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1 Reasoning
In the following, choose the pair/ group of words having same relationship as given in question.
Elevated : Exalted :: .......... : ...........
A. Disorderly : Unfaithful
B. Raise : Commensurate
C. Promoted : Excellence
D. Dirty : Filthy
2 Reasoning
The question given below consists of a statement, followed by 3 arguments numbered I, II and III. You should decide which of the
arguments is/are ‘strong’ argument(s) and which is/are ‘weak’ argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from given options.
Statement:
Should religion be taught in schools ?
Arguments:
I. No, ours is a secular state.
II. Yes, teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.
III. No, how can one dream of such a step when we want the young generation to fulfill its role in the 21% century.
A. All are strong
B. Only I and III are strong
C. Only II is strong
D. Only I is strong
3 Reasoning
Find the missing letters.
_ _ a b a _ _ b a _ a b
A. a b b a b
B. b a a b b
C. a b b a
D. b b a b a
4 Reasoning
What comes next ?
3, 12, 27, 48, 75, 108, .....
A. 183
B. 147
C. 192
D. 162
5 Reasoning
From the given alternatives find the correct relationship that holds between two terms :
FJUL : BOQQ :: LHRX : ......
a. HCMM
B. HMNC
C. HMCM
d. HMCC
6 Reasoning
Should all the factories in the cities be shifted to outskirts far away from the main city ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is essential step for controlling pollution in the city.
II. No, such step will lead to lot of inconvenience to the employees of the factories and their families as well.
A. If both I and II are strong.
B. If neither I nor II is strong
C. If only II is strong.
D. If only argument I is strong.
7 Reasoning
A man wears gloves of two colours - Red and Green. He has altogether 30 Red Gloves and 10 Green Gloves. Supposing he has to take out Gloves in dark, how many must he take out to be sure that he has a matching pair ?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 3
8 Reaoning
In a certain code language, RUSTICATE is written as QTTUIDBSD. How would STATISTIC be written in that code?
A. RSBUITUHB
B. RSBUJTUHB
C. TUBUITUMB
D. RSBUIRSJD
9 Reasoning
The following question is given by 2 statements and 2 conclusions numbered I and II. Choose the right answer from given option.
Statements:
All huts are bunglows.
All bunglows are churches.
Conclusions:
I. Some churches are huts.
II. Some churches are bunglows.
A. If only conclusion II follows.
b. If either conclusion I or II follows.
C. If only conclusion I follows.
D. If both conclusion I and II follow.
10 Reasoning
Choose the right answer, based on the relationship given in question.
Clasp: Bracelet
A. Hook : Coat
B. Cuff : Trousers
C. Wrist : Watch
D. Buckle : Belt
11 Reasoning
Identify the odd man out.
A. Brinjal
B. Cabbage
C. Papaya
D. Cucumber
12 Reasoning
In the following question, select one alternative in which the third statement is implied by the first two statements.
A.
B. All buses are boxes. All hens are buses. So, all boxes are hens.
C. All POR can run. All ABC are POR. So, all ABC can run.
D. All oranges are red. Some peaches are strawberries. So, all peaches are red.
13 Reasoning
Directions for questions 13-16:
Comprehension:
Mr. Ravi Reddyhas three children - Swarna, Kamal and Avinash. Avinash married Madhuri, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Chowdhry. The Chowdhry’s married their youngest daughter to the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Patel, and they had two children named Arun and Sharada. The Chowdhry’s have two more children Ratan and Varsha, both elder to Veeksha. Sameer and Ajay are sons of Avinash and Madhuri.
Rohini is the daughter of Arun.
What is the surname of Rohini?
A. Arora
B. Reddy
C. Chowdhry
D. Patel
14 Reasoning
Directions for questions 13-16:
Comprehension:
Mr. Ravi Reddyhas three children - Swarna, Kamal and Avinash. Avinash married Madhuri, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Chowdhry. The Chowdhry’s married their youngest daughter to the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Patel, and they had two children named Arun and Sharada. The Chowdhry’s have two more children Ratan and Varsha, both elder to Veeksha. Sameer and Ajay are sons of Avinash and Madhuri.
Rohini is the daughter of Arun.
How is Sameer related to Madhuri's father?
A. Grandson
B. Son-in-Law
C. Son
D. Father-in-Law
15 Reasoning
Directions for questions 13-16:
Comprehension:
Mr. Ravi Reddyhas three children - Swarna, Kamal and Avinash. Avinash married Madhuri, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Chowdhry. The Chowdhry’s married their youngest daughter to the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Patel, and they had two children named Arun and Sharada. The Chowdhry’s have two more children Ratan and Varsha, both elder to Veeksha. Sameer and Ajay are sons of Avinash and Madhuri.
Rohini is the daughter of Arun.
What is the surname of Sameer?
A. Chowdhry
B. Cannot be determined
C. Patel
D. Reddy
16 Reasoning
Directions for questions 13-16:
Comprehension:
Mr. Ravi Reddyhas three children - Swarna, Kamal and Avinash. Avinash married Madhuri, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Chowdhry. The Chowdhry’s married their youngest daughter to the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Patel, and they had two children named Arun and Sharada. The Chowdhry’s have two more children Ratan and Varsha, both elder to Veeksha. Sameer and Ajay are sons of Avinash and Madhuri.
Rohini is the daughter of Arun.
How is Mrs. Chowdhry related to Avinash?
A. Aunt
B. Sister-in-Law
C. Mother-in-Law
D. Mother
17 Reasoning
In the following alphabets, which letter is eight to the right of the fourteenth letter from the right end ?
ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY
A. S
B. H
C. R
D. T
18 Reasoning
Saritha went 15 km to the West from her house, then turned left and walked 20 km. She then turned East and walked 25 km and finally turning left covered 20 km. How far is she from her house?
A. 80 km
B. 40 km
C. 5 km
D. 10 km
19 Reasoning
Choose the correct order.
(A) Yarn (B) Silkworm (C) Saree (D) Silk (E) Cloth
a. (C), (D), (A), (B), (E)
B. (B), (D), (A), (E), (C)
C. (B), (D), (E), (A), (C)
D. (B), (D), (C), (E), (A)
21 Reasoning
Standing near a bus stop, Ayush told Smitha that Koti was more than ten kilometres but less than 15 kilometres from there. Smitha know that it was more than 12 kilometres but less than fourteen kilometres from there. If both of them were correct, which of the following could be the distance to Koti from the bus stop?
A. 14 km
B. 12 km
C. 11 km
D. 13 km
23 Reasoning
Identify the missing numbers.
A. 22, 20
B. 14, 18
C. 12, 13
D. 18, 15
24 Reasoning
How is this represented using a Venn diagram?
Shirt, Collar, Pocket
A.
B.
C.
D.
25 Reasoning
In the following question, different letters stand for various symbols as indicated below :
R: Addition
S: Subtraction
T: Multiplication
U: Division
V : Equal to
W: Greater than
X: Less than
Out of the four alternatives given only one is correct according to the above letter symbols. Identify the correct one.
A. 16T2R4U6X8
B. 16U2R4S6W8
C. 16R2S4V6R8
D. 16T2U4V6R8