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Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
A certain number of persons are sitting in a row. Some of them are facing north and some of them are facing south. Each of them is from a different cities. The person from Canada sits third to the right of Quincy who is facing south. Six persons sit between Hayden and the person who is from Canada. Hayden and the person from Canada are facing opposite directions. Morgon sits second to the left of Hayden. The person from Denmark sits second to the right of Morgon and facing the opposite direction to Morgon. Morgon sits sixth to the left of the one from Egypt. Tyler is an immediate neighbor of the one who sits fourth to the right of the one who is from Denmark and Daisy. The one who is from Egypt sits third to the right of the one who is from Canada. The one who sits fourth to the left of Wren sits at one of the extreme ends. The number of people sitting to the right of Wren is thrice the number of people sitting to the left of Wren. Immediate neighbors of Tyler are facing the same direction but opposite to Tyler. The one who sits fourth to the left of Daisy sits second to the left of the one who is seventh from one end. The number of persons sitting between Daisy and the one from France is thrice the number of people sitting between Wren and the one from France. Quincy is sitting at an extreme end. Wren and the one from France are facing opposite directions to Daisy.
Who is sitting fourth to the right of the person who is sitting second to the right of Morgon?
Verbal Reasoning Seating Arrangement Difficulty: Hard
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Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
A certain number of persons are sitting in a row. Some of them are facing north and some of them are facing south. Each of them is from a different cities. The person from Canada sits third to the right of Quincy who is facing south. Six persons sit between Hayden and the person who is from Canada. Hayden and the person from Canada are facing opposite directions. Morgon sits second to the left of Hayden. The person from Denmark sits second to the right of Morgon and facing the opposite direction to Morgon. Morgon sits sixth to the left of the one from Egypt. Tyler is an immediate neighbor of the one who sits fourth to the right of the one who is from Denmark and Daisy. The one who is from Egypt sits third to the right of the one who is from Canada. The one who sits fourth to the left of Wren sits at one of the extreme ends. The number of people sitting to the right of Wren is thrice the number of people sitting to the left of Wren. Immediate neighbors of Tyler are facing the same direction but opposite to Tyler. The one who sits fourth to the left of Daisy sits second to the left of the one who is seventh from one end. The number of persons sitting between Daisy and the one from France is thrice the number of people sitting between Wren and the one from France. Quincy is sitting at an extreme end. Wren and the one from France are facing opposite directions to Daisy.
The same number of persons are sitting to the left of Wren as to the right of _______.
Verbal Reasoning Seating Arrangement Difficulty: Hard
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**Direction:** Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
When a word and a number rearrangement machine is given an input line of words and numbers, it arranges them following a rule. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.
**Input:** 7621 BRAVE 3845 TOUCH 6482 DREAM 5173 SHINE 8274 GLOW
**Step I:** 49730 AEBRV 9954 OUCHT 36591 AEDMR 25282 EIHNS 64383 OGLW
**Step II:** 4379 BFAQU 4599 PVBGS 61359 BFCLQ 22258 FJGMR 46833 PFKV
**Step III:** 419 BFQ 423 PVBGS 618 BFCLQ 613 FJGMR 186 PFKV
**Step IV:** 14 BFQ 9 BGPSV 15 BCFLQ 10 FGJMR 15 FKPV
**Step V:** 17 14 20 15 11
Step V is the last step for the above input. Find out the appropriate steps for the following input.
**Input:** 8536 GRACE 2947 MOVIE 6183 BLEND 7312 SMILE 4765 POWER
What is the difference between the highest and lowest number obtained in Step V?
Verbal Reasoning Input and Output Difficulty: Medium
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**Direction:** Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
When a word and a number rearrangement machine is given an input line of words and numbers, it arranges them following a rule. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.
