Saturday, May 21, 2011

Free Reasoning mcq test for Insurance AO Exams

Free Reasoning mcq test for Insurance AO Exams
Solved Sample Paper AO Exam
AAO and Administrative Officers Written Test Preperation :Reasoning
1. In which group the members do not share at all a common property?
(a) 5372, 3275, 2357, 7325
(b) 4663, 3657, 5634, 6435
(c) 3462, 4713, 8304, 4623
(d) 4783, 5876, 3425, 7254
Ans:- ( b )

2. A start with 20 and carry on certain arithmetic operations in sequence. Which of the following sequence of operations will not help to arrive at the same 20
(a) + 4 ÷ l x 7 — l
(b) x 3 + 4 ÷ 16 x 5
(c) — 7 x 2 – 2 + 7
(d) + 8 ÷ 14 x 12 — 3
Ans:- (d )

3. Introducing a visitor the lady Principal of a college said, ‘His wife is the only daughter of my father”. How is that visitor related to the lady principal?
(a) As brother
(b) As father in law
(c) As husband
(d) As maternal uncle
Ans:- (c )

4. If x means ÷,- means x; ÷ means +, and + means -, then the value of the expression (3 — 15 ÷ 11) x 8 + 6 will be
(a) 8
(b) 4
(c) 0
(d) 1
Ans:- ( d )


5. I am facing South, which of the following sequences of turnings will result in facing me the same direction
(a) left, right, left, right, left, left, right, right
(b) left, left, right, right, left, right, left, left
(c) right, right, right, left, left, left, right, right
(d) right, left, left, right, left, left, right, left
Ans:- (a )

6. Which of the following pairs of months will have the same calendar.
(a) January-October
(b) April-November
(c) July-October
(d) March-August
Ans:- (d )
7. If 879 = 8, 625 = 3 and 586 = 9, what is 785?
(a) 7
(b) 0
(c) 9
(d) 6
Ans:- (b )

8. Find out the number that does not have the same property shared by others.
(a) 6385
(b) 7496
(c) 3658
(d) 4659
Ans:- (d )

Directions (Qs. Nos. 9 to 11) Find out the number that comes next and complete the series.
9. 9, 25, 49, 81, 121………
(a) 144 (b) 81
(c) 156 (d)169
Ans:- ( d )

10. 4, 2, 5, 1, 6………..
(a) zero (b) 7
(c) 9 (d) 11
Ans:- (a )

11. 1, 2, 5………
(a)10 (b)9
(c)8 (d)15
Ans:- ( a )

12. If 5 x 4 = 15, 7 x 8 = 49 and 6 x 5 = 24, what will 8 x 4 be
(a) 24
(b) 64
(c) 28
(d) 30
Ans:- ( a )

Directions (Qs. Nos. 13 to 14) : There exists some relationship between the terms to the left of the Sign ::, as between the terms to its right. Identify the missing term.

13. ADE : FGJ : : KNO : ?
(a) PQT (b) PQR
(c) STQ (d) PRS
Ans:- ( a )

14. ABC : ZYX : : CBA : ?
(a) ZXY (b) BCA
(c) XYZ (d) XZY
Ans:- ( c )

Directions: Two objects or events are related in some way. You have to pick out only that option which has the same type of relationship as stated in Qs. Nos. 15 to 16.
15. Free and forest
(a) Ocean and ships
(b) Books and letters
(C) Books and library
(d) Boys and teacher
Ans:- (c )

16. Pulp and paper
(a) Yarn and fabric
(b) Iron and wood,
(c) Wood and furniture.
(d) (a) and (c)
Ans:- ( d )

17. Five books are kept on each other. E is at A, C is below B. If A is above B and D is below C, then which is at the top?
(a)E
(b)D
(c)B
(d)A
Ans:- (a )

18 In a row of boys, Subhash is 14th from the left, now he changes his position in such a way that 3 more boys from his right stand to his left and he becomes 10th from his left. How many boys are there in the row ?
(a) 18
(b) 19
(c) 23
(d) 20
Ans:- ( d )

19. What will be the angle between two hands of a clock at 8.30?
(a) 600
(b) 45°
(c) 750
(d) 350
Ans:- ( c )

20. How many Tuesday are posi1ble if the last day of the month is Wednesday?
(a) 4 only
(b) 5 and 4 both
(c) 5 only
(d) 3 only
Ans:- ( b )

21. In a group of five person A, B C, D and E one plays tennis, one plays chçss and one hockey. A and D are unmarried women and play no game..
There is a couple among them where B is husband of C? No women play either chess or Hockey. B is the brother of C and he neither plays tennis nor chess. Who plays hockey here
(a)A
(b)B
(c)C
(d)E
Ans:- ( b )

Directions (Qs. Nos. 22 to 26) : in each one of the questions given below, one Statement and two Assumptions have been given. The Assumptions follow the Statement and have been shown against serial Numbers I and II Any accepted and assimilative fact is called
Assumption. You have to keep the Statement and the two Assumptions in full view. Decide. which one of these Assumptions is inherent in the Statement given before them.

22. Statement: Poor people of India prefer to use jaggery (gur) The government has decided to stop the distribution of sugar through the Public Distribution System (PDS) and thus, decontrol it.
Assumptions:
1. All the poor people get jaggery (gur) at reasonable rates and quite easily.
II. The public Distribution System (PDS) has lost its utility.
(a) Only Assumption I .is inherent b) Only Assumption II is inherent
(c) Either Assumption I or Assumption II is inherent
(d) Both Assumption I and Assumption 11 are inherent
Ans:- ( d )

23. Statement : Till the time the country ‘X’ does not achieve full Literacy, it cannot achieve its target of development.
Assumptions:
I. It is possible to achieve 100 per cent literacy in country ‘X’
II. Development is not possible without a proper mission
(a) Only Assumption I is inherent
(b) Only Assumption 11 is inherent
(c) Either Assumption I or Assumption II is inherent
(d) Both Assumption I and Assumption II are inherent
Ans:- ( c )

24. Statement: Many species of animals, which are found on our earth, have not been scientifically studied till date; and if we do not execute this task now, many species may be become extinct.
Assumptions:
I. It is possible that all types of life may soon come to an end of the earth
II. It is desired and also possible to study the species of many animals
(a) Only Assumption I is inherent
(b) Only Assumption II is inherent
(c) Either Assumption I or Assumption II is inherent
(d) Both Assumption I and Assumption 11 are inherent
Ans:- ( b )

25. Statement: Believe me, I have read it in the daily newspaper ‘A’.
Assumptions:
I. Daily newspaper ‘A’ gives reliable information/news.
II. I am telling exactly the same thing, which was given in the daily newspaper ‘A’.
(a) Only Assumption us inherent
(b) Only Assumption Ii is inherent
(c) Either Assumption I or Assumption His inherent
(d) Both Assumption I and Assumption II are inherent
Ans:- (d )



