SBI CWE PO/MT - Reasoning
Common Written Examination for Probationary Officer / Management Trainees - English Language
1. This Section consists of 50 questions.
2. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
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Question 1 |
Directions—(Q. 1–4) Study the following information and answer the question given below—
J, K, L, M, N, O, P and R are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Each of them was born in a different year–1971, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985 and 1990, not necessarily in the same order.
M is sitting second to the right of K. L is sitting third to the right of J. L and J were born before 1980. Only the one born in 1984 is sitting exactly between J and K. N who is the eldest is not an immediate neighbour of J and M. R is older than only M. R is sitting second to the right of P. P is not an immediate neighbour of N. J is younger than L. K was born before O.
1. Who is the second eldest in the group ?
J, K, L, M, N, O, P and R are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Each of them was born in a different year–1971, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985 and 1990, not necessarily in the same order.
M is sitting second to the right of K. L is sitting third to the right of J. L and J were born before 1980. Only the one born in 1984 is sitting exactly between J and K. N who is the eldest is not an immediate neighbour of J and M. R is older than only M. R is sitting second to the right of P. P is not an immediate neighbour of N. J is younger than L. K was born before O.
1. Who is the second eldest in the group ?
A | J |
B | L |
C | K |
D | P |
E | None of above |
Question 2 |
2. Who is sitting third to the right of O ?
A | The one born in 1979 |
B | The one born in 1980 |
C | The one born in 1985 |
D | The one born in 1984 |
E | None of these |
Question 3 |
3. In which year was R born ?
A | 1979 |
B | 1975 |
C | 1980 |
D | 1985 |
E | None of these |
Question 4 |
4. Which of the following statements is true regarding K ?
A | K is sitting fourth to the right of R |
B | The one who was born in 1975 is to the immediate left of K |
C | K is younger than R |
D | There are four people sitting between N and K |
E | None is true |
Question 5 |
Directions—(Q. 5–10) In each of the questions below, three statements are given followed by conclusions/ group of conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume all the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from the commonly known facts and then decide which of the given two conclusions logically follows from the information given in the statements.
Give Answer
(A) If only conclusion I follows
(B) If only conclusion II follows
(C) If either conclusion I or conclusion II follows
(D) If neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
(E) If both conclusions I and II follow
For Q. 5 and 6
Statements :
All pens are books.
Some books are pages.
All pages are papers.
5. Conclusions :
I. No paper is a pen.
II. At least some pages are pens.
Give Answer
(A) If only conclusion I follows
(B) If only conclusion II follows
(C) If either conclusion I or conclusion II follows
(D) If neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
(E) If both conclusions I and II follow
For Q. 5 and 6
Statements :
All pens are books.
Some books are pages.
All pages are papers.
5. Conclusions :
I. No paper is a pen.
II. At least some pages are pens.
A | A |
B | B |
C | C |
D | D |
E | E |
Question 6 |
6. Conclusions :
I. All books are papers.
II. Some books are papers.
I. All books are papers.
II. Some books are papers.
A | A |
B | B |
C | C |
D | D |
E | E |
Question 7 |
For Q. 7 and 8
Statements :
Some Ds are Gs.
All Gs are Ks.
All Ks are Ls.
7. Conclusions :
I. At least some Ds are Ls.
II. All Gs are Ls.
Statements :
Some Ds are Gs.
All Gs are Ks.
All Ks are Ls.
7. Conclusions :
I. At least some Ds are Ls.
II. All Gs are Ls.
A | A |
B | B |
C | C |
D | D |
E | E |
Question 8 |
8. Conclusions :
I. At least some Ks are Ds.
II. All Ds are Ls.
I. At least some Ks are Ds.
II. All Ds are Ls.
A | A |
B | B |
C | C |
D | D |
E | E |
Question 9 |
For Q. 9 and 10
Statements :
Some files are folders.
All folders are pockets.
No pockets is a bag.
9. Conclusions :
I. All pockets are files.
II. All files are bags.
Statements :
Some files are folders.
All folders are pockets.
No pockets is a bag.
