DESIZN

CIRCLE
NIFT MOCK TEST NEW PATTERN
100 QUESTIONS DURATION: 2 HOURS
PART I ENGLISH COMPREHENSION

Instructions (Q.1-5): Read the passage given below and answer the questions.
With the latest round of reforms in the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy, the Centre has boasted that
most sectors would now be eligible for automatic approvals, making India the most open economy in the
world for FDI. At least in the civil aviation sector, for which the Centre also unveiled a new policy last
week targeting greater connectivity at cheaper fares, that opinion seems a little ahead of time. Raising the
FDI limit for airlines (including regional operators for whom FDI of 49 per cent was only allowed last
November) to 100 per cent, with automatic approvals for foreign ownership up to 49 per cent, sounds
good on the face of it. But it is more likely to bring relief for domestic carriers looking to raise capital or
forge an alliance with a global airline than attract many new players into the fray. This is because global
airline players continue to be hemmed in by the 49 per cent ownership limit set by the United Progressive
Alliance government in 2012, following which ventures such as AirAsia India and Vistara took off. In
theory, a foreign airline could tie up with other institutional investors like private equity funds to form a
49:51 joint venture and tap Indias double-digit air traffic growth. Even if a strategic airline investor
agrees to be a junior partner, securing a scheduled operator permit still requires an airlines chairman and
at least two-thirds of its directors to be Indian citizens, and substantial ownership and effective control to
be vested in Indian nationals. There need to be swift changes in the small print, if the skies are to be as
open as hoped for in the aviation policy.
The Centre has admitted this balancing act is part of a dynamic, calibrated process to make domestic
carriers more competitive for now. This process is also driven by security concerns. While the U.S.
originally barred foreign control of airlines in 1926 so that its military could take charge of civilian aircraft
in times of strife, most countries adopted a similar stance following World War II, citing security concerns
and the need to protect the turf of national airlines. The U.S. now allows around 25 per cent foreign
ownership in airlines, South Korea permits 49 per cent and Chile a full 100 per cent, even as it has done
away with national control and ownership norms. Australia has now scrapped limits on airline
ownership for aircraft flying within its airspace a model that could very well serve Indias aviation
policy objectives of tripling passenger traffic by 2022 and developing regional connectivity. To stay at the
forefront of FDI reforms in a slowing global economy, India could have proposed a bolder reform in airline
ownership norms and dovetailed that with its vision of an open sky policy within the SAARC region and
beyond. That would have been a global game changer.

1. Even if a strategic airline investor agrees to be a junior partner, what airlines still require?
a. Security concerns
b. strategic foreign direct investment (FDI) policy
c. a chairman
d. Both A and B

2. Which among the following is TRUE according to the passage given above?
a. South Korea allows foreign ownership in airlines permits 45 per cent
b. Chile allows foreign ownership in airlines permits 85 per cent
c. a foreign airline could tie up with other institutional investors like private equity funds to form a 49:51
joint venture and tap Indias double-digit air traffic growth
d. Both A and B

3. Which of the following is FALSE according to the passage?
a. There need does not to be swift changes in the small print
b. the Centre has boasted that most sectors would now be eligible for automatic approvals, making India
the most open economy in the world for FDI
c. Raising the FDI limit for airlines to 100 per cent, with automatic approvals for foreign ownership up to
49 per cent, sounds good on the face of it
d. None of the above

4. Which among the following is MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the word scrapped?
a. demolish b. hoard c. save d. store

5. Which among the following is MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the word boasted?
a. brooder b. detest c. abide d. blowhard

