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PSA – Set A

Section A Language Convention

Note This sectIon of the question paper contains 24 questions each in English Language and Hindi Language. A

candidate is required to attempt all the 24 questions In one language only (either in English Language or In Hindi

Language).

Directions (Q. Nos. 1-8) Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option from each list

according to the corresponding number in the passage.

According to Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan of enormous strength. After being

defeated by the God Zeus, Atlas was forced to carry the Earth and the sky for an eternity. In

depictions of Atlas, he is shown as a stooped figure carrying the globe on his shoulders.

Because of his association with the globe, maps began to be decorated with this image of

Atlas. Accordingly, the word ‘atlas’ became a nickname for a collection of maps. Today, an

Atlas refers to any book that consists of a bound collection of maps. e.g., an Atlas can be

made up of maps of the countries of the world or of the states of the United States.

Sometimes, an Atlas will also contain graphs and charts with other statistical information

about the culture, religion, climate or government of the population of a given area.

1. In line 1, the word ‘enormous’ could be replaced with

(a) gigantic

(b) unprecedented

(c) tremendous

(d) significant

2. In line 2, the word ‘forced’ could be replaced with

(a) compelled

(b) defeated

(c) made

(d) asked

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3. In line 3, the word ‘eternity’ could be replaced with

(a) afterlife

(b) infinity

(c) future

(d) age

4. In line 3, the word ‘depictions’ could be replaced with

(a) designs

(b) illustrations

(c) bodies

(d) photographs

S. Inline 3, the word ‘stooped’ could be replaced with

(a) standing

(b) walking

(c) rising

(d) bent

6. In line 4, the word ‘association’ could be replaced with

(a) organisation

(b) partnership

(c) affiliation

(d) separation

7. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word ‘statisticl’?

(a) Statistical

(b) Stitistical

(c) Statestical

(d) Statestecal

8. Which of the following is the opposite in meaning to bound’ as used in line 6 above? (a) Coerced

(b) Forced

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(c) Inbound

(d) Unbound

Directions (Q. Nos. 9-12) Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word/phrase from list to fit the

corresponding gap.

Delinking of jobs from degrees is one of the 9 ____ features of our education policy. There has been a 10 ____

fall if, competence in the academic field in recent years. There is a flood of degree holders in the country, as a

result, universin degrees have 11 ____ their value and charm while tilt number of students in colleges and

universities of tilt country has been 12 ____ rising.

9. Which of these fits gap 10 ?

(a) expected

(b) sheer

(c) rough(d) steep


(a) mislaid

(b) lost

(c) increase(d) found


(a) slowly

(b) hastily

(c) deeply

(d) waiting


(a) trivial

(b) unachievable

(c) irrelevant(d) salient


corresponding gap.

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Consequently, thousands of graduates and post-graduate come out of these institutions and stand 13 _____

waiting to get some 14 _____ job 15 _____ in the country. Moreover, these degree holders do not have any

technical or vocational knowledge needed for a particular job. As a result, the number of educated unemployed

has been rising 16,__ . It has created a very serious problem.


(a) suitable

(b) remain

(c) study(d) live


(a) frequency

(b) occurrence

(c) event

(d) chance


(a) horribly

(b) regularly

(c) everyday(d) slowly


(a) outside

(b) inside

(c) in queues

(d) tension


corresponding gap.

Jamshedji 17 very well that an industrial revolution can only be brought into the country by setting up iron and

steel industry. 18 he did not live to see the industry he had in mind, he had done all 19 work. In fact, he laid the

groundwork for it. He had planned the entire steel city now known as Jamshedpur, complete with streets, roads,

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schools, parks, playgrounds, temples, mosques, churches, etc.His 20 was fulfilled by his sons, Dorabji Tara and

Ratan Tara, when they started the Tara Iron and Steel Factory in 1907, just after 3 years of his death.


(a) Because

(b) Although

(c) Surprisingly(d) Luckily

18. Which of these fits gap 19?

(a) insignificant

(b) complete

(c) trivial

(d) preliminary


(a) need

(b) task

(c) dream

(d) industry


(a) felt

(b) planned

(c) thought

(d) knew


corresponding gap.

Most of us are 21 of open conflict and avoid it if we can. And there is a 22 to expressing and working through

conflict. If the working involves harsh words and name-calling, people feel deeply hurt and relationships can be

23 . Some group members may be afraid that if they really 24 their anger, they may go out of control and

become violent.


