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Combined Graduate level Examination
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Candidate Name
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Exam Date 27/07/2023
Exam Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Subject Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023

Section : General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Q.1 Looking at the family picture, Sneha said, “She is my brother’s wife’s son’s father’s

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mother-in-law’s only daughter.’ How is the girl in the photo related to Sneha?

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4. Sister

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Q.2 Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second
letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related
to the third letter-cluster.
GPK : MSI : : RHT : VKT :: IDW : ?
Ans 1. YGK
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3. KGY

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Q.3

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2.

3.

4.

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Q.4 In a certain code language, ‘DUST’ is coded as 16 and ‘EARTH’ is coded as 25. How
will ‘MAN’ be coded in the same language?
Ans 1. 12

2. 9

3. 6

4. 36

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Chosen Option : 2

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Q.5 Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would

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appear in an English dictionary.
1. Diamond
2. Dialogue
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4. Dialect
5. Diameter
6. Diagram
Ans 1. 6, 2, 4, 1, 5, 3

2. 6, 4, 2, 1, 5, 3

3. 4, 2, 6, 5, 1, 3

4. 6, 4, 2, 5, 1, 3

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Q.6 Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

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1. HVJV

2. GVJV

3. HVIT

4. GVKV

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Q.7 In a certain code language, ‘BOOK’ is written as ‘325’, ‘READ’ is written as ‘400’. How
will ‘ABLE’ be written in that language?
Ans 1. 445
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3. 442

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Q.8 Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the
following blanks, will complete the letter-series.

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Ans 1. K B E L R D R
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4. K B E L R E R

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Q.9 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different.
Pick the odd one out.
Ans 1. FJU

2. KNP

3. CGX

4. IMR

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Q.10 Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question
mark (?) in it.
(4, 2, 6)
(9, 3, 9)
(24, 6, ?)
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking
down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as
adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1
and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
Ans 1. 10

2. 12

3. 15

4. 8

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Q.11 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of
the following sets.
(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking
down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as
adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1
and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)
(17, 26, 37)
(170, 197, 226)
Ans 1. (48, 63, 80)

2. (45, 52, 105)

3. (16, 28, 36)

4. (52, 65, 83)

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Q.12 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of
the given sets.
(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking
down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as
adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1
and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(38, 29, 67)
(43, 36, 79)
Ans 1. (51, 39, 70)

2. (59, 28, 77)

3. (47, 35, 82)

4. (34, 47, 83)

Question ID : 26433057069
Chosen Option : 3

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Q.13 Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following

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Snakes, Crocodiles, Reptiles
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2.

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Q.14 The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain

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mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) is/are followed
in all the number-pairs, except one. Find that odd number-pair.
Ans 1. (1826, 1472)

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Q.15 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of
the following sets.

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down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as

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adding /Subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1

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and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)

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(39, 65), (63, 105)

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2. (96, 160)

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4. (84, 155)

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Q.16 A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

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Chosen Option : 1

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Q.17 Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following

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Pens, Books, Erasers
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Q.18 Which of the following interchanges of signs would make the given equation correct?
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110 ÷ 20 + 5 × 13 – 9 = 153
Ans 1. × and ÷

2. ÷ and +
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Q.19 Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word
is related to the first word.
(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related
to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the
word.)

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Q.20

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

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Chosen Option : 1

Q.21

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

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Chosen Option : 4

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Q.22 Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?)

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in the following series.

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1.

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4.
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Q.23

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2.
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Q.24 If ‘+’ means ‘division’, ‘−’ means ‘multiplication’, ‘÷’ means ‘subtraction’ and ‘×’ means
‘addition’, then what is the value of the following expression?
805 + 23 ÷ 4 − 6 × 2
Ans 1. 32

2. 25

3. 29

4. 13

Question ID : 264330133149
Chosen Option : 4

Q.25

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 26433087062
Chosen Option : 4

Section : General Awareness

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Q.1 Which actinide, discovered by Glenn T Seaborg in 1940, is used as a heat source for

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sensitive electrical components in satellites as well as a power source for satellites?
Ans 1. Curium
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2. Plutonium

3. Nobelium

4. Americium

Question ID : 264330141693
Status : Marked For Review
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Q.2 The Jagannath Temple in Puri depicts which Indian classical dance form?

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Ans 1. Kuchipudi

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Q.3 Who among the following IPS officers in 2023 is one of the first women officers to
become the Director General of police in Punjab?
Ans 1. Shashi Prabha Dwivedi

2. Meera Chadha Borwankar

3. Aparajita Rai
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Q.4 A natural process of mechanical disintegration and or chemical decomposition of the
rocks of the crust of the Earth by certain physical and chemical agencies of the
atmosphere is known as:
Ans 1. solidification of rocks

2. weathering

3. mew rock formation

4. watering of rocks

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Q.5 In T20 cricket matches, a bowler can bowl a maximum of _______.

