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Directions ( next five questions ) : In each of the following questions. two/three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically and definitely follow from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Question 1 :
Statements :

All beans are pulses.

All pulses are crops.

No crop is seed.

Conclusions :

I.All crops are pulses.

II.All beans are crops.
AOnly conclusions II follows

BNeither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
CEither conclusion I or conclusion II follows
DOnly conclusion I follows
EBoth conclusion I and conclusion II follow
Explanation:

Question 2 :
Statements :

No fruit is vegetable.

All potatoes are vegetables.

Some fruits are apples.

Conclusions :

I.Some apples are potatoes.

II.Some potatoes being fruits is a possibility.
ABoth conclusion I and conclusion II follow
BOnly conclusion II follows
CEither conclusion I or conclusion II follows
DOnly conclusion I follows
ENeither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Explanation:

Question 3 :
Statements :

All books are journals.

All diaries are journals.

Conclusions :

I.All journals are books.

II. Some diaries being books is a possibility.
AEither conclusion I or conclusion II follows
BOnly conclusion I follows
CBoth conclusion I and conclusion II follow
DNeither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
EOnly conclusion II follows

Explanation:

Question 4 :
Statements :

All stores are baskets.

Some baskets are sticks.

All sticks are chains.

Conclusions :

I.Some chains are stores.

II.Some chains are baskets.
ABoth conclusion I and conclusion II follow
BEither conclusion I or conclusion II follows
COnly conclusion II follows

DNeither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
EOnly conclusion I follows
Explanation:

Question 5 :
Statements :

Some desks are chairs.

All chairs are ropes.

Some ropes are walls.

Conclusions :

I.Some ropes are desks.

II. Some ropes are chairs.
ABoth conclusion I and conclusion II follow

BNeither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
COnly conclusion I follows
DEither conclusion I or conclusion II follows
EOnly conclusion II follows
Explanation:

Question 6 :
Study the following information to answer the given question.

The project of the road construction (work) has crossed its first deadline as far as pre-monsoon road works are concerned. In the major city the road works are given great emphasis and these are the places where road work has been completed.

Which of the following can be concluded from the statements given above
AThey start the work of the road one has to go through a lot of tiresome paperwork before starting the repair work which delay the whole work of the road.
BIt takes several hours while travelling via these roads.
CThe work of the road is going on.

DThey will start the road works well in advance.
ENone of these

Directions (7-8) : Study the following information to answer the given questions.

Supermarkets are growing at a fast pace than Kirana stores. Kirana Stores are such places where customers go to purchase their necessities. In place of five Kirana stores one or two supermarkets are being established. It has been found that customers’ requirements are looked after by trained staff. It has been found that food products are low life products which are manufactured from local manufacturers. These products are typically purchased by the customer on the assurance. The market is appealing to supermarkets and retail outlet owners are setting up their business in other areas where there are less Kirana stores.

Question 7 :
Which of the following can be a good arguments in favour of shopping from Kirana stores instead of supermarkets
APeople prefer supermarkets because they offer a larger range of products, i.e, products other than FMCG and they can buy every thing under one roof.
BPeople ene-up buying other irrelevant things along with those on their shopping lists in Supermarkets and then they have to stand in long queues at the billing counters.

CMost Kirana stores are closed at least one day in a week whereas supermarkets are open 365 days a year.
DKirana stores do not accept debit and credit cards.
EVery few Kirana stores sell products at a bargained price.

Question 8 :
Which of the following can be inferred from the given information? (An inference is something that is not directly stated but can be inferred from the given information).
AMost supermarkets and retail outlet owners choose to set up businesses in areas that have very few Kirana stores.

BPeople tend to trust outlets and supermarkets when it comes to buying high value products as opposed to buying them from local shops.
CIf there are two or more Kirana stores in a typical residential area, the competition among them is very high.
DKirana stores owners are eying to acquire frachisee of supermarkets as the local shops have lost their charm and business.
EKirana stores do not sell the products which consumers have on their regular shopping lists. So they have to depend on supermarkets.

Directions (9-11) : Study the following information to answer the given questions.

Among five persons – P,Q,R,S and T – each has different height. Only two persons are shorter than S. T is shorter than S but taller than R. The one who is the second tallest among them is of 158 centimetre.

Question 9 :
Which of the following statements is definitely true with respect to the given information
AR is definitely 150 cm
BNone of the given statements is true
CT is shorter than S

DQ is shorter than S
EP is possibly 153 cm

Question 10 :
Which of the following is possibly the height of Q
A148cm
B156 cm
C152 cm
D150 cm
E158 cm

Question 11 :
How many persons are shorter than Q
ATwo
BThree
CFour
DCannot be determined

EOne

Directions ( 12-13) : Study the following information to answer the given questions.

Mobile technology has played great role in growth and development of society. Earlier cellphone was Used as a medium of conversation only. Now mobile phones also support a wide variety of other services, such as, texting, email, internet access etc. The price of mobile phones is also decreasing and people are being encouraged to buy a mobile phone set at a cheaper rate. The mobile technology and smartphones have the capabilities of handling video calls, sharing large files. Mobile technology had made it more efficient to conduct business. Video calls and taking photographs have become possible as mobile phone has in built camera. Therefore, there is no need to carry around a camera everywhere you go.

Question 12 :
Which of the following cannot be inferred from the given information ? (An inference is something that is not directly stated but can be inferred from the given information).
AOne can share photos and videos via mobile phones provided that the other person has a similar device.
BMany feature are being added to mobile phones now-a-days.
CThe other features of mobile phones are not as useuful as the in built camera.
DMobile phones can be used for purposes other than making calls.
ETechnological advances are taking place in fields other than cell phones as well.

Explanation:

Question 13 :
Which of the following can be concluded from the given information
ABuying a phone with a camera is more convenient than buying two different devices.

