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The probability distribution function of a random variable $X$ is given by $f(x) = \dfrac{x}{18}, ; 0 \le x \le 6$ $= 0, \text{ otherwise}$ Then the value of $P(X > 2)$ is





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Solution

$P(X > 2) = \int_{2}^{6} \dfrac{x}{18} , dx = \dfrac{1}{18} \left[\dfrac{x^2}{2}\right]_2^6 = \dfrac{1}{36}(36 - 4) = \dfrac{32}{36} = \dfrac{8}{9}$

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Find the probability of guessing correctly at least six of 10 answers in a True or False objective test.





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Solution

Let $X \sim \text{Binomial}(n = 10, p = 0.5)$ $P(X \ge 6) = \sum_{r=6}^{10} \binom{10}{r} (0.5)^{10} = 0.377$

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If, for a binomial distribution, the number of trials is $9$, the variance is $2$ and the probability of success is greater than that of failure, find the probability of both success.





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Solution

For a binomial distribution, variance $= npq = 2$ and $n = 9$. So, $9p(1 - p) = 2 \Rightarrow 9p - 9p^2 = 2 \Rightarrow 9p^2 - 9p + 2 = 0$. $\Rightarrow p = \dfrac{9 \pm \sqrt{81 - 72}}{18} = \dfrac{9 \pm 3}{18}$. Hence, $p = \dfrac{2}{3}$ or $\dfrac{1}{3}$. Since probability of success is greater than failure, $p = \dfrac{2}{3}$.

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Two customers, Rachana and Bhakti, are visiting a particular shop in the same week (Tuesday to Saturday). Each is equally likely to visit the shop on any day as on another day. What is the probability that both will visit the shop on consecutive days?





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Solution

Total days = 5 (Tuesday to Saturday). Total possible pairs $= 5 \times 5 = 25$. Consecutive day pairs = $(T,W), (W,T), (W,Th), (Th,W), (Th,F), (F,Th), (F,S), (S,F)$ → total 8. So, $P = \dfrac{8}{25}$.

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A pendulum swings through an angle of $30^\circ$ and describes an arc of $17.6\ \text{cm}$ in length. Find the length of the pendulum.





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Solution

Arc length $l = r\theta$. Here $\theta = 30^\circ = \dfrac{\pi}{6}\ \text{radians}$ and $l = 17.6$. So, $r = \dfrac{l}{\theta} = \dfrac{17.6}{\pi/6} = \dfrac{17.6 \times 6}{3.14} \approx 33.6\ \text{cm}$.

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Two cubes each of volume $64\ \text{cm}^3$ are joined end to end. Find the surface area of the resulting cuboid.





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Solution

Each cube side $a = \sqrt[3]{64} = 4\ \text{cm}$. When joined end to end, dimensions of cuboid $= 8 \times 4 \times 4$. Surface area $= 2(lb + bh + hl) = 2(8\times4 + 4\times4 + 4\times8) = 2(32 + 16 + 32) = 160\ \text{cm}^2$.

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The incomes of $A$, $B$ and $C$ are in the ratio $7 : 9 : 12$ and their spending are in the ratio $8 : 9 : 15$. If $A$ saves $\dfrac{1}{4}$ of his income, then the savings of $A$, $B$ and $C$ are in the ratio of





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Solution

Let incomes be $7x, 9x, 12x$ and expenditures be $8y, 9y, 15y$. Saving of $A = 7x - 8y = \dfrac{1}{4}(7x) \Rightarrow 7x - 8y = \dfrac{7x}{4} \Rightarrow 8y = \dfrac{21x}{4} \Rightarrow y = \dfrac{21x}{32}$. Savings: $A = \dfrac{7x}{4}$, $B = 9x - 9y = 9x - 9\left(\dfrac{21x}{32}\right) = \dfrac{99x}{32}$, $C = 12x - 15y = 12x - 15\left(\dfrac{21x}{32}\right) = \dfrac{69x}{32}$. Hence ratio $= 56 : 99 : 69$.

