CMAT 2025 January 25 Shift 1 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key Available

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Updated on - Jan 2, 2026

CMAT 2025 was held on 25th January 2025. Around 70,000 students appeared for the CMAT 2025 Exam and a major difference this year was that there were no puzzles in the Logical Reasoning section. The Quantitative Techniques and General Awareness sections were a bit tougher, while the Logical Reasoning and Language Comprehension sections were easier.

CMAT 2025 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solutions PDF

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Question 1:

The total number of students who got placed from all the specialization together was what percentage of total number of students pursuing specialization in operations, marketing and finance collectively?

  • (A) \(43.21%\)
  • (B) \(44.89%\)
  • (C) \(45.66%\)
  • (D) \(46.22%\)
Correct Answer: (C) \(45.66%\)
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Step 1: Understanding the Concept:

The objective is to find the ratio of the total number of placed students (across all specializations) to the sum of students studying specifically in Operations, Marketing, and Finance, expressed as a percentage.


Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
\[ Percentage = \left( \frac{Total Placed Students}{Total Students in (Ops + Mkt + Fin)} \right) \times 100 \]


Step 3: Detailed Explanation:

1. Total number of students placed from all specializations combined = \(1200\) (Given).

2. Total percentage of students pursuing Operations, Marketing, and Finance from the "Studying" pie chart:
\[ Total % Studying = 35% (Ops) + 18% (Mkt) + 20% (Fin) = 73% \]

3. Calculate the absolute number of students pursuing these three specializations:
\[ Number of students = 73% of 3600 = \frac{73}{100} \times 3600 = 73 \times 36 = 2628 students. \]

4. Now, find the required percentage:
\[ Required % = \left( \frac{1200}{2628} \right) \times 100 \]
\[ Required % \approx 45.6621...% \]

Rounding to two decimal places, we get \(45.66%\).


Step 4: Final Answer:

The total placed students represent approximately \(45.66%\) of the students in the specified combined specializations.
Quick Tip: To save time during calculations, try to simplify the fraction before multiplying by 100. For instance, \(\frac{1200}{2628}\) can be simplified by dividing both by 12, resulting in \(\frac{100}{219}\), which is easier to estimate.


Question 2:

The number of students who got placed from the HR specialization was what percent of the total number of students studying in that specialization?

  • (A) \(36.18%\)
  • (B) \(30.56%\)
  • (C) \(47.22%\)
  • (D) \(28.16%\)
Correct Answer: (B) \(30.56%\)
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Step 1: Understanding the Concept:

We need to calculate the internal placement rate for the HR specialization by comparing the number of HR students placed to the total number of HR students studying.


Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
\[ Placement Rate (HR) = \left( \frac{Students Placed in HR}{Students Studying HR} \right) \times 100 \]


Step 3: Detailed Explanation:

1. Find the number of students who got placed from HR (from the Placed chart):
\[ Placed (HR) = 11% of 1200 = 0.11 \times 1200 = 132 students. \]

2. Find the total number of students studying HR (from the Studying chart):
\[ Studying (HR) = 12% of 3600 = 0.12 \times 3600 = 432 students. \]

3. Calculate the percentage:
\[ Required % = \left( \frac{132}{432} \right) \times 100 \]
\[ Required % = \frac{11}{36} \times 100 \approx 30.555...% \]

Rounding this gives \(30.56%\).


Step 4: Final Answer:

The percentage of HR students who got placed is \(30.56%\).
Quick Tip: Observe that the total studying population (\(3600\)) is exactly \(3\) times the total placed population (\(1200\)). You can use this ratio directly: \( Rate = \frac{11% \times 1200}{12% \times 3600} = \frac{11}{12 \times 3} = \frac{11}{36} \). This avoids large number multiplication.


Question 3:

What is the difference between the total number of students pursuing specialization in Business Analytics and HR combined and the number of student who got placed from marketing specialization and finance specialization combined?

  • (A) \(812\)
  • (B) \(972\)
  • (C) \(582\)
  • (D) \(612\)
Correct Answer: (D) \(612\)
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Step 1: Understanding the Concept:

This question involves finding totals from two different data sets (one for 'Studying' and one for 'Placed') and calculating the absolute difference between them.


Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

1. Calculate students studying BA and HR:

Combined percentage = \(15% (BA) + 12% (HR) = 27%\).

Number of students = \(27% of 3600 = 0.27 \times 3600 = 972 \).

2. Calculate students placed from Marketing and Finance:

Combined percentage = \(22% (Mkt) + 8% (Fin) = 30%\).

Number of students = \(30% of 1200 = 0.30 \times 1200 = 360 \).

3. Calculate the difference:

Difference = \(972 - 360 = 612 \).


Step 4: Final Answer:

The difference is \(612\).
Quick Tip: Be careful to match the specialization to the correct chart. Marketing and Finance refer to the "placed" category here, while BA and HR refer to the "studying" category.


Question 4:

A fair coin is tossed repeatedly. If tail appears on first four tosses, then the probability of head appearing on fifth toss equals.

