02 Tiss-net Mock 2_solutions

TISS-NET MOCK - 2 Answers and Explanations 1

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1. d

2. b

The series is moving as : (5 + 1) × 1 = 6 (6 + 2) × 2 = 16 (16 + 3) × 3 = 57 (57 + 4) × 4 = 244 (244 + 5) × 5 = 1245 Hence, the next term is 1245.

7. d

Let the rate of interest be r % p.a.

r    Amount in 5th year = Amount in 4th year ×  1    100  r    480 = 440 ×  1    100 

100 %. 11

Let the cost price of the article be `100x.  Marked price = `250x

r =

40 30 )  (1  )  `105x 100 100 Hence, the profit percentage

100     Hence, the interest = 1210  1  11  – 1210 100     

2

 Selling price = 250x  (1 

=

105x – 100x  100 = 5. 100x

  12  2  =1210     1 = `230.   11  

3. b 8. b

Let the share of R be `x. Share of Q = `

Share of P =

 x

Diagonal of the square = Radius of circle = 14 cm

 Length of the side of the square =

14 2



1 × (Area of the 2 quadrant of the circle – Area of the square) 1    142  14     2  4  2

2

  = 28 cm2.  

4. c

Sum of first n odd natural numbers = n2  S = Sum of first 30 odd natural numbers = 302 = 900.

5. a

Let the monthly incomes of Girish, Gunjan and Gagan be `x, `y and `z respectively.  x + y = 2 ×13,500 = 27,000, y + z = 2 × 16,500 = 33,000 And z + x = 2 × 15,300 = 30,600 On adding above three equations, we get,

27000  33000  30600 x+y+z= = 45,300 2

2 3x 3x  =` 5 4 10

3x 3x  = 34850 4 10

41x = 34850 20

 x = 17000

 The area of the shaded part =

=

3x 4

3x = 5100 10 Hence, P’s share is `5,100. 

9. a

Let l and b be the length and the breadth of the rectangle respectively, and the percentage by which breadth to be decreased be x.

bx    l × b = (l + 0.3l) ×  b  100   

 x  23 Hence, the breadth of the rectangle should be decreased by 23%. 10. c

Since 5PQ5 is divisible by 25, Q must be either 2 or 7. Since PQ is divisible by 11, this implies P = Q. Hence, P can assume 2 values and these are 2 and 7.

 x = (x + y + z) – (y + z) = 45,300 – 33,000 = 12,300 Hence, the monthly income of Girish = `12,300. 6. a

Let R alone can finish the work in x days.

7 3 4   1 10 15 x  x  40.



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For questions 11 to 15: Semester

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

A

350 275 400 350 375 325

2075

B

400 300 250 325 425 300

2000

Total marks

750 575 650 675 800 625

4075

11. c

The difference = 2075 – 2000 = 75.

12. d

Semesters I, II, IV and VI were the neutral semesters.

13. b

Statement i: Sum of the marks obtained by A in semesters I to IV = 350 + 275 + 400 + 350 =1375 Sum of the marks obtained by B in semesters I to IV = 400 + 300 + 250 + 325 = 1275. Hence, this statement is true. Statement ii: In exactly three semesters i.e. II, IV and VI, difference of the marks of A and B was 25. Hence, this statement is false. Statement iii: Sum of marks of A and B was highest in semester V. Hence, this statement is true.

14. d

Total marks semesters = Total Marks semesters =

obtained by A and B in the first three 750 + 575 + 650 = 1975 obtained by A and B in the last three 675 + 800 + 625 = 2100

 The percentage =

19. c

The ratio = 60 : 80 = 3 : 4.

20. a

The difference (in millions metric tons) = 65 – 55 = 10.

21.a

From statement I: Since heights of Kangki and Pranki cannot be compared on the basis of the given information, question cannot be answered. Hence, statement I alone is not sufficient. From statement II: Kangki is taller than Ashi but Ashi is not the shortest, therefore Pranki is the shortest and Kangki is the tallest. Hence, statement II alone is sufficient.

22. a

From statement I: The value of P can be either 16 or 25. Hence, statement I alone is not sufficient. From statement II: There is only one perfect square which lies between 22 and 29 i.e. 25. Therefore, P is 25. Hence, statement II alone is sufficient.

