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Directions (Q1–Q6): Cloze Test
The story of written communication is one of continuous (A). From the earliest cave paintings to the pixels on a modern screen, humans have always sought better ways to (B) their thoughts. Ancient civilisations (C) symbols onto clay tablets and papyrus, creating the first records that could outlast their makers. The invention of the printing press (D) knowledge, making books available to ordinary people rather than to a privileged few. In the digital age, messages now travel across the globe in (E) an instant, yet the fundamental purpose of writing remains (F): to connect one mind with another.
Q1. (A)
(a) evolution (b) confusion (c) silence (d) delay (e) accident
Q2. (B)
(a) hide (b) express (c) forget (d) waste (e) doubt
Q3. (C)
(a) threw (b) etched (c) spilled (d) erased (e) ignored
Q4. (D)
(a) restricted (b) democratised (c) concealed (d) reduced (e) delayed
Q5. (E)
(a) almost (b) hardly (c) barely (d) never (e) rarely
Q6. (F)
(a) broken (b) unchanged (c) lost (d) reversed (e) doubtful
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Directions (Q7–Q11): Error Detection
Q7. The number of students (A)/ who have applied for the scholarship (B)/ have increased (C)/ significantly this year. (D)/ No error (e)
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) No error
Q8. Neither the manager (A)/ nor his assistants (B)/ was present (C)/ at the meeting yesterday. (D)/ No error (e)
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) No error
Q9. She is one of (A)/ the most talented singer (B)/ who have ever performed (C)/ on this stage. (D)/ No error (e)
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) No error
Q10. He gave me (A)/ an advice (B)/ that changed the (C)/ course of my career. (D)/ No error (e)
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) No error
Q11. The team are playing (A)/ exceptionally well (B)/ and deserves to win (C)/ the championship. (D)/ No error (e)
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) No error
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Directions (Q12–Q15): Sentence Improvement
Q12. Hardly had he entered the room when the lights went off.
(a) than (b) then (c) that (d) as (e) No replacement required
Q13. The committee has decided to postpone the meeting due to unavoidable circumstances.
(a) owing at (b) because for (c) due for (d) on account for (e) No replacement required
Q14. If I would have known about the traffic, I would have left earlier.
(a) had known (b) have known (c) would know (d) will know (e) No replacement required
Q15. The prices of vegetables have risen sharply over the last few months.
(a) has risen (b) have raised (c) had rise (d) have been rise (e) No replacement required
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Directions (Q16–Q23): Reading Comprehension
Financial literacy is the ability to understand and use various financial skills, including budgeting, saving, borrowing, and investing. Although these skills shape almost every important decision a person makes, a surprisingly large portion of the population lacks even a basic grasp of them. As a result, many people drift through life reacting to money problems rather than planning ahead.
The costs of financial illiteracy are steep. Individuals who do not understand how interest works often take loans they cannot repay, sinking deeper into debt with every passing month. Without a habit of saving, they remain vulnerable to sudden emergencies such as job loss or illness. Worse, those unfamiliar with basic financial concepts are easy targets for fraudsters offering “guaranteed” returns.
The benefits of literacy, by contrast, compound over time. A prudent saver who begins investing early allows compound interest to multiply modest sums into substantial wealth over the decades. Understanding risk helps such a person diversify sensibly, weather downturns, and retire with security rather than anxiety.
Much of the problem can be traced to education. Schools rarely teach students how to manage money, leaving young adults to learn painful lessons through trial and error. Advocates therefore argue that personal finance should be a formal part of the curriculum. Fortunately, a growing range of digital tools and budgeting apps now makes it easier than ever to track spending and set goals.
Ultimately, building a financially literate society requires collective effort from governments, institutions, and individuals alike. Small, steady steps — recording expenses, comparing interest rates, setting aside a fixed sum each month — can gradually turn anxious spenders into confident, informed decision-makers.
Q16. Which of the following best expresses the central idea of the passage?
(a) Financial literacy is unnecessary for most people.
(b) The importance of financial literacy and the need to promote it.
(c) Banks should lend money more freely.
(d) Compound interest is dangerous for savers.
(e) Schools already teach money management well.
Q17. According to the passage, a consequence of financial illiteracy is:
(a) higher salaries
(b) falling into unmanageable debt and vulnerability to fraud
(c) automatically better savings
(d) guaranteed early retirement
(e) a fall in market prices
Q18. Why does the author mention compound interest?
(a) To warn people against banks
(b) To illustrate how invested money can grow substantially over time
(c) To discourage saving altogether
(d) To explain how taxes are calculated
(e) None of these
Q19. What does the passage suggest about schools?
(a) They already teach money management thoroughly.
(b) They rarely teach money management and should include it in the curriculum.
(c) They have banned all financial topics.
(d) They teach only advanced investing.
(e) The passage does not mention schools.
