Analogies
1. Choose a number that is similar to the numbers given in the set: (124, 331, 403)

A. 242 B. 205 C. 341 D. 432

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: In this set, all the numbers have their digit sum as 7. Out of these options, answer will be 205 as this is the only option with digit sum 7. Hence, the correct answer is option (B).
2. Find the missing term in the second group: - BAT: CDY:: BIG : ?

A. CLL B. DLN C. ANP D. CFP

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: The 1st, 2nd and 3rd letters of the 1st group are moved 1, 3 and 5 steps forward respectively to obtain the corresponding letters of the 2nd group. So, the correct answer is option (A).
3. Find the missing term in the second group:- LOGIC : AGEMJ :: CLERK : ?

A. XPHBA B. BQKAB C. RPSRU D. IPCJA

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: The order of the letters of the 1st group is reversed & each letter is moved 2 step backward to obtain the corresponding letters of the 2nd group. So, the correct answer is option (D).
4. CHAIRS is related to AHCSRI in the same way as TABLES is related to?

A. BTASLE B. LEBSAT C. TASBLE D. BATSEL

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: The first three letters and the last three letters of the first group are written in a reverse order to obtain the second group. So, the correct answer is option (D).
5. Choose a number that is similar to the numbers given in the set: (537, 845, 955)

A. 814 B. 712 C. 377 D. 669

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: In all the numbers, (1st digit + 3rd digit) - middle digit = 9. Thus, the correct answer is option (D).
Completion of Number
1. 120, 99, 80, 63, 48, ?

A. 35 B. 38 C. 39 D. 40

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: The pattern is - 21, - 19, - 17, - 15,..... So, missing term = 48 - 13 = 35.
2. 125,80,45,20,?

A. 5 B. 8 C. 10 D. 12

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: The pattern is - 45, - 35, - 25, ..... So, missing term = 20 - 15 = 5.
3. 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, ?, 54

A. 18 B. 27 C. 36 D. 81

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: The pattern is x 2, x 3/2, x 2, x 3/2, x 2,..... So, missing term = 18 x 3/2 = 27.
4. 5,6,9, 15, ?, 40

A. 21 B. 25 C. 27 D. 33

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: The pattern is + 1, + 3, + 6,....., i.e. + 1, + (1, + 2), + (1 + 2 + 3),..... So, missing term = 15 + (1 + 2 + 3 + 4) = 25.
5. 3, 4, 7, 7, 13, 13, 21, 22, 31, 34, ?

A. 42 B. 43 C. 51 D. 52

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: The given sequence is a combination of two series : I. 3, 7, 13, 21, 31, ? and II. 4, 7, 13, 22, 34 The pattern in I is + 4, + 6, + 8, + 10,..... The pattern in II is + 3, + 6, + 9, + 12,..... So, missing term = 31 + 12 = 43.
Alphabetical Series
1. Which will be the 2nd word from the following in the telephone dictionary?

A. SAJEWET B. SAJEWAT C. SEGVAN D. SALWAR

Answer: Option (A)
2. Arrange the following words according to the dictionary. Critical 2. Criterion 3. Crisis 4. Crisp

A. 3,4,2,1 B. 1,3,4,2 C. 3,4,1,2 D. 4,3,1,2

Answer: Option (A)
3. Arrange the following words according to the dictionary. 1. Intricate 2. Interview 3. Intransigent 4. Interrogation 5. Intravenous

A. 2,4,5,3,1 B. 5,3,1,2,4 C. 4,2,3,5,1 D. 3,5,2,1,4

Answer: Option (C)
4. Which word is at last after arranging the following according to dictionary?

A. Satin B. Satire C. Saturn D. Satiate

Answer: Option (C)
5. Arrange the following in the order of the dictionary. 1. Scenery 2. Science 3. Scandal 4. School 5. Scatter

A. 3,5,1,4,2 B. 3,5,4,1,2 C. 5,3,4,2,1 D. 5,3,2,1,4

Answer: Option (A)
Coding and Decoding
1. In certain code 'TIGER' is written as 'QDFHS'. How is 'FISH' written in that code?

