DU JAT Mock Test Sample Paper

DU JAT Mock Test Sample Paper

DU JAT Sample Paper

  • Quantitative Ability: 50 Qs – Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Ratio, CI/SI
  • Logical Reasoning & DI: 30 Qs – Syllogisms, Blood Relations, Directions, Puzzles, Charts/Tables
  • English / Verbal Ability: 20 Qs – Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Completion
  • Total: 100 Qs | Time: 120 min | Marks per Q: 1 |

Q1–10: Advanced Arithmetic / Number Sense

Q1. A sum doubles in 6 years at simple interest. In how many years will it become 3 times?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. 20

Q2. Two numbers are in ratio 9:16. If their HCF = 5, the numbers are:
A. 45, 80
B. 50, 90
C. 40, 70
D. 35, 60

Q3. A shopkeeper buys an article at ₹200 and marks it 25% above cost. If he gives a discount of 10%, profit = ?
A. ₹25
B. ₹30
C. ₹35
D. ₹40

Q4. Solve: 3x+1+2x−1=1\frac{3}{x+1} + \frac{2}{x-1} = 1x+13​+x−12​=1
A. 2
B. 3
C. 1
D. 4

Q5. A sum of ₹10000 is lent at compound interest 10% per annum. Amount after 2 years = ?
A. ₹12100
B. ₹12000
C. ₹11000
D. ₹11550

Q6. Difference between squares of two numbers = 119. Sum = 17. Numbers = ?
A. 12, 5
B. 14, 3
C. 13, 4
D. 15, 2

Q7. A train passes a platform 200 m long in 25 sec at 72 km/h. Length of train = ?
A. 250 m
B. 300 m
C. 200 m
D. 280 m

Q8. A sum of money triples in 4 years at CI. Annual rate = ?
A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 28%
D. 27%

Q9. If (x−4)(x+3)=21(x-4)(x+3) = 21(x−4)(x+3)=21, x = ?
A. 7
B. 6
C. 5
D. 4

Q10. A bag has 6 red, 8 green, 10 blue balls. Probability of drawing one red and one blue = ?
A. 1/6
B. 8/36
C. 5/24
D. 1/5

Q11–20: Algebra / Percentages / Ratio

Q11. Solve x2–9x+20=0x^2 – 9x + 20 = 0x2–9x+20=0
A. 5, 4
B. 1, 20
C. 2, 10
D. 3, 6

Q12. Number increased by 20% then decreased by 25%. Net % change = ?
A. -5%
B. -10%
C. 0%
D. +5%

Q13. Sum of three numbers = 135. First is twice second, third is 5 more than first. Numbers?
A. 50, 25, 55
B. 60, 30, 65
C. 40, 20, 75
D. 45, 22.5, 67.5

Q14. Average of 10 numbers = 48. One number = 60. Average of remaining = ?
A. 46
B. 47
C. 48
D. 49

Q15. Two numbers x and y: 4x + 5y = 100, x + y = 25. Find x.
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20

Q16. Price of an item marked 30% above cost. Discount 20%. Profit % = ?
A. 4%
B. 5%
C. 6%
D. 8%

Q17. ₹7200 divided among A:B:C = 2:3:4. Find B’s share.
A. ₹2400
B. ₹2500
C. ₹2600
D. ₹2700

Q18. SI on sum for 3 years at 12% p.a. = ₹432. Principal = ?
A. ₹1200
B. ₹1000
C. ₹1500
D. ₹1100

Q19. Number decreased by 15%, then increased by 20%. Net change = ?
A. +2%
B. +5%
C. -2%
D. -3%

Q20. A and B can do a job in 12 and 16 days. Fraction of work done together in 1 day = ?
A. 7/48
B. 5/24
C. 3/16
D. 1/8

Q21–30: Geometry / Mensuration / Speed-Time

Q21. Area of triangle with sides 13, 14, 15 = ?
A. 84
B. 90
C. 78
D. 80

Q22. Two concentric circles: radii 14 cm & 7 cm. Area of ring = ? (π=22/7\pi=22/7π=22/7)
A. 462 cm²
B. 308 cm²
C. 154 cm²
D. 210 cm²

Q23. Volume of cone: r = 7 cm, h = 24 cm (π=22/7\pi=22/7π=22/7)
A. 1232 cm³
B. 1540 cm³
C. 1848 cm³
D. 1230 cm³

