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This post serves as an answer key to my earlier post - Mock test -3. If you haven't tried the questions yet, I strongly recommend you to go through the questions before checking the answers to self access. I have tried to cover vast topics that could appear in the exam.

1)

How many vanishing points can be approximated from the given below situation

a) 1 point

b) 2 point

c) 3 point

d) 6 point

Answer : b

2) 

The below shown Logo is used for 

a) National child welfare

b) National Literacy mission

c) Children medical foundtion

d) NABARD

Answer : b

3)

The following picture shows the position of a panther.

Now check the next set of images and identify the order 

1) a,b,c

2) b,c,a

3) b,a,c

d) a,c,b

Answer : 3 (b,a,c)

4)

(MSQ) Observe the below situation, and idenify the correct options that is available in the pic.

a) Dog food

b) Rose flower

c) TOBY

d) Dog bowl

e) brush

f) Bone

Answers : a,c,d,e,f

5)

Observe the illusion and write down what it represents (hidden words/numbers)

Answer : You Blind bat

6)

(MSQ) Observe the given image, and and identify the things that could possibly be made from the pattern

a) Zebra

b) Elephant

c) hen/cock

d) Lion

e) Whale

f) Human

g) Fox

Answer : b,c,e,f,g

7)

Identify the cartoon character shown below

a) Goofy

b) Kick buttowski

c) Ninja Hatori

d) Nobitha

e) Henry

Answer : b

8-9)

It is now widely acknowledged that the movement against racism in Western European societies is gaining momentum. Openness to diversity and multicultural societies resulting from mass immigration have also contributed to reduce discrimination suffered by minority groups. Unfortunately racial discrimination remains prevalent. Racial discrimination can create anarchy and damage the delicate fabric of society which can undermine a nation's resilience.
Use (True, False, Cannot say) to answer the two questions

8)
Mass immigration leading to multicultural societies has contributed to increased racism in Western Europe.

9)  

Societies that do not fight against racial discrimination may suffer in the future.

Answers : 8 - False; 9 - True

10)

A boat can travel with a speed of 22 km/hr in still water. If the speed of the stream is 5 km/hr, find the time taken by the boat to go 54 km downstream

a) 3 hr

b) 5hr

c) 4hr

d) 2hr

Answer : d

Explanation :

Speed of the boat in still water = 22 km/hr
speed of the stream = 5 km/hr
Speed downstream = (22+5) = 27 km/hr
Distance travelled downstream = 54 km
Time taken = distance/speed=54/27 = 2 hours

11)

What is the fourth color in the rainbow ?

a) blue

b) yelow

c) green

d) purple

Answer : c

Check this for more details

12) 

(MSQ) Four fonts are shown below, identify the one that is different from others (appeared in CEED 2012)

Answer : c

13)

(MSQ) The below picture shows the reflection of the word "SAMRAT" on a surface. Identify the nature of the reflective surface (appeared in CEED 2012)

a) flat

b) convex

c) concave

d) cylindrical

Answer : b

14)

What are some major causes of underground water contamination

a) Landfill

b) Sanitary

c) Industries 

d) Waste dispoals on water bodies (rivers, ponds)

e) Agriculture

f) Natural causes

Answers: a,b,c,d,e

15)

Choose the correct solid after folding the left shape.

Answer : c

You may check the explanation in this file

16)

(MSQ) The below situation illustrates the helpless condition of a water reserve (assume in India). What would be the reasons for such situation 

a) Over population

b) Improper disposal of wastes

c) Natural disasters

d) Lack of awareness

e) No proper place to dispose waste

f) Carelessness

Answers : a,b,d,e,f

17) 

(MSQ) For the above situation, whom are affected ultimately ?

a) Kangaroo

b) Birds

c) Animals living under water

d) Surrounding humans

e) Penguins

f) Animals on surroundings 

Answers : b,c,d,f

18-19)

The company you work for is experiencing financial difficulties. You have

thought of a creative solution that will enable it to recruit more clients.

However, the downside is that the company will have to let go a stable,

loyal but not so profitable client (due to a conflict of interest).

Two out of three marketing people agree with you while your manager

does not because she believes this is too risky.

What would you do, and why ? Choose the best and worst options

A.
You trust your manager's judgement and withdraw your proposition. There's no point in going against her better judgement.

B.
You present a document to your manager systematically detailing the

advantages of your proposition and its contribution to the company. If she keeps insisting, you'll support her decision.

C.
You implement your proposition despite the manager's resistance. Since you have a lot of faith in this proposition, you decide to trust your judgement and go behind her back this once for the benefit of the company.

D.
You confront your manager on the issue and insist that she accept your

proposal. You are positive that you are right. You have the marketing people to back you and will not give up until you convince your manager otherwise.