A. GERH B. GRHE C. GREH D. GHRE E. GEHR

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: Reverse the word and move each letter –1. Reverse of FISH is HSIF subtract 1 from each letter of HSIF. So code of FISH become GRHE.
2. In certain code 'FROZEN' is written as 'OFAPSG'. Then how would 'MOLTEN' be written in that code?

A. OFPOMN B. OFSMPN C. OFUMPN D. OFUNPM E. OFUMON

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Reverse the word and move each letter +1. Reverse of MOLTEN is NETLOM add 1 to each letter of NETLOM. So code of MOLTEN become OFUMPN.
3. In a certain code 'ROAR' is written as 'URDU'. How is 'URDU' written in that code?

A. VXDQ B. XUGX C. ROAR D. VSOV E. VZCP

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: Each letter moves +3. Add 3 to each letter of URDU,so code of URDU will be XUGX
4. In a certain code 'LIMCA' is written as 'HJLDZ'. Which of the following words is written as 'IFWJBP'?

A. MEXICO B. MERCURY C. JAPAN D. MIDNIGHT E. HONDUS

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: Each letter moves +1, -1, ....alternately except for L, which is –4. We have to find the word for the code IFWJBP. Add 4 to I then -1, +1 alternately to the remaining letters. The word will be MEXICO.
5. In certain code 'HILTON' is written as 'I H T L N O'. How is 'BILLION' written in that code?

A. IBLLION B. IBOILLN C. IBLLOIN D. IBLOILN E. IBOLLIN

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Letters are interchanged in each pair. So code of BI become IB, IO become OI. So code BILLION will be IBLLOIN.
Mathematical Operations
1. If V means ‘divided by, – means ‘multiplied by’, V means ‘minus and V means ‘plus’, which of the following will be the value of the expression 16+ 8- 4 + 2 x 4?

A. 16 B. 28 C. 32 D. 44 E. None of these

Answer: Option (B)
2. If + means +, – means x, + means + and x means then 36 x 12 + 4 + 6 + 2 – 3 = ?

A. 2 B. 18 C. 42 D. 6 E. None of these

Answer: Option (C)
3. If A means ‘plus’, B means ‘minus’, C means ‘divided by’ and D means ‘multiplied by’, then 18 A 12 C 6 D 2 B 5 = ?

A. 15 B. 25 C. 27 D. 45 E. None of these

Answer: Option (E)
4. If x stands for + stands for +, + stands for + and – stands for x, which one of the following equations is correct?

A. 15 – 5 + 6 x 20 + 10 = 6 B. 8 + 10 – 3 + 5 x 6 = 8 C. 6 x 2 + 3 + 12 – 3 = 15 D. 3 + 7 – 5 x 1 0 + 3 = 10

Answer: Option (B)
5. If x stands for ‘addition’, + stands for ‘subtraction’, + stands for ‘multiplication’ and – stands for ‘division’, then 20 x 8 + 8 – 4 + 2 – ?

A. 80 B. 25 C. 24 D. 5

Answer: Option (C)
Similarities and Differences
1. In each of the following question find the odd word/letters/figure/number pair from the given responses.

A. Confluence B. Concourse C. Radiation D. Concentration

Answer: Option (C)
2. In each of the following question find the odd word/letters/figure/number pair from the given responses.

A. Long-Short B. Black C. Head D. Friend

Answer: Option (C)
3. In each of the following question find the odd word/letters/figure/number pair from the given responses.

A. 206 B. 125 C. 27 D. 8

Answer: Option (A)
4. In each of the following question find the odd word/letters/figure/number pair from the given responses.

A. Iron B. Steel C. Gold D. Tin

Answer: Option (B)
5. In each of the following question find the odd word/letters/figure/number pair from the given responses.

A. Book B. Journal C. Article D. Newspaper

Answer: Option (C)

Relationships
1. Pointing to a photograph of a boy Suresh said, "He is the son of the only son of my mother." How is Suresh related to that boy?

A. Brother B. Uncle C. Cousin D. Father

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: The boy in the photograph is the only son of the son of Suresh's mother i.e., the son of Suresh. Hence, Suresh is the father of boy.
2. If A + B means A is the mother of B; A - B means A is the brother B; A % B means A is the father of B and A x B means A is the sister of B, which of the following shows that P is the maternal uncle of Q?