Instructions (Q.6-10): Read the passage given below and answer the questions.
The United Nations was set up 70 years ago to save future generations from the scourge of war. While it
has arguably succeeded in preventing another great war, its track record on peace and security has not
always been stellar.
Assessments on the vitality, durability and success of diplomacy in any year including 2015 are best
carried out away from high-decibel levels and cantankerous TV anchors. Preferably, assessments are
best when undertaken by those who are not themselves camp followers and cheerleaders. Diplomacy is a
fine art when well-practised and fashioned by the mature; not by those seeking the thrill of tomorrows
headlines. Subjectivity will, by definition, find its way into any human endeavour. The seasoned
practitioner is trained to guard against premature excitement, euphoria and hubris.
How does 2015 stand out as a year of success amongst all others? The successes that stand out: The
adoption of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, the conference of parties (COP 21) climate change
agreement and the US-Iran nuclear deal, which passed despite stiff domestic and Israeli opposition. This
bore fruit in 2016, as epitomised by the recent prisoner exchange that took place over the weekend.
A closer look at some of these successes indicates that 2015 has reinforced the need for multilateralism.
The 2030 agenda, for example, unlike the Millennium Development Goals of 2000, reflect a bottom-up
negotiation process by the entire UN membership. Their impact could well prove to be transformational,
even as issues relating to their financing and implementation need to be resolved. Equally, decisions taken
by the COP 21 in Paris represent a decisive victory against the irresponsible, particularly the climate
sceptics.The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, stated after COP 21: For the first time, every country in
the world has pledged to curb their emissions, strengthen resilience and act internationally and
domestically to address climate change. But, here again, follow-up action to ensure that global warming
can be limited to meet the ambitious targets will need to be demonstrated.
At the multilateral level, 2015 also marked the 15th anniversary of Resolution 1325 on women, peace and
security. Resolution 2242, passed in September 2015, affirms the essential role of women in conflict
prevention, peacemaking, and peace-building. Along with the establishment of UN Women in 2010, this
has firmly entrenched the centrality of womens empowerment and gender equality in the international
discourse, a big plus for diplomacy in 2015.
Among the major bilateral diplomatic successes of the year was the decision for the normalisation of
relations between the US and Cuba. The apology by Japan and the offer of $8 million to Korean comfort
women during World War II were widely welcomed as an initiative designed to deal with a troublesome
past.
2015 has hopefully also driven home to the main stakeholders the fact that the major threats to
international peace and security are best handled collectively. These are beyond the capability of any one
of them. A lot went wrong in 2015 precisely because this principle was not always upheld: The continued
stalemate on Syria with devastating humanitarian consequences, the inability to deal with the Islamic
State (IS) adequately, the situation in Yemen, where there has been more physical destruction in five
months than in Syria in five years. The roadmap for collective action against the IS produced by the UN
Security Council provides just that glimmer of hope. If the Turks can overcome their desire to first go after
the Kurds, and the Americans and Russians come to genuinely believe that the IS constitutes a bigger
threat than Bashar al-Assad, cooperation may result in some hope for Syria. For this, the Saudis and their
followers also need to play ball.

6. According to the passage, what Went wrong in 2015?
a. Physical destruction in Yemen.
b. IS constituted a bigger threat in 2015.
c. The inability to deal with the Islamic State (IS) adequately.
d. All of above

7. Find the incorrect statement on the basis of the given passage?
a. The United Nations was set up 70 years.
b. Resolution 2242, affirms the essential role of women in conflict prevention, peacemaking, and peace-
building.
c. Physical destruction in Yemen five months than in Syria in five years.
d. None of these

8. According to the author, what world has pledged for the first time?
a. Adoption of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
b. The US-Iran nuclear deal.
c. To curb their emissions, strengthen resilience and act internationally and domestically to address
climate change.
d. Affirms the essential role of women in conflict prevention, peacemaking, and peace-building.

9. According to the Author, What were widely welcome initiative in 2015?
a. As issues relating to their financing and implementation has been resolved among many countries.
b. Americans and Russians come to genuinely believe that the IS constitutes a bigger threat than Bashar al-
Assad.
c. Apology by Japan and the offer of $8 million to Korean comfort women.
d. Major bilateral diplomatic success between US and Cuba.

