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Q.1 Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
66, 36, 18, (?)
A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 8
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ANSWER : Option D 8
SOLUTION :
Each number is the series is the product of the digit of the preceding number.
Thus, 6 x 6 = 36,
3 x 6 = 18.
1 x 8 = 8.
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Q.2 JAK, KBL, LCM, MDN, _____?
A. OEP
B. NEO
C. MEN
D. PFQ
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SOLUTION :
This is an alternating series in alphabetical order.
The middle letters follow the order ABCDE.The first and third letters are alphabetical
beginning with J. The third letter is repeated as a first letter in each subsequent three-letter
segment.
Q.3 8, 64, 216, 512, 1000, 1728, ?
A. 4096
B. 2744
C. 3375
D. 4913
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ANSWER : Option B 2744
SOLUTION :
23,43,63,83,103 ,123 Next value is 14
Therefor 143=2744
Q.4 P5QR, P4QS, P3QT, _____, P1QV
A. PQW
B. PQV2
C. P2QU
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D. PQ3U
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ANSWER : Option C P2QU
SOLUTION :
The first two letters, PQ, are static.The third letter is in alphabetical order,
beginning with R.The number series is in descending order beginning with 5.
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Q.5 BCB, DED, FGF, HIH, ___
A. JKJ
B. HJH
C. IJI
D. JH
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ANSWER : Option A JKJ
SOLUTION :
This series consists of a simple alphabetical order with
the first two letters of all segments: B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K.
The third letter of each segment is a repetition of the first letter.
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Q.6 What number should fill the blank?
70, 71, 76, __, 81, 86, 70, 91
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A. 76
B. 71
C. 70
D. 96
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ANSWER : Option C 70
SOLUTION :
In this series, 5 is added to the previous number.
the number 70 is inserted as every third number.
Q.7 (1/9), (1/3), 1, ____ , 9, ... What number should fill the blank?
A. (2/3)
B. 3
C. 6
D. 27
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ANSWER : Option B 3
SOLUTION :
This is a multiplication series; each number is 3 times the previous number.
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Q.8 20,24, 33, 49, 74, 110 ,?
A. 159
B. 151
C. 174
D. 191
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ANSWER : Option A 159
SOLUTION :
20 + 22 =24
24 + 32 =33
33 + 42 =49
49 + 52 =74
74 + 62 =110
110 +72 =159
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A. 24
B. 218
C. 77
D. 28
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correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
4, 10, , 82, 244, 730
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ANSWER : Option D 28
SOLUTION :
Each number in the series is the preceding number multiplied by 3 and then decreased by
2.
4 x 3 - 2 = 10
10 x 3 -2 =28 and so on
Q.10 8, 64, 216, 512, 1000, 1728, ?
A. 4096
B. 2744
C. 3375
D. 4913
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ANSWER : Option B 2744
SOLUTION :
23, 43 ,63 ,83,103 , 123
Next value is 14
Therefor 143=2744
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Q.11 QPO, NML, KJI, _____, EDC
A. HGF
B. CAB
C. GHI
D. JKL
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SOLUTION :
This series consists of letters in a reverse alphabetical order.
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Q.12 664, 332, 340, 170, ____, 89, What number should fill the blank?
A. 85
B. 184
C. 109
D. 179
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ANSWER : Option B 184
SOLUTION :
First, divide by 2, and then add 8.
664 / 2 =332
332 + 8 =340
340 / 2 = 170
170 + 8 =178
178 + 2 =89
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Q.13 Look at this series: 72, 76, 73, 77, 74, __, 75, ... What number should fill the blank?
A. 78
B. 71
C. 75
D. 77
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ANSWER : Option A 78
SOLUTION :
This series alternates the addition of 4 with the subtraction of 3.
72 + 4 = 76
76 - 3 = 73
73 + 4 =77
77 - 3 =74
74 + 4 =78
78 - 3 =75
Q.14 QPO, NML, KJI, _____, EDC
A. HGF
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B. CAB
C. GHI
D. JKL
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ANSWER : Option C GHI
SOLUTION :
This series consists of letters in a reverse alphabetical order.
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Q.15 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the
correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
2, 3, 8, 63, (.....)
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A. 1038
B. 3968
C. 3008
D. 1998
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ANSWER : Option B 3968
SOLUTION :
Each term in the series is one less than the square of the preceding term.
Thus, 22 - 1 = 3,
32 - 1 = 8,
82 - 1 = 63.
(63)2 - 1 = 3969 - 1 = 3968.
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Q.16 1.5, 2.3, 3.1, 3.9,?
A. 4.2
B. 4.4
C. 4.7
D. 5.1
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ANSWER : Option B 4.4
SOLUTION :
Each number increases by 0.8.
Q.17 What number should fill the blank?
70, 71, 76, __, 81, 86, 70, 91
A. 76
B. 71
C. 70
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D. 96
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ANSWER : Option C 70
SOLUTION :
In this series, 5 is added to the previous number; the number 70 is inserted as every third
number.
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ANSWER : Option D 191
SOLUTION :
20 + 22 =24
24 + 32 =33
33 + 42 =49
49 + 52 =74
74 + 62 =110
110 +72 =159
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Q.18 20, 24, 33, 49, 74, 110 ,?
A. 159
B. 151
C. 174
D. 191
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Q.19 Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in
the blank spaces.
A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 8
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ANSWER : Option D 8
SOLUTION :
Each number is the series is the product of the digit of the
preceding number.Thus,
6 x 6 = 36
3 x 6 = 18
1x8=8
Q.20 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ?
A. 9
B. 11
C. 13
D. 15
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ANSWER : Option D 15
SOLUTION :
Here,
1 + 2 = 3,
2 + 3 = 5,
3+5=8
Missing number = 5 + 8 = 13.
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Q.21 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing.
Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in
the blank spaces.
4, 10, , 82, 244, 730
A. 24
B. 218
C. 77
D. 28
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ANSWER : Option D 28
SOLUTION :
Each number in the series is the preceding number multiplied by 3
and then decreased by 2.
4 x 3 - 2 = 10
10 x 3 -2 = 28 and so on
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Q.22 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, ... What number should come next?
A. 15
B. 10
C. 14
D. 11
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ANSWER : Option A 15
SOLUTION :
Series begins with 3; then 1 is added to give 4; then 3 is added to give 7; then 1 is added,
and so on.
Q.23 Complete the series 2, 6, 18, 54,?
A. 108
B. 148
C. 162
D. 216
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ANSWER : Option A 108
SOLUTION :
Each number is 3 times more than the previous number.
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Q.24 BCB, DED, FGF, HIH, ___
A. JKJ
B. HJH
C. IJI
D. JH
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ANSWER : Option A JKJ
SOLUTION :
This series consists of a simple alphabetical order with the first two letters of all segments:
B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K.The third letter of each segment is a repetition of the first letter.
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Q.25 8, 6, 9, 23, 87 , ... What number should come next?
A. 128
B. 226
C. 324
D. 429
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ANSWER : Option D 429
SOLUTION :
8x1-2=6
6x2-3=9
9 x 3 - 4 = 23
23 x 4 - 5 = 87
87 x 5 - 6 = 429...
Q.26 201, 202, 204, 207, ..?..
A. 211
B. 208
C. 205
D. 212
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ANSWER : Option A 211
SOLUTION :
1 is added to the first number; 2 is added to the second number; 3 is added to the third
number; 4 is added to the fourth number; and go on
Q.27 5.2, 4.8, 4.4, 4, ... What number should come next?
A. 3
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B. 3.3
C. 3.5
D. 3.6
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ANSWER : Option D 3.6
SOLUTION :
In this simple subtraction series, each number decreases by 0.4.
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Q.28 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing.
Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in
the blank spaces.
462, 420, 380, , 306
A. 342
B. 332
C. 322
D. 352
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ANSWER : Option A 342
SOLUTION :
The pattern is - 42, - 40, -38 ...
462 - 42 = 420
420 - 40 = 380
380 -38 = 342
342 -36 = 306
Missing number = 380 - 38 = 342.
Q.29 6, 11, 21, 36, 56 , ?
A. 42
B. 51
C. 91
D. 81
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ANSWER : Option D 81
SOLUTION :
Here, +5, + 10, + 15, + 20, + 25 added
i.e. 6 + 5 = 11
11 + 10 = 21
21+ 15 = 36
36+ 20 = 56
56+ 25 = 81
Q.30 Choose which pair of numbers comes next
28 25 5 21 18 5 14
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A. 10 7
B. 11 5
C. 11 8
D. 5 10
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ANSWER : Option B 11 5
SOLUTION :
This is an alternating subtraction series with the interpolation
of a random number, 5, as every third number.
In the subtraction series, 3 is subtracted, then 4, then 3, and so on.
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Q.31 Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and
fill in the blank spaces.
A. 25
B. 23
C. 24
D. 18
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ANSWER : Option C 24
SOLUTION :
The numbers are
1²- 1 =0
2²-2 =2
3²-1 =8
4²-2 =14
5²-1 =24.
Q.32 7, 15, 32, 67, 138, ?
A. 315
B. 281
C. 285
D. 451
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ANSWER : Option B 281
SOLUTION :
Here
7 X 2 +1 =15
15X 2 +2 =32
32 X 2 +3 =67
67 X 2 +4 =138
138X 2 +5 =281
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Q.33 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the
correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
5, 9, 17, 29, 45, ?
A. 68
B. 70
C. 60
D. 65
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ANSWER : Option C 65
SOLUTION :
The pattern is + 4, + 8, + 12, + 16, ...
Missing number = 45 + 20 = 65.
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A. 10 7
B. 11 5
C. 11 8
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28 25 5 21 18 5 14
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SOLUTION :
This is an alternating subtraction series with the interpolation of a random number, 5, as
every third number. In the subtraction series, 3 is subtracted, then 4, then 3, and so on.
Q.35 Find missing term 0.5, 1.5, 4.5, 13.5,?
A. 40.5
B. 39.5
C. 30.5
D. 45.5
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ANSWER : Option A 40.5
SOLUTION :
Each term of the series is obtained by multiplying the preceding term by 3.
Missing number = 13.5 * 3 = 40.5.
Q.36 664, 332, 340, 170, ____, 89,What number should fill the blank?
A. 85
B. 178
C. 109
D. 179
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ANSWER : Option B 178
SOLUTION :
First, divide by 2, and then add 8.
664 / 2 =332
332 + 8 =340
340 / 2 = 170
170 + 8 =178
178 + 2 =89
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Q.37 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the
correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
1, 6, 15, , 45, 66, 91, ?
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A. 25
B. 26
C. 27
D. 28
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ANSWER : Option D 28
SOLUTION :
The pattern is + 5, + 9, ..., + 21, + 25
Missing number = 15 + 13 = 28.
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Q.38 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing.
Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill
in the blank spaces.
5, 9, 17, 29, 45, ?
A. 68
B. 70
C. 60
D. 65
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ANSWER : Option C 60
SOLUTION :
The pattern is + 4, + 8, + 12, + 16, ...
Missing number = 45 + 20 = 65.
Q.39 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ?
A. 9
B. 11
C. 13
D. 15
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ANSWER : Option D 15
SOLUTION :
Here,
1+2=3
2+3=5
3+5=8
Missing number = 5 + 8 = 13.
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Q.40 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the
correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
9, 11, 20, 31, (.......), 82
A. 41
B. 60
C. 51
D. 91
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ANSWER : Option C 51
SOLUTION :
Each term in the series is the sum of the preceding two terms.
9 + 11 =20
11 + 20 =31
20 + 31 =51
31 + 51 = 82
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Q.41 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing.
Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill
in the blank spaces.
A. 127
B. 115
C. 137
D. 131
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ANSWER : Option A 127
SOLUTION :
Each number in the series is the preceding number multiplied by 2
and then increased by 1.
(3 * 2) + 1 = 7
(7 * 2) + 1 = 15
(15 * 2) + 1 = 31 and so on.
Missing number = (63 * 2) + 1 =127.
Q.42 5.2, 4.8, 4.4, 4, ... What number should come next?
A. 3
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B. 3.3
C. 3.5
D. 3.6
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ANSWER : Option D 3.6
SOLUTION :
In this simple subtraction series, each number decreases by 0.4.
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Q.43 Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, , 54
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A. 18
B. 27
C. 36
D. 81
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ANSWER : Option B 27
SOLUTION :
The numbers are alternately multiplied by 2 and 3 / 2.
Thus, 1 x 2 = 2,
2 x 3 / 2 = 3,
3 x 2 = 6,
6x3/2=9
18 x 3/2 = 27.
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Q.44 81,512, 2401, 7776, 15625, 16384 , ?
A. 2187
B. 19683
C. 512
D. 6561
E.
ANSWER : Option D 6561
SOLUTION :
Series is 92, 83, 74, 65, 56, 47, 38.
38 = 6561
Q.45 544, 509, 474, 439, ...?..
A. 414
B. 414
C. 404
D. 445
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ANSWER : Option C 404
SOLUTION :
544 - 509 =35
509 - 474 =35
So each number is 35 less than the previous number.
Therefor 439-35=404
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Q.46 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing.
Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill
in the blank spaces.
121, 225, 361,
A. 449
B. 484
C. 529
D. 441
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ANSWER : Option C 529
SOLUTION :
The numbers are 112, 152, 192,... i.e. 112
(11 + 4 * 1)²
(11 + 4 * 2)²
Missing number = (11 + 4 * 3)²= (23)² = 529.
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Q.47 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing.
Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the
blank spaces.
A. 41
B. 60
C. 51
D. 91
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ANSWER : Option C 51
SOLUTION :
Each term in the series is the sum of the preceding two terms.
9 + 11 =20
11 + 20 =31
20 + 31 =51
31 + 51 = 82
Q.48 14, 28, 20, 40, 32, 64, ... What number should come next?
A. 52
B. 36
C. 56
D. 128
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ANSWER : Option C 56
SOLUTION :
First, multiply by 2 and then subtract 8.
14 x 2 = 28
28 - 8 = 20
20 x 2 = 40
40 - 8 = 32
32 x 2 = 64
64-8 = 56
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Q.49 Following question, a number series is given with one term missing.
Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill
in the blank spaces.
1, 3, 4, 8, 15, 27,( ? )
A. 37
B. 44
C. 50
D. 55
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SOLUTION :
The sum of any three consecutive terms of the series gives the next term.
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1+3+4 =8
3 + 4 + 8 = 15
4 + 8 + 15 = 27
8 + 15 + 27= 50
Q.50 Following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the
correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
1, 3, 4, 8, 15, 27, ( ? )
A. 37
B. 44
C. 50
D. 55
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ANSWER : Option C 50
SOLUTION :
The sum of any three consecutive terms of the series gives the next term.
Thus, 1 + 3 + 4 = 8
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3 + 4 + 8 = 15
4 + 8 + 15 = 27
8 + 15 + 27 = 50.
Q.51 What number should fill the blank?
15, __, 27, 27, 39, 39
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A. 51
B. 15
C. 23
D. 35
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SOLUTION :
In this simple addition with repetition series, each number in the series repeats itself, and
then increases by 12 to arrive at the next number.
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Q.52 JAK, KBL, LCM, MDN, _____
A. OEP
B. OEP
C. MEN
D. PFQ
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ANSWER : Option B OEP
SOLUTION :
This is an alternating series in alphabetical order.
The middle letters follow the order ABCDE.
The first and third letters are alphabetical beginning with J.
The third letter is repeated as a first letter in each subsequent
three-letter segment.
Q.53 201, 202, 204, 207, ..?..
A. 211
B. 208
C. 205
D. 212
E.
ANSWER : Option A 211
SOLUTION :
1 is added to the first number, 2 is added to the second number;
3 is added to the third number, 4 is added to the fourth number;
and go on
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Q.54 Find missing term 0.5, 1.5, 4.5, 13.5,?
A. 40.5
B. 39.5
C. 30.5
D. 45.5
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SOLUTION :
Each term of the series is obtained by multiplying the preceding term by 3.
Missing number = 13.5 * 3 = 40.5.
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Q.55 Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill
in the blank spaces.
A. 113
B. 129
C. 145
D. 97
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ANSWER : Option A 113
SOLUTION :
The pattern is + 4, + 8, + 16, + 32,....
i.e. + 22, + 23, + 24, + 25,...
Missing value = 81 + 26 = 81 + 64 = 145.
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Q.56 Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
0, 2, 8, 14, ? , 34
A. 25
B. 23
C. 24
D. 18
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ANSWER : Option C 24
SOLUTION :
The numbers are
1² - 1 =0
2² - 2 =2
3² - 1 =8
4² - 2 =14
5² - 1 = 24.
Q.57 81,512, 2401,7776, 15625, 16384, ?
A. 2187
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B. 19683
C. 512
D. 6561
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ANSWER : Option D 6561
SOLUTION :
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Q.58 6, 11, 21, 36, 56 , ?
A. 42
B. 51
C. 91
D. 81
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SOLUTION :
Here, +5,+ 10,+ 15,+ 20, + 25 added i.e.6 + 5 = 11
11 + 10 = 21
21+ 15 = 36
36+ 20 = 56
56+ 25 = 81
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Q.59 (1/9), (1/3), 1, ____ , 9, ... What number should fill the blank?
A. (2/3)
B. 3
C. 6
D. 27
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ANSWER : Option B 3
SOLUTION :
This is a multiplication series; each number is 3 times the previous number.
Q.60 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the
correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
3, 7, 15, 31, 63,...
A. 127
B. 115
C. 137
D. 131
E.
ANSWER : Option A 127
SOLUTION :
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Each number in the series is the preceding number multiplied by 2 and then increased by 1.
(3 * 2) + 1 = 7,
(7 * 2) + 1 = 15,
(15 * 2) + 1 = 31 and so on.
Missing number = (63 * 2) + 1 =127.
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Q.61 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing.
Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in
the blank spaces.
2, 3, 8, 63, _?
A. 1038
B. 3968
C. 3008
D. 1998
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SOLUTION :
Each term in the series is one less than the square of the preceding term.
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3&#178; - 1 = 8
8&#178; - 1 = 63
(63)&#178; - 1 = 3969 - 1 = 3968
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Q.62 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the
correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
462, 420, 380, , 306
A. 342
B. 332
C. 322
D. 352
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ANSWER : Option A 342
SOLUTION :
The pattern is - 42, - 40, -38 ...
462 - 42 = 420
420 - 40 = 380
380 - 38 = 342
342 - 36 = 306
Missing number = 380 - 38 = 342.
Q.63 7, 15, 32, 67, 138, ?
A. 315
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B. 281
C. 285
D. 451
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SOLUTION :
Here
7 X 2 +1 =15
15 X 2 +2 =32
32 X 2 +3 =67
67 X 2 +4 =138
138 X 2 +5 =281
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B. V2E
C. VE5
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Q.64 In these series, you will be looking at both the letter pattern and the number pattern.
Fill the blank in the middle of the series or end of the series.
ZA5, Y4B, XC6, W3D, _____?
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SOLUTION :
There are three series to look for here.
The first letters are alphabetical in reverse: Z, Y, X, W, V.
The second letters are in alphabetical order, beginning with A.
The number series is as follows: 5, 4, 6, 3, 7.
Q.65 Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
21, 25, 33, 49, 81,
A. 113
B. 129
C. 145
D. 97
E.
ANSWER : Option A 113
SOLUTION :
The pattern is + 4, + 8, + 16, + 32,....
i.e. + 22, + 23, + 24, + 25,...
Missing value = 81 + 26 = 81 + 64 = 145.
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Q.66 16 24 48 120 360 1260 ?
A. 5040
B. 4450
C. 6056
D. 5065
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SOLUTION :
16 x 1.5 = 24
24 x 2 = 48
48 x 2.5 =120
120 x 3=360
360 x 3.5=1260
1260 x 4=5040
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in the blank spaces.
1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, , 54
A. 18
B. 27
C. 36
D. 81
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SOLUTION :
The numbers are alternately multiplied by 2 and 3 / 2.
Thus, 1 x 2 = 2
2x3/2=3
3x2=6
6x3/2=9
18 x 3/2 = 27
Q.68 1.5, 2.3, 3.1, 3.9, ?
A. 4.2
B. 4.4
C. 4.7
D. 5.1
E.
ANSWER : Option B 4.4
SOLUTION :
Each number increases by 0.8.
Q.69 Look at this series: 72, 76, 73, 77, 74, __, 75, ... What number should
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A. 78
B. 71
C. 75
D. 77
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Q.70 What is value of x?
A. 35
B. 34
C. 36
D. 49
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SOLUTION :
This series alternates the addition of 4 with the subtraction of 3
72 + 4 =76
76 - 3 = 73
73+ 4 =77
77- 3 =74
74+ 4 =78
78- 3 =75
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SOLUTION :
Here number is increases by +3, +5, +7, +9, and +11
1+3 =4
4+5=9
9+7=16
16+9=25
25+11=36
Q.71 8, 6, 9, 23, 87 , ... What number should come next?
A. 128
B. 226
C. 324
D. 429
E.
ANSWER : Option D 429
SOLUTION :
8x1-2=6
6x2-3=9
9 x 3 - 4 = 23
23 x 4 - 5 = 87
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87 x 5 - 6 = 429...
Q.72 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing.
Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in
the blank spaces.
1, 6, 15, , 45, 66, 91, ?
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SOLUTION :
The pattern is + 5, + 9, ..., + 21, + 25
Missing number = 15 + 13 = 28.
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B. 26
C. 27
D. 28
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A. 414
B. 415
C. 404
D. 445
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SOLUTION :
544- 509 =35
509 - 474 =35
So each number is 35 less than the previous number.
Therefor 439-35=404
Q.74 14, 28, 20, 40, 32, 64, ... What number should come next?
A. 52
B. 36
C. 56
D. 128
E.
ANSWER : Option C 56
SOLUTION :
First, multiply by 2 and then subtract 8.
14 x 2 = 28
28 - 8 = 20
20 x 2 = 40
40 - 8 = 32
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32 x 2 = 64
64 - 8 =56
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ANSWER : Option A 5040
SOLUTION :
16 x 1.5 = 24
24 x 2 = 48
48 x 2.5 = 120
120 x 3 = 360
360 x 3.5= 1260
1260 x 4 = 5040
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Q.75 16 24 48 120 360 1260 ?
A. 5040
B. 4450
C. 6056
D. 5065
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Q.76 36, 34, 30, 28, 24,... What number should come next?
A. 20
B. 26
C. 23
D. 22
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SOLUTION :
First, 2 is subtracted, then 4, then 2, and so on.
Q.77 Fill in the blank spaces. 124 , 228 ,436 , ? ,1664 ,3348
A. 852
B. 885
C. 898
D. 818
E.
ANSWER : Option A 852
SOLUTION :
124 x 2 -20 =228
228 x 2 -20 =436
436 x 2 -20 =852
? x 2 -20 =1684
1684x 2 -20 =3348
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Q.78 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the
correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
2, 15, 41, 80,
A. 132
B. 120
C. 121
D. 154
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SOLUTION :
The pattern is + 13, + 26, + 39,...
Missing number = 80 + 52 = 132.
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A. 852
B. 885
C. 898
D. 818
E.
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SOLUTION :
124 x 2 -20 =228
228 x 2 -20 =436
436 x 2 -20 =852
? x 2 -20 =1684
1684 x 2 -20 =3348
Q.80 P5QR, P4QS, P3QT, _____, P1QV
A. PQW
B. PQV2
C. P2QU
D. PQ3U
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ANSWER : Option C P2QU
SOLUTION :
The first two letters, PQ, are static.The third letter is in alphabetical order,beginning with
R.The number series is in descending order beginning with 5.
Q.81 Complete the series 2, 6, 18, 54,?
A. 108
B. 148
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C. 162
D. 131
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ANSWER : Option A 108
SOLUTION :
Each number is 3 times more than the previous number.
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Q.82 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the
correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
5, 16, 49, 104, ( ? )
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B. 148
C. 170
D. 115
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ANSWER : Option A 181
SOLUTION :
The pattern is + 11, + 33, + 55,....i.e.,
5+ (11 * 1) =16
16 + (11 * 3) =49
49 + (11 * 5) = 104
104 + (11 * 7) = 181.
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Q.83 36, 34, 30, 28, 24,... What number should come next?
A. 20
B. 26
C. 23
D. 22
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ANSWER : Option D 22
SOLUTION :
First, 2 is subtracted, then 4, then 2, and so on.
Q.84 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the
correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.
121, 225, 361,
A. 449
B. 484
C. 529
D. 441
E.
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ANSWER : Option C 529
SOLUTION :
The numbers are 112, 152, 192,... i.e. 112,
(11 + 4 * 1)2
(11 + 4 * 2)2
Missing number = (11 + 4 * 3)2 = (23)2 = 529.
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Q.85 In these series, you will be looking at both the letter pattern
and the number pattern. Fill the blank in the middle of the
series or end of the series.
ZA5, Y4B, XC6, W3D, _____
A. E7V
B. V2E
C. VE5
D. VE7
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ANSWER : Option D VE7
SOLUTION :
There are three series to look for here.The first letters
are alphabetical in reverse: Z, Y, X, W, V. The second letters are
in alphabetical order, beginning with A. The number series is as
follows: 5, 4, 6, 3, 7.
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Q.86 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing.
Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in
the blank spaces.
5, 16, 49, 104,( ? )
A. 181
B. 148
C. 170
D. 115
E.
ANSWER : Option A 181
SOLUTION :
The pattern is + 11, + 33, + 55,....
i.e.,
5+ (11 * 1) =16
16 + (11 * 3) =49
49 + (11 * 5) = 104
104 + (11 * 7)= 181.
Q.87 What is value of x?
1, 4, 9, 16, 25, x.
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A. 35
B. 34
C. 36
D. 49
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SOLUTION :
Here number is increases by +3, +5, +7, +9, and +11
1+3 =4
4+5 =9
9+7=16
16+9=25
25+11=36
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B. 15
C. 23
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15, __, 27, 27, 39, 39
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SOLUTION :
In this simple addition with repetition series, each number in the
series repeats itself, and then increases by 12 to arrive at the next
number.
Q.89 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, ... What number should come next?
A. 15
B. 10
C. 14
D. 11
E.
ANSWER : Option A 15
SOLUTION :
Series begins with 3; then 1 is added to give 4; then 3 is added to give 7;
then 1 is added, and so on.
Q.90 In following question, a number series is given with one term missing.
Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in
the blank spaces.
2, 15, 41, 80,
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B. 120
C. 121
D. 154
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A. I, J
B. K,J
C. J, K
D. J, I
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SOLUTION :
The pattern is + 13, + 26, + 39,...
Missing number = 80 + 52 = 132.
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ANSWER : Option C J, K
SOLUTION :
The letters are alternately moved one and two steps backward to
obtain the successive terms.
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Q.92 BCB, DED, FGF, HIH, ___
A. JKJ
B. HJH
C. HJH
D. JHJ
E.
ANSWER : Option A JKJ
SOLUTION :
This series consists of a simple alphabetical order with the first
two letters of all segments: B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K. The third
letter of each segment is a repetition of the first letter.
Q.93 JAK, KBL, LCM, MDN, _____
A. PFQ
B. OEP
C. MEN
D. NEO
E.
ANSWER : Option D NEO
SOLUTION :
This is an alternating series in alphabetical order. The middle
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letters follow the order ABCDE.
The first and third letters are alphabetical beginning with J.
The third letter is repeated as a first letter in each subsequent
three-letter segment.
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A. D
B. B
C. E
D. I
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Q.95 BF, CH, ?, HO, LT
A. DN
B. EL
C. EK
D. EM
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SOLUTION :
Here there are two series one is A, B, C, second is Z, Y, X Second series
is reverse order.
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SOLUTION :
The first letter of the first, second, third, .... terms are
respectively moved one, two, three,... steps forward while the
second letter are respectively moved two, three, four,... steps
forward to obtain the corresponding letters of the successive terms.
Q.96 U32, V29, __, X23, Y20, . . . What number should fill the blank?
A. W26
B. W17
C. Z17
D. Z26
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ANSWER : Option A W26
SOLUTION :
In this series, the letters increase by 1; the numbers decrease by 3.
Q.97 Which term comes next in the sequence: ejotyd ins xch ?
A. nrw
B. mrw
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C. msx
D. nsx
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ANSWER : Option B mrw
SOLUTION :
There is a gap of four letters between the first and second, the second
and third letters of each term, and also between the last letter of a
term and the first letter of the next term.
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Q.98 b e d f ? h j ? l
A. i m
B. m i
C. i n
D. j m
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SOLUTION :
The series may be divided into groups as shown: b e d / f ?h / j ? l
Clearly in the first group, the second and third letters are respectively
three and two steps ahead of the first letter.A similar pattern would
follow in the second and third groups.
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CD, ST, PU, MN, .., UP, TS, DC
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A. NM
B. LM
C. MN
D. ML
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ANSWER : Option A NM
SOLUTION :
The sequence is an image series. The pairs are (CD, DC); (ST, TS)
(PU, UP); and hence (MN, NM).
Q.100 QAR, RAS, SAT, TAU, ___
A. UAT
B. TAS
C. UAV
D. TAT
E.
ANSWER : Option C UAV
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SOLUTION :
In this series, the third letter is repeated as the first letter
of the next segment. The middle letter, A, remains static.
The third letters are in alphabetical order, beginning with R.
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A. FMI
B. GMJ
C. GLJ
D. HLK
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SOLUTION :
First letter increase by +1,+2,+3,+4 and so on... Second letter decreases
by -3,-4,-5 and so on.. Third letter constantlyincrease by +2
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Q.102 2Z5, 7Y7, 14X9, 23W11, 34V13, ?
A. 47P15
B. 47U15
C. 47T15
D. 47S15
E.
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SOLUTION :
First numeral- 2, 7,14,23,34 (+5, +7, +9, +11...) Second letter- ZYXWV
(decreases by 1 each time) Third numeral- 5,7,9,11,13
(increases by 2 each time)
Q.103 QAR RAS SAT TAU _____
A. TAT
B. UAT
C. TAS
D. UAV
E.
ANSWER : Option D UAV
SOLUTION :
In this series, the third letter is repeated as the first letter
of the next segment. The middle letter,A, remains static
The third letters are in alphabetical order, beginning with R.