  • (A) \(\frac{5}{12}\)
  • (B) \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • (C) \(\frac{5}{6}\)
  • (D) \(\frac{1}{6}\)

Question 5:

There are three bottles of mixture of syrup and water in the ratios \(2:3\), \(3:4\) and \(7:5\). \(10\) litres of first and \(21\) litres of second bottles are taken. How much quantity of mixtures from third bottle is to be taken so that the final syrup and water ratio of mixture from three bottles will be \(1:1\) if the final mixture from all the three bottles is added and mixed in a big container?

  • (A) \(20\) litres
  • (B) \(25\) litres
  • (C) \(30\) litres
  • (D) \(35\) litres

Question 6:

In a race \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) take part. \(A\) beats \(B\) by \(30\) meters, \(B\) beats \(C\) by \(20\) meters and \(A\) beats \(C\) by \(48\) meters.

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The length of the race is \(300\) meters.

Statement II: The speed of \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are in the ratio \(50:45:40\).

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (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

Question 7:

Arrange the following in descending order.

(A) \(\sqrt{3} - \sqrt{2}\)

(B) \(\sqrt{4} - \sqrt{3}\)

(C) \(\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{4}\)

(D) \(\sqrt{2} - 1\)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (1) \(A > B > C > D\)
  • (2) \(D > C > B > A\)
  • (3) \(D > A > B > C\)
  • (4) \(A > C > B > D\)

Question 8:

\(20\) girls, among whom are \(A\) and \(B\) sit down at a round table. The probability that there are \(4\) girls between \(A\) and \(B\) is

  • (A) \(\frac{2}{19}\)
  • (B) \(\frac{6}{19}\)
  • (C) \(\frac{13}{19}\)
  • (D) \(\frac{17}{19}\)

Question 9:

Anand's income is \(₹ 140\) more than Biren's income and Chandu's income is \(₹ 80\) more than Deepak's. If the ratio of Anand's \& Chandu's income is \(2:3\) and the ratio of Biren's and Deepak's income is \(1:2\), then the incomes of Anand, Biren, Chandu and Deepak are respectively:

  • (A) \(₹ 260, ₹ 120, ₹ 320 and ₹ 240\)
  • (B) \(₹ 300, ₹ 160, ₹ 600 and ₹ 520\)
  • (C) \(₹ 400, ₹ 260, ₹ 600 and ₹ 520\)
  • (D) \(₹ 320, ₹ 180, ₹ 480 and ₹ 360\)

Question 10:

Alpha and Beta are two chemical fertilizers. Alpha consists of \(N, P, K\) and Beta consists of \(N\) and \(P\). A mixture of Alpha and Beta is prepared in which the ratio of \(N, P\) and \(K\) is \(26%\), \(68%\) and \(6%\). The ratio of \(N, P, K\) in Alpha is \(20%\), \(70%\) and \(10%\). What is the ratio of \(N\) and \(P\) in Beta?

  • (A) \(27%\) and \(73%\)
  • (B) \(33%\) and \(67%\)
  • (C) \(35%\) and \(65%\)
  • (D) \(30%\) and \(70%\)

Question 11:

Match List I with List II :

List I (Quadratic equations) \hspace{2cm List II (Roots)

(A) \(12x^2 - 7x + 1 = 0\) \hspace{3cm (I) \((-13, -4)\)

(B) \(20x^2 - 9x + 1 = 0\) \hspace{3cm (II) \((\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{4})\)

(C) \(x^2 + 17x + 52 = 0\) \hspace{3.2cm (III) \((-4, -\frac{3}{2})\)

(D) \(2x^2 + 11x + 12 = 0\) \hspace{3cm (IV) \((\frac{1}{5}, \frac{1}{4})\)


Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
  • (2) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
  • (3) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
  • (4) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

Question 12:

A merchant earns \(25%\) profit in general. Once his \(25%\) consignment was abducted forever by some thieves. Trying to compensate for his loss he sold the rest of his consignment by increasing his selling price by \(20%\). What is the new percentage profit or loss?

  • (1) \(10%\) loss
  • (2) \(12.5%\) loss
  • (3) \(12.5%\) profit
  • (4) \(10%\) profit

Question 13:

Arrange the following in descending order

(A) \(3^{3^{33}}\)

(B) \(3^{(33)^3}\)

(C) \((3^3)^{33}\)

(D) \(3^{333}\)


Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) \(A > B > D > C\)
  • (2) \(B = C > A > D\)
  • (3) \(B > A > D > C\)
  • (4) \(A > C > D > B\)

Question 14:

In a circus there were a leopard and a tiger walking in the two different rings having same radii. It was observed that when leopard moved \(3\) steps, tiger moved \(5\) steps in the same time, but the distance traversed by leopard in \(5\) steps is equal to the distance traversed by tiger in \(4\) steps. How many rounds that a leopard made till when tiger completed \(100\) rounds?