10. Which of the following is true in the context of the passage?
a. Resolution 2242, passed in December 2015.
b. UN Women Established in 2009.
c. 2015 has strengthened the need for multilateralism.
d. All of Above

Instructions (Q.11-15): Read the passage given below and answer the questions.
The new economy has ushered in great business opportunities-and great turmoil. Most traditional
organisations have accepted, in theory at least, that they must either change or die. Even giants such as
eBay, Amazon.com, and America Online recognise that they need to manage the changes associated with
rapid entrepreneurial growth. Despite some individual successes, however, change remains difficult to
pull off, and few companies manage the process as well as they would like. Most of their initiatives-
installing new technology, downsizing, restructuring, or trying to change corporate culturehave had low
success rates. The brutal fact is that about 70% of all change initiatives fail.
In our experience, the reason for most of those failures is that in their rush to change their organisations,
managers end up immersing themselves in an alphabet soup of initiatives. They lose focus and become
mesmerised by all the advice available in print and online about why companies should change, what they
should try to accomplish, and how they should do it. This proliferation of recomrnendations often leads to
muddle when change is attempted. The result is that most change efforts exert a heavy toll, both human
and economic. To improve the odds of success, and to reduce the human carnage, it is imperative that
executives understand the nature and process of corporate change much better. But even that is not
enough. Leaders need to crack the code of change.
For more than 40 years now, we have been studying the nature of corporate change. And although every
businesss change initiative is unique, our research suggests there are two archetypes, or theories, of
change. These archetypes are based on very different and often unconscious assumptions by senior
executives-and the consultants and academics who advise them-about why and how changes should be
made. Theory E is change based on economic value. Theory O is change based on organisational capability.
Both are valid models; each theory of change acliieves some of managements goals, either explicitly or
implicitly. But each theory also has its costs often unexpected ones.
Theory E change strategies are the ones that make all the headlines. In this hard approach to change,
shareholder value is the only legitimate measure of corporate success. Change usually involves heavy use
of economic incentives, drastic layoffs, downsizing, and restructuring. E change strategies are more
common than O change strategies among companies in the United States, where financial markets push
corporate boards for rapid turnarounds. For instance, when WilliamAAnders was brought in as CEO of
General Dynamics in 1991, his goal was to maxirnise economic value-however painful the remedies might
be. Over the next three years, Anders reduced the workforce by 71,000 people 44,000 through the
divestiture of seven businesses and 27,000 through layoffs and attrition. Anders employed common E
strategies.
Managers who subscribe to Theory O believe that if they were to focus exclusively on the price of their
stock, they might harm their organisations. In this soft approach to change, the goal is to develop
corporate culture and human capability through individual and organisational learning-the process of
changing, obtaining feedback, reflecting, and making further changes. US companies that adopt O
strategies, as Hewlett-Packard did when its performance flagged in the
1980s, typically have strong, long-held, commitment-based psychological contracts with their employees.
Managers at these companies are likely to see the risks in breaking those contracts. Because they place a
high value on employee commitment, Asian and European businesses are also more likely to adopt an O
strategy to change.
Few companies subscribe to just one theory. Most companies we have studied have used a mix of both.
But all too often, managers try to apply theories E and O in tandem without resolving the inherent
tensions between them. This impulse to combine the strategies is directionally correct, but theories E and
O are so different that its hard to manage them sirnultaneously-employees distrust leaders who alternate
between nurturing and cutthroat corporate behavior. Our research suggests, however, that there is a way
to resolve the tension so that businesses can satisfy their shareholders while building viable institutions.
Companies that effectively combine hard and soft approaches to change can reap big payoffs in
profitability and productivity.

11. Which ofthe following is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word LEGITIMATE as
used in the passage?
a. legal b. criminal c. sensitive d. invalid

12. Which of the following statements is TRUE in the context of the passage?
a. Theory E strategies are more likely to be popular among orgnaisations of Asian countries.
b. Quite often, organisations opt for either of the two theories of organisational change suggested by the
author.
c. Theory E change strategies focus more on maximising economic worth of an organisation.
d. The theories of change mentioned by the author are based on tested methods.

