Civil Services Aptitude Test 1

Directions for the following 4 (four) items: Passage - 2

Read the following two passages and answer the items Climate change is increasingly affecting agricultural
that follow the passages. Your answers to these items productivity. Rising temperatures and erratic weather
should be based on the passages only. patterns disrupt crop growth, leading to reduced yields
and food insecurity in many regions. Farmers are being
Passage -1
urged to adopt climate-resilient agricultural practices,
International trade agreements have the potential to boost
such as using drought-resistant seeds, diversifying crops,
economic growth by reducing tariffs and encouraging
and implementing sustainable irrigation methods.
cross-border investment. However, such agreements can
However, transitioning to these practices can be costly
also lead to job losses in industries that face increased
and requires access to resources and training, which are
foreign competition. Economists argue that while trade
often lacking in developing countries. Policymakers
liberalization generally benefits the economy as a whole,
emphasize the need for investment in agricultural research
it is crucial to have policies in place to support workers
and support systems to help farmers adapt.
who are negatively affected. Measures such as job
retraining programs and social safety nets are essential 3. Which one of the following statements best reflects/
to ensure that the benefits of trade are distributed more reflect the most logical and rational inference/
equitably. inferences that can be made from the above passage?
(a) Climate change has no impact on agricultural
1. Which of the following statements best reflects the
productivity.
crux of the above passage?
(b) Climate-resilient agricultural practices are
(a) Trade liberalization has no economic benefits.
necessary to combat the effects of climate
(b) Trade agreements should be avoided to protect
change.
domestic jobs.
(c) Farmers do not need any assistance to adapt to
(c) Supportive measures are necessary to address changing climate conditions.
the negative impacts of international trade.
(d) Investment in agricultural research is
(d) Economic growth is unaffected by reducing unnecessary for addressing climate change.
tariffs.
4. Which of the following is/are emphatically conveyed
2. Which of the following is/are emphatically conveyed by the author of the passage?
by the author of the passage? 1. Climate change poses a serious threat to
1. Trade liberalization can never lead to job losses. agricultural productivity.
2. Economic benefits of trade should not be 2. Farmers in developing countries face significant
distributed equitably. barriers to adopting climate-resilient practices.
Select the correct code given below: Select the correct code given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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5. A = 45 × 73 × 95 × 78 × 197. Remainder when A is advocate for incorporating personal finance education

divided by 34 is - into school curricula, arguing that early exposure to
(a) 28 (b) 19 financial concepts can empower individuals to achieve
(c) 18 (d) 22 long-term financial stability.
6. Find the value of 54xy2 – 27y3 – 345 + 8x3 – 36x2y,
11. Which of the following statements best reflects/
when 3y + 7 – 2x = 0.
reflect the most logical and rational inference/
(a) –2 (b) 1
inferences that can be made from the above passage?
(c) –1 (d) 2
(a) Financial literacy is irrelevant to wealth
7. Find the last two digits of the following number N,
N = 29 × 37 × 71 × 65 × 87 × 63 building and financial stability.
(a) 00 (b) 15 (b) Financial education is unimportant in today’s
(c) 95 (d) 75 economy.
8. If a2 + b2 + c2 = 3, then find the maximum value of (c) People with low financial literacy are just as
√(abc + 8). likely to avoid debt as those with high financial
(a) 1 (b) 3 literacy.
(c) 1/3 (d) 2 (d) Teaching personal finance in schools could help
9. Find the number of zeros in the product of 1! × 2! young adults become financially responsible.
× 3! ×.........................× 23!
12. With reference to the above passage, the following
(a) 51 (b) 40
assumptions have been made:
(c) 46 (d) 50
1. Incorporating financial education in schools
10. Reena got 30% of the maximum marks in an
can contribute to long-term economic stability.
examination and failed by 20 marks. However,
Meena who took the same examination got 50% of 2. Adults are naturally inclined to make sound
the total marks and got 30 marks more than the financial decisions without education.
passing marks. Find the passing marks in the
Which of the assumptions given above are valid?
examination.
(a) 250 (b) 105 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 85 (d) 95 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Directions for the following 4 (four) items: Passage - 2
Read the following two passages and answer the items In recent years, mental health awareness has gained
that follow the passages. Your answers to these items significant attention as more people recognize the
should be based on the passages only. importance of psychological well-being. Campaigns have
Passage - 1 been launched to reduce stigma and encourage individuals
Financial literacy is crucial for individuals to make to seek help. Despite these efforts, many communities
informed decisions about saving, investing, and managing still lack access to adequate mental health services.
debt. Research indicates that people with higher financial Experts argue that improving mental health care requires
literacy are more likely to build wealth and avoid financial increased funding, better integration with primary health
pitfalls. Despite its importance, many educational systems care, and more trained professionals. Addressing mental
do not prioritize teaching financial skills, leaving young health is seen as a critical component of overall public
adults unprepared for financial responsibilities. Experts health.