Q.104 Which is missing value? ELFA, GLHA, ILJA, _____, MLNA
A. OLPA
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C. LLMA
D. KLLA
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Q.105 A, K, B,M, C, O, ___
A. J, K
B. F, G
C. D, Q
D. I, J
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ANSWER : Option D KLLA
SOLUTION :
Here,second and forth letters in the series, L and A, are static.
The first and third letters consist of an alphabetical order beginning
with the letter E. Position 1234
ELFA
GLHA
ILJA
KLLA
MLNA
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SOLUTION :
This sequence is actually two sequences relating to alternating letters,
A B C D with a rule of +1
K M O Q with a rule of +2
Q.106 Z, S, W, O, T, K, Q, G, ?, ?
A. N, C
B. N, D
C. O, C
D. O, D
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ANSWER : Option B N, D
SOLUTION :
The given sequence is a combination of two series:
I.Z, W, T, Q, ?
II.II. S, O, k, G, ?
First series decreases by -3.
Second series decreases by -4.
Q.107 A, G, L, P, S, ?
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B. W
C. X
D. Y
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Q.108 bc_ca_aba_c_ca
A. abcbb
B. bbbcc
C. bacba
D. abbcc
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ANSWER : Option A U
SOLUTION :
Letters is increases as +6, +5, +4, +3, and +2.
A+6=G
G+5=L
L+4=P
P+3=S
S + 2=U
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SOLUTION :
The series is abc/aabc/aabbc/aabbcc/a.
The series is abc/bca/cab/abc/bca.
Thus the letter change in cyclic order .
Q.109 P5QR, P4QS, P3QT, _____, PQV
A. PQW
B. PQV2
C. P2QU
D. PQ3U
E.
ANSWER : Option C P2QU
SOLUTION :
The first two letters, PQ, are static. The third letter is in alphabetical
order, beginning with R. The number series is in descending order
beginning with 5.
Q.110 abca _ bcaab _ ca _ bbc _ a
A. ccaa
B. bbaa
C. abac
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D. abba
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ANSWER : Option A ccaa
SOLUTION :
The series is abc/aabc/aabbc/aabbcc/a.
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Q.111 A, Z, X, B, V, T, C, R, ?, ?
A. P, D
B. E, O
C. Q, E
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SOLUTION :
The first, fourth and seventh letters are in alphabetical order. So,
tenth letter would be the letter after C i.e. D. Also, the second and third
letters are alternate and in reverse order and so are the fifth and sixth
letters and the eighth and ninth letters.
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Q.112 OTE, PUF, QVG, RWH, ?
A. SYJ
B. TCI
C. SXJ
D. SXI
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ANSWER : Option D SXI
SOLUTION :
The first letters of the terms are in alphabetical order,And so are
the second and third letters.Here three combination of letter series.
1) O P Q R
2) T U V W
3) E F G H
Therefor missing term is SXI
Q.113 CMM, EOO, GQQ, ___ , KUU
A. GRR
B. ISS
C. ITT
D. GSS
E.
ANSWER : Option C ITT
SOLUTION :
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The first letters are in alphabetical order with a letter skipped in between
each segment: C, E, G, I, K. The second and third letters are repeated;
they are also in order with a skipped letter: M, O, Q, S, U.
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A. PQW
B. PQV2
C. P2QU
D. PQ3U
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SOLUTION :
The first two letters, PQ, are static. The third letter is in alphabetical
order, beginning with R. The number series is in descending order beginning
with 5.
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Q.115 In following alphabet series , one term missing as shown by question mark .
Choose missing term from options.
A, B, D, G, ?
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SOLUTION :
The first, second,third, letters of the series are respectively moved
one,two, three,... steps forward to obtain the successive terms.
Q.116 AZ, BY, CX, ?
A. EF
B. DW
C. IJ
D. DE
E.
ANSWER : Option B DW
SOLUTION :
The first letter of each term is moved one steps forward andthe
second letter is moved one steps backward to obtain the corresponding
letters of the next term.
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Q.117 Z, Y, X, U, T, S, P, O, N, K, ?, ?
A. H,G
B. H, I
C. I,H
D. J, I
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Q.118 WFB, TGD, QHG, ?
A. NIJ
B. NIK
C. NJK
D. OIK
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SOLUTION :
This is backward series starting from Z, Y, X, U, T, S and so on.
But after thatthree letters are missing.
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SOLUTION :
In this series first letter of every combination is decreasesbackward
by -3. Second letter of every combination is increases by +1.
Third letter of every combination is increases by +2 ,+3,+4.
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Q.119 BCB DED FGF HIH ___
A. JKJ
B. HJH
C. IJI
D. JHJ
E.
ANSWER : Option A JKJ
SOLUTION :
This series consists of a simple alphabetical order with the
first two letters of all segments: B, C,D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K.
The third letter of each segment is a repetition of the first letter.
Q.120 D - 4, F - 6, H - 8, J - 10, ?, ?
A. K - 12, M - 13
B. L - 12, M - 14
C. L - 12, N - 14
D. K - 12, M ~Ac^a'not^aEURoe 14
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ANSWER : Option C L - 12, N - 14
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SOLUTION :
In this series letter and there position is display by alternately.
Q.121 DEF, DEF2, DE2F2, ___ , D2E2F3
A. D2E2F2
B. D2E3F
C. D3EF3
D. DEF3
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Q.122 AZ, GT, MN, ?, YB
A. JH
B. SH
C. SK
D. TS
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SOLUTION :
In this series, the letters remain the same: DEF.
The subscript numbers follow this series:
111, 112, 122, 222, 223, 233, 333, ...
and so on .
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SOLUTION :
First letter increase by +6 Second letter decreases by -6
Q.123 Z, L, X, J, V, H, T, F, ?, ?
A. R, E
B. R, D
C. S, E
D. Q, D
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ANSWER : Option D Q, D
SOLUTION :
Theyare given sequence consists of two series -- Z,X,V, T,?
and L, J, H, F,?, both consisting of alternate letters in a reverse order.
Q.124 CX, FU, IR, ? , OL, RI
A. LO
B. MN
C. NO
D. OP
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ANSWER : Option A LO
SOLUTION :
The first letter of each term is moved three steps forward and the second
letter is moved three steps backward to obtain the corresponding
letters of the next term. The first letter of each term is moved three
steps forward:
C+3=F
F+3=I
I+3=L
L+3=N
O+3=R
R+3=U
Second letter is moved three steps backward:
x,3=U
U,3=R
R,3=O
O-3=L
L,3=I
I,3=F
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Q.125 ZA5, Y4B, XC6, W3D, _____
A. E7V
B. VE7
C. VE5
D. V2E
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ANSWER : Option B VE7
SOLUTION :
There are three series to look for here. The first letters are
alphabetical in reverse: Z, Y, X, W, V. The second letters are
in alphabetical order, beginning with A The number series is as
follows: 5, 4, 6, 3, 7.
ZA5
Y4B
XC6
W3D
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Q.126 B2CD, _____ BCD4, B5CD, BC6D
A. B2C2D
B. BC3D
C. B2C3D
D. BCD7
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ANSWER : Option B
SOLUTION :
Because the letters are the same, concentrate on the number series,
which is a simple 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 series, and follows each letter in order.
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Q.127 B , C , F ,G ,J ,K ..
A. L
B. M
C. N
D. Q
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SOLUTION :
The steps are alternating between +1 and +3
B+1=C
C+3=F
F+1=G
G+3=J
J+1=K
K+ 3= N
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Q.128 C, D, F, I, M, R, ..
A. X
B. W
C. Y
D. T
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ANSWER : Option A X
SOLUTION :
The steps are increasing by 1 each position +1,+2,+3,+4,+5 and so on
C+ 1 = D
D+ 2= F
F+ 3 = I
I+ 4 = M
M+ 5 = R
R+ 6 =X
So missing value is X.
Q.129 Which term comes next in the sequence: AC, FH, KM, PR,?
A. UW
B. VW
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D. TV
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Q.130 AZBY, ?, EVFU, GTHS
A. CXDW
B. CYDR
C. EXDZ
D. BYCZ
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ANSWER : Option A UW
SOLUTION :
The first and second letters of each term are moved five steps
forward to obtain the corresponding letters of the next term.
Thus, the first letter of the missing term must be five steps
ahead of P i.e. U, while the second letter must be five steps ahead
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ANSWER : Option A CXDW
SOLUTION :
In this series values position of first, three, five, and seven and so on
increases by +1.In this series values of Second, fourth, six and so on
backwarddecreases by +1. Missing values is = CXDW
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Q.131 D, G, J,_____, S
A. N
B. O
C. P
D. R
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ANSWER : Option A N
SOLUTION :
Here alternate series missing letters between them first and second,
second and third And so on.
Q.132 SCD, TEF, UGH, ___ , WKL
A. VIJ
B. CMN
C. UJI
D. IJT
E.
ANSWER : Option A VIJ
SOLUTION :
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letters only: STUVW. The second series involves the remaining
letters: CD, EF,GH, IJ, and KL. .i.e.SCD, TEF, UGH, _VIJ_, WKL
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Q.133 Z1A, X2D, V6G, T21J, R88M, P445P, ?
A. M676S
B. N267YS
C. N2676S
D. N2576S
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SOLUTION :
First letter: ZXVTRP (-2,-2,-2,.....)
Second letter: ADGJMP ( +3, +3,+3,...)
Series of numerals: 1,2,6,21,88,445
( x1+1, x2+2, x3+3...) So next term is N2676S.
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Q.134 AYBZC, DWEXF, GUHVI, JSKTL, ?
A. MQORN
B. MQNRO
C. NQMOR
D. QMONR
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SOLUTION :
First letter increase by +3
Second letter decreases by -2
Third letter increase by +3
Fourth letter increase backward by +2
Fifth letter increase by +3
Q.135 A, B, B, D, C, F, D, H, E, ?, ?
A. E.F
B. J.F
C. F.I
D. F.G
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ANSWER : Option B J.F
SOLUTION :
The given sequence is a combination of two series:
I. 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, terms i.e. A, B, C, D, E,? II.
2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, terms i.e. B, D, F, H,? Clearly, I consist of
consecutive letters while II consists of alternate letters. So, Positions
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AB B D C F D H EJF
Q.136 Find missing value? QPO, NML, KJI, _____ EDC
A. JKL
B. CAB
C. HGF
D. GHI
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SOLUTION :
This series consists of letters in a reverse alphabetical order.
QPO NML KJI HGF EDC.
Therefore missing term is = HGF
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Q.137 FAG, GAF, HAI, IAH, ___
A. HAK
B. JAK
C. HAL
D. JAI
E.
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SOLUTION :
The middle letters are static,so concentrate on the first and third letters.
The series involves an alphabetical order with a reversal of the letters.
The first letters are in alphabetical order: F, G, H, I, J.
The second and fourth segments are reversals of the first and third
segments. The missing segment begins with a new letter.FAG, GAF, HAI,
IAH, (JAK)
Therefore missing term is = JAK
Q.138 2E3, 3H5, 5L7, ___
A. 7P9
B. 7Q10
C. 7S12
D. 7R11
E.
ANSWER : Option D 7R11
SOLUTION :
Middle letters increase by +2,+4,+6.Third number is next series first value.
Missing term is 7R11
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Q.139 R, M, ?, F, D, ?
A. C, B
B. J, H
C. B, H
D. I, C
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SOLUTION :
Letter are in reverse order in which from the last 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 letters
are missing between two consecutive letters.
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A. 55
B. 36
C. 70
D. 105
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Q.140 Find out the odd one out.
3, 10, 21, 36, 55, 70, 105
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SOLUTION :
The pattern in the series is
1 x 3, 2 x 5, 3 x 7, 4 x 9, 5 x 11, 6 x 13, 7 x 15.
So the series will be 3, 10, 21, 36, 55, 78, 105.
So 70 is wrong term in the series.
Q.141 Choose the number pair/group which is different from others?
A. 12: 96
B. 16: 128
C. 15: 120
D. 13: 117
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ANSWER : Option D 13: 117
SOLUTION :
In all other pairs, second number is obtained by multiplying the
first number by 8.
Q.142 Choose the pair in which the words are differently related.
A. light: heavy
B. broad: wide
C. tiny: small
D. big: large
E.
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ANSWER : Option A light: heavy
SOLUTION :
The words in other pairs are synonyms.
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Q.143 Choose the pair in which the words are differently related?
A. Shirt: Fabric
B. Shoe: Leather
C. Iron: Axe
D. Jeweler: Gold
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SOLUTION :
In all other pairs, first is a product made from the second.
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A. 84
B. 102
C. 28
D. 19
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Q.144 Find the odd one out.
19, 28, 39, 52, 67, 84, 102
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SOLUTION :
In the above series, the elements are in the pattern of x2+3,Where x is 4,5,6,7,8,9,10.but
102+3 is not equal to 102.It is 103.so 102 is odd one.
Q.145 Choose the word which is least like the other words in the group.
Snake, Lizard, Turtle, Whale, Crocodile.
A. Lizard
B. Snake
C. Crocodile
D. Whale
E.
ANSWER : Option D Whale
SOLUTION :
Snake, lizard, turtle and crocodile are reptiles while whale is not.
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Q.146 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
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A. Debit
B. Deduction
C. Deposit
D. Withdrawal
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Q.147 Find the odd one out?
1, 4, 9, 16, 23, 25, 36
A. 9
B. 16
C. 25
D. 23
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SOLUTION :
All except deposit, indicate reduction.
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ANSWER : Option D 23
SOLUTION :
In the above series all elements except 23 are perfect squares. So 23 is odd one.
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Q.148 Choose the number which is different from others in the group?
A. 59
B. 17
C. 29
D. 27
E.
ANSWER : Option D 27
SOLUTION :
Each of the numbers except 27, is a prime number.
Q.149 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. Hawk
B. Parrot
C. Owl
D. Eagle
E.
ANSWER : Option B Parrot
SOLUTION :
All except parrot are birds of prey.
Q.150 Which word does NOT belong with the others ?
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A. Cot
B. Sheet
C. Quilt
D. Spain
E.
ANSWER : Option A Cot
SOLUTION :
All except Cot are parts of bed spread.
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Q.151 Find the odd one out.
5,16,6,16,7,16,9
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B. 16
C. 7
D. 6
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SOLUTION :
In the above series, the terms at odd places are 5,6,7,8.......and at even places is 16.
So 9 is odd one.
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Q.152 Spot the stranger, in the following group out
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, English.
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A. Physics
B. Chemistry
C. Zoology
D. English
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ANSWER : Option D English
SOLUTION :
Here Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology deals with science but English is not.
Q.153 Find the odd one out
A. sphere
B. Globe
C. Specter
D. Ball
E.
ANSWER : Option C Specter
SOLUTION :
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All the others are round objects.
Q.154 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. core
B. core
C. pulp
D. seeds
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56, 72, 90, 110, 132, 150
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SOLUTION :
The core, seeds, and pulp are all parts of an apple. A slice would
be a piece taken out of an apple.
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A. 150
B. 56
C. 110
D. 132
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SOLUTION :
The above series as follows:
7 x 8, 8 x 9, 9 x 10, 10 x 11, 11 x 12, 12 x 13.
So it will be 56, 72, 90, 110, 132, 156.
So 150 is wrong.
Q.156 Find the odd one out
A. Chilli
B. Garlic
C. Ginger
D. Potato
E.
ANSWER : Option A Chilli
SOLUTION :
All except Chilli are modified stems.
Q.157 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. body
B. heading
C. closing
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D. letter
E.
ANSWER : Option D letter
SOLUTION :
Heading, body, and closing are all parts of a letter; the letter is the whole,
not a part.
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Q.158 Find the odd one out?
1, 4, 9, 16, 20, 36, 49
A. 6
B. 9
C. 36
D. 20
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SOLUTION :
In the above series all elements except 20 are perfect squares. So 20 is odd one.
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Q.159 Choose the word which is least like the others word in a group
A. oil
B. butter
C. curd
D. cheese
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SOLUTION :
Butter, curd and cheese are product of milk except oil.
Q.160 Choose the number which is different from others in the group?
A. 27
B. 64
C. 125
D. 144
E.
ANSWER : Option D 144
SOLUTION :
Each of the numbers except 144, is a perfect cube.e study of geometry.
Variable is a term generally used in the study of algebra.
Q.161 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. rose
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B. tulip
C. daisy
D. bud
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ANSWER : Option D bud
SOLUTION :
Tulip, rose, and daisy are all types of flowers. A bud is notflowers.
Bud is an undeveloped part and normally occurs in the axil of a leaf or
at the tip of the stem.
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Q.162 Choose the pair in which the words are differently related?
A. Man: Garage
B. Pig: Sty
C. Horse: Stable
D. Cow: Shed
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SOLUTION :
In all other pairs, second is the place of stay of the first.
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Q.163 Find the odd one out.
105, 85, 60, 30, 0, -45, -90
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A. 30
B. 105
C. -45
D. 0
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ANSWER : Option D 0
SOLUTION :
Subtract 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 from the terms.
So 0 is odd one.
Q.164 Find the odd one out
A. avoid
B. duck
C. flee
D. dodge
E.
ANSWER : Option C flee
SOLUTION :
Dodge, duck, and avoid are all synonyms meaning evade. Flee means
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to run away from.
Q.165 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. couch
B. table
C. rug
D. chair
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Q.166 125, 106, 88, 76, 65, 58, 53
A. 106
B. 125
C. 128
D. 76
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SOLUTION :
The couch, table, and chair are pieces of furniture; the rug is not.
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ANSWER : Option C 128
SOLUTION :
Subtract 24,21,18,15,12,9 from the numbers to get the next number.
So 128 is wrong
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Q.167 Find the odd one out.
46080, 3840, 384, 48, 24, 2, 1
A. 46080
B. 384
C. 24
D. 2
E.
ANSWER : Option C 24
SOLUTION :
In the above series, the terms are successively divided by 12, 10, 8, 6.... So 24 is not in this
pattern.
So 24 is odd one.
Q.168 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. shrimp
B. eel
C. crab
D. lobster
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ANSWER : Option B eel
SOLUTION :
The lobster, crab, and shrimp are all types of crustaceans
an eel is a fish.
Q.169 Find out the odd one out.
4, 9, 19, 39, 79, 160, 319
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A. 319
B. 39
C. 79
D. 160
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SOLUTION :
Double the number and add 1 to it.
So the series will be 4, 9, 39, 79, 159, 319.
So 160 is wrong.
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Q.170 Find the odd one out?
2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, 64
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A. 17
B. 50
C. 64
D. 2
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ANSWER : Option C 64
SOLUTION :
In the above series, the elements are in the pattern of x2+1,Where x is 1,2,3,4,5,6,7.but
82+1 is not equal to 64.It is 65.64 is odd one.
Q.171 Find the odd one out.
2, 5, 10, 50, 500, 5000
A. 5
B. 50
C. 500
D. 50000
E.
ANSWER : Option D 5000
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SOLUTION :
In the above series, the pattern as follows:
1st term * 2nd term = 3rd term
2nd term * 3rd term = 4th term
3rd term * 4th term = 5th term
But 50*500=25000 which is not equal to
5000. So 5000 is odd one.
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Q.172 Find the odd man out.
15, 16, 34, 105, 424, 2124, 12576
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A. 424
B. 2124
C. 12576
D. 16
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ANSWER : Option B 2124
SOLUTION :
Second term = First term * 1 + 1 = 16
Third term = Second term * 2 + 2 = 34
Forth term = Third Term * 3 + 3 = 105
Fifth term = Forth term * 4 + 4 = 424
Sixth term = Fifth term * 5 + 5 =2125
Seventh term = Sixth term * 6 + 6 = 12576.
So 2124 is wrong.
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Q.173 Find the odd one out
A. blossom
B. thrive
C. flourishes
D. renovate
E.
ANSWER : Option D renovate
SOLUTION :
All other words are synonyms.Renovate = to make new again.
Q.174 Choose the group of letters which is different from others?
A. WU
B. RS
C. MK
D. QN
E.
ANSWER : Option D QN
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SOLUTION :
All other groups contain two alternate letters in reverse order.
Q.175 Find the odd one out?
835,734,642,751,853,981,532
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A. 624
B. 734
C. 751
D. 835
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SOLUTION :
In the above series, the difference between third and first digit of each element is equal to
its middle digit. But 751 is not in this pattern, so odd one.
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Q.176 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. elephant
B. lion
C. leopard
D. cougar
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SOLUTION :
A leopard, cougar, and lion all belong to the cat family
an elephant does not.
Q.177 Which the words are differently related?
A. defendant
B. prosecutor
C. trial
D. judge
E.
ANSWER : Option C trial
SOLUTION :
Defendant, prosecutor, and judge are all persons involved in a trial.
A trial is not a person.
Q.178 Choose the number which is different from others in the group?
A. area
B. quadrilateral
C. circumference
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D. variable
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ANSWER : Option D variable
SOLUTION :
Area, circumference, and quadrilateral are all terms used in
the study of geometry. Variable is a term generally used in the
study of algebra.
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Q.179 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. dill
B. mayonnaise
C. parsley
D. basil
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SOLUTION :
Parsley, basil, and dill are types of herbs. Mayonnaise is not an herb.
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A. 132
B. 28
C. 64
D. 10
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Q.180 Find out the odd one out.
10, 14, 28, 32, 64, 68, 132
ANSWER : Option A 132
SOLUTION :
Alternatively add 4 and double the next term.
So 132 is wrong.
Q.181 Find the odd one out.
582, 605, 588, 611, 634, 617, 600
A. 582
B. 588
C. 634
D. 617
E.
ANSWER : Option C 634
SOLUTION :
In the above series, alternatively 23 is added and 17 is subtracted from the terms.
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So 634 is odd one.
Q.182 Find out different?
A. ounce
B. inch
C. centimeter
D. yard
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Q.183 Find the odd one out?
3, 5, 7, 12, 17, 19
A. 5
B. 7
C. 12
D. 17
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SOLUTION :
The centimeter,yardand inchmeasurelength,an ounce measures
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ANSWER : Option C 12
SOLUTION :
In the above series except 12 all elements are odd numbers. So 12 is the odd one.
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Q.184 Find the odd man out. 3, 5, 15, 75, 1120, 84375
A. 84375
B. 1120
C. 15
D. 3
E.
ANSWER : Option B 1120
SOLUTION :
Pattern: 1st * 2nd = 3rd, 2nd * 3rd = 4th, etc.
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3 x 5 = 15
5 x 15 = 75
15 x 75 = 1125
75 x 1125 = 84375
Hence, 1120 is wrong. 1125 should have come in place of 1120.
Q.185 Find the odd man out. 30, -5, -45, -90, -145, -195, -255
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B. -145
C. -255
D. -195
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SOLUTION :
30
30 - 35 = -5
-5 - 40 = -45
-45 - 45 = -90
-90 - 50 = -140
-140 - 55 = -195
-195 - 60 = -255
Hence, -145 is wrong. -140 should have come in place of -145
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A. 100
B. 125
C. 343
D. 216
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Q.186 Find the odd one out.
8, 27, 64, 100, 125, 216, 343
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SOLUTION :
In the above series all elements except 100 are perfect cubes. So 100 is odd one.
Q.187 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. yarn
B. cord
C. tape
D. twine
E.
ANSWER : Option C tape
SOLUTION :
The yarn, twine, and cord are all used for tying. The tape is not used in
the same way.
Q.188 Find the odd man out. 12, 21, 32, 45, 60, 77, 95
A. 95
B. 21
C. 12
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ANSWER : Option A 95
SOLUTION :
12 + 9 = 21
21 + 11 = 32
32 + 13 = 45
45 + 15 = 60
60 + 17 = 77
77 + 19 = 96
hence, 95 is wrong. 96 should have come in place of 95
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A. 125
B. 142
C. 135
D. 165
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SOLUTION :
Prime numbers 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 are added successively. Hence, 165 is wrong
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Q.190 Which number does NOT belong with the others?
A. 63
B. 43
C. 73
D. 53
E.
ANSWER : Option A 63
SOLUTION :
43, 53 and 73 are prime numbers and 63 is not prime number.
Q.191 Find the odd one out
A. Fog
B. Mist
C. Hailstone
D. Vapour
E.
ANSWER : Option D Vapour
SOLUTION :
All except Vapour are different forms of Precipitation.
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Q.192 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. cello
B. violin
C. flute
D. guitar
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SOLUTION :
The guitar, violin, and cello are stringed instruments the flute
is a wind instrument.
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Q.193 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. mayor
B. governor
C. lawyer
D. senator
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SOLUTION :
The mayor, governor, and senator are all persons elected to government
offices the lawyer is not an elected official.
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Q.194 Choose the word which is least like the others word in a group
A. pencil
B. pen
C. book
D. paper
E.
ANSWER : Option C book
SOLUTION :
Except all book are stationary item.
Q.195 Choose the number which is different from others in the group?
A. 121
B. 177
C. 153
D. 183
E.
ANSWER : Option A 121
SOLUTION :
121 is the only perfect square number in the group.
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Q.196 Find out different?
A. interstate
B. freeway
C. Street
D. Street
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SOLUTION :
Freeway, interstate, and expressway are all high- speed highways a street
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A. 4463
B. 572
C. 672
D. 427
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385, 4462, 572, 396, 427, 672, 264
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SOLUTION :
In the above series, the sum of first and third digit of each element is equal to its middle
digit. But 427 is not in this pattern, so odd one
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Q.198 Find the odd one out
A. vision
B. cornea
C. pupil
D. retina
E.
ANSWER : Option A vision
SOLUTION :
The cornea, retina, and pupil are all parts of the eye.
Q.199 Find the odd one out
A. glossary
B. index
C. book
D. chapter
E.
ANSWER : Option C book
SOLUTION :
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An index, glossary, and chapter are all parts of a book. Choice a does
not belong because the book is the whole, not a part.
Q.200 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. punctuation
B. adverb
C. noun
D. preposition
E.
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A. two
B. three
C. six
D. eight
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SOLUTION :
The noun, preposition, and adverb are classes of words that make
up a sentence. Punctuation belongs in a sentence, but punctuation
is not a class of word.
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SOLUTION :
Two, six, and eight are all even numbers; three is an odd number.
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Q.202 Choose the word which is least like the others word in a group?
A. Year
B. Calendar
C. Day
D. Month
E.
ANSWER : Option B Calendar
SOLUTION :
All others are parts of a calendar.
Q.203 Choose the group of letters which is different from others?
A. T
B. H
C. Z
D. Q
E.
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ANSWER : Option D Q
SOLUTION :
All other letters occupy the even numbered positions in the English
alphabet.
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Q.204 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. root
B. branch
C. leaf
D. dirt
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SOLUTION :
The dirt underneath is not a part of the tree.A branch, leaf, and root
are all parts of a tree.
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Q.205 Choose the word which is least like the others word in a group
A. Geography
B. Chemistry
C. Physics
D. Botany
E.
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SOLUTION :
All except Geography are branches of Science.
Q.206 Find the odd one out
A. Cover: Page
B. Chair: Leg
C. Flower: Petal
D. Circle: Arc
E.
ANSWER : Option A Cover: Page
SOLUTION :
In all other pairs, second is a part of the first.
Q.207 Find the odd one out.
6,13,18,25,30,37,40
A. 13
B. 3
C. 53
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D. 40
E.
ANSWER : Option D 40
SOLUTION :
In the above series, the difference between two successive terms from the beginning is 7, 5,
7, 5......... So 40 is odd one.
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Q.208 Find the odd one out
A. Orange
B. Apple
C. Papaya
D. Mango
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SOLUTION :
All except Mango have more than one seed.
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Q.209 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. aorta
B. heart
C. liver
D. stomach
E.
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SOLUTION :
The heart, liver, and stomach are all organs of the body.
The aorta is an artery, not an organ.
Q.210 Which number does NOT belong with the others?
A. 355
B. 566
C. 891
D. 903
E.
ANSWER : Option B 566
SOLUTION :
355,903 and 891 are odd numbers except 566 is even number.
Q.211 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. prosper
B. flourish
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C. excite
D. thrive
E.
ANSWER : Option C excite
SOLUTION :
Flourish, prosper, and thrive are all synonyms; excite does not mean
the same thing.
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Q.212 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. unimportant
B. trivial
C. insignificant
D. familiar
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SOLUTION :
The first three choices are all synonyms.
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A. 15
B. 91
C. 31
D. 56
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1, 2, 6, 15, 31, 56, 91
ANSWER : Option B 91
SOLUTION :
Add 1square, 2square.... 6square to the terms.
So 91 is wrong.
Q.214 Choose the word which is least like the others word in a group?
A. Iron
B. Aluminum
C. Mercury
D. Copper
E.
ANSWER : Option C Mercury
SOLUTION :
Mercury is the only liquid metal in the group.
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Q.215 Find the odd one out?
1, 5, 14, 30, 50, 55, 99
A. 99
B. 50
C. 55
D. 30
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SOLUTION :
In the above series all elements in the pattern like 12, 12+22, 12+22+32................. But 50 is
not in this
Pattern, so odd one.
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Q.216 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. beak
B. fin
C. wing
D. rudder
E.
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SOLUTION :
The wing, fin, and rudder are all parts of an airplane.
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Q.217 Choose the word which is least like the others word in a group?
A. Leopard
B. Lion
C. Tiger
D. Bear
E.
ANSWER : Option D Bear
SOLUTION :
All except Bear belong to the cat family.
Q.218 Find the odd one out?
331, 482, 551, 263, 383, 242, 111
A. 383
B. 331
C. 111
D. 263
E.
ANSWER : Option A 383
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SOLUTION :
In the above series, the product of first and third digit of each element is equal to its middle
digit. But 383 is not in this pattern, so odd one.
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A. cruise
B. expedition
C. crusade
D. campaign
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SOLUTION :
Cruise = a sea voyage for pleasure. All other words are related
to "journey on land, sea with an aim"
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Q.220 Choose the word which is least like the others word in a group?
A. Koel
B. Swan
C. Vulture
D. Sparrow
E.
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SOLUTION :
Swan is the only water bird in the group.
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Q.221 Choose the pair in which the words are differently related.
A. engine: train
B. knife: dagger
C. pistol: gun
D. car: bus
E.
ANSWER : Option D car: bus
SOLUTION :
In other pairs, the two words belong to same class.
Q.222 Choose the pair in which the words are differently related.
A. blacksmith: anvil
B. sculptor: chisel
C. barber: Scissor
D. carpenter: saw
E.