23.a

Length of the diagonal of the square = 5 2 cm From statement I: Length of diagonal of rectangle = 1.2 × 5 2 cm

2100  1975  100  6.  The percentage = 2100

15. c

The percentage =

155  125  100 = 24. 125

18. d Total marks

Therefore, the ratio = 1.2 × 5 2 : 5 2 = 6 : 5 Hence, statement I is alone sufficient. From statement II: From the information given the statement, the length of diagonal of the rectangle cannot be computed. Hence, statement II is alone not sufficient.

425  100  154.5. 275

For questions 16 to 20:

Ye ar

16.b

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total

24. b

Rice

65

50

70

85

80

350

Whe at

45

60

55

70

75

305

From statement II: The profit =

Total

110

110

125

155

155

655

Hence, statement II alone is also sufficient .

The average production of the rice during the given

350 = 70 million metric tons. 5 Hence, in the years 2006 and 2007 i.e. for 2 years the produc tion of rice was les s than the average production of rice during the given period. The average production of the wheat during the given

305 = 61 5  The required minimum production (in millions metric tons) = 61×1.1 = 67.1. period =

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3300  10 = `300. (100  10)

25. d

The minimum value of p will be 1 from the question itself. Hence, none of the statements is required.

26. c

The passage highlights the important role played by writing in the past. It states that it is because of the written word (in the form of inscriptions on stones etc.) that the people got to know about the rulers and their judgments. This makes option (c) correct. Option (a) is incorrect as it cannot be inferred from the information given in the passage. Option (b) is negated because the passage does not say that the ruler wrote about himself. Option (d) is incorrect as the passage only refers to creation of writing in Egypt but does not state that earlier form of writing was invented by Egypt.

period =

17.b

From statement I: The profit = 10% of 3000 = `300. Hence, statement I alone is sufficient.

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27. b

28. a

29. d

30. c

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The passage attributes the fame of the kings to writings in the past. The author gives the example of the Rosetta Stone on which the priests promulgated Ptolemy V Epiphanes’ decree in three scripts. The author further states that if the Rosetta Stone had never been ins cribed, the world would have been virtually unaware of the nondescript Graeco-Egyptian king. Hence, option (b) is correct. Option (a) is a vague statement. The primary aim of the author is to highlight the importance of writing and how it contributed to the name and fame of rulers. But option (c) is only restricted to the popularity and has no mention of “writings” contributing towards the same. So, option (c) is eliminated. Option (d) is incorrect because the author does not refer to the kings who came before Julius Caesar in the given passage. Even though the passage talks about a non-BJP, nonCongress alternative, this contention is based on the misguided economic policies of the government. Option (a) is the only one that covers both these aspects and hence is the correct answer. Option (b) is incorrect bec ause it covers only one aspec t of economic mismanagement and does not touch upon a possibility of political solution. Option (c) only refers to multiparty politics but it does not sum up the central idea of the passage i.e. to argue for political alternative to the Congress and the BJP. Option (d) is too specific as the author does not suggest looking for only a non-UPA alternative. Refer to the first two lines of the passage. The author asserts the need for a change and then mentions that other parties in Assembly elections have “polled a significant percentage of votes”. The statistics given are in comparison with either the BJP or the Congress. Option (d) is the best answer. Option (a) goes beyond the scope of the passage. Option (b) cannot be inferred as merely data from the Assembly polls is not a conclusive proof that a political alternative to the BJP and Congress is possible. For such an argument the author would have had to presented more data, opinions and examples. Voter preferences for an alternative non-Congress, non-BJP government is not the main idea discussed in the second paragraph. Therefore, option (c) is incorrect. Only statement (iii) can be inferred from the passage. Refer to the lines, “There is an urgent need for a new government, following these elections, to reverse this trend. A non-Congress, non-BJP political alternative that can affect such a change is the need of the hour.” Statement (i) is incorrect as it is a very vague statement and does not specify that how much increase is required. W hile the pass age clearly says that a ‘quantum leap in public spending’ is required. Statement (ii) is incorrect because the passage does not talk about international condemnation, it only says that the Left’s assertions have been confirmed by the IMF. Hence, option (c) is the correct choice.

31. d

If something ‘sets in’, it begins and seems likely to continue or develop. The sentence, “...before the wet weather sets in” means before the wet weather commences. Hence, option (d) is correct. ‘Sets over’ is incorrect. ‘Sets about’ means to start doing something in a purposeful way. ‘Sets forth’ means to present something-plans, ideas, and opinions to someone.

