Read the passage carefully then answer the questions given below.
People have long circulated news via word- of- mouth, and as language evolved into writing and literacy - and governments played larger roles in people's lives - sharing information became a necessity. However, disseminating news and information on paper presented significant challenges. When each copy had to be handwritten, mass distribution was impossible. They were first chiseled in stone or metal; later, they were handwritten and distributed in public forums or read from scrolls by town criers. Though both ancient Romans and Chinese - as well as other ancient civilizations - had early forms of news media, they do not qualify as newspapers because they could not be mass- distributed.
The first true newspapers arrived after Johannes Gutenberg introduced his movable type printing press to the European world around 1440. Though printing presses with movable type had existed in eastern Asia for around two centuries, they never made it to Europe; furthermore, Gutenberg's version made it significantly faster to mass produce documents. By 1500, the printing press had made its way throughout Europe, and news sheets (or news books) were mass- distributed.
The first weekly newspaper was published in Germany by Johann Carolus in 1604. Called Relation aller Furnemmen und gedenckwurdigen Historien, the publication satisfied the four tenets of a "true" newspaper: Accessibility by the public, Published at a regular interval (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.), Information is current ,Covers a variety of topics (politics, events, entertainment, sports, etc.) Despite meeting the requirements for a newspaper, there is some debate as to whether The Relation qualifies as the world's first newspaper since it was printed in quarto, not folio, size. It's worth noting the World Association of Newspapers considers The Relation the first true newspaper.'
Other German newspapers followed, and in 1618 the world's first broadsheet newspaper printed in folio size was published in Amsterdam, called Courante uyt Italien, Duytlandt, & c. The newspaper format soon spread throughout Europe, with newspapers published in Spain, France, and Sweden. The first English newspaper was published in 1665 in Oxford, England. Known as the Oxford Gazette, the newspaper moved to London in 1666 and was renamed the London Gazette. It's still being published today. Soon after, the newspaper became a staple in all major European countries. It then made its way to the New World.
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Which of the following options is satisfying the condition for being a tenant of a "true newspaper"?
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Answer: (B) A newspaper which was published once in a month.
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The passage outlines four essential tenets for a publication to qualify as a true newspaper, one of which is being published at a regular interval, such as daily, weekly, or monthly. Publishing once a month satisfies this requirement of regular periodic publication.
2English Language
Read the passage carefully then answer the questions given below.
People have long circulated news via word- of- mouth, and as language evolved into writing and literacy - and governments played larger roles in people's lives - sharing information became a necessity. However, disseminating news and information on paper presented significant challenges. When each copy had to be handwritten, mass distribution was impossible. They were first chiseled in stone or metal; later, they were handwritten and distributed in public forums or read from scrolls by town criers. Though both ancient Romans and Chinese - as well as other ancient civilizations - had early forms of news media, they do not qualify as newspapers because they could not be mass- distributed.
The first true newspapers arrived after Johannes Gutenberg introduced his movable type printing press to the European world around 1440. Though printing presses with movable type had existed in eastern Asia for around two centuries, they never made it to Europe; furthermore, Gutenberg's version made it significantly faster to mass produce documents. By 1500, the printing press had made its way throughout Europe, and news sheets (or news books) were mass- distributed.
The first weekly newspaper was published in Germany by Johann Carolus in 1604. Called Relation aller Furnemmen und gedenckwurdigen Historien, the publication satisfied the four tenets of a "true" newspaper: Accessibility by the public, Published at a regular interval (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.), Information is current ,Covers a variety of topics (politics, events, entertainment, sports, etc.) Despite meeting the requirements for a newspaper, there is some debate as to whether The Relation qualifies as the world's first newspaper since it was printed in quarto, not folio, size. It's worth noting the World Association of Newspapers considers The Relation the first true newspaper.'
Other German newspapers followed, and in 1618 the world's first broadsheet newspaper printed in folio size was published in Amsterdam, called Courante uyt Italien, Duytslandt, & c. The newspaper format soon spread throughout Europe, with newspapers published in Spain, France, and Sweden. The first English newspaper was published in 1665 in Oxford, England. Known as the Oxford Gazette, the newspaper moved to London in 1666 and was renamed the London Gazette. It's still being published today. Soon after, the newspaper became a staple in all major European countries. It then made its way to the New World.
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Which of the following options is false according to the passage?
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Answer: (E) All are incorrect
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According to the passage, the Relation satisfied all four tenets of a true newspaper, paper was already used for handwritten news before the press was introduced, there is no mention of the newspaper concept being rejected in Europe, and the London Gazette is not described as being published in multiple languages. Since all four given statements are untrue according to the text, the choice indicating that all are incorrect is the right choice.
3English Language
Read the passage carefully then answer the questions given below.
People have long circulated news via word- of- mouth, and as language evolved into writing and literacy - and governments played larger roles in people's lives - sharing information became a necessity. However, disseminating news and information on paper presented significant challenges. When each copy had to be handwritten, mass distribution was impossible. They were first chiseled in stone or metal; later, they were handwritten and distributed in public forums or read from scrolls by town criers. Though both ancient Romans and Chinese - as well as other ancient civilizations - had early forms of news media, they do not qualify as newspapers because they could not be mass- distributed.
The first true newspapers arrived after Johannes Gutenberg introduced his movable type printing press to the European world around 1440. Though printing presses with movable type had existed in eastern Asia for around two centuries, they never made it to Europe; furthermore, Gutenberg's version made it significantly faster to mass produce documents. By 1500, the printing press had made its way throughout Europe, and news sheets (or news books) were mass- distributed.
The first weekly newspaper was published in Germany by Johann Carolus in 1604. Called Relation aller Furnemmen und gedenckwurdigen Historien, the publication satisfied the four tenets of a "true" newspaper: Accessibility by the public, Published at a regular interval (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.), Information is current ,Covers a variety of topics (politics, events, entertainment, sports, etc.) Despite meeting the requirements for a newspaper, there is some debate as to whether The Relation qualifies as the world's first newspaper since it was printed in quarto, not folio, size. It's worth noting the World Association of Newspapers considers The Relation the first true newspaper.
Other German newspapers followed, and in 1618 the world's first broadsheet newspaper printed in folio size was published in Amsterdam, called Courante uyt Italien, Duytslandt, & c. The newspaper format soon spread throughout Europe, with newspapers published in Spain, France, and Sweden. The first English newspaper was published in 1665 in Oxford, England. Known as the Oxford Gazette, the newspaper moved to London in 1666 and was renamed the London Gazette. It's still being published today. Soon after, the newspaper became a staple in all major European countries. It then made its way to the New World.
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What paved the way for the "true newspapers"?
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Answer: (B) The invention of the printing press paved the way for "true" newspapers.
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The passage explicitly states that the first true newspapers arrived after Johannes Gutenberg introduced his movable type printing press to Europe around 1440, enabling significantly faster mass production of documents.
4English Language
Read the passage carefully then answer the questions given below.
People have long circulated news via word- of- mouth, and as language evolved into writing and literacy - and governments played larger roles in people's lives - sharing information became a necessity. However, disseminating news and information on paper presented significant challenges. When each copy had to be handwritten, mass distribution was impossible. They were first chiseled in stone or metal; later, they were handwritten and distributed in public forums or read from scrolls by town criers. Though both ancient Romans and Chinese - as well as other ancient civilizations - had early forms of news media, they do not qualify as newspapers because they could not be mass- distributed.
The first true newspapers arrived after Johannes Gutenberg introduced his movable type printing press to the European world around 1440. Though printing presses with movable type had existed in eastern Asia for around two centuries, they never made it to Europe; furthermore, Gutenberg's version made it significantly faster to mass produce documents. By 1500, the printing press had made its way throughout Europe, and news sheets (or news books) were mass- distributed.
The first weekly newspaper was published in Germany by Johann Carolus in 1604. Called Relation aller Furnemmen und gedenckwurdigen Historien, the publication satisfied the four tenets of a "true" newspaper: Accessibility by the public, Published at a regular interval (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.), Information is current, Covers a variety of topics (politics, events, entertainment, sports, etc.) Despite meeting the requirements for a newspaper, there is some debate as to whether The Relation qualifies as the world's first newspaper since it was printed in quarto, not folio, size. It's worth noting the World Association of Newspapers considers The Relation the first true newspaper.
Other German newspapers followed, and in 1618 the world's first broadsheet newspaper printed in folio size was published in Amsterdam, called Courante utyt Italien, Duytstlandt, & c. The newspaper format soon spread throughout Europe, with newspapers published in Spain, France, and Sweden. The first English newspaper was published in 1665 in Oxford, England. Known as the Oxford Gazette, the newspaper moved to London in 1666 and was renamed the London Gazette. It's still being published today. Soon after, the newspaper became a staple in all major European countries. It then made its way to the New World.
