The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) conducted the Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2024 on March 18, 2024, across multiple centers in Assam. The General Studies Paper-2 plays a crucial role in evaluating candidates’ logical reasoning, decision-making, comprehension, and analytical ability.
This section provides all 80 questions with accurate answers and detailed explanations, helping aspirants understand the logic behind each solution. Whether you are preparing for the upcoming APSC Prelims or other Assam government competitive exams, this paper will serve as an excellent practice and reference guide. Review each answer carefully to strengthen your conceptual understanding and enhance your overall performance in future exams.
Time Allowed : (2 Hours) Total Marks : 200
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 1, 2 and 3 :
Up to the age of 12 all the knowledge I gained was through Gujarati, my mother tongue.
I knew then something of Arithmetic, History and Geography. Then I entered a High School. For the first three years the mother tongue was still the medium. But the schoolmaster's business was to drive English into the pupil's head. Therefore more than half of our time was given to learning English and mastering its arbitrary spelling and pronunciation. It was a painful discovery to have to learn a language that was not pronounced as it was written. It was a strange experience to have to learn the spelling by heart. For the first three years it was comparatively plain sailing.
The pillory began with the fourth year of my school. Geometry, Algebra, Chemistry, Astronomy, History and Geography--all were to be learnt in English. The tyranny of English was so great that even Sanskrit or Persian had to be learnt through English, not through the mother tongue. It did not matter to the teacher if a boy spoke bad English which he could neither pronounce correctly nor understand fully. Why should the teacher worry? His own English was by no means without blemish. The result was chaos. I know now why I took four years to learn of Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Chemistry and Astronomy. If I had not to learn them through English but Gujarati, my grasp of the subjects would have been easier and clearer. My Gujarati vocabulary would have been richer. I would have made use of such knowledge in my own home. This English medium created an impassable barrier between me and the members of my family, who had not gone through English schools. I was fast becoming a stranger in my own home.
1. "His own English was by no means without blemish.” This means
A) the teacher made mistakes in English.– Correct
B) the students made mistakes in English.
C) the teacher's English was good.
D) the students understood what the teacher was saying.
Explanation: The phrase “by no means without blemish” is a double-negative meaning he did have blemishes — i.e., he made mistakes.
2. The author says that if the medium of education was Gujarati instead of English, many things would happen. Which of the following claims is the author not making?
A) He would have learnt faster.
B) His Gujarati vocabulary would have been richer.
C) His English would have improved. – Correct
D) His dress would not have changed.
Explanation: The author mentions faster learning and richer Gujarati vocabulary, but does not claim that his English would have improved by using Gujarati as the medium.
3. Why was everything plain sailing during the first three years?
A) The schoolmaster was well-trained.
B) The medium of teaching was the mother tongue.– Correct
C) The syllabus was easy.
D) There were only a few subjects.
Explanation: The passage says the first three years used the mother tongue (Gujarati), making learning easier — hence “plain sailing.”
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 4, 5 and 6 :
When vegetation sprouts in the desert, it is a good sign but when the ice in the Arctic and the Antarctic begins to turn green, there is something terribly wrong. Reports say that an iceberg, approximately the size of New York City, has broken off from the icy continent. An Argentine team discovered huge cracks in the polar ice caps. These developments can have serious implications. If polar ice fields melt, our coastal cities might be submerged and sea levels across the world could rise between 3·65 and 6.09 metres in different parts of the Earth. This is probably due to global warming.
4. What do you think is the intention of the author?
A) To describe strange phenomenon in nature.
B) To report findings of the research teams working in the polar regions.
C) To make us aware of the dangers of global warming. – Correct
D) To compare developments in deserts and polar regions caused by global warming.
Explanation: The passage links polar changes and sea-level rise to global warming and warns about implications — an awareness intent.
5. Polar ice caps develop huge cracks because
A) of the movement of the Earth.
B) of the breaking off of the icebergs.
C) of the crowding of cities like New York.
