1 and 1.

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22. d Common difference of the common terms of the givensequence (in A.P.) will be 15 (L.C.M. of 5 and 3) asthe common differences of the individual sequencesare 5 and 3.Let the number of common terms be n.

12 (n 1) 15 52∴ + − × ≤55

n15

⇒ ≤

⇒ n = 3 (� n is integer).

23. b Let the two-digit number be 10x + y.

∴10x + y = 4

x + y ⇒ 10x + y = 4(x + y)

⇒ 6x = 3y ⇒ y = 2xThus, putting the value of x = 1, 2, 3, 4, we get therespective value of y as 2, 4, 6, 8. Hence, the twodigit numbers will be 12, 24, 36 and 48.

24. d Let ‘x’ be the number of persons who were surveyed.As number of persons who use only Aircel is 150more than that of those who use only Airtel

0.4x 0.3x 150 x 1500.= − = ⇒ =Hence, the number of person who did have connectionof either of the sevice providers= x – ( 0.5x + 0.4x – 0.1x) = 0.2x = 0.2 × 1500= 0.2 × 1500 = 300.

25. d a 1 a 2 a 3 a 4 a 5

S a ...2 4 8 16 32+ + + + += + + + + + +

= + + + + + +

+ + + + +

2 3

4 5

1 1 1a (a 1) (a 2) (a 3)

2 2 21 1

(a 4) (a 5) ...2 2

Let 12

= x.

2 3 4S a(1 x x x x ...)∴ = + + + + +

2 3 4 5(x 2x 3x 4x 5x ...)+ + + + + +

2 3 4 5a(x 2x 3x 4x 5x ...)

1 x= + + + + + +

−

2 3 4 51

2 3 4 51

Let s x 2x 3x 4x 5x ...

xs 0 x 2x 3x 4x ...

= + + + + +

= + + + + +

2 3 4 51

1

1 2

(1 x)s x x x x x ...

x(1 x)s

1 xx

s(1 x)

∴ − = + + + + +

⇒ − =−

⇒ =−

2

1a 2S 2(a 1).1 12 2

∴ = + = +

26. b The new arrangement will be as follows:

L # % V $ Z * E ¥ M B ¤ ® @ K S R ! G & A +U P = ? Q ¿ µ ± C

Therefore, twenty second element from right is Mand ninth element to the right of M is G.

27. c In given period, there were 9 leap years and 28 non-leap years, so the number of odd days:

2 9 28 14

7× + × ≅

Hence, the day on 37th birthday of Hargovind wasWednesday.

28. d As distances between the persons are not known.

Y

X T

S

P

Q

or

Y

X T

S

P

Q

or

Y

X T

S

P

Q

EW

S

N

29. c The argument here is that homework is good forstudents as it helps them both inside and outside theclass and teaches them responsibility. Also, it is a toolto measure a student’s academic success andknowledge. Option (a) is incorrect as it assumes thatthe purpose of homework is to learn from theirparents something that the students did not learn inschool. However, this assumption cannot be madefrom the above passage. Also, the argument statesthat homework serves as a valuable tool formeasuring a student’s academic success andknowledge (by the teacher). But the presence ofother tools of evaluation does not undermine the valueof homework. So, option (b) is also incorrect. Option(d) is incorrect as the fact that some students are sobright that they do not need homework does not meanthat it is of no use at all in reinforcing or strengtheningtheir understanding. The argument is only weakenedby option (c). The fact that students use dubiousmethods such as referring to guide books and copyingfrom others means that homework does not serve itsrightful purpose (reinstating students’ understanding).

30. d The argument here is that posting students' gradespublicly would affect students negatively and shouldnot be done. Option (a) does not weaken but rather

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strengthens the argument by stating that recognitionof better performing students will motivate others.Option (b) weakens the argument only partially sinceit only addresses what the technique will do forstudents of senior grades. Option (c) is incompleteand does not connect with the argument logically. Itasks us to assume that posting of students' gradeswill lead to a negative atmosphere and will interferewith giving proper guidance to the students. Onlyoption (d) weakens the argument as it states thatposting of students' grade publicly would makestudents work harder while the argument states theopposite - "Posting students' grades publicly wouldnot motivate students to perform better or work harder.. . performing poorly."

31. b The argument here is that Sex education should beintroduced in middle school instead of waiting till seniorschool. Option (a) doesn't talk about sex education inmiddle school, it just talks about sex education inschool and hence can be ruled out. Option (c) isambiguous on the definition of youth, whether it refersto middle school or senior school children. Option (d)is unrelated to the argument and does nothing tostrengthen or weaken it. Option (b) talks about thefact that the earlier sex education is given the betterit is; hence it is wiser to introduce sex education inmiddle school than wait till senior school. Thus, option(c) strengthens the argument.