32. b

Since the sentence talks about a habit, we need simple present or simple past here. Option (b) is thus, the correct answer.

33. d

The author is talking about dance in a positive light. ‘Repel’, ‘offend’ and ‘disillusion’ are inappropriate in the given context as the words have a negative connotation. Thus, the first three options are negated. The only word that aptly fits in the second blank is ‘appeal’. Hence, correct answer is option (d).

34. a

Since the author is talking about the performance of Bharatnatyam for a select audience, the word that mos t appropriately fits in the second blank is ‘performed’. The word ‘stopped’ is grammatically and logically incorrect for the second blank. So option (b) is negated. The word ‘expansion’ is out of context and cannot fit in the first blank because the sentence talks about releasing Bharatnatyam of something. Furthermore, the word will be grammatically inappropriate if used in the first blank. Option (d) - the word 'liberation' itself means to release or liberate someone or something and hence is inappropriate in the first blank. ‘Shackles’ here means ‘constraints’ and is appropriate in the first blank. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

35. d

DA forms a mandatory pair as statement D points out that saying “I promise” is different from saying “I paint” and statement A explains how. Since DA is present only in options (c) and (d) so options (a) and (b) can be easily eliminated. Statement C should precede statement D because ‘that’ in D refers to the fact stated in statement C – “language is used differently in different contexts.” Hence, the correct sequence is CDAB which given by option (d).

36. c

BD forms a mandatory pair. Statement B talks about a central problem which is stated in statement D. CA forms another mandatory pair as ‘it’ in A refers to ‘the commission’ in statement C. In addition, statement C should come after statement D because D states what UNCHR was supposed to do and C presents a contrast by stating that the commission failed to fulfill its mission effectively. Thus the correct sequence is BDCA which is given in option (c).

37. c

B is the introductory sentence that states important information about the North Star. D gives another piece of information about the star with 'this celestial beacon' in D referring to the 'North Star' mentioned in B. AC is a mandatory pair as 'this reason' stated in C refers to the use of the north star as a cosmological yardstick

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to measure distances, which is mentioned in A. This sequence is given in option (c) which is the correct answer. Option (d) is incorrect; though BAC is a logical sequence, D cannot be placed anywhere but after B. 38. b

39. b

40. b

41. c

42. c

43. c

An 'order', a 'judgment' and a 'decree' are all issued by a court but a 'suit' is a proceeding of the court which results in an order, a degree or a judgment. Thus, option (b) is the correct answer. There is a subject verb agreement error in (a). ‘Large corporations’ is plural, which should be followed by a plural verb ‘seem’. Hence, option (b) is correct. In option (c), the determiner ‘all’ indicates that the noun it modifies should be plural. T hus usage of singular noun (corporation) is incorrect. In option (d), the phrase ‘seemingly exploit’ is grammatically incorrect and an inappropriate usage in the given context. The committee here is referred to as a single body announcing a unanimous decision, hence it must take a singular verb ‘is’. Option (b) is correct. In option (c), ‘it’s’ which is the contraction of ‘it is’ has been inappropriately used to refer to the committee and hence is incorrect. In option (d), the phrase the committee’s on worker safety is incorrect as ‘committee’s’ means belonging to the committee and is inappropriate in the given context. The correct preposition after ‘arrived’ is ‘at’. One ‘arrives at’ a decision not ‘to’ ‘in’ or ‘about’ a decision. Thus, option (c) is the correct answer.

48. d

‘Tenebrous’ means dark and gloomy. Option (d) – ‘bright’ is the correct antonym. ‘Salubrious’ means ‘favorable to or promoting health or well-being’.

49. b

‘Diadem’ (noun) means a jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty.

50. b

‘Pedantic’ (adjective) means to be excessively concerned with minute details or formalisms, especially in teaching. ‘Bookish’ is the correct choice.

For questions 51 to 53: The given information can be tabulated as follow:

Person Profession

44. a

A ‘numismatist’ a collector and student of money (and coins in particular). Hence, option (a) is correct.

45. c

‘To get along with someone’ means to have a pleasant relation with them. The opposite of such an emotion would be dislike. Thus, option (c) is the correct answer.