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ANSWER : Option B sculptor: chisel
SOLUTION :
Except B, in all second tool used for first.
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Q.224 Find the odd one out.
41, 43, 47, 53, 61, 71, 73, 81
A. 43
B. 81
C. 73
D. 61
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SOLUTION :
In all other pairs, second is a part of the first.
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Q.223 Which the words are differently related?
A. Tree: Branch
B. Hand: Finger
C. Room: Floor
D. Table: Chair
E.
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SOLUTION :
In the above series all elements except 81 are prime numbers. So 81 is odd one.
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Q.225 Choose the number pair/group which is different from others?
A. 45, 27
B. 30, 18
C. 20, 10
D. 15, 12
E.
ANSWER : Option C 20, 10
SOLUTION :
In all other pairs, the two numbers have 3 as the common factor
Q.226 Choose the pair in which the words are differently related?
A. Short: Long
B. Lizard: Pad
C. Light: Heavy
D. Poor: Rich
E.
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ANSWER : Option D Poor: Rich
SOLUTION :
In all other pairs, the two words are antonyms of each other.
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Q.227 Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. Mars
B. Saturn
C. Libra
D. Venus
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SOLUTION :
Except Libra all are planets.
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Q.228 Choose the word which is least like the others word in a group?
A. Mother
B. Father
C. Brother
D. Friend
E.
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SOLUTION :
All except Friend denote blood relations.
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Q.229 Choose the number pair/group which is different from others?
A. 1975 -1579
B. 3152 - 5321
C. 4283 - 8432
D. 7319 - 9731
E.
ANSWER : Option A 1975 - 1579
SOLUTION :
In all other pairs, second number is obtained by arranging the digits
of the first number in a descending order.
Q.230 Find the odd one out
A. Nest
B. Burrow
C. Roof
D. Den
E.
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ANSWER : Option C Roof
SOLUTION :
All except roof are dwelling places of different animals.
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Q.231 Choose the number which is different from others in the group.
A. 6
B. 12
C. 9
D. 7
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SOLUTION :
Here only 7 is prime number.
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Q.232 Find the odd man out. 5, 10, 40, 81, 320, 640, 2560
A. 40
B. 81
C. 360
D. 2560
E.
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SOLUTION :
Alternatively 2 and 4 are multiplied with the previous terms
5
5 x 2 = 10
10 x 4 = 40
40 x 2 = 80
80 x 4 = 320
320 x 2 = 640
640 x 4 = 2560
Hence, 81 is wrong. 80 should have come in place of 81.
Q.233 Champion
A. swimming
B. speaking
C. running
D. winning
E.
ANSWER : Option D winning
SOLUTION :
Without a first-place win, there is no champion, so winning is essential.
There may be champions in running, swimming, or speaking, but there
are also champions in many other areas.
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Q.234 Gala
A. celebration
B. tuxedo
C. appetizer
D. orator
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SOLUTION :
A gala indicates a celebration, the necessary element here.
A tuxedo is not required garb at a gala, nor is an appetizer.
A gala may be held without the benefit of anyone speaking.
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Q.235 Shoe
A. leather
B. laces
C. sole
D. walking
E.
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SOLUTION :
All shoes have a sole of some sort. Not all shoes are made of leather
nor do they all have laces Walking is not essential to a shoe.
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A. Cocoapowder
B. Moulds
C. Nuts
D. All of these
E.
ANSWER : Option A Cocoapowder
SOLUTION :
Without cocoa powder we cannot maKeChocolates.
Q.237 Temple
A. God
B. Priest
C. Flowers
D. Offerings
E.
ANSWER : Option A God
SOLUTION :
When god is in a temple that time people go to temple for prayer
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things
Q.238 Writing
A. Pen
B. Novel
C. Author
D. Skills
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A. mountain
B. winter
C. prehistory
D. ice
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SOLUTION :
Without pen writing is impossible.
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SOLUTION :
A glacier is a large mass of ice and cannot exist without it. A glacier can
move down a mountain, but it can also move across a valley or a plain,
which rules out choice a. Glaciers exist in all seasons, which rules out
choice b. There are many glaciers in the world today, which rules
out choice c.
Q.240 Dome
A. coppery
B. coppery
C. governmental
D. rounded
E.
ANSWER : Option D rounded
SOLUTION :
A dome is a large rounded roof or ceiling, so being rounded is essential
to a dome. A geodesic dome is only one type of dome. Some, but not
all domes, have copper roofs. Domes are often found on government
buildings, but domes exist in many other places.
Q.241 Marriage
A. Ring
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B. Temple
C. Same caste
D. None of these
E.
ANSWER : Option D None of these
SOLUTION :
Here ring, temple or same cast is not essential part marriage because only
essential part is acceptance of two people heart.
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Q.242 Monopoly
A. corrupt
B. gigantic
C. rich
D. exclusive
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SOLUTION :
The essential part of a monopoly is that it involves exclusive ownership
or control
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Q.243 Painting
A. Colors
B. Books
C. Canvas
D. Pictures
E.
ANSWER : Option A Colors
SOLUTION :
Without colors we cannot draw painting ,so it essential part.
Q.244 Purchase
A. money
B. acquisition
C. bank
D. trade
E.
ANSWER : Option B acquisition
SOLUTION :
A purchase is an acquisition of something. A purchase may be made by
trade or with money so those are not essential elements. A bank may or
may not be involved in a purchase.
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Q.245 Knowledge
A. Power
B. Wisdom
C. Teacher
D. Learning
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SOLUTION :
When we want information about item or thing then we must learn
that item, then we get Knowledge.
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Q.246 Domicile
A. house
B. tenant
C. kitchen
D. dwelling
E.
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SOLUTION :
A domicile is a legal residence, so dwelling is the essential component
for this item. You do not need a tenant in the domicile, nor do you need
a kitchen .A house is just one form of a domicile (which could also be a
tent, Hogan, van, camper, motor home, apartment, dormitory, etc.
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Q.247 School
A. test
B. report card
C. student
D. learning
E.
ANSWER : Option C student
SOLUTION :
Without students, a school cannot exist; therefore, students are
the essential part of schools. The other choices may be related,
but they are not essential.
Q.248 Pain
A. cut
B. burn
C. nuisance
D. hurt
E.
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ANSWER : Option D hurt
SOLUTION :
Pain is suffering or hurt, so choice d is the essential element.
Without hurt, there is no pain. A cut or a burn may cause pain,
but so do many other types of injury. A nuisance is an annoyance
that may or may not cause pain.
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Q.249 Autograph
A. Autograph
B. actor
C. athlete
D. pen
E.
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Q.250 Saddle
A. horn
B. horse
C. stirrups
D. seat
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SOLUTION :
Without a signature, there is no autograph. Athletes and actors may sign
autographs, but they are not essential. An autograph can be signed
with something other than a pen.
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SOLUTION :
A saddle is something one uses to sit on an animal, so it must have
a seat A saddle is often used on a horse, but it may be used on other
animals.Stirrups are often found on a saddle but may not be used.
A horn is found on Western saddles, but not English saddles, so it
is not the essential element here.
Q.251 Vertebrate
A. mammal
B. reptile
C. backbone
D. animal
E.
ANSWER : Option C backbone
SOLUTION :
All vertebrates have a backbone. Reptiles are vertebrates, but so
are many other animals. Mammals are vertebrates, but so are
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birds and reptiles. All vertebrates are animals, but not all animals
are vertebrates.
Q.252 Doctor
A. MBBS Degree
B. Hospital
C. Nurse
D. None of these
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Q.253 Town
A. libraries
B. skyscrapers
C. residents
D. parks
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SOLUTION :
When any doctor wants do practice then that time doctor must have
degree otherwise government not allowed to practice.
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ANSWER : Option C residents
SOLUTION :
Residents must be present in order to have a town. A town may be
too small to have skyscrapers. A town may or may not have parks
and libraries, so they are not the essential elements.
Q.254 Cage
A. prisoner
B. animal
C. enclosure
D. zoo
E.
ANSWER : Option C enclosure
SOLUTION :
A cage is meant to keep something surrounded, so enclosure is the
essential element. A prisoner or an animal are two things that may
be kept in cages, among many other things. A zoo is only one place
that has cages.
Q.255 Business
A. Firm
B. Contract
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C. Goods
D. Capital
E.
ANSWER : Option D Capital
SOLUTION :
When any person want to established business that time capital
is essential. Firm is started from capital is it not essential.
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Q.256 Ovation
A. outburst
B. bravo
C. encore
D. applause
E.
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SOLUTION :
An ovation is prolonged, enthusiastic applause, so applause is
necessary to an ovation. An outburst may take place during an ovation
"bravo" may or may not be uttered and an encore would take place
after an ovation.
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Q.257 School
A. student
B. report card
C. test
D. earning
E.
ANSWER : Option A student
SOLUTION :
Without students, a school cannot exist; therefore, students are
the essential part of schools. The other choices may be related,
but they are not essential.
Q.258 Election
A. nation
B. president
C. November
D. voter
E.
ANSWER : Option D voter
SOLUTION :
An election does not exist without voters. The election of a
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president is a byproduct. Not all elections are held in November ,
nor are they nationwide .
Q.259 Job
A. Graduation
B. Power
C. Computer
D. None of these
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Q.260 Directory
A. telephone
B. telephone
C. telephone
D. names
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SOLUTION :
For job graduation, power and computer is not essential.Graduate may
be not getting job. Is only depending upon your skill.
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SOLUTION :
A directory is a listing of names or things, so is the essential element.
A telephone often has a directory associated with it, but it is not
essential. A computer uses a directory format to list files, but it is not
required. Namesare often listed in a directory, but many other things are
listed in directories, so this is not the essential element.
Q.261 Shop
A. Labor
B. Goods
C. Both A & B
D. None of these
E.
ANSWER : Option D None of these
SOLUTION :
The essential part of a shop is goods, because without goods there is
no shop. In shop labor may be or may not be.
Q.262 Swimming
A. water
B. bathing suit
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C. pool
D. life jacket
E.
ANSWER : Option C pool
SOLUTION :
Water is essential for swimmingwithout water, there is no swimming.
The other choices are things that may or may not be present.
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Q.263 Recipe
A. desserts
B. utensils
C. cookbook
D. directions
E.
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SOLUTION :
A recipe is a list of directions to make something. Recipes may be used
to prepare desserts, among other things. One does not need a cookbook
to have a recipe, and utensils may or may not be used to make a recipe.
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Q.264 Facsimile
A. picture
B. mimeograph
C. image
D. copier
E.
ANSWER : Option C image
SOLUTION :
A facsimile must involve an image of some sort. The image or facsimile
need not,however, be a picture. A mimeograph and a copier machine
are just a two of the ways that images may be produced, so they do
not qualify as the essential element for this item.
Q.265 Guitar
A. strings
B. teacher
C. songs
D. band
E.
ANSWER : Option D band
SOLUTION :
A guitar does not exist without strings, so strings are an essential
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part of a guitar. A band is not necessary to a guitar. Guitar playing
can be learned without a teacher. Songs are byproducts of a guitar.
Q.266 Wedding
A. love
B. church
C. ring
D. marriage
E.
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Q.267 Harvest
A. Harvest
B. stockpile
C. tractor
D. crop
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ANSWER : Option D marriage
SOLUTION :
A wedding results in a joining, or a marriage, so choice d is the essential
element. Love usually precedes a wedding, but it is not essential.
A wedding may take place anywhere, so a church is not required.
A ring is often used in a wedding, but it is not necessary.
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SOLUTION :
To harvest something, one must have a crop, which is the essential
element for this item. Autumn (choice a) is not the only time crops
are harvested. There may not be enough of acrop to stockpile (choice b),
and you can harvest crops without a tractor (choice c).
Q.268 Vibration
A. sound
B. electricity
C. science
D. motion
E.
ANSWER : Option D motion
SOLUTION :
Something cannot vibrate without creating motion, so motion is
essential to vibration.
Q.269 Culture
A. civility
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C. agriculture
D. education
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SOLUTION :
A culture is the behavior pattern of a particular population, so customs
are the essential element. A culture may or may not be civil or
educated (choices a and b). A culture may be an agricultural society
(choice c), but this is not the essential element.
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Q.270 Country
A. Corruption
B. Law and order
C. Poverty
D. Democracy
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SOLUTION :
Every country hasLaw and orderand thendemocracy is established
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Q.271 Contract
A. agreement
B. document
C. written
D. attorney
E.
ANSWER : Option A agreement
SOLUTION :
An agreement is necessary to have a contract. A contract may appear
on a document but it is not required. A contract may be oral as well
as written, so choice c is not essential. A contract can be made
without an attorney.
Q.272 Sustenance
A. grains
B. water
C. nourishment
D. menu
E.
ANSWER : Option C nourishment
SOLUTION :
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Sustenance is something, especially food that sustains life or health,
so nourishment is the essential element. Water and grains are
components of nourishment, but other things can be taken in as well.
A menu may present a list of foods, but it is not essential to sustenance.
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Q.273 Dimension
A. measure
B. measure
C. inch
D. ruler
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Q.274 Hurricane
A. cyclone
B. wind
C. damage
D. beach
E.
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ANSWER : Option A measure
SOLUTION :
A dimension is a measure of spatial content. A compass and ruler may
help determine the dimension, but other instruments may also be used,
so these are not the essential element here. An inch is only one way to
determine adimension.
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ANSWER : Option B wind
SOLUTION :
A hurricane cannot exist without wind. A beach is not essential
to a hurricane. A hurricane is a type of cyclone, which rules out.
Not all hurricanes cause damage.
Q.275 Language
A. tongue
B. slang
C. writing
D. words
E.
ANSWER : Option D words
SOLUTION :
Words are a necessary part of language. Slang is not necessary
to language (choice b). Not all languages are written (choice c).
Not all languages are spoken (choice a).
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Q.276 Desert
A. cactus
B. arid
C. oasis
D. flat
E.
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SOLUTION :
A desert is an arid tract of land. Not all deserts are flat (choice d).
Not all deserts have cactus or oases (choices a and c).
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Q.277 Antique
A. Museum
B. Precious
C. Rarest
D. None of these
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SOLUTION :
Explanation:collection of old things or old Articles so Option
(a) is related to Museum.
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Q.278 Book
A. fiction
B. pages
C. pictures
D. learning
E.
ANSWER : Option B pages
SOLUTION :
The necessary part of a book is its pages, there is no book without pages.
Not all books are fiction (choice a), and not all books have pictures
(choice c). Learning (choice d) may or may not take place with a book
Q.279 Song
A. Guitar
B. Band
C. Tune
D. Percussions
E.
ANSWER : Option C Tune
SOLUTION :
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Q.280 Bonus
A. reward
B. raise
C. cash
D. employer
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Q.281 College
A. Projects
B. Knowledge
C. Canteen
D. Professor
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SOLUTION :
A bonus is something given or paid beyond what is usual or expected,
so reward is the essential element. A bonus may not involve a raise
in pay or cash and it may be received from someone other than an
employer.
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ANSWER : Option A Projects
SOLUTION :
Professor teaches the student. Another options are secondary
for student.
Q.282 Fear : Threat :: Anger : ?
A. Force
B. Panic
C. Compulsion
D. Provocation
E.
ANSWER : Option D Provocation
SOLUTION :
First arises from second.
Q.283 12:144, 11:121, 10:100,9 : ?
A. 81
B. 89
C. 64
D. 49
E.
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Q.284 Tractor:Trailer :: Horse : ?
A. Saddle
B. Stable
C. Cart
D. Engine
E.
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ANSWER : Option A 81
SOLUTION :
Second number is first number square.
122 = 144
112 = 121
102 = 100
92 = 81
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SOLUTION :
Tractor is run on trailer same way horse is run on cart.
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Q.285 Poles:Magnet :: ? : Battery
A. Energy
B. Power
C. Cells
D. Terminals
E.
ANSWER : Option D Terminals
SOLUTION :
As magnet has poles similarly battery has terminals.
Q.286 Paw:Cat:: Hoof : ?. [Assistant Grade]
A. Elephant
B. Lamb
C. Lion
D. horse
E.
ANSWER : Option D horse
SOLUTION :
Paw is a foot of the cat, so as hoof is foot of horse.
Q.287 Moon:Satellite:: Earth : ?
A. Sun
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B. Planet
C. Solar System
D. Asteroid
E.
ANSWER : Option B Planet
SOLUTION :
Moon is Satellite and earth is a planet
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Q.288 Bank : River: : Coast: ?
A. Sea
B. Sea
C. Waves
D. Beach
E.
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ANSWER : Option A Sea
SOLUTION :
Bank is the land beside a river. Similarly, coast is the land beside
a sea.
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Q.289 Marathon is to race as hibernation is to
A. sleep
B. bear
C. dream
D. winter
E.
ANSWER : Option A sleep
SOLUTION :
A marathon is a long race and hibernation is a lengthy period of sleep.
The answer is not choice d or b because even though a bear and winter
are related to hibernation, neither completes the analogy. Dream is
incorrect because sleep and dream are not synonymous.
Q.290 Tree is related to Forest in the same way as Soldier is related to
A. Army
B. General
C. Battle
D. Gun
E.
ANSWER : Option A Army
SOLUTION :
Tree is a part of Forest. Likewise Soldier is a part of Army.
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Q.291 Push : Pull : : Throw:?
A. Jump
B. Pick
C. Collect
D. game
E.
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SOLUTION :
Words in each pair are antonyms.
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Q.292 Ship is related to Captain in the same way as Newspaper is related to
A. Editor
B. Reader
C. Reader
D. Printer
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ANSWER : Option A Editor
SOLUTION :
Captain is responsible for all operations on Ship and Editor is responsible
for all works in Newspaper.
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Q.293 Sculptor : State : : Poet : ?. [Assistant Grade]
A. Canvas
B. Chisel
C. Verse
D. Pen
E.
ANSWER : Option C Verse
SOLUTION :
Here as sculptor is related to state,So poet is related to verse
Q.294 5: 100, 4 : 64 : : 4 : 80, 3 : ?
A. 54
B. 48
C. 24
D. 60
E.
ANSWER : Option A 54
SOLUTION :
We have
5 X 20 = 100
4 X 16 = 64
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4 X 20 = 80
3 X 16 = 48
Q.295 petal: flower
A. puppy: dog
B. sandals: shoes
C. base: ball
D. tire: bicycle
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Q.296 Plan: negation
A. mood: feeling
B. weeping: sadness
C. weeping: sadness
D. interest: obsession
E.
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ANSWER : Option D tire: bicycle
SOLUTION :
A petal is a part of a flower
a tire is a part of a bicycle.
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SOLUTION :
Obsession is a greater degree of interest
fantasy is a greater degree of dream
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Q.297 Blood is related to Vein in the same way as Oil is related to
A. Car
B. Engine
C. Petrol
D. Pipelines
E.
ANSWER : Option D Pipelines
SOLUTION :
Blood flows in Vein in the same way as Oil flows in Pipelines.
Q.298 Entrepreneur: Profit:: Scholar : ?
A. Income
B. Income
C. Service
D. Business
E.
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ANSWER : Option B Income
SOLUTION :
Entrepreneur who does small business relates to profit in the
same way Scholar is referred to Knowledge.
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Q.299 sunflower: light :: ?
A. Scholar: Books
B. Torch: Battery
C. Ink: Print
D. Mould : Humidity
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SOLUTION :
Due to light sunflower grows . in the Same way when any person reads
books then that person becomes scholar.
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Q.300 Acting: ?: : Gambling : Casino
A. Theater
B. Club
C. Bar
D. Gym
E.
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ANSWER : Option A Theater
SOLUTION :
As acting is connected with theater. Gambling is a game played
in Casino
Q.301 Venerate : Worship :: Extol : ?
A. Recommend
B. Homage
C. Compliment
D. Glorify
E.
ANSWER : Option D Glorify
SOLUTION :
If you Venerate( pray) ,so it is related to Worship,
same as Extol(praise) is to glorify.
Q.302 Pride is to lion as shoal is to
A. teacher
B. fish
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C. self-respect
D. student
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ANSWER : Option B fish
SOLUTION :
A group of lions is called a pride. A group of fish swims in a shoal.
Teacher and student refer to another meaning of the word school.
The answer is not because self-respect has no obvious relationship
to this particular meaning of school.
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Q.303 Fire : Ashes : : Explosion : ?. [Assistant Grade]
A. Debri
B. Sound
C. Sound
D. Flame
E.
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ANSWER : Option A Debri
SOLUTION :
As fire is used to ashes so as to Explosion is to Debri ie debris
is pieces from something that has destroyed or pieces 0f rubbish
unwanted things.
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Q.304 phobic :fearful
A. asinine: silly
B. cautious: emotional
C. envious: desiring
D. shy: familiar
E.
ANSWER : Option A asinine: silly
SOLUTION :
To be phobic is to be extremely fearful
To be asinine is to be extremely silly.
Q.305 monk: devotion
A. rover: wanderlust
B. philistine: culture
C. visionary: complacency
D. maniac: pacifism
E.
ANSWER : Option A rover: wanderlust
SOLUTION :
Devotion is characteristic of a monk; wanderlust is characteristic
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of a rover.
Q.306 Trap is to Net as Trade is to
A. Money
B. Pursuit
C. Earning
D. Profit
E.
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A. Forest
B. Land
C. Mountain
D. Desert
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SOLUTION :
Net is required to Trap and Money is required to Trade.
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ANSWER : Option D Desert
SOLUTION :
Likewise ship is means of transport and is related to sea, so camel
is also means of transport in Rajasthan and so is related to Desert.
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Q.308 Genuine:Authentic:: Mirage:?.
A. Image
B. Illusion
C. Transpiration
D. Transpiration
E.
ANSWER : Option B Illusion
SOLUTION :
The words in each pair are synonyms.
Q.309 Hot:Oven : : Cold: ?
A. Ice cream
B. Snow
C. Air conditioner
D. Refrigerator
E.
ANSWER : Option D Refrigerator
SOLUTION :
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An oven is an appliance to keep food-items hot.
Similarly, a refrigerator keeps food-items cold.
Q.310 Food : Stomach : : Fuel : ?
A. Plane
B. Engine
C. Automobile
D. Truck
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SOLUTION :
AS Food is required by the stomach to provide energy for the functioning
of the body, Similarly fuel is required by the engine to provide energy for
the functioning of automobile.
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Q.311 Cup:coffee :: bowl : ?
A. dish
B. soup
C. spoon
D. spoon
E.
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ANSWER : Option B soup
SOLUTION :
Coffee goes into a cup and soup goes into a bowl. Choices a and c are
incorrect because they are other utensils. The answer is not choice d
because the word food is too general.
Q.312 Current is related to Ampere in the same way as Weight is related to
A. Pound
B. Commodity
C. Measurement
D. Scale
E.
ANSWER : Option A Pound
SOLUTION :
Current is measured in terms of Ampere and Weight is measured in
terms of Pound.
Q.313 Skeleton:Body:: Grammar : ?
A. Language
B. Sentence
C. Meaning
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Q.314 Success is to Failure as Big is to
A. Great
B. Good
C. Small
D. Rig
E.
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SOLUTION :
Without skeleton body is not get any shape .Same without
grammar language is impossible because grammar gives
rule how to speak
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ANSWER : Option A Great
SOLUTION :
Success is opposite to Failure. In the same way opposite to Big is small.
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Q.315 Careful is to cautious as boastful is to
A. arrogant
B. humble
C. joyful
D. suspicious
E.
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SOLUTION :
Careful and cautious is synonyms .Boastful and arrogant are also
synonyms.The answer is not because humble means the opposite
of boastful. The answer is not choice c or d because neither
means the same as boastful.
Q.316 Flow:River :: Stagnant : ?
A. Pool
B. Stream
C. Rain
D. Canal
E.
ANSWER : Option A Pool
SOLUTION :
Flow is characteristic of river.Stagnant is characteristic of pool.
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Q.317 FINCH: BIRD
A. Dalmatian: dog
B. Elephant: reptile
C. collie: marsupial
D. frog: toad
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Q.318 Marriage is to Divorce as true is to
A. Fiction
B. Truth
C. Story
D. False
E.
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ANSWER : Option A Dalmatian: dog
SOLUTION :
A finch is a type of bird; a Dalmatian is a type of dog.
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ANSWER : Option D False
SOLUTION :
Divorce is the antonym of Marriage. Likewise False is the antonym of True.
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Q.319 Listener is listen radio and viewer is seeing the film.
A. Prepare
B. Appear
C. Success
D. Write
E.
ANSWER : Option C Success
SOLUTION :
One of outcomes of Match is victory. Likewise Success is one of
the outcome of Examinations.
Q.320 Play is to actor as concert is to
A. musician
B. symphony
C. piano
D. Percussions
E.
ANSWER : Option A musician
SOLUTION :
An actor performs in a play. A musician performs in a concert.
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Q.321 Pen is to poet as needle is to
A. thread
B. tailor
C. sewing
D. button
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Q.322 Cricket: Pitch :: ?
A. Wrestling: Track
B. Wrestling: Track
C. Ship: Dock
D. Boxing: Ring
E.
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ANSWER : Option B tailor
SOLUTION :
A pen is a used by a poet. A needle is a tool used by a tailor.
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ANSWER : Option D Boxing: Ring
SOLUTION :
The game of cricket is played on a pitch similarly the game of boxing
is performed in a ring.
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Q.323 Window is to pane as book is to
A. novel
B. page
C. cover
D. glass
E.
ANSWER : Option B page
SOLUTION :
A window is made up of panes, and a book is made up of pages. Novel
is type of book. Glass has no relationship to a book. Cover is only one
part of a book; a book is not made up of covers.
Q.324 MEDICINE:ILLNESS :: ?
A. law: anarchy
B. hunger: thirst
C. etiquette: discipline
D. love: treason
E.
ANSWER : Option B hunger: thirst
SOLUTION :
This is a classic function/purpose bridge-the purpose of MEDICINE
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is to prevent or cure ILLNESS. Law provides anarchy or order.
Q.325 Dog is related to Kennel in the same way as Bird is related to
A. Cage
B. Fly
C. Chirp
D. Nest
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SOLUTION :
Kennel is the place where pet Dogs are kept and Cage is the place
where pet Birds are kept.
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Q.326 England is related to Atlantic Ocean in the same way as Greenland is related to
A. Antarctica Ocean
B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Pacific Ocean
D. Arctic Ocean
E.
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ANSWER : Option D Arctic Ocean
SOLUTION :
England is situated in Atlantic Ocean. Green Land is situated in
Arctic Ocean.
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Q.327 Grain : ? :: Stick : Bundle
A. String
B. Heap
C. Collection
D. Stock
E.
ANSWER : Option D Stock
SOLUTION :
Stick is related to bundles, In the same way stock is related to grain,
because we store grains as stock.
Q.328 HongKong : China :: Vatican : ?
A. Rome
B. Mexico
C. Canada
D. Australia
E.
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ANSWER : Option A Rome
SOLUTION :
Hongkong is one of the city in china, so as Vatican is also city of Rome
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Q.329 Player is related to Coach in the same way as Pupil is related to
A. School
B. Word
C. Academy
D. Teacher
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SOLUTION :
Coach guides the Player in the same way as Teacher guides the Pupil.
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Q.330 Listener: Radio : : ? : Film
A. Viewer
B. Actor
C. Producer
D. Director
E.
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ANSWER : Option A Viewer
SOLUTION :
Listener is listen radio and viewer is seeing the film.
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Q.331 Insects: Entomology
A. Cells: Cytology
B. Worms: Ornithology
C. Diseases: Physiology
D. Diseases: Physiology
E.
ANSWER : Option A Cells: Cytology
SOLUTION :
Study of insects is called entomology.
Study of Cells is called Cytology.
Q.332 Pen is to Pencil as Hockey is to
A. Football
B. Ground
C. Team
D. Players
E.
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ANSWER : Option A Football
SOLUTION :
Pen and Pencil are the articles to write and Hockey and Football are
the items to play.
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Q.333 cobber:shoe
A. contractor: building
B. jockey: horse
C. mason: stone
D. cowboy: boot
E.
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SOLUTION :
A cobbler makes and repairs shoes a contractor builds and
repairs buildings.
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Q.334 Mountain is related to Valley in the same way as Enemy is related to
A. Friend
B. Fight
C. Country
D. Stranger
E.
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SOLUTION :
Mountain is antonym of Valley. Likewise Friend is the antonym of Enemy.
Q.335 Wine is related to Grapes in the same way as Vodka is related to
A. Flour
B. Oranges
C. Potatoes
D. Apples
E.
ANSWER : Option A Flour
SOLUTION :
Wine is made from Grapes and Vodka is made from Flour.
Q.336 ZALK TUM means BULLDOG
TUMDILL means DOGBITE
HALTOH means REDDISH.
Which of the following would mean REDBULL?
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ANSWER : Option B HALZULK
SOLUTION :
ZALK TUM means BULLDOG ---------- (I)
TUMDILL means DOGBITE ---------- (II)
HALTOH means REDDISH ---------- (III)
From (I) and (II)
TUM means DOG
ZALK means BULL
DILL means BITE
From (III)
HAL means RED
TOH means DISH
ThereforREDBULL = HALZULK
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A. ZULKDILL
B. HALZULK
C. HALTUM
D. DILLZULK
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Q.337 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
tamceno means sky blue
cenorax means blue cheese
aplmitl means star bright
Which word could mean "bright sky"?
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A. cenotam
B. mitltam
C. raxmitl
D. aplceno
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ANSWER : Option B mitltam
SOLUTION :
tamceno means sky blue -------- (I)
cenorax means blue cheese-------- (II)
aplmitl means star bright-------- (III)
From (I) and (II)
Tam means sky
ceno means blue
rax means cheese
From (II) and (III)
apl means star
mitlmeans bright.
So, mitltam means bright sky.
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Q.338 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
gemolinea means fair warning
gerimitu means report card
gilageri means weather report
Which word could mean "fair weather"?
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Gemo means fair
linea means warning
Geri means report
From (II) and (III)
Mitumeans card
Gilameans weather
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SOLUTION :
Gemolinea means fair warning----------- (I)
Gerimitu means report card----------- (II)
Gilageri means weather report----------- (III)
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A. gemogila
B. gerigeme
C. gemomitu
D. gerimita
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Q.339 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
tamceno means sky blue
cenorax means blue cheese
aplmitl means star bright
Which word could mean "bright sky"?