26. Statement: In order to eliminate the ailmente of the human race, herbs and plants can be used quite safely.
Assumptions:
I. Herbs can plants cannot be used to eliminate the ailments of animals
II. The therapy of treatment by herbs and plants is becoming popular
(a) Only Assumption I is in herent
(b) Only Assumption II is inherent
(c) Eiter Assumption I or Assumption ii is inherent
(d) Neither Assumption I nor Assumption II are inherent.
Ans:- ( d )

27. Facing towards South, Neha walked 50 metres. She then turned to her right and walked 30 metres. She again turned right and walked 50 metres. How far was she from his original point and in which direction she is now?
(a) 30 metes and in the East
(b) 30 metres and in the West
(c) 50 metres and in the West
(d) 30 metres and in the North
Ans:- ( d)


28. Six boys are standing in a row. D is to the left of F. C is between A and B but not near to B. B is to the right of E and a neighbour of D. Who are on the extremes?
(a) C and D
(b) A and F
(c) F and C
(d) E and B
Ans:- (b )


29. in a month there are five Saturdays. The first day of the mo would be
(a) Sunday
(b) Friday
(c) Wednesday
(d) Monday
Ans:- ( b)

30. If ABC = 144, which of the following cannot be the value of C
(a) 8
(b) 4
(c) zero
(d) 2
Ans:- (c )

Free Reasoning objective questions

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1. 1f 58x12 = 4,37x96 = 5 and ll x 20 = 2.What is 42 x 12=?
(a)2
(b) 3
(c)4
(d)5
Ans:- ( b )

2. Which sequence of turns will lead one to face the west direction from which one starts turning?
(a) Left, right, le& left, right, right
(b) Right, right, left, left, right, right
(c) Left, left, right, left, right, left
(d) Right, right, left, right, left, right.
Ans:- ( a )

3. If the fourth Saturday of a month is the 22nd day, what day is the 13th of the month?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Thursday
(d) Friday
Ans:- ( c )

4. Which of the following does not belong the group?
(a) Violet
(b) Indigo
(c) Yellow
(d) Green
Ans:- ( a )

5. If the fifth person, from the front in a queue is the tenth person from behind, how many are there in the queue?
(a) 13
(b) 14
(c) 15
(d)30
Ans:- ( b )

6. In Prakash’s family there are four sisters. Each sister has a brother, how many male members are there in the family?
(a)4
(b)5
(c)6
(d)2
Ans:- (d )

7. Fill in the missing memeber in the sequence. Aunt, brother, daughter……………. mother, son.
(a) father
(b) niece
(c) sister
(d) uncle
Ans:- ( c )


8. Find, out the missing member in the series. 15, 18, 24, ……….. 45.
(a) 27
(b) 30
(c) 33
(d)36
Ans:- ( c)

9. Pointing to a lady Ramu said “Her mother’s husband’s sister is my aunt.” How is he related to the lady?
(a) Brother
(b) Brother-in-law
(c) Uncle
(d) Husband
Ans:- ( a )


10. Which of the following operations will not give the same number as the first one.
(a) 54 + 6 — 3 x 4 + 8 — 7 x 2 + 4 + 2 — 2
(b) 54 — 7 x 1 + 8 x 2 — 12 x 2 + 18 ÷ 3 + 3 x 3
(c) 54 + 5 x 2 — 3O ÷3 + 7 x 4 -40 + 3 x 4
(d) 54 — l6 + 7 x 3- 18 ÷ 2 + 5 x 2 — 4
Ans:- (b )

Directions: Which of the following numbers given against four answer choices completes the number series?
11. 512, 256, 128, ?32, 16, 8
(a) 52
(b) 61
(c) 64
(d)56
Ans:- ( c )

12. 2, 7 , 17, 32 , 52, 77 ?
(a) 107
(b) 91
(c) 72
(d) 81
Ans:- ( a )
13. 3, 5, 9, 23, 33, 45, 59, ?
(a) 60
(b) 75
(c) 72
(d) 81
Ans:- ( b )
Directions: Q 14
A question is followed by two statements, I and II which contain certain data. Tell by selecting one of the answer-choices given whether the data given in the statements are sufficient for answeing the question.
(a) If statement I alone is sufficient
(b) If statement II alone is sufficient
(c) If both I and II taken together are sufficient
(d) If none of the statement is sufficient.
Ans:- ( b )

Questions:
14.A horse ran 100 miles without stopping. What was his average speed in miles per hour?
Stetements:
I. The hourse ran 20 miles per häur for the first 50 miles.
II. The entire journey takes from 8.00 p.m. one day to 4.00 a.m.
the following day.


15 A man ‘Z’ goes to party hosted by his brother ‘A’ having a daughter B, who is dancing with her brother C. What is ‘Z’ to C?
(a) Uncle
(b) Nephew
(c) Father
(d) Unrelated to C
Ans:- ( c )

Directions (Qs Nos. 16 to 18) : A sentence in each of the questions from 16 to 18 is followed by two sentences which. may be implications of the first sentence. These are followed by four answer choices. Select. the correct answer choice as follow.
(a) If only statement I is implied
(b) If only statement II is implied
(c) If both statements I and II are implied
(d) If neither statement I nor II is implied

16, Excessive smoking eventually destroys one’s health
1. Some people smoke excessively
11. One should take care of his health
Ans:- ( b)
17. He promised to study the matter thoroughly
I. he is in the habit of making promises
II. The matter needed to be studied thoroughly.
Ans:- ( b )

18. Both of his children are clever, but the girl is cleverer.
I. One of the children is a boy .
II. The father must be quite clever
Ans:- ( a )

Directions (Qs. Nos. 19 to 21) : One interrogative sentence is followed by two arguments, one beginning with ‘yes’ and the other with ‘no’. Pick up the correct answer-choice from the answer-choices given below far each of the questions from 45 to 47.
(a) If only argument I is forceful
(b) If only argument II is forceful
(c) If both arguments I and II are forceful
(d) If neither argument I nor II is forceful

19. Should, old-age pension be introduced in India ?
I. Yes, because it is the most important social necessity
II. No, because it will increase heavy financial burden on the State
Ans:- ( b )

20. Should fress education be 1içarted in Indian School?
1. Yes, because India is a democratic country
II. No, because free education will lead to unemployment of the educated people
Ans:- (d )

21. Should reservation of seats for SC/ST candidates be discontinued?
1. Yes, because reservation serves no purpose except support for the political parties.
II. No, because the backward section & of the society must be helped.
Ans:- ( b )


Directions (Qs. Nos. 33 to 24) : In each of the following questions 48 to 50 two statements are followed by two conclusions A and B. Assuining that the given statements are true even if they are at variance with. commonly known facts, pick up one of the following answer-choice which you think is correct.
(a) If only conclusion A follows
(b) If only conclusion B follows
(c) If both A and B follow
(d) If neither A nor B follows


22. Statements:
1. Some doctors are fools.
2. He is a doctor
Conclusions:
(A) He is a fool.
(B) Some fools are doctors
Ans:- ( d )

23. Statements:
1. All birds are men
2. All crows are birds
Conclusions:
(A) All crows are not men
(B) Some are not crows
Ans:- ( d )