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Which of the following statement is true regarding newspapers?
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Answer: (E) The first English newspaper known as the Oxford Gazette, was renamed the London Gazette later.
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The passage confirms that the first English newspaper was published in 1665 in Oxford as the Oxford Gazette, which subsequently moved to London in 1666 and was renamed the London Gazette.
5English Language
Read the passage carefully then answer the questions given below.
People have long circulated news via word- of- mouth, and as language evolved into writing and literacy - and governments played larger roles in people's lives - sharing information became a necessity. However, disseminating news and information on paper presented significant challenges. When each copy had to be handwritten, mass distribution was impossible. They were first chiseled in stone or metal; later, they were handwritten and distributed in public forums or read from scrolls by town criers. Though both ancient Romans and Chinese - as well as other ancient civilizations - had early forms of news media, they do not qualify as newspapers because they could not be mass- distributed.
The first true newspapers arrived after Johannes Gutenberg introduced his movable type printing press to the European world around 1440. Though printing presses with movable type had existed in eastern Asia for around two centuries, they never made it to Europe; furthermore, Gutenberg's version made it significantly faster to mass produce documents. By 1500, the printing press had made its way throughout Europe, and news sheets (or news books) were mass- distributed.
The first weekly newspaper was published in Germany by Johann Carolus in 1604. Called Relation aller Furnemmen und gedenckwurdigen Historien, the publication satisfied the four tenets of a "true" newspaper: Accessibility by the public, Published at a regular interval (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.), Information is current, Covers a variety of topics (politics, events, entertainment, sports, etc.) Despite meeting the requirements for a newspaper, there is some debate as to whether The Relation qualifies as the world's first newspaper since it was printed in quarto, not folio, size. It's worth noting the World Association of Newspapers considers The Relation the first true newspaper.
Other German newspapers followed, and in 1618 the world's first broadsheet newspaper printed in folio size was published in Amsterdam, called Courante utyt Italien, Duytslandt, & c. The newspaper format soon spread throughout Europe, with newspapers published in Spain, France, and Sweden. The first English newspaper was published in 1665 in Oxford, England. Known as the Oxford Gazette, the newspaper moved to London in 1666 and was renamed the London Gazette. It's still being published today. Soon after, the newspaper became a staple in all major European countries. It then made its way to the New World.
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Choose the word which is most nearly the SIMILAR in meaning to the word 'disseminating' printed in bold as used in the passage.
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Answer: (E) Spread
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In the context of circulating news and information on paper, disseminating refers to distributing or spreading content broadly among people.
6English Language
Read the passage carefully then answer the questions given below.
People have long circulated news via word- of- mouth, and as language evolved into writing and literacy - and governments played larger roles in people's lives - sharing information became a necessity. However, disseminating news and information on paper presented significant challenges. When each copy had to be handwritten, mass distribution was impossible. They were first chiseled in stone or metal; later, they were handwritten and distributed in public forums or read from scrolls by town criers. Though both ancient Romans and Chinese - as well as other ancient civilizations - had early forms of news media, they do not qualify as newspapers because they could not be mass- distributed.
The first true newspapers arrived after Johannes Gutenberg introduced his movable type printing press to the European world around 1440. Though printing presses with movable type had existed in eastern Asia for around two centuries, they never made it to Europe; furthermore, Gutenberg's version made it significantly faster to mass produce documents. By 1500, the printing press had made its way throughout Europe, and news sheets (or news books) were mass- distributed.
The first weekly newspaper was published in Germany by Johann Carolus in 1604. Called Relation aller Furnemmen und gedenckwurdigen Historien, the publication satisfied the four tenets of a "true" newspaper: Accessibility by the public, Published at a regular interval (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.), Information is current, Covers a variety of topics (politics, events, entertainment, sports, etc.) Despite meeting the requirements for a newspaper, there is some debate as to whether The Relation qualifies as the world's first newspaper since it was printed in quarto, not folio, size. It's worth noting the World Association of Newspapers considers The Relation the first true newspaper.
Other German newspapers followed, and in 1618 the world's first broadsheet newspaper printed in folio size was published in Amsterdam, called Courante utyt Italien, Duytslandt, & c. The newspaper format soon spread throughout Europe, with newspapers published in Spain, France, and Sweden. The first English newspaper was published in 1665 in Oxford, England. Known as the Oxford Gazette, the newspaper moved to London in 1666 and was renamed the London Gazette. It's still being published today. Soon after, the newspaper became a staple in all major European countries. It then made its way to the New World.
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In ancient time what was the biggest challenge that the people had to face while circulating the news?
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Answer: (B) Earlier each copy had to be handwritten; mass distribution was next to impossible.
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The main obstacle to distributing news in ancient times was that each copy had to be produced by hand, which made mass distribution impossible.
7English Language
In each of the questions given below a part of the sentence is given in bold. It is then followed by three options. Find the alternative that can replace the given bold part to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If none of the alternatives is correct and the sentence is correct as it is then select option (eE) as your choice.
Economist Deena Khatkhate, who will pass away at the age of 92 on September 15 in Bethesda, Maryland, in the US, was an unusual man.
(i) who passed away
(ii) who shall passed away
(iii) who has passed away
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Answer: (B) Both (i) and (iii)
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The sentence describes a historical event in the past, indicated by the main verb was later in the sentence. Replacing the future tense verb phrase with past verb forms establishes proper tense agreement throughout the sentence.
8English Language
In each of the questions given below a part of the sentence is given in bold. It is then followed by three options. Find the alternative that can replace the given bold part to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If none of the alternatives is correct and the sentence is correct as it is then select option (eE) as your choice.
A misogynist is a person who is hating women.
(i) Who are hating (ii) Who have hate (iii) Who hates
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Answer: (D) Only (iii)
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Definitions expressing habitual traits or permanent characteristics use the simple present tense. Because the singular pronoun who refers to the singular noun person, it requires the singular verb form hates.
9English Language
In each of the questions given below a part of the sentence is given in bold. It is then followed by three options. Find the alternative that can replace the given bold part to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If none of the alternatives is correct and the sentence is correct as it is then select option (eE) as your choice.
Samira is the better of the two girls when it comes to solving hard mathematic problems.
(i) is the better of two girls (ii) is better of the two girls (iii) is better of two girls
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Answer: (E) No correction is required
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When comparing two specific persons or objects, English grammar requires the definite article before the comparative adjective, followed by the phrase of the two. The sentence already follows this rule correctly and needs no change.
10English Language
In each of the questions given below a part of the sentence is given in bold. It is then followed by three options. Find the alternative that can replace the given bold part to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If none of the alternatives is correct and the sentence is correct as it is then select option (eE) as your choice.
There are two novels on the table which needs to be read before the exams, but neither one are interesting.
(i) neither one has interested (ii) neither one is interesting (iii) neither one were interesting
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Answer: (C) Only (ii)
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The phrase neither one acts as a singular grammatical subject. Therefore, it requires the singular verb form is rather than a plural verb form.
11English Language
Each question below has one blank, which is indicating that something has been omitted. Find out which option can be used to fill up the blank in the sentence in the same sequence to make it meaningfully complete.
Homemade gifts can be completely to what the recipient likes.
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Answer: (C) Tailored
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The past participle form "tailored" means adapted or customized to suit a particular purpose or need. In the context of the sentence, homemade gifts can be customized to match the personal preferences of the recipient.
12English Language
Each question below has one blank, which is indicating that something has been omitted. Find out which option can be used to fill up the blank in the sentence in the same sequence to make it meaningfully complete.
After much thought, Ted not to travel abroad this summer.
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Answer: (A) Resolved
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The verb "resolved" means reached a firm decision or determination about a course of action. The introductory phrase "after much thought" establishes a completed decision process, requiring the simple past tense form to maintain proper temporal coherence.
13English Language
Each question below has one blank, which is indicating that something has been omitted. Find out which option can be used to fill up the blank in the sentence in the same sequence to make it meaningfully complete.
Bryan is in his belief that the earth is flat.
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Answer: (E) Confident
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The adjective "confident" describes feeling or showing certainty about something. The sentence structure requires an adjective following the linking verb "is" to describe Bryan's strong assurance regarding his belief.
14English Language
Each question below has one blank, which is indicating that something has been omitted. Find out which option can be used to fill up the blank in the sentence in the same sequence to make it meaningfully complete.
The noodle maker was in making his noodles and would never let another person take over the task.