A. Q - N + M x P B. P + S x N - Q C. P - M + N x Q D. Q - S % P

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: P - M → P is the brother of M M + N → M is the mother of N N x Q → N is the sister of Q Therefore, P is the maternal uncle of Q.
3. Introducing a boy, a girl said, "He is the son of the daughter of the father of my uncle." How is the boy related to the girl?

A. Brother B. Nephew C. Uncle D. Son-in-law

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: The father of the boy's uncle → the grandfather of the boy and daughter of the grandfather → sister of father.
4. Deepak said to Nitin, "That boy playing with the football is the younger of the two brothers of the daughter of my father's wife." How is the boy playing football related to Deepak?

A. Son B. Brother C. Cousin D. Brother-in-law

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: Father's wife → mother. Hence, the daughter of the mother means sister and sister's younger brother means brother. Therefore, the boy is the brother of Deepak.
5. Pointing to Varman, Madhav said, "I am the only son of one of the sons of his father." How is Varman related to Madhav?

A. Nephew B. Uncle C. Father or Uncle D. Father

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Madhav is the only son of one of the sons of Varman's father → Either Varman is the father or uncle of Madhav.
Analytical Reasoning
1. Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 14

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: The figure may be labelled as shown.

The simplest triangles are AHG, AIG, AIB, JFE, CJE and CED i.e. 6 in number. The triangles composed of two components each are ABG, CFE, ACJ, and EGI i.e. 4 in number. The triangles composed of three components each are ACE, AGE and CFD i.e. 3 in number. There is only one triangle i.e. AHE composed of four components. Therefore, There are 6 + 4 + 3 + 1 = 14 triangles in the given figure.
2. Find the minimum number of straight lines required to make the given figure.

A. 16 B. 17 C. 18 D. 19

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: The figure may be labelled as shown.

The horizontal lines are IK, AB, HG and DC i.e. 4 in number. The vertical lines are AD, EH, JM, FG, and BC i.e. 5 in number. The slanting lines are IE, JE, JF, KF, DE, DH, FC and GC i.e. 8 is number. Thus, there are 4 + 5 + 8 = 17 straight lines in the figure.
3. Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

A. 22 B. 24 C. 26 D. 28

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: The figure may be labelled as shown.

The simplest triangles are AGH, GFO, LFO, DJK, EKP, PEL and IMN i.e. 7 in number. The triangles having two components each are GFL, KEL, AMO, NDP, BHN, CMJ, NEJ, and HFM i.e. 8 in number. The triangles having three components each are IOE, IFP, BIF and CEI i.e. 4 in number. The triangles having four components each are ANE and DMF i.e. 2 in number. The triangles having five components each are FCK, BGE, and ADL i.e. 3 in number. The triangles having six components each are BPF, COE, DHF, and AJE i.e. 4 in number. Total number of triangles in the figure = 7 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 28.
4. Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

A. 12 B. 18 C. 22 D. 26

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: The figure may be labelled as shown.

The simplest triangles are AHB, GHI, BJC, GFE, GIE, IJE, CEJ and CDE i.e. 8 in number. The triangles composed of two components each are HEG, BEC, HBE, JGE and ICE i.e. 5 in number. The triangles composed of three components each are FHE, GCE, and BED i.e. 3 in number. There is only one triangle i.e. AGC composed of four components. There is only one triangle i.e. AFD composed of nine components. Thus, there are 8 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 18 triangles in the given figure.
5. Find the number of triangles in the given figure.

A. 18 B. 20 C. 24 D. 27

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: The figure may be labelled as shown.