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2. 6 overs

3. 5 overs

4. 4 overs

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Chosen Option : 4

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Q.6 Who among the following served the shortest tenure as the Prime Minister of India?
Ans 1. HD Deva Gowda

2. VP Singh

3. Chandra Shekhar

4. IK Gujral

Question ID : 264330114496
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Q.7 In which year India won gold in men’s hockey in the Olympic games?
Ans 1. 1984

2. 1992

3. 1980

4. 1988

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Q.8 Name the longest highway single-tube tunnel that reduces the travel time and overall
distance between Manali and Keylong.
Ans 1. Atal Tunnel

2. Natuwadi Tunnel

3. Karbude Tunnel

4. Jawahar Tunnel

Question ID : 264330110635
Chosen Option : 1

Q.9 Which institution launched the Self-Help Group – Bank Linkage Programme in
1992-93?
Ans 1. SBI

2. NABARD

3. SIDBI

4. IDBI

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Q.10 In February 2022, West Bengal government launched an open-air classroom
programme for students from Class 1 to 7, by the name ________.
Ans 1. Shiksha Abhiyan

2. Samagra Shiksha

3. SHREYAS

4. Paray Shikshalaya

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Chosen Option : 3

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Q.11 Ricky Kej won his third Grammy award in 2023 for which of the following albums?

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3. Divine Tides

4. Mann Mein Aman

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Q.12 The Gulf of Khambhat, the Gulf of Kutch and Sundarbans region provide ideal

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conditions for utilising _________ energy in India.

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Q.13 The Lomas Rishi cave which is a manmade cave is located in which state of India?
Ans 1. Maharashtra

2. Karnataka

3. Madhya Pradesh

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Q.14 Commercialisation of agriculture is an indication of ___________.
Ans 1. income surplus

2. producers’ surplus

3. consumer surplus

4. marketable surplus

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Q.15 The first day of the Tamil calendar on 14 April is celebrated as________.
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4. Puthandu

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Q.16 Identify an endoparasite found in animals.
Ans 1. Pleurobrachia

2. Ctenoplana

3. Flatworms

4. Adamsia

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Q.17 The compound in which a hydroxy group, -OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom
which has two other carbon atoms attached to it is called:
Ans 1. aldehyde

2. tertiary alcohol

3. secondary alcohol

4. primary alcohol

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Q.18 Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibushan awardee, Guru Kelucharan
Mohapatra, was instrumental in reviving which of the following classical dances?
Ans 1. Odissi

2. Kuchipudi

3. Bharatanatyam

4. Manipuri

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Chosen Option : 1

Q.19 Which of the following is mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
Ans 1. Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship

2. Fraternity assuring human dignity

3. Equality of status and employment

4. Justice, social, economic and administrative

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Q.20 Who among the following wrote ‘Anand Math’ from where India’s National song ‘Vande
Mataram’ has been taken?
Ans 1. Abanindranath Tagore

2. Rabindranath Tagore

3. Mohammad Iqbal

4. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

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Chosen Option : 4

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Q.21 In September 2022, who among the following was appointed as Chief of Defence Staff

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(CDS) of India?
Ans 1. General Manoj Mukund Naravane
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2. General Dalbir Singh Suhag

3. Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired)

4. General Manoj Pande

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Q.22 According to the Census of India 2011, which state of India has the highest Hindu

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2. Odisha
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4. Madhya Pradesh

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Q.23 The characteristic garlicky odour of garlic is due to _________.
Ans 1. iodine

2. copper

3. chlorine
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Q.24 Who among the following revolted against Balban, Sultan of Delhi, and declared
himself as an independent ruler of Bengal in 1279?
Ans 1. Muhammad Khan

2. Tughril Beg

3. Bughra Khan

4. Nasir-ud-din Mahmud

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3. East India Organization

4. Indian National Congress

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Q.1 The difference between the cubes of two given natural numbers is 6272, while the
positive difference between the two given numbers is 8. What is the sum of the cubes
of the two given numbers?
Ans 1. 9728

2. 9684

3. 8000

4. 9600

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Chosen Option : 1

Q.2 If the price of petrol is increased by 81%, by what percentage should the consumption
of petrol be decreased by the consumer if the expenditure on petrol remains
unchanged? (Correct to two decimal places)
Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 264330102326
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Q.3 If 2x + 3y = 16 and xy = 9, then find 8x3 + 27y3.
Ans 1. 1980

2. 2980

3. 1504

4. 2189

Question ID : 264330131363
Chosen Option : 1

Q.4

Ans 1. 14 cm

2. 18 cm

3. 16 cm

4. 20 cm

Question ID : 264330143617
Chosen Option : 2

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Q.5 If x + y = 25 and xy = 20, then find the value of x 3 + y3 .