A. cenotam
B. mitltam
C. raxmitl
D. aplceno
E.
ANSWER : Option B mitltam
SOLUTION :
Tam ceno means sky blue----------- (I)
Cenorax means blue cheese--------- (II)
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Aplmitl means star bright----------- (III)
From (I) and (II)
Tam means sky
ceno means blue
rax means cheese
From (II) and (III)
apl means star
mitl means bright.
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A. poenmigen
B. cuopeisel
C. lasandansa
D. openwork
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Q.340 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
Migenlasan means cupboard
Lasanpoen means boardwalk
Cuopdansa means pullman
Which word could mean "walkway"?
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SOLUTION :
Migenlasan means cupboard ----- (I)
Lasanpoen means boardwalk----- (II)
Cuop dansa means Pullman-------(III)
From (I) and (II)
Lasan means board
Migen means cup
Poen means walk
From (II) and (III)
cuop means pull
dansa means man.
The only possible choices, then, are choices (A) and (D).
Choice a can beruled out because migen means cup.
Q.341 aptaose means first base
eptaose means second base
lartabuk means ballpark
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Which word could mean "baseball"?
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SOLUTION :
Aptaose means first base ---------- (I)
Eptaose means second base ------ (II)
Lartabuk means ballpark ---------- (III)
From (I) and (II)
Apta means first
ose means base
epta means second
From (III)
larta means ball
Buk means park.
Thus, oselarta means baseball.
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A. buklarta
B. oselarta
C. bukose
D. oseepta
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Q.342 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
plekapaki means fruitcake
pakishillen means cakewalk
treftalan means buttercup
Which word could mean "cupcake"?
A. shillenalan
B. treftpleka
C. pakitreft
D. alanpaki
E.
ANSWER : Option D alanpaki
SOLUTION :
Plekapaki means fruitcake-------(I)
pakishillen means cakewalk-------(II)
treftalan means buttercup -------(III)
From (I) and (II)
Pleka means fruit
paki means cake
shillen means walk
From (II) and (III)
Treftmeans butter
Alanmeans cup.
Therefore, alanpaki means cupcake.
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Q.343 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
morpirquat means birdhouse
beelmorpir means bluebird
beelclak means bluebell
Which word could mean "houseguest"?
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Morpir means bird
quat means house
From (II) and (III)
beel means blue
clak means bell
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SOLUTION :
Morpirquat means birdhouse ----------- (I)
Beelmorpir means bluebird ----------- (II)
Beelclak means bluebell ----------- (III)
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A. quathunde
B. beelmoki
C. morpirhunde
D. clakquat
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Q.344 In a certain language ALGEBRA is written as CNIGGWF. How is PAYMENT written
in
that language?
A. RCAOIRY
B. RCAOKTY
C. RACOKTY
D. RCAOJSY
E.
ANSWER : Option D RCAOJSY
SOLUTION :
ALGEBRA
+2 +2 +2 +2 +5 +5 +5
CNIGGWF
Therefore PAYMENT means RCAOJSY
Q.345 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
failadd means besttest
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failbed means bestrest
oarbed means goodrest
Which word could mean "goodtest"?
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ANSWER : Option C oaradd
SOLUTION :
failadd means besttest ---- (I)
failbed means bestrest ---- (II)
oarbed means goodrest ---- (III)
From (I) and (II)
fail means best
add means test
From (II)and (III)
bed means rest
oarmenas good
So goodtest = oaradd
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A. bedadd
B. failoar
C. oaradd
D. addoar
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Q.346 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
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slar means jump
slary means jumping
slarend means jumped
Which word could mean "playing"?
A. clargslarend
B. slarmont
C. ellaclarg
D. clargy
E.
ANSWER : Option D clargy
SOLUTION :
According to this language,slar means jump. The suffix ingis
represented by y. Since choice d is the only one that ends
in the letter y, this is the only possible option.
Q.347 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
jalkamofti means happy birthday
moftihoze means birthday party
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mentogunn means goodness
Which word could mean "happiness"?
A. hozemento
B. mentohoze
C. moftihoze
D. jalkagunn
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ANSWER : Option D jalkagunn
SOLUTION :
Jalkamofti means happy birthday ----------- (I)
moftihoze means birthday party----------- (II)
Mentogunn means goodness----------- (III)
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From (I) and (II)
Jalka means happy
Moftimeans birthday
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From (II) and (III)
hoze means party
mento means good
gunn means the suffix ness.
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We know the answer must include the suffix ness.
The only choice that uses that suffix is choice D.
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Q.348 Here are some numbers translated from an artificial language.
253 means books are old
546 means man is old
378 means buy good books.
What stands for ~Ac^a'not"Eoeare~Ac^a'not^a"c in that code?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E.
ANSWER : Option A 2
SOLUTION :
253 means books are old -------- (I)
546 means man is old -------- (II)
378 means buy good books.-------- (III)
From (I) and (II)
5 means old
From (II) and (III)
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3 means books
Therefor 2 means are
Q.349 If SUNKADU means SNOW FAIR
VIN SUN means SNOW WHITE
KIN TOW means LOW PRICE
What does KADU TOW mean?
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A. FAIR WHITE
B. LOW SNOW
C. FAIR PRICE
D. WHITE PRICE
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From (I) and (II)
SUNmeans SNOW
KADU means FAIR
VIN means WHITE
From (III)
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ANSWER : Option C FAIR PRICE
SOLUTION :
SUNKADU means SNOW FAIR---------- (I)
VIN SUN means SNOW WHITE---------- (II)
KIN TOW means LOW PRICE--------- (III)
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Therefore KADU TOW means FAIR PRICE
Q.350 In certain code language
pik da pameans where are you
danaja means you may come
nakasa means he may come[Union Bank of India PO 2008]
which of the following means "come" in the code language ?
A. da
B. ja
C. na
D. can&#039;t determined
E.
ANSWER : Option B ja
SOLUTION :
pik da pa means where are you --------- (I)
danaja means you may come--------- (II)
nakasa means he may come--------- (III)
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From (I) and (II)
da means you ------(IV)
From (II) and (III)
na means may ------(V)
So using (IV) and (V) in (I),(II),(III)
ja means come
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Q.351 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
myncabel means saddle horse
conowir means trail ride
cabelalma means horse blanket
Which word could mean "horse ride"?
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A. conoalma
B. conocabel
C. cabelwir
D. almamyn
E.
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ANSWER : Option C cabelwir
SOLUTION :
Myncabel means saddle horse ----- (I)
Conowir means trail ride ----- (II)
cabelalma means horse blanket ----- (III)
From (I), (II) and (II)
Myn means saddle
cabel means horse
cono means trail
wir means ride. Therefore, cabelwir is the correct answer.
Q.352 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
mallonpiml means blue light
mallontifl means blueberry
arpantifl means raspberry
Which word could mean "lighthouse"?
A. pixnarth
B. flurgorbl
C. arthflur
D. gorbltusl
E.
ANSWER : Option A pixnarth
SOLUTION :
Gorblflur means fan belt----------- (I)
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Pixngorbl means ceiling fan----------- (II)
Arthtusl means tile roof----------- (III)
From (I) and (II)
Gorbl means fan
Flur means belt
From (II) and (III)
pixn means ceiling
arth means tile
tusl means roof.
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Therefore, pixnarth is the correct choice.
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A. oltastrisi
B. oltastrisi
C. gantipesl
D. vosefstrisi
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Q.353 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
peslligen means basketballcourt
ligenstrisi means courtroom
oltaganti means placement test
Which word could mean "guest room"?
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ANSWER : Option D vosefstrisi
SOLUTION :
Peslligen means basketball court ----- (I)
Ligenstrisi means courtroom ----- (II)
Oltaganti means placement test ----- (III)
From (I) and (II)
Pesl means basketball
ligen means court
strisi means room
From (II) and (III)
olta means placement
ganti means test.
Because strisimeans room, it must be present in the answer, so that rules out choice B.
Choices A andD are incorrect because pesl means basketball and olta means placement.
That leaves choice D as the only possible answer.
Q.354 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
Gorblflur means fan belt
Pixngorbl means ceiling fan
Arthtusl means tile roof
Which word could mean "ceiling tile"?
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A. pixnarth
B. flurgorbl
C. arthflur
D. gorbltusl
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From (I) and (II)
Gorbl means fan
Flur means belt
From (II) and (III)
pixn means ceiling
arth means tile
tusl means roof.
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ANSWER : Option A pixnarth
SOLUTION :
Gorblflur means fan belt----------- (I)
Pixngorbl means ceiling fan----------- (II)
Arthtusl means tile roof----------- (III)
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Q.355 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
nitcoscotingomeans softer than flower
tingo rho mstmeans sweet flower fragrance
mstscotmpmeans sweet than smile
what would fragrance means?
A. rho
B. mst
C. tmp
D. tmp
E.
ANSWER : Option A rho
SOLUTION :
nitcoscotingomeans softer than flower -----(I)
tingo rho mstmeans sweet flower fragrance -----(II)
mstscotmpmeans sweet than smile -----(II)
From (I) and (II)
tingomeansflower
nitco means softer
scomeans than
From (II) and (III)
mstmeanssweet
rho meansfragrance
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tmp means smile
So fragrance = rho
Q.356 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
malgauper means peach cobbler
malgaport means peach juice
moggagrop means apple jelly
Which word could mean "apple juice"?
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A. moggaport
B. malgaauper
C. gropport
D. gropport
E.
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ANSWER : Option A moggaport
SOLUTION :
Malgauper means peach cobbler -------- (I)
Malgaport means peach juice--------- (II)
Moggagrop means apple jelly---------- (III)
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From (I) and (II)
Malga means peach
Uper means cobbler
port means juice
From (III)
mogga means apple
grop means jelly.
Therefore, moggaport means apple juice.
Q.357 Here are some numbers translated from an artificial language.
247 means spread red carpet
256 means dust one carpet
234 means one red carpet
Which digit in that code means dust?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 6
E.
ANSWER : Option D 6
SOLUTION :
247 means spread red carpet-------- (I)
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256 means dust one carpet-------- (II)
5 24 means one red carpet -------- (III)
From (I), (II) and (III)
2means carpet
From (II) and (III)
5 meansone
From (I) and (III)
4 means red
6 means dust
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A. quatmorpir
B. beelmoki
C. morpirhunde
D. morpirhunde
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Q.358 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
quatmorpirmeans housebird
morpirbeel means birdblue
clakbeelmeans bellblue
Which word could mean "housebird"?
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ANSWER : Option A quatmorpir
SOLUTION :
quatmorpir means housebird ----------(I)
morpirbeel means birdblue ----------(II)
clakbeel means bellblue----------(III)
From (I) and (II)
quat means house
morpir means bird
beel means blue
From (II) and (III)
clak means bell
Therefor housebird = quatmorpir
Q.359 In a certain code language
pitnae tom means apple is green
nae ho tap means green and white
ho tom ka means shirt is white.
Which of the following represents apple in that language?
A. nae
B. tom
C. pit
D. ho
E.
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ANSWER : Option C pit
SOLUTION :
pitnae tom means apple is green ----(I)
nae ho tap means green and white ----(II)
ho tom ka means shirt is white. ----(III)
From (I) and (II)
nae means green
pit meansapple
tom means is
From (II) and (III)
homeans white
tap means and
From (I) and (III)
tom means is
pit means apple
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Q.360 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
briftamint means militant
uftonel means occupied
uftonalene means occupation
Which word could mean "occupant"?
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A. briftalene
B. elbrifta
C. elamint
D. uftonamint
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ANSWER : Option D uftonamint
SOLUTION :
Briftamint means militant ----- (I)
Uftonel means occupied ----- (II)
Uftonalene means occupation ----- (III)
From (I) and (II)
Brift means the root word mili
amint means tant;
uftonmeans occupy
el means the ied
From (II) and (III)
alene means the ation.
So occupant means uftonamint
Q.361 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
Migenlasan means cupboard
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Lasanpoen means boardwalk
Cuopdansa means pullman
Which word could mean "walkway"?
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From (I) and (II)
Migen means cup
lasan means board
Poen means walk
From (II) and (III)
cuop means pull
dansa means man.
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ANSWER : Option A poenforc
SOLUTION :
Migenlasan means cupboard----------- (I)
Lasanpoen means boardwalk----------- (II)
Cuopdansa means pullman----------- (III)
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A. poenforc
B. cuopeisel
C. lasandansa
D. poenmigen
E.
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The only possible choices, then, are choices a and d.
Choice d can be ruled out because migen means cup.
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Q.362 SOFT DRINK means TAMM DUG
HARD DRINK means FIM TAMM
ICECOLD means COL FU
What does COLD DRINK mean in that same language?
A. FU TAMM
B. FU DUG
C. FIM FU
D. DUG COL
E.
ANSWER : Option A FU TAMM
SOLUTION :
SOFT DRINK means TAMM DUG---------- (I)
HARD DRINK means FIM TAMM---------- (II)
ICECOLD means COL FU---------- (III)
From (I) and (II)
DRINK means TAMM
SOFT means DUG
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HARD means FIM
From (III)
ICE means COL
COLD means FU
COLD DRINK = FU TAMM
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Q.363 If FON DYU means HARD DISK
DISK PACK means DYU PIK
PEN DRIVE means PITT EN
What does DISK DRIVE mean?
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A. FON EN
B. PIK EN
C. DYU EN
D. NONE OF THESE
E.
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ANSWER : Option C DYU EN
SOLUTION :
DISK PACK means DYU PIK ----------- (I)
PEN DRIVE means PITT EN----------- (II)
From (I)
DISK means DYU
From (II)
DRIVE means EN
Therefore DISK DRIVE means DYU EN.
Q.364 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
lelibroon means yellow hat
plekafroti means flower garden
frotimix means garden salad
Which word could mean "yellow flower"?
A. frotibroon
B. lelifroti
C. plekabroon
D. lelipleka
E.
ANSWER : Option D lelipleka
SOLUTION :
Lelibroon means yellow hat----------- (I)
plekafroti means flower garden ----------- (II)
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Frotimix means garden salad ----------- (III)
From (II) and (III)
Froti means garden
mix means salad
Pleka means flower
From (I)
Leli means yellow
broon means hat
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Therefore, lelipleka means yellow flower.
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Q.365 In a certain language GEOMETRY is written as YOEMERTG. How is TRIANGLE
written in
that same language?
A. EIRANLGT
B. ERIANLGT
C. ERANLGIT
D. EARNGLIT
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ANSWER : Option A EIRANLGT
SOLUTION :
Position 1 2 34 5 6 7 8
GEOMETRY
YO E MER T G
Here middle two letters are constant or not change their position.
First letter is last letter.
Last letter is First letter.
Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TRIA NGLE
E I RAN L G T
Q.366 VISHNU is written as UHNSVI just like GANESH is written as?
A. HESNAG
B. HESNGA
C. HSENAG
D. HNESAG
E.
ANSWER : Option B HESNGA
SOLUTION :
Here word is divided into two parts
VISH N U
U H NSVI
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GANE S H
H E SNGA
Q.367 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
mallonpiml means blue light
mallontifl means blueberry
arpantifl means raspberry
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A. tiflmallon
B. pimldoken
C. mallonarpan
D. pimlarpan
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ANSWER : Option B pimldoken
SOLUTION :
Mallon piml means blue light ----------- (I)
Mallon tifl means blueberry ----------- (II)
Arpantifl means raspberry ----------- (III)
From (I) and (II)
Mallon means blue
Piml means light
Tifl means berry
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Arpan means "rasp" in raspberry.
The word piml, which means light.
That rules out choices a and c. Arpan in choice b means "rasp",
so that rules out choice d. That leaves choice (b)
the only possible answer.
Q.368 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
Granamelke means big tree
pinimelke means little tree
melkehoon means tree house
Which word could mean "big house"?
A. granahoon
B. granahoon
C. pinihoon
D. melkegrana
E.
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ANSWER : Option A granahoon
SOLUTION :
Granamelke means big tree ----------- (I)
Pinimelke means little tree----------- (II)
Melkehoon means tree house---------- (III)
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From (I) and (II)
Grana means big
Melkemeans tree
pini means little
From (II) and (III)
Hoonmeans house.
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Therefore, granahoon means big house.
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A. ian
B. ni
C. ind
D. can
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Q.369 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
ingroindian means get positive thinking always
ameian can gromeans happy and positive thinking
songroliaame meansand positive result better
canafrniame means could get and happy
What is the code for the word "thinking"?
ANSWER : Option A ian
SOLUTION :
ingroindian means get positive thinking always ----- (I)
ameian can gro means happy and positive thinking----- (II)
songroliaame means and positive result better----- (III)
canafrniame means could get and happy----- (IV)
From (I) and (II)
gromeans positive
ian means thinking
Thereforthinking =ian
Q.370 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
ingroindian means get positive thinking always
ameian can gro means happy and positive thinking
songroliaame means and positive result better
canafrniame means could get and happy
What does "AME" stand for ?
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A. happy
B. positive
C. and
D. result
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ANSWER : Option C and
SOLUTION :
ingroindian means get positive thinking always ----- (I)
ameian can gro means happy and positive thinking----- (II)
songroliaame means and positive result better----- (III)
canafrniame means could get and happy----- (IV)
From (I) and (II)
gro means positive
ian means thinking
From (II) and (III)
ame = and
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Q.371 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
slar means jump
slary means jump
ingslarend means jumped
Which word could mean "playing"?
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A. clargy
B. clargslarend
C. ellaclarg
D. slarmont
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ANSWER : Option A clargy
SOLUTION :
According to this language, slar means jump. The suffix ing is represented by y. Since
choice b is the only one that ends in the letter y, this is the only possible option.
Q.372 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
kitbat means greenrose
jaetrit means whiteground
tritflet means groundplay
Which word could mean "greenwhite"?
A. kittrit
B. tritjae
C. tritbat
D. kitjae
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ANSWER : Option D kitjae
SOLUTION :
kitbat means greenrose -------(I)
jaetrit means whiteground-------(II)
tritflet means groundplay-------(III)
From (II) and (III)
trit means ground
jae means white
flet means play
And from (I)
kit means green
bat means rose
So greenwhite =kitjae
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Agnoscrenia means poisonous spider
delanocrenia means poisonous snake
Agnosdeery means brown spider
Which word could mean "black widow spider"?
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A. agnosvitriblunin
B. agnosdelano
C. deeryclostagnos
D. trymuttiagnos
E.
ANSWER : Option A agnosvitriblunin
SOLUTION :
Agnoscrenia means poisonous spider----------- (I)
Delanocrenia means poisonous snake----------- (II)
Agnosdeery means brown spider----------- (III)
From (I) and (II)
Agnos means poisonous
crenia means spider
Delano means snake
From (II) and (III)
deery means brown
In this language, the noun appears first and the adjectives follow.
Sinceagnos means spider and should appear first, choices (c)and( d)
can be ruled out. Choice b can be ruled out because delano means snake.
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Q.374 Here are some numbers translated from an artificial language.
743 means Mangoes are good
657 means Eat good food
934 means Mangoes are ripe.
Which digit means ripe in that language?
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ANSWER : Option C 9
SOLUTION :
743 means Mangoes are good ----- (I)
657 means Eat good food ----- (II)
934 means Mangoes are ripe.----- (III)
From (I) and (II)
7means good
From (I) and (III)
4means Mangoes
3 means are
9means ripe
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A. 5
B. 4
C. 9
D. 7
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Q.375 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
dionot means oak tree
blyonot means oak leaf
blycrin means maple leaf
Which word could mean "maple syrup"?
A. patricrin
B. hupponot
C. blymuth
D. crinweel
E.
ANSWER : Option A patricrin
SOLUTION :
dionot means oak tree ------(I)
blyonot means oak leaf------(II)
blycrin means maple leaf------(III)
From (I) and (II)
onotmeans oak
di means tree
From (II) and (III)
bly means leaf
crin means maple
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Q.376 Myncabel means saddle horse ----- (I)
Conowir means trail ride ----- (II)
cabelalma means horse blanket ----- (III)
From (I), (II) and (II)
Myn means saddle
cabel means horse
cono means trail
wir means ride. Therefore, cabelwir is the correct answer.
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A. wasibako
B. lazbim
C. romzpeo
D. godaromz
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ANSWER : Option A wasibako
SOLUTION :
Godabim means kidney stones ----- (I)
Romzbim means kidney beans ----- (II)
Romzbako means wax beans ----- (III)
From godabim and romzbim, you can determine that bim means kidney. From romzbim and
romzbako, you can determine that romz means beans. Therefore, bako means wax.
Because the adjective wax must come after the noun in this language, wasibako is the only
choice.
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Q.377 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
cantlogmeans classroom
longilog means bedroom
fintomeans icetea
What does longitomean?
A. ice room
B. ice class
C. tearoom
D. tearoom
E.
ANSWER : Option D tearoom
SOLUTION :
cant log means class room ------ (I)
Longi log means bed room------ (II)
Fin to means ice tea------ (III)
From (I) and (II)
log means room
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cant means class
longi means bed
From (III)
Fin means ice
to means tea
So longito = bed tea
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A. sa
B. na
C. pa
D. can&#039;t determined
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Q.378 In certain code language
hana means come now
pa da na means now and then
sa pa means go then
How "and" written in the code?[Oriental Bank of Commerce (PO) 2008]
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ANSWER : Option D can&#039;t determined
SOLUTION :
hana means come now ------- (I)
pa da na means now and then------- (II)
sa pa means go then------- (III)
From (I) and (II)
now = na
From (II) and (III)
then = pa
So and = da
Q.379 Here are some numbers translated from an artificial language.
134 means good and tasty
478 means see good pictures
729 means pictures are faint.
Which of the following digits stands for see?
A. 4
B. 7
C. 9
D. 8
E.
ANSWER : Option D 8
SOLUTION :
134 means good and tasty--------- (I)
478 means see good pictures--------- (II)
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729 means pictures are faint.--------- (III)
From (I) and (II)
4 means good
3means and
1means tasty
From (II) and (III)
7means pictures
8 means see
2means are
9 means faint
So, 8 means see
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Q.380 Are some words translated from an artificial language.
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B. spadiwilko
C. moolobreil
D. wilkozwet
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wilkospadi means bicycle race
moolowilko means blue bicycle
Which word could mean "racecar"?
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SOLUTION :
Moolokarn means blue sky----------- (I)
Wilkospadi means bicycle race----------- (II)
Moolowilko means blue bicycle----------- (III)
From (II) and (III)
Wilko meansbicycle
Spadimeans race
Moolo means blue
From (I) and (II)
Karnmeans sky
Only option A is correct.
Q.381 Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
relftaga means carefree
otaga means careful
fertaga means careless
Which word could mean "aftercare"?
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A. relffer
B. tagafer
C. zentaga
D. tagazen
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SOLUTION :
Relftaga means carefree ----------- (I)
Otaga means careful----------- (II)
Fertaga means careless ----------- (III)
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Taga means care
Relf means free
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reversed in the artificial language. The only choice, then, is tagazen,
because tagafer would mean less care.
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Q.382 Mrs. Carson took a taxi to meet her three friends for lunch. They were
waiting for her outside the restaurant when she pulled up in the car.
She was so excited to see her friends that she left her tote bag in
the taxi. As the taxi pulled away, she and her friends took notice
of the license plate number so they would be able to identify the
car when they called the taxi company.
1: The four women seem to agree that the plate starts out with the
letter J.
2: Three of them agree that the plate ends with 12L.
3: Three of them think that the second letter is X, and a different three
think that the third letter is K.
The four license plate numbers below represent what each of the
four women thinks she saw. Which one is most likely the license
plate number of the taxi?
A. JXX 12L
B. JYK 12L
C. JXK 12I
D. JXK 12L
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ANSWER : Option D JXK 12L
SOLUTION :
The four women seem to agree that the plate starts out with
the letter J. Three of them agree that the plate ends with 12L.
Three of them think that the second letter is X, and a different
three think that the third letter is K. The plate description that
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Q.383 Each question presents a situation and asks you to make a judgment
regarding that particular circumstance. Choose an answer based on given
information.Zachary has invited his three buddies over to watch the
basketball game on his wide-screen television. They are all hungry,
but no one wants to leave to get food. Just as they are arguing about who
should make the food run, a commercial comes on for a local pizze-ria that
delivers. The phone number flashes on the screen briefly and they
all try to remember it. By the time Zachary grabs a pen and paper,
each of them recollects a different number.
1: All of the men agree that the first three numbers are 995.
2: Three of them agree that the fourth number is 9.
3: Three agree that the fifth number is 2.
4: Three agree that the sixth number is 6:
three others agree that the seventh number is also 6.
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A. 995-9266
B. 995-9336
C. 995-9268
D. 995-8266
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Which of the numbers is most likely the telephone number of the pizzeria?
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SOLUTION :
All of the men agree that the first three numbers are 995. Three of them
agree that the fourth number is 9. Three agree that the fifth number is 2.
Three agree that the sixth number is 6, three others agree that the
seventh number is also 6. "Option A" is the best choice because it is
made up of the numbers that most of the men agree they saw.
Q.384 Critical reading is a demanding process. To read critically, you must slow down your
reading and, with pencil in hand, perform specific operations on the text. Mark up the text
with your reactions, conclusions, and questions. When you read, become an active
participant.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
A. critical reading is a slow, dull, but essential process.
B. the best critical reading happens at critical times in a person&#039;s life.
C. readers should get in the habit of questioning the truth of what they read.
D. critical reading requires thoughtful and careful attention.
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ANSWER : Option D critical reading requires thoughtful and careful attention.
SOLUTION :
This answer is implied by the whole paragraph. The author stresses the need to read
critically by performing thoughtful and careful operations on the text. Choice a is incorrect
because the author never says that reading is dull. Choices b, c, and e are not supported by
the paragraph.
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Q.385 Walk into any supermarket or pharmacy and you will find several shelves of products
designed to protect adults and children from the sun. Additionally, a host of public health
campaigns have been created, including National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, that warn
us about the sun&#039;s damaging UV rays and provide guidelines about protecting
ourselves. While warnings about the sun&#039;s dangers are frequent, a recent survey
found that fewer than half of all adults adequately protect themselves from the sun.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
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C. adults are not heeding the warnings about the dangers of sun exposure seriously
enough.
D. more adults have skin cancer now than ever before.
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ANSWER : Option C adults are not heeding the warnings about the dangers of sun
exposure seriously enough.
SOLUTION :
The last sentence gives direct support for this response. Although children might be better
protected from the sun than adults, the paragraph does not specifically cite statistics about
children, so we can&#039;t know for sure, ruling out choice a. There is no evidence
provided in the paragraph to support choices b and d. Choice e is incorrect since the last
sentence tells us that warnings about the sun&#039;s dangers are frequent.
Q.386 Here are no effective boundaries when it comes to pollutants. Studies have
shown that toxic insecticides that have been banned in many countries are
riding the wind from countries where they remain legal. Compounds such as
DDT and toxaphene have been found in remote places like the Yukon and other
Arctic regions.This paragraph best supports the statement that
A. toxic insecticides such as DDT have not been banned throughout the world.
B. more pollutants find their way into polar climates than they do into warmer areas.
C. studies have proven that many countries have ignored their own antipollution laws.
D. DDT and toxaphene are the two most toxic insecticides in the world.
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ANSWER : Option A toxic insecticides such as DDT have not been banned throughout the
world.
SOLUTION :
The support for this choice is in the second sentence, which states that in some countries,
toxic insecticides are still legal. Choice b is incorrect because even though Polar Regions
are mentioned in the paragraph, there is no support for the idea that warmer regions are not
just as affected. There is no support for choice c. Choice d can be ruled out because there
is nothing to indicate that DDT and toxaphene are the most toxic. Choice e is illogical.
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Q.387 Mathematics allows us to expand our consciousness. Mathematics tells us about
economic trends, patterns of disease, and the growth of populations. Math is good at
exposing the truth, but it can also perpetuate misunderstandings and untruths. Figures have
the power to mislead people.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
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B. words are more truthful than figures.
C. the study of mathematics is more important than other disciplines.
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SOLUTION :
This answer is clearly stated in the last sentence of the paragraph. Choice a can be ruled
out because there is no support to show that studying math is dangerous. Words are not
mentioned in the passage, which rules out choice b. Choice d is a contradiction to the
information in the passage. There is no support for choice c.
Q.388 Yoga has become a very popular type of exercise, but it may not be for everyone.
Before you sign yourself up for a yoga class, you need to examine what it is
you want from your fitness routine. If you&#039;re looking for a high-energy,
fast-paced aerobic workout, a yoga class might not be your best choice.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
A. yoga is more popular than high-impact aerobics.
B. before embarking on a new exercise regimen, you should think about your needs and
desires.
C. yoga is changing the world of fitness in major ways.
D. yoga benefits your body and mind.
E.
ANSWER : Option B before embarking on a new exercise regimen, you should think about
your needs and desires.
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SOLUTION :
The second sentence points out that people should examine what
they wantfrom a fitness routine before signing up for a new
exercise class. There is no evidence to support choice a.
Choice c might sound reasonable due to the fact that the
paragraph tells us that yoga has become very popular, but this
statement is not supported by the information provided in the
paragraph. Choices d and e are also not supported since the
paragraph doesn&#039;t tell us whether yoga is good for both body
and mind or what people think about it.
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Q.389 the criminal justice system needs to change. The system could be more just
if it allowed victims the opportunity to confront the person who has harmed
them. Also, mediation between victims and their offenders would give the
offenders a chance to apologize for the harm they have done.This paragraph
best supports the statement that victims of a crime should
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A. learn to forgive their offenders.
B. have the right to confront their offenders.
C. learn the art of mediation.
D. insist that their offenders be punished.
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SOLUTION :
This answer is clearly stated in the first sentence of the paragraph.
There is no support in the passage for choices a, d,or e. As for
choice c, although mediation is mentioned, the statement does not
indicate that victims should be the mediators.
Q.390 Statement: The general administration department has issued a circular to all the
employees informing them that henceforth the employee can avail their lunch break at any
of the half-hour slots between 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 pm.
