SBI PO Prelims Mock Test - 5 (08-01-2023)

In the following number series, a wrong number is given, find out that number.

2 13 27 113 561 3369 23581

In the following number series, a wrong number is given, find out that number.

7 4 6 9 20 52.5 160.5

Directions (6 to 10): Find out the approximate value that should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question. (You are not expected to find out the exact value.)

27 × 164 + 3379 = ?-32.630

134% of 3894 + 38.94% of 134 = ?

1.65% of 8471 0.61% of 9326 = ?

(4874 + 5995 + 3329) ÷ (712 + 510 + 325) = ?

63.5% of 8924.19 + 22% of 5324.42 = ?

Directions (11 to 12): Study the information carefully to answer the questions that follow: A basket contains 3 blue, 2 green and 5 red balls.

Q.If three balls are picked at random, what is the probability that at least one of them is red?

 If four balls are picked at random, what is the probability that two of them are green and two are blue?

In how many different ways can the letters of the word INDIGO be arranged?

8 men can complete a piece of work in 12 days. 4 women can complete the same piece of work in 48 days and 10 children can complete that piece of work inn 24 days. In how many days can 10 men, 4 women and 10 children together complete the work?

If the digits of a two- digit number are interchanged, the number so obtained is greater than the original number by 27. If the sum of the two digits of the number is 11, what is the original number?

A boat takes 8 hours to cover a distance while travelling upstream. Whereas while travelling downstream, it takes 6 hours. If the speed of the stream is 4 kmph, what is the speed of the boat in still water?

If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 250% and the denominator by 400% the resultant fraction is .(7/19) What is the original fraction?

A, B, C and D are four consecutive even numbers and their average is 65. What is the product of A and D?

A sum of Rs.1634 is divided among A, B and C such that A receives 25% more than B and B receives 25% less than C. What is A’s share in the amount?

The average of four positive integers is 72.5. The highest integer is 117 and the lowest integer is 15. The difference between the remaining two integers is 12. Which is the higher of the two remaining integers?

The difference between the simple interest and the compound interest obtained on a principal amount at 5 pcpa after 2 years is Rs.35. What is the principal amount?

A circle and a rectangle have the same perimeter. The sides of the rectangle are 14 cm and 30 cm. What is the area of the circle?

In how many ways can a committee consisting of 5 men and 6 women be formed from 8 men and 12 women?

In a test consisting of 80 question carrying one mark each, Shilpi answered 65% of the first 40 question correctly. What percent of the other 40 questions does she need to answer correctly to score 75% on the entire test?

After giving a discount of 30% on marked price a shopkeeper gets a profit of 40% on cost price. What percent of the cost price is the marked price?

A dishonest dealer sells the goods at 10% loss on the cost price but uses 25% less weight. What is the percentage profit or loss?

On Rs.3000 invested at a simple rate of interest 4% per annum, Rs.600 is obtained as dinterest in a certain number of years. In order to earn Rs.2000 as interest on Rs.5000 in the same number of years, what should be the rate of simple interest?

Divide Rs.5500 between A and B so that A’s share at the end of 3 years may equal B’s share at the end of 5 years, compound interest being at 20%.

A man travels 420 km in 5 hours partly by train and partly be car. Had he travelled all the way by train he would have saved of the time he was in car and would have arrived at his destination 2 hours early. Find the distance he travelled by car.

Directions (Q. 31 to 35): Study the table carefully to answer the questions that follow:

Number of candidates appeared and qualified for an examination in six management institutes over the years.

Q.Approximately what percentage of candidates qualified with respect to those appeared from all the six institutes together in 2012?

Number of candidates appeared and qualified for an examination in six management institutes over the years.

Q. What is the approximately average number of candidates qualified from Institute D over the given years?

Number of candidates appeared and qualified for an examination in six management institutes over the years.

Q.The percentage of candidates qualified with respect to those appeared is the highest for which of the following Institutes in 2010?

Number of candidates appeared and qualified for an examination in six management institutes over the years.

