CampusRecruitmentBook PDF

CAMPUS RECRUITMENT
COMPLETE REFERENCE
LOG-ON
to
www.CampusRecruitment.co.in
Praxis Groups
PRAXIS GROUPS
India’s First online educational material publishers
Address:
Mig-B-35,
Indian Airlines Colony,
Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500003
Phone: 040-40203585, 09246844022
Email: contact@campusrecruitment.co.in
Website: www.campusrecruitment.co.in
ISBN 978-81-930685-1-9
Copyright © 2006 -2016 Praxis Groups. All Rights Reserved.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form through any electronic or mechanical means
(including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval) without prior permission in writing from
the publisher, except for reading and browsing via the World Wide Web.
Information contained in this book has been published by Praxis Groups and the content has been obtained and
developed by its authors from sources believed to be reliable and correct to the best of their knowledge. However, the
Publisher and the Authors shall, in no event, be liable for any errors, omissions or damages arising out of the use of
this information and specifically disclaim any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular use.
Disputes of any are subject to Hyderabad Jurisdiction only.
Bulk Purchases
Companies, Institutions and other organizations wishing to make bulk purchases of any book, published by PRAXIS
GROUPS should contact at -
Phone: 09246844022 , 07032206275, 040-40203585,
Email: contact@campusrecruitment.co.in
Address: Mig-B-35, Indian Airlines Colony, Begumpet, Hyderabad. Pin: 500003
About the Authors
 Ramanadham Ramesh Babu, M.A. (Litt)., M.A(Edu)., B.L, Ph.D:
Assistant Professor, Dept. of English - GITAM University, Visakhapatnam
This book is fortunate enough to have him as an author. He has profound experience in teaching
and training the students in various national and international academic and competitive exams;
his passion for English made him work on innovative research and he has received his doctorate.
He has gifted us with fabulous content for the Verbal Ability.
 Israel Battu (MCA, National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala):

A man with enthusiasm to contribute for the field of education which led him to establish an
institute. His expertise and enthusiasm resulted in producing outstanding material in 'Logical
Reasoning'.
 Akash R Bhutada (B.E, University of Pune, PGDA, IMT Hyderabad):

His passion for Aptitude exams and Aptitude contests produced exceptional material for
Quantitative Aptitude.
 Vijaya Laxmi and A. Kalyani (M.A):

Their vast academic experience, coupled with their interaction with students of varying abilities
has contributed significantly in the creation of this material in Verbal Ability.
About 'Technical Interview' Authors

 Dr. P.Chandra Shekhar, Associate Professor, Department of ECE, OU.
 Dr. Rega Rajendra, Professor in Mechanical Engineering, OU.
 Ch. Siva Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of EEE, OU.
 Dr. R.Srinivasa Kumar and Dr. Suresh Kumar, Professors in Dept of Civil Engineering, OU.
are esteemed professors of Osmania University. They have been visiting MNCs and conducting
interviews for the past several years.
About Quality Analyst, Co-ordinator and Executive

 Vamshi Krishna Kenche (B-Tech, JNTU):
A man of commitment, honesty and hard work. He has done remarkable work in the crucial areas -
Quality Analysis, coordinating the authors/artists/data entries and finally contributing his creative
thoughts. Without Vamshi, this book wouldn’t have seen the light of the day.
 Nagarjuna Kalimisetty (BSc, MA, Osmania University)

Nagarjuna is bachelor in Mathematics, his hard work and passion has resulted an easy to learn and
comprehensive material in quantitative and reasoning .
About Data Entry Operators

 Aruna Sherpally and Md.Awez Akram have played a very important role in managing entire
work of the book without any confusion on the computer. They have produced a quality output
despite many hurdles.
About Graphic Designers

 Ranjith Kumar Durishetty (B-com, BFA): Ranjith has contributed the art work for the book.
Inside the Book
Introduction to Campus Recruitment Procedure..................................................................................................... i
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE LOGICAL REASONING
Number System...................................................... 1.1 Coding–Decoding................................................. 2.1
Averages................................................................... 1.13 Seating Arrangement.............................................. 2.7
Ratio – Proportion................................................... 1.19 Day Sequence/ Calender........................................ 2.12
Chain Rule / Variation............................................ 1.27 Direction Sense Test................................................ 2.20
Percentages.............................................................. 1.33 Blood Relations........................................................ 2.27
Mixtures and Allegations...................................... 1.39 Syllogisms................................................................ 2.33
Time and Work........................................................ 1.43 Series......................................................................... 2.43
Pipes and Cisterns.................................................. 1.47 Analogy – Classification ....................................... 2.47
Time Speed and Distance...................................... 1.52 Alphabet Test........................................................... 2.50
Clocks....................................................................... 1.63 Character Puzzle..................................................... 2.54
Profit and Loss........................................................ 1.67 Symbol Based Operations...................................... 2.59
Interests and Discounts.......................................... 1.72 Arithmetic Reasoning............................................. 2.63
Partnerships............................................................. 1.81 Statements and Arguments................................... 2.68
Problem Solving...................................................... 1.85 Non Verbal Reasoning............................................ 2.73
Basic Geometry........................................................ 1.88 Cubes and Dices...................................................... 2.79
Solid Mensuration.................................................. 1.97 VERBAL ABILITY
Co-ordinate Geometry............................................ 1.104 Grammar
Permutations and Combinations.......................... 1.110 Sentence.................................................................... 3.1
Probability................................................................ 1.119 Parts of Speech......................................................... 3.2
Data Sufficiency....................................................... 1.130 • Noun............................................................... 3.3
Data Interpretation................................................. 1.136 • Pronoun.......................................................... 3.5
• Tabular Data Interpretation..................... 1.136 ▪ Articles.................................................... 3.7
• Bar Graphs................................................. 1.144 • Verb................................................................. 3.9
• Line Graphs or Cartesian Graphs........... 1.148 ▪ Tenses...................................................... 3.10
• Pie Chart..................................................... 1.153 ▪ Subject–Verb Agreement...................... 3.13
• Venn Diagrams.......................................... 1.156 ▪ Active and Passive Voice...................... 3.14
• Net Diagram.............................................. 1.158 • Adverb............................................................ 3.16
• Mixed Diagrams........................................ 1.159 • Adjective......................................................... 3.18
• Missed Data Tables................................... 1.162 • Preposition..................................................... 3.20
Inequalities............................................................... 1.166 • Conjunction.................................................... 3.22
Surds......................................................................... 1.169 ▪ Reported Speech.................................... 3.23
Functions.................................................................. 1.172 Sentence Correction/ Spotting Errors................... 3.24
Logarithms............................................................... 1.177 Vocabulary................................................................ 3.34
Set Theory................................................................. 1.180 Antonyms................................................................. 3.40
Progressions............................................................. 1.184 Synonyms................................................................. 3.50
Quadratic Equations............................................... 1.188 Analogy..................................................................... 3.53
Phrasal Verbs............................................................ 3.58
Idiomatic Expressions............................................. 3.59
Reading Comprehension........................................ 3.61 GROUP DISCUSSION
Closet – Fill in the blanks....................................... 3.77 Introduction............................................................. 6.41
Sentence Rearrangement........................................ 3.84 Skills required for Group Discussion................... 6.42
Theme Detection...................................................... 3.100 Steps to approach a Group Discussion................ 6.43
PLACEMENT PAPERS Reasons for failure in Group Discussion............. 6.44
Placement Paper-1................................................... 4.1 Summary................................................................... 6.44
Placement Paper-2................................................... 4.11
Placement Paper-3................................................... 4.22 How to know a company is genuine.................... 6.45
Placement Paper-4................................................... 4.33
Placement Paper-5................................................... 4.43
Placement Paper-6 to 40 visit www.CampusRecruitment.co.in
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW
Civil Engineering..................................................... 5.1
Electronics and Communication Engineering.... 5.6
Electrical and Electronics Engineering................. 5.11
Mechanical Engineering......................................... 5.18
Computer Science/ Information Technology....... 5.22
HR INTERVIEW
What qualities does an Interviewer observe?...... 6.1
Tips for Interview.................................................... 6.2
Do's and Dont's of Interview.................................. 6.2
Do's and Dont's of Body Language...................... 6.3
Answering Interview Questions........................... 6.4
Mock Interview with Body Language.................. 6.6
Reasons for failure in Interviews.......................... 6.17
TIPS FOR SEARCHING/ APPLYING JOBS
Different ways to apply for jobs............................ 6.18
Applying jobs through companies website......... 6.19
Jobs at Government/PSUs...................................... 6.21
Apply Govt/PSU jobs in Naukri/Monster............ 6.22
Selection Procedure in PSUs.................................. 6.23
List of PSUs.............................................................. 6.23
Tips to use Naukri.com.......................................... 6.26
Tips to use Monster.com......................................... 6.31
Career Path based on Academic Percentage........ 6.35
RESUME PREPARATION
Tips to build an effective Resume......................... 6.37
Things to avoid when writing Resume................ 6.37
Contents of a Good Resume.................................. 6.37
Sample Resume Format.......................................... 6.39
Introduction to Campus Recruitment Procedure
Every student chooses an educational institute on the basis of three important factors-
A. What would be the quality of education imparted?
B. How would the education benefit the student academically or otherwise?
C. The potential jobs that would be offered on the campus to the students who pass out of the institute.
The last factor is apparently the most important criteria that would be evaluated by the students in choosing a
particular academic institution. The campus recruitment procedure has become one of the most popular avenues
to recruit people into companies.
Companies hire engineering graduates into roles that range from software application development, delivery
roles, software/ hardware testing, research and development, application maintenance network security and
support etc. Management graduates are hired for roles in business development, IT consulting, business
analysis, customer relationship management, HR roles, sales, marketing, finance etc.
Before a student braces himself to face the arduous task of appearing for the campus selection procedure, there
are a few points that he has to bear in mind –
1. Interact with senior students who have been hired into different organizations. Taking a cue from the
seniors would effectively help a student to know the areas that would require extensive preparation and
the ones that wouldn’t.
2. Interact with the faculty and understand how the technical interviews could be facilitated.
3. Map your strengths to the profile of the job. This is extremely important because there may be scenarios
in which a student may have more than one offer at hand. Understanding the profile of the job and the
opportunities for growth within the organization, besides the CTC offered would benefit the students to
narrow down their choices.
4. Study and understand the philosophy, culture and values of the companies that recruit college
graduates.
Campus Recruitment Procedure:
Most colleges that offer campus recruitment facilitate the recruitment through a special department known as
the placement department. The placement department is steered by a placement officer who oversees the entire
recruitment process.
The various stages that are involved in a typical campus recruitment program are as follows-
➢ Pre-placement talk
➢ Aptitude tests
➢ Group discussion
➢ Technical Interview
➢ HR Interview.
1. Pre Placement Talk:
The pre-placement talk is a presentation that is given by the recruiting company’s HR and recruiting team.
Various aspects of the company such as its profile, history, milestone achievements, organizational goals, its
vision, mission, the job profile, products, services, product lines, customers, locations, branches,
organizational chart, senior management etc. The role of the job offered as well as its description along with
the selection criteria, CTC, designation etc. are also explained in detail. Generally the pre-placement talk is
presented by a senior member of the delivery or the HR team.
The general format of the selection process remains the same across companies that hire campus graduates.
Minor variation may be present. Selection happens in the following stages.
2. Aptitude Test:
Aptitude test is conducted to evaluate how effectively a student could respond to a task or a situation and
their communication skills. In short, this area tests a candidate’s problem solving ability. The areas that are
normally tested are numerical or quantitative ability, logical reasoning, verbal ability and data sufficiency.
www.campusrecruitment.co.in i
a. Quantitative Aptitude:
Numerical ability entails multiple choice questions that are from the topics mostly covered in high school
along with some advanced topics. The various topics from which questions may be asked are Number theory,
Averages, Ratio and proportion, Time and Distance, Percentages, mixtures and allegation, permutations,
combinations, probability etc. The purpose of this test is to assess the problem solving ability of a candidate
under constraints in time. This area can be effectively countered if a student prepares sufficiently beforehand.
b. Verbal Ability:
This area tests the communication skills, reading ability and also the grammatical knowledge of a candidate.
The type of questions that may be asked in verbal ability include grammar based questions (sentence
correction/ error identification), vocabulary based questions (para jumbles, synonyms, antonyms, fill in the
blanks, cloze passages), idioms and phrases, reading comprehension and occasionally descriptive writing
(essays, formal/informal letters, analytical/ issue writing section). It is mandatory for a candidate to have basic
rules of English in place before he or she appears for the campus placement process.
c. Analytical and Logical Reasoning:
This section tests the logical reasoning and the analytical ability of a candidate. The questions are generally
given in the form of puzzles and a set of questions follow the puzzle. It is required by a candidate to rationally
approach the puzzle by interpreting the logic. Verbal based reasoning questions such as cause and effect,
assertion and reasons may also be asked.
d. Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency:
Data is presented in various forms such as bar graphs, pie charts and data should be interpreted accordingly.
In data sufficiency, a problem is presented with some data and a candidate has to determine if the given
amount of data is sufficient for problem solving.
The aptitude round cannot be underestimated because it is a process of eliminating candidates who do not
have enough problem solving abilities, reasoning skills or acceptable levels of communication. While a few
companies may lay more emphasis on communication and numerical abilities, a few others may stress upon
analytical abilities. Regardless of how well a candidate fares academically, he or she should prepare
sufficiently for the aptitude test as this stage in an inevitable phase of any campus selection process.
3. Group Discussion:
Those selected in the aptitude test will be called for group discussion. Group discussion is a process of
selection rather than a process of elimination. The recruiting team will evaluate certain personality traits like
confidence, communicating with the team, participation, ability to present one’s views in a clear and concise
manner, interpersonal skills, leadership skills etc. These are the traits that the employers would want to see in
their potential employees. The main intention of group discussion is to assess the behavior of a candidate in a
group. In the GD round, there are usually a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 candidates. The topic of the
discussion is normally related current topics, hypothetical situations, problematic situations, abstract topics
etc. Students who are confident, have a clear thought process and are able to articulate their thoughts lead the
group discussion. Hence, students need to be positive, confident and dynamic in their attitude in this round.
They should also develop effective listening skills that would enable them to listen and understand others
perspective. Students are advised to keep abreast of current affairs and are expected to familiarize themselves
with the popular topics in news. They are advised to form small groups and discuss various topics which
would bolster their efforts to successively participate in the group discussions.
4. Technical Interview:
The pre final round of the selection process is the technical interview. A student appearing for the technical
round should be thorough with the fundamental aspects of his subject. While a student may not be expected
to know the entire subject inside out, he or she is expected to be proficient in the basic aspects of the subject
and able to present the subject in a well formatted manner to his interviewers. It would greatly benefit the
students if they would have completed their projects on their own rather than plagiarizing (copying) from
other sources. This would exhibit the ingenuity of a student and increase his chances of clearing the technical
round. Students who have interned in good organizations have an edge above the others in the technical
round as company internships are greatly valued by the recruiters.
www.campusrecruitment.co.in ii
5. HR Interview:
The HR interview is more of a two way process. A student is assessed for his communication, attitude,
confidence, flexibility, enthusiasm, behavioral skills etc. The company HR will market their company through
the HR round. A student should be confident, but not over confident in the HR round. He or she should be
honest and polite in answering the questions and also ask questions to the company HR regarding basic
policies, procedures and of course, the CTC. Many a time it is quite common for technically strong candidates
to fail to get through the HR round. This may happen if the candidate has poor presentation skills, is
overconfident or is rude or extremely timid in his or her attitude. Self-grooming is very important for a
candidate to clear this round of the campus selection.
The recruitment process weighs heavily on the attitude of a candidate. A candidate should exhibit positive
thinking, learnability, proper body language, confidence, clarity of thought, interpersonal skills, future goals
etc. This segment has about 75% weightage.
Academic knowledge has a weightage of about 10%. This test the student’s fundamental knowledge of the
core subjects in his or her branch and also its practical use.
Communication skills carry a weightage of about 10%.
Preparing a good resume is equally important while bracing for the campus selection process. The resume is
the first impression a recruiter has of the candidate. The resume should be prepared in such a way that it
reflects a candidate’s capabilities, his strengths, achievements and areas of interests. Hence sufficient efforts
should go into preparing a good resume. For further reading, refer to ‘Resume’ section of this book.
Knowledge about current affairs and extra-curricular activities carry about 5% weightage. These areas should
also be concentrated upon to increase the chances of making it through the campus interviews.
Thus, a thorough and systematic preparation in each of the areas mentioned above would go a long way in
ensuring that a candidate gets through the right company.
www.campusrecruitment.co.in iii
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
NUMBER SYSTEM
CONCEPTS Note: A terminating decimal will have a finite number of
In Hindu–Arabic system we use ten symbols 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, digits after the decimal point.
5, 6, 7, 8, 9 called digits to represent any number. This is 3 5 25
e.g.: =0.75 , =1.25 , =1.5625 .
the decimal system where we use the digits 0 to 9. Here 4 4 16
0 is called insignificant digit where as 1, . . . . . . . , 9 are Repeating Decimals: A decimal number that has digits
called significant digits. that repeat forever.
• Classification of Numbers: 1
e.g.: =0.333 .. . .(here, 3 repeats forever.)
Natural Numbers: The numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, . . . . . . 3
which we use in counting are known as natural numbers. Non–Repeating Decimal: A decimal that neither
The set of all natural numbers can be represented by N = terminates nor repeats.
{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, . . . . . . . . . .} e.g.: √ 2=1.4142135623 . .. .
Whole Numbers: If we include 0 among the natural Real Numbers: The rational and irrational numbers
numbers then the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, . . . . are called together are called real numbers.
whole numbers. Hence, every natural number is a whole 13 2 3 +4
e.g.: , , , etc are real numbers.
number. The set of whole numbers is represented by W. 21 5 7 2
Integers: All counting numbers and their negatives The set of real numbers is denoted by R.
including zero are known as integers. Even Numbers: Any integer that can be divided exactly
The set of integers can be represented by Z or I. by 2.
Z = {. . . . . . –4, –3, –2, –1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, . . . . .} e.g.: 2, 6, 0, -8, -10, . . . . are even numbers.
Every natural number is an integer but every integer is not Odd Numbers: An integer that cannot be divided
natural number. exactly by 2 is an Odd number.
Positive Integers: The set I + = {1, 2, 3, 4, . . . . .} is the set e.g.: 1, 3, -5, -7, . . . . are odd numbers.
of all positive integers. Positive integers and Natural Prime Numbers: A Prime Number can be divided
numbers are synonyms. evenly only by 1, or itself. And it must be a whole
Negative Integers: The set I – = {. . . , –3, –2, –1} is the set number greater than 1.
of all negative integers. e.g.: Numbers 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, . . . . are prime.
0 (zero) is neither positive nor negative. All primes which are greater than 3 are of the form
Non Negative Integers: The set {0, 1, 2, 3, . . . } is the set (6n+1) or (6n–1).
of all non negative integers. Note:
p • 1 is not a prime number.
Rational Numbers: The numbers of the form ,
q • 2 is the least and only even prime number.
where p and q are integers, p is not divisible by q and • 3 is the least odd prime number.
q ≠ 0, are known as rational numbers. • Prime numbers up to 100 are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19,
(or) Any number that can be written in fraction form is 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71, 73, 79, 83,89,97.
a rational number. This includes integers, terminating There are 25 prime numbers up to 100.
decimals, and repeating decimals as well as fractions. Composite Number: Natural numbers greater than 1
3 5 5 1 3 which are not prime, are known as composite numbers.
e.g.: , , , , etc
7 2 9 2 5 The number 1 is neither prime nor composite.
The set of rational numbers is denoted by Q. Two numbers which have only 1 as the common factor
Irrational Numbers: Any real number that cannot be are called co–primes (or) relatively prime to each other.
written in fraction form is an irrational number. Numbers e.g.: 3 and 5 are co primes.
which are both non-terminating as well as non-repeating Note:
decimals are called irrational numbers. Natural Numbers = 1 + Prime + Composite Numbers.
10 22 Whole Numbers = 0 (Zero) + Natural Numbers.
e.g.: Absolute value of , , √ 2 , √ 3 , √ 10 . ..
3 7 Integers = Negative Integers + 0 + Positive Integers.
Real Numbers = Rational + Irrational Numbers.
Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.1

• Test of Divisibility: Divisibility by 11: A number is divisible by 11 if the
Divisibility by 2: A number is divisible by 2 if the unit's difference of the sum of the digits at odd places and sum
digit is either zero or divisible by 2. of the digits at the even places is either zero or divisible
e.g.: Units digit of 76 is 6 which is divisible by 2 hence by 11. (or) Subtract the first digit from a number made
76 is divisible by 2. by the other digits. If that number is divisible by 11 then
Units digit of 330 is 0 so it is divisible by 2. the original number is also divisible by 11.
Divisibility by 3: A number is divisible by 3 if sum of e.g.: In the number 9823, the sum of the digits at odd
all digits in it is divisible by 3. places is 9+2=11 and the sum of the digits at even places
e.g.: The number 273 is divisible by 3 since 2 + 7 + 3 = 12 is 8+3=11. The difference between them is 11 – 11 = 0.
which is divisible by 3. Hence, the given number is divisible by 11.
Divisibility by 4: A number is divisible by 4, if the e.g.: 14641
number formed by the last two digits in it is divisible by 1464 − 1 is 1463
4, or last two digits are zeros. 146 − 3 is 143
e.g.: The number 5004 is divisible by 4 since last two 14 − 3 = 11, which is divisible by 11, so 14641 is also
digits 04 is divisible by 4. divisible by 11.
Divisibility by 5: A number is divisible by 5 if the units
• If a number 'N' is divisible by two numbers 'a' and
digit in the number is either 0 or 5.
'b', where a, b are co primes, then 'N' is divisible by 'ab'.
e.g.: 375 is divisible by 5 as 5 is in the units place.
Co-prime Numbers: Two numbers are co-prime to each
Divisibility by 6: A number is divisible by 6 if it is
other if they have 'no common factor except 1'.
even and sum of all digits is divisible by 3.
e.g.: The number 6492 is divisible by 6 as it is even and Divisibility by 12: A number is divisible by 12 if it is
sum of its digits 6 + 4 + 9 + 2 = 21 is divisible by 3. divisible by 3 and 4.
Divisibility by 7: e.g.: The number 1644 is divisible by 12 as it is divisible
Step-1: Remove unit's digit. And double it. by 3 and 4. Here 3 and 4 because they are co-prime to
Step-2: Subtract it from the rest of the number. each other.
Step-3: Check whether the resulted number is divisible Divisibility by 13: Iteratively add 4 times the last digit
by 7 or not. to the rest until you get a number divisible by 13 .
Step-4: Repeat the above steps until the resulted e.g.: 7462 ⇒ 746 + (2×4) = 754 ⇒ 75+ (4×4) = 91
number is either 0 (zero) or divisible by 7. 91 is divisible by 13. So, 7462 is also divisible by 13.
e.g.: Consider the number 10717. Divisibility by 14: The number is divisible by 7 and 2.
Step-1: Removing the unit's digit i.e. 7. Double of 7 =14. Divisibility by 15: The number is divisible by 3 and 5.
Step-2: 1071 – 14 = 1057.
Step-3: Now remove 7 from 1057 and double it i.e. 14. Divisibility by 16:
Step-4: 105 – 14 = 91. With a 3 digit number: Multiply hundreds digit by 4,
Step-5: Now remove 1 and double it i.e. 2. then add the last two digits.
Step-6: 9 – 2 = 7 e.g.: 352 ⇒ (3×4)+52 = 12 + 52 = 64
The final result 7 is divisible by 7. So the given number 64 is divisible by 16. So, 352 is also divisible by 16.
i.e. 10717 is also divisible by 7. With a more than 3 digit number: The last four digits
Divisibility by 8: A number is divisible by 8, if the form a number is divisible by 16.
number formed by last 3 digits is divisible by 8. e.g.: 38512 ⇒ Here is 8512 is divisible by 16. So, 38512 is
e.g.: The number 6573392 is divisible by 8 as the last 3 also divisible by 16.
digits '392' is divisible by 8. Divisibility by 17:
Divisibility by 9: A number is divisible by 9 if the sum Subtract 5 times the last digit from the rest.
of its digit is divisible by 9. e.g.: 3961 ⇒ 396 – (1×5) = 391 ⇒ 39 – (1×5) = 34
e.g.: The number 15606 is divisible by 9 as the sum of 34 is divisible by 17. So, 3961 is also divisible by 17.
the digits 1 + 5 + 6 + 0 + 6 = 18 is divisible by 9. Divisibility by 18: An even number satisfying the
Divisibility by 10: Last digit should be zero. divisibility test by 9 is also divisible by 18.
e.g.: The last digit of 4470 is zero. So, it is divisible by 10. e.g.: The number 80388 is divisible by 18 as it satisfies
the divisibility test of 9.

Only 90 out of 528 pages are provided in this PDF. Find details below to purchase this book
How to order
CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
Divisibility by 19: Add twice the last digit to the rest. ▪ HCF of More than Two Numbers:
e.g.: 10944 ⇒ 1094 + (4 × 2) = 1102 Step 1: Take any two numbers as your wish and find
⇒ 110 + (2×2) = 114 ⇒ 11 + (4 × 2) = 11 + 8 = 19. their HCF.
Divisibility by 20: Last digit is zero & tens digit is even. Step 2: Now find the HCF of third number and HCF
e.g.: 980; Last digit is zero. And tens digit is even. obtained for the previous two numbers.
Divisibility by 25: A number is divisible by 25 if the Step 3: Now find the HCF of fourth number and HCF
number formed by the last two digits is divisible by 25 obtained in the previous step. Continue the same
or the last two digits are zero. process till the last number. The final HCF is
e.g.: The number 7975 is divisible by 25 as the last two concluded to be the HCF of all the given numbers.
digits are divisible by 25. e.g.: Find the HCF of 120, 246, 100.
• Common Factors: 120) 246 (2
A common factor of two or more numbers is a number 240
which divides each of them exactly. 6) 120 (20
e.g.: 3 is a common factor of 6 and 15. 120
▪ Highest Common Factor (HCF): 0
Highest common factor of two or more numbers is the 6 is HCF of 120, 246. Now take 3 rd number (i.e. 100) and
greatest number that divides each of them exactly. HCF obtained in the above step (i.e. 6) and find HCF.
e.g.: 3, 4, 6, 12 are the factors of 12 and 36. Among them
the greatest is 12. Hence the HCF of 12, 36 is 12. 6)100(16
HCF is also called as Greatest common divisor (GCD) or 96
Greatest Common measure (GCM). 4)6(1
Method of Finding HCF: Method of division 4
▪ HCF of Two Numbers: 2)4(2
Step 1: Greater number is divided by the smaller 4
number. 0
Step 2: Divisor of step–1 is divided by its remainder. ▪ HCF of Decimals:
Step 3: Divisor of step–2 is divided by its remainder. e.g.: Find the HCF of 3.2, 4.12, 1.3, 7.
This could be continued until the remainder is 0. Explanation: First eliminate the influence of decimals
Then HCF = Divisor of the last step. by multiplying it either by 10 or 100 or 1000 etc. Here
e.g.: Find the HCF of 96 and 348. multiply the numbers with 100 to make all the numbers
Explanation: Here the divisor of the last step is 12. So, decimal free. i.e. 320, 412, 130, 700.
HCF of 96 and 348 is 12. Now, find the HCF of above numbers. We get it as 2.
96)348(3 Did you remember we multiplied all the numbers by
288 100 to eliminate the influence of decimals. Hence, now
60)96(1 we divide the answer by 100 to get HCF of the original
60 2
numbers. The HCF is =0.02
36)60(1 100
36 ▪ LCM (Least Common Multiple):
24)36(1 Least common multiple of two or more given numbers
24 is the 'least or lowest number' which is divisible by each of
12)24(2 them exactly. In the sense without a non zero remainder.
24 Method of Finding LCM:
0 Step-1: Write numbers in a line separated by comma.
Step 2: Divide any two of the given numbers exactly
with a least possible prime number then the quotients
and the undivided numbers are written in the next line.
Step 3: Repeat the same process till all the numbers in
the line are prime to each other i.e. no more common
factors exist.

