Section 1: English Language Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. The passage is followed by five questions. Choose the best answer to each question.
A recent study has shown that people who regularly practice meditation experience a significant reduction in stress levels. In the study, participants who meditated for just 15 minutes a day for two weeks reported feeling less anxious and more relaxed. This is because meditation has been found to decrease the production of cortisol, a hormone that is released in response to stress.
In addition to reducing stress, meditation has also been found to improve focus and concentration. When we meditate, we are training our minds to stay focused on the present moment. This can translate into improved concentration and productivity in other areas of our lives.
Furthermore, meditation has been found to increase feelings of empathy and compassion towards others. This is because meditation encourages us to become more mindful of our thoughts and emotions, which can help us become more aware of the feelings of those around us.
Overall, the benefits of meditation are clear. Even if you only have a few minutes a day to spare, practicing meditation can help you reduce stress, improve focus, and increase empathy towards others.
- What is the main point of the passage? A. Meditation can reduce stress levels. B. Meditation can increase empathy towards others. C. Meditation can improve focus and concentration. D. All of the above.
- How long did participants in the study meditate for? A. 5 minutes a day for 2 weeks. B. 10 minutes a day for 2 weeks. C. 15 minutes a day for 2 weeks. D. 20 minutes a day for 2 weeks.
- What is cortisol? A. A hormone that is released in response to stress. B. A hormone that is released in response to exercise. C. A hormone that is released in response to happiness. D. A hormone that is released in response to anger.
- How does meditation improve focus and concentration? A. By helping us become more mindful of our thoughts and emotions. B. By reducing the production of cortisol. C. By training our minds to stay focused on the present moment. D. By increasing feelings of empathy and compassion towards others.
- What is the overall message of the passage? A. Meditation is a waste of time. B. Meditation can be beneficial for reducing stress and improving focus. C. Meditation is only for people who have a lot of free time. D. Meditation has no effect on empathy towards others.
Section 2: Quantitative Aptitude Directions (6-10): Solve the following questions and choose the best answer.
- If x + 3y = 9 and 2x – y = 5, what is the value of x + y? A. 5 B. 2 C. 4 D. 3
- What is the value of (4^2 – 3^2)/(4 + 3)? A. 1 B. 3/7 C. 7/3 D. 7
- A train takes 8 seconds to cross a 100-meter long platform at a speed of 72 km/hr. What is the length of the train? A. 50 meters B. 100 meters C. 150 meters D. 200 meters
- A person invested Rs. 5,000 in a scheme that offers 10% simple interest per annum. What will be the value of the investment after 3 years? A. Rs. 5,500 B. Rs. 6
- C. Rs. 5,300 D. Rs. 5,600
- If the cost price of a product is Rs. 500 and the profit percentage is 20%, what is the selling price of the product? A. Rs. 500 B. Rs. 520 C. Rs. 600 D. Rs. 480
- Section 3: Reasoning Ability Directions (11-15): Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below it.
- There are six people A, B, C, D, E, and F who are sitting around a circular table facing the center. A is sitting between D and F. C is sitting to the right of B and to the left of E.
- Who is sitting to the left of D? A. A B. E C. F D. B
- Who is sitting between C and E? A. A B. B C. D D. F
- Who is sitting opposite to B? A. E B. F C. C D. D
- If A and C swap their positions, who will be sitting between A and E? A. B B. C C. D D. F
- Who is sitting to the right of A? A. C B. D C. E D. F
- Answers:
- D
- C
- A
- C
- B
- D
- A
- D
- B
- C
- B
- D
- F
- D
- E
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