(40/35) Fundamental Communication Skill: English
(10/5) Reading (Comprehension):
Read the passage below and answer the questions 1 to 5. (5* 2 marks = 10 marks)
The pundits claim Dhaka is amongst the fastest growing city in the world. The population is
multiplying in geometric proportions and if the same pundits are not too smart, which I am afraid
most of them are not always, the population and the city will soon collapse under their own
weight. Do we see the pundits smirk now? However, Dhaka is being inundated by a migrant
population flocking in millions to the beleaguered city, in search of jobs, opportunity of which
there is not much, to beg at the city lights, steal, collect tolls, smash cars, you name it. Of course,
the city fathers in solemn tones inform us that the law and order situation is better now than what
it was even a short while ago. Every once in a while our city fathers and mothers will also look
the other way, when it comes to solving the accommodation problems of the teeming millions in
the city. There are buildings springing up like mushrooms in this our beloved city, ostensibly to
house the multitudes but more often than not to fetch fat rents for the chaps who matter. How it
is possible for these buildings to come up overnight, taxing an already groaning basic facility
network like the water, sewerage, and electricity to its breaking point, is a wonder. All these
buildings of course cannot be built without permission from the authorities who again cannot
give permission without proper assessment. The grotesque structures rising all over the city,
without let or hindrance is a positive environmental hazard of course, because the facilities to go
with all these structures are being stretched to meet the demands. They are already stretched to
their limits and no way can go any further. The only problem here comes to be the city
authorities who are so blinded with keeping the beggars away so they do not hinder the 'games',
that they do not seem to have the time to see anything else. And it they cannot see those ugly, big
structures, mushrooming all over the city, they are in big trouble. It is a dispiriting exercise, this
entire effort of trying to make "them who matter" see anything they are not interested in seeing.
Admittedly all this seems perhaps funny in print, but in real life, it somehow seems to have, lost
its humor as the city groans under the continual construction of high rise buildings.
1. An apt title for this passage is:
A. Population increases in Dhaka B. Tall buildings of
Bangladesh
C. Law and order problems in Dhaka D. High rise on the Dhaka
scene
E. The menace of Dhaka city
2. The word that the author is favoring most in describing the tall structures is:
A. tall B. unplanned C. bizarre D. strong E.
weak
3. According to the author, people rush to the city for the following reasons except
A. To work B. To beg C. To do politics D. To steal E. To
collect tolls
4. It is implied that construction of high rise buildings is fulfilling the following except :
A. Fetching high rents B. Spoiling the landscape C. Taxing
utility services
D. Has a mushrooming effect E. Solving accommodation problems
5. The passage indicates that the utility services being taxed most by this mushrooming of high
rise buildings are:
A. Water, telephone, electricity B. Electricity, water, sewerage C. Telephone, water,
sewerage
D. Water, garbage, sewerage E. Telephone, garbage, water
(15/15) Writing (Grammar)- Sentence Correction:
1.
A. Do you have an information about it? B. Do you have informations about
it?
C. Do you have an informations about it? D. Do you have information about
it?
E. Do you have a information about it.
2.
A. California has a good weather. B. California has a very good
weather.
C. California has a good climate. D. California has good weather.
E. Both C and D
3.
A. We are late because we got stuck in a traffic. B. We are late because we got stuck
into a traffic.
C. We are late because we got stuck in a traffic jam. D. We are late because we got stuck in
traffic jams.
E. Both C and D
4.
A. Each furniture in this display is on sale for half price
B. Each Piece of furniture in this display is on sale for half price.
C. Each Pieces of furniture in this display is on sale for half price.
D. Each furnitures in this display is on sale for half Price.
E. Each Piece of furnitures in this display is on sale for half price.
5.
