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S1. Ans. (d) 
Sol.  
The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “is very different from”. In the given 
sentence, ‘than’ should be replaced with ‘from’ because ‘different’ is followed by ‘from’. Also keep in 
mind that, ‘than’ is used after ‘different’, but only in the cases where ‘different’ is followed by a noun. 
For example, I read a different novel than this. Since option (d) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it 
becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S2. Ans. (b) 
Sol.  
The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “statistics with regard to”. It is to 
be noted that ‘Statistics’, when used as a subject, always takes a singular verb. For example, Statistics 
is not an easy subject. But, whenever ‘statistics’ denotes some statistical facts or data, the very following 
it is always plural, which is the case here. Since option (b) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it 
becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S3. Ans. (e) 
Sol. The phrase given in sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any replacement.  
Hence, option (e) i.e. “No replacement required” is the correct answer. 
 
S4. Ans. (c) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “I smelled”. It is to be noted 
that after ‘As soon as, As long as, So long as’, we don’t use ‘than/then’. Since option (c) is in the precise 
grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S5. Ans. (a) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “he was able”. It is to be noted 
that ‘Although/Though’ is followed by ‘yet’ and not ‘but/and/or/else’. And in writing, many a times, 
‘yet’ is replaced by a ‘comma’, which is the case here. Since option (a) 
is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable 
answer choice. 
 
S6. Ans. (c) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold 
is “denied that they are”. It is to be noted that ‘not’ will not be used 
after ‘deny’ because deny already means refuse to admit. Since option 
(c) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable 
answer choice. 
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S1. Ans. (d) 
Sol.  
The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “is very different from”. In the given 
sentence, ‘than’ should be replaced with ‘from’ because ‘different’ is followed by ‘from’. Also keep in 
mind that, ‘than’ is used after ‘different’, but only in the cases where ‘different’ is followed by a noun. 
For example, I read a different novel than this. Since option (d) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it 
becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S2. Ans. (b) 
Sol.  
The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “statistics with regard to”. It is to 
be noted that ‘Statistics’, when used as a subject, always takes a singular verb. For example, Statistics 
is not an easy subject. But, whenever ‘statistics’ denotes some statistical facts or data, the very following 
it is always plural, which is the case here. Since option (b) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it 
becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S3. Ans. (e) 
Sol. The phrase given in sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any replacement.  
Hence, option (e) i.e. “No replacement required” is the correct answer. 
 
S4. Ans. (c) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “I smelled”. It is to be noted 
that after ‘As soon as, As long as, So long as’, we don’t use ‘than/then’. Since option (c) is in the precise 
grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S5. Ans. (a) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “he was able”. It is to be noted 
that ‘Although/Though’ is followed by ‘yet’ and not ‘but/and/or/else’. And in writing, many a times, 
‘yet’ is replaced by a ‘comma’, which is the case here. Since option (a) 
is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable 
answer choice. 
 
S6. Ans. (c) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold 
is “denied that they are”. It is to be noted that ‘not’ will not be used 
after ‘deny’ because deny already means refuse to admit. Since option 
(c) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable 
answer choice. 
   
    
 
S7. Ans. (b) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “who did not love”. It is to be 
noted that after ‘did’ we always use the first form of the verb i.e. V1. Since option (b) is in the precise 
grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S8. Ans. (d) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “is exceptionally”. It is to be 
noted that ‘good’ is an adjective, so ‘exceptional’ should be replaced by ‘exceptionally’. ‘Exceptional’ is 
itself an adjective and we all know that an adjective never defines another adjective, but an adverb 
does. Since option (d) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S9. Ans.(a) 
Sol.  
(i) When we see ourselves repeating our ordinary routine, we realize how much wealth surrounds our 
life. 
 
S10. Ans. (e) 
Sol. (i) As there is a growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill, Trump will certainly see 
the advantages of doing business with India. 
(ii) The growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill will certainly allow Trump to see the 
advantages of doing business with India. 
(iii) With the growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill, Trump will certainly see the 
advantages of doing business with India. 
 