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13. Which one of the following statements best reflects/ 17. If in a certain code AROSE is written as ZSNTD
reflect the most logical and rational inference/ and LOVE is written as KPUF.
inferences that can be made from the above passage? Then how is BANKS written is that code?
(a) Mental health awareness has eliminated the (a) ABMLR
stigma surrounding psychological issues. (b) ZCNFR
(b) Adequate mental health services are still (c) BANMR
lacking in many communities. (d) ABMNS
(c) Psychological well-being is less important than 18. The calendar for 2035 is same for
physical health. (a) 2046 (b) 2039
(d) Increasing funding for mental health is (c) 2043 (d) 2048
unnecessary. 19. What will come in place of x in the sequence 8, 18,
14. Based on the above passage, the following x, 50, 72?
assumptions have been made: (a) 41 (b) 32
1. Current funding levels are sufficient to address (c) 35 (d) 30
mental health needs. 20. Raj obtained marks such that his marks in English
2. Integration of mental health care with primary and Maths together are 120 more than his marks in
health care can improve service delivery. science. His average marks in the three subjects are
120. Find how many marks are obtained in science
Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?
by Raj.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) 80
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 110
15. What will come next in the given sequence- 5, 8, (c) 120
17, 24, 37, 48.... (d) None of these
(a) 65 (b) 70
Directions for the following 4 (four) items:
(c) 66 (d) 75 Read the following two passages and answer the items
16. Let B be the numbers between 1 to 250 which are that follow the passages. Your answers to these items
not divisible by any one of 2, 3, 5, and 11. What is should be based on the passages only.
the value of B? Passage - 1
Read the following statements and answer the above The transition to renewable energy sources, such as solar
question. and wind power, is becoming increasingly urgent to
Statement 1 – B lies between 53 to 65. combat climate change. Renewable energy is cleaner and
Statement 2 – B is equal to 60. more sustainable than fossil fuels, but it also comes with
Statement 3 – B is equal to 75. challenges. Energy storage technology, grid infrastructure,
Statement 4 – B is less than 50 and greater than 83. and the high initial investment costs are significant hurdles
(a) Only 1 and 2 statements are correct. that need to be addressed. Governments and private
companies are investing in research to overcome these
(b) Only 2 and 3 statements are correct.
obstacles and accelerate the transition. The long-term
(c) Only 1 and 3 statements are correct. environmental benefits, however, are considered worth
(d) None of the above statements is correct. the investment.

