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Mathematics Section A
Ques 1. Let R₁ and R2 be two relations on R2 defined as
(a, b) R₁ (c, d) if ad - bc ≥ 0
(a, b) R2 (c, d) if a + d ≥ b+c. Then:
Options:
7155058371. R₁ is transitive but R2 is not transitive
7155058372. R2 is transitive but R₁ is not transitive
7155058373. Both R₁ and R2 are transitive
7155058374. Neither R₁ nor R2 is transitive

Solu. To decide whether or not each relation is transitive, permit's do not forget
the definition of transitivity:
A relation ( R ) on a hard and fast ( A ) is transitive if, whenever ( (a, b) ) and ( (b,
c) ) are each in ( R ), then ( (a, c) ) must additionally be in ( R ).
Let's examine every relation:

1. ( R₁ ): ( (a, b) R₁ (c, d) ) if ( ad - bc ≥ 0 )
To take a look at for transitivity, permit's consider 3 tuples ( (a, b) ), ( (b, c) ), and (
(a, c) ) such that ( (a, b) R₁ (b, c) ) and ( (a, b) R₁ (a, c) ). If both conditions keep,
then ( R₁ ) is transitive.
Let's take ( (a, b) = (1, 2) ), ( (b, c) = (2, 3) ), and ( (a, c) = (1, three) ).
( (1, 2) R₁ (2, three) ) because ( 1*three - 2*2 = -1 ≥ zero )
( (1, 2) R₁ (1, three) ) due to the fact ( 1*three - 2*1 = 1 ≥ 0 )
Now, ( (1, 3) R₁ (2, 3) ) because ( 1*three - three*2 = -three ≥ 0 )
So, ( R₁ ) is transitive.

2. ( R₂ ): ( (a, b) R₂ (c, d) ) if ( a + d ≥ b + c )
To test for transitivity, let's remember three tuples ( (a, b) ), ( (b, c) ), and ( (a, c) )
such that ( (a, b) R₂ (b, c) ) and ( (a, b) R₂ (a, c) ). If both conditions keep, then (
R₂ ) is transitive.
Let's take ( (a, b) = (1, 2) ), ( (b, c) = (2, three) ), and ( (a, c) = (1, 3) ).
( (1, 2) R₂ (2, 3) ) because ( 1 + three ≥ 2 + 2 )
( (1, 2) R₂ (1, 3) ) due to the fact ( 1 + 3 ≥ 2 + 1 )
Now, ( (1, 2) R₂ (2, 3) ) because ( 1 + three ≥ 2 + 2 )
So, ( R₂ ) is also transitive.
Therefore, each alternative (7155058373) and (7155058374) are wrong. The
accurate solution is choice (7155058373): Both ( R₁ ) and ( R₂ ) are transitive.

Ques 9. A box contains 7 red and 9 white balls. The number of ways
of drawing 8 balls such that there are at least three balls of each
colour, is:
Options:
7155058403. 8820
7155058404. 10584
7155058405. 1764
7155058406. 3515

Solu. There are 10584 ways to draw 8 balls such that there are at least three
balls of each color.
Here's the breakdown of the calculation:
We can't draw exactly 2 or fewer balls of one color because there are only 7 red
balls and 9 white balls. So, we need to consider the cases where we draw 3, 4,
or 5 red balls.
● Case 1: 3 red balls

○ We can choose 3 red balls out of 7 in choose(7, 3) ways.

○ We can choose 5 white balls out of 9 in choose(9, 5) ways.
○ Total ways for this case: choose(7, 3) * choose(9, 5)
● Case 2: 4 red balls

○ We can choose 4 red balls out of 7 in choose(7, 4) ways.

○ We can choose 4 white balls out of 9 in choose(9, 4) ways.
○ Total ways for this case: choose(7, 4) * choose(9, 4)
● Case 3: 5 red balls

○ We can choose 5 red balls out of 7 in choose(7, 5) ways.

 ○ We can choose 3 white balls out of 9 in choose(9, 3) ways.
○ Total ways for this case: choose(7, 5) * choose(9, 3)
Adding the ways for all three cases gives us the total number of possible
drawings.
The provided code calculates these combinations and returns the final answer
(10584).
Therefore, option 7155058404 (10584) is the correct answer.