Answer : Best - B, worst - C

20) 

(MSQ) Which among the following films are partially animated

a) Brave

b) The Smurfs

c) Enchanted

d) Tangled

Answers : b,c

21)

Who is the director of the motion capture animated movie, starring Rajinikanth

a) K.S.RaviKumar

b) Soundarya

c) Anthony

d) Arnab Chaudari 

Answers : b

22) 

(MSQ) Introverted

a) brave

b) shy

c) bashful

d) sociable

e) friendly

Answers : b,c

23)

Find the odd one out

a) arrow 

b) dagger 

c) spear 

d) shield

Answer : d

Practice more odd one out picture questions - online

24) 

Find the odd picture out (use a,b,c,d in clockwise direction)

Pic source 

Answer : a

25)

Find the odd number out

8, 27, 64, 100, 125, 216, 343 

a) 27

b) 100

c) 343

d) 125

Answer : b

The pattern is 23, 33, 43, 53, 63, 73. But, 100 is not a perfect cube

26) 

Which is the first Indian language to be declared as "Classical language"

a) Hindi

b) Marati

c) Tamil

d) Bangla

Answer : c

27) 

(MSQ) Which among the following are considered as "Illustrations"

a) Sketching

b) drawing

c) digitial art

d) Photography

e) Writing

Answers : a,b,c,d

28)

A is 45 m South west of B. C is 45m South east of B. Then, C is in which direction of A?

a) West

b) North east

c) East 

d) South

Answer : c

29)

A girl was going towards west, then she turned south and moved some distance, then turned 90 degrees in clockwise direction. In which direction was she going now ?

a) East

b) W

c) N

d) S

Answer : b

30) 

Tree is related to Root in the same way as Smoke is related to

a) Cigarette

b) Fire

c) Heat

d) Wodd

Answer : b

31) 

Arrange the following in logical sequence

1.Tamil Nadu

2.Universe  

3.Chennai  

4.World  

5.India

a) 1,5,3,2,4

b) 3,1,5,4,2

c) 2,4,3,1,5

d) 5,4,2,1,3

Answer : b

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All the best :)

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1)

How many vanishing points can be approximated from the given below situation

a) 1 point

b) 2 point

c) 3 point

d) 6 point

2) 

The below shown Logo is used for 

a) National child welfare

b) National Literacy mission

c) Children medical foundtion

d) NABARD

3)

The following picture shows the position of a panther.

Now check the next set of images and identify the order 

1) a,b,c

2) b,c,a

3) b,a,c

d) a,c,b

4)

(MSQ) Observe the below situation, and idenify the correct options that is available in the pic.

a) Dog food

b) Rose flower

c) TOBY

d) Dog bowl

e) brush

f) Bone

5)

Observe the illusion and write down what it represents (hidden words/numbers)

6)

(MSQ) Observe the given image, and and identify the things that could possibly be made from the pattern

a) Zebra

b) Elephant

c) hen/cock

d) Lion

e) Whale

f) Human

g) Fox

7)

Identify the cartoon character shown below

a) Goofy

b) Kick buttowski

c) Ninja Hatori

d) Nobitha

e) Henry

8-9)

It is now widely acknowledged that the movement against racism in Western European societies is gaining momentum. Openness to diversity and multicultural societies resulting from mass immigration have also contributed to reduce discrimination suffered by minority groups. Unfortunately racial discrimination remains prevalent. Racial discrimination can create anarchy and damage the delicate fabric of society which can undermine a nation's resilience.
Use (True, False, Cannot say) to answer the two questions

8)
Mass immigration leading to multicultural societies has contributed to increased racism in Western Europe.

9)  

Societies that do not fight against racial discrimination may suffer in the future.

10)

A boat can travel with a speed of 22 km/hr in still water. If the speed of the stream is 5 km/hr, find the time taken by the boat to go 54 km downstream

a) 3 hr

b) 5hr

c) 4hr

d) 2hr

11)

What is the fourth color in the rainbow ?

a) blue

b) yelow

c) green

d) purple

12) 

(MSQ) Four fonts are shown below, identify the one that is different from others (appeared in CEED 2012)

13)

(MSQ) The below picture shows the reflection of the word "SAMRAT" on a surface. Identify the nature of the reflective surface (appeared in CEED 2012)

a) flat

b) convex

c) concave

d) cylindrical

14)

What are some major causes of underground water contamination

a) Landfill

b) Sanitary

c) Industries 

d) Waste dispoals on water bodies (rivers, ponds)

e) Agriculture

f) Natural causes

15)

Choose the correct solid after folding the left shape.