24. Statements:
1. No tree is bottle
2. No bottle is unbreakable.
Conclusions :
(A) No tree is unbreakable
(B) Nothing unbreakable is tree.
Ans:- (d )
25. If all men are mortal and if Rama is a man, Rama is also mortal
(a) the premise is true and the conclusion is true
(b) the premise is false and the conclusion is false
(c) the premise is false and the conclusion is true
(d) the premise is true and the conclusion is false
Ans:- ( a )

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Sample Practice Test of Reasoning Ability for Graduate Engineer Trainees Jobs in DVC

Sample Practice Test of Reasoning Ability for Graduate Engineer Trainees Jobs in DVC
DVC Trainee Engineer Jobs Practice paper Reasoning
Reasoning Online Sample test Paper for DVC Vacancy
1. Read the statement given below:
“The presidential form of government does not suit India.”
Mark in the response sheet
(A) If the statement is a fact
(B) If the statement is an advice
(C) If the statement is an opinion
(D) If the statement is a prejudice
Ans. (C)

2. A military code writes TARGET as RATTEG. Using the same code BRIDGE should be written as
(A) DGEBRI
(B) IRBDGE
(C) BRIEGD
(D) IRBEGD
Ans. (D)

3. “There are subjects where Reason cannot take us far and we have to accept things on Faith.” This means that the author of this statement, Mahatma Gandhi, would endorse all of the following except
(A) Reason is the only instrument of knowledge
(B) Faith can take us beyond Reason
(C) Faith and Reason are complementary
(D) Reason has its own limits
Ans. (A)

4. A cricket-ball is lighter than a hockey ball. Volleyball is lighter than a football. A hockey ball is lighter than a football. Which among these four balls is the heaviest?
(A) Cricket-ball
(B) Hockey ball
(C) Volleyball
(D) Football
Ans. (D)

5. In the question, there are three words at the top which are related in some way. They are followed by four alternatives having three words each. In which alternative are the three words related in the same way as the ones at the top?
Boy, student, player
(A) Table, chair, furniture
(B) Students, class, institution
(C) Teacher, father, social worker
(D) Table, furniture, steel
Ans. (C)

6. Read the statement given below:
“Too much consumption of liquor damages liver which may prove fatal”.
Mark in the response sheet
(A) If the statement is an appeal to reason
(B) If the statement is an appeal to sentiments
(C) If the statement is an appeal to emotions
(D) If the statement is paradoxical
Ans. (A)

7. A military code writes TARGET as RATTEG. Using the same code BRIDGE should be written as
(A) DGEBR
(B) IRBDGE
(C) BRIEGD
(D) IRBEGD
Ans. (D)

8. In a certain code Ta Ti To means ‘Boys are hungry’ Da Di Do means Girls ate cakes’
Da Ti Ma Tpieans ‘Girls are not hungry’ Ta Ti Mi means ‘Boys are waiting’ Find the code for ‘Hungry boys ate cakes’
(A) To Ta Ti Do
(B) Ta Ti Mi To
(C) To Do Ma Mi
(D) Da Di To Do
Ans. (A)

9. To rejoice in conquest is to rejoice in murder.
Assumptions:
I. Conquest and happiness go hand in hand.
II. Without considerable bloodshed no conquest is possible.
(a) Both I and II underlie the statement
(b) Only I underlies the statement
(c) Only II underlie the statement
(d) Neither I nor fl underlies it
Ans. (C)

10. In the following questions two statements P and Q are given, one or both of which may look absurd from the point of view of factual knowledge. Ignore this absurdity and look for the logical consistency of the statements only. Read each statement carefully and. mark:
(A) If both P and Q are logically true
(B) If both P and Q are logically false
(C) If P is true and Q is false
(D) If P is false and Q is true
P. All gold shines, some silver is gold Therefore no silver shines.
Q. All, gold shines. All silver shines. There is only one thing which shines. Therefore gold is silver or silver is gold.
Ans. (D)

11. In the following question two statements P and Q are given, one or both of which may look absurd from the point of view of factual knowledge. Ignore this absurdity and look for the logical consistency of the statements only. Read each statement carefully and mark:
(A) If both P and Q are logically true
(B) If both P and Q are logically false
(C) If P is true and Q is false
(D) If P is false and Q is true
P. Birds are blue or yellow or red. Swans are white. White is not blue, yellow or red. Therefore swans are not birds.
Q. All objects which fly are birds or rockets or aircrafts. All objects which have life can fly. Saucers have life. Therefore saucers are birds or rockets or aircrafts.
Ans. (A)

12. In the following questions two statements P and Q are given, one or both of which may look absurd from the point of view of factual knowledge. Ignore this absurdity and look for the logical consistency of the statements only. Read each statement carefully and mark:
(A) If both P and Q are logically true
(B) If both P and Q are logically false
(C) If P is true and Q is false
(D) If P is false and Q is true
P. Some philosophers are wise. All philosophers are men. Therefore some men are wise.
Q. Some books can read. All books are pencils. Therefore no pencil can read.
Ans. (C)

13. A tennis manageer is trying to put together a team of four players for a tennis tournament. He has seven players available; Males A, B and C: Females M, N, O and P. All players are of equal ability and there must be at least two males on the team. For a team of four, all players must be able to play with each other players under the following restrictions:
B not to play with M C not to play with P M not to play with O If player M is on the team, what other players must be on the team as well?
(A) A, C and N
(B) A, C and O
(C) A, C and P
(D) P, C and N
Ans. (A)

14. Some boys are standing in a queue, if the 10th boy from behind is 5, behind the 12th boy from the front, how many are there in the queue?
(A) 27
(B) 17
(C) 26
(D) 20
Ans. (C)

15. In a subject 30 fellowships are available at 4 universities P. Q, R and S. If P has one more than Q and Q has three more than R and S has half as many as P, how many fellowships are available at Q?
(A) 5
(B) 7
(C) 9
(D) 11
Ans. (C)

16. Find the missing number in the following series:
Series: 3, 11, 35, 107, .....
(A) 111
(B) 323
(C) 413k
(D) 513
Ans. (B)

17. Which one is like confidential, Hidden and Secret?
(A) Cipher
(B) Elusion
(C) Slink
(D) Sneak
Ans. (A)

18. Which one is like Admission, Influx and Intake?
(A) Efflux
(B) Ingress
(C) Leak
(D) Vent
Ans. (A)

19. Which one is different from the rest three?
(A) Castigate
(B) Defend
(C) Justify
(D) Favour
Ans. (A)

20. Complete the series by choosing the suitable numbers from the alternatives given below:
Series: 2, 8, 3, 27, ….. 5, 125
(A) 4, 15,
(B) 7, 49
(C) 5, 125
(D) 4, 64
Ans. (D)

21. In the following question there are three words at the top. Which are related in some way. They are followed by four alternatives having three words each. In which alterative are the three words related in the same way as the ones at the top.
Physics, Chemistry, Science
(A) Student, Class, Institution
(B) Table, Chair, Furniture
(C) Table, Furniture, Carpenter
(D) Table, Furniture, Steel
Ans. (B)