**Input:** 7621 BRAVE 3845 TOUCH 6482 DREAM 5173 SHINE 8274 GLOW
**Step I:** 49730 AEBRV 9954 OUCHT 36591 AEDMR 25282 EIHNS 64383 OGLW
**Step II:** 4379 BFAQU 4599 PVBGS 61359 BFCLQ 22258 FJGMR 46833 PFKV
**Step III:** 419 BFQ 423 PVBGS 618 BFCLQ 613 FJGMR 186 PFKV
**Step IV:** 14 BFQ 9 BGPSV 15 BCFLQ 10 FGJMR 15 FKPV
**Step V:** 17 14 20 15 11
Step V is the last step for the above input. Find out the appropriate steps for the following input.
**Input:** 8536 GRACE 2947 MOVIE 6183 BLEND 7312 SMILE 4765 POWER
Which of the following is the fourth word from the left in Step IV?
Verbal Reasoning Input and Output Difficulty: Medium
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**Direction:** Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
When a word and a number rearrangement machine is given an input line of words and numbers, it arranges them following a rule. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.
**Input:** 7621 BRAVE 3845 TOUCH 6482 DREAM 5173 SHINE 8274 GLOW
**Step I:** 49730 AEBRV 9954 OUCHT 36591 AEDMR 25282 EIHNS 64383 OGLW
**Step II:** 4379 BFAQU 4599 PVBGS 61359 BFCLQ 22258 FJGMR 46833 PFKV
**Step III:** 419 BFQ 423 PVBGS 618 BFCLQ 613 FJGMR 186 PFKV
**Step IV:** 14 BFQ 9 BGPSV 15 BCFLQ 10 FGJMR 15 FKPV
**Step V:** 17 14 20 15 11
Step V is the last step for the above input. Find out the appropriate steps for the following input.
**Input:** 8536 GRACE 2947 MOVIE 6183 BLEND 7312 SMILE 4765 POWER
What is the sum of all the numbers in Step V?
Verbal Reasoning Input and Output Difficulty: Hard
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**Direction:** Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
When a word and a number rearrangement machine is given an input line of words and numbers, it arranges them following a rule. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.
**Input:** 7621 BRAVE 3845 TOUCH 6482 DREAM 5173 SHINE 8274 GLOW
**Step I:** 49730 AEBRV 9954 OUCHT 36591 AEDMR 25282 EIHNS 64383 OGLW
**Step II:** 4379 BFAQU 4599 PVBGS 61359 BFCLQ 22258 FJGMR 46833 PFKV
**Step III:** 419 BFQ 423 PVBGS 618 BFCLQ 613 FJGMR 186 PFKV
**Step IV:** 14 BFQ 9 BGPSV 15 BCFLQ 10 FGJMR 15 FKPV
**Step V:** 17 14 20 15 11
Step V is the last step for the above input. Find out the appropriate steps for the following input.
**Input:** 8536 GRACE 2947 MOVIE 6183 BLEND 7312 SMILE 4765 POWER
Which word is immediately to the right of 'FJPL' in Step III?
Verbal Reasoning Input and Output Difficulty: Medium
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**Direction:** Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
When a word and a number rearrangement machine is given an input line of words and numbers, it arranges them following a rule. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.
**Input:** 7621 BRAVE 3845 TOUCH 6482 DREAM 5173 SHINE 8274 GLOW
**Step I:** 49730 AEBRV 9954 OUCHT 36591 AEDMR 25282 EIHNS 64383 OGLW
**Step II:** 4379 BFAQU 4599 PVBGS 61359 BFCLQ 22258 FJGMR 46833 PFKV
**Step III:** 419 BFQ 423 PVBGS 618 BFCLQ 613 FJGMR 186 PFKV
**Step IV:** 14 BFQ 9 BGPSV 15 BCFLQ 10 FGJMR 15 FKPV
**Step V:** 17 14 20 15 11
Step V is the last step for the above input. Find out the appropriate steps for the following input.
**Input:** 8536 GRACE 2947 MOVIE 6183 BLEND 7312 SMILE 4765 POWER
What is the third number from the left in Step II?
Verbal Reasoning Input and Output Difficulty: Hard
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**Directions:** In the question given below, a passage is provided followed by five statements. Read the information carefully and answer the question that follows.