Q24. Cylinder: r = 7 cm, h = 15 cm. Volume = ? (π=22/7\pi=22/7π=22/7)
A. 2310 cm³
B. 2205 cm³
C. 2450 cm³
D. 2500 cm³

Q25. Perimeter of triangle with sides 13, 14, 15 = ?
A. 42
B. 40
C. 43
D. 45

Q26. Cuboid: l = 12 cm, b = 8 cm, volume = 864 cm³. Height = ?
A. 9 cm
B. 8 cm
C. 12 cm
D. 6 cm

Q27. Cube: diagonal = 10√3 cm. Side = ?
A. 10
B. 8
C. 12
D. 9

Q28. Trapezium: bases 10, 14, height 6. Area = ?
A. 72
B. 60
C. 80
D. 84

Q29. Surface area of sphere: r = 7 cm (π=22/7\pi=22/7π=22/7)
A. 616 cm²
B. 554 cm²
C. 462 cm²
D. 498 cm²

Q30. Volume of sphere: r = 7 cm (π=22/7\pi=22/7π=22/7)
A. 1436 cm³
B. 1540 cm³
C. 1232 cm³
D. 1000 cm³

Q31–40: Advanced Algebra / Ratio / Work & Time

Q31. Ratio of boys:girls = 7:5. Boys = 840. Total students = ?
A. 1200
B. 1500
C. 1400
D. 1600

Q32. Bag: 8 red, 7 blue, 5 green balls. Two drawn without replacement. Probability both blue = ?
A. 7/95
B. 7/38
C. 7/30
D. 7/60

Q33. Average marks of 8 students = 75. Two new students score 80 & 90. New average = ?
A. 78
B. 76.5
C. 77.5
D. 79

Q34. x:y = 5:7, x + y = 96. Find y.
A. 56
B. 60
C. 64
D. 48

Q35. ₹9000 divided among A:B:C = 2:3:4. C’s share = ?
A. ₹4000
B. ₹3600
C. ₹4500
D. ₹5000

Q36. A, B, C can do a job in 12, 15, 20 days. Work done in 1 day = ?
A. 1/5
B. 3/20
C. 1/6
D. 7/60

Q37. Pipe A fills tank in 20h, B empties in 30h. Both open, time to fill tank = ?
A. 12 h
B. 10 h
C. 15 h
D. 25 h

Q38. Two numbers in ratio 9:16, HCF = 5. Numbers = ?
A. 45, 80
B. 40, 75
C. 35, 64
D. 30, 50

Q39. CI: sum = ₹17496 in 2 years at 8% p.a. Principal = ?
A. ₹15000
B. ₹16000
C. ₹14000
D. ₹14500

Q40. A:B investment ratio = 5:3. Profit = ₹6400. A’s share = ?
A. ₹4000
B. ₹3000
C. ₹3500
D. ₹3600

Q41–50: High-Difficulty Word Problems / Compound Interest / Trains

Q41. Cistern: fill A = 12h, empty B = 16h. Both open, time = ?
A. 48/7 h
B. 24/5 h
C. 12/5 h
D. 16/7 h

Q42. Sum triples in 5 years at CI. Rate = ?
A. 25.99%
B. 24%
C. 26%
D. 27%

Q43. Two trains: 60 km/h & 80 km/h start together. Distance apart after 3h?
A. 60 km
B. 66 km
C. 70 km
D. 75 km

Q44. Ages: A:B = 5:7. After 5 years, ratio = 6:8. B’s present age = ?
A. 35
B. 28
C. 30
D. 32

Q45. CI: Amount after 2 yrs = 1320, after 3 yrs = 1452. Rate = ?
A. 10%
B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 8%

Q46. Box: 6 red, 5 green, 4 blue balls. Two drawn randomly. Probability different colors?
A. 67/91
B. 65/91
C. 70/91
D. 60/91

Q47. SI: ₹3000 at 5% for n yrs = ₹750 interest. n = ?
A. 5
B. 4
C. 6
D. 3

Q48. Train distance problem: speed x, time 5h. If speed +10 km/h, time – 0.5h. Find x.
A. 60
B. 50
C. 40
D. 45

Q49. Sum of squares = 290. One number = 7. Other = ?
A. 17
B. 13
C. 15
D. 11

Q50. Job: A=8d, B=12d. Both start, A leaves after 4d. Total time = ?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 7

Q51–60: Logical Reasoning – Statements, Assumptions, Syllogisms

Q51. Statement: “All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade quickly.”
Conclusion?
A. All roses fade quickly
B. Some roses may fade quickly
C. No rose fades quickly
D. All flowers are roses

