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seniors would effectively help a student to know the areas that would require extensive preparation and
the ones that wouldn’t.
Information contained in this book has been published by Praxis Groups and the content has been obtained and Interact with the faculty and understand how the technical interviews could be facilitated.
developed by its authors from sources believed to be reliable and correct to the best of their knowledge. 2. Map your strengths to the profile of the job. This is extremely important because there may be scenarios
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3. Study and understand the philosophy, culture and values of the companies that recruit college graduates.
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Email: contact@campusrecruitment.co.in The various stages that are involved in a typical campus recruitment program are as follows-
Address: MIG-B-35, Indian Airlines Colony, Begumpet, Hyderabad. Pin: 500003 ➢ 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.

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 a. Quantitative Aptitude: 5. HR Interview:
Numerical ability entails multiple choice questions that are from the topics mostly covered in high school The HR interview is more of a two way process. A student is assessed for his communication, attitude,
along with some advanced topics. The various topics from which questions may be asked are Number theory, confidence, flexibility, enthusiasm, behavioral skills etc. The company HR will market their company through
Averages, Ratio and proportion, Time and Distance, Percentages, mixtures and allegation, permutations, the HR round. A student should be confident, but not over confident in the HR round. He or she should be
combinations, probability etc. The purpose of this test is to assess the problem solving ability of a candidate honest and polite in answering the questions and also ask questions to the company HR regarding basic
under constraints in time. This area can be effectively countered if a student prepares sufficiently beforehand. policies, procedures and of course, the CTC. Many a time it is quite common for technically strong candidates
b. Verbal Ability: to fail to get through the HR round. This may happen if the candidate has poor presentation skills, is
This area tests the communication skills, reading ability and also the grammatical knowledge of a candidate. overconfident or is rude or extremely timid in his or her attitude. Self-grooming is very important for a
The type of questions that may be asked in verbal ability include grammar based questions (sentence candidate to clear this round of the campus selection.
correction/ error identification), vocabulary based questions (para jumbles, synonyms, antonyms, fill in the • The recruitment process weighs heavily on the attitude of a candidate. A candidate should exhibit
blanks, cloze passages), idioms and phrases, reading comprehension and occasionally descriptive writing positive thinking, learn-ability, proper body language, confidence, clarity of thought, interpersonal
(essays, formal/informal letters, analytical/ issue writing section). It is mandatory for a candidate to have basic skills, future goals etc. This segment has about 75% weightage.
rules of English in place before he or she appears for the campus placement process. • Academic knowledge has a weightage of about 10%. This test the student’s fundamental knowledge of
c. Analytical and Logical Reasoning: the core subjects in his or her branch and also its practical use.
This section tests the logical reasoning and the analytical ability of a candidate. The questions are generally • Communication skills carry a weightage of about 10%.
given in the form of puzzles and a set of questions follow the puzzle. It is required by a candidate to rationally • Preparing a good resume is equally important while bracing for the campus selection process. The
approach the puzzle by interpreting the logic. Verbal based reasoning questions such as cause and effect, resume is the first impression a recruiter has of the candidate. The resume should be prepared in such a
assertion and reasons may also be asked. way that it reflects a candidate’s capabilities, his strengths, achievements and areas of interests. Hence
d. Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: sufficient efforts should go into preparing a good resume. For further reading, refer to ‘Resume’ section
Data is presented in various forms such as bar graphs, pie charts and data should be interpreted accordingly. of this book.
In data sufficiency, a problem is presented with some data and a candidate has to determine if the given • Knowledge about current affairs and extra-curricular activities carry about 5% weightage. These areas
amount of data is sufficient for problem solving. should also be concentrated upon to increase the chances of making it through the campus interviews.
The aptitude round cannot be underestimated because it is a process of eliminating candidates who do not Thus, a thorough and systematic preparation in each of the areas mentioned above would go a long way in
have enough problem solving abilities, reasoning skills or acceptable levels of communication. While a few ensuring that a candidate gets through the right company.
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.
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Inside the Book PLACEMENT PAPERS

Placement Paper – 1.................................................. 4.1
Campus Recruitment Procedure........................................................................................................................... i
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE LOGICAL REASONING Placement Paper – 2.................................................. 4.11

Number System......................................................... 1.1 Coding – Decoding................................................... 2.1 Placement Paper - 3................................................... 4.22

• Classification of Numbers....................... 1.1 Seating Arrangement................................................ 2.7 Placement Paper - 4................................................... 4.33

• Test of Divisibility..................................... 1.2 Day Sequence/ Calendar.......................................... 2.12 Placement Paper - 5................................................... 4.43

• HCF and LCM........................................... 1.3 Clocks......................................................................... 2.20

• Fractions and Ordering Fractions........... 1.5 Direction Sense Test.................................................. 2.24
• Surds........................................................... 1.14 Blood Relations.......................................................... 2.31 TECHNICAL INTERVIEW

Averages................................................................... 1.17 Analogy....................................................................... 2.37 Civil Engineering …................................................. 5.1

Ratio – Proportion …................................................ 1.23 Data Sufficiency......................................................... 2.40 Electronics and Communication Engineering...... 5.6

Chain Rule / Variation............................................ 1.31 Syllogisms.................................................................. 2.46 Electrical Electronics Engineering.......................... 5.11

Mixture and Allegations......................................... 1.37 Statements and Arguments..................................... 2.56 Mechanical Engineering........................................... 5.18

Percentages................................................................ 1.41 Character Puzzle....................................................... 2.61 Computer Science/ Information Technology......... 5.22

Profit, Loss and Discounts..................................... 1.47 Series........................................................................... 2.66

Simple and Compound Interests.......................... 1.52 Non Verbal Reasoning.............................................. 2.69 HR INTERVIEW

Partnerships.............................................................. 1.61 What Qualities does an Interviewer observe?...... 6.1

Time and Work......................................................... 1.65 VERBAL ABILITY Do's and Dont's of Interview................................... 6.1

Pipes and Cisterns.................................................... 1.69 Sentence...................................................................... 3.1 Do's and Dont's of Body Language....................... 6.2

Time Speed and Distance........................................ 1.74 Part of speech............................................................. 3.2 Answering Interview Questions............................. 6.3

• Boats and Streams..................................... 1.74 • Noun........................................................... 3.3 Reason for Failure in Interviews............................. 6.4

• Problems on Trains................................... 1.75 • Pronoun...................................................... 3.5 Mock Interview with Body Language................... 6.5

Set Theory.................................................................. 1.85 • Articles........................................................ 3.7

Functions.................................................................... 1.89 • Verb............................................................. 3.9 TIPS FOR SEARCHING/ APPLYING JOBS

Permutations and Combinations............................ 1.94 • Tenses.......................................................... 3.10 Different ways to apply for jobs............................. 6.16

Probability.................................................................. 1.102 • Subject – Verb Agreement........................ 3.13 Benefit of applying jobs at companies website..... 6.16

Geometry................................................................... 1.113 • Active and Passive Voice.......................... 3.14 Top Recruiting IT Companies................................. 6.16

• Basic Geometry.......................................... 1.113 • Adverb........................................................ 3.16 Top Recruiting Core Companies............................. 6.18

• Solid Mensuration..................................... 1.122 • Adjective..................................................... 3.18 Apply Govt/PSU jobs ….......................................... 6.20

• Co-ordinate Geometry.............................. 1.129 • Preposition................................................. 3.20 Top recruiting PSUs.................................................. 6.20

Data Interpretation................................................... 1.134 • Conjunction................................................ 3.22 Tips to use Job sites................................................... 6.22

• Tabular Data Interpretation..................... 1.134 • Reported Speech....................................... 3.23

• Bar Graphs................................................. 1.142 Sentence Correction/ Spotting Errors..................... 3.24 RESUME PREPARATION

• Line Graphs or Cartesian graphs............ 1.146 Vocabulary.................................................................. 3.34 Tips to build an effective Resume.......................... 6.23

• Pie Chart..................................................... 1.151 Antonyms................................................................... 3.40 Things to avoid when writing Resume.................. 6.23

• Venn Diagrams.......................................... 1.154 Synonyms................................................................... 3.50 Contests of a Good Resume..................................... 6.23

• Mixed Diagrams........................................ 1.156 Analogy....................................................................... 3.53 Sample Resume Format........................................... 6.25

• Missed Data Tables................................... 1.159 Phrasal Verbs............................................................. 3.58

Algebra....................................................................... 1.162 Idiomatic Expressions.............................................. 3.59 GROUP DISCUSSION

• Inequalities................................................. 1.162 Reading Comprehension......................................... 3.61 Introduction............................................................... 6.27

• Logarithms................................................. 1.164 Cloze Test – Fill in the blanks.................................. 3.70 Skills required for Group Discussion..................... 6.28

• Progressions............................................... 1.167 Sentence Rearrangement.......................................... 3.77 Steps to approach a Group Discussion.................. 6.29

• Polynomials............................................... 1.171 Theme Detection....................................................... 3.89 Reasons for failure in Group Discussion............... 6.30

Arithmetic Reasoning............................................... 1.178 How to know a Company is genuine.................... 6.31

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 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, digits after the decimal point.
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 called digits to represent any number. 3 5 25
e.g.: =0.75 , =1.25 , =1.5625 .
This is the decimal system where we use the digits 0 to 4 4 16
9. Here 0 is called insignificant digit where as 1, . . . . . . . , Repeating Decimals: A decimal number that has digits
9 are 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 Non–Repeating Decimal: A decimal that neither
numbers. The set of all natural numbers can be terminates nor repeats.
represented by N = {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
The set of integers can be represented by Z or I. exactly 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 Odd Numbers: An integer that cannot be divided

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not 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: • 1 is not a prime number.
p • 2 is the least and only even prime number.
Rational Numbers: The numbers of the form , where
q • 3 is the least odd prime number.
p and q are integers, p is not divisible by q and • Prime numbers up to 100 are
q ≠ 0, are known as rational numbers. 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59,
(or) Any number that can be written in fraction form is 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. Co-Prime Numbers: Two numbers which have only 1
Irrational Numbers: Any real number that cannot be as the common factor are called co–primes (or)
written in fraction form is an irrational number. relatively prime to each other.
Numbers which are both non-terminating as well as non- e.g.: 3 and 5 are co primes.
repeating decimals are called irrational numbers. Note:
e.g.: Absolute value of √ 2 , √ 3 , √ 10. . . Natural Numbers = 1 + Prime + Composite Numbers.
Whole Numbers = 0 (Zero) + Natural Numbers.
Integers = Negative Integers + 0 + Positive Integers.
Real Numbers = Rational + Irrational Numbers.

