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Q.1 The company decided to invest ______________ in research and development to stay ahead of the competition.

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Ans: B

The sentence requires an option that indicates an increase in investment.

Q.2 The company is looking for a candidate ________ strong communication skills.

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Ans: A

The sentence requires a participle to modify “candidate.”

Q.3 Fill in the blank(s) to make the sentence meaningfully complete. “The company’s success depended _____ developing new products, and it struggled _____ retain its market share.”

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Ans: A

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Q.4 Arrange the fragments A, B, C and D in order to form a meaningful sentence. A- the lost key B- searching for C- was found D- she was

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Ans: B

She was searching for the lost key was found.

Q.5 Select the option that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word. TRANSIENT (OPPOSITE)

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Ans: B

Transient means lasting only for a short time; temporary. Therefore, the opposite would be something that lasts a long time.

Q.6 Select the word or phrase which best expresses the meaning of the given word. LUCID

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Ans: B

Lucid means clear and easily understood.

Q.7 What is the primary focus of Donna Karan’s fashion shows?

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Ans: C

The passage states Karan ends her show notes with “To be continued”, indicating an ever evolving process beyond runways and studios.

Q.8 PASSAGE The Amazon rainforest, often called the “lungs of the planet,” plays a crucial role in regulating global climate. Its vast expanse of trees absorbs massive amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Deforestation, driven by activities like logging, agriculture, and cattle ranching, is rapidly diminishing the Amazon’s ability to perform this vital function. The loss of trees not only releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere but also reduces the forest’s capacity to absorb future emissions. Furthermore, deforestation can disrupt rainfall patterns, leading to droughts and further exacerbating climate change impacts. The Amazon’s biodiversity, containing a significant portion of the world’s plant and animal species, is also threatened by habitat loss and degradation. Protecting the Amazon is therefore essential for mitigating climate change and preserving the planet’s rich biodiversity. What is a significant consequence of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, according to the passage?

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Ans: C

The passage explicitly states that deforestation releases stored carbon back into the atmosphere and reduces the forest’s ability to absorb emissions.

Q.9 What is the primary focus of Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation?

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Ans: B

The passage states the foundation explores the intersection between complex lives and a more spiritual existence.

Q.10 Based on the passage, what is a key reason for the skills shortage in India?

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Ans: C

The passage highlights that many Indian graduates lack the skills needed by employers, as many colleges are of lower quality than universities.

Q.11 The passage mentions the Urban Zen Foundation’s focus on “the intersection between the complex reality of our busy lives and the simplicity and focus of a more spiritual existence.” What does this suggest about Donna Karan’s values?

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Ans: C

The passage states the foundation aims to bridge the gap between busy lives and spiritual focus. This reflects a value of finding balance.

Q.12 PASSAGE The Amazon rainforest, often called the “lungs of the Earth,” is facing unprecedented deforestation due to agriculture, logging, and mining. This loss of trees significantly impacts global climate patterns, as forests absorb vast amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), a major greenhouse gas. Deforestation releases this stored CO2 back into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. Moreover, the Amazon’s biodiversity is unparalleled, housing an estimated 10% of the world’s known species. Destruction of the rainforest leads to habitat loss, threatening countless plant and animal species, many of which are still unknown to science. Efforts to combat deforestation include stricter regulations, sustainable farming practices, and international collaborations to protect this vital ecosystem. What is the primary consequence of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest?

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Ans: C

The passage states that deforestation releases stored CO2, contributing to global warming.

Q.13 The company decided to _________ a new marketing strategy to boost sales.

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Ans: A

The company decided to adopt a new marketing strategy, with ‘adopt’ as the correct verb form.

Q.14 The marked price of a shirt is Rs. 800. A shopkeeper offers a discount of 20% on it. Further, he offers another discount of 10% on the discounted price. What is the final selling price of the shirt?

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Ans: B

After the first discount, the price is 800 * 0.80 = Rs. 640. After the second discount, the price is 640 * 0.90 = Rs. 576.