S11. Ans. (c) 
Sol. (i) As there was no democracy in British India, the rulers could take bold decisions fearlessly 
without bothering about repercussions. 
(ii)Since there was no democracy in British India, the rulers could take bold decisions fearlessly without 
bothering about repercussions. 
 
S12. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Option (b) is correct because while indicates a contrast and because of the given requirement of 
the statement it cannot start the sentence. 
 
S13. Ans. (d) 
Sol. Both (i) and (ii) are correct 
(i)To further explore the causes and effects of global warming, scientists build climate models—
computer simulations of the climate system. 
(ii)Scientists are building climate models— computer simulations of the climate system to further 
explore the causes and effects of global warming and to predict future warming. 
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S1. Ans. (d) 
Sol.  
The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “is very different from”. In the given 
sentence, ‘than’ should be replaced with ‘from’ because ‘different’ is followed by ‘from’. Also keep in 
mind that, ‘than’ is used after ‘different’, but only in the cases where ‘different’ is followed by a noun. 
For example, I read a different novel than this. Since option (d) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it 
becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S2. Ans. (b) 
Sol.  
The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “statistics with regard to”. It is to 
be noted that ‘Statistics’, when used as a subject, always takes a singular verb. For example, Statistics 
is not an easy subject. But, whenever ‘statistics’ denotes some statistical facts or data, the very following 
it is always plural, which is the case here. Since option (b) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it 
becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S3. Ans. (e) 
Sol. The phrase given in sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any replacement.  
Hence, option (e) i.e. “No replacement required” is the correct answer. 
 
S4. Ans. (c) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “I smelled”. It is to be noted 
that after ‘As soon as, As long as, So long as’, we don’t use ‘than/then’. Since option (c) is in the precise 
grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S5. Ans. (a) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “he was able”. It is to be noted 
that ‘Although/Though’ is followed by ‘yet’ and not ‘but/and/or/else’. And in writing, many a times, 
‘yet’ is replaced by a ‘comma’, which is the case here. Since option (a) 
is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable 
answer choice. 
 
S6. Ans. (c) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold 
is “denied that they are”. It is to be noted that ‘not’ will not be used 
after ‘deny’ because deny already means refuse to admit. Since option 
(c) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable 
answer choice. 
   
    
 
S7. Ans. (b) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “who did not love”. It is to be 
noted that after ‘did’ we always use the first form of the verb i.e. V1. Since option (b) is in the precise 
grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S8. Ans. (d) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “is exceptionally”. It is to be 
noted that ‘good’ is an adjective, so ‘exceptional’ should be replaced by ‘exceptionally’. ‘Exceptional’ is 
itself an adjective and we all know that an adjective never defines another adjective, but an adverb 
does. Since option (d) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S9. Ans.(a) 
Sol.  
(i) When we see ourselves repeating our ordinary routine, we realize how much wealth surrounds our 
life. 
 
S10. Ans. (e) 
Sol. (i) As there is a growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill, Trump will certainly see 
the advantages of doing business with India. 
(ii) The growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill will certainly allow Trump to see the 
advantages of doing business with India. 
(iii) With the growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill, Trump will certainly see the 
advantages of doing business with India. 
 
S11. Ans. (c) 
Sol. (i) As there was no democracy in British India, the rulers could take bold decisions fearlessly 
without bothering about repercussions. 
(ii)Since there was no democracy in British India, the rulers could take bold decisions fearlessly without 
bothering about repercussions. 
 
S12. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Option (b) is correct because while indicates a contrast and because of the given requirement of 
the statement it cannot start the sentence. 
 
