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101.

(A) A smallerbrand, manufacturinga certain product of quality compareble with that of a bigger brand makes much more profit from the local grocery stores than from the supermarkets. (B) As the supermarkets have been setup only in bigger cities at present, this stepwould fail to deliver result in the smaller cities. (C) Supermarketshelpsthe smaller brands to breaks into newer markets withoutinvesting substantially in distribution. (D) Supermarkets charges the smallerbrands 10% higher than the amountcharged to the bigger brands. (E) Being outnumbered by thebiggerbrands, visibility of the smaller brands at local grocery stores is much lower as compared to thesupermarkets. (F) Smallerbrands are currently making substantiallosses intheir businesses. Which of the statements (A),(B),(C),(D) and (E) mentioned abovewould prove that the step taken by thesmaller brands (of moving to supermarkets ) may not necessarilybe correct ?

Answer»

Only (A)
Only (B)
Only (D)
Both (A) and (D)

Solution :Statement (D) REPRESENTS a REASON for the shift from LOCAL grocery stores of supermarkets by the smaller BRANDS.
Discussion
102.

(A) A smallerbrand, manufacturinga certain product of quality compareble with that of a bigger brand makes much more profit from the local grocery stores than from the supermarkets. (B) As the supermarkets have been setup only in bigger cities at present, this stepwould fail to deliver result in the smaller cities. (C) Supermarketshelpsthe smaller brands to breaks into newer markets withoutinvesting substantially in distribution. (D) Supermarkets charges the smallerbrands 10% higher than the amountcharged to the bigger brands. (E) Being outnumbered by thebiggerbrands, visibility of the smaller brands at local grocery stores is much lower as compared to thesupermarkets. (F) Smallerbrands are currently making substantiallosses intheir businesses. which of the statementsrepresents a disadvantage of the small grocery stores over the Supermrak form the prespective of a smaller brands?

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Only (A)
Only (C)
Only (E)
Only(F)

Solution :Statement (A) will prove that STEP TAKEN by the smaller brands MAY not necessarily by CORRECT.
Discussion
103.

H @ F ! 3U 6 % G I T * P L 8 $ ^ 9 S 2 7 & A M K + J ©D 4 # 5 & EWhat should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following series based on the above arrangement F3U%ITL$ ^?

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927
7&A
7AM
2&A

Solution :
Discussion
104.

Statements: Some participantsare students Some students are boyes Conclusions: I No boy is a a participant II. All boys are participants

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If only CONCLUSION I FOLLOWS
If only conclusion II follows
If EITHER conclusion I or conclusion II follows
if NEITHER conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Solution :
So, Neither I nor II follows
Discussion
105.

What will be the difference between the number which is third from the left end and the number which is fourth from the right end in step 4 ?

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49
68
69
70

Solution :Input: Farmer 7288 writer THINNER 18 Harmer 4833 Cheaper
Step 1: Cheap Farmer 72 Writer THINER 18 Harmer 48 33 89
Step 2 : 19 cheap farmer 72 Thinner Harmer 48 33 89 WRITE
Step 3: FARM 19 cheap thinner harmer 48 33 89 Write 73
Step 4: 34 Farm 19 cheap harmer 48 89 write 73 thin
Step 5: Harm 34 farm 19 cheap 89 write 73 thin 49
Explanation : For step 1: The word which appears first in dictionary is arranged at left end and that comparative word is changes to positives degree word. And the HIGHEST numbers is increased by 1 and it is arranged at right end.
For step-2 : The lowest number is increased by 1 and it is arranged in leftend and the word which is appear last in the dictionary is arranged at right end and that comparative word is changes to positive degree word
Similarly step-3 follows the pattern of step 1 , and step 4 followes the patter of step2, and step 5 follows pattern of step 1
Discussion
106.

Statements: Some animals are plants All plants are rocks Conclusions: I. All plants are animals II. Atleast some rocks are animals

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If only CONCLUSION I FOLLOWS
If only conclusion II follows
If EITHER conclusion I or conclusion II follows
if NEITHER conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Solution :
So, Only II follows
Discussion
107.

