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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Advent of Europeans in India, consider the following statements:
- The Portuguese were the first to issue the ‘Cartaz’, a naval trade license, to assert their monopoly over the Indian Ocean.
- The Dutch East India Company established its first factory in Masulipatnam before the English East India Company.
- The French were the last Europeans to arrive in India, establishing their first factory at Surat under the guidance of Francois Caron.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer – (c)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: The Portuguese were the first European power to establish a strong naval presence in the Indian Ocean after the arrival of Vasco da Gama in 1498. To maintain control over maritime trade, they introduced the ‘Cartaz’ system, which was a naval pass or trade license issued to merchant ships. Ships sailing without a Cartaz risked seizure by the Portuguese navy. This system helped Portugal enforce its monopoly over Indian Ocean trade routes.
Statement II is correct: The Dutch East India Company (VOC), established in 1602, entered Indian trade mainly to challenge Portuguese dominance in the spice trade. The Dutch established their first factory at Masulipatnam in 1605 on the Coromandel Coast. The English East India Company established its factory at Masulipatnam later, in 1611. Hence, the Dutch presence there preceded the English.
Statement III is correct: The French were the last among the major European trading powers to establish themselves in India. The French East India Company was founded in 1664 during the reign of Louis XIV under the guidance of Jean-Baptiste Colbert. Their first factory in India was established at Surat in 1668 under the leadership of Francois Caron. Later, they developed important centres such as Pondicherry and Chandernagore.
Incorrect
Answer – (c)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: The Portuguese were the first European power to establish a strong naval presence in the Indian Ocean after the arrival of Vasco da Gama in 1498. To maintain control over maritime trade, they introduced the ‘Cartaz’ system, which was a naval pass or trade license issued to merchant ships. Ships sailing without a Cartaz risked seizure by the Portuguese navy. This system helped Portugal enforce its monopoly over Indian Ocean trade routes.
Statement II is correct: The Dutch East India Company (VOC), established in 1602, entered Indian trade mainly to challenge Portuguese dominance in the spice trade. The Dutch established their first factory at Masulipatnam in 1605 on the Coromandel Coast. The English East India Company established its factory at Masulipatnam later, in 1611. Hence, the Dutch presence there preceded the English.
Statement III is correct: The French were the last among the major European trading powers to establish themselves in India. The French East India Company was founded in 1664 during the reign of Louis XIV under the guidance of Jean-Baptiste Colbert. Their first factory in India was established at Surat in 1668 under the leadership of Francois Caron. Later, they developed important centres such as Pondicherry and Chandernagore.
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Question 2 of 15
2. Question
1 pointsRegarding the 1857 Revolt, consider the following statements:
- Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India when the rebellion broke out.
- The ‘Greased Cartridges’ incident at Meerut was the sole administrative cause for the pan-India spread of the revolt.
- Methodological coordination between different centers of the revolt was facilitated by the ‘Azamgarh Proclamation’.
- The revolt was characterized by a complete absence of communal identity, with Hindus and Muslims fighting as a unified political entity.
How many of the above were prominent features of the 1857 Revolt?
Correct
Answer – (b)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India at the time of the Revolt of 1857. After the suppression of the revolt and the passage of the Government of India Act, 1858, he became the first Viceroy of India.
Statement II is incorrect: The greased cartridge controversy involving the Enfield rifle acted only as the immediate trigger of the revolt, especially at Meerut in May 1857. It was not the sole administrative cause for the spread of the revolt. The uprising had deeper political, economic, military, and socio-religious causes such as the Doctrine of Lapse, annexation of Awadh, land revenue policies, sepoy grievances, and fears of religious interference.
Statement III is incorrect: The Azamgarh Proclamation was an important ideological and political document issued during the revolt, appealing to different social groups against British rule. However, it did not establish effective methodological or military coordination among rebel centres. In fact, lack of centralized leadership and poor coordination among Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, and other centres was a major weakness of the revolt.
Statement IV is correct: One of the major features of the Revolt of 1857 was the significant degree of Hindu-Muslim unity against British rule. Both communities participated together in several regions, accepted Bahadur Shah II as the symbolic leader, and viewed the British as a common enemy. Though local and regional differences existed, the revolt broadly displayed composite anti-colonial resistance rather than communal division.