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Answer: (C) Cautious
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The sentence describes an artisan who refused to let anyone else take over his task, demonstrating an extreme degree of care, precision, and vigilance in his craft. The adjective "cautious" correctly denotes being careful and attentive to avoid any errors or changes in the process.
15English Language
Each question below has one blank, which is indicating that something has been omitted. Find out which option can be used to fill up the blank in the sentence in the same sequence to make it meaningfully complete.
If it weren't for the circumstances, he would have certainly lost his job.
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Answer: (C) Mitigating
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"Mitigating circumstances" is a standard English collocation used to describe conditions or extenuating factors that diminish the severity, blame, or adverse consequences of a situation, thereby preventing the individual from losing his job.
16English Language
Each question below has one blank, which is indicating that something has been omitted. Find out which option can be used to fill up the blank in the sentence in the same sequence to make it meaningfully complete.
When asked about her father, she lost her outward enthusiasm and became rather
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Answer: (A) Reserved
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The sentence contrasts an initial outward enthusiasm with a sudden change in demeanor upon mentioning her father. The word "reserved" means slow to reveal emotions, quiet, or restrained, which logically completes the contrast in her behavior.
17English Language
In each of the questions given below four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it then select option (E) as your choice.
Some American officials lead (A) to hope that resumed (B) sanctions on Iran will appear (C) to a popular uprising (D).
Each question below has one blank, which is indicating that something has been omitted. Find out which option can be used to fill up the blank in the sentence in the same sequence to make it meaningfully complete.
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Answer: (B) A-C
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Swapping the positions of "lead" and "appear" yields a contextually meaningful sentence structure. "Some American officials appear to hope that resumed sanctions on Iran will lead to a popular uprising" correctly pairs the verb "appear" with the infinitival clause "to hope" and the verb "lead" with the prepositional phrase "to a popular uprising".
18English Language
In each of the questions given below four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it then select option (E) as your choice.
Tariffs (A) has imported (B) higher China (C) on 603 items imposed (D) from the US.
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Answer: (D) Both A-C and B-D.
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Swapping "Tariffs" with "China" and "imported" with "imposed" creates the grammatically sound statement: "China has imposed higher tariffs on 603 items imported from the US." This correctly places China as the subject taking action, tariffs as the direct object, and imported items as the subject of the prepositional clause.
19English Language
In each of the questions given below four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it then select option (E) as your choice.
NATO ally world (A) leads the Turkey (B) in the journalists (C) of number (D) jailed.
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Answer: (A) A-B and C-D
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Swapping "world" with "Turkey" and "journalists" with "number" forms the meaningful sentence: "NATO ally Turkey leads the world in the number of journalists jailed." This places the nation as the proper subject, the world as the benchmark domain, and "number of journalists" as the clear quantified metric.
20English Language
In each of the questions given below four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it then select option (E) as your choice.
In 2016, rising (A) violence in Pathankot (B) by Islamic militants culminated (C) in attacks on Indian forces at Uri and Kashmir (D).
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Answer: (C) Only B-D.
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Exchanging "Pathankot" and "Kashmir" reorganizes the geography correctly to reflect historical events: "In 2016, rising violence in Kashmir by Islamic militants culminated in attacks on Indian forces at Uri and Pathankot." Kashmir represents the broader region experiencing heightened militant activity, while Uri and Pathankot were specific military locations targeted in major 2016 attacks.
21English Language
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
She held something (A)/ at her side which (B)/ was totally hiding (C)/ by the folds of her sari. (D)/ No error. (E)
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Answer: (C) C
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The sentence requires the passive voice because the object being held was acted upon by the folds of the sari. In passive constructions with the auxiliary verb "was", the past participle "hidden" must be used instead of the present participle "hiding".
22English Language
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
The father forbade his son (A)/ to walk in the sun (B)/ and play with (C)/ his friends on the road (D)/ No error (E)
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Answer: (E) E
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The sentence is grammatically sound as the verb "forbid" correctly takes an object followed by an infinitive structure, with parallel verbs joined by a conjunction. All idiomatic prepositions are used correctly throughout the sentence.
23English Language
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
The movement, which aims to (A)/ raise awareness about climate change, hopes (B)/ to bring people together to think about (C)/ what they can do for reduce harmful pollution. (D)/ No error (E)
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Answer: (D) D
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The preposition "for" cannot be followed directly by a base form verb. To express purpose in English, either the to-infinitive construction "to reduce" or the preposition with a gerund "for reducing" must be used.
24English Language
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is (E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
I declined the invitation (A)/ not because I did not (B)/ want to go but (C)/ because I have no time. (D)/ No error (E)
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Answer: (D) D
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Under the sequence of tenses rule, when the principal clause is in the past tense, subordinate clauses explaining the cause or reason must also reflect past time. The past tense form "had" must be used to maintain tense consistency with the main verb.
25English Language
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningfully complete.
Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom is a true believer, and like many true believers, he lets his message _ (25)_ his evidence. Based on a single study of a Chinese travel agency, he _ (26)_ declares working from home a "future-looking technology" with "enormous potential." Not so fast.
Not so fast.
Bloom's study comes with serious limitations and is contradicted by a later Gallup report. However, while it is far too soon to draw broad _ (27)_ from his findings, savvy business leaders can read between the lines and extract some valuable lessons for working _ (28)_ with all employees.
Bloom _ (29)_ on China's biggest travel agency, Ctrip, which wanted to expand while controlling office space costs. They _ (30)_ a remote work trial, expecting that productivity would slip a little, but not enough to cancel out the savings. Instead, productivity shot up 13% , and attrition dropped 50% . When the work from home option was rolled out to the entire company and employees were given a choice, the productivity gains were 22% .
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Answer: (B) outrun
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The causative verb "let" requires a bare infinitive in the base form. The verb "outrun" means to go beyond or exceed, correctly expressing that the subject's claims surpass what is substantiated by the evidence.
26English Language
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningfully complete.
Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom is a true believer, and like many true believers, he lets his message _ (25) his evidence. Based on a single study of a Chinese travel agency, he _ (26) declares working from home a "future-looking technology" with "enormous potential."
Not so fast.
Bloom's study comes with serious limitations and is contradicted by a later Gallup report. However, while it is far too soon to draw broad _ (27) from his findings, savvy business leaders can read between the lines and extract some valuable lessons for working _ (28) with all employees.
Bloom _ (29) on China's biggest travel agency, Ctrip, which wanted to expand while controlling office space costs. They _ (30) a remote work trial, expecting that productivity would slip a little, but not enough to cancel out the savings. Instead, productivity shot up 13% , and attrition dropped 50% . When the work from home option was rolled out to the entire company and employees were given a choice, the productivity gains were 22% .
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Answer: (B) enthusiastically
Explanation
An adverb is required to modify the verb "declares". The word "enthusiastically" accurately conveys the eager and passionate manner with which a strong believer makes an assertion.
27English Language
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningfully complete.
Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom is a true believer, and like many true believers, he lets his message _ (25) his evidence. Based on a single study of a Chinese travel agency, he _ (26) declares working from home a "future-looking technology" with "enormous potential."
Not so fast.
Bloom's study comes with serious limitations and is contradicted by a later Gallup report. However, while it is far too soon to draw broad _ (27) from his findings, savvy business leaders can read between the lines and extract some valuable lessons for working _ (28) with all employees.
Bloom _ (29) on China's biggest travel agency, Ctrip, which wanted to expand while controlling office space costs. They _ (30) a remote work trial, expecting that productivity would slip a little, but not enough to cancel out the savings. Instead, productivity shot up 13% , and attrition dropped 50% . When the work from home option was rolled out to the entire company and employees were given a choice, the productivity gains were 22% .
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Answer: (C) conclusions
Explanation
In standard English usage, the verb "draw" forms an idiomatic collocation with "conclusions" when referring to making generalizations or inferring results from research findings.
28English Language
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningfully complete.
Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom is a true believer, and like many true believers, he lets his message _ (25)_ his evidence. Based on a single study of a Chinese travel agency, he _ (26)_ declares working from home a "future- looking technology" with "enormous potential."
Not so fast.
Bloom's study comes with serious limitations and is contradicted by a later Gallup report. However, while it is far too soon to draw broad _ (27)_ from his findings, savvy business leaders can read between the lines and extract some valuable lessons for working _ (28)_ with all employees.
Bloom _ (29)_ on China's biggest travel agency, Ctrip, which wanted to expand while controlling office space costs. They _ (30)_ a remote work trial, expecting that productivity would slip a little, but not enough to cancel out the savings. Instead, productivity shot up 13% , and attrition dropped 50% . When the work from home option was rolled out to the entire company and employees were given a choice, the productivity gains were 22% .
