INFOSYS TEST -I

Directions (Q. 1-4): Study the following information carefully and answer the
questions given below it:
(i)

An examination was held during the two weeks of January Sunday the 3 rd to Saturday
the 16th.

(ii)

There was one paper each for the six subjects, viz., Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Mathematics, English and Hindi. There was not more than one paper on any day.

(iii) No paper was held on Saturdays and Sundays and the National Holiday on 5 th. Only
three papers were there in a week.
(iv) Chemistry was before Biology and Mathematics was on the next day of Hindi.
(v)

The days on which the papers of Biology and Mathematics were held were the same
while those for Physics and Chemistry were also the same.

(vi) There was no paper for three days between Physics and the paper before it.
(vii) Papers of Hindi and English were on Tuesday and Thursday respectively.
(viii) There was at least a gap of one day between any two science papers.
1.

Which of the following groups of papers was held in the first week?
1) Biology, Chemistry and English

2) Biology and Chemistry only

3) Hindi, Mathematics and Physics

4) Chemistry, Biology and Hindi

5) None of these
2.

3.

Which of the following papers was held on 4th?

1) Chemistry

2) English

4) Mathematics

5) No paper

If by rearrangement Mathematics was held on 15th, how many days' gap would be
there between Physics and Mathematics?
1) One

4.

2) Two

3) Three

4) Four

5) None of these

How many days' gap was there between Chemistry and English?
1) One

5.

3) Physics

2) Two

3) Three

4) Four

5) None of these

In a row of students, Ramesh is 12 th from the left and Kashi is 17 th from the right.
When Ramesh and Kashi interchange their positions Kashi becomes 27th from the
right. How many students are there between Kashi and Ramesh?
1) 9

2) 12

3) 7

4) 10

5) None of these

Directions (Q.6-10): Study the following information carefully and answer the
questions given below it:
Symbols are to be coded as follows:
Symbol

Code

While coding the following conditions are to be observed:

(i)

If the middle symbol is then it is to be coded as L.

(ii)

If the first symbol is + and the last symbol is # both are to be coded as 6.

(iii) If the first symbol is % and the last symbol is $ then both are to be coded as 4.
(iv) If the first and the last symbols are @ then both are to be coded as 2.
Applying these conditions, you have to find out the correct code for the symbols in
each question given below. If none of the code is correct, your answer is (5), i.e. 'None of
these.'
6.

%@=+*$
1) 4FOLDS4

7.

5) None of these

2) 64NAN46 3) DENLNRH

4) EFOLDS6

5) None of these

2) HSOFKNA

3) HSDKFNA

4) RSOFKNA

5) None of these

2) 2FEOSD2

3) FFEOSDR

4) FEFOSDR

5) None of these

@@%=*+$
1) 22EOSDR

10.

4) EFOLDS6

#*=?@
1) HSOKFNA

9.

3) 4FOADS4

+%$#
1) 63NANR6

8.

2) EFOLDSR

If it is possible to make a meaningful word from the codes of the symbols, = $ @ ?,

then the last letter of that word is your answer. If no such word can be formed W is
your answer.
1) F

2) R

3) O

4) W

5) None of these

Directions (Q. 11-15): Given below is a passage followed by several possible

inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine
each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth
or falsity.

Mark answer
1) If you think the inference is 'definitely true', ie. if properly follows from the statement of
facts given.
2) If you think the inference is 'probably true' though not 'definitely true' in the light of the
facts given.
3) If you think the 'data are inadequate', i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the
inference is likely to be true or false.
4) If you think the inference is 'probably false' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the
facts given.
5) If you think the inference is 'definitely false', i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the
facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Gujarat has hardly 8.5 per cent of its total area under forest. Of this a considerable portion
is covered by wild grass and marshes. Denuded of thick forests, fauna have disappeared from
many places. Mandvi, for instance, that its share of panthers once. The state government has
imposed a total ban on cutting of trees for five years from this year. The imminent destruction of
over 40,000 hectares of forest land by the Narmada project has led to nationwide strong protest.
11. People in Gujarat are quite conscious of the need of conservation of forests.
12. There is thick forest in 8.5 per cent of the total area of Gujarat.
13. Once there was thick forest in Mandvi.
14. Gujarat is the first state in India to impose a total ban on cutting of trees.
15. A dam on the Narmada river is planned.
Directions (Q.16-20): In each of the questions below are given three statements
followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to take the given
statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read
all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the
given statements disregarding commonly known facts.
16. Statements :

a) Some grains are pulses.

b) All vegetables are fruits.
c) All pulses are vegetables.