BMobile phones that are basic last longer than the ones with added features.
CNot many people are interested in clicking pictures with mobile phones.
DIt is possible to share picture with someone having a similar camera.
ENo one will buy cameras now onwards.

Directions (next two questions) : Study the following information to answer the given questions.

‘TRAVEL’ is related to ‘UDKUSB’ and ‘CORNER’ is related to ‘MDQDPS’

Question 14 :
‘SURVEY’ is related to …………….
AUDXVTS
BUDXTVS

CTVSUDX
DUXDTSV
EUDXSTV
Explanation:

Similarly,

Question 15 :
‘GROUPS’ is related to …………..
AROTPHS
BROTHSP
CTORPHS
DTOHRSP
ETORHSP

Explanation:

Similarly

Question 16 :
What may be the possible code for ‘thy’
A1 or 7 or 3

B5
C3
D7
E1 or 7
Explanation:

Word Code

how 2

art 9

thou 8

good 5

thy 1 or 7 or 3

and 1 or 7 or 3

bad 1 or 7 or 3

Question 17 :
What is the code for ‘thou’
A9
B8

C2
D5
ENone of these
Explanation:

Word Code

how 2

art 9

thou 8

good 5

thy 1 or 7 or 3

and 1 or 7 or 3

bad 1 or 7 or 3

Question 18 :
What is the code for ‘how’
A5
B8
C2

D9
ENone of these
Explanation:

Word Code

how 2

art 9

thou 8

good 5

thy 1 or 7 or 3

and 1 or 7 or 3

bad 1 or 7 or 3

Question 19 :
Which of the following may possibly be the code for ‘thou no good’
A5 0 8

B7 8 0
C5 0 7
D7 8 0
ENone of these
Explanation:

Word Code

how 2

art 9

thou 8

good 5

thy 1 or 7 or 3

and 1 or 7 or 3

bad 1 or 7 or 3

Question 20 :
What is the code for ‘how good thou art’
A7 5 8 9
B8 2 9 5

C7 1 8 3
D8 7 9 5
ECannot be determined
Explanation:

Word Code

how 2

art 9

thou 8

good 5

thy 1 or 7 or 3

and 1 or 7 or 3

bad 1 or 7 or 3

Question 21 :
Effect : The temple at the religious site wears a deserted look with the number of devotees trickling down.

Which of the following can be a possible cause of the above effect
AA structural engineer had visited the temple a month back and had declared the structure unsafe.

BThe temple is facing a drastic depletion of its funds which had accumulated over the years due to offerings made by devotees.
CThe local corporation decided to donate a huge amount of money to the temple for its renovation.
DThe village housing in the religious site has qualified priests to perform religious ceremonies.
EA famous actor recently visited the temple and paid his respect s to the deity.

Question 22 :
Statements : The Income Tax authorities carried out raids at three different business houses in the city last week.

Which of the following can be possible effect of the above statement
AThe three business houses are regular defaulters in payment of their income tax.
BThe Income Tax department have received a tip off about the illegal activities going on in the three business houses.
CThe Government decided to look into the matter and has appointed an inquiry committee..
DOther business houses took immediate action to clear off all their income tax dues in order to avoid a raid on their establishments.

EThe authorities intend to conduct raids in several other business houses in the vicinity.

Question 23 :
Effect : As a step to regulate private hospitals, the state health department is framing rules to ensure all such hospitals are registered with it.

Which of the following can be a possible cause of the above statement
AThe department realized the private hospitals charge much less for treatment as compared to government hospitals.
BGovernment run hospitals do not maintain the same standards as private hospitals.
CThe department realized that several hospitals were rejecting cases stating lack of infrastructure.

DApart from the number of doctors, nurses and beds, the kind of procedure a hospital can carry out based on its infrastructure will also be registered and detailed.
EPrivate hospitals not registering with the department shall be forced to do so and will have to pay hefty penalities.

Question 24 :
Statements : The constable has been recommended for a suitable reward by his superior in recognition of his sincere involved in the loot and incidents of pick-pocketing.

Which of the following can be a possible assumption of the above statements
AThe superior is certain that the recommendation would be denied.
BThe number of criminals apprehended by this particular constable was exceptionally high.
CThe constable desires to be monetarily compensated for his efforts.
DThe superior wants to set an example for his other juniors by recommending the reward.
ERewards recognizing the sincerity the accomplishments of policemen are given.

Question 25 :
Statement : The college has finally received accreditation and has gained the status of a deemed university.

Which of the following can be a possible effect of the above statement
AThe principal of the college will now have to be a retired government official.
BNumber of students seeking admission to this college in the next academic year would drops significantly.
CThe college will charge lesser fees from all its students despite not getting a grant from the government.
DThe college will reduce the number of courses that it runs by a significant margin.
EThe reputation of the college amongst the students population in general has improved.

Directions (next two questions) : In these questions, relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. These statements are followed by two conclusions.

Question 26 :
Statement : E < F ≤ G = H > S

Conclusions : I. G > S

II. F ≤ H
AIf only conclusion I follows
BIf only conclusion II follows
CIf either conclusion I or II follows
DIf neither conclusion I nor II follows
EIf both conclusion I and II follows

Explanation:

E < F ≤ G = H > S

Conclusions : I. G > S → Follow

II. F ≤ H → Follow

Question 27 :
Statement : P ≤ Q < W = L

Conclusions : I. L > P

II. Q ≤ L
AIf only conclusion I follows

BIf only conclusion II follows
CIf either conclusion I or II follows
DIf neither conclusion I nor II follows
EIf both conclusion I and II follows
Explanation:

P ≤ Q < W = L

Conclusions : I. L > P → Follow

II. Q ≤ L → Does not follow (∴ Q < L)

Directions : (next three questions) : Study the following information to answer the given questions.

A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.

