Discussion
Home ‣ Verbal Reasoning ‣ Arithmetic Reasoning See What Others Are Saying!
- Question
If the digits in the number 79246358 are arranged in descending order from left to right, what will be the difference between the digits which are third from the right and second from the left in the new arrangement?
Options- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
- Correct Answer
- 4
ExplanationNumber - '79246358' If the digits are arranged in descending order from left to right, new number = 98765432 Difference between the digits which are third from the right and second from the left = 8 - 4 = 4.
- 1. Statement
The municipal authority has decided to demolish the old bridge on a bus road for constructing a new flyover.
Assumptions
I. The traffic department may be able to divert movement of vehicles through alternate roads.
II. The people traveling in the nearby areas may demonstrate to protest against authority's decision.
Options- A. if only Assumption I implicit
- B. if only Assumption II implicit
- C. if either Assumption I or II is implicit
- D. if neither Assumption I nor II is implicit Discuss
- 2. Statement
She had the ability to be a very good singer but she could not explore herself in that direction, A tells B about D.
Assumptions
I. D is a male.
II. D is female.
III. A and B are close friends.
Options- A. Only III is implicit
- B. I and III are implicit
- C. Only II is implicit
- D. None is implicit Discuss
- 3. Statement :
Should students be banned from carrying mobile phones in college campuses?
Arguments:
I. No, mobile phone has become essential for an individual and one needs to keep to all day.
II. Yes, mobile phones district students from studies.
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
- 4. Statements:
1. Some teachers are followers.
2. Some followers are famous.
Conclusions:
I. Some teachers are famous.
II. Some followers are teachers.
Options- A. Only Conclusion I follows
- B. Only Conclusion II follows
- C. Both Conclusions I and II follow
- D. Neither Conclusion I nor II follows Discuss
- 5. 'Vendor' is related to 'Buyer' in the same way as 'Consultant' is related to
Options- A. Firm
- B. Client
- C. Advice
- D. Consult Discuss
- 6. Examine the following statements.
I. I watch TV only if I am bored.
II. I am never bored when I have my brother's company.
II. Whenever I go to the theater I take my brother along.
Which of the following conclusion is valid in the context of the above statements?
Options- A. If I am bored, I watch TV
- B. If I am bored, I Seek my brother's company
- C. If I am not with my brother, then I watch TV
- D. If I am not bored, I do not watch TV Discuss
- 7. Statement:
Should hallmarking of gold be made compulsory in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is would not only protect consumer interest, but also give more credibility to the manufactures in the international jewellery market.
II. No, hallmarking would damage the product and it will further decrease its utility.
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. One morning sujata started to walk towards the Sun. After covering some distance she turned to right then again to the right and after covering some distance she again turns to the right. Now in which direction is she facing?
Options- A. North
- B. South
- C. North-East
- D. South-West Discuss
- 9. NA
Options- A. Cello
- B. Guitar
- C. Flute
- D. Violin Discuss
- 10. Statement:
Banking has traditionally been a highly-sought-after career because of its stability and the growth prospects it offers.
Assumptions:
I. People of modern times do not value stability any longer.
II. People love stability but not stagnation.
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
More questions
Correct Answer: if only Assumption I implicit
Explanation:
Assumption I is implicit as diversion would be necessary while the construction goes on. Assumption II is not implicit as negative reactions are not assumed.
Correct Answer: Only II is implicit
Explanation:
Assumption II is implicit because the word 'she' has been used for D . Assumption I is not implicit because of correctness of II while III is not implicit as we cannot conclude on the basis of given statement that A and B are close friends.
Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong
Explanation:
Argument I is weak because it says virtually nothing. II is strong because distraction from studies is not desirable.
Correct Answer: Only Conclusion II follows
Explanation:
Both the Premises are Particular Affirmative (I-type).
No Conclusion follows from the two Particular Premises.
Conclusion II is the Converse of the first Premise.
Correct Answer: Client
Explanation:
'Buyer' is the source of income for the 'Vendor'. Likewise Client is the source of income for 'Consultant'.
Correct Answer: If I am not bored, I do not watch TV
Explanation:
The pre-condition for watching TV is to get bored. So, if I am not bored. I do not watch TV. So, option (d) is correct.
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
I is strong because it cares for consumers and manufactures both. II is weak. Because it wrongly assumes that there is no way of hallmarking of gold without damaging its utility.
Correct Answer: North
Explanation:
Hence finally Sujata will face towards North.
Correct Answer: Flute
Explanation:
All are music intruments except flute. All have string to play the music but flute does not have.
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
We don't know whether "people of modern times" are opposed to what has "traditionally" been there. Hence I is not implicit. II is implicit because "growth prospects" are as important as "stability".
Comments
There are no comments.More in Verbal Reasoning:
Programming
Copyright ©CuriousTab. All rights reserved.