Andy

Chanki

Danby

Lawyer

Inspector Looter

51.d 52.d 53.a For questions 54 and 55: Since the dog was ahead of at least two kids but not ahead of 4 kids, dog must have been ahead of either 2 kids or 3 kids. Neither Julie nor Tom was immediate behind or immediate ahead of the dog and also Kim was not the slowest among the six. On combining above information, following are possible cases:

‘To throw caution to the wind’ means to become very careless; to take a risk; to behave recklessly. Thus, option (c) is the correct answer. The idiom – ‘to raise a stink’ means to make a big issue about someone or something. Hence, option (c) is correct.

Bijy

Doctor Electrician

Position number Name

1 (slowest)

Position number Name

1 (slowest)

Position number Name

1 (slowest)

Julie

2

3

4

5

David Dog Kim Matt

6 (Fastest) Tom

or

Julie

2

3

4

5

David Dog Matt Tom

6 (Fastest) Kim

or

46. b

47. a

‘To do away with something’ means to get rid of or destroy it. The opposite of this would be to preserve it. Thus, option (b) is the correct answer. ‘Recondite’ means ‘not easily understood; abstruse’. Option (a) - ‘obvious’ is the correct antonym. ‘Cryptic’ means ‘obscure in meaning’ ans is a synonym of ‘recondite’. ‘Nimble’ means ‘brilliant ; clever’.

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Julie

2

3

4

5

David Kim Dog Matt

6 (Fastest) Tom

54. d 55. d

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For questions 56 to 58: The given information can be shown as below: X (F)

(F) Z

Y (M)

64. a

65. a

66. b

67. a

68. b

69. c

70. a

71. b

72. b

73. d

74. a

75. b

76. b

77. c

78. a

79. b

80. d

81. b

82. c

83. a

84. c

85. a

86. d

87. b

88. a

R (M)

(F) Q

89. d

P (M)

T

F

E

56. d Option (a): As shown in the Venn diagram above, statement v cannot be definitely concluded from i and ii and thus, option (a) is an incorrect choice.

57. b 58. d 59. c

60. d

Total number of boys in the row = 21 + 24 – 1 = 44 and total number of girls in the row = 16 + 34 – 1 = 49 Hence, total number of students in the class = 44 + 49 = 93. In each of the rows, position number of the element in the middle cell = Product of alphabetic position numbers of elements in left and right cells to the middle cell.

(A)1

1 × 8 = 8(H)

(H)8

(K)11

11 × 2 = 22(V)

(B)2

(B)2

2 × 3 = 6(F)

(C)3

(E)5

5 × 5 = 25(Y)

(E)5

61. a

Janvi turned left thrice and right twice, therefore effectively she turned left once. Hence, she was to the left of West i.e. South.

62. a

20th June 1776 = (1600 + 100 + 75) years + 5 months + 20 days Odd days in 1600 years = 0 Odd days in 100 years = 5 Odd days in 75 years = [(18 leap years + 57 ordinary years)] = [(18 x 2) + (57 x 1)] = 93 = 2 th

Odd days from 1 , Jan 1776 to 20 , June 1776 = 172 = 4.  The total number of odd days = 0 + 5 + 2 + 4 = 4. Hence, the day on 20th June 1776 was Thursday. 63. b

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F

H

Option (b): ‘Traveling’ intersects ‘fun’ which in turn intersects ‘hazardous’. ‘Traveling’ and ‘hazardous’ may or may not intersect and thus, statement iv cannot be definitely concluded.

E T

F

F

Hence, the answer is Y.

st

T

Option (c): ‘Traveling is a subset of ‘expensive’. ‘Fun’ intersects ‘expensive’, not necessarily intersecting ‘traveling’. Option (c) is thus, incorrect.

H

T

F Option (d): ‘Hazardous’ is a subset of ‘fun’. ‘Traveling’ intersects ‘hazardous’ and thus also intersects ‘fun’. Thus, statement i can definitely be concluded.

Entire figure rotates by 90° in ACW and CW directions in alternate steps. Shaded part is increasing by one octane in clockwise direction and in anticlockwise direction in alternate steps.