13. The author in the given passage focuses on the following EXCEPT
a. change not as easy as it appears
b. how to increase protability through organisational change
c. bringing about successful organisational change
d. hindrances in the process of organisational change

14. In the context of the passage, which of the following could possibly be an effect(s) of adopting
Theory E, on employees for bringing about organisational change?
a. Employees become more attached with the organisation
b. Insecurity among employees
c. Improved morale of employees
d. Employees resorting to malicious methods to get faster promotions

15. According to the author, for organisational change to be successful
a. executives must focus on understanding the process of change.
b. organisations must be willing to excuse those involved in the change process, in case it is unsuccessful.
c. organisations must be willing to spend generously during the process.
d. those involved in the change process must be given specialised training.

Instructions (Q.16-20): Read the passage given below and answer the questions.

The recent change to all-volunteer armed forces in the United States will eventually produce a gradual
increase in the proportion of women in the armed forces and in the variety of womens assignments, but
probably not the dramatic gains for women that might have been expected. This is so even though the
armed forces operate in an ethos of institutional change oriented toward occupational equality and under
the federal sanction of equal pay for work. The difficulty is that women are unlikely to be trained for any
direct combat operations.
A significant portion of the larger society remains uncomfortable as yet with extending equality in this
direction. Therefore, for women in the military, the search for equality will still be based on functional
equivalence, not identity or even similarity of task. Opportunities seem certain to arise. The growing
emphasis on deterrence is bound to offer increasing scope for women to become involved in novel types
of noncombat military assignments.

16.Which sentence is an incorrect one?
a. The recent change to all voluntary armed forces in US will produce a gradual increase in the proportion
of women.
b. The difficulty is that women are likely to be trained for any direct combat operation.
c. Opportunities seem certain to arise
d. The difficulty is that women are unlikely to be trained for any direct combat operation

17. A suitable title for the passage might be ?
a. Current status of women in US military.
b. Current status of women in US navy
c. Current status of women in US air force
d. Current status of women in US teaching service,

18. According to the passage, despite the United Sates armed forces commitment to occupational
equality for women in the military, certain other factors preclude women__
a. Being assigned all of the military tasks that are assigned to men.
b. Drawing assignments from a wider range of assignments than before
c. Having access to positions of responsibility
d. Receiving equal pay for equal work

19. The passage implies which of the following is a factor conductive to a more equitable
representation of women in the United States armed forces than has existed in the past?
a. The all-volunteer character of the present armed forces.
b. The past service records of women who had assignments functionally equivalent to mens assignments.
c. The level of awareness on the part of the larger society of military issues
d. An increased decline in the proportion of deterrence oriented non combat assignments.

20. The primary purpose of the passage is to
a. Present an overview of the different types of assignments available to women
b. Analyze reforms in the new United States all-volunteer armed forces necessitated by the increasing
number of women in the military.
c. Present the new United States all-volunteer armed forces as a model case of equal employment policies
in action
d. Present a reasoned prognosis of the status of women in the new United States all-volunteer armed
forces.