Assumptions:
I. The employee may welcome the decision and avail lunch break at different time slots.
II. They may not be any break in the work of organization as the employee will have their
lunch break at different time&#039;s slots.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Neither I nor II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II is implicit
SOLUTION :
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A decision is taken when it is felt that it would he accepted by most of the people concerned
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Q.391 Most Reality TV centers on two common motivators: fame and money. The shows
transform waitresses, hairdressers, investment bankers, counselors, and teachers, to name
a few, from obscure figures to house-hold names. A lucky few successfully parlay their
fifteen minutes of fame into celebrity. The luckiest stars of Reality TV also reap huge
financial rewards for acts including eating large insects, marrying someone they barely
know, and revealing their innermost thoughts to millions of people.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
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C. for Reality TV stars, fame will last only as long as their particular television show.
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alarming rate.
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ANSWER : Option A the stars of Reality TV are interested in being rich and famous.
SOLUTION :
This is expressed in the first sentence. Choices b, d, and e are not supported by the
passage. Choice c is incorrect because the paragraph states that some Reality TV stars
manage to parlay their fifteen minutes of fame into celebrity.
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Q.392 The image of a knitter as an older woman sitting in a comfortable, old-fashioned
living room with a basket of yarn at her feet and a bun in her hair is one of the past. As
knitting continues to become more popular and increasingly trendy, it is much more difficult
to describe the average knitter. Knitters today might be 18, 28, 40, or 65. They might live in
a big urban center and take classes in a knit- ting shop that doubles as a coffee or they may
gather in suburban coffee shops to support one another in knitting and other aspects of life.
They could be college roommates knitting in their dorm room or two senior citizens knitting
in a church hall. Even men are getting in the act. It would be incredibly difficult to come up
with an accurate profile of a contemporary knitter to replace that image of the old woman
with the basket of yarn!
This paragraph best supports the statement that
A. people are returning to knitting in an attempt to reconnect with simpler times.
B. knitting is now more of a group activity, as opposed to an individual hobby.
C. creating an accurate profile of a particular type of person depends on the people in this
group having traits and characteristics in common.
D. today&#039;s knitters are much less accomplished than knitters of the past.
E.
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ANSWER : Option C creating an accurate profile of a particular type of person depends on
the people in this group having traits and characteristics in common.
SOLUTION :
The statement that it is difficult to create an accurate profile of a contemporary knitter
comes immediately after a discussion about how different today&#039;s knitters are from
one another and from knitters of the past. Choices a andd are not supported by the
paragraph. Although the paragraph does discuss knitting done in group settings, it does not
specifically say that more of today&#039;s knitting is done in groups; therefore, choice b is
incorrect. Young people may be turning to knitting in record numbers, but again, that
statement is not verified by the information provided in the paragraph, so choice e must be
ruled out as well.
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Q.393 Statement:Read this book to get detailed and most comprehensive information on
this issue.
Assumptions:
I. The person who wants this information can read.
II. There are other books available on this issue.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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SOLUTION :
Explanation: It is assumed that the person instructed is capable of reading the book.
However, we can not say anything about the other sources of information. Hence, the
assumption I is implicit.
Q.394 Statement: "X-chocolate is ideal as a gift for someone you love." - An advertisement.
Assumptions:
I. People generally give gifts to loved ones.
II .Such advertisements generally influence people.
III .Chocolate can be considered as a gift item.
A. Only I and II are implicit
B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. All are implicit
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ANSWER : Option D All are implicit
SOLUTION :
Clearly, all the three directly follow from the given statement.
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Q.395 Statement: The higher echelon of any organization is expected to be models of
observational learning and should not be considered as merely sources of reward and
punishments.
Assumptions:
I. Employees are likely to be sensitiveenough to learn by observing the behavior of their
bosses.
II. Normally bosses are considered assources of reward and punishment.
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A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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SOLUTION :
Both assumptions I and II are implicit inthe statement. Assumption I is clearlyimplicit in the
statement since it is statedthat bosses should not be considered asmerely sources of
reward and punishments.It implies that the bosses are generallyconsidered so. Hence
assumptionII is also implicit in the statement.
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Q.396 Statement: "We must introduce objective type tests to improve our examinations for
admission to MBA." - The Chairman of the Admission Committee tells the Committee.
Assumptions:
I. The admission at present is directly through the interview.
II. The Admission Committee is desirous of improving the admission examinations.
III. The Chairman himself is an MBA.
A. Only I and III are implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only II is implicit
D. Only I is implicit
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ANSWER : Option B Only II is implicit
SOLUTION :
Nothing about the present method of admission or the qualification of the Chairman is
mentioned in the statement. So, neither I nor III is implicit. Assumption II directly follows
from the statement. So, II is implicit.
Q.397 Statement: "Private property, trespassers will be prosecuted" - A notice on a plot of
land.
Assumptions:
I. The passerby may read the notice and may not trespass.
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A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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SOLUTION :
Any notice is displayed assuming that people will read the notice and also follow the content
of the notice. So, I is implicit. Besides, the notice threatens any trespassers to be
prosecuted. So, II is also implicit.
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Q.398 Statement: Best way to solve this problem of worker dissatisfaction is to offer them
cash rewards. If this type of incentive can solve the problem in CIDCO company, then why
not here A Personnel Manager tells the Chairman of a company.
Assumptions:
I. The reason for workers dissatisfaction in both the companies was similar. II. Monetary
incentives have universal appeal.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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SOLUTION :
It is clear that the reasons of worker&#039;s dissatisfaction in both the companies are
similar, that is why the same solution has been recommended. Secondly, it is assumed in
the light of the statement that monetary incentives have universal appeal.
Q.399 Statement: Large number of people affected by the flood in the area gathered at the
relief camp for food, water and shelter organized by the State government.
Assumptions: I. The relief camp has enough supplies to provide food and water to the
affected people in the area.
II. All those whose houses are submerged can be accommodated in the temporary shelters.
III. Many more affected people are yet to reach the relief camp.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only I and II are implicit
C. Only II is implicit
D. Only II is implicit
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ANSWER : Option B Only I and II are implicit
SOLUTION :
Only I and II are implicit because in the relief camp the facilities of food, water and shelter
are available.
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A. Only I and II are implicit
B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. Only II is implicit
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Q.400 Statement: "Join X-tuition classes for sure success. Excellent teaching by excellent
teachers is our strength." - An advertisement.
Assumptions:
I. Sure success is desirable.
II. Students expect sure success when they join any tuition class.
III. Just having excellent teachers does not ensure success.
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ANSWER : Option A Only I and II are implicit
SOLUTION :
The advertisement seeks to attract the students by promising them sure success. So, both I
and II are implicit. Assumption III does not follow from the statement and so is not implicit.
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Q.401 Statement: There is big boom in drug business and a number of jhuggi-jhopari
dwellers in Delhi can be seen pedaling with small pouches of smack and brown sugar.
Assumptions:
I. Drug addiction is increasing in the country, specially in the capital.
II.All the big dons involved in the smuggling of drugs live in jhuggi-jhopari areas.
III. Most of the jhuggi-jhopari dwellers would do anything for money.
A. Only I is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only III is implicit
D. Only I and III are implicit
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ANSWER : Option D Only I and III are implicit
SOLUTION :
The statement talks of boom in drug business and cites examples from the capital city. This
makes I implicit. Further, it is given that most jhuggi-jhopari dwellers are seen to indulge in
transactions of drug pouches. This implies that they give in to their lust for money quite
easily and do not hesitate to get involved in illegal activities for the same. So, III is implicit
while II is not.
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Q.402 Statement: The function will start at 6pm . You will requested to take your pass
before 6 pm.
Assumptions:
I. Function will start as scheduled.
II. If an invitee is not in his seat before 6 pm,the function will not start.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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ANSWER : Option A Only assumption I is implicit
SOLUTION :
It is mentioned in the invitation that you are requested to take your seats before 6 pm.It
means that will start as scheduled .Hence, assumption I is implicit .It is not given that the
function will not start if invites do not cone in time.
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Q.403 Statement:Lack of stimulation in the first four or five years of life can have adverse
consequences.
Assumptions:
I. A great part of the development observed intelligence occurs during the earlier years of
life.
II. 50% of the measurable intelligence at 17th is predictable by the age of four.
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A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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ANSWER : Option A Only assumption I is implicit
SOLUTION :
The statement has no direct correlation with assumption II. Assumption I directly follow from
the statement. Percentage amount makes the assumption II doubtful as it can be more or
less than 50%.
Q.404 Statement: In spite of the heavy rains the traffic has not been disrupted this year.
Assumptions:
The traffic is disrupted in rainy seasons only.
Rains do not affect traffic movement.
Adequate precautions were taken for traffic management during rainy season.
A. Only I is implicit
B. Only I and II are implicit
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D. Only II and III are implicit
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SOLUTION :
The statement expresses surprise at the traffic situation remaining normal even after rains.
This means that rains affect traffic. So, II is not implicit. But this does not mean that only
rains affect traffic. So, I is also not implicit. Since the traffic was not affected during rains as
expected, so III is implicit.
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B. Only II is implicit
C. Only III is implicit
D. Both I and III are implicit
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Q.405 Statement:Dogs are trainable.
Assumptions:
I. Dogs prefer human contact.
I. Most household dogs are emotionally stable.
III. Dog show is an important item in any circus.
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SOLUTION :
Assumption that dogs are trainable is implicit only in statement III.
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Q.406 Statement: This book is invested to guide the layman to study tailoring in the
absence of a teacher.
Assumptions:
I. A teacher of tailoring may not be available to everyone.
II. Tailoring can be learnt with the help of a book.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both I and II are implicit
SOLUTION :
Both the assumptions areimplicit. The book is intended to teach in theabsence of a teacher.
From this we can enterthat the absence of teacher is a possibility, thusassumption I is valid.
Since the book is intendedto teach tailoring, assumption II is also implicit
Q.407 Statement: If you do not get desired response to your fund-raising campaign through
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the routine advertisements, appeal to the public regional sentiments.
Assumptions:
I. It is desirable to adopt alternative strategy in case the response to the first fund-raising
strategy is lukewarm.
II. People contribute in terms of money if proper appeals are made
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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SOLUTION :
It is advised in the statement to appeal to the people regional sentiments if the desired
response to fun-raising campaign is not achieved. It is, therefore assumed that it is
desirable to adopt alternative strategy in case the response to the first fund-raising strategy
is lukewarm. At the same time it is also assumed that people contribute in terms of money.
Hence, both the assumptions are implicit in the statement.
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Q.408 Statement: `Double your money in five months:- An advertisement.
Assumptions:
I. The assurance is not genuine.
II. People want their money to grow.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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ANSWER : Option B Only assumption II is implicit
SOLUTION :
If people do not want their money to grow, such an advertisement would be irrelevant. So
assumption II is implicit. Weconsider that what is given in the statementis true. So
assumption I is not implicit.
Q.409 Statement: Best way to solve this problem of worker dissatisfaction is to offer them
cash rewards. If this type of incentive can solve the problem in CIDCO company, then why
not here A Personnel Manager tells the Chairman of a company.
Assumptions:
I. The reason for workers dissatisfaction in both the companies was similar. II. Monetary
incentives has universal appeal.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
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C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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ANSWER : Option E Both I and II are implicit
SOLUTION :
It is clear that the reasons of worker dissatisfaction in both the companies are similar, that is
why the same solution has been recommended. Secondly, it is assumed in the light of the
statement that monetary incentives have universal appeal.
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A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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Q.410 Statement: "Apply nets on windows to prevent the entrance of mosquitoes in the
house."
Assumptions:
I. The entering of mosquitoes from entrances other than windows is desirable.
II.Nets are not available to apply on doors.
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SOLUTION :
The statement talks of a way to keep mosquitoes away. This means that entry of
mosquitoes in the house is not desirable. So, I is not implicit. Besides, the statement
advises using nets on windows. So, nothing about the use of nets on doors can be
deduced. Thus, II is also not implicit.
Q.411 Statement: The higher echelons of any organization are expected to be models of
observational learning and should not be considered as merely sources of reward and
punishments.
Assumptions:
I. Employees are likely to be sensitive enough to learn by observing the behavior of their
bosses.
II. Normally bosses are considered as sources of reward and punishment
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both I and II are implicit
SOLUTION :
Both assumptions I and II are implicit in the statement. Assumption I is clearly implicit in the
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statement since it is stated that bosses should not be considered as merely sources of
reward and punishments. It implies that the bosses are generally considered so. Hence
assumption II is also implicit in the statement.
Q.412 Statement: Unemployment allowance should be given to all unemployed Indian youth
above 18 years of age.
Assumptions:
I. There are unemployed youth in India who needs monetary support.
II.The government has sufficient funds to provide allowance to all unemployed youth.
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B. Only assumption I is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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SOLUTION :
II directly follows from the statement and so is implicit. Also, the statement is a suggestion
and does not tell about a government policy or its position of funds. So, I is not implicit.
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Q.413 Statement: Let us announce attractive incentives for better erformance.
Assumptions:
I. Incentives schemes don&#039;t work in long run.
II. The performance can be improved.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option B Only assumption II is implicit
SOLUTION :
Since as in the given statement, incentive is meant for better performance, it is, therefore,
assumed that incentive will improve the performance.
Q.414 Statement: Apart from the entertainment value of television, its educational value
cannot be ignored.
Assumptions:
I. People take television to be a means of entertainment only.
II. The educational value of television is not realized properly.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
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ANSWER : Option E Both I and II are implicit
SOLUTION :
The statement makes the first assumption clear though educational value is not to be
ignored. So, I is implicit. That the educational value must not be ignored also shows that
educational value is not realized properly. So, II is also implicit.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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Q.415 Statement: It is desirable to put the child in the school at the age of 5 years or so.
Assumptions:
I. At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn.
II. The schools do not admit children after six years of age.
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ANSWER : Option A Only assumption I is implicit
SOLUTION :
It is logical to say that at the age of 5 years the child reaches appropriate level of
development and is ready to learn. Hence, assumption I is very much implicit in the
statement. Assumption II is not implicit as it is not relevant.
Q.416 Statement: "To buy a X - T.V, contact Y - the sole agent of X-T.V." - An
advertisement.
Assumptions:
I. People generally prefer to buy T.V. through sole agent.
II. the T.V. producing companies do not sell their products directly.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II is implicit
SOLUTION :
The advertisement persuades the people to meet the sole agent Y to buy X-T. V. This does
not mean that the people prefer to buy TV. through the sole agent or that the TV.
Companies only sell their products through the sole agents. So, both I and II are not implicit.
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Q.417 Statement: We must settle all the payment due to our suppliers within three working
days.
Assumptions:
I. We will always have necessary funds in our account to settle the bills.
II. We are capable of verifying and clearing the bills in less than three working days.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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SOLUTION :
Since the statement talks of making all payments within three days, so company has funds
and also bills can be cleared within said time. So both assumptions are implicit.
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Q.418 Statement: Government has permitted unaided colleges to increase their fees.
Assumptions:
I. Unaided colleges are in financial difficulties.
II. Aided colleges do not need to increase fees.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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ANSWER : Option A Only assumption I is implicit
SOLUTION :
Unaided colleges have been allowed to increase their fees. This means that they are in
financial difficulties. So, I is implicit. Nothing is mentioned about the aided colleges. So, II is
not implicit.
Q.419 Statement: I cannot contact you on phone from Karshik.
Assumptions:
I. Telephone facility is not available at Karshik.
II.Nowadays it is difficult to contact on phone.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only assumption I is implicit
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SOLUTION :
The statement indicates the impossibility of phone contact from Karshik. Thus, the fact in I
may be assumed from the given statement. So, I is implicit However, II indicates difficulty,
not the impossibility of contact as is indicated in the statement. So, II is not implicit.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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Q.420 Statement: Vitamin E tablets improve circulation; keep your complexion in a glowing
condition.
Assumptions:
I. People like a glowing complexion.
II. Complexion becomes dull in the absence of circulation.
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ANSWER : Option E Both I and II are implicit
SOLUTION :
Generally, only that good feature of a product is highlighted which people crave for. So, I is
implicit. Since complexion glows if circulation is improved, so II is also implicit.
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Q.421 Statement: "Wanted a two bedroom flat in the court area for immediate possession."
- An advertisement.
Assumptions:
I. Flats are available in court area.
II. Some people will respond to the advertisement.
III. It is a practice to give such an advertisement.
A. All are implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. None is implicit
D. Only I and II are implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option B Only II is implicit
SOLUTION :
The advertisement depicts only the requirement, not the availability of flats in court area.
So, I is not implicit. Such advertisements are given with the expectation of a response which
can make such a flat available. So, II is implicit. Assumption III does not follow from the
statement and so is not implicit.
Q.422 Statement: "Computer education should start at schools itself."
Assumptions:
I. Learning computers is easy.
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II. Computer education fetches jobs easily.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, computer education can be started at the school level only if it is easy. So, I is
implicit. In the statement, nothing is mentioned about the link between jobs and computer
education. So, II is not implicit.
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Q.423 Statement: The economic prosperity of any nation is dependent on the quality of its
human resources.
Assumption:
I. It is possible to measure the quality of human resources of a nation.
II. Achieving economic prosperity is a cherished goal of every nation
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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SOLUTION :
Since the statement itself says that economic prosperity is measured by the quality of its
human resources, we can say that assumption I is implicit. However, assumption II leaves
much to be desired for.
Q.424 Statement: A warning in a train compartment - "To stop train, pull chain. Penalty for
improper use 500."
Assumptions:
I. Some people misuse the alarm chain.
II. On certain occasions, people may want to stop a running train.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both I and II are implicit
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, the penalty is imposed to prevent people from misusing the alarm chain. This
means that some people misuse it. So, I is implicit. The alarm chain is provided to stop the
running train in times of urgency. So, II is also implicit.
Q.425 Statement: A notice board at a ticket window. "Please come in queue".
Assumptions:
I. Unless instructed people will not formqueue.
II. People any way want to purchase tickets.
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A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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SOLUTION :
Both the Assumptions I and II are implicitin the statement.
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Q.426 Statement: The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1
lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents.
Assumptions:
I. The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation.
II. There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only assumption I is implicit
SOLUTION :
Clearly, the amount of compensation must have been decided keeping in mind the
monetary position of the Government. So, I is implicit. However, nothing can be said about
the frequency of railway accidents in future. So, II is not implicit.
Q.427 Statement: TV, is the only TV which gives the viewer chance to watch two
programmers simultaneously An advertisement.
Assumptions:
I. Sale of TV may increase because of the advertisement.
II. Some people may be influenced by the advertisement and buy TV.
III. The sale of TV may be on the downward trend.
A. None is implicit
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B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and II are implicit
D. All are implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option C Only I and II are implicit
SOLUTION :
The advertisement as described in the statement is meant to influence the buyers and thus
increasing sale of the television. Hence, assumptions I and II, both are implicit.
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B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. None is implicit
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Q.428 Statement: "I want to present a book on techniques of yoga to Ajay on his birthday."A tells B.
Assumptions:
I. A will be invited by Ajay on his birthday.
II. The person, to whom the book is to be presented, is not keeping good health.
III. Book is an acceptable gift for birthday.
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SOLUTION :
Since A has decided to gift a book to Ajay on his birthday, it is quite evident that he will be
invited by Ajay and that a book is an acceptable gift. So, both I and III are implicit. Nothing
about the state of health of the person can be deduced from the statement. So, II is not
implicit.
Q.429 Statement: The Government has decided to levy 2 percent on the tax amount
payable for funding drought relief programmers.
Assumptions:
I. The Government does not have sufficient money to fund drought relief programmers.
II. The amount collected by way of surcharge may be adequate to fund these drought relief
programmers.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both I and II are implicit
SOLUTION :
Since a surcharge has been levied to fund drought relief programmers, it follows that the
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Government does not have sufficient money for the same. So, I is implicit. Besides, the
percentage of surcharge must have been decided after studying the expected inflow in
relation to amount of funds required. So, II is also implicit.
Q.430 Statement: The chairman and secretary of the housing society have requested
society members to use water economically to help society save on water tax.
Assumptions:
I. Majority of members of society are likely to follow the request.
II. It is desirable to reduce expenditure wherever possible.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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SOLUTION :
Nothing about the response of society members can be deduced from the statement so I is
not implicit.
But II is implicit.
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Q.431 Statement: Mahesh birthday was known to his friends.
Assumptions:
I. Mahesh arranges birthday party only for his family members.
II. On his birthday, Mahesh received a bouquet and greeting card from his mother and best
wishes from friends.
III. Mahesh received blessings from his mother and best wishes from family members.
A. Only III is implicit
B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. Only II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option D Only II is implicit
SOLUTION :
Clearly, only statement II is related with the assumption given in the question.
Q.432 Statement: The education of a student at collegiate level, not taking into account
maintenance expenses, costs four hundred rupees a year. Collegiate education is thus
drawing heavily upon the national resources of an impoverished community. So, college
education should be restricted to a brilliant few.
Assumptions:
I. Our resources are very limited.
II. Only a few students should be admitted to the college.
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A. only assumption I is implicit
B. only assumption II is implicit
C. both the assumptions I and II are implicit
D. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit
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SOLUTION :
We have very limited resource so not taking into accounting expenses.So,I is implicit. Also II
is implicit.
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Q.433 Statement: Read the study material prepared by XYZ to get a high score in the
exam.
Assumptions:
I. Study material prepared by XYZ is of goodquality.
II. Getting a high score in the exams isdesirable.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
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SOLUTION :
Both the assumptions areimplicit in the statement. It is said in the statement that the study
material prepared byXYZ helps to get a high score, which means thatthe study material by
XYZ is of good quality thusassumption I is implicit. Reading the studymaterial is
recommended to get a high score inthe exam, which is getting a high score, in theexams is
desirable. Hence II is also implicit.
Q.434 Statement: After weekend holidays, a person should be fresh and active.
Assumptions:
I. Look, today is Monday, Ask Ravindra to take up the new project and execute it by
Wednesday evening.
II. Since it is Monday, office atmosphere is relaxed. After lunch some work will begin.
III. It Friday afternoon. Can you give it to me on Monday morning? I will finish it by lunch/
A. Only I and II are implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. Only III is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option C Only I and III are implicit
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SOLUTION :
In statements I and III, it is emphasized that work, if carried out on Monday, can be
executed efficiently. Both the statements are related to the assumption that after weekend
holiday, a person should be fresh and active
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D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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Q.435 Statement: The first step in treating addicts is to re-establish their lost ties, for which
a continuous personal attention should be paid the addicts under treatment.
Assumptions:
I. Addicts under treatment respond better when shown personal interest.
II.Addiction and strained relationships are intimately connected.
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ANSWER : Option E Both I and II are implicit
SOLUTION :
Clearly, treatment of addiction requires personal attention as the first step. So, I is implicit.
Also, since intimacy and personal attention are required to treat addicts, it implies that
addiction arises out of frustration due strained relationships .So, II is also implicit.
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Q.436 Statement: The Government has decided to hike the prices of petrol and diesel by
about Rs.3 per liter to partially reduce the gap between the domestic and international
prices.
Assumptions:
I. The oil companies may not be able to absorb the deficit in purchase and sale prices.
II. People may start countrywide agitation against the price hike.
III. The oil companies may not agree with the government decision of marginal price-hike.
A. Only I is implicit
B. Only II is implicit
C. Only III is implicit
D. Only I and II are implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option D Only I and II are implicit
SOLUTION :
Only I and II is implicit because if the government does not hike the prices of petrol and
diesel, the oil companies will not be able the fulfill to deficit in purchase and sale prices and
for preventing agitation by the public, the hike of price is less.
Q.437 Statement: The new scheme gives people the opportunity to voluntarily
declare their disclosed property and legitimize it by paying the lowest ever
rate of tax.
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Assumptions:
I. The new scheme is much better than theearlier scheme.
II. People may desire to pay less tax andown things legimately.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
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ANSWER : Option B Only assumption II is implicit
SOLUTION :
Since nothing has been said about theearlier scheme or law so we cannot sayabout the
efficiency of the new scheme.Thus assumption I is notimplicit. Thehighlight of the scheme is
that people mayretain their property by paying lowest everrate of tax. Thus it can be safely
assumedthat people desire to pay less tax andown things legally. Thus assumption II
isimplicit. Hence the required answer is (B).
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Q.438 Statement: The government has decided to pay compensation to the tune of Rs. 1
lakh to the family members of those who are killed in railway accidents.
Assumptions:
I. The government has enough funds to meet the expenses due to compensation.
II. There may be reduction in incidents of railway accidents in near future.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only assumption I is implicit
SOLUTION :
The statement indicates the impossibility of phone contact from Karshik. Thus, the fact in I
may be assumed from the given statement. So, I is implicit However, II indicates difficulty,
not the impossibility of contact as is indicated in the statement. So, II is not implicit.
Q.439 Statement: The State Government has unilaterally increased by 5% octroi on all
commodities entering into the State without seeking approval of the Central Government.
Assumptions:
I. The State Government may be able to implement its decision.
II. The Central Government may agree to support the State Governments decision.
III. The State Government may be able to earn considerable amount through the additional
octroi.
A. All are implicit
B. Only I and II are implicit
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C. None is implicit
D. Only II and III are implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option A All are implicit
SOLUTION :
State Government decision to increase octroi by 5% is based on the assumption that the
State Government is competent to implement the decision and also get the consent of the
Central Government. The hike is in view of earning additional amount.
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Q.440 Statement: The Company has recently announced series of incentives to the
employees who are punctual and sincere.
Assumptions:
I. Those who are not punctual at present may get motivated by the announcement.
II. The productivity of the company may increase.
III. The profit earned by the company may be more than the amount to be spent for the
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B. All are implicit
C. Only II and III are implicit
D. Only I and II are implicit
E.
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SOLUTION :
Incentive is an award for the punctuality and sincerity and will work as a motivation force.
This will definitely increase the productivity of the company. However, profitability can not
be predicted definitely as it depends on other factors.
Q.441 Statement: It is desirable to put the child in the school at the age of 5 years or so.
Assumptions:
I. At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn.
II. The schools do not admit children after six years of age.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Eeither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only assumption I is implicit
SOLUTION :
It is logical to say that at the age of 5 years the child reaches appropriate level of
development and is ready to learn. Hence, assumption I is very much implicit in the
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statement. Assumption II is not implicit as it is not relevant.
Q.442 Statement: The target of a fiscal deficit of 5% of GDP could not be met because of
major shortfall in revenue collection.
Assumptions:
I. Shortfall in revenue collection leads to an increase in fiscal deficit.
II. Shortfall in revenue collection leads to a decrease in fiscal deficit.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
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ANSWER : Option A Only assumption I is implicit
SOLUTION :
Clearly, the statement is based on the assumption that shortfall in revenue collection leads
to an increase in fiscal deficit. Hence, assumption I is implicit.
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Q.443 Statement: "We should inform all ourofficers not to read newspapers duringoffice
hours" - Chief Manager tells ChiefAdministrator
Assumptions:
I. Reading newspapers during office hoursis desirable.
II. Office efficiency will not increase bystopping this.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II is implicit
SOLUTION :
Both statements I and II are not implicit. If reading newspapers during office hoursis
desirable such a proposal would nothave made. If the office efficiency doesnot increase
then there is no need of sucha proposal
Q.444 Statement: "Considering that his ministry contains many hawala-tainted ministers,
the Prime Minister has a moral obligation to resign". A Politician.
Assumptions:
I. The politician is not close to the Prime Minister.
II. The politician would like to inculcate moral principles in politics.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
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C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option B Only assumption II is implicit
SOLUTION :
In his opinion, the politician basically intends to point towards moral principles of politics.
Hence, assumption II is implicit. Politician may or may not be close to Mr. Rao. So,
assumption I is not implicit.
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B. Only I is implicit
C. Only II is implicit
D. Only III is implicit
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Q.445 Statement: Items in big showrooms in main markets are costlier than similar items in
small shops.
Assumptions:
I. Items in small shops are never reliable.
II. Persons managing big showrooms are cheats.
III. Maintenance of big showrooms is an expensive affair in itself; hence the prices are a
little higher.
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, only III defines the correct essence of the statement and hence is implicit.
Q.446 Statement: If he is intelligent, he will pass the examination.
Assumptions:
I. To pass, he must be intelligent.
II. He will pass the examination.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only assumption I is implicit
SOLUTION :
The statement mentions that he will pass if he is intelligent. So, I is implicit. Further, this
means that it is not necessary that he will pass. So, II is not implicit.
Q.447 Statement: The company has decided to increase the price of all its products to
tackle the precarious financial position.
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Assumptions:
I. The company may be able to wipe out the entire losses incurred earlier by this decision.
II. The buyer may continue to buy its products even after the increase.
III. The company has adequate resources to continue production for few more months.
A. None is implicit
B. Only II and III are implicit
C. Only I and III are implicit
D. Only II is implicit
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ANSWER : Option E None of the above
SOLUTION :
None of the assumptions is implicit in the statement. Assumption I is not implicit because
the word `entire&#039; makes the assumption doubtful. Assumption II is not implicit
because neither we know the quality of the product nor the market for this product.
Assumption III is not implicit because we can&#039;t say anything about the quality of
resources of the company.
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Q.448 Statement: "As there is a great demand, every person seeking tickets of the
programmer will be given only five tickets."
Assumptions:
I. The organizers are not keen on selling the tickets.
II.No one is interested in getting more than five tickets.
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B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E.
ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II is implicit
SOLUTION :
Clearly, the organizers are adopting this policy not to reduce the sale but to cope up with
great demand so that everyone can get the ticket. So, I is not implicit. Also, due to great
demand, the maximum number of tickets one person can get has been reduced to five. So,
II is also not implicit.
Q.449 Statement:Occurrences of natural calamities have now increased as compared to the
situation five years ago.
Courses of Action:
I. Government should always be ready with the action plan for disaster management.
II. Government should not permit development activities which are likely to cause harm to
nature.
III. Government should appoint a committee of environmentalists and scientists to work out
plans to handle various calamities.
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A. Only I and II follow
B. Only I and III follow
C. Only II and III follow
D. All follow
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SOLUTION :
If the Government is not ready with the action plan for disaster management, then it is not
possible to remove distress, hence course of action I is appropriate. If the Government
permits development activities which are likely to cause harm to nature, then natural
calamities will increase, hence II follows. If the Government appoints a committee of
environmentalists and scientists and takes action accordingly, then it will be beneficial.
Hence, course of action III is appropriate.