  • (1) \(36\)
  • (2) \(75\)
  • (3) \(48\)
  • (4) \(100\)

Question 15:

Equal amounts of each \(₹ 1,000\) is lent to two persons for \(3\) years one @ \(30%\) simple interest and second at \(30%\) compound interest annually. By how much percent is the compound interest greater than the simple interest received in this \(3\) years duration.

  • (1) \(23%\)
  • (2) \(33%\)
  • (3) \(33.33%\)
  • (4) \(30%\)

Question 16:

Reema had 'n' chocolates. She distributed them among \(4\) children in the ratio of \(\frac{1}{2} : \frac{1}{3} : \frac{1}{5} : \frac{1}{8}\). If she gave them each one a complete chocolate, the minimum number of chocolates she had distributed.

  • (1) \(120\)
  • (2) \(139\)
  • (3) \(240\)
  • (4) \(278\)

Question 17:

If \(x^2 = y + z, y^2 = z + x\) and \(z^2 = x + y\) then the value of \(\frac{1}{x+1} + \frac{1}{y+1} + \frac{1}{z+1}\) is

  • (1) \(-1\)
  • (2) \(1\)
  • (3) \(2\)
  • (4) \(4\)

Question 18:

A man takes \(4\) hours \(20\) minutes in walking to a certain place and riding back. If he walks on both sides, he loses \(1\) hour. The time he would take by riding both ways is

  • (1) \(2\) hours \(20\) min
  • (2) \(2\) hours
  • (3) \(3\) hours \(20\) min
  • (4) \(4\) hours \(40\) min

Question 19:

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The perimeter of a triangle is greater than the sum of its three medians.

Statement II : In any triangle ABC, if D is any point on BC, then \(AB + BC + CA > 2AD\).

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • (2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • (3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • (4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Question 20:

A vegetable vendor by means of his false balance defrauds to the extent of \(10%\) in buying goods and also defrauds to \(10%\) in selling, then the gain percent is

  • (1) \(11\frac{1}{9}%\)
  • (2) \(10%\)
  • (3) \(22\frac{2}{9}%\)
  • (4) \(20%\)

Question 21:

The following question consists of a statement and two arguments I and II. Choose the best option.

Statement : Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfill its energy requirements?

Arguments : I. Yes. Most of the energy sources used at present are exhaustible.

II. No. Harnessing solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.


 

  • (1) Only Argument I is strong
  • (2) Only Argument II is strong
  • (3) Neither Argument I nor II is strong
  • (4) Both Arguments I and II are strong

Question 22:

Choose the odd one among the following :

  • (1) Flood
  • (2) Hurricane
  • (3) Earthquake
  • (4) Bomb blast

Question 23:

Atal Academy focuses on the performing arts. In the current batch, 40 students can sing, 60 students can dance and 24 students can act. No student is a triple threat (some one who can sing, dance and act). However, 16 students can sing as well as dance, 12 students can dance and act and 8 students can sing and act. How many students have only one performing talent?

  • (1) 44
  • (2) 52
  • (3) 60
  • (4) 66

Question 24:

How many square does the following figure have?


  • (1) 24
  • (2) 23
  • (3) 25
  • (4) 27

Question 25:

Arrange the following words in a meaningful sequence and choose the most appropriate sequence from the given alternatives.

(A) Police

(B) Punishment

(C) Crime

(D) Court

(E) Judgement

  • (1) A, C, B, E, D
  • (2) E, A, B, D, C
  • (3) C, A, B, D, E
  • (4) C, A, D, E, B

Question 26:

Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a straight line (not necessarily in the same order) facing North. Only two persons sit between F and G and G sits second to the left of B. D sits third to the left of C. E sits exactly between G and B and B sits at the extreme right end of row. Which of the following statements are correct?

(A) 'F' sits at the extreme left of the line.

(B) Two persons sit between 'E' and 'F'.

(C) 'C' sits exactly in the middle of the line.

(D) 'E' sits third to the right of 'A'.

  • (1) (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (2) (B), (C) and (D) only
  • (3) (C) and (D) only
  • (4) (A) and (C) only

Question 27:

In the following diagram, the square represents women, triangle represents corporate managers and circle represents MBAs. Which numbered part represents - women who are corporate managers and has done MBA as well?


  • (1) 4
  • (2) 3
  • (3) 10
  • (4) 5

Question 28:

Find the missing number in the following figure.


  • (1) 14
  • (2) 13
  • (3) 20
  • (4) 21

Question 29:

Four different positions of the same dice are shown below. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing 4.


  • (1) 6
  • (2) 5
  • (3) 2
  • (4) 1

Question 30:

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Cotton is grown in alluvial soils.

Reason (R) : Alluvial soils are very fertile.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  • (2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
  • (3) (A) is true but (R) is false
  • (4) (A) is false but (R) is true

Question 31:

Choose the correct word from the given alternatives which bears the same relationship to the third word as the first two.

Chair : Furniture :: Shoe : ?