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3. 14125

4. 14152

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Q.6 Sohan and Amit started a car race from the same point in the same direction and at the
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the start of the race?
Ans 1. 220
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4. 225

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Q.7 Which of the following is the smallest 5-digits number that is exactly divisible by 526?
Ans 1. 10520

2. 11046

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4. 10426

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Q.8 Two motorists start together to travel to a certain destination, one at the speed of 4
km/h and the other at the speed of 6 km/h. Find the distance travelled by them (in km)
if the motorist travelling at 4 km/h arrives half an hour after the other motorist.
Ans 1. 8

2. 5

3. 6

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Q.9

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 264330106679
Chosen Option : 3

Q.10

Ans 1. 3.75

2. 3

3. 2.5

4. 3.5

Question ID : 26433096368
Chosen Option : 1

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2. Class IX
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Q.12 Ashok and Anil undertake to do a piece of work for ₹4,500. Ashok alone could do the
work in the 8 days and Anil in 12 days. With the assistance of Amar, they finished the
work in 4 days. What is the share of Amar?
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4. ₹2,500
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Q.13

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Ans 1. 18 cm

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Q.14

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 264330123994
Chosen Option : 3

Q.15

Ans 1. ₹2,600

2. ₹2,630

3. ₹2,610

4. ₹2,640

Question ID : 264330106004
Chosen Option : 4

Q.16 Find the value.
80.40 ÷20 - (-4.02) + 2.06 = _______.
Ans 1. 9.8

2. 10.2

3. 10.1

4. 8.2

Question ID : 264330143499
Chosen Option : 3

Q.17

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 264330130049
Chosen Option : 3

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Ans 1. 67

2. 35

3. 56

4. 47

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Q.19 A shopkeeper gives a 12% additional discount on the discounted price, after giving an
initial discount of 25% on the labelled price of a radio. If the final selling price of the
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radio is ₹792, then what is its labelled price (in ₹)?

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Ans 1. 1980

2. 2330

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3. 1320

4. 1200

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Q.20 Which of the following is the smallest ratio?

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Q.21 A hemispherical bowl has a radius of 7 cm. It is to be painted from inside as well as

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s e the bowl as negligible).

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4.

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Q.22 If A, B and C can do a work in 6 days, 9 days and 11 days, respectively, then, working
together, how many days will they take to do the work?
Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 264330131528
Chosen Option : 3

Q.23 Rini has mixed two colours ‘C1’ and ‘C2’ in the ratio 2 : 3. If the rate of the colour ‘C 1’ is
₹500 per unit and she is selling the mixture of the two colours at ₹650 per unit at
breakeven price, then what is the rate (in ₹) per unit of the second colour, that is, ‘C2’?
Ans 1. 750

2. 725

3. 760

4. 765

Question ID : 264330131443
Chosen Option : 1

Q.24

Ans 1. 2.5r2

2. ½r2

3. 3r2

4. 2r2

Question ID : 264330143527
Chosen Option : 1

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Ans 1. Rs.1,735
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2. Rs.1,335

3. Rs.1,755

4. Rs.1,388

Question ID : 26433083035
Chosen Option : 4

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2. To leave an effect

3. A situation that can be altered

4. To bid farewell

Question ID : 26433094300
Chosen Option : 1

Q.2 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Sanyukta has to bake fifty-one cakes for the anniversary party.
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2. Fifty-one cakes had to be baken by Sanyukta for the anniversary party.

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3. Fifty-one cakes have to be baked by Sanyukta for the anniversary party.

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4. Fifty-one cakes has to be baked by Sanyukta for the anniversary party.

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Status : Marked For Review
Chosen Option : 3

Q.3 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Ans 1. Submisive

2. Validity

3. Kaleidoscope

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Q.4 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the italicised group of
words in the given sentence.

The prime minister paid tributes to the martyrs by laying circular arrangement of
flowers.
Ans 1. buds

2. posies

3. bouquets

4. wreaths

Question ID : 26433084756
Chosen Option : 4

Q.5 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The village fair was cancelled due to incessant rains.
Ans 1. Insistent

2. Daily

3. Sporadic

4. Continual

Question ID : 26433073366
Chosen Option : 3

Q.6 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of
words.
The practice of writing dictionaries
Ans 1. Anthropology

2. Lexicography

3. Photography

4. Philology

Question ID : 26433086316
Chosen Option : 2

Q.7 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Trivial
Ans 1. Significant

2. Huge

3. Heavy

4. Light

Question ID : 26433070796
Chosen Option : 1

Q.8 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

I object the false claims made against me.
Ans 1. assent

2. ease

3. restore

4. ascertain

Question ID : 26433084600
Chosen Option : 1

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Q.9 Select the most appropriate idiom for the given underlined segment in the sentence.

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Riya always considers sincerity, devotion and dedication as the highest priority of a
good employee.
Ans 1. Fair and square

2. Ever and anon

3. Free and easy

4. First and foremost

Question ID : 26433088326
Chosen Option : 4
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This is credible information provided by the informer.

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2. dependable

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3. detachable

4. digestible

Question ID : 264330120715
Chosen Option : 4

Q.11 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in
the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

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B.London is known for its hectic face, frenzied movements, high decibels and dust
kicked by the speeding vehicles.

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Ans 1. ADCB

2. BADC
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3. DCAB

4. CADB

Question ID : 26433096930
Status : Marked For Review
Chosen Option : 2

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My father is reading the newspaper.

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Question ID : 264330141127
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Q.13 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.
He described about the scenery yesterday.
Ans 1. described about the scenary

2. described the scenery

3. describing about the scenery

4. describe the scenery

Question ID : 26433098870
Chosen Option : 2

Q.14 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Ans 1. Oligopoly

2. Xylophone

3. Zenith

4. Robbust

Question ID : 264330120772
Chosen Option : 4

Q.15 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.