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Any two digit number is represented as (10a + b), Divisibility by 9: A number is divisible by 9 if the sum 34 is divisible by 17. So, 3961 is also divisible by 17. obtained for the previous two numbers.
where a is the first digit, and b is the second. of its digit is divisible by 9. Divisibility by 18: An even number satisfying the Step 3: Now find the HCF of fourth number and HCF
e.g.: 63 is represented as 10(6)+3; e.g.: The number 15606 is divisible by 9 as the sum of divisibility test by 9 is also divisible by 18. obtained in the previous step. Continue the same
• The sum of its digits = (a+b). the digits 1 + 5 + 6 + 0 + 6 = 18 is divisible by 9. e.g.: The number 80388 is divisible by 18 as it satisfies process till the last number. The final HCF is
• The difference of the digits = (a–b). Divisibility by 10: Last digit should be zero. the divisibility test of 9. concluded to be the HCF of all the given numbers.
Similarly, any three digit number is represented as e.g.: Last digit of 4470 is zero. So, it is divisible by 10. Divisibility by 19: Add twice the last digit to the rest. e.g.: Find the HCF of 120, 246, 100.
(100a + 10b + c) etc. Divisibility by 11: A number is divisible by 11 if the e.g.: 10944 ⇒ 1094 + (4 × 2) = 1102 120) 246 (2
• Test of Divisibility: difference of the sum of the digits at odd places and sum ⇒ 110 + (2×2) = 114 ⇒ 11 + (4 × 2) = 11 + 8 = 19. 240
Divisibility by 2: A number is divisible by 2 if the of the digits at the even places is either zero or divisible Divisibility by 20: Last digit is zero & tens digit is even. 6) 120 (20
unit's digit is either zero or divisible by 2. by 11. (or) Subtract the first digit from a number made e.g.: 980; Last digit is zero. And tens digit is even. 120
e.g.: Units digit of 76 is 6 which is divisible by 2 hence by the other digits. If that number is divisible by 11 Divisibility by 25: A number is divisible by 25 if the
0
76 is divisible by 2. then the original number is also divisible by 11. number formed by the last two digits is divisible by 25
6 is HCF of 120, 246. Now take 3 rd number (i.e. 100) and
Units digit of 330 is 0 so it is divisible by 2. e.g.: In the number 9823, the sum of the digits at odd or the last two digits are zero.
HCF obtained in the above step (i.e. 6) and find HCF.
Divisibility by 3: A number is divisible by 3 if sum of places is 9+2=11 and the sum of the digits at even e.g.: The number 7975 is divisible by 25 as the last two
all digits in it is divisible by 3. places is 8+3=11. Difference between them is 11 – 11 = 0. digits are divisible by 25. 6)100(16
e.g.: The number 273 is divisible by 3 since 2 + 7 + 3 = 12 Hence, the given number is divisible by 11. • Common Factors: 96
which is divisible by 3. e.g.: 14641 A common factor of two or more numbers is a number 4)6(1
Divisibility by 4: A number is divisible by 4, if the 1464 − 1 is 1463; 146 − 3 is 143; 14 − 3 = 11, which divides each of them exactly. 4
number formed by the last two digits in it is divisible which is divisible by 11, so 14641 is also divisible by 11. e.g.: 3 is a common factor of 6 and 15. 2)4(2
by 4, or last two digits are zeros. • If a number 'N' is divisible by two numbers 'a' and ▪ Highest Common Factor (HCF): 4
e.g.: The number 5004 is divisible by 4 since last two 'b', where a, b are co primes, then 'N' is divisible by 'ab'. Highest common factor of two or more numbers is the 0
digits 04 is divisible by 4. Divisibility by 12: A number is divisible by 12 if it is greatest number that divides each of them exactly. ▪ HCF of Decimals: e.g.: Find HCF of 3.2, 4.12, 1.3, 7.
Divisibility by 5: A number is divisible by 5 if the units divisible by 3 and 4. e.g.: 3, 4, 6, 12 are the factors of 12 and 36. Among them Explanation: First eliminate the influence of decimals
digit in the number is either 0 or 5. e.g.: The number 1644 is divisible by 12 as it is divisible the greatest is 12. Hence the HCF of 12, 36 is 12. by multiplying it either by 10 or 100 or 1000 etc. Here
e.g.: 375 is divisible by 5 as 5 is in the units place. by 3 and 4. Here 3 and 4 because they are co-prime to HCF is also called as Greatest common divisor (GCD) multiply the numbers with 100 to make all the
Divisibility by 6: A number is divisible by 6 if it is each other. or Greatest Common measure (GCM). numbers decimal free. i.e. 320, 412, 130, 700.
even and sum of all digits is divisible by 3. Divisibility by 13: Repeatedly add 4 times the last Method of Finding HCF: Method of division Now, find the HCF of above numbers. We get it as 2.
e.g.: The number 6492 is divisible by 6 as it is even and digit to the rest until you get a number divisible by 13 . ▪ HCF of Two Numbers: Did you remember we multiplied all the numbers by
sum of its digits 6 + 4 + 9 + 2 = 21 is divisible by 3. e.g.: 7462 ⇒ 746 + (2×4) = 754 ⇒ 75+ (4×4) = 91 Step 1: Greater no. is divided by the smaller number. 100 to eliminate the influence of decimals. Hence, now
Divisibility by 7: 91 is divisible by 13. So, 7462 is also divisible by 13. Step 2: Divisor of step - 1 is divided by its remainder. we divide the answer by 100 to get HCF of the original
Step-1: Remove unit's digit. And double it. Divisibility by 14: The number is divisible by 14 if the Step 3: Divisor of step - 2 is divided by its remainder. 2
Step-2: Subtract it from the rest of the number. given number is divisible by 2 and 7. This could be continued until the remainder is 0. numbers. The HCF is =0.02
100
Step-3: Check whether the resulted number is divisible e.g: 1232 = 123 – 2 x 2 = 119, 119 is divisible by 7. Hence Then HCF = Divisor of the last step. ▪ LCM (Least Common Multiple):
by 7 or not. 1232 is divisible by 14. e.g.: Find the HCF of 96 and 348. Least common multiple of two or more given numbers
Step-4: Repeat the above steps until the resulted Divisibility by 15: The number is divisible by 15 if the Explanation: Here the divisor of the last step is 12. is the 'least or lowest number' which is divisible by each
number is either 0 (zero) or divisible by 7. given number is divisible by 3 and 5. So, HCF of 96 and 348 is 12. of them exactly. In the sense without a non zero
e.g.: Consider the number 10717. e.g: 135 = 1 + 3 + 5 = 9, 9 is divisible by 3. 96)348(3 remainder.
Step-1: Removing the unit's digit i.e. 7. Double of 7 =14. 135 is divisible by 5. Hence 135 is divisible by 15. 288
Step-2: 1071 – 14 = 1057. Divisibility by 16: 60)96(1 Method of Finding LCM:
Step-3: Now remove 7 from 1057 and double it i.e. 14. With a 3 digit number: Multiply hundreds digit by 4, 60 Step-1: Write numbers in a line separated by comma.
Step-4: 105 – 14 = 91. then add the last two digits. 36)60(1 Step 2: Divide any two of the given numbers exactly
Step-5: Now remove 1 and double it i.e. 2. e.g.: 352 ⇒ (3×4)+52 = 12 + 52 = 64 36 with a least possible prime number then the quotients
Step-6: 9 – 2 = 7 64 is divisible by 16. So, 352 is also divisible by 16. 24)36(1 and the undivided numbers are written in the next line.
The final result 7 is divisible by 7. So the given number With a more than 3 digit number: The last four digits 24 Step 3: Repeat the same process till all the numbers in
i.e. 10717 is also divisible by 7. form a number is divisible by 16. 12)24(2 the line are prime to each other i.e. no more common
Divisibility by 8: A number is divisible by 8, if the e.g.: 38512 ⇒ Here is 8512 is divisible by 16. So, 38512 is 24 factors exist.
number formed by last 3 digits is divisible by 8. also divisible by 16. 0 Conclusion: The product of all divisors and the
e.g.: The number 6573392 is divisible by 8 as the last 3 Divisibility by 17: ▪ HCF of More than Two Numbers: numbers in the last line is the LCM of the numbers.
digits '392' is divisible by 8. Subtract 5 times the last digit from the rest. Step 1: Take any two numbers and find their HCF.
e.g.: 3961 ⇒ 396 – (1×5) = 391 ⇒ 39 – (1×5) = 34 Step 2: Now find the HCF of third number and HCF
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e.g.: Find the LCM of 14, 18, 24, 30. ▪ Key Points on LCM and HCF:
2 14, 18, 24, 1) HCF of fractions is always a fraction but LCM of
30 fractions may be a fraction or an integer.
3 7, 9, 12, 2) The product of any two numbers is equal to product
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
multiplying with either 10 or 100 or 1000 etc. In this
by The HCF of 32 and 450 is 2.
(or) You can verify from options.
E-BOOK
case, multiply 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. Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
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
Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
2 40, 7, 80, 245 x, 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 Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
2 10, 7, 20, 245 z leaving remainders a, b and c respectively.
5 5, 7, 10, 245 Required number = HCF of (x–a), (y–b) and (z–c).
5) To find the least number which is exactly divisible Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
7 1, 7, 2, 49
1, 1, 2, 7 by 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, All Subjects CLICK HERE
Did you remember, we have multiplied all the numbers y, z leaves the remainders a, b, c respectively.
by 100 to eliminate the influence of decimals. Hence, Then it is always observed that,
(OR)
we divide the answer by 100 to get actual LCM of the (x – a) = (y – b) = (z – c) = K (Assume).
15680 Required number = (LCM of x, y and z) – K.
given numbers. So, the LCM is
100
=156.80 7) To find the least number which when divided by x, y
and z leaves the same remainder 'r' in each case.
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▪ Finding LCM and HCF of Fractions:
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
HCFof the numbers in denominator
z leaving the same remainder in each case,
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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. e.g.: A certain number when successively divided by 2,
20250 3 and 5 leave remainders 1, 2 and 4 respectively. What
∴ LCM of the given fractions = = 20250
1 is the complete remainder or remainder when the same
4 10 20 number be divided by 30?
e.g.: Find the HCF of , ,
9 21 63 Explanation: For example, if a number when divided
Explanation: HCF of numerators 4, 10 and 20 = 2. by 2, leaves remainder 1 would be of form = 2n + 1.
LCM of denominators 9, 21 and 63 = 63. And a number when divided by 3, leaves remainder 2
2 would be of form = 3n + 2.
HCF of the given fractions = .
63
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So, a number when successfully divided by 2, 3, 5 Now compare the fractions. Observe another example below. • Simplification: In simplification we are supposed
leaves remainder 1, 2, 4 would be of the form = 4368 5200 5915 6790 Square Root of 119716 is 346. to follow the order which is essentially demanded by
< < < .
2[3(5n+4)+2]+1 7280 7280 7280 7280 Step 1: Group two digits as pairs. 11, 97, 16. Mathematics and given by a common note of
= 30n+29. 3 5 13 97 Step 2: Largest number whose square is near to the 11 remembrance as VBODMAS.
The order is < < < .
When (30n + 29) is divisible by 30, the remainder is 29. 5 7 16 104 is 3. Hence, 3 is the divisor and also quotient. V – Vinculum (bar ̄x ), B – Bracket ( ) { }, O – of
1) When there are two divisors d1,d2 and two 9) To find a fraction that lies between the two fractions D – Division (÷), M – Multiplication (×),
3) 11 97 16 (3
remainders r1, r2 the complete remainder is given by d1 a x a a+ x x A – Addition (+), S – Subtraction (–).
and , use the formula < < . 9
r2 + r1. b y b b+ y y Use of Algebraic Identities: The following algebraic
2) When there are three divisors d1, d2, d3 and three 1 4 identities will be useful in simplification.
Step 3: Now 297 is the new dividend.
remainders r1, r2, r3 the complete remainder is given by e.g.: Find three fractions between and . 68 6) 4116 1. (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2
3 5 3) 11 97 16 (3
d1 d2 r3 + d1 r2 + r1. 4116 2. (a – b) = a – 2ab + b
2 2 2

3) When there are four divisors d1, d2, d3, d4 and four
remainders r1, r2, r3, r4 the complete remainder is given
Explanation: ,
( )
1 1+4 4 1 5 4
, = , ,
3 3+5 5 3 8 5
0
9
2 97
3. (a + b)2 + (a – b)2 = 2(a2 + b2 )
Step 4: Double the quotient 3 i.e. 3×2=6 and put a blank 4. (a + b) – (a – b) = 4ab
2 2

by d1 d2 d3 r4 + d1 d2 r3 + d1 r2 + r1. 1 5
Now, find one fraction between and and one 68 6) 4116 for a number beside 6 i.e. 6[?]. Now think of a largest 5. a – b = (a + b) (a – b)
2 2