A. the Plant trees is a custom that many people engage in the celebrate Arbor Day.
B. Plant trees is a custom that many people engage in the celebrate Arbour day.
C. Planting trees is a custom that many People engage in the celebrate Arbour Day.
D. To Planting trees is a custom that many people engage in the celebrate Arbour.
E. That Planting trees is a custom that many People engage in to celebrate Arbour Day.
6. A. The people cheated on the examination who had to leave the room.
B. The people cheated on the examination whom had to leave the room.
C. The people whom cheated on the examination had to leave the room.
D. The people who cheated on the examination had to leave the room.
E. Both A & D
7. A. The man that said that was a fool. B. The man who said that was a fool.
C. The man that said that, was a fool. D. The man which said that was a fool.
E. None of the above.
8. A. I like scott’s poem who was a great poet. . B. I like the poems of Scott who was a great
poet.
C. I like the poem of Scott who was a great poet. D. I like the poem.
E. All of the above
9. A. The weather of Chittagong is better than of Dhaka.
B. The weather of Chittagong is better than that of Dhaka
C. The weather of Chittagong is better than those of Dhaka.
D. A and C.
E. None
10. A. The roads of Dhaka are wider than Rajshahi that of Dhaka.
B. The roads of Dhaka are wider than of Rajshahi.
C. The roads of Dhaka are wider than those of Rajshahi.
D. All the above.
E. None of the above
Sentence Correction Question 11:
The group of friends, along with their families, have planned a weekend getaway to the mountains,
where they will enjoy hiking, camping, and to explore the natural beauty of the area.
A) have planned a weekend getaway to the mountains, where they will enjoy hiking, camping, and to
explore.
B) have planned a weekend getaway to the mountains, where they will enjoy hiking, camping, and
exploring.
C) has planned a weekend getaway to the mountains, where they will enjoy hiking, camping, and to
explore.
D) has planned a weekend getaway to the mountains, where they will enjoy hiking, camping, and
exploring.
Answer: B) have planned a weekend getaway to the mountains, where they will enjoy hiking, camping,
and exploring.
Sentence Correction Question 12:
The recent increase in online shopping and the convenience it offers have led to concerns about the
impact on traditional brick-and-mortar stores and their ability to compete in the evolving retail
landscape.
A) and the convenience it offers have led to concerns.
B) and the convenience it offers has led to concerns.
C) but the convenience it offers have led to concerns.
D) but the convenience it offers has led to concerns.
Answer: B) and the convenience it offers has led to concerns.
Sentence Correction Question 13:
The team captain, as well as the coach, were disappointed with the players' performance during the
championship game, and they are determined to address the weaknesses before the next tournament.
A) were disappointed with the players' performance during the championship game, and they are
determined.
B) were disappointed with the players' performance during the championship game, and he is
determined.
C) was disappointed with the players' performance during the championship game, and they are
determined.
D) was disappointed with the players' performance during the championship game, and he is
determined.
Answer: C) was disappointed with the players' performance during the championship game, and they are
determined.
Sentence Correction Question 14:
The number of students participating in the science fair, as well as the quality of their projects, have
increased significantly over the past few years, reflecting a growing interest in STEM fields.
A) have increased significantly over the past few years, reflecting a growing interest.
B) have increased significantly over the past few years, reflecting a growing interests.
C) has increased significantly over the past few years, reflecting a growing interest.
D) has increased significantly over the past few years, reflecting a growing interests.
Answer: C) has increased significantly over the past few years, reflecting a growing interest.
Sentence Correction Question 15:
The group of tourists, along with their guide, were excited to explore the ancient ruins, which are known
for their historical significance and architectural marvels.
A) were excited to explore the ancient ruins, which are known for their historical significance and
architectural marvels.
B) were excited to explore the ancient ruins, which is known for their historical significance and
architectural marvels.
C) was excited to explore the ancient ruins, which is known for its historical significance and architectural
marvels.
D) was excited to explore the ancient ruins, which are known for its historical significance and
architectural marvels.
Answer: A) were excited to explore the ancient ruins, which are known for their historical significance
and architectural marvels.