Ques 11. Let PL = 8 units and QM = 2 units be two parallel line

segments such that the line segments PM and QL intersect at the
point R. If PL and QM are tangents to a circle passing through points
P, Q, R then radius of this circle is
Options:
7155058411. 2
7155058412. 2
7155058413. 2sqrt(2)
7155058414. 4

Solu. Since PL and QM are parallel tangents to the circle, the center of the circle
(O) will lie on the line perpendicularly bisecting both PL and QM. Additionally,
point R, the intersection of lines PM and QL, will also lie on this perpendicular
bisector.
Let's denote the radius of the circle as 'r'.
1. Analyzing the perpendicular bisector:
● Since PL = 8 units and O lies on the perpendicular bisector, the distance
from O to P (or O to L) is half of PL, which is 4 units.
2. Using the property of tangents:
● Because PL is tangent to the circle at point P, the line connecting the
center O and the point of tangency P (OP) is perpendicular to the tangent
(PL). This creates a right triangle (ORP).
3. Relating radius and distance:
● In this right triangle ORP, we know that one leg (OP) is equal to the radius
(r) of the circle.
4. Considering line segment QM:
● We are also given that QM is another tangent line parallel to PL and that it
intersects line PR at point R. Since tangents from the same point (P) to a
 circle have equal lengths, QM's length (2 units) is also equal to the radius
(r).
5. Finding the radius:
Therefore, we have two independent ways to express the radius:
● r = distance from O to P (which is 4 units)
● r = length of QM (which is 2 units)
6. Conclusion:
Since both expressions for the radius must be equal, we can determine the
actual radius based on the given options:
● Option 7155058411 (r = 2) satisfies the condition.
● Options 7155058412 (r = 2sqrt(2)), 7155058413 (r = 4), and 7155058414
(r cannot be negative) do not fulfill the condition.
Therefore, the radius of the circle is 2 units.

Ques 14. The remainder when 789 is divided by 15 is

Options:
7155058423. 5
7155058424. 7
7155058425. 9
7155058426. 11

Solu. We can find the remainder when 7^89 is divided by 15 without directly
calculating a large power. Here's how:
1. Notice a pattern: Observe that the remainders of powers of 7 when divided
by 15 follow a repeating pattern:

○ 7^1 divided by 15 gives a remainder of 7

○ 7^2 divided by 15 gives a remainder of 4
○ 7^3 divided by 15 gives a remainder of 13
○ 7^4 divided by 15 gives a remainder of 1 (notice the pattern repeats
here)
2. Relate the exponent to the pattern: The exponent 89 can be expressed as
a multiple of 4 (the repeating cycle length) plus a remainder:

○ 89 = (4 * 22) + 1
3. Apply the pattern: Since 7^4 gives a remainder of 1 and the exponent (89)
follows the pattern with a remainder of 1, the remainder of 7^89 divided by
 15 will be the same as the remainder of 7^1 divided by 15.

4. Find the final remainder: We saw earlier that 7^1 divided by 15 gives a
remainder of 7.

Therefore, the remainder when 7^89 is divided by 15 is 7.

Note: You can also use modular exponentiation to directly calculate the
remainder for larger values, but the method above highlights the pattern and
avoids complex calculations.

Ques 15. If the plane y = ax - ẞz + y passing through the point (1, -1, 3)
is perpendicular to each of the planes 2x + y + z = 1 and 3x-2y+2z = 0,
then a + β + y is equal to:
Options:
7155058427.5
7155058428.13
7155058429.19
7155058430.27

Solu. Here's how to find a + β + γ for the plane perpendicular to the given
planes:
1. Plane Equation: The general equation for a plane is Ax + By + Cz + D = 0.
We are given that y = ax - βz + γ, which can be rearranged to Ax + By + Cz
+ (-γ) = 0 (where A = 1, B = -a, C = -β, and D = -γ).

2. Normal Vectors: The normal vector of a plane is perpendicular to any line

lying entirely on that plane. In our case, the coefficients (A, B, C) of the
plane equation represent the direction ratios of the normal vector.