(All numbers in these questions are two digit numbers)

Input : 16 today 32 waiting 21 are 11 people 46 bus 66 long

Step I. 16 today 32 waiting 21 11 people 46 bus 66 long are

Step II. : 16 today 32 waiting 21 people 46 bus 66 long 11 are

Step III : 16 today 32 waiting 21 people 46 66 long bus 11 are

Step IV : today 32 waiting 21 people 46 66 long 16 bus 11 are

Step V: today 32 waiting people 46 66 21 long 16 bus 11 are

Step VI : today 32 waiting 46 66 people 21 long 16 bus 11 are

Step VII : today waiting 46 66 32 people 21 long 16 bus 11 are

Step VIII : waiting 46 66 today 32 people 21 long 16 bus 11 are

Step IX : waiting 66 46 today 32 people 21 long 16 bus 11 are

Step X : 66 waiting 46 today 32 people 21 long 16 bus 11 are

Step X is the last Step of the arrangement of the above input as the intended arrangement is obtained.

Now, answer the questions based on the following input.

Input : 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 before 72 go 34 up

Question 28 :
Which of these words/ numbers would be fourth (from left side) in step IV for the input
Ame

B43
C81
Dwake
ENone of these
Explanation:

Input : 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 before 72 go 34 up

Step I. 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up before

Step II : 23 you wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up 13 before

Step III : 23 you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up go 13 before

Step IV : you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up 23 go 13 before

Step V : you wake 81 43 72 34 up me 23 go 13 before

Step VI : you wake 81 72 34 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Step VIII : you 81 72 wake 43 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Step IX : 81 you 72 wake 43 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Question 29 :
The following stands for which step of the rearrangement
AStep IX
BStep IV
CStep VI
DStep V

ENone of these
Explanation:

Input : 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 before 72 go 34 up

Step I. 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up before

Step II : 23 you wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up 13 before

Step III : 23 you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up go 13 before

Step IV : you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up 23 go 13 before

Step V : you wake 81 43 72 34 up me 23 go 13 before

Step VI : you wake 81 72 34 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Step VIII : you 81 72 wake 43 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Step IX : 81 you 72 wake 43 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Question 30 :
Which of the following would be step II for the above input
A23 you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up go 13 before
B23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up before

C23 you wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up before 13
D23 you wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up before 13
ENone of these
Explanation:

Input : 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 before 72 go 34 up

Step I. 23 you 13 wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up before

Step II : 23 you wake 81 me 43 72 go 34 up 13 before

Step III : 23 you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up go 13 before

Step IV : you wake 81 me 43 72 34 up 23 go 13 before

Step V : you wake 81 43 72 34 up me 23 go 13 before

Step VI : you wake 81 72 34 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Step VIII : you 81 72 wake 43 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Step IX : 81 you 72 wake 43 up 34 me 23 go 13 before

Directions (next five questions): Below is given a passage followed by several possible inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.

(Note : Each of the five questions has only the distinct answer i.e. no two questions have the same answer. If you get the same answer . If you get the same answer for more than one question, Consider both again and decide which one of the two would more definitely be that answer and in the same way review the others also.)

Cardiovascular disease is so prevalent that virtually all businesses are ikely to have employees who suffer from, or may develop, this condition. Research shows that between 50-80 percent of all people who suffer a heart attack are able to return to work. However, this may not be possible if they have previously been involved in heavy physical work. In such cases, it may be possible to move the employee to lighter duties, with appropriate retraining where necessary. Similarly, high-pressure, stressful work, where it does not involve physical activity, should also be avoided. Human Resource managers should be aware of the implications of job roles for employees with a cardiac-condition.

Question 31 :
Employees who suffer from cardiovascular disease are mostly unable to return to work.
AIf the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
BIf the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
CIf the data is inadequate i.e., from the facts given, you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
DIf the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
EIf the inference is “definitely false” i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

Question 32 :
Employees suffering from cardio-vascular diseases are unable to handle stressful situations.
AIf the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
BIf the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.

CIf the data is inadequate i.e., from the facts given, you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
DIf the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
EIf the inference is “definitely false” i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

Question 33 :
Physical and stressful work definitely leads to heart attack.
AIf the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
BIf the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
CIf the data is inadequate i.e., from the facts given, you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

DIf the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
EIf the inference is “definitely false” i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

Question 34 :
Heart disease can affect employees in any type of business.
AIf the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.

BIf the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
CIf the data is inadequate i.e., from the facts given, you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
DIf the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
EIf the inference is “definitely false” i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

Question 35 :
Employees above the age of 50 are found to suffer from cardiovascular disease.
AIf the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
BIf the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
CIf the data is inadequate i.e., from the facts given, you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
DIf the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.

EIf the inference is “definitely false” i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Explanation:

Directions(next five question) : Study following information to answer the given questions.

J,P,Q,R,S,T,U and V are four married couples sitting in a circle facing the centre. The profession of the males within the group are lecturer, lawyer, doctor and scientist. Among the males, only R (the lawyer) and V (the scientist) are sitting together. Each man is seated besides his wife. U, the wife of the lecturer is seated to the right V. T is seated between U and V. P is the wife of the doctor. Q is not the doctor. S is a male.

Question 36 :
Which of the following is P’s position with respect of S
ASecond to the right
BSecond to the left
CImmediate right
DImmediate left

EThird to the left
Explanation:

Question 37 :
Which of the following J's position with respect to T
AThird to the left

BFourth to the right
CThird to the right
DSecond to the left
ESecond to the right
Explanation:

Question 38 :
Which of the following is true regarding the couples
AP is the wife of S
BT is the wife of V
CR is the husband of J
DJ and S are seated adjacent to each other
EAll are true

Explanation:

Question 39 :
The wives of which two husbands are immediate neighbours
AUT

BSR
CVQ
DRV
ENone of these
Explanation:

Question 40 :
Four of the following are alike in a certain way based on their seating position in the above arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group
ARSJ
BTRV
CUTV

Question 41 :
Four of the following are alike in a certain way based on their seating position in the above arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group
ARSJ
BTRV
CUTV

DSQP
EUPQ

Directions (next four questions) : Study the following information to answer the given questions.