The Ministry of Health in Country Y is planning to launch a nationwide program called "FitnessFirst" to combat the rising rates of obesity and lifestyle-related diseases. The program includes building public fitness centers in urban and rural areas, offering free health check-ups, and providing subsidized fitness classes. The government believes that by making fitness facilities more accessible, the population will adopt healthier lifestyles, reducing the burden of healthcare costs in the long term.
**Statements:**
I. A significant portion of the population in Country Y lives below the poverty line and is more concerned with meeting basic needs like food and shelter than participating in fitness programs.
II. Private gyms and fitness centers are offering advanced facilities and personalized training, attracting those who can afford them and leaving public centers underutilized.
III. There is a cultural stigma in certain regions of Country Y against women participating in public fitness activities, which may limit the program's effectiveness.
IV. Similar programs in neighboring countries have successfully reduced obesity rates and improved public health over the past five years.
V. The government's budget allocation for the FitnessFirst program is limited, leading to concerns about the quality and maintenance of the public fitness centers.
Which of the following statements, if true, most weakens the Ministry of Health's decision to launch the FitnessFirst program?
Verbal Reasoning Statement and Argument Difficulty: Medium
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**Directions:** In the question given below, a passage is given followed by five statements. Read the information carefully and answer the question that follows.
The government of Country X is planning to introduce a new agricultural policy called "AgriBoost" to enhance food security and boost farmers' income. The policy includes subsidies for high-yield genetically modified (GM) seeds, investments in advanced irrigation systems, and access to low-interest loans for farmers. The government asserts that AgriBoost will modernize agriculture, increase crop productivity, and ensure sustainable farming practices across the country.
**Statements:**
I. Several environmental organizations have warned that the introduction of genetically modified seeds may lead to a loss of biodiversity and could harm native plant species.
II. Studies have shown that advanced irrigation systems proposed under AgriBoost are not suitable for the varied topography and soil conditions prevalent in many regions of Country X.
III. A significant portion of the farming community lacks awareness and training on the use of GM seeds and advanced irrigation technologies, leading to potential misuse and crop failures.
IV. Countries that have implemented similar agricultural modernization policies have witnessed a substantial increase in crop yields and farmers' incomes over the past decade.
V. The low-interest loans provided under AgriBoost have stringent eligibility criteria, which most small-scale farmers in Country X cannot meet.
Which of the following statements, if true, would most seriously weaken the government's plan to implement the AgriBoost policy?
Verbal Reasoning Statement and Argument Difficulty: Hard
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**Directions:** Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow.
There is a matrix that contains four rows (I, II, III, and IV) from top to bottom and four columns (I, II, III, and IV) from left to right. Words will be formed when we read left to right in a row and top to bottom in a column.
**Conditions:**
I. No letter is repeated in any row or column.
II. If a letter appears in a particular row or column, it should not appear again in that row or column.
III. Each row must form a meaningful English word of four letters.
IV. Alphabets are coded as A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, ..., Z = 26.
V. The sum of the positional values of the letters in any row or column must be an even number.
VI. Some letters are given at specific positions in the matrix.
Row I, Column II contains 'A'.
Row II, Column IV contains 'E'.
Row III, Column IV contains 'D'.
Row IV, Column I contains 'M'.
Which letter will come in Row IV, Column IV?
Verbal Reasoning Matrix Arrangement Difficulty: Hard
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**Directions:** Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow.
There is a matrix that contains four rows (I, II, III, and IV) from top to bottom and four columns (I, II, III, and IV) from left to right. Words will be formed when we read left to right in a row and top to bottom in a column.
**Conditions:**
I. No letter is repeated in any row or column.
II. If a letter appears in a particular row or column, it should not appear again in that row or column.
III. Each row must form a meaningful English word of four letters.
IV. Alphabets are coded as A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, ..., Z = 26.
V. The sum of the positional values of the letters in any row or column must be an even number.
VI. Some letters are given at specific positions in the matrix.
Row I, Column II contains 'A'.