Q20. Choose the word most similar in meaning to vulnerable.
(a) strong (b) susceptible (c) wealthy (d) careful (e) hidden
Q21. Choose the word most similar in meaning to prudent.
(a) reckless (b) wise (c) generous (d) hasty (e) loud
Q22. Choose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to informed.
(a) educated (b) aware (c) ignorant (d) certain (e) clever
Q23. According to the passage, financial literacy empowers individuals to make ____ decisions about their money.
(a) careless (b) informed (c) random (d) delayed (e) emotional
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Directions (Q24–Q27): Double Fillers
Q24. The scientist’s ___ research finally ___ the mystery that had puzzled experts for decades.
(a) groundbreaking / solved (b) careless / deepened (c) brief / ignored (d) shallow / created (e) random / hid
Q25. Despite ___ warnings from the guides, the hikers ___ to continue up the mountain during the storm.
(a) repeated / decided (b) silent / refused (c) gentle / feared (d) missing / hoped (e) cheerful / declined
Q26. The new policy was ___ by employees who felt it would ___ their working conditions.
(a) welcomed / improve (b) rejected / enhance (c) praised / worsen (d) opposed / better (e) ignored / uplift
Q27. Her ___ tone during the interview left a ___ impression on the entire panel.
(a) confident / lasting (b) nervous / brilliant (c) rude / pleasant (d) shaky / strong (e) dull / vivid
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Directions (Q28–Q30): Sentence Part Rearrangement
Q28. (A) to reduce pollution (B) the government has introduced (C) in major cities (D) several new measures
(a) BDAC (b) BADC (c) DBAC (d) ABDC (e) BDCA
Q29. (A) after years of hard work (B) she finally achieved (C) that she had always dreamed of (D) the success
(a) ABDC (b) ADBC (c) BADC (d) ABCD (e) DABC
Q30. (A) is essential for (B) a balanced diet (C) maintaining good health (D) along with regular exercise
(a) BDAC (b) BADC (c) ABDC (d) BDCA (e) DBAC
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Directions (Q31–Q35): Para-jumble
A. Social media has transformed the way people communicate, connect, and share information across the world.
B. On the positive side, it allows individuals to stay in touch with friends and family regardless of distance.
C. However, this constant connectivity also brings serious risks, including privacy breaches and the spread of misinformation.
D. Excessive use has further been linked to anxiety, poor sleep, and reduced face-to-face interaction.
E. Therefore, users must strike a balance, enjoying its benefits while remaining aware of its dangers.
(Correct order: A–B–C–D–E)
Q31. FIRST (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E
Q32. SECOND (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E
Q33. THIRD (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E
Q34. FOURTH (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E
Q35. LAST (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D (e) E
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Directions (Q36–Q38): Word Rearrangement
Q36. Only (A)hard (B)work (C)brings (D)success in life.
(a) ABCD (b) ACBD (c) BACD (d) ABDC (e) DCBA
Q37. We admired the (A)of (B)the (C)beauty (D)nature during our trip.
(a) ABCD (b) BCAD (c) CBAD (d) BACD (e) DCBA
Q38. He (A)to (B)decided (C)early (D)leave because of the heavy rain.
(a) ABCD (b) BACD (c) BADC (d) ABDC (e) DBAC
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Directions (Q39–Q40): Correct Usage
Q39. ADAPT / ADOPT
(a) The company had to adopt to the new market conditions quickly.
(b) They decided to adapt a child from the orphanage.
(c) It is difficult to adapt to a new culture when you move abroad.
(d) We must adopt our plans to suit the weather.
(e) She could not adopt herself to the cold climate.
Q40. LOSE / LOOSE
(a) Be careful not to loose your keys again.
(b) This shirt is too loose for me to wear comfortably.
(c) I always loose track of time when reading.
(d) Please don’t loose hope so easily.
(e) They might loose the game tonight.
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Directions (Q41–Q45): Pie Chart DI
Total monthly budget ₹60,000:
| Head | Percentage |
|------------|------------|
| Food | 25% |
| Rent | 30% |
| Education | 15% |
| Travel | 10% |
| Savings | 20% |
Q41. How much does the family spend on Rent?
(a) ₹15,000 (b) ₹18,000 (c) ₹12,000 (d) ₹20,000 (e) ₹16,000
Q42. Expenditure on Food is what percent more than expenditure on Education?
(a) 40% (b) 50% (c) 60% (d) 66⅔% (e) 75%
Q43. The central angle of the Savings sector is:
(a) 60° (b) 72° (c) 90° (d) 54° (e) 108°
Q44. Combined amount spent on Travel and Education:
(a) ₹12,000 (b) ₹15,000 (c) ₹18,000 (d) ₹21,000 (e) ₹9,000
Q45. Ratio of Rent to Savings expenditure:
(a) 2:3 (b) 3:2 (c) 5:3 (d) 3:5 (e) 4:3
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Directions (Q46–Q49): Caselet (Set Theory)
400 people surveyed (apple, banana, mango):
Only apple=90, only banana=70, only mango=60
Apple+banana (not mango)=50, banana+mango (not apple)=30, apple+mango (not banana)=20
All three=40 Rest like none
Q46. How many people like exactly one fruit?