  • (1) Socks
  • (2) Footwear
  • (3) Leather
  • (4) Cobbler

Question 32:

Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace the question mark (?) in the series 7, 27, 107, 427, ?

  • (1) 1262
  • (2) 1707
  • (3) 827
  • (4) 2107

Question 33:

A cube is painted red on two adjacent faces and on one opposite sides face, yellow on two opposite faces and green on the remaining face. It is then cut into 64 equal cubes. How many cubes have one red coloured face only?

  • (1) 16
  • (2) 18
  • (3) 12
  • (4) 20

Question 34:

Consider the statement given below followed by two conclusions I and II. Decide which of the conclusions logically follows from the information given in the statement.

Statement : Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.

Conclusion : I. Fashion designers do not understand the public mind very well.

II. The public by and large is highly susceptible to novelty.

  • (1) Only conclusion I follows
  • (2) Only conclusion II follows
  • (3) Either I or II follows
  • (4) Neither I nor II follows

Question 35:

Match List I with List II :



Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Question 36:

Arjun said to Nitin, "that boy playing hockey is the younger of the two brothers of the daughter of my father's wife". How is the boy playing hockey related to Arjun?

  • (A) Nephew
  • (B) Maternal Uncle
  • (C) Brother in law
  • (D) Brother

Question 37:

How many such pairs of digits are there in the number 95137248 each of which has as many digits between them in the number as when they are arranged in the ascending order?

  • (A) Two
  • (B) Three
  • (C) Four
  • (D) Five

Question 38:

A clock is set right at 8 am. The clock gains 8 minutes in a day. What will be the true time when the watch indicates 11 am the next day?

  • (A) 50 minutes past 10 am
  • (B) 49 minutes past 10 am
  • (C) 48 minutes past 11 am
  • (D) 51 minutes past 10 am

Question 39:

A person walked 40 metres towards North, took a left turn and walked 20 metres. He again took a left turn and walked 40 metres. How far and in which direction is he from the starting point?

  • (A) 28 metres South
  • (B) 20 metres North
  • (C) 30 metres East
  • (D) 20 metres West

Question 40:

Consider the statements given below followed by two assumptions and decide which of the assumption is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement : "We must introduce objective type tests to improve our examinations for admission to MBA". - The chairman of the admission committee tells the committee.

Assumptions :

I. The admission at present is directly through the interview.

II. The admission committee is desirous of improving the admission examinations.

  • (A) Only Assumption I is implicit
  • (B) Only Assumption II is implicit
  • (C) Neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
  • (D) Both Assumptions I and II are implicit

Question 41:

Which of the following is grammatically correct?

  • (A) Lakshman said to Sita, "Do not cross the Lakshman Line".
  • (B) Lakshman told to Sita not to cross the Lakshman Line.
  • (C) Lakshman said Sita, "Do not cross the Lakshman Line"
  • (D) Lakshman told to Sita, "Do not cross the Lakshman Line".

Question 42:

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.

A good sportsman cannot afford to have a fit of the blues before the game.

  • (A) Stimulants
  • (B) Entertainment
  • (C) Steroids or drugs
  • (D) Depression

Question 43:

Read the following sentence and identify its correct passive form from the given options

My school bag contains ten books.

  • (A) Ten books are contained in my school bag.
  • (B) Ten books are contained by my school bag.
  • (C) Ten books were contained with my school bag.
  • (D) Ten books are contained to my school bag.

Question 44:

Pick the correct option to complete the following sentence.

The officer was pleased _______ the work his subordinate did.

  • (A) at
  • (B) with
  • (C) on
  • (D) upon

Question 45:

Choose the odd one out

  • (A) Edmund Spenser wrote a letter to Sir Walter Raleigh.
  • (B) The Paradise Lost was composed by John Milton.
  • (C) The Ramcharita Manas was written by Tulasi Das.
  • (D) The Mahabharat was written by Vedvyasa.

Question 46:

Which one of the following is grammatically correct?

  • (A) I could recognise his voice in once.
  • (B) The family members of the patient had an anxious hour.
  • (C) We should not inculcate the habit of finding fault with others.
  • (D) A drowning man catches straw.

Question 47:

Pick the appropriate replacement for (ii)

  • (A) look down
  • (B) look for
  • (C) look upon
  • (D) look in
Correct Answer: (3) look upon
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Step 1: Understanding the Concept:

The task is to identify the phrasal verb that correctly describes a ruler's relationship or perception of their capital city.


Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

1. look down: Means to think someone or something is inferior. Rulers would not look down on their own capital.

2. look for: Means to search for something. Since they were already established in Akbarabad (Agra), they were not searching for it.

3. look upon: Means to regard or consider something in a certain way. The sentence implies that they continued to "regard" or "look upon" Akbarabad as the seat of power.

4. look in: Means to pay a short visit. This does not fit the context of a permanent capital.


Step 3: Final Answer:

"Look upon" is the most appropriate phrasal verb to express how the emperors regarded Agra before the shift to the new city.
Quick Tip: In historical context, "Look upon" is frequently used as a synonym for "consider" or "regard," especially when discussing status or reputation.


