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IBPS Clerk Prelims 3 Sept 2022 Memory Based Paper (Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

100 questions · 60 minutes · with answers · free

English Language (30 questions)

Directions: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct/most appropriate options:

It was our first trip after marriage, and my husband and I decided to visit Fiji. Being explorers we were most excited to see their second-largest island, Vanua Levu. The night before the trip, our travel broker sent us a message that the hotel had lost our reservation details. So eight hours before we were supposed to leave for the airport, they had to scramble to find a reservation for us. The hotel was a four-hour drive from the airport, and we were unsure if we would even be accommodated.

We got to the airport and we were told at one check-in desk that we had to board the flight from the opposite side of the airport. Not only did we have to run through the San Francisco Airport with our 40-pound hiking packs, but we also had to run through security because we were going to miss our boarding time. We dashed through security but, as we boarded, realized that they had overbooked the plane, and two of us were not on board and we were left behind.

The airline lost half of our baggage, and we were forced to make the trip without it. During our layover to take off from LAX to Fiji, someone had a heart attack, and the flight attendants were frantically looking for a doctor. Luckily there was one on board, and the person made it off in time. Now two hours delayed, we made the 11-hour flight to Fiji.

Everything went smoothly for two weeks, but on the way back, our flight was delayed due to bad weather, and we were stuck on the airport floor. The two of us had some mysterious stomach bug that made us extremely ill for 24 hours. I remember sleeping on the floor, wrapped in my sleeping bag, crying because I was so sick and just wanted to get home. By the time we landed in San Francisco, we were mentally exhausted. We left the airport at 3 a.m. and made the three-hour drive back home! It was such a wild experience but has been our favourite anecdote to tell at gatherings.

According to the passage from which city were the couple boarding their flight?

((a))
Vanua Levu
((b))
San Francisco
((c))
Los Angeles
((d))
Fiji
((e))
Tonga

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Answer: ((b))

San Francisco

The correct answer is 'San Francisco'.

Key Points

The first two lines of the second paragraph say, 'We got to the airport and we were told at one check-in desk that we had to board the flight from the opposite side of the airport. Not only did we have to run through the San Francisco Airport with our 40-pound hiking packs, but we also had to run through security because we were going to miss our boarding time'.
From the above sentence, we can say that the couple was boarding their flight from San Francisco.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

According to the passage, how long was the couple's drive back home from the airport?

((a))
Four hours
((b))
Twenty-four hours
((c))
Eight hours
((d))
Three hours
((e))
Two hours

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Answer: ((d))

Three hours

The correct answer is 'three hours.

Key Points

The second last sentence of the last paragraph says, 'By the time we landed in San Francisco, we were mentally exhausted. We left the airport at 3 a.m. and made the three-hour drive back home'.
From the above sentence, we can say that the couple's drive back home from the airport was three hours long.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

According to the passage, at which airport did, the couple have a layover to take a flight to Fiji?

((a))
San Francisco
((b))
Fiji
((c))
Vanua Levu
((d))
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
((e))
None of these

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The correct answer is 'Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)'.

Key Points

The second sentence third paragraph says, 'During our layover to take off from LAX to Fiji, someone had a heart attack, and the flight attendants were frantically looking for a doctor'.
From the above sentence, we can say that the couple had a layover en route to Fiji at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

According to the passage, the couple was forced to make the trip without what?

((a))
Baggage
((b))
Sleeping bag
((c))
Boarding pass
((d))
Hiking pack
((e))
None of these

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

Baggage

The correct answer is 'baggage'.

Key Points

The second sentence third paragraph says, 'The airline lost half of our baggage, and we were forced to make the trip without it'.
From the above sentence, we can say that the couple was forced to make a trip without their baggage.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

According to the passage, how long did it take to reach the couple's hotel from the airport?

((a))
Eight hours
((b))
Twenty-four hours
((c))
Four hours
((d))
Eleven hours
((e))
Two hours

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

Four hours

The correct answer is 'four hours'.

Key Points

The last sentence first paragraph says, 'The hotel was a four-hour drive from the airport, and we were unsure if we would even be accommodated'.
From the above sentence, we can say that it took four hours to reach the couple's hotel from the airport.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Which of the following is/are correct according to the given passage?

A. The couple was most excited to see Fiji's largest island, Vanua Levu.

B. The couple had to run through the San Francisco Airport with their 40-pound hiking packs.

C. The couple had to board a delayed flight to reach Fiji.

((a))
Only A
((b))
Only B
((c))
Only C
((d))
Both A and B
((e))
Both B and C

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Answer: ((e))

Both B and C

The correct answer is 'Both B and C'.

Key Points

The second sentence of the first paragraph says, 'Being explorers we were most excited to see their second-largest island, Vanua Levu.', so Sentence A is incorrect.
The second sentence of the second paragraph says, 'Not only did we have to run through the San Francisco Airport with our 40-pound hiking packs, but we also had to run through security because we were going to miss our boarding time.', so Sentence B is correct.
The last sentence of the third paragraph says, 'Luckily there was one on board, and the person made it off in time. Now two hours delayed, we made the 11-hour flight to Fiji.', so Sentence C is also correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Choose the Antonym of the word 'frantic'.

((a))
Agitated
((b))
Distraught
((c))
Furious
((d))
Calm
((e))
Weird

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Answer: ((d))

Calm

The correct answer is 'calm'.

Key Points

The word 'frantic' means distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion.
Example: Her parents were frantic with worry when their call couldn't get through and her whereabouts were unknown.
Let's look at the meanings of the given options:
Agitated- feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
Example: The loud voices of my neighbours fighting agitates me.
Distraught- very worried and upset.
Example: The citizens were distraught with the damage the floods had caused.
Furious- full of anger or energy; violent or intense.
Example: The principal was furious with the students for bursting crackers in the bathroom.
Calm- not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
Example: Meditating early morning has helped him calm his temper.
Weird- suggesting something supernatural; unearthly.
Example: I saw a weird-shaped aircraft over my fields yesterday.

Hence the only possible answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'calm' are "peaceful, quiet, serene".
• The antonyms of the word 'calm' are "anger, restless, turbulent".

Choose the Synonym of the word 'scramble'.

((a))
Retreat
((b))
Rush
((c))
Depart
((d))
Escape
((e))
Evacuate

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

Rush

The correct answer is 'Rush'.

Key Points

The word 'scramble' means to move with urgency or panic.
Example: The family scrambled out of the house when the fire broke out.
Let's look at the meanings of the given options:
Retreat- an act of moving back or withdrawing.
Example: The army retreated to their base camp.
Rush- move with urgent haste.
Example: The parents rushed to the school when they got a call that their child was injured.
Depart- leave, especially in order to start a journey.
Example: We departed early for the hill station to reach by lunchtime.
Escape- an act of breaking free from confinement or control.
Example: The convict escaped the confinement he was put in.
Evacuate- remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safer place.
Example: The government took extreme measures to evacuate the families stuck in the flood-stricken areas.

Hence the only possible answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'scramble' are "push, run, hasten".
• The antonyms of the word 'scramble' are "rest, stay, stop".

Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.

PORE

A. I pored the water all over the plants.

B. My brother has skin problems because of his clogged pores.

C. The class pored over the museum's exhibit.

((a))
Only A
((b))
Only B
((c))
Only C
((d))
Both A and B
((e))
Both B and C

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Answer: ((e))

Both B and C

The correct answer is 'Both B and C'.

Key Points

The word 'pore' can be defined as both a verb and a noun.
As a noun, a pore refers to a very small opening in the skin.
Example: I have oily pores on my face.
When pore is a verb, it means to study or look at something very intently.
Example: I pored over all of my textbooks while studying last night.
Thus, understanding the meaning of the word 'pore' we can say that both sentence B and C are correct.
Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Additional Information

In sentence A, the correct word to be used will be 'pour', instead of 'pore'.
The word 'pour' means to move something (especially a liquid) in a steady stream.
Example: Water was pouring off of the roof.
The word 'pour' also means to rain heavily.
Example: It was pouring yesterday when I came home.

In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been printed in bold. One bold part in the sentence is not acceptable in Standard English. Pick up that part and mark its number. If there are no errors in the bold parts, mark (5) i.e. No error as the answer.

Providing fresh hopes(A)/ to ginger farmers in South India, the prize(B)/ of ginger rhizomes has been spiralling(C)/ on account of scant supply and huge demand.(D)/ No error

((a))
hopes
((b))
prize
((c))
spiralling
((d))
demand
((e))
No error

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Answer: ((b))

prize

The erroneous part is 'prize'

Key Points

In part B of the sentence, the usage of 'prize' is incorrect instead, use 'price'
Prize is a noun that means a thing given as a reward to a winner or in recognition of an outstanding achievement on the other hand 'price' is a noun that means the amount of money expected or required.
Hence, according to the meaning and context of the sentence, we need to use 'price'

So the correct sentence is- Providing fresh hopes to ginger farmers in South India, the price of ginger rhizomes has been spiralling on account of scant supply and huge demand.

Directions: In the following sentence, five words are given in bold, out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word.

The stratagic(A) dimensions of Indo-Vietnamese relations, initiated(B) during the 1980s, began unfolding in the form of structured(C) and institutional(D) arrangements(E) during the 1990s.

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D
((e))
E

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

The correct answer is 'A.'

Key Points

Let us explore the options:-
'Stratagic': There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
The correct spelling is 'Strategic' means Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
'Initiated' means To start something.
'Structured' means To arrange something in an organized way.
'Institutional' means Expressed through or organized in the form of institutions.
'Arrangements' means The action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct Sentence: The strategic dimensions of Indo-Vietnamese relations, initiated during the 1980s, began unfolding in the form of structured and institutional arrangements during the 1990s.

Additional Information

The synonyms of the word 'Strategic' are "Planned, Calculated, Deliberate".
Example of 'Strategic' in a sentence:
The army moved for strategic reasons.

Directions: In the following sentence, five words are given in bold, out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word.

The Hispanics(A) had hoped for solid movemant(B) on the all-important issue(C) of immigration(D) which has turned out to be a huge disappointment(E).

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D
((e))
E

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

The correct answer is 'B.'

Key Points

Let us explore the options:-
'Hispanics' means Spanish-speaking people, especially of Latin American descent, living in the US.
'Movemant': There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
The correct spelling is 'Movement' means A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
'Issue' means An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
'Immigration' means The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
'Disappointment' means Sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct Sentence: The Hispanics had hoped for solid movement on the all-important issue of immigration which has turned out to be a huge disappointment.