My younger brother were attending a short-term computer course these days.
Ans 1. were attending

2. My younger brother

3. a short-term computer course

4. these days

Question ID : 26433088858
Chosen Option : 1

Q.16 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.
I worked hard so that I might success .
Ans 1. that I may success

2. that I might successful

3. that I might succeed

4. that I might successor

Question ID : 26433098869
Chosen Option : 3

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A. The government's recent efforts have concentrated on strengthening these ties.
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B. The textile industry in India is one of the country's oldest, stretching back several
centuries.
C. The textile business is immensely diverse, with hand-spun and hand-woven textiles
at one end of the spectrum and capital-intensive modern mills at the other.
D. Its tight ties to agriculture (for raw materials such as cotton) and the country's old
history and traditions in terms of textiles set it apart from other sectors in the country.
Ans 1. DABC

2. ABCD

3. BCDA

4. CBDA

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Ans 1. Watch

2. See

3. Reveal

4. Hide

Question ID : 26433090566

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Chosen Option : 3

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The stranger stood quietly for few moments.

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2. No improvement required ag
3. For moments

4. For a few moments

Question ID : 264330123024
Chosen Option : 2

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Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing
policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to
ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective
manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the
implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to
government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a
deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical
skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders,
including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant,
individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they
are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises
impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges
and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing
opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether
working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5)
_________ democratic values and promoting the public good.

SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Ans 1. mandate

2. recommendation

3. defunct

4. function

Question ID : 264330139259
Chosen Option : 4

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing
policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to
ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective
manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the
implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to
government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a
deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical
skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders,
including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant,
individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they
are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises
impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges
and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing
opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether
working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5)
_________ democratic values and promoting the public good.

SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
Ans 1. promoting

2. escalating

3. developing

4. managing

Question ID : 264330139260
Chosen Option : 4

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select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
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The civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing
policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to
ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective
manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the
implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to
government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a
deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical
skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders,
including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant,
individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they
are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises
impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges
and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing
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1. technical
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2. problem-solving

3. interpersonal

4. accounting

Question ID : 264330139261
Chosen Option : 4

Comprehension:

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select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

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The civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing
policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to

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manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the

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government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a
deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical
skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders,
including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant,
individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they
are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises
impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges
and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing
opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether
working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5)
_________ democratic values and promoting the public good.

SubQuestion No : 24

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Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing
policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to
ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective
manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the
implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to
government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a
deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical
skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders,
including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant,
individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they
are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises
impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges
and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing
opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether
working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5)
_________ democratic values and promoting the public good.

SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Ans 1. mimicking

2. upholding

3. lacking

4. contextualising

Question ID : 264330139263
Chosen Option : 2

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Combined Graduate level Examination
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Roll Number
Candidate Name
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Exam Date 27/07/2023
Exam Time 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Subject Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023

Section : General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Q.1 Select the figure that will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following figure

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series.

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Ans

1.

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2.

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3.

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4.

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Question ID : 26433076559

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Q.2 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of
the following sets.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking
down the numbers into its constituent digits. For e.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as
adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1
and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

(3, 6, 54)
(4, 2, 24)
Ans 1. (9, 6, 60)

2. (5, 3, 30)

3. (3, 4, 36)

4. (2, 6, 48)

Question ID : 264330131289
Chosen Option : 3

Q.3 Pointing to a man, Rocky (a man) said, “He is the father of the daughter of my
daughter-in-law.” How Rocky is related to that man?
Ans 1. Uncle

2. Son

3. Father

4. Brother-in-law

Question ID : 26433091675
Chosen Option : 2

Q.4 Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the
blanks below, will complete the letter series.
_TM_PT_R__MRP__R
Ans 1. M P T R M T T

2. P R M P T T M

3. P M T R R M T

4. M T P R T M R

Question ID : 264330143730
Chosen Option : 2

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Q.5 The sequence of folding a piece of paper and the manner in which the folded paper

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has been cut is shown below. Choose the figure that would most closely resemble the
unfolded form of the paper.
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Ans

1.
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2.
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3.

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Chosen Option : 3

Q.6 Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III.
Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with
commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the
statements.

Statements:
Some teachers are scientists.
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All scientists are doctors.

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All doctors are engineers.

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I. Some doctors are teachers.
II. Some engineers are teachers.
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III. Some doctors are scientists.

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2. All conclusions follow

3. Only conclusions I and III follow

4. Only conclusions II and III follow

Question ID : 264330145432
Chosen Option : 2

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Q.7

Ans

1.

2.

3.

4.