D) of rising temperature. – Correct
Explanation: The context attributes melting and cracking of ice caps to rising temperatures (global warming).
6. When ice turns green in the Arctic and the Antarctic
A) green grass grows there.
B) heat has increased there.– Correct
C) it means there is a combination of ice and zinc sulphate.
D) plants can thrive there.
Explanation: Ice turning green is presented as an abnormal sign linked to warming — indicating increased heat (and algal growth).
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 7, 8 and 9 :
Opera is a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through lyrics. By contrast, in musical theatre, an actor's dramatic performance is primary and the music plays a lesser role. The drama is presented in opera using the primary elements of theatre such as scenery, costumes and acting. However, the words of the opera or libretto are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra. It is a 400-year old genre. Artists are engaged in it all over the world. Composers, singers and directors have used this art form to tell stories. Italy is the birthplace of the opera. In the 16th century, the Florentine poets, musicians and writers cultivated this form of dramatic singing. In India, we have an equivalent of the opera. It is known as Natya Sangeet.
7. Opera is an art form that
A) has developed under the influence of musical theatre.
B) is often performed in Europe.
C) is the most complex of all the performing arts.
D) is a drama sung with the accompaniment of the orchestra or an ensemble.– Correct
Explanation: The passage defines opera as a dramatic singing form accompanied by instrumental ensemble or orchestra.
8. Natya Sangeet means
A) music and drama together. – Correct
B) only drama.
C) only singing.
D) prose compositions.
Explanation: The passage says Natya Sangeet is the Indian equivalent of opera — combining music and drama.
9. Musical theatre is different from opera because
A) drama in opera is more important than in musical theatre.
B) musical theatre relies above all on music.
C) the actor's skill is of prime importance in musical theatre.– Correct
D) musical theatre uses a larger orchestra.
Explanation: The passage contrasts musical theatre where the actor’s dramatic performance is primary, whereas in opera music is primary.
Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 10, 11 and 12 :
These days we are all getting accustomed to getting home services. Particularly the cities have seen the growth of home services. Home services provide us with health care, child care, grooming, servicing of appliances, and preparation of meals and so many other tasks of daily life. We have gradually adapted to taking convenience service for most of our needs. The days of keeping a house by the family themselves are slowly evaporating in the cities. A plethora of services is on offer and many families are opting for the convenience. The industry has grown by leaps and bounds in India. Gone are the days of browsing through phone books or relying on neighbours to find someone to fix your leaking tap or install your AC after a move. Today on-demand services are transforming howwe maintain our homes, making the process faster, simpler and more conveniently reliable. The home services have become easy and transparent too. We can now download a variety of applications and book services at any hour and for any task. Online platforms have built up a variety of services at competitive prices; removing hidden costs and haggling. A feature that makes these services outstanding is the transparency. Customer reviews and ratings have become a part of building trust and attracting repeat consumers. It remains to be seen how far these service providers can execute their promise of professionalism and trusted service.
10. Families are choosing home service because
A) it is cost-effective.
B) it is convenient and transparent. – Correct
C) it is mostly automated.
D) it is an urban phenomenon.
Explanation: Passage emphasizes convenience, transparency and on-demand ease as reasons families opt for home services.
11. One of the ways to keep growing the business of home services
A) is to build trust and professionalism. - Correct
B) is to keep calling customers.
C) is to offer gifts and schemes.
D) is to send untrained personnel.
Explanation: The passage highlights trust, professionalism and customer reviews/ratings as key to growth.
12. 'A plethora of services' means
A) one or two services.
B) a dyad of services.
C) a triad of services.
D) a bunch of services. - Correct
Explanation: “Plethora” means a large or abundant number — i.e., a bunch.
13. 'Clothes maketh a man' means
A) by dressing in a certain way, we can avoid being perceived by others.
B) by dressing in a certain way, we can shape our behaviour and the way we perform. - Correct
C) we can exert little control over our appearance.
D) we want to draw unwarranted attention.
Explanation: The proverb suggests clothing influences behavior and perception — dressing shapes conduct.