Instructions (Q.21-25): Read the passage given below and answer the questions.
Vice-President Hamid Ansari has highlighted the dearth of scientific temper in the country. His comments
come just as the 2016 Indian Science Congress has drawn many laments on the state of Indian science. In
fact, for the last two years presentations on topics such as the invention of airships in ancient India have
created a disappointing, disturbing image. In a damning indictment, Nobel laureate Venkatraman
Ramakrishnan has described the congress as a circus where very little science is discussed.
While it can be argued that the congress should be open to diverse streams, such openness cant come at
the cost of a genuine scientific ethos. As Ansari has observed, intolerance towards attempts to separate
belief from scientifically verified facts leads to the occult being dubbed as scientific. Plus, theres
empirical evidence to suggest that the roots of Indian science are worryingly weak. The country is yet to
achieve its goal of spending at least 2% of GDP on scientific research. Around 59% of secondary schools
dont have an integrated science laboratory. And according to 2013 figures Indians filed only 17 patents
per million population compared to 4,451in tiny South Korea.
These metrics stand at odds with government policies like Make in India. As pointed out by Nobel winning
physicist David Gross, attempts at manufacturing high-end products in India wont yield the desired
benefits unless backed by sustained investment in basic science right from school level to higher
education. That not a single Indian institute of higher learning figures in the top 100 ranking of world
universities is a poor comment on the quality of education and research in the country. An even greater
tragedy is that most Indian students today consider the sciences only as academic streams to high-paying
corporate careers. Overall, the science pedagogy is poor and the scientific temper diluted.
The state of Indian science is actually a direct reflection of Indias general education woes. Lack of
meritocracy in educational institutions shows up in poor research. Focus on producing degree holders
kills innovation. Against this backdrop a framework for audit of scientific departments as suggested by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is just the first step. Whats required next is an overhaul of science
education to create an environment that encourages research and innovation. Only then can Indian
scientists meaningfully contribute towards the development goals of the country.
21. Which of the following is true in the context of the passage?
a. The country has achieved 2% of GDP on science research.
b. Indian institutions are performing very well in higher education on international level.
c. Approx 59% of secondary schools doesnt have an integrated science laboratory.
d. The science pedagogy is very strong.

22. According to passage, why Indian students considering the science only for academic stream ?
a. Indian Students are good in research.
b. Science proves great opportunities for careers rather than other streams.
c. Most of Indians are intelligent in science.
d. Just because of high-paying corporate careers.

23. Which of the following is the central theme of the passage?
a. Mythology vs science: Creating a better climate for research and innovation is a must for Indias
development.
b. Indian Education system.
c. Importance of science in Education.
d. Overview of Indian institutions.

24. Which of the following statement is false in the context of the given passage?
a. Most of Indian students consider the sciences as academic streams.
b. Not a single Indian institute in the list of top 100 ranking of world universities.
c. Last two years presentations on invention of airships in ancient India have created a disappointing.
d. All are true

25. According to the passage, what kills innovation ?
a. Indian scientists meaningfully not contributing towards the development goals of the country.
b. Poor performance of Indian institutions in Research.
c. More Focus on producing degree holders.
d. More focus in other streams rather than Science.

PART II COMMUNICATION ABILITY
Instructions (26-28): Choose the correct synonym of the word given in bold.
26. Anachronism
a. Obsession b. vogue c. Radicalism d. Pre-emption

27. Irascible
a. determined b. placid c. reasonable d. pliant

28. Spite
a. joy b. beverage c. wonder d. malice

Instructions (29-30): Choose the correct antonym of the word given in bold.
29. Gracious
a. rude b. agreeable c. unpleasant d. despicable

30. Gloom
a. leave b. mirth c. overstate d. stretch

Instructions (31-34): Fill in the blank.
31. This is because the courts of the country where the child had permanent or habitual residence
are considered to best_____________the childs interest.
a. determine b. describe c. describe d. prolong

32. WHO estimates that, within the next few years, non-communicable diseases will become the
principal global_____________of morbidity and mortality.
a. session b. effect c. result d. causes

33. The right to education is every students right to get to the truth, regardless of what kind of
school one goes to. Truth may be______________.
a. elusive b. confront c. enticing d. inviting

34. Parallels exist between these requirements and the initiatives taken to control tobacco
consumption, from which important______________can be learnt,especially with respect to the use
of international legal instruments.
a. tutorials b. lessons c. practice d. point

Instructions (35-37): Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

35. Have an axe to grind
a. to have a strong opinion about something.
b. to become a nun
c. To use very obscene or blasphemous language
d. To be idle

36. Have a whale of a time
a. To impose tax on somebody
b. very friendly
c. No matter how great the reward
d. to have an exciting or fun time