16)

(MSQ) The below situation illustrates the helpless condition of a water reserve (assume in India). What would be the reasons for such situation 

a) Over population

b) Improper disposal of wastes

c) Natural disasters

d) Lack of awareness

e) No proper place to dispose waste

f) Carelessness

17) 

(MSQ) For the above situation, whom are affected ultimately ?

a) Kangaroo

b) Birds

c) Animals living under water

d) Surrounding humans

e) Penguins

f) Animals on surroundings 

18-19)

The company you work for is experiencing financial difficulties. You have

thought of a creative solution that will enable it to recruit more clients.

However, the downside is that the company will have to let go a stable,

loyal but not so profitable client (due to a conflict of interest).

Two out of three marketing people agree with you while your manager

does not because she believes this is too risky.

What would you do, and why ? Choose the best and worst options

A.
You trust your manager's judgement and withdraw your proposition. There's no point in going against her better judgement.

B.
You present a document to your manager systematically detailing the

advantages of your proposition and its contribution to the company. If she keeps insisting, you'll support her decision.

C.
You implement your proposition despite the manager's resistance. Since you have a lot of faith in this proposition, you decide to trust your judgement and go behind her back this once for the benefit of the company.

D.
You confront your manager on the issue and insist that she accept your

proposal. You are positive that you are right. You have the marketing people to back you and will not give up until you convince your manager otherwise.

20) 

(MSQ) Which among the following films are partially animated

a) Brave

b) The Smurfs

c) Enchanted

d) Tangled

21)

Who is the director of the motion capture animated movie, starring Rajinikanth

a) K.S.RaviKumar

b) Soundarya

c) Anthony

d) Arnab Chaudari 

22) 

(MSQ) Introverted

a) brave

b) shy

c) bashful

d) sociable

e) friendly

23)

Find the odd one out

a) arrow 

b) dagger 

c) spear 

d) shield

24) 

Find the odd picture out (use a,b,c,d in clockwise direction)

Pic source 

25)

Find the odd number out

8, 27, 64, 100, 125, 216, 343 

a) 27

b) 100

c) 343

d) 125

26) 

Which is the first Indian language to be declared as "Classical language"

a) Hindi

b) Marati

c) Tamil

d) Bangla

27) 

(MSQ) Which among the following are considered as "Illustrations"

a) Sketching

b) drawing

c) digitial art

d) Photography

e) Writing

28)

A is 45 m South west of B. C is 45m South east of B. Then, C is in which direction of A?

a) West

b) North east

c) East 

d) South

29)

A girl was going towards west, then she turned south and moved some distance, then turned 90 degrees in clockwise direction. In which direction was she going now ?

a) East

b) W

c) N

d) S

30) 

Tree is related to Root in the same way as Smoke is related to

a) Cigarette

b) Fire

c) Heat

d) Wodd

31) 

Arrange the following in logical sequence

1.Tamil Nadu

2.Universe  

3.Chennai  

4.World  

5.India

a) 1,5,3,2,4

b) 3,1,5,4,2

c) 2,4,3,1,5

d) 5,4,2,1,3

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Solutions :

1)

One of our friend Pyush Shinde, came up with a simple way of answering this question :

Just count the number of horizontal and vertical lines and sum them, say for T =2, H =3, E =4

Now, THIEF = 2+3+1+4+3 = 13 !

simple isn't it, thanks to Shinde for sharing this with us,

If you are satisfied with the above solution, you can skip the below method. But if you are interested in knowing other methods and if you have time, you may check the below method too!

My way (bit lenghty :P)  - but could be helpful to solve other similar questions.

This kind of problems has to be solved by assigning the numbers usually from 1 to 9 to each single letter with the following conditions

1. No two letters will have same number (letter numbering should be unique)

2. Summation is done once the numbers are assigned to letters

Some times (many times) we would be forced to opt for 0 (zero) also, at that time, we may consider assigning a unique number (between 1 to 9, including both) to the combination of the two letters, like we see for this example. Let's work out this question

Remember all the numberings for the letters T,H,E,L,I,F should be between 1 to 9 only !

Given 

THE = 9 .............(a)

LIE = 7  ........... (b)

FILE = 10 ............(c)

subtracting eq (b) from (c), we get 

(F+I+L+E) - (L+I+E) = 10 - 7

F  =3

so, we need to choose values for L,I,E which sums to 7 as in (b)

E also appears in all equations and lets make it 1

E = 1

so,

 L+I+E  = 7

 L+I = 7-1 = 6

say I choose 4,2 for L and I (if you consider 5, then the other no, should be 1, which is already taken, and we cannot take 3,3, so only 4,2 is left)

i.e L = 4, I = 2

now from (a), T+H+E = 9

T+H+1 = 9

T+H = 8

here comes the problem, since T+H = 8, they should be one of (5,3) (4,4) (7,1) (6,2) and reverse order also.