Conclusion: The product of all divisors and the ▪ Key Points on LCM and HCF:
numbers in the last line is the LCM of the numbers. 1) HCF of fractions is always a fraction but LCM of
e.g.: Find the LCM of 14, 18, 24, 30. fractions may be a fraction or an integer.
2 14, 18, 24, 30 2) The product of any two numbers is equal to product
3 7, 9, 12, 15 of their LCM and HCF.
7, 3, 4, 5 e.g.: What is LCM and HCF of 32 and 450 ?
The LCM of 14, 18, 24, 30 = 2×3×7×3×4×5 = 2520. a) 7200, 8 b) 7100, 2 c) 7800, 2 d) 7200, 2
▪ LCM of Decimals: Let us observe an example. Explanation: Product of 32 and 450 is 14400
Find the LCM of 1.6, 0.28, 3.2, 4.9. The LCM of 32 and 450 is 7200.
Explanation:First eliminate the decimals by multiplying The HCF of 32 and 450 is 2.
with either 10 or 100 or 1000 etc. In this case, multiply (or) You can verify from options.
all the numbers with 100. Option-a: 7200 × 8 ≠ 32 × 450.
Then numbers will become 160, 28, 320, 490. Option-b: 7100 × 2 ≠ 32 × 450.
Now, find the LCM of the above numbers as earlier. Option-c: 7800 × 2 ≠ 32 × 450.
2 160, 28, 320, 490 Option-d: 7200×2 = 32 × 450.
2 80, 14, 160, 245 3) To find the greatest number that will exactly divide x,
2 40, 7, 80, 245 y and z; Required number = HCF of x, y, z.
2 20, 7, 40, 245 4) To find the greatest number that will divide x, y and z
2 10, 7, 20, 245 leaving remainders a, b and c respectively.
5 5, 7, 10, 245 Required number = HCF of (x–a), (y–b) and (z–c).
7 1, 7, 2, 49 5) To find the least number which is exactly divisible by
1, 1, 2, 7 x, y and z. Required number = LCM of x, y and z.
LCM 160, 28, 320, 490 = 2×2×2×2×2×5×7×2×7 = 15680. 6) To find the least number which when divided by x, y,
Did you remember, we have multiplied all the numbers z leaves the remainders a, b, c respectively.
by 100 to eliminate the influence of decimals. Hence, we Then it is always observed that,
divide the answer by 100 to get actual LCM of the given (x – a) = (y – b) = (z – c) = K (Assume).
15680 Required number = (LCM of x, y and z) – K.
numbers. So, the LCM is =156.80 7) To find the least number which when divided by x, y
100
▪ Finding LCM and HCF of Fractions: and z leaves the same remainder 'r' in each case.
LCM of the numbers in numerator Required number = (LCM of x, y and z) + r.
LCM= 8) To find the greatest number that will divide x, y and z
HCFof the numbers in denominator
leaving the same remainder in each case,
HCF of the numbers in numerator
HCF= If the value of remainder 'r' is given, then
LCM of the numbers in denominator
Required number = HCF of (x–r), (y–r) and (z–r).
2 81 125
e.g.: Find the LCM of , , . If the value of remainder is not given, then
5 100 302
Required number = HCF of |(x–y)|, |(y–z)|, |(z–x)|.
Explanation: First find the 'LCM of the numerator'.
As there is no common number (prime) which can • Complete Remainder:
divide any two of the numbers hence the product itself A remainder obtained by dividing a given number by
is the LCM. i.e. LCM = 2 × 81 × 125 = 20250. the method of successive division is called complete
Now find the 'HCF of the numbers in denominator'. remainder.
HCF of 5 and 100 is 5 and HCF of 5 and 302 is 1.
20250 e.g.: A certain number when successively divided by 2, 3
∴ LCM of the given fractions = =20250
1 and 5 leave remainders 1, 2 and 4 respectively. What is
4 10 20 the complete remainder or remainder when the same
e.g.: Find the HCF of , ,
9 21 63 number be divided by 30?
Explanation: HCF of numerators 4, 10 and 20 = 2. Explanation: For example, if a number when divided by
LCM of denominators 9, 21 and 63 = 63. 2, leaves remainder 1 would be of form = 2n + 1.
2 And a number when divided by 3, leaves remainder 2
HCF of the given fractions = .
63 would be of form = 3n + 2.
So, a number when successfully divided by 2, 3, 5 leaves Now compare the fractions.
remainder 1, 2, 4 would be of the form = 2[3(5n+4)+2]+1 4368 5200 5915 6790
< < < .
= 30n+29. 7280 7280 7280 7280
When (30n + 29) is divisible by 30, the remainder is 29. 3 5 13 97
The order is < < < .
5 7 16 104
1) When there are two divisors d1,d2 and two remainders 9) To find a fraction that lies between the two fractions
r1, r2 the complete remainder is given by d1 r2 + r1. a x a a+ x x
2) When there are three divisors d1, d2, d3 and three and , use the formula < < .
b y b b+ y y
remainders r1, r2, r3 the complete remainder is given by 1 4
d1 d2 r3 + d1 r2 + r1. e.g.: Find three fractions between and .
3 5
3) When there are four divisors d1, d2, d3, d4 and four
remainders r1, r2, r3, r4 the complete remainder is given Explanation:
by d1 d2 d3 r4 + d1 d2 r3 + d1 r2 + r1.
( )
1 1+4 4 1 5 4
, , = , ,
3 3+5 5 3 8 5
4) In any case if there are no remainders consider them Now, find one fraction between 1 and 5 and one
as zeros. 3 8
5 4
fraction between and .
▪ Fractions and Ordering Fractions: 8 5
1) In the fraction
3
4
; bottom number (denominator) ⇒ ,
( ) ( )
1 1+5 5 5+ 4 4
, ,
3 3+8 8 8+ 5 5
says how many parts the whole is divided into. The top • Finding the Square Root:
1 6 5 9 4
, ⇒ , , , ,
3 11 8 13 5
number (the numerator) says how many parts we have. Division Method: Let us take an example 64516.
Numerator
2) Fraction = 2)6 45 16 (2 5 4
Denominator
4
Such a fraction is known as common fraction.
45) 245
3) A fraction whose denominator is 10 or 100 or 1000 etc
225
is called a decimal fraction.
50 4)20 16
4) Fractions whose denominators are same are called
2016
3 5
like fractions. For example, , are like fractions. 0
7 7 ∴ Square root of 64516 is 254.
5) Fractions whose denominators are different are called Let us observe the above working rule in words.
3 5 Step 1: Group the digits in pairs, starting with the digit
unlike fractions. For example, , .
4 13 in the units place.
6) When two fractions have the same denominator, the Step 2: Think of the largest number whose square is
greater fraction is that which has greater numerator. equal to or just less than the first pair. Take this number
7) When two fractions have the same numerator, the as the divisor and also as the quotient.
greater fraction is that which has the smaller In the given example, largest number whose square is
denominator. near to 6 is 2 (i.e. 22 = 4). So, 2 is the divisor and quotient.
8) If the identity is not possible, convert the fraction into Step 3: Subtract the product of the divisor and the
the convenient form. quotient from the first pair and bring down the next
3 13 5 97 pair to the right of the remainder. This becomes the new
e.g.: Arrange , , , in ascending order.
5 16 7 104 dividend.
Explanation: LCM of 5, 16, 7, 104 is 7280. Step 4: Double the quotient and put a blank for a
Now multiply the numerator and denominator of the number beside it (i.e. 4[?]). Now think of a largest
fractions with a number such that the denominator number (for example 5) to fill in the blank in such a way
equals 7280. that the product of a new divisor (i.e. 45) and this digit
3×1456 13×455 5 ×1040 97×70 (i.e. 5) is equal to or less than new dividend (i.e. 245).
i.e. , , ,
5×1456 16×455 7 ×1040 104×70 Step 5: Repeat steps (2), (3) and (4) till all the pairs have
4368 5915 5200 6790 been taken up. Now, the quotient so obtained is the
= , , , .
7280 7280 7280 7280 required square root of the given number.
Observe another example below. • Simplification: In simplification we are supposed to
Square Root of 119716 is 346. follow the order which is essentially demanded by
Step 1: Group two digits as pairs. 11, 97, 16. Mathematics and given by a common note of
Step 2: Largest number whose square is near to the 11 is remembrance as VBODMAS.
3. Hence 3 is the divisor and also quotient. V – Vinculum (bar ̄ x ), B – Bracket ( ) { },
O – of, D – Division (÷), M – Multiplication (×),
3) 11 97 16 (3
A – Addition (+), S – Subtraction (–).
9
Use of Algebraic Identities: The following algebraic
identities will be useful in simplification.
Step 3: Now 297 is the new dividend.
1. (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
3) 11 97 16 (3
2. (a – b)2 = a2 – 2ab + b2
9
3. (a + b)2 + (a – b)2 = 2(a2 + b2 )
2 97 4. (a + b)2 – (a – b)2 = 4ab
Step 4: Double the quotient 3 i.e. 3×2=6 and put a blank
5. a2 – b2 = (a + b) (a – b)
for a number beside 6 i.e. 6[?]. Now think of a largest
6. (a + b)3 = a3 + 3a2b +3ab2 + b3 = a3 + b3 + 3ab(a + b)
number (for example 4) to fill in the blank in such a way
7. (a – b)3 = a3 – 3a2 b + 3ab2 – b3 = a3 – b3 – 3ab(a – b)
that the product of a new divisor (i.e. 64) and this digit
8. a3 + b3 = (a + b) (a2 – ab + b2)
(i.e. 4) is less than or equal to new dividend (i.e. 297).
9. a3 – b3 = (a – b) (a2 + ab + b2)
Step 5:
8. (a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca
3×2 = 6
10. a3+b3+c3– 3abc = (a + b + c)(a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – bc – ca)
3) 11 97 16 ( 3 4 6 11. a4 – b4 = (a2 + b2)(a2 – b2)
9 • Number of Divisors of a Composite Number
6 4) 297 If N is a composite number of the form N= a p b q c r. . . .
256 where a, b, c are primes, then the number of divisors of
34×2 = 68 N is given by (p+1) (q+1) (r+1) . . . . .
68 6) 4116
4116 e.g.: Let the number be 600.
0 2 600
For this type of questions, it is better to check from 2 300
options in the exam. 2 150
• Key Points on Finding Square Root: 3 75
1. A number ending with 2, 3, 7, 8 cannot be a perfect 5 25
square. The last digit of any perfect square must be any 5
one among 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 9. 600 = 23 × 31 × 52
2. A number ending with odd number of zeros can ∴ Number of divisors of 600 = (3+1)(1+1)(2+1) = 24.
never be a perfect square. e.g.: 1000, 2000 etc. In these 24 divisors 1 and the number itself are also
3. The difference between squares of two consecutive included. So, number of divisors of 600 excluding 1 and
numbers is always an odd number. its self is 24 – 2 = 22.
e.g.: 42–32 = 16–9 = 7 (odd). • Sum of Divisors of a Composite Number :
4. Finding square root of a decimal fraction: If N is a composite number of the form a p b q c r . . . .
First eliminate the decimal point by dividing and Where a, b, c are primes, then the sum of the divisors, SN
p +1 q+1 r +1
multiplying with even powers of 10 then find the square (a 1)( b 1)(c 1)
is given by S N =
root of both numerator and denominator separately and ( a 1)(b 1)(c 1)
then you can conclude the square root. e.g.: Let the number be 600. 600 = 23 × 31 × 52
e.g.: Find the square root of 1190.25. 3+1 1 +1 2+1
(2 1)( 3 1)( 5 1)
Sum of the divisors S N =
√ 1190.25=
√ 1190.25
10 2
×10 =
2 √ 119025 = 345 =34.5
10 2 10
⇒
(16 1 )( 9 1)(125 1)
⇒
(2 1 )( 3 1)(5 1 )
(15)×(8)×(124)
=1860
(1)( 2)(4 ) (1 )×( 2)×( 4)

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
• Important Key Points: CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES
n (n+1 ) 1) Find the sum of first 20 multiples of 12.
1) Sum of natural numbers from 1 to n = .
2 a) 1830 b) 2520 c) 3494 d) None
2) Sum of squares of first n natural numbers = Explanation: Sum of first 20 multiples of 12 are
n (n+1 )(2 n+1) = (12×1) + (12×2) + (12×3) + . . . . . . + (12×19) + (12×20).
.
6 = 12 (1+2+3+ . . . . . + 20)
[ ]
2
n (n+1 ) n (n+1) 12×( 20×21)
3) Sum of cubes of first n natural numbers Use the formula: ⇒ =2520 .
2 2 2
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1647
4) Number of odd numbers from 1 to n =
2) The smallest number which when added to 4, the
Last Odd Number+1
. sum is exactly divisible by 24, 36, 48 and 60 is:
2
a) 700 b) 716 c) 720 d) 730
5) Number of even numbers from 1 to n =
Explanation:
Last Even Number
. 2 24 36 48 60
2
2 12 18 24 30
6) Sum of even numbers from 1 to n is k(k+1), where k
3 6 9 12 15
indicates number of even numbers from 1 to n.
2 2 3 4 5
e.g.: Sum of even no from 1 to 80 = 40(40+1) = 1640.
1 3 2 5
Here from 1 to 80 there exists 40 even numbers.
∴ LCM of 24, 36, 48, 60 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 2 × 3 × 2 × 5 = 720.
7) Sum of odd numbers from 1 to n = k2, where k is equal
∴ Required number = 716
to number of odd numbers from 1 to n.
e.g.: Sum of odd numbers from 1 to 60 is (30)2 = 900.
3) Mr. Srinivas saves one coin of 5 on first day of the
30 odd natural numbers exist from 1 to 60.
week, three coins of 5 on the second day of the week.
8) Sum of the squares of first 'n' even natural numbers =
Five coins of 5 on third day and so on. How much
2
(n)(n+1)(2 n+1) . money will he has at the end of the week?
3 a) 78 b) 125 c) 245 d) 289
9) Sum of squares of first 'n' odd natural numbers is Explanation: Number of 5 coins with him at the end of
n (2 n+1)( 2 n 1) week = 5 × (1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 + 11 + 13)
.
3 = 5 × (sum of first 7 odd numbers)
10) Sum of any 5 consecutive whole numbers will (By using the formula discussed earlier).
always be divisible by 5. ∴ Sum of all numbers = 5 × 72 = 245.
e.g.: (3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7) = 25 is divisible by 5. Ask doubt with Question Id: 1649
11) XY – YX; The difference between a two digit number 4) Number of divisors of 22050 except 1 and itself is.
and its reverse is divisible 9. a) 24 b) 28 c) 36 d) 52
e.g.: Let the two numbers be 95 and 59. Here 59 is Explanation:
reverse of 95. Now 95 – 59 = 36 (which is divisible by 9). 2 22050
12) Products: odd × odd = odd; 3 11025
odd × even = even; 3 3675
even × even = even; 5 1225
13) n! = n(n–1)(n–2)(n–3). . . . . . . (3)(2)(1). 5 245
e.g.: 6! = 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 720. 7 49
The product of any 'r' consecutive integers is divisible 7
by (r!) ⇒ 22050 = 21 × 32 × 52 × 72
14) Finding the units digit of the numbers like (252)54. Using the formula discussed earlier,
Here the units digit of 252 is 2 and the index is 54. We ∴ Number of divisors = (1+1) (2+1) (2+1) (2+1) = 54
know that 21 = 2, 22 = 4, 23 = 8, 24 = 16, 25 = 32. Here units ∴ Number of divisors except 1 and itself = 54 –2 = 52.
digit is repeated after each 4 indices. So divide 54 by 4 Ask doubt with Question Id: 1650
to get the remainder. Here the remainder is 2.
Hence the last digit in (252)54 is same as 22 i.e. 4.

5) √ 12+√ 12+√ 12+....... ∞ terms=? 10) What is the least number of cut pieces of equal
length that can be cut out of two lengths 10 meters 857
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
Explanation: Let the given expression = x millimeters and 15 meters 87 millimeters.
Then, we can write √ 12+x= x ⇒ 12+x =x 2 a) 78 b) 184 c) 232 d) None
∴ x2 – x – 12 = 0 ⇒ (x–4)(x+3) = 0 Explanation: Here, you need to find the HCF. Because,
to get least number of equal cut pieces you should cut as
So, x = +4 (x cannot be negative since √ 12=3.46 ).
big as possible. So, HCF of 10857 and 15087 = 141. (This
is the size of each cut piece). Then the number of cut
6) A Mango seller saves two coins of 2 on first day of
pieces = (10857 + 15087) ÷ 141 = 184.
the week, four coins of 2 on the second day of the
week. Six coins of 2 on third day and so on. The total
11) A certain number when successively divided by 3, 4
amount saved by him at the end of the week is
and 5 leaves remainders 1, 2 and 3 respectively. When
a) 246 b) 112 c) 88 d) None
the same number be divided by 4, what is the
Explanation: Number of 2 coins saved by him at the
remainder?
end of the week = 2×(2+4+6+8+10+12+14)
a) 3 b) 4 c) 5 d) 6
Sum of first seven even numbers = k(k +1) = 7×8 = 56
Explanation: Let p be the certain number and q, r, s are
where k = number of even numbers.
successive quotients upon successive division. Given,
Sum of the money with him = 56×2 = 112.
p
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1652 =q , Remainder 1; ⇒ p = 3q+1 …....... (I)
7) The sum of all the odd numbers starting from 1 and 3
q
ending at the greatest number of three digits is. =r , remainder 2; ⇒ q = 4r+2 …....... (II)
a) 500 b) 5000 c) 2500 d) 250000 4
Explanation: Greatest number of three digits = 999. r
=s , Remainder 3; ⇒ r = 5s+3 …....... (III)
There are 500 odd numbers from 1 to 999. 5
∴ Sum of first 500 odd numbers = (500)2 = 250000. From (I) and (II), p = 3(4r+2)+1 ⇒ p = 12r+7 …....... (IV)
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1653 From (IV) and (III), p = 12(5s+3)+7⇒ p = 60s+43.
8) What is the number whose eleventh part multiplied Now question asked for remainder if p is divided by 4.
by its fifth part gives 2695. 60 s+ 43
i.e. .
a) 385 b) 434 c) 560 d) 583 4
Explanation: Observe carefully when 60s is divided by 4, it leaves
x x remainder 0, but when 43 is divided by 4 it leaves
Let x be the required number. Then × = 2695
11 5 remainder 3.
x2 = 11×5×2695 ⇒ x2 = 11×5×5×7×7×11 ⇒ x = 5×7×11 = 385 So when 60s+43 is divided by 4 it leaves remainder 3.
Alternate Method: To solve by options. Alternate Method-1:
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1655 So, a number when successfully divided by 3, 4, 5 leaves
9) What least number must be added to the least remainder 1, 2, 3 would be of the form = 3[4(5n+3)+2]+1
number of six digits so that the resulting number may = 60n+43.
be a perfect square. Now, if 60n+43 is divided by 4, the remainder is 3.
a) 283 b) 344 c) 489 d) 523 • Alternate Method-2: Formula Approach.
Explanation: The least number of six digits = 100000 As discussed earlier, when there are three divisors d1, d2,
3 10 00 00 317 d3 and three remainders r1, r2, r3 the complete remainder
9 is given by d1 d2 r3 + d1 r2 + r1.
61 100 By applying above formula, we get,
61 (3)(4)(3) + (3)(2) + (1) = 36 + 6 + 1 = 43.
627 3900 When 43 is divided by 4 the remainder is 3.
4389 Ask doubt with Question Id: 1657
– 489
Least number to be added = 489.
Alternative method is to solve by options.
12) Find the greatest number of four digits which is 17) Find the least number which when divided by 6, 9,
perfectly divisible by 3 and when divided by 5, 7 and 9 14, 21 and 24 leaves 1, 4, 9, 16 and 19 as remainders
leaves a remainder 3 in each case. respectively, but when divided by 17 leaves no
a) 9985 b) 9960 c) 9768 d) 9660 remainder.
Explanation: LCM of 3, 5, 7, 9 = 315. a) 2425 b) 1895 c) 1003 d) 944
Greatest number of four digits which is divisible by 315 Explanation: LCM of 6, 9, 14, 21 and 24 is 504.
is 9765. The required number = 9765 + 3 = 9768. Required number = (504 k–5) which is divisible by 17 for
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1658 the least value of k.
13) Find greatest number of four digits which when (504 k – 5) = (493k + 11k – 5) = (17×29)k + (11k–5)
increased by 3568 is exactly divisible by 6, 8, 12, 20. Let k = 1 ⇒ (11×1 – 5) = 7 (not divisible by 17)
a) 9992 b) 9785 c) 9840 d) None Let k = 2 ⇒ (11×2 – 5) = 17 (divisible by 17)
Explanation: Greatest number of 4 digits = 9999. ∴ (17×29)k + (11k–5) is exactly divisible by 17 for k = 2.
9999 + 3568 = 13567. LCM of 6, 8, 12 and 20 is 120. ∴ Required Number = (504)k – 5 = (504×2) – 5 = 1003.
120)13567(113 Ask doubt with Question Id: 1663
13560 18) I collected some money by raising subscription for
7 The remainder is 7. opening a society. If the whole amount collected by 720
currency notes of 1000 denomination and each person
∴ Required number of 4 digits = 9999 – 7 = 9992
subscribed as many rupees as twice the number of
i.e. 9992 is the number to which if 3568 is added, then it
subscribers. Then find the number of subscribers.
is exactly divisible by 6, 8, 12, 20.
a) 500 b) 550 c) 600 d) 650
Explanation: Total amount collected =720×1000 =720000.
14) Find the greatest number which is such that when
Let there be x subscribers so that each paid 2x.
794, 858 and 1351 are divided by it, the remainders are
Total amount collected = (Number of subscribers) ×
all same.
(Amount paid by each subscriber).
a) 35 b) 21 c) 14 d) 1
x×2x = 720000 ⇒ 2(x2) = 720000 ⇒ x2 = 360000 ⇒ x = 600
Explanation: Given, the remainders are same i.e.
differences of that numbers are exactly divisible.
19) 3 bells commence tolling together and toll at
Hence, you have to find HCF (x–y, y–z, z–x).
intervals of 4, 7 and 14 seconds respectively. At which of
858–794 = 64; 1351–794 = 557; 1351–858 = 493.
the following time they might toll together?
HCF of (64, 557, 493) = 1.
a) 30 sec b) 78 sec c) 84 sec d) 92 sec
Explanation: Calculate LCM for time of tolling together.
15) Find the greatest number of five digits to which if
LCM of 4, 7, 14 = 28 sec.
7143 is added, the final number becomes exactly
These 3 balls toll together after every 28 sec.
divisible by 18, 24, 30, 32 and 36.
∴ By checking with options, 84 is divisible by 28.
a) 99846 b) 99682 c) 99417 d) None
∴ They will toll together at 84th sec.
Explanation: LCM of 18, 24, 30, 32 and 36 is 1440.
99999 + 7143 = 107142.
6 9 15
Dividing 107142 by 1440, the remainder is 582. 20) What is the HCF of the fractions , , .
∴ Required number = 99999 – 582 = 99417 10 24 20
Alternate Method: Cross check with options. 1 4 120 3
a) b) c) d)
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1662 120 120 3 120
16) Two numbers are in the ratio of 11:13. If the HCF of HCF of numerator
Explanation: HCF of fraction =
these numbers is 19, determine those numbers. LCM of denominator
a) 304, 369 b) 209, 247 c) 182, 199 d) None HCF(6, 9,15) 3
= =
Explanation: Let the numbers be 11x and 13x. LCM(10, 24, 20) 120
Since the HCF of given numbers is 19 which indicates Ask doubt with Question Id: 7700
that 19 is the common factor of these two numbers.
Hence, it is obvious that value of x is 19.
∴ The numbers are 209 and 247 respectively.

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
EXERCISE 13) The HCF of two numbers is 16 and their LCM is 160.
1) Find the greatest number of five digits which is a If one number is 32, then other number is.
perfect square. a) 48 b) 80 c) 96 d) 112
a) 99225 b) 99856 c) Both a, b d) None 14) Find the size of the largest square slabs which can be
[ { ( ( ))}]
paved on the floor of a room 5 meters 44 cm long and 3
17 16 9 16 5 5 meters 74 cm broad.
2) Simplify ÷ of + 11 3
2 5 2 3 4 8 a) 56 b) 42 c) 38 d) 34
11 21 31 15) Least number that must be added to 8492 such that
a) b) c) d) None the resulting number may be divisible by 72 is.
120 120 120
a) 68 b) 25 c) 11 d) 4
108 42 54
3) Find the LCM of the fractions , , . 16) The LCM of two numbers is 1950 and their HCF is
375 25 55
65. If one of the number is 195, find the other number.
756 326 434 282
a) b) c) d) a) 398 b) 650 c) 792 d) None
5 5 5 5
17) Find the greatest number that will divide 532, 894
4) Sum of three numbers is 132. First number is twice
and 1003 leaving remainders 22, 44 and 68 respectively.
1
the second and third number is of the first. Find a) 85 b) 105 c) 90 d) 95
3 18) A biscuit dealer has 378 kgs, 434 kgs and 582 kgs of
the second number. three different qualities of biscuits. He wants it all to be
a) 12 b) 24 c) 36 d) 42 packed into boxes of equal size without mixing. Find
13
5) If √ 1+x = then the value of x is. the capacity of the largest possible box.
12 a) 5 kg b) 3 kg c) 2 kg d) 1 kg
9 16 25 36 19) Find the least number which when divided by 35
a) b) c) d)
144 144 144 144 leaves remainder 25, when divided by 25 leaves
6) Five bells begin to toll together and they toll at an remainder 15, when divided by 15 leaves remainder 5.
interval of 36, 45, 72, 81 and 108 seconds. After what a) 420 b) 515 c) 435 d) 518
interval of time they will keep on tolling together? 20) Find the least number which when increased by 4 is
a) 3240 sec b) 3080 sec c) 3140 sec d) 3200 sec divisible by 21, 25, 27 and 35.
7) The least perfect square number which is exactly a) 4721 b) 4725 c) 4758 d) 2418
divisible by 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 is 21) The product of two numbers is 211428 and their
a) 9260 b) 7921 c) 5625 d) 3600 LCM is 3356. Find their GCM?
8) Each student in a class contributed as many paise as a) 72 b) 48 c) 36 d) 63
the number of students in the class, the teacher 22) Find the least number for which when 5046 is
contributed 13, the total collection is of 49. How divided or multiplied, becomes a perfect square.
many students were there in the class? a) 25 b) 15 c) 10 d) 6
a) 48 b) 60 c) 72 d) None 23) Find the smallest number between 450 to 550 which
9) The sum of square of two numbers is 80 and the is exactly divisible by 7, 8 and 14.
square of their difference is 36. The product of the two a) 454 b) 482 c) 504 d) 546
numbers is. 24) Three bells ring at an interval of 10, 12 and 14
a) 22 b) 34 c) 42 d) 51 seconds respectively. They ring together at 11:00 then at
10) Find the greatest number that will divide 148, 246 what time they ring together again.
and 623 leaving remainders 4, 6 and 11 respectively. a) 12 hours 12 min 12 sec b) 11 hours 7 min
a) 11 b) 12 c) 13 d) 14 c) 11 hours 35 min d) 10 hours 45 min
11) Find the least number which when divided by 36, 48 25) Sum of 4 consecutive natural numbers each divisible
and 64 leaves the remainders 25, 37 and 53 respectively by 5 is 130. What is the greatest number?
a) 656 b) 563 c) 565 d) 657 a) 35 b) 40 c) 45 d) 50
12)
√ 3 √3 √ 3 √3 √3=?
31 31 1
26) The smallest number on being divided by 3, 4, 6, 10
and 16 leaves 9 as remainder in each case but is
a) 64 b) 32 c) 64 d) None completely divisible by 9. What is that number?
3 3 3
a) 720 b) 729 c) 846 d) None

