SBI PO Mains 2022 Previous Year Question Paper with Free PDF Download Shift 2 Memory Based Paper-Jan 02, 2022
Que. 1 Direction: Read the given information and answer the following questions.
There is a building in which total of ten rooms are present in which odd numbered floor has one room and even numbered floor have two rooms. Each room is given a different number and different alphabet based on the given conditions.
Arrangement 1: The number will be allotted to each room based on this output of dice.
(6,5), (1,1), (6,3), (3,5), (2,3), (4,3), (1,4), (3,4), (4,2), (1,2).
The operation will be carried out from left to right on this above output. For even numbered floor the digits in the output will be added and for odd numbered floor the digits in the output will be multiplied. First fill one room on each even numbered floor in decreasing order of the floor. Then fill the odd numbered floor in increasing order. The remaining will be filled in decreasing order of even numbered floor.
Arrangement 2: The alphabets will be allotted based on the given conditions.
E, V, I, F, A, H, R, M, T, P.
All the vowels will be placed with the odd prime numbers in decreasing order of the number and the increasing alphabet order of the vowels according to the English alphabet. Then the alphabets before the letter L according to English alphabet will be placed with the square numbers in increasing order of the number and increasing order of the letters according to the English alphabets. The remaining letters will be allotted in the increasing order of the remaining numbers and the increasing order of the remaining letters according to the English alphabet.
Arrangement 3: The letters are then placed in the linear seating arrangement in which all are facing the north direction.
The number of letters between I and A is equal to the number of persons between I and E. No vowel sits at the end of the line. The number of letters between I and E is a even prime number. Three persons sit between I and the one who lives in first floor. M sits to the immediate right of V. R sits fourth to the left of E. H sits at one of the end of the line. The one whose room is in 5th floor sits to the immediate right of the one who has an even square number.
What is the sum of the one who lives in floor 1 and the one who is to the immediate left of R?
1. 17
2. 18
3. 21
4. 20
5. 19
Correct Option - 3
Que. 2 Who sits to the immediate left of F in arrangement 3?
I. One who has 3
II. One who has 8
III. One who lives with 9
IV. One who lives in floor 2
V. One who lives in floor 4
1. I, II, III
2. II, IV, V
3. I, III, IV
4. III, IV, V
5. I, IV, V
Correct Option - 3
Que. 3 What is the sum of numbers of the one who sits at both the ends of the line?
1. 24
2. 20
3. 16
4. 17
5. 11
Correct Option - 5
Que. 4 According to the arrangement 2, which among the following is true?
1. V - 6 - Floor 5
2. E - 8 - Floor 2
3. T - 12 - Floor 4
4. P - 6 - Floor 3
5. T - 2 - Floor 1
Correct Option - 4
Que. 5 Direction: In the following question, some symbols are used with the meaning given below. Below the information, coded statements are given followed by three conclusions. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements.
P @ Q means Only a few Q are P.
P # Q means All Q are P.
P $ Q means No Q is P.
Statement:
K @ J # C $ D; K # B
Conclusions:
I. All D is J is a possibility.
II. No J is K.
III. Some D is not K.
1. Only II and III follows
2. Only I and III follows
3. Only I follows
4. Only III follows
5. None follows
Correct Option - 3
Que. 6 Direction: Read the given information and answer the following questions:
Six persons- P, Q, R, S, T, and U in which three are married couples are sitting at the circular table facing the centre but not necessarily in the same order. They are of different ages. The couples are not sitting together. In couples, the husband's age is more than the wife's age. U sits second to the left of the one whose age is 34. U and the spouse of Q are sitting adjacent to each other. Q sits immediate right of the one who sits opposite to the person whose age is 45. Q does not sit adjacent to U. P sits immediate right of the one who is the husband of U. P is not the spouse of Q. S is the male who sits opposite to the one whose age is 25. The age of T is three years more than S's spouse. Neither S nor R is the spouse of Q. U's spouse age is five years more than the one who sits immediate right of T. The age difference between S and Q is one year less than the age difference between R and Q. The age of Q is less than the age of P's spouse.
Who sits to the immediate left of U's spouse?
I. One who is the spouse of T
II. One who is 34 years old
III. One who is second to the right of U
IV. One who is to the immediate left of R
V. One who is opposite to T
1. I, II, III, IV
2. I, II, III, V
3. I, II, IV, V
4. I,II, III, V
5. II, III, IV, V
Correct Option - 4
Que. 7 How many persons are seated between Q's spouse and S's spouse when counted to the right of Q's spouse?
1. None
2. One
3. Two
4. Three
5. Four
Correct Option - 1
Que. 8 What is the sum of the age of S, T, and R?
1. 92
2. 97
3. 96
4. 98
5. 94
Correct Option - 2
Que. 9 Which of the following is true about R?
1. R is the spouse of T
2. R sits second to the left of U
3. Age of R is 34
4. R sits opposite to the one whose age is 25
5. None is true
Correct Option - 1
Que. 10 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Eight people A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the square while four sit in the middle of each of the four sides. The ones who sit at the four corners face outside while those who sit in the middle of the sides face the centre. Each one of them likes different colours – Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, Black, White and Brown but not necessarily in the same order.
A sits second to the right of the one who likes Brown. The one who likes Brown faces the centre. Only two people sit between A and H. The one who likes Red sits second to the left of H. Only one person sits between C and the one who likes Red. E sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Pink. Only one person sits between F and the one who likes Pink. D likes Yellow. G sits second to the left of the one who likes Black. B does not like Black. The one who likes White sits second to the right of B. Only three people sit between the one who likes White and the one who likes Green.
Who amongst the following sits second to the right of the one who likes Green?
1. The one who likes Pink
2. A
3. The one who likes Blue
4. B
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3
Que. 11 Which of the following is true with respect to the given seating arrangement?
1. E sits second to the right of C
2. G sits to the immediate left of H
3. Only three people sit between A and the one who likes Blue
4. F faces outside
5. None is true
Correct Option - 4
Que. 12 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given seating arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. D
2. The one who likes Pink
3. A
4. The one who likes Black
5. F
Correct Option - 5
Que. 13 Who amongst the following likes Blue?
1. A
2. C
3. F
4. G
5. Cannot be determined
Correct Option - 2
Que. 14 What is the position of the one who likes White with respect to G?
1. Immediate left
2. Second to the left
3. Third to the right
4. Immediate right
5. Second to the right
Correct Option - 1
Que. 15 Direction: In each of the questions below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:
All books are pens.
Some pens are pencils.
All pencils are erasers.
Conclusions:
I. Some erasers are pens.
II. All books are erasers.
III. Some pencils are books.
1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Only I and II follow
4. Only I and III follow
5. None follows
Correct Option - 1
Que. 16 Statements:
Some mobiles are laptops.
All laptops are computers.
Some computers are tablets.