S13. Ans. (d) 
Sol. Both (i) and (ii) are correct 
(i)To further explore the causes and effects of global warming, scientists build climate models—
computer simulations of the climate system. 
(ii)Scientists are building climate models— computer simulations of the climate system to further 
explore the causes and effects of global warming and to predict future warming. 
   
    
 
S14. Ans.(c) 
Sol. BDCA; (The apex court had ordered that the deadline be extended till the five-judge constitution 
bench delivers its judgment on petitions challenging the validity of the biometric scheme and the 
enabling law) 
 
S15. Ans.(b) 
Sol. DABC; (Repealing the law that safeguards the indigenous people would open the floodgates of 
poaching and it would lead to marginalisation of the indigenous people) 
 
S16. Ans.(d) 
Sol. CADB; (My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones in this 
unfortunate accident. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured) 
 
S17. Ans.(b) 
Sol. BCDA; (Several people became leaders and Ministers after that rally but the people belonging to 
the community remained where they were) 
 
S18. Ans.(a) 
Sol. ADCB; (He also directed the department to develop the new schools as model institutions and 
engage modern construction technology for early completion of construction work) 
 
S19. Ans.(c) 
Sol. Option (c) BDCA is the correct choice for the given question  
The U.S. is a nation of immigrants and owes its predominant position in the present global order to its 
being an open society. 
 
S20. Ans.(e) 
Sol. Unknown: not known or familiar. 
Uncanny: strange or mysterious 
 
S21. Ans.(d) 
Sol. The most appropriate title for the passage above is “Is 
Consumption necessary for economic Growth?” 
 
S22. Ans.(c) 
Sol. The meaning of the line above is that consumer preferences control 
the economy but savings and investment are the push to drive it 
forward. Hence option c is the correct choice here. 
 
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S1. Ans. (d) 
Sol.  
The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “is very different from”. In the given 
sentence, ‘than’ should be replaced with ‘from’ because ‘different’ is followed by ‘from’. Also keep in 
mind that, ‘than’ is used after ‘different’, but only in the cases where ‘different’ is followed by a noun. 
For example, I read a different novel than this. Since option (d) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it 
becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S2. Ans. (b) 
Sol.  
The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “statistics with regard to”. It is to 
be noted that ‘Statistics’, when used as a subject, always takes a singular verb. For example, Statistics 
is not an easy subject. But, whenever ‘statistics’ denotes some statistical facts or data, the very following 
it is always plural, which is the case here. Since option (b) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it 
becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S3. Ans. (e) 
Sol. The phrase given in sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any replacement.  
Hence, option (e) i.e. “No replacement required” is the correct answer. 
 
S4. Ans. (c) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “I smelled”. It is to be noted 
that after ‘As soon as, As long as, So long as’, we don’t use ‘than/then’. Since option (c) is in the precise 
grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S5. Ans. (a) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “he was able”. It is to be noted 
that ‘Although/Though’ is followed by ‘yet’ and not ‘but/and/or/else’. And in writing, many a times, 
‘yet’ is replaced by a ‘comma’, which is the case here. Since option (a) 
is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable 
answer choice. 
 
S6. Ans. (c) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold 
is “denied that they are”. It is to be noted that ‘not’ will not be used 
after ‘deny’ because deny already means refuse to admit. Since option 
(c) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable 
answer choice. 
   
    
 
S7. Ans. (b) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “who did not love”. It is to be 
noted that after ‘did’ we always use the first form of the verb i.e. V1. Since option (b) is in the precise 
grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S8. Ans. (d) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “is exceptionally”. It is to be 
noted that ‘good’ is an adjective, so ‘exceptional’ should be replaced by ‘exceptionally’. ‘Exceptional’ is 
itself an adjective and we all know that an adjective never defines another adjective, but an adverb 
does. Since option (d) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S9. Ans.(a) 
Sol.  
(i) When we see ourselves repeating our ordinary routine, we realize how much wealth surrounds our 
life. 
 