22. Glory and Shame are related in the same way as
(A) Garland and Belt
(B) Pride and Humility
(C) High and Mighty
(D) Head and Heart
Ans. (B)


23. Farmers tend to become fatalist when they have to depend on rain on which they have no control for their farming operation. The Nagarjunasagar irrigation system in Andhra Pradesh has reduced the farmer’s dependence on rain. Therefore, some farmers around the Nagarjunasagar dam are likely to be less fatalistic than their counterparts in the rest of Andhra Pradesh. The inference is:
(A) Correct
(B) Not correct because all farmers in India are fatalistic
(C) Not correct because the irrigation system cannot substitute the contribution of rain
(D) Not correct because age old beliefs do not change
Ans. (A)

24. If P is true, Q is true: If P is false, Q is false. This relation in proposition is
(A) Independent
(B) Equivalent
(C) Sub-contrary
(D) Contradictory
Ans. (B)

25. If all men are mortal, and if Rama is a man, Rama is also mortal.
(A) The premise is true and the conclusion is true.
(B) The premise is false and the conclusion is false.
(C) The premise is false and the conclusion is true.
(D) The premise is true and the conclusion is false.
Ans. (A)

26. Read the statement given below: “Persons educated through a foreign language are sure to be unpatriotic”. Mark in the response sheet.
(A) If the statement is a fact
(B) If the statement is an advice
(C) If he statement is an opinion
(D) If the statement is a prejudice
Ans. (D)

27. Geography and Climate are related in the same way as
(A) Archaeology and Arch.
(B) Astronomy and Weather
(C) Geology and Statue
(D) Physiology and Brain
Ans. (D)
Directions: In each of the following question, one term is wrong. Find out the wrong term.
28. (a) 24
(b) 27
(c) 31
(d) 33
(e) 39
Ans. (c)
Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below 29-30
(A) There is a Family of Six persons P, Q, R, S, T and U. They are Engineer, Doctor. Teacher, Salesman, Manager and Lawyer.
(B) There are two married couples in the Family
(C) The Manager is grandfather of U who is an Engineer
(D) R, The Salesman is married to the lady teacher
(E) The Doctor S is married to the Manager
(F) Q is the mother of U and T

29. How many male members are there in the Family?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(4) Data inadequate
(e) None of these

Ans:-D


30. How P is related to T
(a) Grandmother
(b) Father
(c) Uncle
(d) Brother
(e) Grandfather

Ans:-E

31. Four peoples two ladies and 2 gents are playing bridge. No lady is sitting facing east. Opposite six people face each other. One man is facing south. Which direction ladies are facing?
(a) North & West
(b) South & East
(c) East & West
(d) None of these

Ans:-A
32. 52,51,48,43,34,27,16 which is wrong no. in this series?
(a) 16
(b) 43
(c) 34
(d) 27

Ans:-C

33. If CLOCK is written as KCOLC, how’d STEPS be written?
(a) SPETS
(b) STPES
(c) PSETP
(d) None of these

Ans:-A

Directions (Qs. Nos. 34 to 35): There exists some relationship between the terms to the left of the Sign : :, as between the terms to its right. Identify the missing term.

34. ADE : FGJ : : KNO : ?
(a) PQT
(b) PQR
(c) STQ
(d) PRS

Ans:-A

35. ABC: ZYX : : CBA :?
(a) ZXY
(b) BCA
(c) XYZ
(d) XZY

Ans:-C
Directions: In each of the following letter series, some of the letters are missing which are given in that order as one of the alternative below it. Choose the correct alternative.

36. a – bbc – aab – cca – bbcc
(a) bacb
(b) acba
(c) abba
(d) caba
Ans. (b)

37. aab – aa – bbb – aaa – bbb
(a) abba
(b) baab
(c) aaab
(d) abab
Ans. (b)

38. What is the smallest number of ducks that could swim in this formation?
“Two ducks in front of a duck, two ducks behind a duck and a duck between two ducks”.
(a) 9
(b) 7
(c) 5
(d) 3
Ans. (d)

39. If 7 * 1 = 64;
3 * 9 = 144, then what is the value of 5 * 6?
(a) 22
(b) 55
(c) 66
(d) 121
(e) 61
Ans. (d)

40. In a military code writes TARGET as RATTEG. Using the same code BRIDGE should be written as
(a) DGEBRI
(b) IRBDGE
(c) BRIEGD
(d) IRBEGD
Ans:- (d )

Reasoning Solved Practice paper For AO Exams LIKE NIAC LIC and other Insurance Jobs

Reasoning Solved Practice paper For AO Exams LIKE NIAC LIC and other Insurance Jobs
AO EXAM Solved Reasoning
practice Solved Objective questions Reasoning
1. Fill in the blank in the series:
47, 32………. 11, 5, 2
(a) 27
(b) 20
(c) 15
(d) 12
Ans. (B)

2. If 3 = 6; 6 = 30 and 9 =72, what is 4?
(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) 15
(d) 24
Ans. (B)

3. If ¾ th of a number is equal to 4/3 rd of another number, what is the ratio between them?
(a) 7:12
(b) 9:16
(c) 16:9
(d) 6.: 8
Ans. (B)

4. The numbers given below are arranged following certain principles. Find out the missing number:
7 8 3 29
4 7 3 19
5 6 - 31
(a) 4
(b) 3
(c) 6
(d) 5
Ans. (D)

5. If the third Saturday in a month is 21st, what will be the date on the third day before the second Wednesday?
(a) 8
(b) 14
(c) 9
(d) 16
Ans. (A)

6. Complete the sequence:
4536, 5672……….8457, 6983
(a) 6754
(b) 7493
(c) 3964
(d) 6842
Ans. (C)

Directions : Numbers are given for letters and words are coded using these numbers. The numbers used to code these letters are not given in the order of the letters in the words Find out the letter-number code system and answer questions
19 and 20.
Table 12345
Chair 67894
Bench 01369

7. The number code for the word “brain” in the order of the letters is
(a) 84703
(b) 34870
(c) 38470
(d) 83407
Ans. (B)

8. What word is coded by 48576?
(a) atric
(b) arcti
(c) arcit
(d) artic
Ans. (B)

9; Find out the number which does not share a property that other three numbers
(a) 4563
(b) 6371
(c) 8172
(d) 7254
Ans. (A)

10. 1f 65 - 54 = 2:86—40 = 10 and 324-312 = 3; what is 94 - 82?
(a) 3
(b) 12
(c) 20
(d) 10
Ans. (A)

11. I am facing the North. I take the following turns in the sequence given below. Which sequence of turns will result in my turning towards the West?
(a) right, left, right, right, left, left, right, right, left
(b) left, right, right, left, right, right, left, left, right
(c) left, left, left, right, right, left, left, right, left
(d) right, right, left, left, left, right, left, left, right
Ans. (D)

12. All but one of the following words can be paired on a particular basis. Find out the word that cannot find a pair on that basis
tub, net, god, tip, ten, but, pit, bit, dog.
(a) god
(b) but
(c) bit
(d) net
Ans. (C)

