Inequalities
Which of the following is definitely true if P ≤ V < S = G ≥ Q ≥ R > E
A. Q > P
B. S > R
C. V > R
D. S > E
E. P < R
Answer: D
Statements and Arguments
Directions (1 - 5): Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer:
(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 and
(E) If both I and II are strong.
1. Statement: Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?
Arguments:
Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.
No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.
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
Answer: A
2. Statement: Should all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on sample basis before giving licence for sale to general public in India?
Arguments:
Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary.
No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented.
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
Answer: A
3. Statement: Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfil its energy requirements?
Arguments:
Yes, Most of the energy sources used at present is exhaustible.
No. Harnessing solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.
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
Answer: A
4. Statement: Should there be students union in college/university?
Arguments:
No. This will create a political atmosphere in the campus.
Yes, it is very necessary Students are future political leaders.
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
Answer: E
5. Statement: Should India give away Kashmir to Pakistan?
Arguments:
No. Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India.
Yes. This would help settle conflicts.
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
Answer: A
Statements and Assumptions
Directions (1 - 5): In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer
(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
(E) If both I and II are implicit.
1. Statement: "You are hereby appointed as a programmer with a probation period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the period for confirmation." - A line in an appointment letter.
Assumptions:
The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of appointment offer.
Generally, an individual tries to prove his worth in the probation period.
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
Answer: E
2. Statement: It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 or so.
Assumptions:
At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn.
The schools do not admit children after six years of age.
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
Answer: A
3. Statement: "In order to bring punctuality in our office, we must provide conveyance allowance to our employees." - In charge of a company tells Personnel Manager.
Assumptions:
Conveyance allowance will not help in bringing punctuality.
Discipline and reward should always go hand in hand.
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
Answer: B
4. Statement: Unemployment allowance should be given to all unemployed Indian youth above 18 years of age.
Assumptions:
There are unemployed youth in India who needs monetary support.
The government has sufficient funds to provide allowance to all unemployed youth.
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
Answer: A
5. Statement: "If you trouble me, I will slap you." - A mother warns her child.
Assumptions:
With the warning, the child may stop troubling her.
All children are basically naughty.
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
Answer: A
Ranking series
John is eighteenth from the right end in
a row of 50 boys.What is his position from the left end?
A. 32
B. 35
C. 33
D. 34
E. None of these
Answer: C
Blood Relations
Pointing to a photograph of a boy Alex said, "He is the son of the only son of my mother." How is Alex related to that boy?
A. Brother
B. Uncle
C. Cousin
D. Father
Answer: D