27) Two numbers 2035 and 2880 when divided by a 6) The interval of time is the LCM of the numbers.
certain number of three digits, leaves the same 2 36, 45, 72, 81, 108
remainder. Find the number. 3 18, 45, 72, 81, 54
a) 271 b) 293 c) 169 d) 421 2 6, 15, 24, 27, 18
28) If a boy saves 1 on day-1, 2 on day-2, 3 on day-3 3 3, 15, 12, 27, 9
and so on. Then in how many days will he have 36? 3 1, 5, 4, 9, 3
a) 5 b) 6 c) 7 d) 8 1, 5, 4, 3, 1
29) The last digit of a number 49825# is missing. It is Ask doubt with Question Id: 1672
also given that the number is divisible by 8. Find the 7) LCM of 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 = 120.
digit at unit's place. 120 can be written as 2×2×2×3×5
a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 0 To make it a perfect square, you have to multiply by
EXPLANATIONS 2×3×5. If you can see in the factors that 2×2×2×3×5 = 120
1) The greatest number of 5 digits = 99999. can not make a perfect square until we multiply it by 2
3 9 99 99 316 to make 2×2×2×2 and by 3 to make 3×3 and by 5 to make
9 5×5. Now all the numbers are squares.
61 0 99 i.e. 42 × 32 × 52 = (4×3×5)2 = 602 = 3600.
626 3899 8) Let x be the number of students so that each
3756 contributed x paise.
143 Contribution of the students = 49–13 = 36 = 3600 paise.
⇒ x2 = 3600 ⇒ x = 60.
∴ Required number = 99999 – 143 = 99856.
∴ Number of students in the class is 60.
2) Applying VBODMAS rule,
9) Let the number be x and y, it is required to find x × y.
=
17
2 [ 16
5
9 16
÷ of
2 3
+ 11
{ ( )}] 3
5
8
x2 + y2 = 80 and (x – y)2 = 36
Now (x – y)2 = (x2 + y2) – 2xy
[ { }]
2xy = (x2 + y2 ) – (x – y)2 = 80 – 36 = 44 then xy = 22.
17 16 9 16 19
= ÷ of + 11 Ask doubt with Question Id: 1675
2 5 2 3 8
10) Required number = HCF (148–4), (246–6), (623 – 11)
=
17
2 [ 169 16 69
÷ of
5 2 3
+
8 ] =
17
2 [ 169 16 69
÷ × +
5 2 3 8 ] =
= HCF of 144, 240 and 612 = 12.
[ ] [ ]
17 16 24 69 17 16 69 11) Since (36 – 25) = (48 – 37) = (64 – 53) = 11
÷ + = + ∴ Required smallest number = (LCM of 36, 48, 64)–11
2 5 1 8 2 120 8
= 576 – 11 = 565.
=
2
17
120 [ 16+1035
2 120 ] =
17 1051
=
1020 1051
120
=
31
120

108 36
12)
√√√√
√3 √3 √ 3 √3 √3 ⇒
3 3 3 3.3 2
1
√√√√ √√√ √√√

3) can be minimized to .
375 125
⇒ ⇒ ⇒
3 3 1 3
×
2 2 4
LCM of 36, 42,54 756 3 3 3 32 3 3 3.3 3 3 3.3
LCM = = .
√√√ √√ √√ √
HCF of 125, 25, 55 5 7 15 15
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒
7
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1669 3 3 3
4
3 3.38 3 38 3.3 16
√
4) Let the second number be 3x, so that the first number 31 31
is 6x and the third number is 2x. ⇒ 16 ⇒ 32

3 3
∴ 6x + 3x + 2x = 132 ⇒ x = 12. Ask doubt with Question Id: 1678
Second number = 3x = 3×12 = 36. 13) Product of numbers = HCF × LCM
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1670 32 × K = 16 × 160 ⇒ K = 80.
169 169 25 Ask doubt with Question Id: 1679
5) 1+x= ⇒ x= 1 =
144 144 144
14) 5 meters 44 cm = 544 cm; 25) Let the 4 consecutive numbers divisible by 5 are
3 meters 74 cm = 374 cm x, x+5, x+10, x+15.
The side of the square slab = HCF of 544, 374 = 34. ∴ x + (x+5) + (x+10) + (x+15) = 130 ⇒ x = 25
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1680 Largest number = (x+15) = 25 + 15 = 40.
15) Divide 8492 by 72, the remainder is 68. Ask doubt with Question Id: 7701
∴ Least number to be added = 72 – 68 = 4. 26) LCM of 3, 4, 6, 10 and 16 = 240.
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1681 Hence the smallest number which when divided by 3, 4,
HCF×LCM 65×1950 6, 10 and 16 leaves 9 as remainder in each case will be
16) = =650
Given number 195 240 + 9 = 249.
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1682 But 249 is not completely divisible by 9.
17) 532–22 = 510; 894–44 = 850; 1003–68 = 935; Hence on considering (240×2+9), (240×3+9) . . . . . . ,
HCF of 510 and 850 is 170. HCF of 170 and 935 is 85. By trial and error we conclude that 240×3+9 = 729 is the
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1683 required number.
18) The capacity of the largest possible box = Ask doubt with Question Id: 1666
HCF (378, 434, 582) = 2. 27) There is a rule: When two numbers divided by a
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1684 third number leaves the same remainder, the difference
19) Here 35–25 = 25–15 = 15–5 = 10 of the two numbers is also divisible by the third
Required number = (LCM of 35, 25, 15) – 10. number.
= 525 – 10 = 515. Difference = 2880 – 2035 = 845 = 5×169.
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1685 Hence, 169 is the required number of three digits.
20) LCM of 21, 25, 27, 35 = 4725 Ask doubt with Question Id: 1661
∴ Required number = 4725 – 4 = 4721. 28) 1 + 2 + 3 + . . . . . . . . . + n = 36
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1686 n (n+1) 2 2
=36 ⇒ n +n=72 ⇒ n +n – 72=0
21) GCM × LCM = Product of the two numbers 2
2
211428 n +9 n – 8 n – 72=0 ⇒ (n+9)( n – 8 )=0
GCM= =63
3356 n= 9(or )n=8
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1687 Days cannot be negative, hence n = 8.
22) 5046 = 6 × 29 × 29. Ask doubt with Question Id: 7702
Hence 5046 must be multiplied or divided by 6 to make 29) A number is divisible by 8, if the number formed by
it a perfect square. If you multiply by 6 it becomes last 3 digits of it is divisible by 8.
(6×29)2 which is a perfect square (or) if you divide by 6 it Last 3 digits of given number = 25#. From the given
becomes (29)2 which is also a perfect square. options only 256 is perfectly divisible by 8.
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1688 Ask doubt with Question Id: 7703
23) We have to find the least common multiple of 7, 8,
14 that lies between 450 and 550.
2 7, 8, 14
7 7, 4, 7
1, 4, 1
LCM of 7, 8, 14 = 56.
∴ Required number =504 which is exactly divisible by 56.
24)
2 10, 12, 14
5, 6, 7
∴ LCM = 2 × 5 × 6 × 7 = 420 sec = 7 minutes
i.e. They ring together again at 11 hours 7 min.

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
RATIO – PROPORTION
CONCEPTS 1 1
5) Inverse or reciprocal ratio of a : b= :
Ratio: A ratio is the relation between two quantities a b
2
which is expressed by a fraction. b
6) Third proportional to a and b is .
• The ratio of the number 'a' to the number 'b' is a
a 7) If a : b = x : y and b : c = p : q, then
written as (or) a : b or a to b
b x×p
a) a : c=
e.g.: The ratio of 5 hours to 3 hours can be written as y× q
5 b) a : b : c = px : py : qy
(or) 5 : 3.
3 a c e
8) Compound Ratio of (a : b), (c : d), (e : f) is × × .
• The ratio is always a comparison between the b d f
quantities of same kind or of same units. 9) The ratio in which two kinds of substances must be
For example, you cannot form the ratio between 5 hours mixed together one at x per kg and another at y per
and 3 days. Because the two numbers are expressed in kg, so that the mixture may cost n per kg. The ratio is
different units. Hence, convert 3 days to hours. n y
.
i.e. 3 days = 72 hours. Thus the proper form of this ratio x n
5 10) Let the incomes of two persons be in the ratio of a : b
is (or) 5: 72.
72 and their expenditure be in the ratio of x : y and if the
• Two quantities which are being compared (a : b) are savings of each person is n then income of each is
called its terms. The first term (a) is called antecedent and an( y x) bn (y x)
second term (b) is called consequent. and respectively.
ay bx ay bx
• The ratio of two quantities is always an abstract 11) In a mixture the ratio of milk and water is a : b. In
number (without any units). this mixture another n liters of water is added, then the
• If the terms of a ratio are multiplied or divided by the ratio of milk and water in the resulting mixture became
same quantity the value of the ratio remains unaltered. a : m. Then, the quantity of milk in the original mixture
e.g.: The ratio a : b is same as Ma : Mb. an
Proportion: Equality of two ratios is called proportion. = and the quantity of water in the original
m b
Consider the two ratios, a : b and c : d, then proportion bn
is written as, mixture =
m b
a c
a : b :: c : d (or) a : b = c : d (or) = 12) In a mixture of n liters, the ratio of milk and water is
b d x : y. If another m liters of water is added to the mixture,
Here a, b, c, d are called Terms. a, d are called Extremes the ratio of milk and water in the resulting mixture =
(end terms) and b, c are called Means (middle terms). xn :( yn+mx+my)
4
e.g.: Since the ratio 4 : 20 (or) is equal to the ratio 13) If four numbers a, b, c and d are given then
20 ad bc
1 a) should be added to each of these
1 : 5 (or) we may write the proportion as 4 : 20 :: 1 : 5 (b+c) ( a+d )
5 numbers so that the resulting numbers may be
4 1 proportional.
or 4 : 20 = 1 : 5 or =
20 5 ad bc
• In a proportion, product of means (middle terms) is b) (a+d) (b+c) should be subtracted from each of
equal to product of extremes (end terms). these numbers so that the resulting numbers may be
a c proportional.
i.e. ad= bc or = .
b d
Key Notes: If a and b are two quantities, then
1) Duplicate ratio of a : b=a 2 : b2
2) Sub-duplicate ratio of a : b= √ a: √ b
3) Triplicate ratio of a : b=a 3 : b3
4) Sub-triplicate ratio a : b= √ a: √ b
3 3

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
CHAIN RULE / VARIATION
CONCEPTS Persons Days
What is Chain Rule or Variation: 1 120
Variations deal with, how one quantity changes with 2 60
respect to one or more other quantities. Basically there 3 20
are two types of variations: Direct variation and Indirect 4 5
variation. 5 1
Direct Variation: Suppose that a painter charges 100 to If the number of persons increase, the days required to
paint a room. The below table shows the relationship complete the work will decrease. There is an indirect
between the number of rooms painted and the cost of variation between these two quantities. It means these
the total job for 1 through 5 rooms. two quantities are inversely proportional to each other.
Number Cost of • If the two quantities x, y are indirectly proportional
of Rooms the Job k x1 y 2
to each other, then x= (or) = .
1 100 y x2 y 1
2 200 e.g.: There are 6 workers to paint a house. They
3 300 typically paint the house in 8 hours. If 4 workers are not
4 400 came to work today, how long will it take the remaining
5 500 workers to paint the house.
From the above table we observe that as the number of Explanation: If there are more workers, it takes less days
rooms increase, cost of the job also increases and vice to complete the work. These two quantities are
versa. There is a direct variation between these two indirectly proportional each other.
quantities. It means these two quantities are directly Workers Hours
proportional to each other. 6 (x1) 8 (y1)
• If the two quantities 'x' and 'y' are directly 2 (x2) ? (y2)
x1 y 1 x1 y2
proportional to each other, then x = k y (or) = . 6 x
x2 y 2 = ⇒ = ⇒ x = 24.
x2 y1 2 8
e.g.: If 5 computers costs 275, how much would 18 Combined Variation:
computers cost? It involves both direct and indirect variation.
Explanation: More number of computers : More cost • If 'x' varies directly with 'y' and indirectly with 'z',
Less number of computers : Less cost then the general form of the combined variation is
The two quantities, computers and cost are directly x1 y 1 z 2
y
proportional to each other. x=k or = × .
z x2 y 2 z 1
Computers Cost
5 (x1) 275 (y1) e.g.: If 300 men can complete a work in 16 days, how
18 (x2) ? (y2) 1
many men would do of the work in 15 days?
x1 y 1 5 275 5
= ⇒ = ⇒ x=990. Explanation: Men Work Days
x2 y 2 18 x
300 (x1) 1 (y1) 16 (z1)
1
(or) x = k y ⇒ 5 = 275 k ⇒ k = 1
55 x (x2) (y2) 15 (z2)
5
1
18 = k y ⇒ 18= y ⇒ y = 990. Compare men with work and days.
55 More men can do more work. (Direct Variation)
Indirect Variation: When two variables or quantities If there are more men, it takes less days to complete the
change in opposite directions, you have inverse work. (Indirect Variation)
variation. x1 y 1 z 2
The below table shows the relationship between the Hence, It is a Combined Variation: = × .
x 2 y 2 z1
number of persons and number of days required to
complete a work. 300 1 15 4 1
= × ⇒ = ⇒ x = 64.
x 1 /5 16 x 16

CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES 3) 3 men and 4 women earn 264 in 8 days. 2 men and 3
1) 20 men complete one-fourth of a piece of work in 10 women earn 184 in the same specified time. In how
days. How many more men should be employed to many days 6 men and 7 women will earn 315?
finish the remaining work in 15 more days? a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 d) 7
a) 32 b) 40 c) 20 d) 12 Explanation: The time of their earning is same.
Explanation: ∴ The ratio of both these terms will be equal.
1 1 3 3 men+4 women 264
Work done= ; Work to be done = 1 – = = ⇒3 men=7 women
4 4 4 2 men+3 women 184
Let the required number of men = x 3 men + 4 women = 11 women
Work Days Men 6 men + 7 women = 21 women
1 Women Earning Days
10 20 11 264 8
4
3 21 315 x
15 x Days ↔ Women (Indirect Variation)
4
Days ↔ Earning (Direct Variation)
Compare men with work and days.
8 21 264
Men and work are directly proportional. = × ⇒ x=5
Men and days are indirectly proportional. x 11 315
20 1/ 4 15 Ask doubt with Question Id: 1357
It is a combined variation. i.e. = × ⇒ x = 40 EXERCISE
x 3 /4 10
Total 40 men. Given that, 20 men are already employed, 1) If the cost of 46 apples is 391. Then find the cost of 7
hence 20 more men are required. dozen of apples ?
Ask doubt with Question Id: 1355 a) 714 b) 821 c) 687 d) 736 e) 724
2) If 5 examiners can examine a certain number of 2) If 8 men working 9 hours per day can complete a
answer books in 6 days by working 4 hours a day; for work in 32 days. Then 12 men working 8 hours per day,
how many hours a day would 6 examiners have to work require how many days to complete the work?
in order to examine thrice the number of answer books a) 18 b) 22 c) 36 d) 24 e) 28
in 10 days? 3) 25 workers construct 25 houses in 25 days. Find one
a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 10 worker construct one house in how many days?
Explanation: a) 12.5 b) 25 c) 5 d) 1 e) 50
Books Days Examiners Hours 4) 6 men or 9 women can do a piece of work in 30 days.
1 6 5 4 Then find in how many days 10 men and 12 women can
3 10 6 x do the work?
Compare hours with Books, Days and Examiners. a) 9 b) 16 c) 12 d) 15 e) 10
If there are more Books, it takes more hours to correct 5) 12 clerks can clear 600 files in 20 days. Then how
them (Direct Variation). many clerks are required to complete 400 files in 10
If there are more Examiners, it takes less hours for them days?
to complete the correction. (Indirect variation) a) 14 b) 12 c) 16 d) 15 e) 18
If there are more Days, less hours per day are required to 6) The cost of 12 cartons of each weighs 4½ kg of
complete the work. (Indirect Variation) chocolates is 10800. Then find the cost of 20 chocolate
4 1 10 6 cartons weighing 5 kg each?
= × × ⇒ x = 6. a) 19600 b) 18400 c) 16800 d) 20000 e) 18000
x 3 6 5
7) 4 men can reap 40 hectares in 12 days, then how
Alternative method:
many hectares, 24 men reap in 20 days?
Let the number of answer books = 5×4×6.
a) 400 hectares b) 360 hectares c) 320 hectares
Examiner hours days =120
d) 380 hectares e) 420 hectares
Thrice = 120×3 = 360
8) 8 rail engines consume 12 tons of coal when each
360
∴ 360 = 6×10×x ⇒ x= =6 engine is running 6 hours a day. 12 rail engines running
60
at 9 hours a day will consume how many tons of coal?
a) 27 b) 20 c) 25 d) 30 e) 50

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
PERCENTAGES
CONCEPTS e.g.: If a book costs 80 and few months later it was
A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a offered at a price of 64. What was the discount
fraction of 100. The word 'per cent' or 'percentage' percentage on that book?
means for every one hundred. In other words, it gives Explanation: Change = 80–64 = 16. Original Value = 80.
rate of a parameter per hundred. It is denoted by the 16 1
Discount Percentage = ×100= ×100= 20%
symbol %. 80 5
30 Calculating Successive Percentages:
e.g.: 30% means 30 out of one hundred or .
100 • If a number is successively increased by x% and y%
Key Notes: then a single equivalent increase in that number will be
• To convert a percent into a fraction, divide by 100.
e.g.: 20 %=
20 1
=
(x+ y+
xy
100) %.
100 5 e.g.: The price of an article is successively increased by

• To convert a fraction into a percent, multiply by 100. 10% and 20%. What is the overall percent increase in the
3 3 price of the article.
e.g.: = ×100=75 %
4 4 Explanation:
• To write a decimal as a percent we move the decimal 10% Increase 20% Increase
point two places to the right and put the % sign. 100 110 132
35 Overall 32% Increase
e.g.: 0.35= =35 %
100 (or) By using formula:
( ) ( )
• Conversely to write a percent as a decimal, we drop xy (10)(20)
the % sign and insert or move the decimal point two = x+ y+ %= 10+20+ %=30+2 =32 %.
100 100
places to the left.
• If there's an increase and a decrease, in that case, the
e.g.: 43% = 0.43; 12% = 0.12.
decrease will be considered a negative value.
Calculating a Percentage:
e.g.: If there is an increase of 20% and then a decrease of
Percentage=
( )
Value
Total
×100. 10% on the price of a commodity, the successive
percentage will be
For example, if you obtained 18 marks out of 25 marks, 20×( 10)
20+( 10)+ =20 10 2=8 % increase.
what was your percentage of marks? 100
Explanation: Total marks = 25. Marks obtained = 18. • In case of discounts, the value of discount percentages
18 will be considered negative.
∴ Percentage of marks obtained = ×100=72 %.
25 e.g.: If a shop keeper give 20% and 10% discounts on a
Calculating Percentage Increase or Decrease: festival day, the final discount given by shopkeeper is
• % Increase : ( 20)( 10)
( 20)+( 10)+ = -100+25 = 75% discount.
New value = (1+ Increase %) × (Original Value) 100
• % Decrease : • If there are three discounts as x%, y% and z% then
New value = (1−Decrease %) × (Original Value) first find the total discount of x% and y% and using it
e.g.: If a book costs 80 and few months later it was find the total discount with z%.
offered at a 30% discount. How much does the book • If the price of commodity increases by x%, the
cost now? percentage should a family reduce its consumption so
Explanation: as not to increase the expenditure on the commodity =
New Amount = 1
( 30
100 )
×80=0.70×80= 56
x
100+x
×100.
• Calculating Percent Change: • If the price of commodity decreases by x%, the

Percentage change refers to the relative percent change percentage should a family increase its consumption so
of an increase or decrease in the original amount. as not to decrease the expenditure on the commodity =
Change x
Percent= ×100 ×100.
OriginalValue 100 x
• Let the present population of a town is P. If it CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES
increases at the rate of R% per annum, then: 1) A reduction of 25% in the tax resulted in increase of
( )
n
R 30% in the daily attendance in a theater. The total daily
Population after 'n' years = P 1+ .
100 collection will be?
P 1 1
. a) 2 % more b) Same c) 5% less d) 2 % less
2 2
( )
n
Population 'n' years ago = R
1+ Explanation: Let cost of ticket be 100.
100 Let the attendance be 100 members.
Note: Total daily collection = 100 × 100 = 10000
1. There are no units for percentage. Ticket rate is reduced by 25% and attendance increased
2. 0.2 of a work means 20% of the work, vice-versa. by 30%.
50% of work means 0.5 of a work. So, new ticket rate = 75 and attendance = 130.
3. If A is 20% more than B means, A=120 if B=100. Total daily collection = 75 × 130 = 9750
4. If A is 20% less than B means, A=80 if B=100. Decrease in collection = 10000 – 9750 = 250
5. Take 100 as standard value, it will be easy to perform 250 1
calculations on 100. Percentage Decrease= ×100= 2.5=2 %
10000 2
6. For most of the percentage questions, assume any Option-d is the correct answer.
value and solve. No need to apply formulas, common Ask doubt with Question Id: 1383
sense is enough. 2) The population of a town is 30000. During first year
Shortcut ways to calculate percentages: the population increased by 15%. During second year
1. To calculate 10% of any number, just move one the population increased by 10%. During third year the
decimal place to the left. population increased by 10%. Find the population after
e.g.: 10% of 150 = 15.0 = 15. 3 years.
40% of 150 = (4×10%) of 150 = 4×15 = 60. a) 32800 b) 41745 c) 54895 d) None
2. To calculate 1% of any number, just move two Explanation: The population after 3 years
( )( )( )
decimal places to the left. (i.e. 1% of 150 = 1.50)
15 10 10
15 = 30000 1+ 1+ 1+
3. 5% = half of 10%. (i.e. 5% of 150 = = 7.5) 100 100 100
2
115 110 110
4. 15% of a number = 10% + 5% of the number. = 30000× × × = 41745
100 100 100
5. 20% of a number = 2×10% or divide the given number
by 5.
3) The population of a city increased by 20% in the first
150
e.g.: 20% of 150 = 2×15 = 30 (or) =30. year and decreased by 25% in the second year. If the
5
present population is 54000, population before two
6. 25% of a number = Divide the given number by 4.
years is.
160
e.g.: 25% of 160 = =40. a) 55000 b) 57500 c) 60000 d) 62500
4
Explanation: Let the population before two years = x.
7. 50% of a number = Divide the given number by 2.
Present population = 54000.
3
8. 75% of a number=(50%+25%) or of given number 120 75 54000×10
4 × ×x=54000 ⇒ =60000
100 100 9
3
e.g.: 75% of 160 = 80 + 40 = 120 (or) ×160=120. Ask doubt with Question Id: 1384
4 4) In an examination a student who secured 28% marks
Similarly you can calculate percentage value for any failed by 60 marks and another student who secured
value very quickly. 32% marks got 8 marks more than necessary to pass.
What is the percentage of marks required to pass?
a) 42.5 b) 31.53 c) 28.5 d) 15

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
TIME AND WORK
CONCEPTS CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES
1) If a person completes a piece of work in 'n' days, then 1) A is twice as good a workman as B and takes 10 days
th
1 less to do a piece of work than B takes. Find the time in
work done by that person in one day = part
n which B alone can complete the work.
of the work. a) 22 days b) 25 days c) 23 days d) 20 days
1
th Explanation: Let B alone takes 'x' days to complete the
2) If a person completes part of the work in one work. A is twice as good workman as B.
n
day, then the person will take 'n' days to complete x
It means A takes days to complete the work.
the work. 2
3) The total work to be done is usually considered as x
From the given information we can write x – =10
one unit. 2
4) If M1 persons can do W1 work in D1 days and 2x – x x
⇒ =10 ⇒ =10⇒ x=20 .
M2 persons can do W2 work in D2 days then 2 2
M1 D1 W2 = M2 D2 W1. Alternate Method: Using Formula.
5) If M1 persons can do W1 work in D1 days working T1 Here, k = 2 and n = 10
hours per day and M2 persons can do W2 work in D2 ∴ Time taken by B working alone to complete the work=
days working T2 hours per day then kn 2×10
days ⇒ =20 days .
M1 D1 T1 W2 = M2 D2 T2 W1. k 1 2 1
6) If A can do a piece of work in 'x' days and B can do it Ask doubt with Question Id: 1179
in 'y' days then A and B working together will do the 2) 25 men can reap a field in 20 days. When should 15
xy men leave the work, if the whole field is to be reaped in
same work in days.
(x+ y ) 37⅟₂ days after they leave the work.
7) If A, B and C can do a piece of work in x, y and z days a) 5 days b) 4 days c) 3 days d) 4½ days
respectively then all of them working together can Explanation: 25 men can reap the field in 20 days.
xyz ⇒ 1 man can reap that field in 25×20 i.e. 500 days.
finish the work in days .
(xy+ yz+ zx) Let 15 men leave the work after x days so that
8) If A is thrice as good a workman as B then, remaining 10 men can complete the work in 37⅟₂ days.
Ratio of work done by A and B = 3 : 1. It means 25 men have worked for x days and 10 men
Ratio of times taken by A and B to finish a work =1 : 3. have worked for 37⅟₂ days.
9) If A is 'k' times efficient than B and is therefore able 1
∴ 25 x+10×37 = 500⇒ 25 x=500 375=125( or) x= 5
to finish a work in 'n' days less than B, then 2
a) A and B working together can finish the work in ∴ 15 men must leave the work after 5 days.
kn Ask doubt with Question Id: 1180
days .
2
k 1 3) A man is paid 30 for each day he works, and forfeits
n 5 for each day he is idle. At the end of 60 days he gets
b) A working alone can finish the work in days. 50. Then, he was idle for _______ days.
k 1
kn a) 20 b) 25 c) 30 d) 50
c) B working alone can finish the work in days. Explanation: Suppose, the man was idle for x days.
k 1
∴ 30(60 – x) – 5x = 50 ⇒ x = 50
10) If A, working alone takes a days more than A and B
working together. B alone takes b days more than A and
4) 12 men or 15 women can do a work in 20 days. In
B working together. Then the number of days taken by A
how many days 7 men and 5 women would complete
and B working together to finish the job is √ ab .
the work?
a) 21.8 b) 22.8 c) 25.3 d) 29
Explanation: or means either men or women.
and means both men and women.
12 men or 15 women ⇒ 12 men = 15 women
⇒ 4 men = 5 women.
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
CLOCKS
CONCEPTS 10×60 10
0
i.e. x = = 10 minutes after 2 O'clock the
1) 60 minute space traces an angle of 360 . 55. 11
∴ 1 minute space traverses an angle of 60. two hands of a clock will be together.
2) In 1 hour: Alternate Method: Hands of the clock are together. It
Minute hand traverses 60 minute space or 3600. means the angle between minute hand and hour hand is
Hour hand traverses 5 minute space or 300. zero.
3) The minute hand travels 900 in 15 minutes. 11 11
4) The hands of the clock are in straight line when they
θ= m – 30 h ⇒ m – ( 30×2 )=0
2 2
coincide (or) when they are opposite to each other. 11 120 10
m=60 ⇒ m= = 10
5) The hands of the clock are perpendicular to each 2 11 11
other for 22 times in 12 hours and for 44 times in day. e.g.: At what time between 2 O'clock and 3 O'clock the
6) The hands of the clock are opposite to each other for hands of the clock are opposite to each other.
() ()
11 times in 12 hours and 22 times in a day. 6 7
7) The hands of the clock coincides with each other for a) 3 past 2 O'clock b) 43 past 2 O'clock
11 11
() ( )
11 times in 12 hours and 22 times per day. 8 9
8) The hands of the clock are 44 times in a straight line c) 56 past 2 O'clock d) 64 past 2 O'clock
11 11
per day.
9) 55 minute spaces are gained by minute hand in 60
Explanation:
minutes period.
To coincide minutes hand with the hour hand, first it

should trace 10 minute spaces. And then the hands of
the clocks to be opposite to each other minute hand
should trace 30 minute spaces i.e. totally it should gain
10 + 30 = 40 minute spaces to be opposite to hour hand.
To find how many minute spaces it has actually gained, 55 minutes are gained in 60 minutes.
let us assume a standard point where the both minute 40 minutes are gained in x minutes.
hand and hour hand coincides. After 60 minutes,
minute hand moves 60 minute spaces and hour hand
x = 40×
60
55
= 43 ( )
7
11 ()
moves 5 minute spaces. Now there are 55 minute spaces Hence the hands of the clock will be opposite to each
()
between minute hand and hour hand. So we can say in 7
43
60 minutes of time, minute hand leads/gains hours hand other at 11
past 2 O'clock.
by 55 minute spaces. Therefore, option-b is correct.
10) Angle Concept: To find angle between hour hand • When clock is too fast, too slow:
and minute hand use the below formula. 1) If a clock indicates 6 hours 10 mins when the correct
time is 6, it is said that the clock is 10 minutes too fast.
11
θ= m – 30 h
2 ( 11
if >30 h
2 ) (or) 2) If it indicates 6.40 when the correct time is 7, it is said
to be 20 minutes too slow.
θ= 30 h
11
2
m
(if 30 h>
11
2 ) e.g.: My watch, which gains uniformly, is 2 minutes
behind when shown at noon on Sunday. And it is 4 min
48 seconds fast at 2 pm on the following Sunday. When
e.g.: At what time between 2 O'clock and 3 O'clock the
was it correct?
hands of the clock be together.
Explanation: From Sunday noon to the following
Explanation: At 2 O'clock the minute hand is at 12 and
Sunday at 2 pm there are 7 days 2 hours. (or) 170 hours.
hour hand is at 2. They are 10 minute spaces apart. To
( )4
be together, minute hand must gain 10 minute spaces The watch gains 2+ 4 =6 min in 170 hours.
over hour hand.
5
4
5
55 minutes are gained in 60 minutes. To show the correct time, the clock has to gain 2 minutes
10 minutes are gained in x minutes. initially.
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
PROFIT AND LOSS
CONCEPTS Example: A merchant purchased 7 watches for 500 and
Cost Price (CP) is the price at which an article is bought. sold 5 watches for 400. What is loss or gain percent?
Selling Price (SP) is the price at which an article is sold. Explanation:
Marked Price (MP) or List Price is the price marked on 7 ×400 – 5×500 2800 2500 300
×100= ×100= =12
the article. For example, a vendor buys 1kg of mangoes 5×500 2500 25
for 50. He labeled the price as 80. But sold for 70. • By selling an article for P, a merchant would gain or
Here CP = 50, MP = 80, SP = 70. loss x%. The price at which he sell it to gain or loss y% is
The expenses incurred on transportation, maintenance,
packaging, advertisement etc. are considered as
overhead. These overheads and the profit when added to
SP=P
( 100 y
100 x )
. (+ sign for gain; - sign for loss)
Example: By selling a furniture for 180 a merchant will

the cost price determine the selling price. loss 10%. At what price must he sell to gain 20%.
( )
Profit or Gain: Profit is made when the selling price is 100+ 20
greater than the cost price. Explanation: SP=180× = 240.
100 10
Profit
Profit = SP – CP ; Profit % = ×100 • When a man buys two things on equal price each and
Cost Price
in those things one is sold at a profit of x% and another
Considering the same example given above,
is sold at a loss of x%, then there will be no loss or no
20
Profit = 70–50 = 20. Profit % = ×100=40 % gain percent.
50 Example: A merchant purchased a watch and a bag for
Loss: Loss is made when the cost price is greater than 100 each. But he sold the watch at a profit of 20% and
the selling price. bag at a loss of 20%. What is his loss or gain percentage?
Loss Explanation: CP SP
Loss = CP – SP ; Loss % = ×100
Cost Price Watch - 100 + 20% Profit = 120
• Profit or Loss is calculated on cost price only. Bag - 100 – 20% Loss = 80
Discount is always calculated on the marked price. 200 200
Discount Cost price = Selling Price. Hence, no gain or no loss.
Discount = MP–SP; Discount%= ×100
MP • By selling two articles at the same price a merchant
Consider the same example given above, incurs x% loss on the first article and x% gain on the
10 second article. In such a case there is always a loss.
Discount = 80–70 =10; Discount% = ×100=12.5 %
80 2×SP
Loss =
( )
• To calculate Gain, Loss, Selling Price and Cost Price 100
2
directly use the formula, 1

x
(100Gain or Loss)×CP
SP= Example: By selling a watch and a bag at 100 each a
100
merchant incurred a loss of 20% on watch and gain of
Use + sign for profit and – sign for loss.
20% on bag. What is his loss or gain percentage?
Example: Cost Price of an article is 70. At what price it
Explanation: SP CP
should be sold in order to gain 20%?
Watch 100 (20% Loss on CP) = 125
(100+20)×70 120×70
SP= = =12×7=84 Bag 100 (20% Profit on CP) = 83.33
100 100
200 208.33
• If a man purchased m articles for p and sold n articles
8.33
for q. Then how much profit or loss does he make? Here, CP > SP. Hence, Loss = ×100= 3.9%
208.33
m p 2×100
200
( )
2
(or) Using Formula: Loss = 100 = = 8.33.
n q 1 24
20
mq – np
Profit or Loss % = ×100 Then Cost Price = 200 + 8.33 = 208.33
np
8.33
And Loss Percentage = ×100= 3.9 %
208.33