9. Conclusions :
I. All pockets are files.
II. All files are bags.
A | A |
B | B |
C | C |
D | D |
E | E |
Question 10 |
10. Conclusions :
I. At least some bags are folders.
II. All folders are files.
I. At least some bags are folders.
II. All folders are files.
A | A |
B | B |
C | C |
D | D |
E | E |
Question 11 |
Directions—(Q. 11–14) Following are steps of an input. Rearrange them and answer the questions—
11. Which of the following is step III ?
11. Which of the following is step III ?
A | (a) |
B | (b) |
C | (c) |
D | (d) |
E | (e) |
Question 12 |
12. Which of the following is first from the right end of step II ?
A | arrange |
B | kite |
C | metal |
D | blue |
E | None of above |
Question 13 |
13. Which of the following is step V ?
A | (a) |
B | (b) |
C | (c) |
D | (d) |
E | (e) |
Question 14 |
14. Which of the following is step IV ?
A | (a) |
B | (b) |
C | (c) |
D | (d) |
E | (e) |
Question 15 |
Directions—(Q. 15 and 16) Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which one does not belong to the group ?
15.
(A) Stem
(B) Branch
(C) Leaf
(D) Web
(E) Fruit
15.
(A) Stem
(B) Branch
(C) Leaf
(D) Web
(E) Fruit
A | Stem |
B | Branch |
C | Leaf |
D | Web |
E | Fruit |
Question 16 |
16.
(A) Clone
(B) Replica
(C) Duplicate
(D) Copy
(E) Fake
(A) Clone
(B) Replica
(C) Duplicate
(D) Copy
(E) Fake
A | Clone |
B | Replica |
C | Duplicate |
D | Copy |
E | Fake |
Question 17 |
Directions—(Q. 17–21) Study the following information and answer the questions that follow—
In a certain code language, ‘hope to see you’ is coded as ‘re so na di’, ‘please come to see the party’ is coded as ‘fi ge na di ke zo’, ‘hope to come’ is coded as ‘di so ge’ and ‘see you the party’ is coded as ‘re fi zo na’.
17. How is ‘please’ coded in the given code language ?
In a certain code language, ‘hope to see you’ is coded as ‘re so na di’, ‘please come to see the party’ is coded as ‘fi ge na di ke zo’, ‘hope to come’ is coded as ‘di so ge’ and ‘see you the party’ is coded as ‘re fi zo na’.
17. How is ‘please’ coded in the given code language ?
A | di |
B | ke |
C | fi |
D | na |
E | None of above |
Question 18 |
18. What does the code ‘so’ stand for in the given code language ?
A | hope |
B | come |
C | see |
D | to |
E | None of these |
Question 19 |
19. How is ‘party’ coded in the given code language ?
A | Either ‘re’ or ‘fi’ |
B | Either ‘zo’ or ‘na’ |
C | Either ‘zo’ or ‘fi’ |
D | Either ‘zo’ or ‘ge’ |
E | Either ‘ke’ or ‘fi’ |
Question 20 |
20. How will ‘please see you’ be coded in the given code language?
A | re na ke |
B | so re na |
C | zo re na |
D | na di ke |
E | ke re ge |
Question 21 |
21. Which one of the following will be coded as ‘so di re’ in the given code language ?
A | you see hope |
B | hope you please |
C | hope you come |
D | the hope to |
E | you hope to |
Question 22 |
Directions—(Q. 22–25) In these questions, relationship betweendifferent elements is shown in the statements. These statements are followed by two conclusions.