32. b The argument here is that spending too much time onthe computer is harmful. Option (a) does notstrengthen the argument as we cannot say for surethat 'socializing' is always good or that there is noneed to cut down on it. Option (b) clearly spells outthe health hazards which spending too much time oncomputer can cause and hence strengthens theargument. Option (c) is incomplete as it doesn't sayhow computers interfere with real life.

33. b The given information can be shown as:

Person Flat Car

Aman C115 Tata Safari/Honda City

Beeru C114 Santro

Chaman C112/C113 Alto

Deepak C111 Honda City/Tata Safari

Fatah C113/C112 Indica

34. b The given information can be tabulated as below.

Student Home City Place of Study College

P Mumbai Allahabad/Chandigarh MDI/IMT

Q Jaipur Delhi IIMA

R Delhi Chandigarh/Allahabad IMT/MDI

S Allahabad Mumbai IWSB

T Chandigarh Jaipur IIFT

35. a Given information can be shown as:

N (Architect)J /P (Engineer)

P /J (Politician)

O (E ng ineer)

S (Painter)

R (M anager)K (Artisan)

L (Trainer)

Q (P olitician /Engineer)

I (Eng ineer/P olitician)

M (Teacher)

H (W rite r)

36. cW hite

Sh oesBlack

From the above Venn diagram we can see thatstatement C (“Some shoes are white”) logicallyfollows statements B and C. Hence, option (c) is thecorrect answer.

37. aToo S oon

Too M u ch Too Le ss

From the above Venn diagram we can see that onlyconclusion I logically follows. Thus, the correctanswer is option (a).

38. a It is quite clear that B is the cause and A is its effect.Like other carmakers, Hyundai has also announced aprice hike in its cars as a result of rising input costsand inflation.

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39. d The given information can be shown as:

V (Fe) Q (M)

S (Fe) P (M) R (Fe) T (M)U (Fe)

Judge Politician

Musician LaywerTeacher C le rk

Doctor

O (M /F e)StudentM = M ale , Fe = Female

= Married couple

40. d The given information can be shown as:

T S Q R P

T S R Q P

R T S Q P

R S T Q P

T R S Q P

41. b Let Lalit, Mohit, Nipul, Osho, Pankaj, Quasim, Ravi,Soham, Tarun and Vidit be represented by L, M, N, O,P, Q, R, S, T and V respectively.

From statement (iii), N and V must be in the same rowand R and P must be in the same row. From statement(iv), O must be in the same row as N and P. Fromstatement (vii), S must be in the opposite row as thatof O, N and V and hence, from statement (ii), R mustbe in the same row as O, N and V whereas M mustbe in the same row as S.Therefore, we can conclude that O, N, P, R and V arein the one row whereas L, M, Q, S and T are in theother row.

Also, a different number from 1 to 10 is written on T-Shirt of each player. From statement (viii), sum of T-Shirt numbers of every possible pair of the opposite

players must be 10 11

5 i.e. 11.2× ÷ From statement (v),

we require two different increasing A.P.There are two possibilities:Case I: The two A.P. are 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 and 6, 7, 8, 9& 10.Case II: The two A.P. are 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 and 1, 3, 5,7 & 9.

From the conclusions made above, L and N are in theopposite rows and combining it with statement (i),only case II is possible. Further analysis leads to thefinal table as below.

Ravi Vidit Osho Pankaj Nipul

9 7 5 3 1

Soham Lalit Mohit Tarun Quasim

2 4 6 8 10

← Left to Right

Left to Right →

Note: The number in the bracket below a player’sname represents its T-shirt number.Hence, the sum is thirteen.

42. b From first and second statements ‘li’ means ‘did’From second and third statements ‘chi’ means ‘well’Hence, ‘they’ means ‘kin’.

43. b Statement II clearly suggests that a child who playswith toys is encouraged to think and form own ideas.This infact incourages creativity. Hence, option (b) isthe correct answer.

44. c Both courses of action I and II do not follow in thegiven case. I does not follow because we do notknow the reason or need for such a survey to beconducted. The NGOs have already decided toorganize vocational camps for women. Additionally,we cannot say for sure that the purpose of the trainingis providing self-employment to these women. Courseof action II does not follow as it is a very far-fetchedmove. As of now the NGOs have only decided totrain the rural women, the provision of bank loans willbe needed only once the training is over.

45. a Only course of action I follows. By increasing thetrain capacity, the problem can be resolved to someextent as more people can be accommodated in thetrains. II does not follow as the problem is about thecurrent and existing rush in requests for berths.Asking people to plan their holidays later does notresolve this issue. It is their decision when they wantto travel (during or after holiday season).