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21. Which of the following statements best reflects/ (b) Digital privacy concerns are growing due to
reflect the most logical and rational inference/ extensive data collection.
inferences that can be made from the above passage? (c) All governments have uniform regulations for
(a) Fossil fuels are more environmentally friendly digital privacy.
than renewable energy sources. (d) Companies rarely collect personal data for
(b) The transition to renewable energy has no advertising purposes.
economic challenges. 24. Based on the above passage, the following
(c) Investing in renewable energy research is assumptions have been made:
necessary to make the transition feasible. 1. Strict privacy regulations are universally
(d) Renewable energy is less sustainable than accepted worldwide.
traditional energy sources. 2. Data security is an ethical concern in the digital
22. Which of the following is/are emphatically conveyed era.
by the author of the passage? Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?
1. Renewable energy has environmental benefits (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
over fossil fuels. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Addressing the challenges of renewable energy 25. 6 years ago, Sonu’s age was equal to Suman’s present
does not require significant investment. age. If sum of Sonu’s age 10 years from now and
Select the correct code given below: Suman’s age 6 year ago is 84 years. What is the sum
(a) 1 only of the age of Suman’s 12 years ago and the age of
(b) 2 only Sonu after 6 years?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 74 years (b) 54 years
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 50 years (d) 84 years

Passage - 2 26. The salary of X, Y and Z together amounts to Rs

In an increasingly digital world, concerns about privacy 33,300. If they spend 80%, 85% and 75% of their
and data security are growing. Companies collect vast respective incomes, their savings are as [Link]. Find
amounts of personal data to tailor services and target the sum of salary of X and Y.
advertisements. While data collection has benefits, it also (a) Rs 17,900 (b) Rs 22,500
raises ethical concerns about how data is used and who (c) Rs 14,500 (d) Rs 15,700
has access to it. Some governments have enacted strict 27. A shopkeeper purchased 100 kg of sugar at ₹ 12 per
privacy regulations, while others lag behind, leading to kg and mixed it with 120 kg sugar at ₹ 16 per kg.
a fragmented approach to digital privacy worldwide. At what rate should he sell the mixture to gain 10%?
23. Which one of the following statements best reflects (a) 13.5.%
the central idea of the above passage? (b) 15.6%
(a) There is no need for privacy regulations in the (c) 13 %
digital world. (d) 15%

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28. A principal amount of Rs 10,000 is invested at an Directions for the following 4 (four) items:
annual interest rate of 10%, compounded annually. Read the following two passages and answer the items
Statement I: After 3 years, the amount will be Rs that follow the passages. Your answers to these items
5,624.32.
should be based on the passages only.
Statement II: To achieve a final amount of Rs
14,641, the investment needs to be invested for Passage - 1
approximately 6.5 years. The renewed interest in space exploration has led to
Which of the following is true? ambitious missions by both government space agencies
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true. and private companies. Plans to establish bases on the
(b) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false. Moon and eventually send humans to Mars are now a
(c) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true. reality. While these missions promise scientific
(d) Both Statement I and Statement II are false breakthroughs and technological advancements, they also
29. A question is given followed by two statements I raise questions about the environmental impact on
and II. Consider the Question and the statements. extraterrestrial ecosystems and the ethical considerations
An amount of ₹ 10,000 was distributed among three
of space colonization.
people A, B and C.
Question: Who received the maximum amount? 31. Which of the following statements best reflects/
Statement I: The amount received by ‘A’ is twice reflect the most logical and rational inference/
the amount received by ‘B’. inferences that can be made from the above passage?
Statement II: The amount received by ‘C’ is ₹ 200 (a) Space colonization is free from ethical and
less than the amount received by A.
environmental concerns.
(a) The question can be answered by using one of
(b) Both government and private entities are
the statements alone but cannot be answered
using the other statements alone. investing in space exploration.
(b) The Question can be answered by using either (c) There are no plans to send humans to Mars.
statement alone. (d) Space exploration offers no scientific benefits.
(c) The Question can be answered by using both
32. With reference to the above passage, the following
the statements together, but cannot be answered
assumptions have been made:
using either statement alone
(d) The Question cannot be answered even by using 1. Space exploration could have unforeseen
both the statements together. environmental consequences.
30. How many distinct permutations can be made from 2. Private companies lack the technology needed
the letters of the word “SUCCESSFUL” when the for space exploration.
letters F and L occupy their original positions
Which of the assumptions given above are valid?
respectively?
(a) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1,080
(b) 1,680 (b) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2,380 (c) 1 only
(d) 2,040 (d) 2 only