B U B D C E D B D E U B A D C B E A C D A E B A U A C D B C A C How many such pairs of alphabets are there in the series of alphabets given in the above arrangement each of which has as many letters between them (in both forward and backward directions) as they have between them m the English alphabetical series·?

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NONE
ONE
TWO
More than THREE

Solution :More than three
Discussion
108.

Any further increase in the pollution level in the city by way of industrial effluents and automobile exhaustions would pose a severe threat to the inhabitants. ( A) All the factories in the city should immediately be closed down. (B) The automobiles should not be allowed to ply on the road for more than four hours a day. (C) The government should restrict the issue of fresh licences to factories and automobiles. (D) Cancer, heart attacks, brain strokes, tuberculosis are the major disease which are rapidly increasing in industrial cities. (E) All types of pollutants are very harmful for health. (F) Excessive growth of industries has increased the pollution level in the city. Which of the following among (A), (B), (C) and (D) can be an immediate course of action for the Government?

Answer»

Only(A)
Only(B)
Only(C)
Only(D)

ANSWER :C
Discussion
109.

Any further increase in the pollution level in the city by way of industrial effluents and automobile exhaustions would pose a severe threat to the inhabitants. ( A) All the factories in the city should immediately be closed down. (B) The automobiles should not be allowed to ply on the road for more than four hours a day. (C) The government should restrict the issue of fresh licences to factories and automobiles. (D) Cancer, heart attacks, brain strokes, tuberculosis are the major disease which are rapidly increasing in industrial cities. (E) All types of pollutants are very harmful for health. (F) Excessive growth of industries has increased the pollution level in the city.which of the followingamong(A), (B) , (C) and (D) can not be an immediate course of action for the goverment?

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Only(A)
Only(B)
Both(A)and(B)
Only(D)

ANSWER :A
Discussion
110.

Any further increase in the pollution level in the city by way of industrial effluents and automobile exhaustions would pose a severe threat to the inhabitants. ( A) All the factories in the city should immediately be closed down. (B) The automobiles should not be allowed to ply on the road for more than four hours a day. (C) The government should restrict the issue of fresh licences to factories and automobiles. (D) Cancer, heart attacks, brain strokes, tuberculosis are the major disease which are rapidly increasing in industrial cities. (E) All types of pollutants are very harmful for health. (F) Excessive growth of industries has increased the pollution level in the city. Which of the following (A), (B), (D) and (F) may be the effect of increment in the pollution level in the city?

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Only(A)
Only(B)
Only(D)
Only(F)

ANSWER :C
Discussion
111.

Each question below is followed by three arguments numbered (A), (B) and (C). You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. Statement : Should there be a cap on drawing groundwater for irrigation purposes in India ? Arguments: (A) No, irrigation is of prime importance for food production in India and it is heavily dependent on groundwater in many parts of the country. (B) Yes, water tables have gone down to alarmingly low levels in some parts of the country where irrigation is primarily dependent ori groundwater, which may lead · to serious environmental consequences. (C) Yes, India just cannot afford to draw groundwater any further as the international agencies have cautioned India against it.

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Only (A) and (B) are strong
Only (B) and (C) are strong
Only(A) and (C) are strong
All (A), (B) and (C) are strong

Solution :Both argument (A) and (B) are strong. Which clearly show the importance of IRRIGATION NAD environmental CONSEQUENCES of reducing groundwater LEVEL. Argument ( c) is not strong.
Discussion
112.

Each question below is followed by three arguments numbered (A), (B) and (C). You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. Statement : Should there be complete ban on setting up of thermal power plants in India? Arguments :(A) Yes, this is the only way to arrest further addition to environmental pollution. (B) No, there is a huge shortage of electricity in most parts of the country and hence generation o( electricity needs to be augmented. (C) No, many developed countries continue to set up thermal power plants in their countries.

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None is strong
Only(A) is strong
Only(B) is strong
Only (C) is strong

Solution :Only Argument (B) is strong because THERMAL power plants in INDIA are ONE way to increase environmental POLLUTION so cannot be compietly banned. Argument (C) is based·on example.which is a bad argument.
Discussion
113.