Incorrect
Answer – (b)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India at the time of the Revolt of 1857. After the suppression of the revolt and the passage of the Government of India Act, 1858, he became the first Viceroy of India.
Statement II is incorrect: The greased cartridge controversy involving the Enfield rifle acted only as the immediate trigger of the revolt, especially at Meerut in May 1857. It was not the sole administrative cause for the spread of the revolt. The uprising had deeper political, economic, military, and socio-religious causes such as the Doctrine of Lapse, annexation of Awadh, land revenue policies, sepoy grievances, and fears of religious interference.
Statement III is incorrect: The Azamgarh Proclamation was an important ideological and political document issued during the revolt, appealing to different social groups against British rule. However, it did not establish effective methodological or military coordination among rebel centres. In fact, lack of centralized leadership and poor coordination among Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, and other centres was a major weakness of the revolt.
Statement IV is correct: One of the major features of the Revolt of 1857 was the significant degree of Hindu-Muslim unity against British rule. Both communities participated together in several regions, accepted Bahadur Shah II as the symbolic leader, and viewed the British as a common enemy. Though local and regional differences existed, the revolt broadly displayed composite anti-colonial resistance rather than communal division.
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Question 3 of 15
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs of Pre-Congress Associations and their founders:
Association Founder(s) I. East India Association Dadabhai Naoroji II. Indian League Sisir Kumar Ghosh III. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha M.G. Ranade and G.V. Joshi IV. Madras Mahajan Sabha P. Anandacharlu and B. Subramaniya Aiyer How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Correct
Answer – (d)
Explanation
Pair I is correctly matched: The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866 in London. Its objective was to present Indian grievances before the British public and Parliament.
Pair II is correctly matched: The Indian League was founded by Sisir Kumar Ghosh in 1875 in Calcutta. It aimed at spreading political education and nationalism among Indians.
Pair III is correctly matched: The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was established in 1870 by leaders including M. G. Ranade and Ganesh Vasudev Joshi. It acted as a representative body articulating public opinion in the Bombay Presidency.
Pair IV is correctly matched: The Madras Mahajan Sabha was founded in 1884 by leaders such as P. Anandacharlu and B. Subramania Iyer. It became one of the important regional political associations before the formation of the Indian National Congress.
Incorrect
Answer – (d)
Explanation
Pair I is correctly matched: The East India Association was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866 in London. Its objective was to present Indian grievances before the British public and Parliament.
Pair II is correctly matched: The Indian League was founded by Sisir Kumar Ghosh in 1875 in Calcutta. It aimed at spreading political education and nationalism among Indians.
Pair III is correctly matched: The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was established in 1870 by leaders including M. G. Ranade and Ganesh Vasudev Joshi. It acted as a representative body articulating public opinion in the Bombay Presidency.
Pair IV is correctly matched: The Madras Mahajan Sabha was founded in 1884 by leaders such as P. Anandacharlu and B. Subramania Iyer. It became one of the important regional political associations before the formation of the Indian National Congress.
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Question 4 of 15
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Peasant and Tribal Rebellions in the 19th Century:
- The Santhal Hool (1855-56) was directed primarily against the British military presence rather than the local ‘Dikus’.
- The Indigo Revolt (1859-60) was notable for the lack of support from the Bengali middle-class intelligentsia.
- The Munda Rebellion under Birsa Munda aimed at establishing a ‘Munda Raj’ and the expulsion of all outsiders.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Answer – (a)
Explanation
Statement I is incorrect: The Santhal Hool was primarily directed against the exploitative system created by zamindars, moneylenders, traders, and revenue officials collectively referred to as ‘Dikus’ (outsiders). Although the British colonial administration was also opposed, the rebellion was not directed mainly against British military presence.
Statement II is incorrect: The Indigo Revolt received significant support from sections of the Bengali intelligentsia and middle class. Intellectuals and journalists such as Harish Chandra Mukherjee highlighted the exploitation of indigo cultivators through newspapers like Hindu Patriot. Dinabandhu Mitra also supported the movement through his famous play Nil Darpan.