Q.The percentage of candidates qualified with respect to those appeared from Institute B is the lowest during which of the following years?

Number of candidates appeared and qualified for an examination in six management institutes over the years.

The number of candidates qualified from Institute C in 2008 and 2009 together is what percent of the number of candidates appeared from Institute F in 2009 and 2010 together? (Rounded off to two digits after decimal)

Directions (Q. 36- 40) Study the following information to answer the given questions.

Six plays – A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged on six days of the week starting from Monday and ending on Saturday. Play C is staged on Tuesday. Plays A, F and B are staged one after the other in the same order. Play D is not staged on Monday or Wednesday.

Q.How many plays are staged after play A is staged?

Six plays – A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged on six days of the week starting from Monday and ending on Saturday. Play C is staged on Tuesday. Plays A, F and B are staged one after the other in the same order. Play D is not staged on Monday or Wednesday.

Q.Four of the following five form a group based on the days that they are staged. Which one of the does not belong to that group?

Six plays – A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged on six days of the week starting from Monday and ending on Saturday. Play C is staged on Tuesday. Plays A, F and B are staged one after the other in the same order. Play D is not staged on Monday or Wednesday.

Q.Which play is staged immediate before the day play E is staged?

Six plays – A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged on six days of the week starting from Monday and ending on Saturday. Play C is staged on Tuesday. Plays A, F and B are staged one after the other in the same order. Play D is not staged on Monday or Wednesday.

Q.If play D was staged on Monday, which of the following plays would definitely be staged on Saturday (all the other conditions given above remain the same)?

Six plays – A, B, C, D, E and F are to be staged on six days of the week starting from Monday and ending on Saturday. Play C is staged on Tuesday. Plays A, F and B are staged one after the other in the same order. Play D is not staged on Monday or Wednesday.

Q.Which play is staged on Thursday?

Directions (Q. 41- 46) Study the following information to answer the given questions.

Nine friends L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are sitting around a circle facing the centre. T sits 5th to the right of R. N is not an immediate neighbour of either R of T. M sits between S and P. N sits 4th to the left of P. O sits 2nd to the right of Q. S is not an immediate neighbour of T.

Q.Who is 2nd to the right of M?

Nine friends L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are sitting around a circle facing the centre. T sits 5th to the right of R. N is not an immediate neighbour of either R of T. M sits between S and P. N sits 4th to the left of P. O sits 2nd to the right of Q. S is not an immediate neighbour of T.

Q.If all the nine friends are made to sit alphabetically in the clockwise direction starting from L, positions of how many will remain unchanged (excluding L)?

Nine friends L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are sitting around a circle facing the centre. T sits 5th to the right of R. N is not an immediate neighbour of either R of T. M sits between S and P. N sits 4th to the left of P. O sits 2nd to the right of Q. S is not an immediate neighbour of T.

Q.Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on their seating positions in the above arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group?

Nine friends L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are sitting around a circle facing the centre. T sits 5th to the right of R. N is not an immediate neighbour of either R of T. M sits between S and P. N sits 4th to the left of P. O sits 2nd to the right of Q. S is not an immediate neighbour of T.

Q.Which of the following is O’s position with respecto to M in the anti- clockwise direction starting from M?

Nine friends L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are sitting around a circle facing the centre. T sits 5th to the right of R. N is not an immediate neighbour of either R of T. M sits between S and P. N sits 4th to the left of P. O sits 2nd to the right of Q. S is not an immediate neighbour of T.

Q.If S:Q then N:?

Nine friends L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are sitting around a circle facing the centre. T sits 5th to the right of R. N is not an immediate neighbour of either R of T. M sits between S and P. N sits 4th to the left of P. O sits 2nd to the right of Q. S is not an immediate neighbour of T.

Q.Who is to the immediate left of T?

