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Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, syllogisms, number series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and analytical puzzles.

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Question 661

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A person travels 10 km to the north, then 6 km to the east, and finally 2 km to the south. What is the straight-line distance between his final position and the starting point?

  1. AOption (a)

    8 km

  2. BOption (b)

    10 km

  3. COption (c)

    12 km

  4. DOption (d)

    14 km

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Answer: (a)A.

8 km

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Question 662

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Find the appropriate word that can replace the ?. Which one of the following word logically completes the series

Select the most logical sequence: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology

  1. AOption (a)

    Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology

  2. BOption (b)

    Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

  3. COption (c)

    Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Biology

  4. DOption (d)

    Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology

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Answer: (a)A.

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology

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Question 663

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In this type of questions some problematic situations are provided you have to analyse the situation and give the logical correct solution for the problem.

Find the missing number in the series: 9, 7, 4, 2, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    -4

  2. BOption (b)

    -3

  3. COption (c)

    -1

  4. DOption (d)

    -2

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Answer: (a)A.

-4

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Question 664

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Some of mathematical operations are given below choose the expression which is mathematically correct.

If A = 4, B = 6, and C = 8, what is the value of ((A + B) × C) mod 97?

  1. AOption (a)

    14

  2. BOption (b)

    80

  3. COption (c)

    10

  4. DOption (d)

    24

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Answer: (a)A.

14

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Question 665

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Statement:

A consulting firm's partners are split on whether to specialize in a niche market or maintain their current broad service offering. The niche market offers higher margins but limits growth potential. The broad approach provides more opportunities but faces intense competition and pricing pressure.

What strategic decision-making approach should they use?

  1. AOption (a)

    Specialize in the niche market for higher profitability

  2. BOption (b)

    Maintain broad services to maximize opportunities

  3. COption (c)

    Analyze their core competencies and competitive advantages to determine the best strategic fit

  4. DOption (d)

    Survey existing clients to determine their preferences

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Answer: (a)A.

Specialize in the niche market for higher profitability

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Question 666

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Statements:

All developers are coders.

Some coders are gamers.

No gamer is lazy.

Conclusions:

I. Some coders are not lazy.

II. All developers may be gamers.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only II follows

  3. COption (c)

    Both I and II follow

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither I nor II follows

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Answer: (a)A.

Only I follows

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Question 667

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In the following question, a group of letters is related to another group in a particular way. Find the group of letters/numbers that best completes the second pair using the same pattern. Use alphabet positions (A=1 to Z=26), letter shifts, and numerical substitutions as needed. FAST : G20U :: SLOW : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    T27X

  2. BOption (b)

    U36V

  3. COption (c)

    V16Z

  4. DOption (d)

    W29P

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Answer: (a)A.

T27X

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Question 668

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In this question some conditions or circumstances is provided to you, you have to make logical judgement according to mentioned circumstances and mark the correct.

If it's not sunny, then it's cloudy. If it's cloudy, then it might rain. Today, it's not raining. Which of the following can we conclude?

  1. AOption (a)

    It's definitely sunny

  2. BOption (b)

    It's definitely cloudy

  3. COption (c)

    It might be sunny

  4. DOption (d)

    It's definitely not cloudy

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Answer: (a)A.

It's definitely sunny

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Question 669

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Find the ODD one out.

Krishna, Godavari, Ganga, Mahanadi, Narmada

  1. AOption (a)

    Ganga

  2. BOption (b)

    Krishna

  3. COption (c)

    Mahanadi

  4. DOption (d)

    Godavari

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Answer: (a)A.

Ganga

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Question 670

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In the following question, a number is coded as two digits, where:

· The first digit is the remainder when the number is divided by 7.

· The second digit is the remainder when the number is divided by 11.

That is, if a number N is divided by 7 and gives remainder a, and by 11 and gives remainder b, then the code is a, b.

Example:

If N = 53

· 53 ÷ 7 = 7 remainder 4

53 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 9So, the code is 4, 9

Which is the least number with the code 4, 4 in this coding system?

  1. AOption (a)

    88

  2. BOption (b)

    85

  3. COption (c)

    81

  4. DOption (d)

    89

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

88

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Question 671

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Assuming that the data given in the statement are definitely true which of the following conclusions can be logically deducted from given statements.

Statement:

Several countries have started banning single-use plastic.

