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- Question
- Statement
The Government has decided against reduction of prices of petroleum products though there is a significant drop in the crude oil prices in the international market.
Assumptions
I. The prices of crude oil in the international market may again increase in the near feature.
II. The present prices different of petroleum products will help the government to with stand any possible price rise in future.
Options- A. if only Assumption I is implicit
- B. if only Assumption II is implicit
- C. If either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
- Correct Answer
- if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
ExplanationIt is not necessary that the price rise be there in the mind of Government while taking the decision. In fact the truth is that our petroleum companies are running losses even after the drop in international price. Hence, both are invalid assumptions.
- 1. Statement:
He is a member of the jury which help Ashok guilty.
Conclusions :
I. He held Ashok guilty.
II. The convict is innocent.
Options- 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, and Discuss
- 2. You are playing in your friend's house, when he gets stuck with a naked electric wire. You would :
Options- A. hold him by the arms and try to set him free.
- B. hold the wire and pull it away.
- C. pull off the wire with a wooden stick.
- D. send for the doctor. Discuss
- 3. Back is related to backbone in the same way as Belly is related to?
Options- A. Navel
- B. Heart
- C. Throat
- D. Ribs Discuss
- 4. If A for '+', M for 'x', D for '÷', G for '>', L for '<', then which of the following will be logically correct?
Options- A. 4A 5D 3G 6A 2M 3
- B. 4A 5M 4L 6D 2A 8
- C. 4D 2A 4G 6D 2A 4
- D. 4A 3M 2L 4D 2M 6 Discuss
- 5. Thermometer is related to Temperature in the same way as Hygrometer is related to?
Options- A. Strains
- B. Humidity
- C. Pressure
- D. Density Discuss
- 6. If 'P' means '+', 'Q' means 'x', 'R' means '÷' and 'S' means '-', then
44 Q 9 R 12 S 6 Q 4 P 16 =?
Options- A. 36
- B. 124
- C. 25
- D. 112 Discuss
- 7. Statement:
"Learn to solve Quantitative Aptitude in 3 seconds besides Date Interpretation (without written steps) by our experts or take back Rs 10,000/- as penalty." - An advertisement of XYZ Coaching Institute
Assumptions:
I. It may not be possible to read each of the questions within three second by a candidate.
II. It will be a hard nut to crack for all aspirants to solve question of Data Interpretation without any written work.
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. Statement
Should there be only few banks in place of numerous smaller banks in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, This will help secure the investor's money as these big banks will be able to withstand intermittent market related shocks.
II. No, A large number of people will lose their jobs as after the merger many employees will be redundant.
III. Yes, This will help consolidate the entire banking industry and will lead to healthy competition.
Options- A. None is strong
- B. Only I and II are strong
- C. Only II and III are strong
- D. Only I and III are strong Discuss
- 9. Statement:
Should the monthly quota for liquor be raised by the Ministry of Defence?
Arguments:
I. Yes, troops will do anything if they are promised two things-liquor and leave.
II. No, consumption of too much alcohol is a medical nightmare and leads to dependency.
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; and Discuss
- 10. 345 23 X
45 17 81
It 'X' is the resultant of the second row, what is the resultant of the first row?
Options- A. 285
- B. 33
- C. 135
- D. 34 Discuss
More questions
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II follows, and
Explanation:
I cannot be inferred because we do not know whether the decision of the jury was unanimous. It is possible that this member of the jury was had a dissenting opinion. II does not follow because it states just the contrary of what the statement says.
Correct Answer: pull off the wire with a wooden stick.
Explanation:
NA
Correct Answer: Navel
Explanation:
Backbone is the supporting bone.
Correct Answer: 4A 3M 2L 4D 2M 6
Explanation:
Solve all option one by one.
Change the symbol in given question.
From option (D),
4 A 3 M 2 L 4 D 2 M 6
4 + 3 X 2 < 4 ÷ 2 x 6
Apply the BODMAS Rule.
10 < 12
Correct Answer: Humidity
Explanation:
First is the instrument used to measure the second.
Correct Answer: 25
Explanation:
After replacing all the symbol from question.
44 x 9 ÷ 12 - 6 x 4 + 16 = ?
Apply BODMAS rule,
? 44 x 9 x 1/12 - 24 + 16 = ?
? 33 - 24 + 16 = ?
? 49 - 24 = ?
? ? = 25
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
The advertisement is based on the following assumptions:
* Learners want to solve more and more question in less time.
* Learners want to solve DI without written steps.
* It is possible to solve Quantitative Aptitude in 3 seconds.
* Penalty in case of failure of claime will make a positive impact on readers of the ad; etc.
Hence, I is not implicit. II is obvious. That is why the advertisement goes like this.
Correct Answer: None is strong
Explanation:
All arguments stated do not strongly support the statement because if there are few banks in place of several small banks, then security for investor cannot be ensured. Also, it cannot help to consolidate the entire banking industry.
Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong
Explanation:
Argument I does not follow because it does not tell any thing about the quantity of liquor. Argument II is strong because it goes into reason and points out the negative effect of excess liquor.
Correct Answer: 34
Explanation:
Rules
(i) (2-digit odd number) + (2-digit odd number)
(ii) 2-digit even number ? 2-digit perfect square odd number then, (odd number) - (Even number)
(iii) (3-digit number) ÷ (2-digit number)
(iv) (Prime number) + (Even number)
(v) (Even number) x (Even number)
Solution:
2nd Row 45 17 81 ? 45 + 17 = 62 [rule (i)]
? 81 - 62 = 19 [rule (ii)]
1st Row 345 23 X ? 345 23 19
? 345 ÷ 23 = 15 [rule (iii)]
? 345 ÷ 15 + 19 [rule (i)]
? Resultant of first row = 34
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