JIPMAT 2023

Quantitative Ability

  1. Given below are two statements:
    Statement (I): 4 boys and 8 girls completed 1/3 of work in 5 days. After that 3 boys and 3 girls increased, and they completed another 1/3 of work in 3 days. If the remaining work is to be completed in 2 days, then the number of girls that should be increased is 32.
    Statement (II): The ratio of time taken by A and C to do a work is 1:2 respectively. B is 166 (2/3)% more efficient than C. Time taken by A to complete 6% of work is 6 days. Then, the time taken by B and C together to complete the whole work is 54 (6/11) days.
    In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer.
    A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
    B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
    C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
    D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
  1. The number of integral solutions of the equation (7(y+)-2(y^{2}+)=9) is:
    A. 0
    B. 1
    C. 2
    D. 3
  1. Given below are two statements:
    Statement (I): The difference, the sum, and the product of two numbers are in the ratio 1:5:12. The product of the two numbers is 18.
    Statement (II): The last digit in the decimal representation of (2^{91}) is 6.
    In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer.
    A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
    B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
    C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
    D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
  1. In a Women’s Chess Championship having 300 entrants, a player is eliminated whenever she loses a match. It is given that no match results in a draw. The number of matches that are played in the entire Championship is:
    A. 301
    B. 300
    C. 299
    D. 298
  1. The total number of seconds in (P) weeks, (P) days, (P) hours, (P) minutes, and (P) seconds is:
    A. 11580P
    B. 11581P
    C. 694860P
    D. 694861P
  1. Sumit has Rs. 90,000. He purchases three items A, B, and C for Rs. 15,000, Rs. 13,000, and Rs. 35,000 respectively and puts the remaining money in a bank deposit that pays compound interest @15% per annum. After 2 years, he sells the three items at 80% of their original price and withdraws his entire money from the bank. What is the total change in his asset?
    A. -4.152%
    B. 3.152%
    C. -4.325%
    D. 5.552%
  1. How many proper divisors (that is, divisors other than 1 or 7200) does 7200 have?
    A. 54
    B. 52
    C. 20
    D. 18
  1. If the difference between the circumference and radius of a circle is 37 cm, using (=), what is the circumference (in cm) of the circle?
    A. 42 cm
    B. 46 cm
    C. 44 cm
    D. 38 cm
  1. Let A and B be two events such that (P(A)=0.25), (P(B)=0.50), and (P(AB)=0.14). The probability that neither A nor B occurs is:
    A. 0.09
    B. 0.19
    C. 0.39
    D. 0.29
  1. Which of the following statements are True in the context of circles?
    A. A tangent of a circle touches it at two points.
    B. A circle can have two parallel tangents at the most.
    C. There is no tangent to a circle passing through a point inside the circle.
    A. A and B Only
    B. A, B and C
    C. A and C Only
    D. B and C Only
  1. (=)
    A. (+1)
    B. (+)
    C. (-)
    D. (-)
  1. Which of the following statements are True?
    A. If the mean of x, y, z is y, then (x+z=2y).
    B. Median of 15, 28, 72, 56, 44, 32, 31, 43 and 51 is 43.
    C. Mode of 2, 3, 4, 5, 0, 1, 3, 3, 4, and 3 is 3.
    A. A and B only
    B. A and C only
    C. B and C only
    D. A, B and C
  1. If (k^{2}-1) is divisible by 8, then (k) is:
    A. an integer
    B. a natural number
    C. an even integer
    D. an odd integer
  1. A 30 meter deep well, with a diameter of 7 meters is dug and the earth from digging is evenly spread out to form a platform of size 22 meters by 14 meters. The height of the platform is:
    A. 3.75 meter
    B. 2.5 meter
    C. 3 meter
    D. 4 meter
  1. If the eight-digit number (5a32465b) is divisible by 88, then (2a+5b=)
    A. 36
    B. 38
    C. 40
    D. 24
  1. Sonali buys 2 Pen Drives A and B; their cost prices are in the ratio 5:6. If she sells them at a 10% profit each, she earns a total profit of ₹22. What will be her total profit, if she sells Pen Drive A at a 20% loss and Pen Drive B at a 30% profit?
    A. ₹16
    B. ₹13
    C. ₹14
    D. ₹24
  1. If (-), the value of ({4}+{4}) is:
    A. 1
    B. ()
    C. ()
    D. ()
  1. The mean of 25 observations is 36. If the mean of the first 13 observations is 32 and that of the last 13 observations is 39, then the 13th observation is:
    A. 16
    B. 23
    C. 21
    D. 18
  1. The graph of a polynomial (y=f(x)) is shown in the figure. The number of its zeros is:
    A. 4
    B. 3
    C. 2
    D. 1
  1. Given below are two statements:
    Statement (I): The volume of a right circular cylinder of base radius 7 cm and height 10 cm is (1540 ^3) (Take (=)).
    Statement (II): Total surface area of the cylinder having radius of base 14 cm and height 30 cm, is 3872 cm² (Take (=)).
    In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer.
    A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
    B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
    C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
    D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
  1. If the pair of linear equations (2x+3y=7) and (2px+(p+q)y=28) has an infinite number of solutions, then (p, q):
    A. (8,4)
    B. (4,8)
    C. (3,6)
    D. (6,3)
  1. In (ABC), (B=90^{}), (BC=5 ), (AC-AB=1 ). The value of () is:
    A. ()
    B. ()
    C. 2
    D. ()
  1. In a survey of 100 students, the number of students studying various languages were found. Based on the data, which of the statements are true?
    A. Number of students who were studying Hindi is 18.
    B. Number of students who were studying English and Hindi is 3.
    C. Number of students who were studying English, Hindi and German is 3.
    A. A and B only
    B. A and C only
    C. B and C only
    D. A, B and C
  1. Amicable numbers are a pair of distinct natural numbers (a, b) such that the sum of the proper divisors of a equals b and the sum of the proper divisors of b equals a. Given that (220, y) is a pair of amicable numbers, y equals:
    A. 225
    B. 284
    C. 404
    D. No Answer
  1. Given below are two statements in the context of throwing two different dice together:
    Statement (I): The probability that the two numbers obtained have an even sum is 0.50.
    Statement (II): The probability that the two numbers obtained have an even product is 0.75.
    In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer.
    A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
    B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
    C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
    D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
  1. The expression (2x{3}+ax{2}+bx+3) where a and b are constants, has a factor of (x-1) and leaves a remainder of 15 when divided by (x+2). Then, ((a,b)=)
    A. (-3,8)
    B. (3,-8)
    C. (-3,-8)
    D. (3,8)
  1. Aman takes half the time in rowing a certain distance downstream than upstream.
    Statement (I): Ratio of the speed of the boat in still water to the speed of the water current is 2:1.
    Statement (II): If the speed of the boat in still water is 6 km per hour, then the speed of the water current is 2 km per hour.
    Choose the most appropriate answer.
    A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
    B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
    C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
    D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
  1. The probabilities that A, B, and C can solve a problem independently are (1/3, 1/3,) and (1/4) respectively. The probability that only two of them are able to solve the problem is:
    A. ()
    B. ()
    C. ()
    D. ()
  1. Given below are two statements:
    Statement (I): ((x{2}+3x+1)=(x-2){2}) is not a quadratic equation.
    Statement (II): The nature of roots of the quadratic equation (x^{2}+2x+3=0) are real and equal.
    In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer.
    A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
    B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
    C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
    D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
  1. Two identical solid cubes of side 5 cm are joined end to end. The total surface area of the resulting cuboid is:
    A. (300 ^2)
    B. (250 ^2)
    C. (225 ^2)
    D. (200 ^2)
  1. Assertion [A]: Sum of the first hundred even natural numbers divisible by 5 is 45050. Reason (R): Sum of the first n-terms of an Arithmetic Progression is given by (S=(n/2)(a+l)) where a = first term, l = last term.
    A. Both [A] and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
    B. Both [A] and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
    C. [A] is true but (R) is false.
    D. [A] is false but (R) is true.
  1. The area of the circle that can be inscribed in a square of side 6 cm is:
    A. (36)
    B. (18)
    C. (12)
    D. (9)
  1. The radii of two cones are in the ratio 2:3 and their volumes are in the ratio 1:3. The ratio of their heights is:
    A. 3:2
    B. 1:2
    C. 3:4
    D. 2:3
  1. Based on the provided table of student marks, what is the overall percentage of students A, B and C respectively?
    A. 68.44, 69.29, 68.94
    B. 68.94, 68.14, 68.29
    C. 68.29, 68.14, 68.94
    D. No Answer
  1. Find the average marks obtained by students in Economics and Physics respectively.
    A. 84, 67
    B. 65, 83
    C. 66, 85
    D. 56, 70
  1. How many students have obtained more than 65% overall marks in all the subjects and who are those students?
    A. 3; A, B, C
    B. 2; B and C
    C. Only one; B
    D. 3; B, C, D
  1. In which subject is the overall percentage maximum and what is the percentage?
    A. Biology, 72%
    B. Physics, 70%
    C. Maths, 71%
    D. English, 71%
  1. Based on the pie chart of brand sales, if in 2006, sales of brand A increased by 50% and brand E increased by 10%, with other brands remaining the same, by what percentage did total sales grow in 2006 compared to 2005?
    A. 124%
    B. 60%
    C. 24.70%
    D. 12.10%
  1. Considering the same sales changes as the previous question, if total sales in 2006 were ₹2,16,000, what was the approximate sale of brand A in 2005?
    A. ₹1,23,000
    B. ₹1,08,600
    C. ₹77,947
    D. ₹1,16,920
  1. In 2006, if sales value of B increases by 10% and that of A decreases by 10%, what is the percentage change in total sales, if sales of all other brands remain the same?
    A. No change
    B. Decrease by 3%
    C. Increase by 6%
    D. Decrease by 1%
  1. Five people A, B, C, D, and E participated in a race. D ran faster than E but slower than B. C ran slower than E but was not the slowest. Who ran at the fastest speed?
    A. A
    B. C
    C. B
    D. D
  1. BJMS: EMPV :: AWPL:?
    A. DYRO
    B. CYRN
    C. DZSO
    D. BYTN
  1. Based on the table of vehicles passing a toll plaza, in which week of September was the total number of vehicles the second highest?
    A. III
    B. IV
    C. I
    D. II
  1. What was the average number of buses passing through the toll plaza per week?
    A. 2530
    B. 2860
    C. 2070
    D. 2440
  1. In a certain coded language CAT is coded as 6423. How will LION be coded in that language?
    A. 14131716
    B. 961211
    C. No option provided
    D. No option provided
  1. Suppose that the year 2008 starts on a ‘Monday’. The calendar for the year 2009 will be the same in the year:
    A. 2015
    B. 2011
    C. 2013
    D. 2016