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Passage - 2 36. Three pipes A, B and C are connected to a water

Wildlife conservation efforts aim to protect endangered tank. A fills four times as fast as B, whereas A and
species and preserve biodiversity. Conservationists use B together can fill five times as fast as C. If A, B and
strategies like establishing protected areas, breeding C are together filling the tank then in what ratio do
they contribute to filling the tank?
programs, and wildlife corridors to maintain ecological
(a) [Link] (b) [Link]
balance. However, habitat destruction and climate change
(c) [Link] (d) [Link]
continue to threaten wildlife populations. Collaboration
between governments, local communities, and 37. A 210-m long train is running at a speed of 64 kmph.
In what time will it pass a man who is running at 10
international organizations is crucial to make conservation
kmph in the same direction as that of the train?
efforts more effective and sustainable.
(a) 12 seconds
33. Which of the following statements best reflects the (b) 14 seconds
crux of the above passage? (c) 16 seconds
(a) Habitat destruction has no impact on wildlife (d) 18 seconds
populations. 38. Consider the following including the questions and
(b) Collaboration is essential for successful wildlife the statements:
conservation. There are six members: A, B, C, D, E, and F in a
(c) Breeding programs are the only method used family.
in conservation. Question: what is the relation of D to A?
Statement-1: C is the mother of B and B is the
(d) Wildlife conservation is unnecessary for
mother of A.
ecological balance. Statement-2: E is the daughter of F, who is the wife
34. Based on the above passage, the following of D.
assumptions have been made: Statement-3: A is the only child of B.
Statement-4: F is the grandfather of A.
1. International organizations play a role in
Which one of the following is correct in respect of
wildlife conservation.
the above question and statements?
2. Climate change is not a threat to wildlife. (a) Statement-1, Statement-2 and Statement-3 are
Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid? sufficient to answer the question.
(a) Both 1 and 2 (b) Statement-1, Statement-2 and Statement-4 are
sufficient to answer the question.
(b) 1 only
(c) All four statements are sufficient to answer the
(c) 2 only
Question.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) All four statements are not sufficient to answer
35. P can do a piece of work in 36 days. When he had the Question.
worked for 8 days, Q joined him. If both completed 39. STEM: ZRGF:: GRAM:?
the work in 24 days, Q alone finish the whole work (a) TKVM
in - (b) TENZ
(a) 48 days (b) 27 days (c) ZNET
(c) 36 days (d) 42 days (d) ZONT

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40. If x + y means x – y; 2. Public transportation infrastructure can be built

x – y means x × y; quickly and inexpensively.
x × y means x ÷ y;
Which of the assumptions given above are valid?
x ÷ y means x + y;
(a) 1 only (b) Both 1 and 2
then what is the value of 1000 + 300 – 200 × 20 ÷
5000 (c) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 3000 (b) 4000 Passage - 2
(c) 5000 (d) 7000 Food security is a critical issue that affects millions
Directions for the following 4 (four) items: worldwide. Climate change, population growth, and
Read the following two passages and answer the items resource scarcity are exacerbating food insecurity in
that follow the passages. Your answers to these items vulnerable regions. Sustainable agricultural practices,
should be based on the passages only. investment in agricultural research, and reducing food
Passage - 1 waste are some of the strategies proposed to combat this
Investment in public transportation can reduce traffic crisis. Policymakers also emphasize the importance of
congestion, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve international cooperation to ensure a stable and equitable
the quality of life in urban areas. Cities with extensive global food supply.
public transit networks often experience fewer traffic-
43. Which one of the following statements best reflects
related issues and better air quality. However, expanding
the crux of the above passage?
public transportation infrastructure is expensive and
(a) Food waste reduction has no impact on food
requires long-term planning. Policymakers must weigh
the benefits against the costs and consider public opinion security.
to ensure the success of transportation projects. (b) Food security is unaffected by climate change
and population growth.
41. Which one of the following statements best reflects/
reflect the most logical and rational inference/ (c) Addressing food security requires a combination
inferences that can be made from the above passage? of sustainable practices and global cooperation.
(a) Expanding public transportation always leads (d) Agricultural research is not a priority in
to higher traffic congestion. combating food insecurity.
(b) Public transportation has no effect on air quality 44. Based on the above passage, the following
in cities.
assumptions have been made:
(c) Investment in public transit can improve urban
1. International cooperation can contribute to
air quality.
solving food insecurity.
(d) Public opinion is irrelevant in planning
2. Population growth does not affect food
transportation projects.
resources.
42. With reference to the above passage, the following
assumptions have been made: Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?
1. Urban residents are likely to support public (a) 2 only (b) Neither 1 nor 2
transportation projects if they see clear benefits. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1 only

