Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".

(Any of) these two options could be the correct answer.

(1) Either one of

(2) Any two of

(3) Either of

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".

According to an official spokesperson, polling was held amid tight security arrangements in 29 municipal councils and panchayats over the State.

1. besides the State
2. behind the State
3. across the State
4. No Improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The child is the father of the man. Childhood is a (1)______ of what one is going to be when one (2)______ maturity. The natural instincts of a man are (3)______ in his childhood. Time modifies them but cannot (4)______ them. History contains numerous examples of great men who gave (5)______ of their future when they were children. A child’s mind is (6)______ and flexible. The mould he receives before his clay (7)______ becomes his permanent mark. The values and standards of (8)______ which will determine his life as a man (9)______ in childhood itself. There may be certain (10)______ of course. A bright morning may end in a storm!

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 9.

Option 1: are developed

Option 2: is developing

Option 3: develops

Option 4: has developed

Question : $\frac{1}{1+\cos(90^{\circ}- \theta)}$ + $\frac{1}{1-\cos(90^{\circ}- \theta)}$ =?

Option 1: $2\sec^2 \theta$

Option 2: $1$

Option 3: $2$

Option 4: $2 \tan^2 \theta$

Question : If $4x=\sqrt5+2$, then the value of $(x-\frac{1}{16x})$ is:

Option 1: 1

Option 2: –1

Option 3: 4

Option 4: $2\sqrt5$

Question : Directions: Introducing a woman, a man said, "Her mother is the only daughter of my mother-in-law". How is the man related to the woman?

Option 1: Son

Option 2: Brother

Option 3: Husband

Option 4: Father

Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related similarly to the numbers of the following set.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed.)
(23, 14, 9)
(37, 19, 18)

Option 1: (125, 25, 5)

Option 2: (125, 100, 5)

Option 3: (125, 25, 100)

Option 4: (125, 5, 25)

Question : ABC is an equilateral triangle with a side of 12 cm. What is the length of the radius of the circle inscribed in it?

Option 1: $2 \sqrt{3}$ cm

Option 2: $8 \sqrt{3}$ cm

Option 3: $4 \sqrt{3} $ cm

Option 4: $6 \sqrt{3}$ cm

Question : Directions: The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) is/are followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.

Option 1: 20 : 11

Option 2: 6 : 4

Option 3: 15 : 9

Option 4: 12 : 7

Question : Gandhi's inspiration for Civil Disobedience came from the writings of 

Option 1: Henry David Thoreau 

Option 2: David Ricardo 

Option 3: Henry Kissinger

Option 4: Bertrand  Russell