SNAP 2024 Question Paper : Download PDF with Answer Key and Solutions

Question 1:

In the question below, each passage consists of six sentences. The first (S1) and sixth (S6) sentences are fixed. The middle four sentences P, Q, R, S are jumbled. Find the proper order of the four sentences.

S1: The library is a place where knowledge is preserved and shared with all.
P: Students and researchers often visit to find useful information for their studies.
Q: It houses thousands of books, journals, and digital resources on various subjects.
R: The peaceful environment helps visitors focus and absorb knowledge effectively.
S: Librarians play a crucial role in organizing and maintaining these resources.
S6: Thus, the library serves as a treasure trove of wisdom for generations.

• (a) RSQP
• (b) PQRS
• (c) SQPR
• (d) QSPR

To burn the midnight oil

• (a) To waste time
• (b) To work late into the night
• (c) To celebrate all night
• (d) To sleep early

Hit the nail on the head

• (a) To make a mistake
• (b) To be very precise or accurate
• (c) To get hurt while working
• (d) To start an argument

In the following question, choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given word.

ARDENT

• (a) Indifferent
• (b) Zealous
• (c) Fervent
• (d) Enthusiastic

She said, “I have completed my assignment on time.”

• (a) She said that she had completed her assignment on time.
• (b) She said that I have completed my assignment on time.
• (c) She said that she completed her assignment on time.
• (d) None of these

The teacher told the students that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

• (a) The teacher said, “The Earth revolved around the Sun.”
• (b) The teacher said, “The Earth revolves around the Sun.”
• (c) The teacher said, “The Earth is revolving around the Sun.”
• (d) The teacher said, “The Earth had revolved around the Sun.”

Even though she was unwell, ……

• (a) she continued working with determination.
• (b) she decided to go on a long vacation.
• (c) she avoided taking any rest at all.
• (d) she stopped working immediately.

The moment the fire alarm rang, ……

• (a) everyone ignored it and continued their work.
• (b) people evacuated the building immediately.
• (c) the fire brigade arrived instantly.
• (d) the fire alarm stopped ringing.

If we don’t leave now, ……

• (a) we will reach the destination early.
• (b) we might miss the train.
• (c) we will have plenty of time to spare.
• (d) we will arrive much before schedule.

In the following question, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

BENEVOLENT

• (a) Kind
• (b) Cruel
• (c) Selfish
• (d) Hostile

Find the correctly spelt word.

• (a) Artifact
• (b) Artifect
• (c) Arttefect
• (d) Arrtefact

The manager’s decision to fire the employee was seen as a ________ act of revenge rather than a professional choice.

• (a) vindictive
• (b) malicious
• (c) spiteful
• (d) callous

Despite his repeated failures, the entrepreneur remained ________ in his pursuit of success.

• (a) obstinate
• (b) resolute
• (c) relentless
• (d) unwavering

Choose the pair that best expresses the same relationship as: FLORIST : FLOWERS

• (a) Chef : Food
• (b) Author : Books
• (c) Painter : Canvas
• (d) None of these

Choose the pair that best expresses the same relationship as: SENTINEL : WATCH

• (a) Artist : Paint
• (b) Soldier : Battle
• (c) Guard : Protect
• (d) None of these

On a certain principal, CI and SI at a certain rate of interest for 2 years is Rs. 16560 and Rs. 14400 respectively. Find the principal and rate of interest per annum.

• (a) 21,600, 13%
• (b) 20,000, 30%
• (c) 24,000, 30%
• (d) 24,000, 35%

\(x+y+z=850\). If \(x\) is reduced by \(100\), \(y\) by \(25\), and \(z\) by \(50\), then \((x-100):(y-25)=1:2\) and \((y-25):(z-50)=5:6\). Find the original value of \(x+y\).

• (a) 400
• (b) 500
• (c) 550
• (d) 350

Find the value of: \(\log 87600+\log 23100-8 =\ ?\)

• (a) \(\log 8.76 + \log 2.31\)
• (b) \(\log 87.6 + \log 23.1\)
• (c) \(\log 876 + \log 231\)
• (d) None of these

Average monthly expenditure for January--June is Rs. 3200. He spends Rs. 3000 (July), Rs. 3600 (Aug), Rs. 3900 (Sept), Rs. 4200 (Oct). If November’s expenditure is \(50%\) of December’s and the average for the entire year is Rs. 3200, find November’s expenditure.

• (a) 1600
• (b) 1400
• (c) 1700
• (d) 1500

Ram and Shyam are 10 km apart. They both see a hot-air balloon making angles of elevation \(60^\circ\) and \(30^\circ\) respectively. What is the height at which the balloon could be flying?

• (a) \(4\sqrt{3}\)
• (b) \(5\sqrt{3}\)
• (c) \(3\sqrt{3}\)
• (d) \(2\sqrt{3}\)

A manufacturer makes 1500 articles at the cost of 120 paisa per article. He fixes the selling price such that if only 1200 articles are sold, he makes \(80%\) profit on the total outlay. However, 240 articles get spoilt and he sells the remaining stock at this price. Find the actual profit percentage on total outlay.