4) In any case if there are no remainders consider them 3 8

number (for e.g., 4) to fill in the blank in such a way 6. (a + b) = a + 3a b +3ab + b = a + b + 3ab(a + b)
3 3 2 2 3 3 3
4116
as zeros. 5 4
that the product of a new divisor (i.e. 64) and this digit 7. (a – b) = a – 3a b + 3ab – b = a – b – 3ab(a – b)
3 3 2 2 3 3 3
fraction between and . 0
▪ Fractions and Ordering Fractions: 8 5 8. a3 + b3 = (a + b) (a2 – ab + b2)
(i.e. 4) is less than or equal to new dividend (i.e. 297).
3
( ) ( )
1 1+5 5 5+ 4 4 1 6 5 9 4 9. a – b = (a – b) (a + ab + b )
3 3 2 2
1) In the fraction ; bottom number (denominator) ⇒ , , , , ⇒ , , , , Step 5:
4 3 3+8 8 8+ 5 5 3 11 8 13 5 3×2 = 6 10. (a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca
says how many parts the whole is divided into. The top • Finding the Square Root: 11. a3+b3+c3– 3abc = (a + b + c)(a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – bc – ca)
number (the numerator) says how many parts we have. Division Method: Let us take an example 64516. 3) 11 97 16 ( 3 4 6 12. a4 – b4 = (a2 + b2)(a2 – b2)
Numerator 2)6 45 16 (2 5 4 9 • Number of Divisors of a Composite Number
2) Fraction =
Denominator 4 6 4) 297 If N is a composite number of the form N= a p b q c r. . . .
Such a fraction is known as common fraction. 45) 245 256 where a, b, c are primes, then the number of divisors of
68 6) 4116 34×2 = 68
3) A fraction whose denominator is 10 or 100 or 1000 225 68 6) 4116 N is given by (p+1) (q+1) (r+1) . . . . .
4116
etc is called a decimal fraction. 50 4)20 16 4116 e.g.: Let the number be 600.
0
4) Fractions whose denominators are same are called 2016 0
2 600
3 5 0
like fractions. For example, , are like fractions. For this type of questions, it is better to check from 2 300
7 7 ∴ Square root of 64516 is 254.
options in the exam.
5) Fractions whose denominators are different are Let us observe the above working rule in words. 2 150
• Key Points on Finding Square Root:
3 5 Step 1: Group the digits in pairs, starting with the digit 3 75
called unlike fractions. For example, , . 1. A number ending with 2, 3, 7, 8 cannot be a perfect
4 13 in the units place. 5 25
square. The last digit of any perfect square must be any
6) When two fractions have the same denominator, the Step 2: Think of the largest number whose square is 5
one among 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 9. 600 = 23 × 31 × 52
greater fraction is that which has greater numerator. equal to or just less than the first pair. Take this number
2. A number ending with odd number of zeros can ∴ Number of divisors of 600 = (3+1)(1+1)(2+1) = 24.
7) When two fractions have the same numerator, the as the divisor and also as the quotient. In the given
never be a perfect square. e.g.: 1000, 2000 etc. In these 24 divisors 1 and the number itself are also
greater fraction is that which has the smaller example, largest number whose square is near to 6 is 2
3. The difference between squares of two consecutive included. So, number of divisors of 600 excluding 1
denominator. (i.e. 22 = 4). So, 2 is the divisor and quotient.
numbers is always an odd number. and its self is 24 – 2 = 22.
8) If the identity is not possible, convert the fraction Step 3: Subtract the product of the divisor and the
e.g.: 42–32 = 16–9 = 7 (odd). • Sum of Divisors of a Composite Number :
into the convenient form. quotient from the first pair and bring down the next
pair to the right of the remainder. This becomes the Finding square root of a decimal fraction: If N is a composite number of the form a p b q c r . . . .
3 13 5 97
e.g.: Arrange , , , in ascending order. new dividend. First eliminate the decimal point by dividing and Where a, b, c are primes, then the sum of the divisors,
5 16 7 104
Step 4: Double the quotient and put a blank for a multiplying with even powers of 10 then find the p +1 q+1
( a −1)( b −1)(c −1)
r+1
Explanation: LCM of 5, 16, 7, 104 is 7280.
square root of both numerator and denominator SN is given by S N =
Now multiply the numerator and denominator of the number beside it (i.e. 4[?]). Now think of a largest ( a−1)(b−1)(c−1)
separately and then you can conclude the square root.
fractions with a number such that the denominator number (for e.g., 5) to fill in the blank in such a way e.g.: Let the number be 600. 600 = 23 × 31 × 52
that the product of a new divisor (i.e. 45) and this digit e.g.: Find the square root of 1190.25. 3+1 1 +1 2+1
equals 7280. (2 −1)( 3 −1)( 5 −1)
Sum of the divisors S
√ 1190.25 √ 119025 345
(i.e. 5) is equal to or less than new dividend (245). N
=
3×1456 13×455 5×1040 97×70 √ 1190.25= 2
×10 = = =34.5 (2−1 )( 3−1)(5−1 )
i.e. , , , Step 5: Repeat steps (2), (3) and (4) till all the pairs have 10 2
10 2
10
5×1456 16×455 7×1040 104×70 (16−1 )(9−1)(125−1 ) (15)×(8)×(124)
been taken up. Now, the quotient so obtained is the ⇒ ⇒ =1860
4368 5915 5200 6790 (1)(2 )(4 ) (1)×( 2)×(4 )
= , , , . required square root of the given number.
7280 7280 7280 7280
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 • Important Key Points: CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES
n (n+1) 1) The smallest number which when added to 4, the
1) Sum of natural numbers from 1 to n = .
2 sum is exactly divisible by 24, 36, 48 and 60 is:
2) Sum of squares of first n natural numbers = a) 700 b) 716 c) 720 d) 730
n (n+1)(2 n+1) Explanation:
.
6 2 24 36 48 60
2 2 12 18 24 30
3) Sum of cubes of first n natural numbers =
[ n (n+1)
2 ] 3
2
6
2
9
3
12
4
15
5
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Last Odd Number+1
1 3 2 5
∴ LCM of 24, 36, 48, 60 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 2 × 3 × 2 × 5 = 720.
= .
2 ∴ Required number = 720 – 4 = 716
Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE 5) Number of even numbers from 1 to n
Last Even Number 2) Number of integral divisors of 22050 except 1 and
= .
2 itself is.
Data Interpretation CLICK HERE 6) Sum of even numbers from 1 to n is k(k+1), where k a) 24 b) 28 c) 36 d) 52
indicates number of even numbers from 1 to n. Explanation:
Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE e.g.: Sum of even no from 1 to 80 = 40(40+1) = 1640. 2 22050
Here from 1 to 80 there exists 40 even numbers. 3 11025
7) Sum of odd numbers from 1 to n = k2, where k is 3 3675
Verbal Ability CLICK HERE equal to number of odd numbers from 1 to n. 5 1225
e.g.: Sum of odd numbers from 1 to 60 is (30)2 = 900. 5 245
All Subjects CLICK HERE 30 odd natural numbers exist from 1 to 60. 7 49
8) Sum of the squares of first 'n' even natural numbers = 7
2  22050 = 21 × 32 × 52 × 72
(OR) (n)(n+1)(2n+1) .
3 Number of divisiors (N) = (P + 1)(Q + 1)(R + 1)
9) Sum of squares of first 'n' odd natural numbers is ∴ Number of divisors = (1+1) (2+1) (2+1) (2+1) = 54
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3
. ∴ Number of divisors except 1 and itself = 54 –2 = 52.

10) Sum of any 5 consecutive whole numbers will 3) Find the sum of first 20 multiples of 12.
always be divisible by 5. a) 1830 b) 2520 c) 3494 d) None
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11) XY – YX; The difference between a two digit = (12×1) + (12×2) + (12×3) + … + (12×19) + (12×20).
number and its reverse is divisible 9. = 12 (1 + 2 + 3 + … + 20)
e.g.: Let the two numbers be 95 and 59. Here 59 is Use the formula for “Sum of first 'n' natural numbers”.
reverse of 95. Now 95 – 59 = 36 (which is divisible by 9). n(n+1) 12×(20×21)
∑ n= ⇒ 12×∑ n= =2520
12) Products: odd × odd = odd; 2 2
odd × even = even;
even × even = even; 4) Mr. Srinivas saves one coin of ₹5 on first day of the
13) n! = n(n–1)(n–2)(n–3). . . . . . . (3)(2)(1). week, three coins of ₹5 on the second day of the week.
e.g.: 6! = 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 720. Five coins of ₹5 on third day and so on. How much
Product of 'r' consecutive integers is divisible by (r!) money will he has at the end of the week?
14) Finding the units digit of the numbers like (252)54. a) 78 b) 125 c) 245 d) 289
Here the units digit of 252 is 2 and the index is 54. We Explanation: Number of ₹5 coins with him at the end
know that 21 = 2, 22 = 4, 23 = 8, 24 = 16, 25 = 32. Here units of week = 5 × (1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 + 11 + 13)
digit is repeated after each 4 indices. So divide 54 by 4 = 5 × (sum of first 7 odd numbers)
to get the remainder. Here the remainder is 2. (Sum of Odd numbers from 1 to n = k2 where k =
Hence the last digit in (252)54 is same as 22 i.e. 4. number of odd numbers from 1 to n)
∴ Sum of all numbers = 5 × 72 = 245.

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23) There is a number of two digits the sum of whose 13

5) If √ 1+x=
then the value of x is.
digits is 5, and if 10 times the digit in the place of tens 12
be added to 4 times the digit in the place of units, the 9 16 25 36
number will be inverted. Then the number is. a) b) c) d)
144 144 144 144
a) 32 b) 41 c) 50 d) 23 6) Five bells begin to toll together and they toll at an
Explanation: Let the two digit number be (x y) interval of 36, 45, 72, 81 and 108 seconds. After what
such that x+y =5 … (1) interval of time they will keep on tolling together?
and 10x + 4y= 10y+x … (2) a) 3240 sec b) 3080 sec c) 3140 sec d) 3200 sec
⇒ 9x = 6y (or) 3x = 2y 7) The least perfect square number which is exactly
E-BOOK From equation-(1), 2x+2y = 10 (∵ 3x = 2y)
⇒ 5x = 10 i.e., x = 2 and y = 3
divisible by 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 is
a) 9260 b) 7921 c) 5625 d) 3600
∴ The number is 23. 8) Each student in a class contributed as many paise as
Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE the number of students in the class, the teacher
24) The radius of a circle is of two digits and is 4 times contributed ₹13, the total collection is of ₹ 49. How
the sum of the digits. When 18 be added to the radius, many students were there in the class?
Data Interpretation CLICK HERE the digits in the radius are reversed. Then area of the a) 48 b) 60 c) 72 d) None
circle is. 9) Sum of square of two numbers is 80 and square of
Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE a) 1810.29 b) 2439.44 c) 3890.63 d) 5544 their difference is 36. Product of the two numbers is
Explanation: 10x + y = 4 (x+y) and (10x+ y)+18 = 10y + x a) 22 b) 34 c) 42 d) 51
Solving for x and y, we get x = 2, y = 4. 10) Find the greatest number that will divide 148, 246
Verbal Ability CLICK HERE ∴ Radius of the circle is (xy) = 24, and 623 leaving remainders 4, 6 and 11 respectively.
Area of the circle is πr2 = 1810.29 sq. units. a) 11 b) 12 c) 13 d) 14
All Subjects CLICK HERE 11) The least number which when divided by 36, 48 &
25) If + means –, – means ×, × means ÷, ÷ means + then 64 leaves the remainders 25, 37 and 53 respectively is
4 ÷8 + 2 × 3 – 6 = ? a) 656 b) 563 c) 565 d) 657
(OR) Explanation: After interchanging the operators, we get
⇒4+8–2÷3×6 √√√
12) 3 3 3 3 √ 3=?
31
√ 31 1

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2
a)
3 64 b)
3 32 c)
3 64 d) None
⇒ 4 +8− ×6 = 4 + 8 – 4 = 8. 13) The HCF of two numbers is 16 and their LCM is
3
160. If one number is 32, then other number is.
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1) Find the greatest number of five digits which is a 14) Find the size of the largest square slabs which can
perfect square. be paved on the floor of a room 5 meters 44 cm long
a) 99225 b) 99856 c) Both a,b d) None and 3 meters 74 cm broad.

2) Simplify

11
2
−
[
17 16 9 16
÷ of
5 2

21
3

31
{ ( ( ))}]
+ 11− 3− −
5 5
4 8
a) 56 b) 42 c) 38 d) 34
15) Least number that must be added to 8492 such that
the resulting number may be divisible by 72 is.
a) − b) − c) − d) None a) 68 b) 25 c) 11 d) 4
120 120 120 16) The LCM of two numbers is 1950 and their HCF is
108 42 54 65. If one of the number is 195, find the other number.
3) Find the LCM of the fractions , , .
375 25 55 a) 398 b) 650 c) 792 d) None
756 326 434 282 17) Find the greatest number that will divide 532, 894
a) b) c) d)
5 5 5 5 and 1003 leaving remainders 22, 44 and 68 respectively.
4) Sum of three numbers is 132. First number is twice a) 85 b) 105 c) 90 d) 95
1 18) A biscuit dealer has 378 kgs, 434 kgs and 582 kgs of
the second and third number is of the first. Find the three different qualities of biscuits. He wants it all to be
3
second number. packed into boxes of equal size without mixing. Find
a) 12 b) 24 c) 36 d) 42 the capacity of the largest possible box.
a) 5 kg b) 3 kg c) 2 kg d) 1 kg