14. A teenager will speak to his grandmother and to his friend
A) in the same way.
B) on any topic which might be considered taboo.
C) ignoring grammar and propriety.
D) using a different sociolinguistic strategy. - Correct
Explanation: Different relationships (grandmother vs friend) call for different sociolinguistic strategies.
15. While communicating, you should
A) use adorned style of language.
B) be courteous. - Correct
C) use the acerbic effect of your message.
D) not control your emotions.
Explanation: Good communication requires courtesy and controlled tone.
16. Rapport building and facilitating is
A) part of mentoring. - Correct
B) part of beguiling the innocent.
C) inhibiting the learner.
D) misaligning of expectations.
Explanation: Building rapport and facilitating learning are core mentoring activities.
17. The willingness to listen and learn helps us to
A) cut another person to size.
B) resolve differences. - Correct
C) polarize people.
D) prejudge people.
Explanation: Listening/learning fosters understanding and helps resolve differences.
18. Ridiculing a vulnerable person is to
A) enchant.
B) flatter.
C) cajole.
D) bully. - Correct
Explanation: Ridicule of someone vulnerable is an act of bullying.
19. While admitting a serious lapse, you should not
A) express accountability.
B) offer an alternative solution.
C) show resentment in your tone. - Correct
D) explain how you plan to resolve.
Explanation: Showing resentment undermines genuine apology and accountability; it should be avoided.
20. In a multicultural environment, a strong regional accent may
A) hinder complete understanding. - Correct
B) be easily accepted by everyone.
C) not vary in terms of pronunciation.
D) be accepted with impatience.
Explanation: A strong regional accent can sometimes hinder full comprehension for others.
21. The universal gesture that conveys the same meaning in all societies is
A) the handshake.
B) the eye contact.
C) the Indian nod.
D) the smile. - Correct
Explanation: A smile is widely understood across cultures as friendly/positive.
22. The concept of space and territoriality is influenced by
A) fixed circumstances.
B) cultural transmission including sociopsychological views. - Correct
C) ideas of superior status.
D) physical boundaries alone.
Explanation: The passage suggests cultural and sociopsychological factors shape territoriality and space concepts.
23. Emotional intelligence is
A) blend of watching, sympathizing and communicating.
B) critically watching human language.
C) the ability to pick up subtle cues, even when no words are spoken. - Correct
D) to be emotionally charged up.
Explanation: Emotional intelligence is recognizing and responding to subtle nonverbal cues.
24. Old wives' tales are
A) misconceptions. - Correct
B) authentic.
C) plausible.
D) credible.
Explanation: “Old wives' tales” refers to folk beliefs or misconceptions, not proven facts.
25. Interpersonal skills involve
A) a rigid hierarchical attitude.
B) active listening. - Correct
C) absence of coordination and interdependence.
D) working solitarily to achieve goals.
Explanation: Interpersonal skills include active listening and collaboration.
26. Sometimes the fear of not being perfect may stem from
A) being realistic about ourselves.
B) accepting ourselves as we are.
C) ignorance and lethargy.
D) overthinking. - Correct
Explanation: Fear of not being perfect often arises from overthinking and self-criticism.
27. A sense of one's own worth needs
A) achieving personal growth. - Correct
B) pleasing others most of the time.
C) no social acceptance.
D) happy-go-lucky attitude.
Explanation: Self-worth is cultivated through personal growth and achievement, not mere pleasing of others.
28. Find the remainder when 10335−4 is divided by 3.
A) 0
B) 1
C) 6
D) 2 - Correct
Explanation: 10335−4 = 10331; sum of digits = 1+0+3+3+1 = 8; 8 mod 3 = 2 → remainder 2.
29. A number is increased by 30% and then decreased by 30%. Find the net increase/decrease in percentage.
A) Increased by 9%
B) Increased by 39%
C) Decreased by 9% - Correct
D) There is neither an increase nor a decrease
Explanation: Net factor = 1.3 × 0.7 = 0.91 → net decrease of 9%.