  1. Two cars A and B start from opposite ends X and Y of a 120 km highway. Car A travels 30 km, turns right for 15 km, turns left for 30 km, and then returns to the highway. Meanwhile, car B travels 35 km along the highway. What is the distance between the two cars at this point?
    A. 28 Km
    B. 35 Km
    C. 30 Km
    D. 25 Km
  1. Six persons P, Q, R, S, T, and U were sitting around a hexagon table facing the center. U was opposite to P, who was to the immediate left of R. S was to the immediate right of U and T was exactly between P and S. What was the sitting location of Q?
    A. Opposite to R
    B. Opposite to P
    C. Between U and R
    D. Immediate left of P
  1. Find the missing term in the series: 10, 11, 13, 17, 25, 31, 33, ?
    A. 34
    B. 45
    C. 39
    D. 37
  1. Unscramble the letters to form meaningful words and find the odd one out: EIWNTR, LCUOD, UMRSME, PIGRSN
    A. EIWNTR
    B. LCUOD
    C. UMRSME
    D. PIGRSN
  1. Find the number that can replace the question mark in the series: 15, 18, 17, 21, 20, 25, 24, 30, 29, ?
    A. 32
    B. 36
    C. 28
    D. 59
  1. Find the number that can replace the question mark in the series: 2, 12, 30, 56, 90, ?
    A. 132
    B. 146
    C. 136
    D. 128
  1. Match the angle between the hour and minute hand (List I) with the corresponding time (List II).
    List I: A. 105°, B. 45°, C. 127.5°, D. 187.5°
    List II: (I) 7:15, (II) 9:15, (III) 4:30, (IV) 2:30
    A. A-(IV), B-(III), C-(I), D-(II)
    B. A-(I), B-(II), C-(III), D-(IV)
    C. A-(II), B-(I), C-(III), D-(IV)
    D. A-(III), B-(IV), C-(I), D-(II)
  1. A clock shows the time as 3:00 p.m. What would be the time on the clock when the hour hand moves 135°?
    A. 5:30
    B. 7:30
    C. 6:30
    D. 8:30
  1. A boy runs 150 meters south from his house. He then turns left and runs 300 meters, again turns left and runs 350 meters. Now he turns right and runs 50 meters to reach the stadium. In which direction is the stadium from the boy’s house?
    A. South-East
    B. East
    C. North-East
    D. No option provided
  1. Six books are kept in a shelf one on top of the other. The Electronics book is just above Chemistry. Statistics is between Commerce and Environmental Science. Botany is between Electronics and Commerce. Which book is at the top?
    A. Chemistry
    B. Commerce
    C. Environmental Science
    D. Electronics
  1. Find the odd one among the following jumbled words: PWSORAR, GPΝΕΙΟ, CTPORAR, D JRABLNI
    A. PWSORAR
    B. GPΝΕΙΟ
    C. CTPORAR
    D. JRABLNI
  1. In a certain coding language, HE is coded as 418 and GO is coded as 240. How will SHE be coded?
    A. 4444
    B. 3333
    C. 4433
    D. 3344
  1. Four persons (P, Q, R, S) from four different cities (Bombay, Calcutta, Ahmedabad, Jaipur) each play a different game (Chess, Tennis, Cricket, Football). P is from Bombay and plays either Chess or Tennis. The person who plays Tennis is from Jaipur. Neither S nor the person from Calcutta plays Cricket. Q plays either Football or Chess. Which sport does the person from Ahmedabad play?
    A. Tennis
    B. Chess
    C. Cricket
    D. Football
  1. Eight persons A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are sitting around a circle, facing the center. E sits fourth to the right of F and second to the left of A. D is not a neighbour of A or C. B sits third to the right of D. F never sits next to H. Which pair sits between G and A?
    A. C, F
    B. A, B
    C. E, H
    D. D, H
  1. Ecology is related to Environment in the same way as Histology is related to?
    A. History
    B. Hormones
    C. Tissues
    D. Fossils
  1. Ram and Sham are real brothers. Sita and Gita are real sisters. Ram’s son is Gita’s real brother. How is Sham related to Sita?
    A. Sham is brother of Sita
    B. Sham is father of Sita
    C. Sham is uncle of Sita
    D. Sham is grandfather of Sita
  1. The main statement is ‘If the game is interesting, then I play it.’ Which answer logically follows?
    A. I played a game means it is interesting.
    B. The game is interesting. I do not play it.
    C. I did not play the game though it was interesting.
    D. I did not play a game implies that the game was not interesting.
  1. Which of the words cannot be formed from the letters of the word ‘CONSULTATION’?
    A. NATION
    B. STATION
    C. SOLUTION
    D. SALUTE
  1. Sham knows Ram’s birthday is between 14th and 21st October. Shalini knows it is between 15th and 20th October. They both know it falls on a Wednesday this year. If 2nd October is a Monday, when is Ram’s birthday?
    A. 16th October
    B. 17th October
    C. 18th October
    D. 19th October
  1. Using the logic/pattern in the figure, find the number that can replace ‘?’.
    A. 47
    B. 42
    C. 71
    D. 60
  1. Pick the correct sentence in indirect narration: She said to him, “Please wait here till I return”
    A. She requested her to wait there till she returned.
    B. She requested him to wait there till she returned.
    C. She requested him to wait there till she returns.
    D. She requests him to wait there till she had returned.
  1. From the passage, why were the monkeys running through the forest?
    A. were in search of food
    B. liked running about in dark
    C. were in search of a warm shelter
    D. wanted to kill the birds
  1. What did the monkeys mistake for fire?
    A. Lightning
    B. The moon
    C. Fireflies
    D. A lamp
  1. The bird tried to help the monkeys because she:
    A. gave an unsolicited advice
    B. was kind and felt sorry for them
    C. wanted to save the fireflies
    D. wanted to distract the monkeys
  1. What happens when you try to help a fool, according to the passage?
    A. You get a lot of credit for it.
    B. You develop friendship with him.
    C. You may invite danger for yourself.
    D. You may harm him too.
  1. Pick out the correct sentence from the following sentences.
    A. Who had replaced the player after she was injured?
    B. Who replaced the player after she were injured?
    C. Who was replacing the
    D. Who replaced the player
  1. Pick out the part of the sentence which has an error. If there is no error, mark “No Error”.
  1. Writing the letter, B) is often cheaper, C) than telephoning
    A. A
    B. B
    C. C
    D. No Error
  1. Identify the antonym for the word CONSIDERATE.
    A. Comprehensive
    B. Atrocious
    C. Malignant
    D. Indifferent
  1. Pick out the correct sentence in indirect narration: He said, “Let us wait for the award.”
    A. He proposed him to wait for the award.
    B. He proposed that they should wait for the award.
    C. He agreed to wait for the award with him.
    D. He proposed me that I should wait for the award.
  1. Pick out the correctly spelt word.
    A. disastar
    B. documantation
    C. daviation
    D. dormitory
  1. Fill in the blank: ‘Time and tide ____ for none.’
    A. waits
    B. wait
    C. waiting
    D. had waited
  1. Pick out the synonym of the word ‘reproach’.
    A. reprimand
    B. appreciate
    C. understand
    D. to approach again
  1. Choose the best definition for the underlined word from the context: The attorney wanted to expedite the process, because her client was becoming impatient.
    A. accelerate
    B. evaluate
    C. reverse
    D. justify
  1. Arrange the parts to make a meaningful sentence: P: around the town, Q: when I was young, R: delivering food to customers, S: shopkeepers would cycle
    A. RSPQ
    B. QSPR
    C. SRPQ
    D. PQRS
  1. Arrange the parts to make a meaningful sentence: P: around the town, Q: when I was young, R: delivering food to customers, S: shopkeepers would cycle
    A. RSPQ
    B. QSPR
    C. SRPQ
    D. PQRS
  1. Pick out the correct sentence from the following sentences.
    A. Due to his ill health, he decided to not perform on the stage.
    B. Due to his ill health, he decided not to perform on the stage.
    C. Due to his ill health, he did not decided to perform on the stage.
    D. Due to his ill health, he decide not to perform on the stage.
  1. Arrange the parts to make a meaningful sentence: P: an extra person, Q: this card entitles, R: with you free, S: you to take
    A. QSPR
    B. PORS
    C. RPQS
    D. SQRP
  1. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition: While going to Chandigarh, our car broke ____ in midway.
    A. apart
    B. up
    C. down
    D. into
  1. Give the meaning of the underlined idiom: He requested her to reconsider the decision but she put her foot down.
    A. agreed to consider
    B. ignored
    C. listened very carefully
    D. refused to yield
  1. Pick the correct sentence in passive voice: He will finish the work in a fortnight.
    A. He would be finished the work in that fortnight.
    B. The work would be finished in that fortnight.
    C. The work was finished by him in a fortnight.
    D. The work will be finished by him in a fortnight.
  1. Select the most suitable synonym for the word PALPABLE.
    A. visible
    B. perceivable
    C. audible
    D. presentable
  1. Which statement best supports the author’s point about critical reading?
    A. critical reading is a slow, dull, but essential process.
    B. readers should get in the habit of questioning the truth of what they read.
    C. the best critical reading happens at critical times in a person’s life.
    D. critical reading requires thoughtful and careful attention.
  1. Choose the best definition for the underlined word from the context: Mr. Powers was so gullible that he believed even the most outlandish excuses of his insincere employees.
    A. intelligent
    B. naive
    C. dishonest
    D. critical
  1. Fill in the blank: There are more things in heaven and earth ____ are dreamt of in our philosophy.
    A. then
    B. thin
    C. than
    D. where
  1. Pick the correct active voice of the sentence: Why was such a letter written by your father?
    A. Why had your father written such a letter?
    B. Why did your father wrote such a letter?
    C. Why did your father write such a letter?
    D. Why was your father writing such a letter?
  1. Select the most suitable synonym for the word FAMISHED.
    A. Agricultural
    B. Hungry
    C. Prestigious
    D. Feasible
  1. Select the most suitable synonym for the word OSTENSIBLE.
    A. strong
    B. desirable
    C. apparent
    D. fateful
  1. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition: He put ____ his departure for a week.
    A. down
    B. off
    C. of
    D. on
  1. Fill in the blank: Read ____; nor to believe; but to weigh and consider.
    A. to not contradict
    B. contradict not to
    C. to contradictory
    D. not to contradict
  1. Pick out the synonym of the word ‘Communicable.’
    A. Communication
    B. Contagious
    C. Commutation
    D. Understandable
  1. Pick out the correctly spelt word.
    A. unequivocaly
    B. unequivocally
    C. enequivocally
    D. uniquivocally
  1. Pick out the correct sentence from the following sentences.
    A. She doesn’t like to gets up early.
    B. She doesn’t likes to get up early.
    C. She doesn’t like to get up early.
    D. She doesn’t likes getting up early.
  1. This paragraph about litigation and mediation best supports which idea?
    A. There is too much reliance on litigation in our society.
    B. Litigation is expensive, slow and limited by its reliance on following the letter of the law.
    C. Mediation is the best way to resolve a crisis.
    D. Mediation can be an effective way to resolve conflicts.
  1. Pick out the correct sentence from the following sentences.
    A. Hardly had the function got over, the crowd dispersed.
    B. Hardly have the function getting over, the crowd dispersed.
    C. The function was not got over after the crowd were dispersed.
    D. Hardly had got over the function, the crowd disperse.
  1. Fill in the blank: A bird in the hand ____ worth two in the bush.
    A. are
    B. were
    C. was
    D. is