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45. In the following number series, one wrong number enhanced biodiversity. Despite their advantages, many
is given. Find out the wrong number from the urban areas lack sufficient green spaces due to competing
following options. land-use priorities and rapid urbanization. Urban planners
Number series: 26, 48, 78, 90, 130 and environmental advocates are calling for policies that
(a) 78 (b) 48 prioritize the creation and maintenance of green areas to
(c) 90 (d) 130 promote healthier and more sustainable cities.
46. In the series AABABCABCD..................... which 51. Which of the following statements best reflects/
letter appears at 93rd place? reflect the most logical and rational inference/
(a) A (b) B inferences that can be made from the above passage?
(c) C (d) D (a) Urbanization has no effect on the availability
47. Find the next term in the given series- of green spaces.
0, 18, 100, 294, 648 ? (b) Parks and community gardens increase
(a) 1210 (b) 1290 pollution levels in cities.
(c) 1150 (d) 1190 (c) Urban planners do not consider the importance
of green spaces.
48. If FUNDAY is coded as ‘PWHACF’. How is the
word ‘CLEVER’ written in that code? (d) Urban green spaces are beneficial for both
human well-being and the environment.
(a) MNPEXG (b) MONPTR
(c) GNETGX (d) GQTEXG 52. With reference to the above passage, the following
assumptions have been made:
49. Find the area of a triangle whose medians are 8 m,
10 m and 6 m. 1. Competing land-use priorities make it difficult
to establish green spaces in cities.
(a) 32 m2 (b) 42 m2
(c) 44 m2 (d) 62.83 m2 2. Urban residents do not value the benefits of
green spaces.
50. A 13-feet-long ladder is placed against a wall, with
the base of the ladder 5 feet away from the wall. If Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?
the top of the ladder slips down by 7 feet, how far (a) Both 1 and 2 (b) 1 only
will the base of the ladder move away from the wall? (c) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 10 feet (b) 12 feet Passage - 2
(c) 15 feet (d) 20 feet The integration of technology in education has
Directions for the following 4 (four) items: revolutionized learning, making it more interactive and
Read the following two passages and answer the items accessible. Online platforms, educational apps, and digital
that follow the passages. Your answers to these items resources have expanded opportunities for students
should be based on the passages only. worldwide. However, the digital divide remains a
Passage - 1 significant issue, as not all students have equal access to
Urban green spaces, such as parks and community technology. Ensuring that technological advancements
gardens, provide numerous benefits to city residents, benefit all students requires investments in infrastructure
including improved mental health, reduced pollution, and and digital literacy programs.

