16. Identify the letter cluster that does not belong to the following series.

17. Each of the six students A, B, C. D, E, and F are reading two subjects, one compulsory and one optional

1.Sociology is one the of the subjects by E and F

2.English is F’s compulsory subject, which is optional for C and E.

3.Hind and Geography are A’s subjects but just reverse to those of D in terms of compulsory and optional.

4.Psychology is the optional subject of only one student

5.Geography is the optional subject of D while it is compulsory for three others.

What is the compulsory subject of B?

18. Each of the six students A, B, C. D, E, and F are reading two subjects, one compulsory and one optional

1.Sociology is one the of the subjects by E and F

2.English is F’s compulsory subject, which is optional for C and E.

3.Hind and Geography are A’s subjects but just reverse to those of D in terms of compulsory and optional.

4.Psychology is the optional subject of only one student

5.Geography is the optional subject of D while it is compulsory for three others.

What is the optional subject of F ?

19. Following are the criteria for the selection of an Economics lecturer in the college.

The Candidate must:

1. Have qualified post-graduation in Economics with at least 55% marks from a UGC-recognized University.
   
2. Have passed graduation with Economics honors, obtaining at least 55% marks.
   
3. Have passed both 10th and +2 examinations, securing at least 50% marks each.
   
4. Have qualified UGC-NET or JRF examination in the subject of Economics by January 2022 but not prior to December 2017.
   
5. Be in the age range of 26-41 years as of 15 May 2022.
   
6. Have scored at least 60% marks in the recruitment interview.
   
7. If a candidate meets all the aforementioned conditions, except (3) above, he/she may be treated eligible if he/she has passed with at least 55% marks in 10th and +2 taken together.
   

Rajiv Sharma, born on 10 April 1990, has obtained his post-graduation degree in Economics from a UGC-recognized University in Maharashtra, obtaining 60% marks. He is an Honors graduate (Economics) with 58% marks and has secured 260/500 in 10th and 345/600 in 10+2 examination. He has qualified UGC-NET in Public Administration in July 2019. He received 68% marks in the interview.

Based on the given information, decide the status of the candidate in the recruitment process.

20. Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit in the statement.

Statement:

During a medical crisis, even non-medical volunteers can be asked to assist in hospitals.

Assumptions:

I.There is a shortage of trained medical professionals.

II.Volunteers have the necessary skills to assist effectively.

21. A statement is given followed by two courses of action numbered I and II.

Assuming that everything in the statement is true, decide which of the given courses of action logically follow(s).

Statement:

Many fitness influencers promote fat-burning supplements claiming quick weight loss results but fail to disclose potential health risks and side effects.

Courses of Action:

I.The government should ban advertisements for fat-burning supplements.

II.The government should introduce guidelines requiring disclosure of potential risks in advertisements.

22. Following are the criteria required to be fulfilled for getting admission in a college for MSc Microbiology.

I.The candidate must have scored more than 72% marks in the Intermediate Science stream.

II.The candidate must possess a graduation degree with Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, or Computer Science with minimum 68% marks.

III.The candidate should have cleared the MSc entrance exam with at least 78% marks and interview with at least 70% marks.

IV.The candidate should be at least 22 years and at most 29 years as on 1 August 2023.

Exceptions:

1.If a candidate fulfills all the aforementioned criteria except the required graduation percentage (ii) but has scored 80% and above marks in the personal interview, then the case is to be referred to the Director of the college.

2.If a candidate fulfills all the criteria except the maximum age criteria (iv) but belongs to the SC/ST community, the case is to be referred to the SC/ST cell for consideration.

Case Study:

Mr. Prakash Verma, who belongs to the SC community, qualified his Intermediate Science examination with four-fifths of 90% marks. He secured 80% marks in the written entrance exam and three-fourths of 120% marks in the interview.
He secured 66% marks in BSc Biotechnology in 2020. He was born on 15.07.1993.

23. Identify the error in the given sentence:

Lisa is shivering because it’s the coldest week of December; the temperature has dropped to -5 degrees.

24. Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error.

The project has progressed to such a level as the team members are unsure whether they can complete it on time.

25. Each sentence in the given paragraph contains four underlined phrases. Three of these phrases have been correctly used and one has been incorrectly used. Select the phrase from among the following options that best replaces the INCORRECT phrase in the sentence.

The dedication of the scientists to conduct groundbreaking research has led them to excel, and they have made up for major breakthroughs in various fields.

26. Each sentence in the given paragraph contains four underlined phrases. Three of these phrases have been correctly used and one has been incorrectly used. Select the phrase from among the following options that best replaces the INCORRECT phrase in the sentence.

The endurance of desert nomads to withstand the challenges of extreme climates has enabled them to survive, and they have come along the way from living in temporary shelters to establishing permanent settlements.

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

We packed our bags and (A) _________ into the forest. After walking for about a mile, we (B) _____________ behind a large rock to rest. The path ahead was covered with dense fog, and we knew we had to be cautious. Soon, our guide pointed towards a small hut where we would spend the night. “This will be our (C)_________ until dawn,” he said. We all nodded, feeling (D) ________ to finally get some rest.

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

Emma loved exploring new places, and her latest adventure took her to a mysterious old library. As she stepped inside, she was immediately drawn to the tall bookshelves filled with ancient texts. She (1) ______ the dusty covers, curious to know what secrets they held. She carefully (2) ______ through the pages of an old book, amazed at the intricate illustrations. The library was silent, except for the (3) ______ sound of pages turning. Emma felt a deep (4) ______ to the stories within, as if she had traveled back in time.

Blank 1: (A) inspected, (B) brushed, (C) wiped, (D) skimmed

Blank 2: (A) read, (B) flipped, (C) scribbled, (D) tore

Blank 3: (A) faint, (B) sharp, (C) booming, (D) loud

Blank 4: (A) link, (B) bond, (C) connect, (D) tie

29. Select the option in which the underlined idiom has been used appropriately.

30. Four idioms are given below. Choose their sequence that would fill in the blanks and complete the text given below:

During the crucial match, our star player got injured, and now we must _____ for a tough game ahead. The opposing team has been mocking us all season, but today, we will _____ with a dominating performance. They will have to _____ for their overconfidence, and in the end, justice will be served as they get their _____.

1. Taste of their own medicine
   
2. Pay the piper
   
3. Steeled themselves
   
4. Settle the score