Q52. Statement: “If it rains, the match will be postponed. The match was not postponed.”
Conclusion?
A. It rained
B. It did not rain
C. Match was cancelled
D. No conclusion

Q53. Statement: “All students who study hard succeed. Ravi studies hard.”
Conclusion?
A. Ravi will succeed
B. Ravi may fail
C. Ravi is lucky
D. No conclusion

Q54. Statement: “Some birds are black. All black objects absorb heat.”
Conclusion?
A. Some birds absorb heat
B. All birds absorb heat
C. All black objects are birds
D. No conclusion

Q55. Statement: “Only fruits have seeds. Mango has seeds.”
Conclusion?
A. Mango is fruit
B. Mango may not be fruit
C. Mango is vegetable
D. No conclusion

Q56. Statement: “No mobile phone is cheap. Some cheap items are toys.”
Conclusion?
A. Some toys are not mobile phones
B. All toys are expensive
C. Some cheap items are mobile phones
D. No conclusion

Q57. Statement: “All managers are employees. Some employees are punctual.”
Conclusion?
A. Some managers are punctual
B. All managers are punctual
C. No manager is punctual
D. Cannot be determined

Q58. Statement: “If a student scores above 90, he gets a scholarship. Anand got a scholarship.”
Conclusion?
A. Anand scored above 90
B. Anand may have scored below 90
C. Anand is intelligent
D. No conclusion

Q59. Statement: “Some cars are electric. All electric devices consume less energy.”
Conclusion?
A. Some cars consume less energy
B. All cars consume less energy
C. Some cars do not consume less energy
D. No conclusion

Q60. Statement: “Every law requires approval from parliament. This law is approved.”
Conclusion?
A. This is a law
B. This may not be a law
C. Parliament approved a law
D. Cannot conclude

Q61–70: Blood Relations, Directions, Syllogisms

Q61. Rahul says: “He is son of my mother’s only brother.” The man is Rahul’s:
A. Cousin
B. Nephew
C. Uncle
D. Brother

Q62. A is 10 m east of B. C is 15 m north of B. Distance between A and C = ?
A. 18 m
B. 15 m
C. 17 m
D. 20 m

Q63. If A + B means A is father of B, A × B means A is mother of B, A – B means A is brother of B. If P + Q × R, Q is ?
A. Father
B. Mother
C. Sister
D. Cannot tell

Q64. A is south of B. C is west of B. D is north of C. Direction of D from A?
A. Northwest
B. Northeast
C. Southwest
D. Southeast

Q65. P is brother of Q. R is son of Q. S is daughter of P. How is R related to S?
A. Cousin
B. Brother
C. Uncle
D. Nephew

Q66. A’s mother = B, B’s mother = C, C’s father = D. D related to A?
A. Grandfather
B. Father
C. Great-grandfather
D. Uncle

Q67. A starts from P, walks 5 km north, then 3 km east. Distance from start = ?
A. 4 km
B. √34 km
C. √25 km
D. 8 km

Q68. Some pens are pencils, all pencils are erasers. True statement?
A. Some pens are erasers
B. All pens are erasers
C. No pen is eraser
D. Cannot conclude

Q69. Five friends sit in a row: P left of Q, R right of S, T extreme left. Who sits middle?
A. Q
B. P
C. R
D. S

Q70. No computer is slow. Some devices are slow. Which is true?
A. No computer is a device
B. Some devices are not computers
C. All devices are computers
D. Cannot conclude

Q71–80: Data Interpretation / Logical Puzzles

Q71. Table: Students passing Maths – 30, Science – 25, Both – 10. Students passing only one subject = ?
A. 35
B. 30
C. 25
D. 40

Q72. Bar chart: Factories F1–F4 produce 120, 150, 180, 200 units. Factory producing 25% of total?
A. F1
B. F2
C. F3
D. F4

Q73. Pie chart: Rent – 30%, Food – 25%, Transport – 15%, Others – 30%. Total expenditure = ₹60,000. Food?
A. ₹15,000
B. ₹12,000
C. ₹18,000
D. ₹14,000

Q74. Five friends race: D before B but after C, E last. Who is second?
A. B
B. D
C. C
D. A

Q75. A survey: 120 students. Football – 40, Cricket – 50, Hockey – 30. Probability randomly chosen student likes Hockey?
A. 1/4
B. 1/3
C. 1/2
D. 1/5

