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Question: In which year was Rahul born?
Statements:
- Rahul at present is 25 years younger to his mother.
- Rahul's brother, who was born in 1964, is 35 years younger to his mother.
Options- A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
- B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
- C. Either I or II is sufficient
- D. Neither I nor II is sufficient
- E. Both I and II are sufficient
- Correct Answer
- Both I and II are sufficient
ExplanationFrom both I and II, we find that Rahul is (35 - 25) = 10 years older than his brother, who was born in 1964. So, Rahul was born in 1954.
More questions
- 1. What is the position of Radha from the shorter end?
Options- A. Fourth
- B. Second
- C. Third
- D. Data inadequate Discuss
Correct Answer: Third
Explanation:
According to the question,
Sunita is taller than Seema and Renu.
1. Sunita > Seema/Renu.
Renu is shorter than Radha and Gauri
2. Renu < Radha/Gauri.
Bina is taller than Radha.
3. Bina > Radha.
Bina shorter than Sunita.
4. Bina < Sunita.
Sunita is not the tallest and Renu is not the shortest.
5. Sunita (not tallest)
6. Renu (not Shortest)
On arranging the above data, we get
from 3 and 4,
7. Sunita > Bina > Radha
from 7 and 1,
8. Sunita > Bina > Radha > Renu/Seema.
from 8 , 5 and 6.
? Gauri > Sunita > Bina > Radha > Renu > Seema.
Third- 2. Find the odd one out:
Options- A. Barter
- B. Purchase
- C. Sale
- D. Borrow Discuss
Correct Answer: Barter
Explanation:
Except option (a), all are means to buy only.
- 3. Statement:
"India needs a dedicated military satellite for future defence purposes where communication will play a vital role in quick decision-making." Chief of Air Staff
Assumptions:
I. Future wars would be fought through air and aerospace.
II. Speedy communication ensures faster decision-making.
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
Correct Answer: if only assumption II is implicit.
Explanation:
I may or may not be an assumption. But assumption II is implicit; that is why communication is termed as having a vital role in quick decision-making.
- 4. Statement
Are the fabulous prices demanded by the art dealers for the originals paintings of old masters justified?
Argument
I. Yes, those are unattainable antique pieces of art hence, the price for the collection of art is justified.
II. No,modern painter can paint as well, if not better then them and for much less price.
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
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Fabulous prices for old master pieces are demanded because of their originality and innovative hard effects.
- 5. Statement:
The Net has a lot of useless sites floating around and www.bigwaste.com is one of them, the difference being that it admits to being a big waste of time.
Assumptions:
I. Most of the websites claim to be useful ever when they or not so.
II. The Net has no mechanism to distinguish useless sites from useful ones.
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
Correct Answer: if only assumption I is implicit.
Explanation:
I is implicit from the " difference" being pointed out. II is beyond the scope of the statement.
- 6. Statement : The government decided to ban selling of eggs in the state.
Which of the following can be a possible cause for this effect?
Options- A. A pro-vegetarian activism group demanded the ban.
- B. Shopkeepers were changing a very high price for eggs.
- C. A contagious virus was found in egg samples.
- D. There was fear of hurting the religious sentiments of a group of people. Discuss
Correct Answer: A contagious virus was found in egg samples.
Explanation:
The presence of contagious virus required immediate and decisive action.
- 7. _c d b _ d d b _ d b _ c _ d
Options- A. b b b c c
- B. c c c b c
- C. b b c b b
- D. c c b c c Discuss
Correct Answer: c c c b c
Explanation:
The given letter series is in below pattern.
c /c d / b c d / d b c d
So the letter series will be as below.
c /c d / b c d / d b c d / b b c c d- 8. 'Pardon' is to 'Penalty' as 'Definitely' is to
Options- A. Actually
- B. Probably
- C. Urgently
- D. Positively Discuss
Correct Answer: Probably
Explanation:
'Pardon' and 'penalty' are opposite to each other. Similarly, 'Definitely' and 'Probably' are opposite to each other.
- 9. If + = x , - = ÷ , x = + , ÷ = - , then which is the correct equation out of the following?
Options- A. 18 ÷ 6 + 4 - 2 ÷ 3 = 22
- B. 18 + 6 - 4 x 2 ÷ 3 = 26
- C. 18 x 6 - 4 + 7 x 8 = 47
- D. 18 - 6 x 7 ÷ 2 + 8 = 63 Discuss
Correct Answer: 18 + 6 - 4 x 2 ÷ 3 = 26
Explanation:
18 + 6 - 4 x 2 ÷ 3 = 26
After chaning, the equation is
L.H.S., 18 x 6 ÷ 4 + 2 - 3
108 ÷ 4 + 2 - 3
27 + 2 - 3
29 - 3 = 26 R.H.S.- 10. Sunil Kamath has secured 58% marks in graduation. He was born on 24 th May 1974. He has been working in the Marketing Division of an Organization for the past seven years after completing his post graduate degree in Marketing Management with 65% marks. He has secured 50% marks in the selection process.
Options- A. if the case is to be selected
- B. if the case is to be referred to the Head-Marketing Division
- C. if case is to be referred to GM - Marketing
- D. if the candidate is not to be selected Discuss
Correct Answer: if the case is to be referred to the Head-Marketing Division
Explanation:
Following are the conditions for selecting Chief Manager ? Marketing in an organization.
The candidates must
(i) be at least 35 years old as on 1?2?2010.
Sunil Kamath was born on 24th May 1974.
(ii) have secured at least 55% marks in graduation.
He has secured 58% marks in graduation.
(iii) have secured at least 60% marks in post ? graduate degree/diploma in Marketing Management.
He has completed post graduate degree in Marketing Management with 65% marks.
(iv) have post ? qualification work experience of at least 10 years in the marketing Division of an organization.
He has been working in the Marketing Division of an Organization for the past seven years.
OR
(a) at (iv) above, but has post ? qualification work experience of at least six years as Manager ? Marketing, the case is to b referred to Head ? Marketing Division.
He has been working in the Marketing Division of an Organization for the past seven years.
(v) have secured at least 50% marks in the selection process.
He has secured 50% marks in the selection process.
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