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  • Question
  • 7 9 66 12 14 66 17


  • Options
  • A. 19 66
  • B. 66 19
  • C. 19 22
  • D. 20 66
  • E. 66 20

  • Correct Answer
  • 19 66 

    Explanation
    This is an alternating addition series with repetition, in which a random number, 66, is interpolated as every third number. The regular series adds 2, then 3, then 2, and so on, with 66 repeated after each "add 2" step.

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    • 1. Statement: Should India have no military force at all?

      Arguments:

      1. No. Other countries in the world do not believe in non-violence.
      2. Yes. Many Indians believe in non-violence.


    • Options
    • A. Only argument I is strong
    • B. Only argument II is strong
    • C. Either I or II is strong
    • D. Neither I nor II is strong
    • E. Both I and II are strong
    • Discuss
    • 2. Statement: "We have the distinction of being the only company in India as well as the second in the world to have won an ISO 9002 certification in our line of business." - Statement of Company X's Chairman.

      Assumptions:

      1. There were not many companies in the line of business of Company X.
      2. Getting ISO 9002 in the line of business of Company X is not easy.
      3. The Company X desires to expand its business.


    • Options
    • A. Only I is implicit
    • B. Only II is implicit
    • C. Only III is implicit
    • D. Only II and III are implicit
    • E. None of these
    • Discuss
    • 3. Statement: Should Government close down loss-making public sector enterprises?

      Arguments:

      1. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do?
      2. Yes. In a competitive world the rule is 'survival of the fittest'.


    • Options
    • A. Only argument I is strong
    • B. Only argument II is strong
    • C. Either I or II is strong
    • D. Neither I nor II is strong
    • E. Both I and II are strong
    • Discuss
    • 4. Statement: Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency?

      Arguments:

      1. Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote.
      2. No. In a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions.


    • Options
    • A. Only argument I is strong
    • B. Only argument II is strong
    • C. Either I or II is strong
    • D. Neither I nor II is strong
    • E. Both I and II are strong
    • Discuss
    • 5. 
      Fact 1: Eyeglass frames cost between $35 and $350.
      Fact 2: Some eyeglass frames are made of titanium.
      Fact 3: Some eyeglass frames are made of plastic.
      If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?
      I: Titanium eyeglass frames cost more than plastic frames.
      II: Expensive eyeglass frames last longer than cheap frames.
      III: Only a few eyeglass frames cost less than $35.

    • Options
    • A. I only
    • B. II only
    • C. II and III only
    • D. None of the statements is a known fact.
    • Discuss
    • 6. Statement: Should there be a ceiling on the salary of top executives of multinationals in our country?

      Arguments:

      1. Yes. Otherwise it would lead to unhealthy competition and our own industry would not be able to withstand that.
      2. No. With the accent on liberalization of economy, any such move would be counter-productive. Once the economy picks up, this disparity will be reduced.


    • Options
    • A. Only argument I is strong
    • B. Only argument II is strong
    • C. Either I or II is strong
    • D. Neither I nor II is strong
    • E. Both I and II are strong
    • Discuss
    • 7. Statement: Should we impart sex education in schools?

      Arguments:

      1. Yes. All the progressive nations do so.
      2. No. We cannot impart it in co-educational schools.
      3. Yes. It would certainly help in eradicating the existing misunderstanding and make the younger generation physically and mentally healthier.
      4. It will destroy the moral fibre and the highly esteemed value system which we have inherited from our forefathers.


    • Options
    • A. None is strong
    • B. Only I, III and IV are strong
    • C. Only II, III and IV are strong
    • D. Only II and IV are strong
    • E. None of these
    • Discuss
    • 8. Statement: Should the practice of transfers of clerical cadre employees from government offices of one city to those of another be stopped?

      Arguments:

      1. No. Transfer of employees is a routine administrative matter and we must continue it.
      2. Yes. It involves lot of governmental expenditure and inconvenience too many compared to the benefits it yields.


    • Options
    • A. Only argument I is strong
    • B. Only argument II is strong
    • C. Either I or II is strong
    • D. Neither I nor II is strong
    • E. Both I and II are strong
    • Discuss
    • 9. Statement: The education of a student at collegiate level, not taking into account maintenance expenses, costs four hundred rupees a year. Collegiate education is thus drawing heavily upon the national resources of an impoverished community. So college education should be restricted to a brilliant few.

      Assumptions:

      1. Our resources are very limited.
      2. Only a few students should be admitted to the colleges.


    • Options
    • A. Only assumption I is implicit
    • B. Only assumption II is implicit
    • C. Either I or II is implicit
    • D. Neither I nor II is implicit
    • E. Both I and II are implicit
    • Discuss
    • 10. Statement: Should school education be made free in India?

      Arguments:

      1. Yes. This is the only way to improve the level of literacy.
      2. No. It would add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.


    • Options
    • A. Only argument I is strong
    • B. Only argument II is strong
    • C. Either I or II is strong
    • D. Neither I nor II is strong
    • E. Both I and II are strong
    • Discuss


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