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Answer: (A) optimally
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The adverb "optimally" means in the most favorable or effective way, which logically describes how business leaders can apply management lessons to work effectively alongside employees.
29English Language
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningfully complete.
Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom is a true believer, and like many true believers, he lets his message _ (25)_ his evidence. Based on a single study of a Chinese travel agency, he _ (26)_ declares working from home a "future- looking technology" with "enormous potential."
Not so fast.
Bloom's study comes with serious limitations and is contradicted by a later Gallup report. However, while it is far too soon to draw broad _ (27)_ from his findings, savvy business leaders can read between the lines and extract some valuable lessons for working _ (28)_ with all employees.
Bloom _ (29)_ on China's biggest travel agency, Ctrip, which wanted to expand while controlling office space costs. They _ (30)_ a remote work trial, expecting that productivity would slip a little, but not enough to cancel out the savings. Instead, productivity shot up 13% , and attrition dropped 50% . When the work from home option was rolled out to the entire company and employees were given a choice, the productivity gains were 22% .
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Answer: (E) focused
Explanation
The past tense verb "focused" pairs with the preposition "on" to describe the subject of past research, matching the historical past tense narrative used throughout the description of the study.
30English Language
In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningfully complete.
Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom is a true believer, and like many true believers, he lets his message _ (25)_ his evidence. Based on a single study of a Chinese travel agency, he _ (26)_ declares working from home a "future- looking technology" with "enormous potential."
Not so fast.
Bloom's study comes with serious limitations and is contradicted by a later Gallup report. However, while it is far too soon to draw broad _ (27)_ from his findings, savvy business leaders can read between the lines and extract some valuable lessons for working _ (28)_ with all employees.
Bloom _ (29)_ on China's biggest travel agency, Ctrip, which wanted to expand while controlling office space costs. They _ (30)_ a remote work trial, expecting that productivity would slip a little, but not enough to cancel out the savings. Instead, productivity shot up 13% , and attrition dropped 50% . When the work from home option was rolled out to the entire company and employees were given a choice, the productivity gains were 22% .
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Answer: (D) instituted
Explanation
The past tense verb "instituted" means introduced, set up, or launched, which accurately describes an organization initiating a workplace trial or policy.
31Reasoning Ability
Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Nine boxes named P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W and X are placed one above other but not necessarily in the same order. Only five boxes are placed between P and R. T is placed immediate above R. Only three boxes are placed between T and S. As many boxes placed between P and S as between Q and T. U is placed below Q, but not at bottom. More than four boxes are placed between T and U. One box is placed between U and V. Box X is placed above box W.
Which box is placed at bottom?
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Answer: (E) V
Explanation
By analyzing the given conditions, the arrangement of boxes from top (position 1) to bottom (position 9) is determined as follows:
T
R
X
Q
S
W
U
P
V
Box V is at position 9, which is the bottom position.
32Reasoning Ability
Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Nine boxes named P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W and X are placed one above other but not necessarily in the same order. Only five boxes are placed between P and R. T is placed immediate above R. Only three boxes are placed between T and S. As many boxes placed between P and S as between Q and T. U is placed below Q, but not at bottom. More than four boxes are placed between T and U. One box is placed between U and V. Box X is placed above box W.
How many boxes are placed between X and P?
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Answer: (D) four
Explanation
From the final vertical arrangement of boxes from top to bottom (1-T, 2-R, 3-X, 4-Q, 5-S, 6-W, 7-U, 8-P, 9-V), box X is at position 3 and box P is at position 8. The boxes placed between them are Q, S, W, and U, making a total of four boxes.
33Reasoning Ability
Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below: Nine boxes named P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W and X are placed one above other but not necessarily in the same order. Only five boxes are placed between P and R. T is placed immediate above R. Only three boxes are placed between T and S. As many boxes placed between P and S as between Q and T. U is placed below Q, but not at bottom. More than four boxes are placed between T and U. One box is placed between U and V. Box X is placed above box W.
If in a certain way S is related to X and P is related to W then by which among the following Q is related?
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Answer: (C) R
Explanation
In the stack arrangement (1-T, 2-R, 3-X, 4-Q, 5-S, 6-W, 7-U, 8-P, 9-V), box S (position 5) is related to box X (position 3), which is two positions above S. Similarly, box P (position 8) is related to box W (position 6), which is two positions above P. Applying the same logic to box Q (position 4), the box placed two positions above Q is box R (position 2).
34Reasoning Ability
Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Nine boxes named P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W and X are placed one above other but not necessarily in the same order. Only five boxes are placed between P and R. T is placed immediate above R. Only three boxes are placed between T and S. As many boxes placed between P and S as between Q and T. U is placed below Q, but not at bottom. More than four boxes are placed between T and U. One box is placed between U and V. Box X is placed above box W.
Which box is placed immediate above and immediate below Q?
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Answer: (D) S and X
Explanation
In the vertical stack, box Q is at position 4. The box immediately above Q (position 3) is box X, and the box immediately below Q (position 5) is box S. Therefore, the pair of boxes placed immediately above and below Q consists of S and X.
35Reasoning Ability
Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Nine boxes named P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W and X are placed one above other but not necessarily in the same order. Only five boxes are placed between P and R. T is placed immediate above R. Only three boxes are placed between T and S. As many boxes placed between P and S as between Q and T. U is placed below Q, but not at bottom. More than four boxes are placed between T and U. One box is placed between U and V. Box X is placed above box W.
What is the position of W?
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Answer: (E) forth from the bottom
Explanation
In the nine-box vertical stack, box W is placed at position 6 from the top. Counting from the bottom upwards (position 9 as 1st, position 8 as 2nd, position 7 as 3rd, and position 6 as 4th), box W is placed fourth from the bottom.
36Reasoning Ability
Study the information and answer the following questions:
In a certain code language
Get details for venue --- fe wi mo rs
Venue book required details --- rs gt rd wi
Details required book guest --- wi gt rd ra
Guest get more venue --- ra fe gk rs
What is the code for 'details' in the given code language?
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Answer: (C) wi
Explanation
By comparing the first three statements:
Get details for venue = fe wi mo rs
Venue book required details = rs gt rd wi
Details required book guest = wi gt rd ra
The word details is the only common word across all three statements, and wi is the only code common to all three statements. Thus, details is coded as wi.
37Reasoning Ability
Study the information and answer the following questions:
In a certain code language
Get details for venue --- fe wi mo rs
Venue book required details --- rs gt rd wi
Details required book guest --- wi gt rd ra
Guest get more venue --- ra fe gk rs
What is the code for the word 'guest venue' in the given code language?
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Answer: (C) rs ra
Explanation
Comparing the code statements reveals:
The word details is coded as wi and venue is coded as rs.
From statement 4 (Guest get more venue = ra fe gk rs) and statement 3 (Details required book guest = wi gt rd ra), the common word is guest and the common code is ra.
Combining the individual codes, guest venue is coded as rs ra.
38Reasoning Ability
Study the information and answer the following questions:
In a certain code language
Get details for venue --- fe wi mo rs
Venue book required details --- rs gt rd wi
Details required book guest --- wi gt rd ra
Guest get more venue --- ra fe gk rs
What is the code for the word 'get' in the given code language?
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Answer: (B) fe
Explanation
Statement 1 (Get details for venue = fe wi mo rs) and statement 4 (Guest get more venue = ra fe gk rs) have two common words, get and venue, with common codes fe and rs. Since venue is already determined to be coded as rs, the code for get must be fe.
39Reasoning Ability
Study the information and answer the following questions:
In a certain code language
Get details for venue --- fe wi mo rs
Venue book required details --- rs gt rd wi
Details required book guest --- wi gt rd ra
Guest get more venue --- ra fe gk rs
If the code for the words 'for __' is coded as 'mo gk' in the coded language then what will be the missing word?
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Answer: (D) more
Explanation
From statement 1, for is coded as mo. In the phrase for __ coded as mo gk, the missing word corresponds to the code gk. Statement 4 contains the word more, and after eliminating the known codes for guest (ra), get (fe), and venue (rs), the remaining code gk belongs to more.
40Reasoning Ability
Study the information and answer the following questions:
In a certain code language
Get details for venue --- fe wi mo rs
Venue book required details --- rs gt rd wi
Details required book guest --- wi gt rd ra
Guest get more venue --- ra fe gk rs
What is the code for 'book' in the given code language?
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Answer: (E) either (b) or (c)
Explanation
In statements 2 and 3, after removing the known codes for venue (rs), details (wi), and guest (ra), the words book and required correspond to the remaining codes gt and rd. Since there is no additional statement to distinguish between the two words, the code for book can be either gt or rd.