Conclusions:

I. Plastic waste is harmful to the environment.

II. All plastic materials will soon be banned.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only II follows

  3. COption (c)

    Both follow

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither follows

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Answer: (a)A.

Only I follows

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Question 672

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In the following questions some issues are provided to you. you have to mark the appropriate answer logically that can be taken in such circumstances

In a situation where a friend keeps interrupting when you speak. What would be the most emotionally intelligent response?

  1. AOption (a)

    interrupt them back

  2. BOption (b)

    talk to them about it respectfully

  3. COption (c)

    cut them off completely

  4. DOption (d)

    be sarcastic

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

interrupt them back

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Question 673

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Some social issues, problem and their solution is provided to you as a statement you have to mark the logical action that can be taken under these conditions.

You are a team leader in a startup company, and one of your most talented employees has been showing signs of burnout. They've been working excessive hours, their usual enthusiasm has decreased, and you've noticed they seem irritable and withdrawn. However, they consistently deny that anything is wrong when asked directly and continue to take on additional responsibilities. The company is going through a critical growth phase, and losing this employee would be detrimental, but you're also concerned about their wellbeing. Other team members have started to notice and are asking you about the situation. What would be the most socially intelligent approach?

  1. AOption (a)

    Respect their denial and continue to allow them to work as much as they want, since they're adults who can make their own decisions about their workload

  2. BOption (b)

    Mandate that they take time off immediately and refuse to accept their protests, since you can clearly see they need rest regardless of what they say

  3. COption (c)

    Create opportunities for private conversations about work-life balance, implement team-wide wellness initiatives, and gradually redistribute some of their responsibilities while monitoring their wellbeing

  4. DOption (d)

    Discuss the situation with other team members to get their opinions on how to help, since multiple perspectives might provide better solutions

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Answer: (a)A.

Respect their denial and continue to allow them to work as much as they want, since they're adults who can make their own decisions about their workload

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Question 674

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some of the equations are provided below with symbols and mathematical relations you have to check which of the following combination is correct

If A

  • B = A2 + B2 + A, find 3
  1. AOption (a)

    30

  2. BOption (b)

    32

  3. COption (c)

    28

  4. DOption (d)

    31

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Answer: (a)A.

30

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Question 675

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From the word 'STRAP', how many meaningful English words can be created using all five letters exactly once?

  1. AOption (a)

    One

  2. BOption (b)

    Two

  3. COption (c)

    Three

  4. DOption (d)

    More than three

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Answer: (a)A.

One

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Question 676

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In this question, four sets of name and address are given out of which two are exactly same. It is required to find out these two combinations and mark the correct answer accordingly.

  1. Indore Regional Office Indore PPO Campus – 452001

  2. Indore Regional Office Indore GPO Campus – 452001

  3. Indore Regional Office Indore GPO Campus – 452001

  4. Indore Regional Office Indore GPO Campas – 452001

  1. AOption (a)

    1 and 2

  2. BOption (b)

    1 and 3

  3. COption (c)

    2 and 3

  4. DOption (d)

    3 and 4

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1 and 2

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Question 677

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Each question has four options. Three of them go together based on a common idea or rule. One is different. Identify the one that is different.

  1. AOption (a)

    \( 7 : 26 \)

  2. BOption (b)

    \( 8 : 30 \)

  3. COption (c)

    \( 10 : 35 \)

  4. DOption (d)

    \( 13 : 44 \)

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

\( 7 : 26 \)

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Question 678

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In a centre code classification system, if the first digit cannot be 0, and the system uses 6-digit codes, what is the maximum number of unique centre codes possible?

  1. AOption (a)

    9,00,000

  2. BOption (b)

    9,99,999

  3. COption (c)

    10,00,000

  4. DOption (d)

    8,99,999

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

9,00,000

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Question 679

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Three out of the following four are alike in a particular pattern and hence form a group. Find the one which does not belong to that group.

  1. AOption (a)

    RQST

  2. BOption (b)

    FGHI

  3. COption (c)

    MLNO

  4. DOption (d)

    CBDE

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

RQST

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Question 680

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In the following question, select the number/symbol that will replace the question mark (?) to complete the analogy: \( 100 : 625 :: 80 : ? \)

  1. AOption (a)

    216

  2. BOption (b)

    400

  3. COption (c)

    500

  4. DOption (d)

    600

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

216

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