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

Question 42 :
What is Z’s position with respect of W
ASecond to the left
BThird to the right
CFourth to the left

DThird to the left
EFourth to the right
Explanation:

Question 43 :
Who is the second to the right of T
AY
BX
CU
DV

ENone of these
Explanation:

Question 44 :
Four of the following five are alike in a certain based on their seating positions in the above line and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group
AUW
BXV

Question 45 :
If all the seven friends are made to sit alphabetically from right to left. Positions of how many will remain unchanged
ANone

Directions (next three questions) : Study the given statements to answer the given questions.

Question 46 :
After the government announced a compensatory policy for farmers in return for the acquisition of their land, the farmers demanded a written proof of the policy for farmers in return for the acquisition of their land, the farmers demanded a written proof of the policy.
AThe farmers were unable to contest the inadequate compensation for their land in earlier such policies.

BThe compensation promised in the policy was grossly inadequate.
CThe farmers were unwilling to surrender their lands to the government.
DThe farmers demand a certain percentage of share out of the revenue generated by the government of their lands.
EThe only option to enforce the government officials to frame a compensatory policy for the farmers was to demand a proof.

Question 47 :
The number of cases concerning a non-contagious chemical poisoning is on the rise among local villagers.

Which of the following could possibly be a Cause of the statement given above
AThe government has ordered an immediate enquiry into the matter.
BUnless timely treatment is provided to the patients, the poisoning can prove to be fatal.
CMany factories surrounding the village do not dispose off their wastes appropriately.

DThe only hospital in the area is not equipped to treat chemical poisoning related ailments.
EA study done a couple of years ago had reported that a large number of farmers had stopped using chemical fertilizers owing to their ill-effects on health.

Question 48 :
Small grocery shop owners have gone on a day’s strike in order to protest against the entry of a foreign retail store chain in the city.

Which of the following statements can be an Effect of the statement given above
AThe small grocery shop owners perceive the big retail giants as sharks, trying to dominate the available market space.
BForeign investment in retail has shown a tremendous growth in India since a couple of years.
CThere have been several countries in which retail chain giants have totally wiped out small scale retailers.
DThe government agreed to take all political steps required to safeguard the interests of small scale retailers.

EA recent survey indicated that a large number of people prefer to buy their daily grocery items from the nearby grocery stores rather than big retail chain stores.

Directions (next three questions) : Study the following information to answer the given questions.

The ministry of sports has been advised by a committee to take the highest award in the field of sports back from two players who were allegedly involved in match fixing .

Question 49 :
Which of the following statements would weaken the argument put forward by the committee to the sports ministry
AA good conduct in the past and a lack of evidence against the players make the case against them very weak.

BThe ministry of sports has never declined the recommendations made by the committee earlier.
CTaking the award back from the players would set a good example of other players for avoiding such actions in the future.
DThere have been past cases where the award had to be taken back from the players owing to some misconduct later on.
EThe committee is constituted of some of the most respected and esteemed members from the field of sports and politics.

Question 50 :
Many organizations have been resorting to recruitment based upon performance at graduate/post-graduate level exams rather than conducting exams for the same purpose.
AA recent study shows no link of past performance with the performance in recruitment exams.
BThe graduate/post-graduate exams are considered to be severely deficient in training in job related environment.
COrganizations which had undertaken recruitment on the basis of graduate/post-graduate exams report a significant drop in the quality of the recruited employees.
DSuch policies would add to unemployment among students having below average performance in students having below average performance in graduation or post-graduation.
ESuch policies could save time, money and rsources of the organization which are wasted in the conduct of recruitment examinations.

Question 51 :
According to a recent government directive, all bank branches in rural areas should be computerized.

Which of the following statements would weaken the argument
AComputerisation of bank branches in urban areas has helped in making their performance more efficient and fast.
BLack of skilled and qualified manpower has been suitable substituted by computers in banks.
CNon-computerised bank branches in the rural areas have been proved to be as efficient as their computerized counter-parts..

DThe government has introduced a special test for computer knowledge in all recruitment exams for banks.
EUnemployment in the rural areas could be controlled by training more and more professionals in computers.

Question 52 :
A 320 m long train crosses a pole in 50 sec. What is the speed of train
A4.6 m/sec
B7.2 m/sec
C5.4 m/sec
D6.4 m/sec

ECannot be determined
Explanation:

Speed of the train = 320/50

=6.4m/sec

Question 53 :
In a school some sweets were to be distributed among 420 children on the occasion of Teacher’s day. But 140 children remained absent on that particular day and hence each child got one sweet extra. How many sweets each child would have got originally
ACannot be determined
B2

C5
D4
E1
Explanation:

Let each child got x number of sweets.

According to question,

420x = (420-140)(x+1)

420x = 280x+280

140x=280 ⇒ x = 2

Directions (next five questions) : In the following questions, information about number of candidates interviewed by five commercial firms on different working days has been provided. You are required to read the table carefully and answer the questions given below.

Number of candidates interviewed by

Five firms on different working days.

Working Day	Firm
Working Day	A	B	C	D	E
Monday	17	18	23	25	18
Tuesday	21	19	14	28	25
Wednesday	23	22	23	12	18
Thursday	24	14	12	23	18
Friday	10	10	16	15	22
Saturday	17	26	20	20	24

Question 54 :
What is the respective ratio between the number of candidates interviewed by firm D on Friday and Saturday together and that of candidates interviewed by firm B on the same day
A35 : 38
B39 :40
C43 : 44
D45 : 46
E35 : 36

Explanation:

Required ratio = (15+20) : (10+26)

35:36

Question 55 :
The number of candidates interviewed by firm C on Wednesday is what percent of total number of candidates interviewed by all the firms on the same day
A24
B23

C38
D29
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required percentage

=23/(23+22+23+12+18)×100 = 23%

Question 56 :
In which firm the number of candidates interviewed decreased consistently from Monday to Saturday
AB
BNone

Question 57 :
What is the number of candidates interviewed by all the firms on Monday
A101

B102
C114
D98
E96
Explanation:

Required number of candidates

=(17+18+23+25+18) = 101

Question 58 :
By what percent the number of candidates interviewed by firm E on Tuesday increased with respect to that of interviewed on the preceding day
A45
B26
C61
D56
E39

Explanation:

Required percentage = 25-18/18×100 = 39%

Question 59 :
In how many ways the letters of the word VISITING can be rearranged
A6720

B5720
C720
D7620
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required answer = 8!/3! = 6720

Directions (next six question) : In the following pie-chartpercent of students entrolled in different cultural activities of a school has been shown . You are required to study the pie-chart carefully and answer the questions given below.