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
BASIC GEOMETRY
CONCEPTS •Alternate Interior Angles: The angles ∠3∠6, ∠4∠5
Angle: When two non-parallel and co-planar lines (lines are called pairs of alternate interior angles.
in the same plane) intersect, at the point of intersection The corresponding pairs of alternate angles are equal.
the measure of rotational displacement is called an i.e. ∠3=∠6, ∠4=∠5
angle. •Alternate Exterior Angles: The angles ∠1∠8, ∠2∠7
are called pairs of alternate exterior angles. ∠1=∠8,
∠2=∠7.
•Complementary Angles: Two angles whose sum is 90o
are called complementary angles.
Types of Angles: If θ is an angle such that •Supplementary Angles: Two angles whose sum is 180 o
1) If θ = 0o then θ is zero angle. are called supplementary angles.
2) If 0o < θ < 90o then θ is called an acute angle. POLYGONS
3) If θ = 90o then θ is right angle. •A closed plane figure made up of several line segments
4) If θ > 900 then θ is obtuse angle. that are joined together is called a Polygon.
5) If θ = 180o then θ is called a straight angle. •If all the sides of a polygon are equal then it is called
6) If 180o < θ < 360o then θ is called reflex angle. Regular Polygon.
7) If θ = 360o then θ is called complete angle. Regular polygons are both equiangular and equilateral.
Parallel and Non-Parallel lines: Equiangular = all angles are equal.
1) Two lines are said to be parallel lines if they are co- Equilateral = all sides are the same length.
planar (in the same plane) and non intersecting. Exterior angle: The angle subtended by a side of the
regular polygon at the vertex outside.
Sum of the exterior angles of any polygon = 360o.
The point of intersection of parallel lines is at infinite
360
places which is not real. Each exterior angle (regular polygon) = .
n
2) The angle between parallel lines is undefined, or it
(where 'n' is the number of sides in a polygon).
can be either 0o or 180o or any multiple of 180o.
Interior angle:
3) Two lines are said to be non parallel (inclined lines) if
Sum of the interior angles of a polygon = (n–2)×180°.
they are co-planar and intersect at a real point.
180(n 2)
Each interior angle of a regular polygon = .
n
The point of intersection of inclined lines is real. n (n – 3)
• The number of diagonals in a polygon = .
Transversal: A line that intersects two parallel lines is 2
called a transversal. Suppose l1 , l2 are two parallel lines • The number of triangles (when you draw all the
and 't' is a transversal, then we will have eight angles as diagonals from one vertex) in a polygon = (n–2).
shown in figure. Polygon Names:
t Sides Name
1 2 3 Triangle
l1 4 Quadrilateral
3 4
5 6 5 Pentagon
l2
7 8 6 Hexagon
•Vertical Opposite Angles: The angles ∠1∠4, ∠2∠3, 7 Heptagon
∠5∠8, ∠6∠7 pair wise are called pairs of vertical angles. 8 Octagon
The corresponding pairs of vertical angles are always 10 Decagon
equal i.e. ∠1=∠4, ∠2=∠3, ∠5=∠8, ∠6=∠7. Special Triangles:
•Corresponding Angles: The angles ∠1∠5, ∠2∠6, Equilateral, Isosceles, Scalene, Right Angled, Acute,
∠3∠7, ∠4∠8 pair wise are called corresponding angles. Obtuse.
The pairs of corresponding angles are always equal. i.e. Special Quadrilateral:
∠1=∠5, ∠2=∠6, ∠3=∠7, ∠4=∠8. Square, Rhombus, Parallelogram, Rectangle, Trapezoid.

TRIANGLE The perpendicular from the vertex to the base line (the
1) Sum of the three angles in a triangle is always 180o . height) in an isosceles triangle divides the triangle into
i.e. ∠1+∠2+∠3=180O. two equal right angled triangles.
A A
a c
h a a
B C
b
2) In a triangle sum of the lengths of any two sides is B D C
greater than the third side. b
• Obtuse Triangle: One angle is greater than 90o. The
i.e. AB+BC>AC; AB+AC>BC; BC+CA>AB;
longest side is opposite to the largest angle.
1 1
3) Area of the ΔABC = ×Base×Height= ×b× h. A
2 2
Perimeter (P) of ΔABC = a + b + c. ∠A > 90o
4) The side opposite to greatest angle is greatest and the
side opposite to smallest angle is smallest. B C
5) The exterior angle is equal to the A • Acute Triangle: One angle is less than 90o.
sum of the other two interior A
1
opposite angles. i.e. ∠4 = ∠1+∠2.
2 3 ∠A < 90o ; ∠B < 90o ; ∠C < 90o
4
B C
B C
Types of Triangles: Pythagoras theorem: In a right angled triangle, the
• Right Angled Triangle: One angle is 90o. square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the
A squares of the other two sides.
Perimeter = a + b + h. A
1 b ∠B = 90
o
× a×h .
c a2 + b2 = c2 ∠B = 90o.
Area = a
2 h
C
B b
B a C 6) The line joining mid point of two sides of a triangle is
• Scalene Triangle: All angles are different and all sides always parallel to the 3rd side and it is half of the 3rdside.
have different length. A
Perimeter = a + b + c A
D E
Area = √ s( s a)( s b)( s c) ; a c
a+b+c B C
where s= .
2 1
B b C i.e. DE||BC and DE= BC
2
• Equilateral Triangle: Every angle is equal (i.e. 60o).
7) Basic Proportionality Theorem: If a line is drawn
Every side is equal in length.
parallel to one side of a triangle, then it divides other
A
two sides in the same ratio.
Perimeter = 3a. a AD AE
Area =
√ 3 2
×a
a If DE||BC then =
DB EC
4 a 8) Median of Triangle: A line joining the mid point of a
B C
• Isosceles Triangle: Two angles of the triangle are side to the opposite vertex is called Median of a triangle.
equal. Two sides of the triangle are equal in length. C
A D
Perimeter = 2b + a ∠B = ∠C
A B
b a a
Area =
4
√ 2
4a b
2 9) Property of Median: In a ΔABC, if 'AD' is the median
then it divides ΔABC into two equal parts
B b C
i.e. ΔADB = ΔADC.

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
PERMUTATIONS AND COMBINATIONS
CONCEPTS The number of permutations of 'n' objects taken 'r' at a
• Fundamental Principal of Multiplication: time will be denoted by P(n, r).
In general if some procedure can be performed in n1 Before we derive the general formula for P(n, r) we
different ways, and if, following this procedure, a consider a special case. Find the number of
second procedure can be performed in n2 different permutations of 7 objects, say a, b, c, d, e, f, g taken three
ways, and if, following this second procedure, a third at a time. In other words, find the number of 'three letter
procedure can be performed in n3 different ways, and so words' with distinct letters that can be formed from the
fourth then the number of ways the procedure can be above seven letters.
performed in the order indicated is the product of Let the general three letters word be represented by
n1 . n2 . n3..…....... three boxes.
e.g.: A letter lock consists of 5 rings each marked with 10
different letters. What is the maximum number of
unsuccessful attempts to open the lock. Now the first letter can be chosen in 7 different ways;
Explanation: Each ring is marked with 10 different following this, the second letter can be chosen in 6
letters. Hence each ring has 10 positions. different ways; and, the last letter can be chosen in 5
Thus, the total number of attempts that can be made to different ways. Write each number in its appropriate
open the lock is 10 x 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 = 105. box as follows:
Out of these, there must be one attempt in which the
7 6 5
lock will open.
∴ Total number of unsuccessful attempts = 105 – 1.
Thus by the fundamental principle of counting there are
•Fundamental Principle of Addition:
7.6.5=210 possible three letter words without repetitions
If there are two operations such that they can be
from the seven letters. (or) There are 210 permutations
performed independently in m and n ways respectively,
of 7 objects taken 3 at a time.
then either of the two operations can be performed in
i.e. P(7, 3) = 210.
(m+n) ways.
The derivation of the formula for P(n, r) follows the
•Factorial: The product of first 'n' natural numbers is
procedure in the preceding example:
called the 'n'-factorial and is denoted by n!
The first element in an r-permutation of n-objects can be
n! = 1.2.3.4 .…................ (n–2).(n–1).n
chosen in 'n' different ways; following this, the second
Example: 4! = 1.2.3.4 = 24, 5! = 1.2.3.4.5 = 120,
element in the permutation can be chosen in (n–1) ways;
5! = 5.4! = 5.24 = 120, 6! = 6.5! = 6.120 = 720.
and, the third element in the permutation can be chosen
Note: 1) 0! = 1
in (n–2) ways. Continuing in this manner, we have that
2) The product of 'r' consecutive positive integers is
the rth (last) element in the r–permutation can be chosen
divisible by r!
in n–(r–1) = n–r+1 ways.
3) (kn)! Is divisible by (n!)k for all k is a positive
n!
constant. Thus P(n, r) = n(n–1) (n–2) . . . (n–r+1) =
(n r)!
4) The product of 2n! consecutive positive integers is
The second part of the formula follows from the fact
equal to 2(n!).
that n(n–1)(n–2) . . . . . . .(n–r+1) =
PERMUTATIONS
n (n 1)( n 2 )⋯⋯(n r+1)⋅( n r )! n!
•Permutation: An arrangement of any r ≤ n of these =
(n r !) (n r)!
objects in a given order is called an r–permutation or a
∴ A formula for the number of possible permutations of
permutation of the 'n' objects taken 'r' at a time.
n!
Example: Consider the set of letters a, b, c, and d. Then 'r' objects from a set of 'n' is P(n, r) or n p r =
(i) bdca, dcba and acdb are permutations of the 4 letters (n r )!
taken all at time.
(ii) bad, adb, cbd and bca are permutations of the 4 letters In the special case that r = n, we have P(n, n) = n(n–1)
taken 3 at a time. (n–2). . . . . . 3.2.1 = n! (in other words there are n!
(iii) ad, cb, da and bd are permutations of the 4 letters permutations of 'n' objects taken all at a time).
taken 2 at a time.

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
PROBABILITY
CONCEPTS •Events: An event A is a set of outcomes or, in other
•Random Experiment: Probability is the study of words, a subset of the sample space S.
random or non deterministic experiments. If the dice is Example: If A random experiment is associated with
tossed in the air, then it is certain that the dice will come what is the day today. It may be from Sunday to
down, but is not certain that, say a 3 will appear. Saturday. If today is Friday and Friday belongs to the
Definition: A random experiment is an experiment whose sample space S = {Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat}.
result would not be predicted but the list of possible Different Types of Events:
outcomes are known. The unpredicted outcomes could •Simple or Elementary Events: An event with only
not be taken under random experiments. The result of one sample point is called simple or elementary event.
random experiments may not be predicted exactly but In an experiment of tossing three coins at a time, the
the result must be with in the list of predicted outputs. event 'A' is that all coins turns up with heads consists of
Example: only one point HHH. Then 'A' is a simple event.
1) Tossing a fair coin. As a matter of fact each outcome of an experiment is a
2) Rolling a dice is a random experiment, since its simple event.
results could not be predicted in any trial. •Complimentary Event: An event A ̄ (or A1) is said to
3) Selection of a plastic component and verification of its be complementary to an event 'A' in sample space 'S'
compliance. consists of all those points which are not in 'A'.
4) Life time of a computer. Example: In tossing a coin three times, sample space S
5) Number of calls to a communication system during a consists of eight points.
fixed length interval of time. S = {HHH, HHT, HTH, THH, HTT, TTH, THT, TTT}
•Outcome: The result of a random experiment will be The event 'A' is such that there should be no heads in
called an outcome. the sample point is {TTT}. Then the event A ̄ (or A1)
Example: complementary to 'A' is that there exists at least one
1) Tossing a coin. The result is either Head(H) or Tail(T). head in the sample space i.e. (HHH), (HHT), (HTH),
2) In an experiment of throwing a six-faced dice. The (THH), (HTT), (TTH), (THT).
possible outcomes are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. •Equal Events: Two events A and B are said to be equal
•Sample Space: The set of all possible outcomes of if A⊂B and B⊂A. This statement implies that all the
some given experiment is called sample space. A points of A are also the points of B and vice-versa.
particular outcome, i.e. an element in that set is called a Example: Let sample space S = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}.
sample point or sample. Let A be the event defined as 'even number' and event B
Example: is defined as 'multiplies of 2'.
1) Toss a dice and observe the number that appears on Then A = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10}; B = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10} here every
top. Then the sample space consists of the six possible point in A is also a point in B and vice-versa. Therefore
numbers: S = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} events A and B are said to be equal events.
2) Toss a coin 2 times and observe the sequence of heads •Transitivity of events: If A, B and C are 3 events such
(H) and tails (T) that appears. Then the sample space S that A ⊂ B and B ⊂ C it implies that A ⊂ C such a
consists of four elements: S = {HH, HT, TH, TT} property of events is known s transitivity of events.
Note: Shortcut: Tossing a coin 2 times is same as tossing Let the sample space S = {1, 2,. . . . , 100}.
2 coins at a time. Event A be the 'even numbers': A = {2, 4, 6, 8,.....,100}
S = {H, T} × {H, T} Event B be the 'multiples of 4' : B = {4, 8, 12,.......,100}
S = {HH, HT, TH, TT} Event C be the 'multiples of 8': C = {8, 16, 24,.....,100}
3) Toss a coin until a head appears and then count the Event point in C is also point in B and event point in B is
number of times the coin was tossed. The sample space also point in A but not vice–versa i.e. A⊂B⊂C.
of this experiment is S = {1, 2, 3, ... ∞}. Here ∞ refers to •Compound event: An event which is not simple or
the case when a head never appears and so the coin is elementary is called a compound event. Every compound
tossed an infinite number of times. This is an example of event can be uniquely represented by the union of a set
a sample space which is countably infinite. of elementary events.

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
DATA SUFFICIENCY
CONCEPTS 3) What is the value of x?
Purpose of Data sufficiency: I. x2+2x –3=0 II. x2+4x – 5=0
Here the examiners intention is to check the student's Explanation: From statement-I, x2 + 2x – 3 = 0
capability in decision making. One can agree that the x2 + 3x – x – 3 = 0 ⇒ x(x + 3) – 1(x + 3) = 0 ⇒ x = 1 or –3
decision making is the sense of checking whether the ∴ From statement-I alone we can't say exact value of x.
data is sufficient or not. From statement-II, x2 + 4x – 5 = 0 ⇒ x2 + 5x – x – 5 = 0
Nature of Questions: You will be given a question x(x + 5) – 1(x + 5)=0 i.e. x =1 or – 5.
followed with the two statements. ∴ From statement-I and II, we conclude, x = 1.
You don’t need to solve the question. You just have to As both the statements together are required to answer
judge whether given two statements have enough the given question, option-e is correct.
information to solve the question. Ask doubt with Question Id: 5505
CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES 4) Find the area of the square?
I. The side of the square is 7 cm
Each of the questions below consist of a question and
II. The circumference of the square is 28 cm
two statements numbered I and II. You have to decide
Explanation: Area = (side)2
whether the data provided in the statements are
From statement-I, we know the value of side. Therefore
sufficient to answer the given question. Read both the
area can be found.
statements and give answer as
From statement-II, circumference i.e. 4(side)=28.
a: If the data in statement-I alone is sufficient and the
From this we can find the value of side. As a result area
data in statement-II alone is not sufficient to answer the
can also be found.
question.
Here, either of the statements-I or II alone are sufficient
b: If the data in statement-II alone is sufficient and the
to answer the given question. Hence, option-c is correct.
data in statement-I alone is not sufficient to answer the
question.
5) What is the cost price of the chair?
c: If the data either in statement-I or in statement-II
I. The selling price of the chair is 324 at profit of 8%.
alone are sufficient to answer the question.
II. The profit is 12%.
d: If the data either in statement-I and II together are not
Explanation:
sufficient to answer the questions. And some more data
100
needed. From statement-I, CP= × 324= 300
e: If the data in both statement-I and II together are 100+8
necessary to answer the question. ∴ Statement-I alone is sufficient to answer.
1) What is the average of p, q and r? Statement-II does not have the enough information to
I. r is 25. II. p + q is 20. solve the given question. Hence, option-a is correct.
Explanation: To find the average, we need values of p, Ask doubt with Question Id: 5507
q, r. From the given two statements values of p, q, r are 6) Who is tallest?
known. Hence, we require both the statement-I and II to I. C is eldest.
answer the given question. Hence, option-e is correct. II. A is shortest and B is youngest but taller than C.
Ask doubt with Question Id: 5503 Explanation:
2) Who is youngest among Raju, Vamsi and Rajni? Statement-I alone is not sufficient to answer.
I. Raju is one year elder to Vamsi. From statement-II, A is shortest. And B is taller than C.
II. Vamsi age is average age of Raju and Rajni. It means B is taller than A and C. i.e. only statement -II
Explanation: is sufficient to answer the question.
From statement-II, Vamsi's age is between the ages of Hence, option-b is correct.
Raju and Rajni. Ask doubt with Question Id: 5508
From statement-I, Raju is one year elder to Vamsi. It 7) Is r > s ?
means Rajni will be one year younger to Vamsi. I. r > t II. at > ar, a < 0.
∴ From both the statements, we can say, Rajni is Explanation: Statement-I and II gave information
youngest among the three. Hence, option-e is correct. about t and r. But not s. So, it is not possible to say
Ask doubt with Question Id: 5504 whether r > s or not because of insufficient information

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
DATA INTERPRETATION
CONCEPTS 1) Give the total percentage of Girls who wrote SSC
The information related to any event given in the form examination from that School.
of graphs, tables, charts etc is termed as data. The a) 25% b) 54% c) 23% d) 58%
methodology of interpreting data to get the 2) Give the percentage of students who scored
information is known as data interpretation. distinction (> 75).
Mathematical identities which we use in data a) 43% b) 34.25% c) 24.85% d) 40%
interpretation are given below. 3) Give fail percentage of students in SSC examination.
To solve the problems on data interpretation, you need a) 1% b) 2% c) 4% d) 8%
to be thorough in 'Percentages', 'Ratios' and 'Averages' 4) Give pass percentage of boys in SSC examination.
chapters. a) 90% b) 88% c) 98% d) 99%
Percentage: Proportions with the base 100 are known 5) Give the percentage of students who scored more
as percentages (%). than 60% in the SSC examination.
x a) 25% b) 59.3% c) 22.2% d) 50%
For example, ×100 is in percentage form. Explanation:
y
e.g.: If the ratio of boys to total number of students in a 1)b; Total no.of girls appeared for SSC Examination =
1015 25 + 15 + 10 + 5 + 3 = 58.
college is . This can be written in a percentage Total no.of students appeared for SSC examination =
4060
58 + 50 = 108.
1015
form as ×100=25 %. ∴ Percentage of girls who wrote SSC Examination =
4060
58
To find by how much percent 'x' is more or less than y ×100=53.7=54 % (approximately)
108
(or over y) when compared to y is given as
2)b; No.of students who scored distinction = 25 +12 =37.
Value of X Value of Y
Required Percentage= ×100 ∴ Percentage of students who scored distinction =
Valueof Y
37
Observe that the denominator contains the value with ×100=34.25%
108
which the comparison is made.
3)c; Total no.of students failed in SSC examination = 4.
In the above formula, if numerator is positive, then
4
there is percentage growth. If numerator is negative, ∴ Fail % = ×100= 3.7= 4 % (approximately)
then there is a decline in the percentage. 108
Ratio: In the simplest possible form, ratio is a quotient 4)c; No.of boys passed in the examination = 49.
49
or the numerical quantity obtained by dividing one ∴ Boys pass percentage = ×100=98%
50
figure by the other figure of same units.
5)b; No.of students who scored more than 60% = 64.
∴ Percentage of students who scored more than 60% =
TABULAR DATA INTERPRETATION
64
In this type of questions a table with data as well as a ×100=59.26%=59.3 % (approximately)
108
set of questions on the same data is given to you. You
Example: Production of cars by different companies
need to analyze the table data and answer the given
in the span of 1980-2005 given. Interpret the data to
questions.
answer the questions given below.
Example: Study the following table carefully and
Production of cars in thousands
answer the questions that follow. Company
1980-85 1985-90 1990-95 1995-00 2000- 05
Table: Percentage of marks scored by students in SSC
Maruthi 12.5 15.0 16.2 18.0 22
Marks percentage Girls Boys
Hindustan
>75 25 12 10.4 11.1 11.5 11.5 12
Motors
60-75 15 12
Hyundai
50-59 10 23 12 14.3 16.2 17.8 18.9
Motors
35-49 5 2
Ford 14.4 14.1 13.2 18.1 25.3
< 35 3 1
General
19.2 13.8 13.5 14.1 15.8
Motors
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
BAR GRAPHS
Bar graphs normally comprise X-axis, Y-axis and bars. 5)d; Average of imports during 2000-2005 =
X and Y-axes represent the data. And bars represent 300+500+600+ 550+ 400 2350
= =470
the trend of data with respect X and Y-axes. In this type 5 5
of questions, data is given in the form of bar graphs. Average of exports during 2000-2005 =
You need to analyze the bars with respect to X and Y- 400+600+500+150+350 2000
= = 400
axes to answer the given questions. 5 5
Example: Imports and exports of a country from 2000 ∴ Difference = 470 – 400 = 70.
- 2001 to 2004 -2005. Example: Turnover in crores of six companies (U, V,
700 W, X, Y and Z) are given.
600 9
8
500 7
400 6
5
300
4
200 3
100 2
1
0
0
2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005
U V W X Y Z
Imports Exports 1) Which company's turn over is highest?
1) In which of the following year the gap between a) U b) V c) W d) X
import and export was maximum. 2) What is the percentage of turn over of the company-
a) 2001-02 b) 2002-03 c) 2003-04 d) 2004-05 X over the turn over of the company-V?
2) In which of the following year the gap between a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100%
imports and exports was minimum. 3) Give the difference of average turnovers of first three
a) 2002-2003 b) 2003-2004 c) 2004-2005 d) none companies and last three companies.
3) Exports in 2001–2002 was approximately how many a) 3.33 b) 6.66 c) 2.67 d) 1.85
times that of the year 2003–2004. 4) Give the percentage contribution of turnover of W in
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5 the overall turnover of all the companies.
4) Give the ratio between the number of years in which a) 12% b) 50% c) 40% d) 29%
exports is greater than imports and import is greater 5) Difference of average percentage contribution of
than exports. turnovers of companies U, V and X, Y is.
a) 3 : 2 b) 2 : 3 c) 3 : 1 d) 1 : 3 a) 1% b) 2% c) 3% d) 4%
5. Difference between average of imports and exports is Explanations:
a) 100 b) 90 c) 80 d) 70 1)c; It is clear from the graph that turn over of company
Explanations: W is highest i.e. 8 crores.
1)c; From the graph, gap between import and export 2)b; Turnover of company X = 3 crores
was maximum in 2003-2004. Turnover of company V = 6 crores
2)c; From the graph, gap between imports and exports 3
∴ Percentage of turn over of X over V= ×100=50 %
is minimum in 2004-2005 = 400–350 = 50 crore. 6
3)c; Exports of the year 2001–2002 = 600 3)a; Average turn over of first three companies
Exports of the year 2003–2004 = 150 4+6+8 18
= =6
∴ Exports of 2001–2002 is 4 times greater than that of 3 3
2003–2004. Average turn over of last three companies
4)b; In 2 years i.e. 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 exports are 3+5+2 10
= = 3.33
greater than imports. 3 3
In 3 years i.e. 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005 imports ∴ Difference = 6.00 – 3.33 = 2.67
are greater than exports.
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
MIXED DIAGRAMS
CONCEPTS B) Study the following graphs carefully to answer the
In this type of data interpretation, data will be given in questions given below it. (Use most approximate
the form of two or more diagrams. The combination of figures, if necessary).
the diagrams can be a bar diagram and a pie chart (or) 80
a line graph and a table diagram (or) a pie chart and 70
line graph. 60
A) Study the following graphs carefully to answer the 50
questions given below it. 40
Readers of newspapers in percentages in 3 different 30
cities A, B and C over the years.
20
80%
10
70%
0
60% R M Y A G O W R
50% Different Bags containing colored (red, yellow, green,
40% white) balls
30% Different Bags containing fruits and Flowers (Mango,
20% Apple, Orange, Rose)
10% Percentage of bags (empty, fruits and Flowers,
0% colored balls) available in every house is given in the
2001 2002 2003 2004 following Pie chart.
A B C
Total population of 3 crores in 3 cities is represented
Empty bags
in the following diagram.
200o
A 120o
Fruits &
110o 1000
flower
B C Coloured
130o bags 60o
balls Bags
1) In 2002 in the city B how many people were reading