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Two trains, A and B, start simultaneously from two stations $300\ \text{km}$ apart. Train A travels at $60\ \text{km/h}$, and Train B travels at $90\ \text{km/h}$. If a bird starts flying from Train A towards Train B at $120\ \text{km/h}$ and immediately turns back upon reaching Train B, continuing this until the trains meet, what total distance does the bird cover?





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Solution

Time for trains to meet $= \dfrac{300}{60+90} = 2\ \text{h}$. Bird flies the whole time at $120\ \text{km/h}$, so distance $= 120 \times 2 = 240\ \text{km}$.

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Find the distance from the eye at which a coin of $2\ \text{cm}$ diameter should be held so as to conceal the full moon whose angular diameter is $31'$.





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Solution

Small–angle $\theta\ (\text{radians}) \approx \dfrac{\text{diameter}}{\text{distance}}$. $\theta = 31' = \dfrac{31\pi}{180\times60}$. $d = \dfrac{0.02}{\theta} = \dfrac{0.02\times10800}{31\pi} \approx 2.217\ \text{m}$.

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A circular wire of radius $7.5\ \text{cm}$ is cut and bent to lie along the circumference of a hoop of radius $120\ \text{cm}$. Find (in degrees) the angle subtended at the hoop’s centre.





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Solution

Arc length $s = 2\pi(7.5)=15\pi$. On hoop of radius $120$, $\theta = \dfrac{s}{r} = \dfrac{15\pi}{120}=\dfrac{\pi}{8}=22^\circ 30'$.

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The population of a town grows at $10%$ per year. How long will it take for the population to triple?





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Solution

$(1.1)^t = 3 \Rightarrow t=\dfrac{\log 3}{\log 1.1}\approx 11.53\ \text{years}$. $\boxed{t=\dfrac{\log 3}{\log 1.1}\approx 11.53\ \text{years}}$

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A company models the rate of change of concentration by $(y^2+3xy),dx+(x^2+xy),dy=0$, with $y=1$ when $x=1$. Find $y$ as a function of $x$ (choose the correct option).





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Solution

Put $y=vx$. Then $v+x,dv/dx=-\dfrac{v(v+3)}{1+v}$. $\displaystyle \frac{1+v}{v(v+2)},dv=-\frac{2,dx}{x} \Rightarrow \ln!\big(v(v+2)\big)=-4\ln x+C$. $\Rightarrow v(v+2)=\dfrac{C}{x^{4}}$. Using $(x,y)=(1,1)$ gives $C=3$. $\displaystyle \therefore \frac{y}{x}!\left(\frac{y}{x}+2\right)=\frac{3}{x^{4}} \Rightarrow y=y(x)=x!\left(-1+\sqrt{1+\frac{3}{x^{4}}}\right)$ (positive branch by IC).$\boxed{y=x!\left(-1+\sqrt{1+\dfrac{3}{x^{4}}}\right)}$

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A family of parabolas $y=ax^{2}$ $(a>0)$ has vertices on the $x$–axis and axis parallel to $y$–axis. The differential equation of this family is:





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Solution

$y=ax^{2}$, $a=\dfrac{y}{x^{2}}$. Differentiate: $y'=2ax=\dfrac{2y}{x}$. $\Rightarrow x,y'-2y=0$.

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The coefficient of $x^{n}$ in the expansion of $(1+x)^{2n}$ and $(1+x)^{2n-1}$ are in the ratio





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Solution

$\text{Coeff}{x^n},(1+x)^{2n}=\binom{2n}{n}$ and $\text{Coeff}{x^n},(1+x)^{2n-1}=\binom{2n-1}{n}$. $\displaystyle \binom{2n}{n}=\frac{(2n)}{n,n}=\frac{2n}{n}\cdot\frac{(2n-1)}{n,(n-1)}=2\binom{2n-1}{n}$. So ratio $=2:1$.

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The equation of a parabola is $y^2=4x$. Which of the following points lies on the parabola?