Conclusions:
I. Some tablets are laptops.
II. Some computers are mobiles.
III. No tablet is a laptop.
1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Only either I or III and II follow
4. Only either I or III follows
5. None follows
Correct Option - 3
Que. 17 Statements:
All cats are dogs.
Some dogs are rats.
All rats are mice.
Conclusions:
I. Some mice are dogs.
II. Some mice are cats.
III. Some rats are cats.
1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Only I and II follow
4. Only II and III follow
5. None follows
Correct Option - 1
Que. 18 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Seven people P, Q, R, S, T, U and V live on seven different floors of a building but not necessarily in the same order. The lowermost floor of the building is numbered 1, the one above that is numbered 2 and so on till the topmost floor is numbered 7. Each one of them likes different colours – Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, Black and White but not necessarily in the same order.
Only three people live above the one who likes Green. Only one person lives between the one who likes Green and the one who likes Black. V lives immediately above the one who likes Black. Only two people live between V and the one who likes Pink. Only three people live between the one who likes Pink and the one who likes Yellow. T lives immediately below the one who likes Yellow. Only one person lives between T and the one who likes White. Only two people live between the one who likes White and R. Q lives on an odd numbered floor. Only one person lives between Q and the one who likes Red. S lives immediately above U. P does not like Blue.
Which of the following colours does P like?
1. Green
2. Yellow
3. White
4. Black
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3
Que. 19 Who amongst the following lives on floor number 3?
1. The one who likes Pink
2. The one who likes Black
3. T
4. The one who likes Yellow
5. None of these
Correct Option - 1
Que. 20 Which of the following is true with respect to the given information?
1. R lives on floor number 5
2. Only two people live between the one who likes Pink and the one who likes White
3. T lives immediately above the one who likes Green
4. The one who likes Black lives on an even numbered floor
5. None is true
Correct Option - 4
Que. 21 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. The one who likes Green – Floor 5
2. The one who likes Black – Floor 2
3. The one who likes Yellow – Floor 6
4. The one who likes Pink – Floor 3
5. The one who likes White – Floor 1
Correct Option - 5
Que. 22 Who amongst the following likes Blue?
1. R
2. Q
3. U
4. S
5. Cannot be determined
Correct Option - 3
Que. 23 Direction: In the following questions, the symbols @, #, %, $ and * are used with the following meaning as illustrated below.
‘P @ Q’ means ‘P is not smaller than Q’.
‘P # Q’ means ‘P is neither smaller than nor equal to Q’.
‘P % Q’ means ‘P is neither greater than nor equal to Q’.
‘P $ Q’ means ‘P is neither greater than nor smaller than Q’.
‘P * Q’ means ‘P is not greater than Q’.
Now in each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the three conclusions I, II and III given below them is/are definitely true.
Statements:
A @ B, B # C, C % D
Conclusions:
I. A # C
II. B % D
III. A @ D
1. Only I is true
2. Only II is true
3. Only I and II are true
4. Only I and III are true
5. None is true
Correct Option - 1
Que. 24 Statements:
P # Q, Q $ R, R * S
Conclusions:
I. P # R
II. P # S
III. Q * S
1. Only I and II are true
2. Only I and III are true
3. Only II and III are true
4. All are true
5. None is true
Correct Option - 2
Que. 25 Statements:
M % N, N @ O, O # P
Conclusions:
I. M % O
II. N # P
III. M % P
1. Only I is true
2. Only II is true
3. Only I and II are true
4. Only II and III are true
5. All are true
Correct Option - 5
Que. 26 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.
Input: 56 done 38 12 white 75 under 29 black 47
Step I: 12 56 done 38 white 75 under 29 black 47
Step II: 12 29 56 done 38 white 75 under black 47
Step III: 12 29 38 56 done white 75 under black 47
Step IV: 12 29 38 47 56 done white 75 under black
Step V: 12 29 38 47 56 75 done white under black
Step VI: 12 29 38 47 56 75 black done white under
Step VII: 12 29 38 47 56 75 black done under white
And Step VII is the last step of the rearrangement.
As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the given input.
Input: 63 apple 27 45 orange 18 grape 36 banana 54
Which of the following will be Step IV for the above input?
1. 18 27 36 45 63 apple orange grape banana 54
2. 18 27 36 45 54 63 apple orange grape banana
3. 18 27 36 45 63 apple orange 54 grape banana
4. 18 27 36 45 63 apple grape orange banana 54
5. None of these
Correct Option - 1
Que. 27 How many steps will be required to complete the rearrangement for the above input?
1. Five
2. Six
3. Seven
4. Eight
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3
Que. 28 Which of the following would be the final arrangement?
1. 18 27 36 45 54 63 apple banana grape orange
2. 18 27 36 45 54 63 banana apple grape orange
3. 18 27 36 45 54 63 apple banana orange grape
4. 18 27 36 45 54 63 banana apple orange grape
5. None of these
Correct Option - 1
Que. 29 Which of the following elements will be fifth to the left of the seventh from the right end in Step V?
1. 45
2. 36
3. apple
4. 54
5. None of these
Correct Option - 2
Que. 30 What will be the position of ‘orange’ in Step VI?
1. Fifth from the left
2. Sixth from the left
3. Fourth from the right
4. Third from the right
5. None of these
Correct Option - 4
Que. 31 Direction: Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer.
How is ‘P’ related to ‘Q’?
I. P is the brother of R who is the sister of Q.
II. P is the son of S who is the father of Q.
1. if the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
2. if the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
3. if the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
4. if the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
5. if the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
Correct Option - 4
Que. 32 How many children does A have?
I. B is the only daughter of C who is wife of A.
II. D and E are brothers of B.
1. if the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
2. if the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
3. if the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
4. if the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
5. if the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
Correct Option - 5
Que. 33 On which day of the week did Ravi visit the temple?
I. Ravi visited the temple day after the day he visited the museum.
II. Ravi visited the museum on Tuesday.
1. if the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
2. if the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
3. if the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
4. if the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
5. if the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
Correct Option - 5
Que. 34 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Nine people A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I are sitting in a straight line facing north but not necessarily in the same order. Only two people sit between A and E. Only three people sit between E and H. D sits second to the right of H. Only two people sit between D and G. B sits to the immediate left of G. Only one person sits between B and C. F sits second to the left of C. I sits at one of the extreme ends of the line.
Who amongst the following sits exactly between A and E?
1. F
2. C
3. B
4. G
5. None of these
Correct Option - 2
Que. 35 Which of the following is true with respect to the given seating arrangement?
1. H sits second to the right of E
2. Only three people sit between F and D
3. G sits at one of the extreme ends of the line
4. B sits second to the left of H
5. None is true
Correct Option - 1
Que. 36 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given seating arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. A
2. F
3. D
4. G
5. I
Correct Option - 5
Que. 37 Who amongst the following sits third to the right of C?
1. H
2. D
3. E
4. A
5. None of these
Correct Option - 2
Que. 38 What is the position of B with respect to E?