The simplest triangles are IJO, BCJ, CDK, KQL, MLQ, GFM, GHN and NIO i.e. 8 in number. The triangles composed of two components each are ABO, AHO, NIJ, IGP, ICP, DEQ, FEQ, KLM, LCP and LGP i.e.10 in number. The triangles composed of four components each are HAB, DEF, LGI, GIC, ICL and GLC i.e. 6 in number. Total number of triangles in the figure = 8 + 10 + 6 = 24.
Syllogism
1. Statements: Some actors are singers. All the singers are dancers. Conclusions:

1. Some actors are dancers. 2. No singer is an actor.

A. Only (1) conclusion follows B. Only (2) conclusion follows C. Either (1) or (2) follows D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows E. Both (1) and (2) follow

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation:

2. Statements: All the harmoniums are instruments. All the instruments are flutes. Conclusions:

1. All the flutes are instruments. 2. All the harmoniums are flutes.

A. Only (1) conclusion follows B. Only (2) conclusion follows C. Either (1) or (2) follows D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows E. Both (1) and (2) follow

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation:

3. Statements: Some mangoes are yellow. Some tixo are mangoes. Conclusions:

1. Some mangoes are green. 2. Tixo is yellow.

A. Only (1) conclusion follows B. Only (2) conclusion follows C. Either (1) or (2) follows D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows E. Both (1) and (2) follow

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation:

4. Statements: Some ants are parrots. All the parrots are apples. Conclusions:

1. All the apples are parrots. 2. Some ants are apples.

A. Only (1) conclusion follows B. Only (2) conclusion follows C. Either (1) or (2) follows D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows E. Both (1) and (2) follow

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation:

5. Statements: Some papers are pens. All pencils are pens. Conclusions:

1. Some pens are pencils. 2. Some pens are papers.

A. Only (1) conclusion follows B. Only (2) conclusion follows C. Either (1) or (2) follows D. Neither (1) nor (2) follows E. Both (1) and (2) follow

Answer: Option (E)
Explanation:

Jumbling
Directions(1 - 5): (i) There is a group of five persons – A, B, C, D, and E. (ii) One of them is a horticulturist, one is a physicist, one is a journalist, one is an industrialist and one is an advocated. (iii) Three of the – A, C, and advocate prefer tea to coffee and two of the – B and the journalist prefer coffee to tea. (iv) The industrialist and D and A are a friend to one another but two of these prefer coffee to tea. (v) The horticulturist is C's brother.
1. Who is a horticulturist?

A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: A prefers tea. So, from (iv), the industrialist and D prefer coffee. But, from (iii), B and the journalist prefer coffee. So, B is the industrialist and D is the journalist. Now, A, C, and advocate remain. Clearly, E is the advocate. The horticulturist is C's brother. It can be only A. C is a physicist.
Hence, A is a horticulturist.
2. Who is a physicist?

A. A B. E C. D D. C E. B

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: A prefers tea. So, from (iv), the industrialist and D prefer coffee. But, from (iii), B and the journalist prefer coffee. So, B is the industrialist and D is the journalist. Now, A, C, and advocate remain. Clearly, E is the advocate. The horticulturist is C's brother. It can be only A. C is a physicist.
Hence, C is the physicist.
3. Which of the statements above is superfluous?

A. (iii) B. (iv) C. (ii) D. (v) E. Nil

Answer: Option (E)
Explanation: A prefers tea. So, from (iv), the industrialist and D prefer coffee. But, from (iii), B and the journalist prefer coffee. So, B is the industrialist and D is the journalist. Now, A, C, and advocate remain. Clearly, E is the advocate. The horticulturist is C's brother. It can be only A. C is a physicist.
Since all the statements are required to analyse the given data, none of them is superfluous.
4. Who is an industrialist?

A. E B. C C. B D. D E. A

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: A prefers tea. So, from (iv), the industrialist and D prefer coffee. But, from (iii), B and the journalist prefer coffee. So, B is the industrialist and D is the journalist. Now, A, C, and advocate remain. Clearly, E is the advocate. The horticulturist is C's brother. It can be only A. C is a physicist.
Hence, B is an industrialist.
5. Which of the following groups includes a person who likes tea but is not an advocate?