But we already chose 3,4,1,2, so none of the options is valid. So, frankly speaking, the questions has NO ANSWER !

but considering the case where we choose two letters together (by assuming one letter as zero), we could say that T+H = 8, or TH = 8

Now, THIEF = TH + I + E + F 

                    = 8 + 2 + 1 + 3

                    = 13

You may even try assigning say 2 to E instead of 1, you should get the same answer ! but only thing is again T+H = 8, considering one as zero ! If you have options that says no answer, then go for it, if it's numerical type, then consider one letter as zero and solve the equation.

2)

This question is purely based on your observation. Anyway, you can do the following steps to avoid confusion.

Follow the following steps

1. Assign unique numbers starting from 1, to the different types of colors. 
2. First consider a particular color say blue, and mark the unique number (say 1) to the small squares having that color
3. Next consider another color. Now as usual assign another unique number (now 2 since one is already used) and mark the unique number in the square with that color
4. Continue these steps until all the aquares are numbered
5. Now note the last number, which will give the number of different types of colors.

3)

This question is also based on your observation. Anyway, you can do the following steps to avoid confusion.

1. Assign unique numbers starting from 1, to the different types of circles. 
2. First consider a particular circle pattern, and mark the unique number (say 1) wherever it is in the given patterned image 
3. Next consider another circle with different pattern. Now as usual assign another unique number (now 2 since one is already used) and mark the unique number in the given image, wherever the pattern is found
4. Continue these steps until all the 64 circles are numbered
5. Now note the last number, which will give the number of different type of circles.

Note : same circle are shown in rotated views, consider them as same and assign the same unique number 

4) 

The situation is given in the below picture H stands for home, M for market, s for school, PO for post office.

It's given in the question that when Alakananda travels exactly north from Market, she reaches Home, and it's also given that walking from school exactly in east 37km, will end up at Market. and from market, if she move towards east, she will reach to Post office. So, School, Market and Post offcie should lie on the same straight line. 

According to the triangle formed by SHM, applying Pythagoras theorem

x = sqrt(37^2 - 35^2)

You don't even need calculator to solve this, just apply (a^2 - b^2) formula, which is equal to (a+b)(a-b)

so,

x = sqrt((37+35)(37-35))

  = sqrt(72*2) = sqrt(144) = 12

Now, according to the triangle formed by H-M-PO, applying Pythagoras theorem

y = sqrt(13^2 - x^2)

y = sqrt(13^2 - 12^2) = 5

So, distance from school to Post office = 35+y = 40

5)

The below shown picture illustrates the situation for 6X6X6 cube. Cubes which are in edges (other than the corners) will have red color on their two faces.

Consider the front face, if we were to cut the cube into small cubes of 1X1X1 shapes, then we need to make cuts as indicated by the straight lines (other than the edges) shown in the above explanatory image. For the given cube of size 6*6*6, we need to make 5*5*5. If we do so, then the individual cubes that are marked with symbols (as shown in the above examples for front side and side1) will have two surfaces with red.

So, counting the total number of cubes on corners/edges (which is 8+8+6+6 = 28 for a single side - for the present case of 8*8*8 cube) and subtracting 8 (removing 8 corners which has red color on three surfaces) will give the answer 

i.e 

(28+28+12+12)-8 = 72 cubes 

6)

The given solid is symmetry but it has slant shapes, so should be careful while counting.

Try this way -

Avoid counting the slant surfaces (rectangles in the given picture) and count the rest shapes as I have given (front-right-back-R-Top-bottom).

After this, count the slant surfaces separately.

From front (excluding slanting rectangles) -

1 small square + four triangles = 5 surfaces

The picture is symmetry, so from all sides, the same count will come, i.e

1 small square + four triangles = 5 surfaces

So, since we have to count fro six sides, so total surfaces (excluding slant rectangles) = 5*6 = 30

Now, separately count the slant rectangles - which will be 12 (be careful while counting this). So, total = 30+12 = 42

You may check the above image to get a clear understanding of the explanation.

  

7) 

Already there are 29 states (including UP - as a single state) and when UP gets divided into 4 states, we need to add three (since already one state is considered earlier). So, now total = 29+3 = 32 states

8)

If we roll a tyre/roller on flat surface, it will complete one complete turn/revolution when it rolls to a straight distance equal to the circumference of the roller.

Circumference of the given circular roller = PI*dia = PI*7 = 21.98

When the circular roller makes two rolls, length travelled = 2*21.98 = 43.96

Given, that the paper length is 40, so, the roller has to make 1 complete turn and additionally say > 3/4th of a turn but less than a complete turn, agreed ?