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Solution

For $y^2=4x$, we need $x=\dfrac{y^2}{4}$. For $y=\pm4$, $x=\dfrac{16}{4}=4$ $\Rightarrow$ $(4,4)$ and $(4,-4)$ satisfy. Others give $x\neq\dfrac{y^2}{4}$.

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In $\triangle ABC$, sides are $a=9$, $b=7$, $c=12$. Find angle $C$ (opposite side $c$) using the Law of Cosines.





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Solution

$\cos C=\dfrac{a^2+b^2-c^2}{2ab}=\dfrac{81+49-144}{2\cdot9\cdot7}=\dfrac{-14}{126}=-\dfrac{1}{9}$. $C=\cos^{-1}\left(-\dfrac{1}{9}\right)\approx97.57^\circ$.

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The number of real solutions of $\sqrt{1+\cos 2x}=\sqrt{2},\cos^{-1}(\cos x)$ in $\left[\frac{\pi}{2},\pi\right]$ is





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Solution

$\sqrt{1+\cos 2x}=\sqrt{2},|\cos x|$. On $\left[\frac{\pi}{2},\pi\right]$, $\cos x\le 0$ so $|\cos x|=-\cos x$. LHS $=\sqrt{2},|\cos x|$, RHS $=\sqrt{2},|\cos x|$ only if $\cos^{-1}(\cos x)=|\cos x|$, which never holds for $x\in\left[\frac{\pi}{2},\pi\right]$. Hence no real solution.

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Given $,\dfrac{dy}{dx}+y=1,$ with $y(0)=2$, find $y(1)$.





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Solution

Solve linear ODE: $y=Ce^{-x}+1$. Using $y(0)=2\Rightarrow C=1$. So $y(1)=e^{-1}+1$.

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The valid range of $x$ for which $\cos^{-1}(2x-3)$ is defined is





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Solution

For $\cos^{-1}(,\cdot,)$ to be defined, $-1\le 2x-3\le 1$. This gives $2\le 2x\le 4\Rightarrow 1\le x\le 2$.

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The perpendicular distance of the point $P(1,2,3)$ from the line $\dfrac{x-6}{3}=\dfrac{y-7}{2}=\dfrac{z-7}{-2}$ is





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Solution

Line passes through $A(6,7,7)$ with direction $\vec v=\langle3,2,-2\rangle$. $\vec{AP}=\langle-5,-5,-4\rangle$. Distance $=\dfrac{\lVert \vec{AP}\times\vec v\rVert}{\lVert\vec v\rVert}=\dfrac{\sqrt{833}}{\sqrt{17}}=\sqrt{49}=7$.

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The projections of a line segment on the $X,Y,Z$ axes are $12,4,3$ respectively. The length and direction cosines are





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Solution

Components are $(12,4,3)$. Length $L=\sqrt{12^2+4^2+3^2}=13$. Direction cosines $=\left(\dfrac{12}{13},\dfrac{4}{13},\dfrac{3}{13}\right)$.

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If $\tan^{-1}\left(\dfrac{1-x}{1+x}\right)=\dfrac{1}{2}\tan^{-1}x$, then $x$ is





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Solution

Let $t=\tan\left(\dfrac{1}{2}\tan^{-1}x\right)=\dfrac{1-x}{1+x}$. Using $\tan(2\theta)=\dfrac{2t}{1-t^2}=x$, we get $x=\dfrac{1-x^2}{2x}\Rightarrow 3x^2=1\Rightarrow x=\pm\dfrac{1}{\sqrt3}$. From the equation, $x>0$.

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Find the total number of ways to put $20$ balls into $5$ boxes so that the first box contains only one ball.





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Solution

Choose which ball goes to Box 1: $20$ ways. Each of the remaining $19$ balls can go to any of Boxes $2$–$5$: $4^{19}$ ways. Total $=20\cdot4^{19}$.

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Find the number of arrangements of the letters of the word $,\text{INDEPENDENCE},$ such that
(i) the words start with $I$ and end with $P$.
(ii) all the vowels never occur together.