S10. Ans. (e) 
Sol. (i) As there is a growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill, Trump will certainly see 
the advantages of doing business with India. 
(ii) The growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill will certainly allow Trump to see the 
advantages of doing business with India. 
(iii) With the growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill, Trump will certainly see the 
advantages of doing business with India. 
 
S11. Ans. (c) 
Sol. (i) As there was no democracy in British India, the rulers could take bold decisions fearlessly 
without bothering about repercussions. 
(ii)Since there was no democracy in British India, the rulers could take bold decisions fearlessly without 
bothering about repercussions. 
 
S12. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Option (b) is correct because while indicates a contrast and because of the given requirement of 
the statement it cannot start the sentence. 
 
S13. Ans. (d) 
Sol. Both (i) and (ii) are correct 
(i)To further explore the causes and effects of global warming, scientists build climate models—
computer simulations of the climate system. 
(ii)Scientists are building climate models— computer simulations of the climate system to further 
explore the causes and effects of global warming and to predict future warming. 
   
    
 
S14. Ans.(c) 
Sol. BDCA; (The apex court had ordered that the deadline be extended till the five-judge constitution 
bench delivers its judgment on petitions challenging the validity of the biometric scheme and the 
enabling law) 
 
S15. Ans.(b) 
Sol. DABC; (Repealing the law that safeguards the indigenous people would open the floodgates of 
poaching and it would lead to marginalisation of the indigenous people) 
 
S16. Ans.(d) 
Sol. CADB; (My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones in this 
unfortunate accident. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured) 
 
S17. Ans.(b) 
Sol. BCDA; (Several people became leaders and Ministers after that rally but the people belonging to 
the community remained where they were) 
 
S18. Ans.(a) 
Sol. ADCB; (He also directed the department to develop the new schools as model institutions and 
engage modern construction technology for early completion of construction work) 
 
S19. Ans.(c) 
Sol. Option (c) BDCA is the correct choice for the given question  
The U.S. is a nation of immigrants and owes its predominant position in the present global order to its 
being an open society. 
 
S20. Ans.(e) 
Sol. Unknown: not known or familiar. 
Uncanny: strange or mysterious 
 
S21. Ans.(d) 
Sol. The most appropriate title for the passage above is “Is 
Consumption necessary for economic Growth?” 
 
S22. Ans.(c) 
Sol. The meaning of the line above is that consumer preferences control 
the economy but savings and investment are the push to drive it 
forward. Hence option c is the correct choice here. 
 
   
    
 
S23. Ans.(e) 
Sol. Both statements (a) and (b) are correct. Refer the following lines 
Option(a): The systematic failure by Keynesian economists and pundits to distinguish between 
consuming and producing value is the single most damaging fallacy in popular economic thinking. 
Option(b): Economic growth (booms) and declines (bust) have always been led by changes in business 
and durable goods investment, while final consumer goods spending has been relatively stable 
through the business cycle. 
 
S24. Ans.(c) 
Sol. Option (c) is the correct choice. Refer last paragraph of the passage, “increased uncertainty can 
depress job growth even”  
 
S25. Ans.(e) 
Sol. Option (e) is the correct choice  
Analogy means a comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation 
or clarification. 
Variance means the fact or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent. 
 
S26. Ans (b) 
Sol. Out of all the given options, only combination of sentences (A) and (F) makes a grammatically and 
contextually correct sentence. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer. 
 
S27. Ans (d) 
Sol. Out of all the given options, only combination of sentences (B) and (D) makes a grammatically and 
contextually correct sentence. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer. 
 
S28. Ans (a) 
Sol. Out of all the given options, only combination of sentences (C) and (E) makes a grammatically and 
contextually correct sentence. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer. 
 
S29. Ans (e) 
Sol. Out of all the given options, none of the combinations of 
sentences makes a grammatically and contextually correct 
sentence. Hence, option (e) is the correct answer. 
 