30. What is the value of (5√7 + 2√7)(6√7 + 3√7)?
A) 521
B) 441 - Correct
C) 381
D) 481
Explanation: 5√7+2√7 = 7√7; 6√7+3√7 = 9√7; product = 7√7 × 9√7 = 63 × 7 = 441.
31. Tim was calculating the area of a square. He made a mistake in measuring the side of the square, the error being 10% in excess. Find the resultant percentage error in the area of the square.
A) 11%
B) 15%
C) 21% - Correct
D) 60%
Explanation: Area scales as square of side: (1.10)² − 1 = 1.21 − 1 = 0.21 → 21% error.
32. The sides of a rectangular garden are 36 m × 64 m. Find the perimeter of a square garden which has the same area as that of the rectangular garden.
A) 192 m - Correct
B) 140 m
C) 160 m
D) 182 m
Explanation: Area = 36×64 = 2304; square side = √2304 = 48; perimeter = 4×48 = 192 m.
33. An 80 m long ladder is leaning against a wall making an angle of 45° with the ground. Find the distance of the foot of the ladder from the wall.
A) 40√2 m - Correct
B) 41√2 m
C) 39√2 m
D) 42√2 m
Explanation: Horizontal distance = 80×cos45° = 80 / √2 = 40√2.
A) 6
B) 40
C) 16
D) 14 - Correct
Explanation: Persons with <350 = 40; <250 = 26; those with ≥250 and <350 = 40 − 26 = 14.
A) 0·1%
B) 1.5%
C) 1·25%
D) 1% - Correct
Explanation: Total bonus = 3 + 2.52 + 3.84 + 3.68 + 3.96 = 17.00 lakh; total salary = 288+342+324+336+410 = 1700 lakh; 17/1700 = 0.01 = 1%.
36. The seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology in a school are in the ratio 5:7:8. There is a proposal to increase the seats by 40%, 50% and 75% respectively... What will be the new ratio?
A) 2:3:4 - Correct
B) 6:7:8
C) 6:8:9
D) None of the above
Explanation: New seats: 5×1.4=7 ; 7×1.5=10.5 ; 8×1.75=14 → ratio 7:10.5:14 = divide by 3.5 → 2:3:4.
37. The HCF of two numbers is 8. Which of the following can never be their LCM?
A) 24
B) 48
C) 56
D) 60 - Correct
Explanation: LCM must be a multiple of HCF (8). 60 is not divisible by 8, so it cannot be the LCM.
38. In an examination, a candidate scores 4 marks for every correct answer and loses 1 mark for every incorrect answer. If he attempts all 75 questions and scores 125 marks, then the number of questions he answered correctly is
A) 35
B) 40 - Correct
C) 42
D) 46
Explanation: Let x correct: 4x − (75 − x) = 125 → 5x − 75 = 125 → 5x = 200 → x = 40.
39. The vertices of a quadrilateral ABCD are respectively A(0, 0), B(4, 4), C(4, 8) and D(0, 4). Then ABCD is a
A) square
B) rhombus
C) rectangle
D) parallelogram - Correct
Explanation: Opposite sides are equal in length and parallel but adjacent sides are not perpendicular and not all sides equal — this is a parallelogram.
A) 1/2 - Correct
B) 3/7
C) 2
D) 1
Explanation: A line parallel to the x-axis has zero rise, hence slope = 0.
A) 75.25%
B) 74.29% - Correct
C) 72.15%
D) 80.25%
Explanation: Scholarship = 26% of ₹10 lakh = ₹2.6 lakh; Donations = 35% of ₹10 lakh = ₹3.5 lakh; percentage = (2.6/3.5)×100 = 74.29%.
42. Looking up towards the sky, David realized that the vast majority of swans flying above are blue in colour. Which of the following can David logically conclude?
A) There is a blue swan. - Correct
B) There is a white swan.
C) Not everything that is blue is a swan.