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Solution

Letters in INDEPENDENCE: $E^4,\ N^3,\ D^2,\ I,\ P,\ C$ (total $12$).

(i) Fix $I$ at start and $P$ at end. Arrange the remaining $10$ symbols: $E^4,\ N^3,\ D^2,\ C$.
Number $= \dfrac{10!}{4!,3!,2!}=12600$.

(ii) Total arrangements $= \dfrac{12!}{4!,3!,2!}=1663200$.
“All vowels together”: treat $(\text{vowels}=E^4I)$ as one block. Then items are
${\text{block}, N^3, D^2, C, P}$ → $8$ items with repeats $N^3, D^2$.
Arrangements of items $= \dfrac{8!}{3!,2!}=3360$.
Internal vowel-block arrangements $= \dfrac{5!}{4!}=5$.
Together $= 3360\times5=16800$.
Hence “never together” $=1663200-16800=1646400$.

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The number of parallelograms formed by a set of $4$ parallel lines intersecting another set of $3$ parallel lines is





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Solution

Choose any $2$ lines from each set $\Rightarrow \binom{4}{2}\binom{3}{2}=6\times3=18$.

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A study finds that employees working fewer hours per week are more productive during their working hours and concludes that reducing working hours can increase productivity and job satisfaction. Which assumption underpins the conclusion?





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Solution

The conclusion requires that higher per-hour productivity offsets the reduced hours, addressing the concern about delays/costs.

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A study found that employees who worked fewer hours per week were more productive. Which of the following, if true, weakens the study’s conclusion?





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Solution

The conclusion requires that higher per-hour productivity offsets the reduced hours, addressing the concern about delays/costs.

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In a certain code “SAND” is written as “UCPF”. How is “STONE” written in that code?





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Solution

Each letter is shifted $+2$ positions in the alphabet: $S!\to!U,\ T!\to!V,\ O\to!Q,\ N!\to!P,\ E!\to!G$. So “STONE” $\to$ “UVQPG”.

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Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select the odd one.





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Solution

The first three are types of eyewear worn on the eyes; an optical reader is a device, not eyewear.

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Look at this series: $53,53,40,40,27,27,\ldots$ What number should come next?





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Solution

The numbers decrease by $13$ and each value is repeated: $53,53,\ 40,40,\ 27,27,\ 14,14,\ldots$ So the next term is $14$.

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In a certain language, “BOOK” is written as $4300$, “MATE” as $3900$. Then $1600$ represents which word?





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Solution

Code $=100\times(\text{sum of letter positions})$. $\text{BOOK}: (2+15+15+11)\times100=4300$, $\text{MATE}: (13+1+20+5)\times100=3900$. So $1600\Rightarrow$ sum $=16$. Among options, $\text{CAGE}: 3+1+7+5=16$.

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If CLAUSE is coded as ECSLUA, then the code of UMPIRE will be





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Solution

Pattern takes letters as $6,1,5,2,4,3$ (last, first, second-last, …). UMPIRE $(U,M,P,I,R,E)\ \to\ (E,U,R,M,I,P)=\text{EURMIP}$.

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Birds on trees $A$ and $B$ say: if $2$ from $B$ move to $A$, numbers are equal; if $2$ from $A$ move to $B$, then $B$ becomes double of $A$. Find numbers on $A,B$.





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Solution

Let $A=x,\ B=y$. $x+2=y-2\Rightarrow y=x+4$. $y+2=2(x-2)\Rightarrow y=2x-6$. Solving: $x=10,\ y=14$.

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How many pairs of letters are there in “CAMBRIDGE” that have as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?





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Solution

Word: $C,A,M,B,R,I,D,G,E$. Valid pairs: $(A,G)$ (5 between both places), $(I,G)$ (1 between both places). Total $=2$.