Each question below is followed by three arguments numbered (A), (B) and (C). You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.Statement: Should there be a restriction on the construction of high rise buildings in big cities in India.Arguments: (A) No, big cities in India do not have adequate open I and plots to accommodate the growing population.(B) Yes, only the builders and developers benefit from the construction of high rise buildings.(C) Yes, the Government should first provide adequate infrastructure facilities to existing buildings before allowing the construction of new high rise buildings.

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Only (B) is strong
Only(C) is stnong
Orily(A) and (C) are strong
Only (A) is strong

Solution :Argument (A) is strong because DUE to SHORTAGE of space in big CITIES in INDIA high rise building should be encouraged.
Discussion
114.

Each question below is followed by three arguments numbered (A), (B) and (C). You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.Statement: Should road repair work in big cities be carried out only late at night ?Arguments:(A) No, this way the work will never get completed.(B) No, there will be unnecessary use of electricity.(C) Yes, the commuters will face lot of problems due-to repair work during the day.

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NONE is STRONG
Only (A) is strong
Only(C) is strong
Only (B) and (C) are strong

Solution :Only ARGUMENT (C) is strong because to avoid the inconvenience of commuters, repair work is advisable in ntght only.
Discussion
115.

Each question below is followed by three arguments numbered (A), (B) and (C). You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. Statement : Should all the deemed universities be recognised and attached to any of the central of state universities in India? Arguments: (A) Yes, many of these deemed universities do not conform to the required standards of a full - fledged university and hence the level of education is compromised. (B) No, these deemed universities have been able to introduce innovative courses suitable to the requirement of various industries as they are free from strict Government controls. (C) Yes, many such universities are basically money spinning activities and education takes a backseat in these institutions

Answer»

Only (A) and (B) are strong
Only (B) and (C) are strong
Only (A) and (C) are strong
All (A), (B) and (C) are strong

SOLUTION :Only Argument (A) and (C) are strong because COMPROMISE with LEVEL of education cannot be done.
Discussion
116.

W walked 30 metres towards South, took a left turn and walked 50 metres, again he took a left turn and walked 30 metres. How far is he from the starting point ?

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80 metres
100 metres
130 metres
50 metres

Solution :
`THEREFORE ` REQUIRED DISTANCE =50 m.
Discussion
117.

Statement:-FltLleJ leXleTltR,PgtXgeM ltG Conclusion:-I.T geLII. GgtF

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(a) if only conclusion II is true
(B) If only conclusion I is true
(C) if NEITHER conclusion I nor II is true
(d) If both conclusion I and II are true

Solution :I. T`ge`L (true) II. GgtF (true)
Discussion
118.

There are six Electric poles all are of different height. T is taller than M and N shorter than R. The one who is third shortest is 102 cm in height. X is taller than T. R is not the tallest . The one who is second tallest is 119 cm in height . M is not the shortest among all. Y is taller than NWho among the following is the second tallest ?

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Y
R
T
M

SOLUTION :XgtRgtTgtYgtMgtN
Discussion
119.

There are six Electric poles all are of different height. T is taller than M and N shorter than R. The one who is third shortest is 102 cm in height. X is taller than T. R is not the tallest . The one who is second tallest is 119 cm in height. Neither T nor M is the third shortest person among all . M is not the shortest among all. Y is taller than N Who among the following is third shortest ?

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T
M
X
Y

Solution :XgtRgtTgtYgtMgtN
Discussion
120.

Statements: All squares are circles. No circle is cone. No circles is cone some cones are spheres.some rectangles are circlesConclusions:I Some rectangles are not conesII. No square is cone

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only I follows
Only II follows
EITHER I or II and III FOLLOW
both I and II

Solution :
So, both I and II follow
Discussion
121.

H @ F ! 3U 6 % G I T * P L 8 $ ^ 9 S 2 7 & A M K + J ©D 4 # 5 & EIf all the symbols are dropped from the arrangement, which of the following will be the twelfth from the left end?

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9
2
S
7

Solution :NEW ARRANGMENT
Discussion
122.

R 2 % M 3 E J # P 4 A * 9 6 @ U T 7 © 1 1 Q 5 $ W 8 V N BWhat should come in-place of question mark (?) in the following series based on the above arrangements?MEJ ,PA* ,6UT, ?