46. b Since a huge fire has broken out, the most immediatesolution is to advise people living in nearby areas toremain indoors. Course of action II ensures primaryprevention of harm to these people. I does not followas suspension of licenses is a very harsh step. Beforethis, a formal enquiry should be initiated into the matter.

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47. b The given information can be shown as below.

City Pos ition

T1 T2 T3

1 C3 C4 C2

2 C2 C5 C4

3 C1 C2 C5

4 C5 C1 C3

5 C4 C3 C1

48. a Row 1From rule (ii), 49 + 81 = 130From rule (i), 130 ÷ 5 = 26.

Row 2From rule (iii), 33 – 20 = 13From rule (iv), 13 × 6 = 78∴ Product of the resultants = 26 × 78 = 2028.

49. b Let the dimensions of the original cube be 2x × 2x ×2x.Therefore, the dimensions of the pieces obtainedafter cutting will be of 2x × 2x × x, as shown in thefigure.

Ye llow

Ye llow

Hence, the number of cubes that have exactly oneyellow and one blue colored face = 2 × 8 = 16.

50. c The students did not leave the examination hall impliesthat the exam did not get over on time. Because, if theexam had got over on time, students would have left.

51. c The correct sentence is "It is a matter of concernwhen this criticism emanates from the judiciary itself,as it smacks of its helplessness." In option (a) theword 'concerning' (preposition) is incorrectly used inplace of 'concern' (verb). Option (b) is incorrectbecause the possessive pronoun 'their' is used inplace of 'its' to modify 'judiciary' (singular noun). Option(d) is incorrect because of the incorrect use of thedefinite article 'the' before 'matter' (noun). Here thearticle 'a' should be used, as we are not referring tosomething definite or particular.

52. d The correct sentence is "In fact, as much as weconsider ourselves designers, significant parts ofour working hours are actually spent communicatingwith one another." Option (a) is incorrect becausewith the plural pronoun 'we' the pronoun 'oneself'

should not be used. It should be replaced by'ourselves'. In option (b) the phrase 'one other' isgrammatically incorrect and should be replaced by'one another' (used to indicate a reciprocalrelationship). Option (c) is incorrect because the pastparticiple of the verb 'spend' i.e. spent should beused.

53. c In case of the first blank, all the given options can fitin. However, if we look at the second blank, the onlyword that fits in correctly is 'as'. Thus, the correctsentence is "These nations then become portfolionecessities as investors seek to generate market-beating returns.”

54. b All the given prepositions, except 'due to' fit into thefirst blank. However, only the preposition 'for' fitscorrectly into the second blank. One is only preparedfor something and not prepared to or prepared in. So,the correct sentence is "By considering the currentand future pay scales of various prospective careers,students may lean toward a degree that'll preparethem for a career that pays more."

55. c ‘GENUFLECT’ (verb) means to kneel or to bow. Henceoption (c) is the correct answer.

56. c ‘AMNESTY’ (noun) means an official pardon for peoplewho have been convicted of political offenses. So,option (c) is the correct answer.

57. d PRIMITIVE means something that is ancient or of theearliest or original stage or state. Hence, its antonymis 'Novel', which means something new.

58. b RAILLERY means good-natured or light-heartedridicule. So, its antonym is 'Praise'. 'Banter' means tospeak or tease lightly or jokingly.

59. b 'CAB' forms a mandatory sequence because thepronoun 'who' mentioned in A refers to the 'variousmanagers' mentioned in C. Also, B follows A as itgives the reason as to why various managers had toblame each other. This mandatory sequence existsonly in options (b) and (d). However, D will only beplaced at the beginning of the sentence in order tomake it logically correct. Thus, the correct sequenceis 'DCAB'.

60. c A follows B because 'the population' mentioned in Arefers to the '3,500 wolves' mentioned in B. 'AD' formsa mandatory pair as the pronoun 'he' (mentioned in D)refers to President Yegor Borisov (mentioned in A).Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

61. d Sentence A states that Berlin received a certainamount ($4.41 billion) in transfer payments and Bstates the contributions made by Bavaria and Baden(German states). Hence, 'AB' forms a mandatory pair.

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In sentence B Bavaria's state premier announcesthat he will file a suit before the Constitutional Court,while sentence C states that the suit expected to befiled in February. So, 'BC' also forms a mandatorypair. Hence, the correct sequence is 'ADBC'.

62. b Sentence D is the opening sentence as it introducesthe subject of the passage i.e. Credit default swaps(CDS). This is followed by A which providesinformation about the first CDS contract. 'CB' forms amandatory pair because the phrase 'same year'mentioned din D refers to the year 2008 (mentioned inC). Hence, the correct sequence is 'DACB'.