(15/15) Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms/Analogy): 15*1 marks=15 marks
Choose the similar word of the underlined words ( Q1-Q5 )
1. The presidency of the United States is often depicted as the world’s most strenuous job.
A. imagined B. described C. explained D. experienced E.
none
2. With costs threatening to get out of hand, a ceiling was placed on expenditures in all
departments.
A. minimum limit B. cover C. maximum limit D. roof E.
none
3. Recently research has focused on new approach.
A. illuminated B. discovered C. looked for D. concentrated on E.
none
4. The results of the test were quite unambiguous.
A. clear B. doubtful C. surprising D. illegal E.
none
5. Abraham Lincoln was often described by his contemporaries as being an exemplary citizen.
A. a typical B. an imitative C. a model D. a presidential E.
None of these
6. Question:
What is the antonym of "Benevolent"?
a) Malevolent
b) Altruistic
c) Compassionate
d) Generous
e) Kind-hearted
Correct Answer: a) Malevolent
7. Question:
Find the antonym of "Loquacious."
a) Talkative
b) Silent
c) Garrulous
d) Voluble
e) Verbose
Correct Answer: b) Silent
8. Question:
What is the opposite of "Apathetic"?
a) Indifferent
b) Enthusiastic
c) Uninterested
d) Nonchalant
e) Detached
Correct Answer: b) Enthusiastic
9. Question:
Identify the antonym of "Obsolete."
a) Outdated
b) Current
c) Ancient
d) Antiquated
e) Obsolete
Correct Answer: b) Current
10. Question:
What is the antonym of "Exuberant"?
a) Lively
b) Vivacious
c) Restrained
d) Energetic
e) Buoyant
Correct Answer: c) Restrained
11. Question:
If "Ephemeral" is to "Time," as "Opaque" is to:
a) Clarity
b) Transparency
c) Visibility
d) Opacity
e) Clearness
Correct Answer: b) Transparency
12. Question:
If "Sycophant" is to "Flatter," as "Iconoclast" is to:
a) Admire
b) Worship
c) Criticize
d) Destroy
e) Rebel
Correct Answer: c) Criticize
13. Question:
If "Ubiquitous" is to "Everywhere," as "Sporadic" is to:
a) Constant
b) Regular
c) Infrequent
d) Pervasive
e) Widespread
Correct Answer: c) Infrequent
14. If "Verbose" is to "Concise," as "Apathetic" is to:
a) Enthusiastic
b) Indifferent
c) Detached
d) Energetic
e) Passionate
Correct Answer: e) Passionate
15. If "Pernicious" is to "Harmful," as "Benign" is to:
a) Malevolent
b) Harmless
c) Injurious
d) Malignant
e) Destructive
Correct Answer: b) Harmless
(30/15) Analytical Skill: 15*2 marks=30 marks
Critical reasoning: 5*2 marks=10 marks
1. Neuroscientist: Memory evolved to help animals react appropriately to situations they
encounter by drawing on the past experience of similar situations. But this does not require that
animals perfectly recall every detail of all their experiences.
Instead, to function well, memory should generalize from past experiences that are similar to the
current one.
The neuroscientist’s statements, if true, most strongly support which of the following
conclusions?
A. At least some animals perfectly recall every detail of at least some past experiences.
B. Perfectly recalling every detail of all their past experiences could help at least some
animals react more appropriately than they otherwise would to new situations they
encounter.
C. Generalizing from past experiences requires clear memories of most if not all the
details of those experiences.
D. Recalling every detail of all past experiences would be incompatible with any ability
to generalize from those experiences.
E. Animals can often react more appropriately than they otherwise would to situations
they encounter if they draw on generalizations from past experiences of similar
situations.
2. Astronomer: Most stars are born in groups of thousands, each star in a group forming from the
same parent cloud of gas. Each cloud has a unique, homogeneous chemical composition.
Therefore, whenever two stars have the same chemical composition as each other, they must
have originated from the same cloud of gas.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the astronomer’s argument?