37. Hat in hand
a. to ask someone for a favor with humility
b. Under no circumstances
c. game of chance
d. To keep ones door close

Among other key issues raised during Mr. Yis visit will be Chinas presidency of the G20 group, which will
(38) in the summit at Hangzhou next month. As the G20 host, Beijing holds the pen to the groups
outcome statement. The summit has the (39) to flare up, given that the U.S. will push strongly on matters
concerning the SCS and WTO. Beijings handling of the summit will hold a candle to its (40) as a
responsible power in the region.
Indian officials argue that China has been promoting its narrow interests in (41) forums. They cite recent
discussions on the sidelines of BRICS meetings, where Chinese diplomats have aggressively promoted the
idea of the collective as a (42) to the U.S.-led order. India is distinctly uncomfortable with pitching BRICS
as an anti-West initiative.
38. a. provoke b. privilege c. culminate d. begin
39. a. potential b. cleaver c. shrewd d. intelligent
40. a. sincere b. reputation c. disreputableness d. tricky
41. a. instability b. wavering c. variability d. multilateral
42. a. probability b. availability c. counterweight d. variability

As we celebrate Independence Day this August 15, it is worth asking ourselves: why is there little sense of
pride in the country about what our parents and grandparents managed to achieve against all odds? If
anything, why is there a sense of (43) about their potential contributions and sacrifices? My father was in
and out of British jails for more than three years, and there were scores of people like him. They were not
only fighting for Indias freedom from colonial rule in a political sense, but also fighting hard for the
transformation of the country from within from age-old (44) of the caste system, and from the
pressures of collective (45) to create a sense of individual and civic responsibility to create a modern
nation. The stories of people like my parents (my father died at the age of 81 in 1993 and my mother
completed 100 last September before passing away last December) are not simply moral examples but
also (46) and thrilling. But, except for a few details such as the Dandi Salt March or the Quit India
Movement and the final Partition of the sub-continent, much of the details about the movement and the
involvement of several thousands of people from all parts of the country remain (47) in the minds of most
Indians today.
43. adulation b. derision c. privileging d. provocation
44. amendments b. regards c. prejudices d. fairness
45. crankiness b. conventions c. deviations d. creepiness
46. careful b. prudent c. adventurous d. cautious
47. candid b. vocal c. hazy d. sunny

48. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
a. erratic b. diligent c. evence d. diabolical

49. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
a. naivete b. nuance c. peian d. progeny

50. Teetotaller means
a. One who abstains from theft b. One who abstains from meat
c. One who abstains from taking wine d. One who abstains from malice


PART III QUANTITATIVE ABILITY

51. In an examination, there were 2000 candidates, out of which 900 candidates were boys and the rest
were girls. If 32% of the girls passed, then the total percentage of failed candidates is
a. 68.5% b. 74.7% c. 35.3% d. 70%

52. From the salary of an officer, 10% is deducted as house rent, 15% of the rest he spends on childrens
education and 10% of the balance is spent on clothes. After his expenditure, he is left with Rs. 1377. His
salary is
a. Rs. 2100 b. Rs. 2040 c. Rs. 2000 d. Rs. 2200

53. If the price of gold increases by 30%, by how much should the purchase of gold be reduced so that the
expenditure may remain the same as before?
a. 30% b. 23 1/13 % c. 27 2/13% d. 19%

54. A papaya tree was planted 2 years ago. It increases at the rate of 20% every year. If at present, the
height of the tree is 540cm, what was its height when the tree was planted?
a. 400cm b. 375cm c. 324cm d. 432cm

55. A mixture of 40 litres of milk and water contains 10% water. How much water should be added to it,
so that water may be 20% in the new mixture?
a. 6.5ltrs b. 5.5ltrs c. 4ltrs d. 5ltrs

56. The average age of an adult class is 40years. 12 new students with an average age of 32 years join the
class, thereby decreasing the average by 4 years. The original strength of the class was
a. 12 b. 11 c. 10 d. 15