13. A is taller than C but shorter than G
S is shorter than C but taller than R
B is taller than R but shorter than S
H is taller than A but shorter than G
Who stands in the middle?
(a) S
(b) C
(c) A
(d) B
Ans. (B)

14. India has given birth to the Millennium Baby. It was a news release for the entire world. Which of the statements given below is justified?
(a) Poverty and population arc the main problems of India
(b) We arc proud of the news
(c) India will progress if population is controlled
(d) Educating the masses on the population issue is the proper solution
Ans. (a)

15. Out of the following Statements no two can be true at the same time, hut both can be false.
Identify the same:
A. Motivated students succeed in examinations
B. Intelligent students succeed in examinations
C. Irregular students fail in examinations
D. Some intelligence is irregular
(a) A and C
(b) B and C
(c) B and D
(d) C and D
Ans. (c)

16. Find the missing number in the following series:
4, 6, 3, 5, 2 ?
(a) 8
(b) 4
(c) 3
(d) 6
Ans. (b)

17. Q is shorter than P. but taller than R. R is shorter than P but taller than A. If they stand in ascending order of their height the sequence is
(a) AROJ
(b) AQRP
(c) QPAR
(d) RPQA
Ans. (a)

18. P is the Son of Q and Q & R are brothers. S is the mother of R and M is the daughter of S. On the basis of this information, select the statement which is correct.
(a) M is aunt (bua) of P
(b) M and R are sisters
(c) P and R arc cousins
(d) Q and M arc brothers
Ans. (a)

19. It is important that students use English language effectively. Therefore, they should be taught English from a very early stage.
(a) Only those who use English. weakens the above argument
(b) Many students who have studied English from a very early age are poor in English usage even at postgraduate stage.
(c) Schools vary in respect of English language teaching
(d) Only those who have studied English language well can use it effectively
Ans. (d)

20. A man starts walking towards south. After walking 5 km he again turns left at right angles. In what direction is he finally walking?
(a) North
(b) South
(c) East
(d) West
Ans. (c)


Directions: There exists some relationship between the terms to the left of the sign as between the terms to its right. Identify the missing term.

21. CLAIM : DNDMR : CHARGE:
(a) DJDVLK
(b) DJDWLL
(c) DJCVMK
(d) DIDWKL
Ans. (a)

22. COLD: FSQJ: HEAT:?
(a) KJFY
(b) KIGZ
(c) KIFZ
(d) YIGY
Ans. (c)

23. Facing north I start my journey and make turnings towards the right and the left in the sequence given below.
Which sequence will finally lead me to face a direction other than the north?
(A) Left, left, right, left, right, right
(B) Right, left, right, left, right, left
(C) Right, right, left, left, right, right
(D) Left, left, left, right, right, right
Ans. (C)

24. On the basis of the given information which alternative is correct?
There are four rods J, K, L, and M. Their weights are compared as follows
K + L > J + M
J > K and J + L > K + M
Which is the heaviest and which is the lightest?
(A) J, M
(B) K, L
(C) K, L
(D) None of the above
Ans. (A)


25. In a row of six, R is the third from X; V is a neighbor both to S and X, and X is fourth from Y and has Z as his neighbor. Who are at the extreme ends in the row?
(A) ZY
(B) XY
(C) RY
(D) RX
Ans. (C)

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Reasoning Model Test for LIC Exams

Reasoning Model Test for LIC Exams
LIC AAO Exam Sample Question Answers Reasoning
Aptitude Test Questions And Answers: LIC AAO Exam Sample Questions

Directions: In the following questions , four of the following five are alike a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

1. (a) April
(b) May
(c) July
(d) September
(e) November
Ans. (a)


2. (a) Ear
(b) Eye
(c) Nose
(d) Throat
(e) Tongue
Ans. (d)

3. (a) Banana
(b) Mango
(c) Guava
(d) Ginger
(e) Lemon
Ans. (d)


4. (a) Engineer
(b) Advocate
(c) Doctor
(d) Court
(e) Journalist
Ans. (d)


5. (a) Plateau
(b)Star
(c) Mountain
(d) Forest
(e) Ocean
Ans. (b)

6. (a) RNJ
(b) XTP
(c) MIE
(d) ZWR
Ans. (d)

7. (a) STUA
(b) RQPA
(c) MLKA
(d) HGFA
Ans. (a)

8. (a) BDYW
(b) CEXZ
(c) DFYW
(d) EGXV
Ans. (b)


9. (a) DFCE
(b) HIGJ
(c) NPMO
(d) ZXWY
Ans. (b)


10. (a) EFGIK
(b) CDFIM
(c) BCEHL
(d) ABDGK
Ans. (a)

11. If eye is called hand, hand is called mouth, mouth is called ear, ear is called nose and nose is called tongue, with which of the following would a person hear?
(a) Eye
(b) Mouth
(c) Nose
(d) Ear
Ans. (c)

12. If ‘nso ptr kli chn’ stands for ‘sharma get marriage gift’, ‘ptr lnm wop chn’ stands for ‘wife gives marriage gift’, ‘tti wop nhi’ stands for ‘he gives nothing’ what would mean ‘gives’?
(a) chn
(b) nhi
(c) ptr
(d) wop
Ans. (d)

13. In a certain code ‘786’ means ‘study very hard’; ‘958’ means ‘hard work pays’ and ‘645’ means ‘study and work’. Which of the following is the code for ‘very’?
(a) 8
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) Cannot be determined
Ans. (c)


14. One day, Ravi left home and cycled 10 kms southwards, turned right and cycled 5 kms and turned right and cycled 10 kms and turned left and cycled 10 kms. How many kilometers will he have to cycle to reach his home straight?
(a) 10 kms
(b)15 kms
(c) 20 kms
(d) 25 kms
(e) 30kms
Ans. (b)


15. Ravi wants to go to the school. He starts from his home which is in the East and comes to the crossing. The road to the left ends in a theatre, straight ahead is the hospital. In which direction is the school?
(a) North
(b) South
(c) East
(d) West
(e) None of these
Ans. (a)

16. If ‘South-east’ is called ‘East’, ‘North-west’ is called ‘West’, ‘South-west’ is called ‘South’ and so on, what will ‘North’ be called?
(a) East
(b) North-east
(c) North-west
(d) South
(e) None of these
Ans. (c)

17. Four persons stationed at the four corners of a square piece as shown in the diagram. P starts crossing the field diagonally. After walking half the distance, he turns right, walks some distance and turns left Whicl1direction is P facing now?
(a) North-east
(b) North-west
(c) North
(d) South-east
(e) South-west
Ans. (b)


Complete the series.

18. 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23
(a) 26
(b) 27
(c) 29
(d) 31
(e) 37
Ans. (c)

19. 5, 6, 10, 19, 35
(a) 45
(b) 48
(c) 60
(d) 62
(e) 65
Ans. (c)

20. 7,15,31,63,127
(a) 254
(b) 265
(c) 253
(d) 255
(e) None of these
Ans. (d)

Executive Aptitude test questions

Executive Aptitude test questions
sample questions for various entrance tests on executive aptitude
Aptitude test questions:Executive
Directions for Questions 1 to 7: In each of the following questions there are three words which are related in some way as indicated by one of the four alternatives given below. The alternative applicable to the set under consideration in each question is the correct answer to that question. Alternatives are a, b, c and d.
(a) P includes Q but excludes R
(b) P includes Q and R includes part of P
(c) P includes part of Q and part of R
(d) P includes both Q and R
Here P, Q and R stand for three words in each question not necessarily in the same order as given in the question.