A. ACE B. DE C. BCE D. BD E. None of these

Answer: Option (E)
Explanation: A prefers tea. So, from (iv), the industrialist and D prefer coffee. But, from (iii), B and the journalist prefer coffee. So, B is the industrialist and D is the journalist. Now, A, C, and advocate remain. Clearly, E is the advocate. The horticulturist is C's brother. It can be only A. C is a physicist.
Clearly, A and C are the persons who like tea but are not advocates.
Venn Diagrams
1. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Travelers, Train and Bus?
A. B. C. D.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Bus and Train are different from each other but some travelers travel by bus and some travel by train.
2. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Profit, Dividend, and Bonus?
A. B. C. D.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: Bonus and Dividend are different from each other. But both these are parts of profit.
3. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Women, Mothers, and Engineers?
A. B. C. D.
Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: All mothers are women and some mothers and some women may be engineers.
4. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Factory, Product, and Machinery?
A. B. C. D.
Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Product and Machinery are different from each other but both are found in Factory.
5. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Author, Lawyer, and Singer?
A. B. C. D.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: All three are different professions.
Puzzle
Directions (1 - 3): (i) There is a group of five girls. (ii) Kamini is second in height but younger than Rupa. (iii) Pooja is taller than Monika but younger in age. (iv) Rupa and Monika are of the same age but Rupa is tallest between them. (v) Neelam is taller than Pooja and elder Rupa.
1. If they are arranged in the ascending order of height, who will be in third position?

A. Monika B. Rupa C. Monika or Rupa D. Data inadequate E. None of these

Answer: Option (E)
Explanation: We first find the sequence of height : By (iii), we have: M < P. By (v), we have : P < N. Now, Rupa is tallest and Kamini is second in height. So, the sequence of heights is : M < P < N < K < R. Now, we determine the age sequence : By (ii), we have K < R. By (iii), we have: P < M. By (iv), we have : R = M. By (v), we have : R < N. So, the sequence of ages is : N < R = M < K < P or N < R = M < P < K. Clearly, in the increasing order of height, Neelam is in the third position. Hence, the answer is (E).
2. If they are arranged in the descending order of their ages, who will be in the fourth position?

A. Monika or Rupa B. Kamini C. Monika D. Data inadequate E. None of these

Answer: Option (E)
Explanation: We first find the sequence of height : By (iii), we have: M < P. By (v), we have : P < N. Now, Rupa is tallest and Kamini is second in height. So, the sequence of heights is : M < P < N < K < R. Now, we determine the age sequence : By (ii), we have: K < R. By (iii), we have : P < M. By (iv), we have : R = M. By (v), we have : R < N. So, the sequence of ages is : N < R = M < K < P or N < R = M < P < K. Clearly, in the decreasing order of ages, Neelam will be in the fourth position (because Monika and Rupa both lie at third position). Hence, the answer is (E).
3. To answer the question "who is the youngest person in the group", which of the given statements is superfluous?

A. Only (i) B. Only (ii) C. Only (v) D. Either (i) or (iv) E. None of these

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: We first find the sequence of height : By (iii), we have: M < P. By (v), we have : P < N. Now, Rupa is tallest and Kamini is second in height. So, the sequence of heights is : M < P < N < K < R. Now, we determine the age sequence : By (ii), we have K < R. By (iii), we have : P < M. By (iv), we have : R = M. By (v), we have : R < N. So, the sequence of ages is : N < R = M < K < P or N < R = M < P < K. Clearly, only statement (i) is not necessary. Hence, the answer is (A).
Direction (4 - 5): Six plays -- A, B, C, D, E, and F are to be staged, one on each day from Monday to Saturday. The schedule of the plays is to be in accordance with the following: (i) A must be staged a day before E. (ii) C must not be staged on Tuesday. (iii) B must be staged on the day following the day on which F is staged. (iv) D must be staged on Friday only and should not be immediately preceded by B. (v) E must not be staged on the last day of the schedule.
4. Which of the following plays immediately follows B?

A. A B. C C. D D. E E. F

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: Clearly, D must be staged on Friday. A must be staged before E i.e., order AE must be followed. But E cannot be staged on last day. Also, B must be staged immediately after F i.e., order FB must be followed. But B cannot precede D. So, F and B can be staged on Monday and Tuesday and A and E on Wednesday and Thursday. C, which cannot be staged on Tuesday shall be staged on Saturday. Thus, the order followed will be:
Clearly, A immediately follows B. So, the answer is (A).
5. Which of the following plays in on Monday?

