The data below show the percentage of students in each faculty at North West University and the number of non-US students in the Arts faculty. These percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole number.

There are a total of 1049 students in Arts faculty. Use this information to answer the following questions.

Students by Faculty

Arts Students (Non-US)

Question 1

What percentage of students in the Arts faculty are non-US students?

A 14%
B 9%
C 30%
D 11%

Question 2

How many students are there in the Engineering faculty?

A 420
B 410
C 390
D 440

Question 3

How many students are there at the University?

A 4650
B 4560
C 4640
D 4450

Question 4

If six percent of Science students are Asian, how many Asian students are studying Science?

A 48
B 66
C 120
D 57

Over the last two decades, the Indian IT industry has been one of the biggest contributors to the country’s economic growth. Companies such as Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, and Wipro created millions of jobs and helped India become a global technology hub. However, in recent years, experts have started discussing the possible slowdown or downfall of the Indian IT industry due to several emerging challenges.

One major reason is rapid automation and the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Many routine software and support tasks that were previously handled by employees are now being automated through AI-powered systems. As a result, companies require fewer workers for repetitive jobs. This has increased concerns about layoffs and reduced hiring, especially for fresh graduates with only basic technical skills.

Another challenge is intense global competition. Countries such as Poland, Vietnam, and the Philippines are increasingly offering IT services at competitive prices. At the same time, many international companies are building their own in-house technology teams instead of outsourcing work to Indian firms. This has reduced the dependence on traditional outsourcing models that once drove the Indian IT sector.

The industry is also facing a skill gap problem. Technology changes rapidly, but many employees continue to rely on outdated skills. Companies now demand expertise in cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science, and AI, while a large section of the workforce still specializes in older technologies. Unless employees continuously upgrade themselves, they may struggle to remain employable.

Despite these concerns, experts believe the Indian IT industry still has strong potential for growth. India has a large talent pool, strong digital infrastructure, and increasing startup activity. If companies and employees adapt to technological changes quickly, the industry may transform rather than decline.

Question 5

What is the main idea of the passage?

A) The Indian IT industry has completely collapsed
B) The Indian IT industry is facing challenges but still has future potential
C) AI has no impact on the IT industry
D) Outsourcing is increasing rapidly across the world

Question 6

According to the passage, why are fresh graduates particularly affected?

A) They refuse to work in IT companies
B) They demand very high salaries
C) Many possess only basic technical skills that can be automated
D) Foreign companies avoid hiring Indian graduates

Question 7

Which of the following is mentioned as a solution to the industry’s challenges?

A) Reducing internet usage
B) Avoiding AI technologies
C) Continuously upgrading skills
D) Shutting down outsourcing companies

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Question 8

He lives ____ Bengaluru ____ 115, Richmond Road.

A at - in
B in - at
C at - on
D in - on

Question 9

The man has ______ the rules of ethical conduct; he is ______ a beast.

A flaunted - literally
B ignored - basically
C broken - as
D flouted - virtually

Question 10

Rearrange the following components to get a meaningful sentence.

1.to place where more opportunities are available

2.and so there is a great demand for English

3.for professional and economic growth

4.because it takes one outside one’s own community

5.English is language of opportunities

A 1, 2, 5, 3, 4
B 5, 4, 1, 3, 2
C 3, 1, 4, 2, 5
D 2, 1, 3, 5, 4

Question 1

Non-US Arts students
= 79 + 21 + 6 + 4 + 2 = 112

Total Arts students = 1049

Percentage
= 1121049×100≈10.7%\frac{112}{1049} \times 100 \approx 10.7\%1049112​×100≈10.7%

Rounded = 11%

✅ Answer: D) 11%

Question 2

Arts students = 23% of total university students

So total students
= 104923×100≈4560\frac{1049}{23} \times 100 \approx 4560231049​×100≈4560

Engineering = 9% of total students

= 0.09×4560=410.40.09 \times 4560 = 410.40.09×4560=410.4

≈ 410

✅ Answer: B) 410

Question 3

Since Arts = 23% and Arts students = 1049,

Total students
= 1049×10023≈4560\frac{1049 \times 100}{23} \approx 4560231049×100​≈4560

✅ Answer: B) 4560

Question 4

Science students = 21% of total university students

= 0.21×4560=957.6≈9580.21 \times 4560 = 957.6 \approx 9580.21×4560=957.6≈958

Asian Science students = 6% of 958

= 0.06×958≈57.480.06 \times 958 \approx 57.480.06×958≈57.48

≈ 57

✅ Answer: D) 57

Question 5

✅ Answer: B

The passage says the Indian IT industry is facing problems like:

But it also says the industry can still grow if people adapt and learn new skills.

Why others are wrong:

Question 6

✅ Answer: C

Simple Explanation:

Many freshers only know basic skills.
AI can easily do simple repetitive work, so companies need fewer such employees.

Why others are wrong:

Question 7

✅ Answer: C

Simple Explanation:

The passage says employees should keep learning new technologies like:

Why others are wrong:

Question 8

Correct usage:

Sentence:
“He lives in Bengaluru at 115, Richmond Road.”

✅ Answer: B) in - at

Question 9

The man has ______ the rules of ethical conduct; he is ______ a beast.

Sentence:
“The man has flouted the rules of ethical conduct; he is virtually a beast.”

✅ Answer: D) flouted - virtually

Why others are wrong:

Question 10

Start with the only proper opening statement:

Then comes the reason:

Then continuation:

Then purpose/result:

Finally conclusion:

Complete sentence:

“English is language of opportunities because it takes one outside one’s own community to place where more opportunities are available for professional and economic growth and so there is a great demand for English.”

✅ Answer: B) 5, 4, 1, 3, 2