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19) Find the least number which when divided by 35 32) In a field there are birds less than 100 in number.
leaves remainder 25, when divided by 25 leaves Another field has the number of birds in reversal of
remainder 15, when divided by 15 leaves remainder 5. this number and less than 100. Then, the difference of
a) 420 b) 515 c) 435 d) 518
20) Find the least number which when increased by 4 is
divisible by 21, 25, 27 and 35.
the two sets of the birds is
a) 9 b) 27 c) both (a) and (b) d) None
33) A positive number when decreased by 9, is equal to
NOTE:
a) 4721 b) 4725 c) 4758 d) 2418 10 times the reciprocal of the number. Find the number.
21) The product of two numbers is 211428 and their a) 9 b) 10 c) 11 d) 12
LCM is 3356. Find their GCM?
a) 72 b) 48 c) 36 d) 63
22) Find the least number for which when 5046 is
34) Sum of square of two consecutive natural odd
numbers is 202. Find the smallest number.
a) 5 b) 7 c) 9 d) 11
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divided or multiplied, becomes a perfect square. 35) If the digits of a 2 digit number are interchanged,
a) 25 b) 15 c) 10 d) 6 the summation of these two numbers will be 55, then
23) Find the smallest number between 450 to 550 which which one of the following might be a number?
is exactly divisible by 7, 8 and 14. a) 14 b) 24 c) 33 d) None
a) 454 b) 482 c) 504 d) 546 36) If + means –, – means ×, × means ÷ and ÷ means +.
24) Three bells ring at an interval of 10, 12 and 14 Then (256 × 16 ÷ 49 × 7 + 125 × 5 – 2 ÷ 289 × 17) = ?
seconds respectively. They ring together at 11:00 then at a) 10 b) –15 c) –10 d) –17
what time they ring together again. 37) Interchanging signs + and –, numbers 1 and 2.
a) 12 hours 12 min 12 sec
c) 11 hours 35 min
b) 11 hours 7 min
d) 10 hours 45 min
25) Sum of 4 consecutive natural numbers each
Based on this information, which of the following is
correct?
a) 12 + 21 – 12 = 21 b) 21 + 21 + 12 = 21
ONLY 90 OUT OF 528
divisible by 5 is 130. What is the greatest number? c) 12 + 12 – 21 = 12 d) 21 – 21 – 21 = 33
a) 35 b) 40 c) 45 d) 50 EXPLANATIONS
26) Two numbers 2035 and 2880 when divided by a
certain number of three digits, leaves the same
remainder. Find the number.
1) The greatest number of 5 digits = 99999.
3 9 99 99
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and so on. Then in how many days will he have ₹36? 626 3899
a) 5 b) 6 c) 7 d) 8 3756
28) The last digit of a number 49825# is missing. It is 143
also given that the number is divisible by 8. Find the
∴ Required number = 99999 – 143 = 99856.
digit at unit's place.
a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 0
2) Applying VBODMAS rule,
29) Difference of squares of two numbers is 1160 and
their sum is 116. What is their difference?
a) 5 b) 9 c) 10 d) 13
=
17
2 [
−
16
5
9 16
÷ of
2 3
+ 11− 3−
5
8 { ( )}]
30) The sum of two numbers is 24 such that 7 times the
first number added to 5 times the second number is
146. Find the second number
=
2
−
[
17 16 9 16
÷ of
5 2 3
+ 11−
19
8 { }] DETAILS TO GET FULL BOOK IS
a) 11 b) 13 c) 12 d) None
31) A number consists of two digits whose sum is 9,
=
17
2 [
−
16
5
9
÷ of
2 3
+
8
16 69
] =
2 [
17 16 9 16 69
− ÷ × +
5 2 3 8 ] GIVEN INSIDE
when 27 is added to this number, the digits interchange
their places. The number is.
a) 54 b) 36 c) 27 d) 12
=
17
2
−
[ 16
5
÷
24
1
+
69
8 ] =
17
2
−
[
16 69
+
120 8 ]
=
17
2 [
−
16+1035
120 ] =
17 1051 1020 −1051 −31
2
−
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RATIO – PROPORTION
3 3
CONCEPTS 4) Sub-triplicate ratio a : b=√ a: √ b
Ratio: A ratio is the relation between two quantities 1 1
5) Inverse or reciprocal ratio of a : b= :
which is expressed by a fraction. a b
• The ratio of the number 'a' to the number 'b' is 6) Third proportional of a and b is defined to be that
a b
2
written as (or) a : b or a to b number c such that a : b = b : c ⇒ c= .
b a
e.g.: The ratio of 5 hours to 3 hours can be written as 7) If a : b = x : y and b : c = p : q, then
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(or) 5 : 3. a) a : c=
x×p
3 y× q
• The ratio is always a comparison between the b) a : b : c = px : py : qy
Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE quantities of same kind or of same units. a c e
For example, you cannot form the ratio between 5 8) Compound Ratio of (a : b), (c : d), (e : f) is × × .
b d f
Data Interpretation CLICK HERE hours and 3 days. Because the two numbers are 9) The ratio in which two kinds of substances must be
expressed in different units. Hence, convert 3 days to mixed together one at ₹ x per kg and another at ₹ y per
hours. kg, so that the mixture may cost ₹ n per kg.
Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE i.e. 3 days = 72 hours. Thus the proper form of this ratio n−y
5 The ratio is .
is (or) 5 : 72. x−n
Verbal Ability CLICK HERE 72 10) Let the incomes of two persons be in the ratio of a :
• Two quantities which are being compared (a : b) are b and their expenditure be in the ratio of x : y and if the
called its terms. The first term (a) is called antecedent savings of each person is ₹ n then income of each is
All Subjects CLICK HERE and second term (b) is called consequent. an( y−x ) bn (y−x)
• The ratio of two quantities is always an abstract ₹ and ₹ respectively.
ay−bx ay−bx
(OR) number (without any units).
11) In a mixture the ratio of milk and water is a:b.
• If the terms of a ratio are multiplied or divided by the
In this mixture another n liters of water is added, then
same quantity the value of the ratio remains unaltered.
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the ratio of milk and water in the resulting mixture
became a : m.
Proportion: Equality of two ratios is called proportion.
Then, the quantity of milk in the original mixture
Consider the two ratios, a : b and c : d, then proportion
an
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is written as, a : b :: c : d (or) a : b = c : d (or) =
=
m−b
b d
and the quantity of water in the original mixture
Here a, b, c, d are called Terms. a, d are called Extremes
bn
(end terms) and b, c are called Means (middle terms). =
m−b
4
e.g.: Since the ratio 4 : 20 (or) is equal to the ratio 12) In a mixture of n liters, the ratio of milk and water
20
is x : y.
1
1: 5(or) we may write the proportion as 4 : 20 :: 1 : 5 If another m liters of water is added to the mixture, the
5 ratio of milk and water in the resulting mixture
4 1 = xn :( yn+mx+my)
or 4 : 20 = 1 : 5 or =
20 5 13) If four numbers a, b, c and d are given then
• In a proportion, product of means (middle terms) is ad−bc
equal to product of extremes (end terms). a) should be added to each of these
(b+c)−( a+d )
a c numbers so that the resulting numbers may be
i.e. ad=bc or = .
b d proportional.
Key Notes: If a and b are two quantities, then ad −bc
1) Duplicate ratio of a : b=a 2 : b2 b) should be subtracted from each of
(a+d)−(b+c)
2) Sub-duplicate ratio of a : b=√ a: √ b these numbers so that the resulting numbers may be
3) Triplicate ratio of a : b=a 3 : b 3 proportional.

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 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 4 5
Indirect variation. 5 1
Direct Variation: Suppose that a painter charges ₹100 If the number of persons increase, the days required to
to paint a room. The below table shows the relationship
between the number of rooms painted and the cost of
complete the work will decrease. There is an indirect
variation between these two quantities. It means these
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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 Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
of Rooms the Job k x1 y 2
to each other, then x= (or) = .
1 ₹ 100 y x2 y 1
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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
4 ₹ 400 not came to work today, how long will it take the Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
5 ₹ 500 remaining 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
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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 All Subjects CLICK HERE
proportional to each other. 6 (x1) 8 (y1)
• If the two quantities 'x' and 'y' are directly 2 (x2) ? (y2) (OR)
x1 y 1 x1 y2
proportional to each other, then x = k y (or) = . 6 y2
x2 y 2 =  =  y2 = 24.
x2 y1 2 8
e.g.: If 5 computers costs ₹ 275, how much would 18 Combined Variation: PRINTED BOOK
computers cost? It involves both direct and indirect variation.
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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?
x 1 y1 5 275 5
= ⇒ = ⇒ x=990. Explanation: Men Work Days
x 2 y2 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
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PERCENTAGES
CONCEPTS e.g.: What is the discount percentage of a Rs.80 book
A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a that is sold for Rs 64 ?
fraction of 100. The word 'per cent' or 'percentage' Explanation: Change = 80–64 = 16. Original Value = 80.
means for every one hundred. In other words, it gives 16 1
Discount Percentage = ×100= ×100= 20%
rate of a parameter per hundred. It is denoted by the 80 5
symbol %. Calculating Successive Percentages:
30 • If a number is successively increased by x% and y%
e.g.: 30% means 30 out of one hundred or .

Key Notes:
100 then a single equivalent increase in that number will be
xy
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• To convert a percent into a fraction, divide by 100. ( x+y+
100) %.

20 1 e.g.: The price of an article is successively increased by Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
e.g.: 20 %= =
100 5 10% and 20%. What is the overall percent increase in
• To convert a fraction into a percent, multiply by 100. the price of the article. Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
3 3 Explanation:
e.g.: = ×100=75 %
4 4 10% Increase 20% Increase
• To write a decimal as a percent we move the decimal ₹100 ₹110 ₹132 Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
point two places to the right and put the % sign. Overall 32% Increase
35 (or) By using formula: Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
e.g.: 0.35= =35 %
100 xy
• Conversely to write a percent as a decimal, we drop
the % sign and insert or move the decimal point two
(
= x +y+
100 ) (
%= 10+20+
(10)(20)
100 )
%=30 +2=32 %.
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• If there's an increase and a decrease, in that case, the
places to the left.
decrease will be considered a negative value.
e.g.: 43% = 0.43; 12% = 0.12. (OR)
e.g.: If there is an increase of 20% and then a decrease
Value
Calculating Percentage: Percentage=
( ) Total
×100. of 10% on the price of a commodity, the successive
percentage will be
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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
18 percentages will be considered negative.
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∴ 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)+ = -30 +2 = 28% discount.
Increase % 100
New value = (1+ ) × (Original Value)
100 • If there are three discounts as x%, y% and z% then
• % Decrease : first find the total discount of x% and y% and using it
Decrease % find the total discount with z%.
New value = (1− ) × (Original Value)
100 • If the price of commodity increases by x%, the
e.g.: What is the discounted cost of a Rs. 80 book percentage should a family reduce its consumption so
offered at 30% discount ? as not to increase the expenditure on the commodity =
Explanation: x
30 ×100.
New Amount = 1−
( 100) ×80=0.70×80=56 100+x
• If the price of commodity decreases by x%, the
• Calculating Percent Change: percentage should a family increase its consumption so
Percentage change refers to the relative percent change as not to decrease the expenditure on the commodity =
of an increase or decrease in the original amount. x
Change ×100.
Percent= ×100 100−x
Original Value
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 PROFIT, LOSS AND DISCOUNTS
CONCEPTS Example: A merchant purchased 7 watches for ₹500
Cost Price (CP) is the price at which article is bought. and sold 5 watches for ₹400. What is loss/gain percent?
Selling Price (SP) is the price at which 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 5×500 2500 25
mangoes for ₹50. He labeled the price as ₹80. But sold • By selling an article for ₹ P, a merchant would gain or
for ₹ 70. Here CP = ₹50, MP = ₹80, SP = ₹70. loss x%. The price at which he sell it to gain or loss y%
The expenses incurred on transportation, maintenance,
packaging, advertisement etc. are considered as
is SP=P ( 100 y
100 x ). (+ sign for gain; - sign for loss) E-BOOK
overhead. These overheads and the profit when added to Example: By selling a furniture for ₹180 a merchant
the cost price determine the selling price. will loss 10%. At what price must he sell to gain 20%. Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
Profit or Gain: Profit is made when the selling price is
greater than the cost price.
Profit
Explanation: SP=180×
( 100+20
100−10 ) = 240.
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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, Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
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 Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
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/gain percentage?
Loss Explanation: CP SP All Subjects CLICK HERE
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 (OR)
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%=
MP
×100
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10 second article. In such a case there is always a loss.
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• To calculate Gain, Loss, Selling Price and Cost Price Loss = 2

directly use the formula,

(100Gain or Loss)×CP
( )
100
x
−1

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
8.33
articles for ₹ q. Then how much profit or loss does he Here, CP > SP. Hence, Loss = ×100= 3.9 %
208.33
make?
2 ×100 200
m ₹p 2
=
24 = 8.33.

n ₹q
(or) Using Formula: Loss = 100
( )20
−1

mq – np Then Cost Price = 200 + 8.33 = 208.33

Profit or Loss % = ×100 8.33
np And Loss Percentage = ×100= 3.9 %
208.33
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PERMUTATIONS AND COMBINATIONS

CONCEPTS taken 2 at a time.
• Fundamental Principal of Multiplication: The number of permutations of 'n' objects taken 'r' at a
In general if some procedure can be performed in n1 time will be denoted by P(n, r).
different ways, and if, following this procedure, a Before we derive the general formula for P(n, r) we
second procedure can be performed in n2 different consider a special case. Find the number of
ways, and if, following this second procedure, a third permutations of 7 objects, say a, b, c, d, e, f, g taken
procedure can be performed in n3 different ways, and three at a time. In other words, find the number of
so fourth then the number of ways the procedure can
be performed in the order indicated is the product of
'three letter words' with distinct letters that can be
formed from the above seven letters.
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n1 . n2 . n3..…....... Let the general three letters word be represented by
e.g.: A letter lock consists of 5 rings each marked with three boxes. Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
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; Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
Explanation: Each ring is marked with 10 different
letters. Hence each ring has 10 positions. following this, the second letter can be chosen in 6
Thus, the total number of attempts that can be made to different ways; and, the last letter can be chosen in 5 Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
open the lock is 10 x 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 = 105. different ways. Write each number in its appropriate
Out of these, there must be one attempt in which the box as follows:
lock will open. Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
7 6 5
∴ Total number of unsuccessful attempts = 105 – 1.
•Fundamental Principle of Addition:
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If there are two operations such that they can be
are 7.6.5=210 possible three letter words without
performed independently in m and n ways respectively,
repetitions from the seven letters. (or) There are 210 (OR)
then either of the two operations can be performed in
permutations of 7 objects taken 3 at a time.
(m+n) ways.
i.e. P(7, 3) = 210.
•Factorial: The product of first 'n' natural numbers is
called the 'n'-factorial and is denoted by n!
The derivation of the formula for P(n, r) follows the PRINTED BOOK
procedure in the preceding example:
n! = 1.2.3.4 .…................ (n–2).(n–1).n
The first element in an r-permutation of n-objects can
Example: 4! = 1.2.3.4 = 24, 5! = 1.2.3.4.5 = 120,
5! = 5.4! = 5.24 = 120, 6! = 6.5! = 6.120 = 720.
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second element in the permutation can be chosen in (n–
Note: 1) 0! = 1
1) ways; and, the third element in the permutation can
2) The product of 'r' consecutive positive integers is
be chosen in (n–2) ways. Continuing in this manner, we
divisible by r!
have that the rth (last) element in the r–permutation can
3) (kn)! Is divisible by (n!)k for all k is a positive
be chosen in n–(r–1) = n–r+1 ways.
constant.
n!
4) The product of 2n! consecutive positive integers is Thus P(n, r) = n(n–1) (n–2) . . . (n–r+1) =
(n−r)!
equal to 2(n!).
The second part of the formula follows from the fact
PERMUTATIONS that n(n–1)(n–2) . . . . . . .(n–r+1) =
•Permutation: An arrangement of any r ≤ n of these n (n−1)( n−2)⋯⋯(n− r+1)⋅( n−r )! n!
objects in a given order is called an r–permutation or a =
(n−r !) (n−r)!
permutation of the 'n' objects taken 'r' at a time.
∴ A formula for the number of possible permutations
Example: Consider the set of letters a, b, c, and d. Then
n!
(i) bdca, dcba and acdb are permutations of the 4 letters of 'r' objects from a set of 'n' is P(n, r) or n p r =
(n−r )!
taken all at time.
In the special case that r = n, we have P(n, n) = n(n–1)
(ii) bad, adb, cbd and bca are permutations of the 4 letters
(n–2). . . . . . 3.2.1 = n! (in other words there are n!
taken 3 at a time.
permutations of 'n' objects taken all at a time).
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 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 what is the day today. It may be from Sunday to
come 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 sample space S = {Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat}.
whose result would not be predicted but the list of Different Types of Events:
possible outcomes are known. The non predicted
outcomes cannot be taken under random experiments.
•Simple or Elementary Events: An event with only
one sample point is called simple or elementary event.
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The result of random experiments may not be In an experiment of tossing three coins at a time, the
predicted exactly but the result must be with in the list event 'A' is that all coins turns up with heads consists Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
of predicted outputs. of only one point HHH. Then 'A' is a simple event.
Example: As a matter of fact each outcome of an experiment is a
simple event. Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
1) Tossing a fair coin.
2) Rolling a dice is a random experiment, since its •Complimentary Event: An event A ̄ (or A1) is said to
results could not be predicted in any trial. be complementary to an event 'A' in sample space 'S' Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
3) Selection of a plastic component and verification of consists of all those points which are not in 'A'.
its compliance. Example: In tossing a coin three times, sample space S
4) Life time of a computer. consists of eight points. Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
5) Number of calls to a communication system during a S = {HHH, HHT, HTH, THH, HTT, TTH, THT, TTT}
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•Outcome: The result of a random experiment will be the sample point is {TTT}. Then the event A ̄ (or A1)
called an outcome. complementary to 'A' is that there exists at least one
head in the sample space i.e. (HHH), (HHT), (HTH), (OR)
Example:
1) Tossing a coin.The result is either Head(H) or Tail(T). (THH), (HTT), (TTH), (THT).
2) In an experiment of throwing a six-faced dice. The
possible outcomes are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
•Equal Events: Two events A and B are said to be equal
if A  B and B  A. This statement implies that all the
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•Sample Space: The set of all possible outcomes of points of A are also the points of B and vice-versa.
some given experiment is called sample space. A Example: Let sample space S = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
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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 •Transitivity of events: If A, B and C are 3 events such
heads (H) and tails (T) that appears. Then the sample that A  B and B  C it implies that A  C such a
space S 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 Let the sample space S = {1, 2,. . . . , 100}.
tossing 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
number of times the coin was tossed. The sample space is 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 event can be uniquely represented by the union of a set
of a sample space which is countably infinite. of elementary events.
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BASIC GEOMETRY
CONCEPTS 1=5, 2=6, 3=7, 4=8.
Angle: When two non-parallel and co-planar lines •Alternate Interior Angles: The angles 36, 45
(lines in the same plane) intersect, at the point of are called pairs of alternate interior angles.
intersection the measure of rotational displacement is The corresponding pairs of alternate angles are equal.
i.e. 3=6, 4=5
•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
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90o are called complementary angles.
called an angle. •Supplementary Angles: Two angles whose sum is Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
Types of Angles: If θ is an angle such that 180o are called supplementary angles.
1) If θ = 0o then θ is zero angle.
POLYGONS
2) If 0o < θ < 90o then θ is called an acute angle. Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
•A closed plane figure made up of several line
3) If θ = 90o then θ is right angle.
segments that are joined together is called a Polygon.
4) If θ > 900 then θ is obtuse angle.
5) If θ = 180o then θ is called a straight angle.
•If all the sides of a polygon are equal then it is called Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
Regular Polygon.
6) If 180o < θ < 360o then θ is called reflex angle.
Regular polygons are both equiangular and equilateral.
7) If θ = 360 then θ is called complete angle. Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
o

