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- Question
- The sum of the ages of a father and a son presently is 70 years. After 10 years the son's age is exactly half that of the father's. What are their ages now?
Options- A. 45 years, 25 years
- B. 50 years, 20 years
- C. 47 years, 23 years
- D. 50 years, 25 years
- Correct Answer
- 50 years, 20 years
ExplanationSuppose the present age of son = P years
The present age of father = Q years
P + Q = 70 ...(i)
According to question, 2(P + 10) = Q + 10
? 2P + 20 = Q + 10
? 2P ? Q = ?10 ....(ii)
From equations (i) and (ii) , we get
3P = 70 ? 10 = 60 ? P = 20 years
? Q = 70 ? 20 = 50 years - 1. 'Konkani ' is related to Goa' , in the same way as 'Dogri' is related to...
Options- A. Madhya pradesh
- B. Odhisha
- C. Jammu and Kashmir
- D. Gujrat Discuss
- 2. Statement:
Thick milk does not mean high-quality milk ---Issued in public interest by a reputed milk company.
Assumptions:
I. There is misconception among the people that thick milk is good.
II. Some companies are producing adulterated thick milk.
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
- 3. Present age of Rahul is 5 years less than Ritu's present age. If 3 years ago Ritu's age was x years, which of the following represents Rahul's present age in years?
Options- A. x - 2
- B. x + 3
- C. x + 5
- D. x + 11 Discuss
- 4. DIRT
Options- A. 34, 69, 77, 04
- B. 42, 57, 66, 41
- C. 23, 78, 68, 12
- D. 10, 75, 95, 30 Discuss
- 5. Statement
"In our report published last week, the name of the author was miss-spelt. We regret the error", a magazine editor.
Assumptions
I. The name of the author was not easy to spell.
II. Publishing correct name of author is not as important as the quality if the article.
III. Publishing correct name of authors is desirable.
Options- A. Only I is implicit
- B. II is implicit
- C. Only III is implicit
- D. I and III are implicit Discuss
- 6. Rasik walked 20 m towards north. Then he turned right and walks 30 m. Then he turns right and walks 35 m. Then he turns left and walks 15 m. Finally he turns left and walks 15 m. In which direction and how many metres is he from the starting position?
Options- A. 15 m West
- B. 30 m East
- C. 30 m West
- D. 45 m East Discuss
- 7. The pair of words is given below. Words of this pair have certain relationship of each other.This pairs is followed by four pairs of words. Select a pair of words whose words have the same relationship to each other as the words of the original pair.
Rectangle : Octagon
Options- A. Pentagon : Heptagon
- B. Cone : Sphere
- C. Triangle : Hexagon
- D. Angle : Quadrilateral Discuss
- 8. Statement :
The Environmental pollution Authority has proposed that the auto-rickshaws which clog Delhi streets and pollute its air should be converted to run on clean fuels.
Assumptions :
I. The "clean fuels" which are accessible in the market are likely to reduce pollution.
II. In the city pollution auto-rickshaw population is a significant factor.
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
- 9. 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.
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
- 10. Statement
Should person convicted of criminal offenses in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?
Argument
I. No, such person cannot serve the cause of the people and country .
II. Yes,it is democracy -Let people decide whom to vote.
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: Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
'Konkani' is the languge of Goa' . Similarly, Dogri' is the language of ' jammu and Kashmir' .
Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.
Explanation:
I is implicit; it is to dispel this myth that the statement has been issued in public interest. but being inferior in quality is not the same as being adulterated; hence II is not implicit.
Correct Answer: x - 2
Explanation:
3 Years age Ritu's age was x years, then
Ritu's present age = x + 3 years
According to question,
Present age of Rahul is 5 years less than Ritu's present age
Hence, present age of Rahul = x + 3 - 5 = x - 2 years
Correct Answer: 10, 75, 95, 30
Explanation:
All the possible representations of each letter:
Matrix-I
B ? 00,14, 21, 32, 43
D ? 01,10, 23, 34, 42
E ? 02,11, 20, 33, 44
O ? 04,13, 22, 31, 40
T ? 03,12, 24, 30, 41
Matrix-II
I ? 57, 69, 75, 88, 96
L ? 58, 66, 79, 85, 97
M ? 55, 67, 76, 89, 98
R ? 59, 68, 77, 86, 95
U ? 56, 65, 78, 87, 99
From given matrix it is clear that all the values for word DIRT are matched in only option ( 4 ) for every letter . So , the set for the word DIRT will be 10, 75, 95, 30 .From matrix , option ( 4 ) is required answer.
Correct Answer: Only III is implicit
Explanation:
It is only said in the statement that author's name was miss spelt and that is regretted. It would not be proper to draw assumption such as I or II . Only Assumptions III is implicit.
Correct Answer: 45 m East
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Triangle : Hexagon
Explanation:
A rectangle has four sides while an octagon has eight sides i.e, second has double side than first. similarly, triangle has three sides while a hexagon has six sides.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit because otherwise it would not have been prescribed. As the Environment pollution Authority is concerned with auto-rickshaws, assumption II seems quite plausible.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
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.
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Person with criminal background cannot stand to serve as the representatives of the common people, so they should not allowed to contest elections .Hence only Argument I hold strong
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