41Reasoning Ability
Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:
Eight friends A, B, C, D, W, X, Y and Z are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the square while the other four sit in the middle of each sides. The ones who sit at the four corners face outside while those who sit in the middle of the sides face inside. C is an immediate neighbor of A, who faces center. W sits second to the left of C. Y sits fourth to the left of W. Two persons sit between Y and D (either from left or right). C is not an immediate neighbor of D. B sits second to the right of D. X sits second to the right of B.
How many persons sits between Z and C when counted from left of Z?
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Answer: (D) Three
Explanation
Placing the eight friends according to the given clues yields the arrangement where A, X, B, and D occupy the middle of the sides facing inside, while C, Y, Z, and W occupy the corners facing outside. In clockwise order, the positions are A at top-middle, C at top-right corner, X at right-middle, Y at bottom-right corner, B at bottom-middle, Z at bottom-left corner, D at left-middle, and W at top-left corner. Since Z sits at a corner facing outside, left of Z corresponds to the counter-clockwise direction along positions occupied by B, Y, and X before reaching C. Thus, exactly three persons sit between Z and C when counted from the left of Z.
42Reasoning Ability
Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:
Eight friends A, B, C, D, W, X, Y and Z are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the square while the other four sit in the middle of each sides. The ones who sit at the four corners face outside while those who sit in the middle of the sides face inside.
C is an immediate neighbor of A, who faces center. W sits second to the left of C. Y sits fourth to the left of W. Two persons sit between Y and D (either from left or right). C is not an immediate neighbor of D. B sits second to the right of D. X sits second to the right of B.
What is the position of Y with respect to D?
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Answer: (A) Third to the right
Explanation
In the final seating arrangement, D sits at the middle of the left side facing inside towards the center. The right side of a person facing inside corresponds to the counter-clockwise direction around the table. Moving counter-clockwise from D, the first person to the right is Z, the second person to the right is B, and the third person to the right is Y. Therefore, Y is located third to the right of D.
43Reasoning Ability
Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:
Eight friends A, B, C, D, W, X, Y and Z are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the square while the other four sit in the middle of each sides. The ones who sit at the four corners face outside while those who sit in the middle of the sides face inside.
C is an immediate neighbor of A, who faces center. W sits second to the left of C. Y sits fourth to the left of W. Two persons sit between Y and D (either from left or right). C is not an immediate neighbor of D. B sits second to the right of D. X sits second to the right of B.
Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Who among the following does not belong to that group?
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Answer: (C) D
Explanation
From the completed seating arrangement, Z, W, C, and Y all occupy the four corner positions of the square table and face outward away from the center. In contrast, D occupies the middle of one of the sides of the square table and faces inward towards the center. Therefore, D is the odd one out and does not belong to the group formed by the corner-seated individuals.
44Reasoning Ability
Who sits second to the right of A?
Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:
Eight friends A, B, C, D, W, X, Y and Z are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the square while the other four sit in the middle of each sides. The ones who sit at the four corners face outside while those who sit in the middle of the sides face inside.
C is an immediate neighbor of A, who faces center. W sits second to the left of C. Y sits fourth to the left of W. Two persons sit between Y and D (either from left or right). C is not an immediate neighbor of D. B sits second to the right of D. X sits second to the right of B.
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Answer: (D) D
Explanation
A sits at the middle of the top side facing inside towards the center of the table. For a person facing inside, the right direction corresponds to the counter-clockwise movement along the perimeter. Moving counter-clockwise from A, the first person to the right is W, and the second person to the right is D. Thus, D sits second to the right of A.
45Reasoning Ability
Who among the following sits between B and C, when counted from the right of B?
Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:
Eight friends A, B, C, D, W, X, Y and Z are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the square while the other four sit in the middle of each sides. The ones who sit at the four corners face outside while those who sit in the middle of the sides face inside.
C is an immediate neighbor of A, who faces center. W sits second to the left of C. Y sits fourth to the left of W. Two persons sit between Y and D (either from left or right). C is not an immediate neighbor of D. B sits second to the right of D. X sits second to the right of B.
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Answer: (C) X and Y
Explanation
B sits at the middle of the bottom side facing inside towards the center. Counting from the right of B means moving in a counter-clockwise direction along the table. The positions between B and C in this direction are occupied by Y and X. Hence, X and Y sit between B and C when counted from the right of B.
46Reasoning Ability
In these questions, a relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by two conclusions. Give answer
Statement:
L≤ T≤ I≥ M< X W< P≤ L≥ B≥ K
I. K<X
II. W > M
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Answer: (C) if neither conclusion I nor II is true.
Explanation
Combining the statements for conclusion I gives K ≤ B ≤ L ≤ T ≤ I ≥ M < X. The inequality signs reverse direction at I, making it impossible to determine a definite relationship between K and X. For conclusion II, combining the statements gives W < P ≤ L ≤ T ≤ I ≥ M. The inequality signs again reverse direction at I, so no definite relationship can be established between W and M. Therefore, neither conclusion I nor II is true.
47Reasoning Ability
In these questions, a relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by two conclusions. Give answer
Statement:
Z< U≤ D≤ A≤ M< S Q > A≤ Y< G
I. Z<Y
II. S > Q
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Answer: (B) if only conclusion I is true.
Explanation
Combining the relevant parts of the given statement yields Z < U ≤ D ≤ A ≤ Y < G. Since Z is strictly less than A and A is less than or equal to Y, it follows directly that Z < Y, making conclusion I true. For conclusion II, the statements give A < S and A < Q, which places both S and Q above A without defining a direct relation between S and Q. Therefore, conclusion II cannot be logically deduced.
48Reasoning Ability
In these questions, a relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by two conclusions. Give answer
Statement:
L≤T≤I≥M<X, W<P≤L≥B≥K
I. K≥M
II. P>M
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Answer: (C) if neither conclusion I nor II is true.
Explanation
To evaluate conclusion I, combining the statements yields K ≤ B ≤ L ≤ T ≤ I ≥ M. The presence of opposing inequality signs at I means no direct comparison can be made between K and M. To evaluate conclusion II, combining the statements gives P ≤ L ≤ T ≤ I ≥ M. Due to the same reversal of inequality signs at I, no definite comparison exists between P and M. Hence, neither conclusion I nor II is true.
49Reasoning Ability
In these questions, a relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by two conclusions. Give answer
Statement:
Z<U≤D≤A≤M<S, Q>A≤Y<G
I. M≥U II. G>Z
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Answer: (E) if both conclusions I and II are true.
Explanation
From the statement segment U ≤ D ≤ A ≤ M, the chain of non-decreasing inequalities directly shows that U ≤ M, which is equivalent to M ≥ U, making conclusion I true. Furthermore, combining Z < U ≤ D ≤ A with A ≤ Y < G gives Z < A < G, which simplifies to Z < G or G > Z, making conclusion II true. Therefore, both conclusions I and II are true.
50Reasoning Ability
In these questions, a relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by two conclusions. Give answer
Statement:
J>K≥H=U≥B≤T<F≤R
I. J>B
II. H<R
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Answer: (D) if only conclusion I is true.
Explanation
From the given statement segment J > K ≥ H = U ≥ B, all inequality symbols point in the same direction with at least one strict inequality (J > K), which guarantees that J > B is definitely true. For conclusion II, the relevant segment is H = U ≥ B ≤ T < F ≤ R, where opposing inequality signs at B break the relationship chain between H and R. Thus, only conclusion I is true.
51Reasoning Ability
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word "Streaming" having same number of letters between them as they have between them according to the alphabetical order.
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Answer: (C) Three
Explanation
Counting the positions of letters in STREAMING both forward and backward yields three matching pairs: S and T (0 letters between), G and I (1 letter between: N in word, H in alphabet), and N and T (5 letters between: I, M, A, E, R in word, and O, P, Q, R, S in alphabet).
52Reasoning Ability
Find the odd one out?
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Answer: (E) OPX
Explanation
In options JQK, BYC, LOM, and CXD, the first two letters are standard opposite pairs whose position sum is 27 (J and Q, B and Y, L and O, C and X) and the third letter is one position after the first letter (J+1=K, B+1=C, L+1=M, C+1=D). OPX does not follow this rule as O and P are adjacent rather than opposite letters.
53Reasoning Ability
In which direction is point A with respect to point G? Study the information and answer the following questions: D is 20m in south of A. C is 5m east of D. E is 10m north of C. F is 10m east of E. G is 15m south of F. X is 15m west of G. B is 10m to the east of A. Z is 10m to the south of B. L is 10m to east of C.
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Answer: (A) North-west
Explanation
Taking point D as origin (0,0), the coordinates of the points are A(0, 20), C(5, 0), E(5, 10), F(15, 10), and G(15, -5). Vector GA goes from (15, -5) to (0, 20), which moves 15m west and 25m north, placing point A in the North-west direction relative to point G.