Equiangular = all angles are equal.

Parallel and Non-Parallel lines:
Equilateral = all sides are the same length.
1) Two lines are said to be parallel lines if they are co-
planar (in the same plane) and non intersecting.
Exterior angle: The angle subtended by a side of the All Subjects CLICK HERE
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 (OR)
360
places which is not real. Each exterior angle (regular polygon) = .
n
2) The angle between parallel lines is undefined, or it
can be either 0o or 180o or any multiple of 180o.
(where 'n' is
Interior angle:
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3) Two lines are said to be non parallel (inclined lines)
Sum of the interior angles of a polygon = (n–2)×180°.
if they are co-planar and intersect at a real point. 180(n−2)
Each interior angle of a regular polygon = .
n
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n (n – 3)
The point of intersection of inclined lines is real. • 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 6 Hexagon
7 8
7 Heptagon
•Vertical Opposite Angles: The angles 14, 23,
8 Octagon
58, 67 pair wise are called pairs of vertical
10 Decagon
angles. The corresponding pairs of vertical angles are
Special Triangles:
always equal i.e. 1=4, 2=3, 5=8, 6=7.
Equilateral, Isosceles, Scalene, Right Angled, Acute,
•Corresponding Angles: The angles 15, 26,
Obtuse.
37, 48 pair wise are called corresponding angles.
Special Quadrilateral:
The pairs of corresponding angles are always equal. i.e.
Square, Rhombus, Parallelogram, Rectangle, Trapezoid.
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 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. E-BOOK
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
than 60% in the SSC examination. Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
as percentages (%).
x a) 25% b) 59.3% c) 22.2% d) 50%
For example, ×100 is in percentage form.
y Explanation: Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
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 = Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
4060
(Boys + Girls) = 58 + 50 =108.
1015
form as ×100=25 %. ∴ Percentage of girls who wrote SSC Examination = Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
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 All Subjects CLICK HERE
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 =
Value of Y
37 (OR)
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
there is percentage growth. If numerator is negative, ∴ Fail % =
4
×100= 3.7= 4% (approximately)
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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.
or the numerical quantity obtained by dividing one ∴ Boys pass percentage =
49
×100=98%
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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
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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. E-BOOK
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9
8
500 7
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300
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200 3
100 2 Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
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0
0
2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005
U V W X Y Z Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
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
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a) 2001-02 b) 2002-03 c) 2003-04 d) 2004-05 X over the turn over of the company-V?
a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% (OR)
2) In which of the following year the gap between
imports and exports was minimum. 3) Give the difference of average turnovers of first three
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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)c; 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.
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 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
EXERCISE 50
A) Study the following graphs carefully to answer the
questions given below it.
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30
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80% 0
70% R M Y A G O W R
Different Bags containing colored (red, yellow, green,
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60%
50% white) balls
40% Different Bags containing fruits and Flowers (Mango, Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
30%
Apple, Orange, Rose)
Percentage of bags (empty, fruits and Flowers,
20%
colored balls) available in every house is given in the
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10%
0%
following Pie chart.
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A B C
Empty bags
Total population of 3 crores in 3 cities is represented 200o (OR)
in the following diagram.

A 120o 1000
Fruits &
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There are 3 go-downs namely AB, BC, CE which have
1) In 2002 in the city B how many people were reading
n bags in different days of the week as shown below.
a news paper in lakhs ?
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) 27 216
3) What is the sum of populations of city A those who
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 72
percentage of readership is maintained in the cities A
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and C. What is the decrease in readership in the city A?
a) 5 lakhs b) 10 lakhs c) 20 lakhs d) 30 lakhs sun mon tue wed thu fri sat
House AB House CE
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ARITHMETIC REASONING
CONCEPTS number of peacocks be 'y'.
Arithmetic Reasoning involves logical calculation, Then, number of legs in the group = 4x + 2y.
Venn–diagram and data–based problems. In this type Number of heads in the group = x+y
of problems, some information is given, which makes So, 4x+2y = 4(x+y) – 18 ⇒ 2y = 18 ⇒ y = 9
us get confused. You need to analyze that information Number of peacocks in that group = 9.
carefully and answer the question accordingly.
CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES 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
many of them read French and English both?
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toys to his brother Gourav, while Gourav playing all
a) 6 b) 3 c) 5 d) 4 e) 2
but 6 got destroyed. While Kiran playing all but 3 got
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destroyed. Finally how many toys left with both of
people who read French and English respectively.
them?
a) 10 b) 18 c) 9 d) 8 e) none of these F∩ E
E Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
Explanation: While Gourav playing 'All but 6 got F
destroyed' means 'All except 6 got destroyed'.
i.e., 13 toys got destroyed. It means now Gourav has 6 Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
3
toys. While Kiran is playing 'All but 3 got destroyed'
means 'except 3 all are not working i.e; 3 toys are good Now, [F+({F ∩ E}) + E] = 15-3 (or) F+E+(F ∩ E) = 12 ......(1)
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working so total toys at both of them is 6 + 3 = 9. Also, F+(F ∩ E) = 7; E+(F ∩ E) = 8.
By adding, F+E+2(F ∩ E) = 15 ---------- (2)
2) Rohith,who works in a parcel service, has a certain By subtracting (1) from (2), we get (F ∩ E) = 3. All Subjects CLICK HERE
number of small plastic boxes to pack into parcels. If he ∴ 3 of them read both French and English.
packs 3,4,5 or 6 in a parcel, he is left with one over; if he (OR)
packs 7 in a parcel, none is left over. What is the EXERCISE
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number is 301. If these constitute three–fourth of the boys and the total
number of boys is one–fourth of the total number of
3) If man pays ₹20 for each Km which he travels by taxi students in the class. What is the total number of girls
and ₹10 for each Km which he travels by bus. If in one in the class?
week he payed ₹800 for traveling 60 Km. How many a) 84 b) 68 c) 74
kilometers did he travel by taxi ? d) 64 e) cannot be determined
a) 10 b) 15 c) 25 d) 20 e) 50 3) In a BCCI meeting there are ten people. All shake
Explanation: Let the distance covered by the taxi be 'x' hands with each other once. How many handshakes
Km. Then, distance covered by bus = (60 – x) Km. will be there altogether?
20x + 10 (60 – x)⇒20x + 600 – 10x = 800 a) 10 b) 100 c) 45 d) 95 e) 15
10x = 200 ⇒ x = 20 Km. 4) A certain number of donkeys and an equal number
He traveled 20 Km by taxi. of men are going to a village. Half of the men are on
their donkey's back while the remaining are walking
4) In a group of dogs and peacocks, the number of legs along leading their donkeys. If the number of legs
are 18 less than four times the number of heads How walking on the ground is 70. How many donkeys are
many peacocks are there in that group? there?
a) 9 b) 16 c) 8 d) 12 e) 13 a) 16 b) 18 c) 17 d) 14 e) 28
Explanation: Let the number of dogs be 'x' and the

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 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
message and another one is coded message.
Similarly, t→ v, r→ t, u→ w, e→ g. So, the answer is 'vtwg'.
4) ‘Hyderabad’ : ‘ixedszcze’ then ‘chennai’ :?
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2. You have to compare each element of the original Explanation: Here the letters are alternatively
message with corresponding element of coded increasing and decreasing by 1. Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
message. Thereafter try to identify the rule in which h(+1) → i , y(-1) → x , d(+1) → e , e(-1) → d, r(+1) → s,
coded message is formed. a(-1) → z, b(+1) → c, a(-1) → z, d(+1) → e.
So, chennai will be coded as dgfmozj. Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
3. Using the identified rule you can easily answer the
question asked. (II) Number Coding: In this type of coding, alphabets
Tips to solve easily: are assigned to the numbers or numerical code values Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
1) Remember English alphabets from A to Z with their are assigned to a word or alphabets. You have to
position values i.e. A–1, B–2, C–3, . . . . . ., Z–26. compare the given codes to answer the questions.
2) Remember reverse order of English alphabets. i.e. Z Example: 1) If READ is coded as 7421 and BOOK is Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
to A with their position values i.e. Z–1, Y–2, .... , A–26. coded as 8335, then how would you encode BOARD?
Explanation: The alphabets are coded as follows.
3) Remember the corresponding opposite letter of each All Subjects CLICK HERE
alphabet with their position values. The following table R E A D B O O K
will give the opposite letter of each alphabet. 7 4 2 1 8 3 3 5
(OR)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 From the above codes, we can say, B is coded as 8, O is
coded as 3, A is coded as 2, R is coded as 7, D is coded
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
Z Y X W V U T S R Q P O N
as 1. Hence, BOARD is coded as 83271.
(III) Substitution: In this type, the names of objects are
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To find out the opposite letter of a particular letter, we trace the substitution to answer the questions.
can use the below formula. Example: 1) In a certain code language, 'book' is coded
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Sum of the position numbers of a letter and it's as 'pencil', 'pencil' is coded as 'mirror', 'mirror' is coded
opposite letter is always 27. as 'board'. Then what is useful to write on a paper?
Position number of a letter + Position number of its Explanation: We use pencil to write on a paper but here
opposite letter = 27. pencil is coded as mirror. So, the answer is mirror.
e.g.: The opposite letter of 'H' is 'S'. 2) In a certain language, ‘man' is called as ‘woman’,
Because, H=8, S=19. H+S = 27  8+19=27. 'woman' is called as ‘girl’, ‘girl’ is called as ‘boy’, ‘boy’ is
Types of Coding-Decoding: called as ‘worker’. Then in the same language what does
(I) Letter Coding: In this type of coding, the original a 6 year old female is called?
alphabets of the given word are replaced by certain Explanation: In general language, 6 years old female is
other alphabets based on specific rule to form its code. called as girl. But in the given coded language ‘girl’ is
You have to detect the hidden rule and answer the called as ‘boy’. So, the answer is 'boy'.
questions accordingly. (IV) Mixed Letter/ Number Coding: In this type, few
Examples: (1) In a certain code language,'COLLEGE' is sentences are given in a code language. Based on that
written as 'GSPPIKI' then how will 'GROUPS' be you are asked to find the code for a particular given
written in that code? word(s). To answer such questions, you have to
Explanation: Each letter of the word is moved four compare the two messages and deduce the common
steps forward to obtain the code. So, GROUPS will be words and its corresponding codes. Analyze the entire
coded as KVSYTW. message until the code for the given word is found.
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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.
Example: 2016 is a leap year because last 2 digits
• Hence, in a leap year, there are 52 perfect week and
2 odd days. [366 days = 52 weeks + 2 days]
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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: Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
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
(Here 1 and 2 indicates number of odd days in an Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
A leap year has 366 days.
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. Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
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. Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
(iii) The years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 1900, 2100 are not 4) Number of odd days in 400 years = (5×4+1) = 0.
Similarly, each set of 800, 1200, 1600, 2000 year etc has 0
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• Ordinary year: The year that is not a leap year is (zero) odd days as they are multiples of 400.
called an ordinary year. An ordinary year has 365 days. • Some Important points to remember:
1) In every normal / ordinary year the first day (1st (OR)
In order to solve the questions on calendars, we use a
concept called 'odd days'. January) and the last day (31 st December) are always
• Odd day: The number of days more than a complete
week are called odd days in a given period.
same. For example, if January 1st is Monday then
December 31st is also Monday.
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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 / calendar 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.
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 CLOCKS
CONCEPTS Angle of hands with respect to 12 - marking on clock
1) 60 minute space traces an angle of 3600 for minutes when hour, minute and seconds are given,
o
hand. ∴ 1 minute space traverses an angle of 60.
2) In 1 hour:
Minute hand traverses 60 minute space or 3600.
[
θH = 30H+
M
2
+