Directions (Q. 47- 50) These questions are based on six statements. For each question two conclusions numbered I and II are given. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically and definitely follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements:

Some necklaces are bangles.
All bangles are ornaments.
Some ornaments are treasures.
No treasure is picture.
All colours are pictures.
Some pictures are necklaces.

Conclusions:

I. All treasures if they are also bangles they are also necessarily ornaments.
II. All necklaces if they are also colours they are also necessarily pictures.

Statements:

Some necklaces are bangles.
All bangles are ornaments.
Some ornaments are treasures.
No treasure is picture.
All colours are pictures.
Some pictures are necklaces.

Conclusions:

I. All ornaments which are necklaces are necessarily bangles.
II. No colour is treasure.

Statements:

Some necklaces are bangles.
All bangles are ornaments.
Some ornaments are treasures.
No treasure is picture.
All colours are pictures.
Some pictures are necklaces.

Conclusions:

I. Some colours are necklaces.
II. Some ornaments are necklaces.

Statements:

Some necklaces are bangles.
All bangles are ornaments.
Some ornaments are treasures.
No treasure is picture.
All colours are pictures.
Some pictures are necklaces.

Conclusions:

I. Some treasures are not bangles.
II. Some treasures that are bangles are also necklaces.

Directions (Q. 51- 55) Study the following information to answer the given questions.

Seven friends T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in a straight line facing North. W sits 5th to the right of T. W does not sit at any of extreme ends. Two people sit between Z and X. Y sits 3rd to the left of U. Y sits exactly in the middle. Z is not an immediate neighbour of Y.

Q.What is Z’s position with respect to W?

Seven friends T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in a straight line facing North. W sits 5th to the right of T. W does not sit at any of extreme ends. Two people sit between Z and X. Y sits 3rd to the left of U. Y sits exactly in the middle. Z is not an immediate neighbour of Y.

Q.Who is 2nd to the right of T?

Seven friends T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in a straight line facing North. W sits 5th to the right of T. W does not sit at any of extreme ends. Two people sit between Z and X. Y sits 3rd to the left of U. Y sits exactly in the middle. Z is not an immediate neighbour of Y.

Q.Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on their seating positions in the above line and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group?

Seven friends T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in a straight line facing North. W sits 5th to the right of T. W does not sit at any of extreme ends. Two people sit between Z and X. Y sits 3rd to the left of U. Y sits exactly in the middle. Z is not an immediate neighbour of Y.

Q.If all the seven friends are made to sit alphabetically from right to left, positions of how many will remain unchanged?

Seven friends T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in a straight line facing North. W sits 5th to the right of T. W does not sit at any of extreme ends. Two people sit between Z and X. Y sits 3rd to the left of U. Y sits exactly in the middle. Z is not an immediate neighbour of Y.

Q.Who sit at the extreme ends of the line?

Who among S, T, U and V is the tallest?

Statements:

I. U is shorter than only T.
II. V is taller than only S.

Out of three friends L, M and N each one likes chocolates, ice- cream or chips (not necessarily in the same order) who out of the three, likes chips?

Statements:

I. L does not like chocolates.
II. N likes ice-cream.

What is today’s date (not taking into account the month and the year)?

Statements:

I. Exactly four weeks ago, the date was 24th.
II. The previous month was one of the longest months in terms of number of days.

How will ‘WATCH’ be coded in the code language?

Statements:

I. In that code language, ‘PERIL’ is coded as ‘QFQJM’.
II. In that code language, ‘FOSTERS” is coded as ‘GPTSFST’.

Effect: The temple at the religious site wears a deserted look will with the number of devotees trickling down. Which of the following can be a possible cause of the above effect?

Statement: The income tax authorities carried out raids at three different business houses in the city last week. Which of the following can be a possible effect of the above statement?

Effect: As a step to regulate private hospitals, the state health department is framing rules to ensure all such hospitals are registered with it.
Which of the following can be a possible cause of the above statement?

Statement: The constable has been recommended for a suitable reward by his superior in recognition of his sincere duty and busting of several gangs of criminals actively involved in the loot and incidents of pick-picketing.
Which of the following can be assumption implicit in the above statement?