A. In some groups of stars, not every star originated from the same parent cloud of gas.
B. Clouds of gas of similar or identical chemical composition may be remote from each
other.
C. Whenever a star forms, it inherits the chemical composition of its parent cloud of gas.
D. Many stars in vastly different parts of the universe are quite similar in their chemical
compositions.
E. Astronomers can at least sometimes precisely determine whether a star has the same
chemical composition as its parent cloud of gas.
3. Homeowners aged 40 to 50 are more likely to purchase ice cream and are more likely to
purchase it in larger amounts than are members of any other demographic group. The popular
belief that teenagers eat more ice cream than adults must, therefore, be false.
The argument is flawed primarily because the author
A. fails to distinguish between purchasing and consuming
B. does not supply information about homeowners in age groups other than 40 to 50
C. depends on popular belief rather than on documented research findings
D. does not specify the precise amount of ice cream purchased by any demographic
group
E. discusses ice cream rather than more nutritious and healthful foods
4. Suncorp, a new corporation with limited funds, has been clearing large sections of the tropical
Amazon forest for cattle ranching. This practice continues even though greater profits can be
made from rubber tapping, which does not destroy the forest, than from cattle ranching, which
does destroy the forest.
Which of the following, if true, most helps to explain why Suncorp has been pursuing the less
profitable of the two economic activities mentioned above?
A. The soil of the Amazon forest is very rich in nutrients that are important in the
development of grazing lands.
B. Cattle-ranching operations that are located in tropical climates are more profitable than
cattle-ranching operations that are located in cold-weather climates.
C. In certain districts, profits made from cattle ranching are more heavily taxed than
profits made from any other industry.
D. Some of the cattle that are raised on land cleared in the Amazon are killed by wildcats.
E. The amount of money required to begin a rubber-tapping operation is twice as high as
the amount needed to begin a cattle ranch.
5. A company is considering changing its policy concerning daily working hours. Currently, this
company requires all employees to arrive at work at 8 a.m. The proposed policy would permit
each employee to decide when to arrive—from as early as 6 a.m. to as late as 11 a.m. The
adoption of this policy would be most likely to decrease employees’ productivity if the
employees’ job functions required them to
A. work without interruption from other employees
B. consult at least once a day with employees from other companies
C. submit their work for a supervisor’s eventual approval
D. interact frequently with each other throughout the entire workday
E. undertake projects that take several days to complete
Logical reasoning: 10*2 marks=20 marks
Directions (Q1-Q2): Based on the alphanumeric series given below, answer the following
questions:
Alphanumeric Series: W % ^ K V P 1 I 7 E 0 & 2 9 A F Z N 4 * @ U ? M
Q 1. How many numbers in the series are preceded by a vowel?
1. Four
2. None
3. Two
4. One
5. Three
Answer: (3) Two; 7 is preceded by I and 0 is preceded by E.
Q 2. What is the second element from the right of 7th element from left?
1. K
2. V
3. 1
4. 7
5. ?
Answer: (4) 7; the Seventh element from left is 1 and 2nd element to the right of 1 is 7
Q 3. From a certain point, Smriti walks 70 m towards the south. Then, she turns to her right &
starts walking straight for another 70 m. Then, again turning to her left he walks for 60 m. She
then turns to her left & walks for 70 m. How far is she from the starting point?
1. 120 m
2. 135 m
3. 140 m
4. 130 m
5. 125 m
Answer: (4) 130 m; 70+60 = 130 m
Q 4. In a row of persons, the position of Sakshi from the left side of the row is 26th and position
of Sakshi from the right side of the row is 35th. Find the total number of students in the row?
1. 67
2. 32
3. 46
4. 60
5. 72
Answer: (4) 60; {26+35-1 = 61-1 = 60}
Q 5. In a certain code language, ‘ANIMALS’ is written as ‘SLAMINA’. How is ‘ONLINE’
written in that code?