Additional Information

The synonyms of the word 'Movement' are "Faction, Organization, Grouping".
Example of 'Movement' in a sentence:
He was the virtual leader of the movement.

Directions: In the following sentence, five words are given in bold, out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word.

By the end of 1995, this had matured(A) into a full-dialogue partnarship(B) and in 1996, India joined the security(C) dialogue platform(D), the ASEAN Regional Forum(E).

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D
((e))
E

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

The correct answer is 'B.'

Key Points

Let us explore the options:-
'Matured' means To become fully grown or developed.
'Partnarship': There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
The correct spelling is 'Partnership' means An association of two or more people as partners.
'Security' means The state of being free from danger or threat.
'Platform' means The declared policy of a political party or group.
'Forum' means A meeting or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct Sentence: By the end of 1995, this had matured into a full-dialogue partnership and in 1996, India joined the security dialogue platform, the ASEAN Regional Forum.

Additional Information

The synonyms of the word 'Partnership' are "Cooperation, Association, Collaboration".
Example of 'Partnership' in a sentence:
Mutual respect is necessary for any partnership to work.

Directions: In the following sentence, five words are given in bold, out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word.

Its priority(A) programs include building massive(B) physical infrastructure(C) that only disrupts(D) the natural infrastructure we desparately(E) need to protect.

((a))
A
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
D
((e))
E

Show Answer

Answer: ((e))

The correct answer is 'E.'

Key Points

Let us explore the options:-
'Priority' means The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others.
'Massive' means Exceptionally large.
'Infrastructure' means The basic systems and services that are necessary for a country or an organization.
'Disrupts' means To interrupt an event, activity, or process by causing a disturbance or problem.
'Desparately': There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
The correct spelling is 'Desperately' means In a way that emphasizes the extreme degree of something.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Correct Sentence: Its priority programs include building massive physical infrastructure that only disrupts the natural infrastructure we desperately need to protect.

Additional Information

The synonyms of the word 'Desperately' are "Seriously, Gravely, Severely".
Example of 'Desperately' in a sentence:
The doctors tried desperately to save her life.

Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labelled (1) to (6). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.

Aside from the nuance of the screen, stage, method, and technical acting, there are also (1) types of actors and what they do on stage or on cam. An actor may be known to stick to a role that’s similar to all his other previous roles or he may be known to be (2). Each actor has a distinctive style of his own that the director makes use of to (3) the quality of his play or film.

Personality actors are actors who take their persona with them from role to role. Personality actors make use of their own (4) in playing the role instead of learning about the character he is playing. As a result, reading the actors’ names alone can tell the audience what to expect in a film since personality actors rarely stray from their usual roles.

A character actor is the exact opposite of a personality actor. Character actors (5) their roles and detach themselves from their characters. They do not allow their own personality to come to the surface as this will make them break character.

Chameleon actors are like an upgraded version of character actors. Chameleon actors can play a variety of (6) roles. They are known to be versatile and can successfully take on any personality and even change their external features for a role.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

((a))
ordinary
((b))
usual
((c))
conventional
((d))
different
((e))
generic

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Answer: ((d))

different

The correct answer is 'different'.

Key Points

The given sentence is talking about different components of the acting world, one of which being the types of actors and the passage goes on to tell the types of actors.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'different'.
The word 'different' means not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality.
Example: The brothers were brought up together but had entirely different personalities.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
Ordinary: with no special or distinctive features; normal.
Usual: habitually or typically occurring or done; customary.
Conventional: based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
Generic: characteristic of or relating to a class or group of things; not specific.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

((a))
inept
((b))
absurd
((c))
dull
((d))
limited
((e))
versatile

Show Answer

Answer: ((e))

versatile

The correct answer is 'versatile'.

Key Points

The given sentence is talking about different types of actors one who may be known to stick to a role that’s similar to all his other previous roles or the other who may be doing different roles.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'versatile'.
The word 'versatile' means being able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
Example: The boat he brought had versatile technology.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 5.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
Inept: having or showing no skill; clumsy.
Absurd: wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
Dull: lacking interest or excitement.
Limited: restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

((a))
enhance
((b))
undermine
((c))
denounce
((d))
revile
((e))
debase

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

enhance

The correct answer is 'enhance'.

Key Points

The given sentence is talking about the way a director incorporates the actor and his skills to improve the quality of the movie he is directing.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'enhance'.
The word 'enhance' means to intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
Example: He wanted to enhance their financial status by marrying into a rich family.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
Undermine: lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.
Denounce: publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
Revile: criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.
Debase: reduced in quality or value.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

((a))
temper
((b))
personality
((c))
emotion
((d))
aura
((e))
quality

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

personality

The correct answer is 'personality'.

Key Points

The given sentence is talking about the way a director incorporates the actor and his skills to improve the quality of the movie he is directing.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'personality'.
The word 'personality' means individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving.
Example: He is liked by all as he has a warm and friendly personality.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
Temper: a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm.
Emotion: a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Aura: the distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.
Quality: a distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

((a))
ignore
((b))
neglect
((c))
research
((d))
investigate
((e))
condemn

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

research

The correct answer is 'research'.

Key Points

The given sentence is talking about one of the types of actors i.e the character actors who study their movie character and mould their acting according to the character required.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'research'.
The word 'research' means the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example: She gave her heart nad soul to the research for her PhD.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
Ignore: refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
Neglect: the state of being uncared for.
Investigate: carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.
Condemn: express complete disapproval of; censure.

Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 6.

((a))
matching
((b))
Attendant
((c))
concurrent
((d))
unrelated
((e))
parallel

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

unrelated

The correct answer is 'unrelated'.

Key Points

The given sentence is talking about a type of actor known as chameleon actors, for they change their opinions or behaviour according to the situation, and the sentence goes on to say that the works of the actors are different and not related to their previous works.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'unrelated'.
The word 'unrelated' means not related or linked.
Example: Even though she belonged to a business class family her passions were completely unrelated.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.

Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
Matching: corresponding in pattern, colour, or design; complementary.
Attendant: a person who is present on a particular occasion.
Concurrent: existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Parallel: occurring or existing at the same time or in a similar way; corresponding.

Which of the phrases given in the options should replace the word phrase that is underlined in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.

She told me that all her papers were ready and she should leave for Canada next month.

((a))
will leave
((b))
shall leave
((c))
could leave
((d))
would leave
((e))
No correction required

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

would leave

The correct answer is 'would leave'

Key Points

Let us explore the given options:
will: used for showing that somebody is offering something or wants to do something, or that something is able to do something (in future tense)
example: I will start studying on Monday.
shall: Shall is only used for future time reference with I and we, and is more formal than will.
example: I shall inform her to attend the meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
could: used for saying that something may be or may have been possible.
example: I could have taken up sciences in school but my inclination was towards humanities.
would: used to refer to future time from the point of view of the past.
example: He said he would leave by train tomorrow.
Because, the sentence is in the past tense, talking about a future event the correct option to use here will be 'would'.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'would leave'.

Hence, the correct option is option 4.

The correct sentence is: She told me that all her papers were ready and she would leave for Canada next month.

The future of the company is at stake as the present CEO of the company neither is honest nor tactful.

((a))
either is
((b))
is neither
((c))
is either
((d))
is only
((e))
No correction required

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

is neither

The correct answer is 'is neither'

Key Points

The adjective 'Neither' is used about two people or things which are not one and not the other, so the use of 'neither' is correct here as the sentence indicates that the newly appointed CEO is not honest and not tactful.
But according to grammatical rules, 'neither' should be placed immediately before the word it emphasizes, so 'neither' should be placed before honest.
Either is used when referring to a choice between two options, so options 1 and 2 can be eliminated**.**
Only is used to show that there is a single one or very few of something, or that there are no others, so option 4 can also be eliminated.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'is neither'.

Hence, the correct option is option 2.

The correct sentence is: The future of the company is at stake as the present CEO of the company is neither honest nor tactful.

Although he is my subordinate, he is senior than me in service.

((a))
to me
((b))
then me
((c))
as me
((d))
like me
((e))
No correction required

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

to me

The correct answer is 'to me'

Key Points

The word 'senior' is used here, to compare the positions of two people in the workplace.
'senior' here is a comparative adjective which is an adjective used to compare two people or things.
According to the rule of grammar, the comparative adjectives such as 'prior, junior, senior, superior, inferior, prefer(verb), preferable, elder' etc are followed by 'to' instead of 'than'.
So the use of 'than me' in the sentence is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'to me'.

Hence, the correct option is option 1.

The correct sentence is: Although he is my subordinate, he is senior to me in service.

She is more witty than her sister.

((a))
wittiest than
((b))
more witty then
((c))
most witty than
((d))
wittier than
((e))
No correction required

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

wittier than

The correct answer is, 'wittier than'

Key Points

As a rule, the comparative adjectives ending in 'er' (ex- wittier) should be used as 'more witty' while comparing the two qualities of the same thing or a person, but since in the sentence a quality is being compared between two people using 'more witty' makes the sentence incorrect.
The given sentence compares the quality of being witty between the two sisters, so the comparative degree of adjective 'witty' will be used, which eliminates option 1 which uses a superlative degree 'wittiest'.
The comparative degree of 'witty' i.e 'wittier' will be the correct answer.

Hence, the correct option is option 4.

The correct sentence is: She is wittier than her sister.

Additional Information

Comparative adjectives compare one person or thing with another and enable us to say whether a person or thing has more or less of a particular quality.
To form the comparative, we use the -er suffix with adjectives of one syllable:
cold- colder
Two syllable adjectives ending in -y change y to i and take the -er endings:
happy- happier
Adjectives of three or more syllables form the comparative with more/less:
interesting- more interesting

Which of the phrases given in the options should replace the word/phrase that is underlined in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? if the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.

To be successful, you must understand why your failure in the past and take steps to prevent it from happening again.

((a))
why had you failed
((b))
because you have failed
((c))
why you had failed
((d))
that your failure
((e))
No correction required

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

why you had failed

The correct answer is why you had failed.

Key Points

The sentence is an indirect question with no question mark, we treat it as an affirmative sentence. hence, option 1 is ruled out.
No other phrase from any other options makes sense and thus all other options get eliminated.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct sentence is: To be successful, you must understand why you had failed in the past and take steps to prevent it from happening again.