S30. Ans (c) 
Sol. Out of all the given options, combination of sentences (B) 
and (F) together as well as combination of sentences (C) and (D) 
together makes a grammatically and contextually correct 
sentence. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.  
 
 
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S1. Ans. (d) 
Sol.  
The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “is very different from”. In the given 
sentence, ‘than’ should be replaced with ‘from’ because ‘different’ is followed by ‘from’. Also keep in 
mind that, ‘than’ is used after ‘different’, but only in the cases where ‘different’ is followed by a noun. 
For example, I read a different novel than this. Since option (d) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it 
becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S2. Ans. (b) 
Sol.  
The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “statistics with regard to”. It is to 
be noted that ‘Statistics’, when used as a subject, always takes a singular verb. For example, Statistics 
is not an easy subject. But, whenever ‘statistics’ denotes some statistical facts or data, the very following 
it is always plural, which is the case here. Since option (b) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it 
becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S3. Ans. (e) 
Sol. The phrase given in sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any replacement.  
Hence, option (e) i.e. “No replacement required” is the correct answer. 
 
S4. Ans. (c) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “I smelled”. It is to be noted 
that after ‘As soon as, As long as, So long as’, we don’t use ‘than/then’. Since option (c) is in the precise 
grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S5. Ans. (a) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “he was able”. It is to be noted 
that ‘Although/Though’ is followed by ‘yet’ and not ‘but/and/or/else’. And in writing, many a times, 
‘yet’ is replaced by a ‘comma’, which is the case here. Since option (a) 
is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable 
answer choice. 
 
S6. Ans. (c) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold 
is “denied that they are”. It is to be noted that ‘not’ will not be used 
after ‘deny’ because deny already means refuse to admit. Since option 
(c) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable 
answer choice. 
   
    
 
S7. Ans. (b) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “who did not love”. It is to be 
noted that after ‘did’ we always use the first form of the verb i.e. V1. Since option (b) is in the precise 
grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S8. Ans. (d) 
Sol. The most appropriate phrase to replace the phrase given in bold is “is exceptionally”. It is to be 
noted that ‘good’ is an adjective, so ‘exceptional’ should be replaced by ‘exceptionally’. ‘Exceptional’ is 
itself an adjective and we all know that an adjective never defines another adjective, but an adverb 
does. Since option (d) is in the precise grammatical syntax, it becomes the most suitable answer choice. 
 
S9. Ans.(a) 
Sol.  
(i) When we see ourselves repeating our ordinary routine, we realize how much wealth surrounds our 
life. 
 
S10. Ans. (e) 
Sol. (i) As there is a growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill, Trump will certainly see 
the advantages of doing business with India. 
(ii) The growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill will certainly allow Trump to see the 
advantages of doing business with India. 
(iii) With the growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill, Trump will certainly see the 
advantages of doing business with India. 
 
S11. Ans. (c) 
Sol. (i) As there was no democracy in British India, the rulers could take bold decisions fearlessly 
without bothering about repercussions. 
(ii)Since there was no democracy in British India, the rulers could take bold decisions fearlessly without 
bothering about repercussions. 
 
S12. Ans.(b) 
Sol. Option (b) is correct because while indicates a contrast and because of the given requirement of 
the statement it cannot start the sentence. 
 
S13. Ans. (d) 
Sol. Both (i) and (ii) are correct 
(i)To further explore the causes and effects of global warming, scientists build climate models—
computer simulations of the climate system. 
(ii)Scientists are building climate models— computer simulations of the climate system to further 
explore the causes and effects of global warming and to predict future warming. 
   