Q.15 A team of 6 athletes is to be arranged in a circle for a warm-up exercise. Two specific athletes, Alex and Ben, refuse to stand next to each other. In how many ways can the team be arranged?

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Ans: B

Total circular arrangements without restriction = (6-1)! = 120. Consider Alex and Ben as a single unit. Then we have 5 units to arrange, which can be done in (5-1)! = 24 ways. Alex and Ben can switch places within their unit, so we multiply by 2, giving 48. Subtract arrangements where Alex and Ben are together from the total possible arrangements: 120-48 = 72. However, The question states “two specific athletes… refuse to stand next to each other”. Thus, calculating the correct arrangement. First calculate total arrangements: (6-1)! = 5! = 120. Treat Alex and Ben as a block: so, 5! arrangements for them. Alex and Ben can swap, hence multiply by 2, which becomes 2*4! = 48. Arrangements where Alex and Ben are together: 48. Arrangements where Alex and Ben are not together: 120-48 = 72.

Q.16 Find the next number in the series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, ?

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Ans: A

The series alternates between adding 3 and subtracting 2.

Q.17 If a + b = 7 and a – b = 1, then what is the value of a?

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Ans: B

Add the two equations: (a + b) + (a – b) = 7 + 1, which simplifies to 2a = 8. Therefore, a = 4.

Q.18 Two trains, A and B, start simultaneously from stations P and Q, 480 km apart, and travel towards each other. Train A travels at 60 km/hr, and Train B travels at 40 km/hr. A bird flies from Train A towards Train B at 80 km/hr. When it reaches Train B, it immediately flies back to Train A and so on. How much distance will the bird travel before the trains meet?

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Ans: B

First, find the time it takes for the trains to meet. Relative speed of the trains = 60 + 40 = 100 km/hr. Time to meet = Distance/Relative Speed = 480/100 = 4.8 hours. The bird flies for the same amount of time. Distance traveled by the bird = Speed of bird * Time = 80 km/hr * 4.8 hours = 384 km.

Q.19 What is the smallest number that leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 10, 12, 15, and 20?

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Ans: B

Find the LCM of 10, 12, 15, and 20, which is 60. Then add 3 to the LCM.

Q.20 In a survey, 60% of people liked coffee, 40% liked tea, and 25% liked both. What is the probability that a randomly selected person liked either coffee or tea?

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Ans: B

P(Coffee or Tea) = P(Coffee) + P(Tea) – P(Coffee and Tea) = 0.60 + 0.40 – 0.25 = 0.75 = 3/4

Q.21 A train travels at a speed of 60 km/h and covers a distance in 3 hours. If the speed is increased by 20 km/h, how much time will it take to cover the same distance?

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Ans: A

Distance = Speed x Time = 60 km/h x 3 h = 180 km. New speed = 60 + 20 = 80 km/h. Time = Distance / Speed = 180 km / 80 km/h = 2.25 hours = 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Q.22 What is the least number that is divisible by 12, 15, 20, and 27?

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Ans: A

Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12, 15, 20, and 27. 12 = 2^2 * 3 15 = 3 * 5 20 = 2^2 * 5 27 = 3^3 LCM = 2^2 * 3^3 * 5 = 4 * 27 * 5 = 540

Q.23 Solve for y: (p/q)^(2y+1) = (q/p)^(y-2)

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Ans: C

(p/q)^(2y+1) = (q/p)^(y-2) can be rewritten as (p/q)^(2y+1) = (p/q)^(-(y-2)). Therefore, 2y+1 = -y+2. Solving for y, 3y = 1, so y=1/3.

Q.24 The total number of prime factors of (600)^5 is:

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Ans: A

600 = 2^3 * 3 * 5^2. (600)^5 = (2^3 * 3 * 5^2)^5 = 2^15 * 3^5 * 5^10. Total number of prime factors = 15 + 5 + 10 = 30, however we need to count distinct prime factors only. Distinct prime factors are 2, 3 and 5. So there are 3 distinct prime factors. But the question asks for the total number of prime factors when the number is expanded which is 15+5+10=30. The question seems to be wrongly framed. Let us consider only the distinct factors.