(a) 200 (b) 210 (c) 220 (d) 230 (e) 240
Q47. How many people like at least two fruits?
(a) 100 (b) 120 (c) 140 (d) 160 (e) 90
Q48. How many people like apple (in any combination)?
(a) 200 (b) 190 (c) 180 (d) 210 (e) 160
Q49. How many people like mango but not banana?
(a) 60 (b) 90 (c) 80 (d) 100 (e) 70
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Directions (Q50–Q55): Table DI
| Country | Imports | Exports |
|---------|---------|---------|
| A | 40 | 35 |
| B | 60 | 45 |
| C | 30 | 50 |
| D | 75 | 40 |
| E | 45 | 60 |
Q50. Total items imported by all five countries?
(a) 230 (b) 240 (c) 250 (d) 260 (e) 245
Q51. By how much do total imports exceed total exports?
(a) 10 (b) 20 (c) 25 (d) 15 (e) 30
Q52. Ratio of imports of A to exports of C:
(a) 5:4 (b) 4:5 (c) 3:5 (d) 2:3 (e) 4:3
Q53. Which country has the highest exports?
(a) B (b) C (c) D (d) E (e) A
Q54. Imports of B are what percent of imports of D?
(a) 75% (b) 80% (c) 85% (d) 90% (e) 70%
Q55. For how many countries are exports greater than imports?
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (e) 0
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Q56–Q58: Arithmetic Word Problems
Q56. Winner secured 58% of valid votes and won by 4,800 votes. Total valid votes?
(a) 24,000 (b) 28,000 (c) 30,000 (d) 32,000 (e) 36,000
Q57. Boat speed 12 km/h, stream 4 km/h. Time for 48 km downstream + return?
(a) 6 h (b) 8 h (c) 9 h (d) 10 h (e) 12 h
Q58. Train 180 m long crosses a pole in 12 seconds. Speed of train?
(a) 45 km/h (b) 48 km/h (c) 54 km/h (d) 60 km/h (e) 50 km/h
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Directions (Q59–Q61): Quadratic Equations
Q59. I. x²–7x+12=0 II. y²–9y+20=0
(a) x>y (b) x≥y (c) x<y (d) x≤y (e) x=y or no relation
Q60. I. x²–16=0 II. y²–9y+18=0
(a) x>y (b) x≥y (c) x<y (d) x≤y (e) x=y or no relation
Q61. I. y²–7y+12=0 II. x²–9x+20=0
(a) x>y (b) x≥y (c) x<y (d) x≤y (e) x=y or no relation
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Q62–Q70: Mixed Arithmetic
Q62. Ages of A and B ratio 4:5. Six years later sum=66. A’s present age?
(a) 24 (b) 30 (c) 20 (d) 28 (e) 32
Q63. X invests ₹25,000, Y ₹30,000. Profit ₹22,000. Y’s share?
(a) ₹10,000 (b) ₹12,000 (c) ₹11,000 (d) ₹13,000 (e) ₹14,000
Q64. SI on ₹12,000 at 8% p.a. for 3 years?
(a) ₹2,400 (b) ₹2,600 (c) ₹2,880 (d) ₹3,000 (e) ₹3,200
Q65. CI on ₹10,000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years?
(a) ₹2,000 (b) ₹2,100 (c) ₹2,200 (d) ₹1,900 (e) ₹2,310
Q66. Cost ₹800, sold at 20% profit. SP?
(a) ₹900 (b) ₹940 (c) ₹960 (d) ₹1,000 (e) ₹880
Q67. Average of 5 numbers=27. Number 35 removed. New average?
(a) 24 (b) 25 (c) 26 (d) 27 (e) 23
Q68. Area of circle radius 7 cm (π=22/7)?
(a) 144 (b) 154 (c) 176 (d) 132 (e) 198
Q69. A finishes work in 12 days, B in 18 days. Together?
(a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7.2 (d) 7.5 (e) 6.5
Q70. Bag: 4 red, 5 green, 3 blue. Probability of green?
(a) 1/3 (b) 1/4 (c) 5/12 (d) 1/2 (e) 3/12
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Directions (Q71–Q75): Linear (Vertical Stack) Arrangement
Bottom→Top: U(1), Q(2), W(3), S(4), V(5), P(6), R(7), T(8)
Q71. How many boxes between S and P?
(a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) None (e) Four
Q72. Which box is immediately above V?
