Direction(1-2): In each of the following questions find out the alternative which will replace the question mark.
1. REASON : SFBTPO :: THINK : ?
A. SGHMJ
B. UIJOL
C. UHNKI
D. UJKPM
Answer - Option B
Explanation -
2. Carbon : Diamond :: Corundum : ?
A. Garnet
B. Ruby
C. Pukhraj
D. Pearl
Answer - Option B
Explanation -
As Diamond is made of Carbon similarly Ruby is made of Corundum.
Direction(3-4): Each problem consists of three statements. Based on the first two statements, the third statement may be true, false, or uncertain.
3. Tanya is older than Eric.
Cliff is older than Tanya.
Eric is older than Cliff.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer - Option B
Explanation -
Because the first two statements are true, Eric is the youngest of the three, so the third statement must be false.
4. Blueberries cost more than strawberries.
Blueberries cost less than raspberries.
Raspberries cost more than strawberries and blueberries.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of these
Answer - Option A
Explanation -
Because the first two statements are true, raspberries are the most expensive of the three.
Direction(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.
5. Statement:
Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?
Arguments:
I. Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.
II. 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
Answer - Option A
Explanation -
Clearly, India can export only the surplus and that which can be saved after fulfilling its own needs, to pay for its imports. Encouragement to export cannot lead to shortages as it shall provide the resources for imports. So, only argument I holds.