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1 Reasoning
In the following question, a statement is given followed by two arguments choose the correct option.
Statement : Should the political parties be banned
Argument I : Yes, It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians
Argument II : No, it will lead to an end of democracy
A. Both the arguments are strong
B. Only II is strong
C. Neither I, nor II is strong
D. Only I is strong
2 Reasoning
In the given figure, if the centres of all the circles are joined by horizontal and vertical lines, then find the number of squares that can be formed.
A. 1
B. 7
C. 8
D. 6
3 Reasoning
In analogy, you are required to guess the function relation between the two given words and find the similar relation between the words given in any of the option.
CUP : LIP :: BIRD : .............
A. GRASS
B. BUSH
C. BEAK
D. FOREST
4 Reasoning
Direction : In the following question a statement is given followed by two conclusions. Choose the correct option.
Statement : Any student who follow un-ethical practices in examination disqualifies himself from examinations Conclusion :
I. Those who involve in un-ethical practices in examination shall be debarred
II. Examination system should be improved
A. Only Conclusion (I) follows
B. Both Condusion (I) and (II) follow
C. Neither Condusion (I) or (II) follows
D. Only Conclusion (II) follows
5 Reasoning
There are four Trees - Lemon, Coconut, Mango and Neem each at a different corner of a rectangular plot. A well is located at one corner and a cabin at another corner. Lemon and Coconut trees are on either side of the gate, which is located at the centre of side, opposite to the side, extremes of which the well and cabin are located. The mango tree is not at the corner where the cabin is located.
Which of the following pairs can be diagonally opposite to each other in the plot ?
A. Cabin and Neem tree
B. Coconut tree and Lemon tree
C. Mango tree and Well
D. Neem tree and Lemon tree
6 Reasoning
If JAPAN is coded KCSES, then the code of CASTLE will be
A. DIJOBT
B. DIJOBT
C. DCVXQK
D. DKMSGR
7 Reasoning
In the following question below, 3 statements I, II and III are given. You are required to find out which of the given statement(s) is/are sufficient to answer the question.
How old was Deepa on 30TH October 2018?
I. Deepa is 6 yrs older than her sister Prabha
II. Prabha is 29 yrs younger than her mother
III. Deepa's mother celebrated her 45th birthday on 27th July 2018
A. I and III
B. AAll i, II and III
C. I and II
D. II and III
8 Reasoning
Find the missing number in the series below :
24, 28, 30, 34, .....
A. 40
B. 38
C. 35
D. 36
9 Reasoning
which word does not belong with the others?
A. Vision
B. Retina
C. Cornea
D. Pupil
10 Reasoning
which word does not belong with the others?
A. Violin
B. Flute
C. Cello
D. Guitar
11 Reasoning
For the Assertion, A and Reason R given below choose the correct alternative from the following
A : Copper is used to make electric wire
R : Copper has very low electric resistance
A. A is true, R is false
B. A is false, R is true
C. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
12 Reasoning
In the following question, a group of four figures following certain sequence is given as problem figures. Problem figures are followed by another group of four figures known as answer figures marked (1), (2), (3), (4). Find out the figure from the answer figures which when placed next to the problem figures will continue the sequence of the problem figures.
Problem figure:
Answer figure:
A. (3)
B. (4)
C. (2)
D. (1)
13 Reasoning
Vasishta started walking positioning his back towards the sun. After sometime, Vasishta turned left, then turned right, and then towards left again. Which is the direction Vasishta is going now ?
A. South or West
B. North or West
C. East or West
D. North or South
14 Reasoning
The missing term in the series 2,1, 1/2,1/4, is
A. 1/3
B. 1/8
C. 2/8
D. 1/16
16 Reasoning
Find the odd one out of given combinations :
A. TUWY
B. GHJM
C. ABDF
D. NOQS
17 Reasoning
In the following question, the main statement is followed by four sentences. Select the pair of sentences that relate logically to the given statement. Either the employees have no confidence in the management or they are hostile by nature.
A. They are hostile by nature
B. They are not hostile by nature
C. They have confidence in the management
D. They have no confidence in the management
A. DA
B. BD
C. CB
D. BA
18 Reasoning
In some way 123 means "he is talented", 3456 means "talented people earn more", 45678 means "people earn more to enjoy". Then what is equal to "earn"?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 7
D. Cannot be determined
19 Reasoning
If Xis the brother of Y and P, Z is the mother of Y and Q is the father of X, which one of the following statement is not definitely true ?
A. Y is the brother of P
B. Z is the wife of Q
C. X is the father of P
D. Xis the son of Z
20 Reasoning
Read the following information carefully to answer the questions given below it.
(a) 'A +B' means that 'A' is the father of 'B'
(b) 'A — B' means that 'A' is the wife of 'B'
(c) 'A x B' means that 'A' is the brother of 'B'
(d) 'A =B' means that 'A' is the daughter of 'B'
If it is given 'P = R + S + Q', then which of the following is true ?
A. Q is the aunt of P
B. P is the aunt of Q
C. P is the Dauter of Q
D. P is the Dauter of Q
21 Reasoning
Choose the neccessary for the given word.
"Swimming"
A. Lifejacket
B. Suit
C. Pool
D. Water
22 Reasoning
In analogy, you are required to guess the relation between the two given words and fill in the blank after finding the similar relationship by choosing any word from the options given below:
Hen :Chick :: Frog : .......
A. Tadpole
B. Fawn
C. Puppy
D. Kitten
A. The little one of a hen is called chick, similarly amphibian of a frog is called tadpole.
23 Reasoning
Akshay and Ajay are friends studying in same class. Ajay could not score as much marks as Akshay scored and hence Ajay's father took Ajay into task. Ajay replied that there are so many like me in the class. Based on the information find out the answer to the question : Akshay ranks 13th in the class where 33 students are studying. There are 5 students below Ajay rankwise.
A. 12
B. 16
C. 1
D. 15
24 Reasoning
In a certain code RIPPLE is written as 613382 and LIFE is written as 8192. How is PILLER written in that code?
A. 318826
B. 618826
C. 312688
D. 318286
25 Reasoning
Select the suitable figure from the answer figures that would replace the question mark?
Problem figure:
Answer figure:
A. A
B. D
C. C
D. B