57. If 6 men working 8 hours a day earn Rs. 840 per week, then 9 men working 6 hours a day will earn
how much per week?
a. 950 b. 960 c. 940 d. 945

58. A man drives from Delhi to Mathura in 3 hours 40 minutes and returns to Delhi in 4 hours 30 mins.
The average speed from Delhi to Mathura exceeds the average speed of the entire trip by
a. 5.5kmph b. 5kmph c. 4.5 kmph d. 4kmph

59. Find the sum of all 2 digit numbers divisible by 9.
a. 1655 b. 1700 c. 1755 d. 1575

60. Two trains are moving in the same direction at 75kmph and 60kmph. The faster train crosses a man in
the slower train in 20 seconds. The length of the faster train is:
a. 90m b. 86.5m c. 83.3m d. 79.6m

61. A vendor bought guavas at 7 for 6 rupees and sold 5 for 4 rupees. Find his loss or profit percentage.
a. 1.9% b. 1.8% c. 1.66% d. 2%

62. B borrowed an amount from A at 8% per annum for 3 years and gave it to C at 2% higher rate of
interest for the same time period. In the whole transaction, Bs profit was Rs. 480. Find the amount.
a. 4000 b. 4800 c. 8000 d. 8800

63. A is 20% more efficient than B and takes 120 days to finish a piece of work. B will finish the same work
in how many days?
a. 80days b. 100days c. 120 days d. 140days

64. The Cost price of 10 articles is equal to the selling price is 8 articles. Find profit/loss percentage.
a. 20% profit b. 20% loss c. 25% profit d. 25% loss

65. The ratio of two numbers is 15:11. If their HCF is 13, then these numbers will be:
a. 15:11 b. 75:55 c. 105:77 d. 195:143

66. Two pencils are of 24cm and 42cm. If we want to make them of equal size then minimum number
of similar pencils will be:
a. 6 b. 11 c. 12 d. NONE OF THESE

67. The ratio of the ages of the father and the daughter at present is 3:1. Four years ago the ratio was
4:1. The average age of the father and daughter 2 years hence will be:
a. 24 b. 26 c. 25 d. 36

68. A number, when divided by 12, leaves 8 as the remainder. What will be the remainder if twice the
number is divided by 12?
a. 0 b. 4 c. 8 d. Cant be determined

69. By selling an article for Rs. 480, a person loses 20%. For how much should he sell it in order to gain
40%?
a. 960 b. 840 c. 560 d. None of these

70. A person goes 24km against the stream and comes back in a total of 5hrs. Find the velocity of current
if the speed of the boat in still water is 10km/hr.
a. 2km/hr b. 3km/hr c. 4km/hr d. 5km/hr

PART IV ANALYTICAL ABILITY

71. Which of the following will come in place of the question mark in the following sequence?
6C7, 8F10, 11J14, 15O19, ?
a. 25U20 b. 20U25 c. 20U24 d. 19U25

72. Ram walks 10m South from his house, turns left and walks 23m, again turns left and walks 40m, then
turns right and walks 5m to reach his school. In which direction is the school from his house?
a. East b. North-East c. South-East d. North

73. If Table is called Chair, Chair is called Cot, Cot is called Pot and Pot is called Filter, Where does
a person sit?
a. Pot b. Cot c. Chair d. Filter

74. In a class of 35 students, Kiran is placed 7th from the bottom whereas Mohan is placed 9th from the top.
Sohan is placed exactly between Kiran and Mohan. What is Kirans position from Sohan?
a. 13th b. 11th c. 10th d. 9th

75. If the second, third, fifth, eighth and ninth letters of the word CONTEMPLATION are combined to form
a meaningful word, what will be the middle letter of the word? If more than one word can be formed, your
answer is X and if no word can be formed, your answer is Y.
a. A b. O c. X d. Y