There are 3 go-downs namely AB, BC, CE which have
a news paper in lakhs ?
n bags in different days of the week as shown below.
a) 108.333 b) 59.5883 c) 48.7499 d) 38.9421
2) According to the data in city B what is the difference
between minimum number of newspaper readers in a
particular year and maximum number of newspaper
readers in a particular year (approximately)?
a) 34 b) 31 c) 29 d) 27
3) What is the sum of populations of city A those who 216
don't read any newspapers in all the 4 years (in lakhs)?
a) 220 b) 200 c) 180 d) 160
4) In the 2 years in which same and maximum
percentage of readership is maintained in the cities A
72
and C. What is the decrease in readership in the city A?
a) 5 lakhs b) 10 lakhs c) 20 lakhs d) 30 lakhs 36
sun mon tue wed thu fri sat

House AB House CE
House BC
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
CODING - DECODING
CONCEPTS 2) ‘ZYXW’ as coded as ‘ABCD’ then ‘STUV’ is coded as.
A code is a system of words, letters or signs which is Explanation: Here each letter is coded with its opposite
used to represent a message in secret form. Coding and letter. i.e. Z – A, Y – B, X – C, W – D.
Decoding test is to examine the student's ability to Similarly, S – H, T – G, U – F, V – E.
identify the rule interpreted and decode the given 3) ‘bcd’ is coded as ‘def’ then ‘true’ is coded as.
message. Explanation: Here every letter is moved two steps
Approach to solve the questions: forward. i.e. b (+2) → d , c (+2) → e, d (+2) → f .
1. You will be given two messages, one is original Similarly, t → v, r → t, u → w, e → g.
message and another one is coded message. So, the answer is 'vtwg'.
2. You have to compare each element of the original 4) ‘Hyderabad’ is coded as ‘ixedszcze’ then ‘chennai’ is
message with corresponding element of coded coded as?
message. Thereafter try to identify the rule in which Explanation:
coded message is formed. Here the letters are alternatively increasing and
3. Using the identified rule you can easily answer the decreasing by 1.
question asked. h(+1) → i , y(-1) → x , d(+1) → e , e(-1) → d, r(+1) → s,
Tips to solve easily: a(-1) → z, b(+1) → c, a(-1) → z, d(+1) → e.
1) Remember English alphabets from A to Z with their So, chennai will be coded as dgfmozj.
position values i.e. A–1, B–2, C–3, . . . . . ., Z–26. (II) Number Coding: In this type of coding, alphabets
2) Remember reverse order of English alphabets. i.e. Z are assigned to the numbers or numerical code values
to A with their position values i.e. Z–1, Y–2, .... , A–26. are assigned to a word or alphabets. You have to
3) Remember the corresponding opposite letter of each compare the given codes to answer the questions.
alphabet with their position values. The following table Example:
will give the opposite letter of each alphabet. 1) If READ is coded as 7421 and BOOK is coded as
8335, then how would you encode BOARD?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Explanation: The alphabets are coded as follows.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
R E A D B O O K
Z Y X W V U T S R Q P O N
7 4 2 1 8 3 3 5
26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 From the above codes, we can say, B is coded as 8, O is
To find out the opposite letter of a particular letter, we coded as 3, A is coded as 2, R is coded as 7, D is coded
can use the below formula. as 1. Hence, BOARD is coded as 83271.
Sum of the position numbers of a letter and it's (III) Substitution: In this type, the names of objects are
opposite letter is always 27. substituted with different names. We should carefully
Position number of a letter + Position number of its trace the substitution to answer the questions.
opposite letter = 27. Example:
e.g.: The opposite letter of 'H' is 'S'. 1) In a certain code language, 'book' is coded as 'pencil',
Because, H–8, S–19. H+S = 27 ⇒ 8+19=27. 'pencil' is coded as 'mirror', 'mirror' is coded as 'board'.
Types of Coding-Decoding: Then what is useful to write on a paper?
(I) Letter Coding: In this type of coding, the original Explanation: We use pencil to write on a paper but here
alphabets of the given word are replaced by certain pencil is coded as mirror. So, the answer is mirror.
other alphabets based on specific rule to form its code. 2) In a certain language, ‘man' is called as ‘woman’,
You have to detect the hidden rule and answer the 'woman' is called as ‘girl’, ‘girl’ is called as ‘boy’, ‘boy’ is
questions accordingly. called as ‘worker’. Then in the same language what does
Examples: (1) In a certain code language,'COLLEGE' is a 6 year old female is called?
written as 'GSPPIKI' then how will 'GROUPS' be Explanation: In general language, 6 years old female is
written in that code? called as girl. But in the given coded language ‘girl’ is
Explanation: Each letter of the word is moved four called as ‘boy’. So, the answer is 'boy'.
steps forward to obtain the code. So, GROUPS will be
coded as KVSYTW.
Log on to www.campusrecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 2.1
(IV) Mixed Letter/ Number Coding: In this type, few 3) In a certain code, DANGER is written as BCLICT. In
sentences are given in a code language. Based on that the same code, ORACLE will be written as?
you are asked to find the code for a particular given a) MTYEJG b) MPYEJG c) MTXCJG
word(s). To answer such questions, you have to d) GJEYTM e) none of these
compare the two messages and deduce the common Explanation: The letters at odd position are moved two
words and its corresponding codes. Analyze the entire steps backward and those at even position are moved
message until the code for the given word is found. two steps forward to obtain the corresponding letters
Example: 1) In a certain code language 'pqost ygx mnlia' of the code. Hence, option-a is correct choice.
is coded as 'manager is there'; 'xyrs kixt ygx' is coded as Ask doubt with Question Id: 7952
'clerk is here'; 'ygx srtv pqost' is coded as 'manager is 4) In a certain code language, SUCCESS is written as
genius'. Then what is the corresponding code for 'there'. 6344866 and NATIVE is written as 279508, then what
Explanation: will be the code for SENSITIVE ?
pqost ygx mnlia → manager is there --------- (1) a) 681659508 b) 632659503 c) 683659508
xyrs kixt ygx → clerk is here --------- (2) d) 648659504 e) 682659508
ygx srtv pqost → manager is genius ------- (3) Explanation: The alphabets are coded as shown below.
From (1) and (2), common word is 'is' and common SUCC ES S NAT I V E
code is 'ygx'. i.e. 'is' → 'ygx'. ↓↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓↓↓↓↓ ↓
Similarly, from (1) and (3), manager is coded as pqost. 63 4 4 86 6 2 7 95 0 8
Substitute the codes of 'manager' and 'is' in (1), we get, From the above codes, we can write SENSITIVE as
'there' is coded as 'mnlia'. Hence, mnlia is the answer. 682659508, which is option-e.
2) In a certain code language, '2 4 7' means 'spread red Ask doubt with Question Id: 7953
carpet'; '2 3 6' means 'dust one carpet' and '2 3 4' means 5) In a certain code language, 26891 is written as
'one red carpet'. Then what is the code for the word EGKPT, and 3457 is written as RUAL. Then how 58946
'spread'? is written in that code?
Explanation: 2 4 7 → spread red carpet -------(1) a) AKPUG b) GUPKA c) AKUPG
2 3 6 → dust one carpet ------- (2) d) AKPGU e) none of these
2 3 4 → one red carpet ------- (3) Explanation: Numbers are coded as shown below.
Comparing (1) and (3), we get, 'red carpet' means 2 4. 2 6 8 9 1 3 4 5 7
Hence, 'spread' means 7. ↓ ↓↓↓↓ ↓ ↓ ↓↓
CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES E GK PT R UA L
1)In a certain code, CONCEPT is written as TQFDOPC. ∴ 58946 is coded as AKPUG; Option-a is correct choice.
Then how VICTORY is written in the same code? Ask doubt with Question Id: 7954
a) YROTCIV b) RYOTCIV c) IVCTORY 6) In a certain code language blue is called green, green is
d) YSPUDJV e) VSPUDJY called yellow, yellow is called white, white is called red,
Explanation: In the given code, the letters of the word red is called purple, purple is called orange. Then what is
CONCEPT are reversed. After reversing except first the color of milk ?
and last letters, remaining all letters are moved one a) White b) Red c) Green d) Orange e) Purple
step forward to obtain the code. In the similar manner, Explanation: Actually the color of milk is white. But in
VICTORY is coded as YSPUDJV. the given language, white is called red. So, answer is
Ask doubt with Question Id: 7950 'red'.
2) If in a code language, JUMP is written as ITLO and Ask doubt with Question Id: 7955
COPIER is written as BNOHDQ, then how will 7) In a certain code language, all the two wheeler
CAMPUS be written is that code? vehicles are called buses, all the buses are called books, all
a) SUPMAC b) ACPMSU c) BZLOTR the books are called trees, all the trees are called pens.
d) DBNQVT e) BLORTZ Then what we use to read?
Explanation: Each letter in the word is moved one step a) Books b) Pens c) Trees d) Buses e) none of these
backward to obtain the corresponding code. In the Explanation: We use books to read but in the given
same way, CAMPUS is coded as BZLOTR. language books are called trees. So, the answer is trees.

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
DAY SEQUENCE/ CALENDAR
CONCEPTS • Hence, in an ordinary year there are 52 perfect weeks
In day sequence, questions will be asked on calendars and 1 odd day. [365 days = 52 weeks + 1 day]
to find a particular day of the week (or) a particular 4) How many odd days are there in a leap year?
day of the given date. In order to solve these problems Explanation: As we know, a leap year has 366 days. So,
easily, you should have knowledge on calendar 7) 366 (52
i.e. leap year, odd days etc. 364
• Leap year: If the last two digits of a given year is 2 → odd days
perfectly divisible by 4 then that year is a leap year. • Hence, in a leap year, there are 52 perfect week and
Example: 2016 is a leap year because last 2 digits 2 odd days. [366 days = 52 weeks + 2 days]
i.e. 16 is perfectly divisible by 4. Note: Total number of odd days can be from 0 to 6 only.
But a century year is not a leap year i.e. 100, 200, 300,.... • Counting odd days for century years:
But every 4th century year is a leap year. 1) 100 years = 76 ordinary years + 24 leap years.
i.e. 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 2000 etc. = (76×1 + 24×2) odd days = 124 odd days
A leap year has 366 days. (Here 1 and 2 indicates number of odd days in an
Examples: ordinary year and a leap year respectively)
(i) Each of the years 1764, 1028, 1948, 1676, 2004 etc is a 124 odd days = 17 weeks + 5 days = 5 odd days.
leap year. ∴ Number of odd days in 100 years = 5.
(ii) Each of the years 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2400 etc 2) Number of odd days in 200 years = (5×2) = 3.
is a leap year. 3) Number of odd days in 300 years = (5×3) = 1.
(iii) The years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 1900, 2100 are not 4) Number of odd days in 400 years = (5×4+1) = 0.
leap years. Similarly..., each one of 800, 1200, 1600, 2000 year etc
• Ordinary year: The year that is not a leap year is has 0 (zero) odd days as they are multiples of 400.
called an ordinary year. An ordinary year has 365 days. • Some Important points to remember:
In order to solve the questions on calendars, we use a 1) In every normal / ordinary year the first day (1st
concept called 'odd days'. January) and the last day (31 st December) are always
• Odd day: The number of days more than a complete same. For example, if January 1st is Monday then
week are called odd days in a given period. December 31st is also Monday.
Lets discuss how to count the odd days in a given 2) In every leap year if the first day (January 1 st) is
period. Sunday, then last day (December 31st) will be it's next
• Counting of odd days: day i.e. Monday.
To find the number of odd days in a given period, we 3) In every year, the calendar for the months April and
divide the total number of days with 7. The remainder July are always same.
obtained is the total number of odd days. 4) For every 400 years, the day repeats.
Examples: For example, if 14-April-1604 is Saturday, then 14-April-
1) How many odd days are there in 10 days. 2004 will also be Saturday.
Explanation: 7) 10 (1 5) The last day of a century cannot be either Tuesday or
7 Thursday or Saturday.
3 = Remainder → 3 odd days.
2) How many odd days are there in 100 days. Questions on day sequence/ calender are mainly 5
Explanation: 7) 100 (14 types.
98 1) Problems based on Total Day–Particular Day.
2 → odd days 2) Problems based on Leap Year.
3) How many odd days are there in an ordinary year? 3) Problems based on Particular Date–Day.
Explanation: An ordinary year has 365 days. So, 4) Problems based on Same Calendar Year.
7) 365 (52 5) Problems based on Same Day–Date of the Month.
364
1 → odd day

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
DIRECTION SENSE TEST
Logon to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 2.20

Example: A clock shows 10:30 (am/pm). If its minute Numbers in the above diagram indicates his
hand points to East, then its hour hand points to? movements from starting point to ending point. So,
Explanation: Represent the given time in a clock. finally he is facing in North-West direction.
N Shortcut Method: First the given object (man) moves in
11 12 NW NE right hand side 90o, so write +90o. Next the man moves
10
180o in anti clock wise, so write –180 o. Next he turns 45 0
9 3 W E
in the same direction i.e. in his previous direction, so
6 SW SE write –45o. Finally he turns 90o in clockwise direction,
S so write +90o. Now, by combining all the above four we
In the question it is given that, minute hand is pointing
get, Direction = 90o–180o– 45o + 90o = – 45o.
to East. But in the above diagram minute hand is
(minus indicates anti clock wise direction)
pointing to South. So, rotate the directions diagram in
So move 45o in anti clock wise direction from his
such a way that the minute hand points to East. To do
starting point.
so, we have to rotate directions diagram 90 o clock wise
i.e. 45o anti clockwise from North = North-West direction.
as shown below.
W So, the man is facing NW direction finally.
11 12 SW NW Type–(4): Problems on shadows:
10
9 3 S In this type of problems we will see two objects. These
N
problems always depends on the sun. Here we are
6 SE NE giving some tips to solve these problems easily.
E
(Rotated Diagram) 1) Locate the person in the North, if the shadow is
Now you see the hour hand in the clock and compare falling to his right (If Sun is in East only; morning
its direction with rotated directions diagram. Then we time).
will come to know that the hour hand points SW 2) Locate the person in the South, if the shadow is
direction. falling to his left (If Sun is in East only; morning time).
Type-3: Problems on Angles: 3) If the sun is in West (i.e. in the evening time) then
Steps to Solve: interchange North and South in (1) and (2).
1) If the given object moves in clockwise or it's right hand Example: One morning after sunrise P went for a walk,
side then do addition. If it moves in anti clockwise or it's he found that his friend Q is coming in opposite
left hand side then do subtraction. direction. P observed that, the shadow of Q is exactly
2) Now you will get a single degree value like 45 o, 90o . . falling to his right. Form which direction is P coming?
. . . . . so on up to 180o. If the value is positive move the Explanation: Given that the shadow is falling to the
object in clock wise direction from its starting point or if right of P. So, locate P in the North. Then Q will be in
the value is negative move the object in anti clock wise South. So, we can say,P is coming from North direction.
direction from its starting point. CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES
Example: A man is facing North, he turns to his right 1) A girl is going to her friend's house. She went 45m
90o. Then he turns 180o in anti clock wise direction. West. Next she went 60m to her right, then she again
Again he turns in the same direction 45o. Finally he took right and walked 75m. From there she went in her
turns 90o in the clock wise direction. In which direction left direction and walked 30m to reach her friend's
is he facing now? house. How far her friend's house is located with
Explanation: Diagrammatic Method: reference to her starting point.
Indicate the movements of the person according to the a) 205 m b) 305 m c) 300 m d) 40 √ 10 m e) 30 √ 10 m
given question. Explanation: Using shortcut method:
N W(45)N(60)E(75) N(30).
NW NE East and West are opposite. So subtract = E(30).
2 N(60) and N(30) are same direction. So add = N(90).
W
4
E N(90) E(30) = NE ( (90)2 +(30) 2)= NE ( 30 √ 10 )
√
3 1
Her friend's house is located at 30 √ 10 m distance
with reference to her starting point.
SW SE
S
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
SYLLOGISMS
CONCEPTS Example: Statements: Some Note books are books
Questions on syllogism contains statements followed All books are papers
by conclusions. You have to analyze the given Conclusions: I. Some Notebooks are papers
statements carefully and find which of the conclusions II. No papers is notebook
logically follow. Explanation: The possible Venn diagram for the given
Each statement of syllogism contains of three parts. statements is as follows:
They are, subject, predicate and copula.
Subject is that about which something is said. N B
Predicate is that part of the statement that which P
affirms is denied about the subject. From the given statements, statement-I follows from
Copula is the word of the statement which denotes the the above diagram but statement-II does not follow.
relation between the subject and predicate. Ask doubt with Question Id: 8078
Example: Consider the statement, 'woman is talented'. 2) Rules and Application Method:
Here an information about woman is given. So, woman The following rules are very useful while solving
is the subject. 'talented' is the quality affirmed for this problems using this method.
subject. So it is the predicate. 'is' denotes the relation all + all → all
between subject and predicate. So, it is copula. all + no → no
Here we will discuss three types of methods to solve some + all → some
the questions on syllogism. all + some → no conclusion
1) Diagrammatic method no + no → no conclusion
2) Rules and Application method some + some → no conclusion
3) Numbering and Apply method some + no → some-not
1) Diagrammatic Method: no + all → reverse of some-not
To solve the syllogism questions in this method, you no + some → reverse of some-not
have to represent the given statements in the form of a some-not/reverse of some-not + anything = no conclusion.
diagram. Implication Statements:
In syllogisms, frequently we come across the terms like 1) All → Some
all, some and no, not etc. If 'all A`s are B`s' then 'some A`s are B`s' is also true.
Example: 1) All papers are pens. 2) Some ↔ Some
If the above statement are If 'some cats are rats' then 'some rats are cats' is also true.
represented in a diagram, papers 3) No ↔ No
will be in inner circle and pens will Paper If 'no car is bus' then 'no bus is car' is also true.
be in outer circle. i.e. Note: For either-or option: If one conclusion is positive
Pens (i.e. starts with all/ some) and the other conclusion is
negative (i.e. starts with no) and if they both have same
2) Some papers are pens. objects as that of the given statements then the answer
will be those two conclusions with either-or words.
Paper Pen Example: 1) Statements: Some keys are locks
All locks are doors
Some Conclusions: I. All keys are doors
3) No paper is pen. II. Some keys are doors
'no' indicates there is no relations III. Some keys are not doors
exists between subject and Paper Pen a) only conclusion-(I) follows
predicate of the given statement. b) only conclusion-(II) follows
Hence, the two circles will not meet No c) only conclusion-(III) follows
each other. d) both conclusion-(I) and (III) follows
e) None of the given conclusions follow

Explanation: Consider the below value table which helps in solving
Step-1: Compare special words in both the statements. the problems in this method.
i.e. some + all. Then, from the rule, some + all → some. Value Table:
Step-2: Compare predicate of the first statement and Statement Subject Predicate
subject of the second statement. If both are same then all 100 50
cancel them and deduce a new conclusion. some 50 50
Some keys are locks no 100 100
+ Note: Consider the values given for the words in the
All locks are doors
statements as income. And values given for the words in
Some keys are doors the conclusions as expenditure.
'some keys are doors' is there in conclusion-(II). So, only Example: Statements: Some notebooks are books
conclusion-(II) follows. Hence, option-b is correct. All books are papers
Note: From the given two statements if subject of the Conclusions: I. Some notebooks are papers
first statement and predicate of the second statement are II. No papers is notebook
not same, then it is not possible to deduce any Using the above value table we can number subject and
conclusion from the two statements. predicate parts of the given statements and conclusions
Ask doubt with Question Id: 8079 as shown below.
2) Statements: All bags are books Statements Conclusions
All pens are pencils 50 50 50 50
Conclusions: I. All bags are pencils Some notebooks are books Some notebooks are papers
II. Some bags are pens 100 50 100 100
All books are papers No papers is notebook
III. All pens are books Incomes Expenditures
a) only conclusion-(I) follows
b) only conclusion-(II) follows Steps to Solve:
c) only conclusion-(III) follows Step-1: Observe the statements and conclusions using
d) no conclusion follows positive and negative table. If it is applicable then only
Explanation: Since the subject of the first statement and go to the next step, else conclude.
predicate of the second statement are not same, we Step-2:Assign the values to statements and conclusions
cannot apply any rule. Hence, no conclusion follows. using value table.
Ask doubt with Question Id: 8080 Step-3: Check every conclusion whether it has direct
relation with the given statements. If yes go to step-4
3) Numbering and Apply Method: else go to step-5.
The following rules are also very useful while solving Step-4: If the conclusion has direct relation then,
the problems in this method. compare total income and expenditure of subject and
s.no 1st statement 2nd statement Final Conclusion predicate separately and check if income ≥ expenditure.
1 Positive Positive Positive If both subject's and predicate's income ≥ expenditure
2 Positive Negative Negative then that conclusion is said to be true.
3 Negative Positive Negative Step-5: If no direct relation exists between subject and
4 Negative Negative No Conclusion predicate of any conclusion, then check which two
Positive → some/ all; Negative → no/ some-not statements has to be combined to get that particular
Direct Relation: If any conclusion is/are directly conclusion. Then find the common word in those
derived from any of the given statement then it is statements. Common word must have at least one
called direct relation. value as 100. If Income of every word ≥ Expenditure of
Indirect Relation: If the conclusion is not directly every word, then that conclusion is true.
derived from any of the given statements then it is Lets apply these method to an example.
called indirect relation.