Conclusions :

I. Some grains are vegetables.

II. All vegetables are pulses.
III. All fruits are grains.
IV. All vegetables are grains

1) Only I and II follow

2) Only II follows

4) Only II and IV follow

5) None of these

3) Only I and IV follow

17. Statements:

a) Some ships are boats

b) All boats are submarines.
c) Some submarines are yachts.

Conclusions :

I. Some yachts are boats.

II. Some submarines are boats.
III. Some submarines are ships.
IV. Some yachts are ships.

1) All follow

2) Only II and III follow

4) Only either III or IV follows

18. Statements :

3) Only III follows

5) None of these

a. All letters are numbers.

b. Some graphs are letters.
c. All sheets are graphs.

Conclusions :

I. All sheets are numbers.

II. Some sheets are letters.
III. Some numbers are graphs.
IV. All graphs are numbers.

1) Only I follows

2) Only II follows

4) Only III follows

5) None of these

19. Statements :

3) Only I and III follow

a. Most doctors are engineers.

b. No engineer is a pilot
c. All pilots are doctors

Conclusions :

I. Some engineers are doctors.

II. All doctors are pilots.
III. No pilot is an engineer.
IV. Some pilots are engineers.

1) Only I follows

2) Only II and III follow

4) Only either III or IV follows

20. Statements :

5) None of these

a. All fines are folders.

b. All folders are boxes.
c. All boxes are drawers.

Conclusions :

I. All folders are drawers.

II. All boxes are files.
III. All files are drawers.

3) Only I and III follow

IV. All drawers are folders.

1) Only I and II follow

2) Only I and III follow

4) All follow

5) None of these

3) Only II and III follow

Directions (Q.21-25): Study the following series carefully and answer the questions
given below it:
prp qrp prr pqr qrp rpr qqr rpr qpr qrr qpr qpr
21.

If every alternate 'p' is replaced by 'c' and every alternate 'r' is replaced by 'k' then
which will be the 13th letter to the right of the second letter from the left?
1) 4

22.

23.

25.

1) Three

2) Two

4) Four

5) None of these

27.

4) p

5) k

3) One

If every third letter starting from the left is replaced by a number beginning with 1
then which letter/number will be 16th from the right?
2) 4

3) 6

4) 7

5) None of these

How many 'p''s are there each of which is immediately preceded by 'r' but not
immediately followed by 'q'?
1) Three

2) Four

4) Five

5) None of these

3) Two

Insert 'g' after every fifth letter in the above series. Then insert 'n; after every third
letter in this revised series. Now which letter will be 6th to the left of 20th letter from
the right?
1) n

26.

3) q

How many 'q''s are neither immediately preceded by 'r' nor immediately followed
by 'p'?

1) q
24.

2) c

2) q

3) 4

4) g

5) p

Arjun started walking towards East. He walked a distance of 5 km and then turned
to his right and walked 10 km. He again turned to his right and walked another 15
km. Then he turned to his left and walked 5 km. In which direction is he is in
relation to his starting point?
1) South

2) South-East

4) South-West

5) None of these

3) North-West

Ahmed is standing to the West of Amit and North of Rachna and Satish is to the
East of Rachna and South of Samir. Satish is in which direction from Amit?
1) West

2) South-West

4) South-East

5) None of these

3) South

28.

If it is possible to make a meaningful word with the first, the second, the third and
the fourth letters of the word PEACEFUL, what will be the first letter of that word?
If no such word can be formed, give 'N' as your answer and if more than one such
word can be formed, give 'M' as the answer.
1) P

29.

e) C

4) M

5) None of these

If the letters in the word RUTHENIUM are rearranged in the alphabetical order,
which letter will be second to the right of middle letter?
1) I

30.

2) N

2) N

3) T

4) R

5) None of these

In a certain code language QUESTION is written as SOIQNEUT. How is

MOTHER written in that code language?
1) TEMROH

2) HEMROT

4) REHTOM

5) None of these

3) TERMOH

Directions (Q.31-34): In each question below is given a statement followed by two

assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for
granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide
which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer 1): if only assumption I is implicit.
Give answer 2): if only assumption II is implicit.
Give answer 3): if either I or II is implicit
Give answer 4): if neither I nor II is implicit.
Give answer 5): if both I and II are implicit.
31.