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(a) challenge

(b) principle

(c) chance(d) risk


(a) established

(b) maligned

(c) encouraged(d) rebuilt


(a) sublimate

(b) express

(c) minimise(d) regulate


(a) scared

(b) careful

(c) reckless(d) aware

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Section B Qualitative Reasoning

25. Which of these statements reflects a similarly between three words given below?

Pacto Time : Maid: Butler

(a) They are employed in restaurants

(b) They are persons who look after children

(c) They are different types of servant

(d) They are the members of the household

26. If the words below were organised according to a logical sequence. Which would come first?

(a) leaf

(b) Stem

(c) Root

(d) Flower

27. Idioms are saying that convey more than a surface or literal meaning.

Select the correct, deeper meaning for the following idiom. One should not stay idle at home but ‘be up and

doing’.

(a) Sleeping

(b) Active

(c) Working(d) Reading

28. You are sitting among the friends and an argument erupts. You know that you are right but some others are

opposing your view point without any edge that too aggressively. You__

(a) will start fighting with them

(b) will place your arguments politely

(c) will keep quiet and let than overpower you

(d) will start keeping your views in an aggressive way

29. Consider the relationship within statement ‘Aluminium’is to ‘bauxite’ as ‘iron’ is to ‘haematite’. Which of the

words below completes the following statements?

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‘Water is to ‘oxygen’ as ‘salt’ is to __

(a) iron

(b) sodium

(c) calcium

(d) proteins

30. Colours are believed to influence how we think, feel and behave. Studies have shown that people associate

certain colours with emotions. When choosing colours, designers consider the impact they may have on people’s

understandings and feelings.

Commonly recognised colour association include.

Blue : Trust, cold, sadness

Green : Balance, calm, freshness

Purple : Leadership, wisdom, intuition

Yellow : Happiness, warmth, fun Red :

Heat, energy, appetite

Use the above information to answer the following question.

For a political institution, the colour chosen would most likely be

(a) purple

(b) red

(c) green

(d) blue

Directions (Q. Nos. 31-36) Read the following information in the passage and answer the questions given below.

A Mystery

“Something is very wrong,” says the detective.

‘I know!’ says Ms Gervis. “It is wrong that someone has stolen from me!”

The detective looks around Ms Gervis’ apartment. That is not what I am talking about, ma’am. What is

wrong is that I do not understand how the robber got in and out.”

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Ms Gervis and the detective stand in silence. Ms Gervis’ eyes are full of tears. Her hands are shaking. “The

robber did not come through the window,” says the detective. “These windows have not been opened or shut in

months.”

The detective looks at the fireplace. “The robber did not squeeze down here.”

The detective walks to the front door. He examines the latch. “And since there are no marks or

scratches, the robber definitely did not try to break the lock.” “I have no idea how he did it,” says a

bothered Ms Gervis.

“It is a big mystery.”

“And you say the robber stole nothing else?” asks the detective. “No money, no jewellery, no crystal?”

“That’s right, detective. He took only what was important to me,” Mr Gervis says with a sigh. “There is only

one thing I can do now.”

“And what is that?” the detective asks with surprise.

“I will stop baking cakes,” Ms Gervis says. “They are mine to give away. They are not for someone to steal.”

“You cannot do that!” says the detective with alarm. “Who will bake those delicious cakes?” ‘I

am sorry. I do not know,” says Ms Gervis.

“I must solve this case immediately!” says the detective.

31. What else was stolen from the apartment ?

(a) Crystal

(b) Jewellery

(c) Money

(d) Nothing

32. If something is said with alarm, how is it said?

(a) With fear and panic

(b) With bells and whistles

(c) With smiles and laughter(d) W,th sadness and tears

33. What does Ms Gervis do with her cakes?

(a) She eats them

(b) She sells them

(c) She hIdes them

(d) She gives them away

34. Near the beginning of the story,

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“Ms Gervis’ eyes are full of tears.

Her hands are shaking.” How does Ms Gervis probably feel?

(a) She is upset

(b) She is tired

(c) She is hungry

(d) She is confused

35. Where does this story take place?

(a) In a bakery

(b) At the police station

(c) In Ms Gervis’s house

(d) In Ms Gervrs’s apartment

36. What is a mystery?

(a) SomethIng thai ISwrong

(b) SomethIng that happens at nIght

(c) Sornetrunq a robber leaves behmd

(d) Something that cannot be explained

Directions (Q. Nos. 37-42) Read the following information in the passage and answer the questions given below.

PMGSY

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSy) external website that opens in a new window was launched on

25th December, 2000 as a fully funded Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The primary objective of the PMGSY is to

provide connectivity to all the eligible unconnected habitations of more than 500 persons in the rural areas (250

persons in the hilly and desert areas) by good quality all weather roads.