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I Q $
I Q 5
©I 5
© 1 Q

Solution :`Moverset(+5)rarrPoverset(+5)rarr6overset(+5)RARRC`
`Eoverset(+5)rarrAoverset(+5)rarrUoverset(+5)rarrI`
`Joverset(+5)rarr" * "overset(+5)rarrToverset(+5)rarrQ`
Discussion
123.

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word TERMINATE each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet ?

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None
One
Two
Three

Solution :
Discussion
124.

Statement : There is an alarming increase in the number of people suffering from malaria in many parts of the city. Courses of action : I. The municipal corporation has advised all the government hospitals to store adequate supply of malaria drugs . II. The municipal corporation has urgedpeople to use mosquito repellants and keep their premises clean.

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If only COURSE of action I follows
if only coruse of action II follows
if either course of action I or II follows.
If both courses of action I and II follow

Solution :Both the course of action I and II should be followed because sufficient supply of malaria drugs is necessary to AVOID malaria . Secondly USE of mosquito REPELLANT and cleanliness are necessary to avoid mosquito breeding.
Discussion
125.

Statement: ''You are herebyappoitned as a programmerwith a probtainperiodof one year and your performance will bereviewed at the end of the periodfor confirmation,''-A linein a appointment letter.Assumptions: I. The performance of an individual generally is not knowat the time of appointmentoffer. II. Generally, an individual tries to prove his worth in the probationperiod.

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(a) If only assumption I isimplicit
(b) If onlyassumption II isimplicit
(c) If eitherI or II is IMPLICIT
(d) If both I and II are implicit

Solution :The PERFORMANCE of the individual has to be tested ov_er a SPAN of time as the statement mentions. So, I is implicit. The statement mentions that the individual's worth shall be reviewed ( during probation PERIOD) before confirmation. So, II is also implicit.
Discussion
126.

Statements: some window are grills All gases are grills Conclusions: I. All grills are windows II. At least some grills are glasses.

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If only conclusion I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If either conclusion I or conclusion II follows
if NEITHER conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Solution :
Conclusion I : FALSE
II: True
Discussion
127.

Seven members from same family Ballu, Dhani, Gattu,Leena,Manu,Rituand Vayy are sitting in a linear row facing north. Gattu sits third from the extreme end. Gattu's mother sits second to the right of gattu. Mannu is an immediate neghbour of Gattu's mother. There are two persons between manu and Ballu. gattu's whife sits to the immediate right ballu. there is only one person who sits between Gattu's wife and Dhani's father. the number of people sitting to the left of Dhaniis same as thenumber of people sitting to the right of gattu's wife. there are two people who sits between Ritu and leena. manu is ballu's grandmother. ritu sits to the left to leena. leena's daughter sits to the immediate right of leena. vayo is the only son of Dhani. ballu is a male person How many grandsons does manu have ?

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one
TWO
three
none

Solution :. M is B's GRANDFATHER
. L's DAUGHTER sits to the immediate right of L.
. V is the only son of D.
. B is male PERSON. Now the final arrangment BECOMES
Discussion
128.

Seven members from same family Ballu, Dhani, Gattu,Leena,Manu,Rituand Vayy are sitting in a linear row facing north. Gattu sits third from the extreme end. Gattu's mother sits second to the right of gattu. Mannu is an immediate neghbour of Gattu's mother. There are two persons between manu and Ballu. gattu's whife sits to the immediate right ballu. there is only one person who sits between Gattu's wife and Dhani's father. the number of people sitting to the left of Dhaniis same as thenumber of people sitting to the right of gattu's wife. there are two people who sits between Ritu and leena. manu is ballu's grandmother. ritu sits to the left to leena. leena's daughter sits to the immediate right of leena. vayo is the only son of Dhani. ballu is a male person If Dhani is married to Jamuna, then how jamuna is related to leena ?

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Daugther in LAW
SON
brother
son-in-law

Solution :. M is B's grandfather
. L's daughter sits to the immediate right of L.
. V is the only son of D.
. B is male PERSON. Now the final arrangment BECOMES
Discussion
129.