1. carnivorous, tiger, wolf
Ans. (d)

2. students, boy, girl
Ans. (c)

3. apple, fruit, vegetable
Ans. (a)

4. soldier, army, engineer
Ans. (b)

5. epic, novel, book
Ans. (d)

6. house, room, roof
Ans. (b)

7. quadruped, tigress, mammal
Ans. (d)

8. “If he gets distinction marks he will get scholarship”.
He got the scholarship. So, he must have got distinction marks.
This argument is
(a) Valid
(b) Invalid
(c) Doubtful
(d) Longdrawn one
Ans. (d)


9. Milk and Butter hold the same relation as
(a) Tea and Coffee
(b) Rice and Curd
(c) Grapes and Wine
(d) Potato and Vegetable
Ans. (c)

10. Two and three are related in the same way as
(a) Four and seven
(b) Four and six
(c) Five and seven
(d) Five and eight
Ans. (b)

11. Which one is different from the rest three?
(a) Crime
(b) Offence
(c) Sanction
(d) Violation
Ans. (c)

12. Which is different from the rest three?
(a) Impartial
(b) Dispassionate
(c) Unbiased
(d) Unfair
Ans. (d)

13. Which one is different from the rest three?
(a) Immunity
(b) Indecorum
(c) License
(d) Privilege
Ans. (a)

14. Which one is like Decease, Demise and Nullify?
(a) Bereavement
(b) Dissolution
(c) Fatal
(d) Homicide
Ans. (c)

15. Which one is like Corrupt, Dishonest and Unscrupulous?
(a) Candid
(b) Fraudulent
(c) Guileless
(d) Seducer
Ans. (b)



16. “Two of my very poor students were selected by the Public Service Commission lecturers. There is a lot of corruption at the level of Public Service Commission.”
This argument is
(a) Valid
(b) Invalid
(c) Doubtful
(d) Longdrawn one
Ans. (d)

17. Propositions
I. Only those who pass the written test are selected.
II. He has passed the written test
Conclusion:
He must have been selected
This conclusion is
(a) Valid
(b) Invalid
(c) Doubtful
(d) Longdrawn one
Ans. (a)

18. “If there is no sufficient evidence, the charges cannot be proved. The charges have been proved. Therefore, there must have been sufficient evidence”.
In this argument the conclusion is
(a) Valid
(b) Invalid
(c) Doubtful
(d) Longdrawn one
Ans. (a)

19. “Some things not considered good for health are not harmful”. In other words it means the same as saying “Some things, not considered good for health, are useful”.
This saying is
(a) Correct
(b) Incorrect
(c) Doubtful
(d) Longdrawn conclusion
Ans. (b)

20. Facing north there are five schools A, B, C, D and E. A is between E and B while B is to the right of D. D and C are at the extreme ends.
Which is to the left of C?
(a) D
(b) A
(c) E
(d) B
Ans. (d)


21. Which of the following logically valid conclusion can be drawn from the statements given below considering them to be true even if not consistent with known facts:
Statements:
A. X is husband of Y
B. Y is sister of S
Conclusions:
I. S is sister of Y
II. S is brother of X
(a) Only I can be drawn
(b) Only II can be drawn
(c) Both I and II can be drawn
(d) Neither I nor II can be drawn
Ans. (d)

22. A statement is followed by two arguments I and II. Indicate how forceful the arguments are by choosing one of the following alternative answers given:
Conclusion: Industrialization is not desirable.
Arguments: I. Yes, it leads to man’s decaying.
II. No, it leads to nation’s progress and prosperity.
(a) Only I is forceful
(b) Only II is forceful
(c) Both I and II are forceful
(d) Neither I nor II is forceful
Ans. (b)

23. Following is an inference drawn from an argument given below. Indicate whether the
Inference drawn is
(a) Valid
(b) Invalid
(c) Doubtful
(d) Long drawn one
Argument: Anything that goes up definitely falls down.
The helicopter goes up.
Inference: So, the helicopter will definitely fall down.
Ans. (b)

24. Which of the following conclusions can be validly drawn from the proposition given?
Proposition: Men are, generally, dishonest.
Conclusions:
(a) All men are honest
(b) No man is honest
(c) Some men are dishonest
(d) No man is dishonest
Ans. (c)

25. Which of the following conclusions CANNOT be validly drawn from the proposition given?
Proposition: Who of the teachers will not work hard if paid enough?
Conclusions:
(a) All teachers will work hard if paid enough
(b) No teachers are those who will not work hard if paid enough
(c) Some persons working hard when paid enough are teachers
(d) All persons working hard if paid enough are teachers
Ans. (a)

Monday, May 9, 2011

Reasoning Sample paper

Reasoning Sample paper
Reasoning Mental Aptitude Solved Sample Question Paper
Reasoning Sample Paper For Job Exams
Directions—(Q. 1—5): Trace out the missing number in each of the following questions—

1. 6,8, 10,11, 14, 14,?
(A) 116
(B) 18
(C) 21
(D) 25
Ans. (B)

2. 759, 871, 647, 1095?
(A) 199
(B) 1191
(C) 334
(D) 542
Ans. (A)

3. 15,7,?, 14,60, 28, 120
(A) 10
(C) 30
(B) 20
(D) 45
Ans. (C)

4. 13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 17, ?
(A) 21
(B) 14
(C) 20
(D) 19
Ans. (D)

5. 1, 1, 2, 4, 3, ?, 4, 16
(A) 9
(B) 5
(C) 7
(D) 6
Ans. (A)
Directions—(Q. 6—10): Choose the pair of words which shows the same relationship as given at the top of every question.