A. E B. F C. C D. B E. A

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: Clearly, D must be staged on Friday. A must be staged before E i.e., order AE must be followed. But E cannot be staged on last day. Also, B must be staged immediately after F i.e., order FB must be followed. But B cannot precede D. So, F and B can be staged on Monday and Tuesday and A and E on Wednesday and Thursday. C, which cannot be staged on Tuesday shall be staged on Saturday. Thus, the order followed will be:
F will be played on Monday. So, the answer is (B).

Data Sufficiency
Directions (1 -5): In each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and
Give answer:
(A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question (B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question (C) If the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question (D) If the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question and (E) If the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
1. Question: In which year was Rahul born? Statements: I. Rahul at present is 25 years younger to his mother. II. Rahul's brother, who was born in 1964, is 35 years younger to his mother.

A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient C. Either I or II is sufficient D. Neither I nor II is sufficient E. Both I and II are sufficient

Answer: Option (E)
Explanation: From both I and II, we find that Rahul is (35 - 25) = 10 years older than his brother, who was born in 1964. So, Rahul was born in 1954.
2. How many children are there in the row of children facing North? Statements: I. Vishakha who is fifth from the left end is eighth to the left of Ashish who is twelfth from the right end. II. Rohit is fifth to the left of Nisha who is seventh from the right end and eighteenth from the left end.

A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient C. Either I or II is sufficient D. Neither I nor II is sufficient E. Both I and II are sufficient

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Since 8th to the left of 12th from the right is 20th from the right, so from I, we know that Vishakha is 5th from left and 20th from right i.e. there are 4 children to the left and 19 to the right of Vishakha. So, there are (4 + 1 + 19) i.e. 24 children in the row. From II, Nisha is 7th from right and 18th from the left end of the row. So, there are (6 + 1 + 17) = 24 children in the row.
3. On which day of the week was the birthday of Sahil? Statements: I. Sahil celebrated his birthday the very next day on which Arun celebrated his birthday. II. The sister of Sahil was born on the third day of the week and two days after Sahil was born.

A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient C. Either I or II is sufficient D. Neither I nor II is sufficient E. Both I and II are sufficient

Answer: Option Option (B)
Explanation: I do not mention the day of the week on the birthday of either Arun or Sahil. According to II, Sahil's sister was born on Wednesday and Sahil was born two days before Wednesday i.e. on Monday.
4. Among T, V, B, E, and C, who is the third from the top when arranged in the descending order of their weights? Statements: I. B is heavier than T and C and is less heavier than V who is not the heaviest. II. C is heavier than only T. A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient C. Either I or II is sufficient D. Neither I nor II is sufficient E. Both I and II are sufficient
Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: From I, we have B > T, B > C, V > B. Thus, V is heavier than each one of B, T, and C. But V is not the heaviest. So, E is the heaviest. Thus, we have the order. E>V>B>T>C or E>V>B>C>T. Clearly, B is third from the top.
5. Who is C's partner in a game of cards involving four players A, B, C, and D? Statements: I. D is sitting opposite to A. II. B is sitting right of A and left of D.

A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient B. II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient C. Either I or II is sufficient D. Neither I nor II is sufficient E. Both I and II are sufficient

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Clearly, each of the given statements shows that B is sitting opposite to C or B is the partner of C.
Statement- Conclusion
Direction (1 - 5): A statement is given & then two conclusions – 1 & 2 are given. You have to consider the statement as true though it seems to be different from the actual facts. Then give your answer regarding the given statement that which of the conclusions/is/ are followed by it Properly.
1. Statement: The people with religion thoughts & afraid of God will not betray. Conclusion: 1. Betraying people are atheists 2. The religion develops the virtues

A. Only 1 is followed B. Only 2 is followed C. 1 & 2 – both are followed D. Neither 1 nor 2 is followed

Answer: Option (B)
2. Statement: India is a multilingual country. Hindi is the National Language of India. Conclusion: 1. All Indians should learn multiple languages. 2. Hindi should be learned to be an Indian.