Under Bharat Nirman, goal has been set to provide connectivity to all the habitations with population of more

than 1000 in the plain areas and habitations with a population of 500 or more in hilly and tribal areas in a time

bound manner by 2009. The systematic upgradation of the existing rural road networks is also an integral

component of the scheme. Accordingly, an action plan bas been prepared for connecting 66802 habitations with

146185 km of all weather roads. This action plan, also envisages upgradation renewal of 194130 km of the

existing rural road network. Subsequently, based on ground verification by states, 62985 habitations were found

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eligible to be connected under the programme, out of which 3421 habitations have been connected under other

schemes. Thus, the revised target is to connect 59564 habitations. It is estimated that an investment of about ₹

48000 crore would be required for achieving the targets under Bharat Nirman. The implementation strategy

focuses on quality, cost Management and ‘on time’ delivery. Up to July, 2008, project proposals amounting to ₹

81717 crore have been approved, against which a sum of ₹ 38499 crore has been released for 86146 roads

covering a length of 331736 km. Against these, 52218 road works having road length of 175629 km have been

completed with a cumulative expenditure of ₹ 35295 crore.

37. When was PMGSY external website launched?

(a) December, 2000 (b)

December, 2001

(c) December, 2002

(d) December, 2003

38. PMGSY is sponsored by

(a) Central Government

(b) State Government

(c) Local Authorities

(d) None of these

39. Under which scheme, there is a goal to provide connectivity to all habitation with population more than

lOOO?

(a) PMGSY

(b) Bharat Nirman

(c) MGNREGS

(d) None of these

40. The implementation strategy under Bharat Nirman focus on

(a) quality

(b) cost management

(c) on Time delivery(d) All of these

41. What was the amount approved till July, 200B?

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(a) ₹ 81717 crore (b)

₹ 52218 crore

(c) ₹ 38499 crore

(d) ₹ 48000 crore

42. The major purpose of PMGSY is

(a) provide good quality all weather roads

(b) provide good quality food materials

(c) provide good quality habuanon(d) provide employment

Section C Quantitative Reasoning

43. Cake cafe sells two type of cakes of same flavour of same thickness, but of different size. The smaller cake has

a radius of 12 em and larger one has a radius of 18 em and costs twice the price of smaller one.

In terms of ‘cost effectiveness’ or ‘value for money’. Which of the following statement is true?

(a) The smaller cake Is better value

(b) Each cake IS equally good value

(c) More Information IS needed to work out which is better value(d) The larger cake is better value.

Direction (Q.No. 44) Study the following graph carefully and answer the following question that follows.

The following graph gives the circulation growth of Gram Sewa magazine from July to December – 2003 and

answer the questions.

44. The growth rate is very low during the month of

(a) August

(b) October

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(c) November(d) December

45. In a class of students, teacher asked the student who had studied the chapter 1 and who had studied the

chapter 2. 32 students had studied atleast one of these chapter. 20% of the students had studied neither of

these chapters?

How many students were in the class?

(a) 25 (b)

32 (c) 40

(d) 45

46. five years ago the average age of four men is 48yr. Now, a new man joins and the average age increases by 2

yr, what is the age of the new man?

(a) 36 yr (b)

42 yr

(c) 41 yr

(d) 38 yr

47. An office has as many four legged chairs and as many four legged tables as workers and as many three legged

stools as four legged almirahs. If the number of stools be one more than the number of workers and total

number of legs be 585. The numbers of members in the office are

(a) 17

(b) 34

(c) 16

(d) Cannot be determined

48. In a village, the current birth rate per thousand is 55. whereas corresponding death rate is 34 per thousand.

The net growth rate in terms of population increase wilt be

(a) 0.021 %

(b) 0.0021 %

(c) 21 %

(d) 2.1 %

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49. A shopkeeper profess to sell all things at a discount of 10% but increases the selting price of each article by

20%. His gain on each article is

(a) 6 % (b)

8 %

(c) 10 % (d)

12 %

50. The average score of a cricketer in three matches is 22 runs and in two other matches. it is 17 runs. Find the

average in all the five matches.

(a) 20

(b) 19.6(c)

21

(d) 19.5

51. In a bus, there are 15 more men than women and ratio of men to women is 7 to 4.

How many passengers are their in the bus?

(a) 45

(b) 50

(c) 55

(d) 60

52. Brijesh purchased an item online from Dubai for 540 Dirham. the exchange rate was 1000 INR for

13.50 Dirham. Brijesh’s bank charged him 2% for the transaction? The total cost of item was

(a) 40080 INA (b)

40880 INR

(c) 48000 INA

(d) 40800 INR

Direction (Q. No. 53) Read the following information in the passage ancl answer the question given below.

The motion of celestial bodies has been a subject of interest for a long time. Aryabhatta studied these motion

and calculated it in his book Aryabhatta. After that Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler studies these motion with

details, Kepler formulated that

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(i) all the planet is going on all elliptical path with Sun is at one of its centre.

