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- Question
- Statement:
All chairs are tables. All tables are desks. Some desks are benches. Some desks are sofas.
Conclusions:
I. Some benches are sofas.
II. Some sofas are tables.
III. Some benches are tables.
Iv. No chair is bench
Options- A. None follows
- B. Only I & II follows
- C. Only II & III follows
- D. Only I, II & III follow
- Correct Answer
- None follows
ExplanationSome desks are benches ? (I) conversion ? Some benches are desks (I) + Some desks are sofas = I + I = No conclusion Hence I does not follow. All tables are desks + Some desks are sofas = A + I = No conclusion Hence II does not follow. All tables are desks + Some desks are benches + A + I = No conclusion Hence III does not follow. For the same reason IV too does not follow.
- 1. Assertion (A):
Religion is opium of the people.
Reason (R1):
Opium is soothing.
Reason (R2):
Religion is good.
Options- A. If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- B. If only reason 2 (R2) and not reason 1 (R1) is the reason for the assertion (A).
- C. If both (R1) and (R2) are reasons for the assertion (A).
- D. If neither (R1) nor (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A). Discuss
- 2. Statement
The situation of this area still continues to be tense and out of control. People are requested to be in their home only.
Assumptions
I. There had been some serious incidents.
II. People will not go to the office.
III. Normality will its be restored shortly.
Options- A. All are implicit
- B. None is implicit
- C. Only I is implicit
- D. I and III are implicit Discuss
- 3. Statement:
Should politicians be made to declare their educational qualifications?
Arguments:
I. Yes, to develop a global perspective and represent India on the world map it is the need of the hour because a sound educational background guarantees some degree of understanding of the needs of the nation.
II. No, what do we need ___ a leader an academic?
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
- 4. Statement
The best evidence of India's glorious past is the growing popularity of Ayurvedic medicines in the West.
Conclusion
I. Ayurvedic medicines are not popular in India.
II. Allopathic medicines are more popular in India.
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
- 5. Statement:
"You should be very careful so that the society does not adversely comment on the police leadership."----A statement made by a CBI officer to the newly recruited young officers
Assumptions:
I. The society always indulge in adverse comments
II. People's trust in the police force is not up to the desired level.
III. Society has the efficiency to judge accurately about the police leadership.
Options- A. Only I and II
- B. Only II and III
- C. Only I and III
- D. None Discuss
- 6. A man walks 2 km towards North. Then he turns to East and walks 10 km. After this he turns to North and walks 3 km. Again he turns towards East and walks 2 km. How far is he from the starting point?
Options- A. 10 km
- B. 13 km
- C. 15 km
- D. None of these Discuss
- 7. Statement:
Should frequent strikes called by teachers be banned?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Going on strike every time affects the interests of then youngsters to a large extent.
II. No. If teachers do their best for the students they must not be deprives of the platform to show their grievances.
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
- 8. Shamika is a 23 years old Science Graduate who passed in August 2008 with 52% marks. She is willing to work anywhere in India. She has cleared the selection test with 66% marks and interview with 56% marks.
Options- A. if the case is to be referred to Executive Director.
- B. if the case is to be referred to Vice President.
- C. if the dada in the statement is not adequate to take a decision.
- D. if the candidate is to be selected. Discuss
- 9. In the following question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The set of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabet as in two matrices given below. The columns and rows of Matrix I are numbered 0 to 4 and that of Matrix II are numbered 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and then by its column, for example, C can be represented by 55, 69 etc. and D can be represented by 59, 68 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word given in the question. ROUND
Options- A. 02, 57, 67, 23, 95
- B. 34, 66, 58, 33, 95
- C. 20, 56, 99, 33, 77
- D. 11, 75, 59, 42, 86 Discuss
- 10. Tanya Shetty has been working in a leading organization since the completion of post-graduation in 1990. She was born on 1 . 5 . 1968 . she is a graduate and a post-graduate in science and has secured more then 60% at both graduate as well as post-graduate level. She has secured 71% marks in the selection process.
Options- A. if the candidate is to be selected.
- B. if the candidate is not to be selected.
- C. if the candidate may be referred to the HR-Manager
- D. if the candidate may be referred to the Director. Discuss
More questions
Correct Answer: If only reason 1 (R1) and not reason 2 (R2) is the reason for the assertion (A).
Explanation:
'Religion is good' can follow as an assertion or conclusion and not as a reason.
Correct Answer: I and III are implicit
Explanation:
The situation is tense. It means that some serious incident has occurred, Hence, Assumption I is implicit. secondly, it is given that situation still continues to be the tense and people have been requested to be inside home. Hence, Assumption II is implicit. Assumption III is rubbish and has no relation with the given statement. Hence, III is an invalid assumption.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
I goes into reason. Hence is strong. II is based on wrong assumption.
Correct Answer: if neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Explanation:
The popularity of ayurvedic or allopathic medicines in India in not being talked about in the statement.
So, neither I nor II follow.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Suggestion or direction to young officers by the officer is aimed at making the new recruits aware of their responsibilities. Assumptions I can't be correlated with the above statement. II is an assumption: this is what leads to adverse comments. III is not implicit : chances are the judgment is inaccurate; hence the extra caution.
Correct Answer: 13 km
Explanation:
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong.
Explanation:
See the phrase 'frequent stakes'. Argument I advocates the effect caused by the frequent strikes on youngsters. Hence, I is strong . But II is not strong . Because here our core issue is banning of frequent strikes and not all types of strikes.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
As per given following criteria in the question the candidates must
(i) Be not less 21 years of age and not more than 28 years of age as on 1. 2. 2009.
Shamika is a 23 years old.
(ii) Be a graduate in any discipline with at least 55% marks.x
Shamika is science graduate with 52% marks.
(iii) Have secured at least 50% marks in selection test.
She has secured 66% marks in selection test.
(iv) Have secured at least 45% marks in interview.
She has secured 56% marks in interview.
(v) Be willing to work anywhere in India.
She is willing to work anywhere in India.
Correct Answer: 34, 66, 58, 33, 95
Explanation:
From above given matrices I and II , we get different values for word ROUND -
R ? 02, 11, 20, 34, 43
O ? 57, 66, 75, 89, 98
U ? 58, 67, 76, 85, 99
N ? 01, 10, 24, 33, 42
D ? 59, 68, 77, 86, 95
From given matrix it is clear that all the values for word ROUND are matched in only option ( 2 ) for every letter . So , the set for the word ROUND will be 34, 66, 58, 33, 95 .From matrix , option ( 2 ) is required answer.
Correct Answer: if the candidate is not to be selected.
Explanation:
As per given following criteria in the question,
(i) A graduate in science with at least 60% marks.
She is a graduate and a post-graduate in science and has secured more then 60% at both graduate as well as post-graduate level.
(ii) An age of at least 25 years and not more than 40 years as on 1. 7. 2008.
She was born on 1 . 5 . 1968.
(iii) Have a post-qualification work experience of at least 2 years.
Tanya Shetty has been working in a leading organization since the completion of post-graduation in 1990.
(iv) Should have secured 55% marks in the selection process.
She has secured 71% marks in the selection process.
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