1. ENILNO
2. OLINEN
3. LNOINE
4. NNLOIE
5. EINONL
Answer: (1) ENILNO; The first alphabet is replaced with the last alphabet, the second with
second last and so on
Q 6. A family consists of six members Priya, Qureshi, Raj, Xavi, Yusuf and Zain. Qureshi is the
son of Raj but Raj is not mother of Qureshi. Priya and Raj are a married couple. Yusuf is the
brother of Raj. Xavi is the daughter of Priya. Zain is the brother of Priya. How many children
does Priya have?
1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. None
5. Four
Answer: (2) Two; Qureshi and Xavi are children of Priya
Directions (Q 7-Q8). Read the information given below carefully and answer the following
questions:
Five friends A, B, C, D and E travelled from Tamil Nadu to five different states Uttar Pradesh,
Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Punjab by 5 different modes of transport: Cycle, Bus,
Train, Truck, and Bike. The one who travelled to Rajasthan did not travel by Bike. C went to
Karnataka by Truck and B went to Maharashtra by Train. D travelled by Bike and E travelled by
Bus. Tamil Nadu is not connected by Cycle to Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Q 7. What means of Transport did C use?
1. Bus
2. Cycle
3. Train
4. Truck
5. Bike
Answer: (4) Truck
Q 8. Which state did E travel to?
1.
1. Rajasthan
2. Maharashtra
3. Karnataka
4. Uttar Pradesh
5. Punjab
Answer: (1) Rajasthan
Pankaj, Qasif, Rajat, Supriya, Tina, Uttkarsh, Vartika, Waseem and Zoya are sitting around a
circle facing at the centre. Rajat is third to the right of Zoya who is second to the right of Pankaj.
Supriya is not an immediate neighbour of Zoya and Rajat. Tina is third to the left of Supriya.
Qasif is third to the right of Waseem who is not an immediate neighbour of Supriya. Vartika is
not a neighbour of Zoya.
Q 9. How many people are sitting between Waseem and Supriya (counted clockwise from
Supriya)?
1. One
2. Four
3. Five
4. Two
5. Three
Answer: (5) Three
Q 10. Who is sitting 3rd to the right of Vartika?
1. Tina
2. Pankaj
3. Qasif
4. Rajat
5. Zoya
Answer: (5) Zoya
(30/15)Problem Solving Skill:
Arithmetic and other quantitative problems 10*2marks=20
1. If x, y, and z are positive integers such that x < y < z and x + y + z = 6, then what is the value of
z?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5
.
2. By how much is the greatest of five consecutive even integers greater than the smallest among
them?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D. 8 E. 10
3. If 15x + 16 = 0, then 15 x equals which one of the following?
A. 15 B. –16x C. 15x D. 16 E. 16x
4. If x is divisible by both 3 and 4, then the number x must be a multiple of which one of the
following?
A. 8 B. 12 C. 15 D. 18 E 21
5. In the figure below, lines AB and DE are parallel. What is the value of x?
A
C
B E
D
A. 22.5 B. 45 C. 60 D. 67.5 E. 70
6. Two sides of a triangle measure 4 and 12. Which one of the following could equal the length
of the third side?
A. 5 B. 7 C. 9 D. 17 E. 20
7. The distance between cities A and B is 120 miles. A car travels from A to B at 60 miles per
hour and returns from B to A along the same route at 40 miles per hour. What is the average
speed for the round trip?
A. 48 B. 50 C. 52 D. 56 E. 58
8. If w is 10 percent less than x, and y is 30 percent less than z, then wy is what percent less than
xz?
A. 10% B. 20% C. 37% D. 40 % E.
100%
3
9. of a number is what fraction of 2 times the number?
8
3 3 1 4 3
A. B. C. D. E.
16 8 2 6 4
10. The product of two numbers x and y is twice the sum of the numbers. What is the sum of the
reciprocals of x and y?
1 1 1
A. B. C. D. 2 E. 4
8 4 2
Quantitative Comparisons 5*2 marks=10
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