Now, when it makes one complete turn, number of each symbols print = 1

and when it makes one more partial turn, then Total number of symbols printed = 2 (for all the given shapes)

But for the circle, two stars are there on opposite sides, so, the total number of stars = 2+2 = 4

If it was to make two complete turns (i.e when L=43.96), then 

Number of moon symbol (which is the start) = 3

Number of all other three symbols (IT'S still) = 2 

9) 

This question is also based on observation. Since the geometry is symmetry, we can take a quarter of the symmetrical shape, and count the number of cubes, and multiply that by 4. Be careful while counting the central cubes. Better if you count them separately!

Counting this way, Answer = 11*4 + 15 = 59

10)

The below picture supports the discussion to be carried.

Let us just consider two circles (numbered 1 and 2) touching the center disc C. As you can see from the figure, the two circles makes an angle 60 degree with the center. Since, the lines joining the centers are of same length (twice the radius), the lines form an equilateral triangle (check the picture). So, the total degrees (360) with that made with the combination of two adjacent circles (60 degrees) to get 6 as the answer.

11)

M (all) ---> F (all) ---> D

M (all) ----------------> D

So, all Mammals are dolphins

Also, since all mammals are fish, obviously part of the fish are mammals, so Option A is also correct, B is wrong, straight forward. C is also logically correct.

12)

This question is also based on your observation, anyway here's a simple procedure or way of observing the image

In the given picture, consider the following next picture, with arrows, Now only consider the yellow arrows, which are exactly opposite. Note the shapes - semi circle and gun shape, now observe all the options which have this pattern. Similarly observe the red arrows, triangle opposite to a part rectangle. 

Also, don't forget the shape of the center black rectangle as per the rotated orientation of the options.

Answer : D

13) 

I'm not sure!

14)

This question is pretty straight forward

The design definitely has mass with many simple instruments, and is on earth it definitely has to face gravity, If the case is like, there's no gravity, then that device should have to float without being in contact with the ground! So, the first option is definitely wrong. 

Also, the design has four stable long bottom stand support that would support a moving/dynamic human. So, fourth option is wrong.

By visual, the design is like a globe with an performer playing from inside, so second option is correct for sure. Like they said, it's fabricated in globe form, so obviously, that demanded the designers to think for inclined and bent form of structure. So, third option might also be corect

15) 

I guess it's M, e, s

16)

All the films are Steven Spielberg hit movies 

17)

Answer A

That's why it has no/least bannet at the front!

18) 

Not sure

19)

Answer : A,B,D

20)

Answers : B,C

Source with explanation 

21)

Answer : B

22) 

It can be solved by visual observation without any hand work. If you are not able to do so, then follow the following method

Method :

Give numbering to the three rectangular projections of the given image. Three projections are there, so three numbers, follow either clockwise or anticlockwise numbering system.

Start from a reference side, say right side of the given question. Remember this reference. Now, take all the options (one by one) and try to follow the same numbering system in the same direction as done to the question. Identify where the reference side is and start from there. Visually check the distance between the number sequence in the assumed direction. If it's in correct order, then list those options.

Now check the size of the projections at each numbered mark. If it matches at all numbers, then that would be the answer. Only last option is matching 

Answer: D

23)

Figure clearly explains the situation. Like in the above questions, use the principle of numbering system. Now, identify the projections and mark them as I did in the picture - Porjecion 1, proj 2, proj 3

Now, check the options that have depressions at the same location as projections are in the given question. Option C matches as shown in the picture.

24)

If you observe the middle shape (stick human figure), then he is not at the maximum height nor is falling down (In terms of physics - he is in the travel of ascent). In other words, he is moving away from earth (against the gravity) ans so the air will try to push hum down. It also tries to push his cape to the down. So, it's almost vertically downward - Option A matches. 

If he were to jump from top, or he is falling down, then the air will again try to oppose him in opposite direction to his travel, In other words towards up. So, the direction of the cape should also be vertical (In actual, the direction would most probably be in the curve (parabola) of the travel/path.

Answer : A

25)

Answer : A

26)

Answer : D

You may check the explanation for similar question here 

27)

This problem can be solved using your imagination/observation. Anyway as usual let me give one possible method

Method

Figure shows one possible shape of the nib which can draw as shown in the question. Remember Indians have the habit of drawing from left to right. And the given straight line is projected towards left. So, the nib should also project towards left as I showed in the picture.

Now, if you are to draw a circle, you will obviously start from the top and move in anti clockwise direction as shown in the image (b). Now, if you use the given nib, ans start drawing a circle, then you have to expect a sharp line (instead of broad width line) at the place where the nib moves parallely in the direction of the nib angle. To make it simple, if you assume tangent lines, drawn over the circle (b) as shown in (c)then the location on the circle at which the tangent angle is same as the nib angle is where the line will not be thick, got it ?