Mark answer
(A) If only conclusion I follows
(B) If only conclusion II follows
(C) If either conclusion I or II follows
(D) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(E) If both conclusions I and II follow
22. Statement : A ≥ B = C; B < D ≤ E
Conclusions :
I. D > A
II. E > C
Mark answer
(A) If only conclusion I follows
(B) If only conclusion II follows
(C) If either conclusion I or II follows
(D) If neither conclusion I nor II follows
(E) If both conclusions I and II follow
22. Statement : A ≥ B = C; B < D ≤ E
Conclusions :
I. D > A
II. E > C
A | Only conclusion I follows |
B | Only conclusion II follows |
C | Either conclusion I or II follows |
D | Neither conclusion I nor II follows |
E | Both conclusions I and II follow |
Question 23 |
23. Statement : L > U ≥ K; Z < U < R
Conclusions :
I. L > Z
II. K < R
Conclusions :
I. L > Z
II. K < R
A | Only conclusion I follows |
B | Only conclusion II follows |
C | Either conclusion I or II follows |
D | Neither conclusion I nor II follows |
E | Both conclusions I and II follow |
Question 24 |
24. Statement : Y < J = P ≥ R > I
Conclusions :
I. J > I
II. Y < R
Conclusions :
I. J > I
II. Y < R
A | Only conclusion I follows |
B | Only conclusion II follows |
C | Either conclusion I or II follows |
D | Neither conclusion I nor II follows |
E | Both conclusions I and II follow |
Question 25 |
25. Statement :
V ≥ K > M = N; M > S; T < K
Conclusions :
I. T < N
II. V = S
V ≥ K > M = N; M > S; T < K
Conclusions :
I. T < N
II. V = S
A | Only conclusion I follows |
B | Only conclusion II follows |
C | Either conclusion I or II follows |
D | Neither conclusion I nor II follows |
E | Both conclusions I and II follow |
Question 26 |
Directions—(Q. 26–30) 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 given in the statements are sufficient to answer the questions. Read both the statements and—
Give Answer
(A) 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
(B) 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
(C) If the data either in statement I alone or statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question
(D) If the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question
(E) If the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question
26. How is J related to K ?
I. J’s father P is the brother of N. N is K’s wife.
II. J is the son of P. P is the brother of N. N is K’s wife.
Give Answer
(A) 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
(B) 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
(C) If the data either in statement I alone or statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question
(D) If the data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question
(E) If the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question
26. How is J related to K ?
I. J’s father P is the brother of N. N is K’s wife.
II. J is the son of P. P is the brother of N. N is K’s wife.
A | 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 |
B | 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 |
C | The data either in statement I alone or statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question |
D | The data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question |
E | The data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question |
Question 27 |
27. On which floor of the building does G stay. (The building has five floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) ?
I. Only the even numbered floors are occupied and G does not stay on the second floor.
II. G does not stay on an odd numbered floor.
I. Only the even numbered floors are occupied and G does not stay on the second floor.
II. G does not stay on an odd numbered floor.
A | 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 |
B | 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 |
C | The data either in statement I alone or statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question |
D | The data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question |
E | The data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the questions |
Question 28 |
28. How many days did Raju take to complete his assignment ?
I. Mohit correctly remembers that Raju took more than 3 days but less than 9 days to complete his assignment.
II. Mina correctly remembers that Raju took more than 7 days but less than 11 days to complete his assignment.
I. Mohit correctly remembers that Raju took more than 3 days but less than 9 days to complete his assignment.
II. Mina correctly remembers that Raju took more than 7 days but less than 11 days to complete his assignment.
A | 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 |
B | 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 |
C | The data either in statement I alone or statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question |
D | The data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question |
E | The data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the questions |
Question 29 |
29. How is the word ‘GATES’ coded in the code language ?
I. ‘BRICK’ is coded as ‘LDJSC’ and ‘PIN’ is coded as ‘OJQ’.
II. ‘WATER’ is coded as ‘SFUBX’ and ‘DISH’ is coded as ‘ITJE’.
I. ‘BRICK’ is coded as ‘LDJSC’ and ‘PIN’ is coded as ‘OJQ’.
II. ‘WATER’ is coded as ‘SFUBX’ and ‘DISH’ is coded as ‘ITJE’.
A | 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 |
B | 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 |
C | The data either in statement I alone or statement II alone
are sufficient to answer the question |
D | The data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question |
E | The data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the questions |
Question 30 |
30. Among A, B, C, D which school has the highest number of students?
I. School A has lesser students than school D.
II. School C has lesser students than school D.
I. School A has lesser students than school D.
II. School C has lesser students than school D.
A | 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 |
B | 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 |
C | The data either in statement I alone or statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question |
D | The data given in both statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question |
E | The data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the questions |
Question 31 |
Directions—(Q. 31–35) In these questions, relationship between different
elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed
by two conclusions.
31. Statement :
T < P ≤ U; L > U ≤ K; P ≥ R
Conclusions :
I. K ≥ R
II. L > R
31. Statement :
T < P ≤ U; L > U ≤ K; P ≥ R
Conclusions :
I. K ≥ R
II. L > R
A | If only conclusion I is true |
B | If only conclusion II is true |
C | If only conclusion I or II is true |
D | If only conclusion I nor II is
true |
E | If both conclusions I and II
are true |
Question 31 Explanation:
I : K ≥ U ≥ P > R
Conclusion I is True
II : L > U ≥ P ≥ R
Conclusion II is True.
