Directions(1-2): Study the following information to answer the given questions:
In a certain code, ‘make security in theme lists’ is written as ‘jo ti tis su nic’, ‘India make old regime’ is written as ‘die min tip ti’, ‘old lists with correction’ is written as ‘za tis die kee’, and ‘theme curbs regime’ is written as ‘tip ba nic’.
1. What is the code for ‘security’ ?
A. jo
B. ti
C. tis
D. su
E. Can’t be determined
2. What does ‘za’ stand for?
A. old
B. lists
C. correction
D. with
E. Either with or correction
3. A survey conducted by weapons watchdog, the Small Arms Survey, has revealed that 85% of the world’s 1 billion firearms are owned by the civilians. The survey further claimed that military stockpiles own for 13% and law enforcement agencies account for 2% of the total. The survey also stated that over the past 10 years, the number of firearms increased by 17%.
The Small Arms Survey, has revealed that the most of the world’s 1 billion firearms are owned by the civilians.
A. The assumption is ‘definitely true’ i.e. it properly follows the statement of facts given.
B. The assumption is ‘probably true’ though not ‘definitely false’ in the light of facts given.
C. The data is inadequate i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the assumption is likely to be true or false.
D. The assumption is ‘probably false’ though not ‘definitely false’ in the light of facts given.
E. The assumption is ‘definitely false’ i.e. if the inference is not simply be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
4. Statements:
Should a rapist be sentenced to life imprisonment in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, there is an enormous increase in incidence of rape and crime against women all over India and the existing provisions for punishment are not so stringent that the cases of rape can be reduced.
II. Yes, punishment for rape should be serve as the rape victim suffers for her entire life.
A. If only argument I is strong
B. If only argument II is strong
C. If neither argument I nor II is strong
D. If both arguments I and II are strong
E. If either argument I or II is strong
5. Pointing to Kamal,Sheeba said , “ His mother’s brother is the father of my son Akilesh”. How is Kamal related to Sheeba?
A. Niece
B. Nephew
C. Aunt
D. Sister-in-law
E. None of these
Answers and Explanations
1. Answer - Option E
Explanation -
Only 1 code contains security, and also ‘in’ not present in any codes, so for ‘security in’ – jo su
2. Answer - Option E
Explanation -
‘za’ present in only one, and then ‘old’ and ‘lists’ present in one one more.
3. Answer - Option A
Explanation -
It can be clearly concluded that the civilians own the most number of world’s firearms. And also the number of firearms owned has increased over the past 10 years. So, option 1 is the correct solution.
4. Answer - Option D
Explanation -
Argument I is strong as rape cases increases alarmingly in India and punishment for this crime is not so strict in our country. Argument II is also strong as rapist also suffers the pain which rape victims suffers for her entire life.
5. Answer - Option B
Explanation -
Father of Sheeba’s son : Sheeba’s husband
Kamal: Sister son of Sheeba’s husband. Hence Kamal is Sheeba’s Nephew.