Additional Information

Direct question: Do you like coffee?
This is an interrogative sentence, with the usual word order for direct questions: auxiliary verb + subject + main verb.
Indirect question: She asked me if I was hungry.
This is a declarative sentence (and it contains an indirect question with no question mark). This sentence has the usual word order for statements: subject + main verb.

The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. project in Oman

B. commission a solar photovoltaic

C. Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited

D. first Indian company to

E. has become the

((a))
ABCDE
((b))
EDCBA
((c))
BCDAE
((d))
CBAED
((e))
CEDBA

Show Answer

Answer: ((e))

CEDBA

The correct answer is option 5 i.e. CEDBA.

Explanation

First is C as it establishes the subject i.e. Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited. C is the only opening segment that can lead to the formation of a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Next is E as it contextually follows C.
D is in continuation with E as it states what Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited has become.
Next is B as it tells what the company did.
Last is A as it states where the project was commissioned i.e. Oman.

Correct sentence- Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited has become the first Indian company to commission a solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Oman.

The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. by the end of this century--

B. contributing up to

C. Greenland may lose

D. 13 inches of sea level rise

E. 4.5 per cent of its ice

((a))
ABCDE
((b))
DEABC
((c))
CEABD
((d))
EDCBA
((e))
DCBAE

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

CEABD

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. CEABD.

Explanation

First is C as it establishes the subject i.e. Greenland. C is the only opening segment that can lead to the formation of a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Next is E as it what Greenland will lose.
A follows E as it tells till when Greenland will lose 4.5 per cent of its ice.
B contextually follows E.
Last is D as it tells what how much this will contribute to sea-level rise.

Correct sentence- Greenland may lose 4.5 per cent of its ice by the end of this century -- contributing up to 13 inches of sea level rise.

The question below contains five scattered segments of a sequence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A) and which were not

B) children nowadays do not

C) which are open to them

D) available to their parents

E) appreciate the opportunities

((a))
EDACB
((b))
CBEDA
((c))
BECAD
((d))
EDABC
((e))
ABECD

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

BECAD

The correct answer is option 3), i.e., BECAD

Explanation:

While arranging the parts of the sentence given in the options, we have to find some grammatical or contextual connections between them. So, let's find out.

Part B establishes the subject of the sentence. It is the perfect beginning of the sentence as it introduces what the writer is concerned with.
Part E contains the verb 'appreciate' which agrees with the verb phrase 'do not'. It also provides the direct object of the sentence, i.e., the opportunities. Thus, Part E follows Part B.
Part C contains the relative pronoun 'which' which refers to 'opportunities' (in Part E). It also contains the plural be verb 'are' that agree with the antecedent (opportunities) of 'which'. Thus, Part C follows Part E.
Part A continues with the same thought and talks about 'opportunities'. It also contains the plural be verb 'were' for 'opportunities'. Thus, Part A follows Part C.
Part D contains the verb 'available' for the verb phrase 'were not'. It also has the indirect object 'their parents'. Thus, Part D follows Part A.

Thus, the correct order is BECAD.

Correct sentence: Children nowadays do not appreciate the opportunities which are open to them and which were not available to their parents.

The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. of the migrant workers

B. are still searching

C. for work

D. more than one-fourth

E. in villages

((a))
DABCE
((b))
ECABD
((c))
CEDBA
((d))
ABCDE
((e))
EDCBA

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

DABCE

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. DABCE.

Explanation

First is D. This is the only opening segment that can lead to the formation of a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Next is A as it tells 'who' is being talked about.
B follows A as it tells what they are doing.
Next is C as it tells what they are searching for.
Last is E as it tells where they are searching for work.

Correct sentence- More than one-fourth of the migrant workers are still searching for work in villages.

The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. global warming is the term

B. gradual increase in the

C. average temperature of the

D. used to describe a

E. Earth's atmosphere and its oceans

((a))
ADBCE
((b))
EDCBA
((c))
ABCDE
((d))
BCDAE
((e))
CABDE

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

ADBCE

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ADBCE.

Explanation

First is A as it establishes the subject i.e. global warming. A is the only opening segment that can lead to the formation of a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Next is D as it tells what this term is used for.
B follows D as it starts to explain what global warming is.
Next is C as it tells what increases i.e. average temperature.
Last is E as it contextually follows C.

Correct sentence- Global warming is the term used to describe a gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and its oceans.

Numerical Ability (35 questions)

Directions: Read the given Line Graph carefully and answer the following questions.

The line graph shows the number of (Boats + Ships) and Ships manufactured by 5 Different Companies: A, B, C, D and E in the year 2021.

Find the average number of Boats manufactured by all the 5 companies.

((a))
120
((b))
100
((c))
125
((d))
150
((e))
130

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

125

Companies	(Boats + Ships)	Ships	Boats
A	225	150	75
B	250	100	150
C	375	175	200
D	350	250	100
E	300	200	100

Total number of boats manufactured by all the 5 companies = 75 + 150 + 200 + 100 + 100 = 625

Required average = 625/5 = 125

∴ The required answer is 125.

Find the ratio of Boats and Ships Manufactured by Company B.

((a))
2 : 3
((b))
3 : 2
((c))
1 : 3
((d))
2 : 1
((e))
2 : 5

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

3 : 2

Companies	(Boats + Ships)	Ships	Boats
A	225	150	75
B	250	100	150
C	375	175	200
D	350	250	100
E	300	200	100

The ratio of Boats and Ships Manufactured by Company B = 150 : 100

⇒ 3 : 2

∴ The required answer is 3 : 2.

The total number of boats manufactured by B is what percent of the total number of boats manufactured by D and E?

((a))
125%
((b))
100%
((c))
50%
((d))
80%
((e))
75%

Show Answer

Answer: ((e))

75%

Companies	(Boats + Ships)	Ships	Boats
A	225	150	75
B	250	100	150
C	375	175	200
D	350	250	100
E	300	200	100

The total number of boats manufactured by B = 150

The total number of boats manufactured by D and E = 100 + 100

⇒ 200

The required percentage = (150/200) × 100 = 75%

∴ The required answer is 75%.

For E, total number of (Boats + Ships) manufactured in the year 2022 is 25% more than that of 2021 and the number of boat manufactured were same. Find the difference between the number of ships manufactured by Company E in both the years.

((a))
95
((b))
75
((c))
100
((d))
120
((e))
70

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

Companies	(Boats + Ships)	Ships	Boats
A	225	150	75
B	250	100	150
C	375	175	200
D	350	250	100
E	300	200	100

The total number of (Boats + Ships) manufactured in the year 2022 = 125% of 300 = (125/100) × 300

⇒ 375

The number of boat manufactured by company E in the year 2022 = The number of boat manufactured by company E in the year 2021 = 100

The number of ships manufactured by company E in the year 2022 = 375 - 100

⇒ 275

And, the number of ships manufactured by company E in the year 2022 = 200

Required difference = 275 - 200 = 75

∴ The required answer is 75.

Number of Boats manufactured by a New Company X is thrice the number of boats manufactured by Company D, while the total number of (Boats + Ships) manufactured by Company X is twice the number of (Boats + Ships) manufactured by Company C. What will the total number of Ships manufacture by Company X?

((a))
450
((b))
350
((c))
300
((d))
250
((e))
200

Show Answer

Answer: ((a))

450

Companies	(Boats + Ships)	Ships	Boats
A	225	150	75
B	250	100	150
C	375	175	200
D	350	250	100
E	300	200	100

The number of Boats manufactured by a New Company X = 3 × 100 = 300

The total number of (Boats + Ships) manufactured by Company X = 2 × 375 = 750

The number of Boats manufactured by a New Company X = 750 - 300

⇒ 450

∴ The required answer is 450.

Length of train A is half as that of train B. Train A and B crosses the platform of length 100 meters in 5 seconds and 6 seconds respectively. If the ratio of speed of train A and B is 2 : 3, Find the length of train B.

((a))
450 m
((b))
800 m
((c))
600 m
((d))
900 m
((e))
750 m

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

800 m

Shortcut Trick

Let Length of Train B = L, then Length of Train A = L/2.

Let Speed of Train A = 2x and Speed of Train B = 3x.

Using Distance = Speed × Time: (L/2 + 100) / 5 = 2x and (L + 100) / 6 = 3x.

Ratio of speeds: [(L + 200)/10] / [(L + 100)/6] = 2/3 ⇒ 3(L + 200)/10 = 2(L + 100)/6.

Solving for L: 9L + 1800 = 10L + 1000 ⇒ L = 800 m.

∴ The correct answer is 800 m.

Alternate Method

Given: Ratio of lengths A:B = 1:2. Ratio of speeds A:B = 2:3. Platform = 100 m.

Formula Used: Speed = (Length of Train + Length of Platform) ÷ Time

⇒ Speed of A = (L_A + 100) ÷ 5

⇒ Speed of B = (L_B + 100) ÷ 6

⇒ Let L_B = 2y, then L_A = y

⇒ [(y + 100) ÷ 5] / [(2y + 100) ÷ 6] = 2 ÷ 3

⇒ [6(y + 100)] / [5(2y + 100)] = 2 / 3

⇒ 18(y + 100) = 10(2y + 100)

⇒ 18y + 1800 = 20y + 1000

⇒ 2y = 800

⇒ L_B = 2y = 800 m

∴ The correct answer is 800 m.

Additional Information

Train Crossing Object with Length

When a train crosses a platform, bridge, or another train, the total distance covered is the sum of the train's length and the object's length.

Relative Speed

If two trains are moving in the same direction, relative speed = S₁ − S₂. In opposite directions, relative speed = S₁ + S₂.

Conversion Units

To convert km/hr to m/s, multiply by 5/18. To convert m/s to km/hr, multiply by 18/5.

Two inlet Pipes A and B can fill the tank in 3 hours. C is the outlet Pipe. Together A, B and C can fill the tank in 4 hours. Find in how many hours, Pipe C can emptied the tank.

((a))
8 hours
((b))
9 hours
((c))
15 hours
((d))
10 hours
((e))
12 hours

Show Answer

Answer: ((e))

12 hours

Shortcut Trick

Net work done by Pipe C = Combined efficiency of (A + B) − Combined efficiency of (A + B + C).

Using the reciprocal method: 1/C = 1/(A+B) − 1/(A+B+C)

Efficiency of C = 1/3 − 1/4 = (4 − 3)/12 = 1/12.

∴ The correct answer is 12 hr.