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
CHARACTER PUZZLE
CONCEPTS Explanation: From (a), 8 × 3 + 6 = 30
In this type of questions, a figure or a matrix is given in From (b), 9 × 4 + 8 = 44
which some numbers are filled according to a rule. A So, from (c), 12× 6 +7 = 79
place is left blank. You have to analyze the given Ask doubt with Question Id: 8209
character or number and find out the missing number 5) What number will replace the question mark ?
or letter from the given possible answers which may be
3 6 9 7 8 6
filled in the blank space.
CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES 110 159 ?
1) Which number will replace the question mark? 4 7 5 2 3 5
(a) (b) (c)
5 3 6 8 9 4 a) 229 b) 134 c) 329 d) 439 e) 339
9 20 2 19 7 ? Explanation: From (a), 32 + 62 + 42 + 72 = 110
From (b), 92 + 72 + 52 + 22 = 159
(a) (b) (c) So, from (c), 82 + 62 + 32 + 52 = 134
a) 236 b) 336 c) 286 d) 386 e) 436 Ask doubt with Question Id: 8210
Explanation: 6) Which number will replace the question mark?
From figure (a), 9 + 5 + 3 = 17 ⇒ 17 + 3 = 20 12 19 16
From figure (b), 2 + 6 + 8 = 16 ⇒ 16 + 3 = 9 4 3 ?
From figure (c), 7 + 9 + 4 = 20 ⇒ 20 + 3 = 23 6 3 8
Ask doubt with Question Id: 8206 8 19 4
2) Which number will replace the question mark ? a) 8 b) 16 c) 4 d) 2 e) None of these
7
3 8 4 6 5 4 5 8 Explanation: From Column-I: (12 × 4) ÷ 6 = 8
From column-II: (19 × 3) ÷ 3 =19
204 232 ? So, from column-III: (16 × ?) ÷ 8 = 4 ⇒ 16×? = 32 ⇒ ? = 2.
3 6 8 7 2 6 7 3
7) Which number will replace the question mark?
a) 23 b) 18 c) 22 d) 21 e) None of these
Explanation: [3×7×8] + [2×3×6] = 204 3 9 6
55 32 ?
[4×6×5] + [8×7×2] = 232 8 7 12
Similarly, [4×5×8] + [6×7×3] = 286 (a) (b) (c)
a) 108 b) 46 c) 64 d) 104 e) can't be determined
3) which number will replace the question mark?
Explanation: From (a), 82 – 32 = 55
4 6 3 5 8 2 From (b), 92 – 72 = 32
So, from (c), 122 – 62 = 108
8) Which character will replace the question mark?
100 52 ?
A5 F10 K15
(a) (b) (c)
a) 81 b) 84 c) 516 d) 514 e) 86 B16 G21 L26
3 2
Explanation: From (a), 4 + 6 = 64 + 36 = 100 C27 H32 ?
From (b), 33 + 52 = 27 + 25 = 52
a) M37 b) N36 c) O37 d) M36 e) M38
So, From (c), 83 + 22 = 512 + 4 = 516
Explanation:
From column-I, A→B→C (5+11+11)
4) Which number will replace the question mark?
From column-II, F→G→H (10+11+11)
8 9 12
From column-III, K→L→M (15+11+11)
30 44 ?
4 8 The character M37 will replace the question mark
3 6 6 7
a) 79 b) 89 c) 99 d) 69 e) 109
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
ARITHMETIC REASONING
CONCEPTS Explanation: Let the number of dogs be 'x' and the
Arithmetic Reasoning involves logical calculation, number of peacocks by 'y'.
Venn–diagram and data–based problems. In this type Then, number of legs in the group = 4x + 2y.
of problems, some information is given, which makes Number of heads in the group = x+y
us get confused. You need to analyze that information So, 4x+2y = 4(x+y) – 18 ⇒ 2y = 18 ⇒ y = 9
carefully and answer the question accordingly. Number of peacocks in that group = 9.
CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES Ask doubt with Question Id: 8285
5) In a group of 15 people, 8 read English, 7 read
1) Kiran, an eight years old boy has 27 toys. He gave 19
French while 3 of them read none of these two. How
toys to his brother Gourav, while Gourav playing all
many of them read French and English both?
but 6 got destroyed. While Kiran playing all but 3 got
a) 6 b) 3 c) 5 d) 4 e) 2
destroyed. Finally how many toys left with both of
Explanation: In the following Venn diagram, F and E
them?
represent people who read French and English
a) 10 b) 18 c) 9 d) 8 e) none of these
respectively.
Explanation: While Gourav playing 'All but 6 got
destroyed' means 'All except 6 got destroyed'. F∩ E
E
i.e., 13 toys got destroyed. It means now Gourav has 6 F
toys. While Kiran is playing 'All but 3 got destroyed'
means 'except 3 all are not working i.e; 3 toys are good
3
working so total toys at both of them is 6 + 3 = 9.
Ask doubt with Question Id: 8282 Now, [F+({F ∩ E}) + E] = 15-3 (or) F+E+(F ∩ E) = 12 ......(1)
2) Rohith,who works in a parcel service, has a certain Also, F+(F ∩ E) = 7; E+(F ∩ E) = 8.
number of small plastic boxes to pack into parcels. If he By adding, F+E+2(F ∩ E) = 15 ---------- (2)
packs 3,4,5 or 6 in a parcel, he is left with one over; if he By subtracting (1) from (2), we get (F ∩ E) = 3.
packs 7 in a parcel, none is left over. What is the ∴ 3 of them read both French and English.
number of boxes, he may have to pack? Ask doubt with Question Id: 8286
a) 300 b) 500 c) 301 d) 200 e) 201 EXERCISE
Explanation: The required number of boxes is such 1) The number of girls in a class is 5 times the number
that it leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 3, 4, 5 of boys. Which one of the following numbers cannot
or 6 and no remainder of 1 when divided by 3, 4, 5 or 6 represent the total number of children in the class.
and no remainder when divided by 7. Such a number is a) 36 b) 41 c) 42 d) 48 e) 72
301. 2) In a class, there are 21 boys who are over 160 cm tall.
Ask doubt with Question Id: 8283 If these constitute three–fourth of the boys and the total
3) If man pays 20 for each km which he travels by taxi number of boys is one–fourth of the total number of
and 10 for each km which he travels by bus. If in one students in the class. What is the total number of girls
week he payed 800 for traveling 60 km. How many in the class?
kilometers did he travel by taxi ? a) 84 b) 68 c) 74
a) 10 b) 15 c) 25 d) 20 e) 50 d) 64 e) cannot be determined
Explanation: Let the distance covered by the taxi be 'x' 3) In a BCCI meeting there are ten people. All shake
km. Then, distance covered by bus = (60 – x) km. hands with each other once. How many handshakes
20x + 10 (60 – x)⇒20x + 600 – 10x = 800 will be there altogether?
10x = 200 ⇒ x = 20 km. a) 10 b) 100 c) 45 d) 95 e) 15
He traveled 20 km by taxi. 4) A certain number of donkeys and an equal number
Ask doubt with Question Id: 8284 of men are going to a village. Half of the men are on
4) In a group of dogs and peacocks, the number of legs their donkey's back while the remaining are walking
are 18 less than four times the number of heads How along leading their donkeys. If the number of legs
many peacocks are there in that group? walking on the ground is 70. How many donkeys are
a) 9 b) 16 c) 8 d) 12 e) 13 there?
a) 16 b) 18 c) 17 d) 14 e) 28
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
STATEMENTS AND ARGUMENTS
CONCEPTS argument-(I) does not hold strong. Hence, only
In this type of questions, the statement deals with all argument-(II) is strong.
general aspects of day to day life which may include Ask doubt with Question Id: 8322
socio economic, scientific, political issues etc. A 2) Statement: Should taxes on air conditioners be
statement is followed by two arguments. One supports further increased?
the statement by pointing out the positive aspects and Arguments:
the other deny the statement by pointing out it's I. Yes, air conditioner is a luxury item and rich people
negative impact. You have to analyze given statement, can only buy them.
arguments and decide which of the arguments strongly II. No, air conditioners are bought by financially
supports the statement by giving an appropriate backward sector also.
opinion on the subject. Read the given arguments in Explanation: Generally, taxes on any commodities or
the question and discard them if they are ambiguous, goods doesn't depend on the financial position of the
disproportionate, irrelevant, comparative, simplistic. individuals so, both the arguments does not hold
1) Ambiguous: If the given arguments does not have a strong. Hence, option-d is correct choice.
clear reason or if it is not contextual or not expressing Ask doubt with Question Id: 8323
its opinion whether supporting or not. Such an 3) Statement: Should Indian software professionals
argument should be discarded. who are working abroad be called back?
2) Disproportionate: If the given arguments are too Arguments:
large or too small in comparison with given statements. I. Yes, they must serve the mother land first and forget
This kind of arguments can be discarded. about high pay scales or facilities etc.
3) Irrelevant: If the given arguments are irrelevant to II. No, we have adequate talent here, let them stay
the context of the given statements, they can be according to their will and wish.
discarded. Explanation: The demands of an individual are as
4) Comparative: If the argument do not state the important as the demands of motherland. So,
reasons for why the proposed action is implemented argument-(I) is not strong. Argument-(II) is weak
and its consequences. Such arguments can be because of its complacent attitude. Hence, option-d is
discarded. correct choice.
5) Simplistic: If the given arguments do not have Ask doubt with Question Id: 8324
sufficient information to support the given statements, 4) Statement: Should education to women be made
they cannot be considered. free in India?
CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES Arguments:
I. No, this will weaken our present social structure.
Direction: Each of the following examples consists of a
II. Yes, this is the only way to bring back glory to
statement followed by two arguments (I) and (II). Give
Indian woman hood.
your answer as,
Explanation: Argument-(I) is strong. It is links,
a: if only argument-(I) is strong.
providing free education to women with weakening of
b: if only argument-(II) is strong.
social structure, which is not sensible. Argument-(II)
c: if either argument-(I) or (II) is strong.
also weak because of the term 'only'.
d: if neither of the arguments is strong.
Hence, option-d is correct choice.
e: if both the arguments are strong.
1) Statement: Should number of holidays be increased
5) Statement: Are joint families better than small
to private employees?
families.
Arguments:
Arguments:
I. Yes, because employee satisfaction will be better.
I) Yes, joint families provide more security and unity
II. No, it will lead to decreased productivity of private
and also reduce the burden of work.
organizations.
II) No, small families ensure more freedom.
Explanation: Though employee satisfaction is
important but this will adversely affect the
productivity and revenue of the organization. So the
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
CUBES AND DICES
CONCEPTS • Dices: Dices are three dimensional figures, which can
• Cubes: A cube is a three dimensional figure, which be either cubes or cuboids. They have 6 faces and each
have 6 surfaces, 8 corners and 12 edges. face is numbered from 1 to 6. The labeling of the 6 faces
of the dice can be done as follows:
Vertex (8)
Approach: 1) Study the figures given and the numbers
Edge (12) labeled on the faces of the dice.
2) Find the adjacent numbers of each number.
3) Find the missing numbers of each figure.
4) With the help of the adjacent and the missing
number of the figures, we can answer the given dice
Face(6) problem.
H CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES
B 1) A cube is painted blue on all of its surfaces. It is then
L cut in to 27 smaller cubes of equal size. Find how many
If a cube is painted with same colour and let 'n' be the smaller cubes have no color?
number of separations made to the bigger cube then Explanation: If the cube is cut in to 27 smaller cubes,
1. Number of smaller cubes with 3 surfaces painted = 8. then number of separations made = n = 3
2. Number of smaller cubes with 2 surfaces painted = (since 3×3×3=27).
(n–2)×12. Number of smaller cubes with no color = (n–2)3
3. Number of smaller cubes with one surface painted = = (3–2)3 = 13 = 1
(n–2)2×6. Ask doubt with Question Id: 7742
4. Number of smaller cubes with no surface painted = 2) A cube 125 mt is colored pink on two opposite
(n–2)3. surfaces and then cut in to 125 smaller cubes then find
• In general, a cube of edge length 'a' units can be how many number of cubes have pink color?
divided into 'a3' unit cubes i.e. the number is equal to Explanation: 125 m is cube got separated in to 125
the volume of the cube. smaller cubes.
• Cuboid: A Cuboid is a solid body with each face ∴ Size of the big cube = 5 mt
being a rectangle. Hence, Cuboid has length, breadth (Since 5m ×5m ×5m = 125 m2)
and height. Size of the smaller cube = 1 m.
5
Number of separations made = =5
1
H The no.of small cubes get painted on one surface = 25.
Total no.of smaller cubes get pink color = 25 + 25 = 50
B
L
Let the length, breadth and thickness(height) be a, b and c 3) A cube is painted such that one pair of surfaces is
respectively. painted brown and the other pair of surfaces is painted
Volume of Cuboid = length × breadth × height orange. The cube is cut in to 64 small cubes of equal
•A cuboid with length a, breadth b and height c is size. Find how many cubes have both the color brown
divided into unit cubes i.e. a × b × c unit cubes = and orange?
volume. Explanation: There are 6 surfaces to the cube. In which
Number of unit cubes with 3 face visible = 8 opposite surfaces are painted brown and other 2
Number of unit cubes with 2 faces visible = opposite surfaces are painted orange. Then 4 edges of
4(a–2) + 4(b–2) + 4(c–2)= 4[a+b+c–6] the cube have both the colors. Since the big cube cut in
Number of unit cubes with 1 face visible = to 64 smaller cubes, the 4 edges of the cube have both
2 [(a–2) (b–2) + (b–2)(c–2) + (a–2)(c–2)] the colors. Since the big cube cut into 64 smaller cubes,
Number of unit cubes with no face is visible the 4 edges of the big cube has 4×4=16 smaller cubes
=(a–2)(b–2)(c–2) have both brown and orange colors. Answer = 16.
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
PARTS OF SPEECH
Parts of speech in a language mean the role or part played by a word in a sentence. This is similar to the roles we
play in our lives. In one place you might be a student, in another a friend, yet in another, if you are working, you
might be a boss or a subordinate. We also play different roles at home when we interact with different people. In
all the roles we play, our role and interaction depends upon the relationship with the people with whom we are
interacting. Similarly, words are categorized according to the role or part they play in a sentence. Seeing a word,
we cannot categorize it as a noun/ pronoun/ verb/ adjective etc. In order to categorize a word, we need to know
what role it plays in the sentence. Words are normally categorizes into 8 parts of speech. Here we give you the
categories with some examples:
Part of Speech Function Example Words Example Sentences

Name of a person, place, thing Girl, Manchester,
NOUN • Gandhiji loved peace.
or quality Gandhiji, peace, honesty
PRONOUN Words used instead of a noun He, she, our, theirs, my ... • She is our teacher.
Beautiful, big, tall, • The girl is tall.
ADJECTIVE Words used to describe nouns.
awesome … • Gandhi was a great leader.
Be verbs, have verbs and
do verbs, • She is my friend.
Words which tell the state of a am, Is, are, was, were, • He paints well.
VERB
thing, possession and action. have, has, had • She works meticulously.
Do, does, did
work, talk, walk …
Words which tell us where,
when and how an action takes fast, very, sincerely, • She works fast.
ADVERB
place, as well as to what degree properly, quite ….. • This train is quite fast.
an action takes place…..
• There’s a park near my
Words which tell us the position In, on, between, under,
house.
PREPOSITION or relationship between two for, near, by, with …
• Your pen has fallen under
nouns in a sentence.
the chair.
And, but, or, neither…nor, • Bread and butter is taken
Words which join other words
either…or, so when, by many for breakfast.
CONJUNCTION or sentences to make language
while, who whom……. • He started early but could
more concise
not reach on time.
Wow! Great! Spectacular! • Wow! What a great shot!
Words used to express sudden
INTERJECTION Awesome! • What a spectacular
feelings and expressions.
performance!
Let’s see these parts of speech in detail:

NOUN
Nouns are commonly called naming words. i.e. names e.g.: advice, news, furniture.
of persons, places, things, quality and material. The news is good.
Nouns are of five kinds: Wooden furniture is expensive.
• Proper nouns are names of persons, places, rivers Your advice has been taken.
and mountains. 7. Units of counting hundred, thousand, pair, dozen,
e.g.: Ravi, India, Hyderabad, Godavari, Himalayas. score etc, retain their singular form when used after
These always start with a capital letter. numbers.
• Common nouns are names given commonly for e.g.: She bought two score papers for her project.
places, persons, animals, things etc. (not two scores)
e.g.: village, town, boy, girl, dog, pen, pencil, trees, etc I need three dozen eggs.
• Collective noun is the name given to a group of Four hundred chairs were ordered for this hall.
animals, things and people. 8. Some nouns are used only in the plural:
e.g.: a staff of teachers, a school of fish, a flock of birds, a) Names of certain instruments which are used as a
a bunch of grapes etc. pair: scissors, pincers, pliers, tongs, spectacles.
• Abstract noun is the name given to things which b) Names of certain articles of dress: trousers, pants,
cannot be seen or felt, but thought of. shorts.
e.g.: happiness, wisdom, intelligence, patience etc. c) Names of certain diseases: mumps, measles.
• Material nouns refer to the names of material of d) Names of certain games: billiards, draughts.
which products are made. e.g.: His new spectacles are very expensive.
e.g.: wood, leather, silk etc. These tongs are damaged.
Apart from this, nouns are also classified according to His trousers are short.
number and gender. Billiards is an interesting game.
Number: Gender: There are four types of genders.
• All nouns which can be counted are called countable. • Masculine gender refers to males.
e.g.: books, girls, pens, rooms, villages etc. e.g.: man, boy, lion, conductor.
•Nouns which cannot be countable are called • Feminine gender refers to females.
uncountable. e.g.: woman, girl, lioness, conductress.
e.g.: milk, oil, hair, stars, news, advice, information etc. • Common gender refers to both males and females.
1. Countable nouns can be either singular or plural. e.g.: child, teacher, engineer, servant.
Singular denotes one and plural denotes more than • Neuter gender refers to lifeless or inanimate objects.
one. Plurals are formed by adding- ‘s’, ‘es’ or ‘ies’. e.g.: table, book, chair etc.
e.g.: Girl – Girls, Church – Churches, Lily – Lilies. Troublesome Rules and Confusing Areas
2. Words ending in ’f’ and ‘fe’ change into ‘ves’. 1. Failure in identifying nouns leads to common
e.g.: Life – Lives, Wife – Wives. mistakes. Nouns generally end in:
3. Plurals are also formed by changing the middle -ness - kindness, sadness, happiness
vowel. e.g.: Man – Men, Foot – Feet, Mouse – Mice -tion - nation, ration, action
4. Words ending in ‘y’ preceded by a consonant change -ssion - commission,omission, permission, mission
into ‘ies’ to form plurals. -er - player, driver, scavenger
e.g.: Story – Stories, Baby – Babies, Lady – Ladies. -ice - justice, practice
5. Words of foreign origin form their plurals in a -sion - division
different way. -ance - finance
e.g.: Alumnus – Alumni, Curriculum – Curricula, -ment - government, increment
Medium – Media. -hood - neighborhood, childhood
There are certain exceptions to these rules which have -dom - freedom, kingdom, martyrdom
to be memorized. -cy - hesitancy, piracy, conspiracy
e.g.: Ox – Oxen, Roof – Roofs, Safe – Safes. -ist - florist, chemist, dentist
6. Some nouns do not have a plural form and are -ity - charity, enmity, locality
always used with a singular verb. -ship - friendship, workmanship

2. Plurals of possessive nouns, which end in the letter 14. He ate two breads for breakfast.
‘s’, are formed by adding an apostrophe after the word. (two slices of bread. bread in not countable)
e.g.: Srinivas’ desk, students’ notebooks, girls’ hostel. 15. Ten miles are a long distance. (is)-a unit of distance
3. In case of joint possession, only the last word shows so used as a singular.
possession.
e.g.: Rani and Raju’s dog.
4. In compound nouns only the last word shows
possession.
e.g.: Father-in-law’s house, Editor-in-chief’s office.
5. Material nouns are not used in plural numbers.
e.g.: This furniture is made of wood. (not woods)
6. A collective noun usually takes a singular verb and is
substituted by a singular pronoun.
e.g.: The team has performed well. It has scored the
highest number of runs in this series.
But, if the members of the group act as individuals, not
as a group, then the collective noun takes a plural verb
and is substituted by a plural pronoun.
e.g.: The council has submitted its report.
(Here, the council is used as singular. So, singular verb,
has is used)
The council are divided on the outcome of the issue.
(Here, the council is used as plural. So, plural verb,
are is used).
Correction of Sentences
1. The crowd were very big. (was)
2. The chair is made of woods.
(no plural for material nouns)
3. My spectacles is broken. (spectacles is always plural
so verb should be ‘are’. Spectacle also means scene).
4. The Indian Army are helping the people of Nepal
affected by earthquake. (is)
5. Sachin Tendulkar scored more than twenty
thousands runs in test cricket.
(thousand - units of counting retain singular form).
6. His trouser is new. (trousers - always plural)
His trousers are new – Correct.
7. He has a lot of properties. (property - abstract nouns
not used in the plural)
8. He has bought new furnitures. (furniture-no plural)
9. She has got her hairs cut. (hair - not countable)
10. You must brush your teeths regularly.
(teeth itself is the plural form)
11. The childrens of this school have performed well in
the public examination.
(Children - itself is the plural form)
12. His wives purse was stolen. (wife’s)
13. I am visiting the New Delhi.
(no article needed for proper names)

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
SUBJECT - VERB AGREEMENT
1. All subjects must agree in number and person with The crew were taken prisoners.
the verb. The council has chosen its president.
e.g.: The students of the primary section are going The council are divided on the issue of making Aadhar
on a picnic. card mandatory.
The quality of these mangoes is very good. 11. Some nouns which are plural in form, but singular
2. Two or more singular subjects connected by ‘and’ in meaning, take a singular verb.
usually take a verb in the plural. e.g.: The news is true.
e.g.: Sheela and Ragini are here. Civics is important for people who wish to enter the
Wealth and generosity don’t go together. civil services.
3. If two singular nouns refer to the same person or 12. When the plural noun is a proper name for some
thing the verb must be singular. single object or some collective unit, the verb should be
e.g.: My best friend and confidant has come. singular.
(a confidant is a friend in whom you can confide e.g.: The United States has a big army.
your secrets) Gulliver’s travels was written by Swift.
The Chairman and Managing Director is going to 13. When a plural noun denotes some specific quantity
address the employees. or amount considered as a whole, the verb is generally
4. If two subjects together express one idea, the verb is singular.
singular: e.g.: Ten miles is not a short distance.
e.g.: Slow and steady wins the race. Fifty thousand rupees is a large sum.
Bread and butter is his only food. 14. A common blunder is to leave the Participle without
5. Words joined to a singular subject by ‘with, together proper subject.
with, in addition to, or as well as are parenthetical and so e.g.: Sitting on a gate, a scorpion stung him. (wrong)
the verb should be in singular. (who was sitting on the gate)
e.g.: The house with its contents was insured. While he was sitting on the gate a scorpion stung him.
The price of silver as well as gold has fallen. (correct)
6. Two nouns qualified by ‘each’ or ‘every’ even though Being a hot day, I stayed at home. (wrong)
connected by ‘and’ require a singular verb. (who or what is the hot day)
e.g.: Each senior member was honored. It being a hot day, I stayed at home. (correct)
Every man and woman was present at the festival. Correction of Sentences
7. Two or more singular subjects connected by ‘or, 1. She is going to temple everyday.
neither….. nor, either…..or’ take a verb in the singular. (simple present; so goes)
e.g.: Neither he nor I was there. 2. These school children needs books and pencils. (need)
Either he or I am mistaken. 3. When he is playing cricket, he fell down.(was playing)
8. When the subjects joined by ‘or, nor’ are of different 4. She has completed her graduation last year.
numbers, the verb must be plural and the plural subject (remove ‘has’)
must be placed before the verb. 5. They are living here since 2010. (have been living)
e.g.: Rana or his brothers have done this. 6. When the ambulance came the patient died.(had died)
Neither the Principal nor the teachers were present. 7. They are having the same car for 10 years. (have had)
9. When the subjects joined by ‘or, nor’ are of different 8. She will leave for Mumbai tomorrow. (is leaving)
persons, the verb agrees in person with the one 9. We have gone to Chennai last week. (have been to)
nearest to it. 10. She is hearing to carnatic music. (listening)
e.g.: Either he or I am mistaken. 11. She never visited Charminar before.
Neither you nor he is to blame. (had never visited)
10. A singular verb should be used with a collective 12. Your parcel didn’t come yet. (hasn’t)
noun, when the collection is thought of as one whole. 13) He sleeping while his wife cleaning the house.
A plural verb should be used with a collective noun (was sleeping …… was cleaning)
when it refers to the individuals who comprise it. 14. I am liking mangoes. (like)
e.g.: The crew was large. 15. He is always forgetting my phone number. (forgets)

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
CONJUNCTION
• A conjunction is a word which merely joins together 5. Condition:
words or sentences, they do no other work. e.g.: Unless you bring your Passport, the tickets cannot
e.g.: She and her friends are visiting us. be booked.
He came early but couldn’t complete the work. If you had asked me earlier, I could have helped you.
• Some conjunctions are single and some conjunctions 6. Comparison:
are used in pairs. Some of these are: e.g.: She is as tall as her sister.
either – or, neither – nor, not only – but also, though – yet, He is richer than I am.
whether – or etc. these conjunctions which are used in 7. Concession: For example,
pairs are called Correlative Conjunctions or just Although he worked hard, he could not get a state rank.
Correlatives. Though he is strong, he is unable to do this work.
• Some compound expressions are also used as Troublesome Rules and Confusing Areas
conjunctions and these are called compound 1. The most common mistake is the placement of the
conjunctions. Some of these are: conjunction. The conjunction should be placed just
even if, as though, as well as, as if, as soon as, so that, before the clause it introduces.
in order that etc. e.g.: It is raining because he has not come. (incorrect)
Conjunctions are divided into two classes: He has not come because it is raining. (correct)
Coordinating and Subordinating. 2. 'Scarcely' is followed by 'when'.
• Coordinating Conjunctions bring together two e.g.: Scarcely had we entered the house when it
independent statements or two statements of equal rank started raining.
or importance. The main coordinating conjunctions are: 3. 'No sooner' is followed by 'than'.
and, but, or, nor, also, either-or, neither-nor. e.g.: No sooner had she got her results than she got a job.
e.g.: He is slow but steady. 4. 'Neither' is followed by 'nor'.
The thieves broke the door and entered the house. e.g.: He is neither intelligent nor hardworking.
You must return the book tomorrow or pay the fine. 5. While using 'not only . . . but also', the verb must
• Subordinating conjunctions bring together two agree with the noun or pronoun mentioned second.
statements or clauses, one of which is dependent on the e.g.: Not only the students but the teacher were also
other. The chief subordinating conjunctions are: injured. (incorrect)
after, because, if, that, though, although, till, before, unless, Not only the students but the teacher was also injured.
as, when, where, while. (correct)
e.g.: You will pass if you work hard. Correction of Errors
He didn’t speak up because he was afraid. 1. He is sincere and also hardworking.
Though he was ill, he attended the meeting. (not only - but also)
He came after I had left. 2. She asked me whether I had a pen or not.
Subordinating conjunctions may be classified according (‘or not’ can be omitted)
to meaning or function: 3. He did not come or sent a message. (neither …… nor)
1. Time: 4. He not only broke the glass, but threw it away.
e.g.: I knew him before he came here. (not only…. but also)
I waited till the train arrived. 5. Both he and I contributed to the fund. (no error)
2. Cause or reason: 6. No sooner had the bell rung then the students ran
e.g.: Since you say so I must believe it. out. (replace ‘then’ with ‘than’)
He did not come because you did not call him. 7. She is taller as her sister. (as tall as)
3. Purpose: 8. He worked hard and could not get a state rank. (you
e.g.: We eat that we may live. can use ‘but’ instead of 'and', or start the sentence with
He deserved the prize for he had worked hard. ‘Although’)
4. Result or consequence: 9. There is a bus strike because she is not coming.
e.g.: He was rude so he was punished. (she is not coming because there is a bus strike)
10. He will return the money on the 1st or 2nd.
(He will return the money either on 1st or 2nd)

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
ANTONYMS
Antonyms are words that have the opposite meaning only antonym is option-b–Unpleasant.
of a given word. In this section, you are given a word 3. PROFUSION
and asked to choose a word, or phrase, which is most a) deficiency b) certainty c) proliferation
nearly opposite in meaning to that word. When you are d) largeness e) maximum
doing the antonym portion of the Campus recruitment Explanation:'Profusion' means excess, surplus, fullness,
tests, keep in mind the prefixes, suffixes, and roots that prolificacy. So, options-c, d and e can be eliminated.
you learned while developing your vocabulary. While Certainty, generally means confidence. Deficiency
testing your ability on questions pertaining to means lack or shortage. Hence, option-a is correct
Antonyms, the first thing to be observed is your ability choice.
to grasp the meaning of the given word and to CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES
distinguish between the fine shades of meaning. Unless 1) ABUNDANCE
you know the meaning of the given words, you will not a) Sufficiency b) Plenty c) Resign
be able to find out or choose the exact antonym from d) Decrease e) Dearth
the options given. Mostly antonyms appear in the form Explanation: Abundance means plentiful or in great
of nouns, verbs and adjectives. quantity. Option-a and b synonymous to abundance.
Strategies to Solve Questions Based on Antonyms: Option-c, d are irrelevant in the present context. Dearth,
1. Check whether the question word and the opposite which means scarcity or lack of something, is the
of the word given under the options are in the same antonym of the given word. Hence, option-e is correct.
parts of speech. Ask doubt with Question Id: 5619
2. You should have an idea of the roots of the words 2) ABDUCT
and know their meanings. For example, in the word a) Release b) Abbreviate c) Degrade
benefactor, if you know the meaning of been you will be d) Give Up e) Kidnap
able to guess the meaning of the word, and opt for the Explanation: The prefix 'ab' generally denotes 'away
best antonym. from' or 'off'. For example absent, abnormal, aversion etc.
3. Look for the best answer and not for the ideal. The suffix 'duct' generally means 'to lead'. For example
Eliminate two or three of the options if they are conduct, induct etc. Abduct means 'to carry off by force'
nowhere related to the given word. or 'lead away by force' or 'kidnap'. Opposite of abduct is
4. Do not go for an antonym which is too limited or too to release, to let go, to give etc. Option-d is not an
broad to be an opposite. appropriate antonym of abduct. Hence, option-a is the
5. When you get confused about the antonym to be best choice.
chosen, try to think of how you have heard the word Ask doubt with Question Id: 5620
used before. You may discover a suitable context to 3) ABANDON
guess the exact antonym. a) Continue b) Steal c) Restoration
1. DILAPIDATED d) Desert e) Abnormal
a) ruined b) condemned c) renovated Explanation: The root word 'don' gives meaning as 'to
d) destroyed e) shabby give' or 'to gift'. For example pardon, donation etc.
Explanation: Dilapidated means ‘falling apart’; Abandon means 'to leave completely', 'to give up the
Therefore options-a and d can be eliminated as they control of', 'discontinue' or 'withdraw from'. Opposite
show intentional actions. The only word which means is to continue or take control of. Hence, option-a is the
making good to look as new is ‘Renovated’. It standout correct choice.
as the best antonym. Option-b means ‘to disapprove’ so Ask doubt with Question Id: 5621
that is also not suitable. 4) BOLD
2. MELODIOUS a) Bald b) Hairless c) Brave d)Timid e) Thick
a) mellifluous b) unpleasant c) spiritual Explanation: Bold means confident and courageous.
d) comfort e) indefinite Option-a, b and e are completely irrelevant. Option-c is
Explanation: In this example, the word 'Melodious' synonym of bold. Timid means lack of courage or
means 'Mellifluous', means pleasant in sound. The confidence. Hence, it is the correct choice.
options-c, d and e are irrelevant in this context. The Ask doubt with Question Id: 5623

5) BARBAROUS 11) FICKLE
a) Sharp b) Naked c) Rough a) Second b) Scratch c) Little
d) Cruel e) Civilized d) Changing e) Constant
Explanation: Barbarous means extremely brutal, cruel Explanation: Fickle means changing. Opposite of
or uncivilized. Hence, option-e is correct choice. changing is being constant, which is option-e.
6) DILIGENT 12) FRANK
a) Stupid b) Hard Working c) Daring a) Open b) Candid c) Straight- Forward
d) Idle e) Intelligent d) Deceptive e) Stubborn
Explanation: The root word 'dilig' means to choose, Explanation: Option-a, b and c are synonyms of frank.
select or like. Diligence means constant and earnest Option-e is irrelevant. Deceptive means misleading,
effort to accomplish what is undertaken. Antonym of bogus, cheating etc. Hence, option-d is correct choice.
diligence is lazy, casual, idle. Hence, option-d is correct. Ask doubt with Question Id: 5632
Ask doubt with Question Id: 5625 13) GENUINE
7) EXTRAVAGANT a) Genius b) Pure c) Real
a) Frugal b) Luxurious c) Bright d) Generation e) Spurious
d) Lavish e) Spend-Thrift Explanation: Spurious means fake or false or not
Explanation: The root word 'extra' as a prefix means genuine. Hence, option-e is correct.
beyond or outside of. Extravagant means lavish, going Ask doubt with Question Id: 5633
beyond what is deserved or justifiable, spendthrift, 14) HOPE
reckless etc. Option-b, d and e are synonyms of a) Sadness b) Meekness c) Humility
extravagant. Option-c is irrelevant. Frugal means little, d) Despair e) Pride
saving, not wasteful. Hence, frugal is the antonym of Explanation: Despair means absence of hope. Meekness
extravagant. means submissiveness, gentle. So, option-d is correct
8) AFFIRM 15) ATTACK
a) Declare b) Contradict c) Negative a) War b) Offend c) Fight
d) Assent e) Assert d) Quarrel e) Defend
Explanation: The root word 'firm' generally means Explanation: The antonym of attack is to defend.
strong or steadfast. For example, confirm, infirm, Ask doubt with Question Id: 5635
affirm etc. Affirm means to state the truth emphatically 16) DEFICIT
or publicly. Assent means to express approval. Assert a) Surprise b) Surplus c) Budget
means to state a fact. So, option-a, d, and e cannot be d) Finance e) Insufficient
the antonym. Option-b-contradict, which means to deny Explanation: Deficit means lack or shortage. Opposite
the truth of a statement. of deficit is surplus or profit.
9) FRESH 17) HASTE
a) Delicious b) Rest c) Refresh a) Hurry b) Waste c) Strictness
d) New e) Stale d) Delay e) Impure
Explanation: Stale means no longer fresh or pleasant to Explanation: Haste means excessive speed, quick or
eat. For example, Stale bread. Hence, option-e is correct. hurry. Opposite is delay.
10) COMPLIANCE 18) LENIENT
a) Agreement b) Compliment c) Refusal a) Convenient b) Pleasing c) Happy
d) Complement e) Regards d) Glad e) Rigorous
Explanation: Compliance is the noun form of comply Explanation: Lenient is means more merciful or tolerant
which means to agree. Refusal means to decline to than expected. Option-e - rigorous means strict, careful,
agree. Hence, option-c is the correct choice. severe etc. Remaining options are not connected with
Ask doubt with Question Id: 5630 the question.
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
SYNONYMS
A synonym is a word or expression accepted as a EXERCISE - I
figurative or a symbolic substitute for another word or In each of the sentences, one word is given in bold
expression. It has the same or almost the same meaning and four options are given. Select the word or phrase
as that of another word in the same language. nearest in meaning to the word given in bold.
English being the language with the largest number of 1. The engineers subjected the engine to exhaustive
words, it has many synonyms. A strong grasp of tests.
words, their synonyms (meanings) and antonyms a) Complicated b) Thorough
(opposites) goes a long way towards enhancing your c) Exclusive d) Compulsory
ability to comprehend and express clearly. Explanation: Exhaustive means thorough, complete or
e.g.: The words see, look, view, watch, glance etc more or in-depth. Hence, option-b is synonym of exhaustive.
less have the same meaning so they are synonyms. Ask doubt with Question Id: 8432
They may however differ slightly in degree of 2. The inspector was a vigilant man.
abstraction. a) Intelligent b) Ambitious c) Watchful d) Smart
▪ Type: 1 Explanation: The root word 'vigi' means watchful,
1. Agenda wakeful or alert. For example, vigilant, invigilation,
a) Assignment b) Schedule c) Correction d) Annexure surveillance, reveille etc. Vigilant means careful or
Explanation: Agenda means organized plan for matters watchful. Hence, option-c is correct choice.
to be attended to during a meeting. In this context, Ask doubt with Question Id: 8433
schedule is nearest in meaning though it isn’t a clear 3. The Professor is one of the most erudite in our
meaning of agenda. So option-b is correct choice. college.
2. Effort a) Boring b) Pleasant c) Learned d) Demanding
a) Attempt b) Create c) Wonder d) Overtake Explanation: Erudite means well educated or cultured.
Explanation: Effort is an action intended to do or Learned is the synonym of erudite.
accomplish something. So option-a is correct. Ask doubt with Question Id: 8434
▪ Type: 2 4. The world leader are trying to prevent the
Four pairs of words are given below. Each pair consists proliferation of nuclear weapons.
of two words which have more or less similar meaning. a) Use b) Increase c) Expansion d) Extension
Find the pair which have opposite meanings. Explanation: Proliferation means rapid increase.
1. a. Induce/ Coax b. Fatal/ Deadly Option-b is the best suitable synonym for proliferation
c. Disparate/ Alike d. Abettor/ Thief than option-c and d.
Explanation: Except option-c, all other pair of words Ask doubt with Question Id: 8435
have more or less similar meaning. Hence, option-c is 5. The tribunal’s order may finally nudge the two
correct choice. warring groups to come to an amicable solution.
2. a. Authentic/ Genuine b. Genius/ Aptitude a) Just b) Appropriate c) Durable d) Friendly
c. Ghastly/ Pretty d. Gruesome/ Grim Explanation: The prefix 'am' generally denotes
Explanation: Ghastly means horrifying and pretty friendly, casual or lovable. For example, amiable,
means attractive. Hence, option-c is correct choice. amateur, amicable etc. Amicable means friendly,
▪ Type: 3 peaceful, polite etc. Hence, option-d is correct choice.
Find the appropriate synonym of the word in bold in Durable means long-lasting or strong.
the below sentence. Ask doubt with Question Id: 8436
1. He changed his statement so many times that entire 6. The poor old man seems famished.
his message became ambiguous. a) Exhausted b) Peevish c) Hungry d) Relaxed
a) clear b) impressive c) unimpressive d) unclear Explanation: Famished means being extremely hungry.
The correct answer is (d) unclear. For example, 'After such a long walk in the mountains,
2. There was crazy pandemonium as people were they were tired and famished for food and sleep'.
trying to leave the rock concert. Ask doubt with Question Id: 8437
a) Silence b) craziness c) chaos d) order
The correct answer is (c) chaos.