Statement III is correct: The Munda Rebellion led by Birsa Munda sought to establish ‘Munda Raj’ and resist the penetration of outsiders such as landlords, missionaries, moneylenders, and British authorities into tribal society. The movement aimed at restoring traditional tribal rights over land and forest resources.
Incorrect
Answer – (a)
Explanation
Statement I is incorrect: The Santhal Hool was primarily directed against the exploitative system created by zamindars, moneylenders, traders, and revenue officials collectively referred to as ‘Dikus’ (outsiders). Although the British colonial administration was also opposed, the rebellion was not directed mainly against British military presence.
Statement II is incorrect: The Indigo Revolt received significant support from sections of the Bengali intelligentsia and middle class. Intellectuals and journalists such as Harish Chandra Mukherjee highlighted the exploitation of indigo cultivators through newspapers like Hindu Patriot. Dinabandhu Mitra also supported the movement through his famous play Nil Darpan.
Statement III is correct: The Munda Rebellion led by Birsa Munda sought to establish ‘Munda Raj’ and resist the penetration of outsiders such as landlords, missionaries, moneylenders, and British authorities into tribal society. The movement aimed at restoring traditional tribal rights over land and forest resources.
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Question 5 of 15
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the different ideologies in the Indian National Movement, consider the following statements:
- The ‘Safety Valve’ theory regarding the origin of the INC was championed by early Extremist leaders to challenge the legitimacy of the Moderates.
- The Moderates believed in the ‘Providential’ nature of British rule and sought colonial self-government within the British Empire.
- The Extremists advocated for ‘Passive Resistance’, which included the boycott of government-controlled schools and colleges.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer – (c)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: The ‘Safety Valve’ theory argued that the Indian National Congress was founded by A. O. Hume to provide a constitutional outlet for growing Indian discontent. Later, several Extremist leaders such as Lala Lajpat Rai used this interpretation to criticize the early Moderate phase of the Congress and question its limited constitutional methods. Though modern historians debate the validity of the theory, the statement is historically acceptable.
Statement II is correct: The Moderates believed that British rule had a ‘providential’ or beneficial role in introducing modern education, political unity, law, and administrative reforms in India. Leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji and Surendranath Banerjea sought colonial self-government or dominion status within the British Empire through constitutional agitation.
Statement III is correct: The Extremists advocated ‘Passive Resistance’ as a political method during the Swadeshi Movement. It included boycott of foreign goods, government schools and colleges, law courts, and official institutions, along with promotion of national education and Swadeshi industries. Leaders such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak emphasized assertive mass-based methods for achieving Swaraj.
Incorrect
Answer – (c)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: The ‘Safety Valve’ theory argued that the Indian National Congress was founded by A. O. Hume to provide a constitutional outlet for growing Indian discontent. Later, several Extremist leaders such as Lala Lajpat Rai used this interpretation to criticize the early Moderate phase of the Congress and question its limited constitutional methods. Though modern historians debate the validity of the theory, the statement is historically acceptable.
Statement II is correct: The Moderates believed that British rule had a ‘providential’ or beneficial role in introducing modern education, political unity, law, and administrative reforms in India. Leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji and Surendranath Banerjea sought colonial self-government or dominion status within the British Empire through constitutional agitation.
Statement III is correct: The Extremists advocated ‘Passive Resistance’ as a political method during the Swadeshi Movement. It included boycott of foreign goods, government schools and colleges, law courts, and official institutions, along with promotion of national education and Swadeshi industries. Leaders such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak emphasized assertive mass-based methods for achieving Swaraj.
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Question 6 of 15
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the ‘Sanitary’ reforms in 19th century India:
- The British introduced modern sanitation systems primarily to safeguard the health of European troops and officials.
- Public health departments were established in India only after the 1857 Revolt to prevent civilian contagions from reaching the military cantonments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer – (c)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: The British sanitary reforms in 19th-century India were primarily aimed at protecting European troops, officials, and commercial personnel from epidemic diseases such as cholera, malaria, and plague. High mortality among soldiers led the colonial state to improve sanitation mainly in cantonments, civil lines, ports, and strategic urban centres rather than for the welfare of the general Indian population.