6. Race : Fatigue
(A) Track : Athlete
(B) Ant : Bug
(C) Fast: Hunger
(D) Walking : Running
Ans. (C)

7. Sparrow: Bird
(A) Struggle : Wrestle
(B) Patch : Thread
(C) Hand : Clock
(D) Rain : Snow
Ans. (A)

8. Gill : Fin
(A) Tube : Antenna
(B) Instrument: Violin
(C) Sea : Fish
(D) Salad : Supper
Ans. (B)

9. Kick: Football
(A) Manager : Team
(B) Break : Pieces
(C) Kill : Bomb
(D) Smoke : Pipe
Ans. (D)

10. Industrious : Hardworking
(A) Rogue: Rock
(B) Stove : Kitchen
(C) Black: White
(D) Muddy : Unclear
Ans. (D)


Directions—(Q. 11—15): Point out the last letter of the correct words formed by the following jumbled spellings—

11. GANURP
(A) G
(B) R
(C) P
(D) A
Ans. (B)

12. EAHD
(A) E
(B) A
(C) H
(D) D
Ans. (D)

13. ACMEARI
(A) C
(B) A
(C) R
(D) M
Ans. (B)

14. LYAAIHMA
(A) Y
(B) L
(C) A
(D) I
Ans. (C)

15. ROABD
(A) R
(B) B
(C) D
(D) A
Ans. (C)

Directions—(Q. 16—20): Find the code of given word from the alternatives given

16. If the word BANK is coded as DCPM, the word BOOK will be coded as—
(A) NQLK
(B) DQQM
(C) LPGK
(D) NMCD
Ans. (B)

17. If the code for INDIA is JOEJB, which of the following will be the last letter of the code word of ARMY?
(A) B
(B) S
(C) Z
(D) N
Ans. (C)

18. If PAPER stands for QBQFS, the word GLASS will stand for………
(A) MTBHT
(B) MHTBT
(C) HMBTF
(D) HMTBT
Ans. (C)

19. If HINT stands for JJKKPPVV,, POINT will stand for—
(A) RQQKPVPVV
(B) RRQQKKPPVV
(C) QQKKVPVP
(D) KKPPVVRRQQ
Ans. (B)

20. If A = 2, B = 3 and C = 4 and so on, which word do the numbers 9, 2, 15, 5 represent?
(A) HAND
(B) HARD
(C) HARM
(D) BAND
Ans. (A)

VERBAL REASONING MCQ TEST

VERBAL REASONING MCQ TEST
Test Papers Verbal Reasoning Multiple Choice
Verbal Reasoning Multiple Choice Test Paper


Directions: Which of the following numbers given against four answer choices completes the number series?
1. 512, 256, 128 ? 32, 16, 8
(a) 52
(b) 61
(c) 64
(d) 56

Ans:- ( c )

2.
2, 7, 17, 32, 52, 77 ?
(a) 107
(b) 91
(c) 72
(d) 81

Ans:- ( a )


3.
3, 5, 9, 23, 33, 45, 59, ?
(a) 60
(b) 75
(c) 72
(d) 81

Ans:- ( b )





4. A man ‘Z’ goes to party hosted by his brother ‘A’ having a daughter B, who is dancing with her brother C. What is ‘Z’ to C?
(a) Uncle
(b) Nephew
(c) Father
(d) Unrelated to C

Ans:- ( c )



Directions : One interrogative sentence is followed by two arguments, one beginning with ‘yes’ and the other with ‘no’. Pick up the correct answer-choice from the answer-choices given below far each of the questions from 45 to 47.
(a) If only argument I is forceful
(b) If only argument II is forceful
(c) If both arguments I and II are forceful
(d) If neither argument I nor II is forceful

5. Should, old-age pension be introduced?
I. Yes, because it is the most important social necessity
II. No, because it will increase heavy financial burden on the State

Ans:- ( b )


6. Should free education be imparted in schoolS?
I. Yes, because its must in a democratic country
II. No, because free education will lead to unemployment of the educated people

Ans:- (d )



Directions : In each of the following questions two statements are followed by two conclusions A and B. Assuming that the given statements are true even if they are at variance with. Commonly known facts, pick up one of the following answer-choice which you think is correct.
(a) If only conclusion A follows
(b) If only conclusion B follows
(c) If both A and B follow
(d) If neither A nor B follows

7. Statements:
1. Some doctors are fools.
2. He is a doctor
Conclusions:
(A) He is a fool.
(B) Some fools are doctors

Ans:- ( d )








8. Statements:
1. All birds are men
2. All crows are birds

Conclusions:
(A) All crows are not men
(B) Some are not crows

Ans:- ( d )


9. Statements:
1. No tree is bottle
2. No bottle is unbreakable.

Conclusions :
(A) No tree is unbreakable
(B) Nothing unbreakable is tree.

Ans:- (d )



10. If all men are mortal and if Tom is a man, Tom is also mortal
(a) The premise is true and the conclusion is true
(b) The premise is false and the conclusion is false
(c) The premise is false and the conclusion is true
(d) The premise is true and the conclusion is false

Ans:- ( a )

Directions: In each one of the questions given below, one Statement and two Assumptions have been given. The Assumptions follow the Statement and have been shown against serial Numbers I and II Any accepted and assimilative fact is called
Assumption. You have to keep the Statement and the two Assumptions in full view. Decide. Which one of these Assumptions is inherent in the Statement given before them.
11. Statement: Till the time the country ‘X’ does not achieve full Literacy, it cannot achieve its target of development.
Assumptions:
I. It is possible to achieve 100 per cent literacy in country ‘X’
II. Development is not possible without a proper mission
(a) Only Assumption I is inherent
(b) Only Assumption II is inherent
(c) Either Assumption I or Assumption II is inherent
(d) Both Assumption I and Assumption II are inherent

Ans:- ( c )


12. Statement: Many species of animals, which are found on our earth, have not been scientifically studied till date; and if we do not execute this task now, many species may be become extinct.
Assumptions:
I. It is possible that all types of life may soon come to an end of the earth
II. It is desired and also possible to study the species of many animals
(a) Only Assumption I is inherent
(b) Only Assumption II is inherent
(c) Either Assumption I or Assumption II is inherent
(d) Both Assumption I and Assumption 11 are inherent

Ans:- ( b )


13. Statement: Believe me, I have read it in the daily newspaper ‘A’.
Assumptions:
I. Daily newspaper ‘A’ gives reliable information/news.
II. I am telling exactly the same thing, which was given in the daily newspaper ‘A’.
(a) Only Assumption us inherent
(b) Only Assumption II is inherent
(c) Either Assumption I or Assumption II is inherent
(d) Both Assumption I and Assumption II are inherent

Ans:- (d )








14. Statement: In order to eliminate the ailments of the human race, herbs and plants can be used quite safely.
Assumptions:
I. Herbs can plants cannot be used to eliminate the ailments of animals
II. The therapy of treatment by herbs and plants is becoming popular
(a) Only Assumption I is inherent
(b) Only Assumption II is inherent
(c) Either Assumption I or Assumption II is inherent
(d) Neither Assumption I nor Assumption II are inherent.

Ans:- ( d )









15. Evaluate the following statements in terms of whether each is a fact, opinion, prejudice or advice.
A. Women are not suitable for Police Service.
B. In democracy, no party should be in power for too long.
C. Have proper rest, even during the examination time.
D. Obesity is a risk factor for coronary heart disease

Which of the following is the correct alternative:
Opinion Prejudice Fact Advice
(a) B C D A
(b) B A D C
(c) C A D B
(d) B D C A

Ans:- (b )

16. Given below are two Statements—I and II, followed by two Conclusions—A and B. Considering the statements to be true, indicate which of the following Conclusions logically follow from the given statements by selecting one of the four response alternatives given below.
Statements:
I. Some teachers are women
II. No teacher is absent
Conclusions:
A. There are no male teachers
B. All women teachers are present
(a) Only A is true
(b) Only B is true
(c) Both A and B are true
(d) Neither A nor B is true

Ans:- (d )


17. Considering the proposition given below to be true, indicate which of the following conclusions can be drawn validly.
Proposition : No teacher is on time for the class.