Question 32 |
Directions—(Q. 31–35) In these
questions, relationship between different
elements is shown in the statements.
The statements are followed
by two conclusions.
32. Statement :
H = I ≤ R;
M ≥ R < S
Conclusions :
I. M = I
II. M > I
32. Statement :
H = I ≤ R;
M ≥ R < S
Conclusions :
I. M = I
II. M > I
A | If only conclusion I is true |
B | If only conclusion II is true |
C | If only conclusion I or II is
true |
D | If only conclusion I nor II is
true |
E | If both conclusions I and II
are true |
Question 32 Explanation:
H = I ≤ R ≤ M
It only conclusion I or II is true.
Question 33 |
Directions—(Q. 31–35) In these
questions, relationship between different
elements is shown in the statements.
The statements are followed
by two conclusions.
33. Statement :
D > H ≥ N;
S > I ≤ H
Conclusions :
I. N ≤ S
II. I < D
33. Statement :
D > H ≥ N;
S > I ≤ H
Conclusions :
I. N ≤ S
II. I < D
A | If only conclusion I is true |
B | If only conclusion II is true |
C | If only conclusion I or II is
true |
D | If only conclusion I nor II is
true |
E | If both conclusions I and II
are true |
Question 33 Explanation:
D > H ≥ N ≥ I > S
Conclusion I is not true.
Conclusion II is true.
Question 34 |
Directions—(Q. 31–35) In these
questions, relationship between different
elements is shown in the statements.
The statements are followed
by two conclusions.
34. Statement :
P ≤ O < I;
P > Y > W
Conclusions :
I. Y ≤ I
II. O > W
34. Statement :
P ≤ O < I;
P > Y > W
Conclusions :
I. Y ≤ I
II. O > W
A | If only conclusion I is true |
B | If only conclusion II is true |
C | If only conclusion I or II is
true |
D | If only conclusion I nor II is
true |
E | If both conclusions I and II
are true |
Question 34 Explanation:
I : Y < P ≤ O < I
Conclusion I is true.
II : W < P ≤ O
Conclusion II is true.
Question 35 |
Directions—(Q. 31–35) In these
questions, relationship between different
elements is shown in the statements.
The statements are followed
by two conclusions.
35. Statement :
A ≥ B > C ≥ F;
Z < C ≤ D < E
Conclusions :
I. A > Z
II. F < E
35. Statement :
A ≥ B > C ≥ F;
Z < C ≤ D < E
Conclusions :
I. A > Z
II. F < E
A | If only conclusion I is true |
B | If only conclusion II is true |
C | If only conclusion I or II is
true |
D | If only conclusion I nor II is
true |
E | If both conclusions I and II
are true |
Question 35 Explanation:
I : Z > C ≥ B ≥ A
Conclusion I is not true
II : F ≥ C ≤ D < E
Conclusion II is not true.
Question 36 |
Directions—(Q. 36–40) Study
the following information to answer
the given questions—
Six people—C, D, E, F, G and H
are standing in a straight line facing
north not necessarily in the same
order. D is standing second to the
right of F. C is standing fourth to the
left of H and H is not standing on the
extreme end of the line. E is standing
second to the right of D
36. What is the position of G with respect to E ?
36. What is the position of G with respect to E ?
A | Immediate left |
B | Second to the left |
C | Third to the left |
D | Third to the right |
E | None of above |
Question 37 |
Directions—(Q. 36–40) Study
the following information to answer
the given questions—
Six people—C, D, E, F, G and H
are standing in a straight line facing
north not necessarily in the same
order. D is standing second to the
right of F. C is standing fourth to the
left of H and H is not standing on the
extreme end of the line. E is standing
second to the right of D
None of above
None of above
A | FH |
B | CE |
C | DE |
D | CH |
E | None of above |
Question 38 |
Directions—(Q. 36–40) Study
the following information to answer
the given questions—
Six people—C, D, E, F, G and H
are standing in a straight line facing
north not necessarily in the same
order. D is standing second to the
right of F. C is standing fourth to the
left of H and H is not standing on the
extreme end of the line. E is standing
second to the right of D.