Question 60 :
What is the number of students who opted for dancing
A648
B648

C864
D664
ENone of these
Explanation:

REquired number of students

= 1800×38/100 = 684

Question 61 :
What is the respective ratio between the number of students who opted for painting and that who opted for painting and that who opted for Karate
A3 : 7
B5 : 16
C16 : 5

D5 : 7
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required ratio = [1800×32/100] : [1800×10/100]

=16:5

Question 62 :
By what percent is the number of candidates who opted for music more than those who opted for sports
A30
B55
C45
D60

ENone of these
Explanation:

Required percentage = 8-5/5×100 = 60%

Question 63 :
How many students have opted for cricket and painting together
A702

B602
C660
D645
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required number of students

=1800×(32+7)/100 = 702

Question 64 :
By what percent is the number of students who opted for cricket and dancing together more than those who opted for painting and music together
A14.5%
B12.5%

C16.5%
D21.5%
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required percentage = (38+7)(32+8)/(32+8)×100

=5/40×100 = 12.5%

Question 65 :
What is the respective ratio between the number of students who opted for painting
A2:3
B1:3
C3:1
D3:2

ENone of these
Explanation:

Respective ratio = (38+10) : 32

48:32

=3:2

Directions (next five questions) : What value should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following questions

Question 66 :
18.5×21.4×? = 6255.22
A15.8

B14.6
C17.4
D17.2
E16.4
Explanation:

? = 6255.22/18.5×21.4 =15.8

Question 67 :
1.5×78÷0.5=?
A238
B234

C243
D216
E261
Explanation:

? = 1.5×78/0.5 = 234

Question 68 :
302.46+395.72-123.47=?
A576.77
B547.17
C547.77
D574.74

E577.71
Explanation:

? = 302.46+395.72-123.47

?=574.71

Question 69 :
³√4096÷³√64 = ³√?
A16
B8
C64

D√4
E4
Explanation:

³√? = ³√4096÷³√64 = 16÷4 = 4

?=64

Question 70 :
?% of 800 = 293 - 22% of 750
A14
B18
C12
D16

E20
Explanation:

800×?/100=293-750×22/100

8×? = 293-165⇒?=16

Directions (next five questions) In the following table, the number of employees working in five companies and the corresponding ratio of male and female employees have been given. You are required to study the table carefully and answer the questions.

Company	Number of Employees
L	400
M	600
N	800
O	1000
P	1200
Company	Male : Female
L	12:8
M	15:5
N	4:1

O	13:12
P	7:5

Question 71 :
What is the respective ratio between the number of females in company P and number of females in company L
A8:25
B25:8

C3:16
D16:3
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required ratio = [1200×5/12] : [400×8/20]

=500:160 = 25:8

Question 72 :
The number of female employees working in company O is what percent of total employees working in that company
A24
B12
C48

D13
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required percentage = 1000×12/25/1000 ×100 = 48%

Question 73 :
What is the average number of employees in all companies together is :
A800

B775
C760
D600
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required average

=400+600+800+1000+1200/5

=4000/5 = 800

Question 74 :
The number of female employees in company M is
A450
B150

C250
D350
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required number of females

= 600×5/20 = 150

Question 75 :
The total number of male employees working in companies N and P together is :
A1240
B1360
C1340

D1260
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required number of males

= 800×4/5+1200×7/12

=1340

Directions (next five questions): What approximate value should come in the following questions at the question places (?). You are not required to calculate the exact value.

Question 76 :
(13.001)³
A1900
B2200

C2000
D1800
E2100
Explanation:

? = (13)3 = 2197 = 2200

Question 77 :
55.003×54.998+5.001 = ?
A3500
B3630
C2540
D3030

E2750
Explanation:

? = 55×55+5 = 3030

Question 78 :
50.001%of 99.99÷49.999 = ?
A1

B0.1
C0.01
D0.02
ENone of these
Explanation:

? = 100×50/100 ÷50 = 1

Question 79 :
999.0001+899.999-349.88 = ?
A1549

B1560
C1449
D1460
ENone of these
Explanation:

? = 999+900 -350 = 1549

Question 80 :
999.0001+899.999-349.88 = ?
A1549

B1560
C1449
D1460
ENone of these
Explanation:

? = 999+900 -350 = 1549

Question 81 :
(2.0001)³×(1.999)^-2÷(3.999)^-4=?
A32
B16
C64
D256
E512

Explanation:

? = 2³×2^-2÷4^-4 = 8×1/4×256 = 512

Directions (next five questions) : In the following table, the number of units manufactured and sold by five companies – P,Q,R,S and T has been given. Study the given data carefully and answer the questions

Company	Number of Units manufactured (in thousand)	Number of Units sold (in thousand)
P	35	20
Q	45	30
R	35	25
S	40	35
T	50	40

Question 82 :
What is the average number (in thousand) of units manufactured by all the companies together
A41

B40
C43
D44
E46
Explanation:

Required average = 35+45+35+40+50/5 = 205/5 = 41

Question 83 :
What is the respective ratio between the number of units sold by company S and that sold by company D
A7:6