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Courses of Action:
I. We must stop further expenses on increasing our nuclear power.
II. We must destroy our nuclear capability.
III. We must concentrate on improving our diplomatic relations.
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B. Only II follows
C. Only III follows
D. Only I and III follow
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SOLUTION :
The statement asserts that increasing defensive power does not ensure the safety of a
country. It is equally important to maintain good relations with other countries as well. But
this does not imply that the country should stop concentrating on increasing defensive
power or destroy the existing power. Thus, only III follows.
Q.451 Statement: Faced with a serious resource crunch and depressing overall economic
sceneries, Orissa is unlikely to achieve the targeted percent compound annual growth rate
during the 8 th plan.
Courses of action:
I. The targeted growth should be reduced for the next plan.
II . The reasons for the failure should be studied.
III. Orissa&#039;s performance should be compared with that of other states.
A. Only I and II follow
B. Only II and III follow
C. Only I and III follow
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D. Only either I or III, and II follow
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ANSWER : Option C Only I and III follow
SOLUTION :
Action II and III follow for pursuing the problem as given in the statement. Reasons for
failure should be studied and the performance of the affected state should be compared
with that of other states.
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Q.452 Statement: It has been reported by one of the TV channels that the answer papers of
Board examination of one State are evaluated by students studying in the same standard
with the help of model answers as instructed by the examiners.
Courses of Action:
I. All such examiners should be immediately suspended from their official positions.
II. All such papers evaluated by the students should be immediately confiscated and got
evaluated by qualified teachers.
III. The Board should explore possibilities even though they are remote, of getting the
answer papers of this examination evaluated by computerised machines.
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B. All follow
C. Only II and III follow
D. Only either II or III follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
Students who work hard all the year round to perform well at the Board examination
deserve to be evaluated correctly by experts, and not mechanically or by inexperienced
people. Besides, examiners who shirk their duty of evaluating answer papers, ought to be
punished. So, both I and II follow, while III does not.
Q.453 Statement: In one of the worst accidents in railway level crossing, fifty people died
when a bus carrying them collided on to a running train.
Courses of Action:
I. The train driver should immediately be suspended.
II. The driver of the bus should be tried in court for negligence on his part.
III. The railway authority should be asked to man all its level crossings.
A. None follows
B. Only I and II follow
C. Only III follows
D. Only II and III follow
E.
ANSWER : Option C Only III follows
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SOLUTION :
The problem discussed in the statement is not regarding the current accident, but to do
something to avert such mishaps. Accidents at railway crossings can be averted by
deploying men to regulate traffic and installing barriers to check traffic movement when a
train passes by. So, only III follows.
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B. All follow
C. Only I and III follow
D. Only either II or III follows
E.
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Q.454 Statement: The condition of all the major roads in the city has deteriorated due to
incessant rain during the last two months.
Courses of Action:
I. The city civic authority should deploy additional traffic staff to regulate the vehicular
movement.
II. The city civic authority should immediately make arrangements for repairs of the
damaged roads.
III. Motorists should be alerted at various places by putting up sign boards about the bad
patches of the roads to enable them to plan their journey accordingly.
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, all the given courses of action aim at either getting the damaged roads repaired or
regulating movement of traffic on, bad roads and making journey easy for all vehicle
owners. So, all the courses follow.
Q.455 Statement: Some strains of mosquito have become resistant to chloroquine - the
widely used medicine for malaria patients.
Courses of Action:
I.Selling of chloroquine should be stopped.
II.Researchers should develop a new medicine for patients affected by such mosquitoes.
III.All the patients suffering from malaria should be checked for identification of causal
mosquito.
A. Only I and II follow
B. All follow
C. Only II and III follow
D. Only either II or III follows
E.
ANSWER : Option C Only II and III follow
SOLUTION :
Clearly, chloroquine can still be used to get rid of the non-resistant varieties, and new
medicines developed for the resistant varieties. The patients can then be treated
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accordingly by performing tests for the causal mosquito. So, only II and III follow.
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B. If only conclusion II follows.
C. If either I or II follows.
D. If neither I nor II follows.
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Q.456 Statement: Most of those who study in premier engineering colleges in China migrate
to developed nations for better prospects in their professional pursuits.
Courses of Action:
I. All the students joining these colleges should be asked to sign a bond at the time of
admission to the effect that they will remain in China at least for ten years after they
complete education.
II. All those students who desire to settle in the developed nations should be asked to pay
entire cost of their education which the government subsidies.
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, no student can be bound to live and work in the country against his wish. So, I does
not follow. However, it is quite right to recover the extra benefits awarded to students if they
do not serve their own country. So, II follows.
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Q.457 Statement: Huge amount of resources are required to develop tourist places in a
country like India, which is endowed with vast coastlines, rivers, forests, temples etc.
Courses of Action:
I. More tourist resorts along the coastlines only should be started.
II. The tourist potential of India should be exploited.
A. If only conclusion I follows.
B. If only conclusion II follows.
C. If either I or II follows.
D. If neither I nor II follows.
E.
ANSWER : Option B If only conclusion II follows.
SOLUTION :
As in the given statement, India is already endowed with tourist spots. Therefore, the
existing potential should be exploited.
Q.458 Statement: Since its launching in 1881, Vayudoot has so far accumulated losses
amounting to Rs 153 crore.
Courses of Action:
I.Vayudoot should be directed to reduce wasteful expenditure and to increase passenger
fare.
II.An amount of about Rs 300 crore should be provided to Vayudoot to make the airliner
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economically viable.
A. Only I follows
B. Only I follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, for better economic gain, losses should be reduced and income increased. So, only
course I follows.
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Q.459 Statement: Over 27,000 bonded labors identified and freed are still awaiting
rehabilitation.
Courses of action:
I. More cases of bonded labors identified.
II. Till the rehabilitation facilities are available, the bonded labors should not be freed.
III. The implementation in the way of speedy and proper rehabilitation of bonded labors
should be removed.
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B. Only I follows
C. Only III follows
D. Only III follows
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SOLUTION :
A feasible and effective course to combat the problem is only the III action plan. It
impediments in the way of speedy and proper rehabilitation should be removed.
Q.460 Statement: In the road accidents the pillion riders are receiving more head injuries
than the driver.
Courses of Action:
I. Pillion riders should also wear helmet.
II. The rule should be changed so that the helmet is made compulsory for the pillion riders
but not drivers.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Only III follows
D. Only I and III follow
E.
ANSWER : Option C Only III follows
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SOLUTION :
Here as the pillion riders are receiving more head injuries .I is proper course of action.
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B. If Only II follows
C. If Either I or II follows
D. If Neither I nor II follows
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Q.461 Statement: The Union Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has fixed an annual
target of Rs 10,000 crores by way of tourism earnings towards the end of the current
decade.
Courses of Action:
I. There is no need of development of further new tourist spots to meet the target.
II.The Ministry should evolve attractive packages to woo the foreign tourists to meet the
target.
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SOLUTION :
Such a high target can be achieved only by a drastic increase in the number of tourists. The
tourists can be attracted only by developing spots worth seeing and providing attractive
packages which seem to be a good value-for-money offer to foreign tourists. So, only II
follows.
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Q.462 Statement: The day time temperatures in this summer have been four to five degree
Celsius above the normal temperature across the country.
Courses of Action:
I. All the district headquarters should be alerted to send prompt reports of death due to heat
waves in their jurisdiction.
II. The Government machinery should be put on high alert and provided with necessary
equipment&#039;s to prevent any untoward incident.
III. The Government should make necessary arrangements to provide drinking water in all
the areas affected due to extreme heat waves.
A. Only I follows
B. Only I and II follow
C. All follow
D. Only III follows
E.
ANSWER : Option E Only II and III follow
SOLUTION :
The situation demands extending as much help and relief as possible, to the common
people, thus making it easy for them to cope up with extreme hot weather. So, only II and III
follow.
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Q.463 Statement: The air and rail services have been severely disrupted due to thick fog in
the northern part of the country.
Courses of Action:
I. The rail and air services should be temporarily suspended in the region.
II. People should be advised to make their travel plan keeping in mind the probable
disruption resulting in delay or cancellation of services.
III. The government should immediately install modern machines which will enable it to
guide the rail and air services even if the thick fog develops.
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B. Only III follows
C. Only II and III follow
D. All follow
E.
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SOLUTION :
Keeping in mind the safety and convenience of passengers, both I and II follow. III clearly
suggests a remedy to the problem and hence it also follows.
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Q.464 Statement: A train has derailed near a station while moving over a bridge and fell into
the river.
Courses of Action:
I) The Railway Authorities should clarify the reason of the accident to the Government.
II) The Government should allocate founds to compensate the destruction caused.
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B. If only conclusion II follows.
C. If either I or II follows.
D. If neither I nor II follows.
E.
ANSWER : Option D If neither I nor II follows.
SOLUTION :
What is necessary is the preventive measures to protect the passengers and pay them
adequate compensation. So, none of the courses follow.
Q.465 Statement: There are more than 200 villages in the coastal area of Andhra Pradesh
which were severely damaged due to cyclone and it caused an extra burden of Rs.200
crore on State Government for relief and rehabilitation work.
Courses of Action:
I. People of coastal area should be shifted to other safer places.
II. State Government should ask for more financial support from Central Government.
A. If only conclusion I follows.
B. If only conclusion II follows.
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C. If either I or II follows.
D. If neither I nor II follows.
E.
ANSWER : Option E If both conclusions I and II follows.
SOLUTION :
Victims should be shifted to the safer places. Secondly, affected State should ask for more
financial help from Central Government to accelerate the relief operation.
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Q.466 Statement: Exporters in the capital are alleging that commercial banks are violating a
Reserve Bank of India directive to operate a post shipment export credit denominated in
foreign currency at international rates from January this year.
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C. If either I or II follows
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I.The officers concerned in the commercial banks are to be suspended.
II.The RBI should be asked to stop giving such directives to commercial banks.
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SOLUTION :
The statement mentions that the commercial banks violate a directive issued by the RBI.
The remedy is only to make the banks implement the Act. So, none of the courses follows.
Q.467 Statement: The exodus from villages to cities is detrimental to both.
Courses of Action:
I.Rural postings must be made mandatory.
II.There should be fewer trains linking cities to smaller places.
III.Employment generation scheme should be launched in rural areas.
A. Only II follows
B. Only II follows
C. Only II follows
D. Only II and III follow
E.
ANSWER : Option C Only II follows
SOLUTION :
Clearly, the exodus cannot be stopped by reducing the number of trains. So, II does not
follow. The exodus occurs primarily due to better employment opportunities and facilities in
the cities. Hence, it can be prevented not by compulsion but by making conditions favorable
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for those residing in villages. So, I does not follow while III follows.
Q.468 Statement: A very large number of students have failed in the final high school
examinations due to wrong questions in one of the subjects.
Courses of Action:
I. All the students who have failed in that subject should be allowed to take supplementary
examination.
II. All those who are responsible for the error should be suspended and an inquiry should be
initiated to find out the facts.
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B. if only II follows
C. If either I or II follows
D. If neither I nor II follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
Both the courses of action are suitable for pursuing. A large number of students failed
without committing any mistake. Therefore, they should be allowed to take supplementary
examinations. Also, the responsible persons should be punished.
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Q.469 Statement: The Asian Development Bank has approved a $285 million loan to
finance a project to construct coal ports by Paradip an Madras Trusts.
Courses of Action:
I. India should use financial assistance from other international organizations to develop
such ports in other places.
II. India should not seek such financial assistance from international financial agencies.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Only III follows
D. Only I and III follow
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only I follows
SOLUTION :
Such projects shall be an asset and source of income to the country later on. So, course I
shall follow.
Q.470 Statement: Many cases of cholera were reported from a nearby village.
Courses of action:
I. The question to be raised in the legislative assembly.
II. A team of doctors should be rushed to the village.
A. If only I follows
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B. If only II follows
C. If either I or II follows
D. If neither I nor II follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
I course of action is not the immediate relief to the victims. Thus I is not the right course of
action to be chosen for the problem. The immediate medical aid will definitely mitigate the
problem to large extent. Thus II course of action is the immediate action to be taken and it is
the remedial step. Therefore answer is B
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Q.471 ) Statement: Many private sector banks have reduced interest rate on housing loans
in comparison to public sector banks.
Courses of Action:
I.The case should be raised before the regulatory authority for investigation by the public
sector banks as they cannot follow such reduction.
II.Public sector banks must adopt such policy to remain in competition.
III. The public sector banks should advertise their special feature repeatedly so that they do
not lose their future customers.
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B. All follow
C. Only I and III follow
D. Only either II or III follows
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, the private sector banks have done so to attract more and more customers of public
sector banks. Thus, public sector banks should either reduce the rate of interest to match
with that of private sector banks or highlight those features which make them stand apart
from private sector banks. So, either II or III follows.
Q.472 Statement: The State Government has decided to declare "Kala Azar" as a notifiable
disease under the Epidemics Act. 1987 . Family members or neighbors of the patient are
liable to be punished in case they do not inform the state authorities.
Courses of Action:
I. Efforts should be made to effectivelyimplement the Act.
II. The cases of punishment should be propagatedthrough mass media so that morepeople
become aware of the stern action.
A. If only I follows
B. If only II follows
C. If either I or II follows
D. If neither I nor II follows
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E.
ANSWER : Option E If both I and II follows
SOLUTION :
When the Government takes such an action it is necessary that people are made aware of
the consequences they would face if they do not obey the directive .Hence II follows. I is
obvious.
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Q.473 Statement: Ministry of Tourism in its one of the reports revealed that due to recent
social disturbances in the country, the number of foreign tourists has decreased
considerably, which resulted in a financial loss of Rs.100crore.
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I. the Government should provide financial support to the tourism sector. II. Foreign tourists
should be informed that they visit the country at their risk.
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B. If only II follows
C. If either I or II follows
D. If neither I nor II follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
Financial support to the tourism sector is not a permanent solution. Secondly, constant risk
for the foreign tourists will never encourage tourism in India. Hence, none of the courses
action is the right solution in this direction.
Q.474 Statement: Experts Committee on Industrial Relations has revealed in their recent
reports that not only the internal problems of the organizations were successfully managed
through quality circles but also employee&#039;s motivation level was increased
significantly.
Courses of Action:
I. Organizations should organize orientation programmes for their employees on quality
circles.
II. Employees should be encouraged to join quality circle programmes.
A. If only conclusion I follows.
B. If only conclusion II follows.
C. If either I or II follows.
D. If neither I nor II follows.
E.
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ANSWER : Option E If both conclusions I and II follows.
SOLUTION :
Statement emphasizes the benefits and effectiveness of quality circles. Hence, it is
advisable that quality circles should be encouraged in the organization and at the same time
employees should be persuaded to join them. Hence, both the actions are right courses of
action.
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B. Only I and III follow
C. All follow
D. Only II and III follow
E.
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Q.475 Statement Higher disposal costs encourages those produce waste to look for
cheaper ways to get rid of it.
Courses of action:
I. The disposal costs should be made higher.
II. The disposal cost should be brought down.
III. A committee should be constituted to study the details in this respect
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The feasible and effective action plan is II and III.
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Q.476 Statement: A large number of students are reported to be dropping out of school in
villages as their parents want their children to help them in farms.
Courses of Action:
I. The government should immediately launch a programmer to create awareness among
the farmers about the value of education.
II. The government should offer incentives to those farmers whose children remain in
schools.
III. Education should be made compulsory for all children up to the age of 14 and their
employment banned.
A. Only I and II follow
B. Only II and III follow
C. Only I and III follow
D. All follow
E.
ANSWER : Option D All follow
SOLUTION :
Literacy at basic level is the utmost need to prepare good future citizens. So, all children
need to be educated. This can be achieved by creating awareness, providing incentives,
enforcing education and banning employment of children. Thus, all the three courses follow.
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Q.477 Statement: Youngsters are often found starring at obscene posters.
Courses of action:
I. Children should be punished and penalized if they are found doing so.
II. Any display of such banners should be banned.
A. If only I follows
B. If only II follows
C. If either I or II follows
D. If neither I nor II follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
I action is not a judicious step in dealing such problem. But putting a complete ban can be
helpful in solving the problem by way of preventing from such exposures. Hence II course of
action follow and our answer is (B).
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Q.478 Statement: There is an unprecedented increase in the production of wheat this kharif
season in most parts of the country.
Courses of Action:
I.The government should immediately lower down the procurement price of wheat.
II.The farmers should be asked to store the excess produces with themselves to be used for
future.
III.The government should make its best efforts to export wheat to augment its presence in
international market.
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B. Only II and III follow
C. Only I and III follow
D. All follow
E.
ANSWER : Option E None of these
SOLUTION :
Clearly, both steps I and II are not commercially viable for the farmers. So, none of them
follows. The only solution lies in the government attempting to export the excess produce of
wheat. Thus, only III follows.
Q.479 Statement: Mr. X, an active member of the Union, often insults his superiors in the
office with his rude behavior.
Courses of Action:
I. He should be transferred to some other department.
II. The matter should be referred to the Union.
A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
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C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II follows
SOLUTION :
Clearly, the only remedy is to somehow attempt to change the habit. If transferred, the habit
will create problem elsewhere. Also, it is no legal complaint to be referred to the Union. So,
none of the course of action follows.
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B. Only I and III follow
C. All follow
D. Only II and III follow
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Q.480 Statement: Some strains of mosquito have become resistant to chloroquine - the
widely used medicine for malaria patients.
Courses of Action:
I.Selling of chloroquine should be stopped.
II.Researchers should develop a new medicine for patients affected by such mosquitoes.
III.All the patients suffering from malaria should be checked for identification of causal
mosquito.
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, chloroquine can still be used to get rid of the non-resistant varieties, and new
medicines developed for the resistant varieties. The patients can then be treated
accordingly by performing tests for the causal mosquito. So, only II and III follow.
Q.481 Statement: There is an unprecedented increase in migration of villagers to urban
areas as repeated crop failure has put them into precarious financial situation.
Courses of Action:
I. The villagers should be provided with alternate source of income in their villages which
will make them stay put.
II. The migrated villagers should be provided with jobs in the urban areas to help them
survive.
A. If Only I follows
B. If Only II follows
C. If Either I or II follows
D. If Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option B If Only II follows
SOLUTION :
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The problem arising is shortage of funds. So, alternative sources of financial support need
to be worked out first. Thus, only course II follows.
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Q.482 Statement: The world will have to feed more than billions people in the next century,
of whom half will be in Asia and will eat rice as their staple food.
Courses of Action:
I. More funds should immediately be allocated for rice research to help ensure adequate
supplies.
II. The people in Asia should be encouraged to change their food habits.
III. The rice should be grown in countries outside Asia to meet the demand.
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B. Only I and II follow
C. Only III follows
D. Only I and III follow
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SOLUTION :
Only I and III courses of action logically follow. Since in the next century the increased
population will have to feed more rice, hence it is necessary to allocate more funds for rice
research to help ensure adequate supplies. Besides, the rice should be grown in countries
outside. Asia to meet the demand.
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Q.483 Statement: The killer entric fever has so far claimed 100 lives in some tribal villages
in M.P. during the past three weeks.
Courses of Action:
I.The residents of these villages should immediately be shifted to a non-infected area.
II .The Government should immediately send a medical squad to this area to restrict spread
of the killer disease.
A. If only conclusion I follows.
B. If only conclusion II follows.
C. If either I or II follows.
D. If neither I nor II follows.
E.
ANSWER : Option B If only conclusion II follows.
SOLUTION :
Clearly, I is vague because if infected people are shifted to a non-infected area, the
infection will spread there as well The remedy is only to fight the disease and restrict its
spread. So, only II follows.
Q.484 Statement: Ministry of Tourism in its one of the reports revealed that due to recent
social disturbances in the country, the number of foreign tourists has decreased
considerably, which resulted in a financial loss of Rs.100crore.
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A. If only I follows
B. If only II follows
C. If either I or II follows
D. If neither I nor II follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
Financial support to the tourism sector is not a permanent solution. Secondly, constant risk
for the foreign tourists will never encourage tourism in India. Hence, none of the courses
action is the right solution in this direction.
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Q.485 Statement: A large number of people die every year due to drinking polluted water
during the summer.
Courses of Action:
I.The government should make adequate arrangements to provide safe drinking water to all
its citizens.
II.The people should be educated about the dangers of drinking polluted water.
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B. If only conclusion II follows.
C. If either I or II follows.
D. If neither I nor II follows.
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SOLUTION :
The situation demands creating awareness among people about the dangers of drinking
polluted water so that they themselves refrain from the same, and at the same time taking
steps to provide safe drinking water. So, both the courses follow.
Q.486 Statement: A mass mortality of Shrimps in ponds on entire Andhra coast has recently
been reported due to the presence of a virus.
Courses of Action:
I. The water of the ponds affected should immediately be treated for identifying the nature of
the virus.
II. The catching of Shrimps from the ponds should temporarily be stopped. III. The
fishermen should be asked to watch for the onset of such phenomenon in nature.
A. Only II follows
B. Only I and II follow
C. Only III follows
D. Only I and III follow
E.
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ANSWER : Option E All follow
SOLUTION :
All courses of actions logically follow. First of all the water of ponds should be treated to
identify the nature of the virus. Since the problem is being faced so the catching of the
Shrimps from the ponds should be temporarily stopped. Also the fishermen should be asked
to watch for the onset of such phenomenon in nature.
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B. If only II follows
C. If either I or II follows
D. If neither I nor II follows
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Q.487 Statement: A recent study shows that children below 5 die in the cities of the
developing countries mainly from diarrhea and parasitic intestinal worms.
Courses of action:
I. Government of developing countries should take adequate measures.
II. Children below five years in the cities of the developing countries need to be kept under
consistent medication.
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SOLUTION :
If the government takes the adequate measures to improve the hygienic conditions in the
cities, it may definitely reduce impact of the problem. This course of action is feasible.
Hence I course of action follows.
Another practical feasible step is constant medication, which would help minimizing the
cases of death due to diarrhea and intestinal worms. Thus II course of action also
follows.The answer is (E)
Q.488 Statement: Residents from Model Colony coming under North Ward of City X have
complained to the Ward Officer that for last three days the tap water in the ward is
contaminated and no action is being initiated by municipal staff.
Courses of Action:
I.The Ward Officer of North Ward should initiate action against residents who have lodged
complaints against municipal staff.
II.The Ward Officer should ask his junior officer to visit Model Colony to assess the actual
condition of water with his staff and to get samples of water tested from laboratories.
III.The Ward Officer should ask Ward Engineer to check water installations and pipelines in
the Model Colony area.
A. Only I and II follow
B. Only II and III follow
C. Only I and III follow
D. Only either I or III, and II follow
E.
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ANSWER : Option B Only II and III follow
SOLUTION :
The residents complained to the Ward Officer regarding the negligence of duty of his
subordinates. So, I does not follow. Also, it is the moral duty of the Officer to listen to the
complaints, ascertain the quality of water in the colony and get all pipelines and connections
checked for any damage or leak that could have opened the way for contamination of water.
Thus, both II and III follow.
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B. Only I and III follow
C. Only II and III follow
D. Only II and III follow
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Q.489 Statement: There have been quite a few incidents of highway robbery on the super
expressway between/cities A and B during recent months.
Courses of Action:
I.The local administration should immediately set up police tickets along the expressway to
prevent robbery.
II.The local administration should immediately close down the expressway till the robbers
are apprehended.
III.More and more people should be given training on how to tackle with the robbers.
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, incidents of robbery can be practically averted only by tightening security
arrangements and increasing vigilance by police. So, I follow. Neither II nor III follows as
none of them is practically viable.
Q.490 Statement: Sonya scored 94% marks in the examination.
Conclusion:
I. Sonya topped in her class.
II. Sonya is a bright student.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option B Only conclusion II follows
SOLUTION :
Bright student have capacity to get highest score. So second is follows.We have number of
topped student so I does follows.
Q.491 A factory worker has five children. No one else in the factory has five children.
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A. All workers in the factory have five children each.
B. Everybody in the factory has children.
C. Some of the factory workers have more than five children.
D. Only one worker in the factory has exactly five children.
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ANSWER : Option D Only one worker in the factory has exactly five children.
SOLUTION :
They did not mention number of workers in a factory they have five children. Therefore
worker has five worker means only one worker has five children. So only D follows.
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Q.492 Statement: Company X has marked its product; Go ahead and purchase it, if price
and quality are your considerations.
Conclusions:
I. The product must be good in quality.
II. The price of the product must be reasonable.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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SOLUTION :
It is clear from the statement that a product of company `X&#039; has good quality and is
available at a reasonable price. Hence, both the conclusions follow.
Q.493 Statement: He emphasized the need to replace the present training programmes by
other methods which will bring out the real merit of the managers.
Conclusions:
I. It is important to bring out the real merit of the managers.
II. The present training programmes does not bring out the real merit of the managers.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option E If both I and II follows
SOLUTION :
Both the conclusions follow from the statement. Conclusion I is the direct result of the
statement. Conclusion II follows because as in the given statement, there is a need to
replace present system with the new one.
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Q.494 Statements: In a recent survey report, it has been stated that those who undertake
physical exercise for at least half an hour a day are less prone to have any heart ailments.
Conclusions:
I. Moderate level of physical exercise is necessary for leading a healthy life.
II. All people who do desk-bound jobs definitely suffer from heart ailments.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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SOLUTION :
From the statement we clear chances of heart ailments are greatly reduced by a regular
half-hour exercise. So, I follows. However, it talks of only reducing the probability which
does not mean that persons involved in sedentary jobs shall definitely suffer from heart
ailments. So, II does not follow.
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Q.495 To pass the examination, one must work hard.
A. Without hard work, one does not pass.
B. All those who work hard, pass.
C. Examination is related with hard work.
D. Hard-working person is a satisfied person.
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ANSWER : Option A Without hard work, one does not pass.
SOLUTION :
In statement say that if we do hard works then we pass so option A is correct.
Q.496 Statements: Population increase coupled with depleting resources is going to be the
scenario of many developing countries in days to come.
Conclusions:
I. It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people
decent quality of life.
II. The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in future.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only conclusion I follows
SOLUTION :
In the statement I fact given is quite contrary to the given statement. So, I does not follow. II
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Q.497 State Government imposes a monthly tax on the salary of all the employees. The tax
amount varies according to the income slab. The Central Government also imposes tax on
the same income, which is known as the income tax. This is against the theory of taxation.
A. A regular collection, irrespective of the income slab, by the Central Government is the
income tax.
B. The Central Government should not collect any tax on income.
C. Income tax should not vary according to the income slabs.
D. Tax should be imposed only once on an individual.
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SOLUTION :
Only choice D follows as tax should be imposed only once on an individual.
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Q.498 Statement: Until our country achieves Economic equality and Political freedom,
Democracy would be meaningless.
Conclusions:
I. Political freedom and Democracy go hand in hand.
II. Economic equality leads to real political freedom and Democracy.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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ANSWER : Option A Only conclusion I follows
SOLUTION :
As in the given statement, Economic equality is related with Democracy, so conclusion I
follows from the statement. But Economic equality and Political freedom are not related with
each other. Hence, conclusion II does not follow.
Q.499 Statement: Today out of the world population of several thousand million, the
majority of men have to live under Governments which refuse them personal liberty and the
right to dissent.
Conclusions:
I. People are indifferent to personal liberty and right to dissent.
II. People desire personal liberty and right to dissent.
A. If only conclusion I follows.
B. If only conclusion II follows.
C. If either I or II follows.
D. If neither I nor II follows.
E.
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ANSWER : Option B If only conclusion II follows.
SOLUTION :
It is clear from the statement that people desire personal liberty and right to dissent.
Q.500 Statement : Fortune favor the brave.
Conclusions:
I. Risks are necessary for success.
II. Cowards die many times before their death.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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SOLUTION :
Only conclusion I follows. Conclusion II cannot be deduced from the statement.
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Q.501 The data given by the CHINA Labour Ministry indicate that till the year 2000, there
will be a shortage of 1,00,000 programmers. A spokesman from the industry said, "We
should understand this thoroughly China needs Indian programmers. This is not only the
question of investment but also of the talent with which the Indian programmers are
equipped".
A. In other sectors also, there will be shortage of the talented labour till the year 2000.
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B. In spite of entering with huge capital in the Software Training, CHINA could not be able to
meet its own needs fully.
C. Indian programmers are available on comparatively less salary in comparison to the
programmers from other countries.
D. Indian programmers are the most talented in the world.
E.
ANSWER : Option B In spite of entering with huge capital in the Software Training, CHINA
could not be able to meet its own needs fully.
SOLUTION :
China wants 1, 00,000 programmers means they could not be able to meet own needs fully.
So they thing about Indian programmers.
Q.502 Soldiers serve their country.
A. Men generally serve their country.
B. Those who serve their country are soldiers.
C. Some men who are soldiers serve their country.
D. Some men who are soldiers serve their country.
E.
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ANSWER : Option C Some men who are soldiers serve their country.
SOLUTION :
In our country those who work on border we call them soldiers. Some men who are soldiers
serve their country.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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Q.503 Statement: Though in terms of number of schools, the educational system has very
much expanded but most of them are not sufficiently equipped and are not able to touch the
high water mark in education.
Conclusions:
I. We should provide good teachers and equipment to existing schools now onwards.
II. Now, it is not necessary to open new schools.
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ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II follows
SOLUTION :
Conclusion I follows because opening a number of schools will not serve the very purpose
of education unless these schools are provided with good teachers and equipment.
Conclusion II does not follow as it is not the right solution of the problem.
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Q.504 Statements: Government has spoiled many top ranking financial institutions by
appointing bureaucrats as Directors of these institutions.
Conclusions:
I. Government should appoint Directors of the financial institutes taking into consideration
the expertise of the person in the area of finance.
II. The Director of the financial institute should have expertise commensurate with the
financial work carried out by the institute.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both I and II follow
SOLUTION :
Government has spoiled financial institutions by appointing bureaucrats as Directors. This
means that only those persons should be appointed as Directors who are experts in finance
and are acquainted with the financial work of the institute. So, both I and II follow.
Q.505 Statement: Our security investments carry market risk. Consult your investment
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advisor or agent before investing.
Conclusions:
I. One should not invest in securities.
II. The investment advisor calculates the market risk with certainty.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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SOLUTION :
The investment consultants are acquainted with the market risks. Therefore, it is advisable
to consult them before investing your money in securities.
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Q.506 Statements: Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every
six months.