Row II, Column IV contains 'E'.
Row III, Column IV contains 'D'.
Row IV, Column I contains 'M'.
What is the difference between the sum of positional values of Row III and Column II?
Verbal Reasoning Matrix Arrangement Difficulty: Hard
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**Directions:** Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow.
There is a matrix that contains four rows (I, II, III, and IV) from top to bottom and four columns (I, II, III, and IV) from left to right. Words will be formed when we read left to right in a row and top to bottom in a column.
**Conditions:**
I. No letter is repeated in any row or column.
II. If a letter appears in a particular row or column, it should not appear again in that row or column.
III. Each row must form a meaningful English word of four letters.
IV. Alphabets are coded as A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, ..., Z = 26.
V. The sum of the positional values of the letters in any row or column must be an even number.
VI. Some letters are given at specific positions in the matrix.
Row I, Column II contains 'A'.
Row II, Column IV contains 'E'.
Row III, Column IV contains 'D'.
Row IV, Column I contains 'M'.
Which of the following words can be formed in Row III?
Verbal Reasoning Matrix Arrangement Difficulty: Hard
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**Directions:** Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow.
There is a matrix that contains four rows (I, II, III, and IV) from top to bottom and four columns (I, II, III, and IV) from left to right. Words will be formed when we read left to right in a row and top to bottom in a column.
**Conditions:**
I. No letter is repeated in any row or column.
II. If a letter appears in a particular row or column, it should not appear again in that row or column.
III. Each row must form a meaningful English word of four letters.
IV. Alphabets are coded as A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, ..., Z = 26.
V. The sum of the positional values of the letters in any row or column must be an even number.
VI. Some letters are given at specific positions in the matrix.
Row I, Column II contains 'A'.
Row II, Column IV contains 'E'.
Row III, Column IV contains 'D'.
Row IV, Column I contains 'M'.
What is the sum of the positional values of the letters in Row II?
Verbal Reasoning Matrix Arrangement Difficulty: Hard
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**Directions:** Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow.
There is a matrix that contains four rows (I, II, III, and IV) from top to bottom and four columns (I, II, III, and IV) from left to right. Words will be formed when we read left to right in a row and top to bottom in a column.
**Conditions:**
I. No letter is repeated in any row or column.
II. If a letter appears in a particular row or column, it should not appear again in that row or column.
III. Each row must form a meaningful English word of four letters.
IV. Alphabets are coded as A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, ..., Z = 26.
V. The sum of the positional values of the letters in any row or column must be an even number.
VI. Some letters are given at specific positions in the matrix.
Row I, Column II contains 'A'.
Row II, Column IV contains 'E'.
Row III, Column IV contains 'D'.
Row IV, Column I contains 'M'.
Which letter will come in Row I, Column I?
Verbal Reasoning Matrix Arrangement Difficulty: Hard
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Directions: In the question given below, a passage is given followed by five statements. Read the information carefully and answer the question that follows.
EcoLife Industries, a leading manufacturer of eco-friendly household products in Country M, has recently faced a significant decline in sales and market share due to the emergence of new competitors offering similar products at lower prices. Additionally, there have been allegations that EcoLife's products are not as environmentally friendly as advertised, leading to negative publicity and consumer distrust. The management is considering various courses of action to regain market position, restore consumer confidence, and ensure the company's sustainability.
Statements:
I. Conduct an independent audit of the company's products to verify their environmental claims and publicly release the findings.
II. Reduce the prices of all products to match competitors, even if it means compromising on quality.
III. Invest in research and development to innovate new, genuinely eco-friendly products that meet higher environmental standards.
IV. Launch an aggressive marketing campaign highlighting the company's commitment to the environment and discrediting competitors' products.
V. Collaborate with environmental organizations to develop certification programs that validate the eco-friendliness of products in the market.
Which of the following courses of action should EcoLife Industries implement to effectively address the decline in sales, restore consumer trust, and ensure long-term sustainability?
Verbal Reasoning Course of Action Difficulty: Medium
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Directions: In the question given below, a passage is given followed by five statements. Read the information carefully and answer the question that follows.