76. Pointing to a photo, Arun said, She is the mother of my brothers sons wifes daughter. How is Arun
related to that lady?
a. Uncle b. Daughter-in-law c. Cousin d. None of these

77. After a get-together, every person present shakes hand with every other person. If there were 105
handshakes in all, how many persons were present?
a. 15 b. 14 c. 13 d. 16

78. In a month of 31 days, the third Wednesday falls on the 15th. What will be the last day of that month?
a. Fifth Thursday b. Fifth Wednesday c. Fourth Sunday d. Fifth Friday

(Q.79-80): A blacksmith has five iron articles A,B,C,D and E, each having a different weight.
i. A weighs twice as much as B.
ii. B weighs four and a half times as much as C.
iii. C weighs half as much as D.
iv. D weighs half as much as E.
v. E weighs less than A but more than C.

79. Which of the following is the lightest in weight?
a. C b. B c. C d. D

80. E is heavier than which of the following two articles?
a. A.C b. D,C c. D,B d. A,B

81. Statement: There is one thing as important as studying and that is how much is understood.
Assumptions: I: Studying & understanding go hand in hand.
II: Understanding is as important as studying.
a. Both I & II are implicit b. Only II is implicit
c. Only I is implicit d. Neither I nor II is implicit

82. Statement: All birds are dogs. Some dogs are cats.
Conclusion:
I: Some cats are not dogs.
II: All dogs are not birds.
a. Both are true b. Only II is true c. Only I is true d. Neither I nor II is true.

83. Complete the series:
3, 6,12, 15, 30, 33, ?
a. 66 b. 36 c. 150 d. 39

84. If CHIMNEY : SMOKE then
a. Tea: Kettle b. Clay: Ceramic c. House:Roof d. Gun: Bullet

85. Choose the odd one:
a. CFIL b. PSVX c. JMPS d. ORUX



PART V GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & CURRENT AFFAIRS

86. GiGi Hadid made a special collection for which of the following brands?
a. Ralph Lauren b. Tommy Hilfiger c. Louis Vuitton d. Levis

87. One of the following designers is different in a certain way. Choose the correct option.
a. Nirav Modi b. Sabyasachi c. Tarun Tahiliani d. Anita Dongre

88. Which is the parent company of PANTALOONS?
a. Landmark Group b. Arvind Group c. Aditya Birla Group d. ITC Ltd.

89. The Giorgio Armani Group will launch its first Giorgio Armani & Emporio Armani store in
a. Delhi b. Mumbai c. Bangalore d. None of these

90. Seven by MS Dhoni is a lifestyle brand of which e-com portal?
a. Myntra b. Jabong c. Amazon d. Flipkart

91. Ted Baker has signed an exclusive deal with
a. Reliance b. Tata c. Aditya Birla d. Arvind Group

92. Who has been appointed the chairman of NIFT in 2016?
a. Chetan Khurana b. Chetan Chauhan c. Manish Khurana d. Manish Chauhan

93. Name the CEO of PAYTM?
a. Ananth Narayan b. Kunal Bahl c. Vijay Shekhar d. Binny Bansal

94. Hornbill festival takes place in
a. Kashmir b. Assam c. Nagaland d. Mizoram

95. Who won the Best Actor 2016 Filmfare?
a. Ranveer Singh b. Ranbir Kapoor c. Amir Khan d. Salman Khan

96. Which Indian designer owns the label Balance?
a. Tarun Tahiliani b. Gaurav Gupta c. Rohit Bal d. Manish Malhotra

97. Which brand has the tagline Bleed Blue?
a. Adidas b. Puma c. Nike d. Converse

98. Who is the brand ambassador of Provogue?
a. Amir Khan b. Virat Kohli c. Sachin Tendulkar d. Hritik Roshan

99. Who is the textile minister of India?
a. Suresh Prabhu b. Smriti Irani c. Santosh Gangwar d. Rajnath Singh

100. Ajrakh is a type of
a. Weave b. Fabric c. Print d. Stitch