Question ID : 26433087311
Chosen Option : 2

Q.8 Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
232, 221, 199, ? , 122, 67
Ans 1. 155

2. 165

3. 177

4. 166

Question ID : 26433090936
Chosen Option : 4

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Q.9 If ‘<’ means ‘−’, ‘!’ means ‘×’, ‘>’ means ‘+’ and ‘$’ means ‘÷’, then what is the value of

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Ans
205 > 210 $ 15 ! 2 < 19
1. 242 ag
2. 238

3. 214

4. 226

Question ID : 264330133152
Chosen Option : 3

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FZRLFR. How will 'WRENCH' be coded in the same language?
Ans 1. CXJBQU

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2. BXJBPV
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3. BXJBQU
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4. CXIBPV

Question ID : 264330132217
Chosen Option : 2

Q.11 In a certain code language, 'SPIT' is coded as ‘USKW’ and 'COPY' is coded as ‘ERRB’.
How will 'MOCK' be coded in that language?
Ans 1. OQEN

2. PREN
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3. PQEN

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Q.12 Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different.
Pick the odd one out.
Ans 1. ADZV

2. MPNK

3. FIUR

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4. TWGD

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Q.13 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of
the given sets.
(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking
down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as
adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1
and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(12, 8, 20)
(7, 3, 15)
Ans 1. (9, 4, 19)

2. (10, 5, 45)

3. (8, 5, 12)

4. (11, 7, 17)

Question ID : 26433057095
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.14 The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain
mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in
all the number pairs, EXCEPT one. Find that odd number pair.
Ans 1. (8, 320)

2. (11, 968)

3. (5, 100)

4. (6, 108)

Question ID : 264330143687
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.15 Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
312 – 13 × 14 + 207 ÷ 4 = 539
Ans 1. ÷ and –

2. – and +

3. ÷ and +

4. + and ×

Question ID : 264330132502
Chosen Option : 1

Q.16 Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would
appear in an English dictionary.
1. Appear
2. Approach
3. Approximate
4. Apparition
5. Apparel
Ans 1. 4,5,1,2,3

2. 4,1,5,2,3

3. 5,4,1,2,3

4. 5,1,4,2,3

Question ID : 264330130703
Chosen Option : 3

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1.

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2.
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3.

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4.

Question ID : 26433067429

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Q.18 Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to
s e m
s e right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series.

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la
M_ _ KS _ ON _ SMO _ K _ _ _ NKS

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Ans 1. ONMNKOMS a
a 2. ONMKNSMO

3. ONMMMMMO

4. NMOKNSMO

Question ID : 26433090005
Chosen Option : 2

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Q.19 Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word
is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English
words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of
consonants/vowels in the word)
Vacant : Empty : : Enormous : ?
Ans 1. Sufficient

2. Ample

3. Huge

4. Small

Question ID : 264330145444
Chosen Option : 3

Q.20 Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the *
signs and balance the given equation.
32 * 14 * 18 * 9 * 12 * 22
Ans 1. −, +, ÷, ×, =

2. +, −, ÷, ×, =

3. ×, +, ÷, −, =

4. ÷, −, +, ×, =

Question ID : 26433068670
Chosen Option : 2

Q.21 Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question
mark (?) in it.
(3, 9, 2)
(8, 6, 8)
(5, 3, ?)
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking
down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as
adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1
and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
Ans 1. 22

2. 13

3. 10

4. 5

Question ID : 26433082470
Status : Not Answered
Chosen Option : --

Q.22 Azad points towards a picture and says it’s the picture of his mother’s father’s only
granddaughter’s only brother. How is Azad related to the person in the picture?
Ans 1. Sister

2. Son

3. Father

4. Azad himself

Question ID : 264330118661
Chosen Option : 4

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Ans 1. W

2. S

3. V
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4. T
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Q.25 Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
CM, EP, GO, IS, KQ, MV, OS, ?
Ans 1. PY

2. QY

3. QZ

4. QX

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Section : General Awareness

Q.1 Which committee recommended the formation of a new category of NBFC i.e., Non-
Banking Financial Company-Micro Finance Institution?
Ans 1. Shah Committee

2. Malegam Committee

3. Kamath Committee

4. Hussain Committee

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Q.2 Harrod Domar growth model is known for highlighting the role of savings and
investments. Which Five-Year Plan in India was based on this model?
Ans 1. First

2. Second

3. Fourth

4. Third

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Q.3 Fundamental duties are ___________ and not enforceable by law but are taken into
account by the courts while adjudicating any matter.
Ans 1. regulatory

2. non-statutory

3. statutory

4. common

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Q.4 When did Dmitri Mendeleev invent the periodic table, ordering the symbols of the
chemical elements according to their atomic weights?
Ans 1. 1794

2. 1869

3. 1890

4. 1779

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4. USA, Brazil and Chili

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Q.7 Who among the following devised a policy that came to be known as the Doctrine of
Lapse?
Ans 1. The Lord Ellenborough

2. Lord William Bentinck

3. Lord Dalhousie
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Q.8 Sonal Mansingh, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardee, is an accomplished
dancer of which of the following dances in addition to the Bharatanatyam?
Ans 1. Kathakali

2. Kathak

3. Sattriya

4. Odissi

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3. Ajmer

4. Delhi

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Q.10 ‘Mati-Akhora’ is associated with which of the following classical dances of India?
Ans 1. Odissi

2. Kathakali

3. Sattriya

4. Kathak

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Q.11 Which of the following schemes is available to people in the age group of 18 to 50
years and provides risk coverage of ₹2 lakh in case of death of the insured, due to any
reason, at an annual premium of ₹436?
Ans 1. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJY)

2. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)

3. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-SYM)

4. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)

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Q.12 Chittaranjan Das along with ________ set up the Swaraj Party in 1923 to contest the
elections.
Ans 1. Vallabhbhai Patel

2. Rajendra Prasad

3. Motilal Nehru

4. Jawahar Lal Nehru

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Chosen Option : 3

Q.13 Who among the following became the first Indian to be invited to perform at the
prestigious Lincoln Centre Hall in the United States of America?
Ans 1. M.S.Subbalakshmi

2. Zakir Hussain

3. Ravi Shankar

4. Bismillah Khan

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Q.14 Identify the sealed glass vacuum tube containing an electron beam that is focused on
a phosphor-coated glass screen when light is emitted.
Ans 1. Cathode ray tube

2. Flat array tube

3. Light Emitting Diode tube

4. Liquid Crystal Display tube

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3. The Mettur Plant

4. The Belgaum Plant

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Q.17 The word 'direct free kick' is related to which of the following sports?
Ans 1. Basketball

2. Baseball

3. Volleyball

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and Literacy to support and encourage children to read for a joyful learning
experience started on January 1, 2022, for a period of ________ days.
Ans 1. 100

2. 200

3. 50

4. 150

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3. Vallabhbhai Patel

4. Lal Bahadur Shastri

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Q.20 In December 2021, the ________ approved a $500 million loan to the Government of
India to help improve the quality of the country’s school education and mitigate the
impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the students’ learning.
Ans 1. Central Bank of Bahrain

2. European Central Bank

3. Asian Development Bank

4. National Development Bank

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Q.21 Till which year did the High Court of Delhi continue to exercise jurisdiction over
Himachal Pradesh?
Ans 1. 1969

2. 1967

3. 1971

4. 1968

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Q.22 Which ecologist is famous for studying plant life in the Indiana Dunes in 1896?
Ans 1. Robert MacArthur

2. G Evelyn Hutchinson

3. Henry Chandler Cowles

4. Aldo Leopold

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Q.23 The layer of earth that separates the crust from the core is:
Ans 1. Stratosphere

2. Mantle

3. magma layer

4. country

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Q.24 Iron age is so named because during this time iron mostly replaced _________ in
implements and weapons, beginning in the Middle East and South-eastern Europe.
Ans 1. wood

2. brass

3. bronze

4. stone

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4. Burma

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4. ₹38,500

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Q.2 A laptop is sold for ₹54,000 after giving a discount of 20%. What is the list price (in ₹)
of the laptop?
Ans 1. 69500

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3. 70000

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Q.3

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Q.4 P, Q and R can complete a piece of work in 9, 12 and 18 days, respectively. Working
together, how much work can they complete in one day?
Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

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Q.5 Ram and Ramesh can do a work in 12 days, Ramesh and Somesh in 15 days and
Somesh and Ram in 10 days. If Ram, Ramesh and Somesh work together, in how many
days will they complete the work?
Ans 1. 10

2. 8

3. 12

4. 6

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Chosen Option : 2

Q.6 A certain distance is covered by a person at a certain speed. If another person covers
25% of the distance in triple the time, the ratio of the speed of the first person to that
of the second person is:
Ans 1. 1 ∶ 6

2. 1 ∶ 12

3. 6 ∶ 1

4. 12 ∶ 1

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Q.7 A dishonest dealer sells articles at 15% loss on cost price but uses the weight of 20 g
instead of 25 g. What is his profit or loss percentage?
Ans 1. 6.25% Profit

2. 6.50% Profit

3. 7.55% Loss

4. 5.25% Loss

Question ID : 26433082713
Chosen Option : 1

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Ans 1. AL + BM + CN = AB + BC + CA
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3. AL + BM + CN > AB + BC + CA

4. AL + BM + CN < AB + BC + CA

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4. 1,60,000
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Q.10

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Q.11 Angle subtended by the largest chord of the circle to a point on the same circle
measures:
Ans 1.

2.

3.

4.

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Q.12

Ans 1. 20

2. 25

3. 10

4. 15

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Q.13 A, B and C can do a piece of work in 20, 30 and 60 days, respectively. In how many
days can A do the work if he is assisted by both B and C on every third day?
Ans 1. 10

2. 15

3. 12

4. 18

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Q.14 Soham’s initial expenditure and savings were in the ratio of 5 : 3. His income increases
by 25%. If his initial savings were ₹4,500, find his income (in ₹) after the increment.
Ans 1. 16000

2. 15000

3. 9375

4. 12000

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Chosen Option : 2

Q.15

Ans 1. 70

2. 64

3. 68

4. 72

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Chosen Option : 1

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3. 2
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Q.18 Benny can do a piece of work in 24 days. Chethan and David can do the same work

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leaves the work 10 days before the completion of the work. David worked till the end

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4. 15
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Q.19 A thief robs precious metals from a store which is 1150 m away from the police. The
thief starts running at 6 km/h and the police starts chasing at 11 km/h at the same time.