Zenith Pharmaceuticals, a global leader in vaccine development, has been the primary supplier of vaccines to Country A's national immunization program for the past five years. Their contract is due for renewal in the next quarter. Meanwhile, NovaGen Biotech, an emerging competitor with innovative vaccine technology, is eager to secure the contract. The Ministry of Health in Country A is deliberating whether to renew the contract with Zenith or consider NovaGen as a new supplier.
Statements:
I. Recent clinical trials have revealed that NovaGen's vaccines are more effective against emerging viral strains compared to those produced by Zenith.
II. Zenith Pharmaceuticals has been accused of unethical practices, including data manipulation in clinical trials, by international health organizations.
III. NovaGen Biotech's production facilities have failed multiple regulatory inspections due to non-compliance with safety standards.
IV. The cost of vaccines offered by Zenith is significantly lower than those offered by NovaGen, easing the financial burden on Country A's healthcare budget.
V. Country A has committed to international agreements that prioritize the procurement of the most advanced and effective vaccines available.
Which of the following statements, if true, would most strongly persuade the Ministry of Health in Country A to not renew their contract with Zenith Pharmaceuticals and instead award it to NovaGen Biotech?
Verbal Reasoning Making Judgments Difficulty: Hard
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Directions: In the question given below, a passage is given followed by five statements. Read the information and answer the question that follows.
Recent research definitively proves that consuming at least three cups of black coffee daily prevents type 2 diabetes. Therefore, health experts recommend that everyone should drink three cups of black coffee per day to prevent diabetes.
Statements:
I. The research indicating the benefits of coffee was funded by major coffee companies.
II. High consumption of coffee can lead to increased anxiety and sleep disorders.
III. Not everyone can tolerate coffee due to its caffeine content.
IV. Studies show that diet and exercise are more effective in preventing type 2 diabetes.
V. Excessive caffeine intake can have adverse health effects.
Which of the following will weaken the above statement?
Verbal Reasoning Statement and Argument Difficulty: Medium
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The price of rice is reduced by 2%. How many kilograms of rice can now be bought for the money which was sufficient to buy 49 kg of rice earlier?
Aptitude Percentage Difficulty: Medium
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A bag contains 600 coins of 25 p denomination and 1200 coins of 50 p denomination. If 12% of 25 p coins and 24% of 50 p coins are removed, the percentage of money removed from the bag is nearly
Aptitude Percentage Difficulty: Medium
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Ashish started a business with an initial investment of ₹ 500000. In the first year, he incurred a loss of 4%. However, during the second year, he earned a profit of 5% which in the third year rose to 10%. Calculate his net profit for the entire period of three years.
Aptitude Percentage Difficulty: Medium
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A number reduced by 25% becomes 225. What percent should it be increased so that it becomes 390?
Aptitude Percentage Difficulty: Medium
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If $2^{2x-1} + 4^x = 2^{x-\frac{1}{2}} + 2^{x+\frac{1}{2}}$, then $x$ equals
Aptitude Surds and Indices Difficulty: Medium
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$$ 49 \times 49 \times 49 \times 49 = 7^x $$
Aptitude Surds and Indices Difficulty: Easy
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A couple has a son and a daughter. The age of the father is four times that of the son and the age of the daughter is one-third of that of her mother. The wife is 6 years younger to her husband and the sister is 3 years older than her brother. The mother's age is
Aptitude Problems on Ages Difficulty: Hard
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Directions : Each of the questions given below consists of a statement and/or a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statement(s) is/are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and
Give answer (a) if the data in Statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question;
Give answer (b) if the data in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question;
Give answer (c) if the data either in Statement I or in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question;
Give answer (d) if the data even in both Statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question;
Give answer (e) if the data in both Statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
How much is four-fifths of the number?
I. Three-fourths of the number is 2.5 less than its four-fifths.
II. Half of the number added to it is 75.
Aptitude Problems on Numbers Difficulty: Easy