Alternate Method

Given:

Time taken by Pipe A + B = 3 hours

Time taken by Pipe A + B + C = 4 hours

Formula Used:

Efficiency = Total Work ÷ Time

Person/Pipe	Days/Hours	Total Work (LCM)	Efficiency
A + B	3	12	4
A + B + C	4	3

Calculations:

⇒ Efficiency of (A + B) = 4 units/hr

⇒ Efficiency of (A + B + C) = 3 units/hr

⇒ Efficiency of Pipe C = Efficiency (A + B + C) − Efficiency (A + B)

⇒ Efficiency of Pipe C = 3 − 4 = −1 unit/hr (Negative sign indicates outlet/emptying)

⇒ Time taken by Pipe C to empty the tank = Total Work ÷ Efficiency of C

⇒ Time = 12 ÷ 1 = 12 hours

∴ The correct answer is 12 hr.

Additional Information

Pipes & Cisterns Sign Convention

Inlet pipes are considered to have positive efficiency as they add water, while outlet pipes have negative efficiency as they remove water.

Net Work Formula

If pipe X fills in 'a' hours and pipe Y empties in 'b' hours, net work in 1 hour = (1/a − 1/b). If the result is negative, the tank will be emptied.

A invested Rs. X and B invested Rs. (X + 10) in a partnership for 20 months and 16 months respectively. If their profit ratio after respective time period is 5 : 6, then find the investment of B?

((a))
Rs. 20
((b))
Rs. 30
((c))
Rs. 25
((d))
Rs. 40
((e))
Rs. 50

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

Rs. 30

Shortcut Trick

Profit Ratio = (Capital_A × Time_A) : (Capital_B × Time_B)

Given Profit Ratio = 5 : 6

(X × 20) : ((X + 10) × 16) = 5 : 6

20X ÷ (16X + 160) = 5 ÷ 6 ⇒ 4X ÷ (16X + 160) = 1 ÷ 6 ⇒ 24X = 16X + 160

8X = 160 ⇒ X = 20. Investment of B = X + 10 = 20 + 10 = 30.

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 30.

Alternate Method

Given → Investment A = Rs. X, Investment B = Rs. (X + 10), Time A = 20 months, Time B = 16 months, Profit Ratio A:B = 5:6. Formulas: Profit = Investment × Time | Investment Ratio = (Profit₁ ÷ Time₁) : (Profit₂ ÷ Time₂)

⇒ Ratio of investments: X : (X + 10) = (5 ÷ 20) : (6 ÷ 16) ⇒ X : (X + 10) = (1 ÷ 4) : (3 ÷ 8) ⇒ X : (X + 10) = 2 : 3 (Multiplying by 8) ⇒ 3X = 2(X + 10) ⇒ 3X = 2X + 20 ⇒ X = 20 ⇒ Investment of B = X + 10 = 20 + 10 = 30.

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 30.

Additional Information

Partnership Basics

In a partnership, profit is always distributed in the ratio of the product of investment and time period.

Calculating Investment or Time

If the profit ratio and time ratio are known, Investment ratio = (P1/T1) : (P2/T2). If profit ratio and investment ratio are known, Time ratio = (P1/I1) : (P2/I2).

6 years ago, the ratio of age of A and B is 7 : 6. A is 6 years older than C. If the sum of the present age of B and C is 32, then find the present age of C.

((a))
21 years
((b))
14 years
((c))
18 years
((d))
28 years
((e))
12 years

Show Answer

Answer: ((b))

14 years

Shortcut Trick

Ratio of A and B (6 years ago) = 7 : 6

Let ages 6 years ago be 7x and 6x. Present ages: A = 7x + 6, B = 6x + 6.

Given C = A − 6 ⇒ C = (7x + 6) − 6 = 7x.

Sum B + C = 32 ⇒ (6x + 6) + 7x = 32 ⇒ 13x = 26 ⇒ x = 2.

Present age of C = 7 × 2 = 14 years.

∴ The correct answer is 14 years.

Alternate Method

Given:

Ratio of A : B (6 years ago) = 7 : 6

A = C + 6 (Present)

B + C = 32 (Present)

Calculations:

⇒ Let A's age 6 years ago = 7x

⇒ Let B's age 6 years ago = 6x

⇒ Present age of A = 7x + 6

⇒ Present age of B = 6x + 6

⇒ Present age of C = A − 6 = (7x + 6) − 6 = 7x

⇒ B + C = 32

⇒ (6x + 6) + 7x = 32

⇒ 13x + 6 = 32

⇒ 13x = 26

⇒ x = 2

⇒ Present age of C = 7 × 2 = 14

∴ The correct answer is 14 years.

Additional Information

Ratio and Proportions in Ages

When a ratio is given for a past or future time, always convert the variables to present age by adding or subtracting the time difference before equating with present sums.

Age Difference Property

The difference between the ages of two persons remains constant throughout their lives, regardless of the number of years passed.

A Vessel contains X litres of solution of milk and water in the ratio of 7 : 3. If 50 liter milk added to the mixture, then the milk becomes 80% of the resultant mixture. Find the difference between Milk and water in initial Mixture.

((a))
28 litre
((b))
32 litre
((c))
40 litre
((d))
44 litre
((e))
52 litre

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

40 litre

Shortcut Trick

Initial Ratio of Milk : Water = 7 : 3

Final mixture is 80% Milk → Milk : Water = 80 : 20 = 4 : 1

Since only Milk is added, Water remains constant. Equating water: (7:3) and (4:1)×3 → (12:3)

Increase in Milk = 12 − 7 = 5 units. Given 5 units = 50 litres → 1 unit = 10 litres.

Initial difference = 7 − 3 = 4 units = 4 × 10 = 40 litres.

∴ The correct answer is 40 litre.

Alternate Method

Given: Initial ratio 7 : 3, Milk added = 50 litres, Final milk % = 80%.

Formula: Ratio = Quantity 1 / Quantity 2

⇒ Let Initial Milk = 7k and Initial Water = 3k

⇒ Final Milk = 7k + 50

⇒ Final Water = 3k

⇒ Final Mixture = (7k + 50 + 3k) = 10k + 50

⇒ (7k + 50) / (10k + 50) = 80/100 = 4/5

⇒ 5 × (7k + 50) = 4 × (10k + 50)

⇒ 35k + 250 = 40k + 200

⇒ 5k = 50 ⇒ k = 10

⇒ Initial Difference = 7k − 3k = 4k = 4 × 10 = 40 litres.

∴ The correct answer is 40 litre.

Additional Information

Mixture Replacement Rule

When a specific quantity is added to a mixture, only the ratio of that specific component changes while others remain constant in quantity.

Percentage to Ratio Conversion

To solve quickly, convert percentages to simple ratios: 80% = 80/100 = 4/5. If milk is 4 parts of a total 5, then water is 1 part.

Alligation Method

Useful when two mixtures or a pure component is added to a mixture to find the resulting concentrations or quantities.

A sum ₹ 2,450 provide ₹ 441 at simple interest at the rate of interest x% in 3 years. If the new rate of interest x + 3%. Then what is the new interest for the same time?

((a))
₹ 561.5
((b))
₹ 463.23
((c))
₹ 454.23
((d))
₹ 651.5
((e))
₹ 661.5

Show Answer

Answer: ((e))

₹ 661.5

Shortcut Trick

Additional Interest = Principal × Increase in Rate × Time ÷ 100

Additional Interest = 2450 × 3 × 3 ÷ 100 = 24.5 × 9 = ₹ 220.5

New Interest = Old Interest + Additional Interest = 441 + 220.5 = ₹ 661.5

∴ The correct answer is ₹ 661.5.

Alternate Method

Given: Principal (P) = ₹ 2,450, Old Interest (I₁) = ₹ 441, Time (T) = 3 years, New Rate = (x + 3)%

Formula Used: SI = (P × R × T) ÷ 100

⇒ x = (SI × 100) ÷ (P × T)

⇒ x = (441 × 100) ÷ (2450 × 3)

⇒ x = 44100 ÷ 7350 = 6%

⇒ New Rate = 6% + 3% = 9%

⇒ New Interest = (2450 × 9 × 3) ÷ 100

⇒ New Interest = (2450 × 27) ÷ 100 = 66150 ÷ 100 = ₹ 661.5

∴ The correct answer is ₹ 661.5.

Additional Information

Simple Interest Formula

The basic formula for Simple Interest is SI = (P × R × T) / 100, where P is Principal, R is Rate, and T is Time.

Effect of Rate Change

If the rate changes by r% while P and T remain constant, the change in interest is given by ΔSI = (P × r × T) / 100.

Amount Calculation

Total Amount (A) at the end of the period is the sum of Principal and Interest: A = P + SI.

The ratio of Marked Price and Selling Price of an article is 8 : 7 and the article is sold at 40% profit. If the Selling Price is Rs. 200 more than the Cost Price, then Find the Cost Price.

((a))
Rs. 400
((b))
Rs. 300
((c))
Rs. 550
((d))
Rs. 600
((e))
Rs.500

Show Answer

Answer: ((e))

Rs.500

Shortcut Trick

Profit = 40% ⇒ Profit/CP = 2/5. Let Cost Price (CP) = 5 units and Selling Price (SP) = 7 units.

Profit in units = 7 − 5 = 2 units.

Given SP − CP = Rs. 200 ⇒ 2 units = Rs. 200.

1 unit = Rs. 100.

Cost Price = 5 units × Rs. 100 = Rs. 500.

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 500.

Alternate Method

Given → MP : SP = 8 : 7, Profit% = 40%, SP − CP = Rs. 200. Formulas → SP = CP × (100 + P%)/100 | Profit = SP − CP.

⇒ Let CP be x. Profit = 40% of x = 0.4x.

⇒ Given: SP − CP = 200 ⇒ (CP + Profit) − CP = 200.

⇒ Profit = 200 ⇒ 0.4x = 200.

⇒ x = 200/0.4 = 2000/4 = 500.

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 500.

Additional Information

Marked Price & Discount

MP is the price printed on product. Discount = MP − SP. Discount% = (Discount/MP) × 100.

Relation between CP and MP

CP/MP = (100 − D%)/(100 + P%). This is a vital ratio for complex profit/loss problems.

A boat travels at a speed of 10 kmph in still water. The speed of the stream is 4 kmph. How much time will the boat take to travel 30 km upstream?

((a))
3 hrs
((b))
6 hrs
((c))
5 hrs
((d))
7 hrs
((e))
10 hrs

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

5 hrs

Shortcut Trick

Upstream Speed = Still Water Speed − Stream Speed

Upstream Speed = 10 − 4 = 6 kmph

Time = Distance ÷ Upstream Speed = 30 ÷ 6 = 5 hr

∴ The correct answer is 5 hr.