JIPMAT 2022

Quantitative Ability

  1. A sum becomes double in 10 years, then what is the annual rate of simple interest?
    A. 8%
    B. 5%
    C. 10%
    D. 20%
  1. P, Q, and R invested Rs. 25,000, Rs. 50,000, and Rs. 25,000 respectively to start a business. At the end of two years, they earned a profit of Rs. 48,000. What will be Q’s share?
    A. 24,000
    B. 36,000
    C. 12,000
    D. 20,000
  1. Match the quadratic equations in List I with their roots in List II.
    List I: A. (6x^{2}+x-12=0) | B. (8x^{2}+16x-10=202) | C. (x^{2}+45x+324=0) | D. (2x^{2}-5x-3=0)
    List II: I. ((-6,4)) | II. ((9,36)) | III. ((3,-)) | IV. ((-,))
    A. A–I, B–III, C–IV, D–II
    B. A–IV, B–I, C–II, D–III
    C. A–II, B–IV, C–III, D–I
    D. A–III, B–II, C–I, D–IV
  1. The population of a village is 5000. If in a year, the number of males were to increase by 5% and females by 3% annually, the population would grow to 5202. If M is the number of males and F is the number of females, then (M, F) = ?
    A. (3000, 2000)
    B. (2800, 2200)
    C. (2600, 2400)
    D. (2700, 2300)
  1. If A earns (33%) more than B, then by what percentage does B earn less than A?
    A. 66.33%
    B. 25%
    C. 65%
    D. 33.33%
  1. Which of the following trigonometric identities are true?
    A. ({2}41+ {2}49= 1)
    B. ({2}60- 2^- {2}30= -1)
    C. (^{2}+ = 1)
    A. A and B only
    B. A and C only
    C. B and C only
    D. A, B, and C
  1. What is the value of (m) for which the polynomial (x{4}+10x{3}+25x^{2}+15x+m) is exactly divisible by (x+7)?
    A. -91
    B. -101
    C. 15
    D. 115
  1. The area of a circular playground is 22176 cm². What is the cost of fencing this ground at the rate of ₹50 per metre?
    A. ₹264
    B. ₹400
    C. ₹312
    D. ₹244
  1. The sum of (n)-terms of the sequence (+++) is:
    A. ()
    B. ()
    C. ()
    D. ()
  1. If A can do 1/4 of a work in 3 days and B can do 1/6 of the same work in 4 days, how much will A get if both work together and are paid Rs. 180 in total?
    A. 36
    B. 60
    C. 108
    D. 120
  1. Two poles of height 6 m and 11 m stand vertically upright on a plane ground. If the distance between their feet is 12 m, what is the distance between their tops?
    A. 12 m
    B. 14 m
    C. 13 m
    D. 11 m
  1. The value of a flat worth ₹500,000 is depreciating at the rate of 10% per annum. In how many years will the value be reduced to ₹364,500?
    A. 2 Years
    B. 3 Years
    C. 3 Years, 6 Months
    D. 4 Years
  1. How many liters of water should be added to a 30-liter mixture of milk and water (ratio 7:3) so that the resultant mixture has 40% water?
    A. 5
    B. 2
    C. 3
    D. 8
  1. Given the two statements below, choose the correct option.
    Statement I: The sum of exponents of prime factors in the prime factorization of 392 is 5.
    Statement II: The decimal representation of () will terminate after 2 decimal places.
    A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
    B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
    C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
    D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
  1. If A and B are independent events such that (P(A)=p), (P(B)=2p) and P(exactly one of A,B) = (), which statement is true?
    Statement I: (p=)
    Statement II: (p=)
    A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
    B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
    C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
    D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
  1. A motor boat can travel 30 km upstream and 28 km downstream in 7 hours. It can travel 21 km upstream and return in 5 hours. Which statement is true?
    Statement I: Speed of the boat in still water is 12 km/hr.
    Statement II: Speed of the stream is 4 km/hr.
    A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
    B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
    C. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
    D. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
  1. The floor of a room is 15 m 17 cm long and 9 m 2 cm broad. What is the least number of square tiles required to pave the floor?
    A. 768
    B. 906
    C. 814
    D. 652
  1. A and B start from the same point to travel 60 km. A’s speed is 4 km/hr slower than B’s. B reaches the destination, starts back immediately, and meets A who is still 12 km away from the destination. Find A’s speed.
    A. 4 km/hr
    B. 8 km/hr
    C. 12 km/hr
    D. 14 km/hr
  1. The LCM of two numbers is 12 times their HCF. The sum of the LCM and HCF is 403. If one number is 93, find the other.
    A. 124
    B. 114
    C. 128
    D. 96
  1. The father’s age is six times his son’s age. Four years hence, the father’s age will be four times his son’s age. What are their present ages?
    A. 6 and 36
    B. 4 and 24
    C. 5 and 30
    D. 7 and 42
  1. Three years ago, the ratio of the ages of Amisha and Namisha was 8:9. Three years from now, the ratio will be 11:12. What is Amisha’s present age?
    A. 2 years
    B. 16 years
    C. 19 years
    D. 21 years
  1. If four identical circles of radius ‘r’ are placed touching each other to form a square, what is the radius of the innermost circle that touches all four circles?
    A. (r)
    B. (r)
    C. ((-1)r)
    D. ()
  1. If (()) and (()) are the roots of the equation (ax^{2}+bx+c=0), then (b^{2}) is:
    A. (c^{2}+2ac)
    B. (a^{2}+ac)
    C. (a^{2}+2ac)
    D. (c^{2}+ac)
  1. If the mean of a, b, and c is M; (ab+bc+ca=0); and the mean of (a^{2}), (b^{2}), and (c^{2}) is (KM^{2}), then K is equal to:
    A. 3
    B. 9
    C. 6
    D. 4
  1. Match the statistical measures in List I with their values in List II.
    List I: A. Mean of first five prime numbers | B. Mean of all factors of 24 | C. Mean of first six multiples of 4 | D. If the mean of (x-5y, x-3y, x-y, x+y, x+3y, x+5y) is 12, then x is
    List II: I. 12 | II. 7.5 | III. 5.6 | IV. 14
    A. A–II, B–I, C–III, D–IV
    B. A–III, B–II, C–IV, D–I
    C. A–I, B–IV, C–II, D–III
    D. A–IV, B–III, C–I, D–II
  1. The value of (+) is:
    A. (25++2)
    B. (40++2)
    C. (30++2)
    D. (15++2)
  1. If (a b = 2a - 3b + ab), then what is the value of ((3 ) + (5 ))?
    A. 26
    B. 24
    C. 22
    D. 20
  1. What is the value of ()?
    A. 143755
    B. 1125
    C. 150
    D. 500
  1. Given the two statements below, choose the correct option.
    Statement I: In (ABC), if (AB=6) cm, (AC=12) cm and (BC=6) cm, then angle (B=90^{}).
    Statement II: In (ABC), if it is an isosceles triangle with (AC=BC) and (AB{2}=2AC{2}), then angle (C=90^{}).
    A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
    B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
    C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
    D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
  1. Given the two statements below, choose the correct option.
    Statement I: If (()=), then the value of (()=).
    Statement II: If (()=), then the value of (()=).
    A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
    B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
    C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
    D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.
  1. A two-digit number is 7 times the sum of its digits. The number formed by reversing its digits is 18 less than the original number. What is the number?
    A. 24
    B. 42
    C. 36
    D. 63
  1. If (===k), then what is the value of k?
    A. ()
    B. () or -1
    C. -1
    D. ()
  1. The equation of the circle which passes through the point (4, 5) and has its center at (2, 2) is:
    A. ((x-2)+(y-2)=13)
    B. ((x-2){2}+(y-2){2}=13)
    C. (x{2}+y{2}=13)
    D. ((x-4){2}+(y-5){2}=13)
  1. Based on the table of company expenditure, what is the approximate ratio between total tax paid and the cost of components over all the years?
    A. 1:117
    B. 3:70
    C. 14:138
    D. 12:141
  1. Total expenditure in 2000 was what percentage of the total expenditure in 2003?
    A. 60.03%
    B. 81.70%
    C. 76.56%
    D. 122.39%
  1. Which year saw the maximum percentage increase in salary over the previous year?
    A. 2001
    B. 2002
    C. 2003
    D. 2004
  1. From the partial data on student results, the number of girls with grade B and grade C are:
    A. 5, 30
    B. 30, 5
    C. 10, 30
    D. 30, 10
  1. The number of girls, boys, and total students is:
    A. Girls-40, Boys-45, Total-85
    B. Girls-40, Boys-40, Total-80
    C. Girls-40, Boys-50, Total-90
    D. Girls-40, Boys-35, Total-75
  1. Half the students have grade A or B. The number of girls with Grade A and the total students (girls and boys) with grade A are:
    A. 5, 10
    B. 5, 5
    C. 10, 5
    D. 10, 10
  1. The number of boys who have grade B and the number of boys who have grade C are:
    A. 25, 10
    B. 10, 25
    C. 10, 30
    D. 30, 10
  1. Sheela is Arun’s wife. Deepak is Sheela’s brother. Sunita is Deepak’s wife. Geeta and Mita are Sunita’s children. How is Arun related to Mita?
    A. Grandfather
    B. Mother
    C. Uncle
    D. Father in law
  1. Statements: All Sparrows are birds. All birds are mountains. All mountains are skies. Which conclusions logically follow?
  1. All Sparrows are skies.
  2. All Skies are birds.
  3. All mountains are sparrows.
  4. All birds are skies.
    A. Only I and III follow
    B. Only II and III follow
    C. Only I and IV follow
    D. Only II and IV follow
  1. Choose the missing term in the series: AGDLX, GDLXA, DLXAG, ?, XAGDL, AGDLX
    A. LXAGD
    B. XAGLD
    C. DXAGL
    D. GLXAD
  1. A and C are good in History and Biology. A is also good in Maths. B and D are good in Physics. A is also good in Chemistry. C and D are good in Chemistry. Who is good in four of these five subjects?
    A. A and C
    B. C
    C. A
    D. D
  1. According to the pie chart on colored balls (total 1000), how many dark red balls are there in the box?
    A. 110
    B. 120
    C. 130
    D. 140
  1. What is the total number of green balls?
    A. 180
    B. 170
    C. 185
    D. 190
  1. What is the total percentage of orange, yellow and pink balls in the box?
    A. 46
    B. 47
    C. 48
    D. 49
  1. What is the difference between the number of light red balls and the number of dark yellow balls?
    A. 15
    B. 12
    C. 14
    D. 17
  1. What is the ratio of dark pink balls to dark green balls?
    A. 6:9
    B. 7:8
    C. 7:9
    D. 6:8
  1. Four friends have different sports they like and are members of different clubs (Dance, Theatre, Eco). Jaspreet likes swimming and is not in the dance club. Rihanna is in the dance club but doesn’t like tennis. Rohit likes badminton but is not in the theater or dance club. Blessy is in the Eco club and doesn’t like swimming or badminton. Who likes badminton and is a member of the Eco club?
    A. Jaspreet
    B. Rohit
    C. Rihanna
    D. Blessy
  1. Complete the series: CEFH, IKLN, OQRT, ?
    A. OPQR
    B. PRSU
    C. POST
    D. UWXZ
  1. Based on the pie chart of student activities (total students = 40), how many participated in mask-making and paper-quilling?
    A. 14
    B. 12
    C. 16
    D. 10
  1. How many students did not participate in the toy-making activity?
    A. 16
    B. 12
    C. 10
    D. 28
  1. How many students participated in the flower-making activity?
    A. 12
    B. 10
    C. 16
    D. 20
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  1. Pointing to a person in a photograph, Rani said, “He is the only son of the father of my sister’s brother.” How is the person related to Rani?
    A. Father
    B. Sister
    C. Cousin
    D. Brother
  1. The next two terms of the series A, C, F, J are?
    A. L and P
    B. O and U
    C. M and R
    D. S and U
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  1. Find the missing term in the series given below: 6, 8, 4, 6, 2, 5, ?, 4.5…
    A. 8
    B. 3
    C. 5/2
    D. 9/4
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  1. Using the logic in the figure, find the number that can be inserted in place of ‘?’.
    A. 343
    B. 128
    C. 432
    D. 341
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  1. Given the codes: 623=49, 516=62, and 438=89. What is 583?
    A. 36
    B. 98
    C. 65
    D. 69
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  1. Find the wrong term in the series given below: 1, 9, 33, 105, 158
    A. 158
    B. 105
    C. 33
    D. 9
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JIPMAT 2025