Statement: The college has finally received accreditation and has gained the status of a deemed university.
Which of the following can be a possible effect of the above statement?

Directions (Q. 66- 70) Study the following information to answer the given questions.

Seven friends – T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are students of a school studying in different standards – VI, VII and VIII. Not less than two and not more than three students study in eachstandard. Each of them likes to play a different sport in his spare time, viz., Carrom, Badminton, Chess, Scrabble, Cards, Table Tennis and Basketball, but not necessarily in the same order.
X does not study in standard VI and likes Table Tennis. The one who likes Chess studies in standard VIII. U studies in standard VII only with Y. V likes Carrom and studies in the same standard as W and T. No one studying in standard VI likes Badminton or Cards. W does not like Basketball and U does not like Cards.

Q.Which sport does U like?

Seven friends – T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are students of a school studying in different standards – VI, VII and VIII. Not less than two and not more than three students study in eachstandard. Each of them likes to play a different sport in his spare time, viz., Carrom, Badminton, Chess, Scrabble, Cards, Table Tennis and Basketball, but not necessarily in the same order.
X does not study in standard VI and likes Table Tennis. The one who likes Chess studies in standard VIII. U studies in standard VII only with Y. V likes Carrom and studies in the same standard as W and T. No one studying in standard VI likes Badminton or Cards. W does not like Basketball and U does not like Cards.

Q.Who likes to play Scrabble?

Seven friends – T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are students of a school studying in different standards – VI, VII and VIII. Not less than two and not more than three students study in eachstandard. Each of them likes to play a different sport in his spare time, viz., Carrom, Badminton, Chess, Scrabble, Cards, Table Tennis and Basketball, but not necessarily in the same order.
X does not study in standard VI and likes Table Tennis. The one who likes Chess studies in standard VIII. U studies in standard VII only with Y. V likes Carrom and studies in the same standard as W and T. No one studying in standard VI likes Badminton or Cards. W does not like Basketball and U does not like Cards.

Q.Which of the following represents the students studying in standard VIII?

Seven friends – T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are students of a school studying in different standards – VI, VII and VIII. Not less than two and not more than three students study in eachstandard. Each of them likes to play a different sport in his spare time, viz., Carrom, Badminton, Chess, Scrabble, Cards, Table Tennis and Basketball, but not necessarily in the same order.
X does not study in standard VI and likes Table Tennis. The one who likes Chess studies in standard VIII. U studies in standard VII only with Y. V likes Carrom and studies in the same standard as W and T. No one studying in standard VI likes Badminton or Cards. W does not like Basketball and U does not like Cards.

Q.Which of the following combinations student- standard- sport is correct?

Seven friends – T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are students of a school studying in different standards – VI, VII and VIII. Not less than two and not more than three students study in eachstandard. Each of them likes to play a different sport in his spare time, viz., Carrom, Badminton, Chess, Scrabble, Cards, Table Tennis and Basketball, but not necessarily in the same order.
X does not study in standard VI and likes Table Tennis. The one who likes Chess studies in standard VIII. U studies in standard VII only with Y. V likes Carrom and studies in the same standard as W and T. No one studying in standard VI likes Badminton or Cards. W does not like Basketball and U does not like Cards.

Q.Which sport does Y like?

A can do a piece of work in 8 days and B can do it in 5 days. They work together for 2 days and then A leaves the work. How long will now B take to finish it?

Directions (Q. 56- 60) In this questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer.

Q.Is S, T’s aunt?

 Statements:

I. K is the father of two children P and T.
II. T is S’s niece.

Directions (Q. 71- 80) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Why were the elephants carrying loads of gold and other valuables?

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Why did the King anoint his head with red sandal paste?

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Which of the following cannot be said about the jester?
A. He was not a loyal subject of the king.
B. He was afraid of the king’s temper.
C. He did not support the king’s war against Karnat.

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.What excuse was given for the children’s behaviour?