B1:2
C1:3
D3:1
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required ratio = 35:30 = 7:6

Question 84 :
Which company sold highest percentage of units as compared to manufactured by it
AQ
BR
CP
DT
ES

Explanation:

Percentage for

P = 20/35×100 = 57.14%

Q = 30/45×100 = 66.67%

R = 25/35×100 = 71.43%

S=35/40×100 = 87.5%

T = 40/50×100 = 80%

Question 85 :
What is the average number of units (in thousand) sold by all the companies together
A25.7
B30

C27.7
D28.8
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required average = 20+30+25+35+40/5 = 30

Question 86 :
What is the respective ratio between the units manufactured by company P and company S
A7:8

B8:7
C3:5
D5:3
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required ratio = 35:40 = 7:8

Question 87 :
From a well-shuffled pack of 52 playing cards, one card is drawn at random. What is the probability that the card drawn will be a black king
A1/26

B7/13
C3/13
D9/13
E1/13
Explanation:

Required probability = 2/52 = 1/26

Question 88 :
A horse is tothered to a peg with a 14 m long rope at the corner of a 40 m long and 24 m wide rectangular grass-field. What area of the field will the horse graze
A154m²

B308²
C240²
D480²
ENone of these
Explanation:

Required area = 1/4π(14)²

=1/4×22/7×14×14 = 154m²

Question 89 :
Farah was married 8 years ago. Today her age is 1 2/7 times to that at the time of marriage. At present her daughter’s age is 1/6^th of her age. What was her daughter’s age 3 years ago
A6 years
B7years
C3years

DCannot be determined
ENone of these
Explanation:

Let Farah's present age = x years

According to question,

(x-8)×1 2/7=x

x=9/7x-8×9/7

2/7x=72/7⇒x = 36 years

Farah's daughter's present age = 36×1/6

=6 years

3 years ago his daughter's age = 6-3 = 3 years

Question 90 :
Manish bought 25 kg of rice at INR 32 per kg and 15 kg of rice at INR 36 per kg. What profit did he get when he mixed the two varieties together and sold it at INR 40.20 per kg
A25%
B40%
C30%
D20%

ENone of these
Explanation:

Total C.P. = 25×32+15×36 = INR 1340/-

Total S.P. = 40.20×(25+15)=INR 1608/-

Profit percentage = 1608-1340/1340 ×100 = 20%

Directions (next five questions) : In each of the following questions, two equations are given. Solve these equations and

Question 91 :
I. x²+5x+6=0

II. y²+7y+12=0
AIf x ≥ y

BIf x > y
Cif x ≤ y
DIf x < y
EIf x = y or no relation can be established between x and y.
Explanation:

I. x²+5x+6=0

(x+2)(x+3) = 0

x=-2,-3

II. y²+7y+12=0

(y+3)(y+4)=0

y=-3,-4

Question 92 :
I. x²+20 = 9x

II. y²+42=13y
AIf x ≥ y
BIf x > y
Cif x ≤ y
DIf x < y

EIf x = y or no relation can be established between x and y.
Explanation:

I. x²+20 = 9x

x²-9x+20=0

(x-4)(x-5)=0

x=4,5

II. y²+42=13y

y²-13y+42=0

(y-6)(y-7)=0

y=6,7

x<y

Question 93 :
I. 2x+3y=14

II. 4x+2y=16
AIf x ≥ y
BIf x > y
Cif x ≤ y
DIf x < y

EIf x = y or no relation can be established between x and y.
Explanation:

I. 2x+3y=14

II. 4x+2y=16

Solving I and II, we get,

x= 2.5, y=3

x<y

Question 94 :
I. x=√625

II. y=√676
AIf x ≥ y
BIf x > y
Cif x ≤ y
DIf x < y
EIf x = y or no relation can be established between x and y.

Explanation:

I. x=√625 = ±25

II. y=√676 = ±26

Question 95 :
I. x²+4x+4=0

II. y²-8y+16=0
AIf x ≥ y
BIf x > y
Cif x ≤ y
DIf x < y

EIf x = y or no relation can be established between x and y.
Explanation:

I. x²+4x+4=0

(x+2)²=0

x=-2

II. y²-8y+16=0

(y-4)²=0

y=4

x<y

Directions (next five questions) : What will come at the place of question mark (?) in the following number series.

Question 96 :
3 1731 ? 3243 3459 3523
A2371
B2731

C3731
D3127
ENone of these
Explanation:

3((+12)³)1731((+10)³)2731((+8)³)3243((+6)³)3523((+4)³)3523

Question 97 :
10 18 34 ? 130 258
A32
B60
C66

D68
ENone of these
Explanation:

Question 98 :
4 10 33 136 ? 4116
A822
B534
C685

D745
E548
Explanation:

4(×2+2)10(×3+3)33(×4+4)136(×5+5)685(×6+6)4116

Question 99 :
4000 800 ? 80 40 8
A140
B100
C400

D160
E200

Question 100 :
3 4 16 75 364 ?
A783
B828
C1293
D1945

ENone of these

Question 101 :
The area of circle is seven times the numerical value of its circumference. What is the circumference of the circle
A616 units
B132 units
C88 units

DCannot be determined
ENone of these
Explanation:

Let the radius of circle =r unit

According to question,

πr²=7×2πr

r = 14 unit

Circumference of the circle = 2 × 22/7 × 14

= 88 units

Question 102 :
The compound interest earned on a sum in 3 years at 15% per annum compounded annually is INR 6500. 52. What is the sum
AINR 12480/-

BINR 10500/-
CINR 14800/-
DINR 13620/-
ENone of these
Explanation:

Let the sum = INR P

According to question,

6500.52 = P [(1+15/100)³-1]

6500.52/0.520875 = P

Directions (next ten questions) : Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Question 103 :
A plethora of cultural talent ………… the spectators busy at a talent hunt programme where students from various colleges get together to …………. Their mettle in various contests.
Atried, show
Bkept, prove
Ccaught, held, learn