Conclusions:
I. Fashion designers do not understand the public mind very well.
II. The public by and large is highly susceptible to novelty.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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SOLUTION :
The statement asserts that people cannot stand any particular trend for long and seek
change quite often. So, only II follows.
Q.507 Statement: Pooja, in-spite of her busy schedule, finds time for rest.
All the organized persons find time for rest.
Conclusions:
I. Pooja is an organized person.
II. Pooja is an industrious person.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both I and II follow
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SOLUTION :
Pooja has a busy schedule. This means that she is industrious. But still she finds the time
for rest. This means that she is an organizedperson. So both conclusions follow.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
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Q.508 Statements: The T.V. programmer&#039;s, telecast specially for women are packed
with a variety of recipes and household hints. A major portion of magazines for women also
contains the items mentioned above.
Conclusions:
I. An average woman&#039;s primary interest lies in home and specially in the kitchen.
II. Women are not interested in other things.
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, nothing about &#039;other things&#039; is mentioned in the statement. So, II does
not follow, Also, since it is mentioned that programmes and magazines for women are
stuffed with kitchen recipes and other household hints, it means that women have special
interest in these areas. So, I follows.
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Q.509 Statements: Any student who does not behave properly while in the school brings
bad name to himself and also for the school.
Conclusions:
I. Such student should be removed from the school.
II. Stricter discipline does not improve behavior of the students.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II follows
SOLUTION :
Clearly, I cannot be deduced from the statement. Also, nothing about discipline is
mentioned in the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.
Q.510 Statement: The world is neither good nor evil, each man manufactures a world for
himself.
Conclusions:
I. Some people find this world quite good.
II. Some people find this world quite bad.
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A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
In statement say that world is neither good nor evil so some peoples are good and some
bad. Therefore I and II follow.
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Q.511 Statement: The interview panel may select a candidate who neither possesses the
desired qualification nor the values and attributes.
Conclusions:
I. The inclusion of specialists on the interview panel does not guarantee that the selection
will be proper.
II. The interview test has certain limitations in the matter of selection of candidates.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
From statement we clear that interview panel may working wrongly. And according to same
rule they work so I and II follows.
Q.512 There are chances of hike in the electricity tariff soon. This proposal will bring about
a sharp increase for the industrial consumers and marginal increase for the domestic
consumers.
A. At present there is a disparity in the electricity tariff between the domestic and the
industrial consumers.
B. After this hike, the electricity board will start making profit.
C. Industrial consumers consume more electricity than the domestic users.
D. Consumption of electricity by the industrial consumers is comparatively lower than the
domestic users.
E.
ANSWER : Option C Industrial consumers consume more electricity than the domestic
users.
SOLUTION :
As given in the statement, there is different treatment for industrial consumers and domestic
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consumers. It is because of only that industrial consumers consume more electricity than
the domestic users.
Q.513 Statement: Maya is studying second year law.All lawyers are very smart.
Conclusion:
I. Maya is very smart.
II. Maya has a bright future.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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SOLUTION :
From I we can say that if any person is very smart then that person is may in exam means
Maya studying in second year so it can be or fail in exam.
From all lawyers does have bright future if they a have smart. So I and II does not follows.
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Q.514 Every man should have his identity card with him. That card should mention his
blood group, complete address and telephone number for contact, in case, some serious
accident takes place.
A. None is supposed to forget his phone number under any circumstances.
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B. In case of emergency, he may forget his address and may need the card to contact his
house.
C. Blood cannot be transfused until its group is mentioned in the card.
D. The police needs this information especially when the accident is fatal.
E.
ANSWER : Option A None is supposed to forget his phone number under any
circumstances.
SOLUTION :
When we have contact number that time we easy contact to person. So B is correct.
Q.515 Statement: If you have any problem, bring them to me.
Conclusions:
I. You have some problem.
II. I can solve problem
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
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D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option B Only conclusion II follows
SOLUTION :
The word &#039;If&#039; shows that &#039;you&#039; do not necessarily have problems.
So, I is not follows. Also, the statement states that problems will solved by me So II is
follows.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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Q.516 Statement: Even with the increases in the number of sugar factories in India, we still
continue to import sugar.
Conclusions:
I. The consumption of sugar per capita has increased in India.
II. Many of the factories are not in a position to produce sugar to their fullest capacity.
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SOLUTION :
The need to import sugar could be either due to the increases in the consumption or the
inefficiency of the factory to produce sugar to their fullest capacity. So, either of them can be
true.
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Q.517 Statements: Prime age school-going children in urban India have now become avid
as well as more regular viewers of television, even in households without a TV. As a result
there has been an alarming decline in the extent of readership of newspapers.
Conclusions:
I. Method of increasing the readership of newspapers should be devised.
II. A team of experts should be sent to other countries to study the impact of TV. on the
readership of newspapers.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II follows
SOLUTION :
The statement concentrates on the increasing viewership of TV. and does not stress either
on increasing the readership of newspapers or making studies regarding the same. So,
neither I nor II follows.
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Q.518 Statement: The old order changed yielding place to new.
Conclusions:
I. Change is the law of nature.
II. Discard old ideas because they are old.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, I directly follows from the given statement. Also, it is mentioned that old ideas are
replaced by new ones, as thinking changes with the progressing time. So, II does not follow.
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Q.519 Vehicular source contributes 60% to the total pollution level of Delhi, as the Rajya
Sabha was informed today.
A. The problem of pollution is high in the agenda of the House.
B. The court has ordered that the main source of pollution should be identified.
C. In the other cities also, vehicular source contributes around the same percentage level of
pollution.
D. This matter was raised first in the Lok Sabha.
E.
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SOLUTION :
Problem of pollution was discussed in the Rajya Sabha because it was getting priority on
the agenda of the House.
Q.520 Statement: Death keeps no calendar.
Conclusions:
I. Man must die one day.
II. Death can come at time.
I. The product must be good in quality.
II. The price of the product must be reasonable.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both I and II follow
SOLUTION :
Both I and II directly follow from the statement.
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Q.521 Statement: As far as the rate of literacy is concerned, there is hardly any difference
between the States of Kerala and West Bengal, but one is ahead of the other in respect of
the percentage of population employed.
Conclusions:
I. Employment is more in Kerala than in West Bengal.
II. West Bengal has higher unemployment than Kerala.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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SOLUTION :
It is not given in the statement that which of the two States has more unemployment
problem. Therefore, it may be either Kerala or West Bengal.
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Q.522 Most dresses in that shop are expensive.
A. There are cheap dresses also in that shop.
B. Handloom dresses in that shop are cheap.
C. There are no cheap dresses available in that shop.
D. Some dresses in that shop are expensive.
E.
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SOLUTION :
In the statement say that most dresses mean not all dresses are expensive.So only option
(A) is valid.
Q.523 Statement: People living in Chennai speak Tamil. Maya speaks Tamil.
Conclusion:
I. Maya resides in Chennai.
II. Maya knows other languages as well.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II follows
SOLUTION :
Maya resides in Chennai so it not compulsory to speak in Tamil or she know Tamil
language .She my speak Marathi, English; Hindi in Chennai. So I and II does follows.
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Q.524 Statement: No country is absolutely self-dependent these days.
Conclusions:
I. It is impossible to grow and produce all that a country needs.
II. Countrymen in general have become lazy.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, only I provides a suitable explanation to the given statement. So, only I follows.
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Q.525 Ganesh told Raj a ghost lived by the peepal tree on the outskirts of the village.
A. Peepal trees grow on the outskirts of the village.
B. Raj must be afraid of ghosts.
C. Ganesh perhaps believed in the stories of ghosts.
D. Ghosts live on peepal trees.
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SOLUTION :
Raj must be afraid of ghosts so Ganesh told Raj a ghost lived by the peepal tree on the
outskirts of the village.
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Q.526 PVC shoe producers union has welcomed the announcement of the relief on
production surcharge from Rs.50 per pair to Rs.75 per pair.
A. All PVC shoe producers are members of this union.
B. Relief on production surcharge to Rs.50 on every pair of shoes, had been given only
recently.
C. Union had demanded an increase in relief.
D. Other producers will also demand a relief on production surcharge.
E.
ANSWER : Option C Union had demanded an increase in relief.
SOLUTION :
Only conclusion (C) follows because relief on production surcharge follows a demand for
the same by union.
Q.527 Statement: Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practicing to improve and
excel well in the field of music.
Conclusions:
I. Natural gifts need nurturing and care.
II. Even though your voice is not good, one can keep practicing.
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A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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SOLUTION :
In statement mention that even though good voice is also required practice for improve in
the music so I conclusion follows to statement, but second is not stated in statement so it do
not follow.
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Q.528 Statement : Money plays a vital role in politics.
Conclusions:
I. The poor can never become politicians.
II. All the rich men take part in politics.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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SOLUTION :
Neither the poor nor the rich, but only the role of money in politics is being talked about in
the statement. So, neither I nor II follows.
Q.529 Statements: A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
Conclusions:
I. We should be content with what we.
II. We should not crave for what is not have.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both I and II follow
SOLUTION :
Here we have two given conclusions clearly bring out the central theme of the proverb given
in the statement. So, both I and II follow.
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Q.530 All beggars are poor.
A. If A is rich, then A is not a beggar.
B. If A is not rich, then A is not a beggar.
C. All those who are poor are beggars.
D. If A is a beggar, then A is not rich.
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SOLUTION :
From statement mention that all beggars are poor but does not say about rich person So
only A is follows.
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Q.531 Statement: While presenting a stage show recently, the famous actor declared that
he has a practice of either taking full payment or none for his stage shows.
Conclusions :
I. The actor has taken full payment for his recent stage show.
II. The actor did not take any money for his recent stage show.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
As given in the condition in the statement, the actor either will take the full payment for his
recent show or will not take any money for the same. Hence, either of the conclusions
follows.
Q.532 A forest has as many sandal trees as it has Ashoka trees. Three-fourth of the trees
are old ones and half of the trees are at the flowering stage.
A. All Ashoka trees are at the flowering stage.
B. All sandal trees are at the flowering stage.
C. At least one-half of the Ashoka trees are old.
D. None of these
E.
ANSWER : Option C At least one-half of the Ashoka trees are old.
SOLUTION :
Suppose the numbers of Sandal trees and Ashoka trees are 50 each. Therefore, total
number of trees will be 100. Out of which 75 trees are old. Hence, it is confirmed that at
least one-half of the Ashoka trees are old.
Q.533 Statement: Food in THE COOK restaurant is very costly.
Conclusion:
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I. The quality of their food is very good.
II. The restaurant has a good ambience.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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SOLUTION :
The quality of their food is very good means does not cost of food is costly it may low. If
restaurant has a good ambience we can say food cost is high. So I and II not follows.
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A. Kishan and Chander were guilty.
B. All politicians are guilty.
C. All arrested people are politicians.
D. Kishan and Chander were not politicians.
E.
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ANSWER : Option D Kishan and Chander were not politicians.
SOLUTION :
Kishan and Chander were among those arrested means they found guilty and also they are
politicians. So option A is correct.
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Q.535 Statement: The Indian cricket team scored 340 runs out of which Dhavan scored 94
runs.
Conclusion:
1.Dhavan scored the highest runs.
II. The Indian team will win the match.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II follows
SOLUTION :
Dhavan scored high score so can say that Indian cricket team won the match. So I and II
not follows.
Q.536 Statements: To cultivate interest in reading, the school has made it compulsory from
June this year for each student to read two books per week and submit a weekly report on
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the books.
Conclusions:
I. Interest in reading can be created by force.
II. Some students will eventually develop interest in reading.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, the new scheme intends to develop interest in reading by incorporating the habit in
their routine. So, only II follows while I does not.
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A. Some libraries do not have readers.
B. No library is without books.
C. No library is without books.
D. Libraries are meant for books only.
E.
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SOLUTION :
In statement mention that every library has books means books without lab is not possible.
So Option B is correct.
Q.538 Statement: Vegetable prices are soaring in the market.
Conclusions:
I. Vegetables are becoming a rare commodity.
II. People cannot eat vegetable.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II follows
SOLUTION :
The availability of vegetables is not mentioned in the given statement. So ,I does not
follows. Also, II is not directly related to the statement and so it also does not follow.
Q.539 Statement: To cultivate interest in reading the school has made it compulsory from
June, 1996 for each student to read two books per week and submit a weekly report on the
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books.
Conclusions:
I. Interest in reading can be created by force.
II. Some students eventually will develop interest in reading.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
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ANSWER : Option B Only conclusion II follows
SOLUTION :
Interest of reading can&#039;t be inculcated by force. Hence, conclusion I do not follow.
However, a gradual reading will develop a spontaneous inclination towards reading. Hence,
conclusion II follows.
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Q.540 Statements: The percentage of the national income shared by the top 10 per cent of
households in India is 35.
Conclusions:
I. The national income is unevenly distributed in India.
II. When an economy grows fast, concentration of wealth in certain pockets of population
takes place.
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B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only conclusion I follows
SOLUTION :
Here does mention about growth of economy in statement. I does not follow. Also, it is given
that 35 per cent of national income is shared by 10 per cent of households. This indicates
unequal distribution. So, II follows.
Q.541 Statement: To cultivate interest in reading the school has made it compulsory from
June, 1996 for each student to read two books per week and submit a weekly report on the
books.
Conclusions:
I. Interest in reading can be created by force.
II. Some students eventually will develop interest in reading.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
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D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option B Only conclusion II follows
SOLUTION :
Interest of reading can&#039;t be inculcated by force. Hence, conclusion I does not follow.
However, a gradual reading will develop a spontaneous inclination towards reading. Hence,
conclusion II follows.
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A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
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Q.542 Statement: It is almost impossible to survive and prosper in this world without
sacrificing ethics and morality
Conclusions:
I. World appreciates some concepts but may not uphold it.
II. Concept of ethics and morality are not practicable in life.
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SOLUTION :
I is vague so I do not follow, but II is directly related to statement.
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Q.543 Statements: Only good singers are invited in the conference. No one without sweet
voice is a good singer.
Conclusions:
I. All invited singers in the conference have sweet voice.
II . Those singers who do not have sweet voice are not invited in the conference.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both I and II follow
SOLUTION :
From statement we have a good singer always has a sweet voice and only good singers are
invited in the conference. This implies that all those invited in the conference have sweet
voice and those who do not have sweet voice are not invited. So, both I and II follow.
Q.544 Many business offices are located in buildings having two to eight floors. If a building
has more than three floors, it has a lift.
A. Second floors do not have lifts.
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B. Seventh floors have lifts.
C. All floors may be reached by lifts.
D. Only floors above the third floor have lifts.
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SOLUTION :
In the statement clear that if building has more than three floors, it has a lift and lift is from
ground flower. So seventh floors have lifts
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Q.545 Statements: Modern man influences his destiny by the choice he makes unlike in the
past.
Conclusions:
I. Earlier there were fewer options available to man.
II. There was no desire in the past to influence the destiny.
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A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
Clearly, I directly follows from the statement while II cannot be deduced from it.
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Q.546 All the books, written by Ganesh, are textbooks. Some of his books are published by
K SAGAR Publishing Company.
A. K SAGAR Publishing Company publishes some critical essays written by Ganesh.
B. All the books published by K SAGAR Publishing Company have been written by Ganesh.
C. K SAGAR Publishing Company publishes textbooks only.
D. Some textbooks written by Ganesh are published by publishers other than K SAGAR
Publishing Company.
E.
ANSWER : Option D Some textbooks written by Ganesh are published by publishers other
than K SAGAR Publishing Company.
SOLUTION :
In statement mention that some of his books are published by K SAGAR Publishing
Company so some books are published by publishers other than K SAGAR Publishing
Company.
Q.547 All students in my class are bright. Manish is not bright.
A. Some students are not bright.
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B. Manish must work hard.
C. Non-bright ones are not students.
D. Manish is not a student of my class.
E.
ANSWER : Option D Manish is not a student of my class.
SOLUTION :
In statement mention that all student in class are bright so we conclude that Manish is not
bright so is not a student of my class.
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Q.548 Statement : Company X had asked its employees to declare income and assets but
it has been strongly opposed by the employees his/her union and no employee is going to
declare his/her income.
Conclusions :
I. The employees of the company X do not seem to have any additional income besides
their salary.
II. The employees union want all the senior officer to declare their income first.
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A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
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SOLUTION :
If employee declared does use of employees for company so conclusion neither I nor II
follows.
Q.549 Statement: Industrial Revolution which first of all started in Europe has brought about
modern age.
Conclusions:
I. Disparity between rich and poor results in revolution.
II. Revolution overhauls society.
A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
E.
ANSWER : Option B Only conclusion II follows
SOLUTION :
Cause of revolution cannot be deduced from the statement.
Only Conclusion II follows, as It is mentioned that Industrial revolution brought about the
modern age.
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Q.550 The government is soon going to introduce a bill which would permit the instituting of
private universities under very strict directions.
A. The demand for more universities is being stepped up.
B. We have some private universities in our country even now.
C. Such directions can also be issued without informing the Parliament.
D. Unless and until the directions are given, the private universities can charge exorbitant
fees.
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ANSWER : Option A The demand for more universities is being stepped up.
SOLUTION :
As population increases the peoples demand increase for education for that give permission
to private university .And control for on the private university government soon intrude a bill.
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Q.551 Statements:
I. The State Government has debarred students from other States to apply for the seats in
the medical colleges in the State.
II. The Government has decided to hold a single entrance test for admission to all the
medical colleges in India.
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A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
SOLUTION :
From I and II we get common cause that is admission of medical colleges.
Therefore, Both the statements are effects of some common cause.
Q.552 Statements:
I .The date of examination in the A-Z school has been proponed.
II. Some of the students have already started studying.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option D Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
SOLUTION :
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Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
Q.553 Statements:
I. The district administration has conducted extensive training programme for the workers
involved in the literacy drive.
II. The literacy rate in the district has been increasing for the last four years.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
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ANSWER : Option A Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
SOLUTION :
The increase in the literacy rate may be attributed directly to the stringent efforts of the
district administration in this direction.
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I. Most of the trains were cancelled due to water logging.
II. The water level of all the tanks supplying water to the city has increased.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option C Both the statements I and II are independent causes
SOLUTION :
Water logging is in rainy season or in flood .And demand of water supply in summer
season. Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
Q.555 Statements:
I. The Government has imported large quantities of sugar as per trade agreement with
other countries.
II. The prices of sugar in the domestic market have fallen sharply in the recent months.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option A Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
SOLUTION :
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If availability of product is more than product price is decresed.The increase in supply
always triggers a reduction in the prices.
Q.556 Statements:
I. The police had cordoned of entire area in the locality this morning for half of the day.
II. A huge truck overturned on the middle of the road last night.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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ANSWER : Option B Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
SOLUTION :
The police had cordoned off the entire area in the locality last morning for half of the day
because of a huge truck overturned on the middle of the road last night.
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Q.557 Statements:
I. The political party in opposition has given a call for general strike to protest against the
government&#039;s economic policy.
II. The prices of food grains and other essential commodities in the open market have risen
sharply during the past three months.
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A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option A Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
SOLUTION :
From the statement II prices of food grains and other essential commodities in the open
market have beenraised sharply during the past three months, so the political party in
opposition has given acall for general strike to protest against the government&#039;s
economic policy.
Q.558 Statement:
I. There is an increasing awareness about health in the society particularly among middle
ages group of people.?
II.Importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all sections of the society.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
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D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option A Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
SOLUTION :
As the awareness about health in the society is increasing particularly among middle-aged
group of people, the importance of Yoga and exercise is being realized by all sections of the
society.
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Q.559 Statements:
I.Many Asian countries have been importing huge quantities of steel from India.
II.Most of the steel producing companies in the country have made considerable profit
during the last financial year.
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A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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SOLUTION :
The increase in demand of steel from other countries is bound to enhance business and
hence profitability of steel companies in India.
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Q.560 Statements:
I. A large number of credit society members have withdrawn major part of their deposits
from the credit society.
II .The local co-operative credit society has decided to stop giving loans to farmers with
immediate effect.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option A Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
SOLUTION :
Withdrawal of funds by society members is bound to reduce the lending power of the
society.
Q.561 Statements:
I. The police authority has been unable to nab the culprits who are committing crime against
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women.
II.There has been a high increase in the incidents of atrocities against women in the city
during the past few months.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
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ANSWER : Option C Both the statements I and II are independent causes
SOLUTION :
An increase in the cases of atrocities on women and the police being unable to nab the
culprits involved in the same are independent happenings in themselves.
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Q.562 Statements:
I. Many parents have withdrawn their children from the local schools.
II. All the schools in the area had to be kept closed for most part of the week.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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SOLUTION :
Closing the schools for a week and the parents withdrawing their wards from the local
schools are independent issues, which must have been triggered by different individual
causes.
Q.563 Statements:
I. The performance of Indian sports person in the last Asian games was far better than any
previous games.
II. The performance of Indian sports persons in the recently held Olympics could not reach
the level of expectation the country had on them.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
SOLUTION :
Both the statements are effects of some common cause.
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Q.564 Statements:
I. In rural area primary schools run only with one teacher.
II. There has been a huge dropout from the primary schools in rural areas.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
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SOLUTION :
From statement one primary schools in the rural areas are run by only one teacher so
therehas been a huge dropout from the Primary Schools in rural areas.
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Q.565 Statements:
I.He people visited the religious place during the week days.?
II. Many people visited the religious place during the week-end
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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SOLUTION :
Both the statements I and II are the effects of some common cause.
Q.566 Statements:
I .In the past, the general public did not have access to all these information related to
primary education.
II. The government has decided to make all the information related to primary education
available to the general public.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option D Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
SOLUTION :
From I and II the government must have seen the unawareness of the people as a strong
factor in the primary education program me being not successful. The step indicated in I
must, thus, have been sought for as a remedy for the same.
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Q.567 Statements:
I. Indian Economy is observing remarkable growth.
II. Standard of living among the middle class society is constantly going up since part of few
years.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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SOLUTION :
Since the standard of living among the middle class society is constantly going up so Indian
Economy is observing remarkable growth.
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Q.568 Statements:
I. Education in today&#039;s date is a must. It helps children learn, grow up, earn and
handle their responsibilities wisely.
II. Even the poor people and laborers have started sending their children to school.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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SOLUTION :
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Q.569 Statements:
I. The citizens group in the locality has started night vigil in the area.
II.The police authority has recently caught a group of house breakers.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
SOLUTION :
Both the statements are clearly backed by a common cause, which is clearly an increase in
the number of thefts in the locality.
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Q.570 Statements:
I. Number of suicide cases among teenagers is on increase.
II.The life today is too fast, demanding and full of variety in all aspects which at times leads
to stressful situations.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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SOLUTION :
From statement II stress in everyday life is a major cause of frustration among the youth
and is bound to lead them to take harsh steps as suicide.
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Q.571 Statements:
I. Though mobile phones find the a good number of users in rural India, computers and
Internet still remain a distant dream.
II. In the recent past there has been a large-scale migration from the rural parts of India to
the urban sectors.
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A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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SOLUTION :
Both are independent causes.
Q.572 Statements:
I. A substantial increases in unhealthy competition has been observed among the students.
II. A rise of 23% is reported every year in the cases of suicide after declaration of grade
10th and 12th examination.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option A Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
SOLUTION :
The unhealthy competition leads to negative mindset that is responsible for suicide.
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Q.573 Statements:
I. Radhika died.
II.A car dashed into her bike.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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SOLUTION :
Due car dashed into her bike Radhika died. Here Statement II is the cause and statement I
is its effect.
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Q.574 Statements:
I.If the Government is not able to overcome the power crisis, load-shedding will be extended
even to the urban areas?
II. Rural and semi-urban areas in the country have been suffering due to load-shedding for
quite some time.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
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ANSWER : Option E Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
SOLUTION :
If certain preventive measures are practiced at the rural and semi urban areas the problem
will be solved. But if the same is not practiced even at the cities the problem may roll into
the city also, so the two effects are of some common cause.
Q.575 Statements:
I. The employees of the Central Government have withdrawn their week long
demonstrations.
II.The employees of the biggest bank in the country have given an indefinite strike call
starting from third of the next month.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option D Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
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SOLUTION :
The government employees calling off their protest and the employee of a bank going on
strike seem to be two independent events that might have been triggered by individual
causes.
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Q.576 Statements:
I. There is unprecedented increase in the number of young unemployed in comparison to
the previous year.
II. A large number of candidates submitted applications against an advertisement for the
post of manager issued by a bank.
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A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
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ANSWER : Option A Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
SOLUTION :
When increases in the number of unemployed then for any vacancy huge crowds is
created.
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Q.577 Statements:
I. Many schools have banned the sale of fast food in their premises.
II. Obesity in youngsters has been linked to the their poor eating habits.
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A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
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ANSWER : Option B Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
SOLUTION :
In order to check the menace of poor eating habits schools have been banned the sale of
fast food.
Q.578 Statement:
I. Mahesh studies in standard eighth.
II. Mahesh failed in standard eighth.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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ANSWER : Option D Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
SOLUTION :
Mahesh studies in standard eight and he failed exam means de did not study well. So both
the statements I and II are independent causes
Q.579 Statement:
I. Ankita doubts if she&#039;ll pass in her exams.
II. Ankita did not prepare for her exams seriously.
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A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
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SOLUTION :
Ankita did not study well so she has doubts, she will not pass in her exams.
Therefore, II is cause I is effect.
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Q.580 Statements:
I. The Government recently increased the duty on mid-sized cars.
II. The car manufacturing companies have recently increased the prices of mid-sized cars.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
SOLUTION :
Since the government has recently increased the duty on mid-sized cars, therefore, the car
manufacturing companies have recently increased the prices of mid-sized cars.
Q.581 Statements:
I. There is a considerable reduction in the number of malaria cases in Patna.
II. Ten new hospitals opened in Patna at the beginning of this year.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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ANSWER : Option C Both the statements I and II are independent causes
SOLUTION :
Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
Q.582 Statements:
I. The share prices are touching an all-time low.
II. Most of the organizations have been grounding or terminating employees and undergoing
cost-cutting exercises whenever possible.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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ANSWER : Option E Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
SOLUTION :
Both statement effects of some common cause
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Q.583 Statements:
I. South Africa is one of the most developed countries.
II. The corruption level in South Africa is too less as compared to India.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option B Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
SOLUTION :
South Africa is one of most developed countries so there is no relation between India and
Africa when corruption is happens. So both are independent statement.
Q.584 Statements:
I. There is sharp decline in the production of oil seeds this year.
II.The Government has decided to increase the import quantum of edible oil.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option C Both the statements I and II are independent causes
SOLUTION :
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A sharp decline in oilseed production is bound to reduce oil supply and import of oil is the
only means to restore the essential supply.
Q.585 Statements:
I .There is tremendous increase in the temperature during this summer thereby damaging
crops greatly.
II. The prices of vegetables have been increased considerably during this summer.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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ANSWER : Option B Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
SOLUTION :
From I Statement damage to crops due to high temperature may have resulted in a short
supply of vegetables and hence an increase in their prices.
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Q.586 Statements:
I. The handloom industries in Kashmir increased their production by 50%.
II. There is a possibility of snowfall in Kashmir in the next 48hours.
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A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
SOLUTION :
In statement I does mention why handloom industries increased production.
So, both of statement I and II are effects of some common cause.
Q.587 Statements:
I. The glaciers at the poles of the earth are melting at a fast rate.
II. In recent time there has been a substantial increase in the incidents of earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option D Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
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SOLUTION :
I is result of global warming .II is result of a common tectonic shifts.
Q.588 Statement:
I .The sales in the local super market are comparatively much higher than in other localities.
II. Majority of the citizens in the locality belongs to higher income group.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
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ANSWER : Option B Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
SOLUTION :
From statement sales in local market are higher than in other society means local people
have higher income.
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Q.589 Statements:
I. Meera is a religious girl.
II. She regularly visits the temple.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option A Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
SOLUTION :
Meera is a religious girl means she be believe in the god so she is regularly visit the temple.
So, I is cause and II second is effect.
Q.590 Statements:
I. The Government has lowered the revised estimated GDP growth from the levelof earlier
estimates.
II. The meteorological Department has issued a statement mentioning deficientrainfall
during monsoon in many parts of the country.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option D Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
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SOLUTION :
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Q.591 Statement:
I. Mansi is suffering from severe cold.
II. Mansi got wet in the rains.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
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ANSWER : Option B Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
SOLUTION :
Mansi got wet in rains so she suffered from severe cold.
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Q.592 Statements:
I. The staff of Airport Authorities went on strike anticipating a threat to their jobs.
II. The staff of Airport Authorities called off the strike they were observing in
Protest against privatization.
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A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option D Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
SOLUTION :
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Q.593 Statements:
I. The Government has rushed in relief supplies to the people living in the affected areas.
II. Large number of people living in the low-lying areas has been evacuated during the last
few days to safer places.
A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
E.
ANSWER : Option E Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause
SOLUTION :
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Evacuating low-lying areas and rushing in relief to the affected areas clearly indicates that
floods have occurred in the area.
Q.594 Statement:
I. Shah Rukh Khan is a brilliant actor.
II. His movie has been nominated for the Oscar award.
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B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
C. Both the statements I and II are independent causes
D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
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SOLUTION :
Both the statements I and II are independent causes
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Q.595 Statement: Should the government open more medical collages in the country?(IBPS
2002)
Argument:
I. No. The government should ensure quality education in the existing Medical Collages as
majority of collages lack necessary infrastructure.
II. Yes.There is urgent need of qualified doctors and the ration between doctors and the
citizens is the lowest in India.
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A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only argument I is strong
SOLUTION :
The government provide the existing Medical collages with modern and good infrastructure
can help them produce more and such learned doctors, as the they can they cater to more
good students and provide education.So ,only I is strong argument.
Q.596 Statement: Rural tourism should be encouraged in rural areas.
Arguments:
I. Yes, rural people are creative.
II. Yes, this would help to solve problems of unemployment to some extent.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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ANSWER : Option B Only argument II is strong
SOLUTION :
Argument I is a factual statement. It may be true or may not be true. So, it is a weak
argument. Argument II gives a strong reason for promotion of rural tourism. So, it is a strong
argument.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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Q.597 Statement: Should there be a complete ban on use of chemical pesticides in the
agricultural fields?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this pollutes the environment and also contaminates ground water; instead biological
pesticides should be used.
II. No, the crops will get damaged by the pests as almost each crop is attacked by pests
during its life cycle.