1. Second to the left
2. Third to the right
3. Immediate left
4. Immediate right
5. Second to the right
Correct Option - 1
Que. 39 Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: “Buy pure and natural honey of company X” – an advertisement.
Assumptions:
I. Artificial honey can be prepared.
II. People do not mind paying more for pure and natural honey.
1. if only assumption I is implicit.
2. if only assumption II is implicit.
3. if either I or II is implicit.
4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
5. if both I and II are implicit.
Correct Option - 1
Que. 40 Statement: “Use our product to improve memory of your child. It is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side effects.” – An advertisement of a pharmaceutical company.
Assumptions:
I. People generally opt for a medical product which is recommended by a doctor.
II. There are other products available in the market to improve memory of children.
1. if only assumption I is implicit.
2. if only assumption II is implicit.
3. if either I or II is implicit.
4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
5. if both I and II are implicit.
Correct Option - 2
Que. 41 Statement: “You should not drink while driving” – A notice on a highway.
Assumptions:
I. Drinking while driving may cause accidents.
II. People generally do not obey traffic rules.
1. if only assumption I is implicit.
2. if only assumption II is implicit.
3. if either I or II is implicit.
4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
5. if both I and II are implicit.
Correct Option - 1
Que. 42 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a circular table facing the centre but not necessarily in the same order. Each one of them likes different subjects – Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Hindi, History and Geography but not necessarily in the same order.
A sits second to the right of the one who likes History. Only two people sit between A and the one who likes Chemistry. Only one person sits between the one who likes Chemistry and the one who likes Biology. E sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Biology. Only three people sit between E and the one who likes Maths. Only one person sits between the one who likes Maths and the one who likes Physics. F sits second to the left of the one who likes Physics. Only two people sit between F and the one who likes English. G sits to the immediate right of the one who likes English. Only one person sits between G and the one who likes Hindi. B sits second to the right of the one who likes Hindi. C sits to the immediate left of B. D likes Geography.
Which of the following subjects does A like?
1. Maths
2. Physics
3. Biology
4. English
5. None of these
Correct Option - 4
Que. 43 Who amongst the following likes Physics?
1. A
2. C
3. E
4. F
5. Cannot be determined
Correct Option - 3
Que. 44 Which of the following is true with respect to the given seating arrangement?
1. G sits second to the right of the one who likes Chemistry
2. Only two people sit between the one who likes Maths and the one who likes Hindi
3. F sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Biology
4. The one who likes History sits second to the left of C
5. None is true
Correct Option - 2
Que. 45 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given seating arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. The one who likes Maths
2. The one who likes Physics
3. The one who likes Chemistry
4. The one who likes Biology
5. The one who likes English
Correct Option - 5
Que. 46 Who amongst the following sits second to the left of the one who likes Geography?
1. The one who likes Hindi
2. The one who likes History
3. A
4. G
5. None of these
Correct Option - 1
Que. 47 Direction: In each of the following questions, two rows of numbers are given. The resultant number in each row is to be worked out separately based on the following rules and the questions below the rows of numbers are to be answered. The operations of numbers progress from left to right.
Rules:
(i) If an odd number is followed by an even number, the first number is to be multiplied by the second number.
(ii) If an even number is followed by an odd number, the second number is to be subtracted from the first number.
(iii) If an odd number is followed by an odd number, the two numbers are to be added.
(iv) If an even number is followed by an even number, the two numbers are to be divided (first number by second number).
I. 15 8 11
II. 12 5 9
What is the difference between the resultants of the two rows?
1. 5
2. 8
3. 11
4. 14
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3
Que. 48 I. 16 4 9
II. 25 6 7
What is the sum of the resultants of the two rows?
1. 48
2. 52
3. 56
4. 60
5. None of these
Correct Option - 2
Que. 49 I. 14 7 3
II. 18 9 5
What is the product of the resultants of the two rows?
1. 120
2. 140
3. 160
4. 180
5. None of these
Correct Option - 1
Que. 50 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Six boxes A, B, C, D, E and F are placed one above another but not necessarily in the same order. Each box contains different items – Books, Clothes, Shoes, Toys, Stationery and Electronics but not necessarily in the same order.
Only two boxes are placed between the box which contains Books and the box which contains Toys. The box which contains Toys is placed above the box which contains Books. Only one box is placed between the box which contains Toys and box C. Box C is placed above the box which contains Toys. Only three boxes are placed between box C and the box which contains Stationery. The box which contains Stationery is placed below box C. Only one box is placed between the box which contains Stationery and box F. Box F is placed above the box which contains Stationery. Only two boxes are placed between box F and the box which contains Clothes. The box which contains Clothes is placed below box F. Only one box is placed between the box which contains Clothes and box A. Box A is placed above the box which contains Clothes. Box B is placed immediately above the box which contains Electronics. Box D is placed immediately below the box which contains Shoes.
Which of the following boxes contains Shoes?
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
Correct Option - 1
Que. 51 Which of the following items does box E contain?
1. Books
2. Clothes
3. Shoes
4. Toys
5. Stationery
Correct Option - 4
Que. 52 How many boxes are placed between box B and the box which contains Stationery?
1. None
2. One
3. Two
4. Three
5. Four
Correct Option - 3
Que. 53 Which of the following is true with respect to the given arrangement?
1. Box A is placed immediately above the box which contains Toys
2. Only two boxes are placed between box C and the box which contains Electronics
3. Box F contains Clothes
4. The box which contains Books is placed immediately below box D
5. None is true
Correct Option - 2
Que. 54 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. Box C – Toys
2. Box F – Stationery
3. Box A – Clothes
4. Box B – Electronics
5. Box D – Shoes
Correct Option - 5
Que. 55 Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement: A large number of students have been caught using unfair means in the recent examinations.
Courses of Action:
I. All those students who were found guilty should be debarred from appearing in any examination for next three years.
II. The examination system should be made more strict to prevent such incidents in future.
1. if only I follows
2. if only II follows
3. if either I or II follows
4. if neither I nor II follows
5. if both I and II follow
Correct Option - 5
Que. 56 Statement: The prices of essential commodities have gone up substantially during the past few weeks.
Courses of Action:
I. The government should set up an expert committee to study the reasons for such increase.
II. The government should immediately provide subsidy on essential commodities to bring down the prices.
1. if only I follows
2. if only II follows
3. if either I or II follows
4. if neither I nor II follows
5. if both I and II follow
Correct Option - 1
Que. 57 Statement: A large number of people have fallen ill after consuming contaminated water from a local source.
Courses of Action:
I. The local administration should immediately arrange for alternative source of pure drinking water.
II. The local administration should fine the people who are responsible for contaminating the water source.
1. if only I follows
2. if only II follows
3. if either I or II follows
4. if neither I nor II follows
5. if both I and II follow
Correct Option - 5
Que. 58 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Eight people P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting in two parallel rows containing four people each in such a way that there is an equal distance between adjacent persons. In row 1, P, Q, R and S are seated and all of them are facing south. In row 2, T, U, V and W are seated and all of them are facing north. Therefore, in the given seating arrangement each member seated in a row faces another member of the other row. Each one of them likes different colours – Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, Black, White and Brown but not necessarily in the same order.