54Reasoning Ability
Four of the following are alike in a certain way so form a group, which of the following does not belong to that group?
Study the information and answer the following questions: D is 20m in south of A. C is 5m east of D. E is 10m north of C. F is 10m east of E. G is 15m south of F. X is 15m west of G. B is 10m to the east of A. Z is 10m to the south of B. L is 10m to east of C.
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Answer: (C) LG
Explanation
Using coordinates D(0,0), C(5,0), E(5,10), F(15,10), G(15,-5), B(10,20), Z(10,10), and L(15,0), the straight-line distance for EF, EC, BZ, and CL is 10m each. LG has a distance of 5m, making it the odd one out.
55Reasoning Ability
What is distance between point F and L? Study the information and answer the following questions: D is 20m in south of A. C is 5m east of D. E is 10m north of C. F is 10m east of E. G is 15m south of F. X is 15m west of G. B is 10m to the east of A. Z is 10m to the south of B. L is 10m to east of C.
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Answer: (A) 10m
Explanation
With point D at (0,0), point C is at (5,0) and L is 10m east of C at (15,0). Point E is at (5,10) and F is 10m east of E at (15,10). Since both F and L share x-coordinate 15, the distance between them is 10 - 0 = 10m.
56Reasoning Ability
Who among the following sits third to the right of R? Study the information and answer the following questions: Eight persons K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R sitting in a row. Some of them are facing north while some are facing south. N sits fifth to the right of M but none of them sits at an extreme end. Q sits third to the right of N. L sits second to the right of Q. Only one person sit between L and P. R sits third to the left of P. K sits second to the left of O. Both the person sitting at extreme ends faces opposite direction to each other. Both the immediate neighbours of M faces same direction. R sits to the left of L and both of them are facing opposite direction to each other. R does not face north direction.
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Answer: (C) M
Explanation
The unique row arrangement from left to right at positions 1 to 8 is O(South), M(North), K(South), Q(North), R(South), L(North), N(South), and P(North). Since R is facing South at position 5, moving three places to his right leads to position 2, where M is seated.
57Reasoning Ability
Which among the following pair sit at the end of the row? Study the information and answer the following questions: Eight persons K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R sitting in a row. Some of them are facing north while some are facing south. N sits fifth to the right of M but none of them sits at an extreme end. Q sits third to the right of N. L sits second to the right of Q. Only one person sit between L and P. R sits third to the left of P. K sits second to the left of O. Both the person sitting at extreme ends faces opposite direction to each other. Both the immediate neighbours of M faces same direction. R sits to the left of L and both of them are facing opposite direction to each other. R does not face north direction.
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Answer: (C) O, P
Explanation
The unique linear sequence from position 1 to 8 is O, M, K, Q, R, L, N, P. Therefore, O and P are the two individuals seated at the extreme ends of the row.
58Reasoning Ability
How many persons sits to the right of K?
Study the information and answer the following questions:
Eight persons K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R sitting in a row. Some of them are facing north while some are facing south. N sits fifth to the right of M but none of them sits at an extreme end. Q sits third to the right of N. L sits second to the right of Q. Only one person sit between L and P. R sits third to the left of P. K sits second to the left of O. Both the person sitting at extreme ends faces opposite direction to each other. Both the immediate neighbours of M faces same direction. R sits to the left of L and both of them are facing opposite direction to each other. R does not face north direction.
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Answer: (A) Two
Explanation
In the row setup O(S), M(N), K(S), Q(N), R(S), L(N), N(S), P(N), K is placed at position 3 and faces South. To the right of a South-facing person at position 3 are positions 2 and 1, occupied by M and O respectively, giving a total of two persons.
59Reasoning Ability
Who among the following sits second to the right of Q?
Study the information and answer the following questions:
Eight persons K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R sitting in a row. Some of them are facing north while some are facing south. N sits fifth to the right of M but none of them sits at an extreme end. Q sits third to the right of N. L sits second to the right of Q. Only one person sit between L and P. R sits third to the left of P. K sits second to the left of O. Both the person sitting at extreme ends faces opposite direction to each other. Both the immediate neighbours of M faces same direction. R sits to the left of L and both of them are facing opposite direction to each other. R does not face north direction.
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Answer: (A) L
Explanation
From the final seating order O(S), M(N), K(S), Q(N), R(S), L(N), N(S), P(N), Q sits at position 4 facing North. Counting two places to the right of Q along the row brings us to position 6, where L sits.
60Reasoning Ability
Four of the following are alike in a certain way so form a group, which of the following does not belong to that group?
Study the information and answer the following questions:
Eight persons K, L, M, N, O, P, Q and R sitting in a row. Some of them are facing north while some are facing south. N sits fifth to the right of M but none of them sits at an extreme end. Q sits third to the right of N. L sits second to the right of Q. Only one person sit between L and P. R sits third to the left of P. K sits second to the left of O. Both the person sitting at extreme ends faces opposite direction to each other. Both the immediate neighbours of M faces same direction. R sits to the left of L and both of them are facing opposite direction to each other. R does not face north direction.
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Answer: (E) P
Explanation
In the arrangement O(South), M(North), K(South), Q(North), R(South), L(North), N(South), P(North), the persons K, N, R, and O all face the South direction, whereas P faces North.
61Reasoning Ability
Who among the following buys Nail paint?
Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:
Seven persons E, F, G, H, S, T and U buys seven different items viz. Tie, Coat, Ring, Nail paint, Shirt, Diary and Goggles on different days. One person buys one item in a day.
Four person buys items between E and the one who buys Tie. The one who buys coat buys immediately after the one who buys Tie. Two persons buys items between H and the one who buys Tie. T buys immediately after H. F buys his item immediately after the one who buys Diary. Two person buys items between the one who buys coat and the one who buys Shirt. S buys Ring. Goggles was bought immediately after E. Two person buys item between the one who buys Ring and the one who buys Diary. U buys his item before G.
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Answer: (C) H
Explanation
Arranging the given clues chronologically gives the order of purchasing days from 1 to 7:
Day 1: U buys Tie
Day 2: G buys Coat
Day 3: S buys Ring
Day 4: H buys Nail paint
Day 5: T buys Shirt
Day 6: E buys Diary
Day 7: F buys Goggles
Four persons buy between E (Day 6) and Tie (Day 1). Coat is bought on Day 2 immediately after Tie. H is placed on Day 4, which is two days after Tie, and T buys Shirt on Day 5 immediately after H. S buys Ring on Day 3, leaving Day 4 for H to buy Nail paint.
62Reasoning Ability
Which item was bought immediately after Shirt?
Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:
Seven persons E, F, G, H, S, T and U buys seven different items viz. Tie, Coat, Ring, Nail paint, Shirt, Diary and Goggles on different days. One person buys one item in a day.
Four person buys items between E and the one who buys Tie. The one who buys coat buys immediately after the one who buys Tie. Two persons buys items between H and the one who buys Tie. T buys immediately after H. F buys his item immediately after the one who buys Diary. Two person buys items between the one who buys coat and the one who buys Shirt. S buys Ring. Goggles was bought immediately after E. Two person buys item between the one who buys Ring and the one who buys Diary. U buys his item before G.
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Answer: (A) Diary
Explanation
From the sequence of purchases:
Day 1: U — Tie
Day 2: G — Coat
Day 3: S — Ring
Day 4: H — Nail paint
Day 5: T — Shirt
Day 6: E — Diary
Day 7: F — Goggles
Shirt is purchased on Day 5 by T. The item bought immediately after Day 5 is Diary, which is purchased on Day 6 by E.
63Reasoning Ability
How many persons buys items between S and F?
Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:
Seven persons E, F, G, H, S, T and U buys seven different items viz. Tie, Coat, Ring, Nail paint, Shirt, Diary and Goggles on different days. One person buys one item in a day.
Four person buys items between E and the one who buys Tie. The one who buys coat buys immediately after the one who buys Tie. Two persons buys items between H and the one who buys Tie. T buys immediately after H. F buys his item immediately after the one who buys Diary. Two person buys items between the one who buys coat and the one who buys Shirt. S buys Ring. Goggles was bought immediately after E. Two person buys item between the one who buys Ring and the one who buys Diary. U buys his item before G.
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Answer: (C) Three
Explanation
Based on the schedule of purchases:
Day 1: U — Tie
Day 2: G — Coat
Day 3: S — Ring
Day 4: H — Nail paint
Day 5: T — Shirt
Day 6: E — Diary
Day 7: F — Goggles
S buys on Day 3 and F buys on Day 7. The persons who buy between them are H, T, and E on Days 4, 5, and 6, making a total of 3 persons.