7. The police is carrying out the enquiry as 14. He runs a lucrative business after office hours.
expeditiously as possible. a) Challenging b) Dangerous
a) Speedily b) Fairly c) Timely d) Justly c) Profitable d) Questionable
Explanation:Expeditiously means in an efficient manner Explanation: Lucrative means profitable or remunerative.
or acting with speed. Hence, option-a is correct. Ask doubt with Question Id: 8445
Ask doubt with Question Id: 8438 15. To succeed in an endeavour one needs a lot of luck.
8. He received accolades for his work. a) Plan b) Enterprise c) Tick d) Effort
a) Greeting b) Reprimand c) Criticism d) Award Explanation: Endeavour means an attempt to achieve a
Explanation: Accolade means strong praise or goal. So, option-d is correct.
recognition of achievement. Hence, the suitable Ask doubt with Question Id: 8446
synonym is award. Reprimand and criticism are 16. We should emulate our freedom fighters.
antonyms of accolade. a) Study b) Admire c) Follow d) Imitate
Ask doubt with Question Id: 8439 Explanation: Emulating means copying or imitating.
9. She is parsimonious by nature. Ask doubt with Question Id: 8447
a) Cruel b) Haughty c) Miserly d) Spendthrift 17. These concepts are obsolete.
Explanation: Parsimonious means one who is unwilling a) Boring b) Unfashionable
to spend money. Spendthrift is the one who spends c) Unwanted d) Outdated
money carelessly. Cruel and haughty are irrelevant in Explanation: Obsolete means no longer in use. So,
the present context. Miserly means greedy. Therefore, outdated is the synonym.
option-c is the synonym of parsimonious. Ask doubt with Question Id: 8448
Ask doubt with Question Id: 8440 18. The District Collector apprised the minister of the
10. The Principal reprimanded the students for their situation.
behavior. a) Informed b) Issued c) Assessed d) Summoned
a) Praise b) Rebuke c) Punish d) Reward Explanation: Apprise means to give information to
Explanation: Reprimand means to criticize or express someone or to inform. Hence, the correct synonym is
disapproval. Rebuke also means harsh criticism. But option-a. Apprise and Appraise are two different words.
praise and reward are antonyms of reprimand. Punish Appraise means to judge, estimate or assess (option-c).
means to penalize or to handle severely or roughly. For Ask doubt with Question Id: 8449
example, 'criminal acts would be punished by up to ten 19. The minister made the announcement with aplomb.
years in prison'. So, punish is not an appropriate a) Arrogance b) Poise c) Annoyance d) Authority
synonym of reprimand. Hence, option-b is correct. Explanation: Aplomb means self confidence or
Ask doubt with Question Id: 8441 composure. Poise means self-composure or dignity.
11. The player score 80 in his maiden performance. Ask doubt with Question Id: 8450
a) Fresh b) Primary c) Girlish d) First 20. The actress’ charisma has got her many fans.
Explanation: Maiden means first or earliest. a) Power b) Humility
Ask doubt with Question Id: 8442 c) Candour d) Magnetic appeal
12. There were intermittent showers yesterday. Explanation: Charisma means great personal appeal.
a) Prolonged b) Sporadic Hence, option-d is correct.
c) Incoherent d) Intervening Ask doubt with Question Id: 8451
Explanation: Intermittent means occurring at regular 21. This address given by the applicant is fictitious.
intervals. Sporadic also means the same. a) Correct b) Rural c) Fake d) Wrong
Ask doubt with Question Id: 8443 Explanation: Fictitious means not real or imaginary.
13. The veracity of his statements should be checked. Synonym is fake, false etc.
a) Misery b) Reliability Ask doubt with Question Id: 8452
c) Truthfulness d) Wisdom 22. The impromptu speech given by the P.M was well
Explanation: The root word 'ver' denotes truth, real received.
etc. For example, verify, veracious, veracity, verdict etc. a) Important b) Inspiring c) Impressive d) Off hand
Hence, option-c is correct. Explanation: Impromptu means unprepared. Option-d
Ask doubt with Question Id: 8444 off-hand means without previous thought.
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
ANALOGY
CONCEPTS 5. Sameness or Synonyms
In verbal analogies, the student is given one pair of e.g.: system : method :: faith : trust
related words. The student must find a pair words 6. Oppositeness or Antonyms
from the given choices that has the same relationship to e.g.: negligence : careful :: bravery : cowardice
the word as the first pair. Analogy questions test your 7. Measure
ability to recognize relationships between words or e.g.: fahrenheit : temperature :: decibel : sound
ideas and to know when these relationships are 8. Degree:
parallel. e.g.: chukle : laugh :: whimper : cry
How to Read Analogies: The symbol (:) means 'is to' 9. Thing and what it lacks:
and the symbol (: :) means 'as'. e.g.: atheist : belief :: indigent : money
Thus, the analogy, key : lock :: spoon : stir should be read 10. Study:
as key is to lock as spoon is to stir. e.g.: linguistic : language :: human : anthropology -
It means the relationship between key and lock is the 11: Function/purpose/use:
same as the relationship between spoon and stir. e.g.: knife : cut :: shovel : dig
Tips for doing Analogies: 12. Person and skill /tools/ work place:
1. Try to create a logical relationship between the given e.g.:author : write : : chef : cook
pair of words. 13. Qualities or Characteristics:
2. Eliminate the options that do not have a clear e.g.: president : leads :: captain : directs
relationship to main word.
3. Don’t assume any answer until you’ve read all of the • The key issue in analogy problems is picking the
choices. proper relationship sentence. With analogies, you are
4. If the meaning of the given pair of words is looking for similar relationships, not similar meanings.
unknown then try to recollect the context in which you To answer analogy questions, you must first figure out
have come across those words. the relationship between the two words in the given
5. Though you don't know the meanings of given question. Then look for the pair of words among the
capitalized pair of words, you can still have a chance to answer choices that has the same relationship.
find the correct answer using parts of speech. • You can also create your own analogies using the list
e.g: falling (v) : gravitation (n) :: collapse (v) : pressure (n) of common types given above. Creating your own list
Sometimes more than one answer choice will have has the advantage of forcing you to think analogously.
same parts of speech. You need to be very careful You should keep in mind that there must be a
because even though the parts of speech of more than reasonable and necessary connection between given
one pair remains same, the words may have different two words. The connection must be valid, otherwise
meaning. there would be no point in making the analogy.
6. Eliminate the word pairs that expresses the same For example, what type of reasonable connection could
relationship as the given question but in the opposite be there between Bird : Algebra ? (no relation)
order. On the other hand, there is a reasonable connection
e.g.: eye : see : : hear : ear (incorrect) between Fish : Salmon since salmon is a type of fish.
eye : see : : ear : hear (correct) • All analogies will have connections that are
The analogy is an area where, with practice, you can reasonable (logical, valid) and necessary or inevitable.
achieve a very good score. First, you must find the Any choices that fail to meet these criteria should be
relationship between the original pair of words. To rejected. Even if you cannot figure out the connection
help you, listed below are some common types of between the original pair of words, you can still
analogies. improve your chances of picking the correct answer by
Some Common Types of Analogies: eliminating any choices that do not confirm to the
1. Part to Whole: above rule.
e.g.: poem : stanzas :: play : acts Make a Sentence: Creating a sentence that shows the
2. Cause and Effect: connection between the two words is absolutely
e.g.: joke : laughter :: tragedy : sadness essential.

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
READING COMPREHENSION
Reading is a skill which has other sub-skills included in One of the most effective ways of reading in order to be
it. It is not mere recognition of the words, it also able to comprehend quickly is the SQ3R method:
includes being able to understand, comprehend and • Scan
• Question
respond, if questioned about the text. Many languages
• Read
share the same script: Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Kannada.
• Review
For that matter all European Languages like English, • Recite
French, Spanish and German have the same script. Scanning provides a rapid overview. Many well
Being able to read a script does not ensure written books follow logical outlines that can orient the
understanding the script. Another important aspect is reader to the subject matter.
familiarity with the content. If you are not in the habit Questioning is a natural, instinctive, second step that
most winners follow. In the scanning process, certain
of reading, if you are not aware of what’s happening
questions naturally arise. These should be noted in a
around you, then even the simplest of scripts will seem
short list of questions to be answered through reading.
like Greek and Latin. The most important point is The questioning procedure helps the reader stay
READ, READ and READ. focused.
1. Spend a few minutes a day reading at a faster than • First, determine the main idea from the title, the first
comfortable rate (about 2 to 3 times faster than your paragraph, and the last paragraph.
normal speed). Use your hand or an index card to • Second, determine if a large subject is divided into
smaller subjects with some outlining scheme.
guide your eyes down the page. Then time yourself
• Underline key words or take notes to the side what
reading a few pages at your normal speed. the purpose of the paragraph is. i.e. cause, effect,
2. If you have poor concentration when reading, reason, example, definition, instructions, background
practice reading for only 5 to 10 minutes at a time and info, etc. Don’t worry if you can’t do that for all and
gradually increase this time don’t spend too much time trying to identify each
3. As we read, our eyes move along the line in a series paragraph.
of jerky movements, stopping at each word. Fast • Read for Author's Main Idea and Primary Purpose.
readers usually take in 3-4 words in each movement • At the end of reading, ask yourself questions like:
that their eye makes. The more words you can take in
What was the passage about? What was author's
with each movement of the eye, the faster your reading
motive in writing all this?
will be. Try to avoid focusing on every word, but rather
look at groups of 2 to 3 words. • Don't over read. Skip examples, dates, lengthy
e.g.: The above sentence could be read as: names, any details which can be referred in case
Try to avoid/ focusing on every word/ but/ rather look something is asked explicitly.
at/ groups of 2 to 3 words. • Don't go for choices which hold true only for one
4. Read more! 15 min a day of reading an average size
part of the author's argument.
novel equals 18 books a year at an avg reading speed!
• Finally, review as often as necessary to keep focused.
5. Spend a few minutes a day reading at a faster than
Outlining and note-taking often help.
comfortable rate (about 2 to 3 times faster than your
• Once you start to become an effective reader, you will
normal speed). Use your hand or an index card to
find that you are also becoming a faster reader.
guide your eyes down the page. Then time yourself
With these tips your reading skills are sure to improve.
reading a few pages at your normal speed. You'll find
that often your normal reading speed will increase.
Being a voracious reader is just not enough. In
examinations where reading skills are tested, the ability
to read and comprehend fast is needed. Here are some
tips to tackle the reading section. In order to improve
your reading speed, follow these steps.

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
CLOSET - FILL IN THE BLANKS
CONCEPTS 9. If you don’t spot any signal words or keywords and
A cloze test, consisting of a portion of text with certain if you don’t know the meaning of the option words,
words removed, where the student is asked to replace read once again and choose the one that sounds the
the missing words from among the given choices. best, eliminating one or two choices.
The sentence completion section tests your vocabulary A Solved example is given below
skills as well as your reading ability. The question (A) ____ of his reputation as a comedian, the director of
contains a paragraph or a sentence expressing a the film ____ Mr.Bean from acting a very serious role of
complete idea that can be understood without any a priest in his new movie.
additional information. Each blank need to be filled up Options:
appropriately retaining the meaning of the sentence 1. a) Since b) Due to
and the syntax. c) Because d) As
Strategies to solve questions on Sentence Completion. 2. a) Encouraged b) Discouraged
First, slowly read all the text without filling any of the c) Supported d) Boosted
gaps. Read it until you got a clear understanding of Explanation: Among the given choices, 'because' is the
what the text is about. only word that can go with 'of'. Similarly, we can
1) First, complete the gaps you are absolutely sure of. understand that it is difficult for a comedian to act as a
2) Next try and find out what the missing words in the priest. So it is natural that the director of the movie
remaining gaps are. See which part of speech may fit in 'discouraged' him. Therefore, 'discouraged' is the most
each gap (article?, pronoun?, noun?, adverb?, suitable word.
adjective?, preposition?, conjunction?, verb?) and pay EXERCISE-I
special attention to the grammar around the words in (A) A blog is a web page made up of brief, frequently
each gap. updated entries that are arranged (1) like a journal.
3. Read the sentence once again after choosing the The purpose of blogs (2) greatly from links to news,
words to fill up the blanks. photos, even fiction. Blog posts are (3) to instant
4. To solve the sentence completion section, you must messages to the web. Many blogs are (4) "what's on
have a through understanding of the sentence given. my mind" type musings others are collaborative efforts
This understanding is possible only if you develop based on a (5) topic or area of mutual interest.
your knowledge of the root words, synonyms,
antonyms, analogies, idioms, phrases etc. 1. a) symmetrically b) chronologically
5. In many cases, several options may fit in but you c) interestingly d) passionately
must select the one that gives the meaning of the 2. a) depend b) shift
sentence most precisely. c) vary d) change
6. Understand the message of the sentence by 3. a) familiar b) similar
analyzing the principal clause(s) and the sub-ordinate c) unique d) superior
clause(s). Briefly speaking, analyze whether the 4. a) personal b) ephemeral
sentence is a simple sentence or compound sentence or c) temporal d) local
complex sentence. 5. a) vague b) specific
7. Observe the subject of the sentence, the keywords or c) controversial d) contemporary
the signal words. For example the key words like,
‘therefore’, 'so', 'because', 'although', 'in addition to', 'further (B) My final year at MIT was a year of (6) . A new
more' etc can help you to make the right option from wave of thought (7) through the country in those
the options given. years. The popular view in those days was that a belief
8. Understand the author’s tone. It means whether the in scientific methods was the only (8) approach to
author is positive or negative in his/her approach to the knowledge. If so, I wondered, what about spiritual
idea he has presented. Look for negative words like (9) ? I had been taught from my early childhood that
'no' or 'not'. Negative words can change the direction knowledge could be (10) only through the inner
of the sentence. experience.

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
SENTENCE REARRANGEMENT
CONCEPTS all, to begin with, consequently, considering, I mean, in
Sentence Rearrangement as the name itself advocates, other words, as a result, last of all, in summary, in
consist of sentences not arranged in a logical sequence. conclusion.
A choice of arrangement of the sentences is given from Abbreviations or Acronyms: If full form and its
which the candidate has to choose the most logical abbreviation or acronym are present in two different
sequence which would be the most appropriate for sentences, then the sentence containing the full form
conveying the message of the passage. will come before the sentence containing abbreviation
Type of Questions: or acronym.
Four Sentences: In this type, paragraph consists of four Personal and Demonstrative Pronouns: If a sentence
sentences which are jumbled and the student is contains a personal or demonstrative pronouns (i.e.
supposed to choose the correct sequence. you, your, he, she, it, they, this, that, these, those etc)
Five Sentences: This type is quite similar to the "four without mentioning the person, place or object it is
sentence" except instead of four sentences student has referring to, the person, place or object must have come
to rearrange five sentences. in the previous sentence.
Six Sentences: This is a typical one of this chapter Checking vocabulary inventiveness
where six sentences are given in which first and sixth For this process a candidate has to look into the
sentences are fixed. The student has to rearrange the starting and the concluding words of the sentences that
four sentences in between the first and sixth. may have an apparent link. In addition to this students
Tips to Solve: have to concentrate in some particular conjunction
• Read as they are: It is a kind of reading which gives words that may appear either ending or starting of the
an overall concept to the reader. In this step student has sentences, namely, so, therefore, moreover, meanwhile,
to tick or write the crucial words to make his nevertheless, notwithstanding etc.
remembrance more effective. He has to have an idea of CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES
passage by this squashed reading technique. Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) in
• Finding either starting or concluding sentences the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph,
Finding either starting or concluding sentences is also then answer the questions given below them.
necessary to get the answer properly. In this finding 1) A. In formal speech, syllables are likely to be more
procedure students have to keep an eye in the options deliberately sounded than in informal speech
too. Therefore finding either starting or concluding B. Yet dictionary editors have no choice but to deal
sentences can be derived as technical method of logical with each word as an individual entity.
answer. C. The pronunciation of words is influenced by the
• Linking sentences: This is a technique of mastering situation.
in jumbled paragraph. In order to get proper linking D. Further, the pronunciation of a word is affected by
sentences students have to identify the main or its position in the sentence and by the meaning it
supplementary ideas which constitute the message carries.
being conveyed by the paragraph. If a clear picture of a) ACBD b) ACDB c) ABCD d) CADB
the main paragraph is found, then the link of the Explanation: First of all, try to identify the starting and
sentences will be come out automatically. Once the link ending/ concluding sentences. Sentences B, D can not
is found, then obviously the given options will direct be the first sentence as they have the linking words like
the correct answer. 'yet', 'another' which generally indicates continuation
• Here is the list of words which are used as linking to its previous sentences. Sentence-A is speaking about
devices: two kinds of pronunciation. But sentence-C has an
also, again, as well as, as a rule, besides, furthermore, introduction about pronunciation. Hence, it forms the
generally, in addition, likewise, moreover, consequently, first sentence. Sentence-A, D are continuation for C as
similarly, to sum up, hence, otherwise, subsequently, later, they explain about how the pronunciation is affected.
therefore, thus, for example, for instance, to illustrate, much Ask doubt with Question Id: 1947
like, such as, above all, besides, even though, although,
despite, probably, due to, unless, whether, until, yet, first of