o
S
120 ]
Hour hand traverses 5 minute space or 300.
3) The minute hand travels 900 in 15 minutes.
[
θM = 6M+
S
10 ]
4) The hands of the clock are in straight line when they
coincide (or) when they are opposite to each other.
θS=6S o
Example: At what time between 2 O'clock and 3
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other for 22 times in 12 hours and for 44 times in day. Explanation: At 2 O'clock the minute hand is at 12 and Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
6) The hands of the clock are opposite to each other for hour hand is at 2. They are 10 minute spaces apart. To
11 times in 12 hours and 22 times in a day. be together, minute hand must gain 10 minute spaces
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7) The hands of the clock coincides with each other for over hour hand. 55 minutes are gained in 60 minutes.
11 times in 12 hours and 22 times per day. 10 minutes are gained in x minutes.
8) The hands of the clock are 44 times in a straight line 10×60 10 Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
i.e. x= =10 minutes after 2 O'clock the two
per day. 55 11
9) 55 minute spaces are gained by minute hand in 60 hands of a clock will be together.
minutes period. Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
Alternate Method:
Hands of the clock are together. It means the angle
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seconds hand is not given we take S = 0.

∣ (
θ=∣θ M −θ H∣= 6 M− 30 H+
M
2
11
= M – 30 H
2 )∣ (OR)

11
To find how many minute spaces it has actually gained,
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let us assume a standard point where the both minute 11 120 10
⇒ M=60 M= =10
hand and hour hand coincides. After 60 minutes, 2 11 11
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moves 5 minute spaces. Now there are 55 minute Hours hand and Seconds hand at 4:25:40.
spaces between minute hand and hour hand. So we can
say in 60 minutes of time, minute hand leads/gains
hours hand by 55 minute spaces.
θ=∣θ S−θ H∣= 6S− 30H+ +
∣ (
M
2 120
S
)∣
119S M

Angle traversed by the hands of the clock:

=
Explanation: 120
∣−30H−
2 ∣
119× 40 25
Hand of clock
Second
(S)
Minute
(M)
Hour
(H)
=
∣
120
−30× 4−
2
o
∣ o

1 sec 6o
( ) 1
o
1
( )
o
(
= 120+ −
25 119
2 3
=
557
6 )( )
10 120 Example: What is the angular difference between the
o Minute hand and Seconds hand at 4:25:40.
1
1 min = 60 sec 360o 6o
()
2
Explanation:
θ=∣θ S−θ M∣= 6 S− 6 M+
S
∣ (
10 )∣
1 h = 60m = 3600s 21600o 360o 30o 9S 9×40
12 h 259200o 4320o 360o
=
10 ∣
−6 M =
10 ∣∣
−6× 25
o
∣
= ( 150− 36 ) =114 o

2.20

DIRECTION SENSE TEST

CONCEPTS The shortest distance is AD + DE = 10 + 12 = 22 km and
Direction sense test question will be asked to check the the direction is East.
candidates ability in deciding the shortest way within Shortcut Method:
time. In this type of questions, we will see persons or First he walked 15 Km North, so write N(15).
things moving in East, West, North and South Next he walked 10 Km East, so write E(10) i.e
directions from an initial point. N(15)E(10) and continue till the last statement.
There are 4 directions viz., East, West, North, South. Then we get, N(15) E(10) S(15) E(12)
And 4 cardinal directions viz., North–East, North–
West, South–East, South–West.
Now apply the tips discussed above.
i.e. add E(10) and E(12) = E(22) (∵ same directions)
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There are 4 types of problems which are frequently and subtract N(15) and S(15) = 0 (∵ opposite directions)
been asked in Campus Recruitment Tests. ∴ Finally he is in East direction with distance 22 Km. Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
1) Problems on Distances Example: A Boy started to school from his home. He
2) Problems on clocks walks 100 m in East. Then he walks 50 m to his left.
From there he walks 150 m to his left again, finally he Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
3) Problems on Angles
4) Problems on Shadows reached his school. How far and in which direction his
The diagram below illustrates the relevant positions of school is located from his home? Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
all the 8 directions. Explanation: Diagrammatic Method:
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W E 150 m 50 m W E
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SW SE SW SE
S A 100 m B S
Problems on directions can be solved in 2 ways. From ∆ ADE the shortest distance is AD. (OR)
(1) Diagrammatic way (2) Shortcut way BC || EA. So, BC = EA = 50.
While solving the problems on directions, it is very
√ √
AD= (AE)2 +(DE) 2 = ( 50)2+(50) 2
important for you to remember the left and right
directions of each direction. i.e. Left of the East is
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The school is in North West direction and at a distance
North. Right of East is South and so on.
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Type-(1): Problems on Distances: Purchase at Following e-Commerce sites
Shortcut Method:
Steps for shortcut method:
Write from starting point to destination.
1) If the directions are same, then add the distances.
i.e. E(100) N(50) W(150)
2) If directions are opposite, then subtract the distances
East and West are opposite directions to each other, so
and write the direction which has maximum value.
subtract them and write the direction which has
3) If directions are North–East, North–West, South–East
highest value. i.e. W(50).
or South–West then take both directions as single
direction and calculate the distance using the formula.
N(50) W(50) = NW [√(50) +( 50) ]
2 2

= NW [ √ 2500+2500 ] = NW [ √ 5000 ] =NW [ 10 √ 50 ]

√( First Distance) +(Second Distance)
2 2

Example: A man walk 15 Km towards North. From Required direction= North–West; Distance = 10 √ 50 m
there he walks 10 Km towards East. Then 15 Km Type-(2): Problems on Clocks:
towards South. Finally he walks towards East 12 Km. Steps to Solve:
How far and in which direction is he with reference to 1) Representing the given time in a clock diagram.
his starting point? Rotate the directions diagram according to the given
Explanation: Diagrammatic Method clock timings. (Rotation of the direction arrows either
B C clock wise or and clockwise but maximum 1800 only).
10
15 2) If two timings are given in the problem, then apply
15 the same rotated directions to second timing also.
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 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.
You don’t need to solve the question. You just have to
∴ From statement-I and II, we conclude, x = 1.
As both the statements together are required to answer
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I. The side of the square is 7 cm
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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 Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
sufficient to answer the given question. Read both
area can be found.
the 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 Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
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 All Subjects CLICK HERE
to answer the given question. Hence,option-c is correct.
data in statement-I alone is not sufficient to answer the
question. (OR)
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.
d: If the data either in statement-I and II together are
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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,
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
I. C is eldest.
to answer the given question. Hence,option-e is correct.
II. A is shortest and B is youngest but taller than C.
Explanation: Statement-I alone is not sufficient to
2) Who is youngest among Raju, Vamsi and Rajni?
answer. From statement-II, A is shortest. And B is taller
I. Raju is one year elder to Vamsi.
than C. It means B is taller than A and C. i.e. only
II. Vamsi age is average age of Raju and Rajni.
statement -II is sufficient to answer the question.
Explanation: From statement-II, Vamsi's age is between
Hence, option-b is correct.
the ages of Raju and Rajni.
From statement-I, Raju is one year elder to Vamsi. It
7) Is r > s ? I. r > t II. at > ar, a < 0.
means Rajni will be one year younger to Vamsi.
Explanation: Statement-I and II gave information
∴ From both the statements, we can say, Rajni is
about t and r. But not s. So, it is not possible to say
youngest among the three. Hence, option-e is correct.
whether r > s or not because of insufficient information
from both the statements. Hence, option-d is correct.
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SYLLOGISMS
CONCEPTS Explanation: The possible Venn
Questions on syllogism contains statements followed diagram for the statements is given: N B
by conclusions. You have to analyze the given From the given statements, statement-I P
statements carefully and find which of the conclusions follows from the above diagram but
logically follow. Each statement of syllogism contains statement-II does not follow.
of three parts. They are, subject, predicate and copula.
Subject is that about which something is said. 2) Rules and Application Method:
Predicate is that part of the statement that which
affirms is denied about the subject.
The following rules are useful in solving problems.
all + all → all
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Example: Consider the statement, 'woman is talented'. all + some → no conclusion
Here an information about woman is given. So, woman no + no → no conclusion
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is the subject. 'talented' is the quality affirmed for this
subject. So it is the predicate. 'is' denotes the relation some + no → some-not
between subject and predicate. So, it is copula. no + all → reverse of some-not Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
Here we will discuss three types of methods to solve no + some → reverse of some-not
the questions on syllogism. some-not/reverse of some not+ anything = no conclusion.
1) Diagrammatic method Implication Statements: Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
2) Rules and Application method 1) All → Some
If 'all A`s are B`s' then 'some A`s are B`s' is also true.
3) Numbering and Apply method All Subjects CLICK HERE
1) Diagrammatic Method: 2) Some ↔ Some
To solve the syllogism questions in this method, you If 'some cats are rats' then 'some rats are cats' is also true.
3) No ↔ No (OR)
have to represent the given statements in the form of a
diagram. In syllogisms, frequently we come across the If 'no car is bus' then 'no bus is car' is also true.
terms like all, some and no, not etc.
Example: 1) All papers are pens.
Note: For either-or option: If one conclusion is positive
(i.e. starts with all/ some) and the other conclusion is
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will be those two conclusions with either-or words.
will be in inner circle and pens will Paper
Example: 1) Statements: Some keys are locks
be in outer circle. i.e.
Pens All locks are doors
Conclusions: I. All keys are doors
2) Some papers are pens. II. Some keys are doors
III. Some keys are not doors
Paper Pen a) only conclusion-(I) follows
b) only conclusion-(II) follows
Some
3) No paper is pen. c) only conclusion-(III) follows
'no' indicates there is no relations d) both conclusion-(I) and (III) follows
Paper Pen
exists between subject and e) None of the given conclusions follow
predicate of the given statement. Explanation:
No
Hence, the two circles will not meet Step-1: Compare special words in both the statements.
each other. i.e. some + all. Then, from the rule, some + all → some.
Example: Statements: Some Note books are books Step-2: Compare predicate of the first statement and
All books are papers subject of the second statement. If both are same then
Conclusions: I. Some Notebooks are papers cancel them and deduce a new conclusion.
II. No papers is notebook 'some keys are doors' is there in conclusion-(II). So, only
conclusion-(II) follows. Hence, option-b is correct.
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CONCEPTS Explanation: Though employee satisfaction is
In this type of questions, the statement deals with all important but this will adversely affect the
general aspects of day to day life which may include productivity and revenue of the organization. So the
socio economic, scientific, political issues etc. A argument-(I) does not hold strong. Hence, only
statement is followed by two arguments. One supports argument-(II) is strong.
the statement by pointing out the positive aspects and
the other deny the statement by pointing out it's 2) Statement: Should taxes on air conditioners be
negative impact. You have to analyze given statement,
arguments and decide which of the arguments strongly
further increased?
Arguments:
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supports the statement by giving an appropriate I. Yes, air conditioner is a luxury item and rich people
opinion on the subject. Read the given arguments in can only buy them. Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
the question and discard them if they are ambiguous, II. No, air conditioners are bought by financially
disproportionate, irrelevant, comparative, simplistic. backward sector also.
Explanation: Generally, taxes on any commodities or Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
1) Ambiguous: If the given arguments does not have a
clear reason or if it is not contextual or not expressing goods doesn't depend on the financial position of the
its opinion whether supporting or not. Such an individuals so, both the arguments does not hold Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
argument should be discarded. strong. Hence, option-d is correct choice.
2) Disproportionate: If the given arguments are too
large or too small in comparison with given statements. 3) Statement: Should Indian software professionals Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
This kind of arguments can be discarded. who are working abroad be called back?
Arguments:
3) Irrelevant: If the given arguments are irrelevant to All Subjects CLICK HERE
the context of the given statements, they can be I. Yes, they must serve the mother land first and forget
discarded. about high pay scales or facilities etc.
II. No, we have adequate talent here, let them stay (OR)
4) Comparative: If the argument do not state the
reasons for why the proposed action is implemented according to their will and wish.
and its consequences. Such arguments can be
discarded.
Explanation: The demands of an individual are as
important as the demands of motherland. So,
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sufficient information to support the given statements, because of its complacent attitude. Hence, option-d is
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CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES
4) Statement: Should education to women be made
Direction: Each of the following examples consists of a
free in India?
statement followed by two arguments (I) and (II). Give
Arguments:
your answer as,
I. No, this will weaken our present social structure.
a: if only argument-(I) is strong.
II. Yes, this is the only way to bring back glory to
b: if only argument-(II) is strong.
Indian woman hood.
c: if either argument-(I) or (II) is strong.
Explanation: Argument-(I) is strong. It is links,
d: if neither of the arguments is strong.
providing free education to women with weakening of
e: if both the arguments are strong.
social structure, which is not sensible. Argument-(II)
1) Statement: Should number of holidays be increased
also weak because of the term 'only'.
to private employees?
Hence, option-d is correct choice.
Arguments:
I. Yes, because employee satisfaction will be better.
II. No, it will lead to decreased productivity of private
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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
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 ?
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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 Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
9 20 2 19 7 ? Explanation: From (a), 32 + 62 + 42 + 72 = 110
From (b), 92 + 72 + 52 + 22 = 159 Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
(a) (b) (c) So, from (c), 82 + 62 + 32 + 52 = 134
a) 23 b) 18 c) 22 d) 21 e) None of these
Explanation: From figure (a),9 + 5 + 3 = 17 17 + 3 = 20 6) Which number will replace the question mark? Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
From figure (b), 2 + 6 + 8 = 16  16 + 3 = 9 12 19 16
From figure (c), 7 + 9 + 4 = 20  20 + 3 = 23 4 3 ?
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6 3 8
2) Which number will replace the question mark ? 8 19 4
7 6 5 All Subjects CLICK HERE
3 8 4 5 4 8 a) 8 b) 16 c) 4 d) 2 e) None of these
Explanation: From Column-I: (12 × 4) ÷ 6 = 8
204 232 ? From column-II: (19 × 3) ÷ 3 =19
4 6 3 5 8 2 (OR)
2 So, from column-III: (16 × ?) ÷ 8 = 4  16×? = 32  ? = 2.
3 6 8 7 2 6 7 3
a) 236 b) 336 c) 286 d) 386
Explanation: [3×7×8] + [2×3×6] = 204
e) 436
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+ [8×7×2] = 232 3 9 6
55 32 ?
Similarly, [4×5×8] + [6×7×3] = 286 8 7 12
(a) (b) (c)
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3) which number will replace the question mark?
a) 108 b) 46 c) 64 d) 104 e) can't be determined
4 6 3 5 8 2 Explanation: From (a), 82 – 32 = 55
From (b), 92 – 72 = 32
So, from (c), 122 – 62 = 108