Conclusions:
(a) No persons who, are on time for their classes are teachers
(b) Some teacher are not late for their classes
(c) Most teacher come to their classes on time
(d) Few teachers come on time for their classes

Ans:- ( d)


18. Certain relationship exists among the following figures: What number should come after 12? 0, 2, 6, 12, ?
a. 20
b. 24
c. 36
d. 18

Ans:-a


19. In the group of the following numbers one does not belong to the group. Which is that number?
7, 11, 13, 16, 19
a. 11
b. 16
c. 13
d. 19

Ans:-b



20. In a month there are five Saturdays. The first day of the month would be —
a. Sunday
b. Friday
c. Wednesday
d. Monday

Ans:-b

VERBAL REASONING FOR EXAMS

VERBAL REASONING FOR EXAMS
Verbal Reasoning Practice Paper
Verbal Reasoning FOR Competitive Exams
Directions In column I are listed some tribes and in column II are characteristics common to each member of the set opposite to then:. Study the two columns carefully and answer the questions given below them.
Column I ________ Column II
(Tribes) (Characteristics)
F, H, I, J t, w
I, J, K p, t
I, J, L, M s, u, w
H, I, K, M p, v
G, H, I q, r, v
F, G, I p, r
G, I, J p, q
H, I, J q, t, w
I , J, L q, s, u, w
G, H, J p, q, s


1. Which tribe has all the above characteristics?
A. H
B. I
C. J
D. M

Ans:-B


2. Which characteristics are common to F and H?
A. p, r, t
B. q, t, w
C. r, t, w
D. p, q, t

Ans:-D





3. Other than I which tribes have the largest number of characteristics common with G?
A. L, M
B. H, K
C. L, K
D. H

Ans:-D


4. Which two tribes do not have any common characteristics?
A. J, K
B. K, L
C. G.M
D. K, M

Ans:-B


5. Which characteristics are found either in J or in K or in both but not in M?.
A. q, t
B. p, q, r, s
C. q, r, s, t
D. u, v, w

Ans:-B







Directions: Find out the missing term in the given series.

6. 462. 420. 380, ?, 306
A. 322
B. 332
C. 342
D. 352

Ans:-C


7. 5, 6, 9, 15, ?, 40
A. 21
B. 25
C. 27
D. 33

Ans:-B


8. BXJ, ETL, HPN, KLP, ?
A. NHR
B. MWQ
C. MIP
D. NIR

Ans:-A


9. DEF. HIJ, .MNO, ?
A. STU
B.RST
C. RTV
D.SRQ

Ans:-A




10. John said to Marry , “your mother is the daughter of my grandmother”. How are John and Marry related?
A. Uncle – Niece
B. Father - Daughter
C. Cousin.
D. None of these

Ans:-C


11. F is the brother of A, C is the daughter of A, K is the sister of F, G is the brother of C. Who is the uncle of G?
A. F
B. K
C. C
D. None of these

Ans:-A


12. If ÷ means x, x means +, + means — and — means ÷.Find the value of
l6 x 3 + 5 — 2 + 4 —
A. 19
B. 10
C. 9
D. None of these

Ans:-C


13. If DUST is called AIR, AIR is called FIRE, FIRE is called WATER, WATER called COLOUR, COLOUR is called RAIN and RAIN is called DUST then where o fish live?
A. COLOUR
B. DUST
C. WATER
D. FIRE

Ans:-A




14 If 58 x 12 = 4, 37 x 96 = 5 and 11 x 20 = 2. What is 42 x 12=?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5

Ans: - (b)

15. Which sequence of turns will lead one to face the west direction from which one starts turning?
(a) Left, right, left, left, right, right
(b) Right, right, left, left, right, right
(c) Left, left, right, left, right, left
(d) Right, right, left, right, left, right.

Ans:- ( a )


16. If the fourth Saturday of a month is the 22nd day, what day is the 13th of the month?
(a) Tuesday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Thursday
(d) Friday

Ans: - ( c )



17. In Adam’s family there are four sisters. Each sister has a brother, how many male members are there in the family?
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 2

Ans:- (d )


18. Fill in the missing member in the sequence. Aunt, brother, daughter…………….mother, son.
(a) Father
(b) Niece
(c) Sister
(d) Uncle

Ans:- ( c )


19. Find, out the missing member in the series. 15, 18, 24… 45.
(a) 27
(b) 30
(c) 33
(d) 36

Ans:- ( c)

20. Pointing to a lady Ramu said “Her mother’s husband’s sister is my aunt.” How is he related to the lady?
(a) Brother
(b) Brother-in-law
(c) Uncle
(d) Husband

Ans:- ( a )

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Free Reasoning test

Free Reasoning test
Verbal Reasoning

1. If   LACK is coded as 396 what will be the code for BACK
(a) 56           
(b) 72
(c) 66           
(d)   86

Ans:- (c )


2. In a military code writes TARGET as RATTEG. Using the same code BRIDGE should be written as
(a) DGEBRI     
(b)  IRBDGE
(c) BRIEGD     
(d) IRBEGD

Ans:- (d )


3. Complete the following series DG L U……..  .
(a) W       
(b) C   
(c)  L    
(d)  N

Ans:- ( c)


4. Which of the following operations will not give the same number as the first one
(a) 54 + 6 — 3 x 4 + 8 — 7 x 2 + 4 + 2 — 2
(b) 54 — 7 x  l + 8 x 2 —12 x 2 + 18 ÷ 3 + 3 x 3
(c) 54 + 5 x 2 — 30 ÷ 3 + 7 x 4 — 40 + 3 x 4
(d) 54 —  16 + 7  x 3 —  18 ÷ 2 + 5  x  2 — 4

Ans:- ( b)


5. Fill in the missing number in the following arrangement based on some principle
8          6          4
3          ?           7
14       16         18
 (a)  4          
 (b) 5
 (c)  6           
 (d) 8

Ans:- ( b)


6. Pointing to a lady Ramu said: “Her mother’s husband’s sister is my aunt.” How is he related to the lady?
(a)  Brother   
(b) Brother—in—law
(c)  Uncle        
(4) Husband

Ans:- ( a)



7. In Prakash’s family there are four sisters. Each sister has a brother. How many male members are there in the family?
(a)  4    
(b)  5
(c)  6   
(d)  2

Ans:- (d )


8. If the direction North-East becomes South-East,   how will other directions change?
(a) West   to North
(b) South to South-West
(c) North-West to East
(d) East to South  -West

Ans:- ( a)

9. I went due north and covered a distance of 30 metres, then turned to West and walked for 20 metres. Then, I turned to South and walked for 10 metres and finally, turned to East and walked for another 10 metres. In which direction I am vis-a -vis my point of starting?
(a) Northern    
(b) Western
(c) Southern   
(d) Eastern

Ans:- (a)

10. Pointing out to a girl a man said “My uncle is the uncle of this girl’s uncle”. How is the man related with that girl?
A. Brother         
B. Father
C. Father in law
D. Cousin

Ans:-B