Seven members from same family Ballu, Dhani, Gattu,Leena,Manu,Rituand Vayy are sitting in a linear row facing north. Gattu sits third from the extreme end. Gattu's mother sits second to the right of gattu. Mannu is an immediate neghbour of Gattu's mother. There are two persons between manu and Ballu. gattu's whife sits to the immediate right ballu. there is only one person who sits between Gattu's wife and Dhani's father. the number of people sitting to the left of Dhaniis same as thenumber of people sitting to the right of gattu's wife. there are two people who sits between Ritu and leena. manu is ballu's grandmother. ritu sits to the left to leena. leena's daughter sits to the immediate right of leena. vayo is the only son of Dhani. ballu is a male person How many people sit between Dhani and the one who sits immediate right of Ballu ?

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two
four
THREE
more than three

Solution :. M is B's grandfather
. L's DAUGHTER sits to the immediate right of L.
. V is the only son of D.
. B is male person. Now the FINAL arrangment becomes
Discussion
130.

Seven members from same family Ballu, Dhani, Gattu,Leena,Manu,Rituand Vayy are sitting in a linear row facing north. Gattu sits third from the extreme end. Gattu's mother sits second to the right of gattu. Mannu is an immediate neghbour of Gattu's mother. There are two persons between manu and Ballu. gattu's whife sits to the immediate right ballu. there is only one person who sits between Gattu's wife and Dhani's father. the number of people sitting to the left of Dhaniis same as thenumber of people sitting to the right of gattu's wife. there are two people who sits between Ritu and leena. manu is ballu's grandmother. ritu sits to the left to leena. leena's daughter sits to the immediate right of leena. vayo is the only son of Dhani. ballu is a male person Who sits second to the left of manu ?

Answer»

The one who is immediate LEFT of Ballu
Dhani
Ballu's father
The one who is third to the left of gattu's mother

Solution :. M is B's grandfather
. L's DAUGHTER sits to the immediate right of L.
. V is the only son of D.
. B is male person. Now the FINAL arrangment becomes
Discussion
131.

Seven members from same family Ballu, Dhani, Gattu,Leena,Manu,Rituand Vayy are sitting in a linear row facing north. Gattu sits third from the extreme end. Gattu's mother sits second to the right of gattu. Mannu is an immediate neghbour of Gattu's mother. There are two persons between manu and Ballu. gattu's whife sits to the immediate right ballu. there is only one person who sits between Gattu's wife and Dhani's father. the number of people sitting to the left of Dhaniis same as thenumber of people sitting to the right of gattu's wife. there are two people who sits between Ritu and leena. manu is ballu's grandmother. ritu sits to the left to leena. leena's daughter sits to the immediate right of leena. vayo is the only son of Dhani. ballu is a male person How ritu is related to Gattu ?

Answer»

Wife
HUSBAND
sister-in-law
mother

Solution :. M is B's GRANDFATHER
. L's daughter sits to the immediate right of L.
. V is the only son of D.
. B is male PERSON. Now the final arrangment BECOMES
Discussion
132.

Statement : ''In order to bringpunctuality in our office, we must provideconveyance allowace to ouremployees.'' In charge of a company tells Personnel Manager. Assumptions: I. Conveyance allowancewill nothelp in bringing punctually. II. Disciplineand reward should alwaysgo handin hand.

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If only ASSUMPTION I isimplicit
If onlyassumption II isimplicit
If eitherI or II is implicit
If neitherI nor II is implicit

Solution :Assumption I goes against the statement. So, it is not implicit. The ALLOWANCE will serve as a -REWARD to the employees and SHALL PROVOKE them to come on time.So, II is implicit.
Discussion
133.

The condition of the roads in the city has deteriorated considerably during the first two months of monsoon and most of the roads have developed big pot holes. Which of the following can be a possible effect of the above cause?

Answer»

The MUNICIPAL corporation had repaired all the roads in the CITY before onset of monsoon with GOOD quality material
A large number of people have developed spine related INJURIES after regularly commuting long distances by road within the city
The municipal corporation has been carefull in choosing the contractors for repairing roads in the past
People always complain about potholed roads during the monsoon months

Solution :Option (a), (c ), and (d) does not EXPLAIN the effect of given cause. Only option (b) can be effect of damaged roads.
Discussion
134.