• (a) 84
• (b) 82
• (c) 89
• (d) 86

Find the missing number in the table.


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• (a) 14
• (b) 12
• (c) None of these
• (d) 10

In a box, there are 3 red marbles, 3 blue marbles and 7 green marbles. If 2 marbles are picked randomly, find the probability of picking two non-green marbles.

• (a) \(\dfrac{3}{26}\)
• (b) \(\dfrac{5}{26}\)
• (c) \(\dfrac{9}{26}\)
• (d) \(\dfrac{7}{26}\)

Rs. 45000 is deposited at compound interest for 4 years. The rates are 6% (1st year), then increase by 1% each year (so 7%, 8%, 9%). Find the approximate amount at the end of 4 years.

• (a) 60000
• (b) 70000
• (c) 80000
• (d) 90000

A shopkeeper marks 30% above cost and allows a 15% discount. He also uses a faulty balance: sells “1 kg” but delivers only 800 g. Find his actual profit percentage.

• (a) 38.125%
• (b) 24.425%
• (c) 32.124%
• (d) None of these

Ritu wants to make a trapezium such that \(AB\) is parallel to \(CD\). \(\angle ABC=90^\circ\) and \(\angle BAD=45^\circ\). Lengths: \(CD=5\ \mathrm{cm}\) and \(BC=4\ \mathrm{cm}\). Find the area of the trapezium.

• (a) \(20\ \mathrm{cm}^2\)
• (b) None of these
• (c) \(28\ \mathrm{cm}^2\)
• (d) \(24\ \mathrm{cm}^2\)

If 100 fewer students had applied and 50 fewer were selected, the ratio selected:unselected would be \(7:4\). In reality, the ratio selected:unselected was \(3:2\). How many students had applied?

• (a) 325
• (b) 415
• (c) 375
• (d) 425

Find the smallest number between 2000 and 3000 that is exactly divisible by 21, 24 and 28.

• (a) None of these
• (b) 2000
• (c) 2352
• (d) 2016

Based on the given pattern find the next term of the given series:
5, 6, 16, 57, 244, 1245, ?

• (a) 7506
• (b) None of these
• (c) 5500
• (d) 4047

There are 3 different types of rice weighing \(435,\ 493,\) and \(551\) kg respectively. The rice is packed in bags so that no two types are mixed and \emph{all bags are of equal size. Find the least number of bags.

• (a) 51
• (b) 56
• (c) 57
• (d) 54

Rs. 776 is divided among 300 students (boys and girls). Each boy gets Rs. 2.40 and each girl gets Rs. 2.80. Find the number of girls.

• (a) 130
• (b) 140
• (c) 110
• (d) 120

Find \(\sqrt{\,4^{6x^{2}}\cdot 25^{\,y/2}\cdot 9\cdot z^{4}\,}\).

• (a) \(4^{3x^{2}}\cdot 5^{y}\cdot 3^{z^{4}}\)
• (b) \(4^{3x^{2}}\cdot 5^{y/2}\cdot 9z^{2}\)
• (c) \(4^{6x}\cdot 25^{y/4}\cdot 9z^{2}\)
• (d) \(4^{3x^{2}}\cdot 5^{y/2}\cdot 3\,z^{2}\)

Below is the Export and Import data of a company. Which year has the lowest percentage fall in imports from the previous year?

• (a) 2021
• (b) 2024
• (c) 2023
• (d) 2020

Two oranges, three bananas and four apples cost Rs. 15. Three oranges, two bananas and one apple cost Rs. 10. How much will I pay for 3 oranges, 3 bananas and 3 apples?

• (a) Rs. 10
• (b) Rs. 8
• (c) Cannot be determined
• (d) Rs. 15

Two equal glasses filled with mixtures of alcohol and water in the proportions of \(2:1\) and \(1:1\) respectively were emptied into a third glass. What is the proportion of alcohol and water in the third glass?

• (a) 5 : 7
• (b) 7 : 5
• (c) 7 : 6
• (d) 6 : 7

If 2nd October is Monday, then which day of the week is 2nd November?

• (a) Friday
• (b) Tuesday
• (c) Thursday
• (d) Wednesday

Three thieves M, B and V each make one statement; only one statement is true.

M: I am innocent. \quad B: I am innocent. \quad V: B is involved.

Who was involved in the robbery?

• (a) M
• (b) B
• (c) V
• (d) Cannot be determined

A clock is correct on Monday at 3{:}00 AM but gains 2 minutes per hour. What time will it show when the actual time is 7{:}30 PM on Tuesday?

• (a) 8{:}48 PM
• (b) 8{:}45 PM
• (c) 8{:}51 PM
• (d) 9{:}10 PM

Find the missing code: \; LI\#1O2\(\sim\)2,\; J2\#2Q3\(\sim\)3,\; \underline{\hspace{2.5cm,\; F4\#4U5\(\sim\)5,\; D5\#5W6\(\sim\)6

• (a) H3\#3I4\(\sim\)4
• (b) None of these
• (c) H3\#3H4\(\sim\)4
• (d) E3\#3V4\(\sim\)4

A introduces B: “She is the wife of the grandson of the father of my father.” What is B’s relation to A?