Dheld, learn
Ehelped, mention

Question 104 :
The ……….of Chinese plastic thread should be banned as it ……..thousand of birds every year during the kite flying season.
Asale, cripples

Bsell, kills
Csale, disturbs
Dsell, disables
Esale, saves

Question 105 :
Harish …………. With me some basic technique that one can ……….. at home without even owning a drumset.
Amade, shred
Bimparted, try
Clearned, balance
Dfits, rechearses
Esharped, practise

Question 106 :
In the present case, the facts clearly……. That the required reasonable degree of care and caution was not ………..by hospital in the treatment of the patient.
Areflect, compressed
Bfix, advancement
Cshow, proceeded
Dobserve, considered
Eindicate, taken

Question 107 :
Students from the Middle East and the African countries have ………. Been …………. Contributors to the pool of foreign students in the university.
Atraditionally, major

Bconservatively,crucial
Csurprisingly, most
Dintuitively, salient
Eannually, lucid

Question 108 :
The minister ………….. about various ……… being provided by officials for the pilgrims including direction wise colour coded passenger enclosures.
Aceased,functions
Benquired, facilities

Crelied,opportunities
Dshy,evidence
Easked,deity

Question 109 :
It is ………… to drive in the evening and night when the of accidents looms large due to non-functional street-lights.
Ajuvenile, planning
Beasy, risk
Cinstinctive , fame
Ddifficult, threat

Enatural, feature

Question 110 :
An overcast sky made Sunday less than ………… for city residents who doing by weather experts have more in ………….
Adifficult, fate
Bperfect, store

Choliday, sky
Ddream, sharing
Esteady, frame

Question 111 :
Many teachers ………….. the lack of professional freedom as the …………. For leaving the job.
Acited, reason

Bexplained, force
Cclaimed, understanding
Dargued,culprit
Ebelieve,ground

Question 112 :
Skeptics would not …………. That the earth actually moves, let alone that it ……………….. around the sun.
Apermit,orbits
Baccept, revolves

Cexperience, circles
Dassume, went
Echallenge, spins

Directions (next fifteen questions) : Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentences. The number of that part is answer. If there is “No error” the answer is ‘5’. (Ignore errors of punctuation if any.)

Question 113 :
QST # 111
AThe couple’s work in
Bupgrading rural technicians
Chas set a benchmarking

Dhas set a benchmarking
ENo error

Question 114 :
QST # 112
AIt has taking almost

Ba year for India
Cto let its its pessimism
Dtranslate into fewer jobs.
ENo error

Question 115 :
QST # 113
AThe city needs an airport
Bthat can efficiently manage
Ca constantly flow of

Dpassengers and flights.
ENo error

Question 116 :
QST # 114
AThis group of
Brural achievers is very
Cdifferent that the

Dones in the past.
ENo error

Question 117 :
QST # 115
AThe government has announced
Bplans to creating
Cone million new
Dtraning places

ENo error

Question 118 :
QST # 117
AThe argument assumes that
Bearly detection of the disease
Cwill lead to an immediate drop in
Dthe mortality rating from this disease.

ENo error

Question 119 :
QST # 117
AThe two most important numbers
Bwhich the mandarins of an
Ceconomy have to watch
Dare inflation and unemployment.
ENo error

Question 120 :
QST # 118
A. Witnessed the young soldier’s ability

Bto repeatedly hit bull’s eye at
Carms traning. Instructors pushed him
Dto participate in the Army marksmanship competitions
ENo error

Question 121 :
QST # 119
AIt is all well known that
Bwomen are generally in favour of
Clight topics like jokes and expression
Dthat causing laughter all around.

ENo error

Question 122 :
QST # 121
Aon a multi-disciplinary approach

Bon a multi-disciplinary approach
CEuropeans rehabilitation focused
DWe are bring in the idea that
ENo error

Question 123 :
QST # 120
AThe evening breeze
Bwon't carrying the poetry

Cof peace beyond
Dthe school building
ENo error

Question 124 :
QST # 122
AIf parents are able to
Bget their children into schools
Cthat are far away, the
Dnext challenge is transportation.

ENo error

Question 125 :
QST # 123
AThe perception of others
Bparticulary family members
Cchanged when he
Dqualified on a government job.

ENo error

Question 126 :
QST # 124
AEvery house should
Bhave the device as it

Cprotects people from a
Dcommon household disaster.
ENo error

Question 127 :
QST # 125
AAutomated baggage handling systems are
Bensuring that on the time passengers

Care out of the plane their
Dbaggage is already waiting for them.
ENo error

Directions (next nine questions) : Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

Certain, words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Indeed the western recession is really the beginning of good news for India ! But to understand that we will have to move away for a while from the topic of western recession …. To the Japanese recession! For years, the Japanese style of management has been admired. However, over the last decade or so, one key question has sprung up if Japanese management style is as wonderful as described then why has Japan been in a recession for more than a decade?

The answer to this question is very simple. Culture plays a very important part in shaping up economies. What succedds in one culture fails in another. Japanese are basically non materialistic. And however rich they become, unlike others, they cannot just keep throwing and buying endlessly. And once they have everything they need; there is a saturation point. It was only when companies like Toyota realized that they cannot keep selling cars endlessly to their home market that they went really aggressive in the western markets and the rest is history. Japanese companies grew bigger by catering to the world markets when their homie markets shrunk.

And the markets have to shrink finally after attaining a level of affluence! And that’s great for the world because earth needs sustainable development. It does not need monstrous consumers who keep consuming at the cost of the environment and the earth. There should be limits to growth so that consumers are not converted into material dustbins for the profit of a handful of corporations.