P sits second to the right of the one who likes Brown. The one who likes Brown faces the one who likes Pink. Only one person sits between the one who likes Pink and T. T faces the one who likes Yellow. Only two people sit between the one who likes Yellow and R. R faces the one who likes Black. Only one person sits between the one who likes Black and U. U faces the one who likes Green. Only two people sit between the one who likes Green and Q. Q faces the one who likes White. Only one person sits between the one who likes White and V. V faces the one who likes Red. S likes Blue. W does not like Pink.
Which of the following colours does P like?
1. Yellow
2. Green
3. White
4. Red
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3
Que. 59 Who amongst the following likes Pink?
1. T
2. U
3. V
4. W
5. Cannot be determined
Correct Option - 4
Que. 60 Which of the following is true with respect to the given seating arrangement?
1. T faces the one who likes Yellow
2. Only one person sits between the one who likes Black and the one who likes White
3. Q faces the one who likes Green
4. The one who likes Red sits second to the left of W
5. None is true
Correct Option - 1
Que. 61 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given seating arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. The one who likes Brown
2. The one who likes Pink
3. The one who likes Yellow
4. The one who likes Black
5. The one who likes Green
Correct Option - 5
Que. 62 Who amongst the following sits second to the left of the one who likes Red?
1. The one who likes White
2. The one who likes Black
3. U
4. V
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3
Que. 63 Direction: In each of the following questions, a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: The government has decided to increase the price of petrol by 10% with immediate effect.
Conclusions:
I. The government needs more money to meet its expenses.
II. The price of other commodities will also increase.
1. if only conclusion I follows
2. if only conclusion II follows
3. if either I or II follows
4. if neither I nor II follows
5. if both I and II follow
Correct Option - 4
Que. 64 Statement: A large number of people have been evacuated from the coastal areas due to the warning of a cyclone.
Conclusions:
I. The cyclone is expected to hit the coastal areas.
II. The government is taking necessary precautions to avoid loss of life.
1. if only conclusion I follows
2. if only conclusion II follows
3. if either I or II follows
4. if neither I nor II follows
5. if both I and II follow
Correct Option - 5
Que. 65 Statement: The school has decided to give free education to all the students belonging to economically weaker sections.
Conclusions:
I. The school has enough funds to provide free education.
II. Education is the basic right of every child.
1. if only conclusion I follows
2. if only conclusion II follows
3. if either I or II follows
4. if neither I nor II follows
5. if both I and II follow
Correct Option - 4
Que. 66 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Seven people A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a straight line facing north but not necessarily in the same order. Each one of them has a different profession – Doctor, Engineer, Teacher, Lawyer, Architect, Pilot and Scientist but not necessarily in the same order.
Only three people sit between A and the one who is a Doctor. Only one person sits between the one who is a Doctor and B. B sits to the immediate left of the one who is an Engineer. Only two people sit between the one who is an Engineer and C. C sits to the immediate right of the one who is a Teacher. Only one person sits between the one who is a Teacher and D. D sits to the immediate left of the one who is a Lawyer. Only two people sit between the one who is a Lawyer and E. E sits to the immediate right of the one who is an Architect. Only one person sits between the one who is an Architect and F. F sits to the immediate left of the one who is a Pilot. G is a Scientist.
Which of the following professions does A have?
1. Engineer
2. Teacher
3. Lawyer
4. Architect
5. None of these
Correct Option - 4
Que. 67 Who amongst the following is a Doctor?
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
Correct Option - 5
Que. 68 Which of the following is true with respect to the given seating arrangement?
1. A sits second to the right of the one who is a Doctor
2. Only two people sit between B and the one who is a Teacher
3. D sits to the immediate left of the one who is an Engineer
4. The one who is a Pilot sits at one of the extreme ends of the line
5. None is true
Correct Option - 4
Que. 69 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given seating arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. The one who is a Doctor
2. The one who is an Engineer
3. The one who is a Teacher
4. The one who is a Lawyer
5. The one who is an Architect
Correct Option - 5
Que. 70 Who amongst the following sits second to the right of the one who is a Scientist?
1. The one who is a Pilot
2. The one who is an Architect
3. F
4. G
5. None of these
Correct Option - 1
Que. 71 Direction: In each of the questions below are given three statements followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:
All apples are bananas.
Some bananas are oranges.
All oranges are grapes.
Conclusions:
I. Some grapes are bananas.
II. Some grapes are apples.
III. Some oranges are apples.
1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Only I and II follow
4. Only II and III follow
5. None follows
Correct Option - 1
Que. 72 Statements:
Some tables are chairs.
All chairs are desks.
Some desks are benches.
Conclusions:
I. Some benches are chairs.
II. Some desks are tables.
III. No bench is a chair.
1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Only either I or III and II follow
4. Only either I or III follows
5. None follows
Correct Option - 3
Que. 73 Statements:
All pens are pencils.
Some pencils are erasers.
All erasers are sharpeners.
Conclusions:
I. Some sharpeners are pencils.
II. Some sharpeners are pens.
III. Some erasers are pens.
1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Only I and II follow
4. Only II and III follow
5. None follows
Correct Option - 1
Que. 74 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Eight people A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the square while four sit in the middle of each of the four sides. The ones who sit at the four corners face outside while those who sit in the middle of the sides face the centre. Each one of them likes different fruits – Apple, Banana, Mango, Orange, Grapes, Pineapple, Guava and Watermelon but not necessarily in the same order.
A sits second to the right of the one who likes Watermelon. The one who likes Watermelon faces the centre. Only two people sit between A and H. The one who likes Apple sits second to the left of H. Only one person sits between C and the one who likes Apple. E sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Grapes. Only one person sits between F and the one who likes Grapes. D likes Orange. G sits second to the left of the one who likes Pineapple. B does not like Pineapple. The one who likes Guava sits second to the right of B. Only three people sit between the one who likes Guava and the one who likes Mango.
Who amongst the following sits second to the right of the one who likes Mango?
1. The one who likes Grapes
2. A
3. The one who likes Banana
4. B
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3
Que. 75 Which of the following is true with respect to the given seating arrangement?
1. E sits second to the right of C
2. G sits to the immediate left of H
3. Only three people sit between A and the one who likes Banana
4. F faces outside
5. None is true
Correct Option - 4
Que. 76 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given seating arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. D
2. The one who likes Grapes
3. A
4. The one who likes Pineapple
5. F
Correct Option - 5
Que. 77 Who amongst the following likes Banana?
1. A
2. C
3. F
4. G
5. Cannot be determined
Correct Option - 2
Que. 78 What is the position of the one who likes Guava with respect to G?
1. Immediate left
2. Second to the left
3. Third to the right
4. Immediate right
5. Second to the right
Correct Option - 1
Que. 79 Direction: In each of the questions below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:
All books are pens.