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Five friends $A,B,C,D,E$ travel from Goa to five cities: Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Varanasi, Bangalore using bus, train, airplane, car, boat (all distinct). Given: $C\to$ Bangalore by car; $D\to$ by boat; $B\to$ Kolkata by airplane; $E\to$ by train; the Delhi traveler did not use boat; Goa has no bus to Delhi or Chennai. Who traveled to Delhi?





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Solution

Modes left after car/boat/airplane/train are bus for $A$. Since bus doesn’t go to Delhi or Chennai, $A\to$ Varanasi. Remaining cities for $D$ and $E$ are Delhi and Chennai; but the Delhi traveler didn’t use boat, so $D$ (boat) cannot be Delhi. Hence $E$ traveled to Delhi.

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Statements:
$s1.$ All incomes are salaries.
$s2.$ Some salaries are perks.
$s3.$ Some perks are tangible.
Conclusions:
$c1.$ Some incomes are tangible.
$c2.$ At least some perks are salaries.





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Solution

From $s2$, “some salaries are perks” $\Rightarrow$ “some perks are salaries,” so $c2$ follows. $c1$ does not follow: incomes $\subseteq$ salaries ($s1$), but we have no information linking incomes to tangible items; $s2$ and $s3$ could refer to different elements.

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Read the given information properly and answer the question given below:

In an organization for the selection of marketing manager, the following conditions are there.

(1) As of 1/12/2025, the age of the candidate must be at least 25 years and not more than 35 years.

(2) The candidate must graduate at a minimum in any discipline with 55% marks.

(3) The candidate must have secured at least 60% marks in a PG degree/diploma with marketing specialization.

(4) The candidate must have 5 years experience as an assistant marketing manager after education.

If the candidate fulfills all the above conditions except,

(a) (2) as above, but if he has got minimum 50% in graduation and minimum 65% in PG degree/diploma with marketing specialization, his case must be sent to a marketing head.

(b) (1) as above, but if his age is not more than 40 years, and he has experience of 8 years as assistant marketing manager, then his case should be sent to the managing director.

In the following question, details of one candidate are given. You have to select the answer based on the information provided and the conditions given above. You are not to assume anything other than the information provided in the following question.

Mr. Mihir Sharma was born on 24th July 1994. He got 60% on a PG diploma (Marketing). After his PG diploma, he is working as assistant marketing manager in an organization. He got 54% at graduation.





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Solution

$1)$ Age on $1/12/2025$ is $31$ (within $25\text{–}35$) → (1) satisfied.
$2)$ Graduation $54%<55%$ → (2) fails.
$3)$ PG $60%$ → (3) satisfied.
Exception (a) needs PG $\ge 65%$ (not met), and (b) doesn’t apply (age not $>35$). Hence failure of (2) without any valid exception ⇒ reject.

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Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which one does not belong to the group?





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Solution

$12,21,51$ are divisible by $3$, but $28$ is not.

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The question is based on the six numbers: $283, 347, 518, 829, 748, 827$. If the first and third digits of each number are interchanged, which number will be the third lowest?





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Solution

After swapping: $382,743,815,928,847,728$. Ascending: $382,728,743,815,847,928$ → third lowest corresponds to $743,(347)$.

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Teacher’ is related to ‘school’ in the same way as ‘cook’ is related to …….





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Solution

A cook works in a kitchen.

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If the digits of $5734629$ are arranged in ascending order from left to right, how many digits remain in the same position?





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Solution

Ascending order is $2345679$. Comparing with $5734629$, only the last digit $9$ remains fixed.

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A man travels $2,\text{km}$ to the north and turns east and travels $10,\text{km}$, and again he turns north and travels $3,\text{km}$ and again turns to the east and travels $2,\text{km}$. How far is he from the starting point?





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Solution

Total east $=10+2=12$, total north $=2+3=5$. Distance $=\sqrt{12^{2}+5^{2}}=\sqrt{144+25}=\sqrt{169}=13,\text{km}$.

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Ten years ago, the average age of $A$ and $B$ was $20$ years. The average age of $A,B,C$ is $30$ years today. How old will $C$ be after $5$ years?