Owing to the materialistic culture elsewhere, it was possible to keep selling newer products to the consumers despite having existing ones which served equally well. They were lured throough advertising and marketing techniques of ‘dustibini-sation’ of the customers, they were given loans and credits to help them buy more and more. When all the creditworthy people were given loans and credits to help them buy more and more. When all the creditworthy people were given loans to a logical limit, they ceased to be a part of the market. Even this would have been understandable if it could work as an eye opener. Instead of taking the ‘Right Step’ as Toyota did, they preferred to take a ‘shortcut’. Now banks went to the non creditworthy people and gave them loans. The people expectedly defaulted and the entire system collapsed.

Now, like Toyota western companies will learn to find new markets. They will now lean towards India because of its common man! The billion plus population in the next 25 years will become, a consuming middleclass. Finally, the world’s attention will shift to the developing world. Finally, there will be a real surge in income of these people and in the next fifty odd years, one can really hope to see an equal world in terms of material plenty, with poverty being almost nonexistent! And this will happen not by selling more cars to Americans and Europeans. It will happen by creating markets in India, China, Latin America and Africa, by giving their people purchasing power and by making products for them.

The recession has made us realize that it is not because of worse management techniques, but because of worse management techniques, but because of limits to growth. And they will realize that it is great for planet earth. After all, how many cars and houses must the rich own before calling it enough? It’s time for them look at others as well. Many years back, to increase his own profits. Henry Ford had started paying his workers more, so that they could buy his cars. In similar fashion, now the developed world will pay the developing world people so that they can buy their cars and washing machines.

The recession will kickstart the process of making the entire world more prosperous, and lay the foundation of limits to growth in the west and the foundation of real globalization in the world-of the globalization of prosperity. And one of its first beneficiaries will be India.

Question 128 :
What does the author mean by the “Right Step” in the passage
AGiving loans to creditworthy people only.
Bconsidering market growth along with environment protection.
CRestricting people to buy only such products which are needed by them.
DTo start looking at neer avenues and markets.

ENone of these

Question 129 :
Although admired since years, why did the skepticism over the Japanese management style start since the last decade
AJapanese companies have been moving out of their home markets since the last decade.
BJapanese banks have provided loans indiscriminately to the creditworthy as well as non creditworthy people.
CBecause Japanese markets have been going through a period of continuous recession since the last decade.

DThe unlimited growth of the Japanese markets has come at the cost of the western market.
ENone of these

Question 130 :
Why does the author foresee the markets being created in the developing countries instead of America and Europe
AAll developing countries have materialistic culture
BDeveloped countries are willing to make an effort to achieve globalization.
CAmerican and European markets have had a large number of credit defaulters.
DRecession has not hit the markets of developing countries yet.
ENone of these

Question 131 :
According to the author, what is the main cause of Japanese recession
AOnly a handful of corporations earned profits and not the people in general.
BNon-creditworthy people defaulted which led to a collapse of the entire system.
CConsumers were sold newer products which were similar in quality to the existing ones.
DJapanese do not purchase endlessly and thus when products had been sold to every customer, the market slowed down.

ENone of these

Question 132 :
How does the author foresee the future globalization as an analogy to Henry Ford’s example

A. Car companies would start selling cars in developing countries as well.

B. By paying the developing world be developed world would increase its own profit, in turn bringing affluence to developing world as well.

C. To earn profit, the companies in developing countries would move to foreign land.
AOnly A
BOnly B

Question 133 :
According to the passage, which of the following was not an effect of providing loans and credits to the customers

A. The non-creditworthy people defaulted.

B. People bought new product which were not needed.

C. Poverty became non-existent.
AOnly A
BOnly B
COnly A and B
DOnly B and C
EOnly C

Question 134 :
Why is recession the beginning of good news for India in the author’s view

A. India can provide an attractive market to the western companies.

B. India has remained largely unaffected by recession owing to its huge population.

C, Indians keep purchasing products despite owing equally good products.
AOnly C
BOnly B
COnly A

DOnly B and C
ENone of these

Question 135 :
What does the author mean by ‘Dustbinisation’ of the customer
AConvincing the customer to buy products he does not need.
BDenying the non-credit worthy people of any loans.
CDenying more loans to people who have already taken loans to a logical limit.

DMoving from old customers at the home market to foreign markets.
ENone of these.

Question 136 :
Why according to the author is the current recession great for ‘Planet Earth’

A. It will make people non-materialistic like the Japanese.

B. The unlimited market growth which caused hazards to the environment would be checked to a certain extent.

C) Banks will now provide loans only to the creditworthy people.

D) Developing countries will also be benefited by shifted markets.
AOnly A
BOnly B and D

Directions (next three questions) : Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage

Question 137 :
CATERING
AConsidering
BLending
CSupplying

DWorking
EIndulging

Question 138 :
KEY
AFoundation
BSolution
CRequisite
DDifficult
EImportant

Question 139 :
AGGRESSIVE
AViolent
BDetermined

CDemanding
DOffensive
EBrutish

Directions (next three questions) : Choose the world/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.

Question 140 :
PROSPEROUS
ADistressed
BHelpless
CWorse
DWorthless
EUnderprivileged

Question 141 :
CONSUMING
ADestroying

BExhausting
CGreedy
DCultailing
ESpending

Question 142 :
SURGE
ADecrease

BDeteriorating
CWeakening
DAtrophy
ECrumble

Directions (next ten questions) : In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which best fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

Twenty years …(141)… now, nearly 60% of the world’s population will live in urban areas. The impact of urbanization might not all be positive on India as urban expansion is happening at a much …(142)… rate than infrastructure expansion.

Sustainability issues need to be …(143)… so that economic development is not at the …(144)… of public health. Some urban services that ought to be in …(145)… in a city like water, electricity, transport etc. need special consideration. TERI has put together a detailed report that …(146)… sustainability in the provision of basic urban services in Indian cities.

…(147)… public transport is a major reason for the proliferation of private vehicles on the road. Respiratory illness in children living in urban areas is on the …(148)… with more cases of Asthma being …(149)… because of pollution. The future of cities of Indian dreams depends on …(150)… we can build better cities today.