100 52 ? 8) Which character will replace the question mark?

(a) (b) (c)
A5 F10 K15
a) 81 b) 84 c) 516 d) 514 e) 86
Explanation: From (a), 43 + 62 = 64 + 36 = 100 B16 G21 L26
From (b), 33 + 52 = 27 + 25 = 52 C27 H32 ?
So, From (c), 83 + 22 = 512 + 4 = 516
a) M37 b) N36 c) O37 d) M36 e) M38
Explanation:
4) Which number will replace the question mark?
From column-I, A→B→C (5+11+11)
8 9 12
From column-II, F→G→H (10+11+11)
30 44 ?
3 4 8 From column-III, K→L→M (15+11+11)
6 6 7
The character M37 will replace the question mark
a) 79 b) 89 c) 99 d) 69 e) 109

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 NON-VERBAL REASONING
CONCEPTS logic you have to apply it to the last figure to find the
In this type of questions you will be given set of figures asked figure. The logic in series figures can be
and asked you to identify next figure or odd figure. classified into following.
This chapter can be further classified into the following Addition: In this type of series an addition of
sections. component is happening to the figures incrementally.
1. Analogy 2. Classification Subtraction: In this type of series subtraction of
3. Series 4. Addition components is happening to the figure decrementally.
5. Subtraction 6. Addition and subtraction
7. Rotation-clockwise 8. Rotation-anti clockwise
Addition and Subtraction: In this type of series,
alternative addition and subtraction happens to the
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9. Horizontal 10. Vertical figure.
11. Alternative–rotation Rotation–Clockwise: In this type of series, figures are Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
12. Combination (clock wise rotation with addition/ rotating in clockwise direction.
subtraction ) Rotation–Anti clockwise: In this series, figures are
rotating anti clockwise. Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
• Analogy: Analogy question contains three figures
and it asks to find out the fourth figure. we have to Horizontal: In this type of series, figures move in
identify the relation between first two figures then horizontal direction. Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
apply the same relation to third figure for finding the Vertical: In this type of series, figures move in vertical
fourth figure. direction.
Example: Alternative–Rotation: In this type of series, figures Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
move in horizontal and vertical direction alternatively.
Combination: In this type of series all the above
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mentioned actions can happen.
EXERCISE-I
(OR)
a) b) c) d) Select a figure from the given options which will
continue the same series as established by the four
Explanation: From figure-1 to 2, the lines are rotated
90 clockwise and the circle, triangle, square are moved
o
figures in the question.
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to its opposite side. The same rule is applied to figure-3
1)
to obtain figure-4. The answer is option-b.
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• Classification: In classification question you will be
given five figures from which you have to identify the
odd one. i.e. four figures out of the five are connected
to each other where as one figure is no way connected. a) b) c) d)
That figure is the answer for given question.
Example. 2)

Explanation: In all above figures, each figure contain

two arrows (↑) and one small line, those two arrows a) b) c) d)
are in opposite direction to each other except figure-2.
• Series: In this type of question you will be given 3)
three or four figures which are in series. i.e. all the
given figures are related to each other in certain
pattern. You'll be asked to find out the next figure in
the series. To find out the next figure you have to
identify the hidden logic of the series. After tracing the
2.69 Praxis Group

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 categorized into 8 parts of speech. Here we give you the
categories with some examples:
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Part of Speech Function Example Words Example Sentences
Name of a person, place, thing Girl, Manchester, Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
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.
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Beautiful, big, tall, • The girl is tall.
ADJECTIVE Words used to describe nouns.
awesome … • Gandhi was a great leader.
Be verbs, have verbs and Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
do verbs, • She is my friend.
Words which tell the state of a am, Is, are, was, were, • He paints well. Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
VERB
thing, possession and action. have, has, had • She works meticulously.
Do, does, did
work, talk, walk … All Subjects CLICK HERE
Words which tell us where,
when and how an action takes fast, very, sincerely, • She works fast. (OR)
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
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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.
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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:

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 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
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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. Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
(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. Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
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. Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
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. Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
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) All Subjects CLICK HERE
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. (OR)
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) PRINTED BOOK
e.g.: Each senior member was honored. It being a hot day, I stayed at home. (correct)
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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)

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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. E-BOOK
Correlatives. Though he is strong, he is unable to do this work.
• Some compound expressions are also used as Troublesome Rules and Confusing Areas
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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. Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
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'.
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• 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. Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
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'. All Subjects CLICK HERE
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 (OR)
• 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) PRINTED BOOK
after, because, if, that, though, although, till, before, unless, Not only the students but the teacher was also injured.
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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.
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 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
opposite in meaning to that word. When you are doing d) largeness e) maximum
the antonym portion of the Campus recruitment tests, Explanation:'Profusion' means excess, surplus, fullness.
keep in mind the prefixes, suffixes, and roots that you So, options-c, d and e can be eliminated. Certainty,
learned while developing your vocabulary. While generally means confidence. Deficiency means lack or
testing your ability on questions pertaining to shortage. Hence, option-a is correct choice.
Antonyms, the first thing to be observed is your ability CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES E-BOOK
to grasp the meaning of the given word and to 1) ABUNDANCE
distinguish between the fine shades of meaning. Unless a) Sufficiency b) Plenty c) Resign
you know the meaning of the given words, you will not Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
d) Decrease e) Dearth
be able to find out or choose the exact antonym from Explanation: Abundance means plentiful or in great
the options given. Mostly antonyms appear in the form quantity. Option-a and b synonymous to abundance. Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
of nouns, verbs and adjectives. Option-c, d are irrelevant in the present context. Dearth,
Strategies to Solve Questions Based on Antonyms: which means scarcity or lack of something, is the
1. Check whether the question word and the opposite Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
antonym of the given word. Hence, option-e is correct.
of the word given under the options are in the same
parts of speech. 2) ABDUCT Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
2. You should have an idea of the roots of the words a) Release b) Abbreviate c) Degrade
and know their meanings. For example, in the word d) Give Up e) Kidnap
benefactor, if you know the meaning of bene you will be Explanation: The prefix 'ab' generally denotes 'away
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able to guess the meaning of the word, and opt for the from' or 'off'. For example absent, abnormal, aversion etc.
best antonym. The suffix 'duct' generally means 'to lead'. For example (OR)
3. Look for the best answer and not for the ideal. conduct, induct etc. Abduct means 'to carry off by force'
Eliminate two or three of the options if they are or 'lead away by force' or 'kidnap'. Opposite of abduct is
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chosen, try to think of how you have heard the word 3) ABANDON
used before. You may discover a suitable context to a) Continue b) Steal c) Restoration
guess the exact antonym. d) Desert e) Abnormal
1. DILAPIDATED Explanation: The root word 'don' gives meaning as 'to
a) ruined b) condemned c) renovated give' or 'to gift'. For example pardon, donation etc.
d) destroyed e) shabby Abandon means 'to leave completely', 'to give up the
Explanation: Dilapidated means ‘falling apart’; control of', 'discontinue' or 'withdraw from'. Opposite
Therefore options-a and d can be eliminated as they is to continue or take control of. Hence, option-a is the
show intentional actions. The only word which means correct choice.
making good to look as new is ‘Renovated’. It standout
as the best antonym. Option-b means ‘to disapprove’ so 4) BOLD
that is also not suitable. a) Bald b) Hairless c) Brave d)Timid e) Thick
2. MELODIOUS Explanation: Bold means confident and courageous.
a) mellifluous b) unpleasant c) spiritual Option-a, b and e are completely irrelevant. Option-c is
d) comfort e) indefinite synonym of bold. Timid means lack of courage or
Explanation: In this example, the word 'Melodious' confidence. Hence, it is the correct choice.
means 'Mellifluous', means pleasant in sound. The
options-c, d and e are irrelevant in this context. The

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SYNONYMS
A synonym is a word or expression accepted as a CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES
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-BOOK
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.
They may however differ slightly in degree of Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
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, Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
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 Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
watchful. Hence, option-c is correct choice.
to be attended to during a meeting. In this context,
schedule is nearest in meaning though it isn’t a clear 3. The Professor is one of the most erudite in our Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
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.
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Explanation: Effort is an action intended to do or Learned is the synonym of erudite.
accomplish something. So option-a is correct. (OR)
▪ 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.
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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
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Explanation: Except option-c, all other pair of words
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
the below sentence. 6. The poor old man seems famished.
1. He changed his statement so many times that entire a) Exhausted b) Peevish c) Hungry d) Relaxed
his message became ambiguous. Explanation: Famished means being extremely hungry.
a) clear b) impressive c) unimpressive d) unclear For example, 'After such a long walk in the mountains,
The correct answer is (d) unclear. they were tired and famished for food and sleep'.
2. There was crazy pandemonium as people were
trying to leave the rock concert.
a) Silence b) craziness c) chaos d) order
The correct answer is (c) chaos.