Question 48:

Pick the appropriate replacement for (iii)

  • (1) entertainment and sport
  • (2) capital
  • (3) grandfather
  • (4) court
Correct Answer: (4) court
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Step 1: Understanding the Concept:

The goal is to find a noun that represents the collective body of people (officials, nobles, attendants) for whom an Emperor would traditionally build a new capital city.


Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

The text discusses the building of a "fine new city" (Shahjahanabad).

1. entertainment and sport: These are activities, not the primary reason for building an entire city.

2. capital: While the city is a capital, saying "city for his capital" is redundant.

3. grandfather: The text mentions "outstretching the creation of his grandfather," implying a comparison, not that it was built for him.

4. court: In monarchical history, the "Court" refers to the royal establishment and those who attend the sovereign. Building a city to house the Emperor's "court" is the standard historical motive.


Step 3: Final Answer:

"Court" is the logical choice as it refers to the community of the Emperor that required a grand architectural setting.
Quick Tip: In the Mughal Era, the "Royal Court" (Darbar) was the center of all administrative and social life; hence, cities were planned primarily to facilitate the court's needs.


Question 49:

Pick the appropriate replacement for (i)

  • (1) following the example of
  • (2) executing the orders in
  • (3) implementing the rules as
  • (4) reading the Delhi Sultanate history
Correct Answer: (1) following the example of
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Step 1: Understanding the Concept:

This question requires a phrase that establishes a link between the actions of the earlier Delhi Sultanate and the early Mughal emperors (Babur and Humayun).


Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

1. following the example of: This implies that Babur and Humayun did what the previous rulers (Delhi Sultanate) did—choosing Delhi as the capital. This provides a logical continuity.

2. executing the orders in: This is incorrect because the Delhi Sultanate was no longer in power; they could not give orders to the Mughal conquerors.

3. implementing the rules as: Choosing a capital is a policy or strategic decision, not just "implementing a rule."

4. reading the history: While historically possible, it does not explain why they considered Delhi their capital in the same way "following the example" does.


Step 3: Final Answer:

The phrase "following the example of" correctly identifies the historical pattern of continuity between the two dynasties.
Quick Tip: When a sentence compares the behavior of two different groups over time, phrases like "following the example of" or "in the footsteps of" are common cohesive devices.


Question 50:

Read the following sentences and choose the ones belonging to the domain of compound sentences.

(A) Her fear is that she may fall ill.

(B) Sheela is clever, still she does not do well in her studies.

(C) Noel was caught stealing, therefore he was punished.

(D) That animal is either a fish or a serpent.

  • (1) (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (2) (B), (C) and (D) only
  • (3) (A), (C) and (D) only
  • (4) (A), (B) and (D) only

Question 51:

Read the following sentences and choose the ones written in incorrect English.

(A) The lion is king of beasts.

(B) The rose is queen of flowers.

(C) The pen is mightier than the sword.

(D) This is a boy I told you about.

  • (1) (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (2) (B), (C) and (D) only
  • (3) (A), (C) and (D) only
  • (4) (A), (B) and (D) only

Question 52:

Match List I with List II :

\begin{tabular{ll
List I (Sentence) & List II (Type of noun)

(A) Shri Rama killed Ravana. & (I) Abstract noun

(B) The jury found the prisoner guilty. & (II) Common noun

(C) Honesty is the best policy. & (III) Collective noun

(D) Cow gives us milk. & (IV) Proper noun

\end{tabular

  • (1) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
  • (2) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
  • (3) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
  • (4) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

Question 53:

Rearrange the following components to get a meaningful sentence.

(A) of an old and infirm sanyasi

(B) Ravana came in the form

(C) and lifting Sita along with

(D) put her on his chariot

(E) the piece of ground on which she stood

  • (1) B, A, C, E, D
  • (2) D, E, C, A, B
  • (3) A, B, C, D, E
  • (4) E, D, C, B, A

Question 54:

Given below are two sentences :

Sentence I : I am to see him tomorrow.

Sentence II : We are to be married next month.


In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) Both Sentence I and Sentence II are correct
  • (2) Both Sentence I and Sentence II are wrong
  • (3) Sentence I is correct but Sentence II is wrong
  • (4) Sentence I is wrong but Sentence II is correct

Question 55:

Match List I with List II :

\begin{tabular{ll
List I & List II

(A) Amicable & (I) Destitution

(B) Penuary & (II) Deception

(C) Imposture & (III) Anxious

(D) Solicitous & (IV) Harmonious

\end{tabular

  • (1) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
  • (2) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
  • (3) (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
  • (4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

Question 56:

Arrange the following in correct order

(A) It saw the arrest of some major politicians for corruption and as usual saw self-serving coalitions between political parties.

(B) In short, it had enough for Khushwant Singh to give his opinion on a range of topics.

(C) It also saw some sex-scandals as well as deaths of a few famous people.

(D) The year 2009 saw the national elections as well as elections to a few state assemblies.

