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- Question
In the following question, various terms of an alphabet series are given with one or more terms missing as shown by (?). Choose the missing terms out of the given alternatives. A, B, N, C, D, O, E, F, P, ?, ?, ?
Options- A. G, H, Q
- B. J, K, L
- C. G, H, J
- D. G, H, I
- Correct Answer
- G, H, Q
ExplanationThe series consists of 2 groups (A, B, C, D, E, F, ?, ?) and (N, O, P, ?). The series is made of two terms of first group followed by one term of second group.
- 1. Statement
Local villagers have reported that instances of illegal cutting of trees have increased over the last few months in the forest area.
Courses of Action
I. The local should be encouraged to report any such activities in the future as well.
II. Authorities should immediately look into the matter and put stop to such illegal activities.
Options- A. if only I follows
- B. if only II follows
- C. if either I or II follows
- D. if both I and II follows Discuss
- 2. 3, 12,27,48, 75, 108,?
Options- A. 147
- B. 162
- C. 183
- D. 192 Discuss
- 3. 2, 5, 10, 50, 500, 5000
Options- A. 5
- B. 10
- C. 50
- D. 5000 Discuss
- 4. 'Usual' is to 'Common' as 'Light' is to
Options- A. Bright
- B. Black
- C. Dark
- D. Glow Discuss
- 5. Tagore : Geetanjali
Options- A. Madam Curie : Radium
- B. Shakespeare : Skylark
- C. Dickens : Oliver Twist
- D. Nobel : D ynamite Discuss
- 6. NA
Options- A. 72572
- B. 35453
- C. 78378
- D. 46246 Discuss
- 7. Statement:
"I am actually enjoying my experience in the forest and even my health is quite fine." ---A message from a hostage
Assumptions:
I. The well-wishers of the hostage may panic.
II. The well- wishers of the hostage may go into a frenzy.
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
The Central Government has directed the State Government to reduce the Government expenditure in view of the serious resource crunch and it may not be able to sanction every additional grant to the states for the next six months.
Assumptions
I. The State Government is totally dependent on the Central Government for its expenditure.
II. The Central Government has reviewed the expenditure account of the State Government.
III. The State Government will abide by the directives.
Options- A. II and III are implicit
- B. All are implicit
- C. None is implicit
- D. Only III is implicit Discuss
- 9. IMPOSSIONABLE
Options- A. IMPOSSIBE
- B. POSSIBLE
- C. IMPOSE
- D. IMPASSIVE Discuss
- 10. Statement:
If betting and match- fixing play a vital role in cricket , which makes the game ungentlemanly and ugly, there is absolutely no use of wasting precious time to watch the game of cricket which cheats the innocent.
Assumptions:
I. This contagious disease may spray to other games.
II. Cricketers indulge in betting and match-fixing, and are exploiting innocent public feelings.
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 both I and II follows
Explanation:
According to the statement , given both the courses of action are strong.
Correct Answer: 147
Explanation:
So, missing term = 3 x 72 = 3 x 49 = 147.
Correct Answer: 5000
Explanation:
So, 5000 is wrong and must be replaced by (50 x 500) i.e. 25000.
Correct Answer: Glow
Explanation:
As 'Usual' and 'Common' are the words conveying the same meaning similarly 'Light and 'Glow' are synonyms to each other.
Correct Answer: Dickens : Oliver Twist
Explanation:
'Geetanjali' is written by 'Tagore' and 'Oliver Twist' is written by 'Dickens'.
Correct Answer: 35453
Explanation:
All others first and last two digits are same.
Correct Answer: if either I or II is implicit.
Explanation:
The message from the hostage is an attempt to keep his well-wishers normal. if not calmed, they may react in either of the two ways.
Correct Answer: II and III are implicit
Explanation:
The use of the word 'totally' makes the assumption doubtful. It is the given that the Central Government has directed the State Government to reduce its expenditure account and also the State Government will abide by the directives.
Correct Answer: IMPASSIVE
Explanation:
Clearly, 'IMPASSIVE', cannot be formed by letters of the given word IMPOSSIONABLE due to absence of letter 'V".
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
I is not implicit. The statement has no relationship to other games. II is implicit because the speaker talks about the consequence only after assuming this.
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