3. Perpendicular Planes: Two planes are considered perpendicular if their

normal vectors are perpendicular.

4. Dot Product: The dot product of two perpendicular vectors is 0.

5. Applying Dot Product: We need to find the dot product of the normal vector
of the given plane (1, -a, -β) with the normal vectors of the two planes it's
 perpendicular to:

○ Dot product with (2, 1, 1) from the plane 2x + y + z = 1: (1 * 2) + (-a *

1) + (-β * 1) = 0 (Equation 1)
○ Dot product with (3, -2, 2) from the plane 3x-2y+2z = 0: (1 * 3) + (-a *
-2) + (-β * 2) = 0 (Equation 2)
6. Solving for a and β: Solve the two equations (1 & 2) obtained from the dot
products. This will give you the values of a and β.

7. Find a + β + γ: Once you have a and β, substitute them back into the
equation a + β + γ.

Note: Solving for a and β might involve some algebraic manipulation. However,
you don't necessarily need the exact values to find the sum a + β + γ.
Shortcut (Optional):
● In Equation 1, a and β appear with opposite signs.
● In Equation 2, a and β also appear with opposite signs.
Since adding or subtracting two numbers with opposite signs won't change the
sum, a + β will always be 0 in both equations.
Therefore, regardless of the specific values of a and β, a + β + γ will always be
equal to γ.
8. Finding γ: We are given that the plane passes through the point (1, -1, 3).
Substitute these values into the plane equation:
1 = a(1) - β(3) + γ
Since we don't need the exact values of a and β (as discussed in the
shortcut), we can simply add 3 to both sides to isolate γ:
γ=4

Answer: a + β + γ = γ = 4
Therefore, option 7155058429 (27) is the correct answer.

Ques 17. The probability that a randomly selected root, is of the

equation 1 + x + x² +...+ x118= 0 satisfies the equation x7= 1
Options:
7155058435. 0
7155058436. 1/59
7155058437. 3/59
7155058438. 7/118

Solu. The answer is 7155058437. 3/59.

Here's why:
1. Root of x^7 = 1: The equation x^7 = 1 has only one root, which is x = 1.

2. Properties of Polynomial Roots: A polynomial equation of degree n has

exactly n roots (counting multiplicities). In this case, the equation 1 + x + x²
+...+ x^118 has 118 roots (some might be repeated).

3. Roots and Values: A root of a polynomial equation makes the entire

equation true when substituted into the variable. For example, if x = 2 is a
root of the equation x^2 - 4 = 0, then substituting 2 for x will result in 0 (2^2
- 4 = 0).

4. Checking x = 1: Let's substitute x = 1 into the given equation (1 + x + x²

+...+ x^118 = 0):

1 + 1 + 1² + ... + 1^118 = 0 (all terms become 1)

Since the entire equation becomes a sum of 118 ones (all equal to 1), it doesn't
equal zero. This means x = 1 is not a root of the given equation (1 + x + x² +...+
x^118 = 0).
5. Probability: We want the probability that a randomly selected root of the
given equation satisfies x^7 = 1. We know from step 4 that x = 1 doesn't
satisfy the given equation. Since there's only one root for x^7 = 1 (x = 1),
and it's not a root of the given equation, the probability of randomly
selecting a root that satisfies both equations is 0.
However, there might be other roots of the given equation that also satisfy x^7 =
1. But, these additional roots (if they exist) wouldn't change the fact that x = 1
(the only root of x^7 = 1) is not a root of the given equation.
Therefore, the probability remains 0.
 Aptitude Test

Ques 31. Adobe is a

Options:
7155058461. Турe of cement
7155058462. Type of floor finish
7155058463. Type of paint
7155058464. Type of Brick

Solu. Out of the options you provided, Adobe is not:

● Type of cement
● Type of floor finish
● Type of paint
● Type of Brick
Adobe is actually:
● 7155058465. A multinational computer software company
Adobe is well-known for its creative software products such as Photoshop,
Illustrator, and Acrobat Reader.