Statement II is correct: Although limited sanitary measures existed earlier, organized sanitary administration and public health departments were institutionalized mainly after the Revolt of 1857. The British became increasingly concerned that diseases spreading from densely populated Indian settlements could affect military cantonments and European populations. This led to the establishment of sanitary commissions, public health departments, and measures such as the Cantonments Act of 1864 to regulate sanitation around military areas.
Incorrect
Answer – (c)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: The British sanitary reforms in 19th-century India were primarily aimed at protecting European troops, officials, and commercial personnel from epidemic diseases such as cholera, malaria, and plague. High mortality among soldiers led the colonial state to improve sanitation mainly in cantonments, civil lines, ports, and strategic urban centres rather than for the welfare of the general Indian population.
Statement II is correct: Although limited sanitary measures existed earlier, organized sanitary administration and public health departments were institutionalized mainly after the Revolt of 1857. The British became increasingly concerned that diseases spreading from densely populated Indian settlements could affect military cantonments and European populations. This led to the establishment of sanitary commissions, public health departments, and measures such as the Cantonments Act of 1864 to regulate sanitation around military areas.
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Question 7 of 15
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the ‘Working Class Movement’ in the pre-independence era:
- The early nationalists were hesitant to support labor legislation because they believed it would hurt the competitive edge of indigenous industries.
- The Bombay Millhands Association, founded by N.M. Lokhande, is considered the first trade union in India.
- The ‘Madras Labour Union’ (1918) was the first modern trade union with a systematic registration and membership process.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer – (d)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: Early Indian nationalists were often cautious in supporting British-introduced labour legislation because they feared such measures would increase production costs for Indian industries and weaken their ability to compete with British manufactured goods. Many nationalist leaders believed colonial labour laws were motivated partly by British industrial interests rather than humanitarian concerns.
Statement II is correct: The Bombay Millhands Association founded by N. M. Lokhande in 1890 is generally regarded as the first organised labour association or trade union in India. It raised issues such as working hours, weekly holidays, and worker welfare.
Statement III is correct: The Madras Labour Union established in 1918 by B. P. Wadia is considered the first modern trade union in India because it possessed a more systematic organisational structure, regular membership, and sustained labour mobilisation.
Incorrect
Answer – (d)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: Early Indian nationalists were often cautious in supporting British-introduced labour legislation because they feared such measures would increase production costs for Indian industries and weaken their ability to compete with British manufactured goods. Many nationalist leaders believed colonial labour laws were motivated partly by British industrial interests rather than humanitarian concerns.
Statement II is correct: The Bombay Millhands Association founded by N. M. Lokhande in 1890 is generally regarded as the first organised labour association or trade union in India. It raised issues such as working hours, weekly holidays, and worker welfare.
Statement III is correct: The Madras Labour Union established in 1918 by B. P. Wadia is considered the first modern trade union in India because it possessed a more systematic organisational structure, regular membership, and sustained labour mobilisation.
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Question 8 of 15
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the ‘Social Reformers’ of South India:
Statement I: Kandukuri Veeresalingam is often referred to as the ‘Vidyasagar of the South’ for his efforts toward widow remarriage.
Statement II: Sri Narayana Guru’s movement was unique because it rejected the caste system while operating strictly within the Vedic framework of the four Varnas.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Answer – (b)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: Kandukuri Veeresalingam is often called the ‘Vidyasagar of the South’ because of his pioneering efforts for widow remarriage, women’s education, and social reform in Telugu-speaking regions. His reformist role is frequently compared with that of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar in Bengal.
Statement II is incorrect: Sri Narayana Guru strongly opposed caste discrimination and challenged Brahmanical social hierarchy. His movement did not operate strictly within the orthodox Vedic four-varna framework. Instead, he promoted social equality, spiritual universalism, and the famous message “One Caste, One Religion, One God for Mankind,” which went beyond rigid varna divisions.
Incorrect
Answer – (b)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: Kandukuri Veeresalingam is often called the ‘Vidyasagar of the South’ because of his pioneering efforts for widow remarriage, women’s education, and social reform in Telugu-speaking regions. His reformist role is frequently compared with that of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar in Bengal.