Q.25 Identify the greatest number that divides 35, 56, and 91 leaving the same remainder in each case.

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Ans: A

The required number is the HCF of (56-35) and (91-56) and (91-35). HCF of 21, 35 and 56 is 7.

Q.26 What is the smallest number by which 7,776 must be divided to get a perfect cube?

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Ans: B

Prime factorize 7776 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3. To get a perfect cube, we need to have each prime factor appearing a multiple of 3 times. The prime factors 2 appear 5 times and 3 appears 4 times. Thus, we need to divide by 2 x 3 = 6.

Q.27 A cyclist covers a distance of 750 meters in 2 minutes 30 seconds. What is the speed of the cyclist in km/hr?

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Ans: B

First convert the time to seconds: 2 minutes 30 seconds = 150 seconds. Speed = Distance/Time. Speed = 750 meters / 150 seconds = 5 m/s. Convert m/s to km/hr: 5 m/s * (3600/1000) = 18 km/hr.

Q.28 From the given choices select the odd one out.

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Ans: D

In each option, the letters are in alphabetical order, and the difference between consecutive letters is 2. Except for PQS, where the difference is 1.

Q.29 A software company is hiring Project Managers. Candidates must meet the following criteria: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. Have at least 5 years of experience in project management. Be proficient in Agile methodologies. Possess excellent communication and leadership skills. Be willing to travel internationally. Exceptions: If a candidate meets all criteria except (2), they should be considered for a Senior Project Coordinator position. If a candidate meets all criteria except (5), they should be considered for a domestic Project Manager role. If a candidate meets all criteria except (3), they should be referred to the Head of Technology. John has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and 4 years of project management experience. He is proficient in Agile and has excellent communication skills but is not willing to travel internationally.

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Ans: C

John meets all the requirements except the experience criteria (2), but he only has 4 years of experience. Also he meets all conditions except (5). Therefore, he should be considered for a domestic Project Manager role as per the exceptions.

Q.30 PRODUCT SELECTION There are 2 questions based on the same data. Answer the questions based on the given information: The following are the conditions for selecting a “Product Manager” for a technology startup. The candidate must: Have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science. Have at least 3 years of experience in product management or a related field. Be proficient in at least one programming language (Python or Java preferred). Have excellent communication and presentation skills. Be willing to relocate to the company’s headquarters. However: a.) If the candidate fulfills all conditions except (2), then they should be considered for a “Junior Product Associate” role. b.) If the candidate fulfills all conditions except (5), then the offer should be withdrawn. Should the given candidate be selected? (The case is presented as of today) 28 year old Priya has a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, 5 years of product management experience, is proficient in Python, and has excellent communication skills. She is also unwilling to relocate.

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Ans: C

Priya fulfills all conditions except for the relocation requirement (condition 5). This triggers the exception rule (b) for failing condition 5.

Q.31 The following are the conditions for hiring a “Software Engineer” for a tech firm. The candidate must: Be a graduate in Computer Science with at least 70% marks. Not be more than 28 years old as on 01/01/2024. Have excellent coding skills in Python and Java. Be able to relocate to Mumbai. Be willing to work on a contractual basis for 2 years. However: a) If the candidate fulfills all conditions except (1), then he/she should be interviewed by the Head of HR. b) If the candidate fulfills all conditions except (4), then he/she should be interviewed by the Project Manager. Should the given candidate be hired? (The case is presented as on 01/01/2024) 29 year old Ananya is a graduate in Computer Science with 75% marks. She has excellent coding skills in Python and Java and is not willing to relocate. She is willing to work on a contractual basis for 2 years.

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Ans: C

Ananya fulfills all conditions except the relocation requirement (condition 4). Therefore, she should be interviewed by the Project Manager.

Q.32 Five friends, A, B, C, D, and E, are sitting around a circular table. (i) A is to the immediate left of B. (ii) C is sitting opposite A. (iii) D is between C and E. Who is to the immediate right of E?