(a) P (b) R (c) S (d) W (e) T
Q73. Which box is at the bottom?
(a) Q (b) W (c) U (d) S (e) P
Q74. How many boxes above S?
(a) Two (b) Three (c) Four (d) Five (e) One
Q75. Which is correct?
(a) W is immediately below S (b) P is immediately below Q (c) T is immediately above P (d) U is at the top (e) V is at the bottom
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Directions (Q76–Q78): Syllogisms
Q76. Only a few phones are tablets. All tablets are gadgets. No gadget is cheap.
I. All phones are gadgets. II. Some phones are not cheap.
(a) Only I (b) Only II (c) Both (d) Neither (e) Either
Q77. Only a few cats are dogs. All dogs are lions. Some lions are tigers.
I. Some cats are lions. II. All cats are lions.
(a) Only I (b) Only II (c) Both (d) Neither (e) Either
Q78. Only a few tables are chairs. All chairs are desks. No desk is a stool.
I. Some tables are not stools. II. Some tables are desks.
(a) Only I (b) Only II (c) Both (d) Neither (e) Either
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Q79–Q80: Letter/Word Puzzles
Q79. BACKGROUND arranged alphabetically. How many letters remain in same position?
(a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four (e) None
Q80. In REVOLUTION, letter second to the right of the fourth letter from left?
(a) L (b) T (c) U (d) I (e) O
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Directions (Q81–Q85): Floor-based Puzzle
F7 Bina-BMW, F6 Gita-Audi, F5 Chetan-Ford, F4 Amit-Honda, F3 Esha-Nissan, F2 Farid-Kia, F1 Deepa-Toyota
Q81. Who lives on floor 6?
(a) Chetan (b) Gita (c) Bina (d) Esha (e) Amit
Q82. Who likes Nissan?
(a) Farid (b) Gita (c) Esha (d) Chetan (e) Deepa
Q83. How many people live between Amit and Bina?
(a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four (e) None
Q84. Car liked by person on lowest floor?
(a) Kia (b) Honda (c) Toyota (d) Audi (e) Nissan
Q85. Who lives immediately above Chetan?
(a) Gita (b) Bina (c) Amit (d) Esha (e) Farid
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Directions (Q86–Q90): Two-Row Seating
Row 1: Kabir, Lata, Manish, Nisha, Omkar, Pooja, Rahul
Row 2: Suresh, Tina, Uday, Varun, Wasim, Yash, Zoya
Q86. Who faces Manish?
(a) Tina (b) Varun (c) Uday (d) Suresh (e) Wasim
Q87. Who sits at the extreme right end of Row 1?
(a) Pooja (b) Rahul (c) Omkar (d) Nisha (e) Kabir
Q88. How many people between Lata and Omkar in Row 1?
(a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four (e) None
Q89. Who sits immediately to the left of Wasim?
(a) Yash (b) Uday (c) Varun (d) Zoya (e) Tina
Q90. Nisha is related to Varun. In the same way, Kabir is related to:
(a) Suresh (b) Tina (c) Uday (d) Zoya (e) Wasim
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Directions (Q91–Q95): Age / Year Arrangement
Oldest→youngest: Arjun (1960), Divya (1968), Gauri (1975), Bhavna (1982), Chirag (1990), Harish (1997), Farhan (2004)
Q91. How old is Divya as of 2026?
(a) 51 (b) 58 (c) 44 (d) 66 (e) 36
Q92. Who was born in 1990?
(a) Harish (b) Bhavna (c) Chirag (d) Gauri (e) Farhan
Q93. How many people are older than Gauri?
(a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four (e) None
Q94. Who is immediately younger than Bhavna?
(a) Gauri (b) Harish (c) Chirag (d) Farhan (e) Divya
Q95. Age difference between Gauri and Harish?
(a) 15 (b) 18 (c) 22 (d) 20 (e) 29
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Directions (Q96–Q100): Circular Table
Going right (anticlockwise) from Neha: Priya (Green) – Sameer (Yellow) – Omar (White) – Tanya (Pink) – Qadir (Black) – Rekha (Blue) – back to Neha (Red)
Q96. Who sits to the immediate right of Neha?
(a) Priya (b) Sameer (c) Rekha (d) Tanya (e) Omar
Q97. Which colour does Omar like?
(a) Pink (b) Green (c) White (d) Blue (e) Yellow
Q98. Who sits second to the left of Qadir?
(a) Tanya (b) Omar (c) Sameer (d) Rekha (e) Neha
Q99. The person sitting immediately to the left of Neha likes which colour?
(a) Black (b) Pink (c) Blue (d) Green (e) White
Q100. Four of the following five are alike. Which does NOT belong?
(a) Neha, Priya (b) Priya, Sameer (c) Sameer, Omar (d) Tanya, Omar (e) Rekha, Neha
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