Quantitative Ability

  1. The value of \(999\frac{1}{7}+999\frac{2}{7}+999\frac{3}{7}+999\frac{4}{7}+999\frac{5}{7}+999\frac{6}{7}\) is equal to?
    1. 5997
    2. 5979
    3. 5994
    4. 2997
  1. A speaks truth in 75% of cases and B in 80% of the cases. In what percentage of cases are they likely to contradict each other in narrating the same incident?
    1. 5%
    2. 15%
    3. 35%
    4. 45%
  1. Amit and Alok attempted to solve a quadratic equation. Amit made a mistake in writing down the constant term and ended up with roots (4, 3). Alok made a mistake in writing down the coefficient of x to get roots (3, 2). The correct roots of the equation are?
    1. -4, -3
    2. 6, 1
    3. 4, 3
    4. -6, -1
  1. How many three-digit even numbers can be formed using the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, when repetition of digits is not allowed?
    1. 36
    2. 30
    3. 24
    4. 12
  1. From the four corners of a rectangular sheet of dimensions \(25\text{ cm} \times 20\text{ cm}\), a square of side 2 cm is cut off from each corner and a box is made. The volume of the box is?
    1. \(828\text{ cm}^3\)
    2. \(672\text{ cm}^3\)
    3. \(500\text{ cm}^3\)
    4. \(1000\text{ cm}^3\)
  1. \(2^{122}+4^{64}+8^{42}+4^{64}+2^{130}\) is divisible by which one of the following integers?
    1. 3
    2. 5
    3. 7
    4. 11
  1. The cost of fencing an equilateral triangular park and a square park is the same. If the area of the triangular park is \(16\sqrt{3}\text{ m}^2\), what is the length of the diagonal of the square park?
    1. \(6\sqrt{3}\text{ m}\)
    2. \(8\sqrt{3}\text{ m}\)
    3. \(8\sqrt{2}\text{ m}\)
    4. \(6\sqrt{2}\text{ m}\)
  1. The difference between compound and simple interests on a certain sum of money at an interest rate of 10% per annum for \(1\frac{1}{2}\) years is ₹183. If the interest is compounded semi-annually, what is the sum of money?
    1. ₹22,000
    2. ₹24,000
    3. ₹26,000
    4. ₹28,000

  1. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    A. If \(2^{x}=3^{y}=6^{-z}\) then \(\frac{1}{x}+\frac{1}{y}+\frac{1}{z}=0\)
    B. \((243)^{0.16}\times(9)^{0.1}=0.3\)
    C. If \(3.105\times10^{p}=0.00239+0.000715,\) then \(P=-3\)

  1. B only
  2. B and C only
  3. A and B only
  4. A and C only
  1. A car owner buys petrol at the rate of ₹17, ₹19, and ₹20 per litre for three consecutive years. If he spends ₹6,460 each year, what is the average cost per litre over the three years?
    1. ₹18.49
    2. ₹18.58
    3. ₹19.20
    4. ₹21.66
  1. An amount of ₹6,000 becomes ₹8,000 in 4 years at a certain rate of simple interest. In what time will an amount of ₹525 become ₹700 at the same interest rate?
    1. 2 years
    2. 3 years
    3. 4 years
    4. 5 years

  1. After adding 5 to both the numerator and denominator of the fractions, arrange them in ascending order based on the magnitude of the change in their values.

    A: \(2/3\)
    B: \(3/4\)
    C: \(4/5\)
    D: \(5/6\)

  1. D < C < A < B
  2. D < A < B < C
  3. D < C < B < A
  4. A < D < B < C
  1. The selling price of a glass is ₹1,965, resulting in a 25% loss. If the selling price is changed to ₹3,013, what will be the profit percent?
    1. 13%
    2. 10.40%
    3. 15%
    4. 20%

  1. Consider the following statements. Which of them is/are correct?

    A. If the height of a cylinder is doubled, its curved surface area is doubled.
    B. If the radius of a hemispherical solid is doubled, its total surface area becomes fourfold.
    C. If a hemisphere and a cone have equal bases and equal heights, the ratio of their curved surface areas is \(\sqrt{2}:1\).