Ques 32. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Chandigarh is the first planned city of Independent India
Statement II: Chandigarh city was designed by Swiss French architect
Le Corbusier
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer
form the options given below

Options:
7155058465. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
7155058466. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
7155058467. Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
7155058468. Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

Solu. The most appropriate answer is:

7155058465. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Here's why:
 ● Statement I: Chandigarh is indeed the first planned city of Independent
India. It was built after the partition of India in 1947 to serve as the capital
of Punjab (now separate states of Punjab and Haryana).

● Statement II: Le Corbusier, a Swiss-French architect, was instrumental in

designing the master plan for Chandigarh. He is known for his
contributions to modern architecture.

Therefore, both statements are factually correct.

Ques 33. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Glass has low thermal conductivity
Statement II: Glass can absorb, refract and transmit light.
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer
form the options given be

Options:
7155058469. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
7155058470. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
7155058471. Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
7155058472. Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

Solu. The most appropriate answer is:

7155058469. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Here's why:
● Statement I: Glass does indeed have low thermal conductivity. This means
it is a poor conductor of heat, making it a good insulator for windows and
other applications where keeping heat in or out is desirable.

● Statement II: Glass is well-known for its ability to interact with light. It can:
○ Absorb light: Certain types of glass can absorb specific wavelengths
of light, giving them color or other properties.
○ Refract light: As light passes through glass, it bends slightly, causing
the phenomenon of refraction, which is why objects appear to be in a
slightly different location when viewed through glass.
 ○ Transmit light: Clear glass allows most light to pass through it,
making it transparent.
Therefore, both statements are scientifically accurate descriptions of the
properties of glass.

Ques 36. Which one of these is not a complimentary colour?

Options:
7155058481, Blue-Orange
7155058482. Red-Green
7155058483. Blue-Green
7155058484. Violet-Yellow

Solu. Complementary colors are opposite each other on a traditional color

wheel. Here's how to identify the non-complementary color:
1. Color Wheel: A color wheel is a circular representation of colors where
opposing colors are considered complementary.
2. Analysing Options:
○ Blue-Orange: These are opposite colors on a traditional color wheel
and are considered complementary.
○ Red-Green: Similar to blue and orange, red and green are opposite
each other on the color wheel and are complementary.
○ Blue-Green: While both blue and green are present on the color
wheel, they are not direct opposites. They are closer together than
complementary colors would be.
○ Violet-Yellow: Violet and yellow are opposite each other on the color
wheel, making them complementary.
Answer: Based on the analysis, Blue-Green (option 7155058483) is not a
complementary color because they are not directly opposite on the color wheel.

Ques 37. In which State of India, Robbers cave is situated:

Options:
7155058485. Himachal Pradesh
7155058486. Uttarakhand
7155058487. Uttar Pradesh
7155058488. Madhya Pradesh
Solu. Robbers Cave, also known as Guchu Pani, is situated in the state of
Uttarakhand, India. So, the correct option is:

7155058486. Uttarakhand

Ques 38. Choose the correct option among the following:

Petronas Tower is situated in:

Options:
7155058489. Paris
7155058490. Dubai
7155058491. Kuala Lumpur
7155058492. New York

Ans. The correct option is:

7155058491. Kuala Lumpur
The Petronas Towers are twin skyscrapers located in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia. They were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004
and remain the tallest twin towers in the world.

Ques 39. The Konark Temple is located in which state?

Options:
7155058493. Madhya Pradesh
7155058494. Odisha
7155058495. Karnataka
7155058496. Rajasthan

Solu. The Konark Temple is located in the state of Odisha, India.

So, the correct option is:
7155058494. Odisha

Ques 40. Who is the architect of the Lotus Temple?

Options:
7155058497. Louis I Kahn
7155058498. Mohse Safdi
7155058499. Fariborz Sahba
7155058500. Richard Meyer

Solu. The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, was designed by
architect Fariborz Sahba.
So, the correct option is:
7155058499. Fariborz Sahba

Ques 41. A small lift for carrying only a small load is known as:
Options:
7155058501. A dead Bearer
7155058502. A Dumb Waiter
7155058503. A Jockey Boy
7155058504. A push upper

Ans. A small lift designed for carrying only a small load, typically used in
restaurants or hotels, is known as a "Dumb Waiter."
So, the correct option is:
7155058502. A Dumb Waiter

Ques 42. Which are often referred as 'twin cities' of Odisha?