38. Who is standing second to the right of C ?
38. Who is standing second to the right of C ?
A | F |
B | D |
C | G |
D | E |
E | None of above |
Question 39 |
Directions—(Q. 36–40) Study
the following information to answer
the given questions—
Six people—C, D, E, F, G and H
are standing in a straight line facing
north not necessarily in the same
order. D is standing second to the
right of F. C is standing fourth to the
left of H and H is not standing on the
extreme end of the line. E is standing
second to the right of D.
39. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on their positions in the above arrangement and so form a group. Which of the following does not belong to the group ?
39. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on their positions in the above arrangement and so form a group. Which of the following does not belong to the group ?
A | CG |
B | GE |
C | GH |
D | DE |
E | FD |
Question 40 |
Directions—(Q. 36–40) Study
the following information to answer
the given questions—
Six people—C, D, E, F, G and H
are standing in a straight line facing
north not necessarily in the same
order. D is standing second to the
right of F. C is standing fourth to the
left of H and H is not standing on the
extreme end of the line. E is standing
second to the right of D.
40. If all the people are asked to stand in an alphabetical order from left to right, the positions of how many will remain unchanged ?
40. If all the people are asked to stand in an alphabetical order from left to right, the positions of how many will remain unchanged ?
A | One |
B | Two |
C | Three |
D | None |
E | None of above |
Question 41 |
Directions—(Q. 41–45) In each
question below is given a statement
followed by three courses of action
lettered (a), (b) and (c). 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.
41. Statement : There has been a continuous increase in the number of dropout of student of Govt. run primary schools in the state. Courses of action : (a) Govt. should immediately set up a committee to review the situation and suggest measures to reverse the trend. (b) Govt. should conduct orientation programmes for parents of the students emphasizing on the need for educating their children. (c) Govt. should close down such state run primary schools where dropout rates are more than fifty per cent.
41. Statement : There has been a continuous increase in the number of dropout of student of Govt. run primary schools in the state. Courses of action : (a) Govt. should immediately set up a committee to review the situation and suggest measures to reverse the trend. (b) Govt. should conduct orientation programmes for parents of the students emphasizing on the need for educating their children. (c) Govt. should close down such state run primary schools where dropout rates are more than fifty per cent.
A | Only (a) follows |
B | Only (b) follows |
C | Only (c) follows |
D | Only (a) and (b) follow |
E | None of above |
Question 42 |
Directions—(Q. 41–45) In each
question below is given a statement
followed by three courses of action
lettered (a), (b) and (c). 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.
42. Statement : Every year during monsoon condition, most of the roads in the city deteriorates causing immense problem to the commuters. Courses of action : (a) The civic body should include a heavy Penalty clause while awarding future contracts for road repairs. (b) The civic officials in charge of maintenance of city roads should be asked to explain why the condition of the roads worsens every year. (c) General public should avoid taking their vehicles out during monsoon.
42. Statement : Every year during monsoon condition, most of the roads in the city deteriorates causing immense problem to the commuters. Courses of action : (a) The civic body should include a heavy Penalty clause while awarding future contracts for road repairs. (b) The civic officials in charge of maintenance of city roads should be asked to explain why the condition of the roads worsens every year. (c) General public should avoid taking their vehicles out during monsoon.
A | Only (a) follows |
B | Only (b) follows |
C | Only (a) and (b) follow |
D | Only (b) and (c) follow |
E | None of above |
Question 43 |
Directions—(Q. 41–45) In each
question below is given a statement
followed by three courses of action
lettered (a), (b) and (c). 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
43. Statement : During the past few days more and more number of indoor patients of the local Govt. hospital are diagnosed to be suffering from malaria. Courses of action : (a) All such patients who are suffering from malaria should immediately be discharged from the hospital, (b) The hospital authority should immediately put a ban on admitting new patients into the hospital. (c) All such patients who are suffering from malaria should be kept in an isolated ward.
43. Statement : During the past few days more and more number of indoor patients of the local Govt. hospital are diagnosed to be suffering from malaria. Courses of action : (a) All such patients who are suffering from malaria should immediately be discharged from the hospital, (b) The hospital authority should immediately put a ban on admitting new patients into the hospital. (c) All such patients who are suffering from malaria should be kept in an isolated ward.