Statement: "Use 'X' brand shoes. They are available in all sizes and last longer".
an advertisement in the newspaper 'A'.
Assumptions:
I. Some people do not know about 'X' brand shoes.
II. People generally prefer shoes which last longer.

32.

Statement: "Use 'X' brand shoes. They are available in all sizes and last longer".
an advertisement in the newspaper 'A'.
Assumptions:
I. Very few people read advertisement in a newspaper.
II. Very few people read the newspaper 'A'.

33.

Statement: "Please do not wait for me, I may be late. Start taking lunch as soon as
the guests arrive." a message from a Director of a Company to his office
Managers.
Assumptions:
I. Keeping guests waiting is not desirable.
II. Lunch may not be ready in time.

34.

Statement: "Give this packet to Mr. 'X' at his residence and return immediately. In
case you are likely to be late inform me" Mr. 'A' tells his clerk.
Assumptions:
I. The clerk may not obey Mr. A's instructions.
II. The clerk may not inform his late coming unless instructed.

35.

Asha is taller than Babu but shorter than Chetan. Dimple is taller than Esha who is
taller than Chetan. Who is the tallest person in the group?
1) Chetan

2) Dimple

4) Asha

5) None of these

3) Esha

Directions (Q. 36-40): Study the following information carefully and answer the
questions given below it:
(i)

There are seven members four men and three women in a family.

(ii)

They are L, M, N, O, P, Q and R.

(iii) M is a Businessman and father of P.

(iv) Q is the paternal grandfather of P and is a Doctor.
(v)

N, who is the Housewife, is daughter-in-law of O.

(vi) R is P's uncle and is an Advocate.

(vii) There is one Architect, one Pilot and one Journalists in the family.
(viii) N is not P's mother.
(ix) There are three married couples in the family.
36.

37.

38.

If Q is the grandfather of the Pilot, what is his daughter-in-law's profession?

1) Journalist

2) Doctor

4) Cannot be determined

5) None of these

If O is the Pilot and the Journalist is not a female then P's profession is
1) Journalist

2) Doctor

4) Cannot be determined

5) None of these

40.

3) Advocate

If the Pilot does not have any child, then who is Pilot?
1) L

39.

3) Advocate

2) N

3) P

4) Either 1 or 3

5) None of these

Which of the following is a group of male members?

1) O, R, P, M

2) Q, M, R, P

4) Either 2 or 3

5) None of these

3) L, Q, M, R

If P's mother is the Architect, which is the set of three couples?

1) ML, RN, QO

2) RO, ML, QN

4) Cannot be determined

5) None of these

3) QO, RN, PL

Directions (Q.41-45): Study the following table carefully and answer the questions given
below:
Percentage of students qualified w.r.t. those appeared from six states over the years in a
competitive exam.
State
Year

1998

25

42

32

34

26

18

1999

28

34

30

22

29

32

2000

32

35

30

22

32

35

2001

26

28

34

26

28

40

2002

40

26

28

30

34

30

2003

32

25

20

32

40

25

41.

42.

43.

44.

45.

In the year 2003, a total of 22400 students appeared from state 'D' and 'F' together.
How many students qualified from state 'F' in that year if the no. of appeared
students from 'F' was 400 more than that from state 'D'?
1) 3520

2) 2750

4) Can't be determined

5) None of these

3) 3250

If the no. of students qualified from state 'B' in 1998 was 50% more than that from
state 'A' in 1999, what was the ratio of students appeared in state 'B' in 1998 to that
in state 'A' in 1999?
1) 1:1

2) 3:4

4) 2:3

5) None of these

3) 4:3

If the no. of students appeared from each of the given states in the year 2000 was
2000, what was the total number of students qualified from all the states?
1) 3920

2) 3720

4) 1860

5) None of these

3) 1960

If the numbers of students qualified from state 'P' in 2001 and 2002 were in the
ratio of 2:1 respectively, what was the respective ratio of students appeared in these
years from state 'F'?
1) 3:8

2) 8:3

4) Can't be determined

5) None of these

3) 3:2

In the year 2001, as many as 12000 students appeared from state 'C'. How many
students were declared qualified from this state in the year 2002?
1) 4080

2) 3360

4) Can't be determined

5) None of these

3) 408

ENGLISH
Directions (Q. 01-05): Read the following passage carefully and answer the
questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while
answering some of the questions.
1. A.