Statement II is incorrect: Sri Narayana Guru strongly opposed caste discrimination and challenged Brahmanical social hierarchy. His movement did not operate strictly within the orthodox Vedic four-varna framework. Instead, he promoted social equality, spiritual universalism, and the famous message “One Caste, One Religion, One God for Mankind,” which went beyond rigid varna divisions.
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Question 9 of 15
9. Question
1 pointsIn the context of British Economic Policy, consider the following systems:
- Ryotwari System
- Mahalwari System
- Permanent Settlement
- Izaredari System
How many of the above land revenue systems involved a direct contract between the Government and the individual cultivator (Ryot) without any intermediaries?
Correct
Answer – (a)
Explanation
Among the given land revenue systems, only the Ryotwari System involved a direct settlement between the government and the individual cultivator (Ryot) without intermediaries.
I. Ryotwari System — Correct
Introduced mainly in Madras and Bombay Presidencies by officials such as Thomas Munro, this system recognized the cultivator (Ryot) as the proprietor of land. Revenue was collected directly from the individual peasant by the government, without zamindars or intermediaries.II. Mahalwari System — Incorrect
Under the Mahalwari system, revenue settlement was made collectively with the village community or mahal, usually represented by village headmen or landlords. Hence, it was not a purely direct contract with individual cultivators.III. Permanent Settlement — Incorrect
Introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793, the Permanent Settlement fixed land revenue permanently with zamindars, who acted as intermediaries between the state and cultivators.IV. Izaredari System — Incorrect
The Izaredari or revenue farming system involved contractors (Ijaredars) who collected revenue on behalf of the state. Therefore, intermediaries were clearly present.Incorrect
Answer – (a)
Explanation
Among the given land revenue systems, only the Ryotwari System involved a direct settlement between the government and the individual cultivator (Ryot) without intermediaries.
I. Ryotwari System — Correct
Introduced mainly in Madras and Bombay Presidencies by officials such as Thomas Munro, this system recognized the cultivator (Ryot) as the proprietor of land. Revenue was collected directly from the individual peasant by the government, without zamindars or intermediaries.II. Mahalwari System — Incorrect
Under the Mahalwari system, revenue settlement was made collectively with the village community or mahal, usually represented by village headmen or landlords. Hence, it was not a purely direct contract with individual cultivators.III. Permanent Settlement — Incorrect
Introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793, the Permanent Settlement fixed land revenue permanently with zamindars, who acted as intermediaries between the state and cultivators.IV. Izaredari System — Incorrect
The Izaredari or revenue farming system involved contractors (Ijaredars) who collected revenue on behalf of the state. Therefore, intermediaries were clearly present. -
Question 10 of 15
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements in respect of ‘Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar’:
- He was the first Principal of the Sanskrit College, Calcutta, to open its doors to non-Brahmin students.
- He authored the famous work ‘Barna Parichay’, which simplified the Bengali alphabet.
- His efforts were instrumental in the passage of the Age of Consent Act, 1891.
- He personally organized the first legal widow remarriage in Calcutta in 1856.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer – (c)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar became the Principal of Sanskrit College, Calcutta, and introduced several progressive reforms. He opened the institution to non-Brahmin students, challenging the earlier caste-based restrictions in higher education.
Statement II is correct: He authored Barna Parichay, one of the most influential Bengali primers, which simplified and standardized the Bengali alphabet and became foundational for modern Bengali education.
Statement III is incorrect: Vidyasagar was associated primarily with the movement for widow remarriage and women’s education. The Age of Consent Act of 1891 was passed decades later and is more closely associated with reformers such as Behramji Malabari. Vidyasagar had died in 1891, the same year the Act was enacted, and was not its principal driving force.
Statement IV is correct: Vidyasagar played a direct and active role in promoting widow remarriage after the passage of the Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act of 1856. He personally helped organize one of the first legal Hindu widow remarriages in Calcutta in 1856 despite intense orthodox opposition.
Incorrect
Answer – (c)
Explanation
Statement I is correct: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar became the Principal of Sanskrit College, Calcutta, and introduced several progressive reforms. He opened the institution to non-Brahmin students, challenging the earlier caste-based restrictions in higher education.
Statement II is correct: He authored Barna Parichay, one of the most influential Bengali primers, which simplified and standardized the Bengali alphabet and became foundational for modern Bengali education.