64Reasoning Ability
Which of the following combination is true?
Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:
Seven persons E, F, G, H, S, T and U buys seven different items viz. Tie, Coat, Ring, Nail paint, Shirt, Diary and Goggles on different days. One person buys one item in a day.
Four person buys items between E and the one who buys Tie. The one who buys coat buys immediately after the one who buys Tie. Two persons buys items between H and the one who buys Tie. T buys immediately after H. F buys his item immediately after the one who buys Diary. Two person buys items between the one who buys coat and the one who buys Shirt. S buys Ring. Goggles was bought immediately after E. Two person buys item between the one who buys Ring and the one who buys Diary. U buys his item before G.
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Answer: (D) E-Dairy
Explanation
The correct schedule of purchases is:
Day 1: U — Tie
Day 2: G — Coat
Day 3: S — Ring
Day 4: H — Nail paint
Day 5: T — Shirt
Day 6: E — Diary
Day 7: F — Goggles
Matching person with item shows that E buys Diary.
65Reasoning Ability
Who among the following buys item immediately before Ring? Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions: Seven persons E, F, G, H, S, T and U buys seven different items viz. Tie, Coat, Ring, Nail paint, Shirt, Diary and Goggles on different days. One person buys one item in a day.
Four person buys items between E and the one who buys Tie. The one who buys coat buys immediately after the one who buys Tie. Two persons buys items between H and the one who buys Tie. T buys immediately after H. F buys his item immediately after the one who buys Diary. Two person buys items between the one who buys coat and the one who buys Shirt. S buys Ring. Goggles was bought immediately after E. Two person buys item between the one who buys Ring and the one who buys Diary. U buys his item before G.
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Answer: (B) G
Explanation
The purchase schedule in sequence is:
Day 1: U — Tie
Day 2: G — Coat
Day 3: S — Ring
Day 4: H — Nail paint
Day 5: T — Shirt
Day 6: E — Diary
Day 7: F — Goggles
Ring is bought on Day 3 by S. The item immediately before Ring is Coat on Day 2, which is bought by G.
66Quantitative Aptitude
4,5,1,7,3,10,6,15,20,27,1 Find the wrong number in the following number series:
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Answer: (D) 20
Explanation
The underlying pattern of the series adds increasing multiples of 1.1:
4 + 1.1 = 5.1
5.1 + 2.2 = 7.3
7.3 + 3.3 = 10.6
10.6 + 4.4 = 15.0
15.0 + 5.5 = 20.5
20.5 + 6.6 = 27.1
Replacing 20 with 20.5 maintains the correct sequence throughout.
67Quantitative Aptitude
2,3,8,31,154,924,6460 Find the wrong number in the following number series:
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Answer: (A) 924
Explanation
Each term in the series is obtained by multiplying the previous term by an increasing integer and subtracting 1:
2 × 2 − 1 = 3
3 × 3 − 1 = 8
8 × 4 − 1 = 31
31 × 5 − 1 = 154
154 × 6 − 1 = 923
923 × 7 − 1 = 6460
Therefore, 924 is wrong and should be 923.
68Quantitative Aptitude
251,252,254,227,243,118,154 Find the wrong number in the following number series:
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Answer: (B) 252
Explanation
The term-to-term pattern alternates between subtracting consecutive cubes and adding consecutive squares starting from n = 1:
251 − 1³ = 250
250 + 2² = 254
254 − 3³ = 227
227 + 4² = 243
243 − 5³ = 118
118 + 6² = 154
Replacing 252 with 250 fits the pattern perfectly.
69Quantitative Aptitude
141,156,147,162,153,165,159 Find the wrong number in the following number series:
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Answer: (D) 165
Explanation
The series follows a repeating arithmetic operation of adding 15 and subtracting 9:
141 + 15 = 156
156 − 9 = 147
147 + 15 = 162
162 − 9 = 153
153 + 15 = 168
168 − 9 = 159
Therefore, 165 is the incorrect number in the series and should be 168.
70Quantitative Aptitude
2,6,10,19,36,69,134 Find the wrong number in the following number series:
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Answer: (C) 6
Explanation
Each term is generated by multiplying the preceding term by 2 and adding a decrementing constant starting from +1:
2 × 2 + 1 = 5
5 × 2 − 0 = 10
10 × 2 − 1 = 19
19 × 2 − 2 = 36
36 × 2 − 3 = 69
69 × 2 − 4 = 134
Alternatively, the second differences of the terms form powers of 2 (2, 4, 8, 16, 32). Both methods confirm that 6 is wrong and should be 5.
71Quantitative Aptitude
5,2,1,4,32,512,16384 Find the wrong number in the following number series:
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Answer: (B) 2
Explanation
The pattern in the series is formed by multiplying each term by increasing powers of 2 starting from 2⁰:
0.5 × 2⁰ = 0.5
0.5 × 2¹ = 1
1 × 2² = 4
4 × 2³ = 32
32 × 2⁴ = 512
512 × 2⁵ = 16384
Replacing 2 with 0.5 satisfies the pattern across the entire sequence.
72Quantitative Aptitude
Ratio of present ages of A and B is 16:7. After 12 years, A's age is twice of B's age then find present ages of A and B?
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Answer: (D) 96yr; 42 yr
Explanation
Let the present ages of A and B be 16x and 7x respectively.
According to the given condition, after 12 years:
16x + 12 = 2 × (7x + 12)
16x + 12 = 14x + 24
2x = 12
x = 6
Present age of A = 16 × 6 = 96 years
Present age of B = 7 × 6 = 42 years
73Quantitative Aptitude
A man invested a certain sum in scheme A at 15% p.a. for 2 years and earned Rs 1950 as simple interest. He increased his sum by Rs. 'x' and invested in another scheme B at 10% p.a. C.I. for 2 years and received Rs. 1680 as compound interest. Find the value of 'x'?
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Answer: (B) Rs. 1500
Explanation
Simple Interest SI = (P × R × T) / 100
1950 = (P × 15 × 2) / 100
P = 1950 × 100 / 30 = Rs. 6500
For Scheme B, the effective compound interest rate for 2 years at 10% p.a. is 10 + 10 + (10 × 10)/100 = 21%.
Compound Interest = 21% of (6500 + x)
1680 = 0.21 × (6500 + x)
6500 + x = 1680 / 0.21 = 8000
x = 8000 - 6500 = Rs. 1500
74Quantitative Aptitude
In a class there are 30 girls and 15 boys and total average weight of class is 47⁷⁄₁₅ kg. Total average weight of boys is 58 kg. Find the approximate average weight of girls?
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Answer: (B) 42 kg
Explanation
Total number of students in the class = 30 + 15 = 45.
Total weight of the class = 45 × 47(7/15) = 45 × (712/15) = 3 × 712 = 2136 kg.
Total weight of boys = 15 × 58 = 870 kg.
Total weight of girls = 2136 - 870 = 1266 kg.
Average weight of girls = 1266 / 30 = 42.2 kg, which is approximately 42 kg.
75Quantitative Aptitude
Ram bought a bike at 20% discount on MRP. After 1 year Ram sell the bike to Ramesh at 10% loss. After 1 year more Ramesh sell the bike at 20% profit to Ranjan. If Ranjan paid Rs. 1,29,600, then find the M.R.P. of the bike?
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Answer: (A) 1,50,000
Explanation
Let the M.R.P. of the bike be M.
Cost price for Ram after 20% discount = 0.80M.
Selling price from Ram to Ramesh at 10% loss = 0.80M × 0.90 = 0.72M.
Selling price from Ramesh to Ranjan at 20% profit = 0.72M × 1.20 = 0.864M.
Given that 0.864M = 1,29,600:
M = 1,29,600 / 0.864 = 1,50,000.
76Quantitative Aptitude
Males who use their coupon in Pedicure is what percent of the Males who use their coupons in Haircutting? There are 450 coupons which can be used in Pedicure and Hair cutting. Ratio between Males to Females who use their coupons in Hair cutting is 13:7 Number of males who use their coupons in Pedicure is 72 more than number of females who use their coupon in Hair cutting. Total number of males who use their coupon in Pedicure and Haircutting together is 174 more than total number of females who use their coupon in Pedicure and Haircutting together.
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Answer: (B) 100%
Explanation
Let males in Haircutting be 13k and females in Haircutting be 7k.
Males in Pedicure = 7k + 72.
Total males = 13k + 7k + 72 = 20k + 72.
Since Total males + Total females = 450 and Total males - Total females = 174:
2 × Total males = 624 ⇒ Total males = 312.
20k + 72 = 312 ⇒ 20k = 240 ⇒ k = 12.