  • (1) D, A, C, B
  • (2) B, A, D, C
  • (3) C, B, D, A
  • (4) A, B, C, D

Question 57:

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Articles are very important words in English and so is their knowledge.

Reasons (R): Two or more pronouns joined by "and" require a plural verb.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (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

Question 58:

Choose the alternative which best expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.

You should not look down upon those who are financially weak.

  • (A) abhor
  • (B) be unsympathetic to
  • (C) love
  • (D) hate

Question 59:

What is the background of the actions taking place in the given passage?

  • (A) Battlefield
  • (B) Celebration
  • (C) Physical exercise practice
  • (D) Religious rituals
Correct Answer: (A) Battlefield
View Solution



Step 1: Understanding the Concept:

This is a reading comprehension question where the setting/context must be inferred from the descriptive clues provided in the text.


Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

1. Clues in the text include: "watching the action below with bated breath" (indicates tension), "cannons were waiting for his signal" (weapons used in war), "drenched in blood" (result of combat), and the presence of a "fort".

2. These elements—cannons, blood, and a fort under tension—are characteristic of a war zone or a battlefield setting.

3. Other options like celebration, exercise, or rituals do not align with the imagery of blood-drenched clothing and ready-to-fire cannons.


Step 3: Final Answer:

The descriptive details strongly point towards a battlefield background.
Quick Tip: Look for "keywords of context". Here, "cannons" and "drenched in blood" are the strongest keywords to identify a war/battle scenario.


Question 60:

Identify the narrative viewpoint employed in the above passage.

  • (A) First person narrative
  • (B) Second person narrative
  • (C) Third person narrative
  • (D) Mixed narrative
Correct Answer: (C) Third person narrative
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Step 1: Understanding the Concept:

Narrative viewpoint refers to the perspective from which a story is told. First person uses "I/we", second person uses "you", and third person uses "he/she/it/they" or character names.


Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

1. The passage uses names like "Shivaji" and pronouns like "his" and "him".

2. It describes the scene from an external perspective, observing "Everyone in the fort" and Shivaji's physical appearance ("His white kurta was torn").

3. There is no use of "I" (which would indicate the narrator is a character) or "you" (which would address the reader).

4. Therefore, the narrator is an outside observer, which constitutes a third person narrative.


Step 3: Final Answer:

The use of character names and third-person pronouns confirms a third-person narrative viewpoint.
Quick Tip: If the narrator refers to characters by their names or "he/she" without participating in the action as "I", it is always Third Person.


Question 61:

Match List I with List II :


\begin{tabular{|l|l|
\hline
List I & List II
\hline
(A) Article-14 & (I) Protection of life and personal liberty
\hline
(B) Article-21 & (II) Prohibition of employment of children in factories
\hline
(C) Article-24 & (III) Equality before law
\hline
(D) Article-50 & (IV) Separation of judiciary from executive
\hline
\end{tabular

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Question 62:

Read the following statements carefully.

(A) Allauddin Khilji was the founder of Khilji dynasty of India.

(B) Allauddin Khilji introduced the system of Dagh (The branding of horse).

(C) Allauddin Khilji created a post called "Mustakharaj".

(D) Amir Khusrau, was favourite court poet of Allauddin Khilji.

(E) Allauddin Khilji died in the year 1320.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (A) (A), (B) and (C) only are correct statements.
  • (B) (B) and (D) only are correct statements.
  • (C) (C) and (D) and (E) only are correct statements.
  • (D) (D) and (E) only are correct statements.

Question 63:

Which of the following soils is formed by weathering of crystalline and metamorphic mixture of clay and sand?

  • (A) Alluvial soils
  • (B) Red soils
  • (C) Black soils
  • (D) Laterite soils

Question 64:

The first 'Chief of Defence staff' of our country who died in a helicopter crash in 2021

  • (A) General P.N. Thapar
  • (B) General V.K. Singh
  • (C) General Bipin Rawat
  • (D) General B.C. Joshi

Question 65:

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Insulin was discovered by Banting and Best in 1921.

Statement II : Insulin controls the process of making glycogen from glucose.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • (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

Question 66:

Given below are few statements. Please read them carefully and response the question followed by these statements.

(A) The study of universe is known as Cosmology.

(B) The study of dreams is known as Oneirology.

(C) The study of beauty of human is known as Osteology.

(D) The study of cell is known as Arthrology.

(E) The study of blood is known as Hepatology.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (A) (A) and (B) only are correct statements.
  • (B) (B) and (C) only are correct statements.
  • (C) (C) and (D) only are correct statements.
  • (D) (D) and (E) only are correct statements.

Question 67:

Wankhede Cricket Stadium is situated in

  • (A) Delhi
  • (B) Chennai
  • (C) Kolkata
  • (D) Mumbai

Question 68:

Given below are 4 statements (A), (B), (C) and (D). Please read them carefully and response the question given after these statements.

(A) The crust of the earth comprises of rocks rich in Silica and Aluminium.