Statement III is incorrect: Vidyasagar was associated primarily with the movement for widow remarriage and women’s education. The Age of Consent Act of 1891 was passed decades later and is more closely associated with reformers such as Behramji Malabari. Vidyasagar had died in 1891, the same year the Act was enacted, and was not its principal driving force.
Statement IV is correct: Vidyasagar played a direct and active role in promoting widow remarriage after the passage of the Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act of 1856. He personally helped organize one of the first legal Hindu widow remarriages in Calcutta in 1856 despite intense orthodox opposition.
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Question 11 of 15
11. Question
1 pointsRead the following passage and answer the item that follows:
“A, B, C, D and E are members of the same family. There are two fathers, two sons, two wives, three males and two females. The teacher was the wife of a lawyer who was the son of a doctor. E is not a male, neither also a wife of a professional. C is the youngest person in the family and D is the eldest. B is a male.”
How is D related to E ?
Correct
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:
- D is the eldest member of the family.
- The lawyer is the son of a doctor.
- The teacher is the wife of the lawyer.
- E is female and not the wife of a professional.
- B is male and C is the youngest male member.
A consistent arrangement is:
- D = Father/Doctor
- B = Lawyer
- A = Teacher and wife of B
- C = Youngest son
- E = Daughter
Therefore, D is the father of E.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:
- D is the eldest member of the family.
- The lawyer is the son of a doctor.
- The teacher is the wife of the lawyer.
- E is female and not the wife of a professional.
- B is male and C is the youngest male member.
A consistent arrangement is:
- D = Father/Doctor
- B = Lawyer
- A = Teacher and wife of B
- C = Youngest son
- E = Daughter
Therefore, D is the father of E.
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Question 12 of 15
12. Question
1 pointsRead the following passage and answer the item that follows :
“A, B, C, D and E are members of the same family. There are two fathers, two sons, two wives, three males and two females. The teacher was the wife of a lawyer who was the son of a doctor. E is not a male, neither also a wife of a professional. C is the youngest person in the family and D is the eldest. B is a male.”
Who are the females in the group ?
Correct
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:
The passage mentions a lineage: Doctor → Lawyer → Teacher (Wife of Lawyer).- The Lawyer is the son of the Doctor. Since there are “two fathers,” the Doctor is the first father and the Lawyer is the second father.
- The Lawyer is a male.
- The Teacher is his wife, so the Teacher is a female.
Identify the Individuals (Genders and Roles)
- D (The Eldest): Since the lineage starts with the Doctor, and D is the eldest, D is the Doctor (Male/Father 1).
- B (A Male): The passage states B is a male. In our lineage, the Lawyer is the son of the Doctor. Therefore, B is the Lawyer (Male/Father 2/Son 1).
- A (The Teacher): The Teacher is the wife of the Lawyer (B). Therefore, A is the Teacher (Female/Wife 1).
- C (The Youngest): C is a male (to satisfy the “three males” requirement: D, B, and C). C is the son of B and A. Therefore, C is the Son (Male/Son 2).
- E (The remaining member): The passage says E is “not a male” and “not a wife of a professional.”
- Since E is not male, E is female.
- Since E is not the wife of a professional, she is likely the daughter of D or B.
Final Gender Count
The family must have three males and two females:
- Males: D (Doctor), B (Lawyer), C (Youngest).
- Females: A (Teacher) and E.
Therefore, the females in the group are E and A.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:
The passage mentions a lineage: Doctor → Lawyer → Teacher (Wife of Lawyer).- The Lawyer is the son of the Doctor. Since there are “two fathers,” the Doctor is the first father and the Lawyer is the second father.
- The Lawyer is a male.
- The Teacher is his wife, so the Teacher is a female.
Identify the Individuals (Genders and Roles)
- D (The Eldest): Since the lineage starts with the Doctor, and D is the eldest, D is the Doctor (Male/Father 1).
- B (A Male): The passage states B is a male. In our lineage, the Lawyer is the son of the Doctor. Therefore, B is the Lawyer (Male/Father 2/Son 1).
- A (The Teacher): The Teacher is the wife of the Lawyer (B). Therefore, A is the Teacher (Female/Wife 1).