At best, it has had one or two dangerous bowlers in an attack of four.

B.

Except for a brief spell in the 1970s, India has never had a match-winning
bowling combination.

C.

But this comes as no surprise to those who have followed Indian cricket over
the last 50 years.

D.

India has one of the worst bowling attacks in the world.

1) ABCD

2. A.

2) DCBA

3) CDAB

4) BCAD

5) CBAD

Language, it was once said, is a dialect backed by an army.

B.

Despite more than 50 years of state sponsorship, neither Urdu nor Hindi, at
least in its official incarnation, has gained the allegiance of the people at
large.

C.

Yet, the history of 'national' languages in the region tells a very different story.

D.

On the face of it, this is perhaps more true of the Indian subcontinent than any
other part of the world.
1) ADCB

2) BDCA

3) DCBA

4) CDBA

5) CABD

3 A.

We should judge and determine if our acts are correct, whether they are
appropriate before the Lord who has granted us life.

B.

We should live in a manner that material considerations and personal benefits

don't matter.

C.

Every one of us should find the time for meditation and communion with the
Almighty.

D.

If we find we have acted properly, we should fear no one.

1) DCBA

4. A.

2) ABCD

3) CADB

4) ACBD

5) DACB

Therefore, all this breast-beating about the few knocking advertisements that
are being aired, taking pot-shots at our political leaders, is needless.

B.

The right to information is the bedrock of a true democracy.

C.

By the very fact that these politicians are in the public space and are seeking
our mandate to represent us and rule this country for the next five years, we
have the right to know both their pluses and minuses.

D.

What is not spelt out but is implicit in this right is that the information can be
both negative as well as positive.

1) ABCD
5. A.

2) DCBA

3) CDAB

4) DABC

5) BDAC

An individual's decline begins with desire and ends in misery.

B.

Animals take life as it comes, but when man fails to do a certain thing or to
possess certain things, he gets angry and slips into mental depression.

C.

To keep the mind happy, we have to learn to the content with minimum
wants.

D.

Human beings are the only species in God's creation who make an issue out
of nothing.
1) BACD

2) DCBA

3) ABCD

4) DBAC

5) ACBD

Directions (Q. 06-15): Read the following passage carefully and answer the
questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while
answering some of the questions.
Ariel Sharon's visit to India is a historic one. Not only is it the first ever by any Israeli
prime minister, but it also opens a new chapter in cooperation between the two countries which
has multiplied manifold since the establishment of full-fledged diplomatic relations in 1992. It is
understood that the present and former Israeli PMs had been keen on visiting India for quite
some time, but the ball was lying in New Delhi's court.
Sharon's visit is likely to focus on bolstering strategic partnership highlighting the
horrors of terrorism and the need to cooperate to effectively combat the scourge as also to boost
defence and trade cooperation. Indeed, of late, the focus of Indo-Israeli cooperation has been in
the areas of security and anti-terrorism which found a further impetus in the wake of the 9/11
attacks in the US and the December 13 attack on the Indian Parliament.
After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Israel has become India's second-largest
arms supplier after Russia. Now Delhi now may be Israel's largest arms purchaser. Several
billion dollars worth of arms deals have either been signed or are under way, including joint
ventures to upgrade Soviet-era planes as well as Indian purchase of Israeli sea-to-sea missiles
and hi-tech border monitoring systems. The US has given a green signal to the Israeli sale of the
Phalcon radar system to India and is reportedly considering lifting limits on Israel exporting
defence systems against ballistic missiles which could enable Delhi to purchase Israel's Arrow
anti-missile defence systems. Although, the security and intelligence cooperation is forming the
core of relation in recent years the blooming romance between the two extends beyond the
struggle against terrorism. Ties have diversified and huge strides have been made since 1992.
Following the decades of political alienation and economic estrangement, there has been a
perceived sense of growing convergence of interests.
Relations between the two had remained strained until 1992 as Nehruvian policies kept
both the countries away from each other for decades. During the independence movement, Nehru
and Gandhi did not favour the Zionist claim to Palestine and saw a fundamental difference
between the Zionist movement and Indian national movement. The Hindu nationalist movement,
however, saw Israel through a different prism. The Nehruvian perspective guided India's West
Asia police for decades after Independence and India, while recognizing Israel but not