(B) The core of the earth consists of metals in liquid state of high temperature and pressure.

(C) The Magnesium and Phosphorus are dominant in the core of the earth.

(D) Hydrosphere covers approximately 71% of the total surface area of the earth.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (A) (A) and (B) only are correct statements.
  • (B) (A) and (D) only are correct statements.
  • (C) (B), (C) and (D) only are correct statements.
  • (D) (A), (B) and (D) only are correct statements.

Question 69:

Cricket is the National Game of which country?

  • (A) India
  • (B) Russia
  • (C) Australia
  • (D) China

Question 70:

Given below are four distinct statements. Please read them carefully and response the question that is given thereafter.

(A) Bandipur National Park is located in Kerala.

(B) Jim Corbett National Park is located in Uttarakhand.

(C) Dudhwa National Park is located in U.P.

(D) Gir National Park is located in Rajasthan.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • (A) (A) and (B) only are correct statements.
  • (B) (B) and (C) only are correct statements.
  • (C) (A) and (C) only are correct statements.
  • (D) (C) and (D) only are correct statements.

Question 71:

The blue colour of sky is due to

  • (A) Interference of light
  • (B) Diffraction of light
  • (C) Scattering of light
  • (D) Polarisation of light

Question 72:

Given below are four distinct statements. Please read them carefully and response the question that is given thereafter.

(A) White Revolution is related to Milk production.

(B) Black Revolution is related to Honey production.

(C) Blue Revolution is related to leather production.

(D) Yellow Revolution is related to oil seeds production.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • (A) (A) and (B) only are correct statements.
  • (B) (B) and (D) only are correct statements.
  • (C) (A) and (D) only are correct statements.
  • (D) (C) and (D) only are correct statements.

Question 73:

Match List I with List II :


\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
\textbf{List I} & \textbf{List II}
\hline
(A) Temperature & (I) Kilogram (kg)
\hline
(B) Mass & (II) Meter (m)
\hline
(C) Electric current & (III) Kelvin (K)
\hline
(D) Length & (IV) Ampere (A)
\hline
\end{tabular}

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Question 74:

The Olympics in 2028 will be held at

  • (A) Los Angeles (USA)
  • (B) London (UK)
  • (C) Beijing (China)
  • (D) Melbourne (Australia)

Question 75:

Who has been the Vice President of India?

(A) Mr. B.D. Jatti

(B) Mr. Krishnakant

(C) Giani Zail Singh

(D) Mr. Venkaiya Naidu

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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

Question 76:

The Famous Books, ‘Ain-I-Akbari’ and ‘Akbarnama’, were written by -

  • (A) Firadausi
  • (B) Al Beruni
  • (C) Malik Mohammed Jayasi
  • (D) Abul Fazal

Question 77:

Match List I with List II :


\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
\textbf{List I} & \textbf{List II}
\hline
(A) Electrical Energy into mechanical energy & (I) Dynamo
\hline
(B) Electrical Energy into Light energy & (II) Tube light
\hline
(C) Mechanical Energy into Electrical Energy & (III) Electric motor
\hline
(D) Solar energy into electrical energy & (IV) Solar cell
\hline
\end{tabular}

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Question 78:

The Biosphere Reserve ‘Simlipal’ is situated in

  • (A) West Bengal
  • (B) Andhra Pradesh
  • (C) Odisha
  • (D) Jharkhand

Question 79:

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : State Legislatures do not take part in the election of Vice-President.

Statement II : The electoral college for Vice-President consist of the members of both houses of Parliament.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • (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

Question 80:

Dassiyattam is the old name of famous Indian dance

  • (A) Kathakali
  • (B) Mohiniyattam
  • (C) Bharatnatyam
  • (D) Kuchupudi

Question 81:

Match List I with List II :


\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
\textbf{List I} & \textbf{\textbf{List II}}
\hline
(A) Revenue model & (I) Startup Nurturing System
\hline
(B) Market segmentation & (II) Critical evaluation method
\hline
(C) SWOT analysis & (III) Dividing total population in homogeneous groups
\hline
(D) Business Incubator & (IV) Return on investment plan
\hline
\end{tabular}

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Question 82:

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : 'The management of technological innovation' is usually required under circumstances with increased vagueness, uncertainty and risk and companies are giving importance to it.

Reasons (R) : Given that technological innovation is for many companies a primary way of competition in the twenty-first century, it's management is an activity of vital importance.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • (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

Question 83:

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : An Intrapreneur operates within a large organisation to drive innovation.

Statement II : An Intrapreneur is the same as an entrepreneur, working independently to start a new business.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • (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

Question 84:

Financial Institutions are not merely transactional entities but key architects of economic progress. Their roles also span in

(A) Capital formation

(B) Risk management

(C) Inclusive finance

(D) Arbitration

(E) Consultation in project report preparation to intern during their internship program.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Question 85:

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Creativity is function of novel and useful \& potential value ideas.