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90. d

92. d Famous

Blue

Facebook

P

Blue

B2 G

B1

Friends B3 Blue

Option (a): ‘Famous’ intersects with ‘facebook’ and ‘friends’. But from this, it cannot be concluded that ‘facebook’ is a subset of ‘famous’. Facebook Famous

All the possible cases are illustrated in the diagram above which clarifies how each of the conclusions does not follow except option (d). 93. d

Option (a) can’t be inferred because as per the passage, India “is probably the only country where we touch the feet of our elders as a mark of respect”. Option (b) is negated as the passage nowhere states that the elders are ignored. The author only says that the shift from joint family to nuclear families has transformed our relationship with the elders. It cannot be inferred that the transformation has led to ignoring elders. Option (c) is eliminated because the passage says that we don’t plan enough for our elders and their needs and does not say that we don’t plan at all. Option (d) is the correct as the author clearly mentions that India is one of the few countries where elders are respected a lot but only culturally and traditionally. He further says that practically the country still lags behind other countries in looking after the elderly. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

94. d

Option (d) can be inferred from the fact that as per the author good marketing and good luck flow from a good idea, thereby making it as important as good marketing and good luck. This makes option (d) the correct answer and eliminates option (a). Option (b) is incorrect because as per the passage there are certain things which are common to most bestsellers. Option (c) is negated because neither does the author state that there is any formula nor does he give any specific formula for writing a bestseller. He only elaborates on a few things that should be kept in mind while writing a bestseller.

95. c

The argument here is that cell phones should not be allowed in the clas sroom. O ption (a) is a mere restatement of what has already been said in the passage and hence does not strengthen the argument. Option (b) weakens the argument as it presents a valid reason for not banning cell phones in schools. Option (d) doesn’t support the claim that cell phones should be banned in schools but suggests different measures to address the issue and hence can be eliminated. Option (c) states an additional reason for banning cell phones - ‘misuse during examinations’ and hence strengthens the argument. Thus, option (c) is the correct choice.

Rohan

Option (b): ‘Rohan’ is a subset of ‘facebook’ while ‘famous’ intersects with ‘facebook’. ‘Rohan’ may or may not intersect with ‘famous’. Thus, option (b) is incorrect.

Famous

Rohan Facebook 1 Facebook 2

Option (c): ‘Rohan’ is a subset of ‘famous’. while ‘facebook’ may or may not be a subset of famous. Thus, option (c) is incorrect.

Rohan Friends

Famous

Option (d): ‘Rohan’ intersects with ‘friends’. ‘Rohan’ is a subset of ‘famous’. Therefore, some part of the set ‘famous’ is common with ‘friends’. Option (d) is the correct choice. 91. d

Statement I does not mean that those who are not old will not suffer from arthritis nor does it mean that only old suffer from arthritis. Thus, options (a) and (b) do not follow. The given statements do not tell anything about whether arthritis afflicts young people or not. Option (c) is thus ruled out. Hence, option (d) is correct.

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96. d

97. a

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Option (a) is incorrect because the author does not talk about fields other than painting, filmmaking and writing. This theory may not hold true in other fields(like science etc.) The passage says that the hardliners would not continue to survive and prosper if they were stupid. Hence it can be inferred that not being stupid is a necessary condition for prosperity but not a sufficient condition. Hence option (b) is eliminated. Option (c) cannot be inferred from the passage as the author does not state that what is the effect of hardliners on the painters and filmmakers. Option (d) can clearly be inferred from first two lines of the passage. The author uses the example of Rushdie and Taslima Nasreen to illustrate his assertion that efforts to silence books and authors ends up making them popular. Hence, option (d) is correct. Paleontology is the study of fossils while Entomology is the study of insects. Thus, option (a) is the correct answer.

98. b

Tired and exhausted refer to a similar state - the difference is only of degrees, with exhaustion being an advanced sate of tiredness. Similarly, being 'elated' refers to a state of heightened happiness. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

99. d

The words in the capitalized pair are antonyms. 'Languid' means 'weak or lacking energy'. Thus,option (d) is the correct answer since turbulent means 'violently agitated or disturbed'. The words in options (a) and (b) are not related in any way. ‘Discernible’ is perceptible by the senses or intellect and ‘ominous’ is threatening. ‘Perfidious’ means sinful. In option (c), the words are synonymous.

100. b 'Peak' and 'pique' are two words with different spellings but pronounced similarly. The same relationship exists between 'taught' and 'taut'. Thus, option (b) is the correct answer.

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