Some pens are pencils.
All pencils are erasers.
Conclusions:
I. Some erasers are pens.
II. All books are erasers.
III. Some pencils are books.
1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Only I and II follow
4. Only I and III follow
5. None follows
Correct Option - 1
Que. 80 Statements:
Some mobiles are laptops.
All laptops are computers.
Some computers are tablets.
Conclusions:
I. Some tablets are laptops.
II. Some computers are mobiles.
III. No tablet is a laptop.
1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Only either I or III and II follow
4. Only either I or III follows
5. None follows
Correct Option - 3
Que. 81 Statements:
All cats are dogs.
Some dogs are rats.
All rats are mice.
Conclusions:
I. Some mice are dogs.
II. Some mice are cats.
III. Some rats are cats.
1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Only I and II follow
4. Only II and III follow
5. None follows
Correct Option - 1
Que. 82 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Seven people P, Q, R, S, T, U and V live on seven different floors of a building but not necessarily in the same order. The lowermost floor of the building is numbered 1, the one above that is numbered 2 and so on till the topmost floor is numbered 7. Each one of them likes different colours – Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, Black and White but not necessarily in the same order.
Only three people live above the one who likes Green. Only one person lives between the one who likes Green and the one who likes Black. V lives immediately above the one who likes Black. Only two people live between V and the one who likes Pink. Only three people live between the one who likes Pink and the one who likes Yellow. T lives immediately below the one who likes Yellow. Only one person lives between T and the one who likes White. Only two people live between the one who likes White and R. Q lives on an odd numbered floor. Only one person lives between Q and the one who likes Red. S lives immediately above U. P does not like Blue.
Which of the following colours does P like?
1. Green
2. Yellow
3. White
4. Black
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3
Que. 83 Who amongst the following lives on floor number 3?
1. The one who likes Pink
2. The one who likes Black
3. T
4. The one who likes Yellow
5. None of these
Correct Option - 1
Que. 84 Which of the following is true with respect to the given information?
1. R lives on floor number 5
2. Only two people live between the one who likes Pink and the one who likes White
3. T lives immediately above the one who likes Green
4. The one who likes Black lives on an even numbered floor
5. None is true
Correct Option - 4
Que. 85 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. The one who likes Green – Floor 5
2. The one who likes Black – Floor 2
3. The one who likes Yellow – Floor 6
4. The one who likes Pink – Floor 3
5. The one who likes White – Floor 1
Correct Option - 5
Que. 86 Who amongst the following likes Blue?
1. R
2. Q
3. U
4. S
5. Cannot be determined
Correct Option - 3
Que. 87 Direction: In the following questions, the symbols @, #, %, $ and * are used with the following meaning as illustrated below.
‘P @ Q’ means ‘P is not smaller than Q’.
‘P # Q’ means ‘P is neither smaller than nor equal to Q’.
‘P % Q’ means ‘P is neither greater than nor equal to Q’.
‘P $ Q’ means ‘P is neither greater than nor smaller than Q’.
‘P * Q’ means ‘P is not greater than Q’.
Now in each of the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the three conclusions I, II and III given below them is/are definitely true.
Statements:
A @ B, B # C, C % D
Conclusions:
I. A # C
II. B % D
III. A @ D
1. Only I is true
2. Only II is true
3. Only I and II are true
4. Only I and III are true
5. None is true
Correct Option - 1
Que. 88 Statements:
P # Q, Q $ R, R * S
Conclusions:
I. P # R
II. P # S
III. Q * S
1. Only I and II are true
2. Only I and III are true
3. Only II and III are true
4. All are true
5. None is true
Correct Option - 2
Que. 89 Statements:
M % N, N @ O, O # P
Conclusions:
I. M % O
II. N # P
III. M % P
1. Only I is true
2. Only II is true
3. Only I and II are true
4. Only II and III are true
5. All are true
Correct Option - 5
Que. 90 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.
Input: 56 done 38 12 white 75 under 29 black 47
Step I: 12 56 done 38 white 75 under 29 black 47
Step II: 12 29 56 done 38 white 75 under black 47
Step III: 12 29 38 56 done white 75 under black 47
Step IV: 12 29 38 47 56 done white 75 under black
Step V: 12 29 38 47 56 75 done white under black
Step VI: 12 29 38 47 56 75 black done white under
Step VII: 12 29 38 47 56 75 black done under white
And Step VII is the last step of the rearrangement.
As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the given input.
Input: 63 apple 27 45 orange 18 grape 36 banana 54
Which of the following will be Step IV for the above input?
1. 18 27 36 45 63 apple orange grape banana 54
2. 18 27 36 45 54 63 apple orange grape banana
3. 18 27 36 45 63 apple orange 54 grape banana
4. 18 27 36 45 63 apple grape orange banana 54
5. None of these
Correct Option - 1
Que. 91 How many steps will be required to complete the rearrangement for the above input?
1. Five
2. Six
3. Seven
4. Eight
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3
Que. 92 Which of the following would be the final arrangement?
1. 18 27 36 45 54 63 apple banana grape orange
2. 18 27 36 45 54 63 banana apple grape orange
3. 18 27 36 45 54 63 apple banana orange grape
4. 18 27 36 45 54 63 banana apple orange grape
5. None of these
Correct Option - 1
Que. 93 Which of the following elements will be fifth to the left of the seventh from the right end in Step V?
1. 45
2. 36
3. apple
4. 54
5. None of these
Correct Option - 2
Que. 94 What will be the position of ‘orange’ in Step VI?
1. Fifth from the left
2. Sixth from the left
3. Fourth from the right
4. Third from the right
5. None of these
Correct Option - 4
Que. 95 Direction: Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give answer.
How is ‘P’ related to ‘Q’?
I. P is the brother of R who is the sister of Q.
II. P is the son of S who is the father of Q.
1. if the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
2. if the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
3. if the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
4. if the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
5. if the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
Correct Option - 4
Que. 96 How many children does A have?
I. B is the only daughter of C who is wife of A.
II. D and E are brothers of B.
1. if the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
2. if the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
3. if the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
4. if the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
5. if the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
Correct Option - 5
Que. 97 On which day of the week did Ravi visit the temple?
I. Ravi visited the temple day after the day he visited the museum.
II. Ravi visited the museum on Tuesday.
1. if the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
2. if the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
3. if the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
4. if the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
5. if the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
Correct Option - 5
Que. 98 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Nine people A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I are sitting in a straight line facing north but not necessarily in the same order. Only two people sit between A and E. Only three people sit between E and H. D sits second to the right of H. Only two people sit between D and G. B sits to the immediate left of G. Only one person sits between B and C. F sits second to the left of C. I sits at one of the extreme ends of the line.
Who amongst the following sits exactly between A and E?
1. F
2. C
3. B
4. G
5. None of these
Correct Option - 2
Que. 99 Which of the following is true with respect to the given seating arrangement?
