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In the question below consists of a question and two statements numbered a and b given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give the answer. Question: How is Vinitha related to Ragini ? Statements: a. Vinitha's husband is the only son of Ragini's mother. b. Vinitha's brother and Ragini's husband are cousins.
Options
A. Neither a nor b is sufficient
B. Either a or b is sufficient
C. Both a & b are sufficient
D. a alone is sufficient while b alone is not sufficient

Correct Answer

Either a or b is sufficient

Explanation

From a, we conclude that Vinitha is the wife of Ragini's mother's only son i.e. Ragini's brother. Thus, Vinitha is Ragini's sister-in-law.

From b, we conclude that Vinitha is the cousin of Ragini's husband, which implies that Vinitha is Ragini's sister-in-law.

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Assumptions:
1. The children consider teachers as their models.
2. A large amount of children's time is spent in school.
Options
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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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Options
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B. Reality TV is the best thing that has happened to network television in a long time.
C. for Reality TV stars, fame will last only as long as their particular television show.
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Options
A. book
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C. glossary
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Options
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B. 4.4
C. 4.7
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Options
A. 1
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C. 3
D. 4

7. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
Options
A. couch
B. rug
C. table
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8. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
Options
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Options
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