Alternate Method

Given:

Speed of boat in still water (u) = 10 kmph

Speed of stream (v) = 4 kmph

Distance (D) = 30 km

Formula Used:

Upstream Speed (S_up) = u − v

Time (T) = Distance ÷ Speed

Calculations:

⇒ S_up = 10 − 4 = 6 kmph

⇒ T = 30 ÷ 6

⇒ T = 5 hr

∴ The correct answer is 5 hr.

Additional Information

Downstream Speed

When the boat travels with the flow, speed is added: Downstream Speed = Still Water Speed + Stream Speed.

Still Water Speed Formula

If downstream (D) and upstream (U) speeds are known, Still Water Speed = (D + U) ÷ 2.

Stream Speed Formula

If downstream (D) and upstream (U) speeds are known, Stream Speed = (D − U) ÷ 2.

The perimeter of the semicircle is 36 cm and the radius of the semicircle and the Breadth of a rectangle is the same. If the area of the Rectangle is 216cm², Find the length of the rectangle. [Using π = 3]

((a))
42 cm
((b))
28 cm
((c))
30 cm
((d))
25 cm
((e))
35 cm

Show Answer

Answer: ((c))

30 cm

Shortcut Trick

Perimeter of semicircle = r(π + 2) ⇒ 36 = r(3 + 2) ⇒ 36 = 5r

Radius (r) = 36 ÷ 5 = 7.2 cm

Breadth (B) = Radius (r) = 7.2 cm

Length (L) = Area ÷ Breadth = 216 ÷ 7.2 = 30 cm

∴ The correct answer is 30 cm.

Alternate Method

Given: Perimeter of semicircle = 36 cm, Area of rectangle = 216 cm², π = 3.

Formula: Perimeter of semicircle = πr + 2r; Area of rectangle = Length × Breadth.

⇒ 36 = r(3 + 2)

⇒ 36 = 5r

⇒ r = 7.2 cm

⇒ Breadth (B) = 7.2 cm

⇒ 216 = Length × 7.2

⇒ Length = 216 ÷ 7.2 = 30 cm

∴ The correct answer is 30 cm.

Additional Information

Area of Semicircle

The total region enclosed by a semicircle is given by half the area of a circle: Area = (πr²) ÷ 2.

Perimeter of Rectangle

The total boundary length of a rectangle is calculated as: Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Breadth).

Circle Properties

Circumference of a full circle = 2πr and Area of a full circle = πr².

Rohit spends 30% of his salary on grocery shopping. Out of the remaining salary, he pays 20% for rent, spends 50% on loan payments, and saves Rs. 14700. What will be the salary of Rohit?

((a))
Rs. 55000
((b))
Rs. 60000
((c))
Rs. 65000
((d))
Rs. 70000
((e))
Rs. 80000

Show Answer

Answer: ((d))

Rs. 70000

Shortcut Trick

Let the total salary be 100 units.

Remaining after 30% grocery = 70 units.

Expenses from remaining: 20% (Rent) + 50% (Loan) = 70%.

Savings from remaining = 30% of 70 = 21 units.

21 units = Rs. 14700 → 1 unit = Rs. 700 → 100 units = Rs. 70000.

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 70000.

Alternate Method

Given: Savings = Rs. 14700 | Grocery = 30% | Rent = 20% of remaining | Loan = 50% of remaining

Formula: Savings = Salary × (100 − %Spent₁)/100 × (100 − %Spent₂)/100

⇒ Let Salary be S.

⇒ Remaining after Grocery = S × (100 − 30)/100 = 0.70S

⇒ Total % spent from remaining = 20% + 50% = 70%

⇒ Savings from remaining = 100% − 70% = 30%

⇒ 30% of 0.70S = 14700

⇒ (30/100) × (70/100) × S = 14700

⇒ 0.21S = 14700

⇒ S = 14700 ÷ 0.21 = 70000

∴ The correct answer is Rs. 70000.

Additional Information

Remaining Balance Concept

When expenses are calculated on the remaining amount, use the multiplying factor method: Final = Initial × (1 − r₁/100) × (1 − r₂/100).

Successive Percentage Change

The overall percentage reduction from the original value is 100 − [100 × (1 − r₁/100) × (1 − r₂/100)].

Base Change Rule

Always identify if the percentage is of the total or of the remaining balance to avoid calculation errors.

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?

2/7 of 504 ÷ 24 + 30 = (?)²

((a))
7
((b))
6
((c))
9
((d))
10
((e))
11

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Answer: ((b))

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below:

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated.

The expression given is as follows,

⇒ 2/7 of 504 ÷ 24 + 30 = (?)²

⇒ 144 ÷ 24 + 30 = (?)²

⇒ 36 = (?)²

⇒ ? = 6

What should come at the place of ‘?’ in the following question?

√14400 × √8100 - (60)² = ? + (80)²

((a))
1000
((b))
900
((c))
450
((d))
800
((e))
700

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Answer: ((d))

800

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below:

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated.

The expression given is as follows,

√14400 × √8100 - (60)² = ? + (80)²

⇒ 120 × 90 - 3600 = ? + 6400

⇒ 10800 - 10000 = ?

⇒ ? = 800

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation?

√1225 × 12 + √4900 - (19)² = ?

((a))
129
((b))
139
((c))
141
((d))
213
((e))
175

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Answer: ((a))

129

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated

⇒ √1225 × 12 + √4900 - (19)2 = ?

⇒ 35 × 12 + 70 - 361 = ?

∴ ? = 129

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation?

621 ÷ (3)³ × 2 – 37 = √?

((a))
9
((b))
27
((c))
51
((d))
81
((e))
72

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Answer: ((d))

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated

621 ÷ (3)3 × 2 – 37 = √?

⇒ 621 ÷ 27 × 2 – 37 = √?

⇒ 23 × 2 – 37 = √?

⇒ √? = 46 – 37 = 9

∴ ? = 92 = 81

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation?

1/3 of 786 – 11/8 of 1032 = ? – 13/4 of 528

((a))
623
((b))
581
((c))
559
((d))
597
((e))
607

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Answer: ((c))

559

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated

1/3 of 786 – 11/8 of 1032 = ? – 13/4 of 528

⇒ 262 – 1419 = ? – 1716

-1157=? - 1716

1716-1157=?

∴ ? = 559

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation?

20% of 450 + ∛216 – 82 = ?

((a))
32
((b))
28
((c))
42
((d))
24
((e))
18

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Answer: ((a))

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated

20% of 450 + ∛216 – 82 = ?

⇒ 90 + 6 – 64 = ?

⇒ 96 – 64 = ?

∴ ? = 32

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation?

{45 – (26 – 56 ÷ 8 + 12)} = ?

((a))
12
((b))
17
((c))
21
((d))
7
((e))
14

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Answer: ((e))

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated

{45 – (26 – 56 ÷ 8 + 12)} = ?

⇒ {45 – (26 – 7 + 12)} = ?

⇒ {45 – (38 – 7)} = ?

⇒ {45 – 31} = ?

∴ ? = 14

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation?

55% of 600 - ? = 8 × 180 ÷ 9

((a))
150
((b))
170
((c))
120
((d))
140
((e))
190

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Answer: ((b))

170

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated

55% of 600 - ? = 8 × 180 ÷ 9

⇒ 330 - ? = 8 × 20

⇒ 330 - ? = 160

⇒ ? = 330 - 160

∴ ? = 170

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation?

24 × 45 ÷ 9 – 60 = ? – 120

((a))
120
((b))
150
((c))
210
((d))
180
((e))
90

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Answer: ((d))

180

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated

24 × 45 ÷ 9 – 60 = ? – 120

⇒ 24 × 5 – 60 = ? – 120

⇒ 120 – 60 = ? – 120

⇒ 60 = ? – 120

⇒ 180 = ?

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation?

55% of 700 + ∛3375 – 122 = ?2

((a))
4
((b))
18
((c))
16
((d))
22
((e))
12

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Answer: ((c))

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated

55% of 700 + ∛3375 – 122 = ?2

⇒ 385 + 15 – 144 = ?2

⇒ 400 – 144 = ?2

⇒ 256 = ?²

∴ ? = 16

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation?

486 ÷ 3³+ ∛2197 - 6 × 5 = ?

((a))
1
((b))
4
((c))
9
((d))
3
((e))
7

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Answer: ((a))

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated

486 ÷ 3³ + ∛2197 - 6 × 5 = ?

⇒ 486 ÷ 27 + 13 - 6 × 5 = ?

⇒ 18 + 13 - 6 × 5 = ?

⇒ 18 + 13 - 30 = ?

⇒ 31 - 30 = ?

∴ ? = 1

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation?

25% of 500 + 75% of 200 = ? + 140

((a))
105
((b))
115
((c))
95
((d))
125
((e))
135

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Answer: ((e))

135

Concept used:

Calculation:

25% of 500 + 75% of 200 = ? + 140

⇒ 125 + 150 = ? + 140

⇒ 275 = ? + 140

∴ ? = 135

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation?

{95 - (125 - 64 ÷ 8 × 7)} = ?

((a))
36
((b))
22
((c))
32
((d))
26
((e))
38

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Answer: ((d))

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated

{95 - (125 - 64 ÷ 8 × 7)} = ?

⇒ {95 - (125 - 8 × 7)} = ?

⇒ {95 - (125 - 56)} = ?

⇒ {95 - 69} = ?

∴ ? = 26

What will come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

34² - 25² + 18² - 9²= ? - 15²

((a))
991
((b))
999
((c))
899
((d))
1099
((e))
1199

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Answer: ((b))

999

Solution:

We have to follow the BODMAS rule

Calculation:

34² - 25² + 18² - 9²= ? - 15²

⇒ ? = 1156 - 625 + 324 - 81 + 225

⇒ ? = 999

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation?

(13)2 - (4)3 - √676 + 4 = ?

((a))
73
((b))
79
((c))
83
((d))
89
((e))
93

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Answer: ((c))

Concept used:

Calculation:

(13)2 - (4)3 - √676 + 4 = ?

⇒ 169 – 64 - √676 + 4 = ?

⇒ ? = 169 – 64 – 26 + 4

⇒ ? = 173 – 90 = 83

What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?

15, 23, 30, 36, 41, ?