establishing diplomatic relations, allied itself with the Arabs. Also, on a more pragmatic level,
India needed oil and strong business ties with the Arab countries.
However, the new world order of the Nineties changed India's perception. Indian policymakers started viewing its West Asia policy not necessarily as a zero-sum game and New Delhi
started playing both sides Israeli and Arab in the region. Repeated pro-Pakistani resolution on
Kashmir by the OIC and Israel's consistent support of the Indian position on Kashmir also
encouraged India to re-evaluate its West Asia policy. Ever since, New Delhi has consistently
reiterated India's support for the Palestinian cause but has simultaneously nurtured warm ties
with the Jewish State. Even before forging formal ties with Israel, Indian army and military
intelligence officers are believed to have been receiving training in Israel since the Eighties.
6.

What kept the Israeli premier from visiting India for so long even after 1992?
1)

because no Indian premier had visited Israel till date

2)

because the intensity of terrorism in Israel and India did not favour such visit

3)

because India and Israel took much time to understand each other

4)

because India took much time in giving the right signal

5)

None of these

7.

What is the common problem that India and Israel both are most concerned about?
1)

Both of them are bearing the heat of terrorism.

2)

Both of them are facing frequent change of guard in the system of

governance.

3)

Both of them are indulging in an undue arms race.

4)

Both of them are in the race of becoming a developed nation.

5)

None of these

8.

Which of the following is 'true' in the context of the passage?

1)

India gets the largest supply of arms from Israel now.

2)

India's closeness with Israel has invited the wrath of the Arab countries.

3)

In order to come close to Israel, India has distanced itself from the Arabs.

4)

Indo-Israeli relations were cold before the Nineties.

5)

None of these

9.

What gave a further boost to Indo-Israeli cooperation on the front of anti-terrorism?

1)

the disintegration of the Soviet Union

2)

the US giving a green signal to the Israeli sale of the Phalcon radar system to
India

3)

the world opinion building against terrorism and violence

4)

repeated pro-Pakistani resolutions on Kashmir by the OIC

5)

None of these

10.

What was the hurdle in the way of India purchasing Israel's Arrow anti-missile
defence systems?

1)

India and Israel were not on good terms for decades.

2)

The US had imposed limits on Israel exporting defence systems against

ballistic missiles.

3)

It was seen as promoting arms race in the world by many nations.

4)

Pakistan had objected to any such deal.

5)

None of these

11.

Which of the following is 'false' in the context of this passage?

1)

No Israeli premier other than Ariel Sharon had visited India so far.

2)

Cooperation in the area of security and intelligence is at the centre of IndoIsraeli relations.

3)

Mahatma Gandhi's opinion on Zionist movement was entirely different from

that of Nehru.

4)

India re-assessed its West Asia policy in the Nineties.

5)

None of these

12.

After India's independence, for decades its West Asia policy was against
establishing diplomatic relations with Israel because

1)

Israel had never supported its freedom movement.

2)

both the nations were not on good terms.

3)

there was no initiative from either side to come close.

4)

Nehruvian thinking did not support the Zionist movement of Israel.

5)

there was no dialogue between both the countries for the same at the upper
level.

13.

What was the scenario of Indo-Israeli relations before 1992?

1)

They were at hostile terms against each other.

2)

They were only linked in the area of security and defence at bigger level.

3)

They were unknown and not concerned to each other in any area except the
political field.

4)

They were united, among other, in the area of fight against terrorism.

5)
14.

None of these
What made India shift from the Nehruvian perspective and reassess its West Asia
policy?

1)

OIC's consistent support to Pakistan and Israel's consistent support to India on

Kashmir front.

2)

Growing intensity of terrorism world over after the 9/11 attacks in the US and
the December 13 attack on the Indian Parliament.

3)

The change of guard in the Indian government in the nineties.

4)

India's need for oil and strong business ties with the Arab countries.

5)

None of these.

Directions (Q.15-17): Choose the word which is the same in meaning as the word
given in bold as used in the passage.
15.

16.

17.

IMPETUS
1) favour

2) boost

4) upheaval

5) establishment

3) recognition

STRIDES
1) mammoth

2) decisions

4) promises

5) tasks

3) progress

FORGING
1) assembling

2) normalizing

4) initiating

5) creating

3) strengthening

Directions (Q.18-20): Choose the word which is opposite in meaning of the word
given in bold as used in the passage.
18.

19.

20.