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Solution

$A+B$ (10 years ago) $=40$. Today $A+B=40+20=60$. Today $A+B+C=3\times30=90 \Rightarrow C=90-60=30$. After $5$ years $=30+5=35$.

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Find the odd one out:





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Solution

Rose, Tulip, Lily $\to$ flowers; Carrot $\to$ vegetable.

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Complete the analogy: Book : Reading :: Knife : ?





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Solution

A book is used for reading; a knife is used for cutting.

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If “APPLES” is coded as “BQQMFT”, how is “ORANGE” coded?





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Solution

Each letter is shifted forward by one place in the alphabet: $A \to B,\ P \to Q,\ L \to M,\ E \to F,\ S \to T.$ Applying the same to “ORANGE”: $O \to P,\ R \to S,\ A \to B,\ N \to O,\ G \to H,\ E \to F.$ So “ORANGE” $\to$ PSBODF.

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What is the next number in the sequence: $1,4,9,16,25,\ ?$





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Solution

Perfect squares $1^2,2^2,3^2,4^2,5^2,\ldots$ so next is $6^2=36$.

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Which word does not belong to the group?





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Fox, Wolf, Bear are wild animals; Cat is (typically) domestic.

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Complete the analogy: Pineapple : Fruit :: Carrot : ?





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Relation is “item : food category”. Pineapple is a fruit; carrot is a vegetable.

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If “BEAN” is coded as “CFBO,” how is “CORN” coded?





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Shift each letter one step forward in the alphabet: $B\to C,\ E\to F,\ A\to B,\ N\to O$ gives “CFBO”. Apply to “CORN”: $C\to D,\ O\to P,\ R\to S,\ N\to O$ $\Rightarrow$ letters $D,P,S,O$. Thus code is DPOS.

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What is the opposite of “Transparent”?





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The antonym of transparent is opaque.

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All roses are flowers. Some flowers are yellow. Which of the following is true?





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Given “all roses $\subset$ flowers” and “some flowers are yellow.” It is consistent that some of those flowers could be roses, so the option that can be true is “some roses are yellow.”

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Find the missing number in the series: $3,9,27,81,?$





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Each term is $\times 3$. Next $=81\times3=243$.

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What type of verb is “will” in the sentence, “I will go to the cinema.”?





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“Will” helps the main verb “go” to express future tense → auxiliary.

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Which sentence uses a conjunction correctly?





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“Will” helps the main verb “go” to express future tense → auxiliary.

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Choose the correct synonym for the word “abundant”:





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Abundant” means plentiful.

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Which combination contains sentences that correctly use idiomatic expressions?
(A) He hit the nail on the head by solving the issue.
(B) I am feeling under the weather today.
(C) She let the cat out of the bag during the meeting.
(D) We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.





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(A) Correct — “Hit the nail on the head” means doing something exactly right.
(B) Correct — “Under the weather” means feeling sick.
(C) Correct — “Let the cat out of the bag” means revealing a secret.
(D) Correct — “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it” means dealing with a problem when it arises.

Hence, all (A), (B), and (D) are correct idiomatic usages.

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Imagine a short story titled “The Mysterious Garden,” which narrates the adventures of two children, Alice and Theo, who discover a hidden garden behind their home. The garden is magical, with plants that talk and animals that walk on two legs. One day, they meet a wise old tree that gives them a series of riddles to solve, promising a treasure if they succeed. What is the main conflict in the story?





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The story revolves around the challenge presented by the wise old tree — solving the riddles to find the treasure. Hence, the main conflict is solving the riddles.

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Which word best describes something extremely ordinary and commonplace?





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Mundane” means dull or ordinary — something common and not special. Hence, the correct answer is Mundane.

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Which of the following sentences demonstrates irony?





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Irony refers to a situation where the opposite of what is expected occurs. A fire station burning down is ironic because it’s unexpected for a fire station to catch fire. Hence, the correct answer is “The fire station burned down last night.”