Statement II : Creativity is complicated and multi dimensional concept with many components, such as knowledge cognition, personality, intelligence and motivation.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (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

Question 86:

Who is a Fabian Entrepreneur?

  • (A) Innovators who rapidly adopt changes.
  • (B) Entrepreneurs who cannot adopt to changes and prefer old fashioned business practices.
  • (C) Entrepreneurs who copy ideas from others.
  • (D) Entrepreneurs who take significant risk.

Question 87:

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : A startup's valuation is usually lower during the seed funding stage compared to later stages.

Statement II : Venture capital is typically the first source of funding for most start ups.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (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

Question 88:

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Lean start up methodology prioritizes extensive market research before any product.

Statement II : Lean start up methodology focuses on creating a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) to test hypotheses.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (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

Question 89:

An entrepreneur is a person who

  • (A) moderately takes calculated risk.
  • (B) only follow instructions as subordinate.
  • (C) works as an employee in a Firm/Company.
  • (D) manage the given task professionally as a Manager of a Firm/Company.

Question 90:

Which of the following funding sources is specifically aimed at helping early-stage startups?

  • (A) Series funding
  • (B) Angel investment
  • (C) Corporate bonds
  • (D) Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Question 91:

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : As India moves progressively towards becoming a global knowledge economy, it must meet the rising aspirations of it's youth. This can be partially achieved through focus on advancement of skills that are relevant to the emerging economic environment.

Reason (R) : 62% of India's population is in the working age group (15-59 years) and more than 54% of the total population is below 25 years of age. Our country presently faces a dual challenge of paucity of highly trained workforce as well as non employability of the large work force of the conventional educated youth.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (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

Question 92:

'Feasibility analysis' is described as below :

(A) It is the process of accessing whether the business idea is viable.

(B) It is the preliminary evaluation of a business idea done for the purpose of determining whether the idea is worth pursuing.

(C) It is to guess time span in which investment made in the project be recovered.

(D) It is to find whether technology adopted will work correct.

(E) It is to estimate demand and to plan supply accordingly.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) Only (A) is correct statement
  • (2) Only (B) is correct statement
  • (3) Only (A) and (B) are correct statements
  • (4) Only (C), (D) and (A) are correct statements

Question 93:

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) measures a project's societal effects and does costs and benefits comparable in monetary terms.

Statement II : CBA is most widely applied tool for the appraisal of transport project.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • (2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • (3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • (4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Question 94:

Match List I with List II :


\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
\textbf{List I} & \textbf{List II}
\hline
(A) Equity financing & (I) No profit No loss
\hline
(B) Strategic Alliance & (II) Selling ownership shares
\hline
(C) Entrepreneurial Mindset & (III) Partnership for mutual benefit
\hline
(D) Break even point & (IV) Innovative thinking
\hline
\end{tabular}

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
  • (2) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
  • (3) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
  • (4) (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

Question 95:

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Bootstrapping entrepreneurship is one of the most adapted entrepreneurship in India.

Reasons (R) : Managing a business through one's own financial resources are the first and easy option available for the entrepreneur to start a business.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • (1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  • (2) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
  • (3) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
  • (4) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Question 96:

Venture Capital financing is ______________

(A) Type of financing by venture capital.

(B) It is private equity capital provided as seed funding to early stage.

(C) Investment in blue chip companies for assured return.

(D) It is a high risk investment made with an intention of creating high returns.

(E) Done in technology projects only.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) (A), (B), (D) and (E) only are correct statements.
  • (2) (A), (B) and (D) only are correct statements.
  • (3) (B), (C) and (D) only are correct statements.
  • (4) (C), (D) and (E) only are correct statements.

Question 97:

Feasibility analysis may be processed as follows.



Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) Only part (iii) is correct
  • (2) Only part (i), (ii) and (iv) correct
  • (3) Only part (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) correct
  • (4) Only part (ii) is correct

Question 98:

The ‘Stand up India Scheme’ focuses on providing financial support for -

(A) Innovators for rural and semi-urban area.

(B) Woman entrepreneurs.

(C) Scheduled Caste (SC) entrepreneurs

(D) Scheduled Tribes (ST) entrepreneurs

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  • (1) (A) and (D) only
  • (2) (B) and (C) only
  • (3) (B), (C) and (D) only
  • (4) (B) and (D) only

Question 99:

A word, symbol, name or device that a business uses to identify it's goods and distinguish itself from competitors is known as

  • (1) Patent
  • (2) Copyright
  • (3) Trademark
  • (4) Trade secret

Question 100:

Match List I with List II :


\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
\textbf{List I} & \textbf{List II}
\hline
(A) Intrapreneur & (I) Value addition in supply chain
\hline
(B) Entrepreneur & (II) Funding start up
\hline
(C) Venture capitalist & (III) \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Risk taking in an organisational role
as an employee\end{tabular}
\hline
(D) Distributor & (IV) Calculated risk taking
\hline
\end{tabular}

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • (1) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
  • (2) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
  • (3) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
  • (4) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

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sc1000
pwd1000

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