    
 
S14. Ans.(c) 
Sol. BDCA; (The apex court had ordered that the deadline be extended till the five-judge constitution 
bench delivers its judgment on petitions challenging the validity of the biometric scheme and the 
enabling law) 
 
S15. Ans.(b) 
Sol. DABC; (Repealing the law that safeguards the indigenous people would open the floodgates of 
poaching and it would lead to marginalisation of the indigenous people) 
 
S16. Ans.(d) 
Sol. CADB; (My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones in this 
unfortunate accident. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured) 
 
S17. Ans.(b) 
Sol. BCDA; (Several people became leaders and Ministers after that rally but the people belonging to 
the community remained where they were) 
 
S18. Ans.(a) 
Sol. ADCB; (He also directed the department to develop the new schools as model institutions and 
engage modern construction technology for early completion of construction work) 
 
S19. Ans.(c) 
Sol. Option (c) BDCA is the correct choice for the given question  
The U.S. is a nation of immigrants and owes its predominant position in the present global order to its 
being an open society. 
 
S20. Ans.(e) 
Sol. Unknown: not known or familiar. 
Uncanny: strange or mysterious 
 
S21. Ans.(d) 
Sol. The most appropriate title for the passage above is “Is 
Consumption necessary for economic Growth?” 
 
S22. Ans.(c) 
Sol. The meaning of the line above is that consumer preferences control 
the economy but savings and investment are the push to drive it 
forward. Hence option c is the correct choice here. 
 
   
    
 
S23. Ans.(e) 
Sol. Both statements (a) and (b) are correct. Refer the following lines 
Option(a): The systematic failure by Keynesian economists and pundits to distinguish between 
consuming and producing value is the single most damaging fallacy in popular economic thinking. 
Option(b): Economic growth (booms) and declines (bust) have always been led by changes in business 
and durable goods investment, while final consumer goods spending has been relatively stable 
through the business cycle. 
 
S24. Ans.(c) 
Sol. Option (c) is the correct choice. Refer last paragraph of the passage, “increased uncertainty can 
depress job growth even”  
 
S25. Ans.(e) 
Sol. Option (e) is the correct choice  
Analogy means a comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation 
or clarification. 
Variance means the fact or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent. 
 
S26. Ans (b) 
Sol. Out of all the given options, only combination of sentences (A) and (F) makes a grammatically and 
contextually correct sentence. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer. 
 
S27. Ans (d) 
Sol. Out of all the given options, only combination of sentences (B) and (D) makes a grammatically and 
contextually correct sentence. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer. 
 
S28. Ans (a) 
Sol. Out of all the given options, only combination of sentences (C) and (E) makes a grammatically and 
contextually correct sentence. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer. 
 
S29. Ans (e) 
Sol. Out of all the given options, none of the combinations of 
sentences makes a grammatically and contextually correct 
sentence. Hence, option (e) is the correct answer. 
 
S30. Ans (c) 
Sol. Out of all the given options, combination of sentences (B) 
and (F) together as well as combination of sentences (C) and (D) 
together makes a grammatically and contextually correct 
sentence. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.  
 
 
   
    
 
Solutions 
 
Directions (31-35): 
 
Boxes Number of chocolates 
A 64 
D 39 
G 27 
E 41 
B 13 
F 78 
C 50 
 
S31.Ans.(a) 
 
S32.Ans.(d) 
 
S33.Ans.(d) 
 
S34.Ans.(a) 
 
S35.Ans.(d) 
 
Direction (36-40):  
Sol. In this input output question numbers are arranged in ascending order from both the ends such as 
lowest number is first arranged from the left end and the second lowest number is arranged from the right 
end. And also all the numbers which are getting arranged is added by 1.  
Input:-  58 40 99 28 63 84 16 34 71 87  
Step I: 17 58 40 99 63 84 34 71 87 29 
Step II:  35 17 58 99 63 84 71 87 29 41 
Step III: 59 35 17 99 84 71 87 29 41 64 
Step IV: 72 59 35 17 99 87 29 41 64 85 
Step V: 88 72 59 35 17 29 41 64 85 100  
 
S36. Ans. (e) 
 
S37. Ans. (a) 
 
S38. Ans. (d) 
 
S39. Ans. (a) 
 
S40. Ans. (d)