- C (The Youngest): C is a male (to satisfy the “three males” requirement: D, B, and C). C is the son of B and A. Therefore, C is the Son (Male/Son 2).
- E (The remaining member): The passage says E is “not a male” and “not a wife of a professional.”
- Since E is not male, E is female.
- Since E is not the wife of a professional, she is likely the daughter of D or B.
Final Gender Count
The family must have three males and two females:
- Males: D (Doctor), B (Lawyer), C (Youngest).
- Females: A (Teacher) and E.
Therefore, the females in the group are E and A.
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Question 13 of 15
13. Question
1 pointsThe houses of A and B face each other on a road going north-south, A’s being on the western side. A comes out of his house, turns left, travels 5 km, turns right, travels 5 km to the front of D’s house. B does exactly the same and reaches the front of C’s house. In this context, which one of the following statements is correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:
- A’s house is on the western side facing east.
- Left turn → north
- Right turn → east to D’s house.
- B’s house is on the eastern side facing west.
- Left turn → south
- Right turn → west to C’s house.
Thus, C and D are separated vertically by 10 km, and their total distance is definitely less than 20 km.
Correct Answer:
(c) The houses of C and D are less than 20 km apart.Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:
- A’s house is on the western side facing east.
- Left turn → north
- Right turn → east to D’s house.
- B’s house is on the eastern side facing west.
- Left turn → south
- Right turn → west to C’s house.
Thus, C and D are separated vertically by 10 km, and their total distance is definitely less than 20 km.
Correct Answer:
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Question 14 of 15
14. Question
1 pointsIn a queue, Mr. X is fourteenth from the front and Mr. Y is seventeenth from the end, while Mr. Z is exactly in between Mr. X and Mr. Y. If Mr. X is ahead of Mr. Y and there are 44 persons in the queue, how many persons are there between Mr. X and Mr. Z ?
Correct
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:
Total persons = 44Mr. Y is 17th from the end.
Therefore, Y’s position from the front:
44 − 17 + 1 = 28Mr. X is 14th from the front.
Difference between X and Y:
28 − 14 = 14Since Z is exactly midway between X and Y:
Distance from X to Z:
14 ÷ 2 = 7Thus, the number of persons between X and Z:
7 − 1 = 6Correct Answer:
(a) 6Incorrect
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:
Total persons = 44Mr. Y is 17th from the end.
Therefore, Y’s position from the front:
44 − 17 + 1 = 28Mr. X is 14th from the front.
Difference between X and Y:
28 − 14 = 14Since Z is exactly midway between X and Y:
Distance from X to Z:
14 ÷ 2 = 7Thus, the number of persons between X and Z:
7 − 1 = 6Correct Answer:
(a) 6 -
Question 15 of 15
15. Question
1 pointsRead the following passage and answer the item that follows:
“He walked several miles that day but could not eat anything or drink except some dry bread and some water, which he got from cottagers and farmers. As night fell, he slept under a haystack lying in a meadow. At sunrise he was on his feet again and walked on in the same direction as before. He reached a town in the evening and found shelter in a small inn where he stayed for the night.”
When the night fell, he slept
Correct
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution
The correct answer is (b) under a pile of dry grass.Reasoning: The passage states, “As night fell, he slept under a haystack lying in a meadow.” A haystack is a large, packed pile of harvested and dried grass (hay).
- Option (a) is incorrect because, while a meadow is an open space, the text specifies the more precise location of the haystack.
- Option (c) is incorrect because the passage mentions he only got bread and water from cottagers and farmers, but did not sleep in their homes that first night.
- Option (d) is incorrect as there is no mention of a tree in the text.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution
The correct answer is (b) under a pile of dry grass.Reasoning: The passage states, “As night fell, he slept under a haystack lying in a meadow.” A haystack is a large, packed pile of harvested and dried grass (hay).
- Option (a) is incorrect because, while a meadow is an open space, the text specifies the more precise location of the haystack.
- Option (c) is incorrect because the passage mentions he only got bread and water from cottagers and farmers, but did not sleep in their homes that first night.
- Option (d) is incorrect as there is no mention of a tree in the text.
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