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Why did the jester laugh at the children’s reply to the king?
A. They correctly predicted the outcome of the battle.
B. Their reply was cheeky because they knew he was the king.
C. He wanted to show that their reply was a joke to save them from being punished by the king.

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Which of the following is true in the context of the passage?

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Why did the jester resign from his post?

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Which of the following describes the Minister?
A. He was jealous of the jester.
B. He was the king’s most valuable advisor.
C. He did not have a good sense of humour.

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Which of the following was/were the outcome/s of the soldiers beating the children?
A. The animals began to howl and wanted to attack the soldiers.
B. The children’s parents went to the king to beg for mercy.
C. The priest offered prayers to the goddess of the temple.

The King of Kanchi set off to conquer Kamat. He was victorious in battle. The elephants were laden with sandalwood, ivory gold and precious stones, taken from the conquered kingdom of Kamat.
They would be a part of the victory parade for his subjects. On his way back home he stopped at a temple, finished his prayers to the goddess and turned to leave. Around his neck, was a garland of scarlet hibiscus and as was the custom for all, his forehead was anointed with red sandal paste. His Minister and the court jester were his only companions. At one spot, in a mango grove by the wayside, they spied some children play. The King said, “Let me go and see what they are playing.”

The children had lined up two ros of clay dolls and were playing warriors and battles. The king asked, “Who is fighting with whom?” They said, “Kamat is at battle with Kanchi.” The king asked, “who is winning and who is the loser?” The children puffed their chests up and said, “Kamat will win and Kanchi will lose.” The Minister froze in disbelief, the King was furious and the juester burst into laughter.

The King was soon joined by his troops and the children were still immersed in their game.
The King commanded, “Cane them hard.” The children’s parents came running from the nearby village and said, “They are naïve, it was just a game, please grant them pardon.” The King called his commander and ordered, “Teach these children and the village a lesson so that they never forget the king of Kanchi.” He went back to his camp.
That evening the commander stood before the King. He bowed low in shame and said, “Your Majesty, with the exception of hyenas and vultures, all lie silent in the village.” The Minister said, “His Majesty’s honour has been saved.” The priest said, “The goddess has blessed our King.” The jester said, “Your highness, please grant me leave to go now.” The King asked, “But why?” The jester said, “I cannot kill, I cannot maim, I can only laugh at God’s gift of life.” Trembling in the face of the King’s anger he bravely continued, “If I stay in your Majesty’s court, I shall become like you and I shall forget how to laugh.”

Q.Why was the king angry with the children?

Directions (Q. 81- 85) Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the word/phrase printed in italic in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.

Q.The poor Brahmin led "a hand to mouthful existence" and could use any jobwhich paid him a little.

In order to earning decent living we need to have a good job which pays a substantial amount of money.

We went to the famous restaurant to eat and were served piped hot food. 

Akshay considered Suresh a complete pain in the neck as he kept asking baseless questions.

I jump through hoop to finish this project in time but was not rewarded adequately.

Directions (Q. 86- 90) Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Q.Adding to a growing body of research ____ cutting back on sweetened beverages it is now found that drinking ____ sugary drinks may help lower blood pressure.

The blame game for the air tragedy is already in full ____ with the authorities involved making attempts to ____ for themselves.

The actress, wearing a dark gray suit and open necked shirt, sat ____ the proceedings looking nervous throughout, occasionally frowning as her lawyer ____ with the judge.

It was an excellent social evening with people from all ____ of life getting a chance to let their hair ____.

There canbe no denying the fact that in sports, star coaches have the ____ to get something extra out of their ____.

Directions (Q. 91- 100) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered.
These numbes are printed below the passage and against each, five words/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate.So is it possible to create an environment (91) to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent (92) for India today. Massive problems in health, education etc. (93) be solved using a conventional approach but (94) creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and. (95) There are several factors in India’s. (96) Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population (97). While these (98) innovation policy interventions certain additionl steps are also required. These include (99) investment in research and development by (100) the government.