Verbal reasoning sits between English and reasoning, and it is easy to neglect for exactly that reason. Questions cover analogies, classification, series completion, statement and conclusion, statement and assumption, cause and effect, and course of action. Each explanation states the rule that decides between two options that both look reasonable, which is where most marks are dropped in this section.
Group these ocean currents by their temperature characteristics: Gulf Stream, Kuroshio Current, Canary Current, Antarctic Circumpolar
Answer: B
Gulf Stream and Kuroshio are warm currents that moderate climate, while Canary and Antarctic Circumpolar are cold currents affecting regional weather.
Q.22Hard
Group these Indian constitutional amendments by their major reform type: 26th Amendment, 44th Amendment, 73rd Amendment, 99th Amendment
Answer: B
26th Amendment dealt with state powers, 44th introduced fundamental duties, 73rd established panchayati raj, and 99th addressed SC/ST reservations.
Q.23Hard
Classify these Indian banking sector developments by their regulatory framework (2024-25): Open Banking Initiative, Basel III Norms Implementation, Digital Payment Regulation, RBI's Liquidity Management Tools, FATF Compliance Measures
Answer: A
Open Banking, Basel III, and FATF Compliance are RBI guidelines. Digital Payment Regulation governs payment systems. RBI's Liquidity Management Tools are specific liquidity instruments.
Q.24Hard
Group these Indian Supreme Court landmark judgments by their subject matter: Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India, K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India, Golaknath v. State of Punjab
Answer: C
Kesavananda and Golaknath established constitutional limits on amendment. Navtej Singh (LGBTQ+ rights) and Puttaswamy (privacy) dealt with individual liberties.