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

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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
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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 Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
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. Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
like Greek and Latin. The most important point is The questioning procedure helps the reader stay
READ, READ and READ. focused. Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
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.
• Second, determine if a large subject is divided into Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
normal speed). Use your hand or an index card to
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. All Subjects CLICK HERE
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 (OR)
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. PRINTED BOOK
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
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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. Being a voracious reader is just not enough. In
Outlining and note-taking often help.
examinations where reading skills are tested, the ability
• Once you start to become an effective reader, you will
to read and comprehend fast is needed. Here are some
find that you are also becoming a faster reader.
tips to tackle the reading section. In order to improve
With these tips your reading skills are sure to improve.
your reading speed, follow these steps.
• Recite the question along with the answer to make
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 CLOZE TEST – FILL IN THE BLANKS
A cloze/closet test, consisting of a portion of text with 9. If you don’t spot any signal words or keywords and
certain words removed, where the student is asked to if you don’t know the meaning of the option words,
replace the missing words from among the given read once again and choose the one that sounds the
choices. The sentence completion section tests your best, eliminating one or two choices.
vocabulary skills as well as your reading ability. The A Solved example is given below
question contains a paragraph or a sentence expressing (A) ____ of his reputation as a comedian, the director of
a complete idea that can be understood without any the film ____ Mr.Bean from acting a very serious role of
additional information. Each blank need to be filled up
appropriately retaining the meaning of the sentence
a priest in his new movie.
Options:
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First, slowly read all the text without filling any of the 2. a) Encouraged b) Discouraged
gaps. Read it until you got a clear understanding of c) Supported d) Boosted
what the text is about. Explanation: Among the given choices, 'because' is the Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
1) First, complete the gaps you are absolutely sure of. only word that can go with 'of'. Similarly, we can
2) Next try and find out what the missing words in the understand that it is difficult for a comedian to act as a Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
remaining gaps are. See which part of speech may fit in priest. So it is natural that the director of the movie
each gap (article?, pronoun?, noun?, adverb?, 'discouraged' him. Therefore, 'discouraged' is the most
adjective?, preposition?, conjunction?, verb?) and pay suitable word. Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
special attention to the grammar around the words in EXERCISE-I
each gap. (A) A blog is a web page made up of brief, frequently All Subjects CLICK HERE
3. Read the sentence once again after choosing the updated entries that are arranged (1) like a journal.
words to fill up the blanks. The purpose of blogs (2) greatly from links to news,
4. To solve the sentence completion section, you must (OR)
photos, even fiction. Blog posts are (3) to instant
have a through understanding of the sentence given. messages to the web. Many blogs are (4) "what's on
This understanding is possible only if you develop
your knowledge of the root words, synonyms,
my mind" type musings others are collaborative efforts
based on a (5) topic or area of mutual interest.
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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
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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.
6. a) achievement b) transition
c) tribulations d) accomplishment
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CONCEPTS considering, I mean, in other words, as a result, last of all, in
Sentence Rearrangement as the name itself advocates, summary, in conclusion.
consist of sentences not arranged in a logical sequence. Abbreviations or Acronyms: If full form and its
A choice of arrangement of the sentences is given from abbreviation or acronym are present in two different
which the candidate has to choose the most logical sentences, then the sentence containing the full form
sequence which would be the most appropriate for will come before the sentence containing abbreviation
conveying the message of the passage. or acronym.
Type of Questions: Personal and Demonstrative Pronouns: If a sentence
Four Sentences: In this type, paragraph consists of four contains a personal or demonstrative pronouns (i.e. E-BOOK
sentences which are jumbled and the student is you, your, he, she, it, they, this, that, these, those etc)
supposed to choose the correct sequence. without mentioning the person, place or object it is
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Five Sentences: This type is quite similar to the "four
sentence" except instead of four sentences student has in the previous sentence.
to rearrange five sentences. Checking vocabulary inventiveness Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
Six Sentences: This is a typical one of this chapter For this process a candidate has to look into the
where six sentences are given in which first and sixth starting and the concluding words of the sentences that
may have an apparent link. In addition to this students Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
sentences are fixed. The student has to rearrange the
four sentences in between the first and sixth. have to concentrate in some particular conjunction
Tips to Solve: words that may appear either ending or starting of the Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
• Read as they are: It is a kind of reading which gives sentences, namely, so, therefore, moreover, meanwhile,
an overall concept to the reader. In this step student has nevertheless, notwithstanding etc.
to tick or write the crucial words to make his
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remembrance more effective. He has to have an idea of
passage by this squashed reading technique. CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES (OR)
• Finding either starting or concluding sentences Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) in
Finding either starting or concluding sentences is also the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph,
necessary to get the answer properly. In this finding then answer the questions given below them. PRINTED BOOK
procedure students have to keep an eye in the options 1) A. In formal speech, syllables are likely to be more
too. Therefore finding either starting or concluding deliberately sounded than in informal speech
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answer. with each word as an individual entity.
• Linking sentences: This is a technique of mastering C. The pronunciation of words is influenced by the
in jumbled paragraph. In order to get proper linking situation.
sentences students have to identify the main or D. Further, the pronunciation of a word is affected by
supplementary ideas which constitute the message its position in the sentence and by the meaning it
being conveyed by the paragraph. If a clear picture of carries.
the main paragraph is found, then the link of the a) ACBD b) ACDB c) ABCD d) CADB
sentences will be come out automatically. Once the link Explanation: First of all, try to identify the starting and
is found, then obviously the given options will direct ending/ concluding sentences. Sentences B, D can not
the correct answer. be the first sentence as they have the linking words like
• Here is the list of words which are used as linking 'yet', 'another' which generally indicates continuation
devices: also, again, as well as, as a rule, besides, to its previous sentences. Sentence-A is speaking about
furthermore, generally, in addition, likewise, moreover, two kinds of pronunciation. But sentence-C has an
consequently, similarly, to sum up, hence, otherwise, introduction about pronunciation. Hence, it forms the
subsequently, later, therefore, thus, for example, for first sentence. Sentence-A, D are continuation for C as
instance, to illustrate, much like, such as, above all, besides, they explain about how the pronunciation is affected.
even though, although, despite, probably, due to, unless,
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 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
together what part of the same work they can finish in
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a day? d) 13 minutes past 2 O'clock
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3 1 5 16 1 e) None of these
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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 Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
paid Rs 10080 for a TV set, then what was the cost price field 49284 m in the area of Rs.3 per meter.
2

of the TV set? a) 2614 b) 2714 c) 2914 d) 2664 e) None Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
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. Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
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
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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 (OR)
annum for 3 years compounded annually? C 80 116 110 80 84 75
a) Rs 1261 b) Rs 6261 c) Rs 9261
d) Rs 8261 e) None of these
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E
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100 120
156 142 60
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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 .
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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
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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
to answer the questions that follow 11
d) 31 ⩾17
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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
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10) At 30 minutes past 4 O'clock, what is the angle
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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
and water in the tumbler. (Asked in Syntel)
Arun Suman Jyothi a) 1 : 5 b) 7 : 17 c) 3 : 9 d) 2 : 5 e) 4 : 7 Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
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 Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
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
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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 (OR)
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?
a) 6 : 3 : 5 b) 6 : 4 : 5 c) 5 : 6 : 4 d) 5 : 4 : 7 e) None
the conclusions that follow and answer as
a: If statement–1 alone is sufficient, but statement–2 alone is
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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) e) 4(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) 2
e) 20C 1: When x is divided by 3, the remainder is 2.
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
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 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?

TECHNICAL INTERVIEW building occurs?

6) What are the requirements of a material used for
damp proofing in building construction?
24) What is the term used to indicate the angle formed
at the intersection of the two roof slopes?
25) Steel trusses are generally adopted because ............

QUESTIONS
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?
5.1 Praxis Group

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>
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int main()
4) What is the output of the below program?
#include<stdio.h> {
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char a='A'; return 0;
printf("size of variable a is %d \n",sizeof(c)); }
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printf("size of A is %d ",sizeof('A')); int a;
return 0; 11) Can we convert int to double? If yes, give an
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5) Does the below program runs successfully? 12) What is the difference between string and character
#include<stdio.h> arrays?
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int main(){ 13) Define structure and give an example?
int const a = 1; 14) What does static variable mean?
All Subjects CLICK HERE 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?
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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
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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?
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printf("&& Operator:Both conditions are true\n");
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);

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 HR INTERVIEW
Interviews are conducted to assess a candidate’s i) Flexibility: Show the employers that you are flexible
suitability for an organization and the hiring role. The and can adjust to different circumstances. If you are
purpose of an interview is to ascertain what a asked for example, your willingness to re-locate far
candidate has mentioned in his resume. It is a brief away from your family for a project, mention that you
meeting where your technical skills will be assessed in would be happy doing so as your career and
addition to your communication skills, motivational organization’s interest are foremost priorities.
factors, your attitude, your goals and objectives. j) Learnability: Learning is a continuous process.
What qualities does an interviewer observe? Desire to keep learning shows an employer that you
E-BOOK a) Attitude: Show positive attitude and your interest are enthusiastic about what is being offered to you. You
for the job. Do not show arrogance even if you are a may be the best of candidates, but unless you have a
college topper. thirst for knowledge, your knowledge repository may
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b) Communication Skills: A candidate must speak become saturated.
confidently and use clear language with as little jargon Do's and Don't for Interview
Data Interpretation CLICK HERE as possible. Your conversation with the interviewer a) Research well on the company that is hiring you.
must reflect your enthusiasm, awareness and attitude. Read about its milestones, customers, organization
c) Confidence: Your confidence is a reflection of chart, vision and mission. This shows that you are
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optimism and speaks a lot about how you would genuinely interested in pursuing a job in the company.
handle a challenging professional situation. Confidence b) Don't be late to interview. Arrive earlier than the
Verbal Ability CLICK HERE is great; Overconfidence is a strict no-no. scheduled time for your interview. This will show that
d) Body language: Good body language is an indicator you are interested in getting job and that you are
on good non-verbal communication. Walk into the punctual.
All Subjects CLICK HERE room with a confident smile and introduce yourself to c) Always be prepared for possible questions during
everyone present with a firm handshake. Maintain a the interview. Practice responding to these questions in
(OR) good posture, do not slouch, maintain eye contact, and front of the mirror. Have a mock interview with your
nod your head when being talked to. Do not yawn, bite friend. If possible record the interview.
your nails, shake your limbs, look around, look down.
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purpose may provoke you by asking some unexpected regarding a question, do clarify. Ask questions
questions. Do not get provoked or angry. Instead, show regarding the job being offered and your roles and
your maturity by answering the question in a manner responsibilities towards the end of the interview.
that does not offend the interviewer. It is better to be f) Maintain positive body language throughout the
honest and give direct answers instead of speaking as if interview. Greet your interviewer(s) when you walk
you agree with all the points that the interviewer says. into the room. Thank the interviewer(s) as you leave
The given situation should be handled with ease, the interview.
maturity and composure. g) Turn off your cell phone during the interview.
g) Dressing Sense: Wear neatly ironed formal clothes h) Try to use real examples while talking about your
with a good pair of shoes. Women should apply skills. For example, how has a particular skill benefited
minimal make up and avoid too much of jewelry. Both your previous job?
men and women should have well manicured nails and i) Don’t dress inappropriately. For example, wearing
a professional hairstyle. slippers, T-shirt, jeans etc.
h) Integrity: Every interviewer appreciates honesty as j) Don’t lie about your skills and competencies. Instead,
that is one of the main traits to look for in a candidate. show the employers that you are eager to learn in areas
Do not lie about your professional achievements. Do where your knowledge is limited.
not throw an air of arrogance. If you are appreciated k) Do not use long sentences or monosyllabic answers.
for something, be gracious to say thanks. Example: If the interviewer asks Are you good at coding?
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Tips to use Job Sites

Job sites like Naukri.com, Monster.com, TimesJobs.com are jamesgosling05@example.com, etc. E-mail IDs with date of
popular websites for searching and applying for jobs. birth of the candidate will not make any sense and will
These website are now serving as a database to all the make employer think that you are unprofessional. Also
recruiters and HRs who want to recruit candidates. You using random numbers or jumbled alphabets makes the
can get calls from recruiters if you ut ilize these sites E-mail ID appear as spam.
effectively. The following the most important tips to use 7. Make sure you verify your contact details. Recruiters
while applying for Jobs in job sites. do not contact candidates with unverified contact details.
1. Update your resume regularly, on a daily basis. Upload If your email and mobile numbers are verified then your
your resume with minor changes. This way, your profile
gets updated automatically. Timing for updating your
chances of getting calls from recruiters is more.
8. Utilize video resumes. A Video resume is just one more
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call from a recruiter if you update your resume between resume. Video resumes allow job seekers to showcase Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
12 am to 5 am. some of their personalities and highlight one or two
2. Do not mention your expected salary. Quoting above or points of interest in their resumes.
below the market standards will simply lead to the 9. Utilize job alerts. Most job boards have features that Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
rejection of the resume. You can negotiate the salary allow you to sign up to receive e-mail alerts about newly
details during the HR round of your interview, if you are available jobs that match your chosen criteria.
10. Customize your resume for every company. Know Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
called for one.
3. Recruiters search for candidates based on various the company and read the job description, the skills they
parameters. So the more information you enter in your require and customize your resume based on that Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
profile the more are the chances that your resume shows information. By customizing your resume for each
up. Make sure your profile completeness bar displays company, you are highlighting the skills and personalities
close to 100%. the company is looking for in a candidate. All Subjects CLICK HERE
4. Make sure your profile summary explains about your 11. Ensure that there are no differences between online
skills, competencies and your objectives in precise. profile and resume that you upload. Upload resume in (OR)
5. Resume Headline needs to reflect your skills and MS word format as it is most widely accepted.
experience to catch the attention of a recruiter. The more 12. Never make factual mistakes. Preview before posting,
precise it is, the more chances of it getting noticed by especially things like date of birth, contact details etc.
13. Enter the right key skills. Write your Technical skills,
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recruiters.
Some of the wrong titles include, soft skills, tools, certifications, technologies, databases,
Resume programming languages that you used in final year
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Krishna-CSE. If you are a fresher, mention at least 2 to 3 academic
Krishna-ECE-Fresher. projects or the projects that you interned in any
Experienced in software industry. organization.
Some of interesting Resume titles includes, 14. Set the Profile Visibility. Give yourself the option of
Sun Certified Java Programmer. selecting your resume's visibility based on your job
Microsoft Certified Professional. requirement. Select "Active" as you are currently looking
Certified in Digital and analog VLSI Design. for a job.
6. The e-mail ID you use for applying jobs should be 15. Apply only once for a particular notification. There is
professional. For example, if your name is James Gosling an option to hide those jobs for which you have already
you can have the professional email IDs as applied.
jamesgosling@example.com, james.gosling@example.com, 16. Broaden your job search by using all relevant
james_gosling@example.com, etc. technologies, tools, designations etc. of your field as
Such e-mail IDs appear professional and would impress keywords. For example the relevant keywords in IT field
the employers as they describe the complete name of the are those related to programming languages, OOPS,
applicant and not his/her nick names or any other words. Database, Testing, Android, iPhone and designations like
You can use the number in combination with the junior developer, database administrator etc. Make a list
alphabets for representing your email ID. For example, of all such key words prior to your search.
you can use jamesgosling1@example.com,

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 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
point resume should be prepared. Do not copy the
jargon(technical words).
• Get your resume reviewed by a professional. E-BOOK
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. Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
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. Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
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.
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• 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. Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
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.
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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/ (OR)
about your personal profile etc. marital status/ number of kids/gender etc).
• The most important points should be placed at the
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followed in the individual sections as well. The most • Writing incomplete information.
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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.
6.23 Praxis Group

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 E-BOOK
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. Quantitative Aptitude CLICK HERE
initiatives, ability to work within a team, flexibility and • Video games contribute to youth violence.
assertiveness skills. • Reservation system should be removed. Data Interpretation CLICK HERE
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 Logical Reasoning CLICK HERE
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 Verbal Ability CLICK HERE
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 All Subjects CLICK HERE
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 (OR)
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
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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?
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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.

6.27 Praxis Group