D) None of the above conclusions is satisfactory
Explanation: If the vast majority of swans are blue, at least one blue swan must exist for this statement to be true.
43. In which box should he place the Champions?
A) Right box - Correct
B) Centre box
C) Left box
D) All are already full
Explanation: Left box has Vizzy and World; Centre box has Nayudu and Premier; Right box has only Ranji, so Champions goes there.
44. Which of the following assumptions is not required for acceptance of the above situation?
A) Citizens of Doramy have the freedom to stage protests.
B) Universities of Doramy are not fully state funded, and hence they charge fee from students.
C) Doramian universities accept enrollment of students from other countries. - Correct
D) Students of Doramy were not happy that the university education in their country was not free.
Explanation: International student enrollment is irrelevant to the domestic students' protest about free education.
A) INR 21,500
B) INR 17,500
C) INR 23,500 - Correct
D) INR 24,500
Explanation: Order: Filter-Maximus, Filter-Romulus, Fryer-Desdem, Fryer-Florice, Heater-Ignis; 4th = ₹17,500, 2nd = ₹6,000; total = ₹23,500.
46. Based on the question, "In a developing nation like ours, should the Government be engaging more in space exploration research?", identify which of the following is a weak argument.
A) No, the money spent on these programmes can be used to increase the funding for education and health care, which would increase quality of life of our country's population.
B) Yes, the findings and results of these space exploration programmes have been successfully applied to industry and agriculture, thereby boosting our economy in general.
C) Yes, space exploration research being frontier area of research has provided a boost to our military strength.
D) No, our country has spent too much already, and any further expense would hardly provide any marginal advantage. - Correct
Explanation: Option D is vague and lacks specific evidence about costs or benefits, making it a weak argument.
47. In that planet, which of the following words could possibly mean 'kindhearted'?
A) Husabling - Correct
B) Plutoliya
C) Husapluto
D) Husajhumma
Explanation: From the words given: Husa = kind (from mankind), so Husabling combines "kind" with another element for "kindhearted."
48. Identify the best suitable choice of words to complete the following sentence: "A ___ cannot exist without ___"
A) horse; saddle
B) country; king
C) bottle; beverage
D) champion; winning - Correct
Explanation: A champion by definition cannot exist without winning; the term itself requires victory.
49. Who is linked to silk?
A) Priya
B) Raju - Correct
C) Sumi
D) Tora
Explanation: Raju loves fabrics, and silk is a fabric, so Raju is linked to silk (Sualkuchi).
50. If all Zinks are Winks and no Winks are Pinks, then which of the following statements must be true?
A) Some Zinks are Pinks.
B) No Zinks are Pinks. - Correct
C) All Pinks are Zinks.
D) Some Winks are not Pinks.
Explanation: If all Zinks are Winks and no Winks are Pinks, then no Zinks can be Pinks (transitive property).
51. What are A and B?
A) A is a knight, B is a knave - Correct
B) A is a knave, B is a knight
C) Both are knights
D) Both are knaves
Explanation: If B were a knight, his statement "both are knaves" would make him a knave (contradiction); so B is a knave, making A's statement true, thus A is a knight.
52. Which one of the following statements must certainly be true?
A) All villagers who own bicycles are employed.
B) Some villagers who are above 30 years of age own bicycles. - Correct
C) One-third of the villagers who grow vegetables own bicycles.
D) Half of the villagers who are employed grow vegetables.
Explanation: With 2/3 owning bicycles and 3/4 above 30, there must be overlap between these groups.
53. How many people like both milk tea and green tea?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 30 - Correct
D) 40
Explanation: People liking at least one = 100-20 = 80; both = 60+50-80 = 30.
B) - Correct
Explanation: Based on the pattern progression in the visual sequence, option B completes the logical pattern.
55. In such a situation, what would you do?
A) Go to the house and ask the suspected person to give his personal details
B) Ask the lady, who complained, for more details and then act accordingly - Correct
C) Tell her to keep calm and stop being apprehensive
D) Do nothing because you have no evidence about any unlawful activities
Explanation: Gathering more information before taking action is the prudent approach to verify the complaint.