So, using this logic, option C is the answer. 

28) 

Answer : B

It's straight and I guess I don't have to explain this. If you still have doubts, then you may drop a comment, I will give proper explanations like I did for other questions.

29-30)

This question is usually solved by practising similar questions - by deriving logic from the given paragraph. I guess, I don't have to explain this.

Answers : 

29 - C

30 - A

Hope these explanations are simple and helped you ....... 
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1)

How many triangles are there in the given picture 

pic source 

Answer : 24 

2)

Eight Brothers lives in an old house where there is no electricity and no computers or any any other gadget.

Brother-1: Reading Comics

Brother-2: Playing Chess

Brother-3: Writing

Brother-4: making food for the family

Brother-5: sleeping and snoring

Brother-6: cleaning house

Brother-7: watering the plants

What is brother 8 doing ?

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Answer : 

Playing chess - Game needs two players so brother-8 is playing chess with brother-2

3)

In a particular family, each boy has as many brothers as the sisters, but each girl has twice as many brothers as that of sisters.

How many numbers of siblings are there in the family?

Answer : 

There are 4 boys and 3 girls in the family.

Let the number of boys be 'x' and the number of girls be 'y'.
The first statement says that each boy has equal numbers of 

brothers and sisters
(x - 1) = y

The second statement says that every girl has twice as many brothers as that of sisters
2 (y - 1) = x

solving above two equations will result in  
p = 4.
q = 3

4)

How many match sticks has to be removed to make ten in the below given picture ?

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Answer : 6

5) 

How many circles has to be moved to invert the given first shape to transform to second shape as shown below

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Answer : 2 circles

6) 

Water tanks are usually placed at the top of the home/buildings, why ?

a) To get high velocity of water

b) To get hot water

c) To get pressurized water

d) All

Answer : c

7) 

Figure shows a commonly used safety pin. Now why is it having two turns at the bottom

a) To give it an aesthetic look

b) To act as finger grip

c) To provide spring action

d) To keep it straight while locking

Answer : c

8) 

Below shows a cat in a position. The position shows that the cat is

a) about to sit

b) running

c) walking

d) just stood

Answer : c

9) 

The lens shown in the picture is 

a) convex

b) concave

Answer : a

10) 

Choose the correct shape using the three shapes given in the image. Options are given below (use a,b,c,d)

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Answer : c

11)

Which color results from mixing Red, blue and green colors

a) black

b) white

c) yellow

d) magneta 

Answer : b

12)

In a race of 600m X can beat Y by 60m and in a race of 500m Y can beat Z by 50m. By how many metres will X beat Z in a race of 400m?

a) 76 m

b) 74 m

c) 72 m

d) 78 m

Answer : 76 m 

When X runs 600m, Y would run (600-60) = 540m 
and When X runs 400 m, Y runs (540/600)×400 = 360m

When Y runs 500 m, Z runs (500-50)= 450m
and When Y runs 360 m, Z runs (450/500)×360 = 324m

i.e., When X runs 400 metre, Y runs 360 metre and Z runs 324 metre.
Hence, X beats Z by (400-324)=76 metre in a race of 400 m

13) 

If the length of a rectangular cloth is halved and its breadth is tripled, what is the percentage change in area of the cloth?

a) 25 % Increase

b) 25 % Decrease

c) 50 % Decrease

d) 50 % Increase

Answer : d

14) 

The following sequence shows a pattern. Which among the below comes next to the pattern (a,b,c,d,e)

Answer - d

In the given question, from left to right, in each step, 45 degree cut was made to the circle in the counter-clockwise directions (just like removing a pizza piece from the big piece) while the line is moving in clockwise direction  45 degree. So after 5th pattern, sixth should follow the same as 5th,degree cut to the black circle and degree movement of the line in anti-clockwise direction, option D suits that

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15)

A flat belt pulley has a circumference of 40 cms and turns at 60 rpm. It rotates another pulley of 1.2 meters circumference through a belt having 7.2 meters in length. If driven pulley has revolved 600 times, what is the time that the driver pulley rotated? (appeard in CEED 2013 paper)

a) 20 minutes

b) 30 minutes

c) 40 minutes

d) 120 minutes

Answer : b

Explanation

16)

How many times does the letter f (or F) appear in the following presentation ?

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Answer: 6

17) 

The below picture shows a solid with lines representing the cut to be made. If it's cut as shown, then the solid would be split into two symmetrical (same) shapes. Now, what will be the number of surfaces of any one of the cut shape ? 