1. H sits second to the right of E
2. Only three people sit between F and D
3. G sits at one of the extreme ends of the line
4. B sits second to the left of H
5. None is true
Correct Option - 1
Que. 100 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given seating arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. A
2. F
3. D
4. G
5. I
Correct Option - 5
Que. 101 Who amongst the following sits third to the right of C?
1. H
2. D
3. E
4. A
5. None of these
Correct Option - 2
Que. 102 What is the position of B with respect to E?
1. Second to the left
2. Third to the right
3. Immediate left
4. Immediate right
5. Second to the right
Correct Option - 1
Que. 103 Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Statement: “Buy pure and natural honey of company X” – an advertisement.
Assumptions:
I. Artificial honey can be prepared.
II. People do not mind paying more for pure and natural honey.
1. if only assumption I is implicit.
2. if only assumption II is implicit.
3. if either I or II is implicit.
4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
5. if both I and II are implicit.
Correct Option - 1
Que. 104 Statement: “Use our product to improve memory of your child. It is based on natural herbs and has no harmful side effects.” – An advertisement of a pharmaceutical company.
Assumptions:
I. People generally opt for a medical product which is recommended by a doctor.
II. There are other products available in the market to improve memory of children.
1. if only assumption I is implicit.
2. if only assumption II is implicit.
3. if either I or II is implicit.
4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
5. if both I and II are implicit.
Correct Option - 2
Que. 105 Statement: “You should not drink while driving” – A notice on a highway.
Assumptions:
I. Drinking while driving may cause accidents.
II. People generally do not obey traffic rules.
1. if only assumption I is implicit.
2. if only assumption II is implicit.
3. if either I or II is implicit.
4. if neither I nor II is implicit.
5. if both I and II are implicit.
Correct Option - 1
Que. 106 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a circular table facing the centre but not necessarily in the same order. Each one of them likes different subjects – Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Hindi, History and Geography but not necessarily in the same order.
A sits second to the right of the one who likes History. Only two people sit between A and the one who likes Chemistry. Only one person sits between the one who likes Chemistry and the one who likes Biology. E sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Biology. Only three people sit between E and the one who likes Maths. Only one person sits between the one who likes Maths and the one who likes Physics. F sits second to the left of the one who likes Physics. Only two people sit between F and the one who likes English. G sits to the immediate right of the one who likes English. Only one person sits between G and the one who likes Hindi. B sits second to the right of the one who likes Hindi. C sits to the immediate left of B. D likes Geography.
Which of the following subjects does A like?
1. Maths
2. Physics
3. Biology
4. English
5. None of these
Correct Option - 4
Que. 107 Who amongst the following likes Physics?
1. A
2. C
3. E
4. F
5. Cannot be determined
Correct Option - 3
Que. 108 Which of the following is true with respect to the given seating arrangement?
1. G sits second to the right of the one who likes Chemistry
2. Only two people sit between the one who likes Maths and the one who likes Hindi
3. F sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Biology
4. The one who likes History sits second to the left of C
5. None is true
Correct Option - 2
Que. 109 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given seating arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. The one who likes Maths
2. The one who likes Physics
3. The one who likes Chemistry
4. The one who likes Biology
5. The one who likes English
Correct Option - 5
Que. 110 Who amongst the following sits second to the left of the one who likes Geography?
1. The one who likes Hindi
2. The one who likes History
3. A
4. G
5. None of these
Correct Option - 1
Que. 111 Direction: In each of the following questions, two rows of numbers are given. The resultant number in each row is to be worked out separately based on the following rules and the questions below the rows of numbers are to be answered. The operations of numbers progress from left to right.
Rules:
(i) If an odd number is followed by an even number, the first number is to be multiplied by the second number.
(ii) If an even number is followed by an odd number, the second number is to be subtracted from the first number.
(iii) If an odd number is followed by an odd number, the two numbers are to be added.
(iv) If an even number is followed by an even number, the two numbers are to be divided (first number by second number).
I. 15 8 11
II. 12 5 9
What is the difference between the resultants of the two rows?
1. 5
2. 8
3. 11
4. 14
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3
Que. 112 I. 16 4 9
II. 25 6 7
What is the sum of the resultants of the two rows?
1. 48
2. 52
3. 56
4. 60
5. None of these
Correct Option - 2
Que. 113 I. 14 7 3
II. 18 9 5
What is the product of the resultants of the two rows?
1. 120
2. 140
3. 160
4. 180
5. None of these
Correct Option - 1
Que. 114 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Six boxes A, B, C, D, E and F are placed one above another but not necessarily in the same order. Each box contains different items – Books, Clothes, Shoes, Toys, Stationery and Electronics but not necessarily in the same order.
Only two boxes are placed between the box which contains Books and the box which contains Toys. The box which contains Toys is placed above the box which contains Books. Only one box is placed between the box which contains Toys and box C. Box C is placed above the box which contains Toys. Only three boxes are placed between box C and the box which contains Stationery. The box which contains Stationery is placed below box C. Only one box is placed between the box which contains Stationery and box F. Box F is placed above the box which contains Stationery. Only two boxes are placed between box F and the box which contains Clothes. The box which contains Clothes is placed below box F. Only one box is placed between the box which contains Clothes and box A. Box A is placed above the box which contains Clothes. Box B is placed immediately above the box which contains Electronics. Box D is placed immediately below the box which contains Shoes.
Which of the following boxes contains Shoes?
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
Correct Option - 1
Que. 115 Which of the following items does box E contain?
1. Books
2. Clothes
3. Shoes
4. Toys
5. Stationery
Correct Option - 4
Que. 116 How many boxes are placed between box B and the box which contains Stationery?
1. None
2. One
3. Two
4. Three
5. Four
Correct Option - 3
Que. 117 Which of the following is true with respect to the given arrangement?
1. Box A is placed immediately above the box which contains Toys
2. Only two boxes are placed between box C and the box which contains Electronics
3. Box F contains Clothes
4. The box which contains Books is placed immediately below box D
5. None is true
Correct Option - 2
Que. 118 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. Box C – Toys
2. Box F – Stationery
3. Box A – Clothes
4. Box B – Electronics
5. Box D – Shoes
Correct Option - 5
Que. 119 Direction: In each question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement: A large number of students have been caught using unfair means in the recent examinations.
Courses of Action:
I. All those students who were found guilty should be debarred from appearing in any examination for next three years.
II. The examination system should be made more strict to prevent such incidents in future.
1. if only I follows
2. if only II follows
3. if either I or II follows
4. if neither I nor II follows
5. if both I and II follow
Correct Option - 5
Que. 120 Statement: The prices of essential commodities have gone up substantially during the past few weeks.
Courses of Action:
I. The government should set up an expert committee to study the reasons for such increase.
II. The government should immediately provide subsidy on essential commodities to bring down the prices.
1. if only I follows
2. if only II follows
3. if either I or II follows
4. if neither I nor II follows
5. if both I and II follow
Correct Option - 1
Que. 121 Statement: A large number of people have fallen ill after consuming contaminated water from a local source.