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Ans: B

The seating arrangement, going clockwise from A, is A-B-E-D-C.

Q.33 A, B, C, D, and E are sitting on a bench facing north. (i) C is to the immediate right of D. (ii) B is to the immediate left of A. (iii) E is not at the end of the bench. (iv) D is not at the extreme right end. (v) A and C are adjacent to each other. Who is at the extreme left end of the bench?

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Ans: B

From (i) and (v): A C D From (ii): B A C D From (iv): B A C D E or E B A C D From (iii): B A C D E

Q.34 PASSAGE There are 4 questions based on the same puzzle. Answer the questions based on the given information: (1) A, B, C, D and E are sitting around a circular table facing the center. (ii) A is sitting opposite to C. (iii) B is sitting to the immediate left of A. (iv) D is sitting between C and E. (v) B and D are not sitting adjacent to each other. Which of the following is sitting to the immediate right of A?

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Ans: B

Analyzing the conditions, we can deduce the seating arrangement. A is opposite C, B is to the left of A. D is between C and E, thus, the arrangement should be B-A-E-D-C or B-A-D-E-C. Since D and B are not adjacent, the valid sequence is B-A-E-D-C. Therefore, E is to the immediate right of A.

Q.35 A clock loses 10 minutes every hour. If the clock is set correctly at 12:00 noon, what time will it show at 6:00 PM on the same day?

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Ans: D

The clock loses 10 minutes per hour. From 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM is 6 hours. Total time lost is 6 hours * 10 minutes/hour = 60 minutes, or 1 hour. Therefore, the clock will show 6:00 PM – 1 hour = 5:00 PM.

Q.36 PASSAGE There are 3 questions based on the same puzzle. Answer the questions based on the given information: (i) A, B, C, D, and E are standing in a line. (ii) A is to the right of B. (iii) C is to the left of A. (iv) D is to the left of B. (v) E is to the right of A. Which person is in the middle of the line?

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Ans: C

Based on the information, the order is D-B-C-A-E. Thus, C is in the middle.

Q.37 Choose the option that arranges the given set of words in the ‘most’ meaningful order. 1. Application 2. Interview 3. Job Offer 4. Education 5. Employment

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Ans: C

The logical order is: Education leads to Application for a job. An Interview is taken, and if successful Employment follows, and then a Job Offer.

Q.38 The company’s recent marketing campaign, despite its significant budget, has shown a negligible increase in sales figures. Customer feedback indicates confusion about the campaign’s message, and market analysis suggests the target audience was not accurately identified.

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Ans: C

The passage describes a campaign that failed to achieve its objectives due to problems in planning and execution.

Q.39 What is the value of x? I) x + y = 10 II) y = 5

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Ans: C

Substituting the value of y from statement II into statement I allows us to solve for x.

Q.40 A train travels 200 km east from station P to station Q. It then turns north and travels 150 km to station R. Afterwards, the train turns west and travels 200 km to station S. Finally, the train turns south and travels 50 km to station T. What is the distance between station P and station T?

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Ans: B

The train travels 200 km east and then 200 km west, effectively canceling out the east-west movement. The net north-south movement is 150 km north and 50 km south, resulting in a net northward movement of 100 km. The distance between P and T is the difference between the north-south movements, which is 150 km – 50 km = 100 km.

Q.41 From the given options, select the odd one out

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Ans: D

Tomato is a fruit that is botanically classified as a berry, whereas apple, banana, and grapes are fruits which are not berries.

Q.42 Find the next number in the series. 3, 10, 101.

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Ans: B

The pattern is: (Previous number)^2 + 1. Therefore, 101^2 + 1 = 10202.

Q.43 Rohan was talking to Priya’s son’s maternal grandfather’s only daughter’s husband. If Rohan and Priya are siblings, then who was Rohan talking to?

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Ans: B

Priya’s son’s maternal grandfather is Priya’s father. His only daughter is Priya. Priya’s husband is Rohan’s brother-in-law.

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