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Question: Madan is elder than Kamal and Sharad is younger than Arvind. Who among them is the youngest?
Statements:
- Sharad is younger than Madan.
- Arvind is younger than Kamal.
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
- II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
ExplanationAs given, we have: M > K, A > S.From II, K > A. Thus, we have: M > K > A > S.
So, Sharad is the youngest. From I, M > S. Thus, we have: M>K>A>S or M>A>K>S or M>A>S>K.
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- 1. Statement
In case of the outstanding candidates, the condition of previous experience of social work may be waived by the Admission Committee for MA (social work).
Conclusions.
I. Some of the students for MA (social work) will have previous experience of social work.
II. Some of the students for MA (social work) will not have previous experience of social work.
Options- A. if only conclusion I follows
- B. if only conclusion II follows
- C. if either conclusion I or II follows
- D. if both conclusions I and II follows Discuss
Correct Answer: if both conclusions I and II follows
Explanation:
Both the conclusion follow. The waiver is incorporated because some of student for MA will have previous experience and some of the students will not have previous experience of social work.
- 2. Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence.
1. Infant 2. Old 3. Adult 4. Adolescent 5. Child
Options- A. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
- B. 3, 4, 2, 1, 5
- C. 2, 3, 4, 5, 1
- D. 1, 5, 4, 3, 2 Discuss
Correct Answer: 1, 5, 4, 3, 2
Explanation:
The correct order is :Infant Child Adolescent Adult Old 1 5 4 3 2 - 3. PAST
Options- A. 10, 56, 41, 58
- B. 22, 68, 55, 66
- C. 34, 75, 67, 58
- D. 41, 99, 98, 88 Discuss
Correct Answer: 34, 75, 67, 58
Explanation:
All possible representations of letters:
Matrix - I
D ? 00, 12, 24, 31, 43
V ? 01, 13, 20, 32, 44
C ? 02, 14, 21, 33, 40
P ? 03, 10, 22, 34, 41
M ? 04, 11, 23, 30, 42
Matrix - II
S ? 55, 67, 79, 86, 98
A ? 56, 68, 75, 87, 99
U ? 57, 69, 76, 88, 95
T ? 58, 65, 77, 89, 96
J ? 59, 66, 78, 85, 97
From given matrix it is clear that all the values for word PAST are matched in only option ( 3 ) for every letter . So , the set for the word PAST will be 34, 75, 67, 58 .From matrix , option ( 3 ) is required answer.- 4. Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?
R_S_ PM_KSB_MRK_
Options- A. KRKSP
- B. KBRPS
- C. RKSPM
- D. BPSMP Discuss
Correct Answer: KBRPS
Explanation:
The given letter series in below pattern.
R K S B P M
Using the same pattern, we will get complete letter series.
R K S B P M/ R K S B P M/ R K S- 5. CAMP
Options- A. 02, 57, 04, 34
- B. 14, 68, 42, 34
- C. 21, 75, 11, 40
- D. 40, 99, 42, 12 Discuss
Correct Answer: 14, 68, 42, 34
Explanation:
All possible representations of letters:
Matrix - I
D ? 00, 12, 24, 31, 43
V ? 01, 13, 20, 32, 44
C ? 02, 14, 21, 33, 40
P ? 03, 10, 22, 34, 41
M ? 04, 11, 23, 30, 42
Matrix - II
S ? 55, 67, 79, 86, 98
A ? 56, 68, 75, 87, 99
U ? 57, 69, 76, 88, 95
T ? 58, 65, 77, 89, 96
J ? 59, 66, 78, 85, 97
As shown in given figure , all the values for word CAMP are matched in only option ( 2 ) for every letter . So , the set for the word CAMP will be 14, 68, 42, 34 .From matrix , option ( 2 ) is correct .- 6. JUMP
Options- A. 59, 57, 04, 03
- B. 66, 69, 11, 12
- C. 78, 88, 23, 23
- D. 85, 95, 30, 42 Discuss
Correct Answer: 59, 57, 04, 03
Explanation:
All possible representations of letters:
Matrix - I
D ? 00, 12, 24, 31, 43
V ? 01, 13, 20, 32, 44
C ? 02, 14, 21, 33, 40
P ? 03, 10, 22, 34, 41
M ? 04, 11, 23, 30, 42
Matrix - II
S ? 55, 67, 79, 86, 98
A ? 56, 68, 75, 87, 99
U ? 57, 69, 76, 88, 95
T ? 58, 65, 77, 89, 96
J ? 59, 66, 78, 85, 97
From given matrix it is clear that all the values for word JUMP are matched in only option ( 1 ) for every letter . So , the set for the word JUMP will be 59, 57, 04, 03 .From matrix , option ( 1 ) is required answer.- 7. Find the odd one out:
Options- A. Plassey
- B. Haldighati
- C. Panipat
- D. Sarnath Discuss
Correct Answer: Sarnath
Explanation:
All are battle grounds except Sarnath which is related to Buddha ground.
- 8. Statement:
Should the election commission (EC) make it mandatory for political parties to give 33 per cent tickets to women?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the move will ensure larger percentage women's representation in political arena.
II. No, the move will compel the parties to distribute tickets to women for those seats where possibility to win is less.
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:
I; I is a strong argument because it is true that the out come of the move will result as a explained in the argument I. but II is weak because the abuse of a situation is inherent in any move.
- 9. Heart is related to Blood in the same way as Lung is related to?
Options- A. Air
- B. Oxygen
- C. Chest
- D. Respiration Discuss
Correct Answer: Oxygen
Explanation:
First is the prime organ carrying out circulation of the second in the human body.
- 10. Which of the following interchange of signs would make the given equation correct?
5 + 3 x 8 - 12 ÷ 4 = 3
Options- A. + and ÷
- B. + and -
- C. - and ÷
- D. + and x Discuss
Correct Answer: - and ÷
Explanation:
Apply All option one by one
5 + 3 x 8 - 12 ÷ 4 = 3
Now, after changing the sign for option C
5 + 3 x 8 ÷ 12 - 4 = 3
Apply the BODMAS Rule
5 + 3 x 8/12 - 4 = 3
5 + 2 - 4 = 3
3 = 3
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