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53. Which one of the following statements best reflects/ 58. In a library, there are 15 more boys than girls. If the
reflect the most logical and rational inference/ number of boys increased by 10% and the number
inferences that can be made from the above passage? of girls increased by 16%, there would be nine more
(a) Technology has made education less engaging. boys than girls. What is the total number of students
(b) The digital divide does not affect educational in the library?
outcomes. (a) 225 (b) 210
(c) Investments in infrastructure are necessary to (c) 250 (d) 265
make education technology equitable. 59. Two coin-collectors A and B collect the coins weekly
(d) Digital resources have no impact on student in the ratio 2:3. If the total number of coins collected
learning. by A in 5 weeks is a multiple of 7 , and the total
54. Based on the above passage, the following number of coins collected by B in 3 weeks is a
assumptions have been made: multiple of 24, then find the minimum possible
number of coins collected by A and B in one week.
1. Digital literacy is essential for students in the
modern education system. (a) 112, 168
2. All students have equal access to educational (b) 96, 150
technology. (c) 148, 112
(d) 128, 120
Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 1 only 60. Consider the sequence.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 2 only M_MNOP_NNOPMNO_PMNO_P
(a) N, M, P, O
55. Mohan has prepared a solution of water and sugar
(b) M, M, N, O
which has 20% sugar. He boils the solution at a
certain temperature, after some time 25 kg of water (c) M, M, O, P
has been evaporated from a solution of sugar and (d) N, M, O, P
water. The remaining solution has 30% sugar. Find Directions for the following 4 (four) items:
the weight of the original solution. Read the following two passages and answer the items
(a) 70 kg (b) 75 kg that follow the passages. Your answers to these items
(c) 80 kg (d) 85 kg should be based on the passages only.

56. If ‘CRASH’ is coded as ‘ACHRS’. How will Passage - 1

‘WORKER’ be coded in that language? The preservation of art and cultural heritage is essential
(a) EKORWR (b) EKOWRR for maintaining a society’s identity and historical
continuity. Museums, heritage sites, and cultural
(c) ERWKOR (d) EKORRW
institutions play a critical role in educating the public and
57. The average of thirteen numbers is zero. Of them, preserving artifacts for future generations. However,
at the most, how many numbers may be greater than funding for cultural preservation is often limited, and
zero? some heritage sites are at risk of deterioration. Advocates
(a) 0 (b) 1 argue for increased investment and international
(c) 13 (d) 12 cooperation to safeguard cultural treasures.

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61. Which one of the following statements best reflects (c) Maternal health has not improved due to global
the central idea of the above passage? efforts.
(a) Cultural preservation is unimportant for society. (d) The emergence of new diseases does not require
(b) Increased funding and international cooperation a coordinated response.
are necessary to protect cultural heritage. 64. Based on the above passage, the following
(c) Heritage sites do not require any maintenance assumptions have been made:
or protection. 1. Healthcare infrastructure in low-income
(d) Art and cultural heritage have no educational countries needs improvement.
value. 2. Future health crises can be ignored without
62. With reference to the above passage, the following consequence.
assumptions have been made: Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?
1. Cultural institutions are key to educating the (a) Both 1 and 2
public about heritage. (b) 2 only
2. Heritage sites can be preserved without any (c) 1 only
funding. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid? 65. A company sells its products at 25% commission on
(a) Both 1 and 2 the retail price of the product, the company earns a
(b) 2 only profit of 10%. What would the company profit
(c) Neither 1 nor 2 percentage be if it allowed a commission of 5%?
(d) 1 only (a) 40.33%
(b) 39.33%
Passage - 2
Global health initiatives have led to major advancements (c) 45.33%
in eradicating diseases, improving maternal health, and (d) 48.33%
increasing access to clean water. However, significant 66. A container A has 100 litres of solution of glucose
challenges remain, such as inadequate healthcare and water in ratio of 7:3 respectively. 10 litres of
infrastructure in low-income countries and the emergence solution is replaced by 16 litres of glucose. What is
of new infectious diseases. Experts call for a coordinated the ratio of water and glucose in the resulting
global response and sustained investment to build resilient solution?
healthcare systems capable of addressing current and (a) 27:79 (b) 70:29
future health crises. (c) 43:33 (d) 47:76
63. Which of the following statements best reflects/ 67. Two containers hold 225 liters and 300 liters of
reflect the most logical and rational inference/ solution respectively. A person wants to bottle the
inferences that can be made from the above passage? solution into bottles of equal size so that the entire
(a) Global health initiatives have had no impact solution of each container is used up. How many
on disease eradication. different bottle sizes can be used?
(b) Building resilient healthcare systems requires (a) 5 (b) 6
international collaboration. (c) 7 (d) 8