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The ancient art of storytelling has been a cornerstone of human communication for millennia. Stories are not just entertainment; they serve as a means to convey values, traditions, and knowledge. In many cultures, oral storytelling was a primary method for passing down history before the advent of written language. Today, storytelling has taken on new forms, from novels to movies, but its core purpose remains the same: to connect people and make sense of the world. What is the main purpose of the passage?





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The passage traces storytelling from ancient oral traditions to modern media, focusing on its ongoing cultural importance. Hence, the main purpose is to discuss the role and evolution of storytelling in human culture.

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The ancient art of storytelling has been a cornerstone of human communication for millennia. Stories are not just entertainment; they serve as a means to convey values, traditions, and knowledge. In many cultures, oral storytelling was a primary method for passing down history before the advent of written language. Today, storytelling has taken on new forms, from novels to movies, but its core purpose remains the same: to connect people and make sense of the world.
What can be inferred from the passage about oral storytelling?





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The passage clearly mentions that “oral storytelling was a primary method for passing down history before the advent of written language.” Hence, it can be inferred that oral storytelling was an essential method for preserving culture and history before written language.

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What can be inferred from the statement: "The new policy has left many employees disgruntled"?





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The word disgruntled means dissatisfied or unhappy. Hence, the correct inference is that the employees are unhappy with the policy.

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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: "Neither the manager nor the employees _____ responsible for the mistake."





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When using "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. Here, the noun "employees" is plural, so we use are.

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Choose the correct word to fill the blank: "The new policy aims to _______ equality among all citizens."





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The correct word is ensure, which means “to make certain.” Hence, the sentence will be — The new policy aims to ensure equality among all citizens.

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The area of the equilateral triangle is 49√3 cm². Taking each angular point as centre, circles are drawn with radius equal to half the length of the side of the triangle. Find the area of triangle not included in the circles. (Take √3 =1.73)





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Identify the correct sentence:





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The correct structure is doesn’t + base verb (know). Hence, the correct sentence is She doesn’t know the answer.

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cet mah 2025 mensuration question
Two circles touch externally. The sum of their areas is 130$\pi$ sq.cm and the distance between their centres is 14 cm. Find the radii of the circles.






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The invention of the printing press was a turning point in human history. It enabled mass production of books, leading to the widespread dissemination of knowledge and ideas. This innovation also laid the foundation for the Reformation and the Enlightenment.” What was the primary effect of the printing press?





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The passage directly states that the printing press enabled mass production of books.

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Calculate the area other than the area common between two quadrants of circles of radius 16 cm each, which is shown as the shaded region in the figure given.
cet mah mca 2025 mensuration question





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Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
1.It ensures survival and fosters innovation.
2.Collaboration is vital in today's world.
3.Working together allows for diverse perspectives.
4.Teamwork leads to better solutions.





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The logical order starts with the importance of collaboration, followed by its benefits (diversity, better solutions, and innovation). Hence, the correct sequence is 2, 3, 4, 1.

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Find the area of a sector of a circle with radius 6 cm if angle of the sector is 60°.





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Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:





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The correct punctuation separates two independent clauses using a semicolon, and "it's" means it is. Hence, the correct sentence is It's raining; I should take an umbrella.

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If X denotes the number obtained on the uppermost face of cubit die when it is tossed, then E(X) is





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Find the part with an error: "The committee have decided to postpone their meeting until next week."





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Solution

The subject committee is singular, so the correct verb should be has decided, not have decided. Error is in part 2) have decided.

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Global warming is causing unprecedented climate changes worldwide. Rising temperatures are leading to melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events." What is one major consequence of global warming mentioned in the passage?





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The passage clearly mentions that rising temperatures are leading to rising sea levels.

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Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.





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In sentence 3, “committee” is a collective noun treated as singular, so has decided is correct.

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Arrange the following sentences logically:
1.He rushed to the station.
2.The train had already left.
3.He wanted to catch the train.
4.He was disappointed.