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Q.20

Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

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Q.21 If the third proportional of 3x2 and 4xy is 48, then find the positive value of y.
Ans 1. 3

2. 5

3. 2

4. 4

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Q.22 The distance between the centres of two circles having radii 22 cm and 18 cm, is 32
cm. The length (in cm) of the direct common tangent of the two circles is :
Ans
1.

2.

3.

4.

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Q.24 The length of a hall is 21 m and the width is 14 m. The sum of the areas of the floor and
the flat roof is equal to the sum of the areas of the four walls. Find the height of the
hall.
Ans 1. 8.4 m

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4. 8.8 m
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Q.25 If secA + tanA = 5,then sinA is equal to:
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1.

2.

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Section : English Comprehension

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Q.1 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the
given sentence.
He did not stop until it was remarked that he was speaking at length about trivial
things.
Ans 1. twittering

2. writing

3. rambling

4. littering

Question ID : 26433086505
Chosen Option : 3

Q.2 Select the nearest homonym of the given word.

Accept
Ans 1. Accent

2. Expect

3. Except

4. Expert

Question ID : 26433099124
Chosen Option : 3

Q.3 The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any
error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

They usually allege that there is / a delay in procuring stationery / due to the faulty
purchase orders.
Ans 1. due to the faulty purchase orders

2. a delay in procuring stationery

3. They usually allege that there is

4. No error

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Q.4 Select the correct sentence in active voice from the following options.
Ans 1. The neighbours have called the police.

2. The police are being called by the neighbours.

3. The Police said to me, “I will call the neighbours.”

4. The police have been called by the neighbours.

Question ID : 264330121831
Chosen Option : 1

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3. Care

4. Convey

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Q.7 Select the most appropriate idiom or phrase to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

He is rich and famous and expects everyone to _________ on him.
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2. dead duck
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Q.8 Select the word that is INCORRECTLY spelt in the given sentence.

Traditional people are used to using a calender for their routine activities in rural
households.
Ans 1. Traditional

2. Households

3. Calender
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words.
Outer protective layer of a tree.
Ans 1. Bark

2. Shrub

3. Rind

4. Peel

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Q.10 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence.

The question was raised for discussion before the members during the assembly
session.
Ans 1. came up

2. came off

3. came round

4. came out

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Chosen Option : 1

Q.11 The following sentence has been divided into three segments, A, B, C. One of them
may contain a grammatical error. Select the segment that contains the error, from the
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

He is not rich (A) / so he cannot afford (B) / to buy a expensive car (C).
Ans 1. C

2. A

3. No error

4. B

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Q.12 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Treading on thin ice
Ans 1. Playing with a sharp icicle

2. To be in a dangerous risky position

3. Skating on ice fallen in a hailstorm

4. Making a thin ice sculpture

Question ID : 26433088820
Chosen Option : 2

Q.13 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in
the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The other half had been sued at least twice, and Levinson found that just on the
basis of those conversations, she could find clear differences between the two
groups.
B. Recently the medical researcher Wendy Levinson recorded hundreds of
conversations between a group of physicians and their patients.
C. The surgeons who had never been sued spent more than three minutes longer with
each patient than those who had been sued did.
D. Roughly half of the doctors had never been sued.
Ans 1. BDAC

2. CABD

3. ABCD

4. BCAD

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Chosen Option : 1

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the crisis with attention to those hit the hardest.
Ans 1. flourishing

2. destructive

3. emerging

4. fortunate

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Education plays a crucal role in breaking the cycle of poverty and child labour.

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4. edukation

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Q.16 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in
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and accidents are going to be the killers in 2020.

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C. These accidents are also an indicator of psycho-social stress in a fast-moving
society.

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and second in 2020.
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2. CBAD

3. DACB

4. ADBC

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4. Researches

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Q.18 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A _________ is a female horse.
Ans 1. vixen

2. doe

3. mare

4. rooster

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Chosen Option : 3

Q.19 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
We compelled the teacher to finish the class sooner.
Ans 1. The teacher was compelled to finish the class sooner.

2. The teacher finished the class compelled by us.

3. Finishing the class sooner was what the teacher was compelled to do.

4. The teacher compelled us to finish the class sooner.

Question ID : 264330134136
Chosen Option : 1

Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
I don’t like to work with people who are not flexible.
Ans 1. Capable

2. Malleable

3. Open-ended

4. Rigid

Question ID : 264330121878
Chosen Option : 4

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The challenge in Madras high court to the Emergency-era shifting of education from state list
to concurrent list (1) _______ a futile exercise in turning back the clock. Forty-six years have
passed (2) _______ the 42 Constitution Amendment Act. In this period, the education sector
has seen far too many changes, and most can’t be (3) _______ . For instance, a common
national medical test now allows students the ease of appearing for just one examination
instead of multiple ones conducted by each state. States still enjoy (4) _______ to operate
their own universities, schools and education syllabus. Private sector is also flourishing in
education. And the policy tinkering at all levels goes on. UGC is restructuring UG, PG and
doctoral programmes. States are trying out clustering of schools, closing down smaller
schools. Instruction in English seems to have lost favour at the Centre, even though society is
(5) _______ headed in the opposite direction. But the moot point is no one entity can claim
complete control. It is a diverse ecosystem. Far more important issues than locating
education in the Constitution are at stake.