R 4 T M 7 W % J 9 5 1 # 1 P B 2 T A 3 D $ 6 E N F 8 U H @ Which of the following is sixth to the right of the fourteenth from the right end ?

Answer»

5
6
I
$

SOLUTION :Sixth to the RIGHT of14 th form the right end means 8TH form right
Discussion
135.

A person starts walking in south direction and walks a distance of 7 meters. Now he tooks a left turn and walk 6m. Again he talks a left turn and walks 15m and reached a point P. Find the distance between starting point and P and in which direction is the person from the initial point.

Answer»

10M, SOUTH east
10m, NORTH west
10m , north east
10m,south west

Answer :C
Discussion
136.

If 10 23 52 is written as 5 11 26, and 55 43 86 is written as 27 21 43' then46 26 35 17 is written as?

Answer»

2313189
2313178
2313188
2313179

Solution :If the NUMBER is even number, then it is DIVIDED by 2, and if it is odd number then SUBTRACT 1 from the number FIRST, then it is divided by 2.
Discussion
137.

Two persons P and Q are separated by a distance of 20meter in west-east direction respectively . Now Pand Q start walking in north and south direction respectively and walked 10m each . Now P and Q took left turn and walked 5 meter both of them stopped. Find the distance between them

Answer»

15
25
30
none of these

Solution :
`THEREFORE ` REQUIRED DISTANCE =20 METER.
Discussion
138.

If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the 2nd, 3rd, 7th and 8th letters of the world PRACTICE' which would be the second letter of the word from the right? If more than one such word can be formed give 'Y' as the answer. If no such word can be formed, give 'Z' as your answer.

Answer»

Y
E
I
Z

Solution :RACE, CARE
Discussion
139.

Statements: All roads are streets No road is a highway. Conclusions: I. No highway is street. II. All streets are roads

Answer»

If only CONCLUSION I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If EITHER conclusion I or conclusion II follows
if NEITHER conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Solution :
So, Neither I nor II FOLLOW
Discussion
140.

Nations do not complete with each other in the way corporations do. Which of the following most favours the weakness of the argument?

Answer»

Trade deficit is a sign of national STRENGTH, PROFITS are a sign of corporate strength
Increase in HUMAN development index improves national standing, increase in market share improves corporate standing.
Climate change negotiations lead to global improvement, CSR initiatives lead to image improvement.
Nations goto war to capture territory, CORPORATES contend agamst each other to capture market share.

SOLUTION :This option says that aggressiveness is a common way for both.
Discussion
141.

Statements : The Incomes Tax authorities carried out raids at three different business houses in the city last week. Which of the following can be a possible effect of the above statement?

Answer»

The three business houses are regular defaulters in payment of their incomes tax
The Incomes Tax department had RECEIVED a tip off about the illegal activities going on in the three business houses
The Government DECIDED to look into the MATTER and has appointed an inquiry committee
Other business houses took immediate action to clear off all their INCOME tax dues in ORDER to avoid a raid on their establishments

Solution :Clearly option (d) is the effect.
Discussion
142.

E 4 B % R 3 A 6 # F H @ 12 D 9 ©K U $ W 1 M P 5 * Q 8 T Which of the following is the fifth to the right of the eighteenth from the right end of the above arrangement

Answer»

©
I
A
M

Solution :
EIGHTEENTH FORM the RIGHT END = @ so fitth to the right of @ = ©
Discussion
143.

Twelve friends are sitting in two parallel rows at equal distance facing each other. A,B,C,D,E and F are sitting in Row 1 facing south. M,N,O,P,Q and R are sitting in Row 2 facing north (but not necessarily in the same order) R sits third to the right of M and one of them sits at the end of the row. A sits at the left end of the row.Four persons sit between A and D. Q sits to the immediate left of R. Two persons sit between Q and N. N who faces B sits to the immediate right of P. C faces O. E sits to the immediate right of CWhich of the following pair sits at the extreme right ends of the Row ?

Answer»

<P>(a) R and P
(B) O and A
(C) R and D
(d) N and B

Solution :
Discussion
144.