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68. How many of the integers 1, 2, 3……….90 are 71. Which one of the following statements best reflects
divisible by none of 2,5 and 7? the crux of the above passage?
(a) 32 (a) Renewable energy will not create any new jobs.
(b) 31 (b) The transition to renewable energy will only
(c) 33 have negative economic impacts.
(d) 34 (c) A fair transition to renewable energy requires
worker retraining and strategic planning.
69. In a class of 81 students, the number of boys is two
(d) Job losses in the fossil fuel industry are not a
times the number of girls. Rajkumar is ranked 25th
concern for policymakers.
from the left end of the row, and there are 15 girls
sitting from the left End of row before Rajkumar. 72. With reference to the above passage, the following
Find the number of boys sitting after Rajkumar. assumptions have been made:
(a) 52 1. Job creation in renewable energy sectors can
offset job losses in fossil fuel industries.
(b) 56
2. Retraining programs are unnecessary for
(c) 44
workers affected by the energy transition.
(d) 40
Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?
70. Find the number of zeros in the product of 22 × 33
(a) 2 only
×....... × 2424.
(b) Both 1 and 2
(a) 45
(c) 1 only
(b) 50
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 55
73. Consider the Question and two Statements given
(d) 65
below:
Directions for the following 2 (two) items: Question: Is y an integer?

Read the following one passage and answer the items Statement-1: 5y is an integer.

that follow the passages. Your answers to these items Statement-2: y/5 is not an integer.

should be based on the passages only. Which one of the following is correct in respect of
Passage - 1 the Question and the Statements?
The transition to renewable energy is not only essential (a) Statement-1 alone is sufficient to answer the
for environmental sustainability but also has the potential Question.
to create millions of new jobs in industries such as solar (b) Statement-2 alone is sufficient to answer the
panel manufacturing and wind farm maintenance. Question.
However, this shift may also lead to job losses in (c) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are sufficient
traditional fossil fuel sectors. Policymakers must consider to answer the Question.
strategies to retrain workers and ensure a fair transition (d) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are not
that benefits both the economy and the environment. sufficient to answer the Question.

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74. If the monthly expenditure of Paras is x% less than 78. A solid cylinder has a base of diameter 16 cm and
that of Preet, then the monthly expenditure of Preet height 21 cm. Two identical cylinders are cut from
is how much % more than that of Paras? each base as shown in the given figure. Height of
(a) x% (b) 100x / (100 – x)% small cylinder is 7 cm. Find the total surface area
(in cm²) of the remaining figure.
(c) x/ (100 – x)% (d) None of these
75. Some unique codes are formed using numbers 1, 2,
3, 4 and 5, which are arranged in such a way that
there are exactly two numbers between 1 and 5. How
many unique codes are possible?
(a) 12
(b) 24
16 cm
(c) 6
(a) 600π (b) 688π
(d) Can’t be determined (c) 544π (d) 600π
76. Let S be the sum of all the possible 3-digit numbers. 79. Find the right most integer of the sum of 251121 +
All the possible 3-digit numbers are formed with the 256124 + 257267.
condition that the product of the digits of a number (a) 5 (b) 0
is equal to 2 but less than 6. Find the S.
(c) 3 (d) 1
(a) 3897 (b) 1590
80. Prem brought rice from wholesale market and sells
(c) 4597 (d) 2997
half quantity of rice at 20% profit. At what
77. Find the principal amount when the difference percentage of profit or loss the remaining quantity
between compound interest and simple interest is of rice is to be sold so that Prem will gain a total
Rs 762.5 for 3 years at the rate of 5% per annum. profit of 10%.
(a) 1,50,000 (b) 99,000 (a) 20% loss (b) 10% loss
(c) 1,20,000 (d) 1,00,000 (c) 5% profit (d) At cost price

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