SubQuestion No : 21
Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
Ans 1. have

2. were

3. had

4. is

Question ID : 264330139168
Chosen Option : 4

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Comprehension:

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
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The challenge in Madras high court to the Emergency-era shifting of education from state list
to concurrent list (1) _______ a futile exercise in turning back the clock. Forty-six years have
passed (2) _______ the 42 Constitution Amendment Act. In this period, the education sector
has seen far too many changes, and most can’t be (3) _______ . For instance, a common
national medical test now allows students the ease of appearing for just one examination
instead of multiple ones conducted by each state. States still enjoy (4) _______ to operate
their own universities, schools and education syllabus. Private sector is also flourishing in
education. And the policy tinkering at all levels goes on. UGC is restructuring UG, PG and
doctoral programmes. States are trying out clustering of schools, closing down smaller
schools. Instruction in English seems to have lost favour at the Centre, even though society is
(5) _______ headed in the opposite direction. But the moot point is no one entity can claim
complete control. It is a diverse ecosystem. Far more important issues than locating
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education in the Constitution are at stake.

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SubQuestion No : 22
Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
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2. for

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3. as

4. since

Question ID : 264330139169
Chosen Option : 4

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
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The challenge in Madras high court to the Emergency-era shifting of education from state list
to concurrent list (1) _______ a futile exercise in turning back the clock. Forty-six years have

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passed (2) _______ the 42 Constitution Amendment Act. In this period, the education sector
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national medical test now allows students the ease of appearing for just one examination

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instead of multiple ones conducted by each state. States still enjoy (4) _______ to operate
their own universities, schools and education syllabus. Private sector is also flourishing in
education. And the policy tinkering at all levels goes on. UGC is restructuring UG, PG and
doctoral programmes. States are trying out clustering of schools, closing down smaller
schools. Instruction in English seems to have lost favour at the Centre, even though society is
(5) _______ headed in the opposite direction. But the moot point is no one entity can claim
complete control. It is a diverse ecosystem. Far more important issues than locating
education in the Constitution are at stake.

SubQuestion No : 23
Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
Ans 1. turned

2. backed
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Question ID : 264330139170

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Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The challenge in Madras high court to the Emergency-era shifting of education from state list
to concurrent list (1) _______ a futile exercise in turning back the clock. Forty-six years have
passed (2) _______ the 42 Constitution Amendment Act. In this period, the education sector
has seen far too many changes, and most can’t be (3) _______ . For instance, a common
national medical test now allows students the ease of appearing for just one examination
instead of multiple ones conducted by each state. States still enjoy (4) _______ to operate
their own universities, schools and education syllabus. Private sector is also flourishing in
education. And the policy tinkering at all levels goes on. UGC is restructuring UG, PG and
doctoral programmes. States are trying out clustering of schools, closing down smaller
schools. Instruction in English seems to have lost favour at the Centre, even though society is
(5) _______ headed in the opposite direction. But the moot point is no one entity can claim
complete control. It is a diverse ecosystem. Far more important issues than locating
education in the Constitution are at stake.

SubQuestion No : 24
Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
Ans 1. flexible

2. flexibility

3. suitable

4. suitability

Question ID : 264330139171
Chosen Option : 2

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The challenge in Madras high court to the Emergency-era shifting of education from state list
to concurrent list (1) _______ a futile exercise in turning back the clock. Forty-six years have
passed (2) _______ the 42 Constitution Amendment Act. In this period, the education sector
has seen far too many changes, and most can’t be (3) _______ . For instance, a common
national medical test now allows students the ease of appearing for just one examination
instead of multiple ones conducted by each state. States still enjoy (4) _______ to operate
their own universities, schools and education syllabus. Private sector is also flourishing in
education. And the policy tinkering at all levels goes on. UGC is restructuring UG, PG and
doctoral programmes. States are trying out clustering of schools, closing down smaller
schools. Instruction in English seems to have lost favour at the Centre, even though society is
(5) _______ headed in the opposite direction. But the moot point is no one entity can claim
complete control. It is a diverse ecosystem. Far more important issues than locating
education in the Constitution are at stake.

SubQuestion No : 25
Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Ans 1. irrevocably

2. irrevocable

3. irrelevant

4. suddenly

Question ID : 264330139172
Chosen Option : 1

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Combined Graduate level Examination
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Roll Number
Candidate Name
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Exam Date 27/07/2023
Exam Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Subject Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023

Section : General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Q.1 Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second

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number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third
number.
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19 : 34 :: 5 : 6 :: 27 : ?

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Ans 1. 50

2. 67
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3. 52g
4. 63

Question ID : 26433082443
Chosen Option : 1

Q.2 Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of
the following set.

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down the numbers into its constituent digits.)
(4, 3, 16)

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(6, 4, 28)
Ans 1. (5, 2, 49)
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2. (8, 2, 20)

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3. (8, 1, 18)

4. (3, 2, 12)
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Question ID : 26433069235
Chosen Option : 2

Q.3 Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
171 ÷ 3 – 16 + 72 × 412 = 572
Ans 1. × and –
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Question ID : 264330132498

a Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1

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