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Solution

First, he wanted to catch the train (3), then he rushed to the station (1), but the train had already left (2), and finally he was disappointed (4). Correct sequence: 3-1-2-4

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Which of the following is not a type of computer architecture?





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Von Neumann, Harvard, and Instruction Set are actual types of computer architectures. Neural Architecture refers to AI models, not computer hardware architecture.

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What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 13?





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$13=8+4+1=2^3+2^2+2^0 \Rightarrow 1101$.

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What is the result of the binary subtraction 1100 − 1010 using 2's complement?





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Two’s complement of $1010$ is $\overline{1010}+1=0101+1=0110$. $1100+0110=1,0010$ → drop carry ⇒ $0010$.

MAH CET MCA PYQ 2025
Which of the following is a correct way to declare a variable in C?





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In C language, variable declaration syntax is datatype variable_name;. Hence, the correct declaration is int x;.

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What is the main difference between a process and a thread?





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A process runs independently and has its own memory space, while threads share the same memory space of the process.

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#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
    printf("%d", 5 + 3 * 2);
    return 0;
}





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According to the precedence of operators, multiplication (*) is evaluated before addition (+). So, $5 + 3 * 2 = 5 + 6 = 11$.

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Which data structure uses the FIFO (First In, First Out) principle?





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In FIFO, the element inserted first is removed first — this is the principle of a Queue.

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Which register in a CPU holds the address of the next instruction to be executed?





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The Program Counter (PC) is a register that contains the address of the next instruction to be executed in the CPU.

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Interval between the time of submission and completion of the job is called...





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The Turnaround Time is the total time taken from submission of a job to its completion.

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________ is a technique of improving the priority of process waiting in Queue for CPU.





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Ageing is a technique used to gradually increase the priority of processes that wait in the ready queue for a long time, thus preventing starvation.

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What traversal method is used to traverse a binary tree in the order: left subtree, root, right subtree?





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In Inorder Traversal, the nodes are visited in the order: Left Subtree → Root → Right Subtree.

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What does the term RISC stand for in computer architecture?





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RISC stands for Reduced Instruction Set Computer, a CPU design strategy that uses a small, highly optimized set of instructions to improve performance.

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The first generation of computers used which of the following components?





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The first generation of computers (1940s–1950s) used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for memory.

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Convert the decimal number $45$ into binary.





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$45=32+8+4+1$; placing $1$s at $(32,8,4,1)$ over bits $(32,16,8,4,2,1)$ gives $101101$.

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How many bits are used to represent a character in ASCII encoding?





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Solution: Standard ASCII uses $7$ bits (codes $0$–$127$).

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Which statement is true about compilers?





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A compiler translates the entire program into machine code before execution, unlike an interpreter that translates line-by-line.

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Which of the following scheduling algorithms is non-preemptive?





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FCFS (First-Come-First-Serve) is a non-preemptive scheduling algorithm — once a process starts executing, it runs until completion.

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What is the hexadecimal representation of the binary number 10110111₂?





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Solution: Group as 1011 0111 → 0xB and 0x7 → B7₁₆.

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Simplify the Boolean expression A·(B + C).





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Solution: Group as 1011 0111 → 0xB and 0x7 → B7₁₆.

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In a Venn diagram, what does the overlapping region of two sets A and B represent?





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The overlapping region shows elements common to both sets, i.e., $A \cap B$.

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Select a figure from among the answer figures which will continue the same series as given in the Problem Figures.





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By observing the given series, the symbols rotate in a fixed cyclic order: + → = → * → ? and then repeat in the same diagonal pattern. Following this pattern, the next figure will have * at the top, + in the center, and = at the left.

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How many parallelograms are there in the following figure?





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The figure is a $2 \times 4$ grid of small parallelograms. To find the total number of parallelograms, we can choose any two of the $2 + 1 = 3$ slanted "rows" and any two of the $4 + 1 = 5$ slanted "columns". So, the total number is: $ \displaystyle \binom{3}{2} \times \binom{5}{2} = 3 \times 10 = 30 $


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