  1. B and C only
  2. A and C only
  3. A and B only
  4. A, B and C
  1. \(\frac{(4.53-3.07)^{2}}{(3.07-2.15)(2.15-4.53)}+\frac{(3.07-2.15)^{2}}{(2.15-4.53)(4.53-3.07)}+\frac{(2.15-4.53)^{2}}{(4.53-3.07)(3.07-2.15)}\) is simplified to?
    1. 0
    2. 1
    3. 2
    4. 3
  1. Match LIST-I with LIST-II:

LIST-I

A. 60% of 264  
B. 60% of 28% of 240  
C. 85% of 485.5  
D. 550% of 250

List-II:

I. 20% of 6875  
II. 50% of 825.35  
III. 15% of 1056  
IV. 8.4% of 480  

A) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I  
B) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV  
C) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II  
D) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  1. The value of \(\sqrt{2+\sqrt{3}}\times\sqrt{2+\sqrt{2+\sqrt{3}}}\times\sqrt{2+\sqrt{2+\sqrt{2+\sqrt{3}}}\times\sqrt{2-\sqrt{2+\sqrt{2+\sqrt{3}}}}}\) is?
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 4
    4. \(\sqrt{6}\)
  1. The traffic lights at three different road crossings change every 48, 72, and 108 seconds, respectively. If they all change simultaneously at 08:20:00, when will they next change simultaneously?
    1. 9:27:12 hours
    2. 8:27:12 hours
    3. 7:27:13 hours
    4. 11:00:12 hours
  1. If \(x^{3}+y^{3}=468\) and \(x+y=12\), then what is the value of \(x^{4}+y^{4}\)?
    1. 3620
    2. 2036
    3. 3025
    4. 3026
  1. ₹11,550 is divided among A, B, and C such that A gets \(\tfrac{4}{5}\) of what B gets, and B gets \(\tfrac{2}{3}\) of what C gets. How much more does C get than A (in ₹)?
    1. 7,200
    2. 1,800
    3. 1,170
    4. 2,450
  1. Three numbers A, B, and C are such that A is 40% less than B, and C is 40% of the sum of A and B. The difference between A and B is what percentage of C?
    1. 60.50%
    2. 64%
    3. 62.50%
    4. 60%
  1. Arrange the following in descending order based on their perimeters:
  1. A solid brass sphere with a radius of 21 cm is converted into a right circular cylindrical rod with a length of 28 cm. What is the ratio of the total surface area of the rod to that of the sphere?
    1. 3:1
    2. 7:6
    3. 7:3
    4. 3:7
  1. The ratios of copper to zinc in alloys A and B are 3:4 and 5:9, respectively. If A and B are taken in the ratio 2:3 and melted to form a new alloy C, what is the ratio of copper to zinc in C?
    1. 8:13
    2. 3:5
    3. 9:11
    4. 27:43
  1. Let x be the median of the data 13, 8, 15, 14, 17, 9, 14, 16, 13, 17, 14, 15, 16, 15, 14. If 8 is replaced by 18, the median of the new data is y. What is the sum of x and y?
    1. 30
    2. 27
    3. 28
    4. 29
  1. Two ships are sailing on opposite sides of a lighthouse. The angles of elevation to the top of the 100 m high lighthouse from the ships are \(30^{\circ}\) and \(45^{\circ}\), respectively. What is the approximate distance between the two ships?
    1. 173 m
    2. 200 m
    3. 273 m
    4. 300 m
  1. The cost price of article A is ₹200 more than that of article B. Article A was sold at a 10% loss and article B at a 25% profit. If the overall profit from selling both is 4%, what is the cost price of article B?
    1. ₹300
    2. ₹400
    3. ₹450
    4. ₹500
  1. 40 men can complete a work in 48 days. 64 men started the work and continued for x days. After x days, 32 more men joined, and the remaining work was completed in \(16\frac{2}{3}\) days. What is the value of x?
    1. 5
    2. 8
    3. 10
    4. 6
  1. If \(a+b=2c\), then what is the value of \(\frac{a}{a-c}+\frac{b}{b-c}\)?
    1. \(\tfrac{1}{2}\)
    2. 1
    3. 2
    4. 3
  1. Let x be the least number that leaves a remainder of 5 when divided by 8, 12, 22, 28, and 35. What is the sum of the digits of x?
    1. 17
    2. 14
    3. 11
    4. 15
  1. If \(\frac{\sin\theta+\cos\theta}{\sin\theta-\cos\theta}=3\), then what is the value of \(\sin^{4}\theta-\cos^{4}\theta\)?
    1. \(\tfrac{1}{5}\)
    2. \(\tfrac{2}{5}\)
    3. \(\tfrac{3}{5}\)
    4. \(\tfrac{4}{5}\)
  1. Four people are chosen at random from a group of 3 men, 2 women, and 4 children. What is the probability that exactly 2 of them are children?
    1. \(\tfrac{1}{9}\)
    2. \(\tfrac{2}{9}\)
    3. \(\tfrac{1}{12}\)
    4. \(\tfrac{10}{21}\)
  1. P’s income is ₹140 more than Q’s, and R’s income is ₹80 more than S’s. The ratio of P’s to R’s income is 2:3, and the ratio of Q’s to S’s income is 1:2. What are the respective incomes of P, Q, R, and S?
    1. ₹260, ₹120, ₹320, ₹240
    2. ₹300, ₹160, ₹600, ₹520
    3. ₹400, ₹260, ₹600, ₹520
    4. ₹320, ₹180, ₹480, ₹360

Logical Reasoning

  1. Pointing to a man in a photograph, a woman said, “His brother’s father is the only son of my grandfather.” How is the woman related to the man in the photograph?
    1. Mother
    2. Aunt
    3. Sister
    4. Grandmother
  1. The total number of squares and rectangles in the following figure is:

  1. 18
  2. 20
  3. 22
  4. 24
  1. There is a certain relationship between two given words on one side of (::) and one word is given on the other side of (::). Another word is to be found from the given alternatives having the same relation, with this word, as the words of given pair has. Genuine : Authentic :: Mirage : ?
    1. Re¬ection
    2. Hideout
    3. Illusion
    4. Image
  1. Find the missing term in the series: 5824, 5242, ?, 4247, 3823.
    1. 4467
    2. 4718
    3. 4856
    4. 5164
  1. Three statements are given below followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from the commonly known facts and decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: All dolls are windows. All bottles are windows. All cars are bottles.
    Conclusions:
    I. All cars are windows
  1. Some cars are dolls
  2. Some windows are cars
  1. Only I and II follow
  2. Only II and III follow
  3. Only I and III follow
  4. Only III follows
  1. Choose the odd one out from the following:
    1. Wheat
    2. Pea
    3. Mustard
    4. Rice
  1. If ROAST is coded as PQYUR, how will SLOPPY be coded?
    1. MRNAQN
    2. NRMNQA
    3. ONMRNA
    4. QANNMR
  1. Mr. X walks 75 metres east. He then turns left and walks 25 metres. He turns left again and walks 40 metres. Finally, he turns left and walks 25 metres. How far is he from his starting point?
    1. 25 metres
    2. 40 metres
    3. 35 metres
    4. 30 metres

  1. Arrange the following words in a meaningful sequence:
    A. Book
    B. Pulp
    C. Timber
    D. Jungle
    E. Paper

    1. B, E, A, D, C
    2. C, B, E, A, D
    3. D, C, B, E, A
    4. E, D, C, A, B

  1. Arrange the following words in alphabetical order:
    A. Saviour
    B. Savage
    C. Sausage
    D. Savour

    1. C, B, D, A
    2. B, C, A, D
    3. C, B, A, D
    4. A, B, D, C
  1. A watch is 1 minute slow at 1 p.m. on Tuesday and 2 minutes fast at 1 p.m. on Thursday. When did it show the correct time?
    1. 1:00 am on Thursday
    2. 5:00 pm on Wednesday
    3. 1:00 pm on Wednesday
    4. 5:00 am on Wednesday
  1. If DRIVER = 12, PEDESTRIAN = 20, and ACCIDENT = 16, then CAR equals?
    1. 3
    2. 6
    3. 8
    4. 10
  1. Choose the odd one out:
    1. Wheat
    2. Pea
    3. Mustard
    4. Rice
  1. If ROAST is coded as PQYUR, how will SLOPPY be coded?
    1. MRNAQN
    2. NRMNQA
    3. ONMRNA
    4. QANNMR
  1. Mr. X walks 75 metres east. He then turns left and walks 25 metres. He turns left again and walks 40 metres. Finally, he turns left and walks 25 metres. How far is he from his starting point?
    1. 25 metres
    2. 40 metres
    3. 35 metres
    4. 30 metres

  1. Arrange the following words in a meaningful sequence:
    A. Book
    B. Pulp
    C. Timber
    D. Jungle
    E. Paper

    1. B, E, A, D, C
    2. C, B, E, A, D
    3. D, C, B, E, A
    4. E, D, C, A, B

  1. Arrange the following words in alphabetical order:
    A. Saviour
    B. Savage
    C. Sausage
    D. Savour

    1. C, B, D, A
    2. B, C, A, D
    3. C, B, A, D
    4. A, B, D, C
  1. A watch is 1 minute slow at 1 p.m. on Tuesday and 2 minutes fast at 1 p.m. on Thursday. When did it show the correct time?
    1. 1:00 am on Thursday
    2. 5:00 pm on Wednesday
    3. 1:00 pm on Wednesday
    4. 5:00 am on Wednesday
  1. If DRIVER = 12, PEDESTRIAN = 20, and ACCIDENT = 16, then CAR equals?
    1. 3
    2. 6
    3. 8
    4. 10
  1. Choose the odd one out:
    1. Wheat
    2. Pea
    3. Mustard
    4. Rice
  1. If ROAST is coded as PQYUR, how will SLOPPY be coded?
    1. MRNAQN
    2. NRMNQA
    3. ONMRNA
    4. QANNMR
  1. Mr. X walks 75 metres east. He then turns left and walks 25 metres. He turns left again and walks 40 metres. Finally, he turns left and walks 25 metres. How far is he from his starting point?
    1. 25 metres
    2. 40 metres
    3. 35 metres
    4. 30 metres

  1. Arrange the following words in a meaningful sequence:
    A. Book
    B. Pulp
    C. Timber
    D. Jungle
    E. Paper