((a))
43
((b))
44
((c))
45
((d))
46
((e))
47

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Answer: ((c))

The pattern of the series is as follows: +8, +7, +6, +5, +4

15 + 8 = 23

23 + 7 = 30

30 + 6 = 36

36 + 5 = 41

41 + 4 = 45

∴ The required answer is 45.

What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?

8, 22, 50, 92, 148, ?

((a))
218
((b))
208
((c))
198
((d))
228
((e))
238

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Answer: ((a))

218

The pattern of the series is as follows: +14, +28, +42, +56, +70

8 + 14 = 22

22 + 28 = 50

50 + 42 = 92

92 + 56 = 148

148 + 70 = 218

∴ The required answer is 218.

What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?

444, ?, 103, 39, 12, 4

((a))
218
((b))
256
((c))
236
((d))
248
((e))
228

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Answer: ((e))

228

The pattern of the series is as follows:

21² + 3 = 444

15² + 3 = 228

10² + 3 = 103

6² + 3 = 39

3² + 3 = 12

1² + 3 = 4

∴ The required answer is 228.

What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?

10, 35, 135, 360, 760, ?

((a))
1225
((b))
1275
((c))
1365
((d))
1385
((e))
1315

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Answer: ((d))

1385

The pattern of the series is as follows: +52, +102, +152, +202, +252

10 + 5² = 35

35 + 10² = 135

135 + 15² = 360

360 + 20² = 760

760 + 25² = 1385

∴ The required answer is 1385.

What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?

4, 10, 22, 46, ?, 190

((a))
92
((b))
94
((c))
96
((d))
102
((e))
104

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Answer: ((b))

The pattern of the series is as follows: +6 × 1, +6 × 2, +6 × 4, +6 × 8, +6 × 16

4 + 6 × 1 = 10

10 + 6 × 2 = 22

22 + 6 × 4 = 46

46 + 6 × 8 = 94

94 + 6 × 16 = 190

∴ The required answer is 94.

Reasoning Ability (35 questions)

Directions: The questions are based on the following information:

Three generations of people live together. There are 12 members in the family viz. M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W and X who went out for a picnic.

R and Q are kids of T and S. V, who is the father in law of W, is the paternal uncle of R. T has a son and a daughter. P is the husband of O. O is the daughter of Q. M is the brother of N. R is married to U. Father of N is U who has only one daughter. S is the father in law of U. W is the wife of X.

Four of the five are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which one the following doesn’t belong to the group?

((a))
Q
((b))
P
((c))
O
((d))
M
((e))
N

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Answer: ((a))

From the given information,

P is the husband of O.
O is the daughter of Q.
R and Q are the kids of T and S.

R is married to U.
Father of N is U who has only one daughter.
T has a son and a daughter.

This means R is the mother of N and daughter of T. So, Q is the son of T.

M is the brother of N.

So, N is the female as U has only one daughter.

S is the father in law of U.

This implies T is the wife of S.

V, who is the father in law of W is the paternal uncle of R.

This implies V is the brother of S.

W is the wife of X.

So, X is the son of V and husband of W.

Q belongs to the second generation while rest of them belong to the third generation. So, Q doesn’t belong to the group.

Hence, Q is the correct answer.

How is W related to T?

((a))
Cousin
((b))
Granddaughter
((c))
Niece
((d))
Son in law
((e))
Daughter in law

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Answer: ((e))

Daughter in law

From the given information,

P is the husband of O.
O is the daughter of Q.
R and Q are the kids of T and S.

R is married to U.
Father of N is U who has only one daughter.
T has a son and a daughter.

This means R is the mother of N and daughter of T. So, Q is the son of T.

M is the brother of N.

So, N is the female as U has only one daughter.

S is the father in law of U.

This implies T is the wife of S.

V, who is the father in law of W is the paternal uncle of R.

This implies V is the brother of S.

W is the wife of X.

So, X is the son of V and husband of W.

Hence, daughter in law is the correct answer.

Mistake Points W is the daughter-in-law of V and V is the brother-in-law of T. So W will be the daughter-of-law of T also. There is no mistake in the question.

W is the daughter-in-law of T, S, and V.

If W was the daughter of V in that case it would have been Niece.

How is N related to S?

((a))
Grandson
((b))
Daughter’s cousin
((c))
Granddaughter
((d))
Son’s nephew.
((e))
Daughter

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Answer: ((c))

Granddaughter

From the given information,

P is the husband of O.
O is the daughter of Q.
R and Q are the kids of T and S.

R is married to U.
Father of N is U who has only one daughter.
T has a son and a daughter.

This means R is the mother of N and daughter of T. So, Q is the son of T.

M is the brother of N.

So, N is the female as U has only one daughter.

S is the father in law of U.

This implies T is the wife of S.

V, who is the father in law of W is the paternal uncle of R.

This implies V is the brother of S.

W is the wife of X.

So, X is the son of V and husband of W.

N is daughter of R who is daughter of S.

Hence, granddaughter is the correct answer.

If it’s possible to make a meaningful word from 1^st, 2nd, 7th, and 8th letters of the word 'ARCHITECT', then which will be the first letter of the word? Mark ‘X’ if no such word can be formed, ‘M’ if more than 1 such word can be formed.

((a))
R
((b))
A
((c))
X
((d))
E
((e))
M

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Answer: ((e))

1st 2nd 7th and 8th letters of ARCHITECT are AREC.

Which makes 3 meaningful words CARE, RACE, ACRE

As per which the correct answer is M, as in the question it is asked if more than 1 such word can be formed then the answer would be M.

In each question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts. Give answer-

Statements:

Few N are G.

All G are T.

Conclusions:

I. All N being T is a possibility.

II. Some T are G.

((a))
If only conclusion I follows.
((b))
If only conclusion II follows.
((c))
If either conclusion I or II follows.
((d))
If neither conclusion I nor II follows.
((e))
If both conclusions I and II follow.

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Answer: ((e))

If both conclusions I and II follow.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows-

Conclusions:

I. All N being T is a possibility → True (Some N are T. So, there is possibility that All N being T.)

II. Some T are G → True (All G are T hence it implicit that Some T are G.)

Hence, both conclusions I and II follow.

Statements:

No cap is a stool.

Few stools are tables.

Conclusions:

I. Some tables are not caps.

II. All caps being tables is a possibility

((a))
If only conclusion I follows.
((b))
If only conclusion II follows.
((c))
If either conclusion I or II follows.
((d))
If neither conclusion I nor II follows.
((e))
If both conclusions I and II follow.

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Answer: ((e))

If both conclusions I and II follow.

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows-

Conclusions:

I. Some tables are not caps → True (The given conclusion is True because the part of table which is stool will never be the cap.)

II. All caps being tables is a possibility → True (The given conclusion is true because no exact relation between cap and table is given, hence possibility case is formed. Hence, given statement is true.)

Hence, both conclusions I and II follow.

Direction: In the question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II . You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements

Only a few watches are electric

No watches are ring

Conclusions

Some electric are ring

Some electric can never be ring

((a))
Only I follows
((b))
Only II follows
((c))
Both i and II follows
((d))
Either I or II follows
((e))
Neither I nor II follows

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Answer: ((b))

Only II follows

Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows.

Conclusions

Some electric are ring - False(Because the relation between electric and ring is not clear so Some electric are ring is false)

Some electric can never be ring - True(Given Only a few watches are electric and No watches is ring so the part of electric which is the watch can never be ring)

Hence, Only II follows.

Directions: In the question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements:

Only a few Hairs are White

Only a few White are Sky

Conclusions:

I. All Hair are Sky

II. Some Hairs are not Sky

((a))
Only I follow
((b))
Only II follow
((c))
Both I and II follow
((d))
Either I or II follow
((e))
Neither I nor II follow

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Answer: ((d))

Either I or II follow

The least possible venn diagram for the given statements is:

Conclusions:

I. All Hair are Sky → False (It is possible but not definite, because no definite relation is given between the elements, therefore we will consider it as false.)

II. Some Hairs are not Sky → False (It is possible but not definite, because no definite relation is given between the elements, therefore we will consider it as false.)

Here in conclusions I and II, we have common elements and both the conclusions are false. The conclusions start with 'Some' and 'No'. Hence it is Either or case.

Hence, Either I or II follow, is the correct answer.

Important Points

Conditions of Either-or case:

The elements should be the same in both the statements.
Both the conclusions should be false individually.
One conclusion should be positive and one conclusion should be negative (Complementary pair)

The two complementary pairs are:

All + Some not
Some + No

Note: Some + Some not and All + No is not considered under Either-or case.

Directions: In the question given below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements:

All doors are walls.

Only a few floors are walls.

Conclusions:

I. All floors being doors is a possibility.

II. No door is a floor.

((a))
Both conclusions follow.
((b))
Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
((c))
Only conclusion II follows.
((d))
Only conclusion I follows.
((e))
Either conclusion I or II follows.

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Answer: ((b))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

The least possible Venn Diagram for the given data is:

Conclusions:

I. All floors being doors is a possibility → False (if all floors are doors then it would mean that all floors are walls too which is not possible.)

II. No door is a floor → False (it is possible but not definite.)

Hence, "neither conclusion I nor II follows."

Direction: Study the following numeric sequence and answer the question given below.

4 3 1 5 7 8 3 1 6 2 9 7 1 2 1 3 5 2 6 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 8 7

How many odd numbers are there which are immediately preceded by a perfect square?

((a))
One
((b))
Two
((c))
Three
((d))
Four
((e))
More than four

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Answer: ((e))

More than four

Given series:

Left side 4 3 1 5 7 8 3 1 6 2 9 7 1 2 1 3 5 2 6 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 8 7 Right side

Odd numbers which are immediately preceded by a perfect square are:

4 3 1 5 7 8 3 1 6 2 9 7 1 2 1 3 5 2 6 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 8 7

Hence, there are six odd numbers which are immediately preceded by a perfect square.

NOTE: 1 is also a perfect square.

Which of the following number will be seventh to the right of tenth number from the left?

((a))
1
((b))
5
((c))
3
((d))
6
((e))
7

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Answer: ((b))

Given series:

Left side 4 3 1 5 7 8 3 1 6 2 9 7 1 2 1 3 5 2 6 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 8 7 Right side

Number which is seventh to the right of tenth number from the left

Firstly, Element which is tenth from the left

4 3 1 5 7 8 3 1 6 2 9 7 1 2 1 3 5 2 6 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 8 7

Now, seventh element from the right of ‘2’

4 3 1 5 7 8 3 1 6 2 9 7 1 2 1 3 5 2 6 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 8 7

Hence, ’5’ will be seventh to the right of tenth number from the left.