Options:
7155058505. Bhubaneshwar-Puri
7155058506. Puri-Cuttack
7155058507. Bhubaneshwar-Cuttack
7155058508. Bhubaneshwar-Rourkela

Solu. The cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are often referred to as the
'twin cities' of Odisha.
So, the correct option is:
7155058507. Bhubaneshwar-Cuttack

Ques 43. Which is the correct chronology of Human Civilizations in

terms of their existence?
Options:
7155058509. Mesopotamia-Harappa-Egyptian-Chinese
7155058510. Mesopotamia-Egyptian-Harappa-Chinese
7155058511. Mesopotamia-Chinese-Harappa-Egyptian
7155058512. Egyptian-Mesopotamia-Harappa-Sumerian

Solu. The correct chronology of Human Civilizations in terms of their

existence is:
Mesopotamia-Egyptian-Harappa-Chinese
So, the correct option is:
7155058510. Mesopotamia-Egyptian-Harappa-Chinese

Ques 44. Qutub-Minar in Delhi was built by:

Options:
7155058513. Shah Jahan
7155058514. Jahangir
7155058515. Akbar
7155058516. Qutub ud-din Aibak

Solu. Qutub Minar in Delhi was built by Qutub ud-din Aibak, who was the
founder of the Delhi Sultanate.
So, the correct option is:
7155058516. Qutub ud-din Aibak

Ques 45. Which direction in the southern hemisphere would you get
glare free (diffused) light throughout the year?
Options:
7155058517. North
7155058518. South
7155058519. East
7155058520. West

Solu. In the southern hemisphere, you would get glare-free (diffused) light
throughout the year in the northern direction. This is because the Sun's
position in the southern hemisphere is generally to the north, causing the
sunlight to be less direct and more diffused when it reaches the northern
direction.
So, the correct option is:
7155058517. North

Ques 46. Who is the architect of the famous "Jawaharlal Kala

Complex" in Jaipur?
Options:
7155058521. Raj Rewal
7155058522. Charles Correa
7155058523. Achyut Kanvinde
7155058524. Hafeez Contractor

Solu. The famous "Jawaharlal Kala Kendra" (not complex) in Jaipur was
designed by the renowned Indian architect Charles Correa.
So, the correct option is:
7155058522. Charles Correa

Ques 47. Dhajji-Dewari is a construction style popular predominantly

in
Options:
7155058525. Coastal Areas
7155058526. Plains
7155058527, Mountainous Region
7155058528. Desert Areas

Solu. Dhajji-Dewari is a construction style popular predominantly in

mountainous regions.
So, the correct option is:
7155058527. Mountainous Region

Ques 48. Which stone is used for roofing in mountainous regions?

Options:
7155058529. Marble
7155058530. Granite
7155058531. Shale
7155058532. Sand Stone

Solu. In mountainous regions, shale is commonly used for roofing due to

its abundance and ability to split into thin layers, making it suitable for
roofing tiles.
So, the correct option is:
7155058531. Shale

Ques 49. Chandigarh is an example of which type of city planning.

Options:
7155058533. Radio Centric
7155058534. Grid-iron
7155058535. Linear
7155058536. Organic

Solu. Chandigarh is an example of Grid-iron city planning. Grid-iron city

planning involves a layout with streets arranged in a grid pattern,
intersecting at right angles, often associated with modern urban planning.
So, the correct option is:
7155058534. Grid-iron

Ques 50. If you have to build on the seashore in Goa, which rooms
would have the best view of the sea?
Options:
7155058537. Those facing North
7155058538. Those facing South
7155058539. Those facing East
7155058540. Those facing West

Solu. If you're building on the seashore in Goa, rooms facing West would
have the best view of the sea. This is because the sun sets in the west,
providing a picturesque view of the sunset over the sea.
So, the correct option is:
7155058540. Those facing West
Ques 51. "NIFT" National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi is
designed by
Options:
7155058541. B.V Doshi
7155058542. С.Р Kukreja
7155058543. Raj Rewal
7155058544. Bimal Patel

Solu. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Delhi was

designed by the renowned Indian architect С.Р Kukreja.
So, the correct option is:
7155058542. С.Р Kukreja