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SOLUTION :
Argument I and II, both are strong. If there is no ban on the use of pesticides, the whole
crop will be damaged by pests and if there is ban the use of pesticides, then it will pollute
the environment.
Q.598 Statement: Should India change its course from economic reform process and look
inward for all round economic development?(S.B.I.P.O 2005)
Arguments:
I. Yes. This will benefit India in the long run as the reform process borrowed from western
countries will adversely affect our economy.
II. No. There is no way to look backward after having started the process.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II is strong
SOLUTION :
Any reform process may diverted , changed or reversed at any stage ,it is to benefits the
nation .Also the idea of considering a process to be no-fruitful just because it has been
borrowed from western countries, seems absurd. So, neither I and II strong.
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Q.599 Statement: Should cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Rural people are creative.
II. Yes. This would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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ANSWER : Option B Only argument II is strong
SOLUTION :
This help to solve problem like unemployment and they create jobs.So, II is strong.Rural
people are creative is crate a confusion created so it is not holds.
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Q.600 Statement: Should the railways immediately stop issuing free passes to all its
employees?
Arguments:
I. No. The employees have the right to travel free.
II. Yes. This will help railways to provide better facility.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II is strong
SOLUTION :
We know that the free pass given to railway employees is a privilege for them, not their
right. So, argument I does not hold. Argument II seems to be uncertain.
Q.601 Statement: Should agriculture in rural India be mechanized?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It would lead to higher production.
II.No. Many villagers would be left unemployed.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option A Both I and II are strong
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SOLUTION :
If we mechanization would speed up the work and increase the production. So, argument I
is strong enough. Argument II is uncertain because mechanization will only eliminate
wasteful employment, not create unemployment.
Q.602 Statement: Should military service be made compulsory in our country?
Arguments :
I. No. It is against the policy of non-violence.
II. Yes. Every citizen should protect his country.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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SOLUTION :
From argument military service is not meant to create violence but to define against
violence. So, argument I is week. Since every citizen must have share in the service
towards the country .So, II argument is strong.
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Q.603 Statement: Should the number of holidays given to Government employee be
reduced to only five in year?
Arguments:
I. Yes, such holidays subsequently reduce working hours, thus adversely affecting the
economy of the nation.
II. No, employees require intermittent rest from hectic work schedule.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only argument I is strong
SOLUTION :
I is strong as growth of the economy is desirable .II is not strong because Saturdays and
Sundays are meant for this very intermittent rest. This purpose is not served by holidays.
Q.604 Statement: Should India create a huge oil reserve like some Western countries to
face difficult situations in future?
Arguments:
I. No. There is no need to block huge amount of foreign exchange and keep the money idle.
II. Yes. This will help India withstand shocks of sudden rise in oil prices due to unforeseen
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circumstances.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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SOLUTION :
Oil, being an essential commodity, our country must keep it in reserve. So, argument I is
uncertain, while argument II holds as it provides a substantial reason for the same.
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Q.605 Statement: Should there be a complete ban on sale of soft drinks within the premises
of all the schools in India?
Arguments :
I. Yes, this will considerably decrease the consumption of such drinks by the school children
as these contain harmful chemicals.
II. No, the authorities do not have right to impose such restrictions in a democratic country.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Either I or II is strong
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SOLUTION :
Argument I is strong because soft drinks contain some harmful chemicals which are harmful
to school children. But argument II is not strong because it is not the meaning of the
democratic country that we cannot ban on wrong things.
Q.606 Statement: Should there be reservation of seats and posts on communal basis?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It will check most of inter communal biases.
II. No.Ours is a secular state.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option B Only argument II is strong
SOLUTION :
Reservation on communal basis will increases inter communal biases. so, argument I is
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uncertain. Also it will be against the secular policy, according to which no communal group
is given preference over the others. So,II is strong argument.
Q.607 Statement: Should public holidays be declared on demise of important national
leaders?
Arguments:
I. No. Such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress.
II. Yes. People would like to pay their homage to the departed soul.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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SOLUTION :
Unscheduled and untimely holidays would naturally cause the work to suffer. So, argument I
holds strong. Also, a holiday is not necessary to pay homage to someone. So, argument II
is week.
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Q.608 Statement: Should an organization like UNO be dissolved?
Arguments:
I. Yes. With cold war coming to an end, such organizations have no role to play.
II. In the absence of such organization there may be a world war.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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ANSWER : Option B Only argument II is strong
SOLUTION :
We know that an organization like UNO is meant to maintain peace all over and will always
serve to prevent conflicts between countries. So, its role is never ends. So, argument I does
not hold. Also lack of such an organization may in future lead to increased mutual conflicts
and international wars. So,II is strong argument.
Q.609 Statement: Is buying things on installments profitable to the customer?
Arguments:
I. No, paying installments upsets the family budget.
II. Yes. He has to pay less.
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A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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SOLUTION :
In buying things on installments, a customer has to pay more as the interest is also
included. So, argument II does not hold. Moreover, one who buys an item on installments
maintains his future budget accordingly as he is well acquainted with when and how much
he has to pay, beforehand. So, argument I is also not valid.
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Q.610 Statement: Should there be students union in collage/ university?
Arguments:
I. No. This will create a political atmosphere in the campus.
II. Yes .It is necessary .Students are future political leaders.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
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SOLUTION :
The student union formation shall be step towards giving to students the basic education in
the field of politics. However, it shall create same political campus. So both are strong.
Q.611 Statement: Should foreign ban in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes. They depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values.
II. No. Foreign films are of a high artistic standard.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II is strong
SOLUTION :
Foreign films depict the Indian culture but this only helps learning more. So, I is week
argument. II argument is not enough to ban foreign films. So, II is week argument.
Q.612 Statement: Are nuclear families better than joint families?
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Arguments:
I. Yes. Nuclear families ensure greater freedom.
II. No. Joint families ensure security and also reduce the burden of work.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
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SOLUTION :
Number people have joint family and fill more security. Also work is shared. In nuclear
families, there are lesser number of people and so lesser responsibilities and more
freedom. Thus, I and II also holds.
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Q.613 Statement: Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India?
Arguments:
I. No. We have enough talent; let them stay where they want.
II. Yes. They must serve the motherland first and forgot about discoveries,honors, facilities
and all.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
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SOLUTION :
In India we are democratic so there is no restrictions. Every person must be free to work
wherever he wants and no compulsion should be made confine one to one^aEURTMs own
country. So, II is week argument. If we give better incentive to them they available to them
to retain them within their motherland. So, It is also week argument.
Q.614 Statement: Should higher education be restricted to only those who can bear the
expenditure?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Higher education is very costly; hence it should not be given free.
II.No. There are a large number of brilliant students who cannot afford to pay and they
should be given higher education.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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ANSWER : Option B Only argument II is strong
SOLUTION :
For the all-round progress of the nation, all the students, especially the talented and
intelligent ones, must avail of higher education, even if the government has to pay for it. So,
only argument II holds.
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Q.615 Statement: Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying
durations in banks?
Arguments:
I.Yes. This will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to
keep more money in banks.
II.No. People will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of
liquidity level of banks.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
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SOLUTION :
The proposed scheme would discourage people from keeping deposits for longer durations
and not draw in more funds. So, only argument II holds.
Q.616 Statement: Should the sex determination test during pregnancy be completely
banned?
Arguments:
I. No. People have a right to know about their unborn child.
II.Yes. This leads to indiscriminate female foeticide and eventually will lead to social
imbalance.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Only argument II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only argument I is strong
SOLUTION :
People have a right to know only about the health, development and general well-being of
the child before its birth, and not the sex. So, argument II does not hold strong.Parents
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indulging in sex determination of their unborn child generally do so as they want to only a
boy child and do away with a girl child. So, argument I hold.
Q.617 Statement: Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there.
II.No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities .So, why
offer extra incentives!
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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SOLUTION :
Rural area have number of problems and some person are not interested due rural area
problems like roads, electricity etc. If government gives more incentives then people
attracted. So only I is strong argument.
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Q.618 Statement: Is pen mightier than a sword?
Arguments:
I. No. With the help of physical force one can conquer all.
II.Yes. Writers influence the thinking of the people.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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ANSWER : Option B Only argument II is strong
SOLUTION :
Physical force can accomplish a task by compulsion, while the influential writings can mold
the thinking of an individual and change his discretion into accomplishing the task willful.
So, only argument II holds strong.
Q.619 Statement: Should India give away Kashmir to Pakistan?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This would help settle conflicts.
II. No.Kashmir is beautiful state.it earns a lot of foreign exchange for India.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
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C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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ANSWER : Option B Only argument II is strong
SOLUTION :
Giving away a piece of land unconditionally and unreasonable is no solution. So, I is week
argument. India cannot part with a state that is a major foreign exchange earner to it.So II is
strong argument.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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Q.620 Statement: Should cutting trees is banned altogether?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It is very much necessary to do so to restore ecological balance.
II. No. A total ban would a harm timber based industries.
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SOLUTION :
Trees are important for balancing ecological system they control the air pollution etc. Some
industries is depend on wood. So II is also strong.
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Q.621 Statement:should competitive examinations for selecting candidates for jobs, be of
objective test only?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the assessment of objective test is reliable.
II. No, the number of questions to be answered is always very large
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only argument I is strong
SOLUTION :
The assessment of objective test is reliable because of in front of examiner answer is
available. Examiner only selects the answer. So I is strong argument. II argument is
irrelevant .So II is not follows.
Q.622 Statement: Should government approve First All Woman University?
Argument:
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I. Yes, Union government on July clearing a proposal in this regard.
II. No, Country first women university already established.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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SOLUTION :
Both are strong argument.
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Q.623 Statement: Should education be brought under the control of the central government
like defense?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This is the only way to establish uniformity in growth of education across the states.
II. No .Education is state subject and it should remain with the state.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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SOLUTION :
The benefits of education can reach out better to the message if looked after by governing
bodies at the state level ,rather than if looked after by a single body at the Center. Besides,
uniformity in education can be achieved by constant monitoring, and prescribing a common
curriculum and assessment policy.So,only argument I holds strong, while II does not.
Q.624 Statement: Should the government remove all the slums in major cities?
Arguments:
I. No, inhabitants of slums are also citizen of the country and they contribute towards the
growth of the nation.
II. Yes, slums are a nuisance to the people living in big cities.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option D Neither I nor II is strong
SOLUTION :
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I is week because it lacks in substance .Merely calling something a nuisance is simplistic. II
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B. Only argument II is strong
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Q.625 Statement: Should the persons below the age of 18 years be allowed to join armed
forces?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This will help the country develop its armed forces which will serve the country for a
longer time.
II. No. Persons below the age of 18 do not attain both physical and mental maturity to
shoulder such burden.
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SOLUTION :
According to the armed forces must consist of physically strong and mentally mature
individuals to take care of defense properly. So, argument II holds strong. So, I argument is
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Q.626 Statement: Should government stop spending huge amounts of money on
international sports?
Arguments:
I.Yes. This money can be utilized for upliftment of the poor.
II.No. Sports persons will be frustrated and will not get international exposure.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option B Only argument II is strong
SOLUTION :
Spending money on sports cannot be avoided merely because it can be spent on
sociology-economic problems. So, argument I does not hold. Also, if the expenses on
sports are curtailed, the sports persons would face lack of facilities and training and our
country will lag behind in the international sports competitions. So, II holds.
Q.627 Statement: Should there be concentration of foreign investment in the only few
states?(SBI PO 2002)
Argument:
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I. No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country.
II. Yes. A large number of stacks lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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SOLUTION :
For developing country all over the distribution is must Tobe same to all. So, I is strong.
Also, no backward state ought to be neglected ,rather such state should be prepared and
shaped up to attract foreign investment as well .So, II is week argument.
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Q.628 Statement: Should there be a world government?
Arguments:
I. No. Then, only the developed countries will dominate in the government.
II. Yes. It will help in eliminating tensions among the nations.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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SOLUTION :
A world government cannot eliminate tensions among nations because it will also have the
ruling group and the opposition group. Further, the more powerful and diplomatic shall rule
the world to their interests. So, only argument It hold.
Q.629 Statement: Should school education be made free in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This is the only way to improve the level of literacy.
II. No.It would add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option B Only argument II is strong
SOLUTION :
Making education free for all is not the only means to ensure literacy. Awareness needs to
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be aroused for this. So, argument I is uncertain. Also such a step would require immense
funds and leads to financial drain. So, II argument holds.
Q.630 Statement: Should religion be banned?
Arguments:
I. No, Religion binds people together.
II. Yes. It develops fanaticism in people.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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SOLUTION :
From argument I religion binds people together through the name of God and human
values. But at the same time it may create differences and ill-will among people. So, either
of the arguments holds strong.
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Q.631 Statement: Should only nuclear power to be used to generate electricity?
Arguments:
I.Yes, this will help reduce air pollution to a great extent.
II. No, radioactive material used in the nuclear plants is unsafe for large-scale use.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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ANSWER : Option B Only argument II is strong
SOLUTION :
I is week because it gives undue weightage to nuclear power .Hydel power etc. are also
help reduce air pollution. II is strong because safety is a very important criterion.
Q.632 Statement: Should all correspondence courses at graduate level stopped?
Arguments:
I. No, correspondence courses help needy students to pursue studies and earn at the
same time.
II. Yes, quality education is not possible without teachers and classrooms.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
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ANSWER : Option E Both I and II are strong
SOLUTION :
I is strong because it is desirable to help the needy students .II is also strong because
compromising on quality talks away from the purpose of education.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
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Q.633 Statement: Can pollution be controlled?
Arguments:
I. Yes. If everyone realizes the hazards it may create and cooperates to get rid of it,
pollution may be controlled.
II. No. The crowded highways, factories and industries and an ever-growing population
eager to acquire more and more land for constructing houses are beyond control.
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SOLUTION :
The control of pollution, on one hand, seems to be impossible because of the ever-growing
needs and the disconcert of the people but, on the other hand, the control is possible by a
joint effort. So, either of the arguments will hold strong.
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Q.634 Statement: Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for
internal use itself?
Arguments:
I. No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.
II. Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only argument I is strong
SOLUTION :
India can export only the surplus and that which can be saved after fulfilling its own needs,
to pay for its imports. Encouragement to export cannot lead to shortages as it shall provide
the resources for imports. So, only argument I hold.
Q.635 People have a right to know only about the health, development and general
well-being of the child before its birth, and not the sex. So, argument II does not hold
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strong.Parents indulging in sex determination of their unborn child generally do so as they
want to only a boy child and do away with a girl child. So, argument I hold.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
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SOLUTION :
The opinion polls may influence the thinking of an individual and thus divert his mind from
his original choice. So, argument II holds strong. Further, blindly imitating a policy followed
by other countries holds no relevance. So, argument I is uncertain.
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Q.636 Statement: Should India engage into a dialogue with neighboring countries to stop
cross border tension?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent
lives.
II. No. Neighboring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in
subversive activities.
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B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Either I or II is strong
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SOLUTION :
From argument I peaceful settlement through mutual agreement is the best option,
whatever be the issue. So, argument I holds strong. Moreover, the problem indicated in II
can be curbed by constant check and vigilance. So, II argument week.
Q.637 Statement: Should the political parties be banned?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.
II. No. It will lead to an end of democracy.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option C Either I or II is strong
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SOLUTION :
With the ban on political parties, candidates can independently contest elections. So, it will
not end democracy. Thus, argument II does not hold. Argument I does not give a strong
reason.
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Q.638 Statement: Should cricket replace hockey as the national sports of India?
Arguments:
I.Yes, the performance of the hockey team has been dismal for the last five years.
II. No, cricket is the national sports of Australia and no two countries must have same
national sports.
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SOLUTION :
I is strong because performance should definitely be a criterion for national sports status. I
is irrelevant one fails to see harm in two nation sharing a national sports. Besides ,if every
nation decided to have different national sports ,we would run out sports as there would be
just too many countries.
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Q.639 Statement: Should there be no place of interview in selection?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It is very subjective in assessment.
II.No. It is the only instrument to judge candidate motives and personality.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E.
ANSWER : Option A Only argument I is strong
SOLUTION :
We can take written exam for judging student. So, argument II is week however, the
interview is a subjective assessment without doubt. So, only I is strong statement.
Q.640 Apartments in the Riverdale Manor cost less than apartments in The Gaslight
Commons.
Apartments in the Livingston Gate cost more than apartments in the The Gaslight
Commons.
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Of the three apartment buildings, the Livingston Gate costs the most.
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SOLUTION :
Gaslight Commons cost> Riverdale Manor cost---- (I)
Livingston Gate cost > Gaslight Commons cost --- (II)
From (I) and (II)
Livingston Gate cost > Gaslight Commons cost> Riverdale Manor cost
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B. False
C. Uncertain
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Four erasers cost the same as one ruler.
Pencils are more expensive than rulers.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
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SOLUTION :
3 pencils = 2 erasers.
3/ 2 pencils= erasers. ----- (I) Put in (II)
4 erasers = rulers ----- (II)
4 X 3/2 pencils = rulers
6 pencils = rulers
Rulers are the most expensive item.
Q.642 Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the
third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.
Middletown is north of Centerville.
Centerville is east of Penfield.
Penfield is northwest of Middletown.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
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C. Uncertain
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ANSWER : Option B False
SOLUTION :
Because the first two statements are true, Penfield is west of Centerville and southwest of
Middletown.
Therefore, the third statement is false.
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Q.643 Four friends in the sixth grade were sharing a pizza. They decided that the oldest
friend would get the extra piece. Randy is two months older than Greg, who is three months
younger than Ned. Kent is one month older than Greg. Who should get the extra piece of
pizza?
A. Randy
B. Greg
C. Ned
D. Kent
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SOLUTION :
If Randy is two months older than Greg, then Ned is three months older than Greg and one
month older than Randy.
Kent is younger than both Randy and Ned.
Ned is the oldest.
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Q.644 Joe is younger than Kathy.
Mark was born after Joe.
Kathy is older than Mark.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
D.
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ANSWER : Option A True
SOLUTION :
Joe > Kathy
Mark> Joe
Joe is younger than Kathy and older than Mark, so Mark must be younger than Kathy.
Q.645 During the past year, Josh saw more movies than Stephen.
Stephen saw fewer movies than Darren.
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Darren saw more movies than Josh.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
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SOLUTION :
Because the first two sentences are true, both Josh and Darren saw more movies than
Stephen. However, it is uncertain as to whether Darren saw more movies than Josh.
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C. Uncertain
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Q.646 All the offices on the 9th floor have wall-to-wall carpeting.
No wall-to-wall carpeting is pink.
None of the offices on the 9th floor has pink wall-to-wall carpeting.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
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SOLUTION :
If no wall-to-wall carpeting is pink and all the offices have wall-to-wall carpeting, none of the
offices has pink wall-to-wall carpeting.
Q.647 Mara runs faster than Gail.
Lily runs faster than Mara.
Gail runs faster than Lily.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
D.
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ANSWER : Option B False
SOLUTION :
Mara >Gail ---- I
Lily > Mara ---- II
From (I) and (II)
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Lily > Mara > Gail
We know from the first two statements that Lily runs fastest. Therefore, the third statement
must be false.
Q.648 The Kingston Mall has more stores than the Galleria.
The Four Corners Mall has fewer stores than the Galleria.
The Kingston Mall has more stores than the Four Corners Mall.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
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SOLUTION :
From the first two statements, you know that the Kingston Mall has the most stores, so the
Kingston Mall would have more stores than the Four Corners Mall.
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Q.649 A fruit basket contains more apples than lemons.
There are more lemons in the basket than there are oranges.
The basket contains more apples than oranges.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
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B. False
C. Uncertain
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ANSWER : Option A True
SOLUTION :
Apples >lemons ----- (I)
Lemons > oranges. ----- (II)
From (I) And (II)
Apples >lemons > oranges
Therefore basket contains more apples than oranges
Q.650 Class A has a higher enrollment than Class B.
Class C has a lower enrollment than Class B.
Class A has a lower enrollment than Class C.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
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SOLUTION :
Class A > Class B --------- (I)
Class B > Class C --------- (II)
From (I) and (II)
Class A > Class B > Class C
From the first two statements, we know that of the three classes, Class A has the highest
enrollment, so the third statement must be false.
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Q.651 In a family there are husband wife, two sons and two daughters. All the ladies were
invited to a dinner. Both sons went out to play. Husband did not return from office. Who was
at home?
A. Nobody was at home
B. All ladies were at home
C. All ladies were at home
D. Only wife was at home
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ANSWER : Option A Nobody was at home
SOLUTION :
In family there are 6 persons.
Out 3 are gent and 3 are ladies,
All ladies means 3 ladies were invited to dinner
So reaming persons = 6-3=3 i.e.
3 gents are remaining.
2 sons went out to play and husband did not return
So reaming persons = 3-3=0
Therefore nobody was at home.
Q.652 Middletown is north of Centerville.
Centerville is east of Penfield.
Penfield is northwest of Middletown.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
D.
E.
ANSWER : Option B False
SOLUTION :
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Because the first two statements are true, Penfield is west of Centerville and southwest of
Middletown. Therefore, the third statement is false.
Q.653 A police officer arrives at the scene of a two-car accident. In what order should the
officer do the following?
1.Interview witnesses.
2.Determine if anyone needs immediate medical attention.
3.Move the vehicles off of the roadway.
4.Interview the drivers to find out what happened.
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B. II, IV, III, I
C. II, III, I, IV
D. IV, II, III, I
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SOLUTION :
The best answer is A, II, IV, I, III. Your common sense should tell you that no matter what,
the first priority is the safety of the people involved in the crash. That&#039;s why II has to
come first on the list and that means you can automatically eliminate answer d. Now, again
using your common sense, what should come next? While statements from witnesses are
important, it&#039;s more important to speak directly to the people involved in the accident,
so IV should follow II and that eliminates answer c. Now you&#039;re down to a and b. Now
why should you wait to move the vehicles out of the roadway The main reason this
doesn&#039;t come earlier is because you need to see the evidence exactly where and
how the cars ended up as you listen to driver and witness testimony. Once you have their
statements and have recorded the scene, then you can safely move the vehicles.
Q.654 Martina is sitting in the desk behind Jerome.
Jerome is sitting in the desk behind Bryant.
Bryant is sitting in the desk behind Martina.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
D.
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ANSWER : Option B False
SOLUTION :
Given the information in the first two statements, Bryant is sitting in front of both Jerome and
Martina, so the third statement must be false.
Q.655 A toothpick is useful.
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Useful things are valuable.
A toothpick is valuable.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
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To the extent that a toothpick is useful, it has value.
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Q.656 Fact 1: Pictures can tell a story.
Fact 2: All storybooks have pictures.
Fact 3: Some storybooks have words.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. Pictures can tell a story better than words can.
II. The stories in storybooks are very simple.
III. Some storybooks have both words and pictures.
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B. III only
C. II only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
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SOLUTION :
Statements I and II are not supported by the facts. Statement III is true because if all
storybooks have pictures and only some have words, then some storybooks have both
words and pictures.
Q.657 The hotel is two blocks east of the drugstore.
The market is one block west of the hotel.
The drugstore is west of the market.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
D.
E.
ANSWER : Option A True
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SOLUTION :
The market is one block west of the hotel. The drugstore is two blocks west of the hotel, so
the drugstore is west of the market.
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Q.658 Ms. Forest likes to let her students choose who their partners will be; however, no
pair of students may work together more than seven class periods in a row. Adam and
Baxter have studied together seven class periods in a row. Carter and Dennis have worked
together three class periods in a row. Carter does not want to work with Adam. Who should
be assigned to work with Baxter?
A. Carter
B. Adam
C. Dennis
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SOLUTION :
Baxter should be assigned to study with Carter.
Baxter cannot be assigned with Adam, because they have already been together for seven
class periods.
If Baxter is assigned to work with Dennis, that would leave Adam with Carter, but Carter
does not want to work with Adam.
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Q.659 Oat cereal has more fiber than corn cereal but less fiber than bran cereal.
Corn cereal has more fiber than rice cereal but less fiber than wheat cereal.
Of the three kinds of cereal, rice cereal has the least amount of fiber.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
D.
E.
ANSWER : Option A True
SOLUTION :
Bran< Oat >corn ---- (I)
Corn > rice < wheat --- (II)
From the first statement, we know that bran cereal has more fiber than both oat cereal and
corn cereal. From the second statement, we know that rice cereal has less fiber than both
corn and wheat cereals. Therefore, rice cereal has the least amount of fiber.
Q.660 Blueberries cost more than strawberries.
Blueberries cost less than raspberries.
Raspberries cost more than both strawberries and blueberries.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
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B. False
C. Uncertain
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SOLUTION :
Blueberries > strawberries ---- (I)
Raspberries > Blueberries ------(II)
From (I) and (II)
Raspberries > Blueberries> strawberries
Because the first two statements are true, raspberries are the most expensive of the three.
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Q.661 Fact 1:All chickens are birds.
Fact 2: Some chickens are hens.
Fact 3:Female birds lay eggs.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I:All birds lay eggs.
II:Some Hens are birds.
III:Some chickens are not hens.
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A. II and III only
B. II only
C. I only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
E.
ANSWER : Option A II and III only
SOLUTION :
The first statement cannot be true because only female birds lay eggs. Statement II is true
because some hens are chickens and all chickens are birds. Statement III is also true
because if only some chickens are hens, then some must not be hens.
Q.662 Ralph is smaller than Sugar and bigger than Spot.
Spot is bigger than King and smaller than Sugar.
King is bigger than Ralph.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
D.
E.
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ANSWER : Option B False
SOLUTION :
Sugar >Ralph > Spot
Sugar >Spot > King
Spot is bigger than King, and Ralph is bigger than Spot.
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Q.663 Fact 1: All dogs like to run.
Fact 2: Some dogs like to swim.
Fact 3: Some dogs look like their masters.
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II. Dogs who like to swim also like to run.
III. Dogs who like to run do not look like their masters.
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B. I only
C. II only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
E.
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SOLUTION :
Statement II is the only true statement. Since all dogs like to run, then the ones who like to
swim also like to run. There is no support for statement I or statement III.
Q.664 In a four-day period Monday through Thursday each of the following temporary office
workers worked only one day, each a different day. Ms. Johnson was scheduled to work on
Monday, but she traded with Mr. Carter, who was originally scheduled to work on
Wednesday. Ms. Falk traded with Mr. Kirk, who was originally scheduled to work on
Thursday. After all the switching was done, who worked on Tuesday?
A. Mr. Carter
B. Ms. Falk
C. Ms. Johnson
D. Mr. Kirk
E.
ANSWER : Option D Mr. Kirk
SOLUTION :
After all the switches were made, Mr. Kirk worked on Tuesday.Mr. Carter worked on
Monday, Ms. Johnson on Wednesday, and Ms. Falk on Thursday.
Q.665 Ms. Forest likes to let her students choose who their partners will be; however, no
pair of students may work together more than seven class periods in a row. Adam and
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Baxter have studied together seven class periods in a row. Carter and Dennis have worked
together three class periods in a row. Carter does not want to work with Adam. Who should
be assigned to work with Baxter?
A. Carter
B. Adam
C. Dennis
D. Forest
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SOLUTION :
Baxter should be assigned to study with Carter.
Baxter cannot be assigned with Adam, because they have already been together for seven
class periods.
If Baxter is assigned to work with Dennis, that would leave Adam with Carter, but Carter
does not want to work with Adam.
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Q.666 Four people witnessed a mugging. Each gave a different description of the mugger.
Which description is probably right?
A. He was average height, thin, and middle-aged.
B. He was tall, thin, and middle-aged.
C. He was tall, thin, and young.
D. He was tall, of average weight, and middle-aged.
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SOLUTION :
Tall, thin, and middle-aged are the elements of the description repeated most often and are
therefore the most likely to be accurate.
Q.667 All the trees in the park are flowering trees.
Some of the trees in the park are dogwoods.
All dogwoods in the park are flowering trees.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
D.
E.
ANSWER : Option A True
SOLUTION :
All of the trees in the park are flowering trees, So all dogwoods in the park are flowering
trees.
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B. II and III only
C. I only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
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Q.668 Fact 1: Jessica has four children.
Fact 2: Two of the children have blue eyes and two of the children have brown eyes.
Fact 3: Half of the children are girls.
If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
I. At least one girl has blue eyes.
II. Two of the children are boys.
III. The boys have brown eyes.
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SOLUTION :
Since one-half of the four children are girls, two must be boys. It is not clear which children
have blue or brown eyes.
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Q.669 Four defensive football players are chasing the opposing wide receiver, which has
the ball. Calvin is directly behind the ball carrier. Jenkins and Burton are side by side behind
Calvin. Zeller is behind Jenkins and Burton. Calvin tries for the tackle but misses and falls.
Burton trips. Which defensive player tackles the receiver?
A. Burton
B. Zeller
C. Jenkins
D. Calvin
E.
ANSWER : Option C Jenkins
SOLUTION :
After all the switching was done, Jenkins was directly behind the receiver. Calvin and
Burton had fallen. Zeller remained in the rear.
Q.670 Children are in pursuit of a dog whose leash has broken. James is directly behind the
dog. Ruby is behind James. Rachel is behind Ruby. Max is ahead of the dog walking down
the street in the opposite direction. As the children and dog pass, Max turns around and
joins the pursuit. He runs in behind Ruby. James runs faster and is alongside the dog on the
left. Ruby runs faster and is alongside the dog on the right. Which child is directly behind the
dog?
A. James
B. Max
C. Ruby
D. Rachel
E.
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ANSWER : Option B Max
SOLUTION :
After all the switches were made,Max is directly behind the dog, James is alongside the dog
on the left, Ruby is alongside the dog on the right, and Rachel is behind Max.
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Q.671 All Lamels are Signots with buttons.
No yellow Signots have buttons.
No Lamels are yellow.
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B. False
C. Uncertain
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SOLUTION :
We know that there are Signots with buttons, or Lamels, and that there are yellow Signots,
which have no buttons.
Therefore, Lamels do not have buttons and cannot be yellow.
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Q.672 Rover weighs less than Fido.
Rover weighs more than Boomer.
Of the three dogs, Boomer weighs the least.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
D.
E.
ANSWER : Option A True
SOLUTION :
Rover < Fido.
Rover > Boomer
According to the first two statements, Fido weighs the most and Boomer weighs the least.
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