56. In such a situation, you would
A) ask for replacement of team members
B) look into the reasons for non-cooperation from the team members and try to mitigate them - Correct
C) warn the team members for their lack of cooperation
D) ask for extension of the project on some pretext
Explanation: Understanding and addressing root causes of non-cooperation is the most effective leadership approach.
57. What would you do?
A) Launch a mass reforestation drive across the city
B) Ban all private vehicles with immediate effect
C) Implement odd-even vehicle rationing based on license plate - Correct
D) Mandate electric vehicle (EV) usage for all government employees
Explanation: Odd-even scheme is the most practical and immediately implementable short-term measure to reduce vehicular emissions.
58. What would you do?
A) First, complete the admission procedure and then call the doctor on duty
B) Call the doctor on duty and start the admission procedure
C) Inform the police and wait for the police to arrive
D) Call the doctor on duty, inform the police, and start the admission procedure - Correct
Explanation: In emergencies, multiple actions must be taken simultaneously: medical care, legal reporting, and documentation.
59. What will you do?
A) You will censure the student for disrupting the proceedings of the class
B) You will try to answer the question by beating around the bush so that the student may not get the impression of your ignorance about the answer
C) Ask the student a counter-question and ask him to study more
D) Tell the student that at the moment you do not know the answer, but you will try to find an answer for him next day - Correct
Explanation: Honesty and commitment to finding the answer demonstrates integrity and encourages a learning environment.
60. What will you do?
A) Will not respond to the sender and forward the e-mail to the concerned authority for their perusal and necessary action - Correct
B) Will send your bank details immediately so that your account may not be made inoperative
C) Will delete the e-mail and forget about it
D) Will reply to know why they need the bank login id and password
Explanation: This is a phishing attempt; reporting to authorities without engaging with the sender is the correct action.
61. What will you do?
A) You nonchalantly pay the required amount and leave the centre
B) You pay the required amount, praise the executive for his cost cutting efforts and leave the centre
C) You admonish the centre executive and make him do a real emission test and then pay the required amount
D) You pay the required amount, and leave the centre but report the entire matter to the District Transport Office for necessary action - Correct
Explanation: Paying to avoid immediate hassle but reporting the malpractice to authorities ensures proper action against systemic fraud.
62. What will you do?
A) You will give a thumbs up to the executive and pay for the excess baggage with a smile - Correct
B) You will withdraw from the counter and move to the adjacent one
C) You will pay for the excess baggage, but will lodge a complaint to the airline for employing a person with disability as a check-in executive
D) You will create a scene as your pleas were not being heard
Explanation: Recognizing the executive is doing their job properly despite disability and responding with grace shows empathy and good character.
63. What will you do?
A) (i) and (iii) - Correct
B) (i) and (iv)
C) (ii) and (iv)
D) Only (iv)
Explanation: Constant communication through social media and flexible work-from-home options optimize productivity for AI-assisted fieldwork projects.
64. What will you do?
A) You will brief the media persons with the latest data and inform them of the relief and rehabilitation works currently being undertaken - Correct
B) You will refuse to talk to the media persons as you are extremely busy and tell them that your office will issue a press note by the evening
C) You will refuse to talk to the media persons as you are extremely busy and you will assign a junior person from your office to brief them
D) You will refuse to talk to the media persons as you are extremely busy and reprimand them for disturbing the relief and rehabilitation works
Explanation: Transparent communication with media during disasters is crucial for public trust and coordination of relief efforts.
65. What will you do?
A) You will impose your idea
B) You will consult each member of the team regarding the best way forward and then approve one of the suggestions coming from the team members - Correct
C) You will pick up a few alternative ideas and allow voting among the team members to select one
D) You will consult your seniors in the institution, go through some case studies, and then select the most appropriate approach to the problem. You will acquaint the team members with your solution to the problem and then implement it
Explanation: Consulting team members and selecting from their suggestions promotes ownership and team cohesion.