Answer : 10 surfaces

One of our friend from G+ wanted explanation for this ques. I have made the below picture for convenience,

18)

A boat is crossing a wide river flowing at 8 km/hr from east to west. The landing port is exactly opposite the starting point in the north bank of the river. If the boat moves at 10 km/hr towards other bank and crosses the river, what is the width of the river? (appeard in CEED 2013 paper)

a) 6 km

b) 8 km

c) 10 km

d) 1.8 km

Answer : a

To reach exactly opposite point of the bank from where the boat has started; the boat should move slant towards north east at 10kmph, and water is flowing at 8 kmph from east to west, now apply Pythagoras theorem to find the relative velocity which turns to be 6 kmph.

19 )

Four roller bladers exercise around separate circular paths; each path is one third of a mile in length.  They start simultaneously at the black spots, with speeds of six, nine, twelve, and fifteen miles per hour.  By the end of the 20 minute workout, how many times will they have simultaneously returned to the spots where they started?

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Answer : 3 times

In 1/3 of an hour (20 minutes), they travel 1/3 of a mile (complete circle) 6, 9, 12, and 15 times.  The largest number these numbers are all divisible by is 3.  They return to their original positions 3 times in 20 minutes.

Multiple selection questions (MSQ)

20) 

The following image shows a clip that is commonly used to clip clothes at home. It works using a small metal pin at the center. which are the correct facts related to this

a) The metal pin works on plastic property

b) The metal pin works on elastic property

c) The metal pin is used to hold the plastic parts tightly 

d) No metal pin is required

e) Turning of metal (like a spring) is compulsary

Answer : b,c, e

21) 

Select the correct set of choices among the following (for now fill the blank space yourself) for the given picture. The solid is formed using 1X1X1 cube 

a) Number of solid cubes used = ___________

b) Number of surfaces (assuming the whole solid and not the single blocks) = ______________

c) Number of 1X1 surface visible (from all 6 sides - top+bottom+four sides) ______________

Answers : a-9, b-14, c-34

22) 

Plastic pollution directly affects which part of the ecosystem (choose as many correct)

a) Land

b) Ocean

c) Animals

d) Humans

e) Air

f) Rains

Answers : a,b,c,d

23) 

Which terms are related to photography ?

a) Shutter velocity

b) ISO

c) Macro lens

d) converging lens

e) Panning

Answers : b,c,d,e

24) 

Which material is not eco friendly ?

a) Polystyrene foam

b) Ceramic

c) PVC

d) Teflon

e) Wood

f) Bio plastics

g) Corrugated boxes

Answers : a,b,c,d

25) 

Which among the following are sustainable for the case of drinking tea (everyday) at home

a) Stainless steel glass

b) Use and throw disposal glasses

c) Breakable ceramic glasses

d) Poly foam glasses

e) Quartz made glass

Answers : a,c

26) 

Which among the following are art media

a) Graphite

b) Pen

c) chalk

d) Pastel

e) Sand

Answers : a,b,c,d,e

27) 

which among the following comes under recycled packing materials

a) Bubble wrap

b) Paper board

c) Corn starch

d) Glass

e) none

Answers : a,b,c,d

English and Reading comprehension

28-30)

A: This is one of the reasons I hate working in a big city.

B: I know. Every day, it’s the same thing.

A: This is terrible! We may be here all night! I hope we don’t run out of gas.

B: No, I think there’s enough.

A: Let’s turn on the radio. Maybe there’s some good music.

B: Sorry, the radio’s not working.

A: I think I’ll take the train tomorrow! 

1. Where are these people?

2. What are they talking about?

3. What do you think will happen next? 

Answers :

1. In a car.
2. The bad traffic
3. Not sure but maybe they will fun out of gas, start to fight or decide to pull over and wait for the traffic to get better. 

31)

In all cultures, gestures are used as a form of communication, but the same gestures may have very different meanings in different cultures.

a) No two cultures use the same gestures.

b) One gesture will never have the same meaning in two cultures.

c) A person from one culture may misunderstand the gestures used by a person from another culture. 

Answer : c

32) 

Statements

[I] The university authority has instructed all the colleges under its jurisdiction to ban use of cell phones inside the college premises.

[II] Majority of the teachers of the college signed a joint petition to the university complaining the disturbances caused by cell phone ring tones inside the classrooms.

a) Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

b) Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

c) Both the statements I and II are independent causes.

d) Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

e) Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Answer: b

Explanation :
Since the teachers of the colleges complained to the university about the disturbances caused by cell phone ring-tones inside the class-rooms, the university authority has instructed all the colleges under its jurisdiction to ban use of cell phones inside the college premises.