Courses of Action:
I. The local administration should immediately arrange for alternative source of pure drinking water.
II. The local administration should fine the people who are responsible for contaminating the water source.
1. if only I follows
2. if only II follows
3. if either I or II follows
4. if neither I nor II follows
5. if both I and II follow
Correct Option - 5
Que. 122 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Eight people P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting in two parallel rows containing four people each in such a way that there is an equal distance between adjacent persons. In row 1, P, Q, R and S are seated and all of them are facing south. In row 2, T, U, V and W are seated and all of them are facing north. Therefore, in the given seating arrangement each member seated in a row faces another member of the other row. Each one of them likes different colours – Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink, Black, White and Brown but not necessarily in the same order.
P sits second to the right of the one who likes Brown. The one who likes Brown faces the one who likes Pink. Only one person sits between the one who likes Pink and T. T faces the one who likes Yellow. Only two people sit between the one who likes Yellow and R. R faces the one who likes Black. Only one person sits between the one who likes Black and U. U faces the one who likes Green. Only two people sit between the one who likes Green and Q. Q faces the one who likes White. Only one person sits between the one who likes White and V. V faces the one who likes Red. S likes Blue. W does not like Pink.
Which of the following colours does P like?
1. Yellow
2. Green
3. White
4. Red
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3
Que. 123 Who amongst the following likes Pink?
1. T
2. U
3. V
4. W
5. Cannot be determined
Correct Option - 4
Que. 124 Which of the following is true with respect to the given seating arrangement?
1. T faces the one who likes Yellow
2. Only one person sits between the one who likes Black and the one who likes White
3. Q faces the one who likes Green
4. The one who likes Red sits second to the left of W
5. None is true
Correct Option - 1
Que. 125 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given seating arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. The one who likes Brown
2. The one who likes Pink
3. The one who likes Yellow
4. The one who likes Black
5. The one who likes Green
Correct Option - 5
Que. 126 Who amongst the following sits second to the left of the one who likes Red?
1. The one who likes White
2. The one who likes Black
3. U
4. V
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3
Que. 127 Direction: In each of the following questions, a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: The government has decided to increase the price of petrol by 10% with immediate effect.
Conclusions:
I. The government needs more money to meet its expenses.
II. The price of other commodities will also increase.
1. if only conclusion I follows
2. if only conclusion II follows
3. if either I or II follows
4. if neither I nor II follows
5. if both I and II follow
Correct Option - 4
Que. 128 Statement: A large number of people have been evacuated from the coastal areas due to the warning of a cyclone.
Conclusions:
I. The cyclone is expected to hit the coastal areas.
II. The government is taking necessary precautions to avoid loss of life.
1. if only conclusion I follows
2. if only conclusion II follows
3. if either I or II follows
4. if neither I nor II follows
5. if both I and II follow
Correct Option - 5
Que. 129 Statement: The school has decided to give free education to all the students belonging to economically weaker sections.
Conclusions:
I. The school has enough funds to provide free education.
II. Education is the basic right of every child.
1. if only conclusion I follows
2. if only conclusion II follows
3. if either I or II follows
4. if neither I nor II follows
5. if both I and II follow
Correct Option - 4
Que. 130 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Seven people A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting in a straight line facing north but not necessarily in the same order. Each one of them has a different profession – Doctor, Engineer, Teacher, Lawyer, Architect, Pilot and Scientist but not necessarily in the same order.
Only three people sit between A and the one who is a Doctor. Only one person sits between the one who is a Doctor and B. B sits to the immediate left of the one who is an Engineer. Only two people sit between the one who is an Engineer and C. C sits to the immediate right of the one who is a Teacher. Only one person sits between the one who is a Teacher and D. D sits to the immediate left of the one who is a Lawyer. Only two people sit between the one who is a Lawyer and E. E sits to the immediate right of the one who is an Architect. Only one person sits between the one who is an Architect and F. F sits to the immediate left of the one who is a Pilot. G is a Scientist.
Which of the following professions does A have?
1. Engineer
2. Teacher
3. Lawyer
4. Architect
5. None of these
Correct Option - 4
Que. 131 Who amongst the following is a Doctor?
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
Correct Option - 5
Que. 132 Which of the following is true with respect to the given seating arrangement?
1. A sits second to the right of the one who is a Doctor
2. Only two people sit between B and the one who is a Teacher
3. D sits to the immediate left of the one who is an Engineer
4. The one who is a Pilot sits at one of the extreme ends of the line
5. None is true
Correct Option - 4
Que. 133 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given seating arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. The one who is a Doctor
2. The one who is an Engineer
3. The one who is a Teacher
4. The one who is a Lawyer
5. The one who is an Architect
Correct Option - 5
Que. 134 Who amongst the following sits second to the right of the one who is a Scientist?
1. The one who is a Pilot
2. The one who is an Architect
3. F
4. G
5. None of these
Correct Option - 1
Que. 135 Direction: In each of the questions below are given three statements followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:
All apples are bananas.
Some bananas are oranges.
All oranges are grapes.
Conclusions:
I. Some grapes are bananas.
II. Some grapes are apples.
III. Some oranges are apples.
1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Only I and II follow
4. Only II and III follow
5. None follows
Correct Option - 1
Que. 136 Statements:
Some tables are chairs.
All chairs are desks.
Some desks are benches.
Conclusions:
I. Some benches are chairs.
II. Some desks are tables.
III. No bench is a chair.
1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Only either I or III and II follow
4. Only either I or III follows
5. None follows
Correct Option - 3
Que. 137 Statements:
All pens are pencils.
Some pencils are erasers.
All erasers are sharpeners.
Conclusions:
I. Some sharpeners are pencils.
II. Some sharpeners are pens.
III. Some erasers are pens.
1. Only I follows
2. Only II follows
3. Only I and II follow
4. Only II and III follow
5. None follows
Correct Option - 1
Que. 138 Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.
Eight people A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a square table in such a way that four of them sit at four corners of the square while four sit in the middle of each of the four sides. The ones who sit at the four corners face outside while those who sit in the middle of the sides face the centre. Each one of them likes different fruits – Apple, Banana, Mango, Orange, Grapes, Pineapple, Guava and Watermelon but not necessarily in the same order.
A sits second to the right of the one who likes Watermelon. The one who likes Watermelon faces the centre. Only two people sit between A and H. The one who likes Apple sits second to the left of H. Only one person sits between C and the one who likes Apple. E sits to the immediate left of the one who likes Grapes. Only one person sits between F and the one who likes Grapes. D likes Orange. G sits second to the left of the one who likes Pineapple. B does not like Pineapple. The one who likes Guava sits second to the right of B. Only three people sit between the one who likes Guava and the one who likes Mango.
Who amongst the following sits second to the right of the one who likes Mango?