66. What will you do?
A) Organize awareness meetings
B) Distribute pamphlets
C) Create awareness through social media
D) All of the above - Correct
Explanation: A multi-channel approach using meetings, pamphlets, and social media maximizes reach and effectiveness of awareness campaigns.
67. What will you do?
A) You will vehemently and loudly protest, and sit on a Dharna in the airport itself and come back home after some time
B) You will express extreme displeasure but will take their offer for the next flight
C) You will express extreme displeasure but will take their offer for the next flight and later, describe your unpleasant experience with the airline in your social media account - Correct
D) You will vehemently and loudly protest, reject the offer for the next flight and book fresh ticket in a different airline and later, describe your unpleasant experience with the airline concerned in your social media account
Explanation: Accepting the reasonable alternative while documenting the experience publicly holds the airline accountable without excessive disruption.
68. Which conclusion (conclusions) follows (follow) from the statements?
A) Only (i) and (ii) - Correct
B) Only (ii)
C) Only (iii)
D) All of the above
Explanation: Since some mathematicians are logicians and no logician is a poet, some mathematicians are not poets (i); we cannot conclusively determine about all engineers and poets (iii is too strong).
A) 120
B) 60
C) 50 - Correct
D) 30
Explanation: From the Venn diagram, adding all overlapping regions between smartphones and laptops gives 50 people.
70. How is Dipankar related to the boy?
A) Father
B) Uncle - Correct
C) Cousin
D) Brother
Explanation: Boy's mother is daughter-in-law of Dipankar's grandmother, making her Dipankar's sister-in-law; so Dipankar is the boy's uncle.
71. How many smaller cubes will have exactly 3 faces painted?
A) 6
B) 8 - Correct
C) 12
D) 24
Explanation: Only corner cubes have 3 faces painted; a 3×3×3 cube has 8 corners.
72. How many right-handed people have to leave the room to make that percentage 98%?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 25
D) 50 - Correct
Explanation: Currently 99 right-handed out of 100; for 98%: (99-x)/(100-x) = 0.98; solving gives x = 50.
A) 25X - Correct
B) 20X
C) 1X
D) 1Z
Explanation: Following the pattern of multiplication and letter assignment in the table, 25X completes the sequence.
74. Which letter of the English alphabet should occupy the blank space?
A) L
B) K
C) I - Correct
D) E
Explanation: W(23), S(19), Q(17), M(13) - decreasing by 4, 2, 4; next is M-4 = I(9).
75. In this sequence, what number would logically come next: 2, 4, 8, 4, 6, 5, 9, 4, ?
A) 6 - Correct
B) 8
C) 4
D) 3
Explanation: Following the alternating pattern and mathematical relationship in the sequence, 6 is the next logical number.
76. From the given set of 5 numbers, identify the odd number out: 5712, 9211, 4307, 2309, 7512
A) 9211 - Correct
B) 4307
C) 2309
D) 7512
Explanation: Sum of digits for 9211 is 13, while others have sums of 14-15, making 9211 the odd one out.
77. Choose the correct option.
A) Only conclusion (i) follows
B) Only conclusion (ii) follows - Correct
C) Both conclusion (i) and conclusion (ii) follow
D) Neither conclusion (i) nor conclusion (ii) follows
Explanation: Improved forecast accuracy is best explained by advances in meteorological science, not necessarily hiring specific individuals.
A) Only (i)
B) (i) and (ii)
C) Only (i) and (iii)
D) (i), (iii) and (iv) - Correct
Explanation: Graph 1 shows uniform motion with constant speed; Graph 2 shows variable speed (not circular motion); statements (i), (iii), and (iv) are correct.
A) - Correct
Explanation: Assam 2011 Census data shows slightly more males than females with higher male literacy rates, matching option A's representation.
D) Neither conclusion (i) nor conclusion (ii) follows - Correct
Explanation: Deepika being honest doesn't mean she's from Junagarh or from the Chowdhury family; neither conclusion logically follows.
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