(ii) the line joining the planet to Sun sweeps equal areas in every equal intervals of time.

(iii) The square of time period of the planet is directly proportional to the cube of semi-major axis.

e.g., A planet will make a revolution around the Sun in 2 days.

The average radius of path followed by the planet is 2 * 1010 km. Then for any planet the ratio of square of rime

period to cube of average radius will be

10-30 (day)2 / (km)3.

53. The Moon complete a revolution around the Earth in 27.3 days. The average distance of Moon from the

Earth is 3.85 x 105 km. The ratio of square of time period to the cube of average radius for Moon

Directions (Q.Nos. 54-56) There ere 81 stable elements the: occur in nature. In addition, there are few other

naturally occurring elements, such as uranium, that are unstable. In total, there are over 100 elements, but only

10 account for 95% of the mass of Earth’s crust, \valer and atmosphere.

Oxygen is the most abundant element on Earth. It is found combined with hydrogen in water and with silicon in

sand and rocks. Oxygen is found in air and constitutes about 21% of our atmosphere. The mass of oxygen in

Earth’s crust, water and atmosphere is about equal to the total mass of all other elements. The table given below

lists the ten most abundant elements.

Elements in Earth’s crust, water and atmosphere

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Element Mass Per cent Element Mass Per cent

Oxygen 49.5% Sodium 2.6%

Silicon 25.7% Potassium 2.4%

Aluminum 7.5 % MagneSium 1.9%

Iron 4.7 % hydrogen 0.9%

Calcium 3.4 % Tltamum 0.6%

All other elements 0.5%

Oxygen, silicon and aluminium are the three most abundant clements on Earth. The elements oxygen, carbon,

hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus account for over 99% of the mass of the human body. The

remaining 1 % consists trace elements, many of which are essential to human life. e.g., a trace of iron is

necessary to bind oxygen to hemoglobin in blood. The figure compares the distribution of elements in Earth’s

crust and in the human body.

Abundance of Elements Notice that oxygen is the most abundant element in both Earth’s crust and the human

body. Although. aluminum is abundant in Earth, there is evidence that this element is toxic to the human body.

54. Which of the following elements is toxic to human body?

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(a) Oxygen

(b)Aluminium

(c) Silicon (d)

Iron

55. Which of the following elements is unstable?

(a) titanium

(b) Hydrogen

(c) Uranium(d) Silicon

56. Which of the following is a trace elements?

(a) Magnesium

(b) Hydrogen

(c) titanium

(d)Sodium

Direction (Q. No. 57) Reed the following Information in the passage and answer the question given below.

Nowadays, converging lenses arc used in spectacles and many other devices. It is used to magnify the size of the

object, to make small thing appear much larger or much closer than they appear.

The magnifying power a single converging lens such as used in cameras or magnifying glasses is equal to ratio of

magnifies length to actual length of the object .

A 5x lens, magnifies an object upto 5 times the actual size of object.

e.g., If lOx magnifies (lens) is used to magnify the 2 ern object upto 20 cm size.

57. An insect is of size 0.2 cm, when observed through a lOx magnifier, (well known as microscope) is appears to

be of the size.

(a) 2 cm

(b) 0.2 cm

(c) 0.02 cm(d) 2 cm

Direction (Q. No. 58) Read the following information in the passage and answer the question given below.

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Human eyes contain a lens which focus the coming from outer world at the retina that is located at back side of

the eye ball.

The inner structure of eye ball is made such a way that thickness of the eye lens may be changed i.e., it may be

thick or thin.

58. Three figures indicate the welt eye with thicker lens and eye with thinner lens. Identify the well strain free

eye

(a) Eye In (A) (b)

Eye In (B) (c)

Eye In (C)

(d) Eye in (A) and (C)

Direction (Q. No. 59) Read the following information in the passage and answer the question given below.

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If the eye lens is too thin and/or eye ball is shorter than its normal size, It lead the men are not able see the

objects closer to it. This type of defects of vision is known as farsightedness. It this case converging lenses are

used to remedy. In case of this type of defect ray after passing through eye lens meet beyond retained.

e.g., If a man is not able to read newspaper, they must suffering from far sighted uses. 59.

Guess, the name of lens used in remedy of far sightedness

(a) converging lens

(b) diverging lens

(c) may be both converging and diverging

(d) either converging or diverging

Direction (Q. No. 60) Read the following Information in the passage and answer the question given below.

The persons those are not able clearly see the distant object are suffering from nearsightedness or myopia. In

case of myopia, the eye lens is too thick or the diameter of eye ball is larger than normal. In this case remedy is

done with the help of a divergent lens. In myopia eye the rays passing through the eye lens meets before the

retina.

e.g., If an old man does not able to sec the distant object, it means they are suffering from myopia.

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