    1. B, E, A, D, C
    2. C, B, E, A, D
    3. D, C, B, E, A
    4. E, D, C, A, B

  1. Arrange the following words in alphabetical order:
    A. Saviour
    B. Savage
    C. Sausage
    D. Savour

    1. C, B, D, A
    2. B, C, A, D
    3. C, B, A, D
    4. A, B, D, C
  1. A watch is 1 minute slow at 1 p.m. on Tuesday and 2 minutes fast at 1 p.m. on Thursday. When did it show the correct time?
    1. 1:00 am on Thursday
    2. 5:00 pm on Wednesday
    3. 1:00 pm on Wednesday
    4. 5:00 am on Wednesday
  1. If DRIVER = 12, PEDESTRIAN = 20, and ACCIDENT = 16, then CAR equals?
    1. 3
    2. 6
    3. 8
    4. 10
  1. Choose the odd one out:
    1. Wheat
    2. Pea
    3. Mustard
    4. Rice
  1. If ROAST is coded as PQYUR, how will SLOPPY be coded?
    1. MRNAQN
    2. NRMNQA
    3. ONMRNA
    4. QANNMR

Verbal Ability

  1. Choose the sentence that best expresses the following in indirect speech:
    Pritha said to me, “We have to win this trophy.”
    1. Pritha told me that they have to win that trophy.
    2. Pritha told me that we had to win that trophy.
    3. Pritha told me that we have to win that trophy.
    4. Pritha told me that they had to win that trophy.
  1. Pick the odd one out from the following options:
    1. strip of
    2. strip off
    3. strip away
    4. strip against
  1. Choose the correct alternative for the underlined part of the sentence:
    “Some forms of feminisms have been criticised for take into account only white, middle class and college-educated perspectives.”
    1. to take in
    2. for taking into
    3. to take into
    4. by take into
  1. What is the most appropriate punctuation mark for the end of this sentence:
    “What a good man he is”
    1. (.) full stop
    2. (?) question mark
    3. (!) exclamation mark
    4. (:) colon
  1. Choose the option that best replaces the underlined word:
    “Happy is the man who acquired the habit of reading when he is young.”
    1. who acquires
    2. which was acquiring
    3. who acquire
    4. who has been acquired
  1. What is the antonym of the word COLOSSAL?
    1. Epic
    2. Rust
    3. Tiny
    4. Vast
  1. What is the meaning of the underlined word:
    “Students are allowed only one resit.”
    1. to take rest
    2. to do creative work
    3. to take an exam again
    4. to do research on a topic
  1. What is the synonym of the word CALLOUS?
    1. Passive
    2. Careless
    3. Cursed
    4. Insensitive
  1. What is the meaning of the idiom “I put my foot down”?
    1. take a firm stand.
    2. take a light stand.
    3. take a heavy stand.
    4. take a shaky stand.
  1. Choose the word that best fits the definition: “Misappropriation of money.”
    1. Robbery
    2. Embezzlement
    3. Theft
    4. Fraud
  1. Identify the part of the sentence with an error:
  2. Education is a instrument / 2. which imparts knowledge and / 3. therefore indirectly controls power / 4. and narratives.
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
  1. What is the meaning of the idiom “Not to mince matters”?
    1. to be at ease
    2. to not confuse others
    3. to not interfere in others’ affairs
    4. to speak out plainly
  1. Choose the word that best fits the definition: “One who is indifferent to pain or pleasure.”
    1. Eccentric
    2. Philosopher
    3. Fatalist
    4. Stoic
  1. Identify the part of the sentence with an error:
  2. After knowing truth / 2. they took the right decision / 3. in the matter / 4. and punished the real culprits.
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
  1. What is the synonym of the word PROSCRIBE?
    1. Torture
    2. Forbid
    3. Progressive
    4. Elemental
  1. Choose the sentence that best expresses the following in active voice:
    “A good deal of money will be made by the investment.”
    1. The investment has made a good deal of money.
    2. The investment will be making a good deal of money.
    3. The investment has been making a good deal of money.
    4. The investment will make a good deal of money.
  1. Pick the word with the correct spelling:
    1. Lieutinant
    2. Lieutenant
    3. Leftinant
    4. Leutenant
  1. Identify the part of the sentence with an error:
    “The patient died / despite he had received / the best medical help / from the hospital staff.”
    1. The patient died
    2. despite he had received
    3. the best medical help
    4. from the hospital staff
  1. Fill in the blanks:
    “The _____ of new projects in the energy sector is _____ not only on low cost or profitability but also on sustainability.”
    1. planning, vulnerable
    2. occurrence, premised
    3. initiation, dependent
    4. starting, possible
  1. For questions 81–85, choose the best word to fill the corresponding blank in the passage below.
    Unlike, (i) _____ Britain, the Indian Constitution has a Bill of Rights… demands were made (ii) _____ India for the incorporation into the Act a Bill of Rights… This was not (iii) _____ to the Indian mind… The Indian Bill of Rights (iv) _____, in a certain measure, the pattern of the Constitution of the United States of America, but it has also borrowed (v) _____ from other Constitutions…

Fill in blank (iv).
A) follow
B) follows
C) followed
D) following

  1. For the passage (Q80), fill in blank (v).
    1. large
    2. largest
    3. largely
    4. largly
  1. For the passage (Q80), fill in blank (ii).
    1. on behalf
    2. behalf of
    3. on the behalf of
    4. on behalf of
  1. For the passage (Q80), fill in blank (iii).
    1. accepted
    2. accepting
    3. acceptable
    4. acceptably
  1. For the passage (Q80), fill in blank (i).
    1. the
    2. in
    3. on
    4. with

  1. Arrange the sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
    A. Yet, he is remembered with reverence and affection as a great reformer.
    B. People here are generally very open and accept religious and social changes with a positive attitude.
    C. For instance, Swami Dayanand Saraswati raised his voice against idol worship in Hindu Dharma.
    D. India is a country which respects spirituality much more than materialism.

    1. B, C, D, A
    2. A, C, D, B
    3. C, D, A, B
    4. D, B, C, A

  1. Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence:
    A. or unfair treatment
    B. affirmative action is a policy
    C. that tries to make up for past discrimination
    D. against certain groups of people

    1. B, C, A, D
    2. D, B, A, C
    3. C, D, A, B
    4. D, C, B, A
  1. Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II:
  1. Match the sentences in List-I with the tenses in List-II:
  1. Identify the part of the sentence with an error:
    “The patient died / despite he had received / the best medical help / from the hospital staff.”
    1. The patient died
    2. despite he had received
    3. the best medical help
    4. from the hospital staff
  1. Choose the correct spelling:
    1. Lieutinant
    2. Lieutenant
    3. Leftinant
    4. Leutenant
  1. Fill in the blanks:
    “After knowing truth / they took the right decision / in the matter / and punished the real culprits.”
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
  1. Choose the sentence that best expresses the following in active voice:
    “A good deal of money will be made by the investment.”
    1. The investment has made a good deal of money.
    2. The investment will be making a good deal of money.
    3. The investment has been making a good deal of money.
    4. The investment will make a good deal of money.
  1. Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II:
  1. Match the sentences in List-I with the tenses in List-II:
  1. Choose the correct spelling:
    1. Lieutinant
    2. Lieutenant
    3. Leftinant
    4. Leutenant
  1. Identify the part of the sentence with an error:
    “The patient died / despite he had received / the best medical help / from the hospital staff.”
    1. The patient died
    2. despite he had received
    3. the best medical help
    4. from the hospital staff
  1. Fill in the blanks:
    “The _____ of new projects in the energy sector is _____ not only on low cost or profitability but also on sustainability.”
    1. planning, vulnerable
    2. occurrence, premised
    3. initiation, dependent
    4. starting, possible

  1. Arrange the sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
    A. Yet, he is remembered with reverence and affection as a great reformer.
    B. People here are generally very open and accept religious and social changes with a positive attitude.
    C. For instance, Swami Dayanand Saraswati raised his voice against idol worship in Hindu Dharma.
    D. India is a country which respects spirituality much more than materialism.

    1. B, C, D, A
    2. A, C, D, B
    3. C, D, A, B
    4. D, B, C, A

  1. Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence:
    A. or unfair treatment
    B. affirmative action is a policy
    C. that tries to make up for past discrimination
    D. against certain groups of people

    1. B, C, A, D
    2. D, B, A, C
    3. C, D, A, B
    4. D, C, B, A
  1. Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II:









JIPMAT 2024

Quantitative Ability

  1. What will be the least number which when divided by 12, 21 and 35 leaves 6 as a remainder in each case?
    A. 426
    B. 326
    C. 536
    D. 436
  1. A candidate scoring x% marks in an examination fails by ‘a’ marks while another candidate who scores y% marks, gets ‘b’ marks more than the minimum required pass marks. What is the maximum marks for the examination?
    A. ()
    B. ()
    C. ()
    D. ()
  1. An equilateral triangle ABC is inscribed in a circle of radius (20) cm. The centroid of the triangle ABC is at a distance d from the vertex A. then d is equal to ?
    A. 15 cm
    B. 20 cm
    C. (20) cm
    D. (30) cm
  1. An amount doubles itself at compound interest in 5 years. How many years will it take to make the amount 16 times itself?
    A. 25
    B. 15
    C. 16
    D. 20
  1. A company offers four types of successive discounts A - D on the marked price of an article. Arrange these successive discounts A - D in ascending order based on the final price of the article after discounts.
  1. 25% and 15%
  2. 30% and 10%
  3. 35% and 5%
  4. 15% and 20%

A. (A), (B), (D), (C)
B. (C), (B), (A), (D)
C. (B), (A), (D), (C)
D. (C), (A), (B), (D)

  1. A man sold () of his articles at a gain of 20% and the remaining at the cost price. The gain earned in the transaction is:
    A. 8%
    B. 14%
    C. 12%
    D. 16%
  1. Given that a:b = 5:3 and b:c = 2:5, which of the following statements is true? (question text as provided was incomplete — kept options)
    A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
    B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
    C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
    D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  1. The HCF and LCM of two numbers x and y are respectively 6 and 210. If (x+y=72), then (+) is equal to:
    A. ()
    B. ()
    C. ()
    D. ()
  1. The average of five consecutive numbers is ‘a’. If the next two numbers are also included, how will the average vary?
    A. It shall increase by 1
    B. It shall increase by 1.4
    C. It shall remain the same
    D. It shall increase by 2
  1. Match List I with List II.