63. d ‘Obliterate’ is the correct spelling. It means tocompletely wipe out or erase.

64. c The correct spelling is 'Erroneous', which meanssomething mistaken or characterized by error.

65. b Option (b) is the correct answer as it furthers theauthor's idea that there is a growing need for compactyet premium vehicles, by stating that the addressal ofthat need will hopefully lead to increase in sales.Option (a) is abrupt and without proper preface anddoes not fit in with the flow because it talks aboutaggressive pricing instead of the need for suchvehicles. Option (c) assumes that the car will behitting our shores soon and does not further the ideaof addressal of a growing need in the market, whichhas been expressed in the penultimate sentence.Option (d) is unrelated to the flow as there has beenno discussion so far of the Q3 or introduction in Indiaspecifically.

66. a Option (a) continues the paragraph by explaining theimportance of the move in real terms as opposed tobeing only on paper (opening sentence). It fits in withthe flow of the paragraph - while there has been adialogue on for some time, the first time somethingconcrete has resulted, and that is of significancebecause of…. (As provided by option a). Option (b)talks about a 'sea change in outlook', which is indicativeof a drastic change in approach. This is not supportedby the paragraph. The paragraph indicates that thechange has been in execution and not in outlook.Option (c) is an abrupt conclusion without introductionor support. Option (d) though related, is incomplete(major achievement in what area?) and does notdirectly follow the last sentence.

67. c Option (c) furthers the author's idea by calling thegiven process a vicious cycle and by stating thatfood pricing is not a solution to end this cycle. Options(a) and (b) are incorrect as the paragraph does nottalk about any regulation or voluntary change. Option(d) would come later in the passage, after option (c).

68. c In the passage the author talks about the theory ofevolution and describes what was life in the universe(in the distant past). He also tells us how life on Earthcame to be. Hence, the tone of the author is‘Descriptive’.

69. c The primary purpose of the author is 'To understandthe Roman Empire through its the multiple cultures,shared values and identities', refer to the line - "Wetry to find out what the Roman Empire may havemeant across the multiplicity of cultures and identitiesthat it covered." Hence, option (c) is the correctanswer.

70. d The passage states that debates about differencesin beliefs and conversations are not a sin againstdiversity, rather they help in understanding cultures.The author feels that the only sin against diversity isits opposition. We can see that all the given statementscan be inferred from the passage. Hence, the correctanswer is option (d).

71. c All the given options, except for (c) are characteristicsof fructose. The passage states - "Fructose is alsometabolized to fat in your body far more rapidly thanany other sugar." However, we cannot assume juston the basis of this that fructose is a form of sugar.

72. c Option (a) can be clearly inferred from the passage -"Many of us dream of India becoming a superpower.But can this ever happen in a country where societyis so fractured." The author also states that we(Indians) dream of becoming a superpower whichimplies that we are not a superpower as of now.Hence, option (b) can be inferred from the passage.Option (d) can be inferred from the fact that publicproperty is a shared social good. Only option (c)cannot be inferred because as per the abovepassage, many of us but not all dream of Indiabecoming a superpower.

73. c The passage speaks about how the body'sassociation of left and right with good and bad areassociated with how people use the left and rightsides of their body. Furthermore, a change in theusage of the left and right sides of their body altersthe associations with good and bad accordingly. Thisis best summarized in option (c). Options (a) and (d)have not been stated in the passage and option (b)states human body shapes human morality, while thepassage talks only about bodily experiences.

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74. b The passage talks about truth and how one needs tosurrender to it in order to attain divine power andmake great sacrifices. The passage is bestsummarized in option (b). Option (a) is incorrect asper the passage as the author states that tounderstand the true meaning of unity, humans needto be complementary to each other (truth is not thedriving force behind it). Option (c) is incorrect becauseof the word 'mutually exclusive' which meansincompatible or contradictory (the passage statesthat humans need to be complementary to each other).Option (d) is true as per the passage but is too briefto be labeled a summary.

75. c The passage states that more is known about ascript's death than its birth and that both of thesereveal a lot about a script. This is best summarized inoption (c). Option (a) has not been stated in thepassage. Option (b) is true as per the passage (Readfirst two lines), however it does not qualify as a validsummary of the given text. Option (d) has not beenstated in the passage.

76. c 77. b 78. a 79. d 80. b

81. a 82. c 83. b 84. c 85. d

86. d 87. c 88. a 89. d 90. c

91. a 92. a 93. a 94. b 95. c

96. c 97. b 98. d 99. b 100. c

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