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- Question
- 'Grass' is related to 'Pasture' in the same way as 'Word' is Related to
Options- A. Sentence
- B. Spoken
- C. Book
- D. Write
- Correct Answer
- Sentence
Explanation'Pasture' is collection of 'Grass' and 'Sentence' is a collection of 'Words'.
- 1. Agra : Taj Mahal
Options- A. Delhi : Hawa Mahal
- B. Patna : Red Fort
- C. Gaya : Golghar
- D. Amritsar : Golden Temple Discuss
- 2. Statement
Should all the deemed universities be derecognised and attached to any of the Central or state universities in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, many of these deemed universities do not conform to the required standards of a full- fledged university and hence, the level of education is compromised with.
II. No, these Deemed universities have been able to introduce innovative courses suitable to the requirement of various industries as they are free from strict Government controls.
III. Yes, many such universities are basically money spinning activities and education takes a backseat in these institutions.
Options- A. I and II are strong
- B. II and III are strong
- C. I and III are strong
- D. All are strong Discuss
- 3. Chair : Wood ::?
Options- A. Book : Print
- B. Mirror : Glass
- C. Plate : Food
- D. Purse : Money Discuss
- 4. Statement
Woman is the embodiment of sacrifices.
Assumption
I. Man should not make sacrifices as this role is entrusted to females.
II. Women usually make sacrifices.
Options- A. if only assumption I is implicit.
- B. if only assumption II is implicit.
- C. if either I or II is implicit.
- D. if neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
- 5. Statement
Fortune favours the brave.
Conclusion
I. Risks are necessary for success.
II. Cowards die many times before their death.
Options- A. if Conclusion I follows
- B. if Conclusion II follows
- C. if either Conclusion I or II follows
- D. if neither Conclusion I nor II follows Discuss
- 6. Statement:
Should religious leave given to Central employees be reduced in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, religious leave has a lion's share in the total leave (more than 150 days) given to the age -old problem of huge pending work of Central employees.
II. No, India is a secular country.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
- 7. Statement:
" Safety will be the primary concern. I hope that these enhanced outlays will go a long way in ensuring a safe and sound journey for the millions of passengers."-----Railway. Minister in her speech.
Assumptions:
I. -Railways has failed to ensure adequate safety measures for its passengers.
II. Safety measures are likely to prevent railways mishaps in future.
Options- A. if only assumption I is implicit.
- B. if only assumption II is implicit.
- C. if either I or II is implicit.
- D. if neither I nor II is implicit. Discuss
- 8. Visitor : Invitation : : Witness :?
Options- A. Subpoena
- B. Permission
- C. Assent
- D. Document Discuss
- 9. Statement
Rice people are more prone to have heart attacks.
Assumptions
I. Most of the deaths among rich people are due to heart attacks.
II. Poor people do not have heart attacks.
Options- A. Only I is implicit
- B. Only II is implicit
- C. Both I and II are implicit
- D. Neither I nor II is implicit Discuss
- 10. Statement:
Should various State Electricity Boards conduct raids check use of ACs during peak hours?
Arguments :
I. Yes, electricity is one of the main sources of energy which facilitates people many amenities, therefore it is necessary to save electricity during peak hours.
II. No, in fact, what should really be checked is whether the person is actually exceeding the installed or the connected load than is justified and it is a common sight to see many connections running illegally form a pole to pilfer electricity.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong.
- B. if only argument II is strong.
- C. If either I or II is strong.
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
More questions
Correct Answer: Amritsar : Golden Temple
Explanation:
'Taj Mahal' is located in 'Agra' and in the same way 'Golden Temple' is located in 'Amritsar'.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Only Argument II is strong, Argument I and III are weak as 'All' cannot be punished of the fault of 'many'.
Correct Answer: Purse : Money
Explanation:
As Chair is made of Wood, similarly, Mirror is made of Glass.
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
I is a bizarre assumption. The statement does not assume anything about what men or women should (not) do. II is implicit because to become the embodiment of something, much has to be proved first.
Correct Answer: if Conclusion I follows
Explanation:
According to the statement, only those who tackle situation bravely achieve success. So, Conclusion I follows, however Conclusion II is ambiguous with concern to the given statement and so does not follow.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
In order to reduce the pending work it is the need of the hour to reduce the leave. Hence I is strong . But II is a weak argument because it is based on vague reason.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The railway minister is assuming that previous ministers have failed in providing adequate safety to the passengers. That is why she will give more attention to safety, hoping that her step will prevent accident in future. Hence both the assumptions are implicit.
Correct Answer: Subpoena
Explanation:
'Visitor' requires 'Invitation' to appear and likewise 'Witness' requires 'Subpoena' to appear.
Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit
Explanation:
None of the statements is implicit in the statement . Rich people are more prone to a have heart attacks. It does not imply that most of the deaths caused among rich people are due to the heart attack. Again, the statement does not imply that poor people do not have heart attacks.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong.
Explanation:
I is strong because ACs consume too much of electricity, creating a problem of supply for the other more necessary amenities. II is not strong: there is not so much of electricity available as to allow everyone to use his peak load capacity.
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