Q76. Logic puzzle: P, Q, R, S, T live on 5 floors. T – 5th, P left of Q, R below S. Who is on 3rd floor?
A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S

Q77. CI problem: Amount after 2 yrs = ₹1320, after 3 yrs = ₹1452. Rate = ?
A. 10%
B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 8%

Q78. A train travels at x km/h for 5 h. Speed +10 km/h, time – 0.5 h. Find x.
A. 60
B. 50
C. 40
D. 45

Q79. Bag: 6 red, 5 green, 4 blue balls. Two drawn randomly. Probability both different colors?
A. 67/91
B. 65/91
C. 70/91
D. 60/91

Q80. Job: A = 8d, B = 12d. Both start, A leaves after 4d. Total days = ?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 7

Q81–85: Reading Comprehension

Read the passage carefully and answer Q81–85.

Passage:
“Global warming is accelerating due to human activities. Fossil fuel consumption and deforestation have led to increased greenhouse gas emissions. This trend threatens biodiversity and may cause sea levels to rise, affecting millions globally. Mitigation requires both policy changes and individual action.”

Q81. The main cause of global warming according to the passage is:
A. Natural climate change
B. Human activities
C. Ocean currents
D. Solar cycles

Q82. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an effect?
A. Rising sea levels
B. Loss of biodiversity
C. Increased earthquakes
D. Global threats

Q83. Which action is suggested to mitigate global warming?
A. Relying on fossil fuels
B. Policy changes
C. Ignoring deforestation
D. Industrial expansion

Q84. The word “mitigation” in the passage most closely means:
A. Prevention
B. Reduction
C. Increase
D. Expansion

Q85. The tone of the passage is:
A. Informative and cautionary
B. Humorous
C. Narrative
D. Persuasive but fictional

Q86–90: Vocabulary

Q86. Choose the word closest in meaning to “ameliorate”:
A. Worsen
B. Improve
C. Ignore
D. Delay

Q87. Choose the word opposite in meaning to “obscure”:
A. Clear
B. Hidden
C. Confusing
D. Vague

Q88. Fill in the blank: He has a ____ talent in mathematics.
A. Innate
B. Acquired
C. Unusual
D. Mediocre

Q89. Choose the correct synonym for “ephemeral”:
A. Permanent
B. Short-lived
C. Lengthy
D. Continuous

Q90. Fill in the blank: Despite his efforts, the results were ____ to expectations.
A. Contrary
B. Similar
C. Equivalent
D. Proximate

Q91–95: Grammar

Q91. Choose the correct sentence:
A. She don’t like chocolate.
B. She doesn’t likes chocolate.
C. She doesn’t like chocolate.
D. She not likes chocolate.

Q92. Identify the error: “Neither of the boys were ready for the exam.”
A. Neither
B. of the boys
C. were
D. ready

Q93. Fill in the blank: I wish I ____ more time yesterday.
A. have
B. had
C. has
D. having

Q94. Correct the sentence: “He suggested me to go early.”
A. Suggested me to go
B. Suggested I go
C. Suggested that I goes
D. Suggested going

Q95. Choose the correct sentence:
A. She is more taller than me.
B. She is taller than me.
C. She is tallest than me.
D. She is the most tall than me.

Q96–100: Verbal Reasoning / Sentence Completion

Q96. Select the sentence that logically completes the statement:
“Despite the heavy rain, …”
A. the match was postponed
B. the players continued the game
C. everyone went home early
D. the ground was dry

Q97. Choose the odd one out:
A. Apple
B. Banana
C. Carrot
D. Mango

Q98. Select the sentence with correct idiom:
A. He spilled the beans about the surprise party.
B. He spilled the water about the surprise party.
C. He spilled the milk on the surprise party.
D. He spilled the soup about the surprise party.

Q99. Fill in the blank: Her approach to problem-solving is both ____ and creative.
A. Analytical
B. Random
C. Careless
D. Confused

Q100. Choose the most logical sentence to replace the underlined:
“John wanted to buy a new phone, however, he didn’t have enough money.”
A. but he didn’t have enough money
B. so he didn’t have enough money
C. and he didn’t have enough money
D. because he didn’t have enough money

Disclaimer:
This sample paper is designed for educational and practice purposes only. The questions are inspired by previous years’ trends and are to help aspirants prepare effectively. It is not an official DU JAT exam paper and does not guarantee exact representation of the actual exam. Users should use it solely for learning, practice, and self-assessment.

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