1. Directions: In each of the following questions two words are paired which have a certain relation. Select a correct option to substitute question-mark so as to make a Similar relational pair with the word given after double colon (::). President of India: 35:: Member Parliament (Rajya Sabha):?

2. Instructions: Each question below consists of one Assertion (A) and one Reason (R). Examine them and Select the correct answers. A: The life expectancy in European countries is very high. R: European countries have low mortality rate.

3. 'Gregor Mendel in examining tea plants found two Sharply marked races - the tall and the short - he experimentally fertilized flowers of tall plant with pollen of Short. The off spring were tall plants. He next let the flowers of this first generation be fertilized with their own pollen. In the following generation - shortness reappeared. Tallness and shortness were distributed not at random but in a definite - constant - and simple ratio: three dominant talls to one recessive short' Which one of the following aptly describes the distribution of dominant and recessive characteristics?

4. Directions: Select the statement which logically follows the two given statements. Statements: I. One who has squared a circle is not a mathematician. II. Therefore -

5. Directions: Given below are some statements followed by two arguments. Read carefully and decide which of the arguments strongly support the statement. Statement: Should a strong institution of ombudsman be created in India? Arguments: (i) Yes - this will bring transparency and accountability in the administration. (ii) No - this will develop lack of initiative and flexibility in the administration.

6. Directions: Each question below are given one Statement and two assumptions I and II. Examine the Statements and shade the correct assumption which is implicit in the statement. Statement: The patient's condition would improve after operation. Assumptions: I. The patient's can be operated upon in this condition. II. The patient cannot be operated upon in this condition

7. Directions: Select the statement which logically follows the two given statements. Statements: I. All persons who have done any creative work can be responsible critics II. Z has not done any creative work III. Therefore -

8. Directions: In each of the following questions two words are paired which have a certain relation. Select a correct option to substitute question-mark so as to make a Similar relational pair with the word given after double colon (::). Lok Sabha: Meira Kumar:: Rajya Sabha:?

9. Direction: The question contains two statements and two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the two given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and decide which of the given conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from the two given statements.

10. Directions: Each question below is followed by arguments. Choose the most appropriate choice from the options given. Question: Should the Judiciary be independent of Executive and Legislature? Argument I: Yes - this is necessary to ensure impartiality in the administration of Justice. Argument II: No - it will develop inertia in Executive and Legislature.

11. Ravi is the brother of Amit's son. How is Amit related to Ravi?

12. Directions: Each question below two words are paired which have certain relationships. Choose the appropriate word from answer options.Legislation: Enactment:: Executive:?

13. Directions: Each question below is followed by arguments. Choose the most appropriate choice from the options given. Question: Should there be a world Government? Argument I: Yes - it will eliminate inter-state conflicts. Argument II: No - Rich and Powerful countries will dominate it.

14. the election. Assuming that every statement is true - identify from among the given alternatives the one which strictly follows from the passage.

15. Directions: Each question below contains a Statement on relationship and a question regarding relationship based on the statement. Pointing to a man on the stage - Sunita said - 'he is the brother of the daughter of the wife of my husband' how is the man on the stags related to Sunita?

16. In the following three questions - assume that a 'fact' expresses something that can be proved by clear and objective data. An opinion expresses a judgment - view - attitude - or conclusion that is not backed by data. Which one of the following statements is best described as an assertion of opinion rather than an assertion of fact?

17. 'Perhaps the earliest work of Archimedes that we have is that on plane equilibrium. In this - some fundamental principles of mechanics are set forth as rigorous geometric propositions. The work opens with famous postulate equal weights at equal distances are in equilibrium; equal weights at unequal distances are not in equilibrium - but incline toward the weight at the greater distance' According to the above passage - which one of the following values can be assigned to the statement Page | 115 in equal weights at equal distance are in disequilibrium?

18. Directions: Each question below is followed by arguments. Choose the most appropriate choice from the options given. Question: Should Judicial Activism be discouraged? Argument I: No - it would lead to executive dictatorship? Argument II: Yes - Judiciary should stay in the constitutional limits.

19. Directions: In each of the following questions a Statement is followed by two assumptions. These assumptions may or may not be implicit in the statement. Choose the appropriate answer option. Page | 126 Statement: The government has decided to reduce custom duty on computers. Assumption I: The government wants to make computer accessible to larger number of people. Assumption II: Prices in domestic market may go up in near future.

20. Directions: Each question below two words are paired which have certain relationships. Choose the appropriate word from answer options.Cold wave: Winter:: Loo:?

21. Directions: In the following questions a question and two arguments are given. Arguments in relation to the question are either weak or strong. Use this key to given your responses. Question: Would the problem of old parents be solved if children are made legally responsible to take care of their parents in old age? Argument I: Yes - Such problems can be solved only through law. Argument II: Yes - this will bring relief to old parents.

22. Does our soviet need reservation in job? Before we defend reservation - we must consider some issues. Why do we need reservation? Obviously - reservation is required to lift the downtrodden and thereby achieve equality. How do you achieve this? Every individual - without exception - has a right t receive quality education. It is more so in the case of downtrodden people. Only a good-” natured meritorious teacher can impart quality. Suppose that a person who is neither good natured nor meritorious becomes a teacher thanks to reservation suffer.

23. Directions: From the alternatives given below. Choose the best option that correctly classifies the four Sentences as a: F: Fact: If it relates to a known matter of direct observation - or an existing reality or something known to be true. J: Judgment: If it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention. I: Inference: If it is a logical conclusion or deduction about Something based on the knowledge of facts. A. If democracy is to survive - the people must develop a sense of consumerism. B. Consumerism environment helped in improving the quality of goods in certain countries. C. The protected environment in our country is helping the local manufactures. D. The quality of goods suffers if the manufacturers take undue advantage of this.

24. Directions: Read the passage and answer the questions based on it.A language is most easily learnt when it is in tune with the social context. To teach an Indian child in English at the primary stage ________ Strengthens distinctions of class and status and warps the mind. Failure to resort to regional languages in literacy campaigns also hampers their success. Which of the following best summarizes the argument of the passage above?

25. Directions: Each question below are given one Statement and two assumptions I and II. Examine the Statements and shade the correct assumption which is implicit in the statement. Statement: 'Present day education is in shambles and the country is going to the dogs'. Assumptions: I. A good education system is essential for the well being of a Nation. II. A good education alone is sufficient for the well being of a nation.