Twelve friends are sitting in two parallel rows at equal distance facing each other. A,B,C,D,E and F are sitting in Row 1 facing south. M,N,O,P,Q and R are sitting in Row 2 facing north (but not necessarily in the same order) R sits third to the right of M and one of them sits at the end of the row. A sits at the left end of the row.Four persons sit between A and D. Q sits to the immediate left of R. Two persons sit between Q and N. N who faces B sits to the immediate right of P. C faces O. E sits to the immediate right of CWhich of the following pair sits at the extreme ends of the Row ?What is the position of E with respect to B ?

Answer»

(a) IMMEDIATE LEFT
(b) SECOND to the left
(C) Second to the right
(d) Third to the right

Solution :
Discussion
145.

Fourteen boys are sitting in two parallel rows such that seven boys are sitting in each row. A,B,C,D,E,F,G are sitting in row 1 facing north while P,Q,R,S,T,U,V are sitting in row -2 facing south. G sits third to the left of A and neither of them sits at an extreme end of the row. The one faces A sits immediate right to T. only one boy sits between T and Q. The one who face Q sits third to the right of E. S sits to the immediate left of V. S neither faces G nor E. D is an immediate neighbour of the one who faces S. the one who face C sits fifth to the left of P. B sits third to the left of E. U sits at one of position to the right of R. How many boys sit between F and C ?

Answer»

A
B
C
D

SOLUTION :
Discussion
146.

According to a recent government directive, all bank branches in rural areas should be computerized. Which of the following statements would weaken the government's argument?(a) Computerisation of bank branches in urban areas has helped in making their performance more efficient and fast.(b) Lack of skilled and qualified manpower has been suitably substituted by computers in banks.(c) Non-computerised bank branches in the rural areas have been proved to be as efficient as their computerized counterparts.(d) The government has introduced a special test for computer knowledge in all recruitment exams for banks.

Answer»

Computerisation of bank branches in urban areas has helped in MAKING their performance more EFFICIENT and fast.
Lack of skilled and qualified manpower has been SUITABLY substituted by computers in banks.
Non-computerised bank branches in the rural areas have been proved to be as efficient as their computerized counterparts.
The government has introduced a special TEST for computer knowledge in all RECRUITMENT exams for banks.

Solution :Option ( c) would strengthen the argument of government.
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147.

Statements: All cabins are rooms All rooms are building Conclusions: I. All buildings are rooms II. All cabins are buildings

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If only CONCLUSION I follows
If only conclusion II follows
If EITHER conclusion I or conclusion II follows
if NEITHER conclusion I nor conclusion II follows

Solution :
Conclusion I : FALSE
II : True
Discussion
148.

E 4 B % R 3 A 6 # F H @ 12 D 9 ©K U $ W 1 M P 5 * Q 8 TThree of the following four are alike in certain way based on their positions in the above arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

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F@#
DI9
UC$
5 QM

Solution :`F OVERSET(+2)rarr "@" overset(-3)rarr #`
`D overset(-2)rarr I overset(+3)rarr 9`
`U overset(-2)rarr ©overset(+3)rarr $`
`% overset(+2)rarr 3 overset( -3) rarr B `
`5 overset(+2)rarr Q overset(-4)rarr M rarr `odd one out
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149.

Pratap correctly remembers that his mother's birthday is before twenty third April but after nineteenth April, where as . His sister correctly remembers that their mother's birthday is not on or after twenty second April. On which day in April is definitely their mothers birthday

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Twentieth
Twenty-first
Twentieth or twenty-first
Cannot be determined

Solution :ACCORDING to PRATAP his mmother 'sbirthday MAY be on 20th , 21st or 22nd APRIL
According to Pratap 's sister their mother's birthday may be froom 1st April to 21 st April
Common Dates `rArr` 20 th and 21 st
Discussion
150.

Statement : One aspirant was killed due to stampede while participating in a recruitment drive of police constables. Courses of action : (A) The officials in charge of the recruitment process should immediately be suspended. (B) A team of officials should be asked to find out the circumtances which led to the death of the aspirant and submit its report within a week. (C) The government should ask the home department to stagger the number of aspirants over more number of days to avoid such incidents in future.

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only (A)
only (B)
only (C)
only (B) and (C)

Solution :CLEARLY COURSE of action (B) and (C) should be followed because TERMINATING official in charge of RECRUITMENT procers is not a solution to the problem.
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