BOLSTERING
1) avoiding

2) refusing

4) questioning

5) evading

3) weakening

ESTRANGEMENT
1) friendliness

2) empowerment

4) upliftment

5) evading

3) dependence

ALLIED
1) confronted

2) competed

4) distanced

5) detached

3) struggled

Directions (Q.21-25): Select the single word from 1) to 4) which means most nearly
the same as the given phrase. If that is not the answer, select item 5.
21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

That cannot be taken away

1) adamant

2) inalienable

4) settled

5) None of these

3) vorous

Person who finds it difficult to go to sleep

1) lunatic

2) saint

4) insomniac

5) None of these

3) workaholic

Person with independent or unorthodox views

1) dictator

2) maverick

4) nostalgic

5) None of these

3) philosopher

Walk or behave in a proud or boastful way

1) winner

2) gaudy

4) expert

5) None of these

3) swagger

Using or containing more words than are needed

1) verbose

2) learned

4) expert

5) None of these

3) scholar

Directions (Q.26-35): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has
been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words
are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate words.
It's really 76 that major political parties have 77 advertisements which attack prominent
political personalities. This is 78. These politicians are so-called 79 of democracy and are 80 to
be role models for the citizens of this country. Therefore it's high time they understood the 81 of
a 82 election 83 and showed a little bit of maturity, so that 84 of their winning or losing, people
can look up to them with respect, for the kind of ideologies they 85.
26
27.
28.
29.

1) Surprising

2) usual

4) discernible

5) striking

1) favoured

2) created

4) raised

5) directed

1) childish

2) secular

4) disgraceful

5) bias

1) future

2) upholders

4) performers

5) builders

3) challenging
3) issued
3) ashamed
3) stars

30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.

1) tasked

2) authorized

4) represented

5) expected

1) merit

2) core

4) value

5) response

1) dignified

2) drastic

4) friendly

5) subjective

1) trial

2) battle

4) mandate

5) operation

1) beyond

2) irrespective

4) ahead

5) away

1) preach

2) believe

4) impart

5) pursue

3) paid
3) result
3) participatory
3) campaign
3) unless
3) adhere

Directions (Q.36-45): In each of the following sentences there are two blank spaces.
Below each sentence there are five pairs of words denoted by numbers 1), 2), 3), 4) and 5).
Find out which pair of words can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence in the same
sequence to make it meaningfully complete.
36.

37.

38.

39.

40.

41.

The selection of the Indian cricket team has always been _____ by different _____
for different players.
1) looked, corner

2) judged, need

4) planned, opinions

5) talked, platform

3) marked, yardsticks

Like meditation, music, too, has a __________ on our mind and soul.
1) soothing, sanctity

2) enchanting, sound

4) sonorous, melody

5) tranquilising, effect

3) healing, value

The ______ of India is that democracy is our institutional _______, even though
we are not of democratic temperament.
1) miracle, strength

2) strangeness, focus

4) policy, condition

5) greatness, scapegoat

3) identity, urge

For most Indians, anyone who ______ this country as his or her motherland is
______ to hold any post.
1) serves, honoured

2) recognizes, forward

4) regards, eligible

5) supports, guaranteed

3) addresses, above

Unless the investigation and prosecution of crimes are made _______ of the state,
trials would run the risk of being _______.
1) public, tampered

2) autonomous, vitiated

4) outside, manipulated

5) beyond, influenced

3) ahead, fabricated

A judicial commission should be _______ to look into issues ________ the

appointment of judges.

42.

43.

44.

45.

1) constituted, enabling

2) authorized, pertaining

4) called, considering

5) instituted, concerning

3) appointed, sentencing

In a heterogenous polity such as India, a _______ reading of exit poll results could
create a very skewed impression of the ______ outcome.
1) premature, eventual

2) biased, elected

4) balanced, positive

5) superficial, result

3) unwarranted, final

In the US, the appointments of judges are _______ by the Senate which _______
bipartisan scrutiny.
1) detailed, employs

2) directed, supervises

4) approved, ensures

5) supervised, contains

3) scrutinized, maintains

Exit polls are not the real thing, but only a very sketchy model of the ______ on the
______.
1) scene, frame

2) reality, ground

4) emergence, horizon

5) prediction, outcome

3) picture, wall

Exit poll surveys are _______ only if they are carefully designed and a transparent
methodology is _______.
1) realistic, availed

2) fruitful, evolved

4) acceptable, governed

5) successful, relied

3) reliable, employed