Key Concerns and Discrepancies: Incorrect Answers in the Answer Key for Set A 1. Question 14: Correct Answer: C (Auctioneers of cheap Bags) Explanation: According to the passage, auctioneers of cheap bags were not present and, therefore, do not represent a trade or occupation mentioned in the pathway. 2. Question 28: Correct Answer: D (All of the Above) Explanation: There are no direct lines in the passage regarding critiques from Western economists. However, based on general geopolitical knowledge, BRICS Summit discussions, and current affairs, all options align with the question. 3. Question 62: Correct Answer: C (Both the state and citizens have the duty to preserve and protect natural resources.) Explanation: Paragraph 1, line 3 of the passage explicitly mentions that the Supreme Court has ruled in various judgments that both the state and citizens have a fundamental duty to preserve and protect natural resources. 4. Question 89: Correct Answer: A or Withdraw the Question Explanation: The passage states that 5.8 lakh people experience homelessness in the US. The question asks for an approximate figure, but the given answer option of 5.5 million (55 lakh) is incorrect. 5. Question 109: Action Required: Withdraw the question. Explanation: The correct answer to the question is ₹208. However, the options provided include ₹204 (Approx.) and "None of these," leading to confusion for candidates. If either option were independently present, it would resolve ambiguity. Faulty Questions in Logical Reasoning (Circular Seating Arrangement) 6. Questions 97-102: Action Required: Withdraw all six questions. Explanation: The data provided for these seating arrangement questions is flawed. Four questions (97, 99, 100, 102) do not have correct answers due to inconsistencies in the data. This led to confusion for candidates, impacting their ability to solve the remaining two questions (98, 101), which appear to have coincidental correct answers. Specific Issues: Question 98: Includes "None of these" as an answer, which is partially correct but appears to be coincidental. Question 101: Includes "Data Inadequate," which is not an appropriate answer for a seating arrangement question when data is provided.
I have a question. If i didnt attempt one of the questions whose answer is wrong in the provisanal answerkey, will i still get the grace marks for the wrong question?
Key Concerns and Discrepancies:
Incorrect Answers in the Answer Key for Set A
1. Question 14:
Correct Answer: C (Auctioneers of cheap Bags)
Explanation: According to the passage, auctioneers of cheap bags were not present and, therefore, do not represent a trade or occupation mentioned in the pathway.
2. Question 28:
Correct Answer: D (All of the Above)
Explanation: There are no direct lines in the passage regarding critiques from Western economists. However, based on general geopolitical knowledge, BRICS Summit discussions, and current affairs, all options align with the question.
3. Question 62:
Correct Answer: C (Both the state and citizens have the duty to preserve and protect natural resources.)
Explanation: Paragraph 1, line 3 of the passage explicitly mentions that the Supreme Court has ruled in various judgments that both the state and citizens have a fundamental duty to preserve and protect natural resources.
4. Question 89:
Correct Answer: A or Withdraw the Question
Explanation: The passage states that 5.8 lakh people experience homelessness in the US. The question asks for an approximate figure, but the given answer option of 5.5 million (55 lakh) is incorrect.
5. Question 109:
Action Required: Withdraw the question.
Explanation: The correct answer to the question is ₹208. However, the options provided include ₹204 (Approx.) and "None of these," leading to confusion for candidates. If either option were independently present, it would resolve ambiguity.
Faulty Questions in Logical Reasoning (Circular Seating Arrangement)
6. Questions 97-102:
Action Required: Withdraw all six questions.
Explanation: The data provided for these seating arrangement questions is flawed. Four questions (97, 99, 100, 102) do not have correct answers due to inconsistencies in the data. This led to confusion for candidates, impacting their ability to solve the remaining two questions (98, 101), which appear to have coincidental correct answers.
Specific Issues:
Question 98: Includes "None of these" as an answer, which is partially correct but appears to be coincidental.
Question 101: Includes "Data Inadequate," which is not an appropriate answer for a seating arrangement question when data is provided.
I have a question. If i didnt attempt one of the questions whose answer is wrong in the provisanal answerkey, will i still get the grace marks for the wrong question?
See, that depends upon the consortium.