1. The one who likes Grapes
2. A
3. The one who likes Banana
4. B
5. None of these
Correct Option - 3
Que. 139 Which of the following is true with respect to the given seating arrangement?
1. E sits second to the right of C
2. G sits to the immediate left of H
3. Only three people sit between A and the one who likes Banana
4. F faces outside
5. None is true
Correct Option - 4
Que. 140 Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the given seating arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
1. D
2. The one who likes Grapes
3. A
4. The one who likes Pineapple
5. F
Correct Option - 5
Que. 141 Who amongst the following likes Banana?
1. A
2. C
3. F
4. G
5. Cannot be determined
Correct Option - 2
Que. 142 What is the position of the one who likes Guava with respect to G?
1. Immediate left
2. Second to the left
3. Third to the right
4. Immediate right
5. Second to the right
Correct Option - 1
Que. 143 Direction: Below each question, some sentences are given, find the sentence which is not really contributing to the main theme and OUT of the passage or find the odd sentence and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph.
(A) Rainfed agriculture represents 60% of global crop production, and 80% of land under cultivation, with the rest benefiting from irrigation.
(B) Combined with a “sorry saga” of incompetence and failure, this has left taxpayers footing the bill for “astronomical sums”, they said.
(C) This results from decades of poor record-keeping and weak government oversight, the MPs said.
(D) The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has a perpetual lack of knowledge about the state and location of waste on the 17 sites it is responsible for making safe, a powerful committee of MPs has found.
(E) The NDA acknowledges that it still does not have full understanding of the condition of its sites, including 10 closed Magnox stations from Dungeness in Kent to Hunterston in Ayrshire, the MPs report said.
1. ACDB
2. DCBE
3. ECBD
4. CEAB
5. BEAD
Correct Option - 2
Que. 144 (A) The government has announced a new scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers.
(B) The scheme aims to double the income of farmers by 2025.
(C) Many farmers are still struggling with debt and crop failure.
(D) The assistance will be provided in the form of direct benefit transfer.
(E) The scheme has been welcomed by farmer organisations across the country.
1. ABDE
2. ACDB
3. ADEB
4. ABED
5. ACBD
Correct Option - 1
Que. 145 (A) Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today.
(B) Rising temperatures are causing melting of glaciers and rise in sea levels.
(C) Many countries have committed to reduce their carbon emissions.
(D) The effects of climate change are already visible in extreme weather events.
(E) International cooperation is essential to tackle this global problem.
1. ABDE
2. ACDB
3. ADEB
4. ABED
5. ACBD
Correct Option - 1
Que. 146 (A) Education is the key to progress and development of any nation.
(B) Quality education should be accessible to all sections of society.
(C) The government has launched several schemes to improve the education system.
(D) Many children in rural areas still do not have access to proper schools.
(E) Investment in education is investment in the future of the country.
1. ABCE
2. ACDB
3. ADEB
4. ABED
5. ACBD
Correct Option - 1
Que. 147 (A) Digital technology has transformed the way we live and work.
(B) Online education has become more popular after the pandemic.
(C) Many traditional jobs are being replaced by automation.
(D) People need to upskill themselves to remain relevant in the job market.
(E) The digital divide still exists between urban and rural areas.
1. ACDB
2. ACBD
3. ADEB
4. ABED
5. ACBE
Correct Option - 1
Que. 148 (A) Health is wealth and a healthy mind lives in a healthy body.
(B) Regular exercise and balanced diet are essential for good health.
(C) The government should focus more on preventive healthcare.
(D) Many lifestyle diseases are on the rise due to sedentary lifestyle.
(E) Awareness about health and hygiene should be created among people.
1. ABDE
2. ACDB
3. ADEB
4. ABED
5. ACBD
Correct Option - 1
Que. 149 (A) The banking sector plays a crucial role in the economic development of a country.
(B) Banks mobilise savings and channelise them into productive investments.
(C) The recent banking scams have eroded public trust in the system.
(D) Strong regulation and supervision are necessary to maintain stability.
(E) Financial inclusion is important for inclusive growth.
1. ABDE
2. ACDB
3. ADEB
4. ABED
5. ACBD
Correct Option - 1
Que. 150 (A) Women empowerment is essential for the overall development of society.
(B) Education and economic independence are key to empowering women.
(C) Many women still face discrimination and violence in various forms.
(D) The government has launched several schemes for women welfare.
(E) Changing the mindset of society is equally important.
1. ABDE
2. ACDB
3. ADEB
4. ABED
5. ACBD
Correct Option - 1
Que. 151 (A) The rise of social media has changed the way people communicate.
(B) It has both positive and negative impacts on society.
(C) Fake news and misinformation spread quickly on these platforms.
(D) Social media can be a powerful tool for social change.
(E) Proper regulation is needed to curb the misuse of social media.
1. ABDE
2. ACDB
3. ADEB
4. ABED
5. ACBD
Correct Option - 1
Que. 152 (A) Water is a precious resource and should be conserved.
(B) Many parts of the country are facing severe water scarcity.
(C) Rainwater harvesting and efficient irrigation methods should be promoted.
(D) Pollution of water bodies is a major concern.
(E) Public awareness about water conservation is necessary.
1. ABCE
2. ACDB
3. ADEB
4. ABED
5. ACBD
Correct Option - 1
Que. 153 (A) The Indian space programme has achieved several milestones in recent years.
(B) ISRO has successfully launched several satellites for various purposes.
(C) The Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan missions have made India proud.
(D) Private sector participation in space is being encouraged.
(E) India is emerging as a major player in the global space industry.
1. ABCE
2. ACDB
3. ADEB
4. ABED
5. ACBD
Correct Option - 1
Que. 154 (A) The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us many important lessons.
(B) Healthcare infrastructure needs to be strengthened urgently.
(C) Work from home has become a new normal for many organisations.
(D) Digital literacy has become more important than ever.
(E) Global cooperation is essential to fight future pandemics.
1. ABCE
2. ACDB
3. ADEB
4. ABED
5. ACBD
Correct Option - 1
Que. 155 Directions: Below each question, some sentences are given, find the sentence which is not really contributing to the main theme and OUT of the passage or find the odd sentence and rearrange the remaining sentences to make a coherent paragraph.
(A) Rainfed agriculture represents 60% of global crop production, and 80% of land under cultivation, with the rest benefiting from irrigation.
(B) Combined with a “sorry saga” of incompetence and failure, this has left taxpayers footing the bill for “astronomical sums”, they said.
(C) This results from decades of poor record-keeping and weak government oversight, the MPs said.
(D) The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has a perpetual lack of knowledge about the state and location of waste on the 17 sites it is responsible for making safe, a powerful committee of MPs has found.
(E) The NDA acknowledges that it still does not have full understanding of the condition of its sites, including 10 closed Magnox stations from Dungeness in Kent to Hunterston in Ayrshire, the MPs report said.
1. ACDB
2. DCBE
3. ECBD
4. CEAB
5. BEAD
Correct Option - 2
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