A. Only 1 is followed B. Only 2 is followed C. Neither 1 nor 2 is followed D. 1 & 2 – both are followed

Answer: Option (C)
3. Statement: All the philosophers are males. Socrates was a philosopher. Conclusion: 1. Socrates was a male. 2. Females cannot be philosophers.

A. Only 1 is correct B. Only 2 is correct C. both are not correct D. both are correct

Answer: Option (D)
4. Statement: If he is intelligent, he will pass in the examination. Conclusion: 1. It is required to be intelligent to pass in the examination. 2. He will pass the examination.

A. Only 1 is inherited B. Only 2 is inherited C. 1 & 2 – both are inherited D. None is inherited

Answer: Option (A)
5. Statement: Using cosmetics is dangerous. Conclusion: 1. Cosmetics effect concomitantly 2. Cosmetics are not costly

A. Only 1 is followed B. Only 2 is followed C. 1 & 2 – both are followed D. Neither 1 nor 2 is followed

Answer: Option (A)
Statement- Courses of Action
Directions (1 -5): In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Give answer

A. If only I follows B. If only II follows C. If either I or II follows D. If neither I nor II follows E. If both I and II follow.

1. Statement: A large number of people inward X of the city are diagnosed to be suffering from a fatal malaria type. Courses of Action: I. The city municipal authority should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in ward X. II. The people in the area should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.

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 follow

Answer: Option (E)
Explanation: Clearly, prevention from mosquitoes and elimination of mosquitoes are two ways to prevent malaria. So, both the courses follow.
2. Statement: Severe drought is reported to have set in several parts of the country. Courses of Action: I. The government should immediately make arrangement for providing financial assistance to those affected. II. Food, water, and fodder should immediately be sent to all these areas to save the people and cattle.

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 follow

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: In the break-out of a natural calamity, the basic duty of the government becomes to provide the basic amenities essential to save the lives of people and cattle. Providing financial assistance to all would put an undue burden on the country’s resources. So, only II follows.
3. Statement: Since its launching in 1881, Vayudoot has so far accumulated losses amounting to Rs 153 crore. Courses of Action: I. Vayudoot should be directed to reduce wasteful expenditure and to increase passenger fare. II. An amount of about Rs 300 crore should be provided to Vayudoot to make the airliner economically viable.

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 follow

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: Clearly, for better economic gain, losses should be reduced and income increased. So, the only course I follow.
4. Statement: Exporters in the capital are alleging that commercial banks are violating a Reserve Bank of India directive to operate a post-shipment export credit denominated in foreign currency at international rates from January this year. Courses of Action: I. The officers concerned in the commercial banks are to be suspended. II. The RBI should be asked to stop giving such directives to commercial banks.

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 follow

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: The statement mentions that the commercial banks violate a directive issued by the RBI. The remedy is only to make the banks implement the Act. So, none of the courses follows.
5. Statement: A large number of people die every year due to drinking polluted water during the summer. Courses of Action: I. The government should make adequate arrangements to provide safe drinking water to all its citizens. II. People should be educated about the dangers of drinking polluted water.

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 follow

Answer: Option (E)
Explanation: The situation demands to create awareness among people about the dangers of drinking polluted water so that they themselves refrain from the same, and at the same time taking steps to provide safe drinking water. So, both the courses follow.
Decision Making
Directions (1 – 5): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
1. Rahul is a Science graduate with 65% marks and has completed post-graduation in Finance. He completed 26 years of age in 2016 and has four years’ experience as a Senior Manager. He is ready to join on one-year probation.

A. if the candidate is to be selected. B. if the data given are not sufficient to take any decision. C. if the case is to be referred to the Asst General Manager. D. if the case is to be referred to the General Manager. E. if the candidate is not to be selected.

Answer: Option (A)
2. Mukul is a gold medalist CA and Class I graduate with 77% and 82% marks respectively. He has been working as a professor in Finance for the past four years and has also been a freelance Finance Consultant for the past two years.

A. if the case is to be referred to Executive Head. B. if the case is to be referred to Vice President. C. if the candidate is to be selected. D. if the information is inadequate to take a decision. E. if the candidate is not to be selected.

Answer: Option (D)
3. Shivani, a 27-year-old Commerce graduate with 62% post-graduated in Finance with 72% marks. She has been working with a Finance organization for the last two years. She is ready to join on one-year probation.