List I (Expression)
(A) ()
(B) ()
(C) ()
(D) ()

List II (Absolute Value)
(I) 105
(II) 20
(III) 10
(IV) 18

A. (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
B. (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
C. (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
D. (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

  1. If the seven-digit number 94a29b6 is divisible by 72, then what is the value of ((2a+3b)) for (a b)?
    A. 35
    B. 37
    C. 23
    D. 21
  1. An equilateral triangle ABC is inscribed in a circle of radius (20) cm. What is the length of the side of the triangle?
    A. 30 cm
    B. 40 cm
    C. 50 cm
    D. 60 cm
  1. In class ‘X’ of 30 students, 24 passed in first division; in another class ‘Y’ of 35 students, 28 passed in first division. Which statement is true?
    Statement I: Class ‘X’ has more percentage of students getting first division.
    Statement II: Both classes have equal percentage of students getting first division.

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

  1. Arrange the following fractions in descending order.
  1. () (B) () (C) () (D) ()

A. (A), (B), (D), (C)
B. (A), (C), (D), (B)
C. (D), (B), (C), (A)
D. (D), (B), (A), (C)

  1. Simplify: ()
    A. 1.25
    B. ()
    C. 0
    D. 24
  1. Ram and Shyam run a 5 km race between points A and B. Ram starts at 9 AM from A at 5 km/hr, reaches B, and returns. Shyam starts at 9:45 AM from A at 10 km/hr, reaches B, and returns. At what time do they meet?
    A. 10:00 AM
    B. 10:10 AM
    C. 10:20 AM
    D. 10:30 AM
  1. (Based on the previous question) At what time does Shyam overtake Ram?
    A. 10:20 AM
    B. 10:30 AM
    C. 10:40 AM
    D. 10:50 AM
  1. If the roots of the equation (x^{2}-px+54=0) are in the ratio 2:3, then what is the value of p?
    A. 18
    B. 21
    C. -21
    D. 15
  1. If each side of a cube is decreased by 19%, then the decrease in surface area is:
    A. 40%
    B. 34.39%
    C. 38.4%
    D. 19%
  1. Given the two statements below, choose the correct option.

Statement I: (=2(^{}+1))
Statement II: (2{}{}{}{}=0)

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

  1. A speaks the truth in 75% of cases and B in 80% of cases. In what percentage of cases are they likely to contradict each other in narrating the same incident?
    A. 5%
    B. 15%
    C. 35%
    D. 45%
  1. By selling two articles for ₹800, a person gains the cost price of three articles. The profit percent is:
    A. 125%
    B. 140%
    C. 120%
    D. 150%
  1. A person travels three equal distances at speeds of ‘a’ km/hr, ‘b’ km/hr, and ‘c’ km/hr respectively. What is the average speed for the whole journey?
    A. ()
    B. ()
    C. ()
    D. ()
  1. If () and () are the roots of the equation (ax^{2}+bx+c=0), then the value of (+) is:
    A. ()
    B. ()
    C. ()
    D. ()
  1. The sides of four triangles are given below. Which of them forms a right triangle?
  1. 20 cm, 22 cm, 24 cm
  2. 15 cm, 32 cm, 37 cm
  3. 11 cm, 60 cm, 61 cm
  4. 6 cm, 8 cm, 10 cm

A. (A) and (B) only
B. (C) only
C. (D) only
D. (C) and (D) only

Logical Reasoning

  1. Five friends A, B, C, D and E travelled to five different cities; Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai by different modes of transport; bus, train, aeroplane, car and boat from Goa. The person who travelled to Delhi did not travel by boat. C went to Bengaluru by car and B went to Kolkata by aeroplane. D travelled by boat and E travelled by train. Goa is not connected by bus to Delhi and Pune. Which of the following pairs is NOT correct?
    A. A-Bus
    B. B-Aeroplane
    C. D-Boat
    D. E-Car
  1. In a certain code language, if GREEN is coded as 1677209, then how would BLUE be coded in that language?
    A. 723144
    B. 521122
    C. 723142
    D. 721144
  1. Six girls are sitting in a circle facing the centre. Sonia is opposite Radhika. Purnima is to the right of Radhika but left of Deepti. Monika is to the left of Radhika. Kamini is to the right of Sonia and left of Monika. Now Deepti and Kamini, and Monika and Radhika exchange positions. Who will be sitting to the left of Deepti?
    A. Sonia
    B. Monika
    C. Radhika
    D. Purnima
  1. A watch which gains uniformly is 2 minutes slow at 10 AM on Wednesday and (2) minutes fast at 1 PM the following day. When will it show the correct time?
    A. 10:30 AM, Thursday
    B. 9:15 PM, Wednesday
    C. 10:30 AM, Wednesday
    D. 10:00 PM, Wednesday
  1. Find the odd word among the following:
    A. Tuberculosis
    B. Diphtheria
    C. Measles
    D. Typhoid
  1. ‘Conscience’ is related to ‘Wrong’ in the same way as ‘Police’ is related to:
    A. Court
    B. Law
    C. Discipline
    D. Crime
  1. A cube is coloured red on all its faces. It is then cut into 64 smaller cubes of equal size. Which of the following statements are correct?
  1. The number of smaller cubes with two surfaces painted is 36.
  2. The number of smaller cubes with one surface painted is 24.
  3. The number of smaller cubes with no surface painted is 8.
  4. The number of smaller cubes with at least two surfaces painted is 30.

A. (A), (B) and (D) only
B. (B), (C) and (D) only
C. (B) and (C) only
D. (A) and (D) only

  1. Pointing to a photograph, a woman says, “this man’s son’s sister is my mother-in-law.” How is the woman’s husband related to the man in the photograph?
    A. Grandson
    B. Son
    C. Nephew
    D. Son-in-law
  1. The table below shows a family’s expenditure from 2011 to 2015. What is the percentage increase in expenditure on education during this period?
    A. 50%
    B. 75%
    C. 100%
    D. 150%
  1. A square park PQRS of side 90 m has its diagonal PR from north to south, with Q to the west of S. Radha and Mohan start walking from Q and R respectively, in clockwise and anti-clockwise directions, at speeds of 8 km/hr and 10 km/hr. Where will they cross each other the second time?
    A. On PS at a distance of 30 m from P
    B. On QR at a distance of 10 m from Q
    C. On PS at a distance of 30 m from S
    D. On QR at a distance of 10 m from R
  1. A cube has numbers 1 to 6 on its faces. From the four views shown, what number is opposite to 2?
    A. 1
    B. 6
    C. 3
    D. 5
  1. Unscramble the letters in the given words to generate meaningful words and then find the odd one out: POROT, ROPUG, BMO, SALCS
    A. POROT
    B. ROPUG
    C. BMO
    D. SALCS
  1. The central angle for ‘Printing cost’ in the book production expenses pie chart is how much more than that of ‘Advertisement charges’?
    A. (72^{})
    B. (61.2^{})
    C. (60^{})
    D. (54.8^{})
  1. In the book production pie chart, if miscellaneous charges are ₹6,000, how much more are ‘Binding and Cutting charges’ than ‘Royalty’?
    A. ₹6,000
    B. ₹5,500
    C. ₹4,500
    D. ₹10,500
  1. How many such pairs of letters are there in the word INSTRUCTION which have as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
    A. One
    B. Two
    C. Three
    D. Four

Verbal Ability

  1. Which of the following is the synonym of the term “HACKNEYED”?
    A. Important
    B. Horrible
    C. Clichéd
    D. Heightened
  1. Pick the active voice of the following sentence: “The national anthem is being sung by the players”.
    A. The players were singing the national anthem.
    B. The players are singing the national anthem.
    C. The players sing the national anthem.
    D. The players have sung the national anthem.
  1. The idiom “a gentleman at large” means:
    A. a man in the crowd
    B. a man without a job
    C. a man who runs around
    D. a man who is generous
  1. Pick the correct option to complete the following sentence: “All the students and teachers _____ this book.”
    A. likes
    B. like
    C. liking
    D. are like
  1. Pick the odd one out from the following options.
    A. Plan for
    B. Plan on
    C. Plan out
    D. Plan in
  1. Pick the best substitute for the following expression: “One who does not care for literature or art”.
    A. Dictator
    B. Hypocrite
    C. Philistine
    D. Primitive
  1. Pick the correct meaning of the phrase “ULTRA VIRES”.
    A. Internet virus
    B. Contagious disease
    C. Within authority
    D. Beyond jurisdiction
  1. Pick the word with the correct spelling.
    A. Dicease
    B. Desease
    C. Discease
    D. Disease
  1. Pick the correct antonym of the term “DILATE”.
    A. Dilute
    B. Differentiate
    C. Contract
    D. Expand
  1. Which inquiries are undertaken in ‘Sastraic’ expositions?
  1. Mainly primary and secondary derivatives of compounds
  2. Nature of substance.
  3. Stylistic patterns
  4. Nature of language
  5. Validity of critical statements

