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Q1. In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
(a) KQ
(b) DJ
(c) SZ
(d) RX
S1.Ans.(c)
Sol.
+6 series, except SZ (+7 series)
Q2. Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.
(a) MLN
(b) FED
(c) JIH
(d) RQP
S2.Ans.(a)
Sol.
Except MLN, –1 series
Q3. Select the odd word from the given alternatives.
(a) sister
(b) nephew
(c) daughter
(d) aunt
S3.Ans.(b)
Sol.
All are female except nephew.
Q4.In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.
(a) (61, 64, 71)
(b) (57, 60, 69)
(c) (75, 78, 85)
(d) (89, 92, 99)
S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. +3, +7 series except option (b)
Direction (5-8): In the following questions assuming the given statement to be true, find which of the conclusion(s) among given conclusions is/are definitely true and then give your answers accordingly.
Q5. Statements: T > K ≥ B; S = C < B > P
Conclusions: I. T > S
- P < K
(a) Only I is true.
(b) Only II is true.
(c) Either I or II is true.
(d) Neither I nor II is true.
(e) Both I and II are true.
S5. Ans.(e)
Sol. I. T > S – True
- P < K – True
Q6. Statements: T >N < R; N =S > Q; Q =Y < B
Conclusions: I. T > B
- Y < R
(a) Only I is true.
(b) Only II is true.
(c) Either I or II is true.
(d) Neither I nor II is true.
(e) Both I and II are true.
S6. Ans.(b)
Sol.I. T > B – False
- Y < R – True
Q7. Statements: G > Y; R < A ≤ B; V > M=R; G < B
Conclusions:I. R < G
- B > V
(a) Only I is true.
(b) Only II is true.
(c) Either I or II is true.
(d) Neither I nor II is true.
(e) Both I and II are true.
S7. Ans.(d)
Sol.I. R < G – False
- B > V – False
Q8. Statements: W > F > V; L < Z < V; L ≥ R =T
Conclusions:I. R < W
- T < Z
(a) Only I is true.
(b) Only II is true.
(c) Either I or II is true.
(d) Neither I nor II is true.
(e) Both I and II are true.
S8. Ans.(e)
Sol.I. R < W – True
- T < Z – True
Q9. In which of the given expressions does the expressions “V < D” and “U > S” definitely hold true?
(a) P= D < U ≥ H = L > V > S
(b) S>P = V≥Q=U<D>H
(c) P<U>V<H=W<D>S
(d) V=S<Q=D<U=O<P
(e) None is true
S9. Ans.(d)
Sol. So, among all the given options, expression given in option (d) is correct to make the expressions (V < D and U> S) definitely true.
Q10. Which of the following expressions does the expression “J > D” and “P < V” definitely hold true?
(a) P ≥ J ≥V = L > S > D
(b) P <S ≥ D = N=U <V<J
(c) J ≥R > B ≥ P =V ≥ D
(d) V > S =P < Q < D < J
(e) D ≥ T = V ≥ H = P < J
S10. Ans.(d)
Sol. Among the given options, expression given in option (d), make the expression (J > D and P≤ V) definitely true.
Q11. Select the word pair in which the two words are related in the same way as the two words in the following word – pair .
Badminton : Court
(a) Hockey : Stick
(b) Cricket : Bat
(c) Skating : Rink
(d) Football : Goal
S11. Ans.(c)
Sol. Badminton is played in court and skating is done in Rink
Q12. Three of the following four rivers are alike in a certain way and one is different. Find the odd one out.
(a) Krishna
(b) Mahanadi
(c) Tapti
(d) Godavari
S12.Ans. (c)
Sol. Tapti River flows westward and other three rivers are eastward rivers.
Q13. In a code language, BLEND is written as ENHPG. How will WINNER be written in the same language?
(a) ZKQPHT
(b) ZKQPHU
(c) YKQPHT
(d) ZKOPHT
S13.Ans. (a)
Sol.
Logic is : +3, +2, +3, +2 rule is used.
So, the code for WINNER will be ZKQPHT
Q14. A series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
3, 15, 35, 63, 99, ?
(a) 141
(b) 143
(c) 151
(d) 169
S14.Ans.(b)
Sol.
The difference between digits are + 12, + 20, + 28, + 36, + 44, so missing term is 99 + 44 = 143.
Q15. Arrange the following in the meaningful/logical order:
(1) Foundation
(2) Plastering
(3) Building
(4) Painting
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(b) 1, 3, 2, 4
(c) 3, 1, 2, 4
(d) 3, 1, 4, 2
S15.Ans.(b)
Sol.
Meaningful order of words.
- Foundation 3. Building 2. Plastering 4. Painting