Find the ratio between Total number persons who use their coupons in Pedicure to total number of persons who use their coupons in Haircutting?
There are 450 coupons which can be used in Pedicure and Hair cutting. Ratio between Males to Females who use their coupons in Hair cutting is 13:7 Number of males who use their coupons in Pedicure is 72 more than number of females who use their coupon in Hair cutting. Total number of males who use their coupon in Pedicure and Haircutting together is 174 more than total number of females who use their coupon in Pedicure and Haircutting together.
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Answer: (E) 7:8
Explanation
From the given equations, k = 12.
Males in Haircutting = 156, Females in Haircutting = 84.
Total Haircutting users = 156 + 84 = 240.
Total males = 312, so total females = 450 - 312 = 138.
Females in Pedicure = 138 - 84 = 54.
Males in Pedicure = 156.
Total Pedicure users = 156 + 54 = 210.
Ratio of Pedicure users to Haircutting users = 210 : 240 = 7 : 8.
78Quantitative Aptitude
Females who use their coupon in Haircutting is how much more than Females who use their coupon in Pedicure? There are 450 coupons which can be used in Pedicure and Hair cutting. Ratio between Males to Females who use their coupons in Hair cutting is 13:7 Number of males who use their coupons in Pedicure is 72 more than number of females who use their coupon in Hair cutting. Total number of males who use their coupon in Pedicure and Haircutting together is 174 more than total number of females who use their coupon in Pedicure and Haircutting together.
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Answer: (C) 30
Explanation
Females using coupons in Haircutting = 7 × 12 = 84.
Total females across both categories = 450 - 312 = 138.
Females using coupons in Pedicure = 138 - 84 = 54.
Difference = 84 - 54 = 30.
79Quantitative Aptitude
Out of males who use their coupons in Haircutting, 25% belongs to city A, then find number of males who use their coupons in Haircutting which doesn't belongs to city A?
There are 450 coupons which can be used in Pedicure and Hair cutting. Ratio between Males to Females who use their coupons in Hair cutting is 13:7 Number of males who use their coupons in Pedicure is 72 more than number of females who use their coupon in Hair cutting. Total number of males who use their coupon in Pedicure and Haircutting together is 174 more than total number of females who use their coupon in Pedicure and Haircutting together.
and Haircutting together.
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Answer: (D) 117
Explanation
Total males using coupons in Haircutting = 13 × 12 = 156.
Since 25% belong to city A, the percentage of males who do not belong to city A is 75%.
Number of males not belonging to city A = 75% of 156 = (3/4) × 156 = 117.
80Quantitative Aptitude
Ratio between Males who use their coupon in Pedicure to that of in Spa is 4:5 , while ratio between Females who use their coupon in Haircutting to that of in Spa is 6:11 . Find total number of people who use their coupons in Spa?
There are 450 coupons which can be used in Pedicure and Hair cutting. Ratio between Males to Females who use their coupons in Hair cutting is 13:7 Number of males who use their coupons in Pedicure is 72 more than number of females who use their coupon in Hair cutting. Total number of males who use their coupon in Pedicure and Haircutting together is 174 more than total number of females who use their coupon in Pedicure and Haircutting together.
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Answer: (A) 349
Explanation
Males using Pedicure coupon = 156.
Using ratio of males in Pedicure to Spa (4:5):
Males in Spa = (5 / 4) × 156 = 195.
Females using Haircutting coupon = 84.
Using ratio of females in Haircutting to Spa (6:11):
Females in Spa = (11 / 6) × 84 = 154.
Total people using coupons in Spa = 195 + 154 = 349.
81Quantitative Aptitude
(i) 2x² + 9x + 9 = 0 (ii) 15y² + 16y + 4 = 0
In each of these questions, two equations (i) and (ii) are given, you have to solve both the equations and give answer accordingly.
Comparing both sets of roots: -3 < -0.67, -3 < -0.4, -1.5 < -0.67, and -1.5 < -0.4. Therefore, x < y.
82Quantitative Aptitude
(i) 6x² - 11x + 4 = 0
(ii) 2y² - 9y + 10 = 0
In each of these questions, two equations (i) and (ii) are given, you have to solve both the equations and give answer accordingly.
Comparing the roots: 0.5 < 2, 0.5 < 2.5, 1.33 < 2, and 1.33 < 2.5. Therefore, x < y.
83Quantitative Aptitude
(i) 3x² + 11x + 10 = 0
(ii) 3y² - 5y + 2 = 0
In each of these questions, two equations (i) and (ii) are given, you have to solve both the equations and give answer accordingly.
Since both roots of x are negative and both roots of y are positive, x < y.
84Quantitative Aptitude
(i) 12x² + 11x + 2 = 0
(ii) 2y² + 11y + 14 = 0
In each of these questions, two equations (i) and (ii) are given, you have to solve both the equations and give answer accordingly.
Comparing the roots: -0.25 > -2, -0.25 > -3.5, -0.67 > -2, and -0.67 > -3.5. Therefore, x > y.
85Quantitative Aptitude
(i) 12x² + 11x + 2 = 0
(ii) 12y² + 7y + 1 = 0
In each of these questions, two equations (i) and (ii) are given, you have to solve both the equations and give answer accordingly.
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Answer: (B) x = y or no relation can be established between x & y
Comparing the root pairs: -2/3 < -1/3, -2/3 < -1/4, -1/4 > -1/3, and -1/4 = -1/4.
The relationship is not consistent across pairs, so no definite relation can be established between x and y.
86Quantitative Aptitude
(i) 21x² + 10x + 1 = 0 (ii) 24y² + 26y + 5 = 0
In each of these questions, two equations (i) and (ii) are given, you have to solve both the equations and give answer accordingly.
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Answer: (B) x = y or no relation can be established between x and y
Since x is greater than y in one case and less than y in another, no definitive relation can be established between x and y.
87Quantitative Aptitude
'A' can complete a work in 20 days while B is 25% more efficient than 'A'. B worked for 6 days and left, remaining work is completed by 'C' in 15 days. Find in how many days 'C' can complete the whole work alone?
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Answer: (D) 24 days
Explanation
Let the total work be 20 units.
A completes 20 units in 20 days, so A's efficiency = 1 unit per day.
Since B is 25% more efficient than A, B's efficiency = 1 + 0.25 = 1.25 units per day.
Work completed by B in 6 days = 6 × 1.25 = 7.5 units.
Remaining work = 20 - 7.5 = 12.5 units.
C completes this 12.5 units in 15 days, so C's efficiency = 12.5 / 15 = 5/6 units per day.
Time taken by C to complete the total 20 units alone = 20 / (5/6) = 24 days.
88Quantitative Aptitude
A man travels from Point P to Q with 90km / hr and from Q to R with 60km / hr . Total distance between P to R is 200km . If his average speed is 75km / hr then find the distance between P and Q?
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Answer: (B) 120km
Explanation
Total distance PR = 200 km.
Total time for the journey = Total distance / Average speed = 200 / 75 = 8/3 hours.
Let the distance between P and Q be d km. Then the distance between Q and R is (200 - d) km.
Time taken from P to Q = d / 90 hours.
Time taken from Q to R = (200 - d) / 60 hours.
Total time equation:
d / 90 + (200 - d) / 60 = 8/3
Multiplying both sides by 180:
2d + 3(200 - d) = 480
2d + 600 - 3d = 480
600 - d = 480
d = 120 km.
89Quantitative Aptitude
A mixture contains wine and water in the ratio 5:1. On adding 5 litre of water, the ratio of wine to water becomes 5:2. The quantity of wine in the mixture is?
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Answer: (E) None of these
Explanation
Let the initial quantity of wine be 5x litres and water be 1x litres.
When 5 litres of water is added, the new quantity of water becomes (x + 5) litres.
Given ratio of wine to water:
5x / (x + 5) = 5 / 2
2 × 5x = 5(x + 5)
10x = 5x + 25
5x = 25
x = 5
Therefore, the initial quantity of wine in the mixture = 5x = 5 × 5 = 25 litres.
90Quantitative Aptitude
The average salary of the entire staff in an office is Rs 3200 per month. The average salary of officers is Rs 6800 and that of non- officers is Rs 2000. If the number of officers is 5, then find the number of non- officers in the office?
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Answer: (C) 15
Explanation
By the weighted average formula or the rule of alligation:
Ratio of number of Officers to Non-officers = (Mean Salary - Non-officer Salary) / (Officer Salary - Mean Salary)
Ratio = (3200 - 2000) / (6800 - 3200) = 1200 / 3600 = 1 / 3
Given that the number of officers is 5:
Number of non-officers = 5 × 3 = 15.