A. (D) and (E) only
B. (B), (A), (C) and (D) only
C. (B), (D) and (E) only
D. (B) and (C) only

  1. Find the number of triangles in the figure provided.
    A. 19
    B. 17
    C. 21
    D. 23
  1. Unscramble the letters in the given words to generate meaningful words and then find the odd one out: POROT, ROPUG, BMO, SALCS.
    A. POROT
    B. ROPUG
    C. BMO
    D. SALCS
  1. The graph shows Gross Traffic Receipts and Total Expenditure from 2015 to 2019. To make a 10% profit in 2016, what should the approximate gross traffic receipts have been, assuming the total expenditure remained the same?
    A. 5667
    B. 5876
    C. 6444
    D. 7667
  1. In the given diagram, which number represents uneducated women who have both a government job and a job in the private sector?
    A. 9
    B. 12
    C. 6
    D. 4
  1. The provided pie chart shows percentage expenses on various items during book production. The central angle for ‘Printing cost’ is more than that of ‘Advertisement charges’ by how much?
    A. (72^{})
    B. (61.2^{})
    C. (60^{})
    D. (54.8^{})
  1. From the same pie chart, if the miscellaneous charges are ₹6,000, how much more are the ‘Binding and Cutting charges’ than the ‘Royalty’?
    A. ₹6,000
    B. ₹5,500
    C. ₹4,500
    D. ₹10,500
  1. Statement: Should public holidays be declared on the demise of important national leaders? Arguments: I. No, such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress. II. Yes, people would like to pay their homage to the departed soul.
    A. Only argument I is strong.
    B. Only argument II is strong.
    C. Neither argument I nor II is strong.
    D. Both arguments I and II are strong.
  1. In 2023, the Middle East and North Africa’s percent growth in GDP was approximately what percent greater than Southern Continental Africa’s percent growth in GDP?
    A. 225%
    B. 317%
    C. 367%
    D. 417%
  1. How many pairs of letters in the word INSTRUCTION have as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
    A. One
    B. Two
    C. Three
    D. Four
  1. Which of the following words CANNOT be formed from the letters of the word ‘INFRASTRUCTURE’?
    A. Nature
    B. Charter
    C. Fracture
    D. Restrain
  1. Prakash remembers his wife Roshni’s birthday is after May 20th but before May 28th. Jyoti remembers her mother Roshni’s birthday is after May 26th but before May 30th. On what date does Roshni’s birthday fall?
    A. (26^{th}) May
    B. (27^{th}) May
    C. (28^{th}) May
    D. (29^{th}) May
  1. Pick the most appropriate punctuation mark for the sentence: “There goes the bell”
    A. (.) full stop
    B. (?) question mark
    C. (!) exclamation mark
    D. (:) colon
  1. Choose the option that best replaces the underlined phrase: “In a few minutes’ time, when the clock strikes six I would be waiting here for an hour”.
    A. Shall be waiting on
    B. Shall have been waiting
    C. Shall wait
    D. No improvement
  1. Which of the following is a synonym for “HACKNEYED”?
    A. Important
    B. Horrible
    C. Clichéd
    D. Heightened
  1. Choose the best option to express the following sentence in indirect speech: The coach said, “Well done! You have made me proud.”
    A. The coach applauded and said that he has made him proud.
    B. The coach applauds and says well done that he had made him proud.
    C. The coach applauded and says well done and that he has made him proud.
    D. The coach applauded and said that he had made him proud.
  1. Pick the active voice of the sentence: “The national anthem is being sung by the players”.
    A. The players were singing the national anthem.
    B. The players are singing the national anthem.
    C. The players sing the national anthem.
    D. The players have sung the national anthem.
  1. The idiom “a gentleman at large” means:
    A. a man in the crowd
    B. a man without a job
    C. a man who runs around
    D. a man who is generous
  1. Pick the correct option to complete the sentence: “All the students and teachers _____ this book.”
    A. likes
    B. like
    C. liking
    D. are like
  1. What is the correct meaning of the underlined phrase: “Should spending on the arts be met out of the public purse?”
    A. From the sum collected from public donation.
    B. From the purse of the art enthusiasts.
    C. From the money meant to be distributed to the poor and needy.
    D. From the government money.
  1. Pick the odd one out from the following options.
    A. Plan for
    B. Plan on
    C. Plan out
    D. Plan in
  1. Pick the best substitute for the expression: “One who does not care for literature or art”.
    A. Dictator
    B. Hypocrite
    C. Philistine
    D. Primitive
  1. Pick the passive equivalent of the sentence: “The taxi will drop you at the airport.”
    A. The taxi at the airport will be dropping you.
    B. Dropping you at the airport will be done by the taxi.
    C. The taxi is dropping you at the airport.
    D. You will be dropped at the airport by the taxi.
  1. Pick the correct meaning of the phrase “ULTRA VIRES”.
    A. Internet virus
    B. Contagious disease
    C. Within authority
    D. Beyond jurisdiction
  1. Pick the word with the correct spelling.
    A. Dicease
    B. Desease
    C. Discease
    D. Disease
  1. Pick the correct antonym of the term “DILATE”.
    A. Dilute
    B. Differentiate
    C. Contract
    D. Expand
  1. Choose the option which best replaces the underlined phrase: “When Dr. Sapra came to the school in 1995, Dr. Anand had already been teaching there since five years.”
    A. have already been teaching there for five years
    B. had already been teaching there for five years
    C. has already been teaching there since five years
    D. No improvement
  1. Identify the error in the sentence: (i) I was disappointed (ii) when I came for seeing you last evening (iii) but could not find you at home.
    A. (i)
    B. (ii)
    C. (iii)
    D. (ii) and (iii)
  1. Fill in blank (iii) in the passage: Are people (i) ____ or even typically, guided by reason… (iii) choices…
    A. rational
    B. rationale
    C. rationally
    D. rationality
  1. Fill in blank (ii) in the same passage.
    A. and
    B. or
    C. along
    D. instead
  1. Fill in blank (i) in the passage.
    A. invariable
    B. invariably
    C. invariabily
    D. invariability
  1. Fill in blank (iv) in the passage.
    A. with
    B. by
    C. at
    D. up
  1. Which inquiries are undertaken in ‘Sastraic’ expositions?
  1. Mainly primary and secondary derivatives of compounds
  2. Nature of substance.
  3. Stylistic patterns
  4. Nature of language
  5. Validity of critical statements

A. (D) and (E) only
B. (B), (A), (C) and (D) only
C. (B), (D) and (E) only
D. (B) and (C) only

  1. As per the passage, which of the following was primarily discussed by Panini?
    A. Terms like ‘jati’, ‘kriya’, ‘guna’ and ‘dravya’
    B. Impact of language on derivative words
    C. Philosophical issues
    D. Critical questions
  1. Which of the following statements are true about the given passage?
  1. Literary criticism must use either textual or contextual study.
  2. Formal and textual are two levels and help in ascertaining linguistic meaning.
  3. Critical questions cannot be understood without a philosophical and grammatical understanding.
  4. Panini has written in a compact format of Sutras.
  5. Sanskrit has a tradition of literary criticism for a long time.

A. (A) and (E) only
B. (C), (D) and (B) only
C. (C) and (B) only
D. (B), (C), and (E) only

  1. Which word in the passage is close in meaning to ‘being logical and true’?
    A. Inquiry
    B. Formulated
    C. Compound
    D. Validity
  1. According to the author, why do the great thinkers need to attain and remain at a high plane of thought?
  1. Because they want to enjoy harmony and serenity from ideal companionship.
  2. Because the experience of greatness makes them impatient of being ordinary men.
  3. Because the high plane of intellectual life instills a spiritual and intellectual pride in them.
  4. Because they are apathetic to commoners and solely eager to attain lofty ideals.

A. (A), (B) and (C) only
B. (B), (C) and (D) only
C. (A), (C) and (D) only
D. (A), (B), (C) and (D)

  1. What does the phrase “THE PALE CAST OF THOUGHT” mean?
    A. State of mind during sickness
    B. Sudden and quick flash of thoughts
    C. Unhappy and disillusioned state of mind
    D. Serious and prolonged thinking
  1. Assertion (A): The passage presents a rationale behind the great writers’ flight to the solitude of their thoughts… Reason (R): They do so because they are melancholic and naturally averse to ordinary humanity…
    A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
    B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
    C. A is correct but R is not correct
    D. A is not correct but R is correct
  1. Statement I: The author upholds the Baconian theory because… Shakespeare could not write the plays… under his name. Statement II: He holds that Bacon was more resourceful than Shakespeare because he had the liberal education.
    A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
    B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
    C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
    D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  1. Match the underlined word in List I with its part of speech in List II.

List I
(A) All men are mortal.
(B) He was all alone when I saw him.
(C) All spoke in his favour.
(D) He lost his all in speculation.

List II
(I) Noun
(II) Pronoun
(III) Adverb
(IV) Adjective

A. (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
B. (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
C. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
D. (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

  1. Select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
  1. For that we need people who possess not only high skills but high values as well.
  2. So the need of the hour is not only skill-based education but also value-inspired and value-based education.
  3. When we talk of investing in education, a question arises as to what kind of education needs to be given to the youngsters.
  4. Our aim is to evolve not only an affluent society, but an egalitarian, just, humane and compassionate society.

A. (D), (A), (C), (B)
B. (A), (C), (B), (D)
C. (C), (B), (D), (A)
D. (C), (D), (A), (B)

  1. Match the sentence in List I with the correct tense in List II.

List I
(A) I shall speak
(B) I shall have spoken
(C) I shall have been speaking
(D) I shall be speaking

List II
(I) Future Perfect Continuous Tense
(II) Simple Future Tense
(III) Future Continuous Tense
(IV) Future Perfect Tense

A. (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
B. (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
C. (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
D. (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

  1. Rearrange the parts (A, B, C, D) to make a meaningful sentence.
  1. that is closely related to the peach tree
  2. almonds are commonly called nuts
  3. but they are actually seeds
  4. and they come from a tree

A. (A), (B), (C), (D)
B. (B), (C), (D), (A)
C. (C), (D), (A), (B)
D. (D), (A), (B), (C)

  1. Match the phrase in List I with its meaning in List II.

List I (Phrase)
(A) Up for grabs
(B) Make hay while the sun shines
(C) Go haywire
(D) Get off lightly

List II (Meaning)
(I) To be punished less severely than expected
(II) Become out of control
(III) To use opportunities while they last
(IV) Available for anyone interested

A. (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
B. (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
C. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
D. (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

  1. Pick the part(s) of the sentence with grammatical errors.
  1. The economist were of the opinion
  2. that the government should give longer times to farmers
  3. to pay the loan instead of waiving the entire farm loan
  4. as doing so is not good for credit culture

A. (A) and (B) only
B. (A) and (C) only
C. (B) and (C) only
D. (C) and (D) only









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Scoring: +4 correct · –1 wrong