• (a) Sister-in-law
• (b) Daughter
• (c) Sister
• (d) Mother

Narmada Bachao Andolan : Medha Patkar :: Bhudan Andolan : ?

• (a) Vinoba Bhave
• (b) Kailash Satyarthi
• (c) None of these
• (d) Jawahar Lal Nehru

Find the correct number that will complete the series: 14, 26, 36, 44, 50, ____, 56

• (a) 54
• (b) None
• (c) 48
• (d) 52

Statement: Company has made it \emph{Compulsory} to mark online attendance using facial recognition software — Notice in an office.

Assumptions: 1) Notice will be read \quad 2) Online attendance will benefit the company

• (a) only 1
• (b) only 2
• (c) Neither
• (d) both

Earthquake happened in the ocean. Due to the earthquake, Tsunami waves occurred. Due to the Tsunami there were 192 deaths and loss of 7 million USD of property. Identify the \emph{effects}.

• (a) Death, Tsunami Wave, Property loss
• (b) Damage House, Tsunami Wave, Property loss
• (c) Casualties, Prop Loss, Death
• (d) Tectonic Moment, Death, Earthquake

Statements: Some \(M\) are \(L\). All \(H\) are \(W\). Some \(W\) are \(M\).

Conclusions:

I. All \(M\) are \(W\)

II. Some \(H\) are \(L\)

III. Some \(W\) are \(H\)

• (a) None of the statements
• (b) I \& III
• (c) Only III
• (d) Only I

Angle between the two hands at 5:55 PM is:

• (a) \(150^\circ\)
• (b) \(152.5^\circ\)
• (c) \(155.5^\circ\)
• (d) \(125.5^\circ\)

If 9th December, 2007 is Sunday, then what was 8th July, 2007?

• (a) Tuesday
• (b) Thursday
• (c) Friday
• (d) Saturday

A cuckoo strikes at regular time intervals. It takes 10 seconds to strike at 6 o’clock. How many seconds will it take to strike at 10 o’clock?

• (a) 10 seconds
• (b) 15 seconds
• (c) 16.7 seconds
• (d) 16 seconds

How is Mrs. Mohan related to Sumit?

Given (from the passage)
Adhir Mishra has three children: Urmila, Raghu, and Sumit.

Sumit married Roma, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mohan.

• (a) Aunt
• (b) Mother-in-law
• (c) Mother
• (d) Sister-in-law

What is the surname of Sohan?

Key facts from the passage
Sohan and Shivendar are sons of Sumit and Roma.
Sumit’s father is Adhir Mishra.

• (a) Sharma
• (b) Mohan
• (c) Mishra
• (d) Raghu

Raj travelled from a point X straight to Y at a distance of 80 m. He turned right and walked 50 m, then again turned right and walked 70 m. Finally, he turned right and walked 50 m. How far is he from the starting point?

• (a) 10 metres
• (b) 20 metres
• (c) 50 metres
• (d) 70 metres

If they are arranged in descending order of their ages, who will be in the third position?

• (a) Parul
• (b) Keshav
• (c) Nikku
• (d) None of these

If they are arranged in ascending order of their height, who will be in the fourth position?

• (a) Nikku
• (b) Parul
• (c) Rekha
• (d) Keshav

If it is possible to make a meaningful word with the second, the fifth and the eighth letters of the word ‘CARETAKER’, which of the following will be the first letter of that word? If no such word can be made, give X as answer. If more than one such word can be made, give M as the answer.

• (a) A
• (b) E
• (c) X
• (d) M

Which among the following regions represent the graduates or teachers but not politicians?

• (a) B, G
• (b) G, H
• (c) A, E
• (d) E, F

Which among the following regions represent the graduate politicians but not the members of Parliament?

• (a) B, C
• (b) L, B
• (c) D, L
• (d) A, H, L

If 'All sweet things are fluids' and 'Some fluids are coloured things', then it implies -

• (a) A, B and C only
• (b) A, and C only
• (c) B, C and D only
• (d) A, C and D only

There are four Trees - Lemon, Coconut, Mango and Neem each at a different corner of a rectangular plot. A well is located at one corner and a cabin at another corner. Lemon and Coconut trees are on either side of the gate, which is located at the centre of side, opposite to the side, extremes of which the well and cabin are located. The mango tree is not at the corner where the cabin is located.

Which of the following pairs can be diagonally opposite to each other in the plot?

• (a) Cabin and Neem tree
• (b) Coconut tree and Lemon tree
• (c) Mango tree and Well
• (d) Neem tree and Lemon tree

Find the missing letter/number

• (a) D3GH
• (b) G3HI
• (c) FGH4
• (d) FG4H

Select the combination of numbers so that letters arranged accordingly will form a meaningful word.

• (a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• (b) 3, 2, 1, 4, 5
• (c) 5, 2, 3, 4, 1
• (d) 5, 1, 2, 3, 4