If all the even numbers are dropped, which number will be ninth to the left of fifteenth number from the left?

((a))
1
((b))
3
((c))
5
((d))
7
((e))
9

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Answer: ((a))

Given series

Left side 4 3 1 5 7 8 3 1 6 2 9 7 1 2 1 3 5 2 6 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 8 7 Right side

All the even numbers are dropped

Series after deleting all even numbers

Left side 3 1 5 7 3 1 9 7 1 1 3 5 5 3 1 3 7 Right side

Number which is ninth to the left of fifteenth number from the left

Firstly, fifteenth number from the left end

3 1 5 7 3 1 9 7 1 1 3 5 5 3 1 3 7

Now, ninth to the left of ‘1’

3 1 5 7 3 1 9 7 1 1 3 5 5 3 1 3 7

Hence, if all even numbers are dropped ‘1’ will be ninth to the left of fifteenth number from the left.

How many odd numbers are there which are immediately preceded by perfect cube and followed by perfect square?

((a))
None
((b))
One
((c))
Two
((d))
Three
((e))
Four

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Answer: ((b))

One

Given series

Left side 4 3 1 5 7 8 3 1 6 2 9 7 1 2 1 3 5 2 6 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 8 7 Right side

Odd numbers are there which are immediately preceded by perfect cube and followed by perfect square

Left side 4 3 1 5 7 8 3 1 6 2 9 7 1 2 1 3 5 2 6 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 8 7 Right side

So the required pattern is - (Cube) (Number) (Square).

8 = 2³and 1 = 1²

Hence, there is one such odd number.

Directions: Read the given information carefully and answer the questions asked below.

Eight people P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the table while four sit in the middle of each of the four sides. People who are sitting at the corner are facing the center while people sitting in the middle are facing outside the center.

U is sitting second to left of W. S is sitting second to the right of P. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of R, who is the immediate neighbour of both V and U. U is one of the immediate neighbour of Q. Two persons are sitting between U and P.

Who is sitting exactly opposite to U?

((a))
P
((b))
Q
((c))
R
((d))
S
((e))
T

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Answer: ((e))

According to the given information,

U is sitting second to left of W.

2. Two persons are sitting between U and P.

S is sitting second to the right of P.

4. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of R, who is the immediate neighbour of both V and U. Here case 1 - A and case 1 - B get eliminated because T is facing inside.

U is one of the immediate neighbour of Q. Here case 2 - B gets eliminated because U will not be one of the immediate neighbours of Q.

Hence, T is the correct answer.

Who among the following are facing inside?

((a))
P, V, R, U
((b))
W, P, T, R
((c))
T, W, U, V
((d))
S, Q, R, P
((e))
V, W, Q, R

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Answer: ((d))

S, Q, R, P

According to the given information,

U is sitting second to left of W.

2. Two persons are sitting between U and P.

S is sitting second to the right of P.

4. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of R, who is the immediate neighbour of both V and U. Here case 1 - A and case 1 - B get eliminated because T is facing inside.

U is one of the immediate neighbour of Q. Here case 2 - B gets eliminated because U will not be one of the immediate neighbours of Q.

Hence, S, Q, R, P is the correct answer.

Who is sitting third to the right of V?

((a))
P
((b))
Q
((c))
R
((d))
W
((e))
T

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Answer: ((b))

According to the given information,

U is sitting second to left of W.

2. Two persons are sitting between U and P.

S is sitting second to the right of P.

4. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of R, who is the immediate neighbour of both V and U. Here case 1 - A and case 1 - B get eliminated because T is facing inside.

U is one of the immediate neighbour of Q. Here case 2 - B gets eliminated because U will not be one of the immediate neighbours of Q.

Hence, Q is the correct answer.

Who are the immediate neighbours of Q?

((a))
T and P
((b))
T and R
((c))
W and U
((d))
T and W
((e))
U and R

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Answer: ((c))

W and U

According to the given information,

U is sitting second to left of W.

2. Two persons are sitting between U and P.

S is sitting second to the right of P.

4. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of R, who is the immediate neighbour of both V and U. Here case 1 - A and case 1 - B get eliminated because T is facing inside.

U is one of the immediate neighbour of Q. Here case 2 - B gets eliminated because U will not be one of the immediate neighbours of Q.

Hence**, W and U** is the correct answer.

Who is to the immediate left of W?

((a))
Q
((b))
P
((c))
S
((d))
U
((e))
V

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Answer: ((a))

According to the given information,

U is sitting second to left of W.

2. Two persons are sitting between U and P.

S is sitting second to the right of P.

4. T who is not facing inside is sitting third to the right of R, who is the immediate neighbour of both V and U. Here case 1 - A and case 1 - B get eliminated because T is facing inside.

U is one of the immediate neighbour of Q. Here case 2 - B gets eliminated because U will not be one of the immediate neighbours of Q.

Hence, Q is the correct answer.

Directions: Study the information carefully and answer the questions given below.

Seven persons are working in the same company on different designations. The person working on that designation is named P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V but not necessarily in the same order. They have different designations starting from the clerk, officer, Assistant Manager, manager, Assistant General manager, General manager, and Director. Director is the topmost post of the company and the clerk is the lowermost post of the company. Only four persons sit between P and Q. P is not working at a position of officer nor as a clerk. There are two designations between R and S. R is senior to S. R is a General manager or Director. More than two designations are there between T and U. U is working as a designation of clerk in the company.

Which of the following person working as a Officer?

((a))
P
((b))
Q
((c))
R
((d))
S
((e))
V

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Answer: ((b))

Seven employees: P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V

Designations: clerk, officer, Assistant Manager, manager, Assistant General manager, General manager, Director

Director is the topmost post of the company and the clerk is the lowermost post of the company.
Only four persons sit between P and Q.
P is not working in a position of officer nor as a clerk.

Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P
General manager		P
Assistant General manager
manager
Assistant manager
officer	Q
clerk		Q

There are two-person sits R and S.
R is senior to S. R is a General manager or Director.

Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P	R
General manager	R	P
Assistant General manager
manager		S
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk		Q

More than two-person sit between T and U. In case - 2 more than 2 people is not possible.
U is working as a designation of clerk in the company.

\| Designations \| Persons \| Persons \| \| --- \| --- \| --- \| \| Case – 1 \| Case – 2 \| \| \| Director \| P \| R \| \| General manager \| R \| P \| \| Assistant General manager \| T \| \| \| manager \| \| S \| \| Assistant manager \| S \| \| \| officer \| Q \| \| \| clerk \| U \| Q \|	Designations	Persons
Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P	R
General manager	R	P
Assistant General manager	T
manager		S
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk	U	Q

The remaining person is V, who is working as a manager. Hence, the final arrangement will be

Designations	Persons
Case – 1
Director	P
General manager	R
Assistant General manager	T
manager	V
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk	U

Hence, Q is working as an officer.

Whose designation is just above the S's designation?

((a))
The one whose designation is Manager
((b))
The one whose designation is Officer
((c))
V
((d))
Both Options 2 and 3
((e))
Both options 1 and 3

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Answer: ((e))

Both options 1 and 3

Seven employees: P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V

Designations: clerk, officer, Assistant Manager, manager, Assistant General manager, General manager, Director

Director is the topmost post of the company and the clerk is the lowermost post of the company.
Only four persons sit between P and Q.
P is not working in a position of officer nor as a clerk.

Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P
General manager		P
Assistant General manager
manager
Assistant manager
officer	Q
clerk		Q

There are two-person sits R and S.
R is senior to S. R is a General manager or Director.

Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P	R
General manager	R	P
Assistant General manager
manager		S
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk		Q

More than two-person sit between T and U. In case - 2 more than 2 people is not possible.
U is working as a designation of clerk in the company.

\| Designations \| Persons \| Persons \| \| --- \| --- \| --- \| \| Case – 1 \| Case – 2 \| \| \| Director \| P \| R \| \| General manager \| R \| P \| \| Assistant General manager \| T \| \| \| manager \| \| S \| \| Assistant manager \| S \| \| \| officer \| Q \| \| \| clerk \| U \| Q \|	Designations	Persons
Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P	R
General manager	R	P
Assistant General manager	T
manager		S
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk	U	Q

The remaining person is V, who is working as a manager. Hence, the final arrangement will be

Designations	Persons
Case – 1
Director	P
General manager	R
Assistant General manager	T
manager	V
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk	U

Hence, Both options 1 and 3.

How many designation between P and V?

((a))
One
((b))
Three
((c))
More than three
((d))
Two
((e))
None of the above

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Answer: ((d))

Two

Seven employees: P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V

Designations: clerk, officer, Assistant Manager, manager, Assistant General manager, General manager, Director

Director is the topmost post of the company and the clerk is the lowermost post of the company.
Only four persons sit between P and Q.
P is not working in a position of officer nor as a clerk.

Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P
General manager		P
Assistant General manager
manager
Assistant manager
officer	Q
clerk		Q

There are two-person sits R and S.
R is senior to S. R is a General manager or Director.

Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P	R
General manager	R	P
Assistant General manager
manager		S
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk		Q

More than two-person sit between T and U. In case - 2 more than 2 people is not possible.
U is working as a designation of clerk in the company.

\| Designations \| Persons \| Persons \| \| --- \| --- \| --- \| \| Case – 1 \| Case – 2 \| \| \| Director \| P \| R \| \| General manager \| R \| P \| \| Assistant General manager \| T \| \| \| manager \| \| S \| \| Assistant manager \| S \| \| \| officer \| Q \| \| \| clerk \| U \| Q \|	Designations	Persons
Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P	R
General manager	R	P
Assistant General manager	T
manager		S
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk	U	Q

The remaining person is V, who is working as a manager. Hence, the final arrangement will be

Designations	Persons
Case – 1
Director	P
General manager	R
Assistant General manager	T
manager	V
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk	U

Hence, two is the correct answer.

Which of the following statement is correct regarding V?

I) V is a manager.

II) The position which is just above V is T's position.

III) Two designation between P and V.

((a))
Only statement I is correct.
((b))
Only statement II is correct.
((c))
Only statement III is correct.
((d))
All are correct.
((e))
All are incorrect.

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Answer: ((d))

All are correct.

Seven employees: P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V

Designations: clerk, officer, Assistant Manager, manager, Assistant General manager, General manager, Director

Director is the topmost post of the company and the clerk is the lowermost post of the company.
Only four persons sit between P and Q.
P is not working in a position of officer nor as a clerk.

Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P
General manager		P
Assistant General manager
manager
Assistant manager
officer	Q
clerk		Q

There are two-person sits R and S.
R is senior to S. R is a General manager or Director.

Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P	R
General manager	R	P
Assistant General manager
manager		S
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk		Q

More than two-person sit between T and U. In case - 2 more than 2 people is not possible.
U is working as a designation of clerk in the company.

\| Designations \| Persons \| Persons \| \| --- \| --- \| --- \| \| Case – 1 \| Case – 2 \| \| \| Director \| P \| R \| \| General manager \| R \| P \| \| Assistant General manager \| T \| \| \| manager \| \| S \| \| Assistant manager \| S \| \| \| officer \| Q \| \| \| clerk \| U \| Q \|	Designations	Persons
Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P	R
General manager	R	P
Assistant General manager	T
manager		S
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk	U	Q

The remaining person is V, who is working as a manager. Hence, the final arrangement will be

Designations	Persons
Case – 1
Director	P
General manager	R
Assistant General manager	T
manager	V
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk	U

Hence, all are correct is the correct answer.

On which position does R is working?

((a))
Director
((b))
Assistant General manager
((c))
General manager
((d))
Manager
((e))
Assistant manager

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Answer: ((c))

General manager

Seven employees: P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V

Designations: clerk, officer, Assistant Manager, manager, Assistant General manager, General manager, Director

Director is the topmost post of the company and the clerk is the lowermost post of the company.
Only four persons sit between P and Q.
P is not working in a position of officer nor as a clerk.

Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P
General manager		P
Assistant General manager
manager
Assistant manager
officer	Q
clerk		Q

There are two-person sits R and S.
R is senior to S. R is a General manager or Director.

Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P	R
General manager	R	P
Assistant General manager
manager		S
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk		Q

More than two-person sit between T and U. In case - 2 more than 2 people is not possible.
U is working as a designation of clerk in the company.

\| Designations \| Persons \| Persons \| \| --- \| --- \| --- \| \| Case – 1 \| Case – 2 \| \| \| Director \| P \| R \| \| General manager \| R \| P \| \| Assistant General manager \| T \| \| \| manager \| \| S \| \| Assistant manager \| S \| \| \| officer \| Q \| \| \| clerk \| U \| Q \|	Designations	Persons
Designations	Persons	Persons
Case – 1	Case – 2
Director	P	R
General manager	R	P
Assistant General manager	T
manager		S
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk	U	Q

The remaining person is V, who is working as a manager. Hence, the final arrangement will be

Designations	Persons
Case – 1
Director	P
General manager	R
Assistant General manager	T
manager	V
Assistant manager	S
officer	Q
clerk	U

Hence, General manager is the correct answer.

Direction: In the following questions, assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the two conclusions I and II given them is/are definitely follow.

Statement:

B > E ≤ L ; A = T ≥ S; K < L ≤ O ≤ A < I

Conclusion:

I. E = T

II. E < T

((a))
Only I follows
((b))
Only II follows
((c))
Either I or II follows
((d))
Neither I nor II follows
((e))
Both I and II are true

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Answer: ((c))

Either I or II follows

Given Statement:

B > E ≤ L ; A = T ≥ S; K < L ≤ O ≤ A < I

On combining

B > E ≤ L ≤ O ≤ A < I

Or,

B > E ≤ L ≤ O ≤ A = T ≥ S

Conclusion:

I. E = T : False: (As B > E ≤ L≤ O ≤ A = T ≥ S, so E can be less than or equal to T)

II. E < T : False: (As B > E ≤ L≤ O ≤ A = T ≥ S, so E can be less than or equal to T)

Both form a complementary pair.

Therefore, either I or II follows.

Directions: In this question, relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by two conclusions.

Statements:

G < I ≥ H = J, I < U = P

Conclusions:

I. G > P

II. P > J

((a))
Only conclusion I is True
((b))
Only conclusion II is True
((c))
Both conclusion I and II is True
((d))
None of the conclusion I and II is True
((e))
Either conclusion I or II is True

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Answer: ((b))

Only conclusion II is True

Statements: G < I ≥ H = J, I < U = P

Conclusions:

I. G > P → False ( G P is true and G < P is false)

II. P > J → True ( P = U > I ≥ H = J thus P > J )

Hence, only conclusion II is true.

Directions: In this question, relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by two conclusions.

Statements:

K ≤ L = M < D ≤ T ≥ R > W = Q

Conclusions

I. D > W

II. M < R

((a))
Only conclusion II is True
((b))
Either conclusion I and II is True
((c))
Only conclusion I is True
((d))
None of the conclusion is True
((e))
Both the conclusion I and II is True

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Answer: ((d))

None of the conclusion is True

Statements: K ≤ L = M < D ≤ T ≥ R > W = Q

Conclusions

I. D > W → False ( D ≤ T ≥ R > W as the relation between D and W cannot establish)

II. M < R → False as the relation between M and R cannot establish)

Hence None of the conclusion is True

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow.

A certain number of people are sitting in a row facing towards the north. X is sitting second from the right end of the row. Five persons are sitting between X and P. C is sitting immediate right of P. E is sitting third to the right of C. Seven persons are sitting to the left of E. A is sitting on one of the extreme ends but not sitting immediately right of X. T is sitting eighth to the right of A and immediately left of X. Y is sitting second to the right of T. Four persons are sitting between Y and R.

Who is sitting at the extreme left end of the row?

((a))
P
((b))
A
((c))
T
((d))
X
((e))
Y

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Answer: ((b))

Given,

Facing direction - North

X is sitting second from the right end of the row.
Five persons are sitting between X and P.

C is sitting immediate right of P.
E is sitting third to the right of C.

5. Seven persons are sitting to the left of E. 6. A is sitting on one of the extreme ends but not sitting immediately right of X.

T is sitting eighth to the right of A and immediately left of X.
Y is sitting second to the right of T.
Four persons are sitting between Y and R.

A is sitting at the extreme left end of the row.

How many seats are there in row?

((a))
10
((b))
11
((c))
13
((d))
14
((e))
17

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Answer: ((b))

Given,

Facing direction - North

X is sitting second from the right end of the row.
Five persons are sitting between X and P.

C is sitting immediate right of P.
E is sitting third to the right of C.

5. Seven persons are sitting to the left of E. 6. A is sitting on one of the extreme ends but not sitting immediately right of X.

T is sitting eighth to the right of A and immediately left of X.
Y is sitting second to the right of T.
Four persons are sitting between Y and R.

11 seats in row is the correct answer.

How many persons are sitting between C and T?

((a))
Two
((b))
Four
((c))
Three
((d))
Five
((e))
Six

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Answer: ((c))

Three

Given,

Facing direction - North

X is sitting second from the right end of the row.
Five persons are sitting between X and P.

C is sitting immediate right of P.
E is sitting third to the right of C.

5. Seven persons are sitting to the left of E. 6. A is sitting on one of the extreme ends but not sitting immediately right of X.

T is sitting eighth to the right of A and immediately left of X.
Y is sitting second to the right of T.
Four persons are sitting between Y and R.

Three persons is the correct answer.

Who is sitting immediate left of R?

((a))
C
((b))
P
((c))
T
((d))
Y
((e))
A

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Answer: ((a))

Given,

Facing direction - North

X is sitting second from the right end of the row.
Five persons are sitting between X and P.

C is sitting immediate right of P.
E is sitting third to the right of C.

5. Seven persons are sitting to the left of E. 6. A is sitting on one of the extreme ends but not sitting immediately right of X.

T is sitting eighth to the right of A and immediately left of X.
Y is sitting second to the right of T.
Four persons are sitting between Y and R.

C is sitting immediate left of R.

What is position of E from the right end of the line?

((a))
First
((b))
Second
((c))
Third
((d))
Fourth
((e))
Fifth

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Answer: ((d))

Fourth

Given,

Facing direction - North

X is sitting second from the right end of the row.
Five persons are sitting between X and P.

C is sitting immediate right of P.
E is sitting third to the right of C.

5. Seven persons are sitting to the left of E. 6. A is sitting on one of the extreme ends but not sitting immediately right of X.

T is sitting eighth to the right of A and immediately left of X.
Y is sitting second to the right of T.
Four persons are sitting between Y and R.

E is fourth from the right end of the row.

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘PAGINATE’, each of which has as many letters between them in the word (both forward and backward direction) as they have between them in the English Alphabet?

((a))
One
((b))
Two
((c))
Three
((d))
Four
((e))
More than four

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Answer: ((a))

One

Given word : PAGINATE

The word can be represented as below :

Hence, one pair is the correct answer.

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the given question.

There are seven persons - A, B, C, D, E, F and G. They are going market to purchase some items. Only Three persons reach before D. E reach before F and G but F is not the last person. G reached before F. A reach before C but after D. C is not the last person.

How many persons between F and C?

((a))
One
((b))
Two
((c))
Three
((d))
Four
((e))
None

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Answer: ((b))

Two

Persons: A, B, C, D, E, F and G.

1) Only Three persons reach before D.

--- > --- > ---- > D > --- > --- > ---

E reaches before F and G but F is not the last person.
G reached before F.

E > G > F > D > --- > --- > ---

A reach before C but after D.
C is not the last person. Therefore B must be the last person.

E > G > F > D > A > C > B

Hence, two persons is the correct answer.

Who reaches market immediate after A?

((a))
E
((b))
B
((c))
C
((d))
F
((e))
No one

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Answer: ((c))

Persons: A, B, C, D, E, F and G.

1) Only Three persons reach before D.

--- > --- > ---- > D > --- > --- > ---

E reaches before F and G but F is not the last person.
G reached before F.

E > G > F > D > --- > --- > ---

A reach before C but after D.
C is not the last person. Therefore B must be the last person.

E > G > F > D > A > C > B

Hence, C is the correct answer.

100

How many persons reaches market before F?

((a))
One
((b))
Two
((c))
Three
((d))
Four
((e))
No one

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Answer: ((b))

Two

Persons: A, B, C, D, E, F and G.

1) Only Three persons reach before D.

--- > --- > ---- > D > --- > --- > ---

E reaches before F and G but F is not the last person.
G reached before F.

E > G > F > D > --- > --- > ---

A reach before C but after D.
C is not the last person. Therefore B must be the last person.

E > G > F > D > A > C > B

Hence, two persons is the correct answer.

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