A. if the case is to be referred to Executive Head. B. if the case is to be referred to Vice President. C. if the candidate is to be selected. D. if the information is inadequate to take a decision. E. if the candidate is not to be selected.

Answer: Option (E)
4. Avneesh is a Commerce graduate with 74% marks and has been working for the past eight years during which he worked as Accounts Manager for two years. He is pursuing ICWA. He was born on 05.10.1985 and is ready to join on one-year probation.

A. if the case is to be referred to Executive Head. B. if the case is to be referred to Vice President. C. if the candidate is to be selected. D. if the information is inadequate to take a decision. E. if the candidate is not to be selected.

Answer: Option (E)
5. Aditya has been working as Senior Manager for the past eight years. He has completed MBA Finance and graduation with 70% marks each and is ready to join on probation for a year. He was born on 19th March 1984.

A. if the case is to be referred to Executive Head. B. if the case is to be referred to Vice President. C. if the candidate is to be selected. D. if the information is inadequate to take a decision. E. if the candidate is not to be selected.

Answer: Option (A)
Interpretation of Graphs etc.
Directions (1 -5): The bar graph given below shows the foreign exchange reserves of a country (in million US $) from 1991 - 1992 to 1998 - 1999.

1. The ratio of the number of years, in which the foreign exchange reserves are above the average reserves, to those in which the reserves are below the average reserves is?

A. 2:6 B. 3:4 C. 3:5 D. 4:4

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Average foreign exchange reserves over the given period = 3480 million US $. The country had reserves above 3480 million US $ during the years 1992-93, 1996-97 and 1997-98, i.e., for 3 years and below 3480 million US $ during the years 1991-92, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-56 and 1998-99 i.e., for 5 years. Hence, required ratio = 3 : 5.
2. The foreign exchange reserves in 1997-98 were how many times that in 1994-95?

A. 0.7 B. 1.2 C. 1.4 D. 1.5

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Required ratio = [latex]\frac{5040}{3360}[/latex] = 1.5.
3. For which year, the percent increase of foreign exchange reserves over the previous year, is the highest?

A. 1992-93 B. 1993-94 C. 1994-95 D. 1996-97

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: There is an increase in foreign exchange reserves during the years 1992 - 1993, 1994 - 1995, 1996 - 1997, 1997 - 1998 as compared to the previous year (as shown by bar-graph). The percentage increase in reserves during these years compared to the previous year are: For 1992 - 1993 = [[latex]\frac{(3720 - 2640)}{2640}[/latex] x 100]% = 40.91%. For 1994 - 1995 = [[latex]\frac{(3360 - 2520)}{2520}[/latex] x 100]% = 33.33%. For 1996 - 1997 = [[latex]\frac{(4320 - 3120)}{3120}[/latex] x 100 ]% = 38.46%. For 1997 - 1998 = [[latex]\frac{(5040 - 4320)}{4320}[/latex]x 100 ]% = 16.67%. Clearly, the percentage increase over the previous year is highest for 1992 - 1993.
4. The foreign exchange reserves in 1996-97 were approximately what percent of the average foreign exchange reserves over the period under review?

A. 95% B. 110% C. 115% D. 125%

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Average foreign exchange reserves over the given period =[[latex]\frac {1}{8}[/latex]x (2640 + 3720 + 2520 + 3360 + 3120 + 4320 + 5040 + 3120)]million US $ = 3480 million US $. Foreign exchange reserves in 1996 - 1997 = 4320 million US $. Therefore Required percentage = ([latex]\frac{4320}{3480}[/latex]x 100)% = 124.14% = 125%.
5. What was the percentage increase in the foreign exchange reserves in 1997-98 over 1993-94?

A. 100 B. 150 C. 200 D. 620

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: Foreign exchange reserves in 1997 - 1998 = 5040 million US $. Foreign exchange reserves in 1993 - 1994 = 2520 million US $. Therefore Increase = (5040 - 2520) = 2520 US $. Therefore Percentage Increase = ([latex]\frac{2520}{2520}[/latex] x 100)% = 100%.