A | Only (a) follows |
B | Only (b) follows |
C | Only (c) follows |
D | None follows |
E | All follows |
Question 44 |
Directions—(Q. 41–45) In each
question below is given a statement
followed by three courses of action
lettered (a), (b) and (c). 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.
44. Statement : Many public sector undertakings have been making losses for the past few years and the situation is equally bad in the current year. Courses of action : (a) These loss making public sector companies should immediately be closed down. (b) The Govt. should scout for potential buyers in the private sector to sell these companies to get back part of the investments made by the Govt. (c) All the employees of these companies should be retrenched with adequate compensation and the fixed assets may be put up for sale.
44. Statement : Many public sector undertakings have been making losses for the past few years and the situation is equally bad in the current year. Courses of action : (a) These loss making public sector companies should immediately be closed down. (b) The Govt. should scout for potential buyers in the private sector to sell these companies to get back part of the investments made by the Govt. (c) All the employees of these companies should be retrenched with adequate compensation and the fixed assets may be put up for sale.
A | None follows |
B | Only (a) and (b) follow |
C | Only (b) and (c) follow |
D | All (a), (b) and (c) follow |
Question 45 |
Directions—(Q. 41–45) In each
question below is given a statement
followed by three courses of action
lettered (a), (b) and (c). 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
45. Statement : Many shops in the local market have extended their shops and occupied most part of the footpath in front of their shops. Courses of action : (a) The civic authority should immediately activate a task force to clear all the footpath encroached by the shop owners. (b) The civic authority should charge hefty penalty to the shop owners for occupying footpath. (c) The civic authority should set up a monitoring system so that such encroachments do not recur in future.
45. Statement : Many shops in the local market have extended their shops and occupied most part of the footpath in front of their shops. Courses of action : (a) The civic authority should immediately activate a task force to clear all the footpath encroached by the shop owners. (b) The civic authority should charge hefty penalty to the shop owners for occupying footpath. (c) The civic authority should set up a monitoring system so that such encroachments do not recur in future.
A | None follows |
B | Only (a) and (b) follow |
C | Only (b) and (c) follow |
D | All (a), (b) and (c) follow |
Question 46 |
46. In which of the following expressions
will the expression ‘P > F’
be definitely false ?
A | F = B > P ≤ M |
B | P > B ≥ M = F |
C | P ≤ B < F ≤ M |
D | B < P ≤ M < F |
E | None of above |
Question 47 |
Directions—(Q. 47 and 48) Read
the following information carefully and
answer the questions which follow—
If ‘A × B’ means A is the son of B.
If ‘A + B’ means A is the father
of B.
If ‘A > B’ means A is the daughter
of B.
If ‘A < B’ means A is the wife of B.
47. Which of the following pairs of people represent first cousins with regard to the relations given in the expressions, if it is provided that A is the sister of J : ‘L > V < J + P’ ‘S × A < D + F < E + K’
47. Which of the following pairs of people represent first cousins with regard to the relations given in the expressions, if it is provided that A is the sister of J : ‘L > V < J + P’ ‘S × A < D + F < E + K’
A | LP |
B | SP |
C | SK |
D | SF |
E | Cannot be determined |
Question 48 |
Directions—(Q. 47 and 48) Read
the following information carefully and
answer the questions which follow—
If ‘A × B’ means A is the son of B.
If ‘A + B’ means A is the father
of B.
If ‘A > B’ means A is the daughter
of B.
If ‘A < B’ means A is the wife of B.>
48. What will come in the place of the question mark, if it provided that M is the grandmother of F in the expression : ‘F × R < S ? M’
48. What will come in the place of the question mark, if it provided that M is the grandmother of F in the expression : ‘F × R < S ? M’
A | > |
B | < |
C | + |
D | × |
E | Cannot be determined |
Question 49 |
49. In which of the following expressions
will the expression P < M
be definitely true ?
A | M < R > P ≥ S |
B | M ≥ S = P < F |
C | Q < M < F = P |
D | P = A < R < M |
E | None of above |
Question 50 |
50. In a class of 42 children, Joseph’s
rank is six-teenth from the top.
Kevin is seven ranks below
Joseph. What is Kevin’s rank
form the bottom ?
A | 22nd |
B | 20th |
C | 19th |
D | 23rd |
E | 25th |
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