PLACEMENT PAPERS
PLACEMENT PAPER–1
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE 11) At what time between 2 O'clock and 3 O'clock the
1) A train running at a speed of 90 km/hr crosses a two hands coincide?
platform double of its length in 36 sec. What is the 10
a) 10 minutes past 2 O'clock
length of platform in meters? 11
a) 450 b) 200 c) 300 10
b) 11 minutes past 2 O'clock
d) Can't be determined e) None of these 11
2) 'A' can finish a work in 32 days and 'B' can do the 10
same work in half the time taken by 'A'. Then working c) 12 minutes past 2 O'clock
11
together what part of the same work they can finish in 10
a day? d) 13 minutes past 2 O'clock
11
3 1 5 16 1 e) None of these
a) b) c) d) e)
32 8 32 32 32 12) Find the mean proportion of 45 and 405.
3) The owner of an electronic shop charges his a) 9 b) 15 c) 90 d) 135 e) None
customer 24% more than the cost price. If a customer 13) Find the cost of running a fence round a square
paid Rs 10080 for a TV set, then what was the cost price field 49284 m2 in the area of Rs.3 per meter.
of the TV set? a) 2614 b) 2714 c) 2914 d) 2664 e) None
a) Rs 8119 b) Rs 8129 c) Rs 8250 Directions (14 to 17): Following table gives the
d) Rs 8139 e) None of these production of computers of six companies A, B, C, D,
4) What would be the simple interest obtained on an E and F over the years.
amount of Rs 12690 at the rate of 6% per annum for 3 Production of Computers (in 000's)
years? Years→ 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
a) Rs 2423.40 b) Rs 2233.40 c) Rs 2284.20 Company↓
d) Rs 2525 e) None of these A 125 114 85 95 138 146
5) Find the compound interest on Rs 8000 at 5% per B 102 90 72 88 115 145
annum for 3 years compounded annually? C 80 116 110 80 84 75
a) Rs 1261 b) Rs 6261 c) Rs 9261 D 68 156 142 60 95 84
d) Rs 8261 e) None of these E 100 120 126 115 95 80
6) 6 same type of machines can produce a total of 270 F 140 110 126 124 90 88
bottles per minute. How many bottles are produced by 14) What is the ratio of the total production of
the 10 machines in four minutes of time? companies B, C and E together in 2006 to the total
a) 648 b) 1800 c) 2700 d) 10800 e) None production of companies A, C and D together in 2008?
7) Find the least perfect square number which is a) 10 : 11 b) 11 : 10 c) 27 : 31
divisible by 8, 15 and 24. d) 55 : 56 e) None (Asked in Infosys)
a) 3600 b) 360 c) 6400 d) 64 e) None 15) What is the approximate percentage decrease in
8) A person had a rectangular shaped garden with production of computers of company D from 2006 to
sides of 16 feet and 9 feet. The garden was changed into 2009?
a square with the same area as the original a) 10% b) 90% c) 40% d) 45% e) 30%
rectangular– shaped garden. How many feet in length 16) What is the average production of computers of
is each of the sides of the new square shaped garden? company E over the year?
a) 7 b) 9 c) 12 d) 55 e) 16 a) 106 b) 10000 c) 132 d) 106000 e) None of these
9) The average of five consecutive numbers A, B, C, D 17) The production of F in 2010 is the same as the
and E is 48. What is the product of A and E? production of B in the year,
a) 2162 b) 2208 c) 2024 d) 2300 e) None a) 2009 b) 2006 c) 2008 d) 2005 e) None of these
10) A, B and C enter into a partnership. A contributes 13
Rs. 2400 for 6 months. 'B' contributes Rs.7200 for 2 18) The sum of a number and its reciprocal is .
6
months and 'C' contributes Rs.3500 for 7 months. If the Find the numbers?
total profit be Rs.1250, what is A's share in the profit? 3 2 1 13 1 13
a) 121 b) 112 c) 111 d) 122 e) None a) , b) , 3 c) 6, d) , e) None
2 3 3 6 13 6
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
PLACEMENT PAPER–5
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE 8) Which of the statements is true for 3111 & 1714 ?
11 14
Directions(1–4): Study the following graph carefully a) 3111 is greater b) 3111 is lesser c) 31 ⩽17
11 14
to answer the questions that follow d) 31 ⩾17 e) None
Monthly income (Rupees in thousands) 9) The average of five numbers is 281. The average of
40
the first two numbers is 280 and the average of last two
35 numbers is 178.5. What is the third number?
30 a) 488 b) 336 c) 228 d) 464 e) None
25 10) At 30 minutes past 4 O'clock, what is the angle
20
between the two hands?
a) 450 b) 480 c) 500 d) 400 e) 550
15
1 1
10 11) Two equal glasses are respectively and
3 4
5 full of milk. They are then filled up with water and the
0 contents are mixed in a tumbler. Find the ratio of milk
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
and water in the tumbler. (Asked in Syntel)
Arjun Suman Jyothi a) 1 : 5 b) 7 : 17 c) 3 : 9 d) 2 : 5 e) 4 : 7
Monthly income (Rupees in thousands) of three 12) A, B & C invested Rs.500, Rs.630 & Rs.700. If A gets
different persons in six different years. Rs. 75 as profit then how much C will get?
1) What was the difference between the total monthly 3
a) 57 % b) Rs. 105 c) Rs. 90 d) Rs.126 e) Rs.117
salary of Arun in all the years together and Suman's 4
monthly income in the year 2007 ? 13) How long will a man take to go, walking at 4 km
a) Rs. 1.24 lakh b) Rs. 1.14 lakh c) Rs. 11.4 lakh per hour, twice round a circular garden of 70 m radius?
d) Rs. 12.4 lakh e) None a) 13 m 2 sec b) 12 m 13 sec c) 13 m 11 sec
2) What is the ratio of Arun's monthly income in the d) 12 m 11 sec e) 11 m 13 sec
year 2006, Suman's monthly income in the year 2007 Directions(14 to 15): Read the following question and
and Jyothi's monthly income in the year 2005? the conclusions that follow and answer as
a) 6 : 3 : 5 b) 6 : 4 : 5 c) 5 : 6 : 4 d) 5 : 4 : 7 e) None a: If statement–1 alone is sufficient, but statement–2 alone is
3) In which year was the difference between Jyothi's not sufficient to answer the question.
and Arun's monthly income the second highest? b: If statement–2 alone is sufficient, but statement–1 alone
a) 2005 b) 2006 c) 2007 d) 2009 e) 2010 is not sufficient to answer the question.
4) The monthly income of Suman in the year 2009 was c: Both statement–1 and 2 together are sufficient to answer
approximately what percentage of the monthly income the question, but neither of the statement alone is sufficient
of Jyothi in the year 2010? to answer the question.
a) 72 b) 89 c) 83 d) 67 e) 95 d: If both statements alone are sufficient to answer the
5) How many ways are there to lay four balls, colored question.
red, black, blue and green in a row? e: If statement–1 and 2 together are not sufficient to answer
4! the question asked, and additional data specifics to the
a) 4 b) 4 ! c) 44 d) 4 e) 4(4 !)
4 problem are needed.
6) There are 20 states in a certain country and every 14) Is y is a positive number?
pair of them is connected by a road way. How many Statement–1: 2x+y > 27; Statement–2: x–3y < 24
road ways are there? (Asked in ABB) 15) If x is a positive integer less than 30, is 'x' an odd
20.19 number?
a) 20! b) 19! c) 18! d) e) 20
C2
2 1: When x is divided by 3, the remainder is 2.
7) Two cards are selected at random from 10 cards 2: When x is divided by 5, the remainder is 2.
numbered 1 to 10. Find the probability that the sum is 16) A train of length 330 meters crosses a platform of
odd if two cards are drawn together. length 550 meters in 44 seconds. What is the speed of the
4 5 5 5! 2 train?
a) b) c) d) e)
9 9 10 10 ! 10 a) 5 m/s b) 7.5 m/s c) 12.5 m/s d) 20 m/s e) None
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
68)d; Nowhere in the passage it is mentioned that they 78)c; Paucity means scarcity, rarity, shortage and
are of lackadaisical (means – arrogant, apathetic, dearth. Abundance, meaning wealth, large quantity– is
careless etc.,) or selfish; nor they have any authority, the opposite word of paucity.
whatsoever. If they really have bureaucratic authority, Ask doubt using Question Id: 6314
they would not be middle class people. 79)b; Conclusive means – convincing, irrefutable,
Ask doubt using Question Id: 6304 indisputable and unquestioning.
69)a; To hail means to praise and acclaim and this is Ask doubt using Question Id: 6315
contrary to what has been proposed in the passage. 80)a; When something is ‘manifested’, it is very clear,
Ask doubt using Question Id: 6305 visible, evident and noticeable. The opposite word
70)a; The very opening sentence of the passage speaks would be ‘conceal’.
about the ‘semantic conspiracy’ which means linguistic Ask doubt using Question Id: 6316
intrigue; a trickery usage of language. 81)c; Impudent, disrespectable, brazen, insolent and
Ask doubt using Question Id: 6306 ‘rude’ are a few synonyms of the underlined word
71)a; The paragraph can start only with the sentence E. ‘impertinent’.
The opening words of the sentence of ‘B’ – ‘these two Ask doubt using Question Id: 6317
parties’ is a continuation of the last words of the 82)c;Deprecating somebody is denouncing,
sentence E– ‘two parties’. There are only two options condemning, denigrating and “protesting’.
with EB; in the option 4, D follows B; but whom the Ask doubt using Question Id: 6318
opening pronoun ‘he’ of D does refer to? F is the 83)c;Commodious means ‘spacious’, large, voluminous
further explanation of B. Hence EBFCAD. and extensive.
Ask doubt using Question Id: 6307 Ask doubt using Question Id: 6319
72)a; Excepting B, the rest of the sentences can be the 84)d; if someone is ‘confounded’ means – he is puzzled,
beginners of a paragraph. Excepting in the first answer confused, bewildered stunned and ‘baffled’.
choice–a, sentence B breaks the sequence of the rest of Ask doubt using Question Id: 6320
the choices. 85)a; To be undaunted is to be impervious, undisturbed
Ask doubt using Question Id: 6308 and ‘fearless’.
73)b; It is only in the second option we find the Ask doubt using Question Id: 6321
sentence A in continuation with the opening sentence
D. Sentence A alone explains, why the fear has such
enormous effect on the human beings.
Ask doubt using Question Id: 6309
74)c; In the first, second and fourth answer choices,
sentence D breaks the sequence as there is no reference
to the opening words of the sentence D ‘this image’ in
the preceding sentence; only in choice–c, D is preceded
by B.
75)b; Sentence B can only be a concluding sentence; we
find in the answer choice–b, a sequence of the
sentences logically leading to the concluding sentence
B.
76)b; To ‘yield’ is to surrender, submit, and obey
someone unconditionally. 'Resist’ which means defy,
oppose and refusing to accept is the opposite word.
77)c; Excepting ‘seldom’ which means – rarely,
infrequently and not often, is the antonym.
Logon to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt using provided Question Id. 4.54
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW
In the present days, most of the companies are conducting the Technical Interview Round in their recruitment
process. It is one of the efficient way of filtering the suitable person for the industry. Many students have a wrong
notion that it is very hard to clear this round. But it is not true. This round will mainly focus on the basics or
fundamentals of the stream. Students need to be thorough and confident in the fundamentals of the subject.
Recruiting team will not expect that the student should answer all questions perfectly, but he/she must be
reasonably good and confident about the subject. The most important questions for technical interview are given
below. These questions will give you the idea about what type and toughness generally the companies are
asking.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Building Materials and Construction 19) Up to what spans the brick lintels are used?
1) What is the term used to call the vertical member in 20) Can you define Wainscot which is used in paneling
the middle of the door/window frame? of wood masonry wall?
2) What is the standard or commonly recommended 21) Can you draw a sketch showing soffit, tread and
depth between finished level of ground and the general rise of a typical stair case?
ground level around the building? 22) What is the minimum percentage of the window
3) Do you know the number of BIS standard used for area is provided with reference to the total inside area
building drawing purpose? of the room?
4) Can you draw a typical sign indicating brick? 23) What is the commonly used thickness of the
5) State a few conditions at where eccentricity of plywood facing on flush door?
building occurs? 24) What is the term used to indicate the angle formed
6) What are the requirements of a material used for at the intersection of the two roof slopes?
damp proofing in building construction? 25) Steel trusses are generally adopted because ............
7) At what level damp proofing course on the internal state the reasons?
wall is provided if two ground floors at different levels 26) What are the factors that influence quality of
are connected by an internal wall? mosaic tiles/flooring?
8) What is the term used to indicate the sides of the 27) Where the external metal staircase is generally
openings such as doors or windows? used?
9) What is the maximum thickness of mortar joint 28) What is the most commonly adopted values of
width provided in Ashlar fine masonry? tread and rise, for Indian conditions?
10) What is the term used to indicate the rod which is 29) What type of lines a combined line is represented
used to dress roughly the hard stone? by?
11) What is the bond that is provided to strengthen the 30) State the significance of GTS bench mark?
corner of a wall where a modified form of English bond Transportation Engineering
is used? 31) What is the camber provided in case of WBM
12) What is the duration of immersing brick which are roads?
used before they actually placed in position, during 32) What is the standard interval of providing
construction? expansion joints in a CC pavement slab?
13) Does an expansion joint in brick wall is necessary? 33) What is the minim grade of concrete recommended
State its interval along its length? in case of truck serving CC pavements?
14) What is the minimum depth of concrete at the 34) Do you know anything about Superpave
crown of a jack arch roof? technology?
15) What material is used to obtain noiseless flooring? 35) What do you know about CRF: Central Road Fund?
16) What is the approximate thickness of brick course 36) What is the finding scenario of NHDP?
used in Madras Terrace Roof? 37) What is the funding difference between PMGSY an
17) What is the term used to indicate inner surface of d Bharath Nirman Projects?
an arch? 38)What are the instruments used during
18) What is the commonly adopted bearing length used reconnaissance survey?
for wooded lintels?
www.CampusRecruitment.co.in 5.1
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
228) Draw zero sequence networks of loads 247) Draw the phasor diagrams of synchronous
connections for star ungrounded neutral, star generator feeding constant active power into infinite
grounded neutral, star grounded neutral with an bus bars as excitation is varied.
impedance Zn and delta connected loads. 248) What do you understand about insulation
229) Explain formulation of Ybus using nodal method coordination, protective margins and protective ratio?
249) Explain the N-R method of load flow studies.
and singular transformation method.
Explain the reasons for the order of Jacobian in N-R
230) Define sparsity. What is the value of sparsity of
method using polar coordinates is smaller than in N-R
Ybus for a practical power system?
method using rectangular coordinates.
231) What are the assumptions made to develop
250) What is traveling wave? Explain the concept of
relation between bus voltages and bus currents in load
standing wave and voltage standing wave ratio.
flow studies?
232) Define voltage regulation and efficiency of a
transmission line. Explain the effect of load power
factor on regulation and efficiency.
233) Draw phasor diagrams and write A, B, C and D
parameters for nominal T and π circuit of transmission
line.
234) Derive A, B, C and D parameters for nominal T
and π methods.
235) Explain how to determine A, B, C and D
parameters of a transmission lines practically.
236) Explain how to determine +ve, -ve and zero
sequence impedances of transformers practically.
237) Explain how to determine +ve, -ve and zero
sequence impedances of alternators practically.
238) Explain phenomenon of current chopping in
vacuum circuit breakers. State the properties of contact
materials used for vacuum interrupters.
239) Define switchgear and differentiate between low
voltage switchgear and high voltage switchgear.
240) Define coefficient of earthing and state the
significance of it in selection of voltage rating of surge
arrester.
241) Explain about single frequency transient and
double frequency transients.
242) Explain the working principle of current limiting
reactors and explain why we need these reactors in
power systems.
243) Explain the principle of directional element. Draw
and explain impedance relay characteristics with
directional element.
244) What do you understand about power swings and
explain its affects on distance relays.
245) Define reach and under-reach of distance relay.
Explain the effect of arc resistance in distance relays.
246) Draw voltage characteristics of surge arrester and
define residual voltage, impulse spark over voltage and
power frequency voltage of a surge arrester.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
C Programming }
1) Write a program to print? }
***** 9) What is the difference between
**** a. parameter passed by reference
*** b. parameter passed by value
** 10) In the code below, which variable has the largest
* scope?
2) When should a type cast be used? include <stdio.h>
3) What are the different data types? int b;
4) What is the output of the below program? int main()
#include<stdio.h> {
int main(){ int c;
char a='A'; return 0;
printf("size of variable a is %d \n",sizeof(c)); }
printf("size of A is %d ",sizeof('A')); int a;
return 0; 11) Can we convert int to double? If yes, give an
} example expression?
5) Does the below program runs successfully? 12) What is the difference between string and character
#include<stdio.h> arrays?
int main(){ 13) Define structure and give an example?
int const a = 1; 14) What does static variable mean?
a = 2; 15) What is the benefit of using 'const'?
} 16) What is recursive function? Write a program of
6) What is difference between i++ and ++i? Fibonacci series using recursive function?
7) What is the output of the below program? 17) Give a syntax of declaring array?
include <stdio.h> 18) Write a program to print every element of 2 x 5 x 3
int main() dimensional array?
{ 19) What is a pointer?
int m=40,n=20,o=20,p=30; 20) How do you use a pointer to a function?
if (m>n && m !=0) 21) What do you mean by inline function?
printf("&& Operator:Both conditions are true\n"); 22) What are the different storage classes in C?
if (o>p || p!=20) 23) What is the difference between printf ( ) and sprintf
printf("|| Operator : Only one condition is true\n"); ( )?
if (!(m>n && m !=0)) 24) Does there exist any other function which can be
printf("! Operator : Both conditions are true\n"); used to convert an integer/float to a string?
else 25) Can a variable be both constant and volatile?
printf("! Operator : Both conditions are true. But, 26) Advantages of a macro over a function?
status is inverted as false\n"); 27) Which bit wise operator is suitable for checking
} whether a particular bit is on or off?
8) What is the output of the following code? 28) When should the volatile modifier be used?
#include<stdio.h> 29) const char *p , char const *p
void main(){ What is the difference between the above two?
int check=2; 30) What is output of below program?
switch(check){ #include <stdio.h>
case 1: printf("Infosys"); int main(){
case 2: printf("Gail"); int a=500;
case 3: printf("L&T"); char *ptr=(char *)&a;
default: printf("AirIndia"); printf("%d\n",*ptr);
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
217) Give me some scenarios where “document” 245) Assume you are developing a web application for
object being used? travel portal, what are the requirements you want to
218) What is difference between Prompt and Alert gather?
methods in JavaScript? 246) What is difference between white-box testing and
219) What is XML and give the example of XML? black-box testing?
220) Why XML is used in web technologies? 247) What is system testing, When does system testing
221) Design XML for the below given scenario can be conducted?
A shopping floor have multiple racks, each rack has 248) List some golden rules for designing UI?
multiple shelfs, each shelf has multiple products, each 249) What is UML? Explain some symbols which are
product has price and manufacturing date. used in UML? List some tools for drawing UML
222) What is the purpose of DTD and where it is diagrams?
mentioned in the XML document? 250) What is Use case and What is Test Case? What is
223) What DOM stands for? And what is relation difference between both?
between DOM and XML? 251) List some of the risks that software systems may
224) What are two parsing mechanisms of XML? encounter?
225) How do we set and get the properties to Java bean Project Interview Questions
class? Give the example java bean class? The following are some of the commonly asked
226) What is default port of tomcat web server? interview questions on your project work.
227) In which folder of tomcat do we deploy web 1) Tell me what you learned from your project?
applications? 2) Why did you choose this project?
228) Explain the life cycle of the servlet? 3) What were the objectives of the project?
229) In how many ways can we track the session? 4) What would happen if ____?
230) Write a servlet, which displays all the form 5) What are the limitations of your project?
attributes? 6) If you were to start your project again, is there
231) What is difference between Session Variable and anything you would like to change?
Application Variable? 7) What were the best features of your project?
232) What is filters and when does filter gets executed? 8) Is there another possible explanation for your
233) What is deployment descriptor, What is the name results?
given to deployment descriptor file? 9) What further research would you liked to have
234) Name the implicit Object provided by JSP? conducted, and why?
235) What is difference between forward and redirect 10) How could it help people?
methods? 11) Can it be implemented in real time?
236) Give the syntax for JSP declaration and JSP 12) Working of all individual components.
expression? 13) What is a project?
237) How many types of statements are there in JDBC. 14) Name five signs that indicate your project may fail.
What are they? 15) Tell us about a project in which you participated
238) What is meant by JDBC driver and why it is used and your role in that project.
for? 16) Tell us about any creative idea or innovative
239) Give the code snippet to open connection object solution you brought to a project.
using the JDBC? 17) What types of tools are involved in your project?
240) Give the syntax which iterating the Result Set 18) What is the team size of your project?
Object?
Software Engineering
241) What CMMI stands for?
242) Mention the different stages in SDLC?
243) Explain how water-fall model works for software
development?
244) What does software requirement document
consists?
SOFTSKILLS
and
JOB SEARCH/APPLYING TIPS
HR INTERVIEW
The interview is the last step for hiring and probably Learnability is another sign of a good leader. Letting
the most important. Interviews are conducted to assess the interviewers know your eagerness to learn new
a candidate’s suitability for an organization and the things will prove to be a bonus for you.
hiring role. f) Emotional Maturity: A candidate must be calm and
Why an interview is conducted: composed during an interview. Sometimes, the
The purpose of an interview is to ascertain what a interviewer, on purpose may provoke you by asking
candidate has mentioned in his resume. It is a brief some unexpected questions. Do not get provoked or
meeting where your technical know-how will be angry. Instead, show your maturity by answering the
assessed in addition to your communication skills, question in a manner that does not offend the
motivational factors, your attitude, your goals and interviewer. It is better to be honest and give direct
objectives. An interview is a two way process where an answers instead of speaking as if you agree with all the
employer gets to know the prospective( to be hired) points that the interviewer says. The given situation
employee and an employee gains insight of the should be handled with ease, maturity and composure.
organizational and the role being offered to him. g) Dressing Sense: It is important to dress right for an
What qualities does an interviewer observe? interview. Your appearance talks loads about your
a) Attitude: The most important factor that determines personality. Wear neatly ironed formal clothes with a
who gets hired and who doesn’t is NOT who is best good pair of shoes. Women should apply minimal
qualified, who has the most experience or skills, or make up and avoid too much of jewelry. Both men and
who has the best resume. It is the attitude! Show women should have well manicured nails and a
positive attitude and your excitement for the job. Do professional hairstyle. Going shabbily dressed for an
not show arrogance even if you are a college topper. interview would cast an impression of your being
b) Communication Skills: Regardless of how much of uninterested towards the meeting.
knowledge you possess, unless you know how to h) Integrity: Every interviewer appreciates honesty as
express yourself clearly, the interview may not turn out that is one of the main traits to look for in a candidate.
to be in your favor. Powerful communication skills Answer the questions honestly. Do not lie about your
have the ability to compensate for short coming in professional achievements. Be humble. Do not throw
other areas. A candidate must speak confidently and an air of arrogance. If you are appreciated for
use clear language with as little jargon as possible. His something, be gracious to say thanks.
conversation with the interviewer must reflect his i) Flexibility: An employer should be convinced about
enthusiasm, awareness and his attitude. your ability to adapt to different situations. Show the
c)Confidence: Approaching an interview with employers that you are flexible and can adjust to
confidence is one of the keys of a winning strategy. different circumstances. If you are asked for example,
Your confidence is a reflection of optimism and speaks your willingness to re-locate far away from your family
a lot about how you would handle a challenging for a project, mention that you would be happy doing
professional situation. Confidence is great; so as your career and organization’s interest are
overconfidence is a strict no-no. foremost priorities. How well you adjust to the
d) Body language: Good body language is an indicator situation is a trait employers look for in their
on good non-verbal communication. Walk into the employees.
room with a confident smile and introduce yourself to j) Learnability:
everyone present with a firm handshake. Maintain a Learning is a continuous process. Desire to keep
good posture, do not slouch, maintain eye contact, and learning shows an employer that you are enthusiastic
nod your head when being talked to. Do not yawn, bite about what is being offered to you. Learnability is a
your nails, shake your limbs, look around, look down. key to professional as well as organizational growth.
e) Leadership skills: You may be the best of candidates, but unless you have
A leader always motivates. A leader directs his team a thirst for knowledge, your knowledge repository may
towards success. When you attend an interview, make become saturated.
sure your interviewer knows that you are ready to take
initiatives and help the members of your team.
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
Mock Interview with Body Language
* When the interviewer offers you a seat at the start of the job interview, sit upright but not too stiffly in your chair. This indicates that you
are comfortable and feeling confident. Hunching down in your chair gives the impression of nervousness and low self-esteem. A sloppy
posture indicates a careless attitude and a lack of energy. Sitting on the edge of your chair can come across as being nervous and tense.
1. Tell us about yourself
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
10. Do you have any questions?
One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.

How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
Tips to use Naukri.com
Naukri.com is a popular website for searching for jobs. Profile updating in Naukri.com:
This website is now serving as a database to all the A) Profile Summary:
recruiters and HRs who want to recruit candidates. You a. Login to your Naukri.com account. Click on ‘My
can get calls from recruiters if you utilize this site Naukri’ and then click on ‘View and Update Profile’.
effectively. Register yourself with the ‘Naukri.com’. b. Then the following screen will be displayed. Now
You need to follow a few tips for updating your profile. Click on ‘Edit’ at ‘Profile Summary’.
c. Profile Summary is a short explanation about your
skills, competencies and your objectives. If you fail to
give an impressive profile summary, the recruiters may
not read your full profile for the required job.
B) Resume Uploading:
a. Click on ‘My Naukri’ and then click on ‘View and Update Profile’.
b. The last tab is ‘Resume’ as shown in the below screen shot. Click on ‘Edit’ and upload your latest updated
resume and click on ‘save’.
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
Tips to use Monster.com
Registering in ‘Monster.com’ as member:
1. Go to ‘www.moster.com’, then click on ‘Join us’ button as shown below,
2. Upon clicking on the ‘Join us’ button, a screen will and hear applicants, and get a feel for how applicants
be displayed just like as shown in ‘naukri.com’ web present themselves. It is a resume presented on a video
site. Fill all the details correctly and click on ‘Submit’ clip of 3 to 5 minutes. This can be said as first part of an
button at the bottom to complete the registration interview which is to introduce oneself. The Video
process. Resume will allow recruiters to do a preliminary
Profile updating in Monster.com screening of the candidates without getting involved in
The profile updating in Monster.com is almost similar the processes of interviews and practically evaluate
to that of Naukri.com. You can follow the same rules how they present their experience and skills. Recruiters
that are explained in Naukri.com to update your will be able search for video resumes in the same way
profile. Monster.com also has a facility to search the as text resumes and also receive the video resumes as
jobs by function, jobs by industry, jobs by location and job applications.
jobs by company. In addition, Monster.com has a new How to submit a Video Resume:
feature of uploading ‘Video Resume’. A. Login to your monster.com account. Click on
What is a Video Resume? ‘Submit Resume’ at the top.
It is the new feature introduced by ‘Monster.com’. Job B. Fill all the details correctly. At the end of the page
seekers can now upload their Video Resumes in the you can see the following screen. Here write a good
same way as text resumes. This facility will allow the Resume title as explained in the illustration of ‘Profile
job seeker to personally market oneself by presenting a Updating in Naukri.com’. Click on ‘Browse…’ to select
resume and a video that speaks directly to employers. your resume to upload. Then click ‘Submit’.
The video resume allows prospective employers to see
3. After clicking on the ‘Submit’ button, you get a page which asks to enter your ‘Educational Qualification’,
‘Work Experience’, ‘Other information’ and ‘Optional information’. Under the ‘Other information’ heading you
can observe the option to upload ‘Video Resume’.
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
RESUME PREPARATION
Your resume is the most important document that the • Update your resume on a periodic basis.
employer would refer to. Hence, it is very important to • Mention dates in order.
keep your resume professional and up to date. Include • Do not forget the basics, like your name.
your professional details, academic details total work • Mention the employers for whom you have worked.
experience, skills, tools and programming languages • Mention the companies for whom you have interned
known. Do not lie about your skills and experience. (done your projects).
Resume should be written honestly and carefully. Do • Do not use heavy vocabulary or too much of
not prepare a very long resume. A short but to the jargon(technical words).
point resume should be prepared. Do not copy the • Get your resume reviewed by a professional.
resume from other sources. Write it on your own Things to avoid when writing your resume
although you may take reference from sample resumes. • Lying about past work experience or qualification.
Tips to build an effective resume • Committing spelling and grammatical errors.
• Choose a good resume format. • Making the resume colorful in appearance.
• Pick up a font that is easy to read. Fonts such as • Including too much of information.
Verdana, Times New Roman and Arial in sizes 10-12 • Not using the right keywords.
are conducive for reading. • Writing an objective that does not match the job.
• Use the right keywords in your resume. • Writing old or outdated details.
• Use effective titles. • Sending a handwritten or poorly photocopies resume
Example: Bad title: Software development. • Writing long sentences and paragraphs.
Good title: Developing Java API. • Writing about your own goals more than your
• Divide your resume into sub sections. abilities to match the job expectation.
Example: One section for details about your work • Using ‘I’ in the sentences.
experience, the second section about your academic • Writing information that would make an employer
qualifications, the third about your skill set, the fourth feel that you discriminate (Mentioning your age/
about your personal profile etc. marital status/ number of kids/gender etc).
• The most important points should be placed at the • Writing about hobbies( Unless your hobby would
beginning of your resume. This should be uniformly contribute to your candidature, do not include it).
followed in the individual sections as well. The most • Writing incomplete information.
recent work experience will come first. • Writing negative things (Like failure in delivering a
• Your contact details including your address project).
telephone number and email ID should be clearly • Writing please (“Please give me an opportunity to
mentioned in the resume. work for you.”)
• Use bullet points and short sentences in your Contents of A Good Resume
resume. Do not make the resume boring by giving in a. Personal Details: The most important detail is your
depth explanation or being repetitive. name, mentioned in bold. Your contact information
• Avoid writing negative sentences. including email IDs and telephone numbers should be
• Write a few sentences about your professional goals. clearly written.
• Use your testimonial references for any skill that b. Summary: Writing an objective is a thing of the past.
you would like to highlight. Instead, summarize your experience and skill set in one
Example: winning a technical white paper competition or two effective sentences. This would immediately
at the national level (testimonials included). grab the hiring manager’s attention. E.g. Five years of
• Do not include your age, unless it is specifically asked experience in software quality assurance.
for. c. Past Work Experience: Include the details of your
• Do not create a standard resume for all the jobs to be previous employment and briefly mention the
applied to. Restructure your resume depending on the significant projects that you were involved in. Mention
job for which you are applying. the organization name and also the duration of your
• Do a spelling and a grammar check before you send work. The order should be starting from recent to past.
your resume.
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-
GROUP DISCUSSION
Group Discussion is a process of selection rather than 3. Factual topics– The topics are which may directly or
elimination. Group Discussion refers to the process indirectly affect a person in his day to day life.
where by a topic or a situation is presented to a group • Women’s reservation bill
of candidates. It is a systematic exchange of ideas and • Lokpal bill
information among a group of people. In a Group • Status of women in India
Discussion, a topic is given and each member is given • Global warming.
about 10-15 minutes to think about the given topic. The 4. Controversial topics– Topics in which candidates
members are then allowed to present their views and can take a stance – for or against the given topic
opinions to the other candidates in the group. The thereby leading to a bit of disagreement among the
Group Discussion facilitates objective thinking, participating members of the group.
systematic presentation of ideas, interacting abilities, For example,
problem resolution, leadership abilities, ability to take • We are becoming too dependent on computers.
initiatives, ability to work within a team, flexibility and • Video games contribute to youth violence.
assertiveness skills. • Reservation system should be removed.
Why GD is a part of the selection process? 5. Abstract subjects– These types of topics generally
The primary reason for conducting the Group include imaginary or hypothetical topics. For example,
Discussion is to evaluate how effectively a candidate • What would happen if the Earth would stop
would perform as a member of a team. When more rotating?
than one person is involved in problem solving, ideas • What would happen if you were given a chance to
have to be brainstormed, collaborated and a conclusion rule the country?
should be reached such that the organizational goals 6. Case study– instead of a topic a case study will be
are met along with creating a win win situation for given in this category. They need to resolve the
every member of the team. Thus apart from situation. The objective the case study is to think about
participation and contribution, team behavior and the situation from different angles. Generally real life
attitude of a person are the traits that a company situations are given in case study. A complex and
would be evaluating in the Group Discussion. problematic situation and information about that
The written test evaluates aptitude in Verbal Ability, situation is given to the group.
Quantitative Ability and Reasoning Ability; These Popular Group Discussion Topics
areas to judge the the analytical, logical, numerical and 1) Are Advertisements Beneficial or misleading?
language abilities but they do not test the personality 2) Balance between Professionalism and Family.
traits or group behavior of the individual. The ability to 3) Can Trade help the poor?
deal with people, individually or in a group, is vital for 4) Demographic Dividend in India.
success in the corporate world. Therefore a group 5) Depreciation of Indian Rupee.
discussion is included in the selection process. A group 6) Is FDI good for India?
discussion allows the selectors to judge the individual's 7) Privatization will lead to Less Corruption.
performance and behavior in a group. Different aspects 8) To survive in the civilized world one needs to be
of group discussion include communication skills- both hypocrite.
verbal and non-verbal, Ability to make decisions and 9) Growth and integrity are poles apart.
co-operate with people. 10)Cricket Has Spoiled Other Streams Of Indian Sports.
Types of Group Discussions 11) We will never be corruption free society.
The classification is based on the type of the topics that 12) Indian Primary Education Is Pathetic.
are chosen for group discussion. The topics could be: 13) India needs more entrepreneurs than managers to
1. Current Affairs-Topics related to current news items face new challenges.
related to business, technology, politics, education and 14) Artificial Intelligence - Will man be ever replaced
social activities etc. by machines?
2. Argumentative Issues- A topic is given to the 15) Role of India in combating terrorism.
candidates that they have to analyze and critically
present their views on the topic.
How to order

25% Discount : 460 M.R.P - 25% = 345/-
Click Here
15% discount : 460 M.R.P - 15% = 391/-

CampusRecruitmentBook PDF

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

CampusRecruitmentBook PDF

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

CampusRecruitmentBook PDF

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

CAMPUS RECRUITMENT

Copyright © 2006 -2016 Praxis Groups. All Rights Reserved.

 Israel Battu (MCA, National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala):

 Akash R Bhutada (B.E, University of Pune, PGDA, IMT Hyderabad):

 Vijaya Laxmi and A. Kalyani (M.A):

About 'Technical Interview' Authors

About Quality Analyst, Co-ordinator and Executive

 Nagarjuna Kalimisetty (BSc, MA, Osmania University)

About Data Entry Operators

About Graphic Designers

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.1

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.2

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.3

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.6

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.7

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.9

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.10

Ask doubt with Question Id: 1668

√√√√ √√√ √√√

is 6x and the third number is 2x. ⇒ 16 ⇒ 32

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.12

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.19

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.27

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.28

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

100 5 e.g.: The price of an article is successively increased by

• Calculating Percent Change: • If the price of commodity decreases by x%, the

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.34

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

To coincide minutes hand with the hour hand, first it

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

Example: By selling a furniture for 180 a merchant will

directly use the formula, 1

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.67

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.88

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.89

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.110

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.119

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

Log on to www.CampusRecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 1.130

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

1) In 2002 in the city B how many people were reading

sun mon tue wed thu fri sat

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

Log on to www.campusrecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 2.2

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here

Log on to www.campusrecruitment.co.in and ask doubt with Question Id. 2.12

CampusRecruitment.co.in Click Here