33-34)

(optional question)

In biology, the term mutualism refers to a mutually beneficial relationship between two species. The later economic theory of mutualism is based on the labour theory of value, which states that the true cost of an item is the amount of labour that was required to produce it. Hence, goods should not be sold for more than the cost of acquiring them. Mutualism is closely associated with anarchism, because its principles were set forth in the mid- nineteenth century by the French politician and philosopher Pierre-Joseph Proudhon – the first person to define himself as an “anarchist”. 

The main tenets of mutualism are free association  and free credit. In a mutualist workplace, workers with different skills form an association to create a product or service. Though dependent on each other, the workers are not subordinated as in a capitalist enterprise. Mutual banks, also called credit unions, operate on the belief that free credit enables profit to be generated for the benefit of the union’s members rather than bankers. 

Modern-day mutualism is sometimes described as free-market socialism. Proponents of mutualism support a free market economy, but object to capitalism because of the inequalities created by government intervention. Many mutual businesses and banking establishments exist today, espousing Proudhon’s Co-operative model. 

[Use Ture, False, Cannot say for the below questions]

a) Proudhon’s economic theory of mutualism was influenced by biological mutualism. 

b) Mutual banking establishments do not operate on a for-profit basis.

c) The labour theory of value is defined as: only the person who made an item should profit from its sale.

Solution is in this file under the names Q21, Q22, Q23

35)

Mechanization is defined as the process of using machines to perform work that had previously been performed by people. Automation, which is an extension of mechanization, is defined as the process of performing mechanical operations with minimal or no human involvement. Automation is commonly used whenever an organization faces difficulties producing a product of a consistent quality, as well as when work is monotonous or unsafe for employees. 

Automation systems can be either hard or soft. Soft automation systems are adaptable, thus allowing them to perform several different functions. Hard automation systems have each machine perform one specific function. As a result, these systems are less adaptable than soft automation systems. From the information given above, it can be validly concluded that:

a) There are at least some automated systems that require considerable human involvement to perform mechanical operations

b) If an organization can consistently produce a high quality product, it is unlikely that it will use an automated system.

c) No hard automation system is more adaptable than a soft automation system.

d) Any organization that uses an automated system has found its work to be monotonous or unsafe for employees. 

36) 

Below image shows several pieces of paper that can be folded into cubes. The bottom of each is colored black. The top is marked with the letter A. Determine which piece of paper can be folded to look like the cube shown in the image

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Answer : None

No option matches the patterned cube

37)

Which among the options are the correct folded view of the shown image

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Answer : b, d

38) 

A square transparent sheet with a pattern is given. When the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line, which of the four choices below will result?

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Answer : C

39) 

The three figures below show a sequence by which a piece of paper has been folded. The last figure shows how this folded paper has been cut.Which pattern (1-4) most closely resembles the unfolded form of figure C?

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Answer : 1

40)

Choose a figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded form of Figure (Z)

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Answer : 2

41) 

All red items are blue. 

All pink items are red. 

What conclusion can be drawn ?

Answer : All pink items are blue.

42) 

The below shown logo is used for

a) Eco mark: India

b) Nature-Label

c) Bio Suisse

d) None

Answers : a

43) 

Which of the following is/are facts about India

a) number os states - 29

b) number of states - 28

c) Lotus is the National Flower

d) Vande Mataram is Indian National Anthem

Answers : a,c

44) 

Which one is odd

 

a) Paper

b) Wood

c) Wool

d) Plastic

e) Leather

Answer : d

45) 

Which one is odd

 

a) Valley

b) River

c) Mountain

e) Tower 

f) Sea

Answer : d

46) 

Which of the following is/are types of pollution

a) Light Pollution

b) Noise Pollution

c) Visual Pollution

d) Radioactive contamination

e) Soil contamination

f) Visual pollutions

Answer : All
All are variants of pollution. To know more, you may check this wiki page

47) 

What are some good practices for pollution control

a) Mitigating 

b) Prevention

c) Compost

d) Reuse

e) Recycle

Answers : a,d,c,d,e (all)

48) 

Krishna walks 50m towards East. He then turns right and walks 30m. He again turns right and walks 50m. Further he moves 20m, after turning to the right. How far is he from his original position ?

a) 50m

b) 30m

c) 20m

d) 10m

Answer : 10m

The below picture explains on how Krishna moves and where he ends finally.

49) 

Which group of shapes can be assembled to make the shape shown below 

Answer : c

50) 

Who is the director of the animated movie - "Ramayan - The Epic"

a) Vishal Sonawane

b) Rhituraj Dutta

c) Yago Sako

d) Chetan Desai

Answer : d

Also see

Answer key to CEED 2014 Part - A

Answer key to CEED 2013 Part - A

